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WE’VE all got our favourite memories of the FA Cup, haven’t we?
It’s a competition that has meant so much to so many people over almost 150 years.
Perhaps now, though, it is facing its toughest challenge. True, weakened teams have been par for the course for a number of years as the Premier League - and Champions League - take priority, but a manager not turning up for a game?
Experienced journalist John Wragg gives us his verdict on Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp’s decision to swerve their replay against Shrewsbury, while Rob Wilson laments the way the Cup has been mar...

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