The road ends here for Newport County's FA Cup dream, but boss Mike Flynn, and indeed the club's magnificent fans have every right to hold their heads high after this brave defeat to the Premier League champions. Some 80-odd places separated the Exiles and Manchester City in the domestic football pyramid heading into this one, but for 50 minutes or so, they succeeded where the mighty Chelsea coudn't and kept Pep Guardiola's galaxy of stars out. Indeed, Maurizio Sarri's men had conceded four goals in the time it took for Leroy Sane to finally break the deadlock at a rocking Rodney Parade, which duly lapped up an absolutely pulsating feast of cup football. The entire place would have been sent into the stratosphere midway through the first half had Tyreeq Bakinson's close-range header not been kept out, but ending their first fifth round appearance in 70 years with victory was always going to be a big ask. While star striker Sergio Aguero was left at home, Guardiola named a very … [Read more...] about Newport County 1-4 Man City: Cup dream over for Brave Exiles
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Brewers selling Man City cup goodies as ticket sales pass 3,000
Burton Albion are selling commemorative merchandise to mark the club's historic Carabao Cup semi-final trip to Manchester City on Wednesday. The Brewers travel to the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday, January 9 for the first leg of their last-four clash, before hosting the Premier League champions for the return leg, scheduled for January 23. And Albion are asking supporters to "turn the Etihad Stadium yellow and black". And to help the fans travelling to Manchester do just that, they have released a host commemorative items, including mugs bearing both clubs' crests and colours, Brewers wigs, jester hats, hooters and commemorative scarves. They are available at the Pirelli Stadium club shop. More than 3,000 away tickets have now been sold ahead of the match, with 28 club coaches making the trip to the North West. The club are also asking supporters attending the game to collect their tickets ahead of time to avoid long queues at the stadium on Wednesday. "To avoid lengthy queues and any … [Read more...] about Brewers selling Man City cup goodies as ticket sales pass 3,000
Burton fans rush to secure their place at historic Man City cup tie
More than 100 Burton Albion supporters flocked to the Pirelli Stadium this morning to buy tickets for the historic upcoming cup clash with Premier League champions Manchester City. The Brewers have already knocked Middlesbrough, Shrewsbury Town, Aston Villa, Burnley and Nottingham Forest out of the Carabao Cup this season to set up a mouthwatering clash with star-studded City. The clash will see Nigel Clough and his men rub shoulders with world-renowned footballing talents like Sergio Aguero, Kevin De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling. The Brewers will take on City in the two-leg semi-final with a place in the final at stake. The winner will play either Tottenham or Chelsea in February. The first leg is away at City's 55,000-plus capacity Etihad Stadium, in Manchester on Wednesday, January 9. The second leg will be back at the Pirelli on Tuesday, January 22. An initial allocation of 5,500 tickets has been allocated to Brewers supporters and went on sale this morning Wednesday, January 2. And … [Read more...] about Burton fans rush to secure their place at historic Man City cup tie
League is still the focus for Brewers ahead of Man City cup ties
Nigel Clough says League points are still Burton Albion's primary focus - despite the upcoming Carabao Cup semi-final against Manchester City. The Brewers have made history by reaching the last four of a major cup competition for the first time, although it has been an underwhelming League One campaign so far. They sit 16th in the division ahead of the Boxing Day clash with Wycombe wanderers at the Pirelli Stadium (3pm), 12 points shy of the play-off places and only six clear of the relegation zone. A two-legged clash against the European giants of City has grabbed the headlines for Burton. But with Clough keen to see his side climb the table sooner rather than later, he says that remains the priority. "We're not interested in the cup tie at all, honestly, apart from for the sense of occasion and everything we talk about," he said after Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Luton Town. "All that's important is League points between now and the end of the season for us." Wycombe will arrive at … [Read more...] about League is still the focus for Brewers ahead of Man City cup ties
Blades players to miss Man City cup tie because kick-off clashes with work
By Alistair Magowan BBC Sport 5 Dec From the section Women's Football Share this with Digg Facebook Google LinkedIn Reddit StumbleUpon Twitter Copy this link http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46440112 Read more about sharing. Six Sheffield United women players will miss Wednesday's cup tie at Manchester City because they cannot leave work in time for the 19:00 GMT kick-off.The Blades are a part-time team in the Women's Championship so some players cannot make it to Manchester in time.The Continental Cup kick-off time was agreed at the start of the season. United's attempts to delay the kick-off last week were turned down by City because they had already sold tickets and booked stadium staff.Sheffield United, who are competing in the second tier for the first time this season, accepted City's reasoning and say they have learned their lesson.They only contacted City, who are … [Read more...] about Blades players to miss Man City cup tie because kick-off clashes with work