Br 1st ol Posted November 19, 2003 Share Posted November 19, 2003 Okay, okay, i know the odds on getting to the final are pretty long, but given the choice of City being the runners up in the fa cup, probably with a place in europe following, or being champions of div 2 this year, what do you opt for? Controversially, i would go for the FA Cup as the cash, extra new fans, exposure, shirt sales etc etc could lead City to have a sugar daddy buy the club and propel us to the prem. What do you say? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WillsbridgeRed Posted November 19, 2003 Share Posted November 19, 2003 FA cup certainly, place in Europe, lots of money exposure ect. THe league could wait till the next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTID 7 Posted November 19, 2003 Share Posted November 19, 2003 FA Cup without a doubt, think of the money it would generate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderEagle Posted November 19, 2003 Share Posted November 19, 2003 FA Cup without a doubt, think of the money it would generate! More money in the long-term than promotion to a league containing bigger clubs with bigger gates and more TV exposure, plus a bye into the Third Round of the FA Cup? I think not. Get real, guys. Promotion is the priority, not just this year but every year. Look at Chesterfield and Wycombe, both FA Cup semi-finalists in recent years. Hasn't done them amy real favours has it? Last I heard Chesterfield were in serious financial trouble. Don't get me wrong, I'd quite like a big team in the Third Round after we dispose of Barnsley. But my hope is that it is something like Man Utd or Arsenal away, excellent day out, hopeuflly not too heavy a defeat, thanks lads, now concentrate on the League. And given the choice I would rather beat Barnsley in the League and lose in the Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedUn Posted November 19, 2003 Share Posted November 19, 2003 Div 2 champs, no question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nickD Posted November 19, 2003 Share Posted November 19, 2003 Div 2 champions. FA cup runners up? Look at other teams that have been there. They already have a massive fan base blah blah. Sheff Utd are a big club in Div 1 and they have not gained any more fans (sodding granny muggers that they are). Div 2 champs, hoping for mid table Div 1 finish, then challenge for the Div 1 championship!! If only! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTID 7 Posted November 19, 2003 Share Posted November 19, 2003 More money in the long-term than promotion to a league containing bigger clubs with bigger gates and more TV exposure, plus a bye into the Third Round of the FA Cup? I think not. Get real, guys. Promotion is the priority, not just this year but every year. Look at Chesterfield and Wycombe, both FA Cup semi-finalists in recent years. Hasn't done them amy real favours has it? Last I heard Chesterfield were in serious financial trouble. Don't get me wrong, I'd quite like a big team in the Third Round after we dispose of Barnsley. But my hope is that it is something like Man Utd or Arsenal away, excellent day out, hopeuflly not too heavy a defeat, thanks lads, now concentrate on the League. And given the choice I would rather beat Barnsley in the League and lose in the Cup. fair point, didnt think of it that way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesco Posted November 19, 2003 Share Posted November 19, 2003 FA Cup followed by europe to be the first 2nd (old 3rd) division team to make the final for years. I am right in thinking it has been down yeah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bootylicious Posted November 19, 2003 Share Posted November 19, 2003 FA Cup for sure. Its what fans dream of winning! And would make us famous, as a club, worldwide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted November 19, 2003 Share Posted November 19, 2003 Div 2 Champs. Absolutely no doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted November 19, 2003 Share Posted November 19, 2003 F.A. Cup, one of the most famous trophies worldwide. A chance of being mentioned in the same breath as the Man Utd's. Arsenals, and Chelsea's of recent years. Sounds good. However without a doubt it has to be promotion of any kind (as champions would be a nice bonus). We need to get out of this division ASAP. The league takes priority over any cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Exile Posted November 20, 2003 Share Posted November 20, 2003 Div 2 no doubt - I'll reluctantly settle for runners up in both, at a push. As a matter of interest, does the runner up in the cup automatically get a Euro place, if the winner is say Man U who have already quailfied for the Champion league through the league? I know it was true in the old cup winners cup, but have this thought nagging in my mind that if it is a non-premier league side, you miss out, unless you actually win the thing. Might just be old age.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider red Posted November 20, 2003 Share Posted November 20, 2003 Definately division 2 , no competition. We would play bigger teams with bigger followings and have a highet status , silly question!!! :Cheeky22: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc seattle Posted November 20, 2003 Share Posted November 20, 2003 I'll take FA cup and promotion we don't have to be champs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BridgyRed Posted November 20, 2003 Share Posted November 20, 2003 Div 2 champs and promotion. no question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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