FA Cup Semi final draw

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The draw for the semi finals will take place at Stamford Bridge immediately after the Chelsea v Stretford match on Monday 13th March.

Ball numbers:-

1 Chelsea or Manchester United
2 Manchester City
3 Tottenham Hotspur
4 Arsenal

The ties will be played at Wemberleeee on Sat 22nd and Sun 23rd April

http://www.thefa.com/news/2017/mar/10/emirates-fa-cup-semi-final-draw-details-100317
 
Rising - 12/3/2017 19:32


I would like a home draw against Arsenal which means we will not get it.
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When we beat Boro we have achieved the unwanted of being drawn away in every round

The semi finals are played at Wembley, the warm ballers have done their job and it does not matter now who we get.

It matters not who we get now
 
I hope we get the Spuds because we can then whinge about how they have an unfair advantage because they played their CL games there and are used to the atmosphere.

On the plus side this time the ground is more likely to be full so it will be a different atmosphere in the stadium.



 
Buzz Lightyear - 12/3/2017 21:12

Rising - 12/3/2017 19:32


I would like a home draw against Arsenal which means we will not get it.
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When we beat Boro we have achieved the unwanted of being drawn away in every round

The semi finals are played at Wembley, the warm ballers have done their job and it does not matter now who we get.

It matters not who we get now
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Oh yeah, I forgot, the semis are at Wemberley (doh!)
Bring back the old days when only the final was played there.

 
I don't get why Spurs were allowed to use Wembley for their (limited) CL games whilst still playing at WHL in the league
 
Yes that seemed odd and then they say they have the record for the largest attendance for a domestic game but it was against AS Monaco, but surely that cannot be the record as many FaCup finals beat that attendance
 
(Video) We’re Off To Wembley

Manchester City FC – we’re off to Wembley following our 2-0 FA Cup quarter-final win over Middlesbrough.

http://www.manchestercity.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=579041
 
Buzz Lightyear - 13/3/2017 08:34

Yes that seemed odd and then they say they have the record for the largest attendance for a domestic game but it was against AS Monaco, but surely that cannot be the record as many FaCup finals beat that attendance
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Apparently it is because parts of the ground have already been demolished in preparation for the whole place being raised to the ground at the end of the season. This has reduced capacity from 36,000 to 31,000 and also.....

......"the nearby building site also proved logistical problems affecting access and rights delivery, so Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy struck a deal earlier this year to play top-tier European football at Wembley."

Seems to me this is just opportunistic by Wembley who are looking to maximise the use of the national stadium by renting it out. Didn't seem to help Spuds but they did get to make more money I guess.
 
kennyclementstache - 12/3/2017 22:20

I hope we get the Spuds because we can then whinge about how they have an unfair advantage because they played their CL games there and are used to the atmosphere.

On the plus side this time the ground is more likely to be full so it will be a different atmosphere in the stadium.
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Great! I can see Ricky Villa's goal on a constant loop for days before hand
 
Tin foil hat securely in place, assuming Red Sox are beaten by Chelski, we will draw either Spuds or L'Arse, thereby keeping open the possibility of a Norf Landon final.
 
Depends on what teams from the gunners and City turn up on the day, I hope we have the attitude on the day but we have some serious games coming up
 
Depends on what teams from the gunners and City turn up on the day, I hope we have the attitude on the day but we have some serious games coming up
 
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