Aaron Ramsey

And the joy of the FA cup, which has been much criticized by all whom say the big guns don't care about English football's oldest competition. Bullcrap. They do. Arsenal F.C, the pride of London have raced out of the traps this season, scoring 50+ goals halfway through the season, and are still firing on the three most valuable fronts ; The Premier League, The Champions League, and as recently as last night, they're in the running for the 4th round of the FA Cup. This morning I was able to watch Arsenal play their town rivals West Ham United at Upton Park for the 3rd round of the Cup, and by all means it was a ferocious cup tie affair. West Ham had taken the lead thanks to some risky defending by Arsenal at the back, and Damianti scored right on the stroke of half time. For an hour, Arsenal banged at the gates but no joy in the final third. Till, Mr Wenger decided to bring on senior boys Diaby and Nasri. No sooner then 12 minutes after the change, enter Aaron Ramsey ; Arsenal's 19 year old Welsh prodigy. Receiving a short pass from Carlos Vela, Ramsey smashed in a left footed shot which beat the keeper and found the bottom left corner of the net ; and sent the Gunner's fans who were perched behind that goal, into ecstasy. They, like me needn't worry, cause the impact of Ramsey's goal shifted the momentum towards Arsenal getting the second goal. And they did.On the 83rd minute, another pass from Vela, this time a cross from the left found Eduardo, and the Croat's looping header beat Rob Green. A great match to watch.

- meet Ramsey. 19, the future of arsenal-

- Ramsey's shot-

- ends up in the net -

- and he heads to the arsenal fans -

- to celebrate. 1-1 soon became 1-2. Gunners go through. -

   

The FA Cup is also about shocks. 11 time winners Manchester United ( i hate them ) were knocked out by former english giants who sprawled into a free fall down to league two, Leeds United. Leeds went to Old Trafford and won 1-0. To the delight, of all of us who hate Man Utd.

- Jermain Beckford squeezes the ball in between keeper and defender, to score, and give Leeds a shock lead. Leeds are 47 places below Man Utd in league rankings. -

- he runs off to celebrate, his teammates in hot pursuit. -

- scenes of jubilation as Leeds snatch a famous victory for the White roses of Lancashire. What could be better than the scalp of your once bitter town rivals? Leeds are famous again. -

So it has been an awesome 3rd round of The FA Cup. Shock defeats and thrilling come backs, I hope we get more in the next round. That's all from me, your local court 6 football expert, pundit, reporter, and fan, wishing you a very good evening. - Adrian Tan