Cup Replays Equal Fixture Pile-ups! - Page 3

jambutty · 19-02-2007, 15:02

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You know and I know what they meant.

Really! What you really mean is that just because you allegedly knew what they meant, I should do also.
Unlike some people I am not so presumptuous to know what someone meant when the words were quite clear. Nor do I presume to assume that everyone should think like me.

I would also point out that I have never STARTED getting personal but I reserve the right to respond in the same vein when someone gets personal with me.

If you think that is high and mighty then maybe a re-appraisal of your thinking might be called for.

mthead · 19-02-2007, 15:11

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Originally Posted by jambutty

Really! What you really mean is that just because you allegedly knew what they meant, I should do also.
Unlike some people I am not so presumptuous to know what someone meant when the words were quite clear. Nor do I presume to assume that everyone should think like me.

I would also point out that I have never STARTED getting personal but I reserve the right to respond in the same vein when someone gets personal with me.

If you think that is high and mighty then maybe a re-appraisal of your thinking might be called for.

No I'm not getting personal with anyone and I never do as other people on here including moderators will verify.But if thats how you feel its going I wasn't the one starting it.Diving Diva's thread post's #19 & #24,enough said.Accyweb is not a place for petit little childish squabbles

lancsdave · 19-02-2007, 20:08

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Originally Posted by jambutty

I think that the clubs will benefit in reducing fixture congestion not to mention additional wear and tear on pitches. And not forgetting the wear and tear on players.

The FA and Football League would also benefit in not having to make allowances for possible replays so the year’s fixture list could be made more even throughout the year.

The spectators, though, might get a bit of a raw deal in that they would all have to travel for cup-ties. But that is where the FA could step in and use some of their vast reserves to easy the financial burden.

Which clubs will benefit in reducing fixture congestion ? You mean the elite 4 who have a minimum of 6 extra matches which gains them countless revenue, and revenue which is more than they will make from an away match at Torquay or Hartlepool. Heaven forbid these smaller clubs should get in the way of the money making machines.

Interesting point that there is a realisation that the spectators may get a raw deal. That will be on top of the raw deal they already get at most grounds then ?

Mancie · 19-02-2007, 20:19

That may not be the case if the 4 big clubs are in all competitions.. Man Utd played over 60 games in all competitions the season they won that treble..but it happend and no one gripes about it.. plenty of money and plenty of entertainment.

norwich stanley · 19-02-2007, 21:01

Not one of your better ideas Jambutty.If Norwich got drawn against Ipswich,where would they play? sorry i just dont get it! And as for fixture congestion 90% of teams would be happy for more games-it equals more money.

lancsdave · 19-02-2007, 21:09

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And as for fixture congestion 90% of teams would be happy for more games-it equals more money.

So would the FA. The more replays they have in the FA Cup the more money they make.

jambutty · 20-02-2007, 13:06

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Originally Posted by norwich stanley

Not one of your better ideas Jambutty.If Norwich got drawn against Ipswich,where would they play? sorry i just dont get it! And as for fixture congestion 90% of teams would be happy for more games-it equals more money.

In case you haven’t noticed it wasn’t my idea. That comes courtesy of someone called Peter Scott SR2 who had his letter published on ITV’s Teletext Sports Letters Page #546 a couple of days ago where he broached the suggestion that FA cup replays should be abolished to prevent fixture congestion. He then added that all matches would need to be played on neutral grounds to prevent one team having a home advantage.

My response was that it was not an unreasonable suggestion and I thought that it was a splendid idea and then gave my reasons why I thought so.

What about Ipswich and Norwich playing at Reading?

mthead · 20-02-2007, 13:28

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Originally Posted by norwich stanley

If Norwich got drawn against Ipswich,where would they play? sorry i just dont get it! And as for fixture congestion 90% of teams would be happy for more games-it equals more money.

I can think of a few more like that norwich stanley.For one,what would happen if Morecambe qualified and drew Carlisle Utd ?

shillelagh · 20-02-2007, 14:23

And could you imagine Accrington Stanleys ground playing host to Manchester United vs Chelsea?

jambutty · 20-02-2007, 15:57

I’m sure that you could mthead and so could I but instead of being negative about the issue try being positive as well. It’s all too easy to knock something but its not that easy solve the problem.

Norwich v Stanley – how about a midlands ground?
Morecambe and Carlisle could go over to Darlington.

No I can’t imagine Man U v Chelsea at Accrington shillelagh but it wouldn’t be very neutral, would it? About 30 miles for Man U to travel and about 200 for Chelsea. A midlands venue would be more suitable.

Maybe one off matches with no replays for all cup-ties would be beyond the FA’s ability to cope but fixture congestion doesn’t start to take effect until after Xmas. Maybe starting with the fourth round?