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The logic behind it all is staggering

No, say something that doesn't sound so generic or make it different to literally any other club programme notes.

Make it seem like it's from him then. This is no different to any other message.

Yeah it's just clichéd words, and has been for a long time. Top doesn't even write it.

Just the programme notes. Thought it was something new or relevant.

Maidstone, Crewe, Swindon, Port Vale, Stevenage, Shrewsbury...

Will start off well, not capitalise on the lead it has, then lose to a total underdog on the final straight...

There'll be loads more in the next couple of days surely

There was no issue here.

Gonna be Hamza as the inverted RB isn't it And it's just another excuse for Enzo to start Daka...

Well that's a bit of a shitter.

'additional revenue'. Yes, most likely end up being PL teams/matches so they get the revenue. 'ensuring broadcast slots'. TV money is all it's about. If PL clubs want to reduce congestion maybe they shouldn't go on those worldwide tours and actually have a proper break between seasons...

I'm surprised 'how to work efficiently with a fax machine' isn't listed as one of the essential requirements...

Wonder who we were there for...

I'll be thinking that we've totally lost it as a club revealing our team sheet a day early. And then hoping he also doesn't start on Saturday

Mikey Johnston has been one of their best since joining on loan. Get some money on him scoring a worldie from outside the box on Saturday...

Yes. Promotion the ultimate goal.

No. Bigger pitchforks needed!

It just occurred to me that PL have somehow fought for this ruling to occur in the first two rounds. Rounds they're not even involved in

Good statement by Tranmere. I expect other clubs to follow suit... Tranmere Rovers condemn the disgraceful decision taken by The FA and the Premier League to change the format of the FA Cup, including the scrapping of replays. There was no consultation with Football League clubs, National League clubs or grassroots clubs to whom the competition represents not only their best opportunity to create life-long memories for supporters but also a hugely important source of income. We also understand that FA Council members were not consulted about the changes. The decision, and the way it was taken, demonstrate a total lack of respect for the football pyramid and its fans. Football belongs to all of us and decisions should not be taken in back room deals in which only the very wealthiest clubs are allowed to participate. It is yet another eloquent example of the 19th-century governance that means that football simply cannot regulate itself and needs the Independent Football Regulator to have real teeth. We condemn the changes wholeheartedly and urge The FA to suspend them immediately until all stakeholders in the game are properly consulted.

Bazunu's injury serious for Southampton?

Yep, 12.30pm and 5.30pm are regular this season already, more so the 12.30 slot to sometimes rival TNT's PL showing. I wonder if they'll end up splitting some midweek fixtures - perhaps 6pm and 8pm? Or 7.15pm and 8. 15pm like they do with some PL games. There's gonna be too much football on at any given time. Overkill is approaching!

A potential giant-killing at home and then a replay away at the bigger side (potentially) is better, no? I'm not sure how scrapping replays is a positive thing for lower league clubs. All this does is just cater to the bigger sides (top 6)?