Yeah, twice in fact. 9 in row from 2006 to 2009 and then 8 in a row from 2011 to 2015. We've drawn a non Premier League team at home just 3 times in 10 seasons (plus 2 rounds in this current one). Chelsea have done that 18 times by comparison.
Chelsea's FA Cup Draws
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Yeah, twice in fact. 9 in row from 2006 to 2009 and then 8 in a row from 2011 to 2015. We've drawn a non Premier League team at home just 3 times in 10 seasons (plus 2 rounds in this current one). Chelsea have done that 18 times by comparison.
Well it's quite clear isn't it. Roman Abramovic has bribed the FA cup fixture selection committee with a considerable amount of money.
They're going to reach an FA cup semi by beating Morecome, Luton, Barnsley, Sheffield. It's a parody at this stage.
Why is it that the two clubs with really dodgy owners get really easy cup draws?
And we've had Watford, Liverpool West Ham and Leicester. Amazing.
Well done for using the correct thread @Samid
Here we go again
I just can't put my finger on it.
Good Lord when you look back at the OP, you realise that this has been happening for two decades. It can be a coincidence if it’s a few years, but the only conclusion I can come to when the same thing occurs for 20 is that it’s bribery. No way to sugarcoat it. Roman is paying the FA.
that’s astonishing!
Wumming
We have to win tonight first. It's all a bit rich coming from the team who got 42 penalties in OGS's first 115 games... It's just a coincidence, secondary competition, not worth fixing the draw even if we could.
We got Atletico in the CL,... Who did Utd get in that,.. oh right
We got Atletico in the CL,... Who did Utd get in that,.. oh right
Being fouled in the box = the same as getting extremely lucky in cup draws?We have to win tonight first. It's all a bit rich coming from the team who got 42 penalties in OGS's first 115 games... It's just a coincidence, secondary competition, not worth fixing the draw even if we could.
We got Atletico in the CL,... Who did Utd get in that,.. oh right
How’s it looking down there in 5th?
We have to win tonight first. It's all a bit rich coming from the team who got 42 penalties in OGS's first 115 games... It's just a coincidence, secondary competition, not worth fixing the draw even if we could.
We got Atletico in the CL,... Who did Utd get in that,.. oh right
State of this post.
Barnsley giving it large
Calling it a secondary competition when back in 2003 chelsea would have done anything for a “secondary cup”.
Funnily enough that’s when the dodgy draws started...
Just a coincidence. lol
It’s a joke. Can’t do anything about luck though.
That post would have worked if not for the fact we won the FA Cup twice in the six years prior!
Exactly! And you loved it, further proving my point, you in no way shot my fox then... no way...
I added some more data because I was bored. Not quite as impressive reading as OP, they've had their share of tough fixtures but it still feels like they've had it a bit easier than other PL clubs.
2014-15
Watford (R3)
Bradford City (R4)
2015-16
Scunthorpe Utd
MK Dons
City (R5)
Everton (QF)
2016-17
Peterborough
Brentford
Wolves (back when they were still in the Championship)
Man Utd (QF)
Spurs (SF)
Arsenal (Final)
2017-18
Norwich
Newcastle
Hull
Leicester (Qtr)
Southampton (SF)
Man Utd (Final)
2018-19
Nott'm Forest
Sheff. Wed
Man Utd (R5)
2019-20
Nott'm Forest
Hull City
Liverpool (R5)
Leicester (QF)
Man Utd (SF)
Arsenal (Final)
2020-21
Morecambe
Luton Town
Barnsley
Sheffield (?)
2014-15
Watford (R3)
Bradford City (R4)
2015-16
Scunthorpe Utd
MK Dons
City (R5)
Everton (QF)
2016-17
Peterborough
Brentford
Wolves (back when they were still in the Championship)
Man Utd (QF)
Spurs (SF)
Arsenal (Final)
2017-18
Norwich
Newcastle
Hull
Leicester (Qtr)
Southampton (SF)
Man Utd (Final)
2018-19
Nott'm Forest
Sheff. Wed
Man Utd (R5)
2019-20
Nott'm Forest
Hull City
Liverpool (R5)
Leicester (QF)
Man Utd (SF)
Arsenal (Final)
2020-21
Morecambe
Luton Town
Barnsley
Sheffield (?)
Chelsea would be out of the Champions league also with a group as tough as Uniteds.We got Atletico in the CL,... Who did Utd get in that,.. oh right
We have to win tonight first. It's all a bit rich coming from the team who got 42 penalties in OGS's first 115 games... It's just a coincidence, secondary competition, not worth fixing the draw even if we could.
We got Atletico in the CL,... Who did Utd get in that,.. oh right
Imagine coming to a rival club forum just to wum. Sad.
With the mighty Frank Lampard in charge? No way, his lot were telling us how great he was at that stage
If we banned scousers last year after they won the league, this guy's IP address should be blacklisted.We have to win tonight first. It's all a bit rich coming from the team who got 42 penalties in OGS's first 115 games... It's just a coincidence, secondary competition, not worth fixing the draw even if we could.
We got Atletico in the CL,... Who did Utd get in that,.. oh right
get a grip.
no one really believes it’s fixed. But just admit Chelsea have had a piss easy route.
Enjoy cause you could end up without the CL at all simply put.We have to win tonight first. It's all a bit rich coming from the team who got 42 penalties in OGS's first 115 games... It's just a coincidence, secondary competition, not worth fixing the draw even if we could.
We got Atletico in the CL,... Who did Utd get in that,.. oh right
You talking about just this year or the whole years on that list the poster set out?
That's actually mental. I remember Arsenal getting back to back draws against Sutton United and Lincoln a few years back to reach a semi but I'm sure even they played someone semi-competent before that.Should Chelsea win the FA-Cup this season then i wouldn't respect it like their titles in 2008-2009 and 2011-2012.
Nothing they have done post-2004 should be respected. Financially doped their way to where they are now. Plastic nothing club
Funny how their toughest ever draw came the year after Abramovich was kicked out of the UK
Shame we won't be there to do 'em in the Final as usual.
I still remember Citys cup draws when they won the domestic treble:
FA Cup, Rotherham, Burnley, Newport, Swansea, Brighton and then Watford.
EFL Cup: Oxford, Fulham Leicester, Burtonx2, Chelsea.
And the two Premier league clubs in the EFL they had to win on penalties.
That'll really take the shine off of my celebrations if we do win.
Maybe if you batter the Mancs like we did in 2005 then you'll finally earn the grudging respeck of the caf.
Ridiculous this. I’m not saying it’s fixed because I hate tin hat theories but it’s a joke at this stage.
Law of averages has to kick in somewhere ffs. Spawny cnuts.
Law of averages has to kick in somewhere ffs. Spawny cnuts.
It did last season, we played Man United, Leicester, Arsenal and Liverpool.
We are due an easier run this year.