Football Ramble Mailbag: Where would a Palace FA Cup win rank among football’s greatest underdog stories?
May 17, 2025
It's FA Cup final day, and there's a buzz around the potential for Crystal Palace to create a memorable underdog story. The hosts discuss the emotional weight of a Palace victory and its historical significance in football. Chelsea’s goal drought hits the spotlight, with talk of potential player targets to fix their woes. Officiating challenges and the impact of VAR add an intriguing twist, while fun hypotheticals about aging stars suggest they still have a place in the modern game. A lively mix of humor and insights keeps the conversation engaging!
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Palace's Win Isn't Greatest Underdog
- Crystal Palace winning the FA Cup would be a great story but not one of the greatest underdog triumphs.
- They are a solid mid-table Premier League side, unlike true underdog teams that come from nowhere.
Context Shapes Underdog Narrative
- The context of Crystal Palace playing Manchester City this season is important as City are not as dominant.
- The FA Cup remains an accessible competition for mid-tier teams to achieve success.
VAR Causes Offside Flag Delay Issues
- Delaying the raising of the offside flag due to injuries is a byproduct of VAR.
- The protocol is unlikely to change without rolling back the current VAR system.