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Liverpool V Havant & Waterlooville as the goals went in - Soccer Saturday

I wasn’t watching the goals fly in on Saturday via Soccer Saturday but have the pleasure of updates via Talk Sport aka Cockney AM. As we know Soccer Saturday is fast becoming one of those programs which people watch for comedy value rather than the purpose they were commissioned for e.g. Top Gear.

As the goal went flying in in the Liverpool V Havant & Waterlooville match Southampton legend Matt Le Tissier and company gave plenty of stick to Liverpool’s own Phil ‘big nose’ Thompson.

Ballons Balls Up City’s Cup Hopes

As we know it was an eventful weekend in the F.A. Cup Havant & Waterlooville taking the lead twice at Anfield and a couple of upsets seeing Premierships sides dumped out by lower league opposition. On Sunday there was one of the upsets when Manchester City went out of the Cup to Championship Sheffield United. Bryan Robson’s side were helped to a 2-1 victory in the first half by Manchester City’s own fans when their balloons which had made their way onto the pitch caused Micheal Ball to miss a clearance.

As the ball skipped across the pitch it hit two ballons causing the ball to bobble on an already poor pitch, City left back Ball took an air shot missing the the ball, waiting behind Ball was United striker Luton Shelton who dispatched the ball past Joe Hart in City’s goal.

Jon Stead doubled the lead and United held on in the second half after sub Danny Sturridge grabbed a goal back for the away side.

Woodgate off to Spurs

Winning is Everything understands that Jonathan Woodgate has finally come to the decision that Spurs is the way to go.

It may have always been his choice, but reports suggested that initially he could not agree personal terms with the White Hart Lane club. It seems that with Newcastle’s interest in re-signing Woodgate and a mystery third club in the offing, Tottenham higher-ups were persuaded to splash out that bit more on wages.

He now joins the defensive ranks which already contain Ledley King and Michael Dawson, for a reported £8m, £1m more that Middlesbrough paid for him last summer (he was previously on loan at the club).

This arguably leaves Woodgate’s home-town club in a bit of a pickle. They now have to rely on the likes of Robert Huth at central-half, and that can’t be a good thing judging by his tackling ability at the weekend’s FA Cup game. Talk about kung-fu fighting…he put Cantona to shame.

Mind you, with Spurs reaching the Carling Cup final and therefore a chance of silverware, and with Woodgate reaching the peak of his career, this is probably a move he needed to take. You know what they say…Winning is Everything.

Wise move for Newcastle

Winning is Everything understands that Leeds United boss Dennis Wise is set to be offered a coaching role at Newcastle.

The move comes days after Geordie hero Alan Shearer allegedly declined a move back to St James’ Park as Keegan’s number two.

The former Chelsea midfielder played for England under Keegan and has certainly boosted his managerial credentials by firing Leeds into automatic promotion contention despite having a fifteen point deduction imposed on them at the start of the season.

Despite the strong suggestions that Wise is on his way out of Elland Road, Leeds United have made no comment with regard to what they deem as pure “speculation”.

However, should Wise depart for Geordieland the Managerial hot seat at the Yorkshire giants will certainly arouse much interest. Should his rumoured move to Southampton fall through then Paul Ince will no doubt be in contention as he seems to be linked with every job in the country at the moment!

The end of Nugent

Portsmouth have completed the loan signing of Milan Baros from Lyon.

Baros will spend the rest of the season at Fratton Park.

The ex Liverpool and Villa front-man passed a medical on Sunday and his move is now sealed.

Portsmouth already have Benjani and Nugent, with Kanu and Utaka to come back from the African Cup of Nations. “Winning is Everything” thinks that the loser in all of this, at least for this season, will probably be Nugent, who has enjoyed little of his time on the south-coast.

Baros is expected to make his debut for Portsmouth against Manchester United on Wednesday.

The Americans are taking over

Another club has been taken over and added to the collection of American owned.

Derby County are the latest club to fall into yank hands but it’s not all bad. Success has been seen by two of the other clubs under US rule. Villa are now in Champion’s League contention and United won the league in 2007 for the first time in 4 seasons. Liverpool are the only club to stumble, but the one thing guaranteed by American ownership…money!

Not that it will help them in their situation but for the future of the club it doesn’t look half-bad. The new owners are General Sports and Entertainment, whoever they are.

winningiseverything FA Cup report: United vs Spurs = Entertainment

The Red Devils saw off a spirited Tottenham side in a 4th round FA Cup encounter which saw 4 goals and a sending off.

In a memorable tie, Tottenham stiffled United attacks early doors and even managed to take the lead in a well worked move, with good play from Michael Dawson and Aaron Lennon, culminating in a tap-in for captain Robbie Keane.

Despite territorial and possessional advantage United could not find a way through a sturdy Spurs defense marshaled well by Tom Huddlestone and the previously mentioned Dawson.

However, towards the end of the first half the pressure told on Tottenham’s defense, not known for their consistency this season, and a poor header by Dawson, good strength by Giggs and a neat finish by Tevez leveled the scores.

The first half was an open affair with a lot of United pressure and some good counter-attacking play by Tottenham. In fact Spurs may even have gone in to half-time ahead had the impressive Jenas netted when clear through on goal, but thanks to a good stop by Van Der Sar the scores stayed at 1-1.

After half-time the same pattern of play emerged until a long ball by Van Der Sar led to Dawson (who seemingly had a very eventful afternoon) forgetting that he was a centre-back and not a goalkeeper, clearly pushing the ball away from Rooney when in a he had a clear-cut opportunity. Penalty awarded and Dawson saw red. Ronaldo duly dispatched to give United the lead.

Funnily enough this lead to Tottenham’s best spell of possession and play, which almost saw them draw level, hitting the post from a deflected cross.

In the end, piling men forward in search of an equalizer, Spurs left themselves vulnerable at the back with Ronaldo capping a neat break-away by United, the ball slipping under the keeper Cerny, who should not be best pleased with his efforts it has to be said.

A deserved win for the team from Manchester, continuing their who-do over Tottenham at Old Trafford having not lost to the London team there since 1989.

Manchester United now join Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool in the final 16 of the FA Cup and bid to reach their 4th final in 5 years.

A royal appointment at Wigan

Wigan have signed striker Marlon King from Watford for a reported £5m (pretty expensive if you ask me) with a contract lasting 3 1/2 years.

Some reports claimed that his proposed move to Fulham fell through after a dodgy medical, but “Winning Is Everything” understands that Fulham tried to renegotiate the payment method to Watford, a move rejected by the Hornets.

King has a decent scoring record, just under 1 in 2, while at Watford and Bruce thinks he will improve Wigan’s chances of staying up this season.

“He’s a proven finisher who gives us a different kind of goal-scoring threat.”

Lets hope so, for Wigan’s sake.

Woodgate likes it up north

Jonathan Woodgate has apparently rejected a move to Tottenham, not being able to agree how much money he deserved each week, and is now talking to Newcastle thanks to their £7m bid being accepted by Middlesbrough.

Woodgate, originally left Newcastle to join Real Madrid in 2004, and “Winning Is Everything” understands that he is set for a return to the club, although don’t discount Spurs yet.

Woodgate, reaching his peak at 28, was not included in Middlesbrough’s squad for their 2-0 FA Cup win at Mansfield Saturday lunchtime.

Liverpool 0 - 1 Havant & Waterlooville - Richard Pacquette (8)

Yes, thats right, Havant & Waterlooville have gone 1-0 up at Anfield a goal from Richard Pacquette has given the non-league side the lead. The goal game from a corner with Richard Pacquette heading in at the far post.

Can they hold on ??

Edit: No the can’t Liverpool 1 - 1 Havant & Waterlooville Lucas with the goal.

Edit: WTF?? Liverpool 1 - 2 Havant & Waterlooville making his debut Martin Skrtel has deflected a shot from Alfie Potter!!

Edit: Liverpool 2 - 2 Havant & Waterlooville - They can’t hold on till half time, Benayoun with the equalizer.

Edit: Into the second half and its Liverpool 3 - 2 Havant & Waterlooville, Benayoun with his second of tha match.

Edit: The flood gates have opened? Liverpool 4 - 2 Havant & Waterlooville, Benayoun completing his hattrick

Edit: Liverpool 5 - 2 Havant & Waterlooville, Peter Crouch rounds the game of nicely for the home side, but full credit to Havant & Waterlooville

Edit: Full time,  Liverpool 5 - 2 Havant & Waterlooville what an effort by the non-league side.

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