FA defends scrapping FA Cup replays after criticism from EFL clubs
11 months, 1 week ago

FA defends scrapping FA Cup replays after criticism from EFL clubs

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Football Association insists it “understands the concerns” of EFL clubs over the scrapping of FA Cup replays and will be sharing details with them on how new revenue will be generated. “We will keep this under review as the new calendar begins to ensure that EFL and National League clubs do not lose out.” The scrapping of replays has been driven to a large extent by a need to reduce calendar congestion, with UEFA’s expanded club competitions beginning next season. Mark Robins, whose Coventry team face Manchester United in the FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley on Sunday, said: “You look at the grassroots and the EFL, below, they’re all part of the pyramid that needs to feed each other and eventually feeds the Premier League. “To clarify, we have also increased the number of Emirates FA Cup matches that will be broadcast in the early rounds, which will lead to additional guaranteed broadcast revenue for EFL and National League teams.

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FA Cup 2024-25: Tottenham Hotspur survives huge scare to beat non-league side Tamworth FC
2 months, 2 weeks ago

FA Cup 2024-25: Tottenham Hotspur survives huge scare to beat non-league side Tamworth FC

The Hindu  

Tottenham endured the humiliation of being taken to extra time by Tamworth, an opponent nearly 100 places lower in English football’s pyramid, before winning 3-0 and avoiding one of the biggest shocks in FA Cup history on Sunday. Four days after beating Premier League leader Liverpool 1-0 in the English League Cup semifinal, Tottenham’s team of established internationals toiled against …

FA Cup third round: Why have replays been scrapped from the competition?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

FA Cup third round: Why have replays been scrapped from the competition?

The Independent  

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FA Cup third round: Why have replays been scrapped from the competition?
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

FA Cup third round: Why have replays been scrapped from the competition?

The Independent  

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Guiseley chief James Pickles: FA Cup replays scrapped to benefit four clubs
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Guiseley chief James Pickles: FA Cup replays scrapped to benefit four clubs

The Independent  

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FA Cup is given £2.34m prize money boost as cash-strapped EFL clubs are compensated for replays being scrapped
5 months, 3 weeks ago

FA Cup is given £2.34m prize money boost as cash-strapped EFL clubs are compensated for replays being scrapped

Daily Mail  

The Football Association has agreed to put an additional £2.34m in the FA Cup prize pot after replays were controversially scrapped. Insiders believed the EFL was being punished by the expansion of UEFA’s calendar, with chief executive Trevor Birch bemoaning ‘another lost traditional revenue stream at a time when the financial gap between the biggest clubs and those further down …

Sir Keir Starmer lambasts decision to scrap FA Cup replays
11 months, 1 week ago

Sir Keir Starmer lambasts decision to scrap FA Cup replays

The Independent  

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Ending FA Cup replays another example of EFL being ‘marginalised’, says league
11 months, 1 week ago

Ending FA Cup replays another example of EFL being ‘marginalised’, says league

The Independent  

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FA Cup debate is about much more than scrapping replays
11 months, 1 week ago

FA Cup debate is about much more than scrapping replays

The Independent  

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EFL representatives accepted scrapping FA Cup replays, FA says
11 months, 1 week ago

EFL representatives accepted scrapping FA Cup replays, FA says

The Hindu  

English Football League representatives agreed in meetings that FA Cup replays should be scrapped from next season, the English FA said on Friday in the face of criticism from several lower-league clubs for ditching the revenue-generating matches. “Removing Emirates FA Cup replays was discussed in the early meetings and all parties accepted that they could not continue.” The statement comes …

Erik ten Hag insists scrapping FA Cup replays was ‘inevitable’ because of growing fixture load
11 months, 1 week ago

Erik ten Hag insists scrapping FA Cup replays was ‘inevitable’ because of growing fixture load

The Independent  

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Revealed: FA did NOT discuss controversial decision to scrap replays with FA Cup Committee - as details emerge of heated meeting with EFL representatives
11 months, 1 week ago

Revealed: FA did NOT discuss controversial decision to scrap replays with FA Cup Committee - as details emerge of heated meeting with EFL representatives

Daily Mail  

The FA's controversial move to scrap FA Cup replays completely from next season was not discussed by the governing body's FA Cup Committee in another indication of the secrecy surrounding the historic decision. The FA Cup Committee is chaired by the Premier League's Peter McCormick and made up of four representatives from the top-flight, four from the EFL and four …

Scrapping of FA Cup replays sparks calls for EFL clubs to be compensated
11 months, 1 week ago

Scrapping of FA Cup replays sparks calls for EFL clubs to be compensated

The Independent  

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Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder joins EFL chiefs in blasting decision to scrap FA Cup replays as he says small clubs can 'make enough money to survive for five years' off one game
11 months, 1 week ago

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder joins EFL chiefs in blasting decision to scrap FA Cup replays as he says small clubs can 'make enough money to survive for five years' off one game

Daily Mail  

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder has joined the EFL in blasting the decision to scrap FA Cup replays as part of a shake-up of the football calendar. Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder has criticised the decision to scrap FA Cup replays A major change to the FA Cup will see all replays from the first round onwards scrapped but the …

EFL to seek compensation for clubs after FA Cup replays abolished
11 months, 1 week ago

EFL to seek compensation for clubs after FA Cup replays abolished

The Independent  

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FA Cup agrees to scrap replays due to ‘expanded’ Champions League
11 months, 1 week ago

FA Cup agrees to scrap replays due to ‘expanded’ Champions League

The Independent  

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Scrapping FA Cup replays shows the FA’s weakness – the only winners are the whining billionaire owners
11 months, 1 week ago

Scrapping FA Cup replays shows the FA’s weakness – the only winners are the whining billionaire owners

The Independent  

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FA Cup replays scrapped, final to be played on penultimate weekend of season
11 months, 1 week ago

FA Cup replays scrapped, final to be played on penultimate weekend of season

New York Times  

The FA Cup has scrapped replays from the first round proper from the 2024-25 season in a six-year agreement to restructure the competition. The 2023 FA Cup final was staged after the Premier League season concluded The FA Cup will also scrap replays from the first-round stage — the round at which League One and League Two teams enter the …

FA Cup replays set to be SCRAPPED entirely next season to ease fixture congestion in a financial blow for lower-league clubs after the Premier League rejected a £900m settlement for the EFL
1 year ago

FA Cup replays set to be SCRAPPED entirely next season to ease fixture congestion in a financial blow for lower-league clubs after the Premier League rejected a £900m settlement for the EFL

Daily Mail  

EFL could hit back by with a move of their own as fixture congestion piles up The FA are set to press ahead with plans to scrap FA Cup replays next season The FA are set to press ahead with plans to scrap FA Cup replays from the third round next season despite the collapse of the so-called New Deal …

Are there replays in the FA Cup fifth round?
1 year ago

Are there replays in the FA Cup fifth round?

The Independent  

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League Cup to keep two-legged semifinals despite fixture concerns
1 year, 2 months ago

League Cup to keep two-legged semifinals despite fixture concerns

The Hindu  

English football’s League Cup will retain two-legged semi-finals for next season despite fears of a fixture pile-up caused by the expansion of European competitions. Although the League Cup features Premier League teams, the tournament is run by the English Football League, which controls the three divisions below the top flight. But no such offer has been tabled, with EFL chief …

Mikel Arteta calls for FA Cup replays to be axed
1 year, 2 months ago

Mikel Arteta calls for FA Cup replays to be axed

The Independent  

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Premier League clubs agree to negotiate improved finance deal with EFL
2 years, 4 months ago

Premier League clubs agree to negotiate improved finance deal with EFL

The Independent  

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FA Cup third and fourth round replays could be scrapped to ease fixture backlog
2 years, 6 months ago

FA Cup third and fourth round replays could be scrapped to ease fixture backlog

The Independent  

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FA Cup replays and two-leg Carabao Cup semi-finals are SCRAPPED
4 years, 7 months ago

FA Cup replays and two-leg Carabao Cup semi-finals are SCRAPPED

Daily Mail  

FA Cup replays will be scrapped for the 2020-21 season to 'ease pressure' on a packed football calendar with prize money for the competition also reduced. There will be no replays in the 2020-21 FA Cup to ease the pressure on a congested calendar Manchester City lifted the Carabao Cup in 2020 but next season's competition will be played predominantly …

FA Cup replays 'might be scrapped completely in 2020-21'
4 years, 9 months ago

FA Cup replays 'might be scrapped completely in 2020-21'

Daily Mail  

FA Cup replays could be cancelled next season, according to reports. It is expected that there will be a packed fixture list next season after the current campaign was delayed by the coronavirus pause – leading to a shortened 2020-21 season. FA Cup replays could be cancelled next season as chiefs look to deal with likely fixture chaos The Sun …

Our writers have their say on Liverpool's decision to let the first team miss their FA Cup replay
5 years, 2 months ago

Our writers have their say on Liverpool's decision to let the first team miss their FA Cup replay

Daily Mail  

For the second time this season, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is sacrificing a cup game and giving the kids a chance to shine instead. I understand Klopp’s desire for a winter break for his players but even with this replay, Liverpool will have 11 days until their next league game. Replays are not outdated to the likes of Shrewsbury or …

FA stand up to Jurgen Klopp and Co over abolishing Cup replays
5 years, 2 months ago

FA stand up to Jurgen Klopp and Co over abolishing Cup replays

Daily Mail  

The FA will not bow to pressure from Premier League managers to scrap FA Cup replays despite growing fears over player fatigue and injury. Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola have called for a radical reform of domestic cup competitions this week, including abandoning all FA Cup replays, amid rising concerns about player welfare after Marcus Rashford was ruled out for …

FA Cup: Football Association to meet with 'very angry' UK government over match telecast on betting websites
5 years, 2 months ago

FA Cup: Football Association to meet with 'very angry' UK government over match telecast on betting websites

Firstpost  

The English Football Association will be summoned to a meeting with the Government next week when it will be urged to reconsider a rights deal allowing an online bookmaker to show live FA Cup ties. London: The English Football Association will be summoned to a meeting with the Government next week when it will be urged to reconsider a rights …

FA Cup: Football Association to review decision allowing betting firms to air matches after copping flak
5 years, 2 months ago

FA Cup: Football Association to review decision allowing betting firms to air matches after copping flak

Firstpost  

The English Football Association is reviewing its decision to allow broadcast rights for FA Cup games to be sold for streaming by betting companies. London: The English Football Association is reviewing its decision to allow broadcast rights for FA Cup games to be sold for streaming by betting companies. Online betting platforms are currently the only way to watch some …

FA accused of double standards after Cup ties are streamed live on gambling apps
5 years, 2 months ago

FA accused of double standards after Cup ties are streamed live on gambling apps

New York Times  

The Football Association has been criticised for allowing a betting company to sign up new customers by streaming FA Cup ties live on their platforms. I felt like it funnels supporters towards gambling.” The Football Supporters’ Association partnered with GambleAware, the leading gambling charity, at the start of this season and Malcolm Clarke, chairman of the FSA, said: “This deal …

The FA strikes 'hugely significant' overseas television rights deal for broadcast of FA Cup
8 years, 5 months ago

The FA strikes 'hugely significant' overseas television rights deal for broadcast of FA Cup

Firstpost  

The English Football Association has rubber stamped a new international television rights deal starting from the 2018/19 season. The English Football Association has rubber stamped a new six-year international television rights deal starting from the 2018/19 season that it described as “hugely significant”. The governing body said in a statement on Monday that the deal would ensure the FA Cup’s …

Don't kill the romance of the FA Cup - it is steeped in football history and replays are crucial for the revenue of smaller teams
9 years, 1 month ago

Don't kill the romance of the FA Cup - it is steeped in football history and replays are crucial for the revenue of smaller teams

Daily Mail  

Keown won the FA Cup three times as a player with Arsenal Sportsmail's Martin Keown thinks it would lesson the In this commercialised world, it sometimes feels as if those at the top of the game want to turn everything good about football into a product. Martin Keown won the FA Cup three times as a player during his playing …

Scrapping FA Cup replays would 'kill' lower league sides, Shrewsbury boss Micky Mellon says ahead of Manchester United tie
9 years, 1 month ago

Scrapping FA Cup replays would 'kill' lower league sides, Shrewsbury boss Micky Mellon says ahead of Manchester United tie

Daily Mail  

Scrapping FA Cup replays 'would kill’ teams lower down the football pyramid, according to the manager gearing up for a windfall tie against Manchester United. Shrewsbury Town boss Micky Mellon believes abolishing replays would deny cash-strapped sides the chance of staying afloat and might put some out of business. Micky Mellon is putting the finishing touches to his Shrewsbury team …

Premier League needs video replays to help our referees sort out this bloody mess
10 years ago

Premier League needs video replays to help our referees sort out this bloody mess

Daily Mail  

we are about replays, this has to change It was business as usual in the Premier League on Saturday. Stephen Ireland was left with a bloodied leg after a reckless challenge from Hull City's Maynor Figueroa Manchester United were rightly awarded a penalty against Sunderland, but Wes Brown was wrongly sent off Brown and John O'Shea both attempted to stop …

Football: FA Cup reshuffle will keep replays
26 years, 1 month ago

Football: FA Cup reshuffle will keep replays

The Independent  

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