Athletic count the cost of cup exit
Date published: 14 December 2015
ATHLETIC have missed out on up to £171,000 by not getting through to the third round of the FA Cup.
Conquerers Sheffield United ended up drawn against Manchester United at Old Trafford, taking £27,000 in prizemoney along the way.
The game has since been selected for live TV coverage on January 9. The Blades will pick up £144,000 as a live fee.
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