Stainrod

Yep, good signing, he'll have a more consistent season with us this time.

Had to smile when I read on the Port Vale message board after we beat Bolton, 'only two certainties in life, death and Oldham Athletic will never be relegated to league two'

Is this the longest post ever!,

Agree about the drum, will certainly stop some from going. It's had its time, get rid.

You've go to admire Green's work rate for the first goal, fantastic effort from him now he's got back a bit of form. Is he with us next season?

Gerrard didn't cover himself in glory for their second. Clearly good for us but he needs to shift that weight, heavy legged at the end and and it cost us.

Yes, that tackle was that bad, furious with Croft, unprofessional and to do that so early in the game too. Holloway immense today and they look a good pairing up front. We were probably shading it after 15 and while it took a period for us to get a grip after the sending off we were then at least as good as they were for the rest of the half. We looked more dangerous than they did in the second half with 10 but then Wilson had to go, two yellows were the right call. A penalty changes things, right decision, but again we looked like we might get something from it. Killer blow at the end but it was a superb strike.

Not raining now in Stafford so looking ok for tomorrow

I can see 11 points comfortably for us through to end of March, leaving us 4/5 points still to get in April. Looking at the fixtures in April it will a bumpy ride if we still need to get 8 or more.

Andy Goram Peter Clarke Peter Clarke Peter Clarke Peter Clarke Peter Clarke Sub Peter Clarke (Well someone had to do it didn't they)

Veterans side, Ogden Wood Ward Stainrod Shaw Ritchie

Sorry state though that now even Champioship clubs regularly put out depleted teams for the FA Cup, takes the gloss off the giant killings for me. Well done Linciln for taking full advantage.

Might be a bit harsh this but I can't help thinking that in the desparate situation we are in Banks should have attacked that second ball that Ladapo headed in rather than back off. Against what most think I see him as a decent footballer but would question desire there. Harsh?

Once he's match fit he'll do well for us again, only on for a short period but set one up on a plate for McKay with a subtle header. Mackay unfortunately just doesn't seem to fit with us and despite his effort is probably one for the subs bench, he should have buried that chance.

Made mine up then years later find out we had a famous player with that name, what are the chances?...........

One thing stood out to me, and I'm sure BP will agree, every time Lincoln got the ball their instinct was to go forward, Ipswich, like many teams today went sideways or backwards in order to keep possession. You can only do that if you are good at it, Ipswich, like us, are not.

That score board at Walsall was really good as was their sound system.

No, Dunne was solid last night and should stay there for now, haven't seen anybody better at nonchalantly time wasting, not a good thing but made me smile.

Hope the drum's not coming.

Game on tonight everyone, I'm going as its local for me. Anyone joining me or will this just drive the old 'boycott the competition' debate again?

I always wonder about a players psyche, you tell them that if you help us to win games in the cup we can generate some cash to get in players to replace you! How is that thought going to inspire them. Perhaps explains why we lost at Lincoln.

They'll fancy this, at home big gate, nothing to lose but will they freeze in front of the cameras? If we carry on the form of the last two games in particular and the defence remains as solid as it has been for most of the season we shouldn't lose this one. Cup shock or a safe entry into the money spinning half of the cup?

R This is just a stupid and misleading post from someone who clearly wasn't there. That was a very good performance with some excellent crisp passing and with a bit of luck could and maybe should have been a comfortable win. Robinson set up to win the game without a doubt. This was evidenced by the sight of four Latics players in the box trying to win the game in the last few minutes. For a team playing away there was not much to criticise about our approach. Ripley not much to do and a superb save in the lead up to their goal Back four, Law very solid, Clarke immense, Burgess didn't lose much, Midfield, Banks and Flynn excellent, McLaughlin lively, Fane a nuisance but want to see more passes forward. Strikers, both worked very hard but a little lightweight. Looks like a good team spirit to me and nobody should fault their work rate. If they could perform like that at home not too many would complain (though the usual suspects would find a way). Impressive tonight, this confirmed by the Vale fans I was sat with.

Excellent summary, some people on here will pick holes in anything Corney does. He probably shouldn't listen too carefully to a small number of posters who would find fault in a promotion year.