This season has been an unprecedented season for so many different reasons. As previously discussed in my blog post, which can be found here; https://ayyazmalik.com/2021/01/09/a-season-like-no-other/. This season has been an unusual one to put it mildly. In the English Premier League, there has been some normality that’s returned as Manchester City seem odds on toContinue reading “The hangover”
Category Archives: FA CUP
The woes of Madrid explained
When you think of the two words Real and Madrid, whether you’re a football fan or not, you tend to to think of a footballing powerhouse and with good reason too. They’re the most successful team in Europe (13 Champions League wins). Let’s not forget the 34 La Liga title wins in the history thatContinue reading “The woes of Madrid explained”
Saturday fourth round FA Cup round up
Southampton, knocked out holders Arsenal with a 1-0 win against The Gunners. South Coast club Southampton, who last won the FA Cup in 1976, were full value for their win against an Arsenal side who have been in good form of late. The visitors were missing star forward Pierre Aymerick Aubameyang due to personal reasons,Continue reading “Saturday fourth round FA Cup round up”
Debruyne out for six weeks for City
Manchester City have been rocked by the news that star midfielder Kevin De Bruyne for six weeks with a hamstring injury, news which was confirmed by manager Pep Gaurdiola. The Belgian playmaker has been a crucial player for The Citizens this season, the 29-year old has three goals and an impressive 15 assists this season.Continue reading “Debruyne out for six weeks for City”
FA Cup fourth and fifth round draw
Manchester United and Liverpool face each other in what is the tie of the fourth round. Due to the coronavirus, both the fourth and fifth round draw were done on the same day. The Red Devil’s who were last years semi-finalists face Liverpool, who of course won the Premier League last season after a 30Continue reading “FA Cup fourth and fifth round draw”
Crawley stun Leeds in shock of the round in FA Cup
League two side Crawley, produced one of the biggest shocks in recent FA Cup history, with an emphatic 3-0 against Leeds. The Lillywhites who are in mid-table in the Premier League, were fielding a weaker side. Having said that, the Yorkshire side did include Rodrigo, Kalvin Phillips and Ezgjan Alioski in their side. So theyContinue reading “Crawley stun Leeds in shock of the round in FA Cup”
Saturday FA Cup Round up
In a season, that started late due to the ongoing Covid situation, this year’s FA Cup third round got under way, pretty much as per usual. Marine, Chorley and Stockport are three sides from Non-League football and have done brilliantly to get this far. At time of writing, Lancastrians Chorley shocked the footballing world withContinue reading “Saturday FA Cup Round up”
Bradford Disability Football Club Info Finals Of FA Cup!
Bradford in Finals of FA Cup! Bradford Disability Football Club (BDFC) have been confirmed as finalists in the People’s Disability FA Cup! The West Yorkshire side confirmed their place in the final by wining the West Riding FA Disability Festival in April – but also received a supporting nomination from the County FA. Bradford willContinue reading “Bradford Disability Football Club Info Finals Of FA Cup!”
Determined Blackburn Earn FA Cup Replay Against Liverpool
Championship side Blackburn produced a dogged display to hold Premiership side Liverpool to a goalless draw in the quarter finals of the FA Cup. Blackburn came into this one in confident mood after dumping out Premier League side Stoke 4-1 in the last round. The visitors Blackburn who are 11th in the Championship again hadContinue reading “Determined Blackburn Earn FA Cup Replay Against Liverpool”
Bradford 0-0 Reading
Bradford 0-0 Reading Bradford failed to take advantage of being at home in this FA Cup quarter final tie as Reading left Valley Parade still with in a shout of an FA Cup semi final as this one ended all square at 0-0, which means this match will have to be replayed on Monday 16thContinue reading “Bradford 0-0 Reading”
The Bearded Captain 