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DaveG
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Admittedly it was the League Cup, but one of my favourite childhood memories is Tranmere (old division 4) getting a 2-2 draw with Spurs in 1989/90, holding a side with Gazza, Gary Lineker, Gary Mabbutt and a load of household names. That was a great night and a very cherished memory. We might have lost the reply 4-0, but that doesn't take away from the joy of holding one of the top sides, full of big name players.

Had that been a game we lost 4-2 after extra time, it wouldn't be a cherished memory at all. Just a memory that I'd seen Gazza and Lineker play once in a game which had it moments but we lost.

This change isn't just getting replays out of the FA Cup. It's getting replays out of all football at EFL/EPL level. The achievement of holding a big club won't exist any more. And people will wonder why the cups have lost their magic and sparkle.

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Ah, the beautiful game, remember that? Let's put down some jumpers and have a socially-distanced kickabout. Long shots only, and no hugging and kissing.

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