From: tjc@ecs.soton.ac.uk (Tim Chown)
Newsgroups: rec.sport.soccer
Subject: English news: ManU win Cup, midweek fixtures
Date: 13 Apr 92 09:08:45 GMT


League Cup Final

MANCHESTER UTD 1-0 NOTT'M FOREST
Brian McClair scored the all-important goal to take the Rumbelows trophy to
Old Trafford for the first time.  The Scottish international striker hit
his 23rd of the season after just 14 minutes to sink Forest.
There were few chances in a tight game but McClair almost got a second only to
see Brian Laws clear off the line.  Forest, without the inspiration of
Stuart Pearce, rarely threatened Peter Schmeichel in the United goal but Gary
Crosby wasted a great chance late on.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson was a happy man after seeing his side
beat Nottingham Forest 1-0 at Wembley.  "This trophy was a long time coming but
we put that right today. Winning this Cup was important and we have done
well," said Ferguson.  United captain Steve Bruce was a proud
man as he lifted the trophy: "It's a proud moment and an honour but I feel
very sorry for Bryan Robson," he said.  Robson, who missed out through injury,
said: "I thought we could have won by a bigger margin. Now we can concentrate
on the Championship." 


Div 2

BRISTOL ROVERS 1-1 SWINDON TOWN
Swindon Town's promotion play-off hopes suffered another setback with their
ninth draw in their last 14 away games.  The visitors took the lead on 75
minutes, David Kerslake driving the ball across goal for Shaun Taylor to
score with a low shot at the far post.  Swindon needed a win to maintain their
push for a play-off spot but they were denied when Bristol defender Billy
Clark headed home in the 78th minute.  Swindon had the better chances
throughout but could not find the all important touch in front of goal.


FA Cup semifinal replay preview:

PORTSMOUTH v LIVERPOOL
Pompey goalkeeper Alan Knight will play in Monday's FA Cup semi-final replay
despite worries over his wife's health.  Knight was in danger of missing the
clash when his wife Jenny became ill after giving birth to their second
daughter two weeks ago.  John Beresford faces a fitness test on
a hamstring injury and Ray Daniel stands by.
Liverpool's only change is likely to be Dean Saunders for the injured Steve
McManaman. Rob Jones plays despite a calf injury in midweek.


Paul Gascoigne could make his return to the Tottenham team in the last game of
the season against Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Spurs boss Peter Shreeves said: "The game seems tailor-made for someone like
Gazza."

Swansea's John Williams won the Rumbelows Sprint Challenge at Wembley,
picking up a first prize of #10,000.


MIDWEEK FIXTURES (as far as I can gather):

Kick-off 7.30 unless stated

Monday:

Division Two
Middlesbrough     v  Barnsley

Tuesday:

Division One
Sheffield Utd     v  Tottenham     7.45
West Ham          v  Southampton   7.45

Division Two
Blackburn         v  Wolves        7.45
Sunderland        v  Ipswich       7.45

Division Three
Birmingham        v  Bolton
Bournemouth       v  Huddersfield  7.45
Bury              v  Exeter C
Preston NE        v  Reading
Torquay           v  Hull C

Division Four
Blackpool         v  Doncaster
Halifax           v  Crewe
Rochdale          v  Wrexham
Scarborough       v  Cardiff
Scunthorpe        v  Northampton

Wednesday

Division Two
Brighton          v  Derby         7.45
Leicester         v  Tranmere      7.45
Middlesbrough     v  Oxford Utd
Southend          v  Port Vale     7.45

Thursday:

Division One
Manchester Utd    v  Southampton   8.00

Division Two
Sunderland        v  Plymouth      7.45

Friday:

Division Two
Cambridge Utd     v  Portsmouth    3.00

Division Three
Brentford         v  Darlington   12.00
Swansea           v  Shrewsbury    7.30