I've just watched one of the most worth-it soccer action between Arsenal and Chelsea.
(This is how I blog because the only important thing you need to know is the title, now... GET LOST)
It was extremely riveting !
Let me explain, all the player's families were held hostage and they can only be released if their side wins...
They were tackling limitlessly(endlessly) like mad (fantastic challenges - not the dumb-yellow-card tackle, we are talking about challenges that makes the supporters stand up to the feet in disagreement BUT the referee extends his two arms forward indicating "play on" - thus bringing up controversies).
Definitely a match to remember and worth another 90-mins-look.
It's so worth it, the play and the skills of the players, I would take out my wallet and start throwing money for this kind of entertainment! (I forgot about the electric bill/Starhub Cable Vision Bill) Let me explain, those there who paid to get in fulfill their dollars worth!
Please, you are welcome to disagree with me, but let me tell you, you ain't going to get that kind of action in the EPL. I'm starting to think: What is the prize money for the FA cup, besides glory?
Take care.
Peace.
Updated: 20/04/09
The FA Prize Fund
| Round | Payments 08-09 | Last Season |
| Extra Preliminary Round winners (203) | £750 | £500 |
| Preliminary Round winners (166) | £1,500 | £1,000 |
| First Round Qualifying winners (116) | £3,000 | £2,250 |
| Second Round Qualifying winners (80) | £4,500 | £3,750 |
| Third Round Qualifying winners (40) | £7,500 | £5,000 |
| Fourth Round Qualifying winners (32) | £12,500 | £10,000 |
| First Round Proper winners (40) | £20,000 | £16,000 |
| Second Round Proper winners (20) | £30,000 | £24,000 |
| Third Round Proper winners (32) | £75,000 | £40,000 |
| Fourth Round Proper winners (16) | £100,000 | £60,000 |
| Fifth Round Proper winners (8) | £200,000 | £120,000 |
| Sixth Round Proper winners (4) | £400,000 | £300,000 |
| Semi-Final winners (2) | £1,000,000 | £900,000 |
| Semi-Final losers (2) | £500,000 | - |
| Winners (1) | £2,000,000 | £1,000,000 |
| Runners-up (1) | £1,000,000 | - |
