after attending the Palace cup game, there wasn't a hope in hell I'd be going to this tonight - fucking bottlejobs in cups - we're not interested
It's nothing to do with cups.
That's a strong line up. It's to do with being a really poor side for an extended period of time.
In fact, if it were to do with it being the cup and us playing stiffs, it'd be much better. This is us trying really hard with our best players out there.