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Quay Red · 26th November 2017, 08.42:16

The Trophy games can be used to good effect.
It allows players to have game time rather than 2 weeks off.
Also allows some tactical changes to be tried even if we were to lose.
I'd be inclined to try to get through the first couple of rounds and take it from there. If we lose, no problem, but it's better for players to play rather than sit at home doing nothing.

Red Light · 26th November 2017, 09.04:46

Here's an alternative option.

Full strength team every time and go for a Wembley win (with a bit of luck of the draw along the way).

A chance to make some serious prize money and being one of the 'big fish' in the National league sea we should have a better chance than most clubs to progress.

Can we afford to dismiss this competition as a promotion distraction at our level.

And from a players perspective will they want the chance to play in a final at Wembley in realistically the only option they will ever have ?

It's possible to go up and do well in the Trophy in the same season but it would mean playing a significant number of additional fixtures and disruption and re arranged fixtures to our league problem - supporters greatest concern which is already being highlighted is squad depth - we are quite lightweight in numbers are n't we. However for the 1st Round date following the away league fixture at Macclesfield on Saturday 9 December we don't have another league match until Saturday 23 December - that's 12 clear days to be inactive - a time for rest or keep ticking over with a strong team ?

davewilli · 26th November 2017, 09.10:15

I agree, the players have had long enough gaps between games, nothing wrong in wanting to keep that competetive edge playing games brings and win some prize money at the same time.

dixienormous · 26th November 2017, 09.11:00

Oh God please no

OneLoveWrexham · 26th November 2017, 09.13:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red Light

Here's an alternative option.

Full strength team every time and go for a Wembley win (with a bit of luck of the draw along the way).

A chance to make some serious prize money and being one of the 'big fish' in the National league sea we should have a better chance than most clubs to progress.

Can we afford to dismiss this competition as a promotion distraction at our level.

And from a players perspective will they want the chance to play in a final at Wembley in realistically the only option they will ever have ?

It's possible to go up and do well in the Trophy in the same season but it would mean playing a significant number of additional fixtures and disruption and re arranged fixtures to our league problem - supporters greatest concern which is already being highlighted is squad depth - we are quite lightweight in numbers are n't we. However for the 1st Round date following the away league fixture at Macclesfield on Saturday 9 December we don't have another league match until Saturday 23 December - that's 12 clear days to be inactive - a time for rest or keep ticking over with a strong team ?

we dismissed the fa cup as a ‘distraction’ so the fa trophy is a waste of spunk and I wouldn’t waste my time with this competition.

blackbrookred · 26th November 2017, 09.26:06

Some of our poorer performances come after a longer break. It's not just confined to us and this league either.
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Colonel D · 26th November 2017, 09.46:54

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Originally Posted by blackbrookred

Some of our poorer performances come after a longer break. It's not just confined to us and this league either.
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This is true we should keep in the winning mentality and aim to progress in this competition.

NottsRed · 26th November 2017, 09.56:01

Leamington away would be a good one.

Squad depth wise we will have to play some first teamers won't we?

wxmne3 · 26th November 2017, 10.26:39

To be honest the prize money given by the FA for the FA Trophy is dire. They're always bleating on about non league football getting a bigger share of their vast budget but looking at this year's prize money there's little or no incentive to put out your best players. Overnight accomodation and travel for a Wembley Final would take off a vast chunk of any winnings.

Preliminary Round winners (64) £3,000
First Round Qualifying winners (72) £3,250
Second Round Qualifying winner (36) £4,000
Third Round Qualifying winners (40) £5,000
First Round Proper winners (32) £6,000
Second Round Proper winners (16) £7,000
Third Round Proper winners (8) £8,000
Fourth Round Proper winners (4) £10,000
Semi-Final winners (2) £20,000
Final runners-up (1) £30,000
Final winners (1) £60,000

26th November 2017, 08.42:16	#10-0 (permalink)
Quay Red retired & running a pub (info 1 & 2) (info) Joined: Apr 2006 Racecourse Spot: MRS Real Name: Twitter: @	Re: The Builbase FA Trophy The Trophy games can be used to good effect. It allows players to have game time rather than 2 weeks off. Also allows some tactical changes to be tried even if we were to lose. I'd be inclined to try to get through the first couple of rounds and take it from there. If we lose, no problem, but it's better for players to play rather than sit at home doing nothing.

26th November 2017, 09.04:46	#11-0 (permalink)
Red Light Due a Testimonial Joined: Aug 2014 Racecourse Spot: none given Real Name: none given Twitter: @	Re: The Builbase FA Trophy Here's an alternative option. Full strength team every time and go for a Wembley win (with a bit of luck of the draw along the way). A chance to make some serious prize money and being one of the 'big fish' in the National league sea we should have a better chance than most clubs to progress. Can we afford to dismiss this competition as a promotion distraction at our level. And from a players perspective will they want the chance to play in a final at Wembley in realistically the only option they will ever have ? It's possible to go up and do well in the Trophy in the same season but it would mean playing a significant number of additional fixtures and disruption and re arranged fixtures to our league problem - supporters greatest concern which is already being highlighted is squad depth - we are quite lightweight in numbers are n't we. However for the 1st Round date following the away league fixture at Macclesfield on Saturday 9 December we don't have another league match until Saturday 23 December - that's 12 clear days to be inactive - a time for rest or keep ticking over with a strong team ?

26th November 2017, 09.10:15	#12-0 (permalink)
davewilli Taking coaching badges (info) Joined: May 2011 Racecourse Spot: mold road Real Name: dave williams Twitter: @	Re: The Builbase FA Trophy I agree, the players have had long enough gaps between games, nothing wrong in wanting to keep that competetive edge playing games brings and win some prize money at the same time.

26th November 2017, 09.11:00	#13-0 (permalink)
dixienormous Printing My Own Banknotes Joined: Dec 2011 Racecourse Spot: Upper Yale stand, town end Real Name: Gavin Davies-Jones Twitter: @	Re: The Builbase FA Trophy Oh God please no __________________ "We talk about it for twenty minutes and then we decide I was right." -Brian Clough

26th November 2017, 09.26:06	#15-0 (permalink)
blackbrookred Taking coaching badges Joined: Jun 2008 Racecourse Spot: Real Name: Twitter: @	Re: The Builbase FA Trophy Some of our poorer performances come after a longer break. It's not just confined to us and this league either. Posted via mobile theme

26th November 2017, 09.56:01	#17-0 (permalink)
NottsRed Part Time ITV4 Pundit Joined: Oct 2013 Racecourse Spot: none given Real Name: none given Twitter: @	Re: The Builbase FA Trophy Leamington away would be a good one. Squad depth wise we will have to play some first teamers won't we?

26th November 2017, 10.26:39	#18-0 (permalink)
wxmne3 First Teamer (info 1 & 2) (info) Joined: Aug 2007 Racecourse Spot: PG1 Real Name: Twitter: @	Re: The Builbase FA Trophy To be honest the prize money given by the FA for the FA Trophy is dire. They're always bleating on about non league football getting a bigger share of their vast budget but looking at this year's prize money there's little or no incentive to put out your best players. Overnight accomodation and travel for a Wembley Final would take off a vast chunk of any winnings. Preliminary Round winners (64) £3,000 First Round Qualifying winners (72) £3,250 Second Round Qualifying winner (36) £4,000 Third Round Qualifying winners (40) £5,000 First Round Proper winners (32) £6,000 Second Round Proper winners (16) £7,000 Third Round Proper winners (8) £8,000 Fourth Round Proper winners (4) £10,000 Semi-Final winners (2) £20,000 Final runners-up (1) £30,000 Final winners (1) £60,000 Last edited by wxmne3; 26th November 2017 at 10.28:04..