The magic of the FA Cup...Your view
Reading striker Dave Kitson has recently slated the FA Cup, claiming that he doesn’t give “two s**s” about the trophy.
But as the big boys enter the fray, we show that there are countless reasons to still relish England’s annual knock-out tournament.
From the “Matthews Final” to Ryan Giggs’s stunning extra-time goal against Arsenal in the 1999 semi-final, we look back at some of the greatest moments in the history of the competition as the third round gets underway this weekend.
Click here to read on and don't forget to post your greatest memories of the FA Cup. Favourite goals? Classic finals? Greatest giant-killings? Let us know by adding your thoughts below.
I love the magic!
Posted by: Paul Regan | 11 January 2008 at 10:57
That sending off was a joke. Fair enough he caught him late, but why the Red? He was to show the Yellow before somebody obviously said something. But overall, especially with the crowds and manager selections, the FA Cup doesn't seem to matter for the 'Big' teams. It's a shame because it was the worlds greatest domestic cup competition.
Posted by: SWFC | 06 January 2008 at 16:57
It obviously does matter to some premiership teams(PORTSMOUTH), for Mendes to roll about acting, after , yes, a late tackle which did catch his trailing leg, and for the Portsmouth bench(Joe Jordan) to intervene and influence the officials decision , to change from a yellow card to an undeserved Red one shows. Yeah great Mr Halsey!! but you nearly didnt wreck our chances, great display from the Tractor Boys, great saves by David James prevented the ten men winning.
Posted by: bazzer | 05 January 2008 at 22:23