Jonathan Wilson: English FA Cup struggles to regain relevancy

[Jonathan Wilson]

The FA Cup would be nothing without its traditions. Every third-round weekend the regular old rituals are trotted through: the grainy shots of finals past, the semi-knowing talk of the romance of it all, the hand-wringing about how the luster can best be restored to "the oldest cup competition in the world." The FA Cup is a peculiarly English event, not just because it stretches back to 1871-72 and the prehistory of the game, but because it is something that is never as good as it used to be.

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[ajt09]

2 things.

1) It's football not soccer (it upsets some people using that word)
2) I resent the fact that Everton (or any team) are classed as a team to maintain the bank balance. The FA has more than enough dam money. f*ck off

 

[Kris]

2 things.

1) It's football not soccer (it upsets some people using that word)

He is writing for Sports Illustrated, which is an American magazine/website.

 

[Mike.]

Pretty bang on, the only thing that can save it is good football. The manchester derby was a brilliant heart attack inducing game

 

[ajt09]

He is writing for Sports Illustrated, which is an American magazine/website.

Ah. Shall retract point one then. Hands up on that point lol :$

But still annoyed with that point that some clubs are there to maintain the bank balance. Maybe annoyed because possiblly it's true.