League Cup 3rd Round: Brighton going for a Burton

[Barrel of Fun]

Have we ever played Fleetwood or Stevenage?

Apparently not. Theory disproven easily.

 

[Notters]

Nice pic of Chesterfield's ground

 

[big nuts]

How long to get up there?

Got to be looking at 4 hours so a half day from work required.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

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Did you have a large bet on MK Dons last night?

No chance. It's a mugs game.

 

[TomandJerry]

Nice pic of Chesterfield's ground

Tis what happens when you search "Burtons stadium" in google

 

[wellquickwoody]

100% this - last season going to the cup final even to lose to City was much more important to me as a fan than staying in the premier league, that 1 day out was such a better feeling then ever been "safe" on the final day of the season

Well said Tom! Survival in the Prem is all about finance, Cup Finals are about the fans!

 

[sparkie]

Have we ever played Fleetwood or Stevenage?

Or Morecombe? Or Accrington Stanley ?

 

[Vegas Seagull]

Will Wardy come over for this one?

Indeed, both clubs should invite him as a guest of honour, shared favourite son

 

[Vegas Seagull]

Exactly.

Are Burton the only team in the Football League we have never played before?

I've played against them up there a decade ago, nice little ground (not for the stripes tho)

 

[Bozza]

Sammi is taking the cup seriously.

Harry Redknapp took the cup seriously at Burton tonight: "You give players an opportunity and you hope they can take it. But they didn't take the opportunity tonight.

"Nobody wants to get beat. You want to win every game. We came here - I picked a strong team on paper - with senior players, but they were poor and didn't take the opportunity."

 

[Vegas Seagull]

The Derby InnA fine Public house .

Has Eric Steele still got his place up there, very smart & welcoming

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Chelsea v Bolton Wanderers
Arsenal v Southampton
West Bromwich Albion v Hull City
Crystal Palace v Newcastle United
Leyton Orient v Sheffield United
Cardiff City v AFC Bournemouth
Sunderland v Stoke City
Derby County v Reading
Liverpool v Middlesbrough
Milton Keynes Dons v Bradford City
Manchester City v Sheffield Wednesday
Burton Albion v Brighton and Hove Albion
Swansea City v Everton
Shrewsbury Town v Norwich City
Fulham v Doncaster Rovers
Tottenham Hotspur v Nottingham Forest


Some big names going out in the next round.

 

[patchamalbion]

pleased with that, good chance of progression irrespective of who they've knocked out so far!

were every London club drawn at home??

 

[Dirty Dave]

Tv coverage? There aren't really any stand out ties. Suspect Spurs v Forest may be picked

 

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Chelsea v Bolton Wanderers
Arsenal v Southampton
West Bromwich Albion v Hull City
Crystal Palace v Newcastle United
Leyton Orient v Sheffield United
Cardiff City v AFC Bournemouth
Sunderland v Stoke City
Derby County v Reading
Liverpool v Middlesbrough
Milton Keynes Dons v Bradford City
Manchester City v Sheffield Wednesday
Burton Albion v Brighton and Hove Albion
Swansea City v Everton
Shrewsbury Town v Norwich City
Fulham v Doncaster Rovers
Tottenham Hotspur v Nottingham Forest

All Round 3 ties are to be played during the week commencing 22nd September 2014.

That is a FANTASTIC draw for us, really couldn't have asked for better...lots of premier league teams playing each other.

 

[MF'84]

A note of caution for those looking to book advance train travel or days off work etc... Burton share a lot of match day policing and stewarding resources with Derby County so it's highly likely that either our tie or Derby vs Reading will be moved to the Wednesday. It's rare for both clubs to play at home on the same day for this reason.

I assume they'll make a decision on this fairly quickly...

 

[8ace]

A note of caution for those looking to book advance train travel or days off work etc... Burton share a lot of match day policing and stewarding resources with Derby County so it's highly likely that either our tie or Derby vs Reading will be moved to the Wednesday. It's rare for both clubs to play at home on the same day for this reason.

I assume they'll make a decision on this fairly quickly...

Thanks, I was wondering if this would be the case.

 

[Paris]

Tv coverage? There aren't really any stand out ties. Suspect Spurs v Forest may be picked

I was thinking the same thing. Swansea v Everton will be one i'm sure.

 

[The Birdman]

Burton will be tough game the stats of the QPR game looked good for Burton lets not get over confidant.

 

[Doctor Crawley]

That's a decent draw for you lot.
Very winnable,goes without saying.A delightful town to visit with some superb boozers,and a top notch away end.A good sized covered terrace in a modern ground.
Been there three times watching the super Reds.Have fun.