Cuppers campaign gets serious

Lincoln v LMH Friday 25 January 14:00 Lincoln will be desperate to show that they are still a force to be reckoned with in college football, after a sorry league campaign this season, which sees them at the bottom of the table with just a single point. LMH have had a relatively easy run to the quarters, although few can doubt Jim Allchin’s scoring capabilities. Verdict: LMH to edge it Wadham v Worcester Friday 25 January 14:00The only Premier Division clash of the four. Having trampled over St John’s in the last round, Worcester are likely to call upon the likes of Blues forwards, Toogood and De Walden, in their attempt to complete the double. Wadham will need to maintain their strong defensive record, which is second only to Worcester, if they are to compete. Goals might be hard to come by for the home team. Verdict: Worcester too strong Queen’s v Teddy Hall Monday 28 January 14:00Teddy Hall could not have wished for a kinder opposition. Queens are currently bottom of the Second Division and have conceded 33 goals in nine games, something which should excite the likes of Wilfred Frost and Tom Theodore. Nonetheless, Queen’s 1-0 victory over Magdalen should give them hope for a second Cuppers upset. Verdict: Comfortable win for Teddy Hall St Catz v Corpus/Linacre Monday 28 January 14:00 With the prospect of Premier Division football in 2008, St Catz go into the tie brimming with confidence. Ryan Taylor’s ten goals are the keys behind this success. Corpus/Linacre, who progressed to the quarter-finals due to the disqualification of Exeter, will not be used to this quality of football in the JCR Second Division and will struggle. Verdict: Corpus’ fortunate run should end hereby Harry McDowell