English football columnist Richard Jolly names his Best XI for the FA Cup weekend of January 24-25.
Goalkeeper Adam Bogdan (Bolton) The Hungarian produced a man-of-the-match display to stop Liverpool scoring at Anfield as Bolton earned a replay.
Right-back Stephen Darby (Bradford) Ensured his place in Bradford folklore by captaining the City team who went to Chelsea and secured a stunning win, despite going 2-0 down.
Centre-back Michael Nelson (Cambridge) Manchester United had the lion's share of possession at the Abbey Stadium but veteran defender Nelson prevented them from having many shots on goal.
Centre-back Ben Gibson (Middlesbrough) Forget nepotism, the chairman's nephew is showing why he is in the Boro side. He excelled against Sergio Aguero and co.
Left-back Marcus Olsson (Blackburn) The Swede played his part in the first of the weekend's shocks by helping to create Blackburn's first two goals against Swansea.
Right midfield Filipe Morais (Bradford) The former Chelsea winger marked his return to Stamford Bridge by scoring Bradford's equaliser in their extraordinary victory.
Centre midfield Tom Champion (Cambridge) Produced a captain's performance in the centre of midfield as League Two Cambridge prevented Manchester United from scoring.
Centre midfield Lee Tomlin (Middlesbrough) The classiest player on show at the Etihad. The creative Tomlin was one of the prime reasons Middlesbrough managed to shock Manchester City.
Left midfield Jeffrey Schlupp (Leicester) The Ghanaian winger became the first player to eliminate Tottenham from a competition this season with his injury-time winner.
Centre forward Patrick Bamford (Middlesbrough) The on-loan Chelsea forward had a hand in both goals to confirm his consider promise and sink Manchester City.
Centre forward Jon Stead (Bradford) Scored from 20 yards and set up Bradford's last two goals with his skill and eye for a pass in their incredible victory over Chelsea.












