Bermuda Football Association (BFA) are hoping the Corona League will accept an invitation to enter this season’s FA Cup competition, writes Stephen Wright.The BFA have approached the Corona League about having their clubs take part in the flagship cup competition with talks between the two leagues believed to be at an advanced stage.BFA vice-president Cal Blankendal feels the Corona League sides would help add some extra spice to the knockout competition.“We’ve spoken to them for the last two seasons but haven’t really made it all the way through,” he said.“We’ve already made some contact this year and extended our hand out again.“We expect to hold the FA Cup draw within the next two weeks and would definitely like to have the Corona League teams participate in this season’s competition.“It would certainly be a nice addition to our competition to have the Corona League teams enter.”Blankendal said clubs such as Robin Hood and North Village, who have teams in both leagues, would not be permitted to enter their Corona League sides.“If you’re a BFA club or an affiliate, your Corona League team will not be able to participate,” he said.“We don’t want any issues with the Corona League North Village playing the Premier Division Village.”Many Corona League clubs have a long association with the FA Cup from their days in the now defunct Commercial League.And Blankendal believes those teams will be excited about testing themselves against Premier and First Division sides once again.“It would be great to see the Corona League teams take part in the first round of the competition and try to take the bragging rights from the more established teams.“When the look at the English FA Cup, all teams are able to start in the opening rounds and I think that would also be good for Bermudian football.“We’re just looking for all the members of football to participate and help bring out and the crowds and make it an exciting atmosphere.“I see no reason why it shouldn’t be able to happen.”Corona League president Mick McGrath insisted there were still several issues that need to be ironed out before any agreement could be reached.“It is something that has been mentioned,” he said. “Teams are welcome to join (the FA Cup) but it is their own decision.“The idea of having to possibly find a field with security, plus pay a competition entrance fee seems to deter them.”