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Millennium handed FA Cup semis
by Patrick Goss - Last Updated 15 Sep 2004
The FA confirmed that they had decided to hand the venue the final three matches of its flagship cup competition, because of the success of previous finals.
"Taking the semi-finals to Cardiff will ensure that the semi-finals are played at a neutral venue and that the maximum number of fans are able to attend what are always great occasions," said a spokesman for The FA.
"The Millennium Stadium has been a wonderful venue for The FA Cup Final since 2001, with a unique atmosphere for players and supporters alike."
Wales has hosted the FA Cup final since Wembley was demolished to make way for a new national football stadium.
Last season The FA used Villa Park and Old Trafford for the semi-finals.
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Now then; either, they secretly know that the 'New Wembley' will be done-and-ready early in-time for the FA Cup Final 2005, or, like with Coca-Cola and re-naming of the Football League's 3 divisions, this is simply their way of giving the FA Cup a sudden rise of lost attention... But, is there really anything wrong with the competition as it is [was]?
Until Wembley is done, Cardiff is, quite simply, the best we have. Yes, even better than Old Trafford - if, only because, it's seen as a 'neutral' ground to each of the 20 teams in the Premier League.
If it's about crowd attendances and giving fans 'the chance', what's wrong with Old Trafford, Villa Park, St.James' Park and even Anfield?
Not only can each sustain a high attendance figure on match-day, but, for clubs like Newcastle and Middlesbrough, a trip down to the city of Manchester [and there's another top stadium!] would please many in place of going all-the-way down to Cardiff, in WALES - just for the SEMI-finals, with the real thing still to take place.
It makes some sense, but, unless they're thinking of bizzarely changing the final's venue, it doesn't have ANY common sense, if you ask me. :I
What do you think? How do you fancy the idea? Can you see anything wrong with the current system?
Millennium handed FA Cup semis
by Patrick Goss - Last Updated 15 Sep 2004
The FA confirmed that they had decided to hand the venue the final three matches of its flagship cup competition, because of the success of previous finals.
"Taking the semi-finals to Cardiff will ensure that the semi-finals are played at a neutral venue and that the maximum number of fans are able to attend what are always great occasions," said a spokesman for The FA.
"The Millennium Stadium has been a wonderful venue for The FA Cup Final since 2001, with a unique atmosphere for players and supporters alike."
Wales has hosted the FA Cup final since Wembley was demolished to make way for a new national football stadium.
Last season The FA used Villa Park and Old Trafford for the semi-finals.
----------
Now then; either, they secretly know that the 'New Wembley' will be done-and-ready early in-time for the FA Cup Final 2005, or, like with Coca-Cola and re-naming of the Football League's 3 divisions, this is simply their way of giving the FA Cup a sudden rise of lost attention... But, is there really anything wrong with the competition as it is [was]?
Until Wembley is done, Cardiff is, quite simply, the best we have. Yes, even better than Old Trafford - if, only because, it's seen as a 'neutral' ground to each of the 20 teams in the Premier League.
If it's about crowd attendances and giving fans 'the chance', what's wrong with Old Trafford, Villa Park, St.James' Park and even Anfield?
Not only can each sustain a high attendance figure on match-day, but, for clubs like Newcastle and Middlesbrough, a trip down to the city of Manchester [and there's another top stadium!] would please many in place of going all-the-way down to Cardiff, in WALES - just for the SEMI-finals, with the real thing still to take place.
It makes some sense, but, unless they're thinking of bizzarely changing the final's venue, it doesn't have ANY common sense, if you ask me. :I
What do you think? How do you fancy the idea? Can you see anything wrong with the current system?
I think that the stadium will be ready and thats why the millenium stadium is the venue, it loses all the magic if you hold the semi finals in the same place as the final.
Taken from: www.SkySports.com
Millennium handed FA Cup semis
by Patrick Goss - Last Updated 15 Sep 2004
The FA confirmed that they had decided to hand the venue the final three matches of its flagship cup competition, because of the success of previous finals.
"Taking the semi-finals to Cardiff will ensure that the semi-finals are played at a neutral venue and that the maximum number of fans are able to attend what are always great occasions," said a spokesman for The FA.
"The Millennium Stadium has been a wonderful venue for The FA Cup Final since 2001, with a unique atmosphere for players and supporters alike."
Wales has hosted the FA Cup final since Wembley was demolished to make way for a new national football stadium.
Last season The FA used Villa Park and Old Trafford for the semi-finals.
----------
Now then; either, they secretly know that the 'New Wembley' will be done-and-ready early in-time for the FA Cup Final 2005, or, like with Coca-Cola and re-naming of the Football League's 3 divisions, this is simply their way of giving the FA Cup a sudden rise of lost attention... But, is there really anything wrong with the competition as it is [was]?
Until Wembley is done, Cardiff is, quite simply, the best we have. Yes, even better than Old Trafford - if, only because, it's seen as a 'neutral' ground to each of the 20 teams in the Premier League.
If it's about crowd attendances and giving fans 'the chance', what's wrong with Old Trafford, Villa Park, St.James' Park and even Anfield?
Not only can each sustain a high attendance figure on match-day, but, for clubs like Newcastle and Middlesbrough, a trip down to the city of Manchester [and there's another top stadium!] would please many in place of going all-the-way down to Cardiff, in WALES - just for the SEMI-finals, with the real thing still to take place.
It makes some sense, but, unless they're thinking of bizzarely changing the final's venue, it doesn't have ANY common sense, if you ask me. :I
What do you think? How do you fancy the idea? Can you see anything wrong with the current system?
Millennium handed FA Cup semis
by Patrick Goss - Last Updated 15 Sep 2004
The FA confirmed that they had decided to hand the venue the final three matches of its flagship cup competition, because of the success of previous finals.
"Taking the semi-finals to Cardiff will ensure that the semi-finals are played at a neutral venue and that the maximum number of fans are able to attend what are always great occasions," said a spokesman for The FA.
"The Millennium Stadium has been a wonderful venue for The FA Cup Final since 2001, with a unique atmosphere for players and supporters alike."
Wales has hosted the FA Cup final since Wembley was demolished to make way for a new national football stadium.
Last season The FA used Villa Park and Old Trafford for the semi-finals.
----------
Now then; either, they secretly know that the 'New Wembley' will be done-and-ready early in-time for the FA Cup Final 2005, or, like with Coca-Cola and re-naming of the Football League's 3 divisions, this is simply their way of giving the FA Cup a sudden rise of lost attention... But, is there really anything wrong with the competition as it is [was]?
Until Wembley is done, Cardiff is, quite simply, the best we have. Yes, even better than Old Trafford - if, only because, it's seen as a 'neutral' ground to each of the 20 teams in the Premier League.
If it's about crowd attendances and giving fans 'the chance', what's wrong with Old Trafford, Villa Park, St.James' Park and even Anfield?
Not only can each sustain a high attendance figure on match-day, but, for clubs like Newcastle and Middlesbrough, a trip down to the city of Manchester [and there's another top stadium!] would please many in place of going all-the-way down to Cardiff, in WALES - just for the SEMI-finals, with the real thing still to take place.
It makes some sense, but, unless they're thinking of bizzarely changing the final's venue, it doesn't have ANY common sense, if you ask me. :I
What do you think? How do you fancy the idea? Can you see anything wrong with the current system?