Citeh v West Ham: Afterthoughts

From TimesOnline:
"Most of the football on the night had come from West Ham United, who, to Alan Curbishley’s frustration, could not find a way past Joe Hart [the ManCity-keeper], but Elano’s bravery and quick reactions proved the difference, prompting Eriksson to declare that the diminutive playmaker [who scored the winner for City in the 73rd minute] was back to his best."

Jonnyhammer on West Ham Till I Die Blog:
"Our only chance of silverware and indeed European football next year and Curbs replaces Cole with Boa Morte? I can't belive how useless BM is and why Curbs brought him back. Ashton won't run more than 2 feet to get the ball so we badly missed Cole's work rate and ability to hold the ball up..."

Ian the Hammer on West Ham Till I Die Blog:
"Anyway we weren't going to win the cup, so it's no real issue."