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Post by Kenty in Weardale on Apr 18, 2024 16:35:40 GMT
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Post by newtoworthing on Apr 18, 2024 20:25:49 GMT
FA Cup - RIP
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Post by rebellious on Apr 19, 2024 8:02:00 GMT
Instead of this incessant self promotion I wish our social media people would use their platforms to condemn the unilateral decision taken by the FA and Premier League as many clubs, including some in our division, are doing.
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Post by pauld on Apr 19, 2024 13:13:05 GMT
That's the 4th round proper that will stretch from Friday to Wednesday, I think, unless I have misread it. Of course, the "extra funding" for grassroots football is all smoke-and-mirrors, as non-league clubs will lose revenue from replays and TV money from those replays. Also, when I was secretary, 5% of the receipts from all replays between 1st and 6th rounds proper would be shared equally between all non-league sides that reached the 1st rounds proper: not sure if this was still happening, but it certainly won't be when there are no replays! |
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Post by Kenty in Weardale on Apr 19, 2024 13:32:20 GMT
You're right pauld, 4th round proper, misread by me
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Post by newtoworthing on Apr 19, 2024 19:14:13 GMT
Many EFL clubs have issued statements condemning the proposals in the strongest terms. I would hope that National League clubs could also do this.
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Post by dutchboy74 on Apr 19, 2024 20:40:55 GMT
Every single club involved in the FA cup could put a statement out that they disagree with the decision. However I really can’t see this decision being changed. The FA have shown already they are not there for any grassroots team. And reversing the decision will mean they got it wrong and they will never admit to that.
They killed a once famous great cup competition with one single change. I remember being only 8 or 9 back home watching the FA cup final on Dutch tv.
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Post by worthingwire on Apr 19, 2024 21:01:05 GMT
What would happen if all the lower league clubs simply refused to play in the FA Cup?
Statements saying they disagree with this ruling are all very well, but actively refusing to play any FA Cup fixtures would make a bigger splash, possibly.
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Post by Bally on Apr 19, 2024 21:23:01 GMT
What would happen if all the lower league clubs simply refused to play in the FA Cup? Statements saying they disagree with this ruling are all very well, but actively refusing to play any FA Cup fixtures would make a bigger splash, possibly. ...Followed by a ban next year, a bye for another team and all sorted ready for the first round proper and the TV monies where people beyond the club start to take note. It wouldn't even be noticed by the powers that be. A good suggestion that Marc White discussed was a lower league having the choice to play away and cash in. Sadly the magic of the cup might not be enough to combat the elitism but I hope a solution can be found! |
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Post by rebellious on Apr 19, 2024 22:10:23 GMT
Still nothing from Worthing on the matter. Too wrapped up in our own self importance it would seem. Shame!
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Post by worthingwire on Apr 20, 2024 6:58:09 GMT
What would happen if all the lower league clubs simply refused to play in the FA Cup? Statements saying they disagree with this ruling are all very well, but actively refusing to play any FA Cup fixtures would make a bigger splash, possibly. ...Followed by a ban next year, a bye for another team and all sorted ready for the first round proper and the TV monies where people beyond the club start to take note. It wouldn't even be noticed by the powers that be. A good suggestion that Marc White discussed was a lower league having the choice to play away and cash in. Sadly the magic of the cup might not be enough to combat the elitism but I hope a solution can be found! By lower leagues, I meant everything below the Premier League. There wouldn't be much of an FA Cup left if all the EFL and non-league clubs said shove it we're not playing. |
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Post by dutchboy74 on Apr 20, 2024 7:14:15 GMT
...Followed by a ban next year, a bye for another team and all sorted ready for the first round proper and the TV monies where people beyond the club start to take note. It wouldn't even be noticed by the powers that be. A good suggestion that Marc White discussed was a lower league having the choice to play away and cash in. Sadly the magic of the cup might not be enough to combat the elitism but I hope a solution can be found! By lower leagues, I meant everything below the Premier League. There wouldn't be much of an FA Cup left if all the EFL and non-league clubs said shove it we're not playing. That would be nice. But we all know it won’t happen. There is massive difference in putting a statement out stating how disappointing the decision is. They don’t agree with it etc etc. But when it comes to it next year they all will be taking part again! |
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Post by tonyh on Apr 20, 2024 7:33:43 GMT
"rebellious".... bit of leap to suggest the club are "too wrapped up in their own self importance" to put out an official statement. Do you have evidence to that effect or do you just enjoy being critical.
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Post by broadwaterred82 on Apr 20, 2024 8:47:53 GMT
I think we knew this was coming unfortunately.
It happens in most elstist ist sports sadly.
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Post by rebellious on Apr 20, 2024 8:49:54 GMT
"rebellious".... bit of leap to suggest the club are "too wrapped up in their own self importance" to put out an official statement. Do you have evidence to that effect or do you just enjoy being critical. Both Tony - Just look at the numerous vomit inducing tweets we've put out since the FA Cup announcement forty eight hours ago. The solidarity of clubs is very important! |
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