Bar BS3 Posted November 8, 2013 Report Share Posted November 8, 2013 Without doubt, the FA Cup does not quite carry the magic that it did when I was younger, when people would follow the whole competition and Cup final day would be central to the whole weekend in late May, whichever teams were involved. However, on the eve of this years competition proper, there is still a special feel to it, imo. Of course, a far from glamorous tie on a cold, wet November day doesn't exactly get the pulse racing, but the potential of progressing, getting into the hat with the "big boys" come Round Three, is still creates a feeling quite unlike any other competition. COYR - we are due a little cup run and a nice plum tie in round three. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sglosbcfc Posted November 8, 2013 Report Share Posted November 8, 2013 I agree, City to win 2-0 and match on in the competition. COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sglosbcfc Posted November 8, 2013 Report Share Posted November 8, 2013 March on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Casual Connoisseur Posted November 8, 2013 Report Share Posted November 8, 2013 Ruined for me since Cardiff got to the Final and Utd pulled out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted November 8, 2013 Report Share Posted November 8, 2013 Ruined for me since Cardiff got to the Final and Utd pulled out. And *****s instead of old duffers doing the draw.....oh and semis at Wembley (it certainly don't give me a semi). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kaiser Posted November 8, 2013 Report Share Posted November 8, 2013 There is something about the cup.i It leads me to go along to the Majeski instead!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted November 8, 2013 Report Share Posted November 8, 2013 It's always been my dream to City play in the FA cup final. I hope my dreams continue for a few more months, as I am fled up living this nightmare we all been going through these past months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youwhat Posted November 8, 2013 Report Share Posted November 8, 2013 3pm and on the beeb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123456789000 Posted November 9, 2013 Report Share Posted November 9, 2013 Without doubt, the FA Cup does not quite carry the magic that it did when I was younger, when people would follow the whole competition and Cup final day would be central to the whole weekend in late May, whichever teams were involved. However, on the eve of this years competition proper, there is still a special feel to it, imo. Of course, a far from glamorous tie on a cold, wet November day doesn't exactly get the pulse racing, but the potential of progressing, getting into the hat with the "big boys" come Round Three, is still creates a feeling quite unlike any other competition. COYR - we are due a little cup run and a nice plum tie in round three. I think by our own standards getting to the third round of the league cup counts as our little cup run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor10 Posted November 9, 2013 Report Share Posted November 9, 2013 Completely ruined by the never ending obsession to finish in the top 4 nowadays. Yes, top 4. The game I first fell in love with was one that didn't consider finishing 4th an achievement. Unfortunately the financial rewards just aren't there in the FA cup and top clubs don't prioritise until the later rounds. It certainly doesn't help things that the semi final is always played at wembley. Complete joke and it just totally de-values the competition. That said I still do and always will love the FA cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted November 9, 2013 Report Share Posted November 9, 2013 The FA cup has little prestige now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippy273 Posted November 9, 2013 Report Share Posted November 9, 2013 There is something about the cup.i It leads me to go along to the Majeski instead!!! A relegated Wigan did it, anything is possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted November 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2013 I totally agree that the worst thing to ever happen to the FA Cup is to have the semi finals played at Wembley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kaiser Posted November 9, 2013 Report Share Posted November 9, 2013 I agree with that. I thought it was a one off for Arsenal v Tottenham one year. Don't know why it became the rule. Old Trafford, Emirates, Villa Park, Cardiff - all could hold semis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted November 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2013 I agree with that. I thought it was a one off for Arsenal v Tottenham one year. Don't know why it became the rule. Old Trafford, Emirates, Villa Park, Cardiff - all could hold semis. it's not that there are a lack of alternative options. It's because the FA need to recoup the massive costs of Wembley. Therefore it will not change and that is a real pitty. I would actually dislike to go to Wembley, win, only for the prize to be having to repeat the whole day out again in 2 weeks time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted November 9, 2013 Report Share Posted November 9, 2013 it's not that there are a lack of alternative options. It's because the FA need to recoup the massive costs of Wembley. Therefore it will not change and that is a real pitty. I would actually dislike to go to Wembley, win, only for the prize to be having to repeat the whole day out again in 2 weeks time. When it comes to the FA and the FL the answer is always "It's money, innit?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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