Comments on: What’s So Special About The FA Cup

By: NEILONISLE

NEILONISLE — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:20:39 +0000

I am curious about the rule book nowadays. There have been so many distasteful rules applied of late that I have sincere doubts that they have anything to do with “wasting time”.
I have seen some “calls” that are a sight worse than the rules they have changed.
It is now a constant to see 'full backs' charging opposing 'strikers' in the back long before the ball reaches them. Is this not dangerous? It is as I say …a constant practice. I have to wonder why a 'blind eye' is always cast upon this by the officials?

By: eplnfl

eplnfl — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:46:26 +0000

To me the FA Cup has the same appeal that the NCAA Basketball tournament has. A big fish can be knocked off by the little fish at any time. In both events seldom does the little fish win it all but along the way there are a lot of near misses and a few upsets.

The FA Cup may have as much of a modern day value as the Monarchy but who can imagine England without either. Chris is right on that it's part of the charm that makes England so interesting to the American audience.

By: NEILONISLE

NEILONISLE — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:01:51 +0000

I like to see some amateurs make good play …it keeps some of those so-called Professionals on their toes. Some occasions they lose their tempers.(A sure sign of un-professional conduct for pro's.) Yes – we all know there are certain teams that this conduct emanates from.

By: Neil Marsh

Neil Marsh — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:51:08 +0000

For no other reason than the fact that the “small team” gets their “kick at the cat ” for a change. I feel the fans sometimes get a better game this way.

By: muffins

muffins — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:05:45 +0000

Spot on, mate.

I missed the Forest Green v. Derby match on Saturday but caught some highlights. What a cracker! Only wish that Blyth Spartans v. Blackburn was as exciting.