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As I mentioned in a previous post, it pays to be one of the top franchises of the Premier League. Here’s why:

Case 1: You make a mildly dodgy tackle, that unfortunately results in a broken leg for another player. You should probably get a yellow card, but get a straight red – and because of the seriousness of the injury, you feel unable to appeal. No names – you know who this is!

Case 2: A player from Liverpool grabs your face, you slap him back. You get the red card – Jesus said turn the other cheek, and momma said “If someone hits you, don’t hit them back – come and tell me or you’ll be in trouble”. But in football, it’s one rule for one, one rule for another. Mr Aliadiere, for it is he, appealed – and was given an extra match ban for being frivolous! The other fella did just as much, but got away with it!

Case 3: Chelsea’s Frank Lampard pushed Luis Boa Morte of West Ham after another mildly dodgy clash, and received a red card – violent conduct, like Aliadiere. Mr Lampard appeals, and the card gets overturned for one of the top franchises.

See what I mean?

Nothing to see here…move along! There will be a replay of this FA Cup match shortly at the Riverside. Fantastic efforts from Mido and Wheater, good showing by Aliadiere and Downing, but The Blades managed to hold on.

There were quite a few times that Boro was under pressure, but the safe hands of Schwarzer made sure they came out with a clean sheet.

Boro should take it in the replay – home field advantage and all.