PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE FA CUP COMPETITION

Early day motion 1703, tabled 27 October 1998 by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 21 members.

That this House is opposed to proposals to change the way the FA Cup competition is held; believes that the abolition of replays is not in the best interests of supporters, particularly those associated with smaller clubs; calls on the Football Association to recognise the traditions of the FA Cup; and urges the FA to resist the commercial pressures to alter the format of the competition.

Signatures by party: Labour 10, Liberal Democrat 10, Labour/Co-operative 1.