Romance of the cup still excites Crossley

WHAT price does a football club place on the FA Cup in the modern age of squad rotation and expanded cup competitions?

That question was answered succinctly at Goodison Park as League One Oldham humbled their Premier League hosts.

In the case of John Sheridan’s team, victory amounted to a €120 win bonus for the Latics’ players, some of whom earn in the region of €300-400 a week.

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