More VAR farce, a Manchester United pitch invasion for beating Huddersfield and Tottenham unstuck at Spotland… the magic of the FA Cup is very much alive
IF there’s anybody out there who doubts the FA Cup’s continued ability to shock, surprise and delight then take a moment to look back at this weekend’s action.
It had the lot. And the best bit? It’s not even over yet.
Tottenham were stunned by last-gasp Rochdale on Sunday eveningReuters
Yep, it’s Wigan v Manchester City tonight too! Result.
SCREEN TEST
VAR came in for even more criticism during Huddersfield vs Man United
Can everyone just get off VAR’s back? After all, it really couldn’t be any more accurate.
I mean would any human referee have seen the hair on Juan Mata’s knee in an offside position when the ball was played through to him?
LIFE’S A PITCH
Man United got a little excited at the reality of beating HuddersfieldReuters
Talking of United, it’s perhaps a sign of just how far they’ve fallen in recent years when a second goal in a largely routine win over Huddersfield prompts a pitch invasion.
Hardly Ronnie Radford, is it?
IN THE SEAGULLS’ DEFENCE…
Brighton have an embarrassment of riches in their defensive ranksAFP
Watching Brighton take out a plucky Coventry side yesterday, I was struck what an embarrassment of riches the Seagulls have in central defence.
With first choice pairing of Lewis Dunk and Shane Duffy rested, manager Chris Hughton drafted in Connor Goldson and the “BFG” Uwe Hunemeier and, again, they were exceptional.
Goldson, in particular, was a revelation, not least because of his heart surgery a year ago.
They even have a song at the Amex for the former Shrewsbury defender, to the tune of Spandau Ballet’s Gold.
And it’s true. He is indestructible.
Alan Pardew was quick to praise West Brom’s fans… but not so much the playersPA:Press Association
“Our fans were terrific today.”
So said West Brom manager Alan Pardew as his beleaguered side went out of the Cup to Southampton.
As for the players, well…
WILL YOU STOP IT?
Willian’s attempts to put off David Meyler ahead of his penalty lacked classReuters
Fair play to Willian for his superb performance in the 4-0 cakewalk against Hull on Friday night.
But was there really any need to try and put David Meyler off as he prepared to take his second-half penalty?
Answer: No, there wasn’t. Stay classy Chelsea, stay classy.
Rochdale put in a fantastic shift to earn themselves a replay against TottenhamGetty
A cracking game at Spotland then where Rochdale fought back against Spurs in a four-goal thriller.
It looked done and dusted as the game headed into injury time and the Spurs fans sang “We’re the famous Tottenham Hotspur and we’re going to Wembley.”
They were right, of course.
They are going to Wembley – but only to play Rochdale again.
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