Scunthorpe

[Robpthegills]

I love cup runs too, but life is not as easy for me now as it was when I was young and didnt have so much to do.

I have to help my son move flat, my daughter get her house finished and I can only do it on the weekends as i work long hours during the week.

I wont lie and say I wont be a glory hunter if we beat scunthorpe and get a big team later on, of course I would want to be there. We all have our reasons why we dont get too some games.

[gillsfan1066]

Good guys 3 the others 1. Scunny could not hit a barn door from 10 paces and their away form is 'oribble. Welcome to the New and Improved 2012/13 GFC the team who take your place next spring.
Would love a cup run, something to take the pressure off the daily grind for the players, I hope we get to the 3rd round and draw a Big team away, am I correct we get 33% of the gate money as the home or away team in the Cup ? 33% of a 30,000+ gate would be nice.

[Garawa]

Brian Laws is back as manager for them though, we all know how teams perform under a new manager especially an iconic one for them. And Andy Barcham (if he plays) is almost certain to score.

That said, on paper this should be a home banker given that really there is only 3 places between the sides on the league ladder and I see no reason not to progress to Round 2.

[brb]

Connor Essam is back at Priestfield and available for tomorrow.

[gillsfan1066]

Thought he was the Blue Eyed Boy last year, what happened ?

[brb]

I thought I read something about fitness in MA's words at the beginning of the season.

The Luton fans thought he did well for them and were disappointed but understandable that he had to return.

I personally would have Essam over Flanagan from what I have seen of the two.

[Kezz]

I disagree. ( not about Posh being sneaky) I love the FA cup, albeit these rounds are necessary but later on we've had some great days out, Arsenal, Chelsea and Sheffield Wednesday to name the obvious. And when we make it to the 3rd or 4th round, tell me you're not just a little excited to see who we get?
Cheer up Grumpies, You'll all be there when we draw WHU in the 3rd round!!!':D

[Kezz]

Brb, totally agree, Essam over Flanagan any day.

[lidbid46]

Here here - I think he is a really good prospect. Would like to see him play today - I imagine MA will make some changes today and it would be good to see him as one of them.

[mark8364]

Flanagan is a quality defender. Hopefully something can be done in January to keep him.

[lidbid46]

Can't see why it wouldn't be - MA certainly rates him and I am sure he will continue to improve as he plays more games. However, I think Connor is just as good and he needs games as well to reach his potential. A good problem for MA to have when you think about some of the centre backs we have watched in a Gills shirt recently.

[Kezz]

50% quality 50% liability!