Man City at home

[moonwalk19]

We have drawn Man City at home if we beat Derby

[DelightInE10]

does that mean richie plays our strongest side on Tuesday?

[aylesburyos]

Get the best team out on Tuesday. Winnable

[BIGRON]

does that mean richie plays our strongest side on Tuesday?

Yes , but so will Derby

[PKM]

does that mean richie plays our strongest side on Tuesday?

Ritchie under starters orders by Nige to field strongest side, with promise of reinforcements for play off push if we beat Derby

[Bandy Legs]

does that mean richie plays our strongest side on Tuesday?

Even if they are injured?

[The Reverend]

Would City at home provide any additional income compared to any other club at home? If it were an away draw then yeah, but at home it makes no difference right? In the long term a play-off push is more sensible.

Blowing a load of players hamstrings to get through to a home tie we will lose seems a bit silly to me. We already know there’s no money to spend in the transfer window this Jan so any injuries are going to seriously damage a play off push.

[Real Al]

I wonder how many people have already contacted the ticket office trying to return their ticket.

[KingLes]

Would City at home provide any additional income compared to any other club at home? If it were an away draw then yeah, but at home it makes no difference right? In the long term a play-off push is more sensible.

Blowing a load of players hamstrings to get through to a home tie we will lose seems a bit silly to me. We already know there’s no money to spend in the transfer window this Jan so any injuries are going to seriously damage a play off push.

TV Only would be worth a small fortune to us as would be on main channels in UK , if tie was away probably would not be , that alone makes this a must win game Tuesday

[whittle76]

Would City at home provide any additional income compared to any other club at home? If it were an away draw then yeah, but at home it makes no difference right? In the long term a play-off push is more sensible.

Blowing a load of players hamstrings to get through to a home tie we will lose seems a bit silly to me. We already know there’s no money to spend in the transfer window this Jan so any injuries are going to seriously damage a play off push.

The club can increase the prices for this game I assume.

[gshaw]

Bet there's some regret within the club at not having got the dome in for Saturday to make sure the game was on and played Derby at their weakest

[moonwalk19]

Would City at home provide any additional income compared to any other club at home? If it were an away draw then yeah, but at home it makes no difference right? In the long term a play-off push is more sensible.

Blowing a load of players hamstrings to get through to a home tie we will lose seems a bit silly to me. We already know there’s no money to spend in the transfer window this Jan so any injuries are going to seriously damage a play off push.

Tickets will not be £10 as Derby Game. Probably starting at £25. Game will be Televised possibly another £100k. Prize money £120k If we beat Derby prize winnings £115 k. With what we already have achieved will buy us 3 good players

[Ron Waffle]

Would City at home provide any additional income compared to any other club at home? If it were an away draw then yeah, but at home it makes no difference right? In the long term a play-off push is more sensible.

Blowing a load of players hamstrings to get through to a home tie we will lose seems a bit silly to me. We already know there’s no money to spend in the transfer window this Jan so any injuries are going to seriously damage a play off push.

Not everything is about money (or at least it shouldn’t be). The chance to play against one of the best prem sides ever is such a rarity that we should throw everything at it. The fans deserve it as do the players. Obviously you can’t play semi-fit players but we should defo put out the strongest team we have at our disposal in order to give us the best chance of getting through IMO.

[The Reverend]

Would City at home provide any additional income compared to any other club at home? If it were an away draw then yeah, but at home it makes no difference right? In the long term a play-off push is more sensible.

Blowing a load of players hamstrings to get through to a home tie we will lose seems a bit silly to me. We already know there’s no money to spend in the transfer window this Jan so any injuries are going to seriously damage a play off push.

Not everything is about money (or at least it shouldn’t be). The chance to play against one of the best prem sides ever is such a rarity that we should throw everything at it. The fans deserve it as do the players. Obviously you can’t play semi-fit players but we should defo put out the strongest team we have at our disposal in order to give us the best chance of getting through IMO.

I’m not disagreeing with your point but a genuine question for you (and anybody else who wishes to answer):

If you could only pick one which would you prefer:

1. Play Man City at home in the cup but don’t make play offs this season

2. Lose to Derby but make play offs this season

[CEB2ElectricBoogaloo]

That question doesn’t bear any relation to the point you’re replying to

[The Reverend]

That question doesn’t bear any relation to the point you’re replying to

Sorry I didn’t realise you had been appointed the conversation monitor for this board. Should all posts be run by you for approval first?

[B.whitehouse+10more]

Would City at home provide any additional income compared to any other club at home? If it were an away draw then yeah, but at home it makes no difference right? In the long term a play-off push is more sensible.

Blowing a load of players hamstrings to get through to a home tie we will lose seems a bit silly to me. We already know there’s no money to spend in the transfer window this Jan so any injuries are going to seriously damage a play off push.

Not everything is about money (or at least it shouldn’t be). The chance to play against one of the best prem sides ever is such a rarity that we should throw everything at it. The fans deserve it as do the players. Obviously you can’t play semi-fit players but we should defo put out the strongest team we have at our disposal in order to give us the best chance of getting through IMO.

I’m not disagreeing with your point but a genuine question for you (and anybody else who wishes to answer):

If you could only pick one which would you prefer:

1. Play Man City at home in the cup but don’t make play offs this season

2. Lose to Derby but make play offs this season

3. Beat Man City and get promotion through the play offs

Er I choose 3 anyone else

[Pugwash]

Would City at home provide any additional income compared to any other club at home? If it were an away draw then yeah, but at home it makes no difference right? In the long term a play-off push is more sensible.

Blowing a load of players hamstrings to get through to a home tie we will lose seems a bit silly to me. We already know there’s no money to spend in the transfer window this Jan so any injuries are going to seriously damage a play off push.

Tickets will not be £10 as Derby Game. Probably starting at £25. Game will be Televised possibly another £100k. Prize money £120k If we beat Derby prize winnings £115 k. With what we already have achieved will buy us 3 good players

£75k home side for live game with £54k if you win the game

[The Reverend]

Not everything is about money (or at least it shouldn’t be). The chance to play against one of the best prem sides ever is such a rarity that we should throw everything at it. The fans deserve it as do the players. Obviously you can’t play semi-fit players but we should defo put out the strongest team we have at our disposal in order to give us the best chance of getting through IMO.

I’m not disagreeing with your point but a genuine question for you (and anybody else who wishes to answer):

If you could only pick one which would you prefer:

1. Play Man City at home in the cup but don’t make play offs this season

2. Lose to Derby but make play offs this season

3. Beat Man City and get promotion through the play offs

Er I choose 3 anyone else

Good choice. Option 4 would be even better I suppose. It’s the same as good point 3 but involves getting promoted automatically.

[Hoover Attack]

Would City at home provide any additional income compared to any other club at home? If it were an away draw then yeah, but at home it makes no difference right? In the long term a play-off push is more sensible.

Blowing a load of players hamstrings to get through to a home tie we will lose seems a bit silly to me. We already know there’s no money to spend in the transfer window this Jan so any injuries are going to seriously damage a play off push.

It will be more income for the reasons others have already stated. But it’s not like an away game share of a 50,000 attendance.

I agree, it shouldn’t change anything, the play offs are still the priority.

[B.whitehouse+10more]

I’m not disagreeing with your point but a genuine question for you (and anybody else who wishes to answer):

If you could only pick one which would you prefer:

1. Play Man City at home in the cup but don’t make play offs this season

2. Lose to Derby but make play offs this season

3. Beat Man City and get promotion through the play offs

Er I choose 3 anyone else

Good choice. Option 4 would be even better I suppose. It’s the same as good point 3 but involves getting promoted automatically.

Yes definitely better choice than mine

[B.whitehouse+10more]

It’s a great opportunity to see some of the best players not only in the Premier league but but also in the world playing at Brisbane Road. I think there’s a 50-50 chance of that happening, up the O’s.

[The Reverend]

Would City at home provide any additional income compared to any other club at home? If it were an away draw then yeah, but at home it makes no difference right? In the long term a play-off push is more sensible.

Blowing a load of players hamstrings to get through to a home tie we will lose seems a bit silly to me. We already know there’s no money to spend in the transfer window this Jan so any injuries are going to seriously damage a play off push.

It will be more income for the reasons others have already stated. But it’s not like an away game share of a 50,000 attendance.

I agree, it shouldn’t change anything, the play offs are still the priority.

Will the TV rights really be that high anyway? It’s the only thing that would be different compared to being drawn at home against any other club.

Also, if the club raise ticket prices by a significant amount that would be a PR disaster.

[OyinbO]

Would City at home provide any additional income compared to any other club at home? If it were an away draw then yeah, but at home it makes no difference right? In the long term a play-off push is more sensible.

Blowing a load of players hamstrings to get through to a home tie we will lose seems a bit silly to me. We already know there’s no money to spend in the transfer window this Jan so any injuries are going to seriously damage a play off push.

It will be more income for the reasons others have already stated. But it’s not like an away game share of a 50,000 attendance.

I agree, it shouldn’t change anything, the play offs are still the priority.

Will the TV rights really be that high anyway? It’s the only thing that would be different compared to being drawn at home against any other club.

Also, if the club raise ticket prices by a significant amount that would be a PR disaster.

And the only thing they care more about than a PR disaster is revenue.

[cockhat]

The home team share the revenue from gate receipts with the away side 45% each.