Marine’s FA Cup emotional rollercoaster went from elation when they heard that they had drawn Tottenham at home, to outright despair when they discovered that COVID-19 regulations meant that the club wouldn’t be permitted to allow any fans into their stadium ground. Next stop? Selling virtual tickets for £10-each to make up the shortfall.
How will the vast sums raised by this initiative and the countless sponsorships Marine have dreamt up? ‘Grassroots football; appears to be the stock answer. I’d like them to show us something tangible, after all, they have plenty of blank canvas to work with!
