FOR much of his five-month tenure, Avram Grant must have felt managing Chelsea was one giant optical illusion.

JOHN SHERIDAN had few regrets during a distinguished playing career which included representing the Republic of Ireland at both the 1990 and 1994 World Cups.

ANDY RITCHIE might not be the ideal person to ask when it comes to discussing the romance of the FA Cup, not least because the Huddersfield Town manager’s heart was broken by it no less than four times during his playing career.

MARK SCHWARZER was Middlesbrough’s FA Cup hero last night as he pulled off two penalty saves to help the Premiership side survive a major scare against Bristol City.

Yeovil’s FA Cup dreams came to an end at The Valley today, where Charlton edged through to the last 16 after a 3-2 victory.