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[PeterWithesShin]

http://thebirminghampress.com/2019/01/the-tarnished-lustre-of-the-cup

[Three Spires Villa]

I thought Callum did ok, I was surprised at his substitution, and the boos from the Holte made me think I wasn’t alone

[shirley_villan]

I thought Callum did ok, I was surprised at his substitution, and the boos from the Holte made me think I wasn’t alone

I could see both sides. He looks like he could be an exciting player and I was disappointed to see him subbed myself, but he still looks too weak and took the simple option too many times for his position yesterday because of nerves. I'd send him on loan. The fans that booed are utter fucking morons though.

[frankmosswasmyuncle]

Incredibly accurate summary Dave, or as I text to my brother "We were shite"!

[villa `cross the mersey]

Incredibly accurate summary Dave, or as I text to my brother "We were shite"!

we weren't even that good

[darren woolley]

Spot on Dave.

[postal]

Losing an FACup game to Swansea isnt the worst thing in the world, as I'd rather concentrate on the league ( as all teams that get knocked out say) and it allowed to rest players / give others game time. But its the manner of the loss.

[UK Redsox]

I thought Callum did ok, I was surprised at his substitution, and the boos from the Holte made me think I wasn’t alone

Same here. Bringing Kodj on and switching El Ghazi to where Airport Boy was playing would have made some sense.

However, a straight swap, putting Kodj is a distribution role seemed strange

[chrisw1]

I thought Callum did ok, I was surprised at his substitution, and the boos from the Holte made me think I wasn’t alone

Same here. Bringing Kodj on and switching El Ghazi to where Airport Boy was playing would have made some sense.

However, a straight swap, putting Kodj is a distribution role seemed strange

I think you're the only person persisting with 'Airport Boy.'  It's pretty annoying to be honest.

[Percy McCarthy]

30,000? Me and my little boy got all the way there and the ticket office told us it was sold out.

[Risso]

30,000? Me and my little boy got all the way there and the ticket office told us it was sold out.

There were obviously quite a few season ticket holders who didn't bother turning up, but not 11,000 of them.

[chrisw1]

30,000? Me and my little boy got all the way there and the ticket office told us it was sold out.

There were obviously quite a few season ticket holders who didn't bother turning up, but not 11,000 of them.

This was a bit frustrating and in hindsight they should probably have required season ticket holders to register their tickets by a certain date and put the rest on general sale.  I know it would be an inconvenience, but it's still a free ticket if you register it.

[Percy McCarthy]

30,000? Me and my little boy got all the way there and the ticket office told us it was sold out.

There were obviously quite a few season ticket holders who didn't bother turning up, but not 11,000 of them.

This was a bit frustrating and in hindsight they should probably have required season ticket holders to register their tickets by a certain date and put the rest on general sale.  I know it would be an inconvenience, but it's still a free ticket if you register it.

Well, turns out I’m glad I missed it but leaving the house just after one and getting home at 4.50 is still a pain in the arse. Oh well, we enjoyed our burgers and had a laugh anyway.

[villa `cross the mersey]

30,000? Me and my little boy got all the way there and the ticket office told us it was sold out.

There were obviously quite a few season ticket holders who didn't bother turning up, but not 11,000 of them.

This was a bit frustrating and in hindsight they should probably have required season ticket holders to register their tickets by a certain date and put the rest on general sale.  I know it would be an inconvenience, but it's still a free ticket if you register it.

Well, turns out I’m glad I missed it but leaving the house just after one and getting home at 4.50 is still a pain in the arse. Oh well, we enjoyed our burgers and had a laugh anyway.

I feel for you mate .....me and jnr came down but wished we hadn't - once again the highlight of the day was dining outside Alibabas Kebab House on Church Rd !!!
There were definitely a few thousand seats not  taken up but not 12k

[rougegorge]

http://thebirminghampress.com/2019/01/the-tarnished-lustre-of-the-cup

I agree with the sentiment, but we haven't lost very often over the last twenty years at the first attempt to clubs way below us: Sheffield United twice (2005 and 2014) and Peterborough (2018).

I would think this is no worse than a lot of clubs.