Posted on April 5, 2008 by The Guru
My record on predictions hasn’t been too hot lately, but I can’t let an occasion like the FA Cup Semi-Finals go by without having a go can I?
West Brom vs. Portsmouth (Live on BBC1 from midday today): When the draw was made I was kind of hoping that this would be the final, but alas [...]
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Posted on March 11, 2008 by The Guru
Just when you thought all was well in the world and the FA Cup had regained it’s magic, the Sun’s Shaun Custis says that Manchester United and Chelsea being knocked out has resulted in the cup being “killed stone dead“.
Custis says he is concerned that the progress of so-called “lesser” teams could have a negative [...]
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Posted on March 8, 2008 by The Guru
The FA Cup has rolled around again with the quarter-final matches which take place this weekend, so as per the norm let’s make a few predictions…
Barnsley vs. Chelsea (Live on BBC1 from 17:15 today): Knocking Liverpool out at Anfield in the Fifth Round would have given Barnsley plenty of confidence as they prepare to face [...]
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Posted on February 19, 2008 by The Guru
I feel duty-bound to post this video here. Just look at Phil Thompson’s face. Priceless.
PS I love Jeff Stelling and Soccer Saturday. Absolute class.
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Posted on February 18, 2008 by The Guru
The draw for this season’s FA Cup Quarter Finals take place shortly. I hope, nay pray that Manchester United and Chelsea get drawn together. In fact, my ideal draw would probably be:
Man Utd V Chelsea
Middlesbrough or Sheffield United V West Brom
Bristol Rovers V Portsmouth
Barnsley V Cardiff
Not ideal for Barnsley fans granted, but I think that [...]
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