Newsflash: I've returned to the Haringey Independent. It was almost as if I never left.

But on to more important things: Spurs v Man U at Wembley today for the Carling Cup final.

Tune in to my blog for my completely uneducated, biased, but enthusiastic commentary on the full ninety minutes.

Last year I had the pleasure of seeing Spurs bring the cup home to the Lane and I'm hoping Harry Houdini can make it twice as nice.

Back at 3pm

14.59 I'm back! It's all going crazy in my flat where I'm watching the game. We've got two Man U fans, an Arsenal fan and a Liverpool fan who is cheering for Spurs because he hates Sir Alex's boys with a passion. Some woman just sang the national anthem. Get her off and let's get the ball rolling.

15:01 And they're off!

15:08 Ronaldo had a semi-decent shot at goal but missed. Another Spurs fan has arrived, he's nearly gone blue in the face. But we've survived. Phew.

15:18 Tevez looks aggressive. Spurs defence look weak but they have managed to get the ball out of the danger zone. The Arsenal fan is complaining it looks like "any mid-week match." Sour grapes I suppose, because his team has looked like that all season. Spurs get a shot. That's what I want to see boys.

15:24 The smell of Flatmate's Chinese-style ribs is coming from the kitchen. Hurry up.

15:26 Ferdinand took a shot. What is he trying it for? My heart nearly jumped in my mouth.

15:30 The ribs have come out. Hoorah. Now, how to eat and type? Back in five minutes, methinks.

15:34 Lennon makes a decent attempt but there are eight Man U players in the box and no one in a white shirt. I'm not an expert but that's not good enough. Goals don't score themselves.

15:36 Free kick for Spurs!

Ten out of ten for these ribs. They're finger lickin' good.

15:43 Lennon is earning his wages. He's doing well, he's the biggest threat on the field right now as it approaches half-time.

15:48 Another brilliant cross from Lennon. The only thing that could be better would be a goal. And that's all for half-time, folks. Spurs are looking stronger. Oh when the Spurs, go marching in! Oh when the Spurs go marching in...!

16:01 Tevez and Wellbeck haven't caused Dawson and Spurs captain Ledley enough problems. My boyfriend, who supports United is saying he wishes Berbatov and Rooney were on the field and added he won't let a Spurs win come between us. And then he laughed. But remember, he who laughs last, laughs loudest. I'm feeling good about the second half. I'm also thinking couples counselling is on the horizon. The boys are now arguing over who is on top. Man U started well but Spurs played well in the last ten minutes. Arsenal fan predicts Man U has two goals in them. Man U fan, who is still recovering from a boozey last night, agrees. Second Spurs fan has a mouth full of fried rice.

16:06 The second half is starting.

16:07 Ronaldo misses a shot. A fight breaks out in the living room. Arsenal fan is wearing his shoes. But argues it's a wooden floor. Second Spurs fan is giggling as he washes his rice down with 7UP. Man U fan turns back to the football. "Finish, finish". Then Lennon starts tearing down the pitch. Lennon is my man of the match so far. He doesn't finish either but he's got the desire. Big Roman - rubbish free kick.

16:15 Modric's free kick is saved by Rio. Did you know Lennon used to be in Blazin' Squad. I've lost a bit of respect for him now. But then Steven Gerrard loves Phil Collins. I reckon this game is going to go penalties. Someone suggests it should be settled by fisticuffs between Sir Alex and Harry Houdini. I think Harry could take him.

16:19 Big Roman is looking desperate. He's just throwing away chances here. Fix up, boy!

16:23 Anderson overhits a free kick.

16:24 O'Shea lucky to still be on the pitch. Jamie O'Hara gets his shot at Carling Cup fame. Big Roman is off. Can't say I'm unhappy. Let's have three more Lennons.

16:27 Ronaldo dives. I say he dives! Was it a penalty? I think not. The referee agrees. Oops. The replay suggests foul. But I reckon he was on his way down anyway. He's capable.

Lennon has a decent shot at goal. Spurs are the better team here.

16:33 Jenas and Zakora are just doing nothing. What are they being paid for? It's like they aren't even there.

16:39 Foster makes a good save. Didn't see who made it, though. Just under nine minutes to go. Will there be a goal?

16:41 Modric looks set to score. He fails. Miserably. Spurs are out of the Uefa cup and so they better bring some silverware home today. Evra falls. O'Hara is writhing on the floor like a muggins. What's going on here? Why has the game stopped?

16:48 Where's Jenas? Where's Jenas? The ball's too tight, no one is travelling with the ball. This is going down to penalties. I fancy Spurs could take it. And I'm hoping Ronaldo will miss. The fans are Spurs singing. Spurs have nicked the ball. Three minutes to go.

16:50 Good defending from Dawson. Apparently, the boys say, he's been playing much better under Redknapp.

16:53 It hit the post! Ronaldo's ball hit the post! Someone is loving Spurs. They have been dead lucky. That is brilliant. The last kick of the match smacks the post. Spurs have nine lives. Roll on extra time!

16:57 Giggs might come on for ET. Did Sir Alex forsee this? I think Man U would rather avoid penalties. I'm taking a break here. I need to enjoy the match. This multi-tasking malarkey is just a bit too much for me.

17:09 My hero Lennon has started to cramp. He's off. Well done, son! Bentley is on. Ronaldo's hair is amazingly greasy. The Man U fans are silent. The other Spurs fan is hoping Bentley will be the hero. Good defending from Spurs. Now they're on the run with the ball. Still no goal. The boys are moaning about the quality of the pitch at Wembley. Apparently, Arsenal's Emirates is the place to be. I'm getting an education here. Sir Alex is on his feet. My Spurs fan friend just called me: Tottenham have showed tenacity, depth and above all that Redknapp fighting spirit. Experiencing high anxiety levels, he says. He's praying for a goal.

17:25 Modric was off. That looked good. But not good enough. Spurs fan is whining. Man U fans are silent. Am I a traitor if I say Spurs' problem seems to be poor execution?

17:28 Ronaldo has the ball. Spurs are giving him too much space. Evans has a throw in. Man U get a shot but it goes over the net. Phew.

17:30 Man U fans are doing lots of swearing. Spurs fan is moaning nothing is in the box. Three minutes away from penalties. Giggs makes an awful corner pass. I'm seeing penalties. We love you Spurs, we do. We love you Spurs, we do. Giggs is on the move. Again, Spurs defend well. Man U are upping the ante. They shoot. It goes wide. Very wide. Where's the bloody whistle?

17:35 PENALTIES aka Fast-track to a coronary seizure. I'll be back after the result. Man U fans are anticipating failure.

17:45 Final thoughts: How do you miss the entire box in a penalty? And O'Hara blew it. Football's rubbish. At least, I don't have to deal with a brooding boyfriend for the rest of the weekend.

VERDICT Spurs played well but threw it away at the end. There'll be no partying in Faces tonight for Harry's boys. And let's hope the Man U team can keep it clean for a change.