The decline of the Cup is undoubtably down to a host of factors, some in the FA's control, some outside. Some level of decline was inevitable, but they could have done more to help. The semis at Wembley is a shocker; it's now an economic necessity for Wembley but that wasn't the case when they...
Getting Wembley used to be a big thing. You only did it if you made the League or FA Cup Final. Now, with semis, Play-Off Finals too you get 9 or 10 different sides playing at Wembley each season, rather than 3 or 4. Fans now also go there to watch rugby union, concerts and other quality stadia...