It's the big day today! When the entire nation stops to watch the FA Cup Final

[backson]

We can moan about money or kick off times, but the magic was down to the fact it was pretty much the only live game on TV all year, and therefore it always was something to look forward to.

 

[Goldstone Rapper]

Here's Churchill Square at 3pm on FA Cup Final day on 21st May 1983:

 

[goldstone]

Wow!, FA Cup day - I must be getting old, or wearing blinkers and earplugs, because it had actually escaped my attention! As a boy, I would have been bouncing off the ceiling, regardless of who was playing.

So true.

The event has been ruined by:
- too much footy on the telebox
- messing around with the date and kick-off time
- clubs giving the cup a lot less priority than other competitions

... oh well, that's progress.

 

[gripper stebson]

...is there gonna be a LIVE FEED from the helicopter?

 

[Questions]

So no Stuart Hall this year then ?

 

[Horton's halftime iceberg]

I enjoyed this piece on Dave Whelan from the BBC, defiantly FA Cup build up material

BBC Sport - FA Cup final: Wigans Whelan makes poignant Wembley return

 

[5mins-from-amex]

The F.A cup was for me the highlight of the season! But moving the KO, having the semis at wembley and the lack of respect show to it by some of the bigger clubs has made it seem tainted in my eyes.

 

[Deleted User X18H]

Here's Churchill Square at 3pm on FA Cup Final day on 21st May 1983:

Excellent havn't seen that photo for years. Between the 16th - 27th May 1983 this town ate, drunk and slept Brighton & Hove Albion and I mean EVERYONE.

 

[Buckley's Mad Eye]

Oh is that today....who's playing?

 

[junior]

Does anyone have a link to a stream for those of us without Sky Sports?

 

[Sussex Nomad]

Wow!, FA Cup day - I must be getting old, or wearing blinkers and earplugs, because it had actually escaped my attention! As a boy, I would have been bouncing off the ceiling, regardless of who was playing.

Just about sums it up for me too, FA Cup Final day was like a second birthday to me as a kid, I'd watch the BBC religiously from about 10am. Sad.

 

[brightn'ove]

We all know with absolute certainty that Man City are going to win - probably by 2 or 3 goals, maybe more.

What's the point in watching?

i think ill watch it until man city get a goal. JUST in case.

 

[5mins-from-amex]

We all know with absolute certainty that Man City are going to win - probably by 2 or 3 goals, maybe more.

What's the point in watching?

I am sure thats what most people thought about Liverpool in the 88 final....

 

[Dandyman]

What time does 'Cup Final Grandstand' start? I've misplaced my copy of the Radio Times but I am welling up with anticipation about the big build-up, watching reports from the team's hotel and 'It's A Cup Final Knockout.'

Maybe we'll get to hear each team's FA Cup Final song and get to vote for the 'Goal of the Season.'

Also, I'm looking forward to seeing the new tracksuits that each team will be sporting as they walk out of the tunnel and hearing the 100,000 crowd at Wembley all joining in with 'Abide With Me'.

At 3pm, will you be watching the match on TVS or BBC 1?

I hope it's a good open game and that the players don't freeze on undoubtedly the biggest occasion of their careers. Personally, I think it might go to a replay.

If only.

 

[GreersElbow]

I forgot it was today till this thread...

 

[edna krabappel]

I'm looking forward to the bit where the captains of each side introduce their individual team mates to the camera, and regale us with amusing tales of how "Kevin Sheedy. Twenty seven. Left midfield" once had the toes cut off all of his socks and put Deep Heat in Kevin Ratcliffe, thirty two, centre half's, underpants as revenge.

Also can't wait for Stan Boardman (he's not part of Operation Yewtree yet, is he?) to bring his hilarious "Jaaaairmans" routine to the pitch. That Fokkers joke never gets tiresome.

 

[The Modfather]

What time are Mel Smith & Griff Rhys Jones doing one of their hilarious head-to-head sketches?

 

[edna krabappel]

What time are Mel Smith & Griff Rhys Jones doing one of their hilarious head-to-head sketches?

Just after Peter Beardsley shows us his collection of Dire Straits & Phil Collins LPs and introduces us to his lovely wife Tina in their attractive 3 bedroom semi-detached.

 

[The Modfather]

Just after Peter Beardsley shows us his collection of Dire Straits & Phil Collins LPs and introduces us to his lovely wife Tina in their attractive 3 bedroom semi-detached.

 

[edna krabappel]

Ooooh, does anybody know what position Wigan & Man City's Cup Final records reached in the Hit Parade this year?