The FA cup has been pretty good for us in recent times but once again, as we did last season, we come into this at the first hurdle.
Last season it was not taken at all seriously, in fact it was all but confirmed before we even played Notts County that winning that game it was not on the agenda...
Therefore it was little surprise that we bowed out at Fratton Park that afternoon.
Hopefully this season, given how important a 'plum tie' in the 3rd round against a premier league side could be, we will give it a good go!
To be fair I would think that <b><font color='#0E4FB0'>Guy Whittingham</font></b> will be wanting this as he can appreciate the importance of this.
Who our 1st round opponents will be (a final qualifying round replay aside by our would be opponents) will be known on Sunday afternoon when the draw is made.
Ball no.33 is the one that we need to be waiting for.
Would you have any preference as to who we play and where we played this tie?
PLAY UP POMPEY!
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