Blades fire blanks at Bramall Lane.Kevin Blackwell took the reigns at Sheffield United this week and his reward was a run out with visiting Middlesbrough. Not necessarily how you want to start a new job. The Blades responded by leaving it all out on the pitch as they gave Boro all they could handle. Middlesbrough came to play too, although they started out the lesser enthusiastic of the two. James Beattie gave the home supporters some excitement in first half stoppage time as he rattled the post. Middlesbrough fans got their excitement in the second half by way of a Mido overhead strike that brought out the best in United keeper Paddy Kenny and Emmanuel Pogatetz’s header was cleared off of the Blades line in the waning moments of the match.
These two will meet up again February 26th at the Riverside in the replay. Sheffield United 0-0 Middlesbrough.
Pomey weather Lilywhite storm at Deepdale. David James can be brilliant at times and today was one of those times. Preston were not very hospitable to their visitors as they kept Pompey working throughout the match. James made great saves on Simon Whaley’s penalty and Neil Mellor’s curler from ouside the box. Darren Carter scored a beautiful point blank goal in the dying moments to send Portsmouth into the quarter-finals. He plays for Preston (do the math). Sometimes you don’t get what you deserve. Sadly for Preston they won’t get another shot at the next round. Preston North End 0-1 Portsmouth.
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steviethek // February 18, 2008 at 1:29 am |
In stark contrast to some of the other FA Cup 5th rounders this weekend, I thought the Preston v Pompey game was crap, unfortunately.
Poor passing, clumsy first touches and horrible “shooting”, if you want to call it that. Particularly Krancjar and Hreidersson.
I like Harry Redknapp and was disappointed in his side’s lackluster performance. The goal was crap as well, an own goal that neither side deserved.
Glad none of my friends whom I want to impress with the excitement and quality of English football were around to see this one.
Mark // February 18, 2008 at 1:54 am |
It’s never good when your keeper is the best player on the pitch. Both matches today were weak. Too bad since yesterday was so great.