WE ALWAYS NEED A SECOND CHANCE

It is a quickie today but a goodie. With the news that the FA Cup committee may be considering scrapping cup replays, the BBC has put together a charming video of those goals that wouldn't have happened without a replay. Of course there are plenty of great goals in extra time and of course in normal time, but let's be nostalgic and wallow in these little crackers.

http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/35588745

Without replays the bigger clubs will benefit by not having a fixtures overload. Cup replays and European games clashing has always been an issue. Of course there is no winter break. But why do our clubs struggle in Europe? 

Replays are a massive financial gain for lower clubs who either dream of bringing a big club back to theirs or enjoying a day out at one of the big stadia. 

The FA claims they will re-distribute sponsors' money to smaller clubs to help their financial problems, who in the past have relied heavily on the windfalls of the Cup.

Below Ronnie Radford, a local joiner, celebrates after scoring the winner, a third yarder, for Hereford United against the Toon, to make it 2-1. 

A big goal in a big replay in 1972 after a 2-2 draw at St James' Park. The draw away was a brilliant result and the Bulls deserved to have a stab at Newcastle on their own patch. Extra time and pens at St James' would have knocked the magic out of the tie. The Toon may not have thought the same!