The FA have been forced to release a statement defending their changes to their iconic cup competition after the decision to axe replays was roundly condemned by a host of lower league clubs.
The shake up of football's oldest knockout competition sent shockwaves around the country, with many concerned about the future of EFL and non-league teams without extra revenue from replays.
Other changes announced were fifth round match - played in midweek for the last five seasons - returning to a weekend slot FA Cup weekends in the fourth and fifth rounds being totally free of Premier League matches.