I realise that, yes, but it still seems a pointless thing to do, at that late stage. I guess I've always been an advocate of the 'rules are there to be broken'.
Maybe that's why I've spent too many years 'inside'. :(
(I really haven't, in case you believe it. :D )
You are 100% correct, but it seems so harsh when (with virtually no time left), you've just scored the winner in an amazing Cup-tie.
The letter of the Law says 'Yes', but morally it was bollocks.
Absolutely. The shine really has gone from it, a little, mostly down to the fact that the semis are also held at Wembley (along with the total dominance by certain teams), but that was a hugely enjoyable 'watch'.
That, and the Coventry match were top-notch viewing, irrespective of one's preferences.
Proper Cup-ties, the like of which have been so lacking in recent years.