The Football Association (FA) faces backlash over its decision to eliminate FA Cup replays, sparking outrage among lower-league clubs. The English Football League (EFL) expresses discontent, stating its clubs are being marginalized. EFL urges clubs to boycott the FA Cup if replay stance remains unchanged. Critics argue that scrapping replays diminishes the essence of the game and removes a revenue opportunity for lower-league clubs.
The decision to scrap FA Cup replays removes a revenue opportunity for lower-league English football clubs. There's less room for romance in the beautiful game, writes @mbrookerhk https://t.co/VCm1ALO9HZ via @opinion
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Pundits and the FA more disappointed in a tweet than the state of officiating in the Premier League!! 🤦♂️ Says it all!! @FA_PGMOL https://t.co/PGcpbUZMPM
The FA have long been a disgrace to the game, but scrapping cup replays should be final nail in the coffin | @justinallen1976 https://t.co/5gN9dx6IeU
EFL clubs told to boycott FA Cup over ‘disgusting’ replay changes https://t.co/aHz7dGvpXF
EFL clubs told to stage FA Cup boycott if replay stance doesn’t change https://t.co/hBuidzIwEr
EFL release statement to clarify their position on FA Cup replays being scrapped https://t.co/q1RY8PjBfY
Row over scrapping of FA Cup replays intensifies with EFL saying its clubs are being "marginalised in favour of others further up the pyramid" after FA defends its decision https://t.co/gfp03RkFwt
🔺 NEW: The FA is facing a growing crisis over its decision to scrap FA Cup replays as lower-league clubs reacted with fury to the announcement Read the full story ⬇️ | ✍️ @martynziegler https://t.co/2kan5I5Ruk