Lose in the Cup Semi or lose the Playoff Final? (2 Viewers)

[wingy]

On ITV last night they said only 4 of last 20 championship teams in FA cup QF's had gained promotion the same season.

That's quite healthy isn't it?

 

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[Otis]

That's quite healthy isn't it?

Well, it's better than 3, but not quite as good as 5.

 

[shmmeee]

That's quite healthy isn't it?

Assuming equal chances of getting there it’s not bad what with 3/24 up each season.

 

[Otis]

Surely the real question is, would you rather lose 8 nil to Man City or Liverpool in the final of the FA Cup, or lose 3 nil to Southampton or Norwich in the playoff final?

 

[Alkhen]

Probably lose the SF and not make the playoffs, gives us a full preseason with knowing what league we are in.

 

[Otis]

Probably lose the SF and not make the playoffs, gives us a full preseason with knowing what league we are in.

Fair point.

It must have shackled us a bit last year. Other clubs could plan ahead and we didn't know if we would be purchasing Premier players or Championship ones.