FA sell their soul

I have just been reading that The Football Association are thinking of selling off the FA Cup’s international media rights to the Premier League in a huge commercial shake-up for the English game.

The move could mean the league assumes control of the competition’s scheduling and would be viewed in some quarters as the Football Association selling off its crown jewel.

It may be seen lower down the divisions as a power-grab that gives the top flight even further clout over Football League clubs in determining aspects of the domestic fixture list.

The viability of replays and the sanctity of weekend fixtures are issues that repeatedly surface, and quite rightly too, in discussions among clubs.

The magic of the FA Cup , David`s v Goliaths and 3pm kick offs will all be a thing of the past if we are not careful.

For any lower league club , the chance for a replay with a Premier League club makes a massive boost to their coffers. Why should we deny them the chance to do that?

Without wishing to get on my soap box, it all comes down (inevitably) to money.

Whoever pays the piper calls the tune !