Today, Chelsea host League One side Huddersfield Town in an FA Cup tie. The chance for small clubs from the lower leagues to compete against the big guns in this competition remains one of the great traditions of English football.For Americans, this would be like the Akron Aeros of the AA Eastern League playing the New York Yankees for the chance to play in the World Series.
Cheering for the little guy against Premier League teams is great fun (come on, who wasn't hoping for Luton Town to beat Liverpool), especially when they win. Huddersfield has already beaten Premiership side Birmingham on their way to Stamford Bridge.Don't get me wrong, I will support Chelsea in full voice today and hope that we crush Huddersfield 5-0. I just like it when the minnows beat the other guys!
UPDATE: Liverpool 1 - Barnsley 2
Liverpool continues to struggle against lower-league teams.
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How exciting that the Liverpools are out to Barnsley.
Dear Parvenue in the City
Despite yesterday's disastrous results for the Pool, and the gloating of Chelsea supporters' today, I'd like to say I thought your big fish versus little fish blog was very thoughtful - especially for a Chelsea supporter. They're usually so smug.
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