29 Oct 2015 19:50:49
What are peoples thoughts about those clubs in Europe are given the option of not playing in the comedy cup and being replaced with teams from the Non league?
29 Oct 2015 20:14:57
The problem is the smaller clubs and the competition its self need the top involved, I think seedings would be a great idea for everyone involved.
Premier league champions would play the the team who won the conference play off final and so on meaning all the smaller clubs get a big club guaranteed and not a disappointing drww against a team from their own leave, then the next round do the same again and all the way through to the semifinals.
Big gates for smaller clubs with chances of a giant killing and for top clubs a chance to progress while resting top players if they wish.
29 Oct 2015 20:52:25
Not heard too much about it to be honest.
I think we already have a good formula, where teams enter the 3rd round stage.
Agree with G62, cup's have a wonderful tradition where the smaller clubs can be giant killers.
Indeed, the revenue raised for a smaller club hosting a big club can generate enough revenue to pay for their season.
It's up to the bigger clubs how they decide to treat the Cup competition.
Take it seriously or use it as 'game time' for younger players and those coming back from injury.
29 Oct 2015 22:29:19
As a cup there is nothing wrong with it. Its up to the manager to put out the team that he thinks can do the job without risks and if that meant playing the under 16s then so be it. A bit of thought needed that's all.
30 Oct 2015 00:11:49
The last two winners of the cup didn't do to bad in the league in the same year.