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5727597d708984140094dc7c | FA_Cup | Until the 1990s further replays would be played until one team was victorious. Some ties took as many as six matches to settle; in their 1975 campaign, Fulham played a total of 12 games over six rounds, which remains the most games played by a team to reach a final. Replays were traditionally played three or four days ... | When was the first penalty kick? | {
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432
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"text": [
"penalty shoot-outs being introduced, the first of which came on 26 November 1991"
]
} |
5727597d708984140094dc7d | FA_Cup | Until the 1990s further replays would be played until one team was victorious. Some ties took as many as six matches to settle; in their 1975 campaign, Fulham played a total of 12 games over six rounds, which remains the most games played by a team to reach a final. Replays were traditionally played three or four days ... | What clubs were playing during the first penalty? | {
"answer_start": [
518
],
"text": [
"Rotherham United eliminated Scunthorpe United."
]
} |
572782d45951b619008f8bb9 | FA_Cup | The FA Cup winners qualify for the following season's UEFA Europa League (formerly named the UEFA Cup; until 1998 they entered the Cup Winners' Cup instead). This European place applies even if the team is relegated or is not in the English top flight. In the past, if the FA Cup winning team also qualified for the foll... | What is the cup called now? | {
"answer_start": [
131
],
"text": [
"Cup Winners' Cup"
]
} |
572782d45951b619008f8bba | FA_Cup | The FA Cup winners qualify for the following season's UEFA Europa League (formerly named the UEFA Cup; until 1998 they entered the Cup Winners' Cup instead). This European place applies even if the team is relegated or is not in the English top flight. In the past, if the FA Cup winning team also qualified for the foll... | Does the loser of the cup gain anything? | {
"answer_start": [
405
],
"text": [
"the losing FA Cup finalist was given the Europa League place"
]
} |
572782d45951b619008f8bb8 | FA_Cup | The FA Cup winners qualify for the following season's UEFA Europa League (formerly named the UEFA Cup; until 1998 they entered the Cup Winners' Cup instead). This European place applies even if the team is relegated or is not in the English top flight. In the past, if the FA Cup winning team also qualified for the foll... | Did that used to have a different name? | {
"answer_start": [
74
],
"text": [
"formerly named the UEFA Cup; until 1998"
]
} |
572782d45951b619008f8bbb | FA_Cup | The FA Cup winners qualify for the following season's UEFA Europa League (formerly named the UEFA Cup; until 1998 they entered the Cup Winners' Cup instead). This European place applies even if the team is relegated or is not in the English top flight. In the past, if the FA Cup winning team also qualified for the foll... | what about the FA Cup winner? | {
"answer_start": [
475
],
"text": [
"FA Cup winners enter the Europa League at the group stage."
]
} |
572782d45951b619008f8bb7 | FA_Cup | The FA Cup winners qualify for the following season's UEFA Europa League (formerly named the UEFA Cup; until 1998 they entered the Cup Winners' Cup instead). This European place applies even if the team is relegated or is not in the English top flight. In the past, if the FA Cup winning team also qualified for the foll... | Do the FA Cup winners qualify for anything? | {
"answer_start": [
0
],
"text": [
"The FA Cup winners qualify for the following season's UEFA Europa League"
]
} |
572783c7f1498d1400e8fa60 | FA_Cup | The semi-finals have been played exclusively at the rebuilt Wembley Stadium since 2008, one year after it opened and after it had already hosted a final (in 2007). For the first decade of the competition, the Kennington Oval was used as the semi-final venue. In the period between this first decade and the reopening of ... | Where are the semi finals played? | {
"answer_start": [
2
],
"text": [
"e semi-finals have been played exclusively at the rebuilt Wembley Stadium"
]
} |
572783c7f1498d1400e8fa61 | FA_Cup | The semi-finals have been played exclusively at the rebuilt Wembley Stadium since 2008, one year after it opened and after it had already hosted a final (in 2007). For the first decade of the competition, the Kennington Oval was used as the semi-final venue. In the period between this first decade and the reopening of ... | Is there a name for the specific venue? | {
"answer_start": [
209
],
"text": [
"Kennington Oval was used as the semi-final venue"
]
} |
572783c7f1498d1400e8fa62 | FA_Cup | The semi-finals have been played exclusively at the rebuilt Wembley Stadium since 2008, one year after it opened and after it had already hosted a final (in 2007). For the first decade of the competition, the Kennington Oval was used as the semi-final venue. In the period between this first decade and the reopening of ... | Where did the semi finals take place before then? | {
"answer_start": [
329
],
"text": [
"semi-finals were played at high-capacity neutral venues around England"
]
} |
572783c7f1498d1400e8fa63 | FA_Cup | The semi-finals have been played exclusively at the rebuilt Wembley Stadium since 2008, one year after it opened and after it had already hosted a final (in 2007). For the first decade of the competition, the Kennington Oval was used as the semi-final venue. In the period between this first decade and the reopening of ... | What was the top most used venue? | {
"answer_start": [
598
],
"text": [
"Villa Park in Birmingham (55 times)"
]
} |
572783c7f1498d1400e8fa64 | FA_Cup | The semi-finals have been played exclusively at the rebuilt Wembley Stadium since 2008, one year after it opened and after it had already hosted a final (in 2007). For the first decade of the competition, the Kennington Oval was used as the semi-final venue. In the period between this first decade and the reopening of ... | Where was the cup held in 2005? | {
"answer_start": [
883
],
"text": [
"In 2005, both were held at the Millennium Stadium."
]
} |
5727849df1498d1400e8fa86 | FA_Cup | In 2003 the FA took the decision to permanently use the new Wembley for semi-finals to recoup debts in financing the new stadium. This was controversial, with the move seen as both unfair to fans of teams located far from London, as well as taking some of the prestige away from a Wembley final. In defending the move, t... | Where is the FA cup held today? | {
"answer_start": [
0
],
"text": [
"In 2003 the FA took the decision to permanently use the new Wembley for semi-finals"
]
} |
5727849df1498d1400e8fa87 | FA_Cup | In 2003 the FA took the decision to permanently use the new Wembley for semi-finals to recoup debts in financing the new stadium. This was controversial, with the move seen as both unfair to fans of teams located far from London, as well as taking some of the prestige away from a Wembley final. In defending the move, t... | Why is it held at Webly Stadium? | {
"answer_start": [
84
],
"text": [
"to recoup debts in financing the new stadium."
]
} |
5727849df1498d1400e8fa88 | FA_Cup | In 2003 the FA took the decision to permanently use the new Wembley for semi-finals to recoup debts in financing the new stadium. This was controversial, with the move seen as both unfair to fans of teams located far from London, as well as taking some of the prestige away from a Wembley final. In defending the move, t... | Do the people of London agree with this action? | {
"answer_start": [
159
],
"text": [
"the move seen as both unfair to fans of teams located far from London"
]
} |
5727849df1498d1400e8fa89 | FA_Cup | In 2003 the FA took the decision to permanently use the new Wembley for semi-finals to recoup debts in financing the new stadium. This was controversial, with the move seen as both unfair to fans of teams located far from London, as well as taking some of the prestige away from a Wembley final. In defending the move, t... | Has the game ever fail to sell out? | {
"answer_start": [
385
],
"text": [
"the 2013 fixture between Millwall and Wigan led to the unprecedented step of placing 6,000 tickets on sale to neutral fans after the game failed to sell out."
]
} |
5727849df1498d1400e8fa8a | FA_Cup | In 2003 the FA took the decision to permanently use the new Wembley for semi-finals to recoup debts in financing the new stadium. This was controversial, with the move seen as both unfair to fans of teams located far from London, as well as taking some of the prestige away from a Wembley final. In defending the move, t... | Do people oppose of using the new Webly Stadium? | {
"answer_start": [
584
],
"text": [
"86% opposition to Wembley semi-finals."
]
} |
5727855e5951b619008f8c31 | FA_Cup | The final has been played at the rebuilt Wembley Stadium since it opened, in 2007. The rebuilding process meant that between 2001 and 2006 they were hosted at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff in Wales. Prior to rebuilding, the final was hosted by the original Wembley Stadium since it opened in 1923 (being originally n... | Where is the final played now? | {
"answer_start": [
0
],
"text": [
"The final has been played at the rebuilt Wembley Stadium"
]
} |
5727855e5951b619008f8c32 | FA_Cup | The final has been played at the rebuilt Wembley Stadium since it opened, in 2007. The rebuilding process meant that between 2001 and 2006 they were hosted at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff in Wales. Prior to rebuilding, the final was hosted by the original Wembley Stadium since it opened in 1923 (being originally n... | When did this stadium open? | {
"answer_start": [
63
],
"text": [
"it opened, in 2007."
]
} |
5727855e5951b619008f8c33 | FA_Cup | The final has been played at the rebuilt Wembley Stadium since it opened, in 2007. The rebuilding process meant that between 2001 and 2006 they were hosted at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff in Wales. Prior to rebuilding, the final was hosted by the original Wembley Stadium since it opened in 1923 (being originally n... | Where was the FA cup held while this stadium was built? | {
"answer_start": [
117
],
"text": [
"between 2001 and 2006 they were hosted at the Millennium Stadium"
]
} |
5727855e5951b619008f8c34 | FA_Cup | The final has been played at the rebuilt Wembley Stadium since it opened, in 2007. The rebuilding process meant that between 2001 and 2006 they were hosted at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff in Wales. Prior to rebuilding, the final was hosted by the original Wembley Stadium since it opened in 1923 (being originally n... | Where is Millennium Stadium located? | {
"answer_start": [
185
],
"text": [
"Cardiff in Wales"
]
} |
5727855e5951b619008f8c35 | FA_Cup | The final has been played at the rebuilt Wembley Stadium since it opened, in 2007. The rebuilding process meant that between 2001 and 2006 they were hosted at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff in Wales. Prior to rebuilding, the final was hosted by the original Wembley Stadium since it opened in 1923 (being originally n... | Was it always held in Millennium Stadium? | {
"answer_start": [
203
],
"text": [
"Prior to rebuilding, the final was hosted by the original Wembley Stadium"
]
} |
5727862f5951b619008f8c4f | FA_Cup | In the 51 years prior to the Empire Stadium opening, the final (including 8 replays) was held in a variety of locations, predominantly in London, and mainly at the Kennington Oval and then Crystal Palace. It was played 22 times in the Oval (the inaugural competition in 1872, and then all but two times until 1892). Afte... | Where do the majority of FA cup finals take place? | {
"answer_start": [
121
],
"text": [
"predominantly in London, and mainly at the Kennington Oval and then Crystal Palace."
]
} |
5727862f5951b619008f8c50 | FA_Cup | In the 51 years prior to the Empire Stadium opening, the final (including 8 replays) was held in a variety of locations, predominantly in London, and mainly at the Kennington Oval and then Crystal Palace. It was played 22 times in the Oval (the inaugural competition in 1872, and then all but two times until 1892). Afte... | How many times was the FA cup playing in the Oval ? | {
"answer_start": [
203
],
"text": [
". It was played 22 times in the Oval"
]
} |
5727862f5951b619008f8c51 | FA_Cup | In the 51 years prior to the Empire Stadium opening, the final (including 8 replays) was held in a variety of locations, predominantly in London, and mainly at the Kennington Oval and then Crystal Palace. It was played 22 times in the Oval (the inaugural competition in 1872, and then all but two times until 1892). Afte... | What was the first year the Oval hosted the FA cup? | {
"answer_start": [
270
],
"text": [
"1872"
]
} |
5727862f5951b619008f8c52 | FA_Cup | In the 51 years prior to the Empire Stadium opening, the final (including 8 replays) was held in a variety of locations, predominantly in London, and mainly at the Kennington Oval and then Crystal Palace. It was played 22 times in the Oval (the inaugural competition in 1872, and then all but two times until 1892). Afte... | How many times has Crystal Palce hosted the FA cup? | {
"answer_start": [
354
],
"text": [
"21"
]
} |
5727862f5951b619008f8c53 | FA_Cup | In the 51 years prior to the Empire Stadium opening, the final (including 8 replays) was held in a variety of locations, predominantly in London, and mainly at the Kennington Oval and then Crystal Palace. It was played 22 times in the Oval (the inaugural competition in 1872, and then all but two times until 1892). Afte... | How many replays took place at the Oval? | {
"answer_start": [
74
],
"text": [
"8 replays"
]
} |
57278730f1498d1400e8fae8 | FA_Cup | The FA permitted artificial turf (3G) pitches in all rounds of the competition from the 2014–15 edition and beyond. Under the 2015-16 rules, the pitch must be of FIFA One Star quality, or Two Star for ties if they involve one of the 92 professional clubs. This followed approval two years previously for their use in the... | Is the use of artificial turf allowed? | {
"answer_start": [
0
],
"text": [
"The FA permitted artificial turf (3G) pitches in all rounds of the competition from the 2014–15 edition and beyond."
]
} |
57278730f1498d1400e8fae9 | FA_Cup | The FA permitted artificial turf (3G) pitches in all rounds of the competition from the 2014–15 edition and beyond. Under the 2015-16 rules, the pitch must be of FIFA One Star quality, or Two Star for ties if they involve one of the 92 professional clubs. This followed approval two years previously for their use in the... | What is the required quality of the pitch? | {
"answer_start": [
141
],
"text": [
"the pitch must be of FIFA One Star quality, or Two Star for ties if they involve one of the 92 professional clubs."
]
} |
57278730f1498d1400e8faea | FA_Cup | The FA permitted artificial turf (3G) pitches in all rounds of the competition from the 2014–15 edition and beyond. Under the 2015-16 rules, the pitch must be of FIFA One Star quality, or Two Star for ties if they involve one of the 92 professional clubs. This followed approval two years previously for their use in the... | How many professional clubs are there? | {
"answer_start": [
233
],
"text": [
"92"
]
} |
57278730f1498d1400e8faeb | FA_Cup | The FA permitted artificial turf (3G) pitches in all rounds of the competition from the 2014–15 edition and beyond. Under the 2015-16 rules, the pitch must be of FIFA One Star quality, or Two Star for ties if they involve one of the 92 professional clubs. This followed approval two years previously for their use in the... | What happens if the pitch is not up to par? | {
"answer_start": [
410
],
"text": [
"they had to switch their tie to the ground of another eligible entrant with a natural grass pitch."
]
} |
57278730f1498d1400e8faec | FA_Cup | The FA permitted artificial turf (3G) pitches in all rounds of the competition from the 2014–15 edition and beyond. Under the 2015-16 rules, the pitch must be of FIFA One Star quality, or Two Star for ties if they involve one of the 92 professional clubs. This followed approval two years previously for their use in the... | Where was the first #G surface game played? | {
"answer_start": [
559
],
"text": [
"first match in the proper rounds to be played on a 3G surface was a televised first round replay at Maidstone United's Gallagher Stadium on 20 November 2015."
]
} |
57278a24708984140094e04d | FA_Cup | The trophy comes in three parts - the cup itself, plus a lid and a base. There have been two designs of trophy in use, but five physical trophies have been presented. The original trophy, known as the "little tin idol", was 18 inches high and made by Martin, Hall & Co. It was stolen in 1895 and never recovered, and so ... | How many parts does the trophy come in? | {
"answer_start": [
0
],
"text": [
"The trophy comes in three parts"
]
} |
57278a24708984140094e04e | FA_Cup | The trophy comes in three parts - the cup itself, plus a lid and a base. There have been two designs of trophy in use, but five physical trophies have been presented. The original trophy, known as the "little tin idol", was 18 inches high and made by Martin, Hall & Co. It was stolen in 1895 and never recovered, and so ... | What is the parts of the trophy? | {
"answer_start": [
32
],
"text": [
"- the cup itself, plus a lid and a base"
]
} |
57278a24708984140094e04f | FA_Cup | The trophy comes in three parts - the cup itself, plus a lid and a base. There have been two designs of trophy in use, but five physical trophies have been presented. The original trophy, known as the "little tin idol", was 18 inches high and made by Martin, Hall & Co. It was stolen in 1895 and never recovered, and so ... | How many trophy designs have there bee? | {
"answer_start": [
73
],
"text": [
"There have been two designs of trophy in use"
]
} |
57278a24708984140094e050 | FA_Cup | The trophy comes in three parts - the cup itself, plus a lid and a base. There have been two designs of trophy in use, but five physical trophies have been presented. The original trophy, known as the "little tin idol", was 18 inches high and made by Martin, Hall & Co. It was stolen in 1895 and never recovered, and so ... | How many physical trophies have been presented? | {
"answer_start": [
123
],
"text": [
"five physical trophies have been presented"
]
} |
57278a24708984140094e051 | FA_Cup | The trophy comes in three parts - the cup itself, plus a lid and a base. There have been two designs of trophy in use, but five physical trophies have been presented. The original trophy, known as the "little tin idol", was 18 inches high and made by Martin, Hall & Co. It was stolen in 1895 and never recovered, and so ... | When was the first design changed? | {
"answer_start": [
369
],
"text": [
". The FA decided to change the design after the 1909 winners, Manchester United, made their own replica,"
]
} |
57278af2dd62a815002e9fcc | FA_Cup | The name of the winning team is engraved on the silver band around the base as soon as the final has finished, in order to be ready in time for the presentation ceremony. This means the engraver has just five minutes to perform a task which would take twenty under normal conditions, although time is saved by engraving ... | Is the cup engraved for the winner? | {
"answer_start": [
0
],
"text": [
"The name of the winning team is engraved on the silver band around the base"
]
} |
57278af2dd62a815002e9fcd | FA_Cup | The name of the winning team is engraved on the silver band around the base as soon as the final has finished, in order to be ready in time for the presentation ceremony. This means the engraver has just five minutes to perform a task which would take twenty under normal conditions, although time is saved by engraving ... | When does the engraving take place? | {
"answer_start": [
76
],
"text": [
"as soon as the final has finished, in order to be ready in time for the presentation ceremony."
]
} |
57278af2dd62a815002e9fce | FA_Cup | The name of the winning team is engraved on the silver band around the base as soon as the final has finished, in order to be ready in time for the presentation ceremony. This means the engraver has just five minutes to perform a task which would take twenty under normal conditions, although time is saved by engraving ... | how long does the engraved have from start to finish? | {
"answer_start": [
182
],
"text": [
"the engraver has just five minutes to perform a task which would take twenty under normal conditions,"
]
} |
57278af2dd62a815002e9fcf | FA_Cup | The name of the winning team is engraved on the silver band around the base as soon as the final has finished, in order to be ready in time for the presentation ceremony. This means the engraver has just five minutes to perform a task which would take twenty under normal conditions, although time is saved by engraving ... | Is the trophy decorated? | {
"answer_start": [
403
],
"text": [
"the trophy wears is decorated with ribbons in the colours of both finalists, with the loser's ribbons being removed at the end of the game."
]
} |
57278af2dd62a815002e9fd0 | FA_Cup | The name of the winning team is engraved on the silver band around the base as soon as the final has finished, in order to be ready in time for the presentation ceremony. This means the engraver has just five minutes to perform a task which would take twenty under normal conditions, although time is saved by engraving ... | Where is he cup presentation made? | {
"answer_start": [
575
],
"text": [
", the presentation is made at the Royal Box"
]
} |
57278c17708984140094e071 | FA_Cup | The tradition of presenting the trophy immediately after the game did not start until the 1882 final; after the first final in 1872 the trophy was not presented to the winners, Wanderers, until a reception held four weeks later in the Pall Mall Restaurant in London. Under the original rules, the trophy was to be perman... | When did people start presenting the trophy after the game? | {
"answer_start": [
0
],
"text": [
"The tradition of presenting the trophy immediately after the game did not start until the 1882 final"
]
} |
57278c17708984140094e072 | FA_Cup | The tradition of presenting the trophy immediately after the game did not start until the 1882 final; after the first final in 1872 the trophy was not presented to the winners, Wanderers, until a reception held four weeks later in the Pall Mall Restaurant in London. Under the original rules, the trophy was to be perman... | when was the first trophy presented? | {
"answer_start": [
132
],
"text": [
"the trophy was not presented to the winners, Wanderers, until a reception held four weeks later"
]
} |
57278c17708984140094e073 | FA_Cup | The tradition of presenting the trophy immediately after the game did not start until the 1882 final; after the first final in 1872 the trophy was not presented to the winners, Wanderers, until a reception held four weeks later in the Pall Mall Restaurant in London. Under the original rules, the trophy was to be perman... | Where was the first trophy presented? | {
"answer_start": [
231
],
"text": [
"the Pall Mall Restaurant in London"
]
} |
57278c17708984140094e074 | FA_Cup | The tradition of presenting the trophy immediately after the game did not start until the 1882 final; after the first final in 1872 the trophy was not presented to the winners, Wanderers, until a reception held four weeks later in the Pall Mall Restaurant in London. Under the original rules, the trophy was to be perman... | What happens to multiple cup winners? | {
"answer_start": [
293
],
"text": [
"the trophy was to be permanently presented to any club which won the competition three times,"
]
} |
57278c17708984140094e075 | FA_Cup | The tradition of presenting the trophy immediately after the game did not start until the 1882 final; after the first final in 1872 the trophy was not presented to the winners, Wanderers, until a reception held four weeks later in the Pall Mall Restaurant in London. Under the original rules, the trophy was to be perman... | Did that ever happen? | {
"answer_start": [
401
],
"text": [
"inaugural winners Wanderers achieved this feat by the 1876 final"
]
} |
57278d03dd62a815002ea030 | FA_Cup | Almost 60 years later, 80 year old career criminal Henry (Harry) James Burge claimed to have committed the theft, confessing to a newspaper, with the story being published in the Sunday Pictorial newspaper on 23 February 1958. He claimed to have carried out the robbery with two other men, although when discrepancies wi... | How claims to have stolen the FA cup? | {
"answer_start": [
23
],
"text": [
"80 year old career criminal Henry (Harry) James Burge claimed to have committed the theft"
]
} |
57278d03dd62a815002ea031 | FA_Cup | Almost 60 years later, 80 year old career criminal Henry (Harry) James Burge claimed to have committed the theft, confessing to a newspaper, with the story being published in the Sunday Pictorial newspaper on 23 February 1958. He claimed to have carried out the robbery with two other men, although when discrepancies wi... | Did he act alone? | {
"answer_start": [
227
],
"text": [
"He claimed to have carried out the robbery with two other men"
]
} |
57278d03dd62a815002ea032 | FA_Cup | Almost 60 years later, 80 year old career criminal Henry (Harry) James Burge claimed to have committed the theft, confessing to a newspaper, with the story being published in the Sunday Pictorial newspaper on 23 February 1958. He claimed to have carried out the robbery with two other men, although when discrepancies wi... | How long go did this crime take place? | {
"answer_start": [
7
],
"text": [
"60 years"
]
} |
57278d03dd62a815002ea033 | FA_Cup | Almost 60 years later, 80 year old career criminal Henry (Harry) James Burge claimed to have committed the theft, confessing to a newspaper, with the story being published in the Sunday Pictorial newspaper on 23 February 1958. He claimed to have carried out the robbery with two other men, although when discrepancies wi... | What did Burge do with the cup? | {
"answer_start": [
596
],
"text": [
"the cup had been melted down to make counterfeit half-crown coins"
]
} |
57278d03dd62a815002ea034 | FA_Cup | Almost 60 years later, 80 year old career criminal Henry (Harry) James Burge claimed to have committed the theft, confessing to a newspaper, with the story being published in the Sunday Pictorial newspaper on 23 February 1958. He claimed to have carried out the robbery with two other men, although when discrepancies wi... | What did they do with those coins? | {
"answer_start": [
718
],
"text": [
"stolen silver was being used to forge coins which were then laundered through betting shops at a local racecourse"
]
} |
57278df3f1498d1400e8fbe2 | FA_Cup | After being rendered obsolete by the redesign, the 1895 replica was presented in 1910 to the FA's long-serving president Lord Kinnaird. Kinnaird died in 1923, and his family kept it in their possession, out of view, until putting it up for auction in 2005. It was duly sold at Christie's auction house on 19 May 2005 for... | Who was the long-serving president of the FA cup? | {
"answer_start": [
121
],
"text": [
"Lord Kinnaird"
]
} |
57278df3f1498d1400e8fbe3 | FA_Cup | After being rendered obsolete by the redesign, the 1895 replica was presented in 1910 to the FA's long-serving president Lord Kinnaird. Kinnaird died in 1923, and his family kept it in their possession, out of view, until putting it up for auction in 2005. It was duly sold at Christie's auction house on 19 May 2005 for... | What year did Lord Kinnard die? | {
"answer_start": [
121
],
"text": [
"Lord Kinnaird. Kinnaird died in 1923,"
]
} |
57278df3f1498d1400e8fbe4 | FA_Cup | After being rendered obsolete by the redesign, the 1895 replica was presented in 1910 to the FA's long-serving president Lord Kinnaird. Kinnaird died in 1923, and his family kept it in their possession, out of view, until putting it up for auction in 2005. It was duly sold at Christie's auction house on 19 May 2005 for... | Was the cup lost during that time? | {
"answer_start": [
163
],
"text": [
"his family kept it in their possession, out of view, until putting it up for auction in 2005"
]
} |
57278df3f1498d1400e8fbe5 | FA_Cup | After being rendered obsolete by the redesign, the 1895 replica was presented in 1910 to the FA's long-serving president Lord Kinnaird. Kinnaird died in 1923, and his family kept it in their possession, out of view, until putting it up for auction in 2005. It was duly sold at Christie's auction house on 19 May 2005 for... | Where did it sell? | {
"answer_start": [
277
],
"text": [
"Christie's auction house on 19 May 2005 for £420,000 (£478,400 including auction fees and taxes)"
]
} |
57278df3f1498d1400e8fbe6 | FA_Cup | After being rendered obsolete by the redesign, the 1895 replica was presented in 1910 to the FA's long-serving president Lord Kinnaird. Kinnaird died in 1923, and his family kept it in their possession, out of view, until putting it up for auction in 2005. It was duly sold at Christie's auction house on 19 May 2005 for... | Who won the bid? | {
"answer_start": [
551
],
"text": [
"David Gold"
]
} |
57278e8f708984140094e0c5 | FA_Cup | Since the start of the 1994–95 season, the FA Cup has been sponsored. However, to protect the identity of the competition, the sponsored name has always included 'The FA Cup' in addition to the sponsor's name, unlike sponsorship deals for the League Cup where the word 'cup' is preceded by only the sponsor's name. Spons... | is the Fa cup sponsered? | {
"answer_start": [
0
],
"text": [
"Since the start of the 1994–95 season, the FA Cup has been sponsored."
]
} |
57278e8f708984140094e0c6 | FA_Cup | Since the start of the 1994–95 season, the FA Cup has been sponsored. However, to protect the identity of the competition, the sponsored name has always included 'The FA Cup' in addition to the sponsor's name, unlike sponsorship deals for the League Cup where the word 'cup' is preceded by only the sponsor's name. Spons... | How long does the sponsor remain? | {
"answer_start": [
315
],
"text": [
"Sponsorship deals run for four years"
]
} |
57278e8f708984140094e0c7 | FA_Cup | Since the start of the 1994–95 season, the FA Cup has been sponsored. However, to protect the identity of the competition, the sponsored name has always included 'The FA Cup' in addition to the sponsor's name, unlike sponsorship deals for the League Cup where the word 'cup' is preceded by only the sponsor's name. Spons... | Can they extend their deal? | {
"answer_start": [
387
],
"text": [
"one-year extensions may be agreed"
]
} |
57278e8f708984140094e0c8 | FA_Cup | Since the start of the 1994–95 season, the FA Cup has been sponsored. However, to protect the identity of the competition, the sponsored name has always included 'The FA Cup' in addition to the sponsor's name, unlike sponsorship deals for the League Cup where the word 'cup' is preceded by only the sponsor's name. Spons... | Who is the current sponsor? | {
"answer_start": [
422
],
"text": [
"Emirates airline is the sponsor from 2015 to 2018"
]
} |
57278e8f708984140094e0c9 | FA_Cup | Since the start of the 1994–95 season, the FA Cup has been sponsored. However, to protect the identity of the competition, the sponsored name has always included 'The FA Cup' in addition to the sponsor's name, unlike sponsorship deals for the League Cup where the word 'cup' is preceded by only the sponsor's name. Spons... | What is the competition called now? | {
"answer_start": [
502
],
"text": [
"The Emirates FA Cup"
]
} |
57278f77f1498d1400e8fc1c | FA_Cup | The possibility of unlikely victories in the earlier rounds of the competition, where lower ranked teams beat higher placed opposition, known as "giant killings", is much anticipated by the public, and is considered an integral part of the tradition and prestige of the competition, alongside that gained by teams winnin... | Do people look forward to Cinderella matches? | {
"answer_start": [
80
],
"text": [
"where lower ranked teams beat higher placed opposition, known as \"giant killings\", is much anticipated by the public"
]
} |
57278f77f1498d1400e8fc1d | FA_Cup | The possibility of unlikely victories in the earlier rounds of the competition, where lower ranked teams beat higher placed opposition, known as "giant killings", is much anticipated by the public, and is considered an integral part of the tradition and prestige of the competition, alongside that gained by teams winnin... | What do people think about giant killers? | {
"answer_start": [
202
],
"text": [
"is considered an integral part of the tradition and prestige of the competition"
]
} |
57278f77f1498d1400e8fc1e | FA_Cup | The possibility of unlikely victories in the earlier rounds of the competition, where lower ranked teams beat higher placed opposition, known as "giant killings", is much anticipated by the public, and is considered an integral part of the tradition and prestige of the competition, alongside that gained by teams winnin... | Does giant killing happen often? | {
"answer_start": [
339
],
"text": [
"Almost every club in the League Pyramid has a fondly remembered giant-killing act in its history"
]
} |
57278f77f1498d1400e8fc1f | FA_Cup | The possibility of unlikely victories in the earlier rounds of the competition, where lower ranked teams beat higher placed opposition, known as "giant killings", is much anticipated by the public, and is considered an integral part of the tradition and prestige of the competition, alongside that gained by teams winnin... | Does the media showcase giant killers? | {
"answer_start": [
435
],
"text": [
". It is considered particularly newsworthy when a top Premier League team suffers an upset defeat, or where the giant-killer is a non-league club"
]
} |
57278f77f1498d1400e8fc20 | FA_Cup | The possibility of unlikely victories in the earlier rounds of the competition, where lower ranked teams beat higher placed opposition, known as "giant killings", is much anticipated by the public, and is considered an integral part of the tradition and prestige of the competition, alongside that gained by teams winnin... | What is a giant killer? | {
"answer_start": [
19
],
"text": [
"unlikely victories in the earlier rounds of the competition, where lower ranked teams beat higher placed opposition"
]
} |
5727907c708984140094e103 | FA_Cup | The Football League was founded in 1888, 16 years after the first FA Cup competition. Since the creation of The Football League, Tottenham Hotspur is the only non-league "giant-killer" to win the Cup, taking the 1901 FA Cup with a victory over reigning league runners-up Sheffield United: although at that time, there we... | When was the football league founded? | {
"answer_start": [
0
],
"text": [
"The Football League was founded in 1888"
]
} |
5727907c708984140094e104 | FA_Cup | The Football League was founded in 1888, 16 years after the first FA Cup competition. Since the creation of The Football League, Tottenham Hotspur is the only non-league "giant-killer" to win the Cup, taking the 1901 FA Cup with a victory over reigning league runners-up Sheffield United: although at that time, there we... | Who is the only non league giant killer to win a cup? | {
"answer_start": [
129
],
"text": [
"Tottenham Hotspur is the only non-league \"giant-killer\" to win the Cup"
]
} |
5727907c708984140094e105 | FA_Cup | The Football League was founded in 1888, 16 years after the first FA Cup competition. Since the creation of The Football League, Tottenham Hotspur is the only non-league "giant-killer" to win the Cup, taking the 1901 FA Cup with a victory over reigning league runners-up Sheffield United: although at that time, there we... | What year did they win the cup? | {
"answer_start": [
212
],
"text": [
"1901"
]
} |
5727907c708984140094e106 | FA_Cup | The Football League was founded in 1888, 16 years after the first FA Cup competition. Since the creation of The Football League, Tottenham Hotspur is the only non-league "giant-killer" to win the Cup, taking the 1901 FA Cup with a victory over reigning league runners-up Sheffield United: although at that time, there we... | Who did they delete for the cup? | {
"answer_start": [
271
],
"text": [
"Sheffield United"
]
} |
5727907c708984140094e107 | FA_Cup | The Football League was founded in 1888, 16 years after the first FA Cup competition. Since the creation of The Football League, Tottenham Hotspur is the only non-league "giant-killer" to win the Cup, taking the 1901 FA Cup with a victory over reigning league runners-up Sheffield United: although at that time, there we... | How many clubs where in the football league? | {
"answer_start": [
346
],
"text": [
"36 clubs in the Football League"
]
} |
57279147f1498d1400e8fc52 | FA_Cup | Chasetown, whilst playing at Level 8 of English football during the 2007–08 competition, are the lowest-ranked team to play in the Third Round Proper (final 64, of 731 teams entered that season). Chasetown was then a member of the Southern League Division One Midlands (a lower level within the Southern Football League)... | Who is the lowest rank to play in the third round proper? | {
"answer_start": [
0
],
"text": [
"Chasetown"
]
} |
57279147f1498d1400e8fc53 | FA_Cup | Chasetown, whilst playing at Level 8 of English football during the 2007–08 competition, are the lowest-ranked team to play in the Third Round Proper (final 64, of 731 teams entered that season). Chasetown was then a member of the Southern League Division One Midlands (a lower level within the Southern Football League)... | What level where they? | {
"answer_start": [
18
],
"text": [
"playing at Level 8 of English football"
]
} |
57279147f1498d1400e8fc54 | FA_Cup | Chasetown, whilst playing at Level 8 of English football during the 2007–08 competition, are the lowest-ranked team to play in the Third Round Proper (final 64, of 731 teams entered that season). Chasetown was then a member of the Southern League Division One Midlands (a lower level within the Southern Football League)... | How many teams competed that year? | {
"answer_start": [
164
],
"text": [
"731 teams entered that season"
]
} |
57279147f1498d1400e8fc55 | FA_Cup | Chasetown, whilst playing at Level 8 of English football during the 2007–08 competition, are the lowest-ranked team to play in the Third Round Proper (final 64, of 731 teams entered that season). Chasetown was then a member of the Southern League Division One Midlands (a lower level within the Southern Football League)... | What place did Chasetown come in? | {
"answer_start": [
151
],
"text": [
"final 64"
]
} |
57279147f1498d1400e8fc56 | FA_Cup | Chasetown, whilst playing at Level 8 of English football during the 2007–08 competition, are the lowest-ranked team to play in the Third Round Proper (final 64, of 731 teams entered that season). Chasetown was then a member of the Southern League Division One Midlands (a lower level within the Southern Football League)... | What FA cup season did this take place in? | {
"answer_start": [
68
],
"text": [
"2007–08 competition"
]
} |
57279202dd62a815002ea0b2 | FA_Cup | Seven clubs have won the FA Cup as part of a League and Cup double, namely Preston North End (1889), Aston Villa (1897), Tottenham Hotspur (1961), Arsenal (1971, 1998, 2002), Liverpool (1986), Manchester United (1994, 1996, 1999) and Chelsea (2010). In 1993, Arsenal became the first side to win both the FA Cup and the ... | How many clubs have won the fa cup as part of a league cup double? | {
"answer_start": [
0
],
"text": [
"Seven clubs have won the FA Cup as part of a League and Cup double"
]
} |
57279202dd62a815002ea0b3 | FA_Cup | Seven clubs have won the FA Cup as part of a League and Cup double, namely Preston North End (1889), Aston Villa (1897), Tottenham Hotspur (1961), Arsenal (1971, 1998, 2002), Liverpool (1986), Manchester United (1994, 1996, 1999) and Chelsea (2010). In 1993, Arsenal became the first side to win both the FA Cup and the ... | Who was the first clubs have won the fa cup as part of a league cup double? | {
"answer_start": [
75
],
"text": [
"Preston North End (1889)"
]
} |
57279202dd62a815002ea0b4 | FA_Cup | Seven clubs have won the FA Cup as part of a League and Cup double, namely Preston North End (1889), Aston Villa (1897), Tottenham Hotspur (1961), Arsenal (1971, 1998, 2002), Liverpool (1986), Manchester United (1994, 1996, 1999) and Chelsea (2010). In 1993, Arsenal became the first side to win both the FA Cup and the ... | Who was the latest clubs have won the fa cup as part of a league cup double? | {
"answer_start": [
234
],
"text": [
"Chelsea (2010)"
]
} |
57279202dd62a815002ea0b5 | FA_Cup | Seven clubs have won the FA Cup as part of a League and Cup double, namely Preston North End (1889), Aston Villa (1897), Tottenham Hotspur (1961), Arsenal (1971, 1998, 2002), Liverpool (1986), Manchester United (1994, 1996, 1999) and Chelsea (2010). In 1993, Arsenal became the first side to win both the FA Cup and the ... | Has any club won both in a same season? | {
"answer_start": [
259
],
"text": [
"Arsenal became the first side to win both the FA Cup and the League Cup in the same season"
]
} |
57279202dd62a815002ea0b6 | FA_Cup | Seven clubs have won the FA Cup as part of a League and Cup double, namely Preston North End (1889), Aston Villa (1897), Tottenham Hotspur (1961), Arsenal (1971, 1998, 2002), Liverpool (1986), Manchester United (1994, 1996, 1999) and Chelsea (2010). In 1993, Arsenal became the first side to win both the FA Cup and the ... | What year did that take place? | {
"answer_start": [
253
],
"text": [
"1993"
]
} |
572792fdf1498d1400e8fc96 | FA_Cup | The final has never been contested by two teams from outside the top division and there have only been eight winners who weren't in the top flight: Notts County (1894); Tottenham Hotspur (1901); Wolverhampton Wanderers (1908); Barnsley (1912); West Bromwich Albion (1931); Sunderland (1973), Southampton (1976) and West ... | Has the final been played by a two clubs outside of the top divisions? | {
"answer_start": [
0
],
"text": [
"The final has never been contested by two teams from outside the top division"
]
} |
572792fdf1498d1400e8fc97 | FA_Cup | The final has never been contested by two teams from outside the top division and there have only been eight winners who weren't in the top flight: Notts County (1894); Tottenham Hotspur (1901); Wolverhampton Wanderers (1908); Barnsley (1912); West Bromwich Albion (1931); Sunderland (1973), Southampton (1976) and West ... | Has the final been won by a club outside of the top divisions? | {
"answer_start": [
82
],
"text": [
"there have only been eight winners who weren't in the top flight"
]
} |
572792fdf1498d1400e8fc98 | FA_Cup | The final has never been contested by two teams from outside the top division and there have only been eight winners who weren't in the top flight: Notts County (1894); Tottenham Hotspur (1901); Wolverhampton Wanderers (1908); Barnsley (1912); West Bromwich Albion (1931); Sunderland (1973), Southampton (1976) and West ... | Who was the first outside club to win? | {
"answer_start": [
148
],
"text": [
"Notts County"
]
} |
572792fdf1498d1400e8fc99 | FA_Cup | The final has never been contested by two teams from outside the top division and there have only been eight winners who weren't in the top flight: Notts County (1894); Tottenham Hotspur (1901); Wolverhampton Wanderers (1908); Barnsley (1912); West Bromwich Albion (1931); Sunderland (1973), Southampton (1976) and West ... | What year did that take place? | {
"answer_start": [
162
],
"text": [
"1894"
]
} |
572792fdf1498d1400e8fc9a | FA_Cup | The final has never been contested by two teams from outside the top division and there have only been eight winners who weren't in the top flight: Notts County (1894); Tottenham Hotspur (1901); Wolverhampton Wanderers (1908); Barnsley (1912); West Bromwich Albion (1931); Sunderland (1973), Southampton (1976) and West ... | How many second tier have made the finals? | {
"answer_start": [
640
],
"text": [
"only 24 finalists have come from outside English football's top tier"
]
} |
572793995951b619008f8df7 | FA_Cup | In the early years of coverage the BBC had exclusive radio coverage with a picture of the pitch marked in the Radio Times with numbered squares to help the listener follow the match on the radio. The first FA Cup Final on Radio was in 1926 between Bolton Wanderers and Manchester City but this was only broadcast in Manc... | Who used to brodcast the matches on the radio? | {
"answer_start": [
31
],
"text": [
"the BBC"
]
} |
572793995951b619008f8df8 | FA_Cup | In the early years of coverage the BBC had exclusive radio coverage with a picture of the pitch marked in the Radio Times with numbered squares to help the listener follow the match on the radio. The first FA Cup Final on Radio was in 1926 between Bolton Wanderers and Manchester City but this was only broadcast in Manc... | What was the first Fa cup radio broadcast? | {
"answer_start": [
196
],
"text": [
"The first FA Cup Final on Radio was in 1926"
]
} |
572793995951b619008f8df9 | FA_Cup | In the early years of coverage the BBC had exclusive radio coverage with a picture of the pitch marked in the Radio Times with numbered squares to help the listener follow the match on the radio. The first FA Cup Final on Radio was in 1926 between Bolton Wanderers and Manchester City but this was only broadcast in Manc... | What clubs competed in the match? | {
"answer_start": [
248
],
"text": [
"Bolton Wanderers and Manchester City"
]
} |
572793995951b619008f8dfa | FA_Cup | In the early years of coverage the BBC had exclusive radio coverage with a picture of the pitch marked in the Radio Times with numbered squares to help the listener follow the match on the radio. The first FA Cup Final on Radio was in 1926 between Bolton Wanderers and Manchester City but this was only broadcast in Manc... | Wa the game broadcast in both cities? | {
"answer_start": [
289
],
"text": [
"this was only broadcast in Manchester"
]
} |
572793995951b619008f8dfb | FA_Cup | In the early years of coverage the BBC had exclusive radio coverage with a picture of the pitch marked in the Radio Times with numbered squares to help the listener follow the match on the radio. The first FA Cup Final on Radio was in 1926 between Bolton Wanderers and Manchester City but this was only broadcast in Manc... | So when was the firs national broadcast? | {
"answer_start": [
328
],
"text": [
"the first national final on BBC Radio was between Arsenal and Cardiff in 1927"
]
} |
572794a8708984140094e173 | FA_Cup | From 1988 to 1997, the BBC and Sky Sports had coverage of the FA Cup, the BBC had highlights on Match of the Day and usually one match per round while Sky had the same deal. From 1997 to 2001, ITV and Sky shared live coverage with both having two matches per round and BBC continuing with highlights on Match of the Day.... | Who had FA cup coverage from 1988-1997? | {
"answer_start": [
0
],
"text": [
"From 1988 to 1997, the BBC and Sky Sports had coverage of the FA Cup"
]
} |
572794a8708984140094e174 | FA_Cup | From 1988 to 1997, the BBC and Sky Sports had coverage of the FA Cup, the BBC had highlights on Match of the Day and usually one match per round while Sky had the same deal. From 1997 to 2001, ITV and Sky shared live coverage with both having two matches per round and BBC continuing with highlights on Match of the Day.... | How are the games broadcast now? | {
"answer_start": [
471
],
"text": [
", FA Cup matches are shown live by ITV across England and Wales, with UTV broadcasting to Northern Ireland"
]
} |
572794a8708984140094e175 | FA_Cup | From 1988 to 1997, the BBC and Sky Sports had coverage of the FA Cup, the BBC had highlights on Match of the Day and usually one match per round while Sky had the same deal. From 1997 to 2001, ITV and Sky shared live coverage with both having two matches per round and BBC continuing with highlights on Match of the Day.... | Does anyone refuse to show them? | {
"answer_start": [
582
],
"text": [
"STV refusing to show them"
]
} |
572794a8708984140094e176 | FA_Cup | From 1988 to 1997, the BBC and Sky Sports had coverage of the FA Cup, the BBC had highlights on Match of the Day and usually one match per round while Sky had the same deal. From 1997 to 2001, ITV and Sky shared live coverage with both having two matches per round and BBC continuing with highlights on Match of the Day.... | Has a woman ever broadcast a match? | {
"answer_start": [
1644
],
"text": [
"Rebecca Lowe became the first woman to host the FA Cup Final in the UK."
]
} |
572794a8708984140094e177 | FA_Cup | From 1988 to 1997, the BBC and Sky Sports had coverage of the FA Cup, the BBC had highlights on Match of the Day and usually one match per round while Sky had the same deal. From 1997 to 2001, ITV and Sky shared live coverage with both having two matches per round and BBC continuing with highlights on Match of the Day.... | What year did rebecca host the match? | {
"answer_start": [
1589
],
"text": [
"for the 2010–11 to 2012–13 season"
]
} |
5727955bf1498d1400e8fcd0 | FA_Cup | Many[who?] expected BSkyB to make a bid to show some of the remaining FA Cup games for the remainder of the 2009–10 season which would include a semi-final and shared rights to the final. ESPN took over the package Setanta held for the FA Cup from the 2010–11 season. The 2011 final was also shown live on Sky 3D in addi... | Who took over the package from Sentana? | {
"answer_start": [
188
],
"text": [
"ESPN took over the package Setanta"
]
} |
5727955bf1498d1400e8fcd1 | FA_Cup | Many[who?] expected BSkyB to make a bid to show some of the remaining FA Cup games for the remainder of the 2009–10 season which would include a semi-final and shared rights to the final. ESPN took over the package Setanta held for the FA Cup from the 2010–11 season. The 2011 final was also shown live on Sky 3D in addi... | Who show the 2011 final? | {
"answer_start": [
268
],
"text": [
"The 2011 final was also shown live on Sky 3D in addition to ESPN"
]
} |
5727955bf1498d1400e8fcd2 | FA_Cup | Many[who?] expected BSkyB to make a bid to show some of the remaining FA Cup games for the remainder of the 2009–10 season which would include a semi-final and shared rights to the final. ESPN took over the package Setanta held for the FA Cup from the 2010–11 season. The 2011 final was also shown live on Sky 3D in addi... | Does ESPN still hold the contract? | {
"answer_start": [
384
],
"text": [
"Following the sale of ESPN's UK and Ireland channels to BT, ESPN's rights package transferred to BT Sport"
]
} |
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