Man of the day
Three months ago Louis van Gaal was feeling “sad”, trying to resign and saying “the fans are right to boo me”. Now he’s one game from a dignity-saving trophy.
Nostradamus of the day
Downbeat Everton fan @liambannister23, tweeting on 14 April, before his side’s two season-defining games: “Scenes when we lose the derby 4-0, then lose the semi-final 2-1 in the last minute. Can’t wait.”
Chant of the day
“It’s just a weight off your shoulders” – Villa fans, reminding Joleon Lescott of last week’s misspeak.
Most relaxed
Mid-table cruisers Stoke: sliding towards the summer in generous mood – becoming only the third team since 1992 to concede four in three consecutive top flight games.
Team of the day
Hertfordshire’s Kings Langley went up for the third season in a row, earning a place in the Southern League’s top flight. Another three and they’ll be in the Football League.
Scatter-gun of the day
Plymouth had 36 attempts on goal to Dagenham & Redbridge’s six at Home Park; 30 of them flew off target and they lost 3-2.
Mixed day for ...
The Revell brothers. While Alex was relegated to League One with MK Dons, brother Laurence, player-manager of Steeple Morden FC, led his side to glory: promotion from Cambridgeshire’s Newmarket Motor Company Division 2A.
Tweet of the day
Northern League side Newcastle Benfield marked Shakespeare’s birthday by offering free entry to anyone able to quote him at the gate. Fans were then treated to what the club’s Twitter feed called a match of “sound and fury, signifying nothing”.
