Football club owner Paul Scholes described it as one of the most special moments in the game after watching Salford City become giantkillers in the Emirates FA Cup. “It meant everything and was one of the best moments I have had in football,” explained Grasscroft-based Scholes who saw Salford record a 2-0 victory against Sky […]
Sheffield United FA Cup incentive for Oldham
Oldham Athletic could earn themselves a trip to Bramall Lane to face Sheffield United in the second round of the Emirates FA Cup after the draw was made tonight. The Latics must first negotiate a tricky first round replay against Mansfield Town on Tuesday week (November 17) following a 0-0 draw at the One Call […]
City lose Wilfried Bony to injury as well as their attacking verve at Villa Park
ASTON VILLA 0, MANCHESTER CITY 0 City failed to make a breakthrough against a determined Aston Villa side after losing Wilfried Bony to a hamstring injury in his left leg and subsequently failed to take the chances they had carved out at Villa Park. Despite Table topping City’s generally good record against rock bottom Villa, […]
Oldham Athletic avoid becoming victims of FA Cup giantkilling act following goalless draw at Mansfield Town
MANSFIELD TOWN 0, OLDHAM ATHLETIC 0 On a weekend of upsets in the first round of the Emirates FA Cup, Oldham Athletic avoided becoming victims of another following a goalless draw at Mansfield Town. While Salford City defeated Notts County from three divisions higher and League One rivals Barnsley came to grief at non-league Altrincham, […]
Jesse Lingard scores first Manchester United goal in home win against West Brom
MAN UNITED 2 WEST BROM 0 Jesse Lingard repaid manager Louis van Gaal’s lavish praise with the goal that set Manchester United on the road to victory against West Brom at Old Trafford. The 22-year-old winger scored his first goal for the Reds on the day van Gaal broke with tradition by referring to an […]