February 2028
I often regard February as the make or break point of the season. It;s that time where new signings are bedding in, and whether the teams in form can sustain their charge after a long winter. For me, the primary focus for the month was the game right at the very end - the Capital One Cup Final at Wembley vs Manchester United. I wanted that trophy back.
First though, a meeting with old rivals Brentford, who we put back in their place comfortably. We did still need a 90th minute OG to take all the points, but it was still comfortable. Definitely.
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Next up, struggling Southampton. A Ferhat Oz double was enough for us to get 3 points, and for Rio Ferdinand to be sacked. Pat, the Saints most definitely need you!
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Liverpool proved to be a much tougher opponent for us. The surprise title challengers gave us a tough game, but a Tello equaliser proved to be enough for us. I'm slightly disappointed; it was a home game so we really should be winning, regardless of opposition.
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Our first leg versus Porto went better than expected. We played them off the park, but I'm incredibly disappointed that we conceded the away goal. Still, we are winning. It's a start.
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FA Cup progress was secured though, with another thumping of Forest. We did go behind early on, but we recovered to smash the team in red, and seal our passage. We play Arsenal away next up.
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Last but not least, we face Utd in the cup final. It was an edgy affair through and through, and despite us taking the lead through Lievens in the 1st minute, a wonder goal from Versteege levelled it with 7 mins left. Much like the semi final, it was a tense affair through extra time, but club favourite Freddie Sands was on fire. A few good saves in the match were joined by two in the shootout as we sealed the victory, and bring the trophy back to Sincil Bank.
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