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I don't think an extra week is exactly a problem, in this case especially because all teams will be included mostly. Reckon it could work in the format you gave.

So extend the season by a week, and have 4 groups of 4, with the winners of each group making the semi finals.

Cup week 1-3 - 3 group games
Cup week 4 - semi finals
Cup week 5 - final

Marky wrote:So extend the season by a week, and have 4 groups of 4, with the winners of each group making the semi finals.

Cup week 1-3 - 3 group games
Cup week 4 - semi finals
Cup week 5 - final

Yeah, I mean it's only one extra round, and that extra round includes all teams so there are fewer weeks 'off', which I think is a good thing.

That is if this is the format you want to go for of course, it's your cup.

sodhat wrote:

Marky wrote:So extend the season by a week, and have 4 groups of 4, with the winners of each group making the semi finals.

Cup week 1-3 - 3 group games
Cup week 4 - semi finals
Cup week 5 - final

Yeah, I mean it's only one extra round, and that extra round includes all teams so there are fewer weeks 'off', which I think is a good thing.

That is if this is the format you want to go for of course, it's your cup.

Would that format make it easier to have teams tied with the same points and same GD?

Just have to deal with it the way real comps do, with goals scored, then goals conceded, then if all fails, draw lots.

A cup should be a cup, no need to make it longer we've got the league for that.

I'll probably just go with what it is now, but with a minimum number of U21 players on the pitch at all times, a different way to decide drawn games, and prize money for the winner and losing finalist to make it worth doing well in.

The U-21 thing is not fair considering we have a limit of 25 players, I don't want an u-21 eating up space I could give to an established pro. It's ageism.

Man up

VivaPaulScholes wrote:The U-21 thing is not fair considering we have a limit of 25 players, I don't want an u-21 eating up space I could give to an established pro. It's ageism.

It might mean you do a deal or two though, Viva...

The trick is to pick U21's who are good enough already...

I think the squad limit should be increased if we're adding U21s. I don't think I have a single one, purely because I don't see why I should play them.

I might pull out of the cup in support of cherries. He is doing a top job

How about 2 cups then?

The Markion Cup - Groups, Semi, Final
The Capital One Cherries cup - as it is now

I think under 23s would be better Marky

I'm fully in support of the ideas Marky has put forward myself, gives it a good shake up and especially bringing the kids in.

I think you have to increase the squad size to 30. Maybe increase injuries.

Its up to Hero if the squad size goes up, but what I would do if I didn't have enough U21 players is swap 3 of my fringe players for U21 players, by selling/releasing and bringing in new players via TP's.

I don't think it needs to, if it's three U21s and they were immune to injury in cup week, then there is plenty of room in a 25 man squad

Agree, surprised most teams don't already have 3 as well, Ive got 6 and I've not gone especially for youth in the set up.

I think the age limit is a great idea-think I put it down on one of my media page answers. And there is no need to increase the squad limit. You just have to change your squad and manage it better . Its not like there is no notice given.

Agree it's what probably a month or two until the 1st round of next seasons cup, might actually spur Viva into doing a trade...

I like Marky's idea, but like Gregers I think it should be U23 not U21, just because I think U21 is maybe too young

U21 or U23, I'm not against either idea.

Although I would already have the required number of U23's...

It's really not that hard to get 3 21 or under players in Olly

Search Spanish/German/Italian U21 or U20 squads on TM for a few bargains if you're struggling.

I already have 2 20 year olds in Alaba and Caulker. So getting in another won't be hard, but I just generally think it should be U23 tbh.

I don't mind either way Glad the cup will be good again lol

I think if it was u23 then the teams would hardly change tbh, I imagine most sides have 3 at that age already in their first team.

What would the exact rule be? You have to play 3 U21 players in the cup?

3 u25s or 5 u23s, either of those work well i think

U21s for me. It's the more widely used age limit. U23 is only in the olympics

Or the whole team has to be U25, which three over-age players?

I prefer the U21 rule if I'm honest

There must be no fewer than 3 U21 players on the pitch at any time in a cup tie.

This means if you sub a U21 player off, a U21 player would have to replace him.

This is a conspiracy to get me to do deals.

You've got Phil Jones already, just two more.

PS I've got 6 if you need 2 more.

I'll have a look but won't be paying over the odds. No value in the market.

Viva, just find a couple of bargains in TP's and man up.

Yeah got two places free in my squad will look for some tomorrow.

Come on cherries, there's only two matches to post results for!

What did you guys think of the Opening Ceremony? I thought it was bloody brilliant. Cracking stuff

Loved it as well, few bits were perhaps a little slow paced and introverted for Britain but on a whole thought it was excellent, even watched it again this morning with the kids (though fast forwarded through the bit with the countries coming out).

Good to see the Nigerian flagbearer Dave Benson Phillips.

I enjoyed the whole event, Danny Boyle did a great job and the GOSH stuff was a nice touch. I'm waiting to hear we spend 3/4th's of the Olympic budget on fireworks...

Marky wrote:Good to see the Nigerian flagbearer Dave Benson Phillips.

I enjoyed the whole event, Danny Boyle did a great job and the GOSH stuff was a nice touch. I'm waiting to hear we spend 3/4th's of the Olympic budget on fireworks...

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What did you think of the ceremony? It cost £27 million - money well spent? #SSN

That's how much was spent. Compared to Beijing who roughly spent $300 million that's quite cheap lol

Haven't seen it yet, watching it tonight. The joys of having only catch up tv atm.

Anyways, Marky's cup with under 21s. When is the cut off (in case people turn 22 during the competition)?

Probably the start of the season. If they are 21 or under at the start of the season that would be enough.

Can't escape from the Olympics. Doing my head in.

The Special Juan wrote:Can't escape from the Olympics. Doing my head in.

I believe Ana Ivanovic is playing right now TSJ

Good for her. Can't stand her; preety but a god awful tennis player.

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