Blackpool look to take their place in the 4th round of the F.A. Cup for the first time this century, non-league Aldershot Town stand the their way.
Vital Quotes:
Blackpool Team News:
Keigan Parker is suspended for the cup match after picking up five bookings. His place will go to Scott Vernon, Ben Burgess may continue upfront with Andy Morrell on the bench.
Andy Wilkinson has gone back to Stoke so Kaspars Gorkss may make his first appearance in a Tangerine shirt since signing on New years Day.
Player to watch: Ian Evatt
Evo is the man to watch, expect a physical battle for him in defence and expect some more attempts to grab his first goal in a tangerine shirt.
Aldershot Town Team News:
Aldershot are without two players defender Curtis Osano ( suspension ) and Dave Winfield ( broken toe ).
Aldershot are currently one of two conference teams still in the Cup after beating Basingstoke in a second round reply.
Player to watch: Marcus Gayle
Former Wimbledon and Rangers striker Marcus Gayle is plying his trade in Aldershot. He`s contributed seven goals this season but hasn`t hit the back of the net since hitting a hattrick in October.
Match Facts & Stats
Town currently are placed 10th in the conference. In the F.A. Cup they progressed to the third round after beating Havehill, Chelmsford after a reply and Basingstoke again after a reply.
Ref Watch:
C W Oliver – Northumberland – Games: 20 Yellow Cards: 43 Red Cards: 1
B C Sygmuta
A Haines
M Matadar
Match Prediction:
Blackpool 3 – 0 Aldershot
Next Fixtures:
Football League One Port Vale H 13-01-2007
God! i didn’t know Gayle played for them, pretty big name for a club their size. Should be an interesting affair…middle of winter, both clubs eager for a win for a big-name in’t 4th round…all the hallmarks of a typical English cup tie! Can’t wait!
Come on Pool don’t let us down. Make sure you are on your guard!
Complacency scares the ***** out of me at times like these, seen this too mant times before!
Yep I agree with Bellenduos complacency worries me to. I hope they go into this one as they would against Notts Forest, which of course will mean a stuffing for Forest..come on the boys….