Once upon a time, the only games you could watch on TV were the FA Cup final and the World Cup. It was a massive occasion, but it's not just nostalgia. Even 10 years ago it would be unheard of for teams to field anything less than their best XI, now you've got the likes of Arsene Wenger fielding a third choice defence at Stoke in an attempt to do just enough to get through. Money rules - the Premier League is king for managers, the Champions League has even greater significance and fans don't turn up in the early rounds because the FA Cup is not included on their already pricey season tickets.
