Johnstones paint Trophy 2008 - 2009

[Anstey Fox]

North West:Tranmere Rovers, Morecambe. Chester City.
Crewe Alexander, Maccesfield, Accrington Stanley, Oldham Athletic
Bury, Carlisle United, Rochdale, Stockport County. Shrewsbury Town

North East: Lincoln City, Port Vale. Leeds United. Darlington
Chesterfield, Hartlepool. Rotherham United. Bradford City
Grimsby Town, Huddersfield Town, Scunthorpe United
Notts County

South West: AFC Bournemouth. Millwall. Swindon Town
Brentford. Yeovil. Walsall. Brighton & Hove Albion
Bristol Rovers. Cheltenham Town, Hereford United. Aldershot Town
Exeter City

South East: Luton Town, Northampton Town, Leicester City
Leyton Orient. Southend United, Peterborough United
Dagenham & Redbridge. Barnet. Gillingham. Wycombe Wanderers
MK Dons, Colchester United

1st Round split into 4 sections with 4 ties & 4 byes in each section

2nd Round: The two Southern Sections merge to form 16 teams and 8 ties. The same for the Northern Section, providing 8 winners in each section

3rd Round (Area Quarter Finals) Both Northern & Southern Section have 4 ties, producing 4 winners in each section

4th Round (Area Semi Finals) Both Northern & Southern Section have 2 ties, producing 2 winners in each section.

5th Round (Area Finals) Played over two legs tow produce a Northern & Southern Winner to play each other in the final

Final


090808 Round 1 Draw
020908 Round 1
060908 Round 2 Draw
071008 Round 2
111008 Area Quarter Final Draw
041108 Area Quarter Final
081108 Area Semi Final Draw
161208 Area Semi Final
200109 Area Final First Leg
170209 Area Final Second Leg
050409 Final

 

[Graz]

Are the byes picked at random, or based on perceived ability?

If it's the second, surely we'll get one? I want to play Wycombe, the only team lower than us which I have a friend that supports them... (Plus, pretty much the closest ground to me at home)

 

[alex]

Jesus....

 

[Brauny Blue]

I thought the top non league sides were also in this

 

[Boy Genius]

I thought the top non league sides were also in this

don't make things seem they are worse than it is already

 

[Jeff]

I thought the top non league sides were also in this

They tried that for a while a few years ago, but it didn't last long.

 

[Nottingham Fox]

090808 Round 1 Draw
020908 Round 1

Don't worry ...... we don't need to look past these dates.

 

[Brauny Blue]

don't make things seem they are worse than it is already

Dont fancy a visit to the Kit-Kat Crescent BG

 

[Brauny Blue]

They tried that for a while a few years ago, but it didn't last long.

Is this the comp that you are forced to play so many of your 1st team players ?

 

[bocadillo]

Are the byes picked at random, or based on perceived ability?

At random.

I want to play Wycombe

I wouldn't mind Wycombe away. Or Dagenham & Redbridge or Barnet away. All grounds where I haven't seen City play.

090808 Round 1 Draw
020908 Round 1

Don't worry ...... we don't need to look past these dates.

There's a 33% chance that we will get a bye in the first round; therefore there is at least a 33% chance that we will have to look at least as far as the second round dates.

Is this the comp that you are forced to play so many of your 1st team players ?

Rule 7.3 - Each Club shall play its full available strength in all matches. The Board will from time to time issue a policy as to what constitutes ‘full available strength’. Any Club failing to meet this requirement will be required to pay a fine of up to £5,000.

Having quoted that, I would point out that the Carling League Cup has an exactly similar clause and we have had plenty of experience in ignoring that.

 

[Graz]

I thought I read somewhere (possibly in another post on here), that a "full strength team" must consist of at least 8 players who have the most appearances for the season in their respective position.

It's a stupid rule, if the clubs don't get there that's their choice.

 

[fitz]

you can get fined if the first team doesn't play........what if you put your first team out and they sit on a rug on the pitch all game drinking wine and having sandwiches while the dog and duck hammer you 100-0?

 

[Brauny Blue]

Nobody will know who how 1st team is:icon_bigg

 

[Motown Fox]

Well in the early rounds the way things are going there wont be many at the club from last season in their usual position anyway so we could play anyone until the later rounds if we get that far of course

 

[Polar Bear]

I'll be annoyed if we don't take this seriously. We're in it. Let's win it! Yeah!

 

[Scarby]

getting nearer...

 

[Redditch Fox]

I wouldn't mind Wycombe away. Or Dagenham & Redbridge or Barnet away. All grounds where I haven't seen City play.

There's a 33% chance that we will get a bye in the first round; therefore there is at least a 33% chance that we will have to look at least as far as the second round dates.

Yes - this sort of thing just brings home to me, the dire straits we are in - I know these potentially epic encouters will be well covered by the Mockery & RL - but would't it be better to maintain a dignified silence about this meaningless kick a bout?

 

[Hammond Organ]

I wouldn't mind Wycombe away. Or Dagenham & Redbridge or Barnet away. All grounds where I haven't seen City play.

There's a 33% chance that we will get a bye in the first round; therefore there is at least a 33% chance that we will have to look at least as far as the second round dates.

Yes - this sort of thing just brings home to me, the dire straits we are in - I know these potentially epic encouters will be well covered by the Mockery & RL - but would't it be better to maintain a dignified silence about this meaningless kick a bout?

To be honest, as we are stuck in this feckless trophy, I wouldn't mind Wycombe away as it is only down the road for me.

 

[Redditch Fox]

To be honest, as we are stuck in this feckless trophy, I wouldn't mind Wycombe away as it is only down the road for me.

Your'e attitude is better than mine - I wouldn't walk down half the street to watch that encounter in this absurd 'competition.'

 

[DesertFox]

Absurd? A chance to win a great big shiny trophy at Wembley? In our current position, that's far from absurd IMO.