Bournemouth next Saturday.

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I understand your position Prando.......I actually lost interest in it as a competition when the then holders, man Utd went on tour to Japan or some such place rather then defend the cup. Ferguson's regime tore the heart out of the cup in pursuit of money.

The last thing I am is an apologist for United or any other big club and the FA Cup but from memory United didn't want to boycott the cup. As Champions they were compelled to enter the World Club Championship. They initially refused and were then threatened by FIFA/UEFA with expulsion from the Champions League. The choice was then compete and get a cup bye or play a 3rd round cup tie and get kicked out the CL!

Testament that Albion fans have fallen out with the FA Cup was borne out when yesterday I got 2 tickets for the game after they went on general sale. It's possibly the only away game I'll get to this season.

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The last thing I am is an apologist for United or any other big club and the FA Cup but from memory United didn't want to boycott the cup. As Champions they were compelled to enter the World Club Championship. They initially refused and were then threatened by FIFA/UEFA with expulsion from the Champions League. The choice was then compete and get a cup bye or play a 3rd round cup tie and get kicked out the CL!

Testament that Albion fans have fallen out with the FA Cup was borne out when yesterday I got 2 tickets for the game after they went on general sale. It's possibly the only away game I'll get to this season.

Thanks for that....it was a while back but I just remember it was like a torpedo to the competition at the time. I'm sure it will be a good question in years to come. Which team never defended the cup they won.
Cheers...