Try telling Peter Crouch that the Carling Cup means nothing. Fresh from a bum-lashing at the hands of London rivals Chelsea, the lanky striker bagged three goals against Preston North End to send Spurs through to the fourth round. Joining strike partner Jermain Defoe in the Hat Trick stakes, Crouch’s...

Manchester United vs. Tottenham Hotspur This weekend’s FA Cup 4th Round encounter between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur is a dry run for the 2009 Carling Cup Final at Wembley Stadium. In the semi-finals, United beat Derby County and Spurs dispatched of a resolute Burnley side. Wembley...

Cloughie Charm… Derby County recorded a memorable 1-0 win against Manchester United on the same night that a Clough returned home. Nigel, son of the great Derby manager of the 1970s Brian Clough, watched from the stands as his new charges made the Rams proud. With many of Alex Ferguson’s...

Advantage Spurs… Tottenham thrashed Burnley in the first leg of their Carling Cup semi-final this evening at White Hart Lane. The presentation of Jermaine Defoe to the Spurs faithfull before kick-off seemed to initially boost Burnley. After dispensing of Fulham, Chelsea and Arsenal on their...