So FA cup again, this afternoon with the visit of Preston. I think both sets of supporters will have had a similar reaction to the draw, but it does present a winnable tie (each way to be fair). Chris is sure to make a number of changes, with some being enforced due to players being cup tied - players who would have probably been 'rested' anyway.....
So
Any team news?
Our reserve side will be stronger than their reserves?
Sharp likely to feature...
Ched likewise?
Would be nice to see Freeman back if ready...
With the next 3 games ahead, this is probably the least important. While I won't be slitting my wrists if we lose (please not a draw) I would be delighted to be in the 5th Round draw with a real chance of a glamour tie.... Anyway what ever will be, will be.... 3-1 Blades win
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Me and FKB jr will be slumming it in the South Stand today, hoping for another solid 3 points ().
We have to continue the winning form and although we'll be playing a few fringe players, we should have enough for a narrow win
Should be an interesting game as I think both managers are planning to make several changes and since the last time we played you at Deepdale in Dec we have 5-6 players back from injury with new signings Bodin from Bristol Rovers and Moult the striker from Motherwell expected to feature. Should be a fairly strong side sout but I expect several key players like Pearson and Hugill not to feature or be left on the bench ready for the League game with the Florists midweek.
Well...narrow win it was, poor game in many ways, but in the hat we go.
The ref was awful - and yes PNE were very efficient at spoiling the game - what a bore to have to watch that week in week out. Miserable tactics. Thought Billy did ok under the circumstances, and Ched seemed to win more balls in the air when he came on than Donaldson did. In fact thought Ched did ok full stop - nice to see him back and looking sharp. We won, and no damage was done - I'll take that.
The Lane was very quiet - nothing coming from the Kop at all.
Oh, and the pies in the South Stand need to be better cooked - mine had a soggy bottom![]()