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3 l$="Insert 2 WYCOMBE W. 2 WEALDSTONE 2 WALTHAMSTW 2 STAFFORD R 2 NUNEATON B 2 N'WICH VIC 2 GAINSBORO' 2 CHELTENHAM 2 CHELMSFORD 2 BURTON ALB 2 match. Do you - 1 tape then reload": 1 l$="REWIND 1 ZZ<<~~<<ZZ 1 Your whole squad is fit. Do you- 1 Your team has been relegated to the second division. Do you - 1 Your team fails to make the backor front pages. 1 Your team fails to make the 1 Your star striker goes down with'flu on the eve of a Cup Final &has barely recovered on the day of the big match. Would you - 1 Your star player says he is due for a testimonial match and willnot sign a new contract unless one is granted to him. Do you - 1 Your expert penalty taker loses confidence. Do you - 1 X - FOR MORE 1 VERY WINDY 1 VERY WET 1 VERY HOT 1 To get the team in the right frame of mind for this special cup-tie, would you - 1 There has been a big freeze-up over the week-end, but a thaw is forecast. 1 The wife of the club captain goes into labour on the noon of the replay. 1 The week passes without event. 1 The visitors have several first team players down with 'flu. 1 The visitors have a weakness in the centre of their defence. 1 The visiting strikers are very tall. 1 The visiting right back made several effective runs and 1 The visiting goal-keeper is 1 The visiting defence has no 1 The team lose 3 matches in 8 days. Would you - 1 The team has had a tough match three days before this cup tie. Do you - 1 The substitute used on Saturday had a good game in midfield but he's usually a defender. 1 The star midfield player has a broken ankle. 1 The star midfield man is invitedtp play for his native Kenya in a World Cup match the day after the replay. 1 The star midfield man has had a caution and is now on nineteen disciplinary points. 1 The shirts supplied recently arefound to be sub-standard and thecolours 'run' when washed. 1 The scottish scout has seen a new rising talent that the man- ager should sign up immediately. 1 The same referee who sent off a defender last Saturday takes on today's replay. 1 The roar of the crowd is deafen-ing as they chant and cheer. 1 The right-back played in a matchthis week-end under an assumed name and was sent off. 1 The right-back has an abscess and needs an extraction on the day of the replay. 1 The programme editor is away on holiday. 1 The press make a telephone call asking for complementary ticketsfor the replay and are told thatnone are available. 1 The players spokesman says squadwants extra cup bonuses. Do you- 1 The pitch is in good condition, the groundsmen have done well. 1 The parents of a surprisingly promising boy approach the club. 1 The newly signed midfield playeris now eligible for Cup Matches. 1 The manager wins the 'Manager ofthe Month' award. 1 The manager successfully obtainsa rising talent. 1 The manager is offered the 'Hot--Seat' at Valencia. 1 The manager has 'flu and the trainer takes charges. 1 The local council make a visit and declare parts of the ground unsafe. Repairs will cost `75000 1 The left-back, who plays county cricket, requests permission to leave before the end of the sea-son so he can play for his otherclub. 1 The leading goalscorer for the season had a party the night before the match. 1 The ground's cat catches a very large rat under the main stand. 1 The goalkeeper rescues a child from drowning in a local river. He now has a very heavy cold. 1 The goalkeeper receives a letterwhich says that he will suffer injury or worse if the team winsthe replay. 1 The goalkeeper has a suspect hamstring. 1 The goal-posts are found to havea severe case of wood-rot. 1 The former P.R.O of the club offers to write an official 1 The field is re-measured and is found to be three inches too narrow. 1 The crowd is a sight to see, a mass of writhing scarves,flags, 1 The company which is arranging the club's summer overseas tour goes bankrupt having already taken a substantial deposit. 1 The club's trainer is 'mugged' after Monday training. 1 The club's oldest surviving 1 The club's new guard dog's foundto be a bitch and is expexting. 1 The club's PRO is called to a meeting to explain an alleged unauthorised press statement he has given. 1 The club's Nigerian winger is injured and insists that his private witch doctor alone 1 The club sponsors say that they will not renew their contract atthe end of the season. 1 The club mascot changes his 1 The club is invited to play a friendly match abroad. 1 The chairman's wife has had a nightmare in which she saw the team being thrashed. 1 The chairman suggests that he might merge the club with a 1 The chairman announces that all prices for replays will increaseby 50%. He has not consulted theboard. 1 The boiler is severely damaged by a minor explosion and there will be no hot water from it for some weeks. 1 The F.A. announce that the 1 The Chairman of the club is in dispute with the council about a new ground and speaks stronglyto the press about it. 1 The Chairman announces that the club will issue identity cards to all supporters at a cost of `2 each. 1 Tempers are becoming frayed. 1 TRANMERE R 1 TO EXIT SCREEN 1 THE WEATHER IS 1 THE STATE OF PLAY 1 THE F.A. CUP FINAL 1 THE F.A CUP CHAMPIONS ARE: 1 TACTICAL QUESTION FOR 1 Sponsors insist on an unpopular change of playing kit. Do you - 1 SUNDERLAND 1 SUBSTITUTE Y/N ? 1 SOUTHEND U 1 SOUTHAMPTN 1 SHREWSBURY 1 SEMI-FINAL 1 SELECTION OF TEAM FORMATIONS 1 SELECT ONE OF THE 1 SELECT A TEAM. 1 SCUNTHORPE 1 S/BAR TO INCREASE CLOCK SPEED 1 Players unhappy about afternoon training. Do you - 1 Players are beginning to make mistakes under pressure. 1 PORTSMOUTH 1 PLYMOUTH A 1 PETERBORO' 1 PERFECT 1 P - TO PASS 1 OVERCAST 1 No bookings so far, showing the sense of occasion and fair-play 1 Nervous handling is evident in the less experienced players. 1 Near misses in the penalty area as some fans cheer, others gasp 1 National Pressmen phone to ask when they can present a 'Good News Award' to the club. 1 NUMBER OF PLAYERS 1-8 ? 1 NOTTM. FOR 1 NEWSFLASH ? 1 NEWPORT CO 1 N'AMPTON T 1 MIDDLESBRO 1 MID-GAME TACTICS 1 Long passes are being played to exploit the slowing defenders. 1 LAST TACTIC: 1 It's a goal...no...disallowed...the linesman's flags up... 1 It is discovered that the policyon the ground expired several months ago. 1 Heavy rain is forecast. Do you tell your players to wear - 1 HUDDERSFLD 1 HEREFORD U 1 HARTLEPOOL 1 Ground passes are pressurising the large central defenders. 1 GRAND DRAW - ROUND 1 GRAND DRAW SEMI-FINAL ROUND 1 GILLINGHAM 1 Four players from the club take part in a local quiz and defeat a strong prison team. 1 Fog is forecast for the evening. 1 FOR REPLAYS! 1 FOLLOWING TACTICS 1 F.A.CUP FOOTBALL 1 ENTER NEW TEAM NAME (MAX 10 CHR) 1 DO YOU WISH TO PASS TO ROUND 3 ? 1 DO YOU WANT TO ADD TEAMS 1 DARLINGTON 1 CRYSTAL PL 1 COVENTRY C 1 COLCHESTER 1 CHESTERFLD 1 CHARLTON A 1 CARLISLE U 1 C.4-2-4 ATTACKING 1 Both teams are playing wide of the central defenders. 1 BRADFORD C 1 BOURNEM'TH 1 BISHOP AUK 1 BIRMINGHAM 1 B.4-3-3 BALANCED 1 Appeals for handball, but the referee is umoved, play on! 1 An Ex-Star player has a stroke and dies. 1 AT WEMBLEY STADIUM 1 ANOTHER GAME y/n ? 1 ALTRINCHAM 1 A young Irish Player is picked for his first full cap but the game is to be played the day after a cup-tie and two days before a League game. Do you - 1 A striker takes a tumble but rises unhurt and happy. 1 A star player suffers a family bereavement and the funeral is the day before an important 1 A star player is sent off for dissent. The club have strict rules on discipline. Do you - 1 A star player asks for a 1 A star midfield player becomes available again after a 2 match suspension. Do you - 1 A scheduled League match is 1 A reserve team striker is doing very well for his team. 1 A penalty was missed by the teamlast Saturday. 1 A number of players have been caught in deep off-side traps. 1 A local fan offers the services of his pets whilst the guard dogis 'hors de combat'. 1 A linesman flags for off-side but the referee misses him. 1 A key striker breaks his leg. Doyou - 1 A good and experienced player who is now on the decline is duefor a testimonial match next season. Do you - 1 A game seems to be using the club colours without any royalt-ies being paid and the Chairman demands a fee from the makers. 1 A famous international who is a free agent asks if he can sign for the club. 1 A famous ex-international wants to sign for the club. Do you - 1 A drunk fell down the steps of the main stand and is suing. 1 A central defender gave away an equaliser and has had a poor series of games. 1 A brilliant young striker is recovering from a broken leg but medical prognosis for his future is not good. Do you - 1 A Saudi-Arabian consortium makesa bid for the club. 1 ;A) Play a reserve playing well, 1 8A) Give them three days off, 1 7C) Ask the Chairman to mediate ? 1 7C) Argue it out ? 1 7B) Offer him another contract & hope that the Doctor's wrong, 1 4C) Wait and see ? 1 4B) Tell them that there will be no contractual changes where salaries are concerned, 1 4B) Agree, 1 1B) Moulded soles, 1 1A) Try to dissuade him, 1 1A) Allow him the funeral only, 1 0A) Give him a free transfer, 1 /C) Long studs ? 1 /A.4-4-2 DEFENSIVE 1 /A) Take no action, 1 .ENTER INITIALS (2) 1 .B) Pass the buck to the board, 1 .B) Make wholesale changes, 1 .A) Say it is voluntary, 1 ,B) Agree, 1 ,A) Restore him to the team fully 1 ,A) Give him additional practice, 1 ,A) Arrange for overnight stay, 1 +B) Agree to discuss the matter, 1 *C) Ignore the matter ? 1 )B) Re-arrange another fixture, 1 )B) Introduce some experience, 1 )B) Drop him, 1 )B) Back down on the idea, 1 'C) Threaten fines ? 1 'B) Give him a warning, 1 &C) Take the team on a short 1 &C) Give him a very late fitness test ? 1 &B) Omit him from the team, 1 #C) Bring on some youth ? 1 !?h%"6\!>g 1 !!C2 1BSB AR00@QPPPP: 1 !!2 1BB000A 1 under 5'10'' tall. 1 transfer just before a cup 1 the International Match, 1 sports pages and you are safe in your assumption of a close replay. 1 should treat him. Do you - 1 salaries, 1 problems in clearing in-swingingcorners from the right. 1 postponed owing to the oppo- sition being involved in a 1 player is 100 yrs old. 1 of the match ? 1 miles away. 1 local rival located thirty 1 holiday to get away from 1 he can prove his ability, 1 he can play ? 1 ground is to be used for an 1 for a second opinion ? 1 decision to play is his ? 1 crossed well. 1 contracts with increased 1 contract and testimonial, 1 centenary book. 1 allegiance to another club. 1 Under-21 International. 1 OUT OF RANGE! 1 League Cup replay. Do you - 1 C) Turn him down flat ? 1 C) Tell him that the final 1 C) Send him to another doctor 1 C) Say 'No Thanks' ? 1 C) Re-arrange the team formation to make good the loss ? 1 C) Let them alone 'til the day 1 C) Give them light training ? 1 C) Give the job to someone else? 1 C) Fine all involved ? 1 C) Ease him back in No.12 spot ? 1 C) Demand that they take a cut 1 C) As B) but without testimonial 1 C) Arrange a lucrative friendly? 1 C) Arrange a charter flight so 1 B) Tell him its in the mind, 1 B) Tell him he can play but that if he is injured he will lose his first-team place, 1 B) Sign an expensive replacement 1 B) Pick him for the reserves, 1 B) Offer him a single year 1 B) Offer him a good package, 1 B) Make them train harder, 1 B) Go on a special prep. course, 1 B) Give him a few days leave, 1 ALREADY CHOSEN! 1 A) Tell him he cannot play in 1 A) Short studs, 1 A) Release him as his contract 1 A) Refuse to use it, 1 A) Pump him full of drugs, 1 A) Offer all your players new 1 A) Keep a winning side, 1 A) Have a day of R & R, 1 A) Give him a month's trial so 1 A) Fine him very heavily, 1 A) Disagree, 1 A) Disagree entirely, 1 A) Agree with him,