The 2010 FC Cup

[Jim]

Full House v Liege and Lief
the final was almost ruined by the pre-match announcement that Sandy denny would be leaving L&L straight after the final to work on her skills with trevor lucas, jerry donohue gerry conway and pat donaldson in a as yet unnamed group and Ashley Hutchings had signed a pre contract agreement to join Steeleye Span for the next season.
 Looking a bit rocked at the start the L&L  side quickly settled down in a closely fought contest with L&L's numerical superiority nullified by a sterling, muscular defensive display from the FH backline.
and although L&L were well led up front by Ms Denny the team work of messrs Pegg, Swarbrick, Thompson, and Nicol for FH more than made up for percieved deficiencies in the vocal attack dept.
then as penalties loomed large The new found confidence of the writing tipped the balance leading to Thompson getting a slothful head on a long ball which was to end up in the back of the net.
 0-1 to the Full House lads although the scoreline did not represent just how entertaining the final had been

[Nigel no longer of Lysander]

Full House v Liege and Lief

But only just !!

Cheers Nigel

[Kathryn]

Full House vLiege and Lief

twas very close, but L&L took the day!

[Staffan]

Gub Gub and BD!
Already missing this year's FC Cup, now in its final trembling moments, I assume that the winner here will keep the Cup forever. And ever!
But will this year's winner thus be disqualified from entering next (year's?) Cup?
Yours etc., etc,
s.

[Neil]

Full House v Liege and Lief

This was always going to be a lively game with Rakish Paddy matching the Flatback Capers of the full house midfield, the creativity and beauty of Liege and Lief in the end could not cope with the much more physical side of Full House. This however was a cleanly won game based on dogged determination and team play it was only the motel linen that was dirty and the Full House crew were not bid a farewell farewell by the Liefers sending them home instead in need of a physickal.

[Dad Volt]

Full House v Liege and Lief

Class shines through at the end of the day.

[samnitzberg (Sam)]

I was 12 years old in 1969 when my older cousin introduced me to Liege & Lief.  We listened to it at his house fairly constantly.  When Full House came out in 1970 I bought it, and its songs have remained permanently etched into my brain ever since.  If we're talking about which album is "better", then I'd have to objectively say Liege and Lief for forging new ground in the musical universe, and, of course, for Sandy's incredible voice. But if we're talking about which do we like more, and have an attachment to, and all of the other intangibles which put a musical work into a special place for us, then I have to say:

Full House v Liege and Lief

[Big Dave]

I do declare L&L to have won out, but the final decision is up to Gub as he started all this! Whatever way Fairport win and that is enough me!

[folkicons]

Full House v Liege & Lief

Regardless of line-up changes. Poor Will's split personality on the subs' bench is somewhat confusing - will it be the original or the enhanced one who comes on to score the winner?

[PLW (Peter)]

Full House v Liege & Lief

The winners had an extra player on the field - up front - and she made all the difference.

[Big Dave]

Full House v Liege & Lief

Regardless of line-up changes. Poor Will's split personality on the subs' bench is somewhat confusing - will it be the original or the enhanced one who comes on to score the winner?

Original

[GubGub (Al)]

Well that was incredibly close and exciting!

The final score in the 2010 FC Cup final is...

Full House v Liege & Lief  17 - 19

By a narrow margin Liege & Lief are declared champions for 2010.

I suppose it was inevitable really and yet I am still surprised. I had always suspected the Liege & Lief was an album more admired than loved but it seems it may be most people's favourite after all.

I now wonder if there is any fixture in which it would be defeated. For me personally there are probably about half a dozen but FAFA will now have to consider how to run the tournament in future without the result being a foregone conclusion.

Congratulations then to Liege & Lief and good luck in the Folk Rock Champions League where they will most likely come up against Fotheringay, Rise Up Like The sun & I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight.  

[Big Dave]

....And fair play and all due thanks to GubGub for organising a brilliant 17 page thread.  Well done all competitors for a superb and cleanly played competion, a rarity in itself these days.  I have heard on the grapevine that Gub has been head hunted by FIFA to organise their next footie bash!  

[Poor Will (Bill)]

Nice one GubGub. An inspired thread

[Staffan]

....And fair play and all due thanks to GubGub for organising a brilliant 17 page thread.  Well done all competitors for a superb and cleanly played competion, a rarity in itself these days.  I have heard on the grapevine that Gub has been head hunted by FIFA to organise their next footie bash!  

Hear, hear!

[PLW (Peter)]

So who will be in the Champions League? Off the top of my head, the three mentioned by Gub - plus No Roses, The Tain, Moving Hearts, The Man in the Moon Drinks Claret, Chemins de Terre, The Hangman's Beautiful Daughter, Alright Jack.

Any more for any more?

[PLW (Peter)]

Oh, and Country Life.

[Andy Tuck]

Thanks Gub, very enjoyable.

Now we have a champion, this could lead to several more tournaments. Firstly, we should let the best of the English teams join in. Once we have an English winner, the many strong teams from Scotland, Wales and Ireland join for a UK tournament. This can be followed by European and finally a World cup.

[Sir Martin]

I recon an RT only cup would be enjoyable and a little less predictable.

[Neil]

I recon an RT only cup would be enjoyable and a little less predictable.

Would that be RT only or with Linda too??