Hereford condemn FA Cup changes

A number of changes are set to be implemented.

Author: Tom FeahenyPublished 19th Apr 2024

Hereford have expressed their disappointment at the announcement of a decision to scrap replays in the FA Cup from the first proper round onwards.

The club state this decision has been taken with the views of a small minority of clubs to the fore, placing little or no importance on how significant and special the FA Cup is to hundreds of others.

Hereford United were involved in one of the most famous replays defeating Newcastle United in 1972.

Hereford's statement said "Under the FA Cup’s new rules, a giantkilling exactly like this will no longer be possible, as the match would have to be settled at St James’ Park, without the added drama of a second game at Edgar Street."