Sunday, May 20th, 2012

Luton 1 – York 2 (Conference Playoff Final, May 20, 2012) The Hatters got off to a lightning start at Wembley as Andre Gray sidefooted Luton 1-up in just the second minute. York levelled in the 26th minute courtesy of Ashley Chambers’ rocket into the roof of the net from 6-yards out. Early in the second half Matty Blair scored from the spot, and York held on to join the Football League.

Saturday, May 19th, 2012

Blackpool 1 – West Ham 2 (Championship Playoff Final, May 19, 2012) The Irons were first to strike late in the first half when Matt Taylor made headway down the left before playing a delightful ball to Carlton Cole, who brought it down well and buried it into the roof of the net. Blackpool levelled early in the second half when Matt Phillips pinged a perfect pass over the West Ham defence for Thomas Ince, and the youngster drilled a superb angled finish past Rob Green. With three minutes remaining West Ham scored the clincher as Carlton Cole shifted the ball to Ricardo Vaz Te in the Seasiders’ box, and the Portuguese forward slammed the winner into the roof of the net.

Post match interviews: James Tomkins & Ricardo Vaz Te.

Thursday, May 17th, 2012

Manchester City 0 – Manchester United 2 (Manchester Senior Cup final, May 17, 2012) Serial goalscorer Will Keane notched the opener on 27 from a fine Davide Petrucci through ball. Luke Giverin ran half the length of the pitch for the second, laid on by Keane, on 93.

Manchester United fans invade the Etihad pitch after Senior Cup final win.

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

Southend 2 – Crewe 2 (Agg 2-3) (League Two playoff 2nd leg, May 16, 2012) Ajay Leitch-Smith cut in from the left hand side and slammed home a beauty as Crewe moved 2-up on aggregate. Crewe should have increased their hold on the playoff on the half hour, but Byron Moore produced a contender for worst shot of the season when faced with an open net. Southend notched a when Crewe keeper Phillips spills Barker’s cross, and Neil Harris stabbed in the loose ball, but that looked a mere consolation when Max Clayton scored in the 86th to leave Crewe 3-1 up on aggregate. There was a late twist though as a Chris Barker header in the 88th minute squared the scores up on the night.

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

Manchester United 4 – Irish League XI 1 (Harry Gregg’s testimonial) (Alternative highlights.) Manchester United played their final game of the campaign and won out thanks to goals from Patrice Evra, Ashley Young (2) and Wayne Rooney.

Video: Michael Owen misses a sitter for Manchester United v League of Ireland XI.

Monday, May 14th, 2012

Sheffield United 1 – Stevenage 0 (Agg. 1-0) (League One play-off semi-final second leg, May 15, 2012) Chris Porter headed the only goal of both legs in the 85th minute to secure the win for the Blades.

Sunday, May 13th, 2012

Manchester City 3 – QPR 2 (Premier League, May 13, 2012) (MOTD highlights.) Pablo Zabaleta opened the scoring, and calmed the nerves at the Etihad, six minutes before half-time. Three minutes after half-time, Djibril Cisse capitalised on a Joleon Lescott mistake to equalise for QPR. On 55 the complexion of the game changed again as Joey Barton was sent off on his return to his former club. Incredibly, the 10-men of QPR went ahead on 66 with Jamie Mackie bagging a monumental goal. City looked dead and buried but then came an incredible late turnaround. Edin Dzeko equalised on 92 and two minutes later Sergio Aguero capped one of the most remarkable title races ever and secured City the title for the first time in 44 years.

Reactions: Sir Alex Ferguson reaction to Pablo Zabaleta goal.

The final whistle & aftermath at Sunderland 0 – Manchester United 1 & Manchester City 3 – QPR 2.

Tunnel Cam.

Paul Merson commentates on Manchester City winning the league.

MOTD Pundits On “Emotional” Final Day.

The Joey Barton sending off: Amazing. Mario Balotelli tried to get involved in the Joey Barton sending off.

Joey Barton Attacks Tevez & Aguero (Tempa T Remix).

Post Match Interviews: Roberto Mancini, Pablo Zabaleta, Gael Clichy, Micah Richards, Gareth Barry, Joleon Lescott, Joe Hart, Edin Dzeko, David Platt, Vincent Kompany, Sergio Aguero, David Silva & Carlos Tevez.

Mario Balotelli: “A lot of people talked bad about me. Now they have to shut up!” 

Tony Fernandes on QPR’s survival.

Celebrations: Manchester City lift the Premier League trophy.

Campeones! Manchester City dressing room celebrations after winning Premier League title.

Djibril Cisse (QPR) celebrates staying up with champion Samir Nasri (Manchester City).

Liam Gallagher celebrates Man City winning the EPL, throws beer

Analysis: Gary Neville: “That is the most painful way to lose the championship [for Man United]“ 

Sunday, May 13th, 2012

Sunderland 0 – Manchester United 1 (Premier League, May 13, 2012) (MOTD highlights.) Wayne Rooney bagged the opener on 20 minutes from a Phil Jones cross.

Post match interviews: Sir Alex Ferguson & Rio Ferdinand.

Manchester United wait to hear Man City won the league.

The final whistle & aftermath at Sunderland 0 – Manchester United 1 & Manchester City 3 – QPR 2.

Sunday, May 13th, 2012

West Brom 2 – Arsenal 3 (Premier League, May 13, 2012) (MOTD highlights.) An absolute howler from Martin Fulop allowed Yossi Benayoun to put Arsenal in front on 4 minutes. The Baggies turned it round quickly, Shane Long (12) and Graeme Dorrans (15) putting West Brom ahead. On the half hour Andre Santos fired Arsenal level. Laurent Koscielny poked Arsenal ahead again after another mistake from Fulop.

Post match interviews: Roy Hodgson, Arsene Wenger & Theo Walcott.

Robin van Persie with the Golden Boot.

Arsene Wenger hugs Pat Rice during West Brom 2 – Arsenal 3.

Arsene Wenger hugs Pat Rice & Keiran Gibbs block (West Brom 2 – Arsenal 3).

Sunday, May 13th, 2012

Tottenham 2 – Fulham 0 (Premier League, May 13, 2012) (MOTD highlights.) Spurs scored the quickest goal of the day on 2 minutes, Emmanuel Adebayor finishing after a 1-2 with Rafa van der Vaart. Substitute Jermain Defoe bagged the second for Spurs just after the hour.

Post match interview: Harry Redknapp & Martin Jol.

Spurs lap of appreciation post Fulham win.