Tube strike could cost FA £1m

The Football Association’s decision to offer full refunds to supporters who decide it is not worth the hassle of getting to tonight’s World Cup qualifier at Wembley could cost them in excess of £1m (€1.16m).

Although there was no legal requirement to offer fans their money back following the start of a 48-hour London Underground strike, the FA felt it necessary to at least make the gesture given the difficulty in getting to a venue that urges people to attend by using public transport.