Which would you choose?

[Geoff Parkstone]

I agree...the FA Cup is important and possibly more so to those of us who are older...but let me change the emphasis slightly.
If, hypothetically, Derby were in the top flight and had the same fantasy ‘fairy godmother’ choice of winning one more match to guarantee survival from relegation or one more match to win the FA Cup...which would you choose?
I’d choose avoiding relegation. I agree...winning the FA Cup would be far more glamorous and memorable, but staying up would have a much more far reaching impact on the club.

No right or wrong answer. Just opinion and preference.

The good old Wigan dilemma... They were relegated the year they won the cup against Citeh. A rare double. I remember their fans bragging about winning the cup and "we'll soon be back". They haven't returned, but have bounced between 3rd and 2nd division since. So at the time they were happy to have won the Cup but I wonder if they still feel the same way. Also, financially, staying in the top flight is a no brainer of a choice and money means more prizes.

[swaledale]

The good old Wigan dilemma... They were relegated the year they won the cup against Citeh. A rare double. I remember their fans bragging about winning the cup and "we'll soon be back". They haven't returned, but have bounced between 3rd and 2nd division since. So at the time they were happy to have won the Cup but I wonder if they still feel the same way. Also, financially, staying in the top flight is a no brainer of a choice and money means more prizes.

Ha, I hadn't read you post when I replied to rA, well seems like I'm in the minority on here. I'd wager most Wigan fans are mighty glad they ahve at least won a trophy in their history! Those that were there will never forget it!

You'd think financially staying in the prem is a no brainer, but of course much depends upon how its handled, manage on a budget like Norwich or Burnley and yes it can be, though of course both have yo yo'd between the championship and the prem in recent times. But for others the prem and the money thats spent on wages and transfer fees often means the extra money is negligible.

I mean how much do you think Forest will make form their season in the prem? Or will they be left with debts and players on wages they can't afford?

Ultimately Wigan's bubble burst, they couldn't sustain in the prem and were unsustainable in the championship its happened to many a club, Leeds being a prime example.