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Originally Posted by BillEBadass
If we had a reserve team playing regularly in an established league this competition wouldn't have the same level of importance as far as I am concerned.
It is absolutely essential that squad players get an opportunity to play in genuine competitive game - how else can they retain their motivation and confidence?
My memories of our first trip to Wembley, somewhat clouded by my body thinking it was in Iceland, were we are playing in a 'cup final' - that it was FAT didn't matter once we were there.
I hope we go again and win it - unless we get injuries/bookings I don't believe it distracts from our push for promotion although as everyone has rightly said that has to be our 100% focus and aim.
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Bit of a catch 22 really, play fringe players and lose, or play the strongest 11,win, but fringe players don't get the experience.