FA Cup replays gone

[The Pilgrim]

As per the link below. No FA Cup replays from next season.

Emirates FA Cup format updated for 2024-25

The FA and the Premier League have reached a new agreement which will strengthen the Emirates FA Cup format with new and exclusive calendar windows.

www.thefa.com

 

[Argyleloyal]

Nothing new here, was always in the pipeline. The big boys got their wishes, complain about playing loads of games but don’t mind playing each other all around the world for meaningless friendly games

 

[Mr Equation]

Truly dreadful. Honestly, if the super league started up again and took the top 6 prem teams with them, I wouldn't mind at all anymore. Would rather get excited about playing villa or west ham in the prem knowing the worst of the bunch were gone. Killing our game

 

[The Pasty Kid]

I'm a tiny bit sad about this, but fairly accepting, as it is just facing reality. The big teams don't want too many replays, and the smaller teams only really want them for the money of big draws - it hasn't been about 'the magic of the cup' for a very long time. At least some exclusivity around the big fixtures and the final is welcome. In truth, I have never been a big cup person anyway, but I understand this feels like something lost for a lot of people.

 

[mutley marvel]

Sad for the clubs further down the football pyramid
No more bumper paydays for clubs that achieved a FA Cup replay against an PL/EFL opponent
Just token gestures by the FA regarding investing in grassroots football
The romance of the Cup has been overtaken by greed & total ignorance of the footballing pyramid in this country

 

[Argylegames]

FA Cup replays scrapped from first round onwards

FA Cup replays will be scrapped from the first round onwards in the 2024-25 competition.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[PL2 3DQ]

It's something we've already experienced and the loss of a big pay day.
It's so unfair to the smaller clubs because the replay and TV money really helps them survive plus their fans miss out on the excitement of playing a big team at home.

 

[Argyleloyal]

Already a thread on the main board


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[kernow19]

Further devaluation of what was once the greatest football competition in the world. Money talks, sadly.

 

[mutley marvel]

Huge changes made to the FA Cup leaves fans and lower league clubs furious - Fan Banter

Huge changes made to the FA Cup from the 2024/25 season leaves fans and lower league club furious as the FA release a statement. The FA confirm, in agreement with the Premier League, that all rounds played on weekends, the fourth, fifth and quarter-finals weekends are exclusive of EPL games...

fanbanter.co.uk

 

[Lyndhurst Road End]

Nothing new here, was always in the pipeline. The big boys got their wishes, complain about playing loads of games but don’t mind playing each other all around the world for meaningless friendly games

I do hope we aren't saying this when the 'B' teams get into the league. Been nice not missing games this season though.

 

[Joe Totale]

"All rounds of the Emirates FA Cup will now be played on weekends"

"the fourth round will have an extended window from Friday to Wednesday "

The FA have a very funny definition of when the weekend is.

 

[Stuart Bloye]

The beautiful game is now just an ugly money grabbing game

 

[mutley marvel]

The working mans game has been eaten,swallowed & spat out to the money grabbing circling Vultures who have ruined the beautiful game
Football has sold its soul to the highest bidders

 

[bristolmac]

Clubs who value the replay should boycott the competition. If teams don't want to replay they should forfeit if the game ends in a draw.