Everything is crossed for a positive result.....
We have had a manic day today making sure everything is prepared and ready to go for tomorrow. There has been so many hours put in from all departments for this game, builders have been working 14 hour days to get one of our dining suites to a spectacular standard. Suppliers have been delivering goods and commenting on how good the stadium is looking these days with all the improvements that have been happening. By looking around our stadium it is hard to believe that we are a division 1 club because the facilities are now better than those people across the river.....
Man City released their squad to us today and it seems they have left nobody out so looks like we have a tough time ahead. I suppose we are looking at it as a mark of respect of our capability of being able to create a cup shock!!
ITV have been quietly moving around the stadium and snapping the odd video here and there. We are opening our doors to the sports bar at 0830hrs for those fans that want to get there early and have a breakfast waiting. The screens will be showing great matches from the past and then onto the live game at the Emirates to help get supporters in the right mood. Our Chairman will be talking to the fans in the bar before and after the game to get their views and opinions of their matchday experience.
I was talking with the players and Incey at lunch today and they seem calm, excited but most of all up for it!:D I will say this again, if there are any gamblers amongst us then Craig Westcarr to score the 1st goal is well worth a shout.
The thing I like most is that because we are such a small family club the mood and best wishes etc that is being passed between ourselves is quite emotional. On the face of it we all know deep down that on paper we don't stand a hope in hell but without saying anything you can see it their faces that we all want it so much.
The pitch has lost most of its grass due to the rugby matches last week, the covers have been on for a few days now keeping the pitch warm. We have one of those balloon type covers that has been blowing hot air through it 24 hours a day just to ensure the game goes ahead. The ground staff have been very quiet and focussed in their preparation, they have liaised with playing staff and prepared the pitch to the managers requirement.
So, it's time for me to sign off and try to sleep as in not thinking of all the things I have forgotton to do..
I Hope the next post from me will be one of celebration and telling you all about the planned preparation for whoever we are playing in the next round.
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