Bryan Robson wants to be the talisman to end City's FA Cup hoodoo.

It is four seasons since the Bantams last won in the competition. They have suffered three third-round exits since beating Crewe at Gresty Road in December, 1999.

But Robson, three times a winning captain with Manchester United, hopes to oversee an end to that dire run against Second Division Luton on Saturday.

"The FA Cup has always been a lucky competition for me and hopefully that will continue," he said. "I have great memories and it was a great feeling going up those famous steps at Wembley to be presented with the trophy.

"I was also fortunate in taking Middles-brough as manager to a final, even though it was disappointing to get beaten by Chelsea. But for a club like Boro, who had never been to a cup final before, I felt that it was a real achievement in getting them there."

Success for City would be staying in the hat for Monday's draw. They have fallen at the first hurdle in three straight seasons to Middlesbrough, Walsall and West Brom.

But Robson wants to build on the confidence from Sunday's win over Coventry, the first for a month.

He added: "Our priority this season is to stay up in the First Division. But to get a good cup run would be great for everyone - the club, the fans and for the confidence of all the players.

"If you are winning matches in the cup then that transfers to your league form, they both work in tandem.

"And it would be great for the cashflow of the club if we can win, then maybe get another home draw and go further. Who knows, hopefully we could go on and draw one of the bigger clubs in a televised game."

Robson believes the glamour of the FA Cup remains as strong as ever after suggestions in recent seasons that it was losing some appeal.

"I think people were trying to take away a bit of charisma when Man United went across to Brazil that year and didn't compete in it. But that's all changed round and I think all the big clubs still treasure the FA Cup.

"I also think a lot of the influx of foreign players realise that as well. In other countries they tend to dismiss their cup competitions as near enough friendly games but here they know the tradition and how the British players feel about it."