Other teams in the Rochdale division........

[Reg Smeeton]

.......interesting to see how well other teams in our league did last night.

 Quite  a few disposed of CCC sides, something like 10 sides went through, beating higher ranked opponents....even Rochdale themselves managed a couple of goals before going out.

[Iffy's Onion Bhaji]

:shock: Rochdale actually scored?

[Northern Red]

The Championship seems to be really poor quality this season for some reason.

Good to see some other sides getting their rewards for playing for passion rather than cash

[Iffy's Onion Bhaji]

good to see Bury knock out Sunderland too  

[Northern Red]

Sunderland are dire this season, although they've got good players. Quinn isn't a manager.

[Iffy's Onion Bhaji]

they are going to have a new manager by the end of this week apprently. they will get better i reckon

[Panda Paws]

.......interesting to see how well other teams in our league did last night.

 Quite  a few disposed of CCC sides, something like 10 sides went through, beating higher ranked opponents....even Rochdale themselves managed a couple of goals before going out.

Without having seen the team line-ups ... but judging by our own ... Is this more to do with Championship sides putting out weakened teams than teams above us being shit?

[Reg Smeeton]

.......interesting to see how well other teams in our league did last night.

 Quite  a few disposed of CCC sides, something like 10 sides went through, beating higher ranked opponents....even Rochdale themselves managed a couple of goals before going out.

Without having seen the team line-ups ... but judging by our own ... Is this more to do with Championship sides putting out weakened teams than teams above us being shit?

   I suppose its possible, but a lot of mid ranking CCC sides like Plymuff, must have big wage bills, and realistically PO's are a long shot, so they should be trying to get through a couple of rounds.

[Batch]

they are going to have a new manager by the end of this week apprently. they will get better i reckon

Curbishley will have his work cut out...

[Iffy's Onion Bhaji]

probably. anyone off to the stadium of light next year then?  

[Panda Paws]

   I suppose its possible, but a lot of mid ranking CCC sides like Plymuff, must have big wage bills, and realistically PO's are a long shot, so they should be trying to get through a couple of rounds.

I'd totally agree, Reg, they should be.

We were talking last night how, at least in the early rounds, the League Cup is fast becoming as unloved as the League Trophy. I guess if you get a plum tie to start with there's more motivation, but I reckon there's plenty of Championship sides like Luton who find it tough to raise themselves to play sides like Bristol Rovers ... if you see what I mean.

It's a Noddy cup ---- UNLESS you get a good side, then it's very important :-)

[Reg Smeeton]

   I suppose its possible, but a lot of mid ranking CCC sides like Plymuff, must have big wage bills, and realistically PO's are a long shot, so they should be trying to get through a couple of rounds.

I'd totally agree, Reg, they should be.

We were talking last night how, at least in the early rounds, the League Cup is fast becoming as unloved as the League Trophy. I guess if you get a plum tie to start with there's more motivation, but I reckon there's plenty of Championship sides like Luton who find it tough to raise themselves to play sides like Bristol Rovers ... if you see what I mean.

It's a Noddy cup ---- UNLESS you get a good side, then it's very important :-)

 Think its always been the case that the early rounds get a lower attendance then it builds up....take a season like 89/90, we start in the Seciond Round
3 OCT    Shrewsbury Town 5,544    

FOURTH ROUND
29 NOV    Southampton    Home    0-0    15,085

[reeves4england]

   I suppose its possible, but a lot of mid ranking CCC sides like Plymuff, must have big wage bills, and realistically PO's are a long shot, so they should be trying to get through a couple of rounds.

I'd totally agree, Reg, they should be.

We were talking last night how, at least in the early rounds, the League Cup is fast becoming as unloved as the League Trophy. I guess if you get a plum tie to start with there's more motivation, but I reckon there's plenty of Championship sides like Luton who find it tough to raise themselves to play sides like Bristol Rovers ... if you see what I mean.

It's a Noddy cup ---- UNLESS you get a good side, then it's very important :-)

I think the possibility of playing a big side if you got through should be enough to motivate you to be honest!

[janaage]

I would much rather be sitting top of the league than hoping for a decent 4th round of the league cup draw come January.

Injuries and suspensions, that's all you get with a league cup run.  I don't think Bill Power will be too worried about missing out on a "glamour" tie against Hartlepool in the next round.

[Iffy's Onion Bhaji]

im with Jan. who really cares? we are top of the league and that's all that matters. would you rather go to Old Trafford or win the league?