Has the magic gone?
Quick story: in 1958 my family moved to lively Nottingham from sleepy Kent (where they didn’t do football – still don’t). My NZ rugby-schooled father steeled himself and took me…
FA Cup
Quick story: in 1958 my family moved to lively Nottingham from sleepy Kent (where they didn’t do football – still don’t). My NZ rugby-schooled father steeled himself and took me…
The 2016-2017 version of the FA Cup has exposed the flaws in the tournament that may have been hidden in the past. The financial benefit of promotion is too great…
Fulham vs Tottenham Belgium is very flat and smells funny. Just one excuse Spurs should have used. I’ve driven through the country, it’s true. Childish rants aside, Tottenham were awful…
Anyone for another round of a computer game hopelessly simulating a real life match? Of course you are. Why else would you be here? We’re dipping a toe in the…
The FA Cup 5th Round draw has thrown up some tantalising clashes on paper, probably even more so if you consider the possible rotation of some Premier League sides. So,…
A number of football writers have already commented on how mind numbingly tedious the FA Cup draw was on BBC on Monday night. But criticism is easy. As Margaret Thatcher…
When Sutton drew Arsenal in the 5th Round of the FA Cup, the media began buzzing about the numerous plot lines. Wealthy versus working class, potential for one of the…
After a scintillating 4th Round, the FA Cup has reached the last 16 and the teams are now just two wins away from Wembley. Before discussing the draw itself, I…
GOALKEEPER Marcus Bettinelli – To save one penalty against Hull is, well, probably not that hard considering how badly they have been this season. But hey, let’s give the lad…
With the Premier League taking a break this week it was time to focus on the fourth round of the FA Cup. Another step towards a Wembley Cup Final on…