Is Champ closer to League One than the top flight?

Chris Dunlavy
A FRESH TAKE ON FOOTBALL

Rarely in FA Cup games do you witness the true gulf between two teams from different divisions.
Factors like weakened teams, ropey pitches and hostile crowds usually serve to level the playing field.
At Middlesbrough last weekend, however, it was crystal clear. Brighton were absolutely magnificent, moving the ball with the sort of speed and precision that results from elite players being trained by elite coaches.
Boro are an experienced side and very hard to beat, but the Seagulls carved them apart like a butcher filleting steaks. Every attack was hea...

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