[Ska'dForLife-WBA]

As poor as we usually are in this competition, it seems that Walsall's heroic last-minute win at Forest has guaranteed all five West Midlands clubs a place in the Second Round, so there's chance of a local derby to kick off (and possibly end) our campaign.  The draw is on Thursday.

Preferences?  Something local to whip up interest and support, or a straightforward tie to up our chances of progressing?

[Luke_East_Baggie]

Personally, an away day to somewhere really obscure I would enjoy. A Fleetwood or burton albion or something away.

I think we could do with a straightforward one tho. Another Gateshead esque team, so we can get the strikers gelling and players on the fringes (sess, brown, gardener Mcmanaman McLean etc) valuable playing time

[Dingle-Dingle]

The final MUST be a Requirement this season....... No more faffin about. Lets have some silverware. Something to cheer about. Boing Boing DD

[Ska'dForLife-WBA]

Well, this is unusual. The powers-that-be have decided that this year's draw is going to be seeded, which guarantees us a draw against a lower league side, and rules out any derby game except Walsall. Here's the list of seeds and non-seeds; draw's around 10 tonight.

[Dingle-Dingle]

No likee. Interfering with the format to help the big boys again. Takes the element of chance out of the competition. DD

[wba_1996]

Wasn't it seeded last year?

Ether way we should beat any of those teams comfortably. Imagine Rondon against Barnet...

[aries22]

Does anyone remember the night in Sep/Oct 1966 when, as holders, Albion beat Manchester City 4-2 at The Hawthorns? Great days.

[Ska'dForLife-WBA]

Wasn't it seeded last year?

If it was, then they must have done it on the quiet.  This is definitely the first time they've openly declared that the draw is seeded.

[BaggieMan]

I woz there young Aries !

[aries22]

I woz there young Aries !

I went with my mates from school.