Clubs threatening to BOYCOTT FA Cup in protest after replays axed as Government wades into row [Video]

CLUBS are threatening to boycott the FA Cup after the FA axed replays.

On Thursday, it was announced that replays were being scrapped along with other changes.

The FA also confirmed that the mid-season break would be removed and a £33million increase in funding for grassroots football.

There has been a huge amount of backlash to the decision to dump replays as it could affect potential revenue for lower league clubs.

It now appears that a number of EFL and National League clubs are threatening to boycott the competition next season.

A number of EFL sides have issued statements condemning the changes made by the FA and Premier League.

Tranmere Rovers chairman Mark Palios has suggested he would be willing to back a boycott.

He told the Telegraph: “There needs to be further debate.

“But if …