Good luck to our Road to Wenbley side Everton tomorrow in their derby semi-final against Liverpool (kick off 12.30). Being at traditionalist I have no idea why both sets of supporters have to drive down the M6 to play in London when they will pass within 10 miles of Old Trafford and one mile of Villa Park, two historic semi-final venues.The situation has been complicated by the FA’s need to play the Cup semis at Wembley to help pay for the huge debts brought on by the £757 million reconstruction.
The FA is under a financial imperative to milk as much revenue as it can from Wembley but more thought should have been given to supporters, either with a 3pm kick-off or some form of reduced price on the ticket to acknowledge the cost required to get to Wembley.
Seventh-placed Everton are a point and a place ahead of Liverpool in the Premier League table but were beaten 3-0 by their neighbours when the teams met at Anfield in the league last month. The Reds were also on top at Goodison in October, winning 2-0.
David Moyes is in his 10th year and Everton would be very popular winners of the FA Cup. Good luck to the Toffeemen.
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