In 1888, Preston North End were hot favourites for the FA Cup, having set a record which still stands today by beating Hyde 26-0 in the first round, and were so confident of overcoming West Bromwich Albion in the final that they asked to be photographed with the trophy before the game.

The FA president Major Francis Marindin turned them down and said:

"Hadn't you better win it first?"

They didn't get their photo after the game either. They lost 2-1.