xgorton
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Probably after that Hillsborough record crowd I mentioned which still stands today,the game finished 2-2 and the replay at Maine road was watched by 69k.
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FA Cup R5 - Sheff Wed (A) - Wed 4 Mar 7:45pm
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TheRemainsOfTheDave
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The MEN mentioned it in this article about the Stoke QF. I'm surprised City's manager wasn't asked why we were down 15k for the previous round;)
Apparently a fan died at the Hillsborough match before play and was stretchered past Swift and plenty were fainting at the Stoke game. Different times.
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According to reports, it's 3 live (presumably 2 BT, 1 BBC) and the other 5 streamed over the FA website. Which will probably fall over.
Chelsea does look the first pick, and cross their fingers that Liverpool get through.
What reports? I haven't seen any, except someone saying it here in this very forum out of the blue without any reference ...
I highly doubt BT Sport or BBC would give up games, they've had 5 every round for past few years and I expect it to be the same this year as well.
PS. I just did a quick google and can't find any reports??
Gary James
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Yes 1934 FAC run. Wednesday was half day closing day.
MillionMilesAway
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What reports? I haven't seen any, except someone saying it here in this very forum out of the blue without any reference ...
I highly doubt BT Sport or BBC would give up games, they've had 5 every round for past few years and I expect it to be the same this year as well.
PS. I just did a quick google and can't find any reports??
I was taking it from here:
https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/...-dates-ball-numbers-watch-live-stream-1374050
"BBC and BT Sport will televise three of the eight matches while the remaining five fixtures will be streamed for free on the FA's website."
I was taking it from here:
https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/...-dates-ball-numbers-watch-live-stream-1374050
"BBC and BT Sport will televise three of the eight matches while the remaining five fixtures will be streamed for free on the FA's website."
I think they've got it the other way around, FIVE would be with TV and other THREE on FA's website ...
Given the TV companies had 3 + 2 for all rounds for last few years (and the TV packages/rights are usually sold in blocks of a few years) PLUS they got 1 replay each on top of those initial 5 ... I highly highly doubt they'd give up their broadcasting rights now even more so when they know they'd not be getting any replays this round from this year ... plus no other outlet or news report suggests that so I think that is a typo and simply a swap of three and five the other way around ...
Anyway, we'd find out soon enough when the TV picks are announced. Five or Three, surely we'd be in the top two picks anyway!
MillionMilesAway
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I think they've got it the other way around, FIVE would be with TV and other THREE on FA's website ...
Given the TV companies had 3 + 2 for all rounds for last few years (and the TV packages/rights are usually sold in blocks of a few years) PLUS they got 1 replay each on top of those initial 5 ... I highly highly doubt they'd give up their broadcasting rights now even more so when they know they'd not be getting any replays this round from this year ... plus no other outlet or news report suggests that so I think that is a typo and simply a swap of three and five the other way around ...
Anyway, we'd find out soon enough when the TV picks are announced. Five or Three, surely we'd be in the top two picks anyway!
I agree that it does look a bit odd, but the timeframe is far more condensed this time. Only 3 days, and evenings only. Whenever the BBC have one, there definitely won't be a BT match, and I can't see the BBC having more than 1. That would mean BT showing 2 at the same time on the other two days - which is possible.
As you say, we'll find out, I imagine on Thursday or Friday - I wouldn't expect it to be before the semifinals are done.
lancs blue
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Not if Rooney v the Scum gets the media wankfest going.surely we'd be in the top two picks anyway!
Fordyboy46
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Just so fucking typical when we get a good draw for once, that the games are played on even more ridiculous days. Does anyone know the reasoning behind it?