For almost a century and a half cup competitions have supplied many of footballs most memorable moments, whilst also playing an instrumental role in the development of the modern game. In recent times however, contests such as the FA Cup and the League Cup have seen a loss of prestige in the face of the all-conquering Premier League. Do cups have a future? To answer this self-confessed lover of cup football Neil Cotton (WSC, Late Tackle, IBWM, 200%) embarks on an exploration of cup football both past and present, from the Hampshire Senior Cup to the European Cup, reaching some surprising conclusions.