Soccer: Everton, BBC bow to vicar

Everton and the BBC have bowed to divine intervention and changed the start time of an FA Cup tie to suit the local vicar.

Everton and the BBC have bowed to divine intervention and changed the start time of an FA Cup tie to suit the local vicar.

The BBC had opted to screen Everton’s fifth-round home clash with Crewe, and the game was moved from to Sunday, February 17 with a 1pm kick off.

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