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In an era when football matches are a constant part of life, cup fixtures still bring that little extra sparkle to the minds of players and fans alike. In the  Capital One Cup  this season, that sparkle has often translated into goal-scoring frenzies, and on the odd, special occasions, it produces a memorable solo goal from a player [...]

This season’s  Capital One Cup  has produced some of the most outstanding games of the season, as well as some of the most outrageous results. We’ve seen games this year with more goals scored in extra time than seen in most  Premier League  matches; games between giants and minnows with the two sides going goal-for-goal; and more than a couple [...]

In an era when football matches are a constant part of life, cup fixtures still bring that little extra sparkle to the minds of players and fans alike. In the Capital One Cup this season, that sparkle has often translated into goal-scoring frenzies, and on the odd, special occasions, it produces a memorable solo performance from a [...]

The glamour of the Cup. The drama of the Cup. The romance of the Cup. Why are these phrases usually reserved for the FA Cup? This season’s Capital One Cup has produced some of the most outstanding games of the season, as well as some of the most outrageous results. We’ve seen games this year with more [...]

Scoring a goal is a singularly, special moment for any footballer. The sensation of unbridled joy that fills you up when you hear the net ripple and the crowd release a collective roar. Your mind goes blank and your limbs start to move independently without reason. You can do it over and over and the satisfaction [...]

In an era when football matches are a constant part of life, cup fixtures still bring that little extra sparkle to the minds of players and fans alike. In the Capital One Cup this season, that sparkle has often translated into goal-scoring frenzies, and on the odd, special occasions, it produces a memorable solo performance from a [...]

Jonathan Woodgate`s playing career contains many peaks and troughs but the pinnacle came on 24 th February 2008 when his name was forever enshrined in the Tottenham Hotspur Hall of Fame for his winning goal in the League Cup Final. It was the first League Cup Final to be staged at the new Wembley and Spurs faced Chelsea. Chelsea [...]

The Capital One Cup has provided some memorable goals already this season and the competition has a long history of throwing up some scorchers. From unlikely winners, to 30-yard screamers, the League Cup has always delivered when it comes to quality and quantity of goals and this year’s tournament has been no different. Click on Robbie Fowler to [...]

In years gone by the League Cup has been graced by some sensational strikes and career defining goals from players in the competition. The strikes on the list are simply sensational, and some of them have the added wonder of being scored against so-called superior sides! You may want to look up some of these strikes up, [...]

The first Football League Cup hat-trick was scored at the very start of the opening competition, in October 1960 when Burnley won 4-0 away to Cardiff. Apart from being unique for that reason it’s all the more curious because the scorer of that historic treble, Gordon Harris, was a midfield player or to be more accurate [...]