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It’s sad, but the Cup has lost magic touch

by
The LeaguePaper Team
8 March 2020

John Lyons FLP EXECUTIVE EDITOR

LETTING FLY: Portsmouth’s Andy Cannon shoots in Monday’s defeat against Arsenal
PICTURE: PA Images

FOR those of us old enough to remember the FA Cup in its glory days, the midweek programme was a bit deflating.
The Cup used to be one of the highlights of the season.
You’d wait for the third round draw and see who would capture the plum ties. It would be the chance for your club to test themselves against the top players and at top venues.
The final was live on the television and that was a rarity in those days. You’d get the buil...

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