Views from Phil (Scotimp) ahead of today’s FA Cup match away at Birmingham City: “Hopefully we won’t get humped now because of Birmingham’s injuries (assuming they are not a smokescreen) but it is very difficult to see us scoring, let alone winning. They have conceded one goal at home since September and our goal threat is not really a goal threat. If Erhahon knows he is leaving, he will hardly be busting a gut (even if he plays) while Hamilton and McGrandles are both out of form; also, we will have an even more inexperienced keeper than normal. Not a great recipe, hope I am wrong.
It was that defeat to Birmingham in October that started our dismal run; if only Hackett had scored…”
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More pre-match views from the forum:
sedgleyimp: “A game 10 miles from home for me and one I’ll be getting public transport to as parking in Birmingham is a nightmare (and for those driving really be careful where you park your car. The seemingly free places in industrial estates are rife with vehicle thefts most matches).
I’m going to enjoy the day irrespective of the result. We’ve earned quite a decent chunk of money from our FA Cup games this season so we can play the game as underdogs which just might suit us and their concentration will be on promotion this season and some teams really don’t want the distraction of cup games.
For our team we know Pardington will be in goal. Will be good for him to get a testing run out. I do think we should try an close down their midfield which was very good in the game at our place so I’d be tempted with a 4-5-1 starting XI of..
Pardington
Darikwa – Jackson – O’Connor – Roughan
Erhahon
Moylan – McGrandles – Bayliss – Hackett
House (if fit) Cadz if not
Subs: Jeacock Montsma Hamilton Duffy Makama Draper Jefferies Okoro Cadz (or Oliver/Ring if well enough).
Always for believing we can get a result out of any game so 2-1 Imps.
Why the hell not?”
Snats: “Seems silly to say in January but our season could start petering out quite quickly if we go out of both cups this week. Unfortunately, I suspect that’s exactly what will happen. Not sure what team Birmingham will field but I expect it will be good enough to beat us handily. 3-1.”
