The equivalent would be us winning a game to get Villa through while completely destroying our pitch. Don't think you'll find many fans who would class that as better than anything.
Which is exactly what Chelsea would want him to do. And lets face it he's likely to get more / better chances at Chelsea than Stoke so would likely score more.
Never seen that before, didn't even know there had been such a game. Was a really interesting program, well worth catching on iplayer for anyone who missed it.
That pitch can't recover this season surely? They'll either have to go for a beach like we did at HR or a drop in pitch - no idea how expensive they are.
Remember that substantial will be in L2 terms so something similar to when we signed Jones. Not out of the question we could pay a fee, will be making a few quid from the cup run.
To be honest I wish every ref would be like this. Would soon stamp out the diving and dissent.
Go back to the days when the slightest bit of contact didn't mean a free kick or pen.