Big incentive for FA Cup win
Published Date:
24 October 2008
By Peter Woodhouse
The Linnets have a potential prize of meeting a Football League One or Two side if they win tomorrow's big home tie with Kidderminster Harriers at The Walks.
The clubs who come into the draw for the first round proper next month include FA Cup-winning giants Leeds United, Peterborough United – and Lynn's 2006 second round proper visitors Oldham Athletic.
But first, in front of another anticipated large crowd, they have to negotiate the huge hurdle of the Harriers.
The winners receive £12,500.
Trophy winners
The Worcestershire side, former FA Trophy winners, are seventh in the Blue Square Premier standings.
A display along the lines of those which accounted for higher-rated opposition Hucknall and Bishop Stortford in that epic run of 2006 is probably required.
Linnets boss Keith Webb said: "The boys have got every incentive. It would be nice to get into the first round proper again.
"It would be good for the town, the people and the squad."
Webb said his side have have nothing to lose: "They are the favourites.
"They're flying high in the Conference.
"It's a tough game, but it's the FA Cup. Anything can happen."
Webb doesn't want The Walks outfit to repeat the mistake of their last FA Cup opponents: "If we sit off and play that way, it'll suit them.
"We can't give them too much respect. I felt Wroxham gave us too much respect in the previous round.
"That's something I'll emphasise to the players before the game. If we work as hard as we did in the second half against Tamworth, we'll give ourselves a chance.
"We've had them watched, and know a bit about them. They're particularly big and strong, and can play.
"We hope there will be a big crowd and that they'll get behind us. So far they have done in the FA Cup.
"We hope they'll get behind the boys and make it a good occasion."
mitchell signs
Lynn have completed the permanent transfer of midfielder Scott Mitchell from Rushden & Diamonds.
Mitchell has impressed during his loan spell, and has signed a contract until the end of the season.
Webb is optimistic over Scott Mitchell (groin strain) playing tomorrow, Ben Chapman has no reported ill-effects from his midweek comeback, while Mark Camm may be on the bench.
Webb said: "Scott says he's a lot better, but I've got other options. Andrew Fisk has a lot of similar qualities."
This is Lynn's 325th FA Cup encounter, and their previous meeting with Kidderminster in this competition was a memorable one.
In the 1984-85 season 4th qualifying round a Martin Coupe goal in a 1-1 stalemate forced a Walks replay where a Clive Adams goal earned Lynn a famous first round proper trip to Bristol Rovers.
The full article contains 468 words and appears in Lynn News Friday newspaper.
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Last Updated:
25 October 2008 9:56 AM
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Source:
Lynn News Friday
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Location:
King's Lynn