FA Cup 2024/25 thread (1st Round proper this weekend P10)

[Mad Eyed Screamer]

You have to feel for Weston Super Mare, drawing away to local league side Bristol Rovers 1-1 after 90 mins - but now there's no replay and they lose 3-1 AET.
Denied them the chance to beat Rovers at home along with a decent crowd / potential TV money.
The FA have fucked up big time on that ruling.

 

[KentBlue]

Why were the replays scrapped? Any idea? I assume it's something about too many fixtures in a season, but as you correctly point out the clubs that need the gate money the most are fucked over.
And if it is because of there being too many games then why are there so many pointless Internationals and friendlies?

But then the FA have never given much thought to any club outside of their favourites.

 

[blue b4 the moon]

Money is money, should really have kept replays until the third round.

 

[Gazza]

If Wrexham get through to the 3rd round it's my bet that they'll draw united or liverpool.

 

[Platt Lane 59]

Money is money, should really have kept replays until the third round.

Is anyone on this board involved in supporting or helping to run a Non-league or lower League team ?
I'm not so sure that FA Cup replays are always such a money spinner, especially in the early rounds ?
Yes, WSM v Bristol Rovers is a local derby, so this would probably sell-out for a replay.
But lower Non-league teams sometimes struggle to get all their players available, mid week.
Also, are League club supporters bothered about a mid week away replay with a long distance to travel ?

 

[blue corby]

They beat Northampton, in a bit of a local derby.

Cobblers!

This season seems to be throwing up some giant killings.

Who knows, the rags might even beat the League Two side they’re drawn against.

Now, that would be a giant killing.

Really big Derby in our part of the world , Brilliant win for the poppies, real money spinner for them as well . Only 14 miles apart . Hopefully get a decent draw that gives them a chance to get to the 3rd round and an away tie at City !

 

[Vienna_70]

Really big Derby in our part of the world , Brilliant win for the poppies, real money spinner for them as well . Only 14 miles apart . Hopefully get a decent draw that gives them a chance to get to the 3rd round and an away tie at City !

I know you’re not far apart.

I have an auntie and uncle in Rushden.

 

[blue corby]

I know you’re not far apart.

I have an auntie and uncle in Rushden.

Not far from us , I would have gone yesterday but was at Bournemouth unfortunately haha , sold out the away end and could have sold it out 2 or 3 times over .

 

[Man_City_Loyal]

I was just looking for it and then had a search on the internet and was shocked to see it hasn’t been chosen.

very strange decision right. always a good watch

 

[simmo]

If Wrexham get through to the 3rd round it's my bet that they'll draw united or liverpool.

Thought they would be on tv today. Harrogate have put them to the sword today so we won’t be seeing them in fa cup.