Should we take the FA Trophy seriously?

[Darlo_Pete]

We play Ossett Town on Saturday in the Trophy, should we take the game seriously? A good run can raise some much needed money, but it could also cause a fixture backlog and stretch our squad. In my opinion I'd like to see us take the FA Trophy seriously, if only to see how we match up against possibly higher league opposition.

[Quakerz]

Yes, we should take the Trophy seriously and sack the other minor cups off.

I doubt that 4 or 5 Trophy matches, should we get such a run going, would harm our season too much.

[lo36789]

Pretty much echo these views.

How good would a match against Stockport/FC United/Chester/Gateshead or Luton be this season!

We are in a proper competitive division with playoffs this year where other teams can beat each other.

[darlo reborn]

should give it a go if we win away to buxton next round should be a good test as they are in league above

[Robp]

FA prize money is always worth playing for!

[Robbie Painter]

It's very important because of the extra money it could bring in.

[CrazyDarlo]

The money seems to be the only point in winning by the sound of things

[super_les_mcjannet]

The money seems to be the only point in winning by the sound of things

We are not going to win the Trophy but 3 or 4 rounds would be good, maybe get to a point and play say a Luton/Grimsby away may provide some shared gate receipts also.

So main reason would be money but also pride and perhaps feeling part of the football pyramid again.

[fat tony]

Well worth taking seriously. Just getting through to the first round proper (4 wins) would put over £12k in the kitty, excluding any gate receipts.

[AndyPark]

I'd love Grimsby/Lincoln away or Gateshead at home should we get that far

[princes town]

We should definitely take it seriously for reasons stated by others. I think we have an outside chance for final 16 with a bit of luck in the draw.

[al_quaker]

Yes we should take it seriously. Next.

[MikeinBlack2]

With the new move announced we need all the money we can get at the moment, and a decent way of raising some would be prize money from a small cup run, so yes is my answer.

[Spyman]

With the imminent demise of Play For Your Club, it is probably the best way of keeping the club's profile at the top of the domestic football agenda.

However, if Play For Your Club continues, I wouldn't want FA Trophy fixtures distracting Pete and BOB from that.

[Darlo_Pete]

With the imminent demise of Play For Your Club, it is probably the best way of keeping the club's profile at the top of the domestic football agenda.

However, if Play For Your Club continues, I wouldn't want FA Trophy fixtures distracting Pete and BOB from that.

Can't argue with that Spy.

I'd love to play a Conference or ex-Conference side in a later round of the Trophy.

[fozzovmurton]

We play Ossett Town on Saturday in the Trophy, should we take the game seriously? A good run can raise some much needed money, but it could also cause a fixture backlog and stretch our squad. In my opinion I'd like to see us take the FA Trophy seriously, if only to see how we match up against possibly higher league opposition.

In a word...Yes, We should be serious about, it is prpbably the Showpiece of non-League football, tbe non-League version of the FA Cup...Will we win it, most probably not. but we get a chance to play on a national level and an opportunity for the team to prove themselves

[lo36789]

Scarborough Athletic would be a good one as well.

[jimmyht]

Cant believe anyone wouldnt want us to give the Trophy a go, especially with the prize money on offer?

[Dave_from_London]

I'd love us to get either Ebbsfleet, Dartford or Welling in the Trophy as these grounds are right on my doorstep. One thing i miss about watching Darlo is going to a local away game

[D_F_C]

anyone have the prize list? I know someone has previously posted it

[super_les_mcjannet]

anyone have the prize list? I know someone has previously posted it

Here you go

http://www.thefa.com/fa-trophy/more/fa- ... prize-fund

[theoriginalfatcat]

I was stood next to an Albion fan last night who was watching his son playing for them in defence. he told me that Albion and Town hate each other and that we will face a different type of game on Saturday.

He said that their pitch (Town) is small and muddy and that they play a tough/physical game.

[Makka Pakka]

anyone have the prize list? I know someone has previously posted it

Here you go

http://www.thefa.com/rfa-trophy/more/fa ... prize-fund

So, making it to the 1st round proper gets you £12,450.

What will it cost to play those games?

[MaddosMilkman]

We play Ossett Town on Saturday in the Trophy, should we take the game seriously? A good run can raise some much needed money, but it could also cause a fixture backlog and stretch our squad. In my opinion I'd like to see us take the FA Trophy seriously, if only to see how we match up against possibly higher league opposition.

We should take every game seriously - regardless of competition stature.

[mensamoo]

Well it helps improve crowd numbers.

Wakefield's attendance went up by 38% !