The Indignity Of The Cup

Donny Mahoney
By Donny Mahoney
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Sure, if you're Stevenage, FA Cup 3rd round giant killers like Leeds United or even plucky outsiders like Leicester City, the FA Cup has magical potential. But for a lot of England's mediocre second- and third-tier clubs, the FA Cup means a savagely demoralizing two hours for players and supporters alike. There's nothing quite so humbling as a thrashing by a visiting club owned by billionaires. Below you'll find some of the worst beatings of the weekend.


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Chelsea hammered Ipswich 7-0, vindicating Roy Keane's managerial skills once and for all.

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Tough afternoon for Cunthorpe Scunthorpe, but another nice headed goal by our Seamus.

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Fulham put an awful hiding on Peterborough, scoring 6. The muted celebrations let you know just how awful Peterborough is.

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In the interest of balance, here is a 4 minute dose of cup magic.

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