Bad news for Blyth: Allardyce rarely suffers FA Cup shocks
Blyth Spartans/Blackburn, 8pm, Setanta S 1, Best Odds, Free Bets
Blyth Spartans beat League Two sides Shrewsbury and Bournemouth to earn their clash with Premier League opposition but despite their giantkilling past, the omens aren’t brilliant for the Blue Square North side.
Sam Allardyce has only been knocked out of the FA Cup once in nine seasons by lower league opposition and that was a loss against Tranmere in 2003-04 with Bolton which required a replay and then extra time. It is also worth noting that in that season Bolton had already reached the last four of the Carling Cup so were prioritising that.
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Posted: January 5th, 2009 by Michael Lintorn | Add Comment 
