FA slash television income
Clubs who are chosen for live television coverage in the early rounds of the FA Cup will notice a decline in their income, according to reports.
The Football Association, who cut prize money in a meeting a few weeks ago, have also slashed television income to £50,000 for an appearance in the first or second round on either BBC Television or Sky Sports.
In the past two years, United have benefitted from £100,000 windfalls when their first round matches against Wrexham and Wigan Athletic were shown on television, and Chelsea chairman Ken Bates said last November that he had backed a plan to double the income to £200,000, but it was blocked by Adam Crozier, the former FA chief executive.