It’s the oldest knockout competition in the football world; a cup full of memories and tradition. But is it on life support? Did it pass away as we once knew it a long time ago? We talk the past, present and future of the FA Cup, now into its 153rd season. Have they broke it? Can we fix it? Should we change it, or do some things need to be left alone?

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Chapters:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:05:25 - The devaluation of the FA Cup
00:10:42 - The problem with TV company models
00:16:02 - Paying for Sky and Terrestrial TV Shows
00:21:30 - Nostalgia for Old-School Football
00:26:43 - Valuing Consistency on the Pitch
00:32:10 - Pushing the Limits of Fan Loyalty
00:37:21 - The Liverpool vs. Manchester United final
00:42:43 - Celebrating the FA Cup Victory
00:47:57 - Closing Words