McCarthy to get 'serious' with Lincoln visit

[arana peligrosa]

Mick McCarthy is to submit his strongest available squad for the visit of non-league Lincoln City in the Third Round of this seasons Football Association Cup tournament this weekend.

He goes on to say : "I'll be playing a strong a side as possible because we need to win it"

But then follows on with the comment : "I've not given it (Lincoln game) much thought"

?

Don't know what to make of this. This manager has never before taken an interest in any progress in the (or League Cup) competition in every season here at Ipswich then all of the sudden declares it's something of a must-do and victory would seem paramount.

May reassure some of the doubters but there's still ample time for the manager to go back on his word and revert to a line up that may jeopardize our chances of progression. See link below and apologize for the amount of unnecessary advertisements they saw fit to include but if it's the best starting XI he can assemble this weekend and no messing around, then at least we'll be in with a very good opportunity of making Round Four for the best part of six or seven years.

http://www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk/ipswi ... story.html

[number 9]

I think he had his fingers crossed when he made that statement.

[marko69]

He goes on to say : "I'll be playing a strong a side as possible because we need to win it.

"We" Mick? I think maybe "you" need to win it......., don't think it's necessarily imperative that Ipswich Town remain in the FA Cup......, but maybe for your jobs sake, they (and you) do.

Is there anything online anywhere as to Micks reasons why they need to win it? Four years of 2nd and 3rd stringers playing cup games in front of several thousand pissed off travelling fans......, but now, "they need to win it!"

His mentality changes like Scottish weather.

[Bluemike]

It smacks of desperation to be fair, and yes HE does need to win it.

[Andym]

He does; Onc we are out of the Cup, the season is essentially over.

[marko69]

I see the more positive side in the sense that; yes could be out of the FA CUP, (I think they'll beat Lincoln though) but as far as the season goes, it's far from over. Ok, yes, in terms of success, barring a miracle, yes it's over......, but being mid to lower table is just as exciting as the season pans itself out......, nerve wracking at times, but still very much part of the season. Season ain't over ------> exciting times ahead.

Sitting here with my buddies Bud, Weis, and Er......., we all have the same opinion.

[hallamblue]

Bet we still. lose , with 10 men behind the ball and the occasional Berra puuuunt

[herforder]

I see the more positive side in the sense that; yes could be out of the FA CUP, (I think they'll beat Lincoln though) but as far as the season goes, it's far from over. Ok, yes, in terms of success, barring a miracle, yes it's over......, but being mid to lower table is just as exciting as the season pans itself out......, nerve wracking at times, but still very much part of the season. Season ain't over ------> exciting times ahead.

Sitting here with my buddies Bud, Weis, and Er......., we all have the same opinion.

Only an occasional drinker then, buddy? Am sure it all ^^ makes perfect sense!

[herforder]

Bet we still. lose , with 10 men behind the ball and the occasional Berra puuuunt

Wouldn't go as far as being that optimistic HB

[marko69]

Bet we still. lose , with 10 men behind the ball and the occasional Berra puuuunt

A Berra punt is better than a Berra "upsy daisy" header.

[hallamblue]

Bet we still. lose , with 10 men behind the ball and the occasional Berra puuuunt

Wouldn't go as far as being that optimistic HB

......only kidding
. I did eventually buy my ticket for game. Hope I don't regret it!

[hallamblue]

Bet we still. lose , with 10 men behind the ball and the occasional Berra puuuunt

A Berra punt is better than a Berra "upsy daisy" header.

Too blooming right marko. Have to say Berra.looks a shadow of the player he 2asba couple of seasons ago. Think his heart and mind are now on his impending return to the Scottish Highlands. Can't say I blame him neither

[marko69]

Think his heart and mind are now on his impending return to the Scottish Highlands.

What's this aw aboot, Hallam? Have I missed something? Is he off to Aberdeen, Inverness or Ross County? He's from Morningside in Edinburgh and it's fairly flat there!

[Bluemike]

The word is his partner left him and took his child back "home" with her to Scotland. If what was said to me last week is true he is 100% gone in the Summer. Not sure about the Highlands bit though.

[herforder]

Bet we still. lose , with 10 men behind the ball and the occasional Berra puuuunt

Wouldn't go as far as being that optimistic HB

......only kidding
. I did eventually buy my ticket for game. Hope I don't regret it!

Only cost me a fiver - either gonna be a fantastic vfm investment, or money down the proverbial! That's the wonder of being Blue!

[Andym]

Only cost me a fiver - either gonna be a fantastic vfm investment, or money down the proverbial! That's the wonder of being Blue!

Me too. The joys of being old

[hallamblue]

Only cost me a fiver - either gonna be a fantastic vfm investment, or money down the proverbial! That's the wonder of being Blue!

Me too. The joys of being old

lol I'll be joining you next year

[marko69]

It's the feckin TB.com Care Home ffs!

[hallamblue]

Yer, so show some respect ma wee man ,

[herforder]

It's the feckin TB.com Care Home ffs!

Yea, so what's for dinner today? Not fuc*in cabbage and mince again. (I need a wee now, who's nicked me zimmer?)

[marko69]

Cabbage & Mince? Were you at the last Hibs game?!

Seriously though, this place is starting to smell like my granny's hallway. Fk off to the bingo or something!

[herforder]

Cabbage & Mince? Were you at the last Hibs game?!

Seriously though, this place is starting to smell like my granny's hallway. Fk off to the bingo or something!

Sadly, double cateracts prevent that joy. Looking forward to the Archers, though!

[Shed on tour]

Cabbage & Mince? Were you at the last Hibs game?!

Seriously though, this place is starting to smell like my granny's hallway. Fk off to the bingo or something!

Sadly, double cateracts prevent that joy. Looking forward to the Archers, though!

These youngsters have no respect nowadays for us elderly.

During the war...

[marko69]

Hold it, Shed ......, let me go get some ovaltine for the others first and switch a couple of bars of the fire on, maybe put the immersion on so the mingers can have a bath later, .........,,

Right, that's that done......., you were saying......., during the war??

[Shed on tour]

Hold it, Shed ......, let me go get some ovaltine for the others first and switch a couple of bars of the fire on, maybe put the immersion on so the mingers can have a bath later, .........,,

Right, that's that done......., you were saying......., during the war??

Forgot what I was going to say... Fecking old age strikes again!!!!

Just one request please. I prefer horlicks to ovaltine

[Bluemike]

Load of grumpy old bastards !!!

[Shed on tour]

Load of grumpy old bastards !!!

If you think I'm a grumpy old b*stard now wait and see what I'm like if we lose on Saturday!

Still haven't got over last Monday yet, have no idea why the other 2 in the house keep calling me Victor.

[Bluemike]

Load of grumpy old bastards !!!

If you think I'm a grumpy old b*stard now wait and see what I'm like if we lose on Saturday!

Still haven't got over last Monday yet, have no idea why the other 2 in the house keep calling me Victor.

LOL, we won't lose, take it from me

[ashfordblue]

The word is his partner left him and took his child back "home" with her to Scotland. If what was said to me last week is true he is 100% gone in the Summer. Not sure about the Highlands bit though.

Yep he'll be joining Forfar Athletic on a freebee, on a guaranteed £150 a week wages.

[Charnwood]

I don't think it would be good to get knocked out of the FA Cup by Lincoln City. It would be bad for morale and motivation and most certainly p*ss off the fair few fans who will make the effort to go to the match.

Given the players get paid anyway, we may as well take the gate and prize money and hope for a spectacular draw in the next round.

This game should be a walk in the park if MM takes it seriously.