Leeds United among list of clubs 'not given say' in major cup decision claims board member
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www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk— Leeds United and the 71 other English Football League clubs have allegedly not been consulted on the change to how the oldest cup competition in football is run from next season, a decision which has not been well-received by those up and down the English football pyramid. Tranmere Rovers' vice chairman Nicola Palios has voiced her opposition to the move, calling for clubs to protest over what is perceived to be another attempt to appease Premier League clubs, many of whom compete on multiple...
Daily Mail—Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder joins EFL chiefs in blasting decision to scrap FA Cup replays as he says small clubs can 'make enough money to survive for five years' off one game. FA Cup replays will be. EFL have criticised the decision and Blades manager Wilder agrees with them. Chelsea is a 'CESSPIT of over-inflated egos'.. will Pochettino turn bickering youngsters into harmonious team? Listen to the
www.thestar.co.uk—Sheffield Wednesday and rivals were not given say in major FA Cup changes according to executive. Sheffield Wednesday and their Championship rivals were not consulted over the now confirmed FA Cup changes for next season and beyond. The FA have confirmed that there will be significant changes to the competition next season, with replays being scrapped from the first round onwards. As part of a deal with the Premier League, the top tier will pay an additional £33million towards grassroots football and have breaks in their schedule to drive audiences towards certain FA Cup rounds, including...
www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk—Major FA Cup shake up revealed that will impact Leeds United from next season. Changes have been made to next season's FA Cup with the aim of 'protecting and enhancing the magic' of the competition. The most noteworthy change is that replays have been scrapped from the first round proper in order to try and reduce the amount of games played across the competition. At present, replays are used until the fifth round, but the decision has been made to ditch them entirely once Football League clubs have entered the competition, with all ties from the first round set to be...