Mark Robins says Maidstone United’s rise in the FA Cup proves the romance of the competition is still alive.
City will face a team from National League South in the fifth round of the FA Cup after their journey to this stage has been widely publicized.
But Robins and his team will be hoping to end that losing streak with a shot at making the quarterfinals.
Confront Maidstone and its threats…
“This is the FA Cup. It (giant killings) happens all the time and they played great against Ipswich. I watched half the game live and saw how much energy they put into it. I saw them there, but I also saw that Ipswich had a lot of chances that day.
The goalkeeper made some great saves, made some very important blocks and scored two great goals.
While they are on the same pitch as you, they are on the same level as you and you have to take all that into account, and as long as we approach the game correctly, mentally and physically. We have a real chance to progress, but they will also see it as an opportunity. ”
Nothing to lose…
“They deserve to be where they are. They’ve given us a manager with a really contagious enthusiasm and the players feel that from him.
They have nothing to lose, but to be fair, neither do we. We’re in a cup game and we have to beat everyone that comes our way, but this draw is a draw and we had a very tough game against Sheffield Wednesday before and it was a tough draw this time as well. But it’s a draw at home, so I’m looking forward to it. no mistake. “
Game 2 in 4 days…
“Regardless of what’s going on, we’re putting in a team that we think and believe can win games, and that’s what we always do.
There are many different scenarios and problems that come up in the FA Cup and we have to come up with solutions on Monday. ”
Maidstone’s story so far…
“The FA Cup is a great competition. We say that every year and Maidstone being at this stage of the competition shows that it still is.”
You talk about the FA Cup and its romance, this tie symbolizes that, and we know neutrals will be rooting for Maidstone, but we will do everything we can to disappoint them. ”
The chance to advance to the quarterfinals is…
“It’s better not to think too far ahead. We have a tough game and they will be a difficult opponent for many reasons.
They achieved great results. The weight of support outside of Coventry will be behind them, and that’s one of the things that makes the competition great.
We just prepare and plan as usual and hope that’s enough to perform really well when we get on the pitch, but that’s what we have to do in every game. . ”