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DelightInE10 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 12, 2025 6:12 pm does that mean richie plays our strongest side on Tuesday?

DelightInE10 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 12, 2025 6:12 pm does that mean richie plays our strongest side on Tuesday?

DelightInE10 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 12, 2025 6:12 pm does that mean richie plays our strongest side on Tuesday?

The Reverend wrote: ↑Sun Jan 12, 2025 6:25 pm 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 Reverend wrote: ↑Sun Jan 12, 2025 6:25 pm 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 Reverend wrote: ↑Sun Jan 12, 2025 6:25 pm 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 Reverend wrote: ↑Sun Jan 12, 2025 6:25 pm 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.

Ron Waffle wrote: ↑Sun Jan 12, 2025 6:49 pm

The Reverend wrote: ↑Sun Jan 12, 2025 6:25 pm 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.

CEB2ElectricBoogaloo wrote: ↑Sun Jan 12, 2025 6:55 pm That question doesn’t bear any relation to the point you’re replying to

The Reverend wrote: ↑Sun Jan 12, 2025 6:52 pm

Ron Waffle wrote: ↑Sun Jan 12, 2025 6:49 pm

The Reverend wrote: ↑Sun Jan 12, 2025 6:25 pm 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

moonwalk19 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 12, 2025 6:37 pm

The Reverend wrote: ↑Sun Jan 12, 2025 6:25 pm 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

B.whitehouse+10more wrote: ↑Sun Jan 12, 2025 7:02 pm

The Reverend wrote: ↑Sun Jan 12, 2025 6:52 pm

Ron Waffle wrote: ↑Sun Jan 12, 2025 6:49 pm
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.

The Reverend wrote: ↑Sun Jan 12, 2025 6:25 pm 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 Reverend wrote: ↑Sun Jan 12, 2025 7:03 pm

B.whitehouse+10more wrote: ↑Sun Jan 12, 2025 7:02 pm

The Reverend wrote: ↑Sun Jan 12, 2025 6:52 pm

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

Hoover Attack wrote: ↑Sun Jan 12, 2025 7:07 pm

The Reverend wrote: ↑Sun Jan 12, 2025 6:25 pm 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.

The Reverend wrote: ↑Sun Jan 12, 2025 7:18 pm

Hoover Attack wrote: ↑Sun Jan 12, 2025 7:07 pm

The Reverend wrote: ↑Sun Jan 12, 2025 6:25 pm 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.