City prepare for the JPT 2nd Round Draw
By Nathan Jackson
September 3 2008
No, you're not imagining things, I did just use the words "City" and "2nd Round" in the same sentence. The Imps have made it through to the second round of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy for the second year in a row, both coming from byes given to us by the Football League.
The Imps haven't progressed through to the 2nd Round by actually winning a first round match since 2003/4. A 3-1 win over Telford saw City progress to a home fixture against Chesterfield. City took the lead on three occasions, only to see that lead quickly erased before The Imps progressed to the Northern Quarter Final, an away trip at Halifax Town. The original fixture was cancelled and it was replayed a week later, although the fog that initially postponed it must have still been in the Imps' eyes as Kevin Sandwith scored for Halifax with pretty much the only shot of the game.
Since then Doncaster Rovers, Tranmere Rovers and Grimsby Town have all put City out in the First Round. The Imps were given a bye last season to the second round but despite taking an early lead from the spot, City were well and truly spanked by Joel Porter and Hartlepool United, losing 5-2.
POTENTIAL 2ND ROUND OPPONENTS |
Darlington |
Grimsby Town |
Huddersfield Town |
Leeds United |
Leicester City |
Rotherham United |
Scunthorpe United |
City were again given a bye this season and now the Imps know their potential opponents. The second round will again be regionalised and that means that City will face one of the teams on the right. Grimsby Town only joined that party thanks to a penalty shoot out win over Chesterfield, that despite the latter having 66% of the posession.
A lot of City fans will be hoping to secure a draw against either Leeds United or Leicester City, easily the biggest two sides in the draw. However, the Imps fans will be hoping to avoid a trip to Rotherham United's Don Valley. The Imps have already experienced the "joys" of the Don Valley this season........it's almost inevitable really isn't it?
Leeds is the one I want though.
Not that I will be able to go.
Wouldn't mind Leeds in this one, probably our only chance of raising a little money in this pointless competition. Pointless that is, unless you get down to the last 4/8.
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Quote:dan_imp
if we are away at rotherham, will someone on here take charge of my funeral please, i may top myself if i have to go there again...
Ha ha my thoughts exactly you just know the draw has this fixture written all over it....!
Leeds United
Leicester City
wunt mind any of them at home or away !
Quote:robbie_impQuote:dan_imp
if we are away at rotherham, will someone on here take charge of my funeral please, i may top myself if i have to go there again...
Ha ha my thoughts exactly you just know the draw has this fixture written all over it....!
yeah it has and i really really hope it doesnt happen, i would actually much rather travel the extra hour n a half to go to rotherham
Quote:chavyimp
Huddersfield Town
Leeds United
Leicester City
wunt mind any of them at home or away !
thats exactly my feeling too
Cheers Keith47424 - Hinckley Imp
theimps.ka Best Newcomer award winner 2007-2008 season.
Huddersfield YES PLEASE, best match i've ever been to i want another one
Cheers Keith47424 - Hinckley Imp
theimps.ka Best Newcomer award winner 2007-2008 season.