Wrexham’s Nathan Broadhead will likely be delighted with the prospect to play Cardiff Metropolis – however has admitted the fourth spherical tie would possibly trigger household divisions.
Previous to the draw being made, the 27-year-old mentioned he wished the north Wales membership to be paired with the Bluebirds within the subsequent spherical as his father helps Brian Barry-Murphy’s aspect.
“I might love Cardiff. My outdated man’s a Cardiff fan,” mentioned Broadhead who struck each targets towards Studying to fireplace Wrexham into the final 16.
“I do not know what aspect he’d be on.”
And former Wales striker Malcolm Allen is worked up for the north v south encounter.
“I can not wait – and that is what the gamers will likely be pondering, supporters will likely be pondering,” Allen informed BBC Radio Wales.
“Wrexham and Cardiff simply missed one another did not they in the summertime with Cardiff happening and Wrexham going up into the Championship. However what a sport, I am wanting ahead to it a lot.”
Former Newcastle United and Norwich CIty ahead Allen, who now works as a coach and a pundit for BBC Wales Sport, makes Wrexham solely marginal favourites.
“I’ve acquired to go Wrexham, they’re enjoying at dwelling clearly that is going to be a bonus to them though they have not been that nice on the Racecourse this season,” he added.
“Cardiff flying excessive, solely misplaced to Bradford final week, went to Burnley, huge scalp for them beating a Premiership staff on this cup.
“I feel Brian Barry-Murphy has achieved very well there, so Cardiff will likely be going up there filled with confidence due to who they’ve simply crushed within the cup and in addition how they’re doing within the league.”
Allen additionally believes dwelling benefit may help Swansea CIty progress additional within the competitors, particularly if Manchester Metropolis decide to relaxation a few of their largest stars.
“It is all the time going to be tough towards any Manchester Metropolis aspect and, after what’s occurred final 12 months to Pep Guardiola’s staff successful nothing, they’re going to be after one thing this 12 months,” mentioned Allen.
“Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal, Man Metropolis they’re all nonetheless within the cup they usually’re all taking it severely. All of them know they need silverware however Man Metropolis will take a robust staff down there [to Swansea].
“However once more, it will be bouncing down there and I simply hope that Swansea can create a shock.”
