15-12-2014, 20:56
While I understand your sentiment Matt, there is one flaw in your argument that the game is being replayed so that the FA get their cut of the gate receipts. In the ruling it states that the match will be decided on that night, no replays at all, that rules out a grab for money.
Having said that, how can they rule that no replay can take place, that is against the competition rules and makes no sense!! If the tie is to be started from the beginning then surely a draw aftwer 90 minutes should result in a replay!! It is a strange verdict they have come up with and now gives them a full house for this event - Bury/Droylesden kicked out of competition, Bradford allowed to go through upon appeal and Chesterfield now forced to replay the game. Certainly gives them options for future transgressions!!
Having said that, how can they rule that no replay can take place, that is against the competition rules and makes no sense!! If the tie is to be started from the beginning then surely a draw aftwer 90 minutes should result in a replay!! It is a strange verdict they have come up with and now gives them a full house for this event - Bury/Droylesden kicked out of competition, Bradford allowed to go through upon appeal and Chesterfield now forced to replay the game. Certainly gives them options for future transgressions!!