Rejected petition Re-instate replays in the FA Cup, for the benefit of all football clubs
To re-instate FA Cup replays, the benefit this can have on clubs outside of the The Premier League is huge financially, both for the clubs and communities.
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With grassroots clubs having a difficult time as it is, and teams folding. This is a bad choice!
The knock on affect in communities in these areas is undeniable, from local newsagents, public houses, restaurants, transport links (bus/taxi etc..)
There is also the spirit & magic, that for over 150yrs has been alive in the FA Cup, people plan lives around their clubs
A good FA Cup draw is the dream of every club, taking away replays, will dampen the experience for many clubs outside the top 20
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It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.
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Decisions about arrangements for football matches and tournaments are a matter for the football authorities, not the UK Government or Parliament.
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