Leeds United is mentioned by Kieran Maguire as the FA is outraged by yesterday’s announcement.

Kieran Maguire has condemned an FA decision that has generated controversy by mentioning Leeds United by name.

On Thursday, April 18, the football finance expert tweeted that the Whites and eighteen other FA Cup winners from the past have been “ignored” by the governing body following the announcement that replays will no longer be used in the competition starting with the first round. As part of a new six-year contract between the FA and the Premier League, that will take effect for the upcoming season.

The following teams won the FA Cup: Barnsley, Bolton, Cardiff, Huddersfield, Sheffield Wednesday, Derby, Charlton, Blackpool, Sunderland, Southampton, Leeds, Coventry, Portsmouth, West Brom, Blackburn, Preston, Notts County, Bradford City and Barnsley. However, like all of the EFL teams, they were disregarded by the Premier League and FA in no replay choice,” Maguire remarked. Replays of the FA Cup should have been decided by Leeds United.

Without a doubt, Leeds and the other EFL clubs ought to have had an opportunity to voice their opinions over the FA Cup replays scenario.

Looks like the FA and Premier League have simply discussed the issue, so once again, only a select few teams have weighed in.

Even if a top-tier team often wins the competition, the EFL ought to have been given more consideration when making decisions.

If Coventry City, a Championship team and one of the former winners that Maguire cited in his tweet, can defeat Manchester United in their semi-final match on Sunday, April 21, they will advance to the final.

Then there’s the fact that some of the clubs at the bottom of the pyramid may find that replays are extremely profitable.

It’s alarming that, while the top division of English football continues its power grab, the FA has only conferred with the Premier League on this issue.