(03 Jan 2015, 11:30 pm)MrFozz wrote Could League related prize money be taken from clubs, The Premier League have nothing to do with the organisation of the FA Cup.
What could happen, is take away prize money earned through a cup, place a bar on them getting a share of the gate in whichever round they blatantly field a weakened side, if they take no notice, then straight disqualification.
One thing the FA could offer, providing FIFA and UEFA agreed would be a Champions League Spot, that would possibly revitalise the interest of 2/3 of the Premier League.
I remember a rule years ago in some cup, teams were not allowed to field weakened sides and bar an injury crisis, had to pick at least 6 or 7 from the last league.
Not directly, no. However, all clubs (and leagues) are affiliated to the FA (and UEFA and FIFA) which means fines could be levied indirectly and sanctions imposed through some of the measures you've mentioned.