A welcome return for the series that gets done only when there's nothing else to do...

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Queen of the South
For reaching their first Scottish Cup final after beating Aberdeen in a 4-3 thriller. They’ll meet either Rangers or St. Johnstone in the final hoping that the Perth First Division team can record another underdog victory setting up the most unlikely of finals.

Ronaldo
Just when we think he can’t get any better, he steps up and excels in a skill which the majority of English players struggle with, the art of the penalty kick. With Man United a goal down against Arsenal, he blasted home not one but two perfect spot-kicks after being made to retake his first. You've just got to love him even though he has been looking considerably greasy recently, even by his standards.

Celtic
For keeping their title aspirations alive after their 2-1 win over Rangers at Celtic Park. It was a hard fought victory, just ask David Weir and Gary Caldwell…

Cardiff
Who look set for a European adventure, should they overcome Pompey in the Wembley showpiece next month, after the FA agreed to relax their rules.

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Arsene Wenger
For his rants about the global anti-Arsenal refereeing conspiracy, a strange misplaced loyalty to brat Emmanuel Eboue and enduring a third trophy-less with his team.

Avram Grant
Who seems to have lost the plot completely this week. Firstly, claiming his team were still in the Premiership hunt after their dismal draw with Wigan, his bizarre taciturn post-match press conference after the Everton game and claiming he was interested in signing Kaka and Messi. Two players whose clubs will be more than willing to sell. Spot on, Avram.

Hicks, Parry and Gillett
For continuing their childlike bickering at Anfield. Perfectly normal behaviour for fifty something millionaire businessmen.       

Ledley King
Who not only faces losing the Spurs’ captaincy permanently,  but could also be on his way out of White Hart Lane after some hints from Juande Ramos this week.

Posted by: Lex