Andersonson
Full Member
FA cup does need something new but I don't agree with giving the winner a CL spot. Actually I don't even agree with giving the winner a EL spot. Those spots should be for performances achieved over the season in the league rather than in 5-6 specific games of which 2-3 of those would be against teams from the lower leagues. Much more fair would be a higher prize money. Right now the prize money is just 3.6M. Just make it 20M and see the clubs taking the FA cup much more seriously.
I somewhat agree that a CL spot would be too much, but prize money wouldnt excite the top 6 clubs. It would then be a cup for the clubs who needs that kind of money. It would be huge for a championship side, but for us, Chelsea or Spurs we would much rather get top 4 or six than win the FA cup.
Maybe make the league cup a u23 for the premier league sides with the option to use three over 23. Just like the olympics. Championship and other league teams can play without restrictions. Winner get EL.
FA cup no restrictions and winner gets 20m plus EL / CL?