Tamworth's FA Cup journey was cut short after a controversial decision denied them a replay against Premier League giants Tottenham. The non-league club took Spurs to extra time, but ultimately lost 3-0, with Ange Postecoglou's side scoring through an own goal from Nathan Tshikuna and strikes from Dejan Kulusevski and Brennan Johnson. Tamworth boss Andy Peaks expressed his frustration at the lost revenue, stating it would have been a massive amount of money for the club. Peaks also pointed out that the club had enough free Tuesdays to accommodate a replay, but the decision was made due to the busy schedules of the bigger clubs. The FA's decision to scrap replays has been met with criticism from several managers, including Morecambe's Derek Adams, who believes the move is unfair to non-league teams. The debate over the FA Cup's new format is set to continue, with the Football Association reviewing the changes at the end of the season. Extra time is likely to remain, as it has been a major draw for viewers, with several matches over the weekend going to extra time, including Doncaster's win over Hull on penalties and Manchester United's victory over Arsenal. The FA Cup's third round saw several upsets, but Tamworth's story is one of what could have been, as they were denied the chance to take on Spurs again and potentially earn a significant amount of money. The club's fans will be left wondering what could have been if the replay had been allowed to go ahead. The FA's decision has sparked a wider debate about the balance between the bigger clubs and the smaller ones, with some arguing that the new format favors the Premier League teams. As the season progresses, it will be interesting to see how the FA Cup's new format plays out and whether any changes will be made to address the concerns of the non-league clubs.