A shadow falls over the nation and the worst comes to pass as Liverpool book a place against Cardiff in the Carling Cup Final. Fair play to Liverpool, they wanted it more and over two leagues played better, their excellent display last night almost making up for the fist-biting stuff a week ago. City harshly treated with one penalty given and one not, but we're not in the business of offering excuses, even when it's evident the entire sporting establishment is against us.

Twenty one of the most reprehensible individuals to ever exist and Lionel Messi achieve the same scoreline. Senegal SHOCKED and DUMPED by hosts Guinea, Zambia and Libya play out an entertaining draw in shocking conditions in the Trevor McDonald Cup. Bolton complete signing of American dReam. Anything else?