The Aston Villa-Blackpog] tie should draw a record crowd to the Villas ground. and whilst the Villa, have a fine cup reputation, the fact that Blackpool will have Frank O'Donnell and Willie Buchan in the line-up Will draw the crowds to this game.
Everton, who have won the cup twice, have the Cup-holders ab opponents, Last season they failed to defeat the Spurs at home to lose the replay in the fifth round of the tournament, York should gain financially from the visit of West Bromwich Albion, and this will be a case of a Third Division Club versus one of the First Division.
Shefeld United, who are interested in promotion to the First Division, which they missed twp seasons ago es the result of a good run in the Cup competition, wil] probably have Liverpool as their visitors. The fact that Liverpool failed to defeat Crystal Palace will give the "Blades" added confidence, Preston North End, Cup finalists last year, have Leicester as visitors, and the Midlanders have yet to appear in a semi-final tie.
On the whole, the draw has produced some interesting ties, and will keep the soccer public interested in the Cup even before the games are played. The ties are due to be played on January 22, and on the same day the Scottish Clubs will also eomrence to travel along the road that leads to Hampden Park and financial reward, if not the winning of the Cup.
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