The F.A. have announced that, after an emergency meeting this morning, that
they have abandoned the F.A. Cup for the remainder of the 2009/10 season. The
statement reads:
"Along with our partners E.on and ITV Sport we have decided that, due to Leeds
United A.F.C and Reading F.C.'s lack of respect for our great footballing
traditions, we have no choice but to cease forthwith this season's Challenge
Cup. We do this with heavy hearts, but have to consider fully the implications
of continuing without our beloved Manchester United and Liverpool. The sponsors
fear all their custom will disappear, blaming e.on for the demise of the best
two teams in the world. The broadcasters, ITV Sport, fear that no one will want
to watch a competition that is without the two biggest teams in it.
ITV Sport are developing a viable alternative which we are all excited about.
This will guarantee millions of prime time viewers and save the F.A.'s, now
tarnished, reputation. The "Mighty Red Cup" will be held on what would have
been the dates for any fothcoming F.A. Cup weekends and will consist of
Manchester United playing Liverpool on a home and away basis over 6 matches.
E.on will sponsor the event and to make it fair there will be a prize of Ј10M
for first AND second place.
We are sure this is the way forward for English football and know it is what
the public really want."
The spokesman then went on to say that Lord Mawhinney was being held directly
responsible as he had assured the committee that they had heard the last of
Leeds United for generations to come. They await his letter of resignation
eagerly.
Ossie
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