FA CUP FINAL SWITCH

Last updated : 04 February 2005 By editor

From The Guardian:

'The first FA Cup final at the new Wembley Stadium could be switched controversially from its traditional Saturday afternoon slot to a Wednesday night next season. Senior officials at the Football Association see it as a way of providing the England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson with a clear four-week break for his players as they prepare for the World Cup finals in Germany. However, Soho Square is bracing itself for a backlash from supporters' groups, Uefa and the police.'