Chelsea v Bradford - most astonishing FA Cup result EVER ?

[Easy 10]

I'm struggling to think of a bigger shock than this. In this day and age, when the disparity between the elite clubs and everyone else is just so VAST, for Bradford (7th in L1) to go to the leaders of the Premier League and win is ridiculous enough. For them to do it from 2-0 down is utterly mindboggling.

If anyone can give me a bigger FA Cup shock than this, then I am all ears.

 

[Norman Potting]

Mourinho in "showing humility" shock

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30969481

Paradoxically he may gain fans by this?

 

[Bombadier Botty]

Palace beating Southampton today? I have heard of some giant killing acts in my time, but even Bradford besting Chelsea pales into insignificance alongside Palace's mighty result and just shows that the big clubs don't always get things their own way.
#wowser!

 

[Easy 10]

Mourinho in "showing humility" shock

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30969481

Paradoxically he may gain fans by this?

Amazed at that. Not a single excuse, completely magnaminous in defeat, gave every credit where credit was due. Mourinho is not always a class act post-defeat, but he most certainly was there. Fair play to him.

 

[The Birdman]

More pressure to beat Arsenal tomorrow it could be a Brighton palace final

 

[Stat Brother]

Amazed at that. Not a single excuse, completely magnaminous in defeat, gave every credit where credit was due. Mourinho is not always a class act post-defeat, but he most certainly was there. Fair play to him.

He's not going to give an inch to a 'rival'.

But I believe Jose has always been spot on when talking about the 'little people'.

 

[Ravids]

The biggest upset in my lifetime that's for sure.

Chelsea throwing away a 2 goal lead is absolutely unheard of under Mourinho, regardless of the fact he made a load of changes, this is the biggest FA cup upset ever in my opinion.

 

[Bombadier Botty]

More pressure to beat Arsenal tomorrow it could be a Brighton palace final

The half and half Seagles scarves would fly off the Amex Superstore shelves.

 

[W.C.]

Just seen the 4th goal. What a beaut.

 

[brakespear]

Mourinho in "showing humility" shock

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30969481

Paradoxically he may gain fans by this?

Surprised me, but I'll concede he can occasionally show a touch of class

 

[Triggaaar]

Amazed at that. Not a single excuse, completely magnaminous in defeat, gave every credit where credit was due. Mourinho is not always a class act post-defeat, but he most certainly was there. Fair play to him.

Well, he said he and his players should be ashamed, embarrassed, but then he changed it and said he did his job so it was the players He did go back on that a little though, and say maybe he didn't get his message across.

 

[dazzer6666]

More goals than they have conceded at home so far this season in 45 minutes......? Quiet incredible really. Just heard Mourinho on the radio - no excuses, and 'feel ashamed, and so should my players'

 

[dazzer6666]

......unlike Van Gaal, who was an utter arse in his post match interview yesterday. 'Everything was against us'.

 

[Whitechapel]

Sky Sports saying that this is the first time a Mourinho team has conceded 4 goals in a home game!

 

[Raleigh Chopper]

I don't think I can remember when I have not been so happy for a set of fans bar Brighton.
Bradford always get a good attendance even when really struggling so they really deserve it, i cannot be happier for them it must be brilliant after the game and on the way home tonight.

 

[Hampster Gull]

Well done Bradford!

 

[Easy 10]

I don't think I can remember when I have not been so happy for a set of fans bar Brighton.
Bradford always get a good attendance even when really struggling so they really deserve it, i cannot be happier for them it must be brilliant after the game and on the way home tonight.

Couldn't agree more.

As a League One side, you go 2-0 down at Stamford Bridge and its a case of damage limitation. You'd probably take 3-0. You do NOT come storming back and stuff them 4-2. Given the context, its one of the most incredible results in the cup I can remember. Can't think of another one that tops it.

 

[Shoreham Gull]

Manchester City played a full strength team... And was stuffed by boro!

Too many premier league teams exiting today, it hasn't done the f.a. Cup any favours!

Could you imagine a Cambridge v Bradford fa cup final lol

 

[Pickles]

Agree with the Op on this.

Biggest for me previous was the Coventry one v Sutton.

Chelsea 2 - 0 up, and a quality starting eleven ? Wow!

I happen to have a 'not so secret soft spot' for Chelsea, but this is what football and the supporters are all about.

Bloody brilliant for Bradford!!!!!!!

 

[Ravids]

Blessing in disguise for Jose in a way, can now focus on the other three comps more and has an excuse to leave out players like Remy/Salah every game, as they won't be knocking on the door asking for a game any time soon!