Football fans call it the cup of fairy tales and the 3rd round has always been synonymous with the magic of the competition. The round in which the big boys make their entrance has provided many David vs Goliath encounters in the past and many more potential match-ups of that kind were set up nicely … Read more
The blues haven’t always been known for giving youngsters a chance but with a talented crop of home-grown players making a statement Mourinho has promised to give them an opportunity in the first team within the coming years having stated- “I want it (to give them a chance) in the right time. I don’t want … Read more
Arsenal loanee Jon Toral scored his first professional goal for Brentford against Bolton. He came in 81st min as a sub and made an instant impact with his first touch finish just 2 mins after coming on. Jon Toral’s Barcelona connection and his playing style earned him comparisons with Cesc Fabregas by media. Highly rated 19-year-old is … Read more
Greg Dyke is not a man unfamiliar with controversy. A man, in some quarters, credited with the introducing ‘tabloid’ television broadcasting in this country. Also responsible for reviving the failing TV-AM, and having senior positions at LWT, Channel 5 and more latterly, BBC. As Chairman of The FA he set up a commission to look … Read more
After Sunday’s 0-3 defeat to Liverpool, it was probably hard to get your voice heard amongst the growing crows of dissenters opposed to the downwards direction David Moyes seems to be taking Manchester United on as his first year in charge at Old Trafford. The Red Devils sit 12 points behind Champions League qualification and … Read more
It is “living the dream” according to Liam Moore, the 21 year old centre-half who is currently starring in Leicester City’s Championship promotion bid. After making hi breakthrough for the Foxes at the beginning of last season before being loaned out to Brentford for the second half of the campaign, Moore has sustained himself as … Read more
It is a time in the season when a host of teams in the Barclay’s Premier League are crying out for a prolific goalscorer. West Ham United, Aston Villa, West Bromwich Albion, Stoke City, Cardiff and even top teams like Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United are largely lacking in the striker department, and are often … Read more
The Football League loan system allows Premier League youngsters to test the water at a decent level. Here is a rundown of some the players out on loan in the first half of the season. Jack Grealish The Aston Villa winger enjoyed a fruitful loan spell at Notts County, making 16 league appearances and scoring … Read more
The season is 1976-77 and the club in focus is Bristol City. They’d made it to the big time when they gained promotion the season before from the old Second Division, along with Sunderland and West Brom. Their last game in English football’s top tier was in April 1911 and so a wait of 65 years was … Read more
Sheffield Utd to face Bury or Cambridge while Crawley will travel to the winners of game – Bristol Rovers vs York. Chesterfield to host Southend United. Here is the complete FA Cup draw for the second round, FA CUP DRAW FOR SECOND-ROUND Bury or Cambridge v Sheffield Utd Wycombe Wanderers or Crewe v Preston North End … Read more