Expecting ALL shots that hit the legs of a defender, and then go onto ricochet (sp) into his arms, to be given as penalties in the future. Somehow, I wont hold my breath, though. SCANDALOUS DECISION.

Well played Liverpool, better side over 2 legs went through.

Maybe not in the eyes of a United fan but for clubs like Liverpool the League Cup is an important trophy. When your highest aspiration in August is to be behind three other teams nine months later, you look on the cups as your chance to reward your fans.
Oh, and miles better with Gerrard.

How does Harry Redknapp escape media scrutiny? Some of pieces taken from his statement are embarassing,

Doesn't know how to send a txt or use a computer? Fck off.

I'd much rather see the team I support win silverware then finish anywhere other than 1st in the league.

Quite simply, because old Twitcher is a media dahling. Always good for a quote,particularly for these vomit inducing Friday morning press conferences, all PL managers seem obliged to do, now.

Surely, Twitcher's solicitor should have advised him not to play the "thick, lovable, cockney rogue, who can't write a team sheet, send an e-mail, operate a computer". Doesn't he know you can't plead ignorance in a judicial court, particularly when he's "upto his neck in it".

A mate of mine has just spent a couple of days in the capital, and he said the media love-in of all things Spurs atm, is down-right embarrassing. You wouldn't guess London also have Arsenal and Chelsea.

Friends in the right places. Out of those three London clubs, only one of the managers is referred to by his first name by the scribes.
His complaint this week that he was being persecuted because he has a cockney accent was comedy gold.

Embarrassing stuff coming out about Redknapp, and this is the man they want as England manager? Can't read or write? Ha ha.

at least he speaks some form of english...

This first name/nickname for certain club's players is laughable in the media, and pundits in general

Scotty
Harry
Lamps
Stevie G
Giggsy/Scholsey

USE THEIR SURNAMES, JUST LIKE YOU DO FOR OTHER CLUBS

The Crown Topper was Sunday's City/Spurs game, when according to the buffoon Coleman, City have signed new players
JULIAN Lescott
DE Silva
Balochelli

It's almost as bad as listening to Ray Wilkins saying "My Word, Frank's on fire tonight, isn't he Mardin" or "Harry wont be pleased with that"

GGGGGGGGRRRRRRRR

You lot are ing mental. A story can't get by without one of you harping on about some sort of conspiracy going on between the FA and the media. These things may happen but Christ some of you don't have go on about it lol.

nothing's changed over the years - certain players have had nicknames when it suited like the THFC of the late 60s had Gilly,Greavsie,Jonesy,Bealy,Mullers,Venners et al. plus the manager Billy Nic

it's not a new thing,just a familiarity with the players by the fans and the media of course - where's the problem ?

completely agree with your Wilkins criticism though Alan Smith is ten times worse IMO - he's like the Phil Clarke of football,anything to do with the Gooners is ok...

Classic Bertie.