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For me it's the one competition that needs to keep it's history and not just be any old cup. It's unique and should be protected.Not withstanding it's a decision made by the top clubs without any thought for the rest. Where's the consultation?Good to see EFL clubs coming out against it, I really hope drfc issue a similar statement too.Give all clubs a voice!
EFL clubs should boycott the fa cup next year, enough is enough lower league clubs need a voice in the FA which obviously they do not
There was a thread on here, probably not even three months ago, asking for supporters' opinions on scrapping replays in the FA Cup.Why am I not surprised in the slightest that in the end, not only were lower league (or any league) supporters not seriously consulted on the decision, but most of the football clubs outside the "Big 6" weren't even consulted either.It just shows that they will force through any decision they want and don't give a f**k about the lower leagues when push comes to shove. Sooner they f**k off and join the Globetrotting Super League the better.
Does the club itself not have an opinion on it?
On the website now;A statement issued on behalf of the Viking Supporters' Cooperative:The Viking Supporters Cooperative is appalled that such major and fundamental changes can be made to the FA Cup without, it seems, any consultation with the EFL, supporter groups or anybody outside the English Premier League.The very fact that the removal of early round replays without the consultation of the clubs and supporters that it does affect shows the scant regard that those clubs lower down the English football pyramid are held in by the elites of the Premier League.It seems that the wishes, and fortunes, of clubs like ours are disrespected when it comes to the scheduling of European competitions, something that we would never expect of a Football Association that prides itself on being the first and premier association in world football.The FA Cup has always been about dreams, achieving something that doesn’t happen often and yet when it does is remembered forever. Who can forget the cup games against Liverpool, and the trip to Anfield in the 73/74 season, that came about because of a replay?Yet again football in this country has shown itself to be in desperate need of an Independent Football Regulator with the powers to deter the vested interests of a few clubs who seem determined to shape football for themselves. This change cannot come soon enough.Finally, we ask the FA to suspend these changes until a fair consultation has taken place with supporters and clubs who are to be impacted by this decision. We implore the FA to help us hang onto our dreams and not, with a stroke, remove them from clubs like us.
And just to add, the PGB (Professional Game Board) have stated that they were not consulted.
Quote from: ian1980 on April 19, 2024, 01:20:23 pmOn the website now;A statement issued on behalf of the Viking Supporters' Cooperative:The Viking Supporters Cooperative is appalled that such major and fundamental changes can be made to the FA Cup without, it seems, any consultation with the EFL, supporter groups or anybody outside the English Premier League.The very fact that the removal of early round replays without the consultation of the clubs and supporters that it does affect shows the scant regard that those clubs lower down the English football pyramid are held in by the elites of the Premier League.It seems that the wishes, and fortunes, of clubs like ours are disrespected when it comes to the scheduling of European competitions, something that we would never expect of a Football Association that prides itself on being the first and premier association in world football.The FA Cup has always been about dreams, achieving something that doesn’t happen often and yet when it does is remembered forever. Who can forget the cup games against Liverpool, and the trip to Anfield in the 73/74 season, that came about because of a replay?Yet again football in this country has shown itself to be in desperate need of an Independent Football Regulator with the powers to deter the vested interests of a few clubs who seem determined to shape football for themselves. This change cannot come soon enough.Finally, we ask the FA to suspend these changes until a fair consultation has taken place with supporters and clubs who are to be impacted by this decision. We implore the FA to help us hang onto our dreams and not, with a stroke, remove them from clubs like us.Excellent that the VSC had made its views public - well done. Hopefully the club will follow.One tiny thing - we were actually drawn at and drew at Anfield in 1973-74 and the replay was a home game played midweek afternoon, I believe because of power restrictions. The above, maybe unintentionally, reads as if the replay was at Anfield. Nevertheless well done VSC.
Quote from: Dutch Uncle on April 19, 2024, 01:48:03 pmQuote from: ian1980 on April 19, 2024, 01:20:23 pmOn the website now;A statement issued on behalf of the Viking Supporters' Cooperative:The Viking Supporters Cooperative is appalled that such major and fundamental changes can be made to the FA Cup without, it seems, any consultation with the EFL, supporter groups or anybody outside the English Premier League.The very fact that the removal of early round replays without the consultation of the clubs and supporters that it does affect shows the scant regard that those clubs lower down the English football pyramid are held in by the elites of the Premier League.It seems that the wishes, and fortunes, of clubs like ours are disrespected when it comes to the scheduling of European competitions, something that we would never expect of a Football Association that prides itself on being the first and premier association in world football.The FA Cup has always been about dreams, achieving something that doesn’t happen often and yet when it does is remembered forever. Who can forget the cup games against Liverpool, and the trip to Anfield in the 73/74 season, that came about because of a replay?Yet again football in this country has shown itself to be in desperate need of an Independent Football Regulator with the powers to deter the vested interests of a few clubs who seem determined to shape football for themselves. This change cannot come soon enough.Finally, we ask the FA to suspend these changes until a fair consultation has taken place with supporters and clubs who are to be impacted by this decision. We implore the FA to help us hang onto our dreams and not, with a stroke, remove them from clubs like us.Excellent that the VSC had made its views public - well done. Hopefully the club will follow.One tiny thing - we were actually drawn at and drew at Anfield in 1973-74 and the replay was a home game played midweek afternoon, I believe because of power restrictions. The above, maybe unintentionally, reads as if the replay was at Anfield. Nevertheless well done VSC. Thanks Dutch.What we meant was playing games against top clubs because of the replay element and the excitement that encourages. We also had Wolves and Burnley in recent years I think.
Quote from: silent majority on April 19, 2024, 02:58:55 pmQuote from: Dutch Uncle on April 19, 2024, 01:48:03 pmQuote from: ian1980 on April 19, 2024, 01:20:23 pmOn the website now;A statement issued on behalf of the Viking Supporters' Cooperative:The Viking Supporters Cooperative is appalled that such major and fundamental changes can be made to the FA Cup without, it seems, any consultation with the EFL, supporter groups or anybody outside the English Premier League.The very fact that the removal of early round replays without the consultation of the clubs and supporters that it does affect shows the scant regard that those clubs lower down the English football pyramid are held in by the elites of the Premier League.It seems that the wishes, and fortunes, of clubs like ours are disrespected when it comes to the scheduling of European competitions, something that we would never expect of a Football Association that prides itself on being the first and premier association in world football.The FA Cup has always been about dreams, achieving something that doesn’t happen often and yet when it does is remembered forever. Who can forget the cup games against Liverpool, and the trip to Anfield in the 73/74 season, that came about because of a replay?Yet again football in this country has shown itself to be in desperate need of an Independent Football Regulator with the powers to deter the vested interests of a few clubs who seem determined to shape football for themselves. This change cannot come soon enough.Finally, we ask the FA to suspend these changes until a fair consultation has taken place with supporters and clubs who are to be impacted by this decision. We implore the FA to help us hang onto our dreams and not, with a stroke, remove them from clubs like us.Excellent that the VSC had made its views public - well done. Hopefully the club will follow.One tiny thing - we were actually drawn at and drew at Anfield in 1973-74 and the replay was a home game played midweek afternoon, I believe because of power restrictions. The above, maybe unintentionally, reads as if the replay was at Anfield. Nevertheless well done VSC. Thanks Dutch.What we meant was playing games against top clubs because of the replay element and the excitement that encourages. We also had Wolves and Burnley in recent years I think.Don’t remember Burnley.We had a replay at Aston Villa (same colours ) Anyway we’ll done SM for your statement on behalf of VSC