Archive for the 'FA Cup' Category

FA Cup: Blyth Spartans v Blackburn

January 05th, 2009 | Category: FA Cup, Soccer

If you see Harry Dunn (Blyth’s manager), walking towards Croft Park (Blyth’s homeground), entangled in rosary beads, simply nod in acknowledgment and keep walking. The Blyth Spartans boss will be hoping for a divine intervention and a little incompetence from Premiership side Blackburn Rovers, to help seal an elusive place in the fourth round of the FA Cup.

<br /> Harry Dunn.<br /> /PA Wire
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FA Cup 3rd Round Fixtures

December 31st, 2008 | Category: FA Cup, Soccer

It is a competition that has long been associated with high drama, romantic football stories and carries a huge interest for footie fans worldwide. We preview the pick of the FA Cup 3rd games taking place this weekend. Can anyone stop the Premiership ‘Big Four’?
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What Do Desperate Times Call For?

November 06th, 2008 | Category: FA Cup, Soccer

Steve Holland said that his side were beaten by two great strikes and one defensive mistake last Saturday at Huddersfield. That may be true, but the excuses are starting to wear thin and if things don’t improve quickly, Crewe Alexandra will be playing League Two football next season.
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Cobblers Could Cause Upset

November 05th, 2008 | Category: FA Cup, Soccer

A win is a win and it was vital that Leeds United ended their poor run of away results against Cheltenham last weekend. Luciano Becchio is on fire at present and his sixth minute strike was enough to seal the three points. The win could and probably should have been by more than one goal, nevertheless, United are now in second place in the table.
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