They were a laugh the JPT games. The very fact that they were NOT important, made them easy to relax and enjoy. And that night at Millwall is to this day one of my all time top Albion games. Down to ten men after a few minutes, behind most of the game, to nick an equalizer in injury time, and...
That's unfair on Portsmouth who voted against the proposals from the outset.
Colchester is the League cup. (Leyton Orient is the JPT thing).
Although you'd still be a bit naïve to expect a full squad for the Colchester game...
That is indeed a slightly lame argument, yes.
Basically, the argument should be about the inclusion of any academy sides, as it devalues the competition, and frankly is down right patronizing.
Some CEO's seemingly were happy to bend over and accept this (and the £1m sweetener that came with...