FA defends scrapping Cup replays despite huge backlash from supporters
Erling Haaland lifts the FA Cup trophy after last season’s victory (Picture: Getty)The Football Association has defended the decision to scrap FA Cup replays despite a significant backlash from supporters and clubs, while they have rejected suggestions the changes were made without proper consultation.From next season, there will no longer be FA Cup replays from the first round onwards while all rounds of the competition will now be played on weekends.The decision has not gone down well, t