Derby County are a club fighting for promotion yet field their strongest side out in the FA Cup. Their win lifted both fans and players which they can take confidence into their following games and weren't resting players to prioritise their push by sacrificing the cup. Surely a win today would've given City fans and players a lift. What's a couple more games harm going to do? Bollocks to the injuries argument. It could happen at any point and we should have depth to deal with it. Attitudes by clubs and owners towards this traditional tournament The FA Cup is toxic, and its dying a quick yet painful death for fans all round.