I wouldnt be that unhappy if we went out in the the first round and get knocked out of the FA Cup 3rd round if it helps us get into the play-offs.
The FA Cup run really screwed our Play-off chances last season IMO.
Probably Dasilva and Palmer in there, O’hare isnt staying and we arent signing a new LB so Bidwell is first choice but otherwise thats a team I’d be confident finishing top half championship with which seems mental to say about a second string
I think with the League Cup it’s ideal to probably reach the third round then bow out before the extra fixtures get in the way. The extra few games in August/September are actually useful in getting all your players fully up to speed.
Long thought that the first round at least should be before the first league game.