7th tier side, thoughts?

Are they Brummie way?

If we were playing them tomorrow I would never have been more confident of asking 'how many will we win by?...'

ground capacity of 3,500

Not far from Lickey End!

Quoted from AdamHaddock

Are they Brummie way?

Yep, south of Birmingham just inside the M42.

The less mature amongst you may be mildly amused to learn that Bromsgrove Sporting play in the village of Lickey End.

Not me though, I’m way too sophisticated for that.

Potential for beating our record for the most goals we've ever scored in a game?

Wonder if Hursty will mix it up a bit for this one 🤔.

Decent ground capacity for that level and a (hopefully) one off chance to go, sure we’ll fetch a few

Humberside Police are probably demanding an 11am kick off as we speak....

We’re ‘only’ two divisions above them. Cut out the ‘we’ll break records’ Bullshit, imagine a League 1 team saying that about us

Top of the league league 1side

And if we were playing Wigan I’d still not expect them to beat us 10-0

mid table 2 divisions below us
pray that it's not raining - very small, very open, away terrace

Nice little ground although not much in the way of pubs in bromsgrove. Train stations a right ball ache too as nowhere near the ground (or even the town centre).

Anyone reckon it could be picked for TV?

BBC ought to get this one on the red button

Quoted from promotion plaice

Anyone reckon it could be picked for TV?

Twilight Zone?
Tales of the Unexpected?
One Man and His Dog?

Same level as Coalville. How did we get on there again?

Not a great draw.

They’ve won 7 of their last 9 games

Quoted from promotion plaice

Anyone reckon it could be picked for TV?

Probably be Wrexham they are the new media darlings, BBC will have to wait for Salford for another round yet

Will bt sport show one too?

Quoted from tashee69

They’ve won 7 of their last 9 games

Good point. A lot to be said for a winning mentality, whatever league you're in. I appreciate we have a winning mentality too, but there's is worth respect.

Quoted from WetFlannel

We’re ‘only’ two divisions above them. Cut out the ‘we’ll break records’ Bullshit, imagine a League 1 team saying that about us

This. Yes we should win it on paper, but let's not get cocky. Its both an ugly trait and can come back to bite you.

Bit of a nothing tie for me, would like us to keep our composure and move onto next round

Why is the Telegraph reporting its another mammoth trip for the Mariners. Mammoth? its about two and a half hours. They probably dont know where Grimsby is.

Bromsgrove had 775 fans for their FAC game last Sat.  Against Welwyn Garden City (they won 1-0).

Looks like plenty of room if their capacity is 3,500.

(The game last Sat was stopped for 23 mins after 2 serious injuries to players following a 50/50 clash).

Quoted from Mariner93er

Nice little ground although not much in the way of pubs in bromsgrove. Train stations a right ball ache too as nowhere near the ground (or even the town centre).

think you're looking at the wrong town! there's loads of boozers in the high Street and on Birmingham Road

http://whatpub.com/search?q=bromsgrove&t=ft&p=1&home=1  there's about 20 on here for starters

(liking the look of the Little Ale House, which seems to have good reviews)

If the players go into this with the same assumption of an easy victory as some of the posters on here, and especially if we field a weakened side, we could come a cropper here. I don't think it will happen because Paul Hurst is far too professional to let it, but don't assume records will be broken. They are only two leagues lower and having a good season so far. I would be very happy with any kind of reasonably comfortable win, which to be fair, is what should happen if we approach this correctly.

Only scored 8 in 8 league games this season.  Won 1-0 last Sat. Don't score many but that means nothing in the cup. Conceded 12 in 8 in the league . Probably play out of their skins against us  but if we go in the right frame of mind we should get through

Some very arrogant posts on here, sounding like Wrexham.

Remember coalville, bath, salisbury.

Quoted from TownSNAFU5

Bromsgrove had 775 fans for their FAC game last Sat.  Against Welwyn Garden City (they won 1-0).

Looks like plenty of room if their capacity is 3,500.

(The game last Sat was stopped for 23 mins after 2 serious injuries to players following a 50/50 clash).

I wouldn’t be too sure about there being plenty of room. They got 3,300 for the FA Vase semi-final against Cleethorpes Town in 2017. I imagine this will be just as a big a game for them.

Quoted from forza ivano

think you're looking at the wrong town! there's loads of boozers in the high Street and on Birmingham Road

http://whatpub.com/search?q=bromsgrove&t=ft&p=1&home=1  there's about 20 on here for starters

(liking the look of the Little Ale House, which seems to have good reviews)

I lived there until a year ago! Calling it a high street would be a stretch. There are places to drink but nowhere great, more old-mans pubs as much as anything.

Quoted from Spatchcock

Potential for beating our record for the most goals we've ever scored in a game?

Wonder if Hursty will mix it up a bit for this one 🤔.

Odd comment....

I'd take a scratchy 1-0 right now. Potential banana skin of a game.

They will fancy a crack at us on their own patch.

Handy draws for all the so-called 'top' NL sides, all drawing lower opposition and avoiding each other

The standard of football isn’t great at that level (as you’d probably expect). I do freelance reporting occasionally for some West Midlands based teams in that division including Redditch (who lost something like 20 games in a row before the season was curtailed!) and Stourbridge, and there’s a vast difference between it and the national league (again no surprise!).

As others have said though, anything can happen in a game of football so we need to go in with the right mentality.

Chase Town 2 GTFC 1
Ten years ago I know but lets show Bromsgrove some respect please

Hurst will be looking for a good FA Cup run.

Unlike the Trophy games , it will pay to play a strong team to win.

Subs can always get minutes if any cup game proves easier than thought.

Give every opponent respect but play to win.

No banana skins allowed !!

Bromsgrove Sporting is where Cristiano Ronaldo started isn’t it? Let’s show them some respect.

Quoted from Mariner93er

I lived there until a year ago! Calling it a high street would be a stretch. There are places to drink but nowhere great, more old-mans pubs as much as anything.

That sounds good to me. 😁

I remember the original Bromsgrove from Premier Manager 2. Lovely stuff.

Quoted from LH

Bromsgrove Sporting is where Cristiano Ronaldo started isn’t it? Let’s show them some respect.

I think you’re confusing them with Clube de Futebol Andorinha de Santo António, but it’s an easy mistake to make…

Quoted from Abdul19

I remember the original Bromsgrove from Premier Manager 2. Lovely stuff.

Rovers in those days, weren’t they? I was more of a Stafford Rangers man myself, as their name just sounded a bit more exciting than Runcorn or Slough Town.  

TV game??

There seems to be conflicting info on different sites regarding ground capacity. Some sites seem to indicate that the capacity has now been increased to 4893.

https://www.footballgroundmap.com/ground/the-victoria-ground/bromsgrove-rovers

Record attendance is 3,349 v Cleethorpes Town in FA Vase semi final

Their goalscorer at the weekend is called Newell. Surely not?

Quoted from Mariner93er

Will bt sport show one too?

BT Sport no longer have the rights to the FA Cup. It’s now shared between BBC & ITV.

Quoted from joe56

I wouldn’t be too sure about there being plenty of room. They got 3,300 for the FA Vase semi-final against Cleethorpes Town in 2017. I imagine this will be just as a big a game for them.

I doubt it very much. The Clee game was to get to Wembley. This game is “just” to get into the FA Cup 1st Round Proper.

Not felt this confident about a trip to the Midlands since I set off to Chasetown .....

😭


Due respect people , due respect. Lower ranked teams beat higher ranked teams in every round of the cup so let's not get all Billy Big B0ll0cks on this one.

Potentially a new ground to chalk off is all my expectations at this point.

They describe the draw as "eye-watering" ! As the ground capacity was extended in 2017 to just under 4900 potentially their record crowd (against Cleethorpes) could be in danger of being broken. Wonder how many tickets they will give us?

Bayleys in bromsgrove is a lovely place, a sort of version of miab. It’s run by 2 brothers that are a great laugh tbh. The ground is probably about a 20 minute walk from there. It’s not that big inside, but if you like your craft beer then it’s the place to be for sure

Quoted from Mrbump53

They describe the draw as "eye-watering" ! As the ground capacity was extended in 2017 to just under 4900 potentially their record crowd (against Cleethorpes) could be in danger of being broken. Wonder how many tickets they will give us?

Think FA rules say we can claim up to 15% = 735

That made me laugh!! When's the last time someone drew us in the FA Cup and used the phrase "eye watering"?

Redditch & Bromsgrove Campaign for Real Ale
Not far from the grounds is the Hop Pole which is just getting back up to speed, Little Ale House on the other side of the town centre is the local micropub. The Red Lion is a Marstons pub but there's always a good friendly local atmosphere there. Golden Cross is the local JDW and usually has interesting guests. If you're coming by train the Ladybird keeps good beer and gives discounts to card-carrying CAMRA members. If you have time it's worth making the pilgrimage to Cross at Finstall; about a mile from the train station; alternatively buses 52/52A run every half hour from Bromsgrove bus station via the train station then to the Cross. Enjoy!


what a shame it's a 12.30 k.o. , but hopefully will get a chance to try 1 or 2 afterwards

Quoted from GollyGTFC

BT Sport no longer have the rights to the FA Cup. It’s now shared between BBC & ITV.

According to the town website the match is live on bbc, red button and i player with a 12.30pm kick off.

Quoted from Lincoln Mariner 56

According to the town website the match is live on bbc, red button and i player with a 12.30pm kick off.

Have you been away for a few days 🤨

Quoted from Grantham_Mariner

Think FA rules say we can claim up to 15% = 735

we have 1000 tickets - https://www.grimsby-townfc.co.uk/news/2021/october/bromsgrove-sporting-selected-for-broadcast--ticket-information/

Quoted from supertown

Have you been away for a few days 🤨

Getting older has its drawbacks!!

Getting older- I assure you is no fun.  Jeez just retired from walking footy with another pulled muscle.

I imagine, even with some rotation, we should have enough to get through. I suspect people like Lenny, Pearson, Revan and Wright will get a runout next week, maybe Efete will get a game and Coke might play. We have plenty of depth now fortunately at least. We’ll take it seriously and win if we do so. We should be too quick and fit for them.

Quoted from Mariner_09

I imagine, even with some rotation, we should have enough to get through. I suspect people like Lenny, Pearson, Revan and Wright will get a runout next week, maybe Efete will get a game and Coke might play. We have plenty of depth now fortunately at least. We’ll take it seriously and win if we do so. We should be too quick and fit for them.

If you watch some of their recent highlights, they have an aptly named winger called Pais!

Quoted from Croxton

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If you watch some of their recent highlights, they have an aptly named winger called Pais!

Ironically he was sent off for violent conduct

Some changes maybe but not too many, we don't want to take any chances - this is the FA Cup and shocks happen all the time. The potential money and interest that can be generated in the 3rd round is too huge to take many risks.

Yesterday's bench plus Longe-King, Efete and Crocombe to start you'd think. 8 changes, should still have enough to do the job.

No you must play your strongest team to start. Then if you are  and should be well in front  make some changes. , They will have had 7 days without a game  and another 7 after ,, A pro footballer should not be tired after a week not playing end of

Quoted from denni266

No you must play your strongest team to start. Then if you are  and should be well in front  make some changes. , They will have had 7 days without a game  and another 7 after ,, A pro footballer should not be tired after a week not playing end of

I don’t think it’s anything to do with tiredness more the possibility of picking up injuries…

Got an awful feeling about this one.

Without a league game until Yeovil a week on Sat, I’m hoping Hurst doesn’t feel the need to shuffle too much, you’d ideally want the first 11 to keep sharp and keep the decent run going.

Quoted from ska face

Got an awful feeling about this one.

Without a league game until Yeovil a week on Sat, I’m hoping Hurst doesn’t feel the need to shuffle too much, you’d ideally want the first 11 to keep sharp and keep the decent run going.

Absolutely, with a sniff of the first round they will be bang at it. Go strong and take no chances.

My instincts are he'll give those on the edge of the first 11 a start. Coke, Lenny, Pearson are certain to start (I know nothing of course!)
Possibly Longe-King, Revan and Crocombe. I suspect we may not be able to play Hunt either

Do we know if the loanees are available?

Quoted from AdamHaddock

Do we know if the loanees are available?

On Thursday Hurst said he’d be clarifying this early this week.

Quoted from KingstonMariner

Ironically he was sent off for violent conduct

That's a shame. Not many others took the eye. Miro Pais is only 19 and a real athlete with a good touch. Won't be at Bromsgrove very long.

I understand the reasoning for people wanting to play our full strength team but this is something we should not be doing IMO

What if we field a full strength team and key player gets a serious injury? Yes I appreciate this could happen in a league game but why take this risk in a game against a team 2 leagues below us?

Also it provides valuable game time to players who haven't had much or any so far this season, Crocombe, Pearson, Longe King, Revan, Coke, Wright, John Lewis, maybe even Kohouri and also Efete potentially seeing as so he has missed the last 3 games due to suspension, if Grant/Scannell were fit then we could have seen them playing also.

I don't think for one second that Bromsgrove Sporting will just roll over and die making it easy for us but those aforementioned players should have enough about them to see them off.

Quoted from Croxton

That's a shame. Not many others took the eye. Miro Pais is only 19 and a real athlete with a good touch. Won't be at Bromsgrove very long.

Nah, I just made it up. Poor joke. Sorry.

Quoted from KingstonMariner

Nah, I just made it up. Poor joke. Sorry.

Might have had a red though! The Lowestoft game ended in a fracas with Bromsgrove's defender being sent off and a Lowestoft coach shown a yellow. If Pais plays and Demetri Brown too we'll have to be solid at full back. Looks like their keeper has a mistake in him though.

Think we need to take heed of some of the successful managers of club and country as well as some high profile ex-players. You field your strongest team at the start of the game.

Looking forward to being there on another away day !!

Quoted from Mrbump53

Think we need to take heed of some of the successful managers of club and country as well as some high profile ex-players. You field your strongest team at the start of the game.

Looking forward to being there on another away day !!

I think them times have changed, with fixtures coming thick and fast, stronger squads are far more important then stronger first elevens.

Players like LJL, Pearson, Revan and Coke need game time because at some point in the season we will need them. Let's be honest, if them players aren't good enough to start against a team who are part time and mid table two leagues below ours then there not good enough to play at our level.

I believe that you can name 9 subs in the FA Cup of which 5 can be used . We should play our strongest and change 5 at half time if things are going well

Make the 6 subs . 5 can be used

They are playing tomorrow night against Banbury too (apologies if already mentioned).

just bought my ticket for saturday,driving from Newark so if anyone needs a lift your more than welcome

Unable to attend games at the moment, got my operation on the 2nd Nov, cannot risk getting Covid, so frustrating, but happy with the start we have made. I was just wondering if anyone could get me a programme from the game, if issued, if possible drop off to my brother at Comley Camera's. I will give him the money for the cost of programme.
Thanks.

Got our 2 so recalling up from Reading

Travelling even!

Hurst has got a tough choice but I think he’ll probably go straight down the middle and just make a few changes. I imagine Revan is a shoe-in given Crookes has played every game and he’s only played one. Efete as well given he’s not played in 3 games.

Only other guarantee starts for me are Crocombe and Coke who will both need game time.

Aside from that I’m not sure Hurst will ring the changes, get the game wrapped up at half time and then make the changes needed.

Maybe rest McAtee, Sousa, and Taylor. Best not to risk injury and they are key.

I would put in players who could do with some game time, Coke, LJL, Efete, Revan, and Pearson.  Maybe Bapaga.

Could bring in some of the big guns if needed late on.

Surely LJL starts.  Hurst has said he's looking a bit rusty and in need of some game time.  Plus Taylor would benefit from a little rest, having had no pre-season to then starting all (think it's most actually) games.

Wouldn't surprise me at all see wholesale changes.  Crocombe, Efete, Pearson, Revan, Coke, Wright, Bagapa, LJL...

I know Hurst likes a cup run and always previously went strong on his selections.  But we've never been in this position where we've sat looking down on everyone this early or genuinely had so many good players chomping at the bit.  The effectiveness of those chomping at the bit will decrease if they're not given the opportunity to impress.

i reckon nearly a full team of changes crocombe efete revan shaun long king coke maxy bapaga lenny , maybe only harry & mcatee out of starting 11 of last few games , only guessing but most of these lads need a game

Quoted from fishcake63

i reckon nearly a full team of changes crocombe efete revan shaun long king coke maxy bapaga lenny , maybe only harry & mcatee out of starting 11 of last few games , only guessing but most of these lads need a game

This is not beyond the bounds of possibility - it makes you realise what a strong squad PH & Deputy Dawg have put together.

Has this been asked?

FA Cup - is it any 3 from 7 subs, not 5 subs,  named in this competition?

If so, choices available if things don't go to plan for any changes in team selection.

Quoted from acko338

Has this been asked?

FA Cup - is it any 3 from 7 subs, not 5 subs,  named in this competition?

If so, choices available if things don't go to plan for any changes in team selection.

3 from 7

Quoted from Heswall Mariner

This is not beyond the bounds of possibility - it makes you realise what a strong squad PH & Deputy Dawg have put together.

It's certainly the most capable looking squad we've had for some time, with no obvious weak spots, however they're only a couple of divisions below us, it will be both their biggest game and biggest crowd in many years and ultimately I expect Hurst to show them more respect than to put a completely new side out.

I would expect those players who have been consistently on the bench in recent weeks, plus the returning Efete to come in. That would mean starts for Efete, Pearson, Coke, LJL and Wright, with Sears, Waterfall, any of the three midfielders, Taylor and Sousa sitting out.

The biggest headscratcher of this squad for me is what you do if McAtee doesn't start; we've tried it once and it didn't really work. The likes of Taylor and LJL, and then Sousa, Bapaga and Wright are relatively interchangeable, but there's no like-for-like replacement for McAtee as he's such a wildcard. That's more a strength of the squad than a weakness as we're lucky to have him in the first place, but it's something we need to find an answer to nonetheless.

Quoted from Poojah

It's certainly the most capable looking squad we've had for some time, with no obvious weak spots, however they're only a couple of divisions below us, it will be both their biggest game and biggest crowd in many years and ultimately I expect Hurst to show them more respect than to put a completely new side out.

I would expect those players who have been consistently on the bench in recent weeks, plus the returning Efete to come in. That would mean starts for Efete, Pearson, Coke, LJL and Wright, with Sears, Waterfall, any of the three midfielders, Taylor and Sousa sitting out.

The biggest headscratcher of this squad for me is what you do if McAtee doesn't start; we've tried it once and it didn't really work. The likes of Taylor and LJL, and then Sousa, Bapaga and Wright are relatively interchangeable, but there's no like-for-like replacement for McAtee as he's such a wildcard. That's more a strength of the squad than a weakness as we're lucky to have him in the first place, but it's something we need to find an answer to nonetheless.

I mentally chose the same starters as you, but I wanted to give McAtee (& Taylor and Waterfall) a bench seat from which they would hopefully not be needed.
Also assumed the loanees will be unavailable.

So I had the same dilemma, and could see Ben Fox filling in. Aggressive, covers the pitch well, can spot a pass, fancies a shot...so there are some similarities imo.

I'm happy with whatever PH goes with, though. He's earned that respect for me.

Bromsgrove conceded in the first minute tonight

I want to see a fairly strong side and leave big changes for the FA Trophy. It's a chance to progress in the competition and draw bigger sides down the line, with the revenue that brings. We haven't got any midweek games, so I can't see the point of wholesale changes.

Quoted from ginnywings

I want to see a fairly strong side and leave big changes for the FA Trophy. It's a chance to progress in the competition and draw bigger sides down the line, with the revenue that brings. We haven't got any midweek games, so I can't see the point of wholesale changes.

Given the buzz around BP, and the ability of the players who aren't in the first XI, there must be players thirsting for a game.

PH has to manage this...and I trust him to do so.

1-1 now at Bromsgrove.

Bromsgrove 1    Banbury 2

42 mins.

Anyone know how many we’ve sold out of the 1,000 we have been given??

I’d like to know how many you’ve sold too.

Quoted from Darran

I’d like to know how many you’ve sold too.

They will all go, no doubt.

I'd like us to just change a handful at most, those who usually come on as a sub and are close to the starting XI.. Most people are saying the same here. Coke, ljl to name 2 I'd be shocked if that don't start... Not in a bad way, I'd be happy for him to keep the usual XI.  

Quoted from Mariner Timsky

Anyone know how many we’ve sold out of the 1,000 we have been given??

Sales have been 'steady' I'm told. Suspect it won't be an away sell out

PS apparently we get £2000 from the BBC for showing it ,plus 45% of the take , which I'm guessing will be between £15-£18,000 - plus £3k if you lose (£9K for the winners), so at worst we get in another £20,000

Agreed, we should pick a fairly strong team.  

Some selections will depend on loanee eligibility, I believe PH has only publicly confirmed that Revan can play so far.  With that in mind - and considering Towler and Hunt may have been rested anyway - Pearson and Coke are good bets for a start.  Or is Longe-King match fit yet?  Crocombe could play, although I seem to remember Hurst being very reluctant to change keepers for any other reason than an injury in his last stint, so that will be interesting.  Efete will be favourite to return but I'd actually like Sears to keep his place to prove to the players that they need to fight to get back in.

We actually don't have a load of backup options in midfield - we tend to start 3 out of the 4 senior options anyway - so I'd expect Clifton and Fox to play.  Perhaps with Fox being more advanced if we rest McAtee?

Taylor's fitness needs to be managed so LJL will almost certainly start.  If Revan isn't trusted this weekend then I can't see him featuring much for a while, so hopefully he plays and does well.  Other side: either Sousa or Bapaga.  Doesn't really matter which, both are cracking options and in good form.

Final score -

Bromsgrove 1 Banbury 3.

Final score -

Bromsgrove 1 Banbury 3.

Quick thought - could Khouri make the 7 subs bench if fit?

After reading all the comments and a little thought it seems its a  very difficult one for Hurst to get right

Quoted from ginnywings

They will all go, no doubt.

No chance. After plenty of away games and some long trips in there recently I’d imagine plenty are taking a week off, especially given it’s not the easiest to get to on the train.

Be surprised if we take over 500.

Quoted from Poojah

It's certainly the most capable looking squad we've had for some time, with no obvious weak spots, however they're only a couple of divisions below us, it will be both their biggest game and biggest crowd in many years and ultimately I expect Hurst to show them more respect than to put a completely new side out.

I would expect those players who have been consistently on the bench in recent weeks, plus the returning Efete to come in. That would mean starts for Efete, Pearson, Coke, LJL and Wright, with Sears, Waterfall, any of the three midfielders, Taylor and Sousa sitting out.

The biggest headscratcher of this squad for me is what you do if McAtee doesn't start; we've tried it once and it didn't really work. The likes of Taylor and LJL, and then Sousa, Bapaga and Wright are relatively interchangeable, but there's no like-for-like replacement for McAtee as he's such a wildcard. That's more a strength of the squad than a weakness as we're lucky to have him in the first place, but it's something we need to find an answer to nonetheless.

Yeah absolutely the point about mcatee. I wouldn't like to be without him for league games. He binds the attacks together and your right nobody could quite play that role, except maybe Grant or scannel who we won't be seeing anytime soon presumably. It would be ideal to not risk him, but as you mentioned the 4 3 2 1 we tried earlier in the season with the 2 being sousa and bapaga wide didn't really work.

We could try essel replacing him against bromsgrove and become a more orthodox 4 4 2, instead of 4 4 1 1. Hurst mentioned thinking of bringing him on against Barnet so he is within thoughts and bromsgrove are a couple of leagues below.

Definitely not an easy decision about how much to change it, can see both sides.

Quoted from denni266

After reading all the comments and a little thought it seems its a  very difficult one for Hurst to get right

Exactly. Glad it’s his decision not mine.

Quoted from forza ivano

Sales have been 'steady' I'm told. Suspect it won't be an away sell out

PS apparently we get £2000 from the BBC for showing it ,plus 45% of the take , which I'm guessing will be between £15-£18,000 - plus £3k if you lose (£9K for the winners), so at worst we get in another £20,000

Minor point, but is it not a bit stingy for us to take 45% of the ticket money, especially given how far ahead of budget we must already be this season.

I’m sure it’s our entitlement, but there must be a mechanic for bigger clubs to opt out of that arrangement in situations where it’s likely to make a significant difference to the hosts. I’m sure we’d appreciate a similar gesture were we to face a club from the upper echelons later in the tournament.

Quoted from KingstonMariner

Exactly. Glad it’s his decision not mine.

Absolutely agree with you.

He plays a strong team and wins! Could have given others the chance would be the cry.
Plays a strong team, wins, and one player has a big injury! He should defo played a weaker team.
Plays a weak team and lose's! What a plonker.
Plays a mixed team, lose's and a 1st teamer injured. A bigger plonker.

All the above and Hurst is hopeless, couldn't pick a team to top the league (LOL)

Picks a weakened team and wins. What a manager, a man of vision and understanding.

Like you KM I'm very pleased it's not my decision. ;) ;)

In some respects, it’s a no win situation for PH.

Whatever he does, folk will expect us to win, ignoring the fact Bromsgrove are gonna try and do what we’ve done to Spurs, Liverpool, Everton etc…

Hope we get close to 1,000-will look good for us on TV as well as keeping the average up! Appreciate it’s an easier journey for some of us though.

Quoted from Poojah

Minor point, but is it not a bit stingy for us to take 45% of the ticket money, especially given how far ahead of budget we must already be this season.

I’m sure it’s our entitlement, but there must be a mechanic for bigger clubs to opt out of that arrangement in situations where it’s likely to make a significant difference to the hosts. I’m sure we’d appreciate a similar gesture were we to face a club from the upper echelons later in the tournament.

No.
We're hardly Chelsea or man City, we still have a 1.5 mill debt to fenty who has first dibs on our transfer fees. No idea of bromsgrove finances but quite possibly they are in a healthier situation than us.
When clubs have foregone money like this to my memory its usually a prem club against non league (whereas we are only 2 levels above bromsgrove) or the receiving club is in dire financial circumstances, again not the case to my knowledge.

Losing a first teamer to a serious injury would be worse than losing IMO, we're not going to win the FA Cup but we are, given current form and if no key players get a long term problem, going to win the NL

Quoted from Ipswin

Losing a first teamer to a serious injury would be worse than losing IMO, we're not going to win the FA Cup but we are, given current form and if no key players get a long term problem, going to win the NL

lets hope so my friend

i do want us to give the FA Cup a good go, but in regards the FA trophy i hope we are dumped out first round

I’ve managed to get tickets for the game and I couldn’t be more excited. For a variety of reasons, I’ve haven’t been able to see us yet this season. I actually don’t mind what side we put out although I reckon McAtee and Taylor could probably do with a rest. I just hope we can avoid any injuries and put in a performance.

UTM

Will Hunt and Towler be allowed to play? They would be cup tied for their parent clubs, or any club they joined on loan after January if we cant extend their loans.

So I imagine their parent clubs would not want to see them play in this game.  

Quoted from ska face

No chance. After plenty of away games and some long trips in there recently I’d imagine plenty are taking a week off, especially given it’s not the easiest to get to on the train.

Be surprised if we take over 500.

That surprises me, but as you say, we've had plenty of away games recently and I suppose Bromsgrove doesn't get the pulses racing,

Quoted from ginnywings

That surprises me, but as you say, we've had plenty of away games recently and I suppose Bromsgrove doesn't get the pulses racing,

Being on telly plus it being the third away game on the spin will keep it to 400 or so I reckon. Which for any other club at this level and a couple higher up would be more than decent. It is only the last round of qualifying in fairness.

Quoted from ginnywings

That surprises me, but as you say, we've had plenty of away games recently and I suppose Bromsgrove doesn't get the pulses racing,

I suspect PH will put out a number of more than adequate replacements from his impressive squad  - it still gets my pulse racing. after  60 plus years. Sad I know!  Rock on  UTM.

Not only on the telly but in our proper black & white strip - it just gets better.

Quoted from forza ivano

Sales have been 'steady' I'm told. Suspect it won't be an away sell out

PS apparently we get £2000 from the BBC for showing it ,plus 45% of the take , which I'm guessing will be between £15-£18,000 - plus £3k if you lose (£9K for the winners), so at worst FENTY WILL get in another £20,000

Amended for you 😝

Quoted from Heswall Mariner

Not only on the telly but in our proper black & white strip - it just gets better.

Will have to wear black and/or white socks as they play in all red (inc. socks)

Quoted from Grantham_Mariner

Will have to wear black and/or white socks as they play in all red (inc. socks)

Black & white stripes will do for me Grantham - we've always juggled the socks.

Quoted from Heswall Mariner

Black & white stripes will do for me Grantham - we've always juggled the socks.

agree 👍

With tv exposure both nationally and locally to those who have heard we are good but have still not ventured to BP I hope we play a side that is both good enough to win and show what we are about. Some areas of the pitch we can get away with changes some we can’t. For me Mcatee and Taylor should play. We have had no midweek game this week and none next . Yes there is a risk of injury but life is a risk.

Quoted from HerveJosse

With tv exposure both nationally and locally to those who have heard we are good but have still not ventured to BP I hope we play a side that is both good enough to win and show what we are about. Some areas of the pitch we can get away with changes some we can’t. For me Mcatee and Taylor should play. We have had no midweek game this week and none next . Yes there is a risk of injury but life is a risk.

That's a very good point about the 'free advertising'.

I just feel that with the start we've made, and the difference promotion will make to the club, I would accept PH 'concentrating on the league'.

Yes, a cup run would make us money...but with the home crowds we're getting, our league form is also making us money.

As many have already said, I'm happy to leave this to PH.

It’s the FA cup so i suspect a slightly altered side but still played out there that sadly for Bromsgrove, can probably put them to the sword like we’ve done in the league…

There’s cash to be made (for Fenty) but a good cup run can have w huge positive impact on the players, club and wider community…

I know about the transfer cash going to JF, but didn't know about cup money going in the same direction. Have I missed something or is it speculation? ??)

Quoted from DB

I know about the transfer cash going to JF, but didn't know about cup money going in the same direction. Have I missed something or is it speculation? ??)

No, people are still getting their head round paying Fenty back his loans, which, whilst absolutely obscene, is something we all knew was part of the deal.

Not sure why we need to keep dragging it up, the quicker we pay him the better IMO. If we make a few million quid from a cup run, decide to pay up early and that leaves him gone a couple of years early that’s fine by me

Quoted from pontoonlew

No, people are still getting their head round paying Fenty back his loans, which, whilst absolutely obscene, is something we all knew was part of the deal.

Not sure why we need to keep dragging it up, the quicker we pay him the better IMO. If we make a few million quid from a cup run, decide to pay up early and that leaves him gone a couple of years early that’s fine by me

I'm not irked that we've paid Fenty some of his loans ahead of schedule but it's the fact that we MUST do it that gets me.

If 1878 came out and said that they were choosing to pay him off with the most or all of the money received, I think it would have gone down well.

The sooner he's paid off, the sooner he can't come on here telling us all he's still funding the club.

Morning all.

Wishing you a safe journey down tomorrow. A quick question for you:

There’s currently uproar in Bromsgrove as it’s being suggested that we will not be able to have a beer pitchside as we normally can. Now I know this is the case for league clubs, but it isnt normally an issue at our level.

It’s been suggested that it might be down to you being in the national league?

Anyone any knowledge? Are you ordinarily allowed to have a beer in view of the game at your home matches?

Cheers.

Quoted from Darran

Morning all.

Wishing you a safe journey down tomorrow. A quick question for you:

There’s currently uproar in Bromsgrove as it’s being suggested that we will not be able to have a beer pitchside as we normally can. Now I know this is the case for league clubs, but it isnt normally an issue at our level.

It’s been suggested that it might be down to you being in the national league?

Anyone any knowledge? Are you ordinarily allowed to have a beer in view of the game at your home matches?

Cheers.

No, we are not.

Quoted from Darran

Morning all.

Wishing you a safe journey down tomorrow. A quick question for you:

There’s currently uproar in Bromsgrove as it’s being suggested that we will not be able to have a beer pitchside as we normally can. Now I know this is the case for league clubs, but it isnt normally an issue at our level.

It’s been suggested that it might be down to you being in the national league?

Anyone any knowledge? Are you ordinarily allowed to have a beer in view of the game at your home matches?

Cheers.

I went to a Cleethorpes Town game in the early qualifying rounds and was told it was FA rules that it's no pitchside drinking for FA Cups

It's also not allowed in the National League

Quoted from 137

That's a very good point about the 'free advertising'.

I just feel that with the start we've made, and the difference promotion will make to the club, I would accept PH 'concentrating on the league'.

Yes, a cup run would make us money...but with the home crowds we're getting, our league form is also making us money.

As many have already said, I'm happy to leave this to PH.

Lincoln managed both. Went on a great cup run, which if anything, made them better in the league. They got stronger as the season progressed and developed a winning mentality.

The loan players are allowed to play so what do we think will be the starting 11? Im going for

Crocombe

Efete
Pearson
Towler
Revan

Hunt
Coke
Clifton

Wright
LJL
Bapaga

Subs
Macca
Sears
Longe-King
Sousa
Mcatee
Fox
Khouri

Rather not risk Towler with Longe-King available

IF our loan players are allowed to play, does that mean we might be able to extend their loans to the end of the season?

Quoted from Ipswin

Rather not risk Towler with Longe-King available

Need to be getting all the loanees cup tied tomorrow IMO

Regards coverage tomorrow, which I know is via the magic BBC red button, does anyone know if it can also be watched online? I am assuming so, but wanted to be certain as I may not be near a telly come lunchtime tomorrow.

Quoted from Poojah

Regards coverage tomorrow, which I know is via the magic BBC red button, does anyone know if it can also be watched online? I am assuming so, but wanted to be certain as I may not be near a telly come lunchtime tomorrow.

It's also on the BBC Sport website and iPlayer.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/58841214

If either ourselves or Dagenham & Redbridge progress to the 2nd round, we won’t have a Saturday away fixture between 13th November (Aldershot) and 5th February (Notts County).

Thanks for the responses all. I’ve read up on the legislation and whereas you’re not allowed (being in the conference) we are.

And FA cup preliminary or qualifying rounds are exempt from the pitch side alcohol legislation so all being well, you should be able to enjoy a beer.

In other news this game has added interest for me as a Bristol City fan… looking forward to seeing Towler - generally how has he been for you guys?

Quoted from ska face

If either ourselves or Dagenham & Redbridge progress to the 2nd round, we won’t have a Saturday away fixture between 13th November (Aldershot) and 5th February (Notts County).

If we get that far, you just know we are going to be drawn away then don't you...

Quoted from Darran

In other news this game has added interest for me as a Bristol City fan… looking forward to seeing Towler - generally how has he been for you guys?

Slotted in very well with great decision making. He's mainly been partnered with Luke Waterfall who is an old fashioned, no nonsense centre half.

Our other 2 centre halves haven't played much since he came in so don't get too hopeful of seeing him in action tomorrow.

Quoted from Les Brechin

It's also on the BBC Sport website and iPlayer.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/58841214

Excellent, thank you Les!

Quoted from jamesgtfc

If we get that far, you just know we are going to be drawn away then don't you...

All I care about is beating Bromsgrove and drawing Scunny at home in the first round. It's FATE I tells ya!

Quoted from Darran

In other news this game has added interest for me as a Bristol City fan… looking forward to seeing Towler - generally how has he been for you guys?

Honest answer? Excellent.

Answer based on wanting him to stay all season? Absolute garbage - will never make it in the League

Someone said we can play the loanees.  Did we get permission from all the clubs, or does this round not count for players being Cup-tied?

Have we sold many. I've been to all the away games apart from Bromley however Im not bothering tommorow has I'd rather save my money for wealdstone.

Quoted from TownSNAFU5

Someone said we can play the loanees.  Did we get permission from all the clubs, or does this round not count for players being Cup-tied?

PH has confirmed we've got permission from all parent clubs.

That BBC garbage says Bromsgrove are 2 leagues below us -  is that right?

I know they play in the Southern League Premier Division Central - but that isn't two below the National League is it??

Quoted from Mariner Timsky

That BBC garbage says Bromsgrove are 2 leagues below us -  is that right?

I know they play in the Southern League Premier Division Central - but that isn't two below the National League is it??

They are. It's the level below the National Leagues North/South.

https://www.myfootballfacts.com/england_footy/english-football-pyramid-system/

That makes sense now - ta Les

BBC still garbage though

Anybody know what time coverage on BBC starts - is it 12 noon?

Quoted from toontown

Anybody know what time coverage on BBC starts - is it 12 noon?

12:20 according to this.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/schedules/p069dk6p/2021/10/16

If anyone can't see it at that time then the full game is repeated at 18:50 if you can avoid finding out the score by then!

Quoted from Mariner Timsky

That makes sense now - ta Les

BBC still garbage though

It is said that some people's garbage is other people's treasure. The BBC is not garbage as should be flushed away with other effluents. Why? One example we all know about Woking 0 Grimsby 1 scorer Hunt. ;) ;)

Quoted from Les Brechin

12:20 according to this.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/schedules/p069dk6p/2021/10/16

If anyone can't see it at that time then the full game is repeated at 18:50 if you can avoid finding out the score by then!

The games are also put on Iplayer shortly after finish

Quoted from Darran

In other news this game has added interest for me as a Bristol City fan… looking forward to seeing Towler - generally how has he been for you guys?

i am immensely impressed - ever since the first 10 minutes at Torquay - cool, unflustered, refuses to be bullied, has a good touch and has that inherent quality of always looking like he's got time

the only weakness i've seen is a lack of threat in the opposing penalty box

i'm trying to think of players with equivalent qualities and the only ones i can come up with are peter handyside (s!) and paul futcher. And tbh I think he could be as good as those 2.

Is it just my device or is the volume low?

Bromsgrove Sporting (A) | FA Cup | Pre-Match Press Conference

https://youtu.be/IeO2OauuouA?t=128

Yeh i'd go as far as calling him the Baby Handyside

Quoted from Mariner Timsky

Yeh i'd go as far as calling him the Baby Handyside

Not sure that I would put him in the same class as Lord Futch though!

Quoted from Les Brechin

Not sure that I would put him in the same class as Lord Futch though!

Some are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness Futch upon them.

I am a big Towler fan, but I'd not compare him to Futcher at all. More of mix between Handyside and Lever from that era, in terms of being tall, a solid man marker, and a decent passer too.

Towler appears to be our current tallest player; 6 3? 6 ft 4, maybe even taller?  But the info on this is lacking online. Maybe i just don't know where to look.

I'd say he is more like a Ryan Bennett or even a Josh Gowling  than a Paul Futcher.  (Side note I looked up Bennett on wiki for his height, and wiki seems to think Ryan had 70 plus goals for GTFC in a 100 games, WTF?!?!)

Quoted from ex-merseymariner

I'd say he is more like a Ryan Bennett or even a Josh Gowling  than a Paul Futcher.  (Side note I looked up Bennett on wiki for his height, and wiki seems to think Ryan had 70 plus goals for GTFC in a 100 games, WTF?!?!)

Not as impressive as the 23 in 5 he apparently got at Leicester last season. You’d have thought they’d have given him a few more games.

Quoted from ex-merseymariner

I am a big Towler fan, but I'd not compare him to Futcher at all. More of mix between Handyside and Lever from that era, in terms of being tall, a solid man marker, and a decent passer too.

Towler appears to be our current tallest player; 6 3? 6 ft 4, maybe even taller?  But the info on this is lacking online. Maybe i just don't know where to look.

I'd say he is more like a Ryan Bennett or even a Josh Gowling  than a Paul Futcher.  (Side note I looked up Bennett on wiki for his height, and wiki seems to think Ryan had 70 plus goals for GTFC in a 100 games, WTF?!?!)

Good shout re Gowling & Bennett. It's just the time he seems to have , and his coolness that reminds me of the great man

[url]https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/57708799[/url]

BBC Sport coverage, the gift that keeps on giving

;D

Hurst
;D ;D

Quoted from Les Brechin

Not sure that I would put him in the same class as Lord Futch though!

Agree.
Very unfair to compare a young lad starting out in his professional career and a very experienced player in the twilight of his.

If we win tomorrow it sets up a potential dilemma for parents between the romance of The F.A. Cup and Guy Fawkes Night.

Wifey has already invited all kids and grandkids round for a Fireworks party on the Sat. 6th Nov.  After 43 years of nearly getting my hands blown off I had hoped to be free of this cultural insanity. After politely suggesting that we wait for tomorrow's result and the First Round draw on Sunday before confirming, I realised that it's nearly impossible to fix a time over that weekend which suits everyone.

As the details below describe, matches can take place between Friday 5th and Monday 8th Nov. Factor in TV coverage and Police advice and the answer is obvious.  Cancel Fireworks.

https://www.thefa.com/news/2021/oct/15/emirates-fa-cup-first-round-proper-draw-details-20211510

Quoted from Poojah

All I care about is beating Bromsgrove and drawing Scunny at home in the first round. It's FATE I tells ya!

........and beating them before repeating v the Imps in round 2, then drawing MUFC away in the 3rd round ..... that would do nicely.

Looks like Hurst has been on the growth hormones in that bbc picture

Quoted from SouthLakesMariner

........and beating them before repeating v the Imps in round 2, then drawing MUFC away in the 3rd round ..... that would do nicely.

Do you really think Maidenhead United will get that far?

Quoted from Croxton

If we win tomorrow it sets up a potential dilemma for parents between the romance of The F.A. Cup and Guy Fawkes Night.

Wifey has already invited all kids and grandkids round for a Fireworks party on the Sat. 6th Nov.  After 43 years of nearly getting my hands blown off I had hoped to be free of this cultural insanity. After politely suggesting that we wait for tomorrow's result and the First Round draw on Sunday before confirming, I realised that it's nearly impossible to fix a time over that weekend which suits everyone.

As the details below describe, matches can take place between Friday 5th and Monday 8th Nov. Factor in TV coverage and Police advice and the answer is obvious.  Cancel Fireworks.

https://www.thefa.com/news/2021/oct/15/emirates-fa-cup-first-round-proper-draw-details-20211510

Got to disagree. Bommy Night is paramount. It’s OUR national Autumn festival, unlike that American cultural imperialist, commercial cringe-fest.

The solution is (If we beat Bromsgrove) invite everyone for ‘Bommy Night’, then if we play on 5th Nov and if your family arrive that night point out that everyone these days celebrates it on the nearest Saturday. If we play on 6th and they turn up, point out Bommy Night is Nov 5th and they’ve come a day late.

Quoted from KingstonMariner

Got to disagree. Bommy Night is paramount. It’s OUR national Autumn festival, unlike that American cultural imperialist, commercial cringe-fest.

The solution is (If we beat Bromsgrove) invite everyone for ‘Bommy Night’, then if we play on 5th Nov and if your family arrive that night point out that everyone these days celebrates it on the nearest Saturday. If we play on 6th and they turn up, point out Bommy Night is Nov 5th and they’ve come a day late.

Don't get me started on Hxxxxxxxn!  I like a good 'bommy' too, just hate the military grade pyros. Plus, I insist being the one in charge of the SwanVestas in my garden and airspace. They  couldn't possibly have a good time without me, could they?

Not sure if it'll impact anyone else, but I've just got an email from trainline telling me the 10:24 from Worcester Foregate to Bromsgrove has been cancelled. Will probably impact those coming from the south west / Reading.

Quoted from moosey_club

Looks like Hurst has been on the growth hormones in that bbc picture

They say that people start to look like their doigs…..

Many fans may not realise that when Man City bought Paul Futcher it was the British record for the most expensive defender.  £350,000 back in the 1970s.

Worst I’ve felt about a match all season, absolutely no win scenario.

Would love an early goal just to knock the stuffing out of them.