Things I miss about the FA Cup

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  1. Harry Hough

    Harry Hough Well-Known Member

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    The draw for the next round being on the radio on the following Monday at 1:30pm live from Lancaster Gate
    All the games kicking of at 3:00pm on the Saturday
    Replays being on the next Monday/Tuesday after the first game
    Never ending replays until there was a winner
    Both teams wearing their "away" kit f there was a colour clash
    The final was always on the first Saturday in May, kick off at 3:00pm
    Final shown live on BBC & ITV

    All of which have been kicked into touch because of TV money!
     
    Harry Hough, Mar 3, 2022
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    Arsenal lost the 1978 and 80 Cup Finals because of never ending replays.
     
    Stephen Dawson, Mar 3, 2022
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    I miss being on the march with machins army
     
    Tilertoes, Mar 3, 2022
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    The thing I miss most about the FA Cup?

    Being in it.
     
    Donks, Mar 3, 2022
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    Not usually the first Saturday. My wife's birthday is 15th, and the final seems to have fallen on it fairly often over the years!
     
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    My mum's birthday too and you're right.
     
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    It depends how far back you are going. In the 50s and 60s and probably 70s it was invariably on the first Saturday in May. As "Harry Hough" has taken his pseudonym from a Barnsley keeper of the 50s, I assume that he is going a long way back.
     
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    It was the first saturday after the last league game of the season as far as i can remember.
     
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    I can`t remember both teams playing in their away strips if there was a clash of colours.
     
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    I REALLY miss all those 0-0 draws against the Blunts. Mind, the 2-2 at bumhole lane was ok....
     
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    I really miss 92 league clubs entering it and taking it seriously.
     
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    The thing I miss most about being in the FA Cup is absolutely nothing , I do not like it all these days , a lot of the bigger clubs have no respect at all & put weakened teams out but I think it has lost its magic for me .
     
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    Friday night 'Up for the Cup' light entertainment on TV. Fans and celebs of the two team.

    The build up Saturday morning on both channels.

    Cameras 'live' at the team hotel, and even on the team coach. Technology, eh?

    Teams wearing lovely new match day suits.

    Teams releasing a record

    3pm kick off

    Full Wembley. Without an empty Club Wembley section.

    Guessing the crowd would be 100,000

    Incorrectly guessing the crowd would be 99,999 one year when my Dad couldn't make it

    Watching the engraving of the trophy and putting the ribbons on.

    Quirky banners

    50k fans from each side.

    Knowing the season had finished a week before, and this was the final game of the season before we got cricket stuff out
     
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    I don't miss the endless replays, but there should at least be one replay.

    The final should be a 3 o'clock kick off, the Saturday after the league season finishes. The 6.15 kick offs, during the season have been terrible.

    The rot started when Man Utd were allowed to pull out of the competition in 2000.
     
    leythtyke, Mar 3, 2022
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    Jumpers for goalposts.

    Ooh marvellous.
     
    Jack Tatty, Mar 3, 2022
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    The build up on a Saturday morning more than anything
     
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    The way I remember it Arsenal lost the 1980 Cup Final because Trevor Brooking scored for West Ham.
     
    Jay, Mar 3, 2022
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    It's a cup final knockout
     
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    Loved the banners...1976 final Man Utd v Southampton...Jesus Saves...but Pearson nets the rebound:D
     
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    The whole TV final day. Filming players on the coach and in the hotel. A Question of Sport and the Final music videos. The drive down Wembley Way. The celebrity pre match game (I went to 87 final Spurs v Cov ans saw Daley Thompson score with a overhead kick). All family sat watching it with a fry up.
    Guessing how many tin foil and cardboard cups we could see. Having a 10p bet to try and get the correct score.

    As a football romantic now I can't even tell you who won any of the last 25 finals. Only one I recall watching in that time I think is the Liverpool West Ham one (I think).
     
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