Founders falter in the FA Cup

PRESTON NORTH END were the main founding members of the Football League and the first English champions, but that all occurred in the 19th Century.
Today, I watched live on FOX SOCCER CHANNEL as Preston attempted to revisit their glory days, hosting Premier League leaders LIVERPOOL in the third round of the FA CUP.
Albert Riera opened the scoring for Liverpool with a wonderful left-footed strike in the 25th minute, but Championship side Preston threatened the visitors regularly during the match.
An injury time tap-in goal by substitute Fernando Torres on his return from injury sealed Liverpool's 2-0 victory.
Earlier, I watched on TV as visiting DERBY won at non-league FOREST GREEN ROVERS, 4-3. The Gloucestershire club's home ground, The New Lawn, looked so tiny compared to the massive, modern stadia of the Premiership.
With gloomy skies here and the threat of freezing rain to come, today proved to be an excellent day to stay in and watch soccer.