Cup Fever!

A win over life threatened Truro City saw us edge up to tenth in the table, which I think is about where this team should finish the season if it does itself justice. The only downside from the game being injury to Ali Fuseini following an appalling challenge just before half time, that and the fact we may lose the three points if The White Tigers do go bust. It looks at the time of writing that he and Richard Pacquette may be injury doubts ahead of the FA Cup game at Sutton Utd on Saturday, but hopefully the squad has enough depth of talent to cover this.

The significance of the FA Cup is massive as it is every season, success gives the club a much needed financial boost and heightens the interest of the local area in BFC, whereas an early exit can herald budget cuts and disillusion among the faithful. In the three spells MG has been in charge we have reached the FA Cup First Round three times, taking over 1,500 to Gillingham and Orient while almost selling Hayes Lane out for Colchester, but awe have lso experienced knock outs at the first time of asking. Back in September 2009 the home defeat to Hornchurch virtually killed our season off and saw several players leave in the following few weeks, we simply can’t afford to do that again if we want to avoid another relegation battle this season. No pressure then lads!

I guess the smart money would be on a replay given that it is a derby match and we are in the same division, but it would be lovely to get the job done on Saturday and make progress. Early meets are planned, so at least the fans should be in good voice.