I think the automatic promotion spots are beyond us this season unless we make a couple of stellar signings in the next few days and I cant see that happening. Therefore I think we should go all out for a cup run as our current form (or even a slight dip) would see us in the playoffs. And a fifth round or quarter-final trip to the Emirates or Old Trafford would be a good day out.

Let's be realistic, how many extra games are we really talking about? 1 more in the fifth round? If we can cope with an extra 1, maybe an unlikely 2nd, I'd be disappointed.

That's also assuming we beat Preston!

Barnsley & Cardiff both got to the semi final in 2008

Would like to get through to the 5th round have a big away game and if we lose then no worries

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The squad is not as deep as people think, and as much as I think it's a fine balance it's a distraction for me. I do respect the FA Cup and IF we can strengthen and progress by using some fringe players then all well and good.

Winning breeds confidence and players who are desperate to play. Doesn't matter what the competition is. All this rubbish about concentrating on the league is self defeating.
Good point about the great teams Of the 70's and 80's. Much smaller squads and players nowhere near as fit as today's supposed athletes but they got on with it and took every game seriously, even friendlies.

I still don't understand why any team would ever not do everything they can to win every game. Mental.

I don't get it either SHH. I manage a Sunday league team and the only time it's ever crossed my mind is in 1st round of cup where losers go into an easier cup competition and I knew we had no chance of winning the harder cup. We actually tried to lose at penalties once but still won!!

You must have been playing some top class opponents.

You aren't DJ Campbell, are you?