angelman Posted 10 January, 2011 Share Posted 10 January, 2011 I love the FA Cup. I have mixed views on the Champions League. If one had to go, I think that I would rather the CL go. A shame but the whole ethos of the rich clubs getting even richer isn't quite as enthralling as some non-League club getting a pay day from some big 3rd Round draw which basically enables them to survive. Therefore, it pi**es me off a bit when teams (mainly) in the Premier League take the mickey by fielding very much weakened sides. Therefore wouldn't it be better to give a Champion League spot for the winner of the FA Cup? As the CL is at the moment, it is rather farcical that 4th spot in the PL gets into the preliminary rounds. Is 4th spot any worse than the winners of the Cup? I would love the Cup, the longest running competition in the world (first held in 1871/2) regain it's glory and not be shafted by greedy PL clubs. That a PL team would most likely win it is irrelevant. I know that this has been muted before, but..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 10 January, 2011 Share Posted 10 January, 2011 It would be excellent. The Premier League would never agree though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 10 January, 2011 Author Share Posted 10 January, 2011 who runs footie in this country? The PL or FA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 10 January, 2011 Share Posted 10 January, 2011 who runs footie in this country? The PL or FA? Neither. Sky Sports. The FA does very little. They don't even have direct control of the nPower football leagues. The have the Cup, the national team and then the Vase, JPT etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holepuncture Posted 10 January, 2011 Share Posted 10 January, 2011 That is a fantastic suggestion!... And what an incentive for all. Amazing how the tables have turned in the FA cup. When we were in the PL a little cup run was often a highlight of a season. Then you had Man Utd withdrawing completely as it wasnt worth their time or money. Then you had Arsenal playing the kids. Then the big clubs realised it was an easy trophy to keep the fans appeased and started going for it again. Now small PL clubs are jacking it in as 'were never going to win it anyway' - ala football romantic Ian Holloway, the PL is the only thing that matters apparently. Even LG1 clubs like us fielding weakened teams! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jones91 Posted 11 January, 2011 Share Posted 11 January, 2011 Or scrap the League cup so the FA cup is worth more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcowzer Posted 11 January, 2011 Share Posted 11 January, 2011 who runs footie in this country? The PL or FA? Sky Television, with 'Footie for Kid's provided by CITV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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