If the group games end in a draw the games go to penalties and an extra point is awarded to the winner. Somewhat bizarre. Same format as the Scottish league cup that started a month or so ago.
The way Phil Brown's team are playing at the moment i wouldn't be surprised if we came away with a positive result. He put himself forward for an England backroom role when Big Sam was appointed. Didn't receive a phone call. Would imagine the club/players might have been miffed about that, so...
This feels a bit like the team GB football team at the London Olympics. The majority of people couldn't give a toss to begin with but the further the team goes the more interest it creates. A day out at Wembley you say!:albion2: