Semifinals - FA Cup

[Norbury Old Git]

It is encouraging to see progress from some of our most recent and unheralded signings. Ismailia Sarr is now heading for his best ever season in a top flight European League. He is on 13 goal contributions (goals and assists) in the minute equivalent of 25.33 matches. Eddie Nketiah has 7 contributions in just under 12. Dougie Freedman’s insistence on bringing these two in despite fan’s concerns is starting to bear fruit. Even Kamada is starting to become more reliable as his quick thinking assist for the third goal shows.

 

[PatrickA]

It is encouraging to see progress from some of our most recent and unheralded signings. Ismailia Sarr is now heading for his best ever season in a top flight European League. He is on 13 goal contributions (goals and assists) in the minute equivalent of 25.33 matches. Eddie Nketiah has 7 contributions in just under 12. Dougie Freedman’s insistence on bringing these two in despite fan’s concerns is starting to bear fruit. Even Kamada is starting to become more reliable as his quick thinking assist for the third goal shows.

Agree, and Sarr in particular has surprised me.
I admired him at Watford, but mainly for his pace , and I saw him as a one trick pony.
However, he's really improved in his tactical awareness and acceptance of some defensive responsibility, and he's better in the air than I gave him credit for.
I hope he can maintain this form.

 

[cpfc001]

Semi final draw will follow after Preston vs Villa 🤓

 

[1969eagle]

Does winning fa cup give an entry into UEFA europa or conference cup ?

 

[crvenaeagle]

Does winning fa cup give an entry into UEFA europa or conference cup ?

I think that depends on who comes where in the league

 

[Teddy Eagle]

Does winning fa cup give an entry into UEFA europa or conference cup ?

Yes, into the group stage of the Europa League.

 

[DenTyler]

Villa and we’re the home side

 

[Forest Hillbilly]

oh, Palace got Villa in the Semi. Prince William and the Mrs might be there then

 

[Hughes1861]

Villa and we’re the home side

Does that mean we are the Sunday game?

 

[mileend]

Avoided the possibility of Man City
And our recent record against Aston Villa is good (very good)
So pretty happy with that
It will be a great day

 

[Houston Eagle]

I think that's about the best draw possible. They are a fantastic side, but we are well set up to play them at Wembley.

 

[Davepalace707]

How can it be right that Joe Hart put the balls in the bag himself then drew them out again? Ok draw anyway

 

[rikz]

Anyone know times ? I'm guessing 3pm

 

[Eagleman13]

Does that mean we are the Sunday game?

I think so, as we were the last 2 drawn out, but, TV decides.

 

[Norbury Old Git]

Avoided the possibility of Man City
And our recent record against Aston Villa is good (very good)
So pretty happy with that
It will be a great day

But City and Villa keep apart. Which referee hates us most cos that’s who we will get. Some suggestions, Hooper, Kavanagh, England, Pawson or maybe Clattenburg out of retirement?

 

[Teddy Eagle]

But City and Villa keep apart. Which referee hates us most cos that’s who we will get. Some suggestions, Hooper, Kavanagh, England, Pawson or maybe Clattenburg out of retirement?

Anyone called Madley would require an emergency Whistlectomy after officiating.

 

[Hrolf The Ganger]

It's the draw you would have wanted if you expect City to beat Bournemouth.

It gives us a good chance to get to the final at least.

 

[mileend]

Villa forum split 50/50 on the draw

Half reckon we are their bogey side

Half reckon they owe us one

https://www.villatalk.com/topic/26433-villa-fa-cup-semi-final-draw/#comments

 

[Teddy Eagle]

Villa forum split 50/50 on the draw

Half reckon we are their bogey side

Half reckon they owe us one

https://www.villatalk.com/topic/26433-villa-fa-cup-semi-final-draw/#comments

That's a whole lot better than the blanket dismissal we'd have got from some.

 

[dreamwaverider]

Id rather Villa than Forest or Bournemouth, so for me a good draw.