The FA Cup Final

The passion and belief that is enshrined within the bastion of the FA Cup gives it an almighty power that can reduce grown men into showers over merciless tears.

However, although Cardiff has done a very noble job in keeping the final warm for when Wembley is finished, the magic is somewhat lost on the trip over the Severn Bridge.

This year the cup is back in the arms of the new mother of English football, with the Football Association assuring all fans that Wembley will host this year's final.

Here's hoping the memories of past Wembley victories will still be floating through the ether and stirring emotions within of seeing another seminal fixture.

It seems likely that the competition will be hotter than ever to get to the final this year, with visiting fans guaranteed to be at one of the first fixtures to be played at the new arena.

The old Wembley tickled the heart muscles when you wandered up Wembley Way and even though crumbs fell from the walls when you were inside, those steps still made you think of the magic of past days.

Thankfully the steps are back and all presentations will be made at the Royal Box.