***Champions v Forest FA Cup Semi Official Match Thread***

[nottsblue]

Win. That is the only thing that ever matters in a semi final. Our seventh successive semi final which is an ongoing record. Think its Forests first since 1991. Which is my concern. Probably and hopefully unfounded, but I wonder if Forest want it more as they're in uncharted territory.

We are however coming off the back of some good results which will surely help our confidence. Plus we are used to Wembley and won't be overawed at all whereas Forest have barely played there in years.

That said for some reason I'm not as confident as I usually am or possibly should be. Pep has history of tinkering with the line ups in previous years. Though there's no excuse of CL or even PL trophies taking priority. Can see a tight game with extra time.

Hoping to prevail obviously but I think we go out. 2-1 Marmoush. But I may change my mind once I've seen the teamsheet

[john@staustell]

He can't tinker with the team this time as nobody knows what our first team is. I guess the only weird one would be to mess with the back 4 which has won the last games (sorry Mase )

I think we'll win this one, 3-1

[zuricity]

He should put Rodri on the bench.

[Nigels Tackle]

taking my daughter to the game today
she is super excited

[Nigels Tackle]

hearing we’ve only sold 20k tix!

[john@staustell]

hearing we’ve only sold 20k tix!

5000 unsold, it said. Allocations are much bigger for semis

[john@staustell]

Don't expect any coverage at all on SLY. They'll be doing wall to wall Dipper celebrations

[Nick]

How tf is mcatee suspended

[Mase]

hearing we’ve only sold 20k tix!

Yep. Members were getting offered up to 4 tickets each. Time and day is ridiculous

[Sparklehorse]

It’ll present the commentators full anti city passports. I foresee a difficult afternoon, why on earth could City and NF have played on the Saturday ? It’s just a vindictive, totally ridiculous arrangement with the actual football fans, the entity that actually makes the occasion what it is, the last consideration. Money is at the root of all evil.

[Sparklehorse]

Come on City !!!

[john@staustell]

How tf is mcatee suspended

Just as well with his performance the other day.

[salford city]

It’ll present the commentators full anti city passports. I foresee a difficult afternoon, why on earth could City and NF have played on the Saturday ? It’s just a vindictive, totally ridiculous arrangement with the actual football fans, the entity that actually makes the occasion what it is, the last consideration. Money is at the root of all evil.

It is about time all football fans in the north fucked this off. As someone posted earlier, the idea of playing the semis at wembley was about paying for the place remember the 10 year wembley club members being guaranteed tkts for that period. WHY is it always played wkend of the marathon as well? Cheeky bastards no consideration for Northern based fans with a 1630 ko on a sunday. I shouldn't have to decide I can't take my youngest cos we'll be back after midnight . Fucking sick of it but it won't change unless we do something about it

[Mase]

I just hope we can all get along for one game this season. Let’s try to in this thread.

[john@staustell]

I just hope we can all get along for one game this season. Let’s try to in this thread.

Once the team is announced, that'll blow that right out of the water

[Mase]

I just hope we can all get along for one game this season. Let’s try to in this thread.

Once the team is announced, that'll blow that right out of the water

Just waiting to see “Nunes”

[john@staustell]

He'll be there. Matchwinner

[Harry Dowd scored]

Just reading the paper, sounds like it will be a home game for Forest, City fans well outnumbered

[Bluemoon4610]

Just reading the paper, sounds like it will be a home game for Forest, City fans well outnumbered

I looked last week and there were plenty of tickets left, so I toyed with taking my grandson. Logistically it was a non-starter. He's 6, got school tomorrow, much too late a kick-off time, and no accommodation if we decided to bunk off school and stop over. As usual, the fans are the last in line when things are taken into consideration...

[Indianablue]

hearing we’ve only sold 20k tix!

Yep. Members were getting offered up to 4 tickets each. Time and day is ridiculous

Few hotels available due to London marathon. Complete nightmare for fans north of Birmingham. Choices limited. Live on ITV so no surprise. Im off the Centre Parcs Longleat tomorrow but mrs wasnt interested in a stopover tonight in london