Why isn't the FA Cup final at the end of the season?

kevo · Apr 22, 2013

Realise it's probably been like this for a few seasons now, but Wigan have two Premier League fixtures still to come after the final. Seems unfair on them to have this massive game in the middle of their fight against relegation. Why do the FA keep messing around with it - surely it should be held after all the league games have finished, (would certainly make it more 'special'?). Anyone know what the justification is for moving it?

RM-Taylor · Apr 22, 2013

Champions League final at Wembley

newhaven seagull 85 · Apr 22, 2013

sky insist on premiership ending after cup final

Barrel of Fun · Apr 22, 2013

It is because the game is run by ****ing *****.

hybrid_x · Apr 22, 2013

the fa cup has totally been killed in recent years.......big shame.......but all the wonga is in the champions league these days.

RM-Taylor · Apr 22, 2013

newhaven seagull 85 said:
sky insist on premiership ending after cup final

So wrong

- as part of the agreement of hosting the Champions League final, the ground has to be not in use for 7 days or more. Also L1 and L2 play-off finals

vegster · Apr 22, 2013

Barrel of Fun said:
It is because the game is run by ****ing *****.

BoF ! I'm ashamed of you, a teacher an' all.

Gregory2Smith1 · Apr 22, 2013

Remember when Sunderland beat leeds in '73

Still had a home game left to QPR

had the FA Cup on show,Stan Bowles apparently had a wager who could knock the Cup over

Deleted member 18477 · Apr 22, 2013

The FA Cup just isn't the same anymore. Only thing that will change that is giving champions league spot to winner and not 4th place.

kevo · Apr 22, 2013

Gregory2 said:
Remember when Sunderland beat leeds in '73

Still had a home game left to QPR

had the FA Cup on show,Stan Bowles apparently had a wager who could knock the Cup over

Yes, happened occasionally when teams had outstanding fixtures - not built into the schedule though.

Bold Seagull · Apr 22, 2013

dig54 said:
The FA Cup just isn't the same anymore. Only thing that will change that is giving champions league spot to winner and not 4th place.

The game isn't the same anymore. So many reasons why, but I fear you're suggestion would only increase the dominance of the top clubs winning it.

If anything, I'd force the Premier League clubs that have qualified for the CL to have to field 9 home grown players, 6 of which should be U23 and from the clubs academy/youth programme. It would mean the smaller clubs would start taking it seriously as they really would have more of a chance to win. It would also force the top clubs to bring young players through thus helping feed into the national team.

Statto · Apr 22, 2013

I don't have a major problem with it not being the last game of the season, but what annoys me more is that it isn't a 3:00 kick-off anymore. Also there shouldn't be any top flight games played that weekend.

pauli cee · Apr 22, 2013

RM-Taylor said:
So wrong - as part of the agreement of hosting the Champions League final, the ground has to be not in use for 7 days or more. Also L1 and L2 play-off finals

what about the other years tho', when the CL final has been held elsewhere?

Pretty pink fairy · Apr 22, 2013

kevo said:
Realise it's probably been like this for a few seasons now, but Wigan have two Premier League fixtures still to come after the final. Seems unfair on them to have this massive game in the middle of their fight against relegation. Why do the FA keep messing around with it - surely it should be held after all the league games have finished, (would certainly make it more 'special'?). Anyone know what the justification is for moving it?

BECAUSE THE GAMES ****ED how can the Champoins league be more important than the FA CUP final ...... OH SILLY ME IT'S ALL ABOUT THE MONEY ISN'T IT :rant:

The Modfather · Apr 22, 2013

Its nothing do to with the Chgampions league final at Wembly because this has been happening for years now. The FA Cup has been devalued by Sky wanting the season's finale to be about the premier league and not the FA cup

Gregory2Smith1 · Apr 22, 2013

does my memory serve me right,but didn't it used to be

FA Cup Final-Saturday

European Cup Final-Wednesday

England-Scotland-Saturday

Now,what was wrong with that!

Pretty pink fairy · Apr 22, 2013

The Modfather said:
Its nothing do to with the Chgampions league final at Wembly because this has been happening for years now. The FA Cup has been devalued by Sky wanting the season's finale to be about the premier league and not the FA cup

sky have devalued football end of, AND STILL WE SUCK UP TO THEM :angry:

regards
DR

brightonmark1234 · Apr 22, 2013

cup final should be always a 3pm kick off time

Carrot Cruncher · Apr 22, 2013

Barrel of Fun said:
It is because the game is run by ****ing *****.

Putting it politely. Couldn't agree more.

T soprano · Apr 22, 2013

dig54 said:
The FA Cup just isn't the same anymore. Only thing that will change that is giving champions league spot to winner and not 4th place.

Being on ESPN & ITV doesn't help the cause either

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