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Tag: FA Cup

West Ham United v Doncaster Rovers - FA Cup Fourth Round Preview

West Ham United v Doncaster Rovers – FA Cup Fourth Round Preview

January 22, 2021 by Back Page Football

The FA Cup returns this weekend and West Ham face a potential banana skin when they come up against Doncaster Rovers at the London Stadium.

The end of the Arsenal Road for Özil

The end of the Arsenal Road for Özil

November 11, 2019 by Billy Brake

Billy Brake discusses Mesut Özil’s standing at Arsenal as the Gunners continue to struggle under Unai Emery.

Five key performers for Manchester City’s “Fourmidables”

Five key performers for Manchester City’s “Fourmidables”

May 25, 2019 by Back Page Football

A look at some of the players who came up big as Manchester City claimed four pieces of domestic silverware this season.

The FA Cup is dying a painful death with no signs of reviving the magic

The FA Cup is dying a painful death with no signs of reviving the magic

May 20, 2019 by Shane Saunders

Shane Saunders discusses the FA Cup’s place in the football landscape following Manchester City’s mauling of Watford in Saturday’s final.

Cup competitions provide Chelsea and Sarri with respite opportunities

Cup competitions provide Chelsea and Sarri with respite opportunities

February 11, 2019 by Back Page Football

Chelsea need to pick themselves up from a hammering by Manchester City, and they can do so with cup success in the coming weeks.

Amateur superhero - When Robbie Dale nearly became an FA Cup legend

Amateur superhero – When Robbie Dale nearly became an FA Cup legend

June 5, 2018 by Will Bryan

Will Bryan tells the story of Blyth Spartan’s Robbie Dale and when Britain’s greatest non-professional footballer nearly became an FA Cup legend.

Making sense of the betting opportunities on the FA Cup

Making sense of the betting opportunities on the FA Cup

May 17, 2018 by Back Page Football

Chelsea and Manchester United meet at Wembley this weekend in the FA Cup Final so what better time to look at some of the betting markets available?

Will Grigg and Wigan reignite the magic of the FA Cup

Will Grigg and Wigan reignite the magic of the FA Cup

February 23, 2018 by Takudzwa Chikonzo

Takudzwa Chikonzo looks back at the FA Cup fifth round tie between Wigan Athletic and Manchester City, and believes that the competition continues to be an avenue for success for those that see its importance.

FA Cup third round suffers from absence of non-league clubs

FA Cup third round suffers from absence of non-league clubs

January 4, 2018 by Matt Friday

As the bog boys enter the FA Cup this weekend, Matt Friday laments the lack of plucky underdogs to get behind in the third round.

Eales, Appleton and Clotet's role in the rise of Oxford United FC

Eales, Appleton and Clotet’s role in the rise of Oxford United FC

November 4, 2017 by George Sheldon

George Sheldon looks at the great strides made by Oxford United since the current owners took control of the club back in 2014.

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