Source: Bournemouth_Echo
Cherries' cup showdown is Mitchell's 'biggest game'
EXCITED chairman Eddie Mitchell admits he will be a nervous spectator after describing this afternoon's eagerly-anticipated FA Cup clash as his biggest match yet.[LNB] Since taking control of the club in the summer, Mitchell has helped stave off a winding-up petition from HM Revenue and Customs, as he has set about steering the Cherries ship into calmer waters.[LNB] He confessed that a second-round win over much-fancied Notts County at Dean Court today (3pm) would bring valuable financial benefits to the club, but he insists any potential windfall has not been budgeted and would just be an added bonus.[LNB] Prize money of £27,000 is on offer, while the possibility of a glamour tie against a Premier League side also sits tantalisingly on the horizon for the victors.[LNB] Mitchell told the Echo: My own personal feelings are that it's the biggest game for me since I've been in football, as regards to importance and that it leads to, possibly, really big things.[LNB] I'm probably as nervous as I've been for a long, long time.[LNB] It's the furthest I've been in this competition and it's great.[LNB] It's one of the most important games Eddie (Howe) has been in charge of, other than saving us from relegation. We're both keen to do well.[LNB] There is in excess of £25,000 on this game, which would be welcome, and it's a chance to move on to a situation where we could go a long way to helping our cause.[LNB] If it happens, it would make for a great next round in the new year and it would be a great thing to look forward to.[LNB] As well as clearing the club's legacy debt to HMRC, Mitchell's tenure has also seen football creditors paid up to date as the new regime have made big strides into solving off-field problems.[LNB] Progression in the world's most famous domestic knockout cup competition would provide a further boost to the club's coffers.[LNB] It could lead to some great rewards and it would be fantastic to sit in front of the TV and come out of the hat with someone really big, said Mitchell.[LNB] Asked about the ideal draw should Cherries get the better of County, Mitchell replied: It's got to be Man United away and then draw or beat them! It's just a dream and sometimes dreams happen.[LNB] About 5,200 tickets had already been sold by yesterday afternoon, with more available from the Dean Court ticket office up until kick-off.[LNB]
