How about Villa Park if it's a midweek semi?

[Deleted member 52846]

With the possibility of Chelsea v United replay being the weekend of the 13th/14th (which would have been our semi weekend), and our semi possibly being a midweek fixture...what would people think (and the clubs and the FA) to the semi being at Villa Park?

 

[es1]

wouldnt happen

 

[Deleted member 52846]

wouldnt happen

It happened for the Community Sheild.

 

[charliebigspuds]

wouldnt happen

It happened for the Community Sheild.

wembley wasn't free then

 

[Slicker than Sommeil]

wouldnt happen

This, Police would fume (if Rags win replay) if there is a derby in London on a Wednesday night...

City would probably kick off aswell, as will the many supporters groups, AMF, FSF etc.


EDIT. P.s. What my understanding is, City have to agree to it? As when it's a replay, both clubs have to agree, so assuming the same here?

Although, after all, the FA are the governing body so could in essence do whatever the fuck they liked?

 

[johnmc]

How about a two legged affair?

 

[Pigeonho]

Villa Park hasn't cost a ridiculous amount to rebuild, but Wembley has. That's why it now hosts the semi finals, to help pay for those costs. Your suggestion makes sense, but the FA don't do sense, they do money.

 

[carlos tevez is a blue]

Why would it be at Villa Park? it'll be at either Stamford Bridge or Old Trafford.

 

[Txiki Vimto]

Why would it be at Villa Park? it'll be at either Stamford or Old Trafford.

Must...not...bite!

 

[ell]

As Pidge has said. Wembley needs paying for!