Carling Cup

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An Unfortunate Mishap

The Prophecies of D.W. Griffith, second canister.

February 27, 2011 22 Comments
Let the Forest Green Rovers Jokes Flow

Derby just beat Manchester United in the first leg of …

January 7, 2009 Comments Off on Let the Forest Green Rovers Jokes Flow
Penny for Your Thoughts

I got caught up in Tottenham’s move into supermarket development …

November 13, 2008 2 Comments
“Devalues the Competition” Is Not Exactly How I’d Describe Carlos Vela’s Performance Yesterday

Ahem. Events have proved you wrong, Ray Wilkins. Events have …

November 12, 2008 1 Comment
Carling Cup: Burnely Beat Chelsea in Penalties

Tottenham’s 4-2 win over Liverpool was impressive, and more on …

November 12, 2008 Comments Off on Carling Cup: Burnely Beat Chelsea in Penalties
I Know They Have Some, It Just Sounds Ridiculous

The announcer on my Carling Cup stream this afternoon after …

November 11, 2008 1 Comment
WAGs or the Carling Cup: Which Is More Important to Football?

I’ve written a guest post for EPL Talk today arguing …

September 26, 2008 Comments Off on WAGs or the Carling Cup: Which Is More Important to Football?
All in a Day’s Senseless Submission to the Arbitrary Whims of the Universe

How do you feel today if you’re a Sheffield United …

September 23, 2008 Comments Off on All in a Day’s Senseless Submission to the Arbitrary Whims of the Universe
For Miles to Watch You Burn

Dimitar Berbatov taking the penalty kick that drew Spurs level …

February 25, 2008 4 Comments