The FA Cup brings a fresh sense of excitement to the English football season, providing more games, more drama and the chance for lower league clubs to bring down the top- tier giants. It is safe to say the cup never disappoints, and my day out at Selhurst Park following Derby County was no exception. As a […]
Ahead of the Carabao Cup clash against his former boss José Mourinho last month, Frank Lampard – Derby County manager – referred to himself as ‘‘a baby in managerial terms’’. The fact that Lampard became a father for the first time only days before the tie is a witty but, I think, unintended irony. Lampard […]