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Cup rewards could be so important

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WE OFTEN talk about the magic of the FA Cup, but it’s also hard to ignore the financial rewards on offer.
There will certainly be plenty at stake for Newport County, Tranmere and Blackpool when they take on Non-League opposition in their FA Cup second round replays over the next ten days.
Newport host fellow Welsh side Wrexham on Tuesday night after the sides played out a goalless draw in their first meeting. The winners of that game will earn £54,000 in prize money.
But that’s only the start of it. Whoever wins through will t...

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