OLDHAM ATHLETIC 1, LEYTON ORIENT 0. Oldham Athletic posted victory through the letter box against Leyton Orient in the first round of the FA Cup. Manager Lee Johnson described the theory which brought about Mike Jones’ match-winning free kick. Jones lifted a 25-yard free kick over the defensive wall leaving keeper Gary […]
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Latics chance for Orient revenge after home FA Cup draw announced
LATICS GET LEYTON ORIENT AT HOME Oldham Athletic have a home draw against Leyton Orient in the First Round proper of the FA Cup this season. The high-flying Latics, currently sixth in League One, are unbeaten in 13 games this season, a run stretching back to August although they were beaten 3-1 at home by […]
FA Cup final heartbreak for Bruce
FA CUP FINAL: ARSENAL 3, HULL CITY 2 There was FA Cup final heartbreak for former Manchester United player Steve Bruce as Arsenal’s nine-year wait to win a piece of silverware finally ended. Bruce’s Hull City gave the Gunners an almighty fright, though, as victory was only secured in the second period of extra time. […]
City again undone by Wigan in another FA Cup upset
MAN CITY 1, WIGAN ATHLETIC 2 Manchester City’s dream of another Wembley appearance was ended as they were victims of a massive FA Cup giantkilling act. Championship club Wigan Athletic, managed by City legend Uwe Rosler, were rank 16/1 outsiders to reach the semi finals. But they overcame seemingly impossible odds to end City’s hopes […]
Manchester City’s chance to avenge FA Cup final defeat after home draw against holders Wigan
Manchester City will have a chance to avenge their Cup final defeat against Wigan Athletic in May 2013 after they were drawn together in the quarter final of the 2014 competition this afternoon. City beat Chelsea on Saturday while current FA Cup holders Wigan, now managed by former City striker Uwe Rosler, beat Cardiff City […]