Source: Daily_Mail
Ferguson says staging semi-finals at Wembley devalues FA Cup
Sir Alex Ferguson has backed David Moyes' view that the FA Cup hasbeen devalued by the decision to play semi-finals at Wembley. [LNB]Manchester United[LNB]and Everton[LNB]will meet at the new stadium on April19 for the right to tackle either Chelsea[LNB], Arsenal[LNB]or Hull[LNB]in thefinal. [LNB][LNB] In agreement: Alex Ferguson and David Moyes [LNB] Zidane: Forget Ronaldo and Messi, the best player in the world is Liverpool star Gerrard[LNB]MANCHESTER UTD FC: All the latest news from across the web[LNB]Moyes proves Kenwright was right to have faith in him seven years ago[LNB]EVERTON FC: All the latest news from across the web[LNB]Moyes is critical - believing that, despite its 90,000 capacity, Wembley should be reserved solely for the final and that it is unfair to expect two sets of fans from the north of England to travel to the capital when alternative venues are nearby in Eastlands, Anfield and Villa Park. [LNB]Ferguson agrees - and thinks the least the Football Association can do is keep prices down. [LNB]'I agree with David that playing the semi-finals at Wembley devalues the cup,' Ferguson told United Review. [LNB]'This is a decision by the FA that pushes up costs for the fans. [LNB]'It is likely the price of tickets at Wembley will be a lot higher than if the game was at Villa Park. [LNB]'Wembley should be reserved for finals, and the least the FA can do now is reduce the Wembley prices to a level more in keeping with those of club tickets.' [LNB]The FA have already confirmed prices will range from £24.50 to £53.80, with precise allocations due to be determined in the next few days.[LNB] [LNB]
