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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Gardner

Guiseley chief James Pickles: FA Cup replays scrapped to benefit four clubs

The Football Association announced in April that replays were being scrapped from this season’s first round onwards (Zac Goodwin/PA) - (PA Archive)

FA Cup replays have been scrapped for the benefit of four Premier League clubs, according to Guiseley general manager James Pickles.

The West Yorkshire outfit missed out on a second chance to face Stevenage in front of their own fans, having drawn 1-1 at the end of 90 minutes, and believe they could have earned up to an extra £50,000 had the replay been selected for live television coverage.

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