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

[Bluemoon dan]

Still shaking my head at the Rochdale game yesterday. 2-0 down after 3 minutes, 3-2 up going into injury time, and lost 4-3. Unbelievable

 

[chesterbells]

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

Yeah, if all the teams involved want replays prelims, 1st and 2nd rounds, can’t see why they can’t still have them. Not beyond that though.

 

[tregyblue61]

Yeah, if all the teams involved want replays prelims, 1st and 2nd rounds, can’t see why they can’t still have them. Not beyond that though.

The FA Cup is a knock-out competition. get it done on the day. Lower placed teams have a better chance of progressing if it's a draw after 90 mins rather than having extra time or replay. Like you, don't see the point in having replays.

 

[simmo]

2nd round draw at 7.45 on bbc2

 

[tregyblue61]

Burton Albion v Tamworth. A Derby. 16 miles apart.

Went to a 4th qualifying round game at Burton v Tamworth (Eton Park). Big turn out by the Tammies. Game finished in a draw. After the game, we were funneled out 1 by 1. Everyone had their picture taken and videoed by Staffordshire's finest.

Tamworth had a reputation in them days. Not for violence but for the amount that would travel to away games.

 

[bluethrunthru]

If you value football - actually value its heart and soul this result delights you - Fuck the impostors and always resist a franchise system

 

[Mad Eyed Screamer]

Burton Albion v Tamworth. A Derby. 16 miles apart.

Went to a 4th qualifying round game at Burton v Tamworth (Eton Park). Big turn out by the Tammies. Game finished in a draw. After the game, we were funneled out 1 by 1. Everyone had their picture taken and videoed by Staffordshire's finest.

Tamworth had a reputation in them days. Not for violence but for the amount that would travel to away games.

I blame it on those two pigs that went on the run……

 

[blue b4 the moon]

I'd love to get Wealdstone at home in the third round.....spent many a happy and a few unhappy Wembley trips at theirs.

 

[Nethermoor]

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 ?

Guiseley lost on pens away at Stevenage. Just the 4 leagues above....

Stevenage mustered about 2500 fans. If we had a replay at Nethermoor, there would be a similar number at Guiseley. Which would be 2500 x £10 (average) or about £10k for each club. 20k over the two games is a lot of money at non league level.

 

[Platt Lane 59]

Guiseley lost on pens away at Stevenage. Just the 4 leagues above....

Stevenage mustered about 2500 fans. If we had a replay at Nethermoor, there would be a similar number at Guiseley. Which would be 2500 x £10 (average) or about £10k for each club. 20k over the two games is a lot of money at non league level.

If you are playing a team 4 leagues above, it will be a huge payday, due to the glamour of playing a League team.
But, would Stevenage be that bothered about another midweek game (travel costs etc) for the £10k the replay would raise ?
Would Guiseley have gained much money if there replays before the Stevenage game ?