Title race is virtually over. MC have purchased the title.
As such, whilst top four remains a priority, we should have the squad depth (baring an already bad injuring situation getting worse), to play the strongest possible sides in all cup games we get. As a gooner said to me yesterday, European cup runs are based on momentum. You can't sack off a game like Dortmund because mathematically you can, and keep that momentum going.
Also, not worth gambling on weaker sides in any FA Cup draw now, baring opposition from League Two and such.
If Pochs plays a weakened side tonight, who get beat, will be such a poor strategic decision imo. Ive given the guy a lot of credit in the last few seasons and always defended him here. I don't think you can defend him if we lose a big game like this through team selection. He must improve in cups.
Full strength in all cup games now
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posted on 21/11/17
As a gooner said to me yesterday, European cup runs are based on momentum. You can't sack off a game like Dortmund because mathematically you can, and keep that momentum going.
Surely the 12 week gap between the final group stage game and first knock out game doesn't help this theory regarding momentum much
posted on 21/11/17
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Blimey mate, you will get crucified for even suggesting Spurs play a full strength side in cup matches.
posted on 21/11/17
I agree.
With no major title since 1991, have to go all-out to try and end that winless streak.
posted on 21/11/17
I agree full strength please. Would be naive to do otherwise. We are showcasing ‘the brand’ in the ECL before before we KO in our shiny new stadium.
posted on 21/11/17
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posted on 21/11/17
Good work Poch
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Wot for? Pulling pints at your local boozer?
posted on 21/11/17
Pick the team to suit the game.
If we draw Rochdale at home in the 3rd round of the fa cup we don’t need to play a full strength team off the back of the busy Xmas period !