League Cup 1st round draw

[T.R.O.L.I.]

Feel a bit sorry for Peschisolido with his comments. A big club with a team in the Premiership not long ago. In reality it'll be our reserves with probably less than 5000 fans there.

Not sure about the reserves part - BR seemed to take the cups fairly seriously at Watford so you never know. Plus, being his second "proper" game in charge should mean that there is still competition for places.

[brendywendy]

why do boro and newcastle get a frickin bye?!

[T.R.O.L.I.]

why do boro and newcastle get a frickin bye?!

Number, Brendy, numbers

7 teams in Europe get a bye to the 3rd round.

The 3rd round is made up of 32 teams so that requires 25 to progress from Round 2.

25 teams to progress from round 2 require 50 teams at the start of Round 2 i.e. the remaining 13 Prem teams plus 37 teams from Round 1.

37 teams progressing from Round 1 would mean Round 1 would have to start with 74 teams - there are only 72 teams in the Football League.

See the problem?

Therefore, the 50 teams making up the start of round 2 are made up of the 13 other Prem teams, the "best" 2 relegated clubs and 35 teams from Round 1.

35 teams progressing from Round 1 would mean Round 1 would have to start with 70 teams - the remaining clubs in the FL .


On the rare occasion that 8 clubs qualify for Europe (i.e. via the Fair Play league) there is no requirements for two of the relegated clubs to get byes in Round 1.

[floyd__streete]

Dump draw.

That is all.

As T.R.O.L.I has slated this draw, might I venture how pleased I am with it

At home so I don't have to travel too far, ten quid to get in surely and we will win with consumate ease.

[Royalee]

Dump draw.

That is all.

As T.R.O.L.I has slated this draw, might I venture how pleased I am with it

At home so I don't have to travel too far, ten quid to get in surely and we will win with consumate ease.

Agree

[T.R.O.L.I.]

Dump draw.

That is all.

As T.R.O.L.I has slated this draw, might I venture how pleased I am with it

At home so I don't have to travel too far, ten quid to get in surely and we will win with consumate ease.

Don't get me wrong - I can see the positives - just would rather have had a cheeky close away trip.

Glad we haven't got Shrewsbury or Gillingham away (Ipswich and Plymouth have IIRC).

[watfordroyal]

Dump draw.

That is all.

As T.R.O.L.I has slated this draw, might I venture how pleased I am with it

At home so I don't have to travel too far, ten quid to get in surely and we will win with consumate ease.

Not bad draw & at home but not sure about the ease of the win!
Embarrassing banana skin if we're not careful.

[fester_royal]

wasnt quite what i was looking for but hey ho.. theyre not a bad side so should be good none the less.

[JR]

Feel a bit sorry for Peschisolido with his comments. A big club with a team in the Premiership not long ago. In reality it'll be our reserves with probably less than 5000 fans there.

Ridiculous comment. You haven't got a clue what team BR will play.

After years of Coppell treating the cups disgracefully I am hoping (and believe) Brendan will actually try and win them. He may well play some fringe players for Burton, but to be honest at that early stage in the season he will still be looking to find his best side, so I expect it to be core players with a few others given a chance to impress.

[handbags_harris]

...being his second "proper" game in charge should mean that there is still competition for places.

Surely there should ALWAYS be competition for places? I'm hoping that is the case under the new regime anyway given the loyalty shown to certain players in the previous one...

[Aeroguide]

Anyone know their fourm address?

Here:

http://www.burtonalbion.com/Babes/kristy-louise.htm

[Huntley & Palmer]

Some really ropey birds on there, makes the Reading women's support look pretty good

[Tommy Youlden's Ears]

Accrington Stanley v Walsall
Huddersfield v Stockport
Rotherham v Derby
Tranmere v Grimsby
Sheff Weds v Rochdale
Bury v West Brom
Notts County v Doncaster
Lincoln v Barnsley
Scunthorpe v Chesterfield
Coventry v Hartlepool
Darlington v Leeds
Preston v Morecambe
Crewe v Blackpool
Carlisle v Oldham
Nottm Forest v Bradford
Macclesfield v Leicester
Sheff Utd v Port Vale
Cardiff v Dag & Red
Wycombe v Peterborough
Southampton v Northampton
Barnet v Watford
Hereford v Charlton
Bristol Rovers v Aldershot
Millwall v Bournemouth
Gillingham v Plymouth
Colchester v Leyton Orient
Reading v Burton Albion
Exeter v QPR
Cheltenham v Southend
Brentford v Bristol City
Yeovil v Norwich
Crystal Palace v Torquay
MK Dons v Swindon
Swansea v Brighton
Shrewsbury v Ipswich

P'raps they should play it in Hampton - it really is about mid way between the two. Also happens to be closest ground to where I live. Not that I'd go. Or that any one gives a sh..

[SWLR]

Seeing what MASSIVE clubs they are:
Littlehampton

[Bacon Double Cheese]

Some really ropey birds on there, makes the Reading women's support look pretty good

Their web site says to click on her image to enlarge. I clicked but ...

[dean horrix legend]

Darlington V Leeds live Monday 10th August (7.45pm)
Bury V West Brom live Tuesday 11th August (7.45pm)

I thought there might have been a chance of Burtons first League cup tie being televised but seems not.

[Stranded]

Darlington V Leeds live Monday 10th August (7.45pm)
Bury V West Brom live Tuesday 11th August (7.45pm)

I thought there might have been a chance of Burtons first League cup tie being televised but seems not.

If we'd been at Burton it would have been a shoe in, with us at home they'll be anticipating a comfortable home win.