On BBC Radio 5 Live’s 606 phone in, the former Blackburn man was adamant he ‘would not tune in’ if North End reached the competition’s climax at Wembley – simply because they’re not one of the country’s big clubs.
The 50-year-old was quizzed on his stance by co-presenter Chris Sutton along with PNE and West Brom fans who called in to Sunday evening’s live show.
However, during his radio program, Savage claimed an FA Cup final involving the likes of Preston would not be exciting for neutrals and used Championship rivals West Brom as another example.
Speaking on Sunday’s episode, the ex-Welsh international said: ‘I would not tune in to watch a Preston v West Brom FA Cup final. I’m not a fan of those clubs. I wouldn’t.
‘If it’s Preston v West Brom in the play-off final I’d watch that because it’s a play-off final and play-off finals are great. I’m talking as a neutral, I’m not getting excited for a West Brom v Preston FA Cup final.
Robbie Savage would prefer an FA Cup final with big teams
When North End fan Dave phoned the show questioning Savage’s standpoint, the ex-Ewood Park favourite made it clear he would rather prefer a final between the Premier League’s bigger clubs.
He added: ‘It’s absolutely unbelievable and you might get to the final and it will be unbelievable for you. No (I wouldn’t watch the final). I wouldn’t choose to watch it but I’d have to watch it for my job. It’s not going to happen.
‘As a neutral, on Cup final day I’d rather see an Arsenal v Liverpool that kind of final. That’s what my preference would be. If it was a Southampton v Ipswich final, who are both near the bottom of the table, would I tune into it? No I wouldn’t because the FA Cup final is massive but I’d rather see two big teams.
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