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  1. 06-01-2020 10:36 AM #61
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    The priority is the league position, the TV money has totally ruined the game and contributed the demise of this once great cup competition. Premier League teams don't even need ticket sales!

    The huge number of games over the festive period is shocking, society would benefit from encouraging less games over Christmas. I wonder how many people felt financial pressure trying to keep family and friends happy by going to the games? I wonder how many people were caught drink driving travelling to games? Black Friday - us V SevCo, that was utter madness.

    This joke of starting games 1 minute later as part of a mental health campaign - yet gambling sites are all over the place helping people get in over their heads - make football free over the holidays? Give out family tickets for free so people can be together.
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  2. 06-01-2020 11:53 AM #62
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    Quote Originally Posted by Joe6-2 View Post
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    In the ‘good old days’ you got cup games included in your season ticket
    They never did in England. I recall being surprised they SFA Cup tickets were included in a season ticket at Hibs when I first moved up.
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  3. 06-01-2020 12:13 PM #63
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pretty Boy View Post
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    I've not read the article yet but will have a look at it later. For me in English football it's just simple economics. For, as an example, Aston Villa finishing 17th and remaining in the Premier League is far more valuable than winning the FA Cup. Their manager will pick a team that reflects the fact and fans will respond accordingly. Likewise for Leeds and West Brom trying to reach that land of milk and honey is worth more than a trinket in the cabinet.

    Wigan a few years back is a great example. Won the FA Cup, still had league games to play, relegated and never been back in the top league since and could well be relegated again in the coming months. The fans will remember the FA Cup win forever but from a business perspective it would have made far more sense to stay in the league.

    I don't like that at all. Football should be about winning trophies or being as competitive as you can be but English Football is a tale of have and have nots. Being 13th, 14th, 15th etc in the EPL makes you a have, winning the FA Cup doesn't.
    Sums it up perfectly for me, it's a great shame though.
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  4. 06-01-2020 12:14 PM #64
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    Quote Originally Posted by I'm Spartacus View Post
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    The priority is the league position, the TV money has totally ruined the game and contributed the demise of this once great cup competition. Premier League teams don't even need ticket sales!

    The huge number of games over the festive period is shocking, society would benefit from encouraging less games over Christmas. I wonder how many people felt financial pressure trying to keep family and friends happy by going to the games? I wonder how many people were caught drink driving travelling to games? Black Friday - us V SevCo, that was utter madness.

    This joke of starting games 1 minute later as part of a mental health campaign - yet gambling sites are all over the place helping people get in over their heads - make football free over the holidays? Give out family tickets for free so people can be together.
    Good post.
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  5. 06-01-2020 06:48 PM #65
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    FA cup draw

    Watford/Tranmere v Wolves/Man u
    Hull city v Chelsea
    Southampton v Middlesbrough/Spurs
    QPR. V sheff wed
    Bournemouth v Arsenal/Leeds
    Northampton v Derby
    Brentford v Leicester city
    Millwall v Sheff utd
    Reading/Blackpool v Cardiff/Carlisle
    West ham v West Brom
    Burnley v Norwich
    Bristol rovers/Coventry v Birmingham city
    Man city v Fulham
    Rochdale/Newcastle v Oxford utd
    Portsmouth V Barnsley
    Bristol city V LIverpool
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  6. 06-01-2020 06:55 PM #66
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    What a boring bunch of ties.

    Have another go.
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  7. 06-01-2020 07:00 PM #67
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    hope Marcelo doesn't regret playing Bamford in this game, if he gets an injury there's no real back-up :( league more important
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  8. 06-01-2020 07:06 PM #68
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    Quote Originally Posted by cabbageandribs1875 View Post
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    FA cup draw

    Watford/Tranmere v Wolves/Man u
    Hull city v Chelsea
    Southampton v Middlesbrough/Spurs
    QPR. V sheff wed
    Bournemouth v Arsenal/Leeds
    Northampton v Derby
    Brentford v Leicester city
    Millwall v Sheff utd
    Reading/Blackpool v Cardiff/Carlisle
    West ham v West Brom
    Burnley v Norwich
    Bristol rovers/Coventry v Birmingham city
    Man city v Fulham
    Rochdale/Newcastle v Oxford utd
    Portsmouth V Barnsley
    Bristol city V LIverpool
    BristolCity/Shrewsbury v Liverpool
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  9. 06-01-2020 07:08 PM #69
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    Never watch English football but Leeds are a great team to watch.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee View Post
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    BristolCity/Shrewsbury v Liverpool
    the last tie was a prediction
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  11. 06-01-2020 07:11 PM #71
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    Leeds are battering arsenal
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  12. 06-01-2020 07:11 PM #72
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cabbage East View Post
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    Never watch English football but Leeds are a great team to watch.
    Didnt realise how revered their manager is by some top coaches.

    Should be 1-0 Leeds
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  13. 06-01-2020 07:13 PM #73
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    Quote Originally Posted by green day View Post
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    Didnt realise how revered their manager is by some top coaches.

    Should be 1-0 Leeds
    I watched their documentary on Amazon the other day and he’s a really interesting guy. Leeds play a really nice style of football.
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  14. 06-01-2020 07:14 PM #74
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    What I like about Leeds is the way they move the ball, if there’s an opportunity to miss a pass out in order to move it faster they will take it. Totally dominant.
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    Watching the game in the pub with a few Leeds fans and getting quite into it. Not a team I've ever taken to but they are a joy to watch. That shot that hit the bar was goal of the tournament if it went in.
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  16. 06-01-2020 07:35 PM #76
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    Quote Originally Posted by Diclonius View Post
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    The Scottish Cup will always be a big deal up here.
    Only if teams out with OF win it fairly regularly Hibs and Celtic have won the last 11 domestic trophies between them.
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  17. 06-01-2020 07:36 PM #77
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cabbage East View Post
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    Never watch English football but Leeds are a great team to watch.
    How do you know?
    Buy nothing online unless you check for free cashback here first. I've already earned £2,389.68!


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  18. 06-01-2020 07:39 PM #78
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hibbyradge View Post
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    How do you know?
    Because I’m watching them now
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  19. 06-01-2020 07:43 PM #79
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cabbage East View Post
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    Because I’m watching them now
    But you said you never watch English football.

    You just don't know what to believe on here sometimes!

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  20. 06-01-2020 07:45 PM #80
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    Quote Originally Posted by Diclonius View Post
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    The Scottish Cup will always be a big deal up here.
    As it's one of only two major trophies that anyone (other than Celtic) can win.

    In England, the top 4-6 clubs can realistically win the FA Cup, League Cup, EPL, UEFA Cup or Champions League. Because of that, and the money, the FA Cup has been downgraded by the bigger clubs to 3rd or 4th on their list. Back in the 70s and 80s, the FA Cup was probably 2nd and arguably the greatest cup competition in football.
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  21. 06-01-2020 07:47 PM #81
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hibbyradge View Post
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    But you said you never watch English football.

    You just don't know what to believe on here sometimes!

    You’ve got really, really good chat mate.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jgl07 View Post
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    They never did in England. I recall being surprised they SFA Cup tickets were included in a season ticket at Hibs when I first moved up.
    Out of sheer pity
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cabbage East View Post
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    Never watch English football but Leeds are a great team to watch.
    Either do I. First English game I've watched in a long long time. Only watching it as it's on BBC. Can't believe Leeds are a lower league team. Been well on top.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cabbage East View Post
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    Never watch English football but Leeds are a great team to watch.
    You’re missing some great football matches.
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  25. 06-01-2020 08:00 PM #85
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cabbage East View Post
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    You’ve got really, really good chat mate.
    It was a joke. You whooshed.

    Mate.
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  26. 06-01-2020 08:01 PM #86
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    Quote Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee View Post
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    You’re missing some great football matches.
    I'm not sure he is, though.
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  27. 06-01-2020 08:06 PM #87
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    This match is an absolute cracker.

    All Leeds in the first half but Arsenal are have a real go in the second.
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    Been coming but I really hope Leeds can grab a draw at least from this.
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    It's a different Arsenal this half. 1-0.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hibbyradge View Post
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    I'm not sure he is, though.
    Doh! Just got that 😁
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