Quote Originally Posted by On Balance View Post
The FA have continually watered down the seriousness, the history, the need and excitement for most of the FA Cup over the years. When I say most fans I am speaking about the real football fans who support real football clubs. It s a shame all real clubs do not start a proper cup competition or perhaps rename the League/Carabao cup and make a prestigious competition for all, apart from those who do not take it seriously.

Someone needs to grab football by the nuts and squeeze it. The game is in a rot that probably 90% of the fans are not really happy with.

Totally agree! All about screwing every penny out of the individual and most players and pundits are on riches many dream about.

Sadly many supporters are stamping their feet by not going to games and buying fire sticks. I pay ?100 a year and can watch any game in the world - any time - any day. Why would I pay for a Sky subscription!

More excitement too watching non league or league 2 matches. Players on modest wages like Harrogate yesterday chase every ball soaking in sweat and are actually part of the community with their supporters.