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Heroes & Villains => Heroes Discussion => Topic started by: UK Redsox on June 12, 2019, 09:06:54 AM
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48593991
I'm going to go out on a limb and predict that the eventual winner of the Champions League will not be partaking in this.
Four teams - from Andorra, Gibraltar, Kosovo and San Marino - were in Tuesday's draw for the preliminary round, which will take the form of a mini-tournament in Kosovo.
The semi-finals - Feronikeli v Lincoln Red Imps and Tre Penne v FC Santa Coloma - will be on 25 June and the final on 28 June, with the winner earning a spot in the Champions League first qualifying round.
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"We can't compete wid de Lincoln Red Impses of dis World"
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They have just shown the VAR room for the women's world cup game between France and Norway.
It looks like mission control on the day of the moon landings except there are twice as many people and twice as many monitors involved.
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Copa America kicks off tonight with Brazil vs Bolivia. I wonder if we have any scouts down there?
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Copa America kicks off tonight with Brazil vs Bolivia. I wonder if we have any scouts down there?
I'll volunteer!
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Colombia beat Argentina
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48641829
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Colombia beat Argentina
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48641829
They could have done with the country-wide power cut kicking in a bit earlier by the looks of things.
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Wouldn't have helped too much seeing as the match was in Brazil... 😉
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Argentina was every bit as dreadful as you can imagine. Messi invisible. That’s why I feel Ronaldo all round is the better of the two players. Something that I believe personally will haunt Messi and diminish how he is viewed looking back on his career.
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Wouldn't have helped too much seeing as the match was in Brazil... 😉
I was thinking more about the fans watching back home... 😉
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-48649359
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After being held in Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City in the past two seasons, the Carabao Cup first-round draw for the 2019-20 campaign will take place a little closer to home - in a London supermarket.
Seventy clubs will discover their first-round opponents when ex-England midfielders John Barnes and Ray Parlour make the draw at the Colindale branch of Morrisons at 19:00 BST on Thursday.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48661944
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I wonder who Villa will get?
Oh, we don't have to enter yet. We've already at least matched our performance in the last two seasons. What a team!
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I was just going to say 'how has Choudhury not been sent off for that!?' , and VAR corrected it.
Terrible tackle!
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Tammy on and the french commentators are saying what a great club villa is!
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Tammy on and the french commentators are saying what a great club villa is!
They are correct!
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Apparently that bloke who just hoofed the ball into his own goal, having gone at it with his wrong foot, is wanted by Manchester United but Crystal Palace want more than £50 million for him. I'd never heard of him before this evening.
And that tackle by Choudhury was truly a shocker! Hopefully the French player who was stretchered off is ok.
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Just seen it again. Truly shocking tackle. Brainless and potential leg breaker.
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Apparently that bloke who just hoofed the ball into his own goal, having gone at it with his wrong foot, is wanted by Manchester United but Crystal Palace want more than £50 million for him. I'd never heard of him before this evening.
And that tackle by Choudhury was truly a shocker! Hopefully the French player who was stretchered off is ok.
Wan-Bissaka had a great season, £50m though, feck me.
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Thing is he’s worth what twats like Man U will pay for him. And Palace know that, just as Leicester know it with McGuire, or before that Mahrez and Kante. We need to be the club that finds these players and sells them on for stupid amounts of money as we ourselves establish ourselves in the league.
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After being held in Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City in the past two seasons, the Carabao Cup first-round draw for the 2019-20 campaign will take place a little closer to home - in a London supermarket.
Seventy clubs will discover their first-round opponents when ex-England midfielders John Barnes and Ray Parlour make the draw at the Colindale branch of Morrisons at 19:00 BST on Thursday.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48661944
Maybe they can get Saint and Greavsie and Donald Trump to do it again!
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Dean Henderson in goal had a cracking game last night. Looks a player with a bright future.
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Tammy on and the french commentators are saying what a great club villa is!
How is it that Solanke gets a start before Abraham? Doesn't seem right to me.
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Ben Obi Wan-Bissaka looked anything but a 60m player last night, and actually stopped Henderson from easily gathering the flick for the second French goal with his wrong foot mis-kick. Choudhuri , what an idiot. For all their skills, and despite exhortations from the bench to play it out, the England players resorted to O'Neill style hoofing when down to 10 men. It was always going to end badly.
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Ben Obi Wan-Bissaka looked anything but a 60m player last night, and actually stopped Henderson from easily gathering the flick for the second French goal with his wrong foot mis-kick. Choudhuri , what an idiot. For all their skills, and despite exhortations from the bench to play it out, the England players resorted to O'Neill style hoofing when down to 10 men. It was always going to end badly.
If we buy Ben Obi Wan does he come boxed including light saber?
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Ben Obi Wan-Bissaka looked anything but a 60m player last night, and actually stopped Henderson from easily gathering the flick for the second French goal with his wrong foot mis-kick. Choudhuri , what an idiot. For all their skills, and despite exhortations from the bench to play it out, the England players resorted to O'Neill style hoofing when down to 10 men. It was always going to end badly.
If we buy Ben Obi Wan does he come boxed including light saber?
Very good!
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Watch out Edvard, the Dingles might be coming!
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No posts in this forum for two hours?!
Anyway such a Scotland way to go out of a major tournament but thought the reffing at the end was disgrace. Play stopped at 86th minute so she consults VAR for penalty. Takes three minutes looking at screen, awards penalty. It's finally taken in 91st minute. Then retake is ordered and scored 94th minute.
Full time whistle blown 96th minute. They should still be playing now.
Retake was harsh as I've seen keepers pretty much on the six yard box saving penalties and play just continues. Most penalties will have to be continually retaken next season if it's as strict as that tonight.
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"Other Football" subforum, mate. 👍🏿
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I, for one, am shocked that Sky have chosen Salford fucking City's first game for live television coverage.
Because Man U don't get enough exposure, it's nice for them to have two teams in the sodding league.
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Never really watched him before but Calvert-Lewin looks fucking shit, he's decent (at most) in the air from crosses but he offers fuck all else. The U21s look completely toothless because he's been utterly anonymous.
Hagi (I assume he has a more famous dad) looks a proper player for them though, makes the game look very simple.
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Wow
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Very surprised Tammy didn't start. Bothrooyd has always been a meat and two veg kind of manager, surprised he got the gig, he'll get the Spanish archer now I guess.
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Never really watched him before but Calvert-Lewin looks fucking shit, he's decent (at most) in the air from crosses but he offers fuck all else. The U21s look completely toothless because he's been utterly anonymous.
Hagi (I assume he has a more famous dad) looks a proper player for them though, makes the game look very simple.
He's a bit like Kienan Davis, works hard and can be menace to back 4s but not really instinctive striker which is reflected in his goal tally.
Have to say not saying any of Tammy, Wan-Bissaka or Foden for must win game is moronic management. I think this is best crop of under 21s for a long time particularly in the creative midfield area but again poor manager for them.
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40 or so appearances the last season and 8 goals and the best ratio is in the league cup which could have been lower league opposition versus 40 appearances and 26 goals. So lets play the one because at least he played in the PL......
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Marvellous Nakamba and Elmo both playing in the African Cup of Nations opener now, on Eurosport 2.
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This Nakamba has impressed me. Breaking up play and starting attacks. Can see why we are linked with him as he looks like he’ll do a great job behind Jack and SJM.
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Never really watched him before but Calvert-Lewin looks fucking shit, he's decent (at most) in the air from crosses but he offers fuck all else. The U21s look completely toothless because he's been utterly anonymous.
Hagi (I assume he has a more famous dad) looks a proper player for them though, makes the game look very simple.
He's a bit like Kienan Davis, works hard and can be menace to back 4s but not really instinctive striker which is reflected in his goal tally.
Have to say not saying any of Tammy, Wan-Bissaka or Foden for must win game is moronic management. I think this is best crop of under 21s for a long time particularly in the creative midfield area but again poor manager for them.
As I said, I've never seen him play before but on last night he's nothing like Davis, he played like he was waiting for someone to put it on a plate for him. Tammy came on and we immediately had a focal point and started creating good chances which hadn't happened for the previous 70 odd minutes.
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I can confirm that Calvert or Calvin Everton bloke is shite. If he's the best u23 center forward we have we are fucked. Thankfully he's not and he's only in the team because Boothroyd is a twat.
JonJoe Kenny instead of Bissaka? Yeah ok
In a game that you are dominating possession no Foden to help unlock the door? Yeah Ok
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I can confirm that Calvert or Calvin Everton bloke is shite. If he's the best u23 center forward we have we are fucked. Thankfully he's not and he's only in the team because Boothroyd is a twat.
JonJoe Kenny instead of Bissaka? Yeah ok
In a game that you are dominating possession no Foden to help unlock the door? Yeah Ok
Exact quote from Boothroyd.
"I have to look after Phil. We thought it right for him to come on and weave his magic late,"
So don't play your probable best player from the start as you might need his magic at the end instead.......
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Why does he have to look after Foden? He's played the equivalent of 8 matches this season.
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Grealish is better than Foden. An irrelevant post, I know, as I think they'll be England's central pairing in the not too distant future.
Boothryoyd is as uninspiring as they come.
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There is a bit of a kit clash in the Congo v Uganda African Nations Cup game. Not helped by sunshine and shadows.
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Playing that tournament in Egypt in the height of summer is beyond stupid. Is it worth risking a player being killed just so as not to inconvenience Premier League/La Liga clubs?
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Playing that tournament in Egypt in the height of summer is beyond stupid. Is it worth risking a player being killed just so as not to inconvenience Premier League/La Liga clubs?
That is a pharaoh comment I sphinx ;)
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Watching Guinea v Madagascar it is fair to say that whilst the African nations have developed very well over the last thirty odd years they do show a fair degree of naivety on occasions.
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Madagascar appear to be coached by Pat Phelan from Corrie.
I knew he wasn't really dead.
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King Julian is their manager. He’s keen on a very quick passing game. He likes to move it, move it.
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King Julian is their manager. He’s keen on a very quick passing game. He likes to move it, move it.
Is his Queen Sandy? One for the old radio listeners on here.
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My Mum still listens to Round the Horne.
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My Mum still listens to Round the Horne.
I have told you not to come on here and talk about me. That's it I am cutting you out of my Will.
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My Mum still listens to Round the Horne.
I have told you not to come on here and talk about me. That's it I am cutting you out of my Will.
Shouldn't you be listening to the Archers now ?
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I see Boothroyd's started with Foden tonight. Good job he rested him so he's fresh for this crucial match. Honestly, what an arsehole.
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I see Boothroyd's started with Foden tonight. Good job he rested him so he's fresh for this crucial match. Honestly, what an arsehole.
I could be wrong but, in the Romania match, wasn't it 0-0 when Foden arrived on the pitch?
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Kodjia got the winner for Ivory Coast against South Africa in the AFCON. Not sure if he'll still be playing for us come August although he's a player I've always enjoyed watching.
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I see Boothroyd's started with Foden tonight. Good job he rested him so he's fresh for this crucial match. Honestly, what an arsehole.
I could be wrong but, in the Romania match, wasn't it 0-0 when Foden arrived on the pitch?
I think you may be right. So what? He was to blame for the defence shipping four late goals?
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I see Boothroyd's started with Foden tonight. Good job he rested him so he's fresh for this crucial match. Honestly, what an arsehole.
I could be wrong but, in the Romania match, wasn't it 0-0 when Foden arrived on the pitch?
I think you may be right. So what? He was to blame for the defence shipping four late goals?
Nope. But he was part of the team that went from 0-0 (the same scoreline that it would have been at minute one, should he have started) to losing 2-4.
He wasn't all that last night either. I think us English just love a good excuse for losing. 😂
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I see Boothroyd's started with Foden tonight. Good job he rested him so he's fresh for this crucial match. Honestly, what an arsehole.
I could be wrong but, in the Romania match, wasn't it 0-0 when Foden arrived on the pitch?
impact player right there
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I see Boothroyd's started with Foden tonight. Good job he rested him so he's fresh for this crucial match. Honestly, what an arsehole.
I could be wrong but, in the Romania match, wasn't it 0-0 when Foden arrived on the pitch?
I think you may be right. So what? He was to blame for the defence shipping four late goals?
Nope. But he was part of the team that went from 0-0 (the same scoreline that it would have been at minute one, should he have started) to losing 2-4.
He wasn't all that last night either. I think us English just love a good excuse for losing. 😂
Well you're right there, and we need good excuses for losing, we do it often enough.
There can't be any excuses this time round though. Boothroyd's selections were odd and his team's defending was shocking.
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Elmohamady gives Egypt the lead against Doctor Congo.
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Blimey, Bolasie is absolute shite.
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Norway’s ladies seem to have hoovered up the excess stock from Villa’s 3rd kit.
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Three games today in the African Nations Cup and all three ended 0-0.
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Did anyone else see Suarez miss the first penalty of ten in the Uruguay v Peru Copa America last night eliminating them as all the others were scored? He then proceeded to break his heart. I normally have sympathy for players in that situation but last night I wasn't so charitable.
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Did anyone else see Suarez miss the first penalty of ten in the Uruguay v Peru Copa America last night eliminating them as all the others were scored? He then proceeded to break his heart. I normally have sympathy for players in that situation but last night I wasn't so charitable.
A miss that came back to bite him? Tooth one to take for sure.
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Elmo playing at centre half tonight for Egypt v Uganda.
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Egypt 2-0 at half time. Elmo and Salah.
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Leroy Rosenior quickly apologizing on air for mispronouncing Mwanga as Mwanker.
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Watching the ivory coast game (on the TV with the Windies in the cricket on the laptop), Bony was a great player a few years ago but he looks dreadful here, can't hit the target, doesn't hold the ball up very well and doesn't look all that interested to me, Man City seems to have destroyed him by paying him a fortune to watch the game. I know Kodjia is frustrating but I can't work out how Bony has got ahead of him in this team. Namibian keeper and defence are very poor though.
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£200K a week contract extension for Rashford. Man U must be utterly insane, and hoping to spend an extended period not playing Champions League football.
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That's where the game's going completely mad, it's not just the inflated transfer fees it's ludicrous wages like that. Fifty million on a relatively rookie full-back and now that? They deserve to flounder forever in the Europa League and below for that sort of stupidity.
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£200K a week contract extension for Rashford. Man U must be utterly insane, and hoping to spend an extended period not playing Champions League football.
They totally fucked themselves for years to come by chucking insane wages at Sanchez. This is the knock on effect.
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that's hellava goal shinny . think the keeper must be scottish -haha
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Amazing punt, but surely that’s an indirect freekick and the goal should be disallowed? 🤔
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Why would you assume that it's indirect?
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The Small Heath player Maghoma is playing for Congo against Madagascar. It has been a lively start to the game at 1-1.
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Madagascar 2 Congo 2 AET and going to penalties. There have been some fantastic camera shots of angst ridden African women during todays two games. There seem to be a lot of female fans at the tournament mentally kicking every ball whilst watching their nation play. Some close to tears. Any passionate football fan must be like me and watching and thinking how often we ourselves have gone through that and looked like that at big games over the years.
Unfancied Madagascar through to the quarter finals 4-2 on penalties.
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Hooray for Madagascar!
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In all the excitement I had forgotten there is still Algeria v Guinea to come at 8pm.
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Hooray for Madagascar!
King Julien will be delighted.
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The first twenty minutes of Algeria v Guinea has been the worst twenty minutes of refereeing I have ever seen. He seemed to have lost control and lost the plot in the first ten minutes. This could be an interesting game.
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Ayew - bad miss there withh 5 mins to go
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Do you remember Steve Coogans swimming pool attendant on The Day Today? Monday nobody died, Tuesday nobody died, Wednesday nobody died, Thursday nobody died, Friday...somebody died.
For the first eighteen days of the African Nations cup I didn't get a correct score right. Today...I did.
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Rangers win 4-0 away against a team from Gibraltar in the Europa League. That must be the Union Jackiest tie in European history.
Celtic losing one-nil to FK Sarajevo in the European Cup.
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Celtic 1-1
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Scotch goalkeeping Volume 8,374
2-1
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In which match? Celtic is one each at half-time?
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1-2 Celtic now.
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Celtic won three-one. TNS were two up with a minute to go against Feronikeli of Kosovo but fucked it up to draw.
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The Kodjmeister scores for the Ivory Coast against Algeria
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Great commentary too...
https://twitter.com/avfcofficial/status/1149372617754861570?s=12
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And the BBC reckon it was Zaha v Mahrez. Fuck you, Villa are back on the top table.
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just watched the ‘big match’ on BT Sport and never knew that Tony Morley played in the same side as Bobby Charlton and Nobby Stiles
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Great commentary too...
https://twitter.com/avfcofficial/status/1149372617754861570?s=12
Kodjia Kodjia Kodjia Kodjia goalllllll.
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Well Jimmy will be headed home after his country lost on pennos to Algeria. Needs some rest and get bad in shape in a few weeks ahead of the season.
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Well Jimmy will be headed home after his country lost on pennos to Algeria. Needs some rest and get bad in shape in a few weeks ahead of the season.
Will he be with us though? Dean hasn't fancied him all that much up to now. I like him, warts and all, but we will need more up top.
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For what's he's worth in the transfer market, he's probably worth keeping.
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For what's he's worth in the transfer market, he's probably worth keeping.
And at his age it’s the only chance he’ll get to play in the PL so yes keep
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The Vincent Kompany charity testomonial match looks unmissable.Stephen Ireland,Micah Richards and Lescott in the Legends team,sadly alongside Gareth Barry.
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Marseille? Who are they? (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48958963)
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Let's see if the Sheffield Wednesday fans maintain their holier than thou attitude after this weekend, morons.
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Marseille? Who are they? (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48958963)
Marlow v Kuwait
https://www.newsgroove.co.uk/strangest-pre-season-game-ever-marlow-fc-take-on-kuwait/
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And the 2019/2020 Patrick Bamford award goes to...
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And the 2019/2020 Patrick Bamford award goes to...
Patrick Bamford?
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Watched Liverpool at Bradford yesterday in pre-season friendly. I think we need to strengthen in midfield!
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To be honest only 2 or 3 teams tops are competing with Liverpool. We are competing with the other 16/17 or so. And while we still need to add some quality and depth we won’t be a million miles behind. It should be enough to get us a solid mid table finish.
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I have just remembered to put on the Wolves v Newcastle game on SKY. It sounds like Andy Townsend is co commentator. I wonder if he and Martin Tyler have driven his old ITV 'Tactics Truck' all the way over to China? That could have been a TV road trip show of it's own.
Wolves 1-0, Diego Jota.
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Premier League Champions in waiting Wolves 2 Steve Bruce's sleeves rolled up Newcastle 0
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Premier League Champions in waiting Wolves 3 Steve Bruce's sleeves rolled up Newcastle 0
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I have just remembered to put on the Wolves v Newcastle game on SKY. It sounds like Andy Townsend is co commentator. I wonder if he and Martin Tyler have driven his old ITV 'Tactics Truck' all the way over to China? That could have been a TV road trip show of it's own.
Wolves 1-0, Diego Jota.
Haha. Wasn't it a video van?
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I have just remembered to put on the Wolves v Newcastle game on SKY. It sounds like Andy Townsend is co commentator. I wonder if he and Martin Tyler have driven his old ITV 'Tactics Truck' all the way over to China? That could have been a TV road trip show of it's own.
Wolves 1-0, Diego Jota.
Haha. Wasn't it a video can?
I heard rumours ITV originally bought the truck off of BJ and The Bear.
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Wolves 4 Newcastle 0. Newcastle haven't been as bad as the scoreline sounds. They have been worse.
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Man Utd v Hahahahaha Leeds is on telly here in Oz. 2-0 to Man Utd after half an hour. Not much in it apart from clinical finishing from Rashford. Leeds have had plenty of chances. Axel T is a sub. Kalvin Phillips was booked for cleaning out Mata. Nothing too scary really.
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Wolves 4 Newcastle 0. Newcastle haven't been as bad as the scoreline sounds. They have been worse.
Did Wolves receive the World Cup trophy?
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The most damning thing I can say about Newcastle's performance is that the studio pundit was Shola Ameobi and even he would have improved the side.
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Citeh v West Ham next. So far Jack Wilshire has warmed up on the pitch without picking up an injury. They gave Andy Carroll a free transfer so that halved their BUPA insurance payments.
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Man U 4 up vs Leeds now.......OGS has made 11 HT subs but still left Tuanzebe on the bench!!
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Man U 4 up vs Leeds now.......OGS has made 11 HT subs but still left Tuanzebe on the bench!!
Only player not to get a few minutes. Even wooden Phil Jones got half a game.
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Man U 4 up vs Leeds now.......OGS has made 11 HT subs but still left Tuanzebe on the bench!!
Only player not to get a few minutes. Even wooden Phil Jones got half a game.
Surely there is a decent chance Tuanzebe will be back in a Villa shirt next season.
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Man U 4 up vs Leeds now.......OGS has made 11 HT subs but still left Tuanzebe on the bench!!
Only player not to get a few minutes. Even wooden Phil Jones got half a game.
Surely there is a decent chance Tuanzebe will be back in a Villa shirt next season.
Don't want him back for another loan year, personally. We have enough CBs now and there's no benefit in taking him back for 1 more year.
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Newcastle fans knew they were utterly fucked when Benitez left before then having to find out Bruce was riding in to save them.
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For fuck's sake, Kilmarnock. 😒
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For fuck's sake, Kilmarnock. 😒
I dunno, ever since that Tshibola guy left them! Really is a very poor result.
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Newcastle fans knew they were utterly fucked when Benitez left before then having to find out Bruce was riding in to save them.
Premier League Asia Trophy - Newcastle 1 West Ham 0. SKY's pundits crediting Steve Bruce for the result. After the game they asked Jonjo Shelvey what effect Bruce has had so far. I kid you not his reply was....
"He has had a big effect on all of the squad, he took us on a long run yesterday which surprised us a bit"
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Newcastle level hilarity. Players probably had to print on their own names
(https://i.ibb.co/dj9fWZ9/33-CE11-F3-8-B0-F-48-A8-8088-66-AB78-DB31-B4.jpg) (https://ibb.co/dj9fWZ9)
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Adama Traore concedes a penalty and Raheem Sterling hits it high and wide.
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Struggling to see why anyone would want to watch other teams' preseason friendlies. I thought I was sad!
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He probably has money on it.
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Of course, sorry hadn't noticed who the poster was!
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Although I have just flicked onto it for a second... assume that Man City kit is some sort of Huddersfield-style spoof?
If not, fucking Hell!
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Struggling to see why anyone would want to watch other teams' preseason friendlies. I thought I was sad!
I'm watching and your right I am sad, I'd watch any football if it's on to be honest
Wolves are living with Man City for what it's worth
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Man City's rhubarb and custard strip is a right Bobby dazzler
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I don't bet on friendlies, I do draw the line at that. Piss poor game and and piss poor penalty shoot out. Wolves have picked up a trophy of sorts so their delusions of grandeur will be ramped up even more now.
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With the greatest respect to Real Wanderers it's hardly the Intertoto.
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With the greatest respect to Real Wanderers it's hardly the Intertoto.
It's not even the Peace Cup.
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With the greatest respect to Real Wanderers it's hardly the Intertoto.
I am sure they will take it in their stride and continue being very modest like they have been about promotion, consolidation and an FA Cup semi final. They aren't the type to go overboard about these things.
So what day next week is the civic reception and open top bus parade?
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As well as inventing European football they can now claim to have invented Asian football. What a team.
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This is the keeper who made some world class saves against us last season for Bristol city.
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Harry Kane scored a brilliant long range goal to win it for Spurs vs Juve
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/49045753
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/49045753
Lovely!
Shame the fat bastard in the crowd couldn't stop feeding her fat face for 10 seconds to clap the little chap though.
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I see Tammy has just scored for Chelsea vs Barcelona in their latest friendly
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Oooooooooh, a full stadium of only 30,000 at the Wolves expected tonight.
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/49045753
Lovely!
Shame the fat bastard in the crowd couldn't stop feeding her fat face for 10 seconds to clap the little chap though.
Yes, what a lovely moment, and what a miserable fat shit that woman in the crowd was/is.
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Christ, anybody of a squeamish nature, don't watch a replay of the Ryan Shawcross injury at Stoke. Horrendous. Hope he's OK.
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Real Madrid 3-7 Atletico Madrid. Costa scores 4 and is sent off.
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I know it’s just a friendly but watching Spurs just dismantle Real Madrid who look atrocious so far. Spurs leading 1-0 through Kane and it should be more. We will be in tough on the 10th.
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Real Madrid 5 Fenerbahce 3 with about fifteen minutes to go. In todays game and yesterdays game against Bayern Fenerbahce have had five different captains in 24 hours.
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This Pedro goal is rather nice
https://twitter.com/michaelryanruiz/status/1156648715979022336?s=12
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Offside!
Where's VAR when you need it.
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Fort William, Britain's worst professional football team, have finally ended a 73-game winless run stretching back 840 days.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49186402
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Seems like they have arranged a deal with Caley Thistle and got a few loan players in, so hopefully shouldn't be so bad this season. Can't imagine many clubs have a better setting for a ground.
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Seems like they have arranged a deal with Caley Thistle and got a few loan players in, so hopefully shouldn't be so bad this season. Can't imagine many clubs have a better setting for a ground.
And here was me thinking Selhurst Park was the nicest setting of any British football ground.
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Early goal for Boro at Luton. 1-0. Didn’t know Robbie Keane is now a coach at Boro with Woodgate.
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‘The Other James Collins’ our front for Luton
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1-1 Bradley. Cracker
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Great equaliser
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Cracking goal from Boro, to go 3-2 up. Enjoying this game.
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Tuned in just in time to see Boro's 3rd. Some strike from Lewis Wing.
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Boro's 3rd is an absolute worldie, brilliant strike.
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Poor penalty, way too casual. Too busy watching the keeper. Good game though.
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Yes....get in luton
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TOJC scores for Luton
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I bet Woodgate loves Britt right now!!
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3-3. James Collins with the equaliser.
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James Collins has scored more than any other player in the top four divisions in 2019 😯😯😯
Fair fucks. This is a great first game back. Even though I don't like either team.
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Assombalonga is wank, can't believe some of the fees shelled out for him. He's been absolute toss whenever I've seen him play.
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Assombalonga is wank, can't believe some of the fees shelled out for him. He's been absolute toss whenever I've seen him play.
The fact that he’s playing just shows how bad Justhead is
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MOTM TOJC
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Assombalonga is wank, can't believe some of the fees shelled out for him. He's been absolute toss whenever I've seen him play.
The fact that he’s playing just shows how bad Justhead is
'Kin hell, forgot they had him.
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Great game to start the season
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I miss the Championship.
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Glad we’re out of it, really competitive league. I’ve tipped Bristol City to be this years surprise team and they weren’t even on the first page of bookies favourites.
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Assombalonga is wank, can't believe some of the fees shelled out for him. He's been absolute toss whenever I've seen him play.
We should have snapped him up when we had the opportunity. He'd probably would still have had 3 years left in his contract.
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Glad we’re out of it, really competitive league. I’ve tipped Bristol City to be this years surprise team and they weren’t even on the first page of bookies favourites.
Its gonna be a really interesting league again this season, there doesn't appear to be an outstanding team, maybe Leeds, but I'm sure they'll shoot themselves in the foot at some point.
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Gonna be fun seeing how Leeds fuck it up this year.
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Gonna be fun seeing how Leeds fuck it up this year.
To be honest I still haven’t stopped laughing from last season and can’t wait for this documentary about it to be released so we can laugh all over again.
All together now
🎶Leeds
Leeds are falling apart....again.🎶
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Gonna be fun seeing how Leeds fuck it up this year.
Apparently this is their year.
Again.
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3-3. James Collins with the equaliser.
Is that our old youth player?
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3-3. James Collins with the equaliser.
Is that our old youth player?
Yup
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Nice to see him get his chance in the Championship, he's been knocking goals in in the bottom 2 tiers for a while.
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Gonna be fun seeing how Leeds fuck it up this year.
Apparently this is their year.
Again.
It's always their year till about March, then reality sets in.
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Nice to see him get his chance in the Championship, he's been knocking goals in in the bottom 2 tiers for a while.
TOJC is a big unit these days
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Glad we’re out of it, really competitive league. I’ve tipped Bristol City to be this years surprise team and they weren’t even on the first page of bookies favourites.
When I originally completed my Championship Predictor I had Bristol City to finish fifth this season. But I wonder if after a couple of near misses they might slip down into mid table this year.
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Salford have scored their first goal in the EFL. Apparently none of their famous owners have turned up today according to the SKY commentator. Our Lee has though, he is co-commentator.
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Salford have scored their first goal in the EFL. Apparently none of their famous owners have turned up today according to the SKY commentator. Our Lee has though, he is co-commentator.
I'm sure Scholes has had a few quid on the match.
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Small Heath being totally outplayed at Brentford who have hit the bar twice and then the lucky bastards score of their only attack
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Brentford just hit the post now
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Look at these stats and those spawny fuckers still won the game
(https://i.ibb.co/CHJC82S/E201-A094-10-A0-4-E67-A09-C-19-DAA2818224.png) (https://ibb.co/CHJC82S)
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The Russian sent off for Tranmere. Good start.
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See Fulham are still doing a Fulham.
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Look at these stats and those spawny fuckers still won the game
(https://i.ibb.co/CHJC82S/E201-A094-10-A0-4-E67-A09-C-19-DAA2818224.png) (https://ibb.co/CHJC82S)
Those are similar stats to how they nicked a lot of points last season. Tight at the back and pinch a goal on the break. So much for the owners wanting to see a different and more attacking style of football.
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Look at these stats and those spawny fuckers still won the game
(https://i.ibb.co/CHJC82S/E201-A094-10-A0-4-E67-A09-C-19-DAA2818224.png) (https://ibb.co/CHJC82S)
Those are similar stats to how they nicked a lot of points last season. Tight at the back and pinch a goal on the break. So much for the owners wanting to see a different and more attacking style of football.
Fuckers.
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Salford have scored their first goal in the EFL. Apparently none of their famous owners have turned up today according to the SKY commentator. Our Lee has though, he is co-commentator.
Scholes was there
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not a good day for Scott and Neil.
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Albion's line up for this evenings game is unrecognizable from last season.
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not a good day for Scott and Neil.
That's the Championship for you. It can be a bit 'ticklely'. ;)
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"You get some strange results at this stage of the season." Cliche alert
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Albion starting with only four players who started against Villa in the second play off leg. Were the rest of them tarred and feathered and run out of town like common pygmies?
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Uncle Albert gets his first assist of the season, 9 mins in.
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Baggies winning 2-1.
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Albion should be shooting at goal every half opportunity they get. The Forest keeper is having the proverbial 'mare.
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Albion should be shooting at goal every half opportunity they get. The Forest keeper is having the proverbial 'mare.
Johnstone in the other goal isn't exactly having a blinder either.
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Literally every fan group is singing their own version of Allez, Allez, Allez.
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Literally every fan group is singing their own version of Allez, Allez, Allez.
It's been that way for ages now.
We need to drop it.
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Literally every fan group is singing their own version of Allez, Allez, Allez.
It's been that way for ages now.
We need to drop it.
Agreed. We sing it every few minutes. Just really old now. Mind you I’m really glad we don’t hear that “on the piss m’lord” nonsense anymore or at least not as much.
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How the hell was that penalty not given against Gardner at Brentford?
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Listening to the Small Heath match on Talkshite Gardner was lucky to only get a yellow and not a red
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Did I imagine it or have Lincoln started playing an air raid siren when they get a corner?
If they have I think they deserve a f*cking ten point deduction for being twats.
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Did I imagine it or have Lincoln started playing an air raid siren when they get a corner?
If they have I think they deserve a f*cking ten point deduction for being twats.
It's something to do with the Dambusters having been from locally.
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Did I imagine it or have Lincoln started playing an air raid siren when they get a corner?
If they have I think they deserve a f*cking ten point deduction for being twats.
It's something to do with the Dambusters having been from locally.
Ah, thank you. That puts a different perspective on it.
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Not for me Clive. Fuck the tenuous historical links, that's bollocks.
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Seems they've been doing it for a number of years http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/2910421.stm
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Some stuff needs to be fucking knocked on the head. This bollocks at Lincoln and when England “fans band” plays war time tunes. It’s over. They lost. They know and the vast majority of modern Germans are great people who understand and regret their history, want to learn from it and build a better future.
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Brentford can join Sheffield Wednesday and Millwall in the c***s That Only Try Against Villa League.
Cockney bellends. Hope they go bust.
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Now come on Brentford are hardly going to go bust as we keeping shoving millions and millions into their dirty hands.
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Some stuff needs to be fucking knocked on the head. This bollocks at Lincoln and when England “fans band” plays war time tunes. It’s over. They lost. They know and the vast majority of modern Germans are great people who understand and regret their history, want to learn from it and build a better future.
"Listen, don't mention the war. I mentioned it once but I think I got away with it"
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I love tradition me, so long may it continue.
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Kilmarnock v Rangers.
A match almost totally devoid of quality.
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Kilmarnock v Rangers.
A match almost totally devoid of quality.
Which generally speaking sums up the SPFL. The Shockingly Poor Football League.
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Some stuff needs to be fucking knocked on the head. This bollocks at Lincoln and when England “fans band” plays war time tunes. It’s over. They lost. They know and the vast majority of modern Germans are great people who understand and regret their history, want to learn from it and build a better future.
People from Lincoln don't live in the present. You silly, naive loon.
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I've got the build up to the Charity Shield game on and all I've heard so far is the scouse studio guest:
"Dis counts as a majer trophy like"
"City'ad a picte o' dis trophy on der parade bus last season like"
"Li pewl, dere massive like"
You'll Never Walk Alone about to start - Puke!
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Some stuff needs to be fucking knocked on the head. This bollocks at Lincoln and when England “fans band” plays war time tunes. It’s over. They lost. They know and the vast majority of modern Germans are great people who understand and regret their history, want to learn from it and build a better future.
People from Lincoln don't live in the present. You silly, naive loon.
Solid retort sir. Point made.
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What's with the boos during the anthem?
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This is where I realise I don’t have Sky Sports or BT Sport so can’t watch any games on Sky. I wonder if it’s worth upgrading to Sky Sports or carry on buying Now TV passes for when our games are on?
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What's with the boos during the anthem?
Plop fans always do it.
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I've got the build up to the Charity Shield game on and all I've heard so far is the scouse studio guest:
"Dis counts as a majer trophy like"
"City'ad a picte o' dis trophy on der parade bus last season like"
"Li pewl, dere massive like"
You'll Never Walk Alone about to start - Puke!
Awful isn't it. I hope Man City thrash them. Won't happen, though.
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1-0. Sterling.
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What's with the boos during the anthem?
I don’t boo it but I do am to be in the bogs having a pee when it’s played.
Horrible song
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Rangers make it 2-1 in the 90th minute away at Kilmarnock.
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Is it my tv picture or has Man City’s blue become a different blue?
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This is where I realise I don’t have Sky Sports or BT Sport so can’t watch any games on Sky. I wonder if it’s worth upgrading to Sky Sports or carry on buying Now TV passes for when our games are on?
I got rid of my Season pass for Nowtv in the summer because of the 720p live stream. I upgraded my tv to a UHD so literally for an extra £25 notes I'm getting the Sky Sports and BT UHD package from Virgin.
But I would of probably stuck with Now TV if I kept my old tv.
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Is it my tv picture or has Man City’s blue become a different blue?
It's a new 125 yr anniversary kit I think they're wearing for this game only.
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What's with the boos during the anthem?
Plop fans always do it.
Why? I wondered if the City fans thought it was the start of the Champions League song.
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I don't boo it, but it is a dreadful durge. Definitely one of the worst anthems.
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Bristol City who play in red are at home to Leeds who play in white. So what is the logic in Leeds wearing some sort of purple/maroon /black combo away kit?
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Kyle Walker with an amazing goal line clearance at the death.
Good game, I hope Plop cock up on these penalties.
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Bristol City who play in red are at home to Leeds who play in white. So what is the logic in Leeds wearing some sort of purple/maroon /black combo away kit?
To try and forget they play for Leeds I'd imagine.
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You could probably make decent money betting on Dirty Leeds every week up until March then betting against them every week from then on.
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Plop.
Ha. I suppose they'll be off to take it out on someone on the tube now.
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Kyle Walker, "It's a big trophy"....
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Plop.
Ha. I suppose they'll be off to take it out on someone on the tube now.
Judging by the video doing the rounds on social media it was the few Citeh fans that bothered to turn up that were acting like twats on the trains.
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Bristol City who play in red are at home to Leeds who play in white. So what is the logic in Leeds wearing some sort of purple/maroon /black combo away kit?
To try and forget they play for Leeds I'd imagine.
It’s bloody awful isn’t it, proper second division.
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Always enjoy seeing Plop lose ,even better when it is to Man City. Flopp already moaning about having to play Friday night
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Is it my tv picture or has Man City’s blue become a different blue?
It's a new 125 yr anniversary kit I think they're wearing for this game only.
Shame, it's a brilliant kit. Would love us to bring out a retro one from early 80s one season.
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That was a good win for Leeds, Derby at Huddersfield tomorrow.
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Is it my tv picture or has Man City’s blue become a different blue?
It's a new 125 yr anniversary kit I think they're wearing for this game only.
Shame, it's a brilliant kit. Would love us to bring out a retro one from early 80s one season.
I reckon we get a bunch of retro kits for our 150th anniversary.
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That was a good win for Leeds, Derby at Huddersfield tomorrow.
I think Leeds will do it this year
Bielsa is a good manager in his second term there I think they will have enough
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I think they'll start well, their supporters will tell everyone that they're going up and will start making plans for global domination. Then they'll fuck it up. Like every year.
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That was a good win for Leeds, Derby at Huddersfield tomorrow.
I think Leeds will do it this year
Bielsa is a good manager in his second term there I think they will have enough
Unfortunately, I suspect they will, too.
My accumulator is Liverpool (gut-wrenching), Leeds (gut-wrenching), Portsmouth and Salford (mildly distasteful)
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Why were the pundits so surprised that both Liverpool and Man City wanted to win the Charity Shield today? It may not be the most important silverware to win, but it’s not and never has been just a meaningless preseason game at Wembley.
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Can I just point out that the Community Shield game was a 1-1 draw at ninety minutes and I have a winning 6/1 betting slip to prove it. ;)
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That was a good win for Leeds, Derby at Huddersfield tomorrow.
I think Leeds will do it this year
Bielsa is a good manager in his second term there I think they will have enough
Unfortunately, I suspect they will, too.
My accumulator is Liverpool (gut-wrenching), Leeds (gut-wrenching), Portsmouth and Salford (mildly distasteful)
I have gone for Liverpool, Albion, Sunderland and Plymouth.
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Albion?! :o I think they’ll do well to even make the playoffs this season.
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Has it always been the League runners up in the Charity Shield game if the double is done the previous year?
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Since 1986, when Liverpool won The Double, yes.
In 1971 Leicester were invited to play Arsenal as Second Division Champions. Arsenal were already on tour, though, so Leicester played FA Cup runners-up Liverpool instead. In 1961 Tottenham played an FA XI (effectively England minus Tottenham players).
From 1971 to 1973 neither the Champions nor the FA Cup Winners chose to enter. Villa were invited in 1972 for reasons which have become obscure. We lost to Man City, who finished fourth in the top flight and were chosen because... I've no idea.
The competition had a variety of invitees in its early years but had generally settled down to League Champions vs FA Cup Winners format by World War Two. The exceptions were those years above and 1950, when England's World Cup squad played a Canadian touring XI.
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I'm sure someone will put me right on this but am I correct in saying that we once played Manchester City in the Charity Shield at Villa Park? We were neither champions or Cup winners. We still lost though.
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Yes, see post above yours....
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That'll teach me. I was sure I wasn't imaging it as I know I was at it but I do tend to ramble these days. I think it was 1-0, again not sure.
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That'll teach me. I was sure I wasn't imaging it as I know I was at it but I do tend to ramble these days. I think it was 1-0, again not sure.
Francis Lee scored the only goal from the penalty spot.
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That was a good win for Leeds, Derby at Huddersfield tomorrow.
I think Leeds will do it this year
Bielsa is a good manager in his second term there I think they will have enough
Unfortunately, I suspect they will, too.
My accumulator is Liverpool (gut-wrenching), Leeds (gut-wrenching), Portsmouth and Salford (mildly distasteful)
I have gone for Liverpool, Albion, Sunderland and Plymouth.
I've gone for us, Cardiff, Portsmouth and Mansfield.
Not going that well so far. I'll feel better when we win on Saturday evening.
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I filled my boots yesterday by betting on Liverpool and Man City to draw 1-1 at 6/1 and a fourfold on Liverpool and City to draw and Rangers, Aberdeen and Leeds to win at 12/1.
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That'll teach me. I was sure I wasn't imaging it as I know I was at it but I do tend to ramble these days. I think it was 1-0, again not sure.
Francis Lee scored the only goal from the penalty spot.
Was that from tripping within 5 feet of a defender or was someone else brought down?
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Elphick awful mistake. Great Derby finish.
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Oh Tommy Tommy, we've seen that before.
Elphick error, 1-0 to Philip Cocu's Derby.
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Always got one in him!
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It was a 'head like a sheriff's badge' header.
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What was he actually trying to do there?!
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Lawrence again, great goal.
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Huddersfield carrying on their 'form' from last season.
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Ive payed barely any attention to the Premier League since we've been gone so I know very little about these Huddersfield players (didnt even know that Wagner had gone) but they look absolutely shite.
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I hope Derby go up this season because they are quite a nice club and if they do it will be one less place smethwick or Leeds could get.
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The wankfest over smethwicks win at Forest was unseemly. Two goals that the keeper threw in the net and they’re back to being Brazil again.
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1-2 good penalty, stupid tackle.
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Ive payed barely any attention to the Premier League since we've been gone so I know very little about these Huddersfield players (didnt even know that Wagner had gone) but they look absolutely shite.
I honestly think a good season for them will be avoiding relegation to league one. When you lose so often in premier league it's hard to then switch to winning 20 odd games in championship.
We only won once in our first 12 championship games in 16/17 and that was after spending 40m.
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I hope Derby go up this season because they are quite a nice club and if they do it will be one less place smethwick or Leeds could get.
Same, I have no issues with Derby at all. Probably helps that our record against them is good though.
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Ive payed barely any attention to the Premier League since we've been gone so I know very little about these Huddersfield players (didnt even know that Wagner had gone) but they look absolutely shite.
I honestly think a good season for them will be avoiding relegation to league one. When you lose so often in premier league it's hard to then switch to winning 20 odd games in championship.
We only won once in our first 12 championship games in 16/17 and that was after spending 40m.
You can be unlucky to an extent and get relegated with a reasonable points total but Huddersfield had the season from hell last year and needed snookers by the new year, similar to us when we went down and like Derby a number of years back. It isn't easy to bounce back quickly after such a terrible season. We definitely suffered from the hangover of relegation in the first few months of our first season in the Championship.
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Classic Elphick.
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That Kangolo seems a decent player down the left. I wouldn't be surprised to see him leave before the window closes.
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/49209240
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Classic Elphick.
Good chap but crap player even at Championship level.
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Classic Elphick.
Good chap but crap player even at Championship level.
I thought he looked good in his time at Hull. But it was only eighteen games and Hull had a very good spell at that time, which will have helped him.
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What was he actually trying to do there?!
He was trying to make himself look special, by shouldering the ball back to his goalie when a simple header would have sufficed. Huddersfield fan I work with was beside himself today with Elphick's performance, who looked to have put on more than a few pounds over the summer.
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1-0 Portsmouth
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The rags have taken more then a dozen or so to Pompey surprisingly.
Whoops, conceded in front of their fans right in the middle of a chorus of that thing they sing.
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First goal of many for Pompey hopefully
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2-0 Portsmouth, Great volley. Blues young un's getting bullied.
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2 0 now SOTC already 3 yellow cards for the brummie bashers .
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They're trying to emulate the Wolves 3-4-3 that got them promoted, only problem is they're doing it on a budget with Craig Gardner playing the Neves role.
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I guess they'll be no guard of honour for Small Heath tonight.
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Got my SKY signal sorted out in time to put the Small Heath game on and find out they are two down to a team a division below them. From what the commentators are saying Small Heath have played a few youngsters. I don't know much about their squad so I don't know who are or aren't the experienced players and who are or aren't the rookies. Surely with the ins and outs of the summer they would have wanted to bed their new players in and get used to playing with other. I had to have a look on Google Images to find out which one of the strange faces on their bench was their new manager. Before the game I had a bet on Portsmouth to win 2-1 at 8/1 so in the second half I might well be in the unusual position of wanting Small Heath to pull a goal back.
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I see the little scamps in the away end are singing 'F*ck The EFL'. Why are they so bothered about their nine point deduction last season? They finished 17th. Without the points deduction they would have only reached the dizzy heights of 14th anyway. Twats.
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I'm sure that, as throughly decent individuals, they're upset that the EFL haven't acted to punish them for the Grealish assault yet.
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"Play up Pompey, Pompey play up!"
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All the luck that Small Heath had at Brentford on Saturday has deserted them tonight
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3-0 destroyed.
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3-0 now. And they haven’t been truly awful.
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"Play up Pompey, Pompey play up!"
The first time I heard 'The Pompey Chimes' was when they came to Villa Park in the League Cup in 1983. They had just spent a lot of money on the likes of Kevin Dillon, Neil Webb and Alan Biley. Their away support was magnificent that night. I think they filled the away end and sang all game. I think we won 3-2.
Just checked. We did win 3-2 with goals from Withe, Evans and Walters.
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3-0 to Portsmouth and star signing Dan Crowley has just had the hook.
Pompey fans singing "Championship, your having a laugh".
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The night gets better Pompey fans singing to the noses "Premier league your having a laugh " Lucky bastards should have just had a red card but the ref bottled it
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The night gets better Pompey fans singing to the noses "Premier league your having a laugh " Lucky bastards should have just had a red card but the ref bottled it
I'm pretty sure they were singing "Championship, your having a laugh". At first look I did think it deserved a red but having seen replays I think he slipped and a red would have been harsh.
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They can concentrate fully on battling relegation now
Nearly 4
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The night gets better Pompey fans singing to the noses "Premier league your having a laugh " Lucky bastards should have just had a red card but the ref bottled it
I'm pretty sure they were singing "Championship, your having a laugh". At first look I did think it deserved a red but having seen replays I think he slipped and a red would have been harsh.
Most definitely Championship, Unless my ears really are that bad!
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So far a Carlsberg evening.
Blues getting hammered and as a bonus FCK losing in the CL qualifiers against Red Star.
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Looks like the Noses are taking no chances of risking having to get stuffed by us again this season. If they can avoid us in the FA Cup draw, looks like they can have a season of humiliation off !
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I think noses have sacrificed this game so they can run the table in the league.
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Looks like the Noses are taking no chances of risking having to get stuffed by us again this season. If they can avoid us in the FA Cup draw, looks like they can have a season of humiliation off !
To be fair even without us they have usually found plenty of other circumstances in which to humiliate themselves.
For example they aren't exactly looking too clever tonight.
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With 30 minutes to go hordes of noses going home. Enjoy the long journey home chaps
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With 30 minutes to go hordes of noses going home. Enjoy the long journey home chaps
The motorway back to Birmingham will be chokka. I presume they have taken their regular 10,000 away following.
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Bollocks. FCK Have equalised.
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Portsmouth 3 Small Heath 0
"We're concentrating on the league Tom"
"It's all about promotion this season Tom"
"We'll be bigger than the Villa in five years Tom"
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Fair play to them, taking 1500 to Portsmouth for the first round of the LC is actually pretty decent.
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If Crowley did not know what a big mistake he has made coming to a ragbag of a club he does now .Having been at Villa for years you would have thought he would have known better
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Might be worth tuning into WM for 10 minutes just for shits and giggles!
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If Crowley did not know what a big mistake he has made coming to a ragbag of a club he does now .Having been at Villa for years you would have thought he would have known better
Yeah if he'd stayed with us he could have enjoyed the glory of our last few LC campaigns.
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I noticed the total delight on Phillip Cocu’s face when Rooney was introduced to the Press. Obviously it was a school boy error by the experienced Dutch coach not having the full compliment of coaches when he joined. Luckily his chairman has sorted it for him.
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Fair play to them, taking 1500 to Portsmouth for the first round of the LC is actually pretty decent.
It would have been 15000 had they won.
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Fair play to them, taking 1500 to Portsmouth for the first round of the LC is actually pretty decent.
500 of them managed to find their way back from Bruges only to discover that Da Blose were playing by the ferry terminal. The other 1,000 are on the factory fortnight from da Rover.
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Lots of upheaval in the summer, manager out, best player sold, little investment, relatively unknown manager appointed and more questions marks than answers regarding the ownership, coaching staff and playing staff. Best way to to to silence the doubters and please the fans, get a good away win against a decent side in the first league game of the season. Then go and win a tricky away cup tie.
Or go and select a weakened side in that cup game and lose heavily when you could have gone for it, qualified for the next round and a possible money spinning tie and built on the confidence from the first game.
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They were just terrified of drawing Villa in Round Two.
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Lots of upheaval in the summer, manager out, best player sold, little investment, relatively unknown manager appointed and more questions marks than answers regarding the ownership, coaching staff and playing staff. Best way to to to silence the doubters and please the fans, get a good away win against a decent side in the first league game of the season. Then go and win a tricky away cup tie.
Or go and select a weakened side in that cup game and lose heavily when you could have gone for it, qualified for the next round and a possible money spinning tie and built on the confidence from the first game.
In as much as I care about Blues and their success or not - I don't, obviously - I agree with you on that. It seems a bit of a daft thing to do, it's deflating and it's happened less than a week into the season, and after a really good win.
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Lots of upheaval in the summer, manager out, best player sold, little investment, relatively unknown manager appointed and more questions marks than answers regarding the ownership, coaching staff and playing staff. Best way to to to silence the doubters and please the fans, get a good away win against a decent side in the first league game of the season. Then go and win a tricky away cup tie.
Or go and select a weakened side in that cup game and lose heavily when you could have gone for it, qualified for the next round and a possible money spinning tie and built on the confidence from the first game.
In as much as I care about Blues and their success or not - I don't, obviously - I agree with you on that. It seems a bit of a daft thing to do, it's deflating and it's happened less than a week into the season, and after a really good win.
If their policy is to introduce the kids then he did right. I saw the game and up until the point to Portsmouth getting their first I would have said Blues we’re slightly on top, in an attacking sense anyway. I think their plan is to stay in the division if they can. They’ll need to do that with some of the kids they played last night as they have no other choice. They are in for a difficult season.
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I don't like the sound of this...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/amp/football/49299414
Dafuq?
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Last season I couldn’t be arsed to watch the opening PL game but yes tonight I’m back on the treadmill, just to keep tabs on who we need to beat of course!
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Be interesting to see how Norwich do, they have pretty much took the opposite approach to us. Before a balls kicked I've got them as finishing rock bottom.
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...and away we go!
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Carragher! I expect Hendrie on our match tomorrow then.
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Any bets on time of first VAR involvement? I’ll go for 58 minutes.
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Oi canary boy, what size chest are them shorts?
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Doh! 🙈
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First goal of the season scored by a Scotsman - what were the chances :D
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I can see Plop getting a hatful here.
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Nice move from Norwich.
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Gagging to watch a bit of football after the long break, and Sky choose this tedious mismatch. Thanks a fucking lot. At least there is Jags v Arabs on BBC Scotland.
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My £1 bet on Norwich lasted all of a few mins
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Surprised more hasn't been made about Norwich not signing any defenders, they conceded nearly 60 goals winning the league last year. We were much better defensively than them once Mings was signed.
Obviously can't judge too much on tonight given who they're playing but they won lots of high scoring games last season (often with 98th minute winners) and that's going to be very hard to replicate this season.
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My £1 bet on Norwich lasted all of a few mins
You'll get even better odds now, double your bet!
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To be fair Norwich are trying to play here, but they are gonna get stuffed
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...and then there was 2. Salah off the mark.
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Cue cliche quotes such as ‘Canaries Stuffed.’ And ‘Welcome to the Premier League.’
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Norwich look good to be fair.
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Gagging to watch a bit of football after the long break, and Sky choose this tedious mismatch. Thanks a fucking lot. At least there is Jags v Arabs on BBC Scotland.
Monaco-Lyon is pretty good although you've missed Fabregas getting sent off which is always an amusing sight.
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turns over to Leeds v Catalans
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Norwich look good to be fair.
Apart from in defence of course!
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3-0 jeez.
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Norwich remind me of Wigan under Martinez.
3-0.
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For heaven's sake. Too soon, too soon.
*checks cash-out price*
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Surprised more hasn't been made about Norwich not signing any defenders, they conceded nearly 60 goals winning the league last year.
Their defence is awful. 3-0 with half hour gone.
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I hope this isn't us tomorrow...
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Should have been 4.
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For heaven's sake. Too soon, too soon.
*checks cash-out price*
I had Liverpool to win 3-1. Maybe I should have gone for 6-1.
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I hope this isn't us tomorrow...
I do. Would love to be 0-3 up before half-time.
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Noisy at Anfield.
Lovely voices, the Welsh.
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I hope this isn't us tomorrow...
That thought did cross my mind.
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This a game we HAVE to learn from, we'll be watching and learning. Deano we trust.
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For heaven's sake. Too soon, too soon.
*checks cash-out price*
I had Liverpool to win 3-1. Maybe I should have gone for 6-1.
4-0. Thought about 6-0, but decided that that might be a bit daft.
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Gagging to watch a bit of football after the long break, and Sky choose this tedious mismatch. Thanks a fucking lot. At least there is Jags v Arabs on BBC Scotland.
Monaco-Lyon is pretty good although you've missed Fabregas getting sent off which is always an amusing sight.
Haven't got that channel. I didn't even know Fabregas had left Chelsea!
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Norwich started on the front foot, but they're very much on the back foot!
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One thing is very clear, you have to move the ball very quickly and accurately... and defend well against teams that do that.
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4-0. What a cross.
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Shocking defending. At least we have invested in a defence
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4-0.
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I wish we’d gone down the spend fuck all route.
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I hope this isn't us tomorrow...
Why, nothing wrong with playing like Liverpool ;)
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Noisy at Anfield.
Lovely voices, the Welsh.
Half of the kop sound like a Welsh male voice choir and the other half sound like 'The Wurzels'.
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So is spending £1m on 7 players and "doing a Norwich" better than "doing a Fulham"?
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Noisy at Anfield.
Lovely voices, the Welsh.
Half of the kop sound like a Welsh male voice choir and the other half sound like 'The Wurzels'.
The Wurzels sound far better than a Male Voice Choir.
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Declare, ya bastids, declare!
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Liverpool haven’t really got out of second gear yet...I wonder if they’ll drop into first in the second half or take the chance to improve their goal difference.
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This is good for us. Norwich rooted to the bottom and Spurz wrongly assuming it'll be a cakewalk against the promoted side that finished 4 places behind Norwich. ;)
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Doing a fuck-all
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Norwich got Chelsea and Man. City as two of their first three home games. Ouch.
That's one thing you can't really control as a newly promoted team, the fixture list.
Would rather have plenty of winnable games in first 10 as ourselves and Sheffield do than Norwich playing lots of the top 6. Leaves the goal difference in ruins and having to play catch up to those above.
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One thing is very clear, you have to move the ball very quickly and accurately... and defend well against teams that do that.
We will, and we will.
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The Premier League has got quicker since I last watched it. Liverpool awesome coming forward, Norwich not at all bad coming forward, both sides dodgy at the back. Very watchable.
And my fantasy league goalkeeper is crocked already.
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The Premier League has got quicker since I last watched it. Liverpool awesome coming forward, Norwich not at all bad coming forward, both sides dodgy at the back. Very watchable.
And my fantasy league goalkeeper is crocked already.
That’s the thing, even though we didn’t sign another striker it’s obvious we are going to score goals so it’s a question of how our new defence shapes up
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Didn’t realise this game was free to watch on Sky One. Activated my Now tv pass for tomorrow early for no reason. Annoying.
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I've stopped watching solely 'cos I can't stand Caragher anymore. Whiny voiced c***.
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Just have a look at the Norwich defence and you can see why they're struggling and are going to struggle all season.
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You have to spend to stay up. You can’t bridge the quality gap on loyalty. Purslow/Dean Smith knew that and we showed no mercy dumping a load of players and bringing in very good upgrades to what we had. I think once we settle in we will be fine.
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Just have a look at the Norwich defence and you can see why they're struggling and are going to struggle all season.
Indeed, just shows how poor the attacking was in Div 2
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According to transfermarkt.co.uk Norwich brought in fifteen players in the summer.
It appears the match officials have lost radio contact with each other through their headsets.
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According to transfermarkt.co.uk Norwich brought in fifteen players in the summer.
It appears the match officials have lost radio contact with each other through their headsets.
They're not the only ones to lose contact with each other at anfield tonight.
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I don't think Sky have mentioned that Liverpool have won 6 European Cups nearly enough.
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According to transfermarkt.co.uk Norwich brought in fifteen players in the summer.
They didn't. They brought in five that could be thought of as first team players.
Two teenagers and eight players came back from their loans.
Most of whom went straight back out again on loan.
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funny thing is I'm watching Norwich get absolutely battered to fuck while at the same time thinking they might have enough to be ok this season
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I don't think Sky have mentioned that Liverpool have won 6 European Cups nearly enough.
I missed the first bit of the game. I hope SKY stuck to their traditional tribute of falling silent whilst the revered anthem You'll Never Walk Alone was played.
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funny thing is I'm watching Norwich get absolutely battered to fuck while at the same time thinking they might have enough to be ok this season
I don't think games against the two Champions League finalists are the games to judge Norwich or ourselves.
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I hope our players keep their heads and composure like Norwich are doing if it does go tits up tomorrow.
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According to transfermarkt.co.uk Norwich brought in fifteen players in the summer.
They didn't. They brought in five that could be thought of as first team players.
Two teenagers and eight players came back from their loans.
Most of whom went straight back out again on loan.
Thank you. What was most confusing was the number of loan players it appeared they had been allowed to bring in. But clearly they were their own players they had loaned out returning.
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I don't think Sky have mentioned that Liverpool have won 6 European Cups nearly enough.
I missed the first bit of the game. I hope SKY stuck to their traditional tribute of falling silent whilst the revered anthem You'll Never Walk Alone was played.
The BBC did for some of it, telling me once again how spine tingling a rendition it was (as it was the last 7 times Ian Dennis was there)
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We've been out of it really the thick end of 10 years, thanks to a succession of half-wits in charge. The gulf is massive now and hard to catch-up. However, I trust Deano to push us forward over the next 2 years or so.
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Nice goal from Norwich, they do have some quality going forward. It will be keeping them out that will be the issue.
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Virgil van Ball Watch.
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funny thing is I'm watching Norwich get absolutely battered to fuck while at the same time thinking they might have enough to be ok this season
I don't think games against the two Champions League finalists are the games to judge Norwich or ourselves.
Unless we batter them of course.
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funny thing is I'm watching Norwich get absolutely battered to fuck while at the same time thinking they might have enough to be ok this season
I doubt it, they look pretty good going forward but their defence is pathetic, Liverpool could have 6 or 7 here and haven't had to work all that hard for it, it's just like our defence last season. They just look like they're going to need to score 2-3 every game to stand a chance, and it won't happen.
As I'm typing they've scored but that's also a sign of how much liverpool will miss Allison, really poor from Adrian.
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Norwich deserve that goal.
Norwich have been punished tonight, but they do have some good players and play tidy football so I think they’ll be fine this season.
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I cashed out at half time, got me money back. Come on, Naarch, you can have these, their keeper's shite!
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Is there anything worse than Carragher commentating on Liverpool matches? Really unprofessional from Sky having someone so completely one-eyed spouting forth on their team.
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Not sure how the Norwich goal was the keepers fault? Was a tidy finish from Puke 🤮
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Carragher patronising as ever. Well done Norwich you deserved that you little ickle plucky minnows.
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I don't think Sky have mentioned that Liverpool have won 6 European Cups nearly enough.
I missed the first bit of the game. I hope SKY stuck to their traditional tribute of falling silent whilst the revered anthem You'll Never Walk Alone was played.
The BBC did for some of it, telling me once again how spine tingling a rendition it was (as it was the last 7 times Ian Dennis was there)
I don't have BT Sport or listen to Champions League games on the radio so at least I don't get constantly reminded how special European nights are at Anfield.
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Liverpool won’t be winning anything with this defence.
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The Dippers are looking good though. Very easy on the eye.
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Isn't it more or less the same defence that won the European Cup?
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I don't think Sky have mentioned that Liverpool have won 6 European Cups nearly enough.
I missed the first bit of the game. I hope SKY stuck to their traditional tribute of falling silent whilst the revered anthem You'll Never Walk Alone was played.
The BBC did for some of it, telling me once again how spine tingling a rendition it was (as it was the last 7 times Ian Dennis was there)
I don't have BT Sport or listen to Champions League games on the radio so at least I don't get constantly reminded how special European nights are at Anfield.
They aren't that fucking special,full of tourists with phones.
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I don't think Sky have mentioned that Liverpool have won 6 European Cups nearly enough.
I missed the first bit of the game. I hope SKY stuck to their traditional tribute of falling silent whilst the revered anthem You'll Never Walk Alone was played.
You'll be pleased to know they did. No betting adverts, no talking, just silence.
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Not sure how the Norwich goal was the keepers fault? Was a tidy finish from Puke 🤮
For me he seemed to have decided where Pukki was shooting before he took the shot on and he left himself wrong footed. It's the sort of thing that shows the difference between a world class keeper and a decent backup keeper.
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Well I thought Norwich were going to get absolutely slaughtered at half time but fair play they won the second half, but they were nowhere near as easy on the eye so they will have learned a lesson
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According to transfermarkt.co.uk Norwich brought in fifteen players in the summer.
They didn't. They brought in five that could be thought of as first team players.
Two teenagers and eight players came back from their loans.
Most of whom went straight back out again on loan.
Thank you. What was most confusing was the number of loan players it appeared they had been allowed to bring in. But clearly they were their own players they had loaned out returning.
Nae worries. It's not massively clear. If you look at the Villa list, it looks like Hogan and Tshibola are new signings because we got them back from loans.
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The outstanding team in our division last season went to Anfield, played pretty well and still got dicked. A salutary lesson that there is a time and place for playing out intricately from the back and there is a time and place for keeping it simple.
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The outstanding team in our division last season went to Anfield, played pretty well and still got dicked. A salutary lesson that there is a time and place for playing out intricately from the back and there is a time and place for keeping it simple.
There's also a time for buying a better defence than that absolute shambles they put out, and that time we call "the transfer window"!
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The outstanding team in our division last season went to Anfield, played pretty well and still got dicked. A salutary lesson that there is a time and place for playing out intricately from the back and there is a time and place for keeping it simple.
You mean hoofing it as far and as high as you can get it, don't you?
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Their full backs are highly rated aren't they? CB options look pretty poor tbh, Grant Hanley is barely good enough at championship.
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The outstanding team in our division last season went to Anfield, played pretty well and still got dicked. A salutary lesson that there is a time and place for playing out intricately from the back and there is a time and place for keeping it simple.
You mean hoofing it as far and as high as you can get it, don't you?
If the situation demands it, of course I do.
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Outstanding team in our division. Fair enough but we did give them a Steve Bruce head start.
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The outstanding team in our division last season went to Anfield, played pretty well and still got dicked. A salutary lesson that there is a time and place for playing out intricately from the back and there is a time and place for keeping it simple.
There's also a time for buying a better defence than that absolute shambles they put out, and that time we call "the transfer window"!
I think with the bringing it out from the back thing, their defenders weren't good enough to do what was being asked of them. The more they tried to work it out from the back, the worse it got. If those are his first choice defenders, their manager might need a rethink. At least when away at a top six club.
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You can be the outstanding team in the Championship all you want, but if you don't buy anyone you'll still finish below the team that scraped promotion then outspent Barcelona.
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You can be the outstanding team in the Championship all you want, but if you don't buy anyone you'll still finish below the team that scraped promotion then outspent Barcelona.
I thought they'd brought in almost as many as we have.
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I didn't see the game. Is that how plop's goals came about, their defenders getting caught in possession?
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You can be the outstanding team in the Championship all you want, but if you don't buy anyone you'll still finish below the team that scraped promotion then outspent Barcelona.
I thought they'd brought in almost as many as we have.
Nah, nothing like it. Unless they've snapped up the bargains of this and any other century. https://www.soccerbase.com/teams/team.sd?team_id=1855&teamTabs=transfers
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I didn't see the game. Is that how plop's goals came about, their defenders getting caught in possession?
It wasn't just the defenders, they were all getting caught in possession. That said they did improve in the last half hour and when they did keep hold of the ball they created chances of their own. They did that all match actually. Could easily have scored three themselves.
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You can be the outstanding team in the Championship all you want, but if you don't buy anyone you'll still finish below the team that scraped promotion then outspent Barcelona.
I thought they'd brought in almost as many as we have.
They brought in 5 players for the first team squad, even with loan fees I doubt they spent £5m.
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You can be the outstanding team in the Championship all you want, but if you don't buy anyone you'll still finish below the team that scraped promotion then outspent Barcelona.
I thought they'd brought in almost as many as we have.
Nah, nothing like it. Unless they've snapped up the bargains of this and any other century. https://www.soccerbase.com/teams/team.sd?team_id=1855&teamTabs=transfers
I was looking at this one from the Graun:
Sam Byram West Ham, £750k; Aidan Fitzpatrick Patrick Thistle, £350k; Patrick Roberts Manchester City, loan; Daniel Adshead Rochdale, undiscl;Josip Drmic Borussia Mönchengladbach, free; Archie Mair Abderden, undiscl; Rob Nizet Anderlecht, undiscl; Rocky Bushiri Oostende, undiscl; Ralf Fährmann Schalke, loan; Charlie Gilmour Arsenal, free; Ibrahim Amadou Sevilla, loan.
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A fair few are kids for their reserve teams and/or gone out on loan straight away. There's 5, I think, that are first team squad players.
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A fair few are kids for their reserve teams and/or gone out on loan straight away. There's 5, I think, that are first team squad players.
Ah I see. Ta. Must confess I don't know much about Norwich's stiffs. Anyway, when I read Dave W say they hadn't bought anyone it just made me wonder.
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Of the 14 that took to the pitch tonight, only Drmić wasn't involved when they played QPR at the beginning of April. Plus Hanley, who started tonight and netted the og, was an unused substitute in that game.
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Norwich got promoted because they were the highest goalscorers in the Championship. They scored 93 goals. The next highest were Albion with 87 and Villa with 82. But Norwich conceded 57 goals, which was more than Sheffield United, Leeds, Boro, Derby, Bristol City and Forest. You can concede a fair few goals in the Championship and still do well as we ourselves proved but you won't do much good in the Premier League by leaking lots of goals and just hoping you score more than you concede.
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Norwich got promoted because they were the highest goalscorers in the Championship. They scored 93 goals.
To be fair to them, it's not quite as straightforward as that. They probably finished first by winning more away (12) games than anyone else, which was largely based on only conceding 23 away goals which was fewer than anyone else. (We weren't too shabby either, only conceding 25).
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Not suggesting Norwich didn’t deserve to get promoted. Off course they did. But they won a fair few games very, very late also which on another day can go the other way. And that was a league lower. So they simply had to strengthen because you cannot rely on that at a higher level. That’s why I’m so glad we did what we did.
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The outstanding team in our division last season went to Anfield, played pretty well and still got dicked. A salutary lesson that there is a time and place for playing out intricately from the back and there is a time and place for keeping it simple.
And yet, Bournemouth have been successful in that division playing good, passing football. Tony Pulis kept teams up playing anti-football.
It's probably best to play the style of football that best suits the personnel.
FWIW, I don't think we are ideally suited to defending in numbers and trying to scrape nil-nils and one-nils. I'd rather see us go for it, and reckon that would be our most successful policy. Even if, inevitably, we suffer the odd hammering along the way.
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I wouldn't normally have bothered listening to the Liverpool match but for some reason, no idea why, my interest in the Premier League seems to have been rekindled. Will Norwich be whipping boys (we won't) and will Liverpool's defence stop them winning the Premier League?
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Not suggesting Norwich didn’t deserve to get promoted. Off course they did. But they won air of games very, very late also which on another day can go the other way. And that was a league lower. So they simply had to strengthen because you cannot rely on that at a higher level. That’s why I’m so glad we did what we did.
Indeed. No doubt they wish they had our spending power.
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We won't get hammered. We've bought solid defenders, and solid players to protect them, and a very good goalkeeper.
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Not suggesting Norwich didn’t deserve to get promoted. Off course they did. But they won air of games very, very late also which on another day can go the other way. And that was a league lower. So they simply had to strengthen because you cannot rely on that at a higher level. That’s why I’m so glad we did what we did.
Indeed. No doubt they wish they had our spending power.
Even without it, I'd still suggest they could've spent more than a million quid.
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The outstanding team in our division last season went to Anfield, played pretty well and still got dicked. A salutary lesson that there is a time and place for playing out intricately from the back and there is a time and place for keeping it simple.
It's probably best to play the style of football that best suits the personnel.
That was my point really: do it if you have capable players. On that evidence (admittedly only one game) Norwich don't. It was funny to listen to Carragher, who you assume wouldn't be averse to seeing Liverpool score a hatful, tearing his hair out every time Norwich gave the ball away outside their box.
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Fair enough. I thought you were saying Villa should play Bruceball and started panicking!
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I wouldn't normally have bothered listening to the Liverpool match but for some reason, no idea why, my interest in the Premier League seems to have been rekindled. Will Norwich be whipping boys (we won't) and will Liverpool's defence stop them winning the Premier League?
I think Norwich might now be in danger of retracting so far into their shell that they'll struggle to get back out, given their opening fixtures. And from the dodgy highlights reel I've watched, that 'pool penalty area wasn't exactly impenetrable.
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Fair enough. I thought you were saying Villa should play Bruceball and started panicking!
I'd grabbed that end of the stick, too!
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I wouldn't normally have bothered listening to the Liverpool match but for some reason, no idea why, my interest in the Premier League seems to have been rekindled. Will Norwich be whipping boys (we won't) and will Liverpool's defence stop them winning the Premier League?
I think Norwich might now be in danger of retracting so far into their shell that they'll struggle to get back out, given their opening fixtures. And from the dodgy highlights reel I've watched, that 'pool penalty area wasn't exactly impenetrable.
Tighten up at the back and be more clinical in front of goal and they'll be alright. Easier said than done.
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Fair enough. I thought you were saying Villa should play Bruceball and started panicking!
Nah, I meant more that there will inevitably be occasions when getting the ball as far away from our area as possible as quickly as possible (not as a means of getting the ball to the front man but as a means of clearing danger) will be the smart choice and I trust the players will be smart enough to recognise that.
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turns over to Leeds v Catalans
I hope you are a not a Dragons fan. :-(
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I posted "absolute merde" about that game in what I thought was the rugby league thread. However, I notice said thread has had no posts since the end of May so I'm curious as to where I actually posted it.
Getting absolutely battered by twelve men, FFS.
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This hasn't aged well (https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/9691348/aston-villa-have-not-learnt-from-fulhams-transfer-experiment-and-have-gambled-in-big-way-norwich-have-been-much-bolder-in-approach/?utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=sunfootballtwitter&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1565386475)
Warning! Contains a link to The S*n (spit) and the former Managing Director of Small Heath (yes, that dozy cow)
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I know you're taking the piss, but please don't link to that rag. Just had to bleach my browser history...
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I know you're taking the piss, but please don't link to that rag. Just had to bleach my browser history...
Seconded.
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Hardly professional of a director of one premiership club passing judgment on other premiership clubs , she really has a hard on for us
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Leeds still at it.... blatant dive in box not penalised
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This hasn't aged well (https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/9691348/aston-villa-have-not-learnt-from-fulhams-transfer-experiment-and-have-gambled-in-big-way-norwich-have-been-much-bolder-in-approach/?utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=sunfootballtwitter&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1565386475)
Warning! Contains a link to The S*n (spit) and the former Managing Director of Small Heath (yes, that dozy cow)
So basically Mrs Peschisolido thinks Norwich have done it right and we have fucked up. Let's see at the end of the season. I used to buy the Sun on a Saturday purely for it's football pull out but Karen Brady's pontificating column drove me up the wall.
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West Ham have destroyed claret and blue in this new kit design. Surely they would be better off playing in red and white stripes or something?
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West Ham have destroyed claret and blue in this new kit design. Surely they would be better off playing in red and white stripes or something?
That shirt is very Rugby League.
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I like it. It's a throw back to a mid 70s shirt.
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Karen Brady bitter or what😂
“Personally, I wish one of those clubs well.”
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Karen Brady bitter or what😂
“Personally, I wish one of those clubs well.”
Didn't she have her tongue firmly stuck up Doug's arse at some point? I haven't read her column in ages but it was usually littered with distasteful innuendo regarding the drinking and sexual habits of the directors of other football clubs. Stay classy Kaz.
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That Phillips is a dirty animal, he’s well suited to a life at Leeds in the championship.
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The SKY pundits and commentators are having a bit of a Leeds love in so far today.
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Norwhich looked better than west ham.
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2-0 City. I fear some who haven't been following the Premier League in recent seasons might be in for a bit of a shock later - the gap between the top of this division and the rest is very large.
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Man City third goal ruled out for offside after VAR. Sterling was offside by a couple of millimetres.
Does VAR need a ‘Umpires Call’ ?
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Var exposes Jesus as fake.
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Karen Brady bitter or what😂
“Personally, I wish one of those clubs well.”
Didn't she have her tongue firmly stuck up Doug's arse at some point? I haven't read her column in ages but it was usually littered with distasteful innuendo regarding the drinking and sexual habits of the directors of other football clubs. Stay classy Kaz.
You can take someone out of the Sty, but not the Sty out of them! :D
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For all of the money they have spent in the past few years and including this summer on players who are actually very good, West Ham just aren't at the races versus Man City. It's going to be like that for almost every side vs them this season with the exception of Liverpool and Spurs. The jump in quality is a little frightening and those sides are just ruthless in front of goal. That and their discipline in doing the basics really well.
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A Norwich player was level last night but leaning forward to run so his arm and shoulder were sticking out so he was deemed offside. What a load of bollocks.
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A Norwich player was level last night but leaning forward to run so his arm and shoulder were sticking out so he was deemed offside. What a load of bollocks.
This is what I don’t like about offside under VAR. it penalises natural instinct, mental alertness and physics agility. Other than that it’s fine😥
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Bamford has an eminently punchable face. And he’s shit.
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It's amazing to me that they've decided to make the rule as arbitrary and robotic as possible at the same time that they've introduced VAR. It's brainless. They should introduce a version of umpire's call for instances like that.
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It's amazing to me that they've decided to make the rule as arbitrary and robotic as possible at the same time that they've introduced VAR. It's brainless. They should introduce a version of umpire's call for instances like that.
Give the captains of each side two reviews. That would mean football captaincy finally meant something.
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VAR is bollocks. Unless it benefits us.
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It's amazing to me that they've decided to make the rule as arbitrary and robotic as possible at the same time that they've introduced VAR. It's brainless. They should introduce a version of umpire's call for instances like that.
Give the captains of each side two reviews. That would mean football captaincy finally meant something.
Yep. Or one review per team per half. Not after every single contentious decision. This is complete bollocks.
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I'd have
two reviews per team;
team loses a substitution each time a review results in no change;
keep review if decision changed in line with review;
if they have used all of their subs they lose their remaining reviews;
any questioning of any decision by a player or staff on the bench results in automatic triggering of a review (or cards if reviews have gone).
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I’m getting rather concerned for later now.
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Indeed. Hopefully we can buck the trend!
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I’m getting rather concerned for later now.
Yep, chances of being top of the table tonight are pretty slim
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West Ham do look sh*t though.
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Maybe concentrate on your own team, Karen bab.
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Yes this and last nights result are rather scary. Top two walk past opposition without breaking sweat how will the third team do?☹️
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I'd have
two reviews per team;
team loses a substitution each time a review results in no change;
keep review if decision changed in line with review;
if they have used all of their subs they lose their remaining reviews;
any questioning of any decision by a player or staff on the bench results in automatic triggering of a review (or cards if reviews have gone).
I’m getting rather concerned for later now.
So am I !!
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Leeds 1 Forest 1.
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Maupay on the bench for Brighton.
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West Ham are an established Prem League team and have been rolled over at home 0-5, this is a massive step up in class for us with many new players. I hope we put in a decent performance tonight.
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Spurs have just watched their title rivals (at least that is how they see themselves) just fucking muller their first two league opponents in less than 24 hours. Ok Norwich at Liverpool might have been a given but this wasn't at all meant to be. West Ham after all they have spent the past 2/3 years will be fucking in shock. Spurs will feel they need to respond and it will be no greater statement for us that we are not at all part of this conversation later today.
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Not a brilliant set of 3pm fixtures. Think Palace v Everton is the pick of the bunch.
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A Norwich player was level last night but leaning forward to run so his arm and shoulder were sticking out so he was deemed offside. What a load of bollocks.
They often seem to ignore the fact you can't legally score a goal with your arm so an arm can't be offside. Also the old 'ball to hand' seems to have gone out of the window. If you get a ball blasted at your arm at point blank range with no chance of avoiding it there is a fair chance you will have a penalty given against you. I have seen those given even after a VAR review.
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We're down to 4th already. Reality check or what?
#Levels
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Not a brilliant set of 3pm fixtures. Think Palace v Everton is the pick of the bunch.
Bournemouth v Sheffield United for me. I think both sides are likely to score and concede goals.
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Maybe concentrate on your own team, Karen bab.
She didn't wish us any luck this season but maybe we should wish her mob some luck as it looks like they might need it.
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West ham might have spent a lot of money but I'd argue about how well they've spent it because they've got no pace and you just can't cope with the better sides in the premier league without it.
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We're down to 4th already. Reality check or what?
#Levels
Yup worried as some freak results in the 3pm games will push us out of champions league places😟
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Callum looking sharp for the blades
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West ham might have spent a lot of money but I'd argue about how well they've spent it because they've got no pace and you just can't cope with the better sides in the premier league without it.
They looked relatively sharp going forward and pressing but they totally failed to strengthen at the back and it showed.
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I can see Bournemouth picking up a trophy or two this season. Getting in early their nominees for the Oscars. Soft, cheating bastards.
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Two goals for goal machine Nathan Delfouneso for Blackpool away at Southend. Why did we ever let him go? ;)
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One goal in 45 mins of PL games and that was an own goal.
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Elvis Costello has scored a first half hat trick for Falkirk v Dumbarton.
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Elvis Costello has scored a first half hat trick for Falkirk v Dumbarton.
Chelsea were in for him but he didn't want to go.
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Nothing happened at Selhurst. Not that I can remember. I may have drifted off.
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Elvis Costello has scored a first half hat trick for Falkirk v Dumbarton.
Chelsea were in for him but he didn't want to go.
He used to be crap. He couldn't stand up for falling down.
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In Melbourne for a couple of days on the way back from New Zealand. I was looking for a pub to watch our game in and stumbled across a load of West ham fans. Have quite enjoyed watching them look increasingly depressed as the goals went in. No mk an city fans around surprise surprise.
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Elvis Costello has scored a first half hat trick for Falkirk v Dumbarton.
Chelsea were in for him but he didn't want to go.
He used to be crap. He couldn't stand up for falling down.
Palace have a player like that. They reckon he is worth £80m.
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In Melbourne for a couple of days on the way back from New Zealand. I was looking for a pub to watch our game in and stumbled across a load of West ham fans. Have quite enjoyed watching them look increasingly depressed as the goals went in. No mk an city fans around surprise surprise.
The centre of Melbourne isn't great for pubs. We used to go to the Crown Entertainment Complex which has a few bars (including a live music bar) and a casino or The Hard Rock Cafe.
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Elvis Costello has scored a first half hat trick for Falkirk v Dumbarton.
Chelsea were in for him but he didn't want to go.
He used to be crap. He couldn't stand up for falling down.
He was on Bruce's radar last season but come the January window was told Clowntime is over.
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Don't think Bristol cunting City have ever won when I want them to. The pricks.
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Bollocks. Going right off Bristol City.
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Match of the day isn't going to be great by the look of it, unless you enjoy the weekly Man City Turkey shoot. Looks like it's up to to us to set the Premier League alight today.*
*please bear in mind I've had about 4 pillsners as it stands.
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Maupay on. I'll be interested to see how he goes.
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Juicy Bits with the goal for Small Heath. Good for him as he will probably need to score about thirty for them to keep them up this season.
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Don't think Bristol cunting City have ever won when I want them to. The pricks.
Who are they playing? and who gives a sh!t.
Yes I know now but had to look it up.
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Maupay scores.
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Maupay on. I'll be interested to see how he goes.
Scores to make it Watford 0 Brighton 3.
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Knew we should’ve taken him lol.
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This league is a bit crap if we’re honest isn’t it?
you’ve got six or so teams at the top that are so far ahead that you only get decent/close matches when the others play each other.
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Everton nº 18 off for second yellow. Both tackles from behind. Schneiderlin
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Big Matt Smith.
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Matt Smith equalises for Millwall at Albion
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Top Rowe for BC and Sheff Utd have also equalised.
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Brizzle equalise
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Brizzle equalise
Good news after the shock of Villa line up
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Isaac Vassell has equaled his goal scoring records for his previous team in his first match for his new one.
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Elvis Costello has scored a first half hat trick for Falkirk v Dumbarton.
Chelsea were in for him but he didn't want to go.
That's class Hilts - made me smile :)
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Blimey. Thank goodness no fans were in the stadium when this happened
https://twitter.com/azalkmaar/status/1160230998669443074?s=12
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I had to laugh when the commentator said Paul Lambert had been muttering about a lack of financial backing because I can imagine him literally doing his trademark muttering. Then to top it off in his post match interview Lambert described the Ipswich performance as........wait for it......."excellent".
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Fair play to Bolton for getting a draw at home to Coventry with a line up with an average age of nineteen.
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I see Maupay scored a very good goal for Brighton. Reminded me a lot of Scott Hogan.*
*not really
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The Watford Brighton game was good earlier, probably not a good watch for all of Chris Hughton's apologists though.
I'm not sure if Brighton should have sacked him, but then again how many seasons is it acceptable to only aim for survival before you roll the dice?
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I had to laugh when the commentator said Paul Lambert had been muttering about a lack of financial backing because I can imagine him literally doing his trademark muttering. Then to top it off in his post match interview Lambert described the Ipswich performance as........wait for it......."excellent".
😂
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Elvis Costello has scored a first half hat trick for Falkirk v Dumbarton.
I don't get it?
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Elvis Costello has scored a first half hat trick for Falkirk v Dumbarton.
I don't get it?
Falkirk 6 Dumbarton 0. Declan McManus scored a hat trick.
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Just watched the Citeh vs Spam highlights on MOTD...I genuinely don’t understand offside anymore thanks to VAR. It’s just wrong.
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Elvis Costello has scored a first half hat trick for Falkirk v Dumbarton.
I don't get it?
Bloody hell, it's beyond belief. Even if I stand accused of reading you the Riot Act, even with all the pretty words, you'll never be a man, have trust or success unless you have success in understanding these threads. You really are a boy with a problem. Would it help if people posted in Pidgin English?
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Two men have been charged with a public order offence connected to an Arsenal player, police have said.
Ferhat Ercan, of Highgate, and Salaman Ekinci, of Tottenham, were arrested on Thursday outside the north London home of Gunners star Mesut Ozil.
Ozil and Sead Kolasinac were not in Arsenal's squad for Sunday's Premier League opener at Newcastle due to "further security incidents".
Both players were targeted by carjackers in north London last month.
According to reports, the men were arrested after becoming involved in an altercation with security staff outside Ozil's home.
"Two men have been charged under Section 4a of the Public Order Act following an incident in Camden on Thursday, 8 August," the Met said.
Mr Ercan and Mr Ekinci, both 27, are due to appear at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court on 6 September.
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One goal in 45 mins of PL games and that was an own goal.
That’s an average 2 goals per full game. Statically Messiesque.
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I know I feel sorry for the Toon fans, but at the same time if they don't lose today I'll be devastated.
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I know I feel sorry for the Toon fans, but at the same time if they don't lose today I'll be devastated.
If they thought Allardyce was unbearable, I can't wait for them to see Bruceball at its finest.
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"New signings Allan Saint-Maximin and Emil Krafth are on the bench, while Andy Carroll is not deemed match-fit."
No shit.
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I know I feel sorry for the Toon fans, but at the same time if they don't lose today I'll be devastated.
I'll get over it, on the basis that I really hate Arsenal.
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I know I feel sorry for the Toon fans, but at the same time if they don't lose today I'll be devastated.
I'll get over it, on the basis that I really hate Arsenal.
I guess I don't which doesn't help. But I was so happy Norwich got funeralled the other day, and that's without them being managed by the walking affront to the idea of meritocracy that is Steven Bruce.
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" while Andy Carroll is not deemed match-fit."
No shit.
Cut and paste for the rest of the season.
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Come on Leicester.
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With VAR in full swung, why the fuck does that Newcastle forward think its a good idea to dive to get a pen?
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Andre Marriner refereeing the dogheads match. Let’s hope nothing controversial happens ay?!
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Ugh Newcastle look quite good. That's such shit.
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Ugh Newcastle look quite good. That's such shit.
Yeah but Bruce hasn't been there long.
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Andre Marriner refereeing the dogheads match. Let’s hope nothing controversial happens ay?!
My dad is at the game (Leicester fan), and pointed out how horrible /offensive some Wolves fans were being to young and elderly Leicester fans before the game. 'effing and blinding they were'. #levels, I guess.
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Ugh Newcastle look quite good. That's such shit.
Yeah but Bruce hasn't been there long.
Exactly, give him a bloody chance will yer.
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Arsenal haven't even got into first gear. What's the betting they try slightly harder when they play us?
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That Mkhitaryan is mince. Has been ever since he came to England.
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Newcastle v Arsenal is doing nothing to cure my hangover 😴
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Why's it being played behind closed doors? Oh, my mistake, ref's just blown, there are people there.
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This has an Arsenal defeat written all over it. Sleep walking to a deflected goal for Newcastle.
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In fairness, besides Aubameyang, there's little I'd be worried about in this Arsenal starting 11.
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In fairness, besides Aubameyang, there's little I'd be worried about in this Arsenal starting 11.
They are so far behind Spurs now it's unreal.
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Attendance 4,000 down on last season. That's a pretty pathetic boycott.
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Has this Mickey Taryan played before? Absolute gash.
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Arsenal don't look a patch on Spurs. Newcastle adapting to the Bruce style tactics. Stop press Arsenal score!
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Bruce's halftime team talk works its magic.
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1-0 Arsenal
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1-0 Arse.
Awful play by Newcastle to turn the ball over in midfield.
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Shite owner, shite manager, losing at home, pissing down with rain. *sniggers*
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Bruce doing his borathon tactics to a tee. If they weren’t one of our mini league rivals I’d feel sorry for their fans.
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Shite owner, shite manager, losing at home, pissing down with rain. *sniggers*
That's wor' Premier League football for you. In the week they'll be some dusting in a downwatdly direction, some vertical picking, some sock pulling and, if there's time, lace tying.
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Bruce out! Where the cabbages?
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It will be the same old Arsenal this season. They will score enough goals to do quite well in the league and cups but concede too many goals for them to actually win trophies. They won't get close to Man City or Liverpool and will struggle to finish above Spurs, United and Chelsea.
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Bruce out! Where the cabbages?
Do they have fruit and veg in the North East?
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Mattéo Guendouzi plays his midfield role , hair and all, superbly. Passes and moves . And is composed in possession. You want your midfielder on that ball to have that. That's a thing.
It's highly impressive seeing his movement . I'd like the deepest lying Villa midfield to play like this. Just have a watch of how Guendouzi operates it's very impressive.
On composure it's the same with taking big chances.
The top scorer ,and arguably the best striker in the league , Aubameyang has just shown composure with an accomplished finish.
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I need another Arsenal goal. I am on 2-0 at 8/1.
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Wolves had a VAR goal ruled out earlier. Agent Marriner.
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It will be the same old Arsenal this season. They will score enough goals to do quite well in the league and cups but concede too many goals for them to actually win trophies. They won't get close to Man City or Liverpool and will struggle to finish above Spurs, United and Chelsea.
From what I saw yesterday I think spurs are bove Liverpool9
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It will be the same old Arsenal this season. They will score enough goals to do quite well in the league and cups but concede too many goals for them to actually win trophies. They won't get close to Man City or Liverpool and will struggle to finish above Spurs, United and Chelsea.
From what I saw yesterday I think spurs are bove Liverpool9
Think Man City and Liverpool are a long way ahead of Spurs, who themselves are a long way ahead of anyone else.
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Steve Bruce trending on Twitter is hilarious
the newky fans don't think he's got a clue and they can't work out what his tactics are
Who'd have thought
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It will be the same old Arsenal this season. They will score enough goals to do quite well in the league and cups but concede too many goals for them to actually win trophies. They won't get close to Man City or Liverpool and will struggle to finish above Spurs, United and Chelsea.
From what I saw yesterday I think spurs are bove Liverpool9
Think Man City and Liverpool are a long way ahead of Spurs, who themselves are a long way ahead of anyone else.
About right
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We'll take Bruce's Newcastle to the cleaners when we play them. Bang average dross from the dinosaur tactician. Dean is miles ahead of the cabbage.
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We'll take Bruce's Newcastle to the cleaners when we play them. Bang average dross from the dinosaur tactician. Dean is miles ahead of the cabbage.
And Arsenal haven’t been much better either
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Tammy starts for Chelsea.
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Real Wolverhampton 30% possession
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Watch the second half of Newcastle which has been so devoid of quality from both sides. Awful
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Tammy starts for Chelsea.
And Axel on the bench for United.
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We'll take Bruce's Newcastle to the cleaners when we play them. Bang average dross from the dinosaur tactician. Dean is miles ahead of the cabbage.
And Arsenal haven’t been much better either
Yes, agree. Once our team gels and gets up to speed we'll be fine. Bruce left a complete mess behind and Deano still got us promoted with his exciting brand of attacking football. Deano will know exactly how to beat a team set-up by Brucie.
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Tammy starts for Chelsea.
And Axel on the bench for United.
I was hoping Axel would join us but Engels is arguably a better player on what I've seen so far. Axel will end up on loan somewhere in January.
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We'll take Bruce's Newcastle to the cleaners when we play them. Bang average dross from the dinosaur tactician. Dean is miles ahead of the cabbage.
And Arsenal haven’t been much better either
Poor game in general. I don't think Newcastle will go down but I do think they will finish in the bottom six. No trophies or Champions League qualification for Arsenal this season and another Europa League placing for them.
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I am quite looking forward to Manure v Chelski. I'm not quite sure what we can expect from either of them this season.
Whether you like him or not Mourinho is good for value as a pundit.
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Whether you like him or not Mourinho is good for value as a pundit.
I was just thinking the same.
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It's weird to see a Chelsea side that I wouldn't mind winning.
Their transfer ban has somehow made them less annoying.
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It's weird to see a Chelsea side that I wouldn't mind winning.
Their transfer ban has somehow made them less annoying.
They'll miss Hazard for sure. Good to see them with a transfer ban. Is Abramovich still banned from entering the UK?
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I saw much of the first half of Newc Arse. Desperate stuff, we have nothing to fear from tripe like that.
Emedy continues to be an almost perfect replication of Wenger.
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Tammy starts for Chelsea.
Be an interesting contest between Tammy and the most expensive defender ever.
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Tammy hits the post with a screamer
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Unlucky Tammy
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Graeme Souness may have upset fans of Bristol City and Swansea by suggesting Tammy Abraham learnt far more in his time at Villa to help him succeed at Chelsea than he ever would at the other clubs as he was playing at a bigger club with higher expectations.
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Graeme Souness may have upset fans of Bristol City and Swansea by suggesting Tammy Abraham learnt far more in his time at Villa to help him succeed at Chelsea than he ever would at the other clubs as he was playing at a bigger club with higher expectations.
Mourinho very complimentary about us regarding that aswell.
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I really hope Chelsea smash them.
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Chelsea much the better team at the moment.
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Noooo
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Naturally, the first time I've ever wanted Chelsea to win any game and they're losing.
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Really good from the referee to allow the advantage from the foul. Easy to have blown and then the potential penalty would never have happened.
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Kurt Zouma is rubbish at the back for Chelsea.
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Naturally, the first time I've ever wanted Chelsea to win any game and they're losing.
I want Tammy to score, both teams to lose.
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Chelsea look pretty poor, I'm tempted to say that it'll be a top 5 this season, I can see then being down in the mid-table group.
I don't think much of Man U either, look very light up front.
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Both teams are sloppy in possession. Chelsea more so.
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Oh, and on this showing there is absolutely no chance that Wan-Bissaka is a £50m player, he's decent with the ball at his feet but his defensive positioning is fucking awful.
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Oh, and on this showing there is absolutely no chance that Wan-Bissaka is a £50m player, he's decent with the ball at his feet but his defensive positioning is fucking awful.
He relies a lot on his pace to get him out of trouble defensively
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Final one, Barkley is still a greedy fucker who's nothing like as good as he thinks he is.
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Oh, and on this showing there is absolutely no chance that Wan-Bissaka is a £50m player, he's decent with the ball at his feet but his defensive positioning is fucking awful.
He relies a lot on his pace to get him out of trouble defensively
Tottenhams young RB looks as impressive.
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Oh, and on this showing there is absolutely no chance that Wan-Bissaka is a £50m player, he's decent with the ball at his feet but his defensive positioning is fucking awful.
He relies a lot on his pace to get him out of trouble defensively
Tottenhams young RB looks as impressive.
I thought Walker Pieters was excellent yesterday.
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Fans of Liverpool, Manchester City and Spurs have just opened a bottle of champagne and lit up a cigar looking forward to Champions League football again next season. I'm not sure a combined Manure and Chelsea team could win the league.
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Though I feel dirty praising Tottenham players.
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Very watchable game because it's been so sloppy. Is it just me or has the general standard of set pieces declined?
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Entertaining game so far
Chelsea look decent when going forward but Tammy not offering much.
Both sides are bang average so far. Decent inter play but neither goalkeeper troubled too much
No wonder Wolves did so well last season if this is the supposed top 6 quality
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Though I feel dirty praising Tottenham players.
I have never really had a problem with Spurs. My memories of them are of them winning FA Cups at the same time we were winning the league and the European cup and the 1981 FA Cup final replay was a classic. Plus in the early eighties we tended to do well against them at Villa Park and in the early nineties I saw us win a few at 'Ver Lane'. We even shared a trophy with them in 1981. Something my mum or my wife would think was 'quite sweet'.
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Tammy not at this level
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Though I feel dirty praising Tottenham players.
I have never really had a problem with Spurs. My memories of them are of them winning FA Cups at the same time we were winning the league and the European cup and the 1981 FA Cup final replay was a classic. Plus in the early eighties we tended to do well against them at Villa Park and in the early nineties I saw us win a few at 'Ver Lane'. We even shared a trophy with them in 1981. Something my mum or my wife would think was 'quite sweet'.
My Dad was an Arsenal fan ( He's not dead, I converted him ! ) and my brothers a West Ham fan, so it was engrained in me. Coming from the south, most kids who were dicks seemed to be Spurs fans growing up.
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Real Wolverhampton 30% possession
I watched about 20 min's of the game from 60-80. It was all one way traffic by Leicester, Wolves hardly got out of their own half.
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Tammy not at this level
His hold up play or lack of it is being exposed
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Tammy not at this level
His hold up play or lack of it is being exposed
And punished. Game over.
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Oh well!
At least we’ve gone up a place
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I don’t feel so bad about yesterday as much now watching Chelsea take a battering at Man U. They’re not in Spurs class so there is lot to be positive about.
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Really poor defending from Chelsea for that 3rd, I'll repeat, Chelsea are nowhere near good enough to challenge for the top 4 on this showing. Man U have been gifted the goals really, cheap penalty, poor hold-up play leading to a goal on the counter and piss poor defending against a fairly straightforward long straight pass.
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It was great control and finish from Rashford in fairness.
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Tammy not at this level
His hold up play or lack of it is being exposed
And punished. Game over.
I like him but he is one of those players who earns his keep as a finisher/goalscorer. If he isn't sticking it in the net regularly he probably isn't offering much else to a side.
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Bit surprised Tammy hadn't seemed to have filled out/bulked up over the summer. You look at most players who have played that lone striker role successfully and they can win that physical contest.
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4-0. The Chelsea fans are singing Mourinho's name but I'm pretty sure Gary Neville said the United fans were singing his name. It must have been a slip of the tongue as he surely can't have thought that was the case. It isn't great for Lampard that it is The Special One's name they are chanting.
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Poor old Fwank. Christmas might be a stretch.
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Lampard should be used to losing 4 0 at bigger clubs
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Maybe my dislike of United stops me from giving them full credit for today but I can't help thinking it has been more of a case of Chelsea playing badly rather than United playing like world beaters.
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Brilliant performance from Maguire today.
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I'm looking forward to Jose's post match comments.
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Chelsea need an out and out goalscorer. Abraham and Giroud aren't going to get many this season.
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Chelsea need an out and out goalscorer. Abraham and Giroud aren't going to get many this season.
I actually think they'd do OK played as a pairing.
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Brilliant performance from Maguire today.
I'd say perfunctory. He wasn't up against much.
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Pretty sure deano hasn't lost much sleep over Tammy's insistance on giving it a proper go at Chelsea he is hit and miss-gives 110%effort but something is missing
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Where will Tuanzebe fit in ? Will he regret turning us down?
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Pretty sure deano hasn't lost much sleep over Tammy's insistance on giving it a proper go at Chelsea he is hit and miss-gives 110%effort but something is missing
Quality. He was quite bright for the first 15 minutes and then disappeared.
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Where will Tuanzebe fit in ? Will he regret turning us down?
How do you know he turned us down?
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Quite a few of us said Tammy wasn’t ready or good enough for the Premier League. I have no doubt he will score his fair share of goals this season purely on the basis that Chelsea will create plenty of chances for him against lesser teams, but he’s never going to be that forward to hold the ball up and create chances of his own at this level.
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Seen nothing about Axel turning us down. Just thought it was common knowledge that solskjaer considered him very much part of his plans this season?
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Lampard should be used to losing 4 0 at bigger clubs
😊
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That Kurt Zouma was hilarious. He's Michael Duberry 2.0
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What’s with the huuuuuge black and gold badge on the Man Utd shirts?
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Where will Tuanzebe fit in ? Will he regret turning us down?
How do you know he turned us down?
Does it matter? Even if he did turn us down it's no reflection on the Villa.
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That Kurt Zouma was hilarious. He's Michael Duberry 2.0
He is not as good as Michael Duberry. More of a Frank Sinclair or Colin Pates.
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What’s with the huuuuuge black and gold badge on the Man Utd shirts?
It's a tribute to the same weird badge the kits had in the champions league final in 1999.
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That Kurt Zouma was hilarious. He's Michael Duberry 2.0
He is not as good as Michael Duberry. More of a Frank Sinclair or Colin Pates.
I always thought there was an air of tragedy about Frank Sinclair, he was that bad.
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Where will Tuanzebe fit in ? Will he regret turning us down?
How do you know he turned us down?
Does it matter? Even if he did turn us down it's no reflection on the Villa.
It’s doesn’t matter at all like most conversations on here.
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Where will Tuanzebe fit in ? Will he regret turning us down?
How do you know he turned us down?
He basically said he wanted to fight for his place at United. So not exactly turning us down but not exactly wanting a move to Villa either.
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Mourinho, never a big supporter of young players is questioning Lampard's decision to play some less experienced players whilst more experienced players were on the bench.
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Mourinho, never a big supporter of young players is questioning Lampard's decision to play some less experienced players whilst more experienced players were on the bench.
I thought Mason Mount had a decent game.
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Where will Tuanzebe fit in ? Will he regret turning us down?
How do you know he turned us down?
He basically said he wanted to fight for his place at United. So not exactly turning us down but not exactly wanting a move to Villa either.
I guess what I’m saying is we don’t know what happened behind the scenes after the playoff final. It’s possible we asked about him and Man U priced him higher than we wanted to pay or that they simply wanted to keep him. My guess would be if there was a chance of keeping him at a decent price we would have taken up on it. But I think with our intention to get deals done quickly we didn’t want to wait and go back on forth and moved to alternative targets.
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I guess what I’m saying is we don’t know what happened behind the scenes after the playoff final. It’s possible we asked about him and Man U priced him higher than we wanted to pay or that they simply wanted to keep him.
I think that's it. You have to remember they only signed Maguire at the last minute and had they not done so Axel may well have started today.
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Life in Hull,
https://mobile.twitter.com/skintnortherner/status/1160239018849820672
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Life in Hull,
https://mobile.twitter.com/skintnortherner/status/1160239018849820672
No golf umbrellas
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Life in Hull,
https://mobile.twitter.com/skintnortherner/status/1160239018849820672
No golf umbrellas
Read that full thread BTW from the start, pretty chilling stuff.
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I thought the Wolves VAR decision was a total nonsense. A perfectly good goal.
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I thought the Wolves VAR decision was a total nonsense. A perfectly good goal.
Not any more. Rule change:
“IFAB law states that it is a handball offence if a player gains possession/control of the ball after it has touched their hand/arm and then scores in the opponents’ goal or creates a goal-scoring opportunity. It doesn’t matter if it’s accidental.”
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Life in Hull,
https://mobile.twitter.com/skintnortherner/status/1160239018849820672
No golf umbrellas
Read that full thread BTW from the start, pretty chilling stuff.
Yet another example of how football's priorities are now a) anything that makes money b) supporters.
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I thought the Wolves VAR decision was a total nonsense. A perfectly good goal.
Not any more. Rule change:
“IFAB law states that it is a handball offence if a player gains possession/control of the ball after it has touched their hand/arm and then scores in the opponents’ goal or creates a goal-scoring opportunity. It doesn’t matter if it’s accidental.”
Ruining the game
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Life in Hull,
https://mobile.twitter.com/skintnortherner/status/1160239018849820672
No golf umbrellas
Read that full thread BTW from the start, pretty chilling stuff.
Yet another example of how football's priorities are now a) anything that makes money b) supporters.
Yep.
And it is only going to get worse.
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"Tell me what this says!"
"'No. Fuck off!"
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I thought the Wolves VAR decision was a total nonsense. A perfectly good goal.
Not any more. Rule change:
“IFAB law states that it is a handball offence if a player gains possession/control of the ball after it has touched their hand/arm and then scores in the opponents’ goal or creates a goal-scoring opportunity. It doesn’t matter if it’s accidental.”
Ruining the game
It’s idiotic, particularly when the idea was supposed to be about stopping the bad mistakes, like some stripey twat punching it in.
To change the Laws to accommodate VAR does not make sense.
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Tweet from @vitalwalsall (https://twitter.com/VitalWalsall/status/1160200332108079105?s=19)
Forest Green player down...Walsall fans singing “that vegan bastard, he’s eating our grass”
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Tweet from @vitalwalsall (https://twitter.com/VitalWalsall/status/1160200332108079105?s=19)
Forest Green player down...Walsall fans singing “that vegan bastard, he’s eating our grass”
In fact, he was ruminating.
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Life in Hull,
https://mobile.twitter.com/skintnortherner/status/1160239018849820672
No golf umbrellas
Read that full thread BTW from the start, pretty chilling stuff.
It's because of what's known as 'courtsiding' in tennis.
It basically works that i'm at a live event, so I know what's happened a X seconds before the betting companies do. I'm in constant contact with someone ready to place bets.
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Isn't it easier just to place the bet yourself, it takes out a delay?
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They tend to use small bluetooth so as it doesn't look like they are actually on the phone as they are relaying the information. For the very reason that fella at Hull got pulled, they look for people using phones etc, if you're sat with empty hands it's a lot harder to be spotted.
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Hate all the stoppages to give the ref a security blanket sorry but over regulation big time.
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Was relatively impressed with how quickly incidents were reviewed during the Villa game. A lot quicker than the Women's World Cup.
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Life in Hull,
https://mobile.twitter.com/skintnortherner/status/1160239018849820672
No golf umbrellas
Read that full thread BTW from the start, pretty chilling stuff.
It's because of what's known as 'courtsiding' in tennis.
It basically works that i'm at a live event, so I know what's happened a X seconds before the betting companies do. I'm in constant contact with someone ready to place bets.
Courtsiding
https://youtu.be/JXnVO3B4Y28
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Was relatively impressed with how quickly incidents were reviewed during the Villa game. A lot quicker than the Women's World Cup.
I was surprised they didn't give a penalty when it hit our player's hand tbh
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They seem to be VARring every goal,penalty etc. It's ridiculous overkill. Clear and obvious only, or else restrict to two appeals per team.
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Life in Hull,
https://mobile.twitter.com/skintnortherner/status/1160239018849820672
No golf umbrellas
Read that full thread BTW from the start, pretty chilling stuff.
It's because of what's known as 'courtsiding' in tennis.
It basically works that i'm at a live event, so I know what's happened a X seconds before the betting companies do. I'm in constant contact with someone ready to place bets.
Courtsiding
https://youtu.be/JXnVO3B4Y28
Comedian, presenter and gambler Lloyd Griffith did a very good programme on the subject which was on the BBC last week and is probably on iplayer. 'Can You Beat The Bookies'. He teamed up with a professional gambler. They were making money on obscure tennis matches in the middle of nowhere watched by one man and a dog by betting on points that had already been won but had not yet been officially registered by the umpires, most of whom were rather old and slow (they particularly targetted games where pro gambler knew the umpire was not lightning quick). Griffith was at home on his laptop linked to the gambler who was courtside wearing a hidden headset. They made a lot of money but had to operate incredibly quickly to pull it off. Plus their internet accounts were very quickly closed down when their betting patterns were monitored and sussed. Similarly several years ago people were 'buying money' by betting on 'arbs betting' or 'arbing'. That also involved internet betting and being very quick at spotting the opportunity. The simplest way of describing it is by imagining I have several internet accounts with different betting firms. Occasionally there is an anomaly whereby for example one betting company is offering 4/1 on Manchester United to beat Liverpool whilst another is offering 4/1 on Liverpool to beat Manchester United and another is offering 4/1 for the draw. So you can bet on all three outcomes and are guaranteed to win. Obviously that is an over simplification but it is the easiest way to describe it. I had a mate who was a stay at home Dad and he tried it over a six month period but with limited success as the window of opportunities are few and far between and even when they happen you have to be lightning quick to take advantage before the online bookies move the goalposts/change the odds.
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They seem to be VARring every goal,penalty etc. It's ridiculous overkill. Clear and obvious only, or else restrict to two appeals per team.
Don't think they are. Don't remember a VAR check of any of the goals in our game.
And yes, at the risk of agreeing with Our Kid, was surprised we got away with the Kodjia handball. That looked far more of a penalty than some that were given in the Women's World Cup.
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They seem to be VARring every goal,penalty etc. It's ridiculous overkill. Clear and obvious only, or else restrict to two appeals per team.
Don't think they are. Don't remember a VAR check of any of the goals in our game.
And yes, at the risk of agreeing with Our Kid, was surprised we got away with the Kodjia handball. That looked far more of a penalty than some that were given in the Women's World Cup.
I think the Kodjia call was right, his hand was in front of his face which isn't unnatural when charging down a shot (and arms outside a natural position is the ghuideline for handball agaisnt defenders), the ref should've had a good view and didn't give anything so VAR couldn't overrule it. The flipside is the Wolves one where the rule is that any contact with the arm of an attacker that leads to a goal has to be disallowed and there were clearly grounds to overturn the goal.
The one that really doesn't work for me was the Jesus offside, when there's a couple of millimetres in it you can't say that the ref/lino has made a clear mistake in allowing the goal so that one should be "umpire's call", which i hope comes into this pretty soon.
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Handball intepretation remains weird. Apparently Wolves had goal ruled out for some handball. Yet in Watford-Brighton game guy uses his hand to stop Watford FK. 10 yard distance. Penalty not given despite review.
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Life in Hull,
https://mobile.twitter.com/skintnortherner/status/1160239018849820672
No golf umbrellas
Read that full thread BTW from the start, pretty chilling stuff.
It's because of what's known as 'courtsiding' in tennis.
It basically works that i'm at a live event, so I know what's happened a X seconds before the betting companies do. I'm in constant contact with someone ready to place bets.
I know, I've just spent 10 years working in live betting software applications *wink*
There's a delay built in before they'll take your bet anyway, so this seems massively over the top, unless the bookie isn't doing things properly.
I don't know if this ever bore fruit but I recall a few years ago, someone in the industry was developing a product which would listen to crowd noise and detect when a goal had been scored. Suspect it was vapourware.
Returning back to the original point, one of the reasons I'm glad I'm in the process of leaving the gambling industry is the endless fucking greed. It's not enough to absolutely coin it in with live betting, they're convinced there's more money to be added to their cash pile by getting people harassed like this.
That's precisely the attitude that has just obliterated the retail gambling (games) industry.
*rant ends*
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Handball intepretation remains weird. Apparently Wolves had goal ruled out for some handball. Yet in Watford-Brighton game guy uses his hand to stop Watford FK. 10 yard distance. Penalty not given despite review.
Defensive handball aren't always a foul. However, you cannot now score a goal if there was an attacking handball (even an accidental one) in the build up.
Hence the Wolves goal was correctly (and hilariously) ruled out :)
...... I think
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I had a mate who was a stay at home Dad and he tried it over a six month period but with limited success as the window of opportunities are few and far between and even when they happen you have to be lightning quick to take advantage before the online bookies move the goalposts/change the odds.
The proper outfits will do it with software rather than relying on someone being quick enough to spot what's going on.
It'd actually be relatively straightforward to write something that did that.
Hmmm.
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Life in Hull,
https://mobile.twitter.com/skintnortherner/status/1160239018849820672
No golf umbrellas
Read that full thread BTW from the start, pretty chilling stuff.
It's because of what's known as 'courtsiding' in tennis.
It basically works that i'm at a live event, so I know what's happened a X seconds before the betting companies do. I'm in constant contact with someone ready to place bets.
There was programme on BBC 1 last week that actually showed a guy doing this, going to random Tennis tournaments in America and telling a guy back in UK to quickly place a massive bet before umpire inputs the score.
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....also, none of the players over the weekend seemed to have a clue regarding the new dropped-ball regulations
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I had a mate who was a stay at home Dad and he tried it over a six month period but with limited success as the window of opportunities are few and far between and even when they happen you have to be lightning quick to take advantage before the online bookies move the goalposts/change the odds.
The proper outfits will do it with software rather than relying on someone being quick enough to spot what's going on.
It'd actually be relatively straightforward to write something that did that.
Hmmm.
Add in bookies will just close down your account or massively limit your stake once they see your betting patterns.
The guinea pig (comedian Lloyd Griffiths) was basically being told to put 1000 quid on 1/8 odds.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p07hjnl6
Programme here for anyone who didn't see it.
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I had a mate who was a stay at home Dad and he tried it over a six month period but with limited success as the window of opportunities are few and far between and even when they happen you have to be lightning quick to take advantage before the online bookies move the goalposts/change the odds.
The proper outfits will do it with software rather than relying on someone being quick enough to spot what's going on.
It'd actually be relatively straightforward to write something that did that.
Hmmm.
Add in bookies will just close down your account or massively limit your stake once they see your betting patterns.
The guinea pig (comedian Lloyd Griffiths) was basically being told to put 1000 quid on 1/8 odds.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p07hjnl6
Programme here for anyone who didn't see it.
Obviously the online companies can just close your account at their own discretion if you are what was known back in the day as 'an unprofitable customer'. Back in the nineties and early noughties when I was managing betting shops and when the betting industry was relatively behind the times and still very much a 'pen and paper' operation we had what was known as 'logged customers' (not that those customers knew it as we were under orders to keep it quiet). They were customers whose every bet had to be logged in a book either because they regularly staked big money or because they had a decent win percentage rate. In extreme circumstances the company would refuse any more custom from the 'unprofitable customer'. In over a decade in the industry I never even came close to having to refuse to take a bet from somebody because they were unprofitable to the company.
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I had a mate who was a stay at home Dad and he tried it over a six month period but with limited success as the window of opportunities are few and far between and even when they happen you have to be lightning quick to take advantage before the online bookies move the goalposts/change the odds.
The proper outfits will do it with software rather than relying on someone being quick enough to spot what's going on.
It'd actually be relatively straightforward to write something that did that.
Hmmm.
I should add that it was a decade ago when my mate tried and failed to beat the system and any chances of beating the system now would be many many times more unlikely.
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I'd love to be able to get any sort of mobile signal at most football games, let alone have it quick enpugh to arbitrage the bookies!
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I'd love to be able to get any sort of mobile signal at most football games, let alone have it quick enpugh to arbitrage the bookies!
Too right - it seems to vary hugely from network to network at Villa Park.
I am on O2 and can never get any signal, whereas my usual match-attending friend is on EE and gets signal every time.
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I am on EE aswell. Very rarely get a signal at VP.
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I'm on 3, get bugger all.
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I had a mate who was a stay at home Dad and he tried it over a six month period but with limited success as the window of opportunities are few and far between and even when they happen you have to be lightning quick to take advantage before the online bookies move the goalposts/change the odds.
The proper outfits will do it with software rather than relying on someone being quick enough to spot what's going on.
It'd actually be relatively straightforward to write something that did that.
Hmmm.
Add in bookies will just close down your account or massively limit your stake once they see your betting patterns.
The guinea pig (comedian Lloyd Griffiths) was basically being told to put 1000 quid on 1/8 odds.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p07hjnl6
Programme here for anyone who didn't see it.
I watched that last week -it was on in the background then I was drawn into it. Very interesting and I enjoyed the courtsiding in tennis too.
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Why's this thread been un-stickied ?
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Because a moderator that doesn't have the initials PWS is a plum :-*
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Victoria? Pershore? Burbank? Warwickshire Drooper? Yellow Egg? Gage? Must be Kevin Gage. Boooooo!
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I was underwhelmed to see SKY have gone for Salford v Leeds as the live cup game tomorrow night. Although having said that I have to admit that after looking at all the fixtures very few if any stand out. I think about the best one for me would have been Wimbledon at home to MK Dons.
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Wimbledon and MK Dons are in the same division and play each other on a regular basis.
I think they should have selected the live cup games before choosing the early live Football League games. That way they could have avoided showing Salford twice and Leeds three times in such a short space of time.
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Salford/Leeds is an obvious one to show though.
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Yeah, I don't disagree. Show Salford v Leeds. Don't show Salford v Stevenage in the league the week before, pick a different game.
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How come SHA game was played last week?
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How come SHA game was played last week?
I assume they wanted a game on the telly last week.
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I think UEFA don't like it when matches are televised that clash with their games, in this case the European Super Cup Final. England will often ignore this rule later on in the season, but presumably didn't consider it worth doing so this early. Rather than arranging televised games on Tuesday and Wednesday they arranged them on successive Tuesdays.
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How come SHA game was played last week?
So they could get on with concentrating on the League
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The SHA fans had to keep this week clear for the start of the grouse shooting.
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How come SHA game was played last week?
Coventry are at home in the cup this week so I'm guessing that they didn't think they could get the pitch ready to play two games on it so close together.
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The SHA fans had to keep this week clear for the start of the grouse shooting.
Well they are used to getting beaten.
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How come SHA game was played last week?
Coventry are at home in the cup this week so I'm guessing that they didn't think they could get the pitch ready to play two games on it so close together.
Blose were away.
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How come SHA game was played last week?
To coincide with the annual Rover shut down.
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How come SHA game was played last week?
Coventry are at home in the cup this week so I'm guessing that they didn't think they could get the pitch ready to play two games on it so close together.
Blose were away.
Where they probably had more fans, I guess.
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How come SHA game was played last week?
Coventry are at home in the cup this week so I'm guessing that they didn't think they could get the pitch ready to play two games on it so close together.
Blose were away.
Well that blows my theory out of the window!!
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How come SHA game was played last week?
To coincide with the start of the Edinburgh Comedy Festival.
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Liverpool strengthening again - selling Lovren to Roma.
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I had a mate who was a stay at home Dad and he tried it over a six month period but with limited success as the window of opportunities are few and far between and even when they happen you have to be lightning quick to take advantage before the online bookies move the goalposts/change the odds.
The proper outfits will do it with software rather than relying on someone being quick enough to spot what's going on.
It'd actually be relatively straightforward to write something that did that.
Hmmm.
Add in bookies will just close down your account or massively limit your stake once they see your betting patterns.
The guinea pig (comedian Lloyd Griffiths) was basically being told to put 1000 quid on 1/8 odds.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p07hjnl6
Programme here for anyone who didn't see it.
A decent watch. Thanks
The so called professional gambler, who lost all five races at the dogs, made me laugh. He walked off in disgust completely embarrassed!
As someone who in the past and has tried to buy and sell shares based on technical analysis I know it’s a mugs game
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How come SHA game was played last week?
So they could save time and become the first team knocked out of the cup. "We are concentrating on the league Tom".
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Liverpool strengthening again - selling Lovren to Roma.
Cue more debate about the different transfer window calendars.
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Celtic fannying around could be going out to Clunj.
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Gone out
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Football friend.
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FCK have lost in penalties to Red Star in a CL qualifier after 22 penalties with only
10 9 being scored.
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There was a familiar name on the Cluj bench - Yacouba Sylla.
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This performance from Chelsea is like night and day to the game at the weekend, giving Liverpool loads of problems, Pulisic has looked great so far, seems to be playing the role they gave Barkley at the weekend and is a massive upgrade.
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Klopp' s next door neighbour Mane equalises
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Klopp' s next door neighbour Mane equalises
Alright Eastie! ;)
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Klopp' s next door neighbour Mane equalises
Alright Eastie! ;)
Made me chuckle ..... Update
My near neighbour gets a second :)
Can't imagine either manager is happy going into extra time
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I like Tammy but that was a very very soft penalty award to say the least.
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Tammy wins a pen for Chelsea's equaliser. Don Henderson on commentary struggling with the concept of a clear and obvious error.
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Typical Tammy should have buried that.
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I am struggling to work out the time difference from what I am watching on Youtube and what I am listening to on 5Live. About two minutes by my reckoning.
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Chelsea playing well tonight. Definitely the better ET team.
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Chelsea playing well tonight. Definitely the better ET team.
True but the Liverpool defensive performance here does put the Norwich performance the other day in a bit more context. Put simply I think they're missing Alisson a lot more than anyone might have expected.
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This is tough for Tammy
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And he misses.
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Oh, Tammy.
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The Villa penalty curse strikes again.
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I was never confident when he took a pen for us
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Similar to his penalty against the Albion but he didn’t get away with it this time.
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Good job he scored the ones that mattered for us last season.
Very close to missing v WBA IIRC, it just trickled through Johnstone's foot.
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I was never confident when he took a pen for us
The one versus the Bitters was lovely. The only one that really mattered.
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Oh Tammy, Tammy.
Klopp cavorting about like they have won the Premier League.
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Tammy's penalties for us were never convincing.
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I was never confident when he took a pen for us
Milner and Benteke are the only two in the last 20 years I can remember feeling confident were going to score them for us.
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Barry was good at them
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As quick as he's missed it Small Heath have started a thread entitled DVB Abraham missed pen.
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Cruel but it wasn't a good pen.
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Ohhh Tammy, Tammy, Tammy.
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Barry was good at them
Yes he was but sometimes he didn't take them ;)
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Commentator to Chris Sutton - "How would you sum up that game Chris"?
Chris Sutton "To be fair it was a hard game to sum up"
The commentator should have replied "It would be nice if you at least tried Chris considering it is what we are paying you for"!
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As quick as he's missed it Small Heath have started a thread entitled DVB Abraham missed pen.
I hope they are learning to love Villa-lba.
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As quick as he's missed it Small Heath have started a thread entitled DVB Abraham missed pen.
Maybe we should post on there that it wasn't Tammy's fault because the penalties were clearly taken at 'the wrong end'. ;)
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Barry was good at them
At times. I remember him ballooning one a mile over the bar at Reading (citation needed) and never felt comfortable with him after that.
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I never felt confident when he took a penalty for Villa , he never hits them hard enough for my liking
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He scored the one that mattered, in the playoff semifinal. I can't say I'm overly concerned about the result of a glorified friendly between two loathable teams.
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I never felt confident when he took a penalty for Villa , he never hits them hard enough for my liking
To be fair he was no Stan Lynn was he?
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Shaun Teale and Steve Staunton took good penalties. Kevin Richardson by far the worst penalty taker I have ever seen at Villa.
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I never felt confident when he took a penalty for Villa , he never hits them hard enough for my liking
I don't think Le Tissier used to particularly whack them, but he was probably the best penalty taker I can remember.
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I never felt confident when he took a penalty for Villa , he never hits them hard enough for my liking
I don't think Le Tissier used to particularly whack them, but he was probably the best penalty taker I can remember.
Yep, him and Julian Dicks for me
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I can't remember Stan Lynn taking any pens to be honest.The best penalty taker i can recall for Villa was Willie Anderson, he never missed many if any at all. Gareth Barry a close second
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Shearer could take a decent penalty.
I liked Barry taking them but as he often went high, which made them pretty much unsaveable, he did occasionally sky them Richardson style. I remember him missing one late on at Newcastle which would have given us a rare win, although I think he scored 2 in the Bowyer/Dyer game.
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I never felt confident when he took a penalty for Villa , he never hits them hard enough for my liking
I don't think Le Tissier used to particularly whack them, but he was probably the best penalty taker I can remember.
I think he only missed one and that was saved by his old team mate Tim Flowers who never let him forget it.
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Shaun Teale and Steve Staunton took good penalties. Kevin Richardson by far the worst penalty taker I have ever seen at Villa.
Didn't both Richardson and Teale miss at Selhurst Park in a shoot out? I think Vinnie Jones scored the winning penalty for Wimbledon in front of the Villa fans and gave it the big 'un. I walked past his sponsored car on the way out and felt like keying it but I didn't. I do remember it was a big white BMW.
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Shaun Teale and Steve Staunton took good penalties. Kevin Richardson by far the worst penalty taker I have ever seen at Villa.
Didn't both Richardson and Teale miss at Selhurst Park in a shoot out? I think Vinnie Jones scored the winning penalty for Wimbledon in front of the Villa fans and gave it the big 'un. I walked past his sponsored car on the way out and felt like keying it but I didn't. I do remember it was a big white BMW.
1991?
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Shaun Teale and Steve Staunton took good penalties. Kevin Richardson by far the worst penalty taker I have ever seen at Villa.
Didn't both Richardson and Teale miss at Selhurst Park in a shoot out? I think Vinnie Jones scored the winning penalty for Wimbledon in front of the Villa fans and gave it the big 'un. I walked past his sponsored car on the way out and felt like keying it but I didn't. I do remember it was a big white BMW.
No Teale almost burst the back of the net. Richardson missed in both the Wimbledon and Tranmere games. I think his Tranmere pen hit the North Stand executive boxes. Thank God he was subbed prior to the Inter shootout in 94.
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Barry and Milner were very good, hit them high and hard so very difficult to save. Angel was a bit rubbish but Glenn Whelan was by far the most effective penalty taker we've had in our history.
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Glenn Whelan was by far the most effective penalty taker we've had in our history.
Like what you've done there.
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Loved John Carew’s pennos. Aside from the one still in the air somewhere in Newcastle.
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Figuring it was worth a Google, Cuauhtémoc Blanco is statistically* the best, followed by Graham Alexander then Le Tissier
*so the list obviously omits anyone really old for whom data on missed penalties doesn't exist.
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Loved John Carew’s pennos. Aside from the one still in the air somewhere in Newcastle.
At man city, didn't he blast one against the bar? Or was it just a blazing miss and my memory's shot?
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Already there are signs that there is far too much pressure on Tammy. He is like any other top athlete though full of confidence. Someone somehow should have had that chat with him this summer
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And in contrast to the post on the Mings thread that restores some faith in people, seeing the comments and blatant racism towards Tammy on Twitter is the kind of thing that eroded it in the first place.
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I’d take Tammy back tomorrow. Young kid with a great attitude who is still learning the game. I’d be delighted to have him competing with Wesley for that spot up front and motivating and challenging each other to be better.
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Stan Lynn was one of my all time favourites one of the hardest shots I've seen. He with other villa players were playing in a cricket match at Perry Barr Park some of them including Stan came and sat watching the festival league game I was playing in during their break, happy days.
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Personally I think Tammy was and would be an asset and given the fact that he will struggle to establish himself at Chelsea (wont be the first or last) he needs an arm round his shoulder and told some home truths in this regard. i reckon we could then get him back in the next transfer window.
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Figuring it was worth a Google, Cuauhtémoc Blanco is statistically* the best, followed by Graham Alexander then Le Tissier
*so the list obviously omits anyone really old for whom data on missed penalties doesn't exist.
Think Graham Alexander missed a penalty during the 90 minutes against Blues, in their amazing playoff game against Preston.
Still the funniest game I've seen, just pipping Celta Vigo at the Hawthorns, with the mad ref.
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Chelsea still proving their fan base is riddled with K18 echoing racists.
I've seen on Twitter:
"My God Tammy is such a fucking n*****, sell this tree swinging baboon, I've had enough".
I hope the cretin is looking forward to their 6 o'clock knock, the vile racist c***.
Loads of comments of a similar ilk. Utterly vile. Quintessential Chelsea.
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Heard them all on Talk Sport this morning slagging him off and read yesterday about how no-one knows where the goals are coming from for Chelsea. It's amazing how they can dismiss someone after just one Premier league game.
The media is so up the Premier league's arse that that they don't see how anything outside of it could possibly count, and so happily dismiss any evidence of his actual ability. He's proven himself in the Championship, he needs a chance to prove himself in the Premier league. It's a step up, it will be harder, but you don't go from scoring 25+ goals a season in the Championship to being completely shit.
Will he be able to score 20 goals a season in the Prem? I've no idea. But he'll score more than a lot of strikers do in the top flight. Maybe if Chelsea actually tried to introduce youth players he'd have had more experience and be able to hit the ground running now they're forced to play him.
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I'm not sure how many he took but, I don't recall Sid missing too many although I know he did.
As time has gone by, I cannot remember Stan Lynn ever missing.
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Dwight Yorke was a brilliant penalty taker. Just waited for the goalie to commit and rolled it the other way. Incredible ball control.
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Glenn Whelan was by far the most effective penalty taker we've had in our history.
Like what you've done there.
Possibly as important as Baggio's miss in the 94 final changing the course of history.
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Chelsea still proving their fan base is riddled with K18 echoing racists.
I've seen on Twitter:
"My God Tammy is such a fucking n*****, sell this tree swinging baboon, I've had enough".
I hope the cretin is looking forward to their 6 o'clock knock, the vile racist c***.
Loads of comments of a similar ilk. Utterly vile. Quintessential Chelsea.
Unfuckingbelievable.
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Chelsea's equaliser for 2-2. Dive?
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Chelsea's equaliser for 2-2. Dive?
Certainly.
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Chelsea still proving their fan base is riddled with K18 echoing racists.
I've seen on Twitter:
"My God Tammy is such a fucking n*****, sell this tree swinging baboon, I've had enough".
I hope the cretin is looking forward to their 6 o'clock knock, the vile racist c***.
Loads of comments of a similar ilk. Utterly vile. Quintessential Chelsea.
Unfuckingbelievable.
Don't deserve to have him.
Have to say he does look slightly out of his depth at Chelsea. Totally understand why he feels like he needs to stay and take his chance for a place this season, but it does make me frustrated that he didn't want to try another season with us in the bottom half - which I'd say is his level at the moment.
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I reckon Tammy will score goals for them if given a chance and a good run in the team. He was unlucky against Yanited but missed an easy one last night - he did have a habit of missing a sitter for every two or three he scored for us, and I think he'll need to cut that out in the PL.
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Chelsea's equaliser for 2-2. Dive?
Certainly.
Thought so. He doesn't deserve the abuse or to be written off after one and a bit games, but equally I didn't think he deserved to finish on the winning side yesterday.
Think Giroud plus Tammy rather than either OR could be a good partnership for Chelsea. Hopefully Lampard is too stubborn to try it, I'd quite like Chelsea to be crap and struggling when we play them.
Lampard Solskjaer nice guys I'm sure, but I hope they both fail spectacularly.
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I hope both Chelsea and Man Utd do well this year, being selfish. If they are crap then they will be dropping points to teams we want to be competing with this season, and knowing our luck we'll still lose to them! ;D
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Shaun Teale and Steve Staunton took good penalties. Kevin Richardson by far the worst penalty taker I have ever seen at Villa.
Didn't both Richardson and Teale miss at Selhurst Park in a shoot out? I think Vinnie Jones scored the winning penalty for Wimbledon in front of the Villa fans and gave it the big 'un. I walked past his sponsored car on the way out and felt like keying it but I didn't. I do remember it was a big white BMW.
1991?
I was thinking it was more like 1993.
Just checked it. 23/01/93 Villa Park 0-0 then the replay was Selhurst Park 03/02/93 0-0. Wimbledon won on penalties.
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Shaun Teale and Steve Staunton took good penalties. Kevin Richardson by far the worst penalty taker I have ever seen at Villa.
Didn't both Richardson and Teale miss at Selhurst Park in a shoot out? I think Vinnie Jones scored the winning penalty for Wimbledon in front of the Villa fans and gave it the big 'un. I walked past his sponsored car on the way out and felt like keying it but I didn't. I do remember it was a big white BMW.
1991?
I was thinking it was more like 1993.
Just checked it. 23/01/93 Villa Park 0-0 then the replay was Selhurst Park 03/02/93 0-0. Wimbledon won on penalties.
That was the match played in fog ?
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Dwight Yorke was a brilliant penalty taker. Just waited for the goalie to commit and rolled it the other way. Incredible ball control.
I remember him missing one against Newcastle when we'd come back from 2 down to 2-2, would have been the winner. Shaka Hislop was in goal for them and was a mate of Yorke's I think. Hislop dummied which way he was going to dive which meant Yorke's usual method of rolling it the other side was negated. To my mind Dwight was so shocked at a keeper saving it that he was on his heels and didn't get to the rebound quick enough. Still annoys me 22 years on!
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I never felt confident when he took a penalty for Villa , he never hits them hard enough for my liking
I don't think Le Tissier used to particularly whack them, but he was probably the best penalty taker I can remember.
I think he only missed one and that was saved by his old team mate Tim Flowers who never let him forget it.
I think it was Crossley at Forest Damo. He also saved from Lineker in the 1991 cup final.
A Forest mate reckoned he had a very good penalty save ratio. I also recall reading a book on how to take penalties - it was the size of a Labybird book - and the author tested them on Crossley, who saved about 6-7 of them.
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I'm not sure how many he took but, I don't recall Sid missing too many although I know he did.
As time has gone by, I cannot remember Stan Lynn ever missing.
I remember Sid missing one in a 2-0 defeat at White Hart Lane in the title winning season. The ball kept blowing off the spot as Spurs had an open space where the new stand was being built.
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Chelsea still proving their fan base is riddled with K18 echoing racists.
I've seen on Twitter:
"My God Tammy is such a fucking n*****, sell this tree swinging baboon, I've had enough".
I hope the cretin is looking forward to their 6 o'clock knock, the vile racist c***.
Loads of comments of a similar ilk. Utterly vile. Quintessential Chelsea.
When Lukaku missed a similar pen under Moaning one I wonder if they were all saying the same racist stuff. Sell him back to us then and I hope he does have a Lukaku Mark 2 season for us as well.
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Fucking disgraceful comments. The scum that make them are absolute pondlife.
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Shaun Teale and Steve Staunton took good penalties. Kevin Richardson by far the worst penalty taker I have ever seen at Villa.
Didn't both Richardson and Teale miss at Selhurst Park in a shoot out? I think Vinnie Jones scored the winning penalty for Wimbledon in front of the Villa fans and gave it the big 'un. I walked past his sponsored car on the way out and felt like keying it but I didn't. I do remember it was a big white BMW.
1991?
I was thinking it was more like 1993.
Just checked it. 23/01/93 Villa Park 0-0 then the replay was Selhurst Park 03/02/93 0-0. Wimbledon won on penalties.
That was the match played in fog ?
Think so - I was defiantely at a game where we could hardly see the penalites so that rings a bell.
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Aren’t blatantly abusive/racist comments online illegal now or are we still waiting for that law to be introduced?
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Aren’t blatantly abusive/racist comments online illegal now or are we still waiting for that law to be introduced?
Not if it's about a ginger!
Utterly disgraceful comments about Tammy. Scum!
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Read an article this morning and it mentioned that Allardyce had been Everton manager. For eighteen months!
How did that manage to pass me by entirely?
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Read an article this morning and it mentioned that Allardyce had been Everton manager. For eighteen months!
How did that manage to pass me by entirely?
Prison ?
UTV
The Doc
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Ah, that'll be it!
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He was there for just over 6 months, so not so bad that you missed it, got binned for the style of football.
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Sure it said eighteen months in the article I read.
Looking at it again they gave him an eighteen month contract, it doesn't say he completed it.
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Dwight Yorke was a brilliant penalty taker. Just waited for the goalie to commit and rolled it the other way. Incredible ball control.
I remember him missing one against Newcastle when we'd come back from 2 down to 2-2, would have been the winner. Shaka Hislop was in goal for them and was a mate of Yorke's I think. Hislop dummied which way he was going to dive which meant Yorke's usual method of rolling it the other side was negated. To my mind Dwight was so shocked at a keeper saving it that he was on his heels and didn't get to the rebound quick enough. Still annoys me 22 years on!
I think that was the game where Shearer pulled Bosnich back as he was kicking the ball out of his hands and the ref gave nothing despite Newcastle scoring from the scuffed clearance.
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Didn't Yorke try and indeed succeed with a cheeky chipped penalty a couple of times? Possibly away to Sheffield United in the FA Cup and against Arsenal at Villa Park?
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He did it to Seaman at VP.
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Didn't Yorke try and indeed succeed with a cheeky chipped penalty a couple of times? Possibly away to Sheffield United in the FA Cup and against Arsenal at Villa Park?
He definitely did it to Sheffield united in the cup. It was the televised game on the BBC. Not sure what year, Brian Little was still manager. As I remember Yorke jokingly? said he received a telling off from him for it.
Edit 4th round 1996.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QUYTCS8g5kc
Minute 2:20
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Didn't Yorke try and indeed succeed with a cheeky chipped penalty a couple of times? Possibly away to Sheffield United in the FA Cup and against Arsenal at Villa Park?
He definitely did it to Sheffield united in the cup. It was the televised game on the BBC. Not sure what year, Brian Little was still manager. As I remember Yorke jokingly? said he received a telling off from him for it.
Edit 4th round 1996.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QUYTCS8g5kc
Minute 2:20
Ugo was brilliant in that game. He put in the most thunderous tackle I have ever seen.
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The things I remember most about that game were Jimmy Hill crossing the muddy pitch before kick off in bright yellow trousers and having to dig the car out of the snow after the match.
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"Spanish" football on free to air on ITV4 if anyone is needing a football fix. Bilbao v Barcelona is on now. Hosts have started well but it's nil-nil.
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There is a Bacuna playing for Huddersfield.
Christ, he is shit.
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"Spanish" football on free to air on ITV4 if anyone is needing a football fix. Bilbao v Barcelona is on now. Hosts have started well but it's nil-nil.
Bilbao won 1-0 thanks to an 89th minute overhead kick from 75-year-old Arduriz.
Meanwhile, Huddersfield lost at home to "doing a" Fulham and sacked their manager within an hour.
I can't be arsed to check but I'm guessing that's the first managerial casualty of the season.
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Amazingly it's not, Sol Campbell left Macclesfield the other day.
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Oh, good. He always comes across as an absolute arse.
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He's not.
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Edit
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"Spanish" football on free to air on ITV4 if anyone is needing a football fix. Bilbao v Barcelona is on now. Hosts have started well but it's nil-nil.
Bilbao won 1-0 thanks to an 89th minute overhead kick from 75-year-old Arduriz.
Meanwhile, Huddersfield lost at home to "doing a" Fulham and sacked their manager within an hour.
I can't be arsed to check but I'm guessing that's the first managerial casualty of the season.
The only game Huddersfield won during his 7 months in charge was against the Bilston Barcelona.
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"Spanish" football on free to air on ITV4 if anyone is needing a football fix. Bilbao v Barcelona is on now. Hosts have started well but it's nil-nil.
Bilbao won 1-0 thanks to an 89th minute overhead kick from 75-year-old Arduriz.
Meanwhile, Huddersfield lost at home to "doing a" Fulham and sacked their manager within an hour.
I can't be arsed to check but I'm guessing that's the first managerial casualty of the season.
The only game Huddersfield won during his 7 months in charge was against the Bilston Barcelona.
His record was truly abysmal, 1 win in 19.
I suspect the owners decided it was too harsh to judge him based on spankings in the PL when they were already all but down, so wanted to give him a chance to get things right in the second tier. For him to then get 1 point from the first 3 games and get knocked out of the cup by Lincoln.
In retrospect, they should have got rid of him before the summer.
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"Spanish" football on free to air on ITV4 if anyone is needing a football fix. Bilbao v Barcelona is on now. Hosts have started well but it's nil-nil.
Bilbao won 1-0 thanks to an 89th minute overhead kick from 75-year-old Arduriz.
Meanwhile, Huddersfield lost at home to "doing a" Fulham and sacked their manager within an hour.
I can't be arsed to check but I'm guessing that's the first managerial casualty of the season.
The only game Huddersfield won during his 7 months in charge was against the Bilston Barcelona.
#levels
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Amazingly it's not, Sol Campbell left Macclesfield the other day.
I missed that, just had to look it up. Seems he hasn't been paid for four months.
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Just an observation and not suggestive anything intentionally untoward but not often nowadays that you see an all white starting XI in a top league team but Burnley have managed it.
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Their supporters will probably love that.
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Just an observation and not suggestive anything intentionally untoward but not often nowadays that you see an all white starting XI in a top league team but Burnley have managed it.
It's not the first time, L'Equipe accused them a couple of years back of racism but that was strongly denied.
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Just an observation and not suggestive anything intentionally untoward but not often nowadays that you see an all white starting XI in a top league team but Burnley have managed it.
It's not the first time, L'Equipe accused them a couple of years back of racism but that was strongly denied.
Is that right? There really are some parts of the world I have less than no desire to visit. Burnley just sounds and feels unwelcoming.
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Watching Arsenal vs Burnley and neither team is close to how good Spurs looked at times, and certainly not close for the to 3. Both keepers and especially the Arsenal keeper look dreadful. The Arsenal defence hate crosses.
Edit: and there you go. 1-1 Arsenal couldn’t deal with the cross. Poor defending
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Just an observation and not suggestive anything intentionally untoward but not often nowadays that you see an all white starting XI in a top league team but Burnley have managed it.
It's not the first time, L'Equipe accused them a couple of years back of racism but that was strongly denied.
That was an article by fat bastard football journo who writes for l'Équipe, Vincent Duluq. He mused about the "80% British nationality, all-white first-team squad, with their shaven heads, boxer's noses and wingnut lugs"..."not one black player and managed by a ginger, Sean Dyche" and observed that it is "just as difficult to believe that this came about by design as it is to believe it came about by accident".
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Just an observation and not suggestive anything intentionally untoward but not often nowadays that you see an all white starting XI in a top league team but Burnley have managed it.
It's not the first time, L'Equipe accused them a couple of years back of racism but that was strongly denied.
Is that right? There really are some parts of the world I have less than no desire to visit. Burnley just sounds and feels unwelcoming.
Much like the rest of Lancashire.
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Lancashire is great, I've lived up here for 20 odd years and the people here are very friendly.
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Ha! Lancashire, Yorkshire's ugly cousin.
More seriously, there are some decent places close to Burnley and you're right, the people are friendly, at least I think they were as I had trouble understanding them. Read, Simonstone, Clitheroe were all worth the visit.
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Lancashire is great, I've lived up here for 20 odd years and the people here are very friendly.
It is also a big old county
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"Spanish" football on free to air on ITV4 if anyone is needing a football fix. Bilbao v Barcelona is on now. Hosts have started well but it's nil-nil.
Bilbao won 1-0 thanks to an 89th minute overhead kick from 75-year-old Arduriz.
Meanwhile, Huddersfield lost at home to "doing a" Fulham and sacked their manager within an hour.
I can't be arsed to check but I'm guessing that's the first managerial casualty of the season.
The only game Huddersfield won during his 7 months in charge was against the Bilston Barcelona.
#levels
Applause
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Man City are toying with Spurs, 2-1 up but it may as well be 10.
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Steve Bruce is rolling his sleeves up... no joke.
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Man City are toying with Spurs, 2-1 up but it may as well be 10.
No idea how Spuds are still in this.
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Just an observation and not suggestive anything intentionally untoward but not often nowadays that you see an all white starting XI in a top league team but Burnley have managed it.
It's not the first time, L'Equipe accused them a couple of years back of racism but that was strongly denied.
Is that right? There really are some parts of the world I have less than no desire to visit. Burnley just sounds and feels unwelcoming.
Much like the rest of Lancashire.
Fuck all wrong with Lancashire, or Cumbria, for that matter.
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What a turn and shot from Jesus. VAR rules it out for a handball by Laporte.
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Take that spuds.
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Or not. Serves me right for looking at FlashScores
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Spurs are officially the luckiest bunch of c***s this side of Vegas.
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Or not. Serves me right for looking at FlashScores
FlashScores might become redundant in the age of VAR. We might as well wait the extra five to ten minutes for the BBC website to update. Does Teletext still exist? Does anyone remember Spangles? Does anyone remember eight track cartridges?
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I hate VAR, I hate this handball rule that only gets spotted because of VAR. I hate that I can't celebrate a goal, or share the joy with the child who supports City and doesn't understand why these aren't goals any more. I even feel sorry for Wolves FFS for the disallowed goal last week.
Professional top flight football is dead.
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Newcastle will be dusting themselves down and pulling up socks before their next game I guess.
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Don't forget rolling their sleeves up.
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Spurs fans singing "VAR my Lord"
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I hate VAR, I hate this handball rule that only gets spotted because of VAR. I hate that I can't celebrate a goal, or share the joy with the child who supports City and doesn't understand why these aren't goals any more. I even feel sorry for Wolves FFS for the disallowed goal last week.
Professional top flight football is dead.
And yet attendances and viewing figures are at an all time high.
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I thought I was watching Small Heath playing with all the empty blue seats at the Reading ground. But I realised my mistake when Reading scored a cracking goal and there were no songs about Villa being sung.
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Puskas has scored both goals. I honestly thought he’d retired by now, he must be in his 80s.
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Puskas has scored both goals. I honestly thought he’d retired by now, he must be in his 80s.
Pele is in the side too. That must be some top notch Viagra he advertises.
Although with fifteen minutes left we still have to see if he can keep it up for ninety minutes.
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Don't forget rolling their sleeves up.
If Newcastle are dusting themselves down, pulling their socks up and rolling their sleeves up does that suggest they have OCD?
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I hate VAR, I hate this handball rule that only gets spotted because of VAR. I hate that I can't celebrate a goal, or share the joy with the child who supports City and doesn't understand why these aren't goals any more. I even feel sorry for Wolves FFS for the disallowed goal last week.
Professional top flight football is dead.
I celebrated Luiz's goal yesterday, as did forty thousand Villa fans. Fans have always had a delayed reaction to celebrating dubious goal, you spend a couple of seconds looking over at the linesman or referee for the odd borderline goal, just as you will now with controversial looking goals.
I'm not a huge fan of the new offside rule, by would you have "felt sorry" for Rodriguez if his equaliser against Villa had been disallowed?
Your last sentence is just hysterical nonsense.
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Come on Palace.
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I hate VAR, I hate this handball rule that only gets spotted because of VAR. I hate that I can't celebrate a goal, or share the joy with the child who supports City and doesn't understand why these aren't goals any more. I even feel sorry for Wolves FFS for the disallowed goal last week.
Professional top flight football is dead.
I celebrated Luiz's goal yesterday, as did forty thousand Villa fans. Fans have always had a delayed reaction to celebrating dubious goal, you spend a couple of seconds looking over at the linesman or referee for the odd borderline goal, just as you will now with controversial looking goals.
I'm not a huge fan of the new offside rule, by would you have "felt sorry" for Rodriguez if his equaliser against Villa had been disallowed?
Your last sentence is just hysterical nonsense.
The difference with Rodriguez is that he punched the ball into the net.
The new rules around handball are not addressing that, they're addressing the build up to a goal.
To my mind, it is that rule which is the problem, not VAR.
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I can't help but feel sad when I see Benteke lumbering about the pitch, barely involved, looking a shadow of the player he once was. I know some have mixed feelings about him but regardless of that what a waste of a talent.
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The officials saw Rodriguez's handball. Wrongly, in my opinion, they judged that he hadn't handled it deliberately so saw no reason to disallow the goal. It would have been disallowed if the current handball rule was in place (regardless of whether VAR was also in place).
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They look good do Sheffield
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Draw would be nice. Sheffield United win is probably the worst possible outcome.
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Sheffield Utd working very hard, Palace just don't want to match the work rate.
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The officials saw Rodriguez's handball. Wrongly, in my opinion, they judged that he hadn't handled it deliberately so saw no reason to disallow the goal. It would have been disallowed if the current handball rule was in place (regardless of whether VAR was also in place).
I know, but the confusing thing with the example of yesterday's Man City non-goal was that the handball was in the build up, and from another player - that's the change in rules for this season which is creating the absurd situation yesterday where the player 'scores', we have plenty of celebrating, only for it to be disallowed - after quite a while - for a handball from another player in the build up.
VAR plays a part of it, yes, but it's the rule tweak in this place which has dragged it to absurd levels of introspection and the daft delay.
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I can't help but feel sad when I see Benteke lumbering about the pitch, barely involved, looking a shadow of the player he once was. I know some have mixed feelings about him but regardless of that what a waste of a talent.
Yep, I was just thinking similar.
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Talking of new rules, the awarding of a drop ball when the ball changes possession as a result of hitting the referee is probably sensible. Surely the rule should also apply when the ball changes possession because the useless fucker prevents someone getting the ball by obstructing them, like that idiot Twatkinson yesterday.
Shite result for us, that. Don't think Palace will be near the drop so could have done without Sheff United winning.
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Palace are shite. Can see them going down.
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Draw would be nice. Sheffield United win is probably the worst possible outcome.
I really do think it's a bit early to be seeing things that way. Just chill, and enjoy a game for what it is. Sheffield I thought were excellent value for the win, and were a decent watch.
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Come on Palace.
Stuff that. I had Sheffield United to win 1-0 at 6/1.
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Palace are shite. Can see them going down.
Was amazed to see only Man City have scored more away goals this calendar year. Quite impressive.
Hopefully the shit Palace that turned up today will be the one that we play.
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In my pre season predictor I had Palace to finish 16th and Sheffield United 19th.
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Would be a disaster if we went and lost at Palace in two weeks, they were terrible today and they'll struggle for goals as much as we will.
Them and Newcastle are the obvious two reasonable established prem teams who'll struggle badly this season.
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Would be a disaster if we went and lost at Palace in two weeks, they were terrible today and they'll struggle for goals as much as we will.
Them and Newcastle are the obvious two reasonable established prem teams who'll struggle badly this season.
I think Burnley and Brighton will struggle too.
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Shows how fast things can turn around. Chelsea looked all over the place vs Man U and got battered. Looked better vs Liverpool but still ended up losing. And now against Leicester who are very decent have started really well and are leading. Outside of some poor individual errors which we will cut out over the season we’ve looked pretty good a lot of the time vs Spurs and Bournemouth. We will be better against vs Everton as the team comes together.
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Leicester's away kit looks like it was put in the washing machine without the white clothes and the coloured clothes being separated.
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Leicester's away kit looks like it was put in the washing machine without the white clothes and the coloured clothes being separated.
Red clothes.
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I think it's quite nice.
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It’s all Tammy’s fault
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Just changed channels from the cricket for a moment. Why are Leicester playing in PINK, it's a girl's colour!
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A copper friend of mine said that they dealt with a huge riot between Newcastle and Ipswich fans at the weekend.
Forget who Ipswich had played but both fans came across each other and had a jolly good punch up.
He said it was the worst football incident they've had in a long time.
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A copper friend of mine said that they dealt with a huge riot between Newcastle and Ipswich fans at the weekend.
Forget who Ipswich had played but both fans came across each other and had a jolly good punch up.
He said it was the worst football incident they've had in a long time.
Funny enough there were police on the train from New St and they were talking about an incident involving Newcastle fans. Never normally see police on the Virgin train. There were two Stoke, one Leeds, about three Villa and five Bournemouth in my carriage alone and we all got on just fine.
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A copper friend of mine said that they dealt with a huge riot between Newcastle and Ipswich fans at the weekend.
Forget who Ipswich had played but both fans came across each other and had a jolly good punch up.
He said it was the worst football incident they've had in a long time.
"We've got the shittest ex-Villa manager"
"No, we have!"
"Come here and say that!"
FIIIIIGGGGHHTT!!!
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A copper friend of mine said that they dealt with a huge riot between Newcastle and Ipswich fans at the weekend.
Forget who Ipswich had played but both fans came across each other and had a jolly good punch up.
He said it was the worst football incident they've had in a long time.
Geordies were at Norwich and Ipswich at Peterbrough so no surprise they crossed paths
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Bolton game cancelled for fear of using too many young players:
https://twitter.com/SkySportsNews/status/1163465827972190208?s=08
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Sounds like the club have made the decision, possibly after they got battered five nil the other night. There doesn't seem to be any suggestion that they sought permission to call it off first.
I can see them getting another points deduction.
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A copper friend of mine said that they dealt with a huge riot between Newcastle and Ipswich fans at the weekend.
Forget who Ipswich had played but both fans came across each other and had a jolly good punch up.
He said it was the worst football incident they've had in a long time.
Odd for those two to have a ruck, you'd have thought it would be mutual respect between the two given Sir Bobby managed both so similar to us and Watford.
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Apparently Manchester United's starting eleven away to Wolves tonight is the youngest selected in the Premier League this opening weekend.
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So can both manure and the dogheads lose by about 6 tonight?
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Against Leicester in their 0-0 draw the dog heads had 30% possession. Tonight so far they have around 30% possession. Is this what world domination looks like?
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Haha 1-0 Man U
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United 1-0 up. Martial.
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0-1 Man U, good goal.
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Against Leicester in their 0-0 draw the dog heads had 30% possession. Tonight so far they have around 30% possession. Is this what world domination looks like?
Well they're still on 0. Pity they forgot the other side of the equation.
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Cracking finish
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Against Leicester in their 0-0 draw the dog heads had 30% possession. Tonight so far they have around 30% possession. Is this what world domination looks like?
30% possession at home.
#levels
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it’s men against boys at the moment or boys against toddlers with Utd having a young side
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Man Utd have put in an excellent first half as an away side.
It felt bloody awful typing that!
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Thought Man Utd were very impressive in that 1st half
Like Gar it’s not easy typing those sort of things
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Wolves look absolutely shite, I hope they beat Torino in the Europa League qualifier as it will fuck there season in the long run.
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C’mon United
I will feel dirty
Traore now coming on
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One all now.
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Deserved equaliser for the dogheads
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What a fucking goal
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cracking finish 1-1 review.
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Or maybe not. Over to VAR.
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Var not able to save manure.
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Cracking goal Ruben Neves
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Different team this half
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Its like watching the Chelsea Leicester game from yesterday. Leicester looked horrendous first half and then battered Chelsea in the second.
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Looking at the replay Obi Wan or whatever he's called did a great job of turning his back on the shot and ducking under it.
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Unbelievably, Traore has made the difference
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He's passed to more players on his own team in tonight's match than I've ever seen him achieve before (three).
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Unbelievably, Traore has made the difference
He has the capacity to do that but more often he flatters to deceive. Penalty for Manure.
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Penalty maybe
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Not that I’m against VAR but it’s got to the point of microanalysis and it’s just ruining the enjoyment of a goal. Not every goal needs to be reviewed. And personally I’d give managers 2 challenges a game on set items. Like in the NFL. And if they use the first challenge and lose then they lose the second. This would keep decisions with refs and linesmen and they can implement VAR if needed. Not fucking every time for everything.
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And Pogba misses a penalty
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Missed, good save.
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And Pogba misses a penalty
And I am on United to win 2-1 on 8/1.
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Not that I’m against VAR but it’s got to the point of microanalysis and it’s just ruining the enjoyment of a goal. Not every goal needs to be reviewed. And personally I’d give managers 2 challenges a game on set items. Like in the NFL. And if they use the first challenge and lose then they lose the second. This would keep decisions with refs and linesmen and they can implement VAR if needed. Not fucking every time for everything.
But as soon as you use it once you have to use it all the time. Chaos otherwise with decisions later in the game wrong but no recourse to adjust them.
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And Pogba misses a penalty
And I am on United to win 2-1 on 8/1.
That’s very much still on.
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Not that I’m against VAR but it’s got to the point of microanalysis and it’s just ruining the enjoyment of a goal. Not every goal needs to be reviewed. And personally I’d give managers 2 challenges a game on set items. Like in the NFL. And if they use the first challenge and lose then they lose the second. This would keep decisions with refs and linesmen and they can implement VAR if needed. Not fucking every time for everything.
But as soon as you use it once you have to use it all the time. Chaos otherwise with decisions later in the game wrong but no recourse to adjust them.
Once you set the rules it’s the refs discretion what they use to make a decision. But in reality they wouldn’t go to it all the time anyway. Like I said in the NFL the ref really only goes to replay on challenge or when he needs some help. But the vast majority of things are called the old fashioned way. Either way it’s way too much right now.
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Not that I’m against VAR but it’s got to the point of microanalysis and it’s just ruining the enjoyment of a goal. Not every goal needs to be reviewed. And personally I’d give managers 2 challenges a game on set items. Like in the NFL. And if they use the first challenge and lose then they lose the second. This would keep decisions with refs and linesmen and they can implement VAR if needed. Not fucking every time for everything.
But as soon as you use it once you have to use it all the time. Chaos otherwise with decisions later in the game wrong but no recourse to adjust them.
It’s the first season with it. I’m sure it will be improved considerably overtime to the extent it doesn’t impact to much on the spectacle.
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Aren’t all touchdowns checked in nfl? So if was was an inch offside it wouldn’t be given?
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How that penalty was not overturned is a mystery. Pretty clear that what contact there was, Pogba made sure of by moving his foot deliberately into the defender.
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I think if it takes more than 30 seconds to decide on a decision, then the refs call should stand. Looking for a toe sticking out is not what is needed.
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Im probably setting him up to score a hat-trick when we play them but I have never seen anything in Lingard, I think he's absolutely crap.
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Traoré actually looking like a professional footballer instead of a sprinter being taught to play football.
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Traoré actually looking like a professional footballer instead of a sprinter being taught to play football.
Think you’re confusing him with Gabby there.
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Im probably setting him up to score a hat-trick when we play them but I have never seen anything in Lingard, I think he's absolutely crap.
He scored six goals in 13 appearances on loan to Small Heath. That is a better record than their 'Hall Of Famer' Christophe Dugarry.
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Traoré actually looking like a professional footballer instead of a sprinter being taught to play football.
Think you’re confusing him with Gabby there.
Gabby was getting consecutive double figures and finishing in a top 6 side at the same age in their respective careers.
#levels
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How that penalty was not overturned is a mystery. Pretty clear that what contact there was, Pogba made sure of by moving his foot deliberately into the defender.
Alan Smith called as a foul on the basis The defender’s leg was out there to prevent Pogba’s stride And stated that there doesn’t have to be contact in that situation for a foul to be awarded. He’s correct too. If there isn’t an outstretched leg Pogba has a clear run at goal.
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Wolves have replaced a player with a bandage on his wrist with a player who has a beard.
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Wolves have replaced a player with a bandage on his wrist with a player who has a beard.
On his wrist?
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How that penalty was not overturned is a mystery. Pretty clear that what contact there was, Pogba made sure of by moving his foot deliberately into the defender.
Alan Smith called as a foul on the basis The defender’s leg was out there to prevent Pogba’s stride And stated that there doesn’t have to be contact in that situation for a foul to be awarded. He’s correct too. If there isn’t an outstretched leg Pogba has a clear run at goal.
In fairness, I only saw it from on angle, but it looked pretty much like Pogba was already on his way down, and moved his foot to ensure contact.
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I am not suggesting Solskjaer isn't ruling his players like the iron fist of Ferguson did but Manure have just had four different players holding a mothers meeting or maybe a game of rock/paper/scissors to decide who takes a penalty.
I didn't realise Juan Pablo Angel had the worst record for penalty misses in Premier League history.
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Wow, thats impressive, I remember him missing 2 against Fulham in the same game, and missing one against Spurs and then scoring an own goal 90 seconds later.
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I am looking forward to the Solskjaer interview coming up on SKY when they ask him about the penalty farce. I expect him to umm are arr and fudge the issue.
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Wow, thats impressive, I remember him missing 2 against Fulham in the same game, and missing one against Spurs and then scoring an own goal 90 seconds later.
I'll never forget the worst corner I've ever seen from him. Still loved him to bits, though.
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Solskjaer reckons Manchester United have two designated penalty takers in Pogba and Rashford and he leaves it to them to decide amongst themselves. The problem was they couldn't seem to decide between themselves and then another two players joined in seeming to be trying and failing to help them to decide.
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I am not suggesting Solskjaer isn't ruling his players like the iron fist of Ferguson did but Manure have just had four different players holding a mothers meeting or maybe a game of rock/paper/scissors to decide who takes a penalty.
I didn't realise Juan Pablo Angel had the worst record for penalty misses in Premier League history.
Isn't it worst conversion percentage he has for players that took at least X amount? Shearer failed to score with the most I think, but he took a lot more than JPA so had a better conversion rate.
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Does anybody else watch the live match the Beeb do for each round of the FA C up qualifying? If so on Saturday it's Heather St Johns v Worcester City, I wonder if the camera will be in the clock tower?
(https://thegroundhog.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/heather-st-johns-19.jpg?w=640)
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I hope Worcester get back on their feet. They've been shafted as much as any League club over the past decade.
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My brain still isn’t completely computing the fact that Championship results don’t affect us this season.
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Surprised Hull managed to keep hold of Bowen, had no idea Downing was now at Blackburn.
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I am not suggesting Solskjaer isn't ruling his players like the iron fist of Ferguson did but Manure have just had four different players holding a mothers meeting or maybe a game of rock/paper/scissors to decide who takes a penalty.
I didn't realise Juan Pablo Angel had the worst record for penalty misses in Premier League history.
Isn't it worst conversion percentage he has for players that took at least X amount? Shearer failed to score with the most I think, but he took a lot more than JPA so had a better conversion rate.
You are probably right as I was only half listening to them waffling on and then my ears pricked up when I heard a surprise mention of JPA.
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Surprised Hull managed to keep hold of Bowen, had no idea Downing was now at Blackburn.
He was aiming for Wrexham. Hang on, am I thinking of Tonev?
Edit: with some Savage thrown in?
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My brain still isn’t completely computing the fact that Championship results don’t affect us this season.
Same with me. I instinctively look for the Championship results first still.
I am currently watching Empty Seats Alliance v Barnsley on tut red button.
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My brain still isn’t completely computing the fact that Championship results don’t affect us this season.
Same with me. I instinctively look for the Championship results first still.
I am currently watching Empty Seats Alliance v Barnsley on tut red button.
So was I Damo until my ten-year-old grandson said 'Grandad, can we watch another match, this one's rubbish'. He wasn't wrong.
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My brain still isn’t completely computing the fact that Championship results don’t affect us this season.
Same with me. I instinctively look for the Championship results first still.
I am currently watching Empty Seats Alliance v Barnsley on tut red button.
So was I Damo until my ten-year-old grandson said 'Grandad, can we watch another match, this one's rubbish'. He wasn't wrong.
GOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLOOOOOO!
Blackburn one up at Hull.
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My brain still isn’t completely computing the fact that Championship results don’t affect us this season.
Same with me. I instinctively look for the Championship results first still.
I am currently watching Empty Seats Alliance v Barnsley on tut red button.
So was I Damo until my ten-year-old grandson said 'Grandad, can we watch another match, this one's rubbish'. He wasn't wrong.
2-0 Small Heath. Juicy Bits and Alvaro with the goals. A poor game contested by two sides who for me will certainly be in the bottom half of the table come the end of the season, quite possibly bottom six.
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Blose always win enough games against the dross, especially at home. They'll stay up fairly easily.
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Jefferson Montero has looked quite lively. I rated him quite highly in his Swansea days. When I saw his last name I thought it was Vile and that was why Small Heath signed him. It is actually Vite.
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20,000 at the Sty. True Brummies support Blues (!)
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I’ve never understood the claims that Blose have excellent home and away support when attendance is so consistently small. It’s like a mythically creature that you hear about but never see.
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That Steve Bruce, what a Manager. Sheffield Wednesday top, Villa promoted to the Premier Division. I'm sure he will be interviewing himself in his bathroom mirror and claiming an assist.
Oh, and 20,000 at Birmingham? People crowding together to keep warm is all. Been a cold summer.
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20,000 of them, all there with their peaky blinder caps on, talking about the Villa.
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Coventry were three one down away to Portsmouth and down to nine men and came back to draw three three.
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What are these mid week football games you are all talking about?
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Another massive crowd at Small Heath last night i see,half of our attendance against Bournemouth
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Butland is shite
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I like to see it as a great strike from an ex Villa man !
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Indeed, he's had a decent few years for them aswell. Was hoping Green would be starting.
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Now that is a massive blunder.
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Wow
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Questions asked about Butland for both Preston goals.
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Imagine spending 25m on Jack Butland.
Massively overrated keeper.
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The lad's confidence is shot.
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The lad's confidence is shot.
Probably pissed off that he couldn’t come to the villa
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The lad's confidence is shot.
Probably pissed off that he couldn’t come to the villa
I am not sure if you were joking or being serious but when it became clear he wasn't getting a move to Villa I did post on H&V that Stoke could have an unhappy goalkeeper on their hands this season.
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Always surprises me how crap Stokes support is considering they're in a Geographically decent position. regularly have masses of empty seats when they come to us, looks like hardly any of them have bothered to go an hour up the road tonight.
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Always surprises me how crap Stokes support is considering they're in a Geographically decent position. regularly have masses of empty seats when they come to us, looks like hardly any of them have bothered to go an hour up the road tonight.
Having been to Stoke a couple of times I am surprised their fans don't take every opportunity to travel and get out of the place for a while.
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Always surprises me how crap Stokes support is considering they're in a Geographically decent position. regularly have masses of empty seats when they come to us, looks like hardly any of them have bothered to go an hour up the road tonight.
Having been to Stoke a couple of times I am surprised their fans don't take every opportunity to travel and get out of the place for a while.
Having lived in Stoke for several years, I completely agree with you.
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I once caught the wrong train and ended up in Stoke with 2 hours to kill until the next train so decided to explore, I managed 20 minutes then went back to the train station.
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Having been to Stoke, I would imagine their supporters are still trying to get out of the place. If my experiences are anything to go by. I'm surprised I'm home now, only started out in 1977!
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Travelling away from Stoke probably only serves to remind them of just how bad a place Stoke is to live.
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Just like last season Stoke are seriously under performing in the Championship considering they have some very good players by Championship standards. Hogan has just had the hook.
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Hogan hooked after 57 mins of effortless shite.
I sense another nightmare brewing for him
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Wasn’t Stoke once voted the most depressing place to live in Western Europe?
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Wasn’t Stoke once voted the most depressing place to live in Western Europe?
Yes, by the people of Stoke.
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Wasn’t Stoke once voted the most depressing place to live in Western Europe?
I am guessing only by people who haven't been to Northampton.
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Big Sam will be in charge of Stoke before long.
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Before the game I had a bet on a 2-2 draw at 11/1 so with twenty minutes left I still stand a chance. Cue a third Preston goal.
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Dear oh dear. Stoke look bad.
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Before the game I had a bet on a 2-2 draw at 11/1 so with twenty minutes left I still stand a chance. Cue a third Preston goal.
That third Preston goal went in just as I was pressing 'Post'.
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Butland must be chuffed with his summer.
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'Nathan Jones you have stayed too long'.
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I didn't realise this was 'only' Preston's fifth consecutive season in the Championship. I thought they had been at this level for about a decade or more.
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The lad's confidence is shot.
Probably pissed off that he couldn’t come to the villa
I am not sure if you were joking or being serious but when it became clear he wasn't getting a move to Villa I did post on H&V that Stoke could have an unhappy goalkeeper on their hands this season.
I was referring back to your post Damo...I call it paying tribute, others might call it plagiarism.
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Adomah scores for Forest
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Albert equalises for Forest: his first goal for them. 1-1.
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Albion losing 1-0.
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Albion losing 1-0.
They are an away team ... everyone should know that cos WM said it on Saturday.
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Young Boys equalise against Red Star Belgrade. Cue chant ‘stand up if you love young boys, stand up if you love young boys.’
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Butland must be chuffed with his summer.
Apparently he committed a howler for their second.
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Having been to Stoke, I would imagine their supporters are still trying to get out of the place. If my experiences are anything to go by. I'm surprised I'm home now, only started out in 1977!
Trentham with the gardens and Newcastle Under Lyme are quite nice, the rest.....makes Chernobyl look like a nice weekend city break.
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I didn't realise this was 'only' Preston's fifth consecutive season in the Championship. I thought they had been at this level for about a decade or more.
They haven't played in the top flight since the mid 60s! Pretty depressing for them to see likes of Wigan and Blackpool get a taste of premier league football in the last decade.
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Huddersfield look as if they have bought ten fans to Cardiff.
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Wasn’t Stoke once voted the most depressing place to live in Western Europe?
I am guessing only by people who haven't been to Northampton.
Northampton is pretty grotty for the most part, but no way is it as bad as Stoke.
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Soft pen 1-1
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Wasn’t Stoke once voted the most depressing place to live in Western Europe?
I am guessing only by people who haven't been to Northampton.
Northampton is pretty grotty for the most part, but no way is it as bad as Stoke.
It's not even close!
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Way too many Kylie puns from the EFL On Quest commentator during the Albion v Reading highlights. Apparently she was number one back when Reading last won at Albion in 1988.
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Butland must be chuffed with his summer.
Apparently he committed a howler for their second.
I saw this live. He let a mishit dribbler of a shot from former Villa legend Daniel Johnson just bobble past him.
He needs a move or I fear that his career will stagnate
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Butland must be chuffed with his summer.
Apparently he committed a howler for their second.
I saw this live. He let a mishit dribbler of a shot from former Villa legend Daniel Johnson just bobble past him.
He needs a move or I fear that his career will stagnate
I'd describe a career spent playing for Birmingham and Stoke, most of it in the lower divisions as pretty stagnant already.
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Goalkeepers' careers can go downhill very suddenly - think Scott Carson and Paul Robinson. Your individual errors are highlighted and you can easily lose your confidence and your defenders become nervy too.
And by the way, Northampton is like Geneva when compared with Stoke.
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Goalkeepers' careers can go downhill very suddenly - think Scott Carson and Paul Robinson. Your individual errors are highlighted and you can easily lose your confidence and your defenders become nervy too.
And by the way, Northampton is like Geneva when compared with Stoke.
I’ve never seen any player go from hero to zero as quickly as Carson
that England game killed his career
it does beg the question that if he’d never played in that match his weaknesses would have come through at another time, but when he returned from the England camp he was completely shot and never to fully recover
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I remember even after that Liverpool honestly thought we would pay £10 million for him, and sell Barry to them for only a couple of million more. Absolute jokers.
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I remember being in the pub for the England v Croatia game and when the team was announced I couldn't believe he had thrown a young keeper in for his debut in such a crucial qualifying game we needed to get something out of. We weren't exactly spoilt for choice at the time but I think David James was on the bench and he had been our keeper in the previous tournament and would have been far less of a gamble. Carson had looked decent for us until that game but he never really recovered from it. Same as Enckelman after the two Small Heath games and the Southampton game in 2002-2003. All live Monday night games.
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What happened in the Southampton game? I was at every home and most aways around that period but I have no memory of that game.
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Southampton snatched their first away of the season as Gordon Strachan's side narrowly beat 10-man Aston Villa.
The struggling Midlands side had to play most of the second half without goalkeeper Peter Enckelman.
Just 11 seconds after the restart Enckelman was sent-off after giving away a penalty that was converted by James Beattie.
The win saw Southampton move up one place into twelfth spot as Gordon Strachan's side won on their travels for the first time since March.
After a muted first half the game exploded into life as Enckelman again took centre stage in a Monday night game of football.
Just over a month ago the Villa goalkeeper was adjuged to have touched Olof Melberg's throw-in on its way to goal as Graham Taylor's side lost 3-0 to Birmingham.
This time the Finn was involved in a mix-up with Alpay, which saw Brett Ormerord sandwiched between the two Villa players.
Referee Steve Bennett immediately red-carded the goalkeeper.
Television replays suggested that it was Alpay - the transfer-listed defender who was returning to the Villa team after a five-week interlude - who should have been dismissed.
On came Stefan Postma to make his Premiership debut, but the Dutch goalkeeper's first task was to pick the ball out of the net after Beattie crashed his shot low into the corner.
The pity for Enckleman was that he had had a solid game up to that point.
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Wolves 1-2 up. Traore with a sublime assist for their second.
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I'm annoyed i find myself wanting Wolves to do badly.
I've never really minded them, quite liked them in fact, but so many of their fans have become absolute bell ends since they finished above us for the first time in thousands and thousands of years, I want them to lose.
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I remember being in the pub for the England v Croatia game and when the team was announced I couldn't believe he had thrown a young keeper in for his debut in such a crucial qualifying game we needed to get something out of. We weren't exactly spoilt for choice at the time but I think David James was on the bench and he had been our keeper in the previous tournament and would have been far less of a gamble. Carson had looked decent for us until that game but he never really recovered from it. Same as Enckelman after the two Small Heath games and the Southampton game in 2002-2003. All live Monday night games.
I completely agree re Carson and your comment re James, Damo.
For Enckelman, I almost agree but I think he played his best ever game for us away at West Ham in April 2003 in a 2-2. He had an absolute stormer in the 2nd half that saved us from certain defeat. Bit that was a blip in his general demise following the two games against Them.
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Fair play to the dogheads, 3-1 up away to Torino is decent going. I think the group stage will fuck them up though as their squad just doesn't look big enough to cope.
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As for Carson, I think Robinson had been the keeper for most of the qualifiers and had done a few fuck ups.
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3-1 up against Papa's Got a Brand New Qarabag is a cracking scoreline for Linfield.
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One thing i have noticed about the dogheads is they have suffered hardly any injuries which has to be a big help A few injuries to some of their better players and they would struggle
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Dogheads and Linfield games finished 3-2.
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As for Carson, I think Robinson had been the keeper for most of the qualifiers and had done a few fuck ups.
It was still a big call and it backfired. It reminded me of Ferguson dropping Jim Leighton for Les Sealey for the FA Cup final, except on that occasion the gamble payed off. I think one of Robinson's cock ups had been a mix up between him and Gary Neville that resulted in a bad goal conceded but I can't remember who it was against (possibly Croatia away?) or who was most at fault out of the two of them.
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I seem to remember an air kick as the ball took a bobble but can't remember if that was the Croatian game.
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One thing i have noticed about the dogheads is they have suffered hardly any injuries which has to be a big help A few injuries to some of their better players and they would struggle
I think most Premier League teams would struggle without some of their better players. Manchester City and Liverpool possibly being exceptions due to the strength of their squads.
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As for Carson, I think Robinson had been the keeper for most of the qualifiers and had done a few fuck ups.
Robinson was finished from the moment that backpass bobbled as he was about to kick it away. Not really his fault but not the sort of goal you concede you can easily live down.
Edit: Yeah it was Croatia away game, surprised it was actually over a year before the infamous Wembley game so Robinson played many of the games after that.
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One thing i have noticed about the dogheads is they have suffered hardly any injuries which has to be a big help A few injuries to some of their better players and they would struggle
From their regular 11 they actually rested Ruben Neves and Jonny who were both on the bench. Matt Doherty who had a great season last year was injured tonight.
It's still not the biggest squad but they do have a few more options to rotate in midfield.
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FAC Preliminary round, Christchurch v Badshot Lea. That's a hell of a long journey for a non league club.
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I never rated Carson, I thought he was poor to mediocre for us even prior to his error for England, which came as no surprise to me at all. A bit like Hart - I could never see why people thought he was any good and his demise came as no surprise either.
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Uefa order "Rangers" to have a partial ground closure for sectarian singing.
Fair play to them for having some bollocks, unlike the SFA who turn a blind eye to it every single week.
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Uefa order "Rangers" to have a partial ground closure for sectarian singing.
Fair play to them for having some bollocks, unlike the SFA who turn a blind eye to it every single week.
The Green Brigade are just as bad, spouting their political bollox
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I've no problem with them being forced to play games behind closed doors, either, if they're shouting IRA pish.
I confess I rarely hear such songs from them, not denying they exist, just don't remember hearing them, whereas the Zombies always sing the Billy Boys nonsense.
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I’m going to be so relaxed watching other games this weekend. Thank you Aston Villa
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It's a great feeling, isn't it TV. ;)
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I've no problem with them being forced to play games behind closed doors, either, if they're shouting IRA pish.
I confess I rarely hear such songs from them, not denying they exists, just don't remember hearing them, whereas the Zombies always sing the Billy Boys nonsense.
They are both as bad as each other, and that’s a fact. The sad thing it’s getting worse, not better and they’ll each blame the other until hell freezes over. It’s fucked.
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Fantastic goal for Tammy at Norwich. Good for him.
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Tammy Tammy Tammy Tammy gives Chelsea the lead at Norwich.
And Derby take the lead against Baggies courtesy of a penalty.
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Feels odd wanting a Chelsea player to do well but I just like Tammy. He's one of the good guys.
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Norwich equalise straight away.
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Norwich are shit at the back, which is very pleasing.
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That Mason Mount is a player.
As good and prolific as Puke is the Chelsea defenders were poor for that goal.
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Fair play to Norwich. They have gone after it in all the games they have played. And they have a solid striker in Pukki who can’t miss at the moment.
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How can a player who was struggling against the likes of Hamilton Accies suddenly be the second coming of Gerd Muller in the Premier League? Fair play to him for working on his game, I suppose.
Meanwhile, Derby miss penalty against Baggies. It was never a penalty, tbf.
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Another from Tammy
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Great finish from Tammy
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What a goal by Tammy!
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Martin Atkinson just as shit today as he was last Saturday.
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How many shit penalties do smethwick get
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Derby 1-1 West Brom. Never a penalty for Albion, player dived - should be banned retrospectively. Cheat!
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Derby 1-1 West Brom. Never a penalty for Albion, player dived - should be banned retrospectively. Cheat!
I hope the EFL take action against him for deceiving an official, equally though, I hope they take action against the referee for being so easy to con. Disgraceful dive.
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Mixed emotions, hate seeing Chelsea win, but well done Tammy.
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Nice one Tammy. Pleased for him.
The guy should get a real warm reception when he comes to VP.
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Nice one Tammy. Pleased for him.
The guy should get a real warm reception when he comes to VP.
I'm sure he'll get polite applause until he scores, kisses the Chelsea badge and does one of those slides in front of the Chelsea fans! Then it'll be all out war and he was never good enough for us!! Traitorous wretch.
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He will, no problem there.
It’s a scummy club but my distaste for them isn’t as much as it once was. They let us have Tammy and for that I’m great full.
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Crikey, Darren Bent has put some timber on!
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Derby 1-1 West Brom. Never a penalty for Albion, player dived - should be banned retrospectively. Cheat!
Though if Derby had just converted the dodgy penalty they got, it probably wouldn't have matteted.
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That's the way Tammy. I hope that shuts up the twats and racist morons giving you grief. I did feel slightly dirty cheering a Chelsea goal, but oh well.
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Derby's Max Lowe, who was deemed to have brought down Matheus Pereira for the penalty from which West Brom equalised late on, tells Sky Sports: "I didn't touch him. I asked him, and he laughed..."
Hopefully retrospective ban incoming.
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That's the way Tammy. I hope that shuts up the twats and racist morons giving you grief. I did feel slightly dirty cheering a Chelsea goal, but oh well.
I understand feeling pleased for Tammy but that's a bit much mate. Go and wash your mouth out with a fresh bottle of Saki.
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Mixed emotions, hate seeing Chelsea win, but well done Tammy.
Me too, but they beat Norwich who you expect to be near the bottom come end of the season
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Mixed emotions, hate seeing Chelsea win, but well done Tammy.
Me too, but they beat Norwich who you expect to be near the bottom come end of the season
Absolutely, it's not how you start, it's how you finish and I have Norwich down as relegation candidates, despite Pukki.
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That's the way Tammy. I hope that shuts up the twats and racist morons giving you grief. I did feel slightly dirty cheering a Chelsea goal, but oh well.
I understand feeling pleased for Tammy but that's a bit much mate. Go and wash your mouth out with a fresh bottle of Saki.
Haha. I like your thinking, mate. It's been a day of celebration here after last night/this morning.
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Ayew scores at Old Trafford. Keeping Benteke out of the team. I never actually minded Ayew. He made me look happy, and was pretty skilful.
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Ayew scores at Old Trafford. Keeping Benteke out of the team. I never actually minded Ayew. He made me look happy, and was pretty skilful.
He always looked as if he was about to burst into tears, like the one out of the anthill mob who was always blarting.
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Great strike by Barnes for Leicester, and that awful c*** Bamford has scored for Leeds.
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Rashford misses a penalty and Paul Lambert must be in terrific dreamland up in Bolton.
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Watford looking poor, grabban double for forest, stoke in freefall and hogan hooked.
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Haha Man U losing again in the last seconds
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Dreadful keeping by De Gea
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Haha Man U losing again in the last seconds
Beginning of the end for baby face
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Great win for the Clyde, this has been a fucking brilliant weekend!
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With West Ham, Southampton and Palace all winning today yesterday's win takes on greater significance. Having 3 points versus 1 or 0 is a massive morale boost even if it is very early in the season.
Oh and the dog heads bottom 3
#levels
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I can't believe Solksjaer will last the season, having just watched their match.
They were absolutely awful. De Gea should never be beaten from where he was for Palace's second.
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With West Ham, Southampton and Palace all winning today yesterday's win takes on greater significance. Having 3 points versus 1 or 0 is a massive morale boost even if it is very early in the season.
Oh and the dog heads bottom 3
#levels
Fun as it looks I think they'll beat Burnley tomorrow.
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Ahahahahaha. Fergie time lives on at Old Trafford in a wonderfully ironic way.
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Watford looking poor, grabban double for forest, stoke in freefall and hogan hooked.
Hogan came on as sub.
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I can't believe Solksjaer will last the season, having just watched their match.
They were absolutely awful. De Gea should never be beaten from where he was for Palace's second.
You just know that, no matter how shit they are, they'll still beat us home and away.
Likely with goals from some bang average forward who will never be heard of again.
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I can't believe Solksjaer will last the season, having just watched their match.
They were absolutely awful. De Gea should never be beaten from where he was for Palace's second.
I watched the second half and Man U applied a lot of pressure with absolutely no final ball. Their goal was a deflection. Watching the look of disbelief on their fans' faces, amongst acres of empty seats, after Palace went back into the lead deep into injury time was hilarious. They've been spoiled for far too long.
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I can't believe Solksjaer will last the season, having just watched their match.
They were absolutely awful. De Gea should never be beaten from where he was for Palace's second.
You just know that, no matter how shit they are, they'll still beat us home and away.
Likely with goals from some bang average forward who will never be heard of again.
This is also true.
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Still, definitely gonna watch Match of the Day tonight. Will be the first time in ages. Can't wait to laugh at Man United, and see what Dishy Des and Jimmy Chin have to say about our win.
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I can't believe Solksjaer will last the season, having just watched their match.
They were absolutely awful. De Gea should never be beaten from where he was for Palace's second.
You just know that, no matter how shit they are, they'll still beat us home and away.
Likely with goals from some bang average forward who will never be heard of again.
No! I'm not going to let that happen this time. This time we're going to get that fucking monkey off our backs.*
*Please don't remind me of this when they turn us over home and away.
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I can't believe Solksjaer will last the season, having just watched their match.
They were absolutely awful. De Gea should never be beaten from where he was for Palace's second.
I watched the second half and Man U applied a lot of pressure with absolutely no final ball. Their goal was a deflection. Watching the look of disbelief on their fans' faces, amongst acres of empty seats, after Palace went back into the lead deep into injury time was hilarious. They've been spoiled for far too long.
To add, the rare times Palace got forward in the second half, Man U's defence were caught all square and cold footed. I think they're brittle.
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With West Ham, Southampton and Palace all winning today yesterday's win takes on greater significance. Having 3 points versus 1 or 0 is a massive morale boost even if it is very early in the season.
Oh and the dog heads bottom 3
#levels
Fun as it looks I think they'll beat Burnley tomorrow.
Yep probably. They’re a good side and have some terrific players. Ah but fuck ‘em and enjoy the panic that will set in at our win and hopefully a defeat for them.
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Still, definitely gonna watch Match of the Day tonight. Will be the first time in ages. Can't wait to laugh at Man United, and see what Dishy Des and Jimmy Chin have to say about our win.
Jane just triumphantly announced that she's going to put Match of the Day back on series link.
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Is this the same Crystal Palace we're beating away next week?
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Still, definitely gonna watch Match of the Day tonight. Will be the first time in ages. Can't wait to laugh at Man United, and see what Dishy Des and Jimmy Chin have to say about our win.
Jane just triumphantly announced that she's going to put Match of the Day back on series link.
For one week!
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Is this the same Crystal Palace we're beating away next week?
Well no one expected them to get the winner at Old Trafford on 93 minutes after conceding an equaliser on 89 minutes. Let's see what happens.
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Is this the same Crystal Palace we're beating away next week?
I'll always take a draw at Palace. Don't think we tend to win there, even when we are competing to win the league, let alone as a newly-promoted side.
Still have bad memories of Garry Thompson coming back to haunt us and various other Selhurst miseries.
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I can't believe Solksjaer will last the season, having just watched their match.
They were absolutely awful. De Gea should never be beaten from where he was for Palace's second.
I watched the second half and Man U applied a lot of pressure with absolutely no final ball. Their goal was a deflection. Watching the look of disbelief on their fans' faces, amongst acres of empty seats, after Palace went back into the lead deep into injury time was hilarious. They've been spoiled for far too long.
To add, the rare times Palace got forward in the second half, Man U's defence were caught all square and cold footed. I think they're brittle.
Hold on. Didn’t they spend £130m on two defenders a few weeks back? And we apparently got mugged by Bournemouth for Mings.
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Is this the same Crystal Palace we're beating away next week?
I'll always take a draw at Palace. Don't think we tend to win there, even when we are competing to win the league, let alone as a newly-promoted side.
Still have bad memories of Garry Thompson coming back to haunt us and various other Selhurst miseries.
I have an awful memory of Alan fucking Pardew scoring against us at VP in like, 1989 or something.
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Is this the same Crystal Palace we're beating away next week?
Well no one expected them to get the winner at Old Trafford on 93 minutes after conceding an equaliser on 89 minutes. Let's see what happens.
No one expected them to get the first, let alone the second! 😂
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Is this the same Crystal Palace we're beating away next week?
Well no one expected them to get the winner at Old Trafford on 93 minutes after conceding an equaliser on 89 minutes. Let's see what happens.
No one expected them to get the first, let alone the second! 😂
I guess I didn't make my point very clear! No one expected Palace to pull off this result, but they're clearly a good side. Perhaps we can do the same when the chips are down next week.
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Still, definitely gonna watch Match of the Day tonight. Will be the first time in ages. Can't wait to laugh at Man United, and see what Dishy Des and Jimmy Chin have to say about our win.
Jane just triumphantly announced that she's going to put Match of the Day back on series link.
For one week!
Yep!
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Fair to them beating United today but they're against a decent team next week.
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Tell them if they don't let us win, we want our kits back, the ungrateful upstarts.
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The gap between Man City/Liverpool and the rest is a bit scary.
And David Luiz is shit. What on earth was he complaining about for the penalty? And then he’s made to look a fucking tool for the third.
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David Luiz is indeed shit.
The clown-haired clown shoe.
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The gap between Man City/Liverpool and the rest is a bit scary.
And David Luiz is shit. What on earth was he complaining about for the penalty? And then he’s made to look a fucking tool for the third.
Shit doesn't even begin to describe Sideshow Bob.
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The gap between Man City/Liverpool and the rest is a bit scary.
And David Luiz is shit. What on earth was he complaining about for the penalty? And then he’s made to look a fucking tool for the third.
I couldn't understand his complaining either, I think he complained just for the sake of it having been caught. The interesting thing will be to see the if the next person that does it will be penalised in the same way. Consistency innit?
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I can't believe Solksjaer will last the season, having just watched their match.
They were absolutely awful. De Gea should never be beaten from where he was for Palace's second.
I watched the second half and Man U applied a lot of pressure with absolutely no final ball. Their goal was a deflection. Watching the look of disbelief on their fans' faces, amongst acres of empty seats, after Palace went back into the lead deep into injury time was hilarious. They've been spoiled for far too long.
How are you watching the match. Cry me a river if you would please
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The gap between Man City/Liverpool and the rest is a bit scary.
And David Luiz is shit. What on earth was he complaining about for the penalty? And then he’s made to look a fucking tool for the third.
I couldn't understand his complaining either, I think he complained just for the sake of it having been caught. The interesting thing will be to see the if the next person that does it will be penalised in the same way. Consistency innit?
What happened?
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Been reading a bunch of Stoke stuff and it sounds so eerily like us at various stages from when RDM came in and the Bruce era. They have a load of players on a lot of money who in many cases don’t want to be there. Results are poor and getting worse. They took a punt on a manager without a lot of experience and it hasn’t worked out. It’s become a toxic environment and you can just see what’s coming with the parachute payments coming down and being lumbered with financial commitments they cannot escape combined with FFP restrictions.
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6-0-6 was interesting listening tonight. In a 'ha ha' sense.
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Re: Stoke
Unlike Villa when Tony Xia was found not to have a pot to piss in, at least they have owners who not only have a pot but a solid gold one at that.
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FWIW I've never seen Villa win at Selhurst Park. Is it a bogey ground?
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Re: Stoke
Unlike Villa when Tony Xia was found not to have a pot to piss in, at least they have owners who not only have a pot but a solid gold one at that.
And as we found out it’s not only about how much you actually have or don’t have it as much about how much you can or cannot spend under the restrictions. They have players they cannot shift easily. They banked on keeping their best asset, their goalie to get them up and he’s had a complete nightmare.
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How has a David Luiz fooled so many managers in his career?
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How has a David Luiz fooled so many managers in his career?
Wasn't there a brief time when David Platt was accumulatively the world's most expensive player? At least he banged shed loads in from midfield! This bloke's gone for £100+m over time. How? Ffs, why??
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FWIW I've never seen Villa win at Selhurst Park. Is it a bogey ground?
Yes. Only one win in our last thirteen away matches against Palace. Benteke got our winner in 2014.
During that spell we did beat Charlton at Selhurst Park once and gained two victories there against Wimbledon, including that famous Dalian goal.
Conversely, we have a fairly decent home record against Palace, we even beat them during our season horribilus.
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FWIW I've never seen Villa win at Selhurst Park. Is it a bogey ground?
It's an absolute fucking toilet.
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FWIW I've never seen Villa win at Selhurst Park. Is it a bogey ground?
Yes. Only one win in our last thirteen away matches against Palace. Benteke got our winner in 2014.
During that spell we did beat Charlton at Selhurst Park once and gained two victories there against Wimbledon, including that famous Dalian goal.
Coversely, we have a fairly decent home record against Palace, we even beat them during our season horribilus.
Jesus I’ve only been to Selhurst twice, I was there for Dalians Goal of the Century and then for Bentekes pick pocket act. I never realised the record was that bad.
On the flip side of that luck I’ve only seen us win once at the Riverside in about 8 trips, a place we regularly seem to smash in 4 goals when I don’t go.
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Please tell me you're going next week?
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Nope, sorry.
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😢
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Bizarrely, Palace have picked up around sixty per cent of their points in the last couple of seasons away from home, so maybe they might be more beatable when we play them next week.
Good stat nicked from another forum...
The last Liverpool home league defeat - April '17, v Crystal Palace.
The last Man City home league defeat - December '18, v Crystal Palace.
The last Arsenal home league defeat - April '19, v Crystal Palace.
The last Man United home league defeat - August '19, v Crystal Palace
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I've only been to Palace once, in the sixties...we won 1-0.
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I’ve never seen us lose there. Never been before mind.
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The only time I’ve been was a 0-0 draw when we were robbed of a goal which had clearly bounced down off the crossbar and over the line.
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Only ever saw us win the Dalian game, losing every other time. They used to roll the pitch at half time using a converted Volkswagen Beetle - definitely the ground's only saving grace.
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I've been a few times and I don't recall us winning any either. Went there once when played Wimbledon. We were surrounded by Norwegian's, one of whom sat reading his paper.
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I've only been to Palace once, in the sixties...we won 1-0.
Can you fly over for this one please Dave? I will stand all your expenses if we win :).
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I've only been to Palace once, in the sixties...we won 1-0.
Can you fly over for this one please Dave? I will stand all your expenses if we win :).
Thanks Aftab, but I couldn't take advantage of your generosity like that 😉. I'm not fully sure but I think we're going away for a few days this weekend anyway. Our son and his gang have been here for a fortnight and he goes back on Tuesday and there ends a hectic summer of grandchildren visiting so we're heading off for some rest! I'll be with you in spirit mind. We have to have faith in our lot now, says the eternal pessimist.
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What utter dirge Birmingham serve up. I'm sure they'll sneak this 1-0. Anti football.
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Swansea aren't much better. Absolute pish.
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True. All fart and no shit.
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I was under the impression that Pep Clitoris had them playing some expansive, technical forward thinking football, they look hideous so far.
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Blues havent got out of their own half for 15 minutes, 1-0 Swansea
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2-0
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2-0 now.
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2 Nil to the sheep shaggers
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Superb play from Villaboy to meakly lose possesion in such a dangerous position for the 2nd
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Crumbling now, old Blues.
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Swansea singing “ you only sing about the Villa”
3-0
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They look like a soft touch, mentally defeated as soon as they conceeded
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Swansea singing “ you only sing about the Villa”
3-0
I think it’s actually ‘you’re just a shit Aston Villa.’
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Another defeat. What a shame.
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Hopefully they keep that Pep in for as long as possible.
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I can't believe Swansea are up to second after that.
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Swansea singing “ you only sing about the Villa”
3-0
I think it’s actually ‘you’re just a shit Aston Villa.’
That will probably upset them more than the defeat.
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Man City slicing through Bournemouth.
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It’s ludicrous how good they are. Almost effortless at times.
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What was Woakes thinking?
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He was probably thinking how good Man City are :)
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That Harry Wilson has been a good signing for Bournemouth. Lovely free kick to make it 2-1
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I still have no idea how Argentina have never made full use of Sergio Aguero as undoubtedly one of the best strikers in the world over the past decade.
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Going to be interesting to see how defensive Bruce is going to be.
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Burnley 1 up against Wolves-ay-wee.
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Ashley Barnes has simply been outstanding this season. I had no real concept as to how good a striker he actually is.
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Wow a weekend for maligned Brazilian forwards to get off the mark. Newcastle 1-0 up at Spurs.
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Burnley could have had three or four.
#levels
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Wolves looking awful after a Thursday night away in Turin. Fantastic. It's not even a long trip.
Hopefully they get a away tie in Azerbaijan the Thursday before they play us in November.
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Wolves & Spurs losing at home would usually be pretty amusing. I feel like in the long term it would be more beneficial to us if they both had the points rather than Burnley and Newcastle though.
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Wolves & Spurs losing at home would usually be pretty amusing. I feel like in the long term it would be more beneficial to us if they both had the points rather than Burnley and Newcastle though.
We will be fine.
Shaping up to be a very interesting relegation battle though. Don't think there's an obvious bottom 3. Last season Huddersfield and Fulham were practically down before xmas.
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Wolves & Spurs losing at home would usually be pretty amusing. I feel like in the long term it would be more beneficial to us if they both had the points rather than Burnley and Newcastle though.
Or.....Bruceosaurus is taking points off one of our Champions League places rivals.
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Title rivals.
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Newcastle managing a 1-0 lead at WHL better than we did (famous last words hopefully ...). Just goes to show that there isn't a real weak team in the PL this season, or if there is, some fans of other teams might say it's us. Regardless, we're going to have to slog for every point.
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How the hell did we let spuds beat us.
They are boring as fuck, as are Newcastle (but that is to be expected)
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Dreadful game of football, watching Spurs trying to unpick a 9 man defence.
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What’s the point of VAR if they’re not giving an obvious penalty like that?
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I think that was a penalty, made no attempt to play the ball.
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That is laughable.
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Lucas misses a la Ronnie Rosenthaal.
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How the hell can you look at that replay and conclude its not a pen?
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How the hell can you look at that replay and conclude its not a pen?
Mad isn't it?
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That was like the one we didn't get at spurs.
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VAR isn’t the issue, it’s the incompetence of the officials still.
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In fairness it would be some result if Newcastle win at Spurs. And it would superb if Burnley win at Wolves. And as I said yesterday the results this weekend shows just how important our win was on Friday.
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It would be some win for Newcastle, this. Spurs have been Bruced good and proper today.
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That Winks is shit.
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VAR isn’t the issue, it’s the incompetence of the officials still.
I get the feeling that VAR panels aren't keen on overturning fellow referees decisions.
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Man. City and Liverpool going into the hills and far far away but premier league looking pretty exciting from 3rd downwards.
You certainly couldn't predict a bottom three at this stage with any confidence.
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VAR isn’t the issue, it’s the incompetence of the officials still.
I get the feeling that VAR panels aren't keen on overturning fellow referees decisions.
I get that impression too, then you have to ask the question of what is the point in using it.?
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You fucked that one up, Spurs. Let downs.
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Wolves trying to outdraw our McLeish season.
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Fucking jammy dog heads
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Fucking jammy dog heads
Keep calm....Everton, Chelsea and Man. City in their next five games.
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That Winks is shit.
Reminiscent of Westwood.
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VAR isn’t the issue, it’s the incompetence of the officials still.
I get the feeling that VAR panels aren't keen on overturning fellow referees decisions.
I get that impression too, then you have to ask the question of what is the point in using it.?
I like the idea of a review system for bad decisions, but PGMOL are an opaque group that close ranks and never explain bad decisions.
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Huffed and puffed did Wolves.
I highly doubt they'll be troubling the top 10, let alone winning the World Cup.
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That Winks is shit.
Not sure his 10 colleagues were much better either
Spurs are miles behind the top 2
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Dreadful game of football, watching Spurs trying to unpick a 9 man defence.
Agreed. Awful game overall
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Huffed and puffed did Wolves.
I highly doubt they'll be troubling the top 10, let alone winning the World Cup.
I hope they stay in the Europa for a little while longer the fucking upstarts. They are already looking knackered. Levels my fucking arse.
And as for Spurs. Fuck me. Losing to Newcastle at home...
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Dogheads get out of jail in stoppage time yet again .Pen awarded in seventh minute of time added on
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I actually quite like that Newcastle result. It keeps wor Brucey there till at least Christmas.
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I actually quite like that Newcastle result. It keeps wor Brucey there till at least Christmas.
Yep buys him the time to fuck it up more. No doubt his post match interview will full of gloating and subtle digs at Newcastle fans who doubt him.
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Huffed and puffed did Wolves.
I highly doubt they'll be troubling the top 10, let alone winning the World Cup.
I hope they stay in the Europa for a little while longer the fucking upstarts. They are already looking knackered. Levels my fucking arse.
And as for Spurs. Fuck me. Losing to Newcastle at home...
The whole levels thing is embarrassing.
They're forever babbling on about players from other teams that wouldn't get in their starting 11. I didn't see a single player on show today that anyone in the top 10 would be rushing to get.
Put it this way, their greatest current hope is Traore.
#levels indeed.
'we're on our way back'. To where?
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Huffed and puffed did Wolves.
I highly doubt they'll be troubling the top 10, let alone winning the World Cup.
I hope they stay in the Europa for a little while longer the fucking upstarts. They are already looking knackered. Levels my fucking arse.
And as for Spurs. Fuck me. Losing to Newcastle at home...
I consoled myself when we lost there that it’s because they are a very good side. Can’t see many positives from today with losing to Newcastle
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Dogheads get out of jail in stoppage time yet again .Pen awarded in seventh minute of time added on
And you just know "Franksy" will be banging on about it all this week on WM...zzz...
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Only two home wins in the Premier League this weekend.
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Only two home wins in the Premier League this weekend.
And we know who one of them belonged to.
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As hard as it is to break down 9 men behind the ball, Spurs were utter gash today. No pace or movement, and always trying to get a shot off with a Newcastle player in front of them. Rubbish.
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In fairness it would be some result if Newcastle win at Spurs. And it would superb if Burnley win at Wolves. And as I said yesterday the results this weekend shows just how important our win was on Friday.
I agree TV......we can't rely on other teams results ...who would have put money on Spurs losing at home - it's vital that we beat those who are likely to be vying with us to stay out of the relegation mix which is why the Bournemouth result was so galling. Home form is going to be key. Any away victories are going to be a big bonus
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So joleyon lescott thinks that is not a penalty? Unbelievable!
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Was the dogheads penalty in the last minute a definite penalty?
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Bruce's buddies predictably pointing out on Twitter that hes done better at Tottenham that Dean Smith did
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I have no doubt that an unexpected away win at Spurs will be balanced out by plenty of abject performances home and away. They have Watford up next at home looking for their first points of the season so it won’t be an easy game for Newcastle, and then a very tricky run of fixtures in October and November. They’ll be in the relegation places for sure...well, there or there abouts.
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Bruce's buddies predictably pointing out on Twitter that hes done better at Tottenham that Dean Smith did
Well he didn't do a better job at Villa than Deano did. That is a fact, and the most important one.
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The difference between our match one and this one was Tootingham were not given a gift. Stats were pretty much even, up to the 70 minute mark, then we gift them the first and the flood gates opened (with other gifts). I reckon if the VAR penalty was given, Spurs would have run out winners again.
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The difference between our match one and this one was Tootingham were not given a gift. Stats were pretty much even, up to the 70 minute mark, then we gift them the first and the flood gates opened (with other gifts). I reckon if the VAR penalty was given, Spurs would have run out winners again.
Surely that reflects well on Newcastle though? That they didn't give Spurs any gifts whereas we did.
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OK here is a very difficult quiz question for you all good people. Which manager said this today:
“Hopefully that will shut a few people up a little bit. It’s been hard after two games to take the criticism”
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OK here is a very difficult quiz question for you all good people. Which manager said this today:
“Hopefully that will shut a few people up a little bit. It’s been hard after two games to take the criticism”
Just came on to post that. He really is a thick as pighsit, classless wanker, who never learns.
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So joleyon lescott thinks that is not a penalty? Unbelievable!
His phone reckons it was though.
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Newcastle were shite but they got the run of ball which we didn't. We'll still be looking down on them come mid May
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The only chip he has not eaten is the one on his shoulder. If things go badly it is not his fault. If they go well he claims all the credit.
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OK here is a very difficult quiz question for you all good people. Which manager said this today:
“Hopefully that will shut a few people up a little bit. It’s been hard after two games to take the criticism”
Well he's in the wrong industry , never mind the wrong f%cking job , Drama Queen.
Can anyone translate Geordie " Have you got this dress in my husband's size"
I'm sure it would come in handy for Mrs Bruce on many occasion.
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For whatever reason Mr L decided to Google Steve Bruce today. He was pretty surprised to discover Bruce is 58 years old, in that he thought he looks/was older than that. Shallow, yes, hey ho. On a serious note though, and hope I'm wrong, he looks like he's on the fast track for ill health (SB that is).
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OK here is a very difficult quiz question for you all good people. Which manager said this today:
“Hopefully that will shut a few people up a little bit. It’s been hard after two games to take the criticism”
There was more chance of Bruce saying something like that than there is the sun coming up in the morning.
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OK here is a very difficult quiz question for you all good people. Which manager said this today:
“Hopefully that will shut a few people up a little bit. It’s been hard after two games to take the criticism”
Just came on to post that. He really is a thick as pighsit, classless wanker, who never learns.
Ha ha, what a tit! This will follow a 7 game winless streak playing utter garbage with barely a sniff at goal.
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I keep forgetting that La Liga is now on ITV 4
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Honestly, there's been a lot of talk about top 3, top 6, best of the rest etc, but the early evidence suggests that on this league there's basically a top 2 and a bottom 18. Obviously I still expect Spurs to do better than, say, Palace, but game to game only Liverpool and City look obviously better than their opponents - everyone else looks like they have a chance.
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Apart from the likes of Man City and Liverpool, it’s far too early to tell how the league will shape up after 3 games...you need at least 10-15 games. There are teams that are fast/slow starters, teams bedding in new players, newly promoted teams playing above their level, and teams desperate to get points on the board so there are always a few shock results in the first few weeks (Spurs losing today being a perfect example). We’ll soon start seeing the genuine top 6 contenders emerge, and both the middle and lower tier teams falling away.
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The difference between our match one and this one was Tootingham were not given a gift. Stats were pretty much even, up to the 70 minute mark, then we gift them the first and the flood gates opened (with other gifts). I reckon if the VAR penalty was given, Spurs would have run out winners again.
Surely that reflects well on Newcastle though? That they didn't give Spurs any gifts whereas we did.
I was aiming it more at Spurs being the same for both matches at home, 70 odd percent possession in both matches but barely any clean cut chances. When they scored their first against us, that was literally the second shot on target from them. After that the stats skewed mightily in their favour as they gained confidence, we lost ours and we made more mistakes. In this case if the VAR penalty had been given, and I can't see why it wasn't if an accidental handball can now cause one, then I think we would have seen a similar result.
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Newcastle played better than us at White Hart Lane, fair play to them. It was the first game at this level for many of our players, I think we'll improve at holding onto leads away.to big clubs should it happen again this season.
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OK here is a very difficult quiz question for you all good people. Which manager said this today:
“Hopefully that will shut a few people up a little bit. It’s been hard after two games to take the criticism”
Just came on to post that. He really is a thick as pighsit, classless wanker, who never learns.
Ha ha, what a tit! This will follow a 7 game winless streak playing utter garbage with barely a sniff at goal.
So predictable that even I predicted he would come out with crap like this. It's like deja-vu from when he managed to beat mighty Rotherham after a shit few games only to go on to be shite again. How long before his "hysteria" and "off with me ead" quote comes out. The twat.
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I keep forgetting that La Liga is now on ITV 4
Do they show just one game, on a Sunday? I was pretty cheesed off when Sky lost the La Liga games, on an average weekend you could get in 4/5 live games.
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Also shows how important that win was on Friday to calm the nerves. I know it's only 3 games in but already just 1 point separates 5th to 19th.
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Quite amusing that the 2 best chances the greatest footballing side the world has ever seen created came from 2 Stoke style long throws. #levels
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Newcastle were shite but they got the run of ball which we didn't. We'll still be looking down on them come mid May
Shite? Hardly.
Very impressive defensive display against one of the top teams.
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I keep forgetting that La Liga is now on ITV 4
Do they show just one game, on a Sunday? I was pretty cheesed off when Sky lost the La Liga games, on an average weekend you could get in 4/5 live games.
Apparently only the first three weekends of the season are confirmed for ITV and even then it's only one game on the Sunday. Villarreal v Real Madrid next Sunday is the last listed game
No news yet on the rest of the season.
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Newcastle were shite but they got the run of ball which we didn't. We'll still be looking down on them come mid May
Shite? Hardly.
Very impressive defensive display against one of the top teams.
Which is Bruceball. It works sometimes although they were very lucky to get away with the penalty decision.
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A good defensive display by Brucetoon to be fair, but Spurs looked devoid of attacking ideas and creativity. Despite constant pressure they got a little lucky against us with a couple of deflections. That kind of thing didn't fall for them yesterday. Re the penalty I reckon anywhere else on the pitch a foul is given.
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Quite amusing that the 2 best chances the greatest footballing side the world has ever seen created came from 2 Stoke style long throws. #levels
We're level on points with Real Wolverlona. What a time to be alive! #levels #mindthegap
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I thought the Wolves pen was a bit harsh on the Burnley defender,like the other night against United they were lucky to get a draw .One day their luck will change
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I thought the Wolves pen was a bit harsh on the Burnley defender,like the other night against United they were lucky to get a draw .One day their luck will change
Unfortunately for us little teams the big teams get those breaks though don’t they?
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I was just musing on the continuing Smalheathification of Solihull Moors, it's Blue everywhere you look with very little yellow these days and whaddaya know? The floodlights fail.
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I thought the Wolves pen was a bit harsh on the Burnley defender,like the other night against United they were lucky to get a draw .One day their luck will change
Unfortunately for us little teams the big teams get those breaks though don’t they?
#Levels you see.
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Just seen Newcastle have Watford up next. Would anyone be surprised if Bruce does his usual trick of winning a difficult game against superior opposition followed immediately by a loss to a struggling or poorer team?
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Just seen Newcastle have Watford up next. Would anyone be surprised if Bruce does his usual trick of winning a difficult game against superior opposition followed immediately by a loss to a struggling or poorer team?
I hope so.
I suppose you have to give him a small amount of credit for the Spurs result, but I'd honestly rather lose as we did having given it a go, than have 9 men behind the ball for 90% of the match.
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Lolley on target again for Forest and made one for Adomah......
I wonder if Smith will take a look at him as a possibility in January
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Lolley on target again for Forest and made one for Adomah......
I wonder if Smith will take a look at him as a possibility in January
Yep, Albert's a decent player. 😉
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Lolley on target again for Forest and made one for Adomah......
I wonder if Smith will take a look at him as a possibility in January
Yep, Albert's a decent player. 😉
There's always one .......as soon as I posted I realised some smart Alex would pick up on my failure to make it clear that I was alluding to Lolley, not Adomah :)
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Lolley on target again for Forest and made one for Adomah......
I wonder if Smith will take a look at him as a possibility in January
Yep, Albert's a decent player. 😉
There's always one .......as soon as I posted I realised some smart Alex would pick up on my failure to make it clear that I was alluding to Lolley, not Adomah :)
*smart Alec. (Sorry!)
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Carlos Sanchez at West Ham. When did that happen ?
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Carlos Sanchez at West Ham. When did that happen ?
Last summer when we were distracted just trying to keep the lights on.
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Butland with another howler for Stoke
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Carlos Sanchez at West Ham.
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Butland has just really screwed up to allow Leeds to score. Bullet dodged there.
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Some classic Curtis Davies defending. Thumps a clearance against a Forest player into the net for their third
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Forest 3 up against Derby. Such a young side put out against their biggest rivals, hardly seems the sort of game to throw them in at the deep end. Would be hard to forgive a manager for such humiliation, even this early IMO
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Jordan Ayew has the mardy bugger look down pat
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Norwich knocked out by Crawley
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Great fight back by Oxford. 2-0 down on 86 mins against Millwall but come back to win on pens
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Colchester knock out Palace on pens
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Fair play to Butland taking and scoring a penalty.
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Fair play to Butland taking and scoring a penalty.
Was it against himself?
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Fair play to Butland taking and scoring a penalty.
Was it against himself?
He’d have missed if it had been, the form he’s been in.
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Colchester knock out Palace on pens
Which means Colchester are better than Manure.
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Lincoln lead Everton after twenty seconds.
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Lincoln lead Everton after twenty seconds.
Good goal too.
Fingers crossed for a Lincoln win.
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Missed it, grrr.
I see Delph is inbetween injuries.
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I'm starting to think Dogtanian might be a real dog.
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I'm starting to think Dogtanian might be a real dog.
That suspicious looking puddle is nothing to do with me, I swear!
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From the BBC thread.
FABIAN DELPH!
Volley from the edge of the box.....
....throw in to Lincoln.
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Hehe, he’s fitted right into that Everton side, hasn’t he.
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I see Steve Bruce has built on the momentum of the win at Spurs, so far trailing 1-0, serving up a delicious 35% possession at home vs Leicester.
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When's the draw?
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Tonight after the games conclude I think.
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Blimey: Burnley 1 Sunderland 3!
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Just turned on the Lincoln v Everton game. Has it been this one sided all game?
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Just turned on the Lincoln v Everton game. Has it been this one sided all game?
I turned it on just to see the Everton equaliser, good free-kick.
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Everton have been dominating, but with little end product.
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Everton have been dominating, but with little end product.
Sounds familiar 😀
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Penalty to Everton.
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And Sigurdsson scores
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Theres something very dislikable about this Everton team.
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Theres something very dislikable about this Everton team.
Yeah, they're a bunch of shithouses based on last Friday and 10 minutes tonight.
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First time I’ve heard the Everton fans sing this evening.
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And Sigurdsson scores
Fucker buys the pen and then after scoring what was that bollocks about picking up the ball from the net?
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First time I’ve heard the Everton fans sing this evening.
This season.
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Consistently moaning and whiny, very much like their fan base. That Holgate is at the centre of all the mass player handbags acting all billy big bollocks when everybody knows he shits himself at a Jed Steer stare.
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What a fucking equaliser for Lincoln.
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What a fucking screamer for Lincoln to make it 2-2
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Fuck me, what a finish!
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Twat!
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No keeper on the planet was stopping that
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Come on Lincoln!
;D
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Foot like a traction engine
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Feels slightly odd to have to think of Sunderland and Portsmouth beating Burnley and QPR as giant-killings.
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Boooooo
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Bollocks. 3-2 to Everton
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Game over😧
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Penalties to follow, Bournemouth v Forest Green.
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Sunderland knock Burnley out.
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‘Richarlison’ is a stupid name. It’s like bits of other names incongruously bolted together.
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Forest Green are shit at penalties.
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Forest Green are really shit at penalties.
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Was obvious the keeper was going to bet they’d hit the next one left.
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Hopefully that Perez scores the winning penalty against Newcastle.
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Never thought Vardy would miss.
Right, bring on the draw. Crawley or Colchester at home, please.
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Portsmouth at home will do for me.
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Never thought Vardy would miss.
Right, bring on the draw. Crawley or Colchester at home, please.
No such luck! ;)
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I think we are still the last team to beat Brendan Rodgers in a domestic cup competition.
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We've got Brighton away.
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Guess who said this:
"It isn't good. It's a horror one, it's over the top. Believe me, it's a horrible one."
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Guess who said this:
"It isn't good. It's a horror one, it's over the top. Believe me, it's a horrible one."
Lee Sharpe - it's definitely Lee Sharpe
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Guess who said this:
"It isn't good. It's a horror one, it's over the top. Believe me, it's a horrible one."
I wonder if tonight's result shut a few people up.
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He makes it so easy for us, doesn't he.
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So childish but it amused me
https://www.facebook.com/lee.mcdonnell.5243/videos/1296662750498993
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Marvelous and Engels could have been playing Real Madrid and PSG in the CL. Instead they decided that was beneath them and signed for us.
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I wonder if Cluj could be the first team to knock someone out of Europe twice in one season.
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I hope not, it's a bit of an oddity though for it to happen.
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Well having scratched and kicked their way into the group stages FCK have now got 2 almost local derbies against Malmö.
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Arsenal in Frankfurt the Thursday before they play us, unfortunately Wolves have a home game before our encounter. Man U have to travel to Kazakhstan the Thursday before our game, unfortunately it's their last group game so good chance they'll already be through.
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Southampton's kit is shit.
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The Welsh look like they have a decent player in Daniel James. Screaming goal today.I just don't really recall him being that special last season at Swansea.
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Southampton 1 - Newton Heath 1
Southampton were down to 10 men...
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Just watched Southampton vs Man Utd. With that starting eleven and bench, Utd will be lucky to end up eighth this year. Everton and Leicester should be licking their lips.
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Arsenal in Frankfurt the Thursday before they play us, unfortunately Wolves have a home game before our encounter. Man U have to travel to Kazakhstan the Thursday before our game, unfortunately it's their last group game so good chance they'll already be through.
You mean be out
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The Welsh look like they have a decent player in Daniel James. Screaming goal today.I just don't really recall him being that special last season at Swansea.
Yes he is good , but already become n annoying diving little Unite Weasel , doesn't take long
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Tammy again.
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Callum again.
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Man United failing to win cost me £120 profit today. Another reason to hate the fuckers.
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Tammy again.
Really pleased for Tammy - he is proving a lot of people wrong including Chelski fans - good on him
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Napoli come from 3 down to draw level away at Juventus only for Koulibaly to score a last minute own goal, finishes 4-3.
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Coady 😂😂
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Well played Adama
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Jaysus, 2-1 already
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This is gonna be 6-6
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Coady 😂😂
Should be in the England squad apparently.
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Everton can't defend for shit.
Agree - lots of goals here today.
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Everton always seem to be a prolific striker short of being a good side. See Daniel Amokachi.
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Lukaku was pretty prolific, wasn't he?
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Celtic won. Rangers were utterly atrocious.
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2-2 wolves score from circa 2008 Tiny Penis tactics.
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3-2 Everton
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3-2 Good header by Kevin Richarlison
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Poor from Boly, who had pretty much carried the Wolves back 3 upto that point.
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Boly sent off.
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Fuck off Wolves
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They don’t actually look very good to me. They are above us on goal difference though. #levels.
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Mourinho’s analysis of games is very good.
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Amazing that these shit refs keep getting games.
Atkinson was fucking garbage in our game with Bournemouth. And yet here he is, the smarmy fucker, reffing Arsenal Spurs. Madness.
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They don’t actually look very good to me. They are above us on goal difference though. #levels.
They've got a little bit more belief than us, and are more physical in midfield. But for all the rambling on about world class players, and minding various gaps, I saw a lot of anti football type long throws (which is always the sign of a team of wankers) and hopeful hoofing.
I don't think they'll be breaking into any top 6's any time soon. I'm sure their fans will console themselves with the road to Gdansk and Champions League football next season. And winning Euro 2020 and Olympic 100m gold in Tokyo next summer.
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Clear dive from Kane, no booking ......
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I thought it was a foul. Alli should have been booked for a dive about a minute earlier, though.
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There was one from ali a minute or so before, no whistle, play on.
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Great game. Enjoyed that
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Superb watch.
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Just watched De Ligt’s debut for Juve vs Napoli. Reminded me of Ugo’s first game for us vs Norwich
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Again Napoli so unlucky,
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Real Madrid back from twice behind to be level at Villarreal. Bale with both goals. Bet they still hate him.
I mean I hate him, but I reckon I'd get over it if he helped Villa win three successive European Cups.
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And now he's been sent off. Real fans are right, he's shite! 🙂
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And now he's been sent off. Real fans are right, he's shite! 🙂
I reckon he only did that to avoid being booed next home game.
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Maybe someone could have convinced him that they were shouting "Boo-ale".
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I was saying ‘boo-ale’ 😉
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Yeah...right.... ::)
A group of Inter Milan fans claim Cagliari supporters were showing Romelu Lukaku a form of "respect" when they aimed monkey chants at him on Sunday.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49576840
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Yeah...right.... ::)
A group of Inter Milan fans claim Cagliari supporters were showing Romelu Lukaku a form of "respect" when they aimed monkey chants at him on Sunday.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49576840
Honestly this is the most incredulous thing I heard on the topic today and exactly explains the problem of racism in Italy. What a bunch of ***ts.
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Zimbabwe lose their World Cup Qualifier first leg 1-0 against Somalia.
Not sure why Marvelous wasn't even in the squad?
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SJM starts
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SUUUUPPPEEEEERRRRR
JOOOOOOOOOHHHHNNNN
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And scores! Super John
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Taylor is playing for Wales, too. Against Azerbaijan.
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wish he wasn't . was pants for us tonight
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wish he wasn't . was pants for us tonight
What do the Wales fans think of Ryan Giggs being in charge after his piss poor attendance record for Wales in international friendlies as a player? I know a lot of it was down to Ferguson but personally I thought Giggs took the piss out of Wales and the Welsh fans. Having said that he has impressed me in his time as Welsh manager. He seems to be getting a tune out of what is a fairly average Welsh squad in general.
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sort of 50/50 with fans in terms of Giggs . who else is going to manage us as the welsh FA don't pay that much for the position . we do ok considering the limitations we have . France 2016 was great memories for us .was at the england v wales game too over there
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Half way through the qualifiers and Scotland have assumed their customary 'last chance saloon'/'chances hanging by a thread' scenario.
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Half way through the qualifiers and Scotland have assumed their customary 'last chance saloon'/'chances hanging by a thread' scenario.
They remind me of me.
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My goodness England are so bland
Edit: and a stupid error by Bulgaria gives Kane a simple goal
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1-0 Kane, thanks Bulgaria.
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This is so boring (England).
Have to hand it to people who go to all these England matches, though.
Imagine not having enough football misery from one source, and having to find another supply of it.
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This is so boring (England).
Have to hand it to people who go to all these England matches, though.
Imagine not having enough football misery from one source, and having to find another supply of it.
A bit like being a Mormon and having to have at least three wives at any given time.
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I turned over from the cricket and the first thing I heard was that blasted band so I turned straight back. I might watch a bit if Mings comes on.
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Only watching because of Mings.
This is so dull.
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It's dull but I'd say that's down to Bulgaria's tactics as much as anything. There's lots of nations, including some close to home, who would love England's dull progression to major tournaments.
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Why are we playing 2 DMs
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I won a few quid on the correct score in the MK Dons v AFC Wimbledon game earlier. I have got England to beat Bulgaria 3-0.
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2-0 Kane pen - game over
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Birkir scored for Iceland. Clubless
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I won a few quid on the correct score in the MK Dons v AFC Wimbledon game earlier. I have got England to beat Bulgaria 3-0.
Time to take the foot off the gas now, take a couple of key players off and have one eye on the next game. I don't want any more goals in this game. ;)
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Great atmosphere....oh, my mistake, it's a Mexican fucking wave
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"they are still England's most popular team, the national team". Stunning commentary from the twat.
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Great atmosphere....oh, my mistake, it's a Mexican fucking wave
Clive Tyldesley says more English TV viewers watch the England national side live on the box than any club side. I would have thought that was a given.
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Kane's a great penalty taker. Has he ever missed one?
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I was going to say the same. Just outstanding from the spot. It’s so accurate and with immense pace.
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Shame Tyrone won’t get a game
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That team is screaming out for Grealish. Someone who keeps the ball moving without going back every 3rd pass.
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Shame Tyrone won’t get a game
I've just deleted the game without watching it.
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Mason Mount has done ok over the last season and a bit but has he really outshone a Grealish or a Maddison? Typical London bias.
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I have to agree with the bias bit as I reckon the London press would be all over him if he was at Arsenal/Spurs/Chelsea
That said, Maddison plays for Leicester and Mount has made a great start to the season.
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I have to agree with the bias bit as I reckon the London press would be all over him if he was at Arsenal/Spurs/Chelsea
That said, Maddison plays for Leicester and Mount has made a great start to the season.
I rate Grealish and Maddison ahead of Mount at the moment. Mount is a decent player though.
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Shame Tyrone won’t get a game
With Kosovo likely to be a feisty encounter, I hope he misses that one as well.
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Mason Mount has done ok over the last season and a bit but has he really outshone a Grealish or a Maddison? Typical London bias.
Both have done better than Grealish so far this season
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Mason Mount has done ok over the last season and a bit but has he really outshone a Grealish or a Maddison? Typical London bias.
Both have done better than Grealish so far this season
I don't disagree Rudy, but Maddison has done better than Mount imo, but doesn't get in because he plays for Leicester and not London United.
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Euros group C could get interesting tomorrow night if Northern Ireland beat Germany, they'd open up a 6 point gap. Assuming the Dutch beat Estonia, they'd be level with the Germans with a game in hand. In summary, Germany could be in the shit this time tomorrow.
Or, they could be top of the group.
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https://www.instagram.com/p/B16UgS6h3r-/
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https://www.instagram.com/p/B16UgS6h3r-/
What a brilliant goal.
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The Azerbaijan band appear to only know two songs. We Will Rock You and the theme from Rocky.
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No McGinn for Scotland tonight.
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Outstanding news
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Aldi v Lidl is on Channel 5 at 9.00.
Can see that being a tight one, draw or 1-0 either way.
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Looks like the play offs for Scotland
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No McGinn for Scotland tonight.
Nonetheless a joke. They don't know how to play SJM. Oh well, it's 0-2 now!
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0-3! Go home John!
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I take it Scotland have an array of Socrates type talent in their midfield hence McGinn not starting?
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My pre match bet was Belgium to win 3-1 at 11/1 so I need Belgium to take their foot off the gas and Scotland to grab a consolation goal.
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Scotland only have 3 or 4 decent players and they don't pick one of them, i'd be well pissed off if I were a Scot.
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Charlie Mulgrew a journeyman from Wigan starts every game. McGinn gets subbed in the first game and doesn’t start The next. Very strange.
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Maybe it’s a Clark handover and he hates us.
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Charlie Mulgrew a journeyman from Wigan starts every game. McGinn gets subbed in the first game and doesn’t start The next. Very strange.
Whenever I see his name I immediately have the Trumpton song in my head.
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Be interesting to see/hear what the Hibs fans think of it, admittedly theirs would have a slight bias but they do have a vested interest it being their national team.
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I thought Clive Mendonca was playing for Belgium tonight. Turns out it’s a bloke who plays for wolves.
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Charlie Mulgrew a journeyman from Wigan starts every game. McGinn gets subbed in the first game and doesn’t start The next. Very strange.
Whenever I see his name I immediately have the Trumpton song in my head.
Is Andy Dibble still playing.
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Marc Pugh needs to find out he as a Scottish granny.
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NI concede a second deep into stoppage time.
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I thought Clive Mendonca was playing for Belgium tonight. Turns out it’s a bloke who plays for wolves.
Yeah Leander Dendoncker
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Looks like our Conor may see some time playing LB for Ireland tomorrow. Will be interesting to see how that works out.
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I'd be a little pissed off if I was a Saints fan. The pundits are making it sound as if England are playing in a shed.
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A shed would have more character. Possibly the most soulless stadium I've every been to.
And I've been to Stoke.
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Great start!
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Get Mings on.
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Great start!
Keane is shite. Get a proper defender on - Tyrone!
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I blame Barkley as much as Keane, fucking awful football all round.
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I'd be a little pissed off if I was a Saints fan. The pundits are making it sound as if England are playing in a shed.
I'd be a little pissed off if I was a Saints fan full stop.
Trivia Fact - Southampton are the Premier League team with the most season ticket holders outside of the local postcode area.
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My 20/1 bet on England to win 6-0 lasted for approximately one minute.
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Barkley is easily Kosovo's best player so far.
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I'd be a little pissed off if I was a Saints fan. The pundits are making it sound as if England are playing in a shed.
I'd be a little pissed off if I was a Saints fan full stop.
Trivia Fact - Southampton are the Premier League team with the most season ticket holders outside of the local postcode area.
You try telling a dogshitter that!
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Barkley is easily Kosovo's best player so far.
Agreed.
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England are crying out for a decent number 10......
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Barkley is easily Kosovo's best player so far.
He's doing a great job of breaking up the England attacks.
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That is not the way to put the ball out when your team mate is injured.
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I don't think our players realised someone had taken a knock. I wasn't at first. And regardless of that the own goal was a shocking error of their own making.
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Sterling really has become a fantastic player
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Sterling really has become a fantastic player
He’s having a great game so far, such speed too.
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I thought the guy who scored for them looked useful. Good movement and a well taken finish
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And again!
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I thought the guy who scored for them looked useful. Good movement and a well taken finish
His second goal was excellent technique and very calmly executed.
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Pen to them. This is getting a bit silly now.
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Defence is appalling at the moment
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This is mad. Like that 5-5 draw against Forest last season!
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I was looking forward to Kings getting a run at 5-1 although Keane has been cram from the off so I don't see why not
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Mings won't get a game now that England have demonstrated how bad they are defensively. Oh the irony!
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Pen to them. This is getting a bit silly now.
£80M defending.
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Southgate wants us to pass the ball around in defence, but it's tricky when you have such cloggers in the middle.
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I wish the commentators would take their tongues out of the Kosovan arse. They really aren't that good.
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Soft penalty but the referee evening things up.
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Southgate wants us to pass the ball around in defence, but it's tricky when you have such cloggers in the middle.
That midfield is crap.
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It is one of those games that has turned out a bit crazy but one you can look back on fondly so long as you win the match. 5-3 with twenty five minutes left and Kane misses a penalty.
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Kane misses one!
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Poor penalty and no VAR but the referee and his linesman can't see keeper was off his line. Shocking standard
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I wish the commentators would take their tongues out of the Kosovan arse. They really aren't that good.
They are playing their part in a memorable game and have scored three goals but Clive Tyldesley loves indulging himself in hyperbole.
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I don't think I've ever seen such an ill disciplined positional international match such as this. It really is like a basketball match.
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I wish the commentators would take their tongues out of the Kosovan arse. They really aren't that good.
They are playing their part in a memorable game and have scored three goals but Clive Tyldesley loves indulging himself in hyperbole.
It's a game for the incompetent my friend. Exciting, but both Villa players should be playing, therefore I've got the arse and everything is shit lol.
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You really could see Kosovo getting back in this.
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You really could see Kosovo getting back in this.
Yes fair play to them, they could have sunk into their shell at half time but they have come out fighting
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A half decent team would really have the beating of England here.
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You really could see Kosovo getting back in this.
Let’s hope so
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Mason Mount, really?
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Barkley is piss poor.
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A half decent team would really have the beating of England here.
I think England underestimated Kosovo and once you enter a game with that mindset you are liable to be in for a nasty surprise.
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A half decent team would really have the beating of England here.
It's been appalling. That's the only reason it's been entertaining.
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I hope Rice plays like this on Monday.
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Barkley is piss poor.
Deserved to be subbed after that utterly selfish piece of play
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Blimey. Sterling was Messi in the first half. This half, just messy.
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Nearly 5-4
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Barkley is piss poor.
Even at club level he underwhelms me more often than he impresses me.
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Keane and Alexander-Arnold have been crap.
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Terrible tackle on Mount. Red all day long.
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Keane and Alexander-Arnold have been crap.
Both full backs have been crap to be honest
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How the fuck is Henderson a European champion?
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It’s a hard watch is England on ITV. So much to detest, but a young team makes it just about bearable. Worse when it’s a ‘qualifier’.
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Keane and Alexander-Arnold have been crap.
Both full backs have been crap to be honest
True. Maguire barely scrapes a pass tonight as well.
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How the fuck is Henderson a European champion?
Fuck knows, that was amateur
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It’s a hard watch is England on ITV. So much to detest, but a young team makes it just about bearable. Worse when it’s a ‘qualifier’.
Football is always hard to watch on ITV, particularly with Tyldesley doing the commentary.
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How the fuck is Henderson a European champion?
I rate him. He keeps the team ticking over and can dictate the pace. Like other underrated players who did the same job for Villa like Des Bremner, Kevin Richardson and Stilian Petrov.
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End of the day England have won another game comfortably, are winning the group comfortably and scoring for fun. Saturday's game was barely competitive, tonight's has been a laugh. Yet still people moan and moan. Honestly I don't know what people want from England to not slag them off.
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Some poor performances tonight, poor passing from Barkley, Rice and Keane. Poor crossing from the full backs and overall piss poor.
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I quite like Southgate but on basis - other than i guess previous caps - did he start Michael Keane ahead of Mings?
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How the fuck is Henderson a European champion?
I rate him. He keeps the team ticking over and can dictate the pace. Like other underrated players who did the same job for Villa like Des Bremner, Kevin Richardson and Stilian Petrov.
How very dare you to compare that shit with those wonderful players. Go and stand in the corner!
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Keane and Alexander-Arnold have been crap.
Both full backs have been crap to be honest
True. Maguire barely scrapes a pass tonight as well.
I am a big fan of Maguire but tonight has been his worst performance in an England shirt that I can recall.
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End of the day England have won another game comfortably, are winning the group comfortably and scoring for fun. Saturday's game was barely competitive, tonight's has been a laugh. Yet still people moan and moan. Honestly I don't know what people want from England to not slag them off.
It's what England are for mate. It's pure escapeism.
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A win. Five goals. A chance for me to have a moan. 3 points and Tyrone Mings is now integrated.
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End of the day England have won another game comfortably, are winning the group comfortably and scoring for fun. Saturday's game was barely competitive, tonight's has been a laugh. Yet still people moan and moan. Honestly I don't know what people want from England to not slag them off.
On here? Pick more/some Villa!
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I think Keane and Henderson are pretty average.
Front 3 look good though.
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A win. Five goals. A chance for me to have a moan. 3 points and Tyrone Mings is now integrated.
Wonder what happens when Stones returns?
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A win. Five goals. A chance for me to have a moan. 3 points and Tyrone Mings is now integrated.
Wonder what happens when Stones returns?
We all know the answer to that one don't we?
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End of the day England have won another game comfortably, are winning the group comfortably and scoring for fun. Saturday's game was barely competitive, tonight's has been a laugh. Yet still people moan and moan. Honestly I don't know what people want from England to not slag them off.
How about, if they actually won something in my lifetime?
That might do it.
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France made hard work of it tonight too. 3-0 against Andorra with the third goal coming in the 91st minute.
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End of the day England have won another game comfortably, are winning the group comfortably and scoring for fun. Saturday's game was barely competitive, tonight's has been a laugh. Yet still people moan and moan. Honestly I don't know what people want from England to not slag them off.
How about, if they actually won something in my lifetime?
That might do it.
Were you not born when we won Le Tournoi de France in 1997, beating France and Italy along the way? ;)
I remember all the street parties all across the nation.
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End of the day England have won another game comfortably, are winning the group comfortably and scoring for fun. Saturday's game was barely competitive, tonight's has been a laugh. Yet still people moan and moan. Honestly I don't know what people want from England to not slag them off.
How about, if they actually won something in my lifetime?
That might do it.
Were you not born when we won Le Tournoi de France in 1997, beating France and Italy along the way? ;)
I remember all the street parties all across the nation.
Oh yes. Forgot about that.
Also, as the BBC would be fast to remind me, 'England' also won the Shebelieves cup. 😂
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Not at all impressed by Keane or Maguire. Both right footers which is unbalanced. Both made sloppy mistakes which led to goals. Declan Rice was poor in midfield.
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A half decent team would really have the beating of England here.
What's new?
And current more than decent national teams
Portugal , Belgium, Netherlands, Spain and France would enjoy playing against such defending and a midfield .
The front line attack is quite something however it's not enough to win any Euro Champs.
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I didn't realise how good Kosovo's recent form had actually been.
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Conor Hourihane played 69 minutes as left back as Ireland 3-1 victory v Bulgaria.
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A half decent team would really have the beating of England here.
What's new?
And current more than decent national teams
Portugal , Belgium, Netherlands, Spain and France would enjoy playing against such defending and a midfield .
The front line attack is quite something however it's not enough to win any Euro Champs.
Hard to say. I reckon it's better than Portugal 2016, with Ronaldo off injured, Denmark 1992 and, just about, Germany 1996, as well as being about a million times better than Greece 2004.
I'm not counting Spain 2012 as their midfield was so good it made up for the lack of a top striker.
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End of the day England have won another game comfortably, are winning the group comfortably and scoring for fun. Saturday's game was barely competitive, tonight's has been a laugh. Yet still people moan and moan. Honestly I don't know what people want from England to not slag them off.
They could get shot of the fuckin' band, that would make watching the national team infinitely more enjoyable.
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Not at all impressed by Keane or Maguire. Both right footers which is unbalanced. Both made sloppy mistakes which led to goals. Declan Rice was poor in midfield.
Yeah not sure a Rice is going to be good enough on the ball to play the DM role well in international football.
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Not at all impressed by Keane or Maguire. Both right footers which is unbalanced. Both made sloppy mistakes which led to goals. Declan Rice was poor in midfield.
Yeah not sure a Rice is going to be good enough on the ball to play the DM role well in international football.
And hoping not good enough v the Villa next Monday !
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A half decent team would really have the beating of England here.
What's new?
And current more than decent national teams
Portugal , Belgium, Netherlands, Spain and France would enjoy playing against such defending and a midfield .
The front line attack is quite something however it's not enough to win any Euro Champs.
Hard to say. I reckon it's better than Portugal 2016, with Ronaldo off injured, Denmark 1992 and, just about, Germany 1996, as well as being about a million times better than Greece 2004.
I'm not counting Spain 2012 as their midfield was so good it made up for the lack of a top striker.
Tbh meaning to say that the team as a whole wouldn't be enough to win Euros if persist with a Rice , Barkley , Hendo midfield .
Suspect defense too.
Exciting going forward none the less
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End of the day England have won another game comfortably, are winning the group comfortably and scoring for fun. Saturday's game was barely competitive, tonight's has been a laugh. Yet still people moan and moan. Honestly I don't know what people want from England to not slag them off.
They could get shot of the fuckin' band, that would make watching the national team infinitely more enjoyable.
Was that our incessant drum?
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I hate that band.
Anyway, fun mental game. Hard to be a football fan and be against games like that, I think.
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I don't understand Rice's elevation to the England team. He's okay but nothing more and is another one who does something good and then follows it with something bad. Henderson I don't get at all, for me he's bang average. With Ross Barkley who hasn't showed anything of note in the team and against weak opposition. I'd say overall the midfield for England is a worry especially up against decent opposition.
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I don't understand Rice's elevation to the England team. He's okay but nothing more and is another one who does something good and then follows it with something bad. Henderson I don't get at all, for me he's bang average. With Ross Barkley who hasn't showed anything of note in the team and against weak opposition. I'd say overall the midfield for England is a worry especially up against decent opposition.
I said exactly the same last night Bren'd...I don't get Barkley at all when Maddison, Mount and maybe in time our Jack could do a real job in that midfield. As for Rice all the Wet Sham season ticket holders in my village are saying what a really good player he is....after successfully breaking up play his passing was particulary poor in my opinion.
UTV
The Doc
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I don't understand Rice's elevation to the England team. He's okay but nothing more and is another one who does something good and then follows it with something bad. Henderson I don't get at all, for me he's bang average. With Ross Barkley who hasn't showed anything of note in the team and against weak opposition. I'd say overall the midfield for England is a worry especially up against decent opposition.
Completely agree
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could Jack and Maddison eventually play in the same England team , is there room for both of them?
I dont know much about Maddison but Ive heard he is rated .
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I think Jack has his work cut out to make the England team in the near future, when you consider Southgate went with Henderson and Barkley in the attacking midfield role for these games and would still probably call upon Mount, Maddison, Alli, Winks, Oxlade-Chamberlain and Foden before Jack, as things stand.
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I think Jack has his work cut out to make the England team in the near future, when you consider Southgate went with Henderson and Barkley in the attacking midfield role for these games and would still probably call upon Mount, Maddison, Alli, Winks, Oxlade-Chamberlain and Foden before Jack, as things stand.
Agree with this, personally I think he's a long way off at the moment.
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I thought Rice and Henderson’s positioning was very good for most of the game, but Rice in particular was careless when he had the ball and made far too many errors.
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I think Jack has his work cut out to make the England team in the near future, when you consider Southgate went with Henderson and Barkley in the attacking midfield role for these games and would still probably call upon Mount, Maddison, Alli, Winks, Oxlade-Chamberlain and Foden before Jack, as things stand.
Also have Southgates midfield favourites of
Loftus -Cheek ,
Lingard ,
Delph.
Lallana
And world cup penalty hero Eric Dier
Plenty of competition.
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I think Jack offers something that the rest don’t.
Not sure if that is enough to get him in the team though.
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It’s best for Villa if Jack is close to selection, continues to improve his game and yet just falls short of an England call up
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Charlton v Small Heath this weekend. The two teams with the least shots on goal in the Championship this season.
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How could I let last night's historic result pass without noting it on H&V? Fort William 1, Clachnacuddin 0. A mere 74 games and 882 days since The Fort's last win in the Highland League. As one of the many worldwide who keep abreast of their travails (and have actually been to a game at Claggan Park: they lost) it's worth noting that the club's Twitter announcement of the win has been liked almost 20,000 times!
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In went to Fort William recently, I wouldn’t rush back to be frank.
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Fort William is everything that is wrong with Central Belt, concrete and pebble-dash municipal architecture dumped in a stunning Highland setting. Having said that, if you've just spent a week or so being exposed to Munro weather and midge bites, it represents urban sophistication and comfort in all its many manifestations.
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Fulham Bitters game on now what's with the shit camera angle!!!?
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Newcastle 1 up!
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Agreed. It's particularly difficult to work out what is going on as I'm only watching on my little telly. Main telly is on The Ashes.
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Well, they held out for four minutes before they starting singing about us.
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Newcastle 1 up!
I have them as likely relegation contenders. I will be far from amused if they win, or even avoid defeat at, Tottenham AND Liverpool.
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Good work by Alexander-Arnold to set up Willems
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Fulham Bitters game on now what's with the shit camera angle!!!?
I flicked over for a second from watching the cricket. 'Shit on the Villa' rings out. Really? So bitter that they have to sing about us rather than their own team? How very sad.
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Fulham Bitters game on now what's with the shit camera angle!!!?
What on TV? What level of football is this?
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Liverpool winning, now.
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2-1 now double for Mane so far. A hat trick would be good as he is my VC and on boost.
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Mane is one of best strikers in world football these days.
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Mane has never lost a game at Anfield
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no big deal, nor have I.
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Bruce will send his team out to keep the score down and will end up losing by 5. We’ve seen this movie before. Liverpool have simply done what Spurs couldn’t. They conceded a goal early but have the incredible firepower to get past the parked bus.
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Newcastle are currently at 23% possession.
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Fulham Bitters game on now what's with the shit camera angle!!!?
I flicked over for a second from watching the cricket. 'Shit on the Villa' rings out. Really? So bitter that they have to sing about us rather than their own team? How very sad.
Isn't that what happens at VP re the Bloose?
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That control and flick by Firmino for Salah’s goal was just sublime
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Fulham goalkeeper chucks the ball in for a West Brom equaliser.
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Real Wolverhampton 0 2 down to Chelsea Lovely
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Wolves showing their #levels again well done Tammy.
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I so wish we’d have kept Tammy
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Tammy 🤩
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And another for Tammy.
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I so wish we’d have kept Tammy
I know, I know... :'(
He's doing his best to knacker Wolves's goal difference for us though!
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Below us in the table now. Dogheads talking to each other now about how much they hate the Albion.
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I love Tammy I bet he celebrated accordingly as well.
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Make that 3 0 to Chelsea now , wonder what excuse WM will come up with
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Fair play to Frank Lampard for getting Chelsea going. They look so sharp going forward.
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Oh and fuck Wolves.
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Nice set of scores so far for us.
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Well done Tammy!
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Pleased for Tammy. There's a top player there I think.
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Guess who said this about Liverpool's title chances today:
"They are going to be there or thereabouts."
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Was it Gore Vidal?
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Close. It was Wor Vidal.
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Hat trick for Tammy!
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Tammy hat-trick.
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Hat Trick Tammy.
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Hat trick for Tammy Abraham and it would appear that Catherine Tate is covering the Charlton v Small Heath game for SKY Soccer Saturday.
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Small Heath winning. Just for a change the opposition are missing their best player. That happens to Small Heath, seemingly, every week.
On the brightside Clyde are winning four-nil 😁
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It Tammy has stayed with us we’d have so much more potent up front. He’s an intelligent striker who makes good runs and is instinctive. I’m delighted for him. And if he was worth £30m in the summer he’s now added £10-15 more to that number.
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4 0 to Chelsea and a hat trick to Tammy .Franksy who is at the game is lost for words
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Yes i have noticed whoever Small Heath are playing seem to be missing their best player more often than not .The guy who is missing today had scored 5 in his last 6 games
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Close. It was Wor Vidal.
Hahaha
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Oh and Real have replaced us in the bottom 3 on goal difference. Fuck them.
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Okresh
Okresh
Just doesn't shut up
Traore off for Doc.
Think that’s bye bye Nuno.
And they call us fickle!
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I see Stoke's fantastic start to the season is continuing.
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The comeback is on. 1-4
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It was also funny when Chelsea scored their first the scoreboard operator so used to his team winning every game and dominating world football that it showed as 1-0 to Wolves.
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Great to see those orange gobshites getting a thrashing
#levels. Cutrone and their pizza/pasta song are garbage, as are most of their players running around like headless chickens. That defender signed from Madrid...they should have just kept Hause, who looks much better.
They don't really look 'on their way back' from my perspective.
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https://www.molineuxmix.co.uk/forum/index.php?threads/wolves-v-chelsea-comms-thread.213750/page-9
Chuckle away
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I thought Neves was worth 100 million?
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It was also funny when Chelsea scored their first the scoreboard operator so used to his team winning every game and dominating world football that it showed as 1-0 to Wolves.
Even the bloke who works the scoreboard was recruited by Jorge Mendes.
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Interesting 2-4
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Burnley late goal at Brighton 1-1
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Tammy booed as he's subbed shows three fingers to the baying Black Country twats - nice one, Villa still in his heart too I'd imagine.
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Haha 5-2 Chelsea
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Troy Deeney is on Sky doing a game today, has someone still playing done this before? If there has I can't remember.
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Dogheads all heading off early for faggots and paaes.
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Troy Deeney is on Sky doing a game today, has someone still playing done this before? If there has I can't remember.
I have been thinking the same thing all afternoon. Maybe somebody out with a long term injury but not that I can recall.
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Massive game for us now on Monday. A win will feel incredible and start to make the table look so much better.
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Troy Deeney is on Sky doing a game today, has someone still playing done this before? If there has I can't remember.
He is out injured. He has done well to be fair.
I have been thinking the same thing all afternoon. Maybe somebody out with a long term injury but not that I can recall.
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Small Heath have won away to Charlton.
They will be bigger than the Villa in five years. ;)
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Troy Deeney is on Sky doing a game today, has someone still playing done this before? If there has I can't remember.
I think that lad Dawson who's at Forest has been on a few times.
Have to say, listening to Troy Deeney trying to articulate what was going on at Bramall Lane was like pulling teeth.
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We go above Wolves, who are now in bottom 3. Nuno out!
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Norwich v Manchester City now. I have a funny feeling it won't be a goalless draw.
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Troy Deeney is on Sky doing a game today, has someone still playing done this before? If there has I can't remember.
I think that lad Dawson who's at Forest has been on a few times.
Have to say, listening to Troy Deeney trying to articulate what was going on at Bramall Lane was like pulling teeth.
He made the classic error of watching bits in silence as if we could all see what was going on, then deciding to talk about it when the incident was over.
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Norwich v Manchester City now. I have a funny feeling it won't be a goalless draw.
5-1 to Man City, I reckon.
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We go above Wolves, who are now in bottom 3. Nuno out!
I had a quick look at their Molineux Mix site towards the end of the game and there are a few calling for Nuno to go.
#Levels
#Nuno Out
#Delusions Of Grandeur
#Twats
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Norwich v Manchester City now. I have a funny feeling it won't be a goalless draw.
5-1 to Man City, I reckon.
I have had a bet on Manchester City to win 1-3 at 10/1.
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Norwich v Manchester City now. I have a funny feeling it won't be a goalless draw.
5-1 to Man City, I reckon.
1-1 ;)
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I've just had a worrying thought.
When we storm up the table to qualify for Europe, and Wolves get relegated...
Are we going to have to put up with a whole summer of tedious twats asking if Villa are going to "do a Wolves"?
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Norwich v Manchester City now. I have a funny feeling it won't be a goalless draw.
5-1 to Man City, I reckon.
I have had a bet on Manchester City to win 1-3 at 10/1.
FFS mate. We could have done without Norwich beating Man City.
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Pretty happy with results today. Sheffield United not winning at home again (don't see Southampton going down). Brighton aswell haven't won at home since March, they've got a tough few games before they pitch up at VP in Mid October so hopefully we'll be above them by then.
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Look Wolves did enough last season morally winning the league. Now their players have learnt more about the Club so they know their place.
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Just came out from an afternoon viewing of the Lion King with the family.
Now home. Checked the Ashes. Then checked the scores...
Hahahahahahahahahaha #levels
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You have to laugh at wolves fans. In the week they were slating the decision to pick Tyrone for England and not Coady. Today they have spent the game slagging him off as to how slow he is.
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Norwich have named two keepers on the bench.
They might have been better off naming two keepers in the starting line up.
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They're talking about Mourinho being a target.
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Norwich lead against Man City.
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Ffs Damo!
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They're talking about Mourinho being a target.
I think he has burnt his bridges regarding the top clubs in England and Spain. I think unless Bayern or PSG are interested in him he will end up back in Italy.
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Man City need to get their shit together here.
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2-0 Norwich
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DAAAAAMMMOOOO!!!!
😡😡😡😡😡😡😡
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Kevin the c*** Friend at it again, Norwich lad gets shoved, no foul, two seconds later, Norwich clean tackle, blows for free kick.
Wanker.
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Any chance the twats can get De Bruyne on? Bet they won't rest him against us.
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Fucking hell 2-0
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Man City spoiling everything.
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Serves Pep right for not starting with De Bruyne
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So long as they don't concede a third I still fancy City to win.
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So long as they don't concede a third I still fancy City to win.
Well, given that they're two-nil up that would guarantee them at least a draw..
Now stop posting on here and get to the bookies to put every penny you own and all your belongings and house on a West Ham win, pretty please.
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Kevin the c*** Friend at it again, Norwich lad gets shoved, no foul, two seconds later, Norwich clean tackle, blows for free kick.
Wanker.
How the fuck did he not get demoted or dropped for a while, anyway?
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Kevin the c*** Friend at it again, Norwich lad gets shoved, no foul, two seconds later, Norwich clean tackle, blows for free kick.
Wanker.
How the fuck did he not get demoted or dropped for a while, anyway?
Because his boss is a wanker as well.
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I fucking hate Norwich fans.
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Aguerrrrooooo
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I think Friend did not get demoted or dropped for while because if he had, it would have been been a admission that he made a cock up and of course it would'nt have looked to good for the referee boys network
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I fucking hate Norwich fans.
I only know of Delia, Stephen Fry and Alexander Armstrong.
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I fucking hate Norwich fans.
They're like the Coldplay of football fans.
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I fucking hate Norwich fans.
They're like the Coldplay of football fans.
Is that because they are yellow?
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Dear commentators. Both teams are called City, so stop referring to the Manchester team as just ‘City’. It’s disrespectful
Call the sides Norwich and Manchester
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3-1, served up by Man City on a plate for Norwich.
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Man city are complacent. fuck them..
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Playing music immediately after a goal should result in automatic relegation.
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Liverpool are so much more a complete team. They must laughing their bollocks off at this. They’ll win the league this year if they stay clear of any serious injuries.
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There is no way this game will finish 3-1.
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I see Maupay scored again today.
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The SKY commentator has just said "Norwich are starting to think the unthinkable might happen for them".
That is a bit of an exaggeration for a game between two Premier League sides.
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3-2
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Come on, Man City.
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Only a couple more minutes for Kevin Friend to make the match all about him.
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Four added minutes.
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The phone lines will be buzzing for the sports phone in on North Norfolk Digital tonight.
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Well down Norwich. This is a great win.
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Alan Partridge will have a lovely show tonight🤔
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There is no way this game will finish 3-1.
You are a genius Sir. Any tips on tomorrow’s scores for investment purposes?
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Norwich piss me off purely because I met a girl from there who was a knob but fuck me what a result, that team is put together on the cheap with a couple of journeymen thrown in.
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4 first teamers out and they produce a performance like that, brilliant Norwich.
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Deserved result for City. As for the manchester version, bet they don’t play like that against us.
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There is no way this game will finish 3-1.
You are a genius Sir. Any tips on tomorrow’s scores for investment purposes?
Bournemouth 1 Everton 1
Watford 1 Arsenal 3
Warner will be 300 not out at close tomorrow with Australia on the brink of victory.
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Some spoilt Manchester City fans moaning on 606 and sounding as bad as their neighbours.
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The Man City defenders for the third Norwich goal is beyond comedic. They look a shambles at the back. Fair play to Norwich for working hard and going at them all game. And they have a really terrific striker in Pukki.
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The Man City defenders for the third Norwich goal is beyond comedic. They look a shambles at the back. Fair play to Norwich for working hard and going at them all game. And they have a really terrific striker in Pukki.
Man City are missing Laporte massively, to the point where I think it'll hand the title to Liverpool. They were particularly bad for that goal but all game the defence was a mess.
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The Man City defenders for the third Norwich goal is beyond comedic. They look a shambles at the back. Fair play to Norwich for working hard and going at them all game. And they have a really terrific striker in Pukki.
Man City are missing Laporte massively, to the point where I think it'll hand the title to Liverpool. They were particularly bad for that goal but all game the defence was a mess.
I know we rightly lambasted Bruce for going into last season with no CB cover, but when you have the finances that most nations on the planet would be jealous it's scandalous that with Laporte gone they have nothing in reserve at that position. And John Stones is utter garbage.
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If I heard correctly on the MOTD intro into the Norwich v Man City game the Man City bench alone contained £216 million of players.
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Going into todays game Leicester had more points than they did at this stage in their title winning season.
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It Tammy has stayed with us we’d have so much more potent up front. He’s an intelligent striker who makes good runs and is instinctive. I’m delighted for him. And if he was worth £30m in the summer he’s now added £10-15 more to that number.
If they hadnt have had the transfer ban , we might have probably signed him.
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It Tammy has stayed with us we’d have so much more potent up front. He’s an intelligent striker who makes good runs and is instinctive. I’m delighted for him. And if he was worth £30m in the summer he’s now added £10-15 more to that number.
If they hadnt have had the transfer ban , we might have probably signed him.
I am convinced we would. And I would have been delighted.
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It Tammy has stayed with us we’d have so much more potent up front. He’s an intelligent striker who makes good runs and is instinctive. I’m delighted for him. And if he was worth £30m in the summer he’s now added £10-15 more to that number.
If they hadnt have had the transfer ban , we might have probably signed him.
Absolutely. They really had little interest in him. He’s going to become a very good player indeed.
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I was still on the fence with Abraham. Brilliant for us but in terms of a presence leading the line for a top 4 (potentially) club I wasn't sure. Proved me wrong.
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I'll always have a soft spot for him. He played a massive part in our promotion.
Talent but above that, a great attitude.
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Bollox, 2-1 Bournemouth. I had Everton to win 2-1 at 8/1..
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Bollox, 2-1 Bournemouth. I had Everton to win 2-1 at 8/1..
You’ve not had a good weekend Damo.
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The snake looks washed up. Not the dynamic player who left us. He’s got titles but he never really developed into the player he could have.
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3-1 now.
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3-1 now. Callum Wilson. Another season of underachievement awaits Everton.
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Bollox, 2-1 Bournemouth. I had Everton to win 2-1 at 8/1..
You’ve not had a good weekend Damo.
I can break even if I have predicted the Watford v Arsenal score correctly.
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Bollox, 2-1 Bournemouth. I had Everton to win 2-1 at 8/1..
You’ve not had a good weekend Damo.
I can break even if I have predicted the Watford v Arsenal score correctly.
Which means the videprinter will now say:
Watford 7 (seven) - Arsenal 7 (seven).
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Bollox, 2-1 Bournemouth. I had Everton to win 2-1 at 8/1..
You’ve not had a good weekend Damo.
I can break even if I have predicted the Watford v Arsenal score correctly.
Let me guess, you've bet on Arsenal?
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Watford will win this, you can never trust those bottling fannies Arsenal.
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Good job Arsenal scored as Watford have started the game well.
Their next two are Man. City and Wolves away so hopefully they'll be that one team who get cut adrift of rest of table.
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Watford will win this, you can never trust those bottling fannies Arsenal.
I know nothing.
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Arsenal second goal.Hope this is going your way Damo!
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Watford will win this, you can never trust those bottling fannies Arsenal.
Back in play CB, awful goal kick and Cleverley pounces.
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That was a typical bit of Arsenal play when I want them to win. Hopefully Dean Smith was watching and will realise that GOAL KICKS THAT DON'T LEAVE THE PENALTY AREA ARE SHIT.
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Penalty watford. David Luis is shit.
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Never trust Arsenal. Absolute shitebags.
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You can bet they won't throw the match next week, wankers.
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Watford will win this, you can never trust those bottling fannies Arsenal.
I know nothing.
I’m not so sure
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Results really haven’t gone our way much this season already. This weekend in particular.
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Before the season started the media were going on about Arsenal having a great transfer window. I couldn’t see it. They are tripe. no chance of top 4
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This has to be one of the best annual traditions going
Hundreds of kids from the Sophia Children's Hospital were invited to watch today's
@Feyenoord match. In the 12th minute, play was stopped while the away supporters of
@ADODenHaag threw stuffed animals down to the stadium tier where the kids are sitting.
https://twitter.com/DanielDwars/status/1173216722914095105
https://twitter.com/FOXSportsnl/status/1173217488684953601
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EEgxYdXXYAEIy29?format=jpg&name=medium)
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Both Norwich and Watford deserved what they got.
Really nead a win tomorrow.
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There is no way this game will finish 3-1.
You are a genius Sir. Any tips on tomorrow’s scores for investment purposes?
Bournemouth 1 Everton 1
Watford 1 Arsenal 3
Warner will be 300 not out at close tomorrow with Australia on the brink of victory.
I have been removed from my house by SWCE after I handed in deeds to my mortgage free property to my local Turf Accountant this afternoon using the cashing generated in equal amounts on your guided investment opportunities as above. I am coming after you for recovery and you better have access to a good lawyer to save yourself🤔
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Arsenal second goal.Hope this is going your way Damo!
Sadly not as I had The Arse to win 2-0. I did however also have Leeds to beat Barnsley 2-0.
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Don’t sign any Genk defenders, they’re shit. Alf Inge Haaland’s son looks handy though. He’s scored something like 14 goals already this season.
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Just heard it's his 3rd hat trick of the season.
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Commentators said he scored 9 goals for Norway Under 21’s in one game against one of the minnows, might have been Gibraltar.
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Big lad as well so Roy Keane needs to keep out of his way.
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Just heard it's his 3rd hat trick of the season.
Fourth. Seventeen goals in nine matches.
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Napoli ahead.
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2-0 now.
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Chelsea and Liverpool losing makes me very sad.
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Forza Napoli sempre.
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Chelsea and Liverpool losing makes me very sad.
I am also heart broken. How could Van Dijk let the Nation down so badly and did Barkley not realise we were all watching and hoping?
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Liverpool and Chelsea both losing .Long may it continue
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That Haaland looks like a superb young striker, his 3 last night were all really well taken. I suspect he'll be off to a big club for silly money in Jan or next summer.
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For his third goal he didn't really celebrate because he thought he was offside and that VAR would overturn it. The replay showed that while he had got past his defender, he was behind the ball so onside. He enjoyed it once it was announced that it would stand.
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That Haaland looks like a superb young striker, his 3 last night were all really well taken. I suspect he'll be off to a big club for silly money in Jan or next summer.
Preferably to The Villa in January.
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Gollini making his Champions League debut for Atalanta.
Good luck to the kid.
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Commentators calling it unlucky but it was handball by Bale. Correct decision.
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BT Sport commentator for The Shaktar v Man City game has decided not to opt for the Spanish/Portuguese pronunciation for The city forward Jesus. Instead, he’s gone for an Irish country accent circa 1970.
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Gollini making his Champions League debut for Atalanta.
Good luck to the kid.
Not going well so far.
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Atalanta now 4-0 down but I don't think Gollini can be blamed for any of the goals.
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Gollini making his Champions League debut for Atalanta.
Good luck to the kid.
Just the four conceded tonight.
Dinamo Zagreb might be a darkhorse to get to knock outs, have some talented young forwards.
Gana Gueye by all accounts had an excellent game v Real Madrid.
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FIFA in doing the right thing shocker...
Iran must let women into football grounds, says Fifa president Gianni Infantino - http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49754543
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Lazio have let me down this evening for a 46/1 sevenfold on the earlier Europa League games. They failed to beat Cluj.
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Wolves have been terrible tonight. Base level mainly.
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This must be the most lupine competition in history, with Wolves, Wolfsburg and Wolfsberger in it. That's before you even start on Roma's badge.
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Before tonight Braga had won 1 of their previous 8 European games in England. I wonder which footballing powerhouse managed to lose at home to them.
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Real Wolverlona?
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Nope.
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Before tonight Braga had won 1 of their previous 8 European games in England. I wonder which footballing powerhouse managed to lose at home to them.
SHA
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Before tonight Braga had won 1 of their previous 8 European games in England. I wonder which footballing powerhouse managed to lose at home to them.
SHA
Winner winner chicken dinner.
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Black Country Barcelona are falling apart!
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The winning goal https://twitter.com/FeuilleVod/status/1174783531245064200
#levels
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What is going on ,the team i keep hearing on WM that is going to dominate world football have lost 3 on the bounce ,two of them at home .The rate they are going they won't be in the Prem next season
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The winning goal https://twitter.com/FeuilleVod/status/1174783531245064200
#levels
Considering they invented European football, they don't seem very good at it.
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This really is the best of all world's. Their intergalactic all star squad stretched to breaking point, having to play loads of group games, losing embarrassingly on national TV while fucking up in the league each week.
#levels
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This really is the best of all world's. Their intergalactic all star squad stretched to breaking point, having to play loads of group games, losing embarrassingly on national TV while fucking up in the league each week.
#levels
And even sweeter because of how big mouthed they've been about not being completely shit all the time. Well, at least in my lifetime, anyway.
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Oh dear, only 28,000 at fortress Molineux last night. That is shit for a European Group match. And they're talking about extending the Stadium! Calls for Nuno's head soon me thinks.....
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Now, you'll hear everyone say "well Villa aren't pulling up any trees are they?". And they would be right but the crucial difference is that, in the main we have kept our feet on the ground following our promotion. I don't blame some of the Wolves fans for getting a bit carried away, their 7th placed finish wasn't a surprise, they were still on the crest of wave. However, some of the gobbing off was quite ridiculous, veering into fantasy really and for all the hype about being back in Europe, the competition is a dog and I hope we don't get anywhere near it at any stage. I'd rather finish just outside the qualification places if we have a good season, or above them in a Wolves-like fantasy land.
Thursday/Sunday games, interminable group games, and while you may gain access to the CL if you win it, recovering from the effort in doing so might bollocks that campaign up as well.
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I didn't realise Barca Wolves had lost. Having had a quick look on their Twitter page, it seems some of the natives are getting a bit restless.
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You'd have thought they'd have learned from all the Baggies fans who proclaimed themselves the biggest club in the midlands...
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Calls for Nuno's head soon me thinks.....
Now that would be funny :)
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Now, you'll hear everyone say "well Villa aren't pulling up any trees are they?". And they would be right but the crucial difference is that, in the main we have kept our feet on the ground following our promotion. I don't blame some of the Wolves fans for getting a bit carried away, their 7th placed finish wasn't a surprise, they were still on the crest of wave. However, some of the gobbing off was quite ridiculous, veering into fantasy really and for all the hype about being back in Europe, the competition is a dog and I hope we don't get anywhere near it at any stage. I'd rather finish just outside the qualification places if we have a good season, or above them in a Wolves-like fantasy land.
Thursday/Sunday games, interminable group games, and while you may gain access to the CL if you win it, recovering from the effort in doing so might bollocks that campaign up as well.
The Europa League is too unwieldy. They should go back to the old UEFA Cup/Cup Winners Cup system.
But they won't.
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Calls for Nuno's head soon me thinks.....
Now that would be funny :)
I think quite a few of their fans have already started moaning about Nuno and several of the players.
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Calls for Nuno's head soon me thinks.....
Believe it or not that is already happening.
Now that would be funny :)
Quote fail. But what Damo said.
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Is Southampton Bournemouth a local derby? If so both sets of fans are shite.
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Is Southampton Bournemouth a local derby? If so both sets of fans are shite.
As much as Villa Vs Coventry is. Maybe a bit less.
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Watched 10 minutes of the Bournemouth Southampton game and they were both crap. Gave me hope that we can finish above them both. Just wish we hadn't started so badly against Bournemouth
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Bournemouth's 3rd goal embarrassing for Southampton.
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I thought Bournemouth looked decent in the first half. Southampton were pretty awful throughout. And I've worked out who Harry Wilson reminds me of: it's George Formby.
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Eddie Howe will be Everton manager by Christmas.
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Eddie Howe will be Everton manager by Christmas.
Or Arsenal.
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Eddie Howe will be Everton manager by Christmas.
Or Arsenal.
Can’t see Arsenal being Everton manager by Christmas myself.
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Eddie Howe will be Everton manager by Christmas.
Or Arsenal.
Can’t see Arsenal being Everton manager by Christmas myself.
Typical Vile arrogance. Because Arsenal would only ever manage a fellow Edwardian has-been. Fanny's.
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I reckon Howe will stick it out at Bournemouth. He moved to a bigger job earlier in his career (Burnley who were a division higher) and left of his own volition to go back to Bournemouth.
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Howe never really settled at Burnley. I seem to remember he had some family issues and needed to move back down south, and it was in everyone's interests for him to return to Bournemouth when he did. I reckon he'd take a bigger job if it came along now. He's still only about 12.
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Is Southampton Bournemouth a local derby? If so both sets of fans are shite.
Was chatting to a Blackpool fan yesterday and asked how he viewed Fleetwood. He said it would be like us playing Walsall. I imagine that's how Southampton view Bournemouth as well.
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Re Eddie Howe he truly is a club legend at Bournemouth and can justifiably feel immensely proud of what's he's done there over more than a decade now (Burnley hiatus apart). I think that has more weight than people perhaps give credit for. Why go on to somewhere like Everton where you'll be out on your ear in six months if things don't go well?
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This is fun:
https://twitter.com/i/status/1110928044296990720
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This is fun:
https://twitter.com/i/status/1110928044296990720
Blimey, that first clip is like the greatest hits of Nyland, Kalinic, Enckelman and David James all performed by one man, he's like the Joe Longthorne of goalies. I'm surprised Bruce didnt sign him.
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Yeah watched a bit of Saints game and thought there was little atmosphere, as must be equivalent to if we played Walsall, or maybe even Port Vale as they're not that close geographically
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Looks like a draw between Brighton and Newcastle later on this evening will suit us best. We'll get Jack against Arsenal tomorrow and I'm not talking Grealish!
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This is fun:
https://twitter.com/i/status/1110928044296990720
Blimey, that first clip is like the greatest hits of Nyland, Kalinic, Enckelman and David James all performed by one man, he's like the Joe Longthorne of goalies. I'm surprised Bruce didnt sign him.
Laughing like an idiot at that first clip..... Then I saw the dog one 😂
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That's a great vid. Very funny, it's like some of them are playing on ice.
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Derby have been utter gash.
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Irlam v York City in the FA Cup on Red Button if anyone is interested. I hadn't realised York had sunk all the way to Conference North.
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that challenge then on Kane when he scored was very similar to the Jack v palace one
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Derby have been utter gash.
One way traffic, Leeds have been all over them. It could be a tough season in store for Derby.
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I know it’s massively obvious but we really do need greater forward options. We’re not going to get a Harry Kane but we can certainly find our own Pukki type player. Unless Wesley gets up to speed quickly or we find a way to attack as a 4 or 5 man unit in support of him we are going to be under immense pressure to keep the score down. And we are hugely fortunate in that regard to have an outstanding keeper and two brilliant CB’s. But it puts us under pressure every game when you can barely score more than once.
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VAR is getting stupid
I dont understand why they gave that off side - its getting ridiculous , I mean how far back can you go for a offside and it was minimillimetres
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Bamford’s still a diving little cretin.
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and now Leicester equalise
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Bamford fails to convert two almost certain goals and the commentator describes his performance as a ‘top striking display’ ;D ;D ;D
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Leicester in front 😊
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Leeds ;D
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Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
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Why is it just so funny watching Leeds fall apart?🤣🤣
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Why is it just so funny watching Leeds fall apart?🤣🤣
You’d think we’d be tired of it by now. ;D
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...also, what has Richard Keogh just taken before his interview?
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First shot on target too haha!
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The winning goal from Maddison for Leicester is precisely what Jack needs to do. He gets in great positions and he needs to start pulling the trigger. Jack is too hesitant and at PL level everything closes down so much faster. For us to be a threat up front it will all start from midfield and we need our star player to become it at this level.
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Spurs being well Spurs.
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Expectations seem very high at Leeds. They’re still top of the table and they’ve booed the team off.
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I'm starting to think we really should've taken something from Spurs. They look shoddy and stodgy.
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Man city up 4-0 after 15 minutes!
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5-0 now
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They’ll be firing the new/old Watford manager at HT at rehiring the old manager as the new one.
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In the Skybet 6 I have Man City to beat Watford 5-1. City have their 5 after 20 minutes, so all I need now is Watford to score 1 in the next 70 minutes.
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Man City are on a different planet to Watford. Goodness me.
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This will be their twelfth straight victory against Watford.
Assuming they win, that is. Don't want to make any rash predictions.
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One goal every 9 minutes.
Final score 10-0.
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This will be their twelfth straight victory against Watford.
Assuming they win, that is. Don't want to make any rash predictions.
Yep. Watford could score 8 in the last 25 min
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Do you think Watford will have a new manager in place before their next game? :)
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The Man City game has now officially moved into ‘score in words as well as figures’ territory.
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Sheff Utd now 2 up at Goodison.
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The Man City game has now officially moved into ‘score in words as well as figures’ territory.
Haha that’s right. Because we are all stupid they tell you the score but then have to follow it up by spelling it out.
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Sheff Utd now 2 up at Goodison.
Odds on Silva being Watford manager tomorrow?
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Everton’s forum is a lovely read right now. Their early season arrogance is blowing up nicely.
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8 for Man City
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Everton’s forum is a lovely read right now. Their early season arrogance is blowing up nicely.
Bad enough being beaten by Villa and those badly dressed supporters but how on earth can they lose at home to those Yorkshire herberts that all talk like Sean Bean - their words, not mine!
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Everton’s forum is a lovely read right now. Their early season arrogance is blowing up nicely.
They're not going to be too happy either on Small Dick Alliance - not a shot on target all game.
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Everton’s forum is a lovely read right now. Their early season arrogance is blowing up nicely.
They're not going to be too happy either on Small Dick Alliance - not a shot on target all game.
But they are gonna be massive and the city will erupt!
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I erupted with laughter.
Lambert has Ipswich top of the league in other news.
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A comment from the BBC Live Reporting stream:
"The world's first £1bn squad, coached by the world's greatest flat-track bully, thrashing a team in relative turmoil is barely noteworthy. City can ONLY make par or fail - they've given themselves too great an advantage to achieve something great. Any trophy they fail to win makes their season a failure."
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Blackpool's added time equalizer at Accrington has been scored by "Virtue-Thick". For no great discernible reason that has made me LOL.
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Eddie Howe will be Everton manager by Christmas Halloween.
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20,000 at the Sty today and this when they doing well. Brummies definitely dont like football do they (?)
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I erupted with laughter.
Lambert has Ipswich top of the league in other news.
You know what fair play to him. We’ve all rightly given him all he deserves. But I’m old enough to recall a time when he was talked of as on par with Brendan Rodgers. Just amazing how the stars aligned and I wonder how things would have panned our had the two had the other’s paths. Lambert’s been through the fucking ringer so if in the end he restores some of his credibility in league one and Ipswich go back up then good for him.
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Everton’s forum is a lovely read right now. Their early season arrogance is blowing up nicely.
Was snake on the pitch today?
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A Brighton win at St James’ will do nicely.
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Everton’s forum is a lovely read right now. Their early season arrogance is blowing up nicely.
They're not going to be too happy either on Small Dick Alliance - not a shot on target all game.
But they are gonna be massive and the city will erupt!
the only game of any interest to them kicks off tomorrow at 4.30
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Everton’s forum is a lovely read right now. Their early season arrogance is blowing up nicely.
They're not going to be too happy either on Small Dick Alliance - not a shot on target all game.
But they are gonna be massive and the city will erupt!
the only game of any interest to them kicks off tomorrow at 4.30
Yeah. Their thread will be longer than the four pages they managed for theirs today.
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Maybe we can skip Man City away?
Interested to hear Leeds get booed off after drawing at home and remaining top of the league.
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20 000 on a beautiful day like today and the team on a decent run .Makes you wonder what they will get in the winter months and are near the bottom of the league
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Typical Bruce start at home vs a team you need to beat. Sit back, let them dictate the match and grow in confidence.
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This is fun:
https://twitter.com/i/status/1110928044296990720
No it ain’t it’s blank
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Seagulls crapping over Brucecastle
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Absolutely classic Bruce set up.
Brighton at home, 9 deep and one up front, let opposition dictate the game. Newcastle fans not happy. Shame.
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Brighton enjoying 75% possession at Newcastle... ;D
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Absolutely classic Bruce set up.
Brighton at home, 9 deep and one up front, let opposition dictate the game. Newcastle fans not happy. Shame.
This is his one tactic, sit deep and hope to nick one.
Dinosaur.
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Absolutely classic Bruce set up.
Brighton at home, 9 deep and one up front, let opposition dictate the game. Newcastle fans not happy. Shame.
This is his one tactic, sit deep and hope to nick one.
Dinosaur.
He won’t last the year. Long May it continue as it gives us one less place to worry about
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Lots of gaps, no atmosphere, dire football. That's wor' Premier League for you.
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If anybody has been playing the Andy Carroll drinking game and taking a swig every time the SKY commentator has mentioned his name they will be falling over drunk by now. I have never known a player not on the pitch get talked about so much.
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Lots of gaps, no atmosphere, dire football. That's wor' Premier League for you.
I'm sure they're pulling up socks and rolling up sleeves as we speak.
Dusting wasselves down....
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That win at Spurs gave him the time he needed to fully implement the massive con job he’s planned for that club.
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This is fun:
https://twitter.com/i/status/1110928044296990720
No it ain’t it’s blank
Mine’s ok. Atlantic getting in the way? ( no idea, Chicago)
The one with the dog is great.
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Standard bruce half-time teamtalk too.
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If anybody has been playing the Andy Carroll drinking game and taking a swig every time the SKY commentator has mentioned his name they will be falling over drunk by now. I have never known a player not on the pitch get talked about so much.
Dgrthj fefjnn AafrDthb #£-+
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Todays attendance at Newcastle is their lowest in the league in nine years. The stayaways aren't missing much.
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This is fun:
https://twitter.com/i/status/1110928044296990720
No it ain’t it’s blank
Mine’s ok. Atlantic getting in the way? ( no idea, Chicago)
The one with the dog is great.
Got it now, crazy :)
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Clearance of the season by Newcastle there. Unbelievable Jeff.
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Andy Carroll coming on for the last ten minutes.
Villa are a better side than Newcastle and Brighton.
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0-0 probably the best result for us.
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Todays attendance at Newcastle is their lowest in the league in nine years. The stayaways aren't missing much.
The mad few will be sayin off wi' me heed t'nyte.
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Andy Carroll coming on for the last ten minutes.
Villa are a better side than Newcastle and Brighton.
Not sure I agree, Brucecastle have got a decent squad with lots of PL experience, they just have a shit manager.
Brighton are another Bournemouth,well organized and physicaly strong.
We have not shown enough to make that statement.
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8 for Man City
Saturday 26 Oct, 12:30, you’ll find my hiding behind the sofa like it’s Doctor Who in the early 70s 😫
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Harry Kane is just taking the piss now. He scored today whilst having a little lie down.
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8 for Man City
Saturday 26 Oct, 12:30, you’ll find my hiding behind the sofa like it’s Doctor Who in the early 70s 😫
Greeeeen army!
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I like Chris Wilder, there I've said it
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I like Chris Wilder, there I've said it
He's doing a great job.
Was very complimentary of us in the play off final coverage, too. I hope he continues to do well.
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