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THE FA Cup final could be staged on August 1 – seven days earlier than scheduled. Premier League bosses have agreed that the top-flight season should restart on June 17 and finish on July 25 or 26. FA Cup final could be played at Wembley on August 1Credit: PA:Press Association This means the FA could […] More
JAMIE CARRAGHER wants to see the FA Cup given a starring role in a “World Cup” style tournament after the Premier League season ends. Talk of how the cup competition will finish has been drowned out by discussions over the Premier League, Champions League and Euro 2020. Carragher is keen to see the FA Cup […] More
IT WAS the foul that changed football. It wasn’t violent and it didn’t even affect the outcome of the match. West Ham United players Geoff Pike (l) and Paul Allen parade the trophy after beating Arsenal 1-0 in the 1980 FA Cup FinalCredit: Getty Images Arsenal defender Willie Young congratulates West Ham United player Paul […] More
MANCHESTER CITY could have two huge matches scheduled for the SAME weekend if football is allowed to return. Prem resumption plans set to be voted on by the clubs next Monday must see the League season end by August 2. Etihad chief Pep Guardiola could be set for a huge cup dilemmaCredit: PA:Press Association Real […] More
HARINGEY boss Tom Loizou was a reluctant trailblazer. In October 2019, he became the first manager in English football to lead his players off the pitch during a competitive game because of racism from the stands. Haringey made history by walking off after complaining keeper Valery Pajetat faced racist abuse from some Yeovil fansCredit: Pinnacle […] More
THE FA are determined to complete the 2019/20 FA Cup – leading to a potential Wembley final in October. A statement from English football bosses on Thursday addressed the difficulty of fitting in the final three rounds of the competition amid the coronavirus shutdown. Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City romped home to last year’s title And […] More
BOTH domestic cups could be sacrificed next season — if football’s resumption is put on hold. Premier League clubs were due to gather next Thursday for a scheduled “stakeholder” meeting, which was supposed to confirm plans for “thicker” VAR lines for 2020-21. England’s domestic cups could be axed for a year because of coronavirusCredit: Getty […] More
THE world’s oldest cup competition is on hiatus. With the coronavirus outbreak causing carnage to the sporting calendar, domestic football in England has been cancelled – including all remaining FA Cup fixtures. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & updates Pep Guardiola’s Man City won last year’s FA CupCredit: EPA Defending champions […] More
