ROBINSON: IT’S TIME TO SCRAP THESE REPLAYS

By Pete Loosley

SCRAP: Newcastle United’s Joelinton and Oxford United’s Josh Ruffels battle for the ball
PICTURE: PA Images

KARL Robinson called for FA Cup replays to be culled after his League One battlers held top-flight Newcastle.
Robinson’s Oxford battled their way to a draw in front of 52,221 at St James’ Park to take the Magpies back to the Kassam Stadium, although he admitted afterwards he would rather the tie had been settled on the day.
Asked if he agreed with Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola’s suggestion replays sho...

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