This is going to be scary. I am not sure how my nerves are going to hold up.
It is only half time. I just hope we show the same professionalism, hunger, desire and commitment that we showed on Thursday night.
I did like the way that on Thursday night virtually every player went straight down the tunnel. They didn't celebrate or milk the applause of the fans.
I have to say that I have been impressed by the way Hanson seemingly gets his head to everything. His knock ons are effective and dangerous.
I can't help but think that there will be some controversy on the day.
Believe it or not I really should leave on 90 minutes to take my partner to the airport. Extra time is not an option. I said to her last night 'What happens if it goes to extra time?' She said 'You will have to leave'.
I have just looked up the away goals ruling. It does not apply after 90 minutes or extra time.
Brewers 2 Bantams 2
Brewers Match Predictor (48): Bradford
posted on 4/5/13
Zola and Mags looked razor sharp on Thursday and I think Bradford will find it hard to contain them.
Brewers 3-1 Bradford.
UTB.
posted on 4/5/13
Indeed, the score after 90 minutes is the rule / requirement for your prediction.
posted on 4/5/13
Hope you don't mind my comment otep.
We have won 17 out of 23 at home.
Best record in 3 leagues.
Surely a record like that will carry us through to wembley.
If we get there then whatever happens happens.
posted on 4/5/13
I didn't think we'd win at Bradford before the game was played and was at both the Matlock games people have mentioned and so know upsets can happen in a cup tie. All the same with the best home record in all the Football League, I'm going for Albion 2 Bradford1.
posted on 4/5/13
Hey, no worries Pez. All comments, analysis, facts, score predictions and reminiscences welcome here.
posted on 5/5/13
Otep
James Hanson picked up an injury on Thursday and is a doubt for today,
I think this afternoon's performance will be decided by which of our fitness coaches has got his respective squad in the best shape to play 60 hours after the last game.
Whilst agreeing your home league record has been great there are other factors today;-
a) It's a cup match.
b) Albion are favourites
c) You will have non-regular supporters amongst your ranks who will struggle to get behind the team if City score first.
d) Many City players are out of contract and are desperate to play in a higher division.
e) Although supporters don't win matches they can lift the team particularly if it goes to extra time. City will be backed by a noisy crowd-250 of whom camped out overnight to buy tickets.
I'll be watching on Sky. Enjoy the occasion.
posted on 5/5/13
Brewers 2 Bradford 1
posted on 5/5/13
I'm so nervous and excited it took me four attempts to sign in to JA606 !
Some brilliant posts on here from all of you,well what can i say,as you know i've been supporting the club 45 years and today for me is the biggest game in the clubs history,i was at Bradford on thursday when we played superbly, it will be a totally different game today,i'll take any sort of performance as long as we get through !
I don't give 2 hoots that the final is at Wembley,promotion is what i'm interested in and seeing my beloved Albion competing in league 1.
I'm going for 1-1 and an afternoon of high drama !
posted on 5/5/13
Some City fans are comparing the Road to Wembley scarves on your website with what Blackpool did in 1996 when they had a 2-0 lead in the away leg.
A great way to motivate the Bantams.
posted on 5/5/13
Definitely squeaky bum time but I am going for a narrow 1.0 victory for the Brewers. Have been excited since I woke at 5 this morning.
I just hope that it doesn't turn into another "Matlock". I consider the second half of that game my biggest disappointment in almost 60 years of watching the Brewers.