Would you prefer Spurs in the semis, or in the final?

[SharkyMcShark]

I'm not by any means writing off the Championship teams, especially Burnley who it seems are the Barnsley of the League Cup this year. But indulge me by speaking hypothetically for a second here.

Simple question though.

Personally I'd prefer them in the semis. And then Derby in the final

 

[Galactic]

when will the actual draw take place?

 

[Rowem]

I think we'll win it either way.

If we are to play Spurs in the semis then hopefully we'll have the away leg first, so that if we do get beat we have the option of picking a couple of the big boys for the return leg, and we will know what we have to do at OT.

Ideally, of course, I hope we get Derby in the semis and Burnley go and knock out Spuds

 

[Doogie]

when will the actual draw take place?

Saturday.

And I don't mind who we get.

 

[B Cantona]

Wouldn't mind. But it's always nice to have a 'showpiece' final rather than one you're overwhelming favourites to win. So I'd take Burnley in the semis, batter them home and away, and then Spurs in the final. And batter them too

 

[England1966]

I prefer that we play with the same players like today...and we are going to win it.

 

[Alex]

Semis

 

[kiddaa]

Seriously does it matter now who we get, as long as we win the cup.

 

[Canuckred64]

I would prefer Spurs in the final. With Berbatov scoring the winner in injury time, with an assist from Carrick.

 

[Suresh]

Semis. Two more games to blood the youngsters against the best opposition left.

 

[Vinay]

I would prefer Spurs in the final. With Berbatov scoring the winner in injury time, with an assist from Carrick.

You like to rub it in, don't you?

 

[Justin]

It would be nice if we can knock the defending champs in the semis.

 

[FlawlessThaw]

I'd prefer Spurs for a number of reasons.

Even with a recent revival Spurs are still a weak squad which I am sure Redknapp will try to strengthen in January. Rather play them when he's still wheeling and dealing rather then when he has a more settled team.

We're obviously favourites whoever we play. If we play Spurs, we'll still be favourites to go to the final. Redknapp's caused Fergie a bother in Cup matches before but it is more difficult to cause an upset over two matches than it is over one. I'd take the two legged aspect and hopefully we can get Spurs at Old Trafford in the 2nd leg.

Lastly if some fans are going to get forced to pay for a Cup match, may as well be against a decent side.

So Spurs it is for me.

 

[Chirag]

Semis. Two more games to blood the youngsters against the best opposition left.

Actually I would think that if we got Spurs in the Semi's then SAF would play fewer and fewer youngsters (not taking any chances) So as to ensure we progress...

So I would hope that we get either Derby Or Burnley... so that a maximum number of our younger players could play 2 more games... Ideally I would hope that either Derby or Burnley knock Tottenham out! So that our more of our young guns can play in the Final too...

 

[Sultan]

When is the draw?

 

[FlawlessThaw]

When is the draw?

It's on Saturday, think it's at midday.

 

[Bury Red]

It's the League Cup, I couldn't care less who we get really. I reckon it would be nice for Burnley to get Spurs though just so they can have the honour of knocking out 4 London Premiership teams in the same season before losing to us in the final.

 

[Rood]

Definitely prefer Spurs in the final and Burnley in the semi

and I would keep the reserves playing - was very happy to hear that 10 changes were made from our team against City

 

[MancFanFromManc]

FINAL without a shadow of doubt!

 

[Floyd]

Funny how we've all taken such an interest in the Carling Cup.

 

[UnitedRoadRed]

Derby in the semis, Burnley in the final.

 

[Richter]

Still not fully convinced Fergie will keep playing such a young team when we are "close" to winning a trophy. Remember when we played Arsenal a few years ago when Fergie and Wenger had fielded young teams in every round and then suddenly the average age in both teams went up with a couple of years. Bellion got the winner I think.

 

[Tabata]

The season is long enough as it is. I don't want to have to play two hard games against Spurs in the League Cup if we don't have to. Spurs in the Final please.

 

[Floyd]

Still not fully convinced Fergie will keep playing such a young team when we are "close" to winning a trophy. Remember when we played Arsenal a few years ago when Fergie and Wenger had fielded young teams in every round and then suddenly the average age in both teams went up with a couple of years. Bellion got the winner I think.

The team wasn't really that young was it?

It was a team made up of a some youngsters and our second string players.
Fergie got the mix spot on and should continue like that. I'd like to see Welbeck mind.

Foster 25
Rafael 18
Neville 33
Evans 20
O'Shea 27
Gibson 21
Possebon 19
Anderson 20
Giggs 35
Nani 22
Tevez 24

Average: 24.

Our squad is amazing.

 

[R.N7]

In the final please.

 

[Chirag]

The team wasn't really that young was it?

It was a team made up of a some youngsters and our second string players.
Fergie got the mix spot on and should continue like that. I'd like to see Welbeck mind.

WTF happened to O'Shea yesterday? It was because of him that we did not see Welbeck.. Even though he had a good game yesterday he still fecked up...

 

[Anduin]

Foster 25
Rafael 18
Neville 33
Evans 20
O'Shea 27
Gibson 21
Possebon 19
Anderson 20
Giggs 35
Nani 22
Tevez 24

Average: 24.

Our squad is amazing.

Indeed.
Replace Neville with Vidic at centre-back and this is a very strong team to be honest. Giggs, Anderson, Nani and Tevez are capable of destroying every team, especially at home. We scored five goals without Rooney, Berbatov and Ronaldo - our three most creative players. Tells you something about squad depth and young players with lots of potential (Evans, Possebon, Rafael, Welbeck, even Gibson) coming through.

 

[charlenefan]

Definitely in the final, with the crowed fixture list coming up we could really do with a championship team so we can play understrength teams in the semi's

Derby in the Semi's
Spurs/Burnley in the final

 

[Number7]

Tevez is only 24??

 

[Floyd]

WTF happened to O'Shea yesterday? It was because of him that we did not see Welbeck.. Even though he had a good game yesterday he still fecked up...

Yes, it's O'Shea's fault Welbeck didn't play.

 

[Floyd]

Tevez is only 24??

Yes. Born 5th feb 1984.

 

[Chirag]

Yes, it's O'Shea's fault Welbeck didn't play.

If you practically think of it YES it is... I think he went off with a knock.. If he hadn't got that knock Evra would not have come on... and if Evra would not have come on we would have brought Welbeck on!

I don't blame O'Shea for it and the hit out was meant as a joke!

 

[Doevle]

Final definetly. I'd much rather beat a Premiership-team in the final. Brings a bit more prestige to the cup.

 

[Hellboy]

Semis.

 

[Adebesi]

I'd prefer them in the semis. And then Derby in the final

I'd rather the other way around.

My boss is a Derby fan though, so I definitely hope we play them.

 

[bassline999]

Spurs in the semi's just in case we need the second leg. Cant see them stopping us and then its off to Wembley for another trophy against Derby.

 

[ciderman9000000]

semis, because it's two legs.

 

[Adebesi]

I see the point people are making about the 2 legs but my view is that it is better to have a more formidable opponent in the final, for the sense of occasion. Remember the FA Cup final against Milwall? What an anti climax. Derby would be the same - though of course being the Carling Cup it is not going to be a massive climax either way. (Assuming we get there, of course.)

 

[MrMarcello]

Final... United will batter them playing a strong lineup.

 

[samabachan]

So are Derby a passable team again or are they still an embarassment to football?