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City's Cup Dreams: A History of Disappointment
6 Jan
Summary
- Recent league form yields only 13 points from nine games.
- Team appears jaded, facing tough play-off hunt.
- Club boasts an abysmal FA Cup record over decades.
The team's intense league schedule, featuring nine matches in 37 days, concluded with a disappointing 2-0 loss at Ashton Gate to play-off rivals Preston North End. Players appeared jaded, though their opponents faced a similarly demanding fixture list, yielding only 13 points from these recent games.
Looking ahead, the upcoming FA Cup third-round match against Watford offers a chance for fringe players to gain experience. The competition, often criticized for losing its 'magic', presents an opportunity for early transfer window acquisitions to integrate.
Historically, the club's FA Cup record is described as abysmal, with few memorable deep runs. Notable past victories include beating Leeds United in 1974 and Chelsea in 1990, but these are exceptions in a generally disappointing cup history.
