It wasn’t exactly as intense as a top-flight grudge match, but this FA Cup Final between Manchester United and Millwall had everything: two goal-line clearances, Sir Alex Ferguson wearing a boutonniere, Dennis Wise being a prat, and even Darren Ward’s (Millwall centre back) unspeakably horrid mullet1. In the end though, there really wasn’t much of a surprise at the scoreline.... more
§ Valencia
Winning La Liga for the second time in three years: fantastic. Doing the double by beating Marsielle in the Uefa Cup: magnificent. Acheiving the above in a season where the galacticos at Real Madrid fell flat on their faces: frickin’ priceless! Congratulations to Valencia, Kings of Spain and conquerors of Europe.... more