Doing this FA Cup run has meant that the draws take on a whole new meaning. If nothing else, they now (for me) pose a serious health risk. I was tired, drained and emotional after watching the live draw on Sunday. The home teams drawn out of the hat before the tie involving Weymouth were Oldham Athletic/Doncaster Rovers and Darlington/Northampton Town. The thought of long trips up North affected my ability to breath.By the time Cambridge United v Weymouth had come out of the hat, I was barely conscious. It was a struggle to crawl to my PC, let alone write anything meaningful or incisive.
I have now slept on it. And I tell you what, it's a pretty good draw really. Just over eighty miles (each way) for me to travel; nearer than Eastbourne. Another non-league club and an all Conference tie, so the guarantee of a non-league club in the Third Round Proper. I'll get to meet up at the game with a friend I haven't seen in ages. The Cambridge United fans have already been good value. The Weymouth fans likewise...a pretty good draw all round.
After Saturday's game at Priory Lane, Weymouth take over where Eastbourne Borough left off. With three weeks to go before the game, I plan to take a closer look at both Weymouth and Cambridge United.
In the meantime, I have added another interactive poll just below the FA Cup picture in the main menu. What do you think the result will be on December 1st? Please cast your vote now.
You won't win anything but I can guarantee it comes with no health risks.
2 comments:
I think, at the moment, a close 2-1 result in favour of Cambridge is the most likley result. At the moment it seems we (Cambridge) have enought strenght in depth to get two goals in most games, but are always likley to conceed one goal due to defensive lapses and so far this season Conference teams appear to be able to score with fewer chances than they have done in the previous two seasons.
Loving the blog mate. Quality idea. Luckily came across your site via a mate who is a Cambridge fan (the guy who's interviewing you)! Have put a link up for you at http://danclough.wordpress.com
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