Genie Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 5 minutes ago, Xela said: Leeds deserved what they got. Same as Brighton. I don't know what the answer is to bring the prestige back to the cup? CL spot for a premier league winner, automatic promotion if a winner from a lower league. I bet you'd see everyone ne give it a proper go then! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 8 minutes ago, Genie said: CL spot for a premier league winner, automatic promotion if a winner from a lower league. I bet you'd see everyone ne give it a proper go then! Plus if a team fields a considerably weakened team, they get banned from the following seasons FA Cup 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Just now, Xela said: Plus if a team fields a considerably weakened team, they get banned from the following seasons FA Cup I thought the FA had a rule about that anyway. Didn't Wolves get fined for sending a reserve side to old Trafford one year? Of course it only applies to the smaller clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 8 minutes ago, TrentVilla said: Too late, it's gone for good sadly. I was actually in Lincoln last week...half the population were walking around in red and white scarves which was really good to see. It still means a lot for the lower league teams....the better teams not so much but just baffled why some of the championship and mid table prem clubs put out weak teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 8 minutes ago, Genie said: I thought the FA had a rule about that anyway. Didn't Wolves get fined for sending a reserve side to old Trafford one year? Of course it only applies to the smaller clubs. A fine is small fry to be honest. A ban would be better (never happen though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Yes too much money in the Premier League, nothing you can do now. Its great for the sides like Lincoln and Sutton United though. Lincoln getting through to the last 16 is especially pleasing given that Graham Taylor played for them and his first job in management. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAuthority Posted January 29, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted January 29, 2017 15 minutes ago, Xela said: Plus if a team fields a considerably weakened team, they get banned from the following seasons FA Cup Sadly teams would probably field a weakened team intentionally to save them from having to field any team the following season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 why have the BBC got utd on? who do they answer to? its not advertising, they should be able to put on whoever they like so who at the BBC is picking this shit? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One For The Road Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 3 minutes ago, villa4europe said: why have the BBC got utd on? who do they answer to? its not advertising, they should be able to put on whoever they like so who at the BBC is picking this shit? It's all about ratings sadly. Whats even more depressing than the fact that they are showing it is the fact that so many people will watch it. All those "massive United fans" from Essex, Birmingham and Bristol etc..that have never been to OT will be glued to their TV screens so that can feel like an authority on the subject in the pub next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted January 29, 2017 Moderator Share Posted January 29, 2017 35 minutes ago, VillaChris said: I was actually in Lincoln last week...half the population were walking around in red and white scarves which was really good to see. It still means a lot for the lower league teams....the better teams not so much but just baffled why some of the championship and mid table prem clubs put out weak teams. I'm sure it does but it's not what it used to be and never will be again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Glad I missed the United game. Predictable ego inflating result for United, just what the BBC ordered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 55 minutes ago, Xela said: Leeds deserved what they got. Same as Brighton. I don't know what the answer is to bring the prestige back to the cup? wont happen but put a Champions League place on the line and teams wont be messing about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 so happy for United as we will get to see them live on TV again in the next round. maybe a juicy home fixture vs Blackburn or Burnley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamingsombrero Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 11 minutes ago, Zatman said: so happy for United as we will get to see them live on TV again in the next round. maybe a juicy home fixture vs Blackburn or Burnley 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Like I said if BBC put Lincoln vs Brighton on instead of utd and the ratings are lower then who do they answer to? Not the sponsors, they could easily argue that more neutrals watch the Lincoln game so it's got a wider audience, the only person they answer to is the head of the BBC who could change the agenda away from viewing figures and in to spreading the love of they wanted 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappy Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Hopefully Lincoln get covered next round no matter who they draw, even if they draw Sutton 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 If anybody has the ability to go back through that FA Cup tie coverage, there was a moment at half-time when Shearer rolled his eyes when Phil Neville was talking that would be more or less the definitive eyeroll.gif in future. It was perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 On 1/29/2017 at 17:46, Zatman said: so happy for United as we will get to see them live on TV again in the next round. maybe a juicy home fixture vs Blackburn or Burnley Man United vs Blackburn a definite tv game as predicted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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