Did We Just Witness the Perfect FA Cup Tie?
When the full-time whistle finally blew, what was left was a mix of exhaustion, elation, and the knowledge that Sutton United had just secured a spectacular 3-2 victory over Farnham in an FA Cup replay. How did they do it?
Welcome to a different episode of Sutton United Talk Time on Podcast! I'm Mike Dowling, and this week I was joined by two fantastic contributors, Finlay and Jenny, who stepped up to share their hot takes on the dramatic cup win. Finlay, who called it a "brilliant game yesterday" , and Jenny, who noted Farnham were an "excellent side, well-organised, fit", break down the chaos, the comebacks, and the sheer bedlam of the match.
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The conversation was electric, focusing on the adrenaline of a true cup-tie and the tactical decisions that led to the win.
FA Cup Drama Defined: Finlay posited that the match was a perfect definition of an entertaining FA Cup tie, with so much tension and excitement packed into the 120 minutes.
Squad Rotation Pays Off: The decision to rotate the squad, benching players like Nadesan, Ogbonna, and Tizard after the quick turnaround from Saturday, was a hot topic. Finlay felt that selecting Nduku over Nadesan was the "right decision" from the start, praising Nduku’s current form.
A "Wake-Up Call" for Nadesan: Discussing the benching, Finlay suggested it could be a "really big positive" and a wake-up call for Nadesan. The striker’s response, coming off the bench and delivering what Finlay called his "best performance of the season," certainly backed up that theory.
The Unsung Heroes: Jenny was thrilled with Lewis Simper's "absolutely awesome" goal and was very pleased for the manager's first home win in all competitions. She also shared her frustration about the need for a "poacher" up front despite the excellent wing play.
Guest Insights and Interactions
Both Finlay and Jenny highlighted the team’s incredible fighting spirit, especially coming back from a deficit three times. Finlay specifically called out the impact of the substitutions, praising Ogbonna, Nadesan, and Tizard for their collective effort and goals/assists. Jenny was relieved to finally see a win this season and is hoping the energy translates to the upcoming League match against Hartlepool.
Key Quotes: All Stemmed from the Bench
The main takeaway from the victory? Impact subs!
"The story of the season for Sutton really has been... whether we just score and get back in the game, or we get something from the game, it’s all stemmed from the bench." - Finlay
Other moments that capture the spirit of the conversation:
"Winning is always a relief. Simpa's goal, having been sitting behind in that stand, absolutely awesome." - Jenny
"120th minute, there’s no better time, no better feeling in front of the home end to score the winner." - Finlay
Takeaways for the Amber Army
The Bench is Our Secret Weapon: Don't underestimate the power of the substitutes, as they continue to be the difference-makers in crucial moments.
Spirit and Togetherness Prevail: Coming back three times shows the unwavering spirit of the team, especially in front of the fantastic home support.
Turning Point: This FA Cup victory, making it three unbeaten under Chris, could be the momentum-shifter needed for the rest of the season, starting with Hartlepool on Saturday.
Listen to the Full Conversation!
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