FA Cup, 2020-2021

[Janik]

Man United changing both lines at once, Ice Hockey style.

[Janik]

This is the best Leicester have played for some time. But at only one ahead I’m twitchy...

[Janik]

Ah, f*ck. That was a big chance.

[RobW]

Vardy's fucked that. Could be costly.

[Janik]

Great to be back in front, but I think Leicester need at least one more. Maybe two.

Leicester haven’t beaten Man United since the 5-3 game back in autumn 2014. There have been 13 games between the sides since apparently. I knew it was a poor run of results, but I’m surprised to hear it is that bad.

[Janik]

Southampton will be looking to channel Crystal Palace circa 1990 in the Semi, i.e. beat a side they have recently lost 9-0 to. True whichever of their two possible opponents they eventually face...

[Jah Womble]

It appears to have done so.

[Rogin the Armchair fan]

Will the draw keep open the possibility of a Manchester derby Cup final? There's still never been one.

[Rogin the Armchair fan]

Man United's kids once again prove they're almost unstoppable going forward. It's a wonder they don't try and do it more often.

[Gangster Octopus]

The folly of youth...

[Tony C]

Fred’s doing his best to lighten the load.

[The Awesome Berbaslug!!!]

I'd be happy enough to go out on penalties to leicester today. Man utd haven't had a midweek off since August of 2019

[Capybara]

I actually thought the semi-finals had already been drawn prior to the sixth round. Which shows how much attention I've been paying.

[tee rex]

The competition has largely passed me by this season, but I can still splutter some indignation at the SF draw taking place today at half-time. FFS.

[Rogin the Armchair fan]

Southampton first to book a trip to Wembley. Are the semis both at Wembley again this year? Man City join them there.

[Satchmo Distel]

Ah, OK, many thanks; they're 3 weeks earlier this year then, followed by a gap of 5 and half weeks to the QFs.

[Southport Zeb]

Fifth Round is midweek (Barnsley v Chelsea on the Thursday)! When was that decided?

Is that just for this season (COVID pretext) or permanent?

Last season's FA Cup was the first in which fifth round ties were played midweek, taking place the week before the first Covid related postponements.

[Snake Plissken]

I have a feeling it is permanent.

[Satchmo Distel]

Fifth Round is midweek (Barnsley v Chelsea on the Thursday)! When was that decided?

Is that just for this season (COVID pretext) or permanent?

[ad hoc]

We managed it in the last round at the same place.

Having just seen the lineups, I'd be stunned if we got close to that. 3-0 at best I'd say

[Gangster Octopus]

We managed it in the last round at the same place.

[ad hoc]

There won't be one in the next game either

[Gangster Octopus]

14 games, and no draws after 90 minutes.

[Gangster Octopus]

Apparently I should be able to watch the final this season. If, of course, it happens...

[Patrick Thistle]

2-0 a respectable defeat. Not too unhappy.