Please Sir - I'm rather keen on the gentlemans pastime known as Association Football so may I please be permitted to offer a contrary view to your eloquently stated but evidently flawed opinion ?
I would imagine a certain team from the North of England putting up gallant, solid performance against your London based favourites and maybe edging them by a sportingly executed goal or two you for the aforementioned Trophy . .
This would be highly unfortunate for you of course but please don't let it spoil your enjoyment the week will have to offer.
Enjoy, in moderation of course, the alcoholic beverages that the fine Island has in abundance and maybe take in a smidgeon of U/V prior to the games ?
Ensure you maintain a tight knotted hanky around your head and pull your socks up to your knees.
Keep your jellied eels out of the sun and don't be cruel to our beloved whippets.
Maybe you you could take in a tea dance at the Space Ballrooom or take the air along the Figuretes Prom ?
On a serious note, are you off over there for the matches ?
I booked ages ago and found out the Cup was on at the same time.
As I'm not there as part of the official party (approx 250 Huddersfield Fans) in theory I won't be allowed into the ground but there are plenty of fans going out there on the off chance.
A well placed spot of on the gate bribery may yet suffice.