Arsenal v Birmingham City - Carling Cup Final Fans!!

  • 13 years ago
On Sunday, 27th February 2011, WinkBall citizen video reporters April, Dan, Dean, George, Henry, Jack, Laurent, Matt and Stefan were at Wembley Stadium where Arsenal were played Birmingham City in the Carling Cup. Birmingham City finally secured their first major trophy in 48 years beating Arsenal 2-1! The warning signs that the blues meant business were evident for the Wenger Boys from the start-notably from the 6ft 8inch striker leading the line. Sebastian Larsson's corner gave Roger Johnson the first header and Zigic the next, to give Birmingham the lead. Birmingham pinned the Gunners back and solidly pressed the goal which almost afforded them a 2-0 lead in the first half. All the questions concerning McLeish as a top manager have now been answered and his boys now prepare for Europe. The work he has done with the team, winning promotion back to the championpship and delivering silverware despite limited resources is a trully remarkable feat. ...