From the main camera view, it looks like the pitch at the far right corner flag slopes up.
Don't like either of the New York teams. Even including the one that aren't actually a New York team.
I lived in Pittsburgh for three years when I first came to North America in 1995. So I'm everything Pittsburgh too really, well ice hockey and NFL. Been some very good nights since and has helped to a small degree offset some of the Villa misery. And certainly this season with the Penguins lifting the Stanley Cup on the back of what happened at B6. Since I've been in Toronto, I follow Toronto FC and the Blue Jays a bit.
I lived in Pittsburgh for three years when I first came to North America in 1995. So I'm everything Pittsburgh too really, well ice hockey and NFL. Been some very good nights since and has helped to a small degree offset some of the Villa misery. And certainly this season with the Penguins lifting the Stanley Cup on the back of what happened at B6. Since I've been in Toronto, I follow Toronto FC and the Blue Jays a bit.
Have you ever seen a baseball game live? It's one of very few televised sports I just can't get into at all. Not even a smidgen.
I lived in Pittsburgh for three years when I first came to North America in 1995. So I'm everything Pittsburgh too really, well ice hockey and NFL. Been some very good nights since and has helped to a small degree offset some of the Villa misery. And certainly this season with the Penguins lifting the Stanley Cup on the back of what happened at B6. Since I've been in Toronto, I follow Toronto FC and the Blue Jays a bit.
Have you ever seen a baseball game live? It's one of very few televised sports I just can't get into at all. Not even a smidgen.
Yes many. In Pittsburgh only a few. The new stadium there is lovely but it wasn't built while I was there, but I went to Three Rivers which is also where the Steelers also played. I've watched quite a number of games at the Rogers Centre (AKA Skydome). Baseball is akin to cricket. You have to understand the game to appreciate or understand it. You have to learn about the nuisances of the game just like cricket, and accept how long it can take. I'm not a huge fan of it but the Blue Jays being good recently has got a lot more people interested and following them. Me included.
Wriggley Field tomorrow night v the Cardinals.
Excuse to drink beer, eat bad food and not really care what is going on in the match.
Mate, come to Toronto in the summer. We'll have multiple beers at a Jays game and I will explain it all to you. Simple.
Mate, come to Toronto in the summer. We'll have multiple beers at a Jays game and I will explain it all to you. Simple.
In about 20 years when I can afford it I'll remember this 👍😀
We lost.Wriggley Field tomorrow night v the Cardinals.
Excuse to drink beer, eat bad food and not really care what is going on in the match.
God Cubs, wish I could be there to see them... enjoy the game
Messi Magic at Copa America vs US (http://www.fullmatchesandshows.com/2016/06/22/usa-vs-argentina-highlights-full-match/)
Stunning stuff from Messi as Argentina battered the US 4-0 in Copa America. Oh and Brad looking a bit of a plonker for their first.
I support the steelers in AF so I stick to all things Pittsburgh american sport wise now so fuck US soccer untill Pittsburgh has a team.
How come this isn't in the Sports Arena or the Luke Haines thread?
Forest now have a ground capacity of 0 as they don't have a safety certificate.
Forest now have a ground capacity of 0 as they don't have a safety certificate.
Didn't stop them at fucking Hillsborough.
They desperately need Sinclair. ;)
They desperately need Sinclair. ;)
The Scottish League Cup starts tonight, it's a Group Stage this season.
For those with BT Sport, your offerings are Arbroath v Dundee United tonight and Motherwell v Rangers tomorrow in a rare televised 3pm game.
Celtic, Aberdeen, Hearts and Hibs, as European Qualifiers, don't enter till the knockout stage.
In the big game, Mighty Clyde host Kilmarnock.
Anyone see Demba Ba break his leg, if you're squeamish try to avoid it as it is very nasty?
http://screamer.deadspin.com/andrey-arshavins-still-got-it-1784259199
Very impressive result from Irish Champions Dundalk beating Champions League Group Stage regulars BATE Borisov 3-0.
Very impressive result from Irish Champions Dundalk beating Champions League Group Stage regulars BATE Borisov 3-0.
Worth 2 million to them I think? To put in context they got 100,000 euro for winning the league last year. Meanwhile the Irish Football CEO pays himself 450k a year! Amazing result against Champs League regulars.
Very impressive result from Irish Champions Dundalk beating Champions League Group Stage regulars BATE Borisov 3-0.
Worth 2 million to them I think? To put in context they got 100,000 euro for winning the league last year. Meanwhile the Irish Football CEO pays himself 450k a year! Amazing result against Champs League regulars.
West Ham winning 1-0 in the "London Stadium" in the Europa.It's a sell out, 54,000.
Will be interesting to see the attendance.
Is that the capacity for the PL?West Ham winning 1-0 in the "London Stadium" in the Europa.It's a sell out, 54,000.
Will be interesting to see the attendance.
According to that twat on sky Newcastle are taking 9000 to Fulham tomorrow night.
Surely not, but if right, how?
No it will be more than that, but tonight they've had to close some seats and weren't allowed the full attendance because it's the first game.Is that the capacity for the PL?West Ham winning 1-0 in the "London Stadium" in the Europa.It's a sell out, 54,000.
Will be interesting to see the attendance.
Nope. I'm hoping they get relegated and the 30,000 'fans' they've never had before vanish leaving them playing in front of 20K as they play Rotherham in a division 2 midtable game.Sounds too much like us for my liking.
Apart from us never having 30K fans appear from nowhere, we play Rotherham on a Saturday and will have around 30K it's exactly like us ;)Theyre a very popular "cockney club" down that way, restricted by the shit hole they played in.
Okay in reality it's nearer 20K but for a club with a previous record attendance of 42K with a shitload of away fans for a London derby it's a lot of people coming from nowhere buying 50K season tickets.
Until the last decade it varied between 18K and 26K for 20 years.In 1986 our average att was just over 15k, not sticking up for them at all, but I'm going to check it out.
And we had 46K for a game in '88 despite averaging 18K. We've pulled bigger crowds in division 3 than they've ever had. Which is a bit of a difference to never having that kind of support and suddenly selling over 50K season tickets.Ground permitting, that's my point really, don't want to fall out.
And we had 46K for a game in '88 despite averaging 18K. We've pulled bigger crowds in division 3 than they've ever had. Which is a bit of a difference to never having that kind of support and suddenly selling over 50K season tickets.We played bcfc in 88 and didn't get 20k.
And we had 46K for a game in '88 despite averaging 18K. We've pulled bigger crowds in division 3 than they've ever had. Which is a bit of a difference to never having that kind of support and suddenly selling over 50K season tickets.We played bcfc in 88 and didn't get 20k.
And it was so small because there was never the need for it to bigger as they've never had the support. Which is my point.With that rationale, if we had a 70k stadium would we fill it? I doubt it. VILLA TILL I DIE.
I can't be arsed digging out old Rothman's to check each year but i'd bet all the years it held 40K+ they probably had 40K once in a blue moon. And that would be thanks to a big away support like cup games or derbys. Now all of a sudden they have over 50K ST holders, which I think is the 2nd highest number of ST holders in the country as Arsenal have 45K iirc back to ticket talk for the cup final.
Might stay up for a bit and see if Fiji can keep their opening Olympic game respectable.
I heard the radio reports calling it "West Ham's new stadium". It doesn't belong to them, it belongs to the people of this country and if you ever needed a demonstration of how fucked up our wonderful nation is, then there is no better example. A hypocritical legacy of the Olympic Games as the Baroness sits in the House Of Lords, voting to plunge the poor even further into poverty while decrying the welfare state and waltzing into the gift from the nation like a queen with her poisonous acolytes, as the media line up to fawn and praise.
Meanwhile the kids get fatter, the playing fields close and the cameras at the cricket match outnumber the spectators.
Is this the Rafalution I've been hearing about. I thought the mags had already been Promoted?
1 - 0 ..........Fulham - Matt Smith
1 - 0 ..........Fulham - Matt Smith
Who?
Whoosh!
This result means Fulham knock us off top spot.
1 - 0 ..........Fulham - Matt Smith
Who?
Tall Centre-Forward who was @ Leeds before
This result means Fulham knock us off top spot.Whatever the resut.
Is this the Rafalution I've been hearing about. I thought the mags had already been Promoted?
Scott Parker exists!
The injustice meter is off the scale now for Newcastle.
One minute to go.
Can I just say hahahahahaha
I said before that I felt if Newcastle got a win tonight that they'd exorcise a few daemons, but on that they look as shite as ever.
Pass, pass, pass; square and back. Not a zip of cutting edge and bar the Ritchie chance they never looked like doing anything.
Whinging shit bags as well, especially Voldermort.
Good result for us
But the stuff I saw does show how competitive this league will be. I still think we're in for a really tough game on Sunday. I'd be happy w a draw while we get better players in and acclimatised
Oh yeah absolutely, but it was still nice to see that circus lose after the relentless "walking of the league" nonsense.
Oh yeah absolutely, but it was still nice to see that circus lose after the relentless "walking of the league" nonsense.
Oh yeah absolutely, but it was still nice to see that circus lose after the relentless "walking of the league" nonsense.
Matt Smith....played Dr Who
Matt Smith....played Dr Who
Brummie, played for Redditch and Solihull amongst other non league teams before Oldham took a punt on him.
Once scored nine goals in three games when on loan to Littleton in the Midland League.
That's the footballer not the actor by the way.
was that the Newcastle who the media idiots like darren gough and jason Cundy said I cant see newcastle losing a game all season
Fair play to plucky minnows Rangers getting their first ever top-flight point. Not bad for a club that was only founded in 2012.
In the end Newcastle will be up there. As will we. It's about finishing strong and we might not start of as well as we might hope but it will build over the season. Same I imagine for NewcastleTrue.
Norwich will be up there for sure. They actually seem the most compact of the three of us that came down and have the same staff and core group of players that came up. Oh and Blackburn are utter shit. Mr Lambert will no doubt be blaming everyone else in the press as to why that it is before he left the club. I'm sure it was somehow down to his time at Villa.
Alfreton equalise with a 30 yard screamerThey say the first sign of madness is talking to yourself ... you alright there Sox?
Alfreton equalise with a 30 yard screamerThey say the first sign of madness is talking to yourself ... you alright there Sox?
Burton pull one back with a cracking header, 4-3.Should have had an equaliser at the death too.
Burton pull one back with a cracking header, 4-3.Should have had an equaliser at the death too.
The table on 5 football is claret n blue. Has to be our year.
Michael Gray is a bit of a tool as well.I'd go so far as to say he looks and talks like a complete fucking knobhead.
George Riley is fine on Radio 5
would you adam and eve it, SCOTT SINCLAIR
would you adam and eve it, SCOTT SINCLAIR
I saw a team named Birmingham W? Playing in the National League. Who, what?.
I saw a team named Birmingham W? Playing in the National League. Who, what?.
Not sure if this has already been mentioned, a goalless 90 minutes, followed by no goals in extra time. However the penalty shoot out made up for it:
Accrington Stanley 0(11), Bradford City 0(10).
Thank you.I saw a team named Birmingham W? Playing in the National League. Who, what?.
Boreham Wood which is sometimes shortened to B'ham W , situated in North London near Elstree.
😄I saw a team named Birmingham W? Playing in the National League. Who, what?.
I think you just had one of those out of body experiences Olly where you saw into the future and what becomes of Birmingham City. They fold and come back as Birmingham Wankers FC in the National League.
Brighton 1 - Forest 0
Knockaert
Good break but yikes Forrest look shite at the back.
Good break but yikes Forrest look shite at the back.
Hull have only named three subs for their match against Leicester. They are in deep trouble aren't they?
they are trying to sell though right ?
they are trying to sell though right ?
I hope Ciaran understood the plan todayUnused sub....
Gueye MOM for Everton according to the Beeb
One point from two matches against Brighton and Barnsley for promotion machine Nigel Pearson so far.
Bournemouth 0 - Man Ure 1...........Mata
Bournemouth 0 - Man Ure 1...........Mata
Boo. Hate Mourinho, and hate to see him back in the Premier League. The king of gobshites, an ungracious loser, and always manages classless clubs...
Bournemouth 0 - Man Ure 1...........Mata
Boo. Hate Mourinho, and hate to see him back in the Premier League. The king of gobshites, an ungracious loser, and always manages classless clubs.
Bournemouth 0 - Man Ure 1...........Mata
Boo. Hate Mourinho, and hate to see him back in the Premier League. The king of gobshites, an ungracious loser, and always manages classless clubs.
Not a fan then mate and not on your Christmas Card list??
So 2 games today and 3 players wearing this samurai like pony tail ... is that this years beard!?
Arsenal 1 - Liverpool 3...........Coutinho with another great finish after a good passing move
Arsenal 1 - Liverpool 3...........Coutinho with another great finish after a good passing move
Bournemouth 0 - Man Ure 3...........Zlatan
Arsenal 1 - Liverpool 3...........Coutinho with another great finish after a good passing move
Wenger's lack of signings is going to cost them big time. Again
They should sign Benteke as a start
Liverpool for the title. I don't believe that, I'm just getting it in there before every back page, website and social media account proclaims it over the next twenty-four hours.
That Mane is a bit good
Can you imagine the frustration of being an Ars fan
How dare Liverpool win! Do they not know how much Tarquin pays for his season ticket?We set a tradition that means Arsenal will always lose their home opener for evermore.
That Mane is a bit good
Rein your neck in pleaseThat Mane is a bit good
He makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up.
I see what you did there...very good :)))That Mane is a bit good
He makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up.
I see what you did there...very good :)))That Mane is a bit good
He makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up.
Liverpool for the title. I don't believe that, I'm just getting it in there before every back page, website and social media account proclaims it over the next twenty-four hours.
Mau u for me. Unfortunately
I always think Mourinho really goes for it in the 'winnable' games and just tries to make sure he gets something out of the tougher games by nicking it by the odd goal or even getting a draw.
I have just read that Leicester's defeat yesterday was the first time the reigning champions have lost on the first day since Arsenal beat Manure in 1989. Which reminded me of two things. 'New owner' Michael Knighton with his ball juggling in front of the fans at The Theatre Of Twats and myself and at lot of other Villa fans travelling to the Forest game and not being able to get in.
It really is never him and always something/someone else's fault
Terrible challenge by Costa. How is that not a booking? Oh, surprise surprise he's already on a yellow! Weak referee.
Terrible challenge by Costa. How is that not a booking? Oh, surprise surprise he's already on a yellow! Weak referee.
I cant stand Costa but I thought he went for the ball........
Terrible challenge by Costa. How is that not a booking? Oh, surprise surprise he's already on a yellow! Weak referee.
I cant stand Costa but I thought he went for the ball........
How do Dwight Gayle and the Newcastle players have the nerve to celebrate that 'goal'?
Ciaran Clark concedes penalty....where have we heard that before?
Ciaran Clark concedes penalty....where have we heard that before?
According to the beeb, Mbemba was the faultee although I'm sure Clark was in there somewhere.
Let's leave Clark alone he is one of our own. I hope he makes it big at Newcastle or somewhere else.No-one has made it big at Newcastle since telly went colour. That's why they play in black and white.
3 own goals and a red card in 4 days.I could make some fatuous comment about him being more prolific than Gabby, but I won't.
3 own goals and a red card in 4 days.I could make some fatuous comment about him being more prolific than Gabby, but I won't.
Fuckers will do anything for a cheap licence!Let's leave Clark alone he is one of our own. I hope he makes it big at Newcastle or somewhere else.No-one has made it big at Newcastle since telly went colour. That's why they play in black and white.
Shane Duffy 2 own goals followed by a red card. I think that probably counts as having a mare.Didn't he used to be in an Irish boy band?
Rafa seems to have got Newcastle playing now, 1 up.
Ryan Sessegnon has scored at the age of 16 for Fulham. Britney Spears was number one when he was born. Talk about making a person feel old!
Here at the Norman Green Sports Stadium (aka Tudor Grange) it's 0-0 in the MRL division 3 clash between AFC Solihull and Moors Academy.
Just started watching the C5 highlights programme. First game up Blues v Wolves - and the first thing you notice is the oceans of empty seats in the home areas. For a local derby. Obviously all on the weekend shift at the Austin.
Just started watching the C5 highlights programme. First game up Blues v Wolves - and the first thing you notice is the oceans of empty seats in the home areas. For a local derby. Obviously all on the weekend shift at the Austin.
Only 18000 there yesterday, 2300 wolves
BBC indulging in a Neymar wankathon. "You couldn't write this script because if you had no one would have believed you." Really? No one could ave predicted that the 5th penalty taker would score the winning penalty?
Had they rolled out an extra money spinning AAA* plus category for the game? That's piss poor for a 3pm kick off.
But don't blame yourself you probably needed to do that to avoid the traffic.Here at the Norman Green Sports Stadium (aka Tudor Grange) it's 0-0 in the MRL division 3 clash between AFC Solihull and Moors Academy.
And that's how it finished.
EDIT: No it didn't. Moors won 1-0 with a goal cunningly scored while I was getting my coat.
Guzan starts for Middlesbrough
Bottom Field 1-1 Top Field
Guzan starts for Middlesbrough
Are the fans walking out yet?
Guzan now having a mare spilling everything
The people at the top of those stands on the side of the pitch wont see much, no wonder they were giving season tickets away
BBC indulging in a Neymar wankathon. "You couldn't write this script because if you had no one would have believed you." Really? No one could ave predicted that the 5th penalty taker would score the winning penalty?
Saw a bit of that, whoever the commentator was obviously had a list of tired old cliches he had to trot out and wasn't in the stadium. Any idea who it was, he was terrible.
https://twitter.com/stancollymore/status/767375481180082176
Two greater wankers you will not find.
And got 'done' by Bournemouth apparently.
And got 'done' by Bournemouth apparently.
I don't really know where to post this but here is as good as anywhere. Just to say (as if we need reminding) that Newcastle fans are deluded wankers. I work with a load and they are all now giving it the guaranteed top of the league, looking forward to being back in the PL routine. Before the season they all, every last one of them, had Newcastle top in their preseason predictions. I know these aren't necessarily unreasonable things, but you would think one pessimistic fan amongst them would pick them second. Nope - they all, to a man or woman, have that big fish/small pond / we deserve to be in better company attitude.
I also know this isn't news but a reminder about what an utterly obnoxious bunch of c***s they are. That's it.
BBC indulging in a Neymar wankathon. "You couldn't write this script because if you had no one would have believed you." Really? No one could ave predicted that the 5th penalty taker would score the winning penalty?Regardless of all theft Brazil fully deserved to win the gold medal.
Bristol City into extra time in the cup. Excellent. Our decision to throw that silly Luton game may yet pay off...And now winning, and now full of confidence?
Indeed. But as 7 or 8 of the players we face didn't win tonight it won't really fill them with confidence.Fair comment, but success in a tight knit squad is very contagious.
There's only 3 or 4 playing tonight who played against Newcastle so extra time won't make a massive difference as most won't play against us either. And I doubt their reserves beating the might of Scunthorpe, assuming they do, is going to have them full of confidence for our visit.
I hope he doesn't go. I want him to stay there forever. Having Pulis as manager is absolutely the worst thing I could wish on any rival fan. I only wish we could clone him and send another one to the Sty. Maybe one to Stretford too.
You're probably right. I suppose it's especially painful for the Boggies because they've got such a long history of watching Total Tiki-Taka Football of a 1970s Brazil style. I mean, who could ever forget the magic of Derek Statham and Barry Cowdrill? They ay used to this. Blose would embrace his unmitigated shite because it would represent an improvement.
Oh dear West Ham.
Boooo! :)
AV82 beat me to it, which will teach me to stop mid post and do something else for a bit!
AV82 beat me to it, which will teach me to stop mid post and do something else for a bit!You do something else as well??
Two years running they've been knocked out by Astra. Imagine being so useless in Europe the same side knocks you out!
what are the odds that WHU will be sold by the end of the season for a tasty profit?
Unacceptable face of capitalist football.
what are the odds that WHU will be sold by the end of the season for a tasty profit?
Unacceptable face of capitalist football.
never! they will tell you they are ammers fru n fru
Isn't part of the deal that they can't sell the club for a period of time?
Quick quick someone send for Nigel Pearson quick.
Quick quick someone send for Nigel Pearson quick.
Unfortunately I didn't see the game but I did catch Pearson's post-match interview. Frankly, the man is a simmering psychopath.
Hate seeing him playing for Liverpool. Even now, 6 years on after he left us.Oh Jesus ... When you said 6 years I thought surely not SIX but yes it is and 6 bloody miserable years as well😢
It was a foul he was tripped inside the area......penalty
Hate seeing him playing for Liverpool. Even now, 6 years on after he left us.Oh Jesus ... When you said 6 years I thought surely not SIX but yes it is and 6 bloody miserable years as well😢
how the fook does mike red deen keep his refereeing licence
how the fook does mike red deen keep his refereeing licence
Its not Mike Dean its Bobby Madley
Newcastle winning 3 on the bounce now. That's their shitty start forgotten about.looking ominous for the rest of us, they look the best team in the division. To be expected I suppose but disappointed we can't boss teams like that with the players we have.
You could tell who Sky wanted to win too.
ok fuck all like the Villa.
2 - 0
watching citeh, its just like watching Villa gone a goal up early doors, and just like us they'll get stuffed.
huh herm.
West Bromwich Brazil vs Middlesbrough was a shocker. I wish I'd done a bet on it being 0-0, it was guaranteed. Albion at home and they didn't want to take the game to Boro. Very very dull.
Watching Barcelona at Atletico Bilbao tonight, they are effectively using their goalkeeper as a ball playing sweeper, to an extent I've never seen before. It's all hugely impressive, but is going to place huge demands on the fitness levels of their defenders.
Newcastle winning 3 on the bounce now. That's their shitty start forgotten about.looking ominous for the rest of us, they look the best team in the division. To be expected I suppose but disappointed we can't boss teams like that with the players we have.
I'd be stunned if Newcastle don't win the league this year. Stunned.
The fuckers
But I've not seen anyone else look that great. I know we've got problems but I think we're well capable of putting together a long run of wins in this league. Derby and Wednesday are two of the next best, and I didn't think either were great
Despite the poor results, we've put together a good chunk of football that i suspect is way better than most teams in this league can manage. Need to put away our chances and improve resilience in the face of pressure.
Must be achievable
After 5 games Newcastle have already won the league and we're not troubling the top 2, ok then.
I'd be stunned if Newcastle don't win the league this year. Stunned.
The fuckers
But I've not seen anyone else look that great. I know we've got problems but I think we're well capable of putting together a long run of wins in this league. Derby and Wednesday are two of the next best, and I didn't think either were great
Despite the poor results, we've put together a good chunk of football that i suspect is way better than most teams in this league can manage. Need to put away our chances and improve resilience in the face of pressure.
Must be achievable
I was one of the few who didn't want Newcastle to go down for that reason, I would have preferred Sunderland or anyone else
I'd be stunned if Newcastle don't win the league this year. Stunned.
The fuckers
But I've not seen anyone else look that great. I know we've got problems but I think we're well capable of putting together a long run of wins in this league. Derby and Wednesday are two of the next best, and I didn't think either were great
Despite the poor results, we've put together a good chunk of football that i suspect is way better than most teams in this league can manage. Need to put away our chances and improve resilience in the face of pressure.
Must be achievable
I was one of the few who didn't want Newcastle to go down for that reason, I would have preferred Sunderland or anyone else
I had no fear of being relegated with them but I wanted/expected a response from everybody connected with the club to match their ambitions. I think Xia thought the same. To hear talk about 9th place as expected fills me with shame.
Smash it it, show the size and wealth but above all, show the class. Right now, only our fans are showing it.
I'd be stunned if Newcastle don't win the league this year. Stunned.
The fuckers
But I've not seen anyone else look that great. I know we've got problems but I think we're well capable of putting together a long run of wins in this league. Derby and Wednesday are two of the next best, and I didn't think either were great
Despite the poor results, we've put together a good chunk of football that i suspect is way better than most teams in this league can manage. Need to put away our chances and improve resilience in the face of pressure.
Must be achievable
I was one of the few who didn't want Newcastle to go down for that reason, I would have preferred Sunderland or anyone else
I had no fear of being relegated with them but I wanted/expected a response from everybody connected with the club to match their ambitions. I think Xia thought the same. To hear talk about 9th place as expected fills me with shame.
Smash it it, show the size and wealth but above all, show the class. Right now, only our fans are showing it.
I'd say the club's spending has reflected an appropriate level of ambition, so saying only the fans are showing it is a bit unfair.
After some of the attendances tonight I wonder if the Football League will realise just how against the new EFL Trophy format fans are?
After some of the attendances tonight I wonder if the Football League will realise just how against the new EFL Trophy format fans are?
It might have been a workable idea until the top teams withdrew their Reserves/U23
Robbie Keane's scores his 68th international goal to equal Gerd Muller's tally in his final game for Ireland and means he's scored for Ireland in each of the last 19 years.
An amazing record when you consider Rooney has just become the first English international to break 50.
Does that mean that Blue-nosed Stern John was one of the best strikers in the world then?
I see Messi scored for Argentina last night. He's worse at retiring than Nigel Farage!
I see Messi scored for Argentina last night. He's worse at retiring than Nigel Farage!
That is a strange one. They blamed the loss of three finals on him, he retires. They then beg him to come back, build a statue of him, so he comes back. Then when he's back they accuse him of deceiving the Argentine public. Make your mind up lads.
You would expect an England player to score more though, they're generally a better side and so higher seeds meaning they're likely to play more matches against poor sides.
Although I suppose they also attract higher calibre friendly opposition to counter that, a little bit.
Messi won't do anything taxing.I see Messi scored for Argentina last night. He's worse at retiring than Nigel Farage!
That is a strange one. They blamed the loss of three finals on him, he retires. They then beg him to come back, build a statue of him, so he comes back. Then when he's back they accuse him of deceiving the Argentine public. Make your mind up lads.
I know. It's not as though Messi has form for deception.
I remember the Fonz in one of his last appearances for us, played in a dull draw and at the end had a fizzing shot that clipped the top of the bar - thought then that of it had gone in he might have stepped up but just faded away after that...
I remember the Fonz in one of his last appearances for us, played in a dull draw and at the end had a fizzing shot that clipped the top of the bar - thought then that of it had gone in he might have stepped up but just faded away after that...
I thought he'd do ok in the lower leagues, like Byfield.
I was going to say how long before Hoddle says "2 v 1" - three minutes in and it's "3 v 3". Not long til the "midfield diamond"
As long as he doesn't start Diamond Lights i'm good.
I was going to say how long before Hoddle says "2 v 1" - three minutes in and it's "3 v 3". Not long til the "midfield diamond"
With Rooney, Dier and Henderson as the midfield trio Sam really has gone for it!
So I hear England have had a shot on target .... That's one in the eye for those who don't rate bog Sam.
It would have been nice to see something different with a new manager. Same failings, same one-paced turgid football and why Rooney in midfield?Well did you really expect that from Allardyce? Only Pulis could take England into the modern era IMO.
Can't complain with a win against the 2nd best team in the group on their turf.
Sets us up nicely now to hopefully stop the Jocks getting to another World cup.
Just seen the Scottish Messi
Is he the twat with the trumpet?
What was that shit that Allardyce came out with about how he can't tell Rooney where to play?
What a load of utter wank.
I'd half-expected the resident whinging England fans to write Allardyce off after his first defeat, but must say I didn't think you'd be doing it after he'd won his first game!
I'd half-expected the resident whinging England fans to write Allardyce off after his first defeat, but must say I didn't think you'd be doing it after he'd won his first game!
Allardyce, who took over from Roy Hodgson in July, says he "can't stop" Rooney from dropping into midfield, adding the player has a "lot more experience at international football" than he does.
"It's not for me to say where he's going to play," said the former Sunderland, West Ham, Newcastle and Bolton boss, 61. "It's up to me to ask whether he's doing well in that position and contributing."
What was that shit that Allardyce came out with about how he can't tell Rooney where to play?
What a load of utter wank.
What was that shit that Allardyce came out with about how he can't tell Rooney where to play?
What a load of utter wank.
That might work if he was anywhere near as good as Allardyce thinks he is.....and he's not, by a long way. Messi, Ronaldo and others close to their abilities play for the team, not themselves. Might as well not bother with a manager and let Rooney pick the team and decide tactics.
What was that shit that Allardyce came out with about how he can't tell Rooney where to play?
What a load of utter wank.
That might work if he was anywhere near as good as Allardyce thinks he is.....and he's not, by a long way. Messi, Ronaldo and others close to their abilities play for the team, not themselves. Might as well not bother with a manager and let Rooney pick the team and decide tactics.
I'd half-expected the resident whinging England fans to write Allardyce off after his first defeat, but must say I didn't think you'd be doing it after he'd won his first game!
England U21 vs Norway
That fucking band. Endlessly.
Oh and they're trouncing Norway.
Bulgaria 4 Luxembourg 3. Tonev has just scored a screamer to save the Bulgaria blushes.
Bulgaria 4 Luxembourg 3. Tonev has just scored a screamer to save the Bulgaria blushes.Just watched the highlights. That was a mental game. A few great strikes, as well as terrible defending.
This stand is ace.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BovKai6CIAAfxEP.jpg)
Bulgaria 4 Luxembourg 3. Tonev has just scored a screamer to save the Bulgaria blushes.
I picked up legionnaires disease at university, probably the same odds
What was that shit that Allardyce came out with about how he can't tell Rooney where to play?
What a load of utter wank.
That might work if he was anywhere near as good as Allardyce thinks he is.....and he's not, by a long way. Messi, Ronaldo and others close to their abilities play for the team, not themselves. Might as well not bother with a manager and let Rooney pick the team and decide tactics.
I'm sure Rooney thinks he's like Pirlo.
He's actually holding England back by not retiring. I get the impression that the other England players feel the same.
What was that shit that Allardyce came out with about how he can't tell Rooney where to play?
What a load of utter wank.
That might work if he was anywhere near as good as Allardyce thinks he is.....and he's not, by a long way. Messi, Ronaldo and others close to their abilities play for the team, not themselves. Might as well not bother with a manager and let Rooney pick the team and decide tactics.
I'm sure Rooney thinks he's like Pirlo.
He's actually holding England back by not retiring. I get the impression that the other England players feel the same.
Rooneywont bewasn't good for anythingcome the nextat the last world cup so way as well fuck him off now
What was that shit that Allardyce came out with about how he can't tell Rooney where to play?
What a load of utter wank.
That might work if he was anywhere near as good as Allardyce thinks he is.....and he's not, by a long way. Messi, Ronaldo and others close to their abilities play for the team, not themselves. Might as well not bother with a manager and let Rooney pick the team and decide tactics.
I'm sure Rooney thinks he's like Pirlo.
He's actually holding England back by not retiring. I get the impression that the other England players feel the same.
Rooneywont bewasn't good for anythingcome the nextat the last world cup so way as well fuck him off now
Fixed
Reading Ipswich. Fuck me if we can't get out of this division.......and why do Ipswich think they're Barca and why do they have three stars on their badge?
Reading Ipswich. Fuck me if we can't get out of this division.......and why do Ipswich think they're Barca and why do they have three stars on their badge?
The number of times they beat the 1980-81 league champions
There's a banner hanging off the second tier saying "European Capital of Trophies". What a bunch of cocksockets.
Rangers battered and Man U losing at home.
A thoroughly pleasant afternoon's viewing.
There's a banner hanging off the second tier saying "European Capital of Trophies". What a bunch of cocksockets.
Just put a £5 double on Small Heath and Olbiyun to win. They've only lost at Fulham twice in 17 apparently and are playing against 10. The other lot have been battered all first half and will no doubt score from their one shot on target. That should fuck it up for them!SHA are winning...missed a pen as well.
The beast has scored for Palace...header 0-1 at Boro
Boggies losing ..lovely little back heel by Callum Wilson
Boggies losing ..lovely little back heel by Callum Wilson
That means they will have to go on all out attack. That will upset Mr Pulis a lot!
Scores as they stand show that we've really, really got to put a decent run together, starting tomorrow. As things stand, a win only takes us to the giddy heights of 13th.
Huddersfield top of the league, City beat United (did anyone spot the half and half scarves), Arsenal get their obligatory penalty, Brentford winning a bit of a shock, Coventry diving down to the 4th Division (play up sky blues), Salford City lose about time as do FC United and Tranmere.
City beat United (did anyone spot the half and half scarves)
In other news, I don't resent them at all but what an absolute miracle it was that Leicester won the league last yearI was about to add and they should have cashed in on Vardy as he looks a one season wonder to me, then he scores!!
They look like what they are. A hard working fairly average side. I do think with some bad luck and a reduction in confidence, plus champions league to contend with, they could get sucked into a relegation fight
Scored seven in his last seven and a half games so not looking a one season wonder at present.
In other news, I don't resent them at all but what an absolute miracle it was that Leicester won the league last yearI was about to add and they should have cashed in on Vardy as he looks a one season wonder to me, then he scores!!
They look like what they are. A hard working fairly average side. I do think with some bad luck and a reduction in confidence, plus champions league to contend with, they could get sucked into a relegation fight
11 points behind the leaders. We really could do with six points in these two games.
Got to give credit to rowett with such limited resources.
It's time for RDM and the players to turn our club around. If we don't win tomorrow we'll be stuck in mid table all season and that won't be acceptable after the cash we've spent
Got to give credit to rowett with such limited resources.
It's time for RDM and the players to turn our club around. If we don't win tomorrow we'll be stuck in mid table all season and that won't be acceptable after the cash we've spent
How will we be stuck in mid table all season if we don't win tomorrow? There will still be 40 games left.
Francesco Totti scores for the 23rd consecutive year in Serie A. Some achievement.
Here in the US the summarizer is talking up the importance of Jozy Altidore...
Francesco Totti scores for the 23rd consecutive year in Serie A. Some achievement.
Chris Sutton is a fucking appauling pundit.Harsh
Watching Sunderland is like watching last seasons Villa- they looked doomed already
Watching Sunderland is like watching last seasons Villa- they looked doomed already
It really is like watching us last season.
Chris Sutton is a fucking appauling pundit.Harsh
Sorry - poor attempt at a joke - Chris Sutton is my real name, but as only about 3 people on here even know me it was a sad effort.Chris Sutton is a fucking appauling pundit.Harsh
I don't think so. He makes Alan Smith sound interesting and he comes out with what he thinks are controversial statements to appear 'edgy'. He isn't.
Sorry - poor attempt at a joke - Chris Sutton is my real name, but as only about 3 people on here even know me it was a sad effort.Chris Sutton is a fucking appauling pundit.Harsh
I don't think so. He makes Alan Smith sound interesting and he comes out with what he thinks are controversial statements to appear 'edgy'. He isn't.
Jawdees goal deflected. Expect them to sit back, look tedious and win.
Proper lightning storm up here in the north. You children of summer don't know you're born.
Sadly the Jawdies look like walking the league
I got home from work at 5.30 in brilliant sunshine, dozed off on the settee and when I woke up at 6.20 thought I'd been asleep for hours it was so dark.
Sheffield Wednesday 0-2 Bristol City, our loss at Hillsborough looking pretty shit.
Clark scores for Newcastle. 0-4
Sheffield Wednesday 0-2 Bristol City, our loss at Hillsborough looking pretty shit.
Well Newcastle have an experienced, respected manager. We have a beginner. Newcastle will piss the division.
Well Newcastle have an experienced, respected manager. We have a beginner. Newcastle will piss the division.
Well Newcastle have an experienced, respected manager. We have a beginner. Newcastle will piss the division.
He's hardly a beginner is he?
Well Newcastle have an experienced, respected manager. We have a beginner.
Well Newcastle have an experienced, respected manager. We have a beginner. Newcastle will piss the division.
He's hardly a beginner is he?
Well not compared to Sherwood but at a guess he's managed less than 200 games and finds himself having to turn around the juggernaut of shite that we've become. It's a tough task for anyone. You wouldn't get a Benitez playing with one in midfield when you are 1 up with 5 minutes to play.
Benitez is a top 6 manager, and Di Matteo isn't but he is good enough to get a side that finished bottom promoted before. Newcastle are much better in midfield than we are, but in defence up front we can match them.
Imagine what it's like to win away, never mind 6-0.
This seems obvious but it really does look extraordinarily important we win tomorrow night.
Imagine what it must be like to score a winner.Fixed for you.
Sheffield Wednesday 0-2 Bristol City, our loss at Hillsborough looking pretty shit.
This league is great. Nothing is predictable
Supporters of the side were encouraged to bring cuddly toys to a game against Feyenoord on Sunday afternoon - to then throw the toys on the opposition fans below them.
The recipients were children from Rotterdams Sophia Childrens Hospital, who were enjoying a free trip to De Kuip as guests of the club.
And ADO Den Haag fans made their day even better, gifting them hundreds of cuddly toys - although they did watch Den Haag lose the game 3-1.
Villa fan scores in the champions league
Barry scores on his 600th PL appearance. What a player he is.
Just watching the Sheffield Wednesday game and I cant believe how poor the standard is in this league.better get used to it, we could be in this league for a while.
Just watching the Sheffield Wednesday game and I cant believe how poor the standard is in this league.
Barry scores on his 600th PL appearance. What a player he is.365 of those games with us, a true Villa legend. It'll be a long long time until another player achieves that playing for us.
Barry scores on his 600th PL appearance. What a player he is.365 of those games with us, a true Villa legend. It'll be a long long time until another player achieves that playing for us.
Ah they're singing about us cos they got nothing else to sing about. Bless
Around 130, I would hate to think he's gonna play another 240 games for us!Barry scores on his 600th PL appearance. What a player he is.365 of those games with us, a true Villa legend. It'll be a long long time until another player achieves that playing for us.
How many's Westwood on?
Whats the g stand for?Just watching the Sheffield Wednesday game and I cant believe how poor the standard is in this league.better get used to it, we could be in this league for a while.
'Fun' fact. If Man City win at Swansea next week they'll pass our points total for last season.I think the word's 'Sad' not 'Fun'.
Watford 3-1 Man Utd, 3 straight defeatd for Mourinho.
Just love this result Watford 3 manure 1. How I wish that was us...
Just love this result Watford 3 manure 1. How I wish that was us...Wasn't losing 3-2 to them good enough for you;-)
Watford 3-1 Man Utd, 3 straight defeatd for Mourinho.
Just to throw it out there, going back to last summer....anyone still think Andros Townsend is not good enough for us?Sure wish we had someone that could do crosses half as well as this guy...was he really in Newcastle last year? How much they sell him for?
Mr Mourinho I know you lost the match but as it was a totally deserved win by Watford could you, just for a second, just recognise that they did well?
Just to throw it out there, going back to last summer....anyone still think Andros Townsend is not good enough for us?
Just to throw it out there, going back to last summer....anyone still think Andros Townsend is not good enough for us?
Would I be happy with him in our current team in the Championship? Sure.
Would I want to be spending £15m or so on him as a Premier League side? Definitely not.
When you're speculatively shooting from 30 yards ten times per match then one will fly in from time to time. It doesn't excuse the wastefulness of the fifty or so other shots bothering people at the back of the stand.
Just to throw it out there, going back to last summer....anyone still think Andros Townsend is not good enough for us?
Would I be happy with him in our current team in the Championship? Sure.
Would I want to be spending £15m or so on him as a Premier League side? Definitely not.
When you're speculatively shooting from 30 yards ten times per match then one will fly in from time to time. It doesn't excuse the wastefulness of the fifty or so other shots bothering people at the back of the stand.
AKA The Tonev Conundrum. YouTube provides a compilation of his greatest strikes. We get to enjoy all the misses.
Was at one of my favourite birmingham pubs on Saturday arriving there just after 7 30 but not realising the Prince of Wales in moseley now has a big screen out the back. What a nightmare sitting amongst those celebrating scum who as usual hadn't actually gone to the game of course - definitely a few old school zulus in the beer garden too.
Leicester are rediscovering their level.Have the champions ever been relegated the next season?
Leicester are rediscovering their level.Have the champions ever been relegated the next season?
Stoke v Bitters sounds a thriller. An hour gone and 1 shot on target.
Manchester City. Champions 1937, relegated 1938.
Stoke v Bitters sounds a thriller. An hour gone and 1 shot on target.
Pulis's 1000'th game in charge, it seems fitting.
Adama making all the wrong decisions so far for BroughSky just reported he was making a real difference ?!?!
Runs, creates space, then shit pass or wrong attempt to dribble.Adama making all the wrong decisions so far for BroughSky just reported he was making a real difference ?!?!
Benteke scores the winner for PalaceLoves a goal against them
Villa have not lost to Barnsley since 1903 and maybe before. A draw but no lose. Don't make it a first in more than a century.
http://www.11v11.com/teams/aston-villa/tab/opposingTeams/opposition/Barnsley/
Yes they beat us 1-0 on a Wednesday night. They were in the bottom 4 along with Spuds. I had two Barnsley fans with me as my guest that night and wished them well for relegation fight and hoped their win at VP will send Spuds down but sadly no.Villa have not lost to Barnsley since 1903 and maybe before. A draw but no lose. Don't make it a first in more than a century.
http://www.11v11.com/teams/aston-villa/tab/opposingTeams/opposition/Barnsley/
I think you will find we lost to Barnsley in the one year they made it to the Premier League.Either 1997 or 98 I think it was at Villa Park as well.
I think we were on a great run at the time we lost to Barnsley too.
Irvine Welsh retweeted this earlier, which made me smile...
"David Cameron's inability to distinguish West Ham from Aston Villa is looking less ignorant by the minute."
Wet Spam getting relegated in their tax payer funded stadium would be a very fine thing indeed.
Wet Spam getting relegated in their tax payer funded stadium would be a very fine thing indeed.
Wet Spam getting relegated in their tax payer funded stadium would be a very fine thing indeed.
The fact that they're playing crowd noise over the tannoy to create atmosphere is also beautiful.
Big Sam in big trouble http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/09/26/exclusive-investigation-england-manager-sam-allardyce-for-sale/
Big Sam in big trouble http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/09/26/exclusive-investigation-england-manager-sam-allardyce-for-sale/
I'm no England fan, but this is disgraceful; surely he has to go?
He's on what 2m odd a year....
Some people are just like that though aren't they...always want a little extra even if you're financially secure for life.
Would imagine the FA will take a dim view of this so yes his job could well be in danger which would be pretty shambolic.
And in other other manager news, Pearson has been suspended by Derby who don't expect him to return: http://m.bbc.com/sport/football/37489071
Think we dodged a bullet there to be honest. I'm still hopeful RDM will come good.And in other other manager news, Pearson has been suspended by Derby who don't expect him to return: http://m.bbc.com/sport/football/37489071
1 win in 9.. sounds familiar.
Celtic v Man City is a bloody brilliant match.
norwich beating newcastle
I don't remember anybody saying Newcastle were unbeatable but I still think they will be nearer the top 3 than mid table.
I don't remember anybody saying Newcastle were unbeatable but I still think they will be nearer the top 3 than mid table.
I hope man City score a winner as I won't be able to bear the Celtic are good enough for the PL shite.
scott brown has been immense for celtic in midfield tonight , our midfield should take note
2-1 to Wimbledon. You almost have to feel sorry for Coventry. Then I'm reminded of all the shit we endured at Shitefield Road over the years.
2-1 to Wimbledon. You almost have to feel sorry for Coventry. Then I'm reminded of all the shit we endured at Shitefield Road over the years.
norwich beating newcastle
Unbeatable Newcastle, who are managed by the Second Coming and are definitely going to walk the league without losing a game, aren't actually that good.
norwich beating newcastle
Unbeatable Newcastle, who are managed by the Second Coming and are definitely going to walk the league without losing a game, aren't actually that good.
No, but we're not in much of a position to pass judgement at the moment.
Oh my god Newcastle!
The good old fix bites once again Rich.
It'd be quite nice if we could climb the table by virtue of actually winning the odd game ourselves occasionally.Blimey, we haven't done that for years. Winning games of football? How dare you want for
It'd be quite nice if we could climb the table by virtue of actually winning the odd game ourselves occasionally.
Yep 1 wins in a row now please Villa!
I'm a Villa fan and we are shit. It's in my right to pass any judgement on anyone I like. Newcastle are quite shit too, quite like the rest of the opposition we have faced so far in this shit piss pot excuse for a football league.
What's worse is trying to win any fucking money gambling on these inconsistent useless bags of shit in any form of bet at the bookies. Bleeding impossible. Shit, shit and more shit.
I'm a Villa fan and we are shit. It's in my right to pass any judgement on anyone I like. Newcastle are quite shit too, quite like the rest of the opposition we have faced so far in this shit piss pot excuse for a football league.
What's worse is trying to win any fucking money gambling on these inconsistent useless bags of shit in any form of bet at the bookies. Bleeding impossible. Shit, shit and more shit.
Twice this season Paul Lambert's Blackburn have wrecked an eight-fold acca. Like I don't hate him and this league enough already.
I read last night that, that win by Dundalk has earned them 3.08 million and they would have to win the League of Ireland every year until 2044 to equal that.
I notice Tom Cleverly still gets a game and really doesnt do much
Pride of the Midlands took 741 fans to Sunderland today.
What a goal by Payet.Superb wasn't it? If only for that desire and commitment in our claret and blue shirt.
Goal of the season even at this stage.What a goal by Payet.Superb wasn't it? If only for that desire and commitment in our claret and blue shirt.
Man City taking a kicking at Spurs and should be 3-0 up. Great penalty save to keep it at 2-0
Match at OT ended 1-1 and the commentator said "heroic point chiselled-out by Stoke at Old Trafford". I watched the game it was juts normal deserved point nothing at all heroic about it and Stoke probably deserved more.
Man City taking a kicking at Spurs and should be 3-0 up. Great penalty save to keep it at 2-0
Some West Ham fans behaving like twats yet again yesterday.
Man City taking a kicking at Spurs and should be 3-0 up. Great penalty save to keep it at 2-0
Not a great save for me as I have Lamela in the Sky 6 a side game and he missed during my power play time. Instead of getting 70 points I get minus 50. Useless Italian gimp!
I see Arsenal scored a perfectly legitimate goal today to win vs Burnley.
I see Arsenal scored a perfectly legitimate goal today to win vs Burnley.
What did you think was wrong with it Toronto???
I see Arsenal scored a perfectly legitimate goal today to win vs Burnley.
What did you think was wrong with it Toronto???
You mean outside of it being batted in with two hands by a bloke looking to protect his face? Nothing I suppose.
I see Arsenal scored a perfectly legitimate goal today to win vs Burnley.
What did you think was wrong with it Toronto???
You mean outside of it being batted in with two hands by a bloke looking to protect his face? Nothing I suppose.
Well he wasnt actually looking at the ball when it hit is hand.......no way was that deliberate
I see Arsenal scored a perfectly legitimate goal today to win vs Burnley.
What did you think was wrong with it Toronto???
You mean outside of it being batted in with two hands by a bloke looking to protect his face? Nothing I suppose.
Well he wasnt actually looking at the ball when it hit is hand.......no way was that deliberate
Shouldn't have counted though.
I see Arsenal scored a perfectly legitimate goal today to win vs Burnley.
What did you think was wrong with it Toronto???
You mean outside of it being batted in with two hands by a bloke looking to protect his face? Nothing I suppose.
Well he wasnt actually looking at the ball when it hit is hand.......no way was that deliberate
Shouldn't have counted though.
The ref must have for a moment thought it was us they were playing and so allowed it.
Was he not offside?This is the one for me - Oxtail-Soup plays the ball towards goal, it hits Koscielny and he's nearer the goal than any Bumley player. Quite apart from man-handling the damn thing in he's offside.
Gritted teeth: I enjoyed watching Spurs - they were excellent.Wash your mouth out.
Just remembered, did anyone watch Wolves V Norwich the other night and see the hideous shirt Norwich were wearing? It was like something terrible from the early 90's.That away kit is truly horrendous but I must say I quite like The Baggies away kit this season.
Chester currently playing for Wales in Austria if anybody cares.Looks a little more comfortable playing in a three ... or could be he isn't playing next to Elphick.
Fucking Iceland score in injury time and Macedonia miss an injury time penalty to fuck my bet. The fish-burying, world-conquering twats.
I always do a draw acca! I particularly like internationals and the Europa League, basically just pick a set of fixtures that don't look like total mismatches. You get great odds and I'm up over time. And only those injury time miscarriages of justice away tonight! I had
them rolled up with Italy v Spain and Turkey v Ukraine.
I always do a draw acca! I particularly like internationals and the Europa League, basically just pick a set of fixtures that don't look like total mismatches. You get great odds and I'm up over time. And only those injury time miscarriages of justice away tonight! I had
them rolled up with Italy v Spain and Turkey v Ukraine.
I'd have just lumped on (and nearly did) on Italy - Spain. One that's not lost a World Cup qualifier in over a decade and the other's not lost a World Cup qualifier in over two decades.
If ever there was a match to stick your mortgage on it was that one.
Just remembered, did anyone watch Wolves V Norwich the other night and see the hideous shirt Norwich were wearing? It was like something terrible from the early 90's.
I used to do draw accas. I can't even remember why I stopped. With the odds being so good you don't even need a decent win ratio to make a profit. I had a 10/1 fourfold come up yesterday on Iceland, Croatia, Serbia and Ireland.
This is completely pointless, isn't it? Malta?
Ian Wright's 90's glasses. What on earth.He's a cock and I also can't stand that flat cap or whatever it is he is always wearing.
He looks like an extra from the fresh prince of bel air.
How is Jesse Lingaard a starter for England? Was I abducted by aliens and in the time I was getting probed he became a superstar?
How is Jesse Lingaard a starter for England? Was I abducted by aliens and in the time I was getting probed he became a superstar?
You probably fell asleep watching England around 10 years ago and missed us becoming a boring bag of cack chock full of average players.
This is completely pointless, isn't it? Malta?
Rooney is so fucking overrated.He has travelled past overrated. Now an England game can not be played without Rooney shoed in somewhere on the pitch.
Fans rightly booing England. Specially after that last Rooney effort.
Cannot for the life of me see how he still getting picked. Part of the cursed golden generation. Time for new formation. Supporting Villa and England is crap. But we go again.Rooney is so fucking overrated.He has travelled past overrated. Now an England game can not be played without Rooney shoed in somewhere on the pitch.
All I've seen in the last few England games is a bunch of millionaire footballers struggling to break down or get past a team that sits deep on their 18 yard box. They actually look clueless when confronted by a team that is intent on defending deep.
Macedonia leading Italy 2-1.
Macedonia leading Italy 2-1.
Revenge for the Macedonian Wars.
Macedonia leading Italy 2-1.
Revenge for the Macedonian Wars.
Serbia 3, Austria 2 ...... 1914 and all that
No matter how many times I say it I will repeat and repeat until everyone gets bored. Gibraltar having a national football team is fucking ridiculous.
No matter how many times I say it I will repeat and repeat until everyone gets bored. Gibraltar having a national football team is fucking ridiculous.
No matter how many times I say it I will repeat and repeat until everyone gets bored. Gibraltar having a national football team is fucking ridiculous.
Is that Westwood pointing for the Rock?
Jedinak has just scored a penalty against Japan.
Worried about what sort of state he'll be in the weekend... he doesn't exactly seem match fit when he hasn't been playing on the other side of the World.
Have ITV mentioned that Rooney is on the bench yet? :PSoooo pleased he is on the bench...ready to come on and save the day.
Hart keeping England in it.That was a great save to stop it and then keep it out after it clipped the bar. Not quite in the Bosnich v Coventry league but not bad.
No matter how many times I say it I will repeat and repeat until everyone gets bored. Gibraltar having a national football team is fucking ridiculous.
Why? They are a sovereign state and they want to play football.
Whether they should be mixing it with the "big nations" and maybe there should be pre-qualifiers etc. is another argument but why shouldn't they have a national team?
No matter how many times I say it I will repeat and repeat until everyone gets bored. Gibraltar having a national football team is fucking ridiculous.Yes it is but so is one country having 4 international teams.
No matter how many times I say it I will repeat and repeat until everyone gets bored. Gibraltar having a national football team is fucking ridiculous.Yes it is but so is one country having 4 international teams.
I know it was Gibraltar but Benteke is getting back to looking like his old self. And that comes from playing games on a regular basis for a club team that sets up to provide him the service he needs.
Jesse Lingard..... has ever a footballer been more aptly named?
Rashford coming on - hopefully for Sturridge.I was hoping for about 6 of them.
Cahill lucky not to see red for that.I thought that but also a bit unlucky because he fid get to the ball first - dangerous follow through though
You misheard, he's having his highlights done at 10.45.Ha!
Sturridge is a complete wanker.He is a greedy wanker...if that's at all possible.
Are Small Heath losing? I got a goal alert saying they were one-nil down but now it says nil-nil?
Why are small Heath playing tonight? It's not on TV.
Cardiff win and we are now sat at 20th
Cardiff win and we are now sat at 20th
Galway United were 5-0 down to Wexford Youths and now it's 5-4. About 10 minutes to goAnd the final score?
Leicester have turned into Villa of 1981/82 except for the European Cup at the end of it.
Sunderland really look gone - moyes for the boot?
Watching MOTD and Stoke v sunderland.Sunderland really look gone - moyes for the boot?
He can take over from Steve in January - or maybe not!
Everton's defending! Oh to see something like that at VP....Man City though play some magical football. Sickening isn't it?
On ex-player watch side I note that Karim El-Ahmadi's Feyenoord won their 9th straight match today to keep their 100% record start plus the man himself is a dominating figure in their midfield and scoring goals.
Red Monday, my arse. Worse first half I've seen all season.
Blackpool v Kidderminster Harriers will be interesting. Neglected-by-owners League club v slightly resurgent non-league club.
Red Monday? More like Dead Monday.Jose has got good bus parkers.
Red Monday, my arse. Worse first half I've seen all season.
And you're a Villa fan so that's saying something.
Ashley Young not much cop any more either is he?
Has he blamed anyone else yet for them being crap?The ref...but that was before the game.
Has he blamed anyone else yet for them being crap?
...a throwback to his great nights with Chelsea and Inter Milan...
Huddersfield losing 3-0 at Preston. That Wagner is well shit.
Messi has a poster of Jonathan Kodjia on his bedroom wall.However he also has a statue of N'Zogbia in his front garden.
That's a GnomeMessi has a poster of Jonathan Kodjia on his bedroom wall.However he also has a statue of N'Zogbia in his front garden.
Villa fan scores the second against Small Heath. I bet that went down well in Bordesley
And it's Burton Albion, Burton Albion F.C
Villa fan scores the second against Small Heath. I bet that went down well in Bordesley
How good was Adama today?He's probably getting some decent coaching.
Shame he never got a proper chance here...very much the right player at the wrong time.
How good was Adama today?He's probably getting some decent coaching.
Shame he never got a proper chance here...very much the right player at the wrong time.
He looked superb today, pretty sure if Bruce had been in charge, he wouldn't have let him leave.How good was Adama today?He's probably getting some decent coaching.
Shame he never got a proper chance here...very much the right player at the wrong time.
Well we want Boro's assistant manager so maybe he could tempt Adama back!
How good was Adama today?
Shame he never got a proper chance here...very much the right player at the wrong time.
How good was Adama today?
Shame he never got a proper chance here...very much the right player at the wrong time.
How good was Adama today?
Shame he never got a proper chance here...very much the right player at the wrong time.
Let's see him stay fit or do it for an extended period of time. And towards the end of the season when Boro are fighting for their PL lives lets see if he is even playing. The one thing that drove me nuts when we did get to see him was his unwillingness to fight to get the ball back. Often when it was he who lost it. He won't get the most out of his career if he is viewed as a luxury item.
Carles Gil has just come on as a sub for Deportivo. Perhaps another case of the right player at the wrong time. At least he's only on loan to them and I hope he comes good.
That goal against Bournemouth was class.
Carles Gil has just come on as a sub for Deportivo. Perhaps another case of the right player at the wrong time. At least he's only on loan to them and I hope he comes good.
That goal against Bournemouth was class.
There's an agreed fee, so either he's rubbish and they don't sign him (which is bad) or he's great and they sign him (which would be a shame). So there isn't really an upside for us.
He must be the player with the greatest overall quality of goal for us. Bournemouth, Leicester and Sunderland - all were great.
Man U 1-0 down after 38 seconds.Blind and De Gea...a perfect pair there.
I hate mourinhoMe too. The blokes an utter Pratt and a busted flush to boot. I'm so glad he's at United
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The misty eyes of Mourinihio prior to kick off, was akin to Houllier at Liverpool. Hugging John Terry etc, the Man U fans will be fuming.Haha...yes hope the diehards are disgusted but at least their journey home today will be a short one.
Very funny
And Ricciardo shunts Rosberg into third place from the off.
And Ricciardo shunts Rosberg into third place from the off.
What do those words mean?
And Ricciardo shunts Rosberg into third place from the off.
What do those words mean?
Formula 1?!!!!?
We'll have no trouble here. This is a local thread for football people.
Carles Gil has just come on as a sub for Deportivo. Perhaps another case of the right player at the wrong time. At least he's only on loan to them and I hope he comes good.
That goal against Bournemouth was class.
There's an agreed fee, so either he's rubbish and they don't sign him (which is bad) or he's great and they sign him (which would be a shame). So there isn't really an upside for us.
Much as I can't stand Chelsea, my dislike of Manure runs a lot deeper and longer so it amuses me no end to see them plodding along as an also ran. Plus it's very very funny to see that twunt Mourinho look crap. I wonder who he will blame for this result?
Pogba looks a great buy and I still don't think I've seen Ibrahimovic have more than a handful of good games. I must be really unlucky when it comes to watching him.
Carles Gil has just come on as a sub for Deportivo. Perhaps another case of the right player at the wrong time. At least he's only on loan to them and I hope he comes good.
That goal against Bournemouth was class.
There's an agreed fee, so either he's rubbish and they don't sign him (which is bad) or he's great and they sign him (which would be a shame). So there isn't really an upside for us.
Or he's decent but they don't want to fork out for him and he comes back into a team full of confidence and kicks on from there.
Pogba looks a great buy and I still don't think I've seen Ibrahimovic have more than a handful of good games. I must be really unlucky when it comes to watching him.Pogba looks completely out of his comfort zone to me
Pogba looks a great buy and I still don't think I've seen Ibrahimovic have more than a handful of good games. I must be really unlucky when it comes to watching him.Pogba looks completely out of his comfort zone to me
Carles Gil has just come on as a sub for Deportivo. Perhaps another case of the right player at the wrong time. At least he's only on loan to them and I hope he comes good.
That goal against Bournemouth was class.
There's an agreed fee, so either he's rubbish and they don't sign him (which is bad) or he's great and they sign him (which would be a shame). So there isn't really an upside for us.
He must be the player with the greatest overall quality of goal for us. Bournemouth, Leicester and Sunderland - all were great.
Liverpool 11 changes and Spudz 10 changes for their League Cup match
Modern football is bollocks isn't it...
Seats being thrown at West Ham, according to the Beeb. No news yet on whether Phil McNulty deems this a return to the dark ages...
That goal came shortly after some disturbances in the crowd, with missiles thrown and fighting breaking out.
Otherwise there appeared to be few problems in the stands and there was action enough on the pitch to keep the crowd - a West Ham record for the League Cup - fully engaged
Seats being thrown at West Ham, according to the Beeb. No news yet on whether Phil McNulty deems this a return to the dark ages...That's ok, just as long as they stay in the stands.
Record amounts of police were deployed for the fixture between these two rivals but it wasn't enough to keep a lid on fighting between fans.
Segregation between the home and away supporters was destroyed as fans brawled in the dying minutes of a the clash. Coins, bottles and even seats were thrown as police and stewards acted quickly to try and separate fans.
Chelsea fans' way out of the ground was sealed off by security barriers in the immediate vicinity of the stadium but the mile-long route to Stratford station, a key weakness in the hope for peace between the rival supporter groups, is only sparsely populated by police serials - the operational name for groups of officers.
"They're going to have to do something about this," one police officer told Mirror Football.
"Operationally it is the worst football stadium I have ever worked out.
"It just isn't a football stadium.
"The segregation inside the ground isn't enough and out here it's impossible."
Just watched a clip of the trouble in the ground, what made me laugh even the steward pulled up his hoodie to protect his identity!
I have seen more pushing and shoving at my local when they call last orders.
They must be mad, there are going to be a fair few banning orders judging by the images that the club must have.
There certainly seems to be an element of "looking the other way" from the Football authorities as far as trouble at this ground is concerned.
I don't know why, surely this is a shining example of the way Football will go in the future? Let the proletariat pay, fight, fear and worry while the rich sit back and count the money.
its the stadiums fault, did you not see all the fighting during the olympics
Just watched a clip of the trouble in the ground, what made me laugh even the steward pulled up his hoodie to protect his identity!
I have seen more pushing and shoving at my local when they call last orders.
They must be mad, there are going to be a fair few banning orders judging by the images that the club must have.
I think there are few things in life quite as sad and pathetic as a middle aged football hooligan giving it the "come and have a go" hand gestures.
I think there are few things in life quite as sad and pathetic as a middle aged football hooligan giving it the "come and have a go" hand gestures.
I think there are few things in life quite as sad and pathetic as a middle aged football hooligan giving it the "come and have a go" hand gestures.
Did you see all the Villa pavement dancers away at Barnsley after they scored. Like a co-ordinated ballet dancing group very very funny.
Just watched a clip of the trouble in the ground, what made me laugh even the steward pulled up his hoodie to protect his identity!
I have seen more pushing and shoving at my local when they call last orders.
They must be mad, there are going to be a fair few banning orders judging by the images that the club must have.
Don't forget who's in control of the club. They'll talk the talk about banning orders and the like but at the end of the day they put money into the club and that's all Brady and co are interested in.
A Sunderland supporting mate went to the Taxpayer's Stadium on Saturday, he said it was the most soulless, depressing stadium he'd ever watched a football match in (and he follows Sunderland!) and won't set foot in the place ever again.
A Sunderland supporting mate went to the Taxpayer's Stadium on Saturday, he said it was the most soulless, depressing stadium he'd ever watched a football match in (and he follows Sunderland!) and won't set foot in the place ever again.
Just as well he won't need to for a few years then.
Homophobic flyers distributed at the Tax Payers Stadium. I really can't stand West Am, I'd love it if there were some way of them breaking the terms of their lease and they got evicted.
Not going to happen though, I'm pretty sure the terms of their contract are as beneficial to them as Adama's
Bloody hell QPR going way over the top for Remembrance Sunday pre match tonight. We had the names of all QPR players lost in the war read out by a soldier, followed by The Last Post, followed by a 2 minute silence. Christ I thought I was watching Songs of Praise for moment.
Sunderland are a nailed on relegation like we were last season. They look like an ever so slightly better us, they may get worse though when they eventually give in.
Sunderland are a nailed on relegation like we were last season. They look like an ever so slightly better us, they may get worse though when they eventually give in.
I think they look worse given how early it is in the season. They've got lots batterings in their future unless something changes drastically. And David Moyes. Fuck me
Sunderland are a nailed on relegation like we were last season. They look like an ever so slightly better us, they may get worse though when they eventually give in.
I think they look worse given how early it is in the season. They've got lots batterings in their future unless something changes drastically. And David Moyes. Fuck me
It's possible I'm going to ask a daft question here but why is there a bugler at the games today, and not Remembrance Day weekend? Am just watching the Spurs game. Am I missing something?
We plummeted following the capitulation to Leicester losing 7 on the bounce we picked up slightly when Garde took over and then went completely to shit once it was clear Lerner, Fox et al had accepted our relegation after the Jan transfer windowSunderland are a nailed on relegation like we were last season. They look like an ever so slightly better us, they may get worse though when they eventually give in.
I think they look worse given how early it is in the season. They've got lots batterings in their future unless something changes drastically. And David Moyes. Fuck me
Good point, it's easy to forget we weren't THAT bad at the start of the season we just plummeted off the face of the earth after the January debacle.
Don't usually care about City winning or losing, but Pep beating Pulis so far is quite nice.
Don't usually care about City winning or losing, but Pep beating Pulis so far is quite nice.
0-2 now.
It's possible I'm going to ask a daft question here but why is there a bugler at the games today, and not Remembrance Day weekend? Am just watching the Spurs game. Am I missing something?
Because for some reason football clubs want to be seen to mark the occasion even though Remembrance Sunday isn't for another 2 or so weeks. I don't know about you but I go to football matches to watch a game of football, not a remembrance service.
Don't usually care about City winning or losing, but Pep beating Pulis so far is quite nice.
0-2 now.
A proper goal too. Big effing shot right into the bloody goal, nice stuff.
Don't usually care about City winning or losing, but Pep beating Pulis so far is quite nice.
0-2 now.
A proper goal too. Big effing shot right into the bloody goal, nice stuff.
It's possible I'm going to ask a daft question here but why is there a bugler at the games today, and not Remembrance Day weekend? Am just watching the Spurs game. Am I missing something?
Because for some reason football clubs want to be seen to mark the occasion even though Remembrance Sunday isn't for another 2 or so weeks. I don't know about you but I go to football matches to watch a game of football, not a remembrance service.
It's getting a bit nuts now. I completely accept and agree with it at the right time but what we they are going to do in the actual weekend? And how about next weekend?
I see Huddersfield with their genius manager are doing well to hold Fulham to 3-0 at half time.
It's possible I'm going to ask a daft question here but why is there a bugler at the games today, and not Remembrance Day weekend? Am just watching the Spurs game. Am I missing something?
Because for some reason football clubs want to be seen to mark the occasion even though Remembrance Sunday isn't for another 2 or so weeks. I don't know about you but I go to football matches to watch a game of football, not a remembrance service.
It's getting a bit nuts now. I completely accept and agree with it at the right time but what we they are going to do in the actual weekend? And how about next weekend?
I heard it was because there are internationals coming up?
Lovely solo goal by Gaston Ramires for Boro just now.
Brighton beating Norwich 3-0 too0-5
Albion 0-3.Albion 0-4.
Yep Fulham barely had a shot last weekend and now demolishing recent league leaders.
That's the championship for you.
Huddersfield won't finish top 6 imo.
Yep Fulham barely had a shot last weekend and now demolishing recent league leaders.
That's the championship for you.
Huddersfield won't finish top 6 imo.
If Wagner was a stock he'd be dropping pretty sharpish.
No symphony for the gerbil.Who's the gerbil?
Blackburn v wolves, is this the same wolves team that played us, there bloody awful.
Yep Fulham barely had a shot last weekend and now demolishing recent league leaders.
That's the championship for you.
Huddersfield won't finish top 6 imo.
Blackburn have a player who looks like a cross between Kieren Clarke and Ashley Westwood.
Blackburn have a player who looks like a cross between Kieren Clarke and Ashley Westwood.
Who is he?
Yep Fulham barely had a shot last weekend and now demolishing recent league leaders.
That's the championship for you.
Huddersfield won't finish top 6 imo.
The maniacal pressing game from Dortmund won't work in a division with this many games over the season. I think the Bundesliga has 18 teams? 34 games, as opposed to 46 here. I didn't expect them to run out of steam this early though.
Just watching MOTD, lots of empty seats in Smethwick again....The depression has set in following Pulis's contract extension
Were the Albion fans demonstrating against Pulis' contract extension?
What d'y'all make of Southampton's socks?
A rum do, if you ask me.
Saying on WM tonight that three candidates in line for the Wolves job are Pearson, Lambert and Sherwood. What a choice! Some major revisionism going on about Lambert's and Sherwood's spells at Villa Park. Both good managers apparently who got a raw deal at Villa.
22K for them is not staying away. That's their best gate.
22K for them is not staying away. That's their best gate.
Seems like they've been in or around 23k all year. Isn't their capacity a little over 26?
Watching media darlings Tottenham lose to Leverkusen saves on the heating bill.
What an atmosphere at Fenerbahce.Man UtdManure are gash.
Nathan Delfouneso playing for Swindon in the FA Cup against Eastleigh tonight. All that promise at 17....
The Championship really is so bang average. How did this Wolves team take us apart in the second half, now losing 2-0 at home to a very average Derby side? The quality we have should be more than enough for this league, yet the belief is lacking. Need to build again today.
Bloody hell, Norwich lost 2-3 at home to Leeds.If they won my 50p would have turned into a nice £50. Even Villa didn't let me down.
Sidwell's goal at Ashton Gate - Beckham/Charlie Adams eat your heart out
Klopp has them playing some magnificent stuff. It has made the Liverpool fans I know utterly unbearable right now.They are very good. I can't help but really like Klopp too. He has a great passion for the game as well as being very good.
Klopp has them playing some magnificent stuff. It has made the Liverpool fans I know utterly unbearable right now.They are very good. I can't help but really like Klopp too. He has a great passion for the game as well as being very good.
The Liverpool fans I know have a very big obsession with Man Utd, some of it is quite amusing on FB too.
Just watching MOTD, lots of empty seats in Smethwick again....The depression has set in following Pulis's contract extension
Born and raised in Leicester, have an interest in the team and was delighted when they won the title last year (having spent pretty much my entire teenage years mocking my friends for their wholehearted devotion to Kasey Keller, Matt Elliott, Robbie Savage, Muzzy Izzet, Neil Lennon, Steves Walsh, Guppy & Claridge and Heskey as if they were the Barcelona Dream Team), but I'm glad they've gone back to being mediocre (at best, CL aside) instantly. If they had stayed good, even for just a few years, the fans would have become unbearable very quickly, and they'll still have the beauty of a completely unexpected title to savour. 1-2 at home to WBA is normal service resumed.
Edit: also, Frank Sinclair. How could I forget own-goal king Frank Sinclair.
POSSIBLE SPOILER ALERT:-
Amused by the US Playoffs, second leg and aggregate score currently New York City 0-5 Toronto. F off Man City.
POSSIBLE SPOILER ALERT:-
Amused by the US Playoffs, second leg and aggregate score currently New York City 0-5 Toronto. F off Man City.
I love it - you just know MLS had a hard-on for an LA v NewYorkchester City final.
Now it's down to Montreal v Toronto & Seattle v Colorado.
Would like to see a Canadian team win the American League. Not sure when was the last time that happened in any sport. Where's Redsox when you need him?
Would like to see a Canadian team win the American League. Not sure when was the last time that happened in any sport. Where's Redsox when you need him?
Glamorgan won the county championship in 1948, according to Wikipedia. Does that count
Would like to see a Canadian team win the American League. Not sure when was the last time that happened in any sport. Where's Redsox when you need him?
Toronto Raptors play in the NBA, don't think they've won a title though.
Southport 0 Fleetwood 0
Southport 0 Fleetwood 0
You fascinate me, tell me more
Would like to see a Canadian team win the American League. Not sure when was the last time that happened in any sport. Where's Redsox when you need him?
You called.......
Toronto Blue Jays won back to back World Series in 92 and 93 with the help of one of my all time favourite players, John Olerud
NHL doesn't really count because that's always been a joint Canadian / USA league. Montreal have won the Stanley Cup more than any other team.
The weirdest one must be the 1995 Canadian Football League champions being.......... Baltimore ???
Would like to see a Canadian team win the American League. Not sure when was the last time that happened in any sport. Where's Redsox when you need him?
You called.......
Toronto Blue Jays won back to back World Series in 92 and 93 with the help of one of my all time favourite players, John Olerud
NHL doesn't really count because that's always been a joint Canadian / USA league. Montreal have won the Stanley Cup more than any other team.
The weirdest one must be the 1995 Canadian Football League champions being.......... Baltimore ???
I have a feeling that Rapid Vienna won the German Bundesliga at least once.
I think Derry City have won some stuff in the Republic of Ireland League set-up, Monaco have won the French League and a team from Brunei, in addition to French and Japanese expat teams, have won the Singapore League.
Yes, I have too much time on my hands.
The sub-human scum that is TNS play in England and win the Welsh Premier League every year.
The sub-human scum that is TNS play in England and win the Welsh Premier League every year.
Yes but they are originally from Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain which is in Wales.
The sub-human scum that is TNS play in England and win the Welsh Premier League every year.
Stones is garbageA bit like Scottish shirts.
These two kits should be on the "modern football is shit" thread.
England should always be, white shirt, dark blue shorts, white socks.
Scotland, dark blue shirts, white shorts, red socks.
England just lack any world class players, pure and simple. If they are ever to punch above their weight they either need an injection of real talent or develop an industrious team spirit. Not sure what people are expecting of them?
England just lack any world class players, pure and simple. If they are ever to punch above their weight they either need an injection of real talent or develop an industrious team spirit. Not sure what people are expecting of them?
England just lack any world class players, pure and simple. If they are ever to punch above their weight they either need an injection of real talent or develop an industrious team spirit. Not sure what people are expecting of them?
I'd imagine they expect a team which is almost exclusively made up of top six Premier League players worth hundreds of millions to outplay a team consisting primarily of second tier players.
You look at that England midfield and think that Denis Mortimer never got the merest of a sniff and then you despair.
Annoying that even when Villa are relegated Daniel fucking Sturridge still manages to score against the team I'm supporting.
He'll be injured until he's next due to face Villa or Scotland, no doubt.
There should be a book of Hoddle-isms - 'sitting ducks standing there', and someone should tell him it's 'lackadaisical' not 'laxadaisical'Lets hope we dont get a pelanty FFS!
There should be a book of Hoddle-isms - 'sitting ducks standing there', and someone should tell him it's 'lackadaisical' not 'laxadaisical'Lets hope we dont get a pelanty FFS!
Sweden winning in France.And now close to losing in France.
Beating Scotland 3-0 and loads have left already. Modern football wankers.
Beating Scotland 3-0 and loads have left already. Modern football wankers.
A lot of them never came back after half time. To busy enjoying a nice crisp Chablis with their canapés.
USA 1 Mexico 2.
Donald, Donald, what's the score?
USA 1 Mexico 2.
Donald, Donald, what's the score?
US goal scored by an African-American/Japanese footballer too.
USA 1 Mexico 2.
Donald, Donald, what's the score?
US goal scored by an African-American/Japanese footballer too.
Did USA have a goalkeeper or did Brad Guzan play?
During free kicks to Mexico did the US crowd shout "Build a wall, build a wall"
I notice Kodjia played for 70+ mins for Ivory Coast in goalless draw in Morocco (subbed by Bony) and Ayew played the whole game in 0-2 defeat for Ghana in Egypt...but got a yellow card.
Maidstone fans were told to remove their flags as they were blocking advertising boards, so they did......
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Thailand 2 Jedinak 2 (both penalties).
Thailand 2 Jedinak 2 (both penalties).
Great, so he'll be knackered playing for us then.
Tactics masterminding a giant-killing at Swindon, I see...His chums at Sky seemed only too willing to credit him with some positive input towards their performance at the weekend but I expect this home defeat to a non-league side (should it happen) wont in any way be down to him
Tactics masterminding a giant-killing at Swindon, I see...His chums at Sky seemed only too willing to credit him with some positive input towards their performance at the weekend but I expect this home defeat to a non-league side (should it happen) wont in any way be down to him
I think it's safe to say There's no doubt England are on the road to World Cup glory in 2018
England do a Di Matteo era Villa.England do an England you mean?
Tactics masterminding a giant-killing at Swindon, I see...His chums at Sky seemed only too willing to credit him with some positive input towards their performance at the weekend but I expect this home defeat to a non-league side (should it happen) wont in any way be down to him
. Looks as if they need someone to Make America Great Again.
Two defeats out of two for America, this time 4-0 at Costa Rica.
Even Scotland did better than that against them!
I don't know what you mean.
Sorry about the quote cock-up above, always seems to happen when I post from my phone
. Looks as if they need someone to Make America Great Again.
Two defeats out of two for America, this time 4-0 at Costa Rica.
Even Scotland did better than that against them!
. Looks as if they need someone to Make America Great Again.
Two defeats out of two for America, this time 4-0 at Costa Rica.
Even Scotland did better than that against them!
With Prump in charge, the American Colonies will probably withdraw from international sporting competition and just play themselves at SteroidRugby and UltraRounders ;)
. Looks as if they need someone to Make America Great Again.
Two defeats out of two for America, this time 4-0 at Costa Rica.
Even Scotland did better than that against them!
With Prump in charge, the American Colonies will probably withdraw from international sporting competition and just play themselves at SteroidRugby and UltraRounders ;)
For a world title
Two defeats out of two for America, this time 4-0 at Costa Rica.
Even Scotland did better than that against them!
According to the Beeb's live text feed, Wolves have had one shot at goal so far today, after 71 minutes. I'm predicting Lambert will describe this scintillating debut as excellent...
According to the Beeb's live text feed, Wolves have had one shot at goal so far today, after 71 minutes. I'm predicting Lambert will describe this scintillating debut as excellent...
Quite enjoying this match, good atmosphere and Newcastle are far superior to Leeds. A Newcastle win is best result, not seen anything to suggest they won't win the league quite comfortably so be best if other teams drop points against them.Yes exactly what I was thinking watching this as well. Also agree that Keenan Clerk looks assured at the back, as Baker has done for us recently.
Reports that both clubs have honoured G Speed. A nice touch.
36002 attendance at Elland Road, quite impressive, can we beat that this season with a closed Upper Trinity?
36002 attendance at Elland Road, quite impressive, can we beat that this season with a closed Upper Trinity?
He's playing really well so far.
I was told today the East Stand at Leeds is the largest capacity stand in England, that was something of a shock to me.
36002 attendance at Elland Road, quite impressive, can we beat that this season with a closed Upper Trinity?
Mais oui, mais oui, it cost me a pint too, Ill be reclaiming that fkr next week! thanks.I was told today the East Stand at Leeds is the largest capacity stand in England, that was something of a shock to me.
The new main stand at anfield is now bigger I think?
He's playing really well so far.
Agree. That last burst of pace and cross was impressive.
He's playing really well so far.
Agree. That last burst of pace and cross was impressive.
He's been a bit of a headless chicken at times.
I reckon most PL sides would get out of the group they are in. Still impressive what they've done but it was a piss easy group.
Leicester have made the CL group stage look a piece of piss. It's just so crazy the 18 months that they have had.
Probably because the other sides are shit. Apart from when playing Brugge they all seem to struggle to score.
Probably because the other sides are shit. Apart from when playing Brugge they all seem to struggle to score.
Porto are hardly a terrible side. Somebody like Legia Warsaw are shit. And even so, they're still able to stick six goals past Real and Dortmund in two matches.
8-4
What Warsaw or anyone else are doing in other groups is a total irrelevance to how weak the Leicester group is.
Probably because the other sides are shit. Apart from when playing Brugge they all seem to struggle to score.
Porto are hardly a terrible side. Somebody like Legia Warsaw are shit. And even so, they're still able to stick six goals past Real and Dortmund in two matches.
Porto are proving to be shit, they've scored 1 goal against teams not from Brugge.
What Warsaw or anyone else are doing in other groups is a total irrelevance to how weak the Leicester group is.
Leicester have made the CL group stage look a piece of piss. It's just so crazy the 18 months that they have had.
Its the easiest group in the history of the non-champions league
we could say that Leicester winning their group with a match to spare is just a fairly commendable achievement.
Still impressive what they've done but it was a piss easy group.
No it's you using that bizarre logic. I said the exact opposite.What Warsaw or anyone else are doing in other groups is a total irrelevance to how weak the Leicester group is.
we could say that Leicester winning their group with a match to spare is just a fairly commendable achievement.
Like I did you mean?Still impressive what they've done but it was a piss easy group.
Rostov beat Bayern 3 - 2Good that Bayern lost bad that Ancelotti is under pressure.
Ancelotti under pressure now
All that's happened is that the other Premier League teams have sussed out Leicester's limited, if still impressive for a season, tactics of lumping it up towards the big fast men up front, a tactic most thought had gone from the game along with out and out wingers. Porto and Brugge (and whoever else, can't be arsed to look) hadn't.
All the PL teams do now is mark the two men Leicester keep up front all the time out of the game nullifying the fast breakaways, hence why Vardy is hardly getting a sniff in the league this season.
Ron Vlaar captaining Alkmarr v.Half an hour gone so surely he must be off injured now?
Dundalk on BT sport ESPN now.
What a game I just watched!! I'm in Montreal and watched Toronto play here in the MLS Eastern Confernence Final 1st leg. Firstly the game was delayed by around 40 min because quite astonishingly the penalty areas were too small. They weren't wide enough. How the hell does that happen at a major event? So the grounds crew sprayed painted over the lines in green paint and they had to redo the lines to the correct dimension.
Then horrendous start for Toronto, 2-0 down after 12 minutes and played like shit all the way to the break. Then to make matters worse the HT team talk was wasted as just 5 min after the restart it was 3-0. We all thought it was over, but amazingly footy's favourite player Jozy Altidore made it 3-1 and then former Villa legend Michael Bradley made it 3-2. We had enough chances to equalize as it was mostly one way traffic after that. But all to play for now next Wednesday. 2 crucial away goals might go a long way. Tranmere all over again. And just over 61k to watch it at the Big O in Montreal. Great atmosphere!
Paul's mumblings.....
"The second half I was more pleased. But we've got to take chances when they come our way and cut out individual errors.
"I thought we dominated the middle of the pitch, which was a lot better. But by that time the horse had bolted."
Paul's mumblings.....
"The second half I was more pleased. But we've got to take chances when they come our way and cut out individual errors.
"I thought we dominated the middle of the pitch, which was a lot better. But by that time the horse had bolted."
I see Pardew, like Dim Tim, is securing his reputation as a manager you get shot off after the first initial impact is over, otherwise he beats losing streak records.
Leicester fans booed their team when they fell behind to Boro.
YOU HAVE TO BE FUCKING ME!
Man United really think they have the divine right to success. "We've been so unlucky boohoo". Well suck it up and welcome to the real world Fergie has gone and you won't get the decisions going your way anymore Oh and Mourinihio is a busted flush and quite frankly boring.<<like>>
Huddersfield currently losing at Wigan with about half an hour to play. If it stays like this we remain 4 points from the playoff positions.
Huddersfield lost their 5th game out of last 7 so wheels are truly off the Wagner!
Mourinho looks a busted flush to me. Not sure what happened at Chelsea last summer but his record since has been unfathomable.
Mourinho looks a busted flush to me. Not sure what happened at Chelsea last summer but his record since has been unfathomable.
I used to like Jose. He was funny and sarcastic the first time he was at Chelsea.
Since he came back, he just seems nasty
Leeds fans on my Twitter timeline were going on about how the premier league has really missed them, and the amazing atmosphere they generate.
No not really chaps.
I mean it sounds a great game Toronto, but if I may I'd like to point out that Montreal didn't "tie it up" they, in fact, equalized. Thanks.
I mean it sounds a great game Toronto, but if I may I'd like to point out that Montreal didn't "tie it up" they, in fact, equalized. Thanks.
Fuck me, 20 years over here. Look what's happened to me :(
Heard good things about that Altidore.
One to keep an eye on.
What day is the final, and is it on at sensible o'clock UK time? Wouldn't mind watching to see if a Canadian team can win the American League.
South African goalkeeper scores 96th-minute overhead kick
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38171160
They don't take many away these days.
They don't take many away these days.
Only got 1100 tickets according to my dog head mate yesterday.
Paul Lambert looks worried Wolves are poor.
I actually quite like Ian Holloway, but his screaming from the touchline is painful to listen to.
Fuck it, come on forest
Fuck it, come on forest
Well that did the trick
It's still funny
It's still funny
It be true
I shall be interested to see all that again in the HT break, but those sending offs looked appalling decisions - and for the second penalty, Lansbury was falling to the ground well before the defender touched him.
Argentina Brazil duel there and red for Aguero.
Gary Neville talking cobblers, mistaking complete indiscipline for "players caring."Yes that was my view as well as he ranted on about passion etc.
https://twitter.com/oddschecker/status/805009768708444161
Not sure how to post this properly, but when you watch it it was one of those "you have to be fucking joking" moments.
blose two down
he he
Preston players Doyle and Beckford sent off for fighting each other.
Will have to watch the highlights later.
Chester-Le-Street Town 0 (0) v (0) 2 Washington
Att 99
Bottom of the division against the team with the worst cuurent form.
Hit and hope was in fashion. As was head tennis. And the crunching of bones. Washington could've had several hatfuls. Chester had one on target.
It was cold and the football was occasional. But the programme was above average and there was a good view of the ECML.
Didn't realise they were that high, you'd have thought there place woud be buzzing but it looked like no fucker could be arsed to turn up on MOTD.
Preston players Doyle and Beckford sent off for fighting each other.
Will have to watch the highlights later.
Curzon 2-0 Wimbldeon
Stourbridge off.frozen pitch.Yet my garden two miles away and higher is playable.
Curzon 3-0 now, excellent hat trick from Morgan.
3-4. What a match!
Just looking on Twitter and noticed Tom Cleverly is trending. All saying how crap he is. He was for us the vast majority of time spent on the pitch.
Product of the 'he played for Man Utd so must be good' brigade.
Aguero's tackle on Luiz was the worst Ive seen in the league since Keane tried to amputate Haalands leg
Aguero's tackle on Luiz was the worst Ive seen in the league since Keane tried to amputate Haalands leg
It was a shocker but somebody has posted the video and replaced the commentary with Martin Tyler's "AGUERRRROOOOO" making it horrendous but funny.
Preston players Doyle and Beckford sent off for fighting each other.
Preston players Doyle and Beckford sent off for fighting each other.
Why didn't Barry break it up?
Middlesbrough v Hull is on Sky tonight. I can't for the life of me imagine why their viewing figures are plummeting.
Middlesbrough v Hull is on Sky tonight. I can't for the life of me imagine why their viewing figures are plummeting.It was difficult for Sky to show manure game as they played yesterday but Fabio is on the pitch.
Middlesbrough v Hull is on Sky tonight. I can't for the life of me imagine why their viewing figures are plummeting.
Preston players Doyle and Beckford sent off for fighting each other.
Why didn't Barry break it up?
Middlesbrough v Hull is on Sky tonight. I can't for the life of me imagine why their viewing figures are plummeting.It was difficult for Sky to show manure game as they played yesterday but Fabio is on the pitch.
Preston players Doyle and Beckford sent off for fighting each other.
Why didn't Barry break it up?
Two penalties in that game.Preston players Doyle and Beckford sent off for fighting each other.
Why didn't Barry break it up?
He was too busy taking the penalty
Jazz mag wanker
Jazz mag wanker
Dutch lad, keeps hold of possession well.
No mention of Clyde flying into the 4th round of the Scottish Cup with a 5-0 win over Arbroath?!?! *Astonished*
No mention of Clyde flying into the 4th round of the Scottish Cup with a 5-0 win over Arbroath?!?! *Astonished*
surprised the number of appointments Clyde have had at the Scottish Cup Final especially in comparison to the likes of Aberdeen and Dundee Utd.
East Coast Main Line.
That touch by Mahrez for their third was just too good.Saw that earlier today on highlights. Yes simply magnificent. Control, vision balance it had it all.
Can't say I blame them. Chelsea won the European Cup doing the same.And actually they are doing very well. (cue chelscum goal) This is a terrible match watch two teams I equally dislike.
1-0 to Liverpool. Good finish by Lallana. West Ham in bottom 3. How nice would it be for Sullivan/Gold to get relegated to the Championship when they've got the Olympic stadium to fill?
.... apart from Costa.1-0 ,brilliant goal.Best striker in the prem
1-2 to West Ham h/t. Hopefully Liverpool can pull this back in the second-half to leave Sullivan/ Gold in the bottom 3.Hopefully not. I get a lot more enjoyment watching Liverpool lose
1-1 Payet free kick.
And me, with giant knobs on.1-2 to West Ham h/t. Hopefully Liverpool can pull this back in the second-half to leave Sullivan/ Gold in the bottom 3.Hopefully not. I get a lot more enjoyment watching Liverpool lose
Hate to say it but Liverpool are great to watchWash your mouth out with soap and water.
Hate to say it but Liverpool are great to watchThe fans must be ecstatic with that draw at home to 18th placed West Ham and their capitulation to Bournemouth last week. Long may they continue being great to watch.
Great game of football. Liverpool at their attacking best and West ham superb back to the wall defending. Cresswell was excellent.
Aston Villa would he nice were as Birmingham City would not be nice.Wise words
I shall get my own jacket.........
Derby 7 wins on the bounce. Well jelNot many on here wanted McClaren but he has really pulled Derby in to shape.
Just the seven defenders for Sunderland against Chelsea tonight.And it's obviously worked as they had no intention of scoring and they didn't.
watching Norwich v Huddersfield at the moment, Aaron Mooy (baldy midfielder) totally dominating the game for Huddersfield in midfield.He was noticeably the pivotal point of their midfield when they played at our place and is the ideal type of player that we need, but as has been mentioned Huddersfield is only a parking place until he returns to Citeh. To be fair to them, they only have 16 players on loan.
would be a great signing for us to partner his fellow Aussie Jedinak in midfield.
An awful day for us.Another groundhog day based on past 5 seasons.
Pretty much every result was the worst possible for us.
Zola must me thrilled to see his appearance welcomed by 5K in the ground and still queuing outside for the bus.
Half price and they still only manage 16,000 home fans.
Yep, it was BOGOF, so half price and it's still half empty.
Every chance we'll have more in the ground against Burton than were at the sty and hawthorns today combined.
Bloke on Sky Sports has just asked Wenger "how important is it you take your chances when you get them?".Did Wenger answer" as long as we pussy foot about for an age outside the D playing pretty tetrahedral shapes I'll be happy"
He may as well have asked him "how important is it you win games when you play them?".
Stupid question.
*exhales through nose*
*exhales through nose*
That's the bit I want PWS to spell.....
That pass by De Bruyne for the winning goal was superb.A lucky hoof :D
Mersey Monday, come on let's savour this momentous occasion.
Not a shot on target yet.
I took my sons to Barcelona at the weekend. What a wonderful experience. I think we'll look back on the team as an era defining squad. Also beautiful city and managed to get 4 seats from club website no bother. If you haven't done it yet, I suggest you do.Drink anything nice?
I took my sons to Barcelona at the weekend. What a wonderful experience. I think we'll look back on the team as an era defining squad. Also beautiful city and managed to get 4 seats from club website no bother. If you haven't done it yet, I suggest you do.Drink anything nice?
Do you know any large cities that don't have these?I took my sons to Barcelona at the weekend. What a wonderful experience. I think we'll look back on the team as an era defining squad. Also beautiful city and managed to get 4 seats from club website no bother. If you haven't done it yet, I suggest you do.Drink anything nice?
Nice city. Pity about the druggies and hookers.
Do you know any large cities that don't have these?I took my sons to Barcelona at the weekend. What a wonderful experience. I think we'll look back on the team as an era defining squad. Also beautiful city and managed to get 4 seats from club website no bother. If you haven't done it yet, I suggest you do.Drink anything nice?
Nice city. Pity about the druggies and hookers.
Do you know any large cities that don't have these?I took my sons to Barcelona at the weekend. What a wonderful experience. I think we'll look back on the team as an era defining squad. Also beautiful city and managed to get 4 seats from club website no bother. If you haven't done it yet, I suggest you do.Drink anything nice?
Nice city. Pity about the druggies and hookers.
It was the worst city (large) I have been to.
Do you know any large cities that don't have these?I took my sons to Barcelona at the weekend. What a wonderful experience. I think we'll look back on the team as an era defining squad. Also beautiful city and managed to get 4 seats from club website no bother. If you haven't done it yet, I suggest you do.Drink anything nice?
Nice city. Pity about the druggies and hookers.
It was the worst city (large) I have been to.
It's all I remember about my visits to Barcelona, the druggies and hookers.
Mecca?Wrong ;)
Do you know any large cities that don't have these?I took my sons to Barcelona at the weekend. What a wonderful experience. I think we'll look back on the team as an era defining squad. Also beautiful city and managed to get 4 seats from club website no bother. If you haven't done it yet, I suggest you do.Drink anything nice?
Nice city. Pity about the druggies and hookers.
It was the worst city (large) I have been to.
And how do you buy hooks if there are no hookers around?
The only thing I can remember about Barcelona is that the Neu Camp seats were covered in bird shit.
And how do you buy hooks if there are no hookers around?
...and the butchers, dont forget the poor butchers.And how do you buy hooks if there are no hookers around?
...and just think of all the collapsed scrums
Do you know any large cities that don't have these?I took my sons to Barcelona at the weekend. What a wonderful experience. I think we'll look back on the team as an era defining squad. Also beautiful city and managed to get 4 seats from club website no bother. If you haven't done it yet, I suggest you do.Drink anything nice?
Nice city. Pity about the druggies and hookers.
It was the worst city (large) I have been to.
It's all I remember about my visits to Barcelona, the druggies and hookers.
The only thing I can remember about Barcelona is that the Neu Camp seats were covered in bird shit.
You went to one of the greatest cities in the world and that's all you remember?
I also kind of lost my virginity during the trip but to this day i'm not sure if it went in or not so i'm sceptical about counting that one.
I also kind of lost my virginity during the trip but to this day i'm not sure if it went in or not so i'm sceptical about counting that one.
The case for goal-line technology is now overwhelming
I took my sons to Barcelona at the weekend. What a wonderful experience. I think we'll look back on the team as an era defining squad. Also beautiful city and managed to get 4 seats from club website no bother. If you haven't done it yet, I suggest you do.Drink anything nice?
I don't think we need to worry about this result at this stage. Our target should be to be right in the mix rather than hoping for the team in the sixth place to slip up. I agree Wednesday have been very good.
You can look at it two ways - maybe the geordies will fcuk it up that would be a dream.....
The Geordies have lost a few at home. Surprised at that.
Ironic that the best midfielder on the pitch was Barry Bannon, good game to watch thought throughout that Villa would struggle against both teams.This was also my thoughts through the match. I wish Bannan no ill and I hope a keeps on succeeding. As for the two teams if they were playing us it would be a different game as Bruce would devise a plan to stop them playing.
Let's just go and break the bank for Forestieri
Let's just go and break the bank for Forestieri
Watching the rags is a real conundrum.I hope they loose we want be above them over Chrimbo and on top of their wives and Gfs while they are at Derby.
I want to see them stuffed, but don't want Derby getting 3 points.
Maybe let the fuckers go 3 nil up and draw 3-3 with a 98th minute equaliser from an own goal.
Watching the rags is a real conundrum.I hope they loose we want be above them over Chrimbo and on top of their wives and Gfs while they are at Derby.
I want to see them stuffed, but don't want Derby getting 3 points.
Maybe let the fuckers go 3 nil up and draw 3-3 with a 98th minute equaliser from an own goal.
Watching the rags is a real conundrum.I hope they loose we want be above them over Chrimbo and on top of their wives and Gfs while they are at Derby.
I want to see them stuffed, but don't want Derby getting 3 points.
Maybe let the fuckers go 3 nil up and draw 3-3 with a 98th minute equaliser from an own goal.
Bent makes it 1-0 from the spot.I heard the scumbags singing 'you dirty villa ####### as bent took the pen, nice return Darren.
And he ran up to them very deliberately with his ears cupped absolutely beautifulAnd commentator told the world (well a few thousand watching on telly) that he was reminding them of where he was.
all the scummy blues fans watching it on tv would have heard it too at least their wives and Gfs aren't getting shagged by villa lads, that's some compensation for them.And he ran up to them very deliberately with his ears cupped absolutely beautifulAnd commentator told the world (well a few thousand watching on telly) that he was reminding them of where he was.
Watching liverpool v stoke anyone know why their accents are similar yet the distance is quite large.Between the ears?
Watching liverpool v stoke anyone know why their accents are similar yet the distance is quite large.
Well done Darren! Will Hughes looks very good in midfield for Derby; worth a bid in the January window?
Well done Darren! Will Hughes looks very good in midfield for Derby; worth a bid in the January window?
Well done Darren! Will Hughes looks very good in midfield for Derby; worth a bid in the January window?
I don't think I've ever since Will Hughes have a bad game whenever I've watched Derby.
Kane hits the worst pen of the season so far. Misses floodlights. Soft pen with Redman sent off for something?No surprise there , the ref is Mike Dean.
I'm amazed Mike Dean is allowed to ref games involving Spurs following his blatant goal celebration when they scored againstI'm amazed Mike Dean is allowed to ref games involving Spurs following his blatant goal celebration when they scored against us.I'm surprised he is allowed to ref at any level after his refusal to stop the game for a clearly concussed player (Westwood) in the same match.
First team to score four away at Southampton since us apparently.We know what happens next...Spurs in Championship with 61K brand new stadium.😅
Well done Darren! Will Hughes looks very good in midfield for Derby; worth a bid in the January window?
I don't think I've ever since Will Hughes have a bad game whenever I've watched Derby.
I'm the same- I think he is a great player and I think (others can perhaps confirm) that he is in a contract dispute with Derby and has only a short while left on his current terms. I don't believe that Derby would let him go for less than £15m however unless we can do a potential cash plus player swap (Richards?).
Well done Darren! Will Hughes looks very good in midfield for Derby; worth a bid in the January window?
I don't think I've ever since Will Hughes have a bad game whenever I've watched Derby.
I'm the same- I think he is a great player and I think (others can perhaps confirm) that he is in a contract dispute with Derby and has only a short while left on his current terms. I don't believe that Derby would let him go for less than £15m however unless we can do a potential cash plus player swap (Richards?).
It could push the overall price up to £20m. It really depends how much Derby would want to take Richards.
Buying him would also significantly weaken a promotion rival, which would be further good business.
I keep hearing how fantastically brilliant Gueye is at Everton, ive seen him 3 times now and he looks every bit as shit as he did last season, hes just played an awful loose ball that culminated in Hull regaining possesion and scoring.
I have to admit, I've enjoyed this match. Passion never in doubt. This Harry Forester that has just come on, was he once with us?
Huddersfield losing at home 0-1 to Blackburn could be a great result for us if it stays like this.
Small Heath 2-2.
Wolves lost so I really feel for their fan who was on WM after their win on Boxing day saying he believes Lambert will get them in to Play-Offs.
Wolves lost so I really feel for their fan who was on WM after their win on Boxing day saying he believes Lambert will get them in to Play-Offs.
Has 'he' stopped shaving yet?
I kid you not Lambert has just said how terrific wolves were despite losing to a team who've lost six games in a row.
Why are City fans booing Milner?
Why are City fans booing Milner?
Because they are idiots?
Why are City fans booing Milner?
Because they are idiots?
I think they are booing Sterling who always seems to be near to Milner
I kid you not Lambert has just said how terrific wolves were despite losing to a team who've lost six games in a row.
The man is mental. Like lost the plot completely mental. It took him around 2 years to get that point with us, less than 2 months with them.
It's because Barry didn't take the pen!Why are City fans booing Milner?
Because they are idiots?
I think they are booing Sterling who always seems to be near to Milner
Why would Man City fans be booing Sterling?
Why are City fans booing Milner?
Because they are idiots?
I think they are booing Sterling who always seems to be near to Milner
Why would Man City fans be booing Sterling?
I think they are booing Sterling who always seems to be near to MilnerI think you have a point in saying that that it's boos from Liverpool fans we hear but if you review the action (unless you have a life unlike me) at 27.10 and again at 27.15 it is City fans booing Milner. As TV said idiots.
I kid you not Lambert has just said how terrific wolves were despite losing to a team who've lost six games in a row.
The man is mental. Like lost the plot completely mental. It took him around 2 years to get that point with us, less than 2 months with them.
He ain't mental. That would call for treatment, and some sympathy. He's just a self serving twat who's as thick as a whale spunk milkshake.
Swansea are halfway through the season and find themselves on 12 points. They'll be lucky to amass 24 points. Pathetic. Ha ha, am I right? Huh,Huh?
Nurse!
We will win 2-1 next Sunday.
Hit and hope more like and it went in.
Not like Sky to do hyperbole. 'The only thing that people around the country are talking about is Olivier Girouds goal.'Here in France a couple of us are talking about the lady weather presenter on France 2 who seems to be wearing a nightie while giving her forecast.
Not like Sky to do hyperbole. 'The only thing that people around the country are talking about is Olivier Girouds goal.'Here in France a couple of us are talking about the lady weather presenter on France 2 who seems to be wearing a nightie while giving her forecast.
Twat on radio said damp squid
Edit: It was Martin Keown
Not like Sky to do hyperbole. 'The only thing that people around the country are talking about is Olivier Girouds goal.'
I wish our players could hit and hope like that because for hit and hope that was incredibly accurate how it found the net.Giroud admitted in his interview that he was just trying to get to the ball.
Not like Sky to do hyperbole. 'The only thing that people around the country are talking about is Olivier Girouds goal.'I wish our players could hit and hope like that because for hit and hope that was incredibly accurate how it found the net.Giroud admitted in his interview that he was just trying to get to the ball.
Traore is looking really good in spurts and really bad in more spurts.
Traore is looking really good in spurts and really bad in more spurts.
So same as always. The question is when it is bad does he fight to win the ball back? And when it is good is able to turn it into great and create or score goals?
Traore is looking really good in spurts and really bad in more spurts.
So same as always. The question is when it is bad does he fight to win the ball back? And when it is good is able to turn it into great and create or score goals?
Probably. If he could add, crossing, tracking back, correct decision making etc to his game he could go all the way. It might be easier to say, take away his pace and you haven't even got anything like a footballer.
Impressive what pulis is doing at the olbiyun, even though I hate to say it.
To be fair to him in his 2nd spell at Stoke he was there 7 years, which these days is a long time for a manager in the Premier league. At the moment can only think Fergie, Wenger and Moyes have had longer spells at one club.Impressive what pulis is doing at the olbiyun, even though I hate to say it.
He, like Allardyce has a formula that they stick to. His football might be eye bleeding but it guarantees survival for whoever he manages and over time he creates a very resolute squad that is capable on their day of beating almost anyone. Like MON there is a definite ceiling and reassuringly for owners a defined floor. Pulis is an antagonist and over time he just wears out his welcome and moves on.
So the Ivory Coast allows Zaha to play more than 24 hours after Kodjia wasn't. Can anyone explain why/how?
Blimey. 3-0 Bournemouth.
Because Ivory Coast are c***s and FIFA have no consistent or fair rules concerning international call-ups.Only one of those insults is fully justified. First one to to respond with a correct answer will get a FIFA honesty badge.
shoulder to shoulder
shoulder to shoulderYes I guess extended arm is attached to the shoulder.
Like when Lambert brought 3 subs on when we were 2-0 down at Albion you mean?Yeah and Westwood scored.......
Shows what a good manager can do. Arsenal were 3 -0 down, and Wenger made 3 subs, and the game changed.
Shows what a good manager can do. Arsenal were 3 -0 down, and Wenger made 3 subs, and the game changed.With respect that's bollocks....Sir!
Bournemouth took the game to Arsenal, played well and deserved to be 3 up.Shows what a good manager can do. Arsenal were 3 -0 down, and Wenger made 3 subs, and the game changed.
If the manager were that good, wouldn't your enormously expensive side not be 3-0 down to Bournemouth in the first place?
You're welcome. Thanks for your in depth tactical and critical analysis.Shows what a good manager can do. Arsenal were 3 -0 down, and Wenger made 3 subs, and the game changed.With respect that's bollocks....Sir!
No problem. I am almost a pundit and operate with total hindsight!You're welcome. Thanks for your in depth tactical and critical analysis.Shows what a good manager can do. Arsenal were 3 -0 down, and Wenger made 3 subs, and the game changed.With respect that's bollocks....Sir!
Bournemouth took the game to Arsenal, played well and deserved to be 3 up.Shows what a good manager can do. Arsenal were 3 -0 down, and Wenger made 3 subs, and the game changed.
If the manager were that good, wouldn't your enormously expensive side not be 3-0 down to Bournemouth in the first place?
It's not happening for Silky Sam at Palace so far.
If only we had a midfield with the likes of both Dembele and Wanyama...sigh.
It still brings a tear to my eye to think not 10 years ago we led 4-1 at White Hart Lane and world appeared quite beautiful. Even if we did fuck it up that night we looked like we had a team/squad that had depth to threaten the upper echelons of the PL. Now, one side is 2-0 vs Chelsea, the other lost 1-0 vs Cardiff in the division below.
wonder what would have become of Deli Alli if he had come to Villa, we were interested in him at the timeWe'd have turned him to shit.
He had talks at Bodymoor according to the book I read before Christmas. Living on the Volcano - Michael Calvin, worth a read.
I actually find it quite sad.
In a straw poll, what percentage of their fans would want to return to Upton Park? If i was Spam I know which I would want.I actually find it quite sad.
Me too. This match seems to sum up modern football. A club bought by very wealthy owners buying success, the owners of the other club ruining them with a crap new stadium which is completely unsuitable for football. Glad I'm not a West Ham fan.
They're averaging 57,000 now whereas Upton Park only held 35K. I think that's at least twenty-two thousand that prefer their new surroundings.Who are, and from where, have these 22k suddenly appeared though?
Essex, maybe? I don't know, it doesn't matter.Fair comment, but the natives do seem very restless.
I do think people are blaming the stadium for their dip in form whereas I believe it makes little to no difference. They had about one good season in the last thirty at Upton Park. It just so happened to be the season before they moved. Where they are now is more-or-less where West Ham usually find themselves.
Long-term, the new stadium will prove a success, giving them access to far greater wealth and making them more attractive to a would-be Abramovich/Mansour.
1m ago
13:05
33 min Hi Rob, says Geoff Wignall. Great as Stam was in his time at Old Trafford, those of a certain age will recall the equally great Martin Buchan, those of us even older will remember also Tony Dunne, albeit a full back so hard to compare directly. However theres no need to have had quite so many birthdays to remember the finest of all: step forward Paul McGrath, the most outstanding defender Ive seen at an English club in over 50 years of following football (and one who also managed to be a world-class midfielder).
I wish Id seen Buchan in his pomp. Fair point about McGrath. He was so astonishingly good at Villa that Ive almost forgotten he used to play for United.
Looks a massive crowd at The Sty. I think there's more Newcastle fans there.
Why have midtable Bournemouth made eleven changes? FFS.Will they be fined?
Why have midtable Bournemouth made eleven changes? FFS.
It just shows how sad the PL has become. Go out of the cup to concentrate on PL mediocrity.
I'd love to have Daniel Johnson back. He's a great player at this level.i think we have Lambert to thank for the offload, don't we?
Think Preston are going to regret all those missed chances.
It just shows how sad the PL has become. Go out of the cup to concentrate on PL mediocrity.
Doesn't it show how sad the FA Cup is, a team would rather finish one place above relegation than actually win the FA Cup.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v436/EnglishPride2004/G3_zpsf7cdtzz2.jpg)Probably wearing it to protect him from the infamous Hawthorns radiation belt....or Pulis bullshit as it's commonly known.
Watching MOTD, Simon Grayson needs to get a haircut, he's turning into Mick Miller.
Cardiff v Fulham 11.30 ko. Now THAT'S a stupid time for a football match.
Nice early start for any travelling Fulham fans.
Just fuck off.
Klopp makes 10 changes and is basically playing his youth team. Pre match interview he says "I chose this line up because I want to make it to the next round" and puts another nail in the FA Cup.......
Liverpool XI: Karius, Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Lucas, Moreno, Stewart, Can, Ejaria, Ojo, Woodburn, Origi.
Just fuck off.
Klopp makes 10 changes and is basically playing his youth team. Pre match interview he says "I chose this line up because I want to make it to the next round" and puts another nail in the FA Cup.......
Really enjoying McMannaman ripping the piss out of Plymouth when they have a shot.
Such class, such grace, such a gargantuan c***.
There can't possibly be room for anymore nails, how big is this coffin?
Pre match interview he says "I chose this line up because I want to make it to the next round".......
Saw that. Think he was sitting with one or the other ? Hopefully not drooling over Abel Hernandez or perhaps weighing up an offer for Snodders or Meyler.
Hull City have played well the first half hour against Man United, Steve Bruce is there, reckon he's looking for a right back and a couple of midfielders.
best game of the weekend for me was my home town Newport Pagnell's 3-2 victory over Peterborough sports in the FA cup vase,
my lad was one of the mascots and invaded the pitch at the end with his mates, don't know if the FA will fine us yet as Jonathan Pierce wasn't there to describe the back to the dark ages behaviour
through to the last 16 now, draw today and hoping for another home fixture
everyones very excited
Wemberleeeey
FA Vase Saturday, Morpeth winning 4-2 at cup favourites South Shields who are down to 10 men. Floodlights fail with 8 minutes to go and match is abandoned. Match replayed and a straight forward win for South Shields. Strikes me as very unfair on Morpeth.
How the hell are Reading where they are in the league, awful.
FA Vase Saturday, Morpeth winning 4-2 at cup favourites South Shields who are down to 10 men. Floodlights fail with 8 minutes to go and match is abandoned. Match replayed and a straight forward win for South Shields. Strikes me as very unfair on Morpeth.
I think maybe in certain circumstances, the result should be allowed to stand. Less than ten minutes left, a two goal and a man advantage is one such instance. South Shields would have done themselves a lot of credit had they offered to concede the tie.
Hope they get knocked out.
How the hell are Reading where they are in the league, awful.
Didn't see the game but just looking at their team and am amazed at how well they're doing.
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Apparently someone has put in a mega bid for Costa.
Leeds have runners from midfield but no stand out individual quality.
Leeds did play well, as a team, and looked like they were enjoying their football. Derby though were terrible.I thought they'd be flying after their win at Albion in the cup last week but they were awful. That was probably the best result for us; win tomorrow and we're 2 points behind Derby. Leeds will finish in the play offs comfortably. I said we'd finish 9th at the start of the season and I stick by that, we'll fall short.
Leeds have runners from midfield but no stand out individual quality.
Results breed confidence
Derby were rubbish, we're better than them, we must be.
Derby were rubbish, we're better than them, we must be.
It's all about midfield Bren'd. So far in this league, ours has been worse than Derby, Leeds would have overrun us tonight.
Fuck's sake. Can't stand Tottenham.
Shame on Hull for not having a minutes applause for Sir GrahamI understood that PL matches didn't (ex Watford) and EFL matches did?
Shame on Hull for not having a minutes applause for Sir GrahamI understood that PL matches didn't (ex Watford) and EFL matches did?
what I see is both of them towering above us in the table, which must make us very, very, very poorYet we spent £50m!! What a clusterfuck!
Spurs looked frighteningly good today. I hate to say it, but I love watching Pochettino's teams play."Barcodes"? What have they got to do with Spppuuurrrrrrrrrrrrs beating the Bitters?
I wonder if Danny Murphy will give the Barcodes the same treatment today as he did us last week? They barely touched the ball in the first half. Twat.
3-1 to Walsall against Sheff Utd. Good win that if they hold out.
They've just said on Sky that this is Montanier's last game in charge at Forest. What that means for us and Lansbury who knows.I heard Gary Rowett is on his way there however he has been "there" for every managerial vacancy in the last few weeks.
Great finish by Andy Carroll:such a weird player. Seems to score quite a few screamers but other times does bugger all. Certainly has talent.
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I'm at Hillsborough watching Sheff Wed Vs. Huddersfield.Sheff Aee did what we regularly do. Proper shit, then look ok. To be fair, Wednesday looked very good 2nd half. Fosterei (?) looked very, very good.
Massive applause for Graham Taylor to start the match.
Since kick off, I've not seen anything to suggest we are not better than both these teams and we can't make the play offs. Both teams very poor. Very, very poor. It's an awful match.
Everton play some young players and get rewarded .
We have to watch Gabby every game recently - and get what we deserve.
Claudio Bravo has conceded 14 goals from his last 22 shots on target faced in the PL
Miner pen. 1-0 to Liverpool. What is it with these goal nets these days? A crude metal bar that lifts up on impact with the netting. Also the nets are too taught and the ball ends up rebounding out most of the time.
Miner pen. 1-0 to Liverpool. What is it with these goal nets these days? A crude metal bar that lifts up on impact with the netting. Also the nets are too taught and the ball ends up rebounding out most of the time.
I've noticed that too. Maybe they think it looks more dramatic when they score. All a little unnecessarry I think.
I don't understand posts like the above. We're light years away from Man United? Where you've been since 1993?Probably not born and followed by hospital for birth, home , nursery, school and FIFA XX on play station since then!
KEA playing for Morocco
KEA playing for Morocco
Apparently he's been one of the best players in the Eredivisie this season.
KEA playing for Morocco
Apparently he's been one of the best players in the Eredivisie this season.
Someone on the radio was saying that we didn't know how to play him and didn't get the best out of him.
One of many.
Bristol City are 1 up so at this point it looks like we have a Saturday off the week after next.
The referee at Lincoln should stop the game so that centre forward Rhead can have his head shaved. It's the worst combover I've seen since 1975. You're only fooling yourself son.
Rab C Nesbit?The referee at Lincoln should stop the game so that centre forward Rhead can have his head shaved. It's the worst combover I've seen since 1975. You're only fooling yourself son.
He reminds me of that bloke out of those old Hamlet Cigar adverts.
A pulsating game. Watching that and comparing it to last night....we're light years away from that standard. There was a day in December 2009 when we won 1-0 at Old Trafford!
Bristol City are 1 up so at this point it looks like we have a Saturday off the week after next.
Bristol City are 1 up so at this point it looks like we have a Saturday off the week after next.
All over. Guess it will be a midweek job now.
Bristol City are 1 up so at this point it looks like we have a Saturday off the week after next.
All over. Guess it will be a midweek job now.
Ipswich look absolutely shite, about as much goal threat as us. McCarthy and bruce are very much from the same mould though so its to be expected.
Well oh dear Lincoln scoreFully deserved
Bristol City are 1 up so at this point it looks like we have a Saturday off the week after next.
All over. Guess it will be a midweek job now.
Any idea when we'll know as I'm flying back for this one with a Bristol City supporting friend whenever it's on. Saturday week is my birthday so I was looking forward to some balti and beers in Brum. :(
Won't happen. We've got Brentford away on Tuesday 31st and the following week will be reserved in case Burnley v Bristol City goes to a replay.Bristol City are 1 up so at this point it looks like we have a Saturday off the week after next.
All over. Guess it will be a midweek job now.
Let's hope is rearranged for a few days later. We don't want to find ourselves even further behind with a game in hand.
Only if Fulham win at home to Hull otherwise Bristol City will play them and we'll find ourselves 2 games behindBristol City are 1 up so at this point it looks like we have a Saturday off the week after next.
All over. Guess it will be a midweek job now.
Any idea when we'll know as I'm flying back for this one with a Bristol City supporting friend whenever it's on. Saturday week is my birthday so I was looking forward to some balti and beers in Brum. :(
If Bristol City lose in the 4th round and Newcastle get through the 3rd and 4th rounds then it may be Sat 18th of Feb
Bristol City are 1 up so at this point it looks like we have a Saturday off the week after next.
All over. Guess it will be a midweek job now.
Let's hope is rearranged for a few days later. We don't want to find ourselves even further behind with a game in hand.
Only if Fulham win at home to Hull otherwise Bristol City will play them and we'll find ourselves 2 games behindBristol City are 1 up so at this point it looks like we have a Saturday off the week after next.
All over. Guess it will be a midweek job now.
Any idea when we'll know as I'm flying back for this one with a Bristol City supporting friend whenever it's on. Saturday week is my birthday so I was looking forward to some balti and beers in Brum. :(
If Bristol City lose in the 4th round and Newcastle get through the 3rd and 4th rounds then it may be Sat 18th of Feb
Bristol City are 1 up so at this point it looks like we have a Saturday off the week after next.
All over. Guess it will be a midweek job now.
Any idea when we'll know as I'm flying back for this one with a Bristol City supporting friend whenever it's on. Saturday week is my birthday so I was looking forward to some balti and beers in Brum. :(
If Bristol City lose in the 4th round and Newcastle get through the 3rd and 4th rounds then it may be Sat 18th of Feb
That Guiede Fofana that we wanted under Houllier but failed his medical has had to retire at age 25.
So "one we missed out on" for the better for a change.
Defeat means Gianfranco Zola becomes the first Birmingham manager since 1889 to fail to win any of their first seven games in charge.
QuoteDefeat means Gianfranco Zola becomes the first Birmingham manager since 1889 to fail to win any of their first seven games in charge.
Man Ure's FA Cup tie on TV for a change. Who the fcuk wants to watch them v Wigan. http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/38614602
Haven't all Man United's FA Cup matches been selected for live TV coverage for the last however many years? Not always on the BBC but surely they must realise there are a lot more people that don't give a toss about Man United paying the license fee?
If they're going to show the club with the biggest support to maximise viewing figures , they should just say that.
It's completely hypocritical to bang on about "Magic of the Cup" while ignoring classic-looking cup ties involving less glamorous clubs in favour of Man Utd vs [insert name of tedious cannon-fodder].
Fu*k em.Haven't all Man United's FA Cup matches been selected for live TV coverage for the last however many years? Not always on the BBC but surely they must realise there are a lot more people that don't give a toss about Man United paying the license fee?
56 consecutive FA cup matches televised
http://www.newstalk.com/Every-Manchester-United-FA-Cup-game-has-been-broadcast-live-for-over-ten-years
Fu*k em.Haven't all Man United's FA Cup matches been selected for live TV coverage for the last however many years? Not always on the BBC but surely they must realise there are a lot more people that don't give a toss about Man United paying the license fee?
56 consecutive FA cup matches televised
http://www.newstalk.com/Every-Manchester-United-FA-Cup-game-has-been-broadcast-live-for-over-ten-years
What makes it worse is that Bannan is one of their better players. I don't think Brighton are that much either. Take Lockhart out of that side and they'd struggle
Wednesday minus 2 players now.
Can't we re-arrange to play them instead of Bristol City ?
It's all kicking off now.
Mcmanaman causing all sorts after Fletcher gets himself sent off only minutes after coming on.
Good game, this.
You could buy that Barnsley side a few times over with McCormack's fee alone.
Yet they look fit, sharp, organised and good on the ball. Giving Leedzzz far more to worry about than we did. When we try to play keep ball for any length of time we look like a load of jakeys playing over 50s walking football.
Driving home after the game today, listening to 6-0-6. A Man U fan (who may have been a that there London based one) rang in. Apparently Mourinho should be sacked and replaced by Pulis.
Mourinho is Pulis with more money, so why not?Exactly. Mourinho spending has been more by a factor of 10 yet they are both fairly close to each other in the table.
Driving home after the game today, listening to 6-0-6. A Man U fan (who may have been a that there London based one) rang in. Apparently Mourinho should be sacked and replaced by Pulis.
Tony Moon possibly the best player on the pitch so far for Eibar against Barcelona
Tony Moon possibly the best player on the pitch so far for Eibar against Barcelona
Best at what, though?
Doing that hands-behind-the-back thing?
Hopefully it's nothing too serious, but Ryan Mason is still a monumental bellend.
Only the Mirror reporting it so let's hope it's usual tabloid nonsense.
Hull City midfielder Ryan Mason has had surgery after fracturing his skull during Sunday's game at Chelsea.
Mason, 25, clashed heads with Chelsea defender Gary Cahill 13 minutes into the Premier League match.
He was carried off on a stretcher wearing an oxygen mask after receiving eight minutes of treatment and taken to St Mary's Hospital in London.
"Ryan is in a stable condition and expected to remain in hospital for the next few days," said a Hull statement.
"Everyone at the Club would like to express their sincere thanks for the excellent and swift care given to Ryan by both the Accident and Emergency department and Neurosurgery Unit at St Mary's Hospital."
Hull added that they would issue a further update on Monday.
Only the Mirror reporting it so let's hope it's usual tabloid nonsense.
Kodjia is on.
Kodjia is on.
Please, please, don't get bloody injured
Kodjia is on.
Please, please, don't get bloody injured
I was only posting on the Other Games thread. I know I'm a bit accident-prone and I do appreciate your concern, but even so.
Kodjia is on.
Please, please, don't get bloody injured
I was only posting on the Other Games thread. I know I'm a bit accident-prone and I do appreciate your concern, but even so.
I once pulled a muscle shampooing my hair.
I was closing the curtains last night and turned around and promptly fell arse over tit onto the floor. I couldn't stop laughing although I haven't a clue how I tripped. Couldn't tell Mrs S, I'd never hear the last of it. Useless bugger etc even closing the curtains is proving too much for you these days. All married men will know the drill.Are all your insurances up to date, Dave?
Even without Murray, BHA still have the ability to grind out the results. I think both they & the Jardees are as good as up now tbh.
wood [not ashley west-] gets the opener for dirty leeds. now that's an old fashioned cf for you! 37 goals already this season, i think.
wood [not ashley west-] gets the opener for dirty leeds. now that's an old fashioned cf for you! 37 goals already this season, i think.
Nowhere near 37 goals. 20 according to Wikipedia and Soccerbase. 17 in the league, 3 in the cup.
Didn't he come from West Brom originally?
i am prone to exaggeration at times............it's an age thing that i think i can get away with it......and yes he did play for the Ssndwell soulmates for a while. he is a new zealander if i recall correctly.wood [not ashley west-] gets the opener for dirty leeds. now that's an old fashioned cf for you! 37 goals already this season, i think.
Nowhere near 37 goals. 20 according to Wikipedia and Soccerbase. 17 in the league, 3 in the cup.
Didn't he come from West Brom originally?
dirty leeds heading up to 3rd spot, hands up all those who wanted gary monk instead of rdm? or sb?
Either Steve Davis is a lot smaller than I remember or Fraser Forster is a lot taller than I realised.Steve is normal Fraser is a freak.
...that makes davo 5ft 3 then. very intimidating to see him between the sticks I reckon.
Since retiring, this is the first....and only .....forum I have participated in and I must admit to not having seen the " Forum Rules " tab until now....that makes davo 5ft 3 then. very intimidating to see him between the sticks I reckon.
Would you mind using correct punctuation as per the site rule? It is fucking annoying and very rude to boot. Ta!
Southampton are where we would have been if we had been run competently under the previous regime.
Southampton are where we would have been if we had been run competently under the previous regime.
It's probably just as well we weren't tbf - since it would constitute a 280 mile round-trip for home games.
Or a twenty minute ferry ride :-)Southampton are where we would have been if we had been run competently under the previous regime.
It's probably just as well we weren't tbf - since it would constitute a 280 mile round-trip for home games.
I couldn't believe how low the Hull fan attendance was tonight. I believe they will be in massive trouble if they get relegated.
According to a Hull fan on 5 live after the game ,the Hull owners have done away with concessions for kids and OAPS and everyone has to pay full price .If true,probably the reason the attendance was so low
I live close to Anfield and it has been a joy to see them lose twice at home in a week . Would be funny if the Dingles were to win up here on Saturday
I live close to Anfield and it has been a joy to see them lose twice at home in a week . Would be funny if the Dingles were to win up here on Saturday
Nah, would rather the dingles get stuffed on Saturday. Their fans irritating reaction after they beat us was annoying. Some of their fans think they can still scrape the play-offs with master Lambert in charge...
According to a Hull fan on 5 live after the game ,the Hull owners have done away with concessions for kids and OAPS and everyone has to pay full price .If true,probably the reason the attendance was so low
How long before Okazaki dives for a penalty..as it turns out, 50 seconds
Savage on the FA Cup game on the Beeb tonight - he looks like Jedward's dodgy uncle
Plenty of time yet for a Chris Nicholl-type 2-2............
Plenty of time yet for a Chris Nicholl-type 2-2............
You never know, Bent again (this time in the correct net)
Full time and LargeDo you know, I'd almost manage to forget them altogether. Thank you (not).
That incessant racket and drumming driving me mad.Your favourite musician has just become a TV star !
Not too sure about this dressing room cam innovation by the Beeb.
The Derby player with bun and beard seems to be wearing some class of sports bra. Unacceptable before the threshold, shurely?
Not too sure about this dressing room cam innovation by the Beeb.
The Derby player with bun and beard seems to be wearing some class of sports bra. Unacceptable before the threshold, shurely?
Full time and Large
How haven't Leicester scored?Do I not know!
Terry Thomas is having a decent game in goal.
2-2
That was the funniest goal I've seen since the keeper in an Under 9's match walked into the back of the net carrying the ball.
Obviously a good time to play Liverpool...We always did well against them under Lambert at Anfield
Obviously a good time to play Liverpool...We always did well against them under Lambert at Anfield
Wolves 1 Liverpool 0It must be windy at Anfield again.
Haha and makes it 2-0Obviously a good time to play Liverpool...We always did well against them under Lambert at Anfield
and they got Weimann in the team
he always looked class at Anfield
Obviously a good time to play Liverpool...We always did well against them under Lambert at Anfield
and they got Weimann in the team
he always looked class at Anfield
Obviously a good time to play Liverpool...We always did well against them under Lambert at Anfield
and they got Weimann in the team
he always looked class at Anfield
Didn't realise he played for Wolves. When did he join them?
Obviously a good time to play Liverpool...We always did well against them under Lambert at Anfield
and they got Weimann in the team
he always looked class at Anfield
Didn't realise he played for Wolves. When did he join them?
Just over 24 hours to go until Man United V Wigan on BBC1. The magic of the cup. Jonathan Treble Chins and Danny Murphy, cutaways to Bobby Charlton and Whiskey Nose, thousands of tourist fans filming on their iphones as The Theatre Of Commerialism's flat atmosphere is heightened only by a few hundred away fans, and a 90 minute turkey shoot to savour
Marvellous, can't wait.
They need to show manure because opposition must win by 2 clear goals as 1 is not enough.Just over 24 hours to go until Man United V Wigan on BBC1. The magic of the cup. Jonathan Treble Chins and Danny Murphy, cutaways to Bobby Charlton and Whiskey Nose, thousands of tourist fans filming on their iphones as The Theatre Of Commerialism's flat atmosphere is heightened only by a few hundred away fans, and a 90 minute turkey shoot to savour
Marvellous, can't wait.
The really idiotic things is its the Beeb, so no pressure to increase revenues and the need to show Utd. What a crock of shite game to show on a Sunday and as you say Danny f in Murphy.
Well this lead is good but I can see tears coming back down the M6 later.
Well this lead is good but I can see tears coming back down the M6 later.Brummie Reds?
Boos from the Anfield crowd at HT. Yes, they are such unique fans aren't they?
Haha...There were two of them in the gym changing room last week discussing "their clubs" with obvious Brummie accent. One Liverpool and the other manure and went on and on about how difficult it is for top players to perform in non PL games. I listened quietly and just as I was about to leave I said this gym must be really cheap for you both to travel all the way down here and without waiting for their reaction walked out.Well this lead is good but I can see tears coming back down the M6 later.Brummie Reds?
Just over 24 hours to go until Man United V Wigan on BBC1. The magic of the cup. Jonathan Treble Chins and Danny Murphy, cutaways to Bobby Charlton and Whiskey Nose, thousands of tourist fans filming on their iphones as The Theatre Of Commerialism's flat atmosphere is heightened only by a few hundred away fans, and a 90 minute turkey shoot to savour
Marvellous, can't wait.
Haha...There were two of them in the gym changing room last week discussing "their clubs" with obvious Brummie accent. One Liverpool and the other manure and went on and on about how difficult it is for top players to perform in non PL games. I listened quietly and just as I was about to leave I said this gym must be really cheap for you both to travel all the way down here and without waiting for their reaction walked out.Well this lead is good but I can see tears coming back down the M6 later.Brummie Reds?
Just over 24 hours to go until Man United V Wigan on BBC1. The magic of the cup. Jonathan Treble Chins and Danny Murphy, cutaways to Bobby Charlton and Whiskey Nose, thousands of tourist fans filming on their iphones as The Theatre Of Commerialism's flat atmosphere is heightened only by a few hundred away fans, and a 90 minute turkey shoot to savour
Marvellous, can't wait.
Just over 24 hours to go until Man United V Wigan on BBC1. The magic of the cup. Jonathan Treble Chins and Danny Murphy, cutaways to Bobby Charlton and Whiskey Nose, thousands of tourist fans filming on their iphones as The Theatre Of Commerialism's flat atmosphere is heightened only by a few hundred away fans, and a 90 minute turkey shoot to savour
Marvellous, can't wait.
Why have the BBC picked this certain home win (boring) for Yanited? Wouldn't Lincoln vs Brighton 3.00pm today (not televised) be a more interesting/exciting choice??
Just over 24 hours to go until Man United V Wigan on BBC1. The magic of the cup. Jonathan Treble Chins and Danny Murphy, cutaways to Bobby Charlton and Whiskey Nose, thousands of tourist fans filming on their iphones as The Theatre Of Commerialism's flat atmosphere is heightened only by a few hundred away fans, and a 90 minute turkey shoot to savour
Marvellous, can't wait.
Why have the BBC picked this certain home win (boring) for Yanited? Wouldn't Lincoln vs Brighton 3.00pm today (not televised) be a more interesting/exciting choice??
Viewing figures.
By losing to Liverpool?Wash you mouth out. Our name is on the Cup next season.
By losing to Liverpool?Wash you mouth out. Our name is on the Cup next season.
What an inspired move it was to sack Rowett and replace him with Zola.
Are Wycombe really winning 2-0 at Spurs at HT?
Are Wycombe really winning 2-0 at Spurs at HT?
That Spuds line up should be good enough to batter Wycombe.
Spuds are level
Exactly my thoughts. What was the point in trying to keep it tight when they could just bring on their better players to turn the game. We should have got at them from the off like Wycombe haveSpuds are level
As you said they should have the ability to batter this lot. It just pissed me off when we went there we didn't really look like scoring aside from the Gabby effort. I fully expect Spurs to win 5-2 or something but at least Wycombe gave it a real go.
Lincoln will be the shock of the day if they can hold on
c***s.
In my footballing experience, around 97% of late goals are scored by teams I don't like.
I wish we only played forty minutes a half.
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97th minute!
I though there was a rule about showing live football between 3-5 on a Saturday afternoon but I've just watched a decent AFCON QF.
Also no idea why Man Utd home vs Wigan is on over Lincoln or Oxford, who could use the money. BBC don't need the viewers for advertising revenue do they.
And yet the fuckers are still above us.
I don't think we are in any position to gloat......(too much).
Oxford's thrashing of Newcastle means our away game there goes ahead on Mon 20th Feb. Going to be a busy month.
We are indeed. Won 2-1. Bristol Manor Farm are a level higher than us and top of their league and unbeaten since the opening day of the season and for 80+ minutes we were the better side. 4 or 5 up wouldn't have flattered us. Then they scored and it was holding on for grim death for the rest of the game. Still, we won in front of 1,487 and into the QF. We really need a home draw on Monday. Draw will be streamed live on the FA website.
And we had our dinosaur confiscated.
We are indeed. Won 2-1. Bristol Manor Farm are a level higher than us and top of their league and unbeaten since the opening day of the season and for 80+ minutes we were the better side. 4 or 5 up wouldn't have flattered us. Then they scored and it was holding on for grim death for the rest of the game. Still, we won in front of 1,487 and into the QF. We really need a home draw on Monday. Draw will be streamed live on the FA website.
And we had our dinosaur confiscated.
well done, we had 800 paying and kids were free at ours which I believe is a record attendance
like you Sunderland play in a higher level league, so it was a great result
We are indeed. Won 2-1. Bristol Manor Farm are a level higher than us and top of their league and unbeaten since the opening day of the season and for 80+ minutes we were the better side. 4 or 5 up wouldn't have flattered us. Then they scored and it was holding on for grim death for the rest of the game. Still, we won in front of 1,487 and into the QF. We really need a home draw on Monday. Draw will be streamed live on the FA website.
And we had our dinosaur confiscated.
well done, we had 800 paying and kids were free at ours which I believe is a record attendance
like you Sunderland play in a higher level league, so it was a great result
Pretty sure they are the same level as you, which is 1 higher than we are. I think only us and Southall, who play tomorrow, are the only sides left from our level. Everyone else is yours, although different regions are stronger than others, so everyone wants to avoid South Shields!
Newport Pagnell 3-2 Sunderland RCA
best game ive seen all season, 2 down at half time 2-2 at 90 mins and the winner in extra time
through to the quarter finals of the FA Vase, I think PWS team might be through as well,
could be an interesting draw come Monday
Of course Liverpool defeat means they are stuck at 7 wins just like us. Next season we make that 8.Although Arsenal winning means Wenger could equal our seven himself this year.
Newport Pagnell 3-2 Sunderland RCA
best game ive seen all season, 2 down at half time 2-2 at 90 mins and the winner in extra time
through to the quarter finals of the FA Vase, I think PWS team might be through as well,
could be an interesting draw come Monday
Saw their first game in the Vase against my local side Daventry. Didn't look that good then but have done well to get so far. Hope they get a decent draw. Wasn't the crowd about 700-800 today?
Apparently Sutton United v Dirty Leeds is free on BT Showcase if anyone is interested.Is that on a sky channel cdb?
No. It's on Freeview though.Ta
As bad as Millwall Watford is,Jonathan Pearce is making it unwatchable.Agreed. He has that voice of someone who thinks that they are both eloquent and interesting, and he is neither.
So all this kerfuffle about Milwall ground and the community etc etc in the press this week and only about two dozen have turned up to watch their FA cup match against Premier League opposition.
Is it my tv or is the camera fucked on this Leeds game?
It's being shown in Blur-o-vision.
For those that were really excited about the talk of Newport Pagnell and Bromsgrove Sporting, here are the highlights videos from yesterday.
Wigan look to have bought their kit on line from "Wigan's number one suppliers of quality sportswear".
The brother of the young sub Leeds brought on for his debut today was murdered this week, bit of a week for him.How dreadful. The lad showed lot of determination and guts to play today.
Terrible scenes at Sutton. Lets hope that the FA come down hard on this appalling behaviour.Any high spirited seat chucking or toilet destruction?
Fans and players celebrating together on the pitch, taking photos and, I can hardly bring myself to type this, ....smiling
#takingfootballbacktothedarkages
The brother of the young sub Leeds brought on for his debut today was murdered this week, bit of a week for him.How dreadful. The lad showed lot of determination and guts to play today.
For those that were really excited about the talk of Newport Pagnell and Bromsgrove Sporting, here are the highlights videos from yesterday.
8:28 - how's that not a straight red ?
For those that were really excited about the talk of Newport Pagnell and Bromsgrove Sporting, here are the highlights videos from yesterday.
Buckland at home for Sporting in the QF. Newport Pagnell away to favourites, and cheats, South Shields.
Buckland at home for Sporting in the QF. Newport Pagnell away to favourites, and cheats, South Shields.
worst draw ever for NP, bollocks to that
Buckland at home for Sporting in the QF. Newport Pagnell away to favourites, and cheats, South Shields.
worst draw ever for NP, bollocks to that
Yep, but one off game you never know. Gonna be tough for you lot though. Happy with our draw, Buckland are 4th in the same division as BMF who are romping that division so could have been worse for us.
Yep, them or Exmouth away would have been a bit of a jaunt.
Yep, them or Exmouth away would have been a bit of a jaunt.
Yeah but Exmouth's ground is great, it has donkeys grazing behind one of the goals and you can do some trainspotting while you are there.
I see that your old friends Bristol Manor Farm beat Lydney in some other cup on Saturday
I see that your old friends Bristol Manor Farm beat Lydney in some other cup on Saturday
The Ooooo Arrrrrr Cup I believe it was.
Clacker just scored a cracking OG to equalise for QPR
Ciaran Clark becoming a bloodied hero for the bar-codes now.Clark 90 (og) 2-2
Clacker just scored a cracking OG to equalise for QPR
Poor lad just about got away with not being given the first QPR goal.Ciaran Clark becoming a bloodied hero for the bar-codes now.Clark 90 (og) 2-2
Normal service has been resumed.
In Mourinho world they just won 3-0.Yes of course. Hull goal keeper made at least 3 "illegal" saves using both hands.
In Mourinho world they just won 3-0.Yes of course. Hull goal keeper made at least 3 "illegal" saves using both hands.
He cost me £100, Man City, Fulham, Leeds, Newcastle, Celtic. £10 at £10/1
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38835923
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38835923
He really is a horrid little man, isn't he.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38835923
He really is a horrid little man, isn't he.
Just utterly obnoxious.
I really am glad that he's given me a reason to hate Man Utd again, I'd started to forget my dislike for them during the Moyes/Van Gaal years.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38835923
He really is a horrid little man, isn't he.
Just utterly obnoxious.
I really am glad that he's given me a reason to hate Man Utd again, I'd started to forget my dislike for them during the Moyes/Van Gaal years.
I've just realised he is the Trump of Football managers. Takes all the credit when things go right, blames other people over bad things and then when asked for proof of his claims, it turns out there is no evidence so doesn't answer.
Just seen a replay of Clark's own goal....rather comical.
Just seen a replay of Clark's own goal....rather comical.
Huddersfield battering Brighton, half time and 3-1. Such a contrast to the bollocks we have to watch.
Just seen a replay of Clark's own goal....rather comical.
He's improved massively though since he's left us...
people do unfortunatelyI think you missed the sarcasm there.
people do unfortunatelyI think you missed the sarcasm there.
Rumours that Benitez has quit Newcastle...
Huddersfield looked a million miles ahead of us tonight. Fecking Huddersfield.
Rumours that Benitez has quit Newcastle...
This suggests he may quit at the end of the season - http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/02/02/rafa-benitez-could-quit-newcastle-mike-ashley-fails-keep-promises/
Huddersfield looked a million miles ahead of us tonight. Fecking Huddersfield.
I endorse everything that's been said about Huddersfield's performance against the League leaders and would just like to add this observation;
72 minutes gone and they're leading 3-1.
A Brighton player is on the ball, far touchline, and moves a few yards into the Huddersfield half.
Five, yes five Huddersfield players swarm around him denying the time and space to go forward or back.
It was like a f**kin' mugging and, no surprises, the attack goes nowhere.
Basic hard work, pressing and commitment would be a great starting point for the Villa squad, starting Saturday with any luck.
Liverpool 0-2 at Hull. Bloody hell.
Liverpool 0-2 at Hull. Bloody hell.
They have literally fallen apart having looked so good earlier this season.
Sunderland 4-0 up at Palace before half time
Sunderland 4-0 up at Palace before half time
Just watched that on MOTD. Those fantastic, never stop singing, always create a great atmosphere Palace fans have all fucked off! Apart from the ones who stayed to boo the team off of course.
Palace look like us last season.Sunderland 4-0 up at Palace before half time
Just watched that on MOTD. Those fantastic, never stop singing, always create a great atmosphere Palace fans have all fucked off! Apart from the ones who stayed to boo the team off of course.
Any team that gets humiliated looks like us last season.Palace look like us last season.Sunderland 4-0 up at Palace before half time
Just watched that on MOTD. Those fantastic, never stop singing, always create a great atmosphere Palace fans have all fucked off! Apart from the ones who stayed to boo the team off of course.
Just watching MoTD. Fuck off Jenas, I can't enjoy it looking at your stupid cabbage head.
Brentford are fast and direct. Dean Smith is doing a great job.Couldn't agree more, I reckon, if we were now looking for a new manager, he would be my first choice.
There is a league table that amuses me. I had no idea Leicester were looking a decent bet for relegation.
I think they'd go back up so would rather shit like Hull went down. Fancy we could finish above them.
Look at the size of that striker playing for Wycombe. 'kin hell. He's just scored as well.
Look at the size of that striker playing for Wycombe. 'kin hell. He's just scored as well.
Savage clearly a fan of Beavis and Butthead, especially Butthead.
What a planker.
Leicester are awful.
Leicester are awful.
Last season was the exception, this season is the rule. They must have been relegated nearly as many times as The Unwashed.
I went selling rag mags in Leicester many moons ago. They were the most tight fisted bastards imaginable, worse than me, and I've nursed a grudge ever since.
Leicester are awful.
Last season was the exception, this season is the rule. They must have been relegated nearly as many times as The Unwashed.
I went selling rag mags in Leicester many moons ago. They were the most tight fisted bastards imaginable, worse than me, and I've nursed a grudge ever since.
People from Leicester are odd. There's no better word to describe them - they're not particularly violent, or slow, or unfriendly. They're just, well, odd.
Leicester fans singing "Champions of England, you'll never sing that".
Derby fans retort with "We've won it twice, you'll never sing that".
Leicester fans singing "Champions of England, you'll never sing that".
Derby fans retort with "We've won it twice, you'll never sing that".
Ahhh, the modern plastic football fan.
Leicester are awful.
Last season was the exception, this season is the rule. They must have been relegated nearly as many times as The Unwashed.
I went selling rag mags in Leicester many moons ago. They were the most tight fisted bastards imaginable, worse than me, and I've nursed a grudge ever since.
People from Leicester are odd. There's no better word to describe them - they're not particularly violent, or slow, or unfriendly. They're just, well, odd.
Last night was a fuckin' mess.
Reserve line ups for a match live on the BBC, managers making pathetic excuses like kids who had forgotten their homework and had been found out, a stadium full of happy clapping ignoramuses, an embarrassed presenter trying to tease positivity out of bored and world weary pundits and all for the greatest cup competition in the world.
I'm sure I heard MON say that teams shouldn't play weakened sides in cup games.
Erm, Moscow Martin?
I'm sure I heard MON say that teams shouldn't play weakened sides in cup games.
Erm, Moscow Martin?
Leicester fans singing "Champions of England, you'll never sing that".
Derby fans retort with "We've won it twice, you'll never sing that".
Ahhh, the modern plastic football fan.
That was during Brian Little's reign. We drew 0-0 and we were on the opposite corner due to redevelopment.
Some burk in a daft jumper was leading it.
"Have you ever done the double?
Yes we have!
Have you ever done the double?
Yes we have!
Have you ever done through double,
Ever done the double
Ever done the double
Yes we have"
Manc twats.
Neil Cox goal was a 90th minute consolation under BFF in the year we won the League Cup.
How crap is that crowd for a top six club.
I wonder if all the fans have made it back from Bruges to swell tonight's away following.
I wonder if all the fans have made it back from Bruges to swell tonight's away following.To take 50% of their home support to an away game is impressive.
Wednesday are fucking rubbish and winning 3-0. Ergh.
Confirmed everything we already knew about this league tonight. It's absolute shit.
We're unbeaten at home for a start, and we're cack aswell.
Every time I watch Newcastle they're crap (apart from in a few weeks when they take us apart). They were rubbish at Wolves but won 1-0, we were rubbish at Wolves and lost 1-0. That's why they're top of the league and we're not.
Every time I watch Newcastle they're crap (apart from in a few weeks when they take us apart). They were rubbish at Wolves but won 1-0, we were rubbish at Wolves and lost 1-0. That's why they're top of the league and we're not.
In a word a manager that knows what he is doing.
At least we have the small consolation that even if the worst happened and we went down again, we still wouldn't have to play Coventry next season.
Great Westwood pass there...
Note to Bruce look how attacking the Chelsea wing backs are.
Note to Bruce look how attacking the Chelsea wing backs are.
Our issue was the personnel. With three centre halves it should theoretically give the security to play more attack minded players at full/wing back. It had to be Amavi and Bacuna.
Burnley look very fit, they chase and really press the opposition. Sean Dyche would be a good choice if Bruce continues on a downward spiral....
Elphick is one of the worst defenders we have had in a long time. He's awful
There can't be many games that go by without us getting a name check...Mind you I heard a good one earlier. Commentator on radio was at a ground where the tunnel is in the corner and said this is one of the few grounds where the tunnel is not at the centre there are one or two other including the most famous at Villa Park.
There can't be many games that go by without us getting a name check...Mind you I heard a good one earlier. Commentator on radio was at a ground where the tunnel is in the corner and said this is one of the few grounds where the tunnel is not at the centre there are one or two other including the most famous at Villa Park.
There can't be many games that go by without us getting a name check...Mind you I heard a good one earlier. Commentator on radio was at a ground where the tunnel is in the corner and said this is one of the few grounds where the tunnel is not at the centre there are one or two other including the most famous at Villa Park.
We might be bilge, but nobody can take that away from us.
I really don't know how to feel about Leicester. Got ideas above their station for sure and now down to earth with a bump. Should I feel sorry for them? Probably, but can't help wallowing in their ignominy. No doubt they feel they same about us if they even bother to give us a second thought these days!
I'd rather be a Leicester fan and experienced what they did last season than a fan of the vast majority of other football clubs, even if they do get relegated.
Those memories can never be taken away from them and it just have been mental, absolutely bonkers mental.
I think Bournemouth fans are using far too much industrial language for skys liking
I'd rather be a Leicester fan and experienced what they did last season than a fan of the vast majority of other football clubs, even if they do get relegated.Agreed.
Those memories can never be taken away from them and it just have been mental, absolutely bonkers mental.
Bloody hell, just seen what Sutton are charging for the Arsenal game. £30 for adults!Not sure if that's good or bad?
It's a pc world now everywhere isn't it. Report him to the pc police, someone.
I think Bournemouth fans are using far too much industrial language for skys liking
I think that they cut the live audio and used a tape for a while after the "lino, lino, you're a Cnut"
Bloody hell, just seen what Sutton are charging for the Arsenal game. £30 for adults!
Bloody hell, just seen what Sutton are charging for the Arsenal game. £30 for adults!
Fair play to them - milk it for all it's worth.
Everton in the 20s/30s was weirder.
Bloody hell, just seen what Sutton are charging for the Arsenal game. £30 for adults!
Fair play to them - milk it for all it's worth.
A few quid extra you can understand but that's double the usual prices and a real kick in the balls for the ones that turn up week in week out.
Bloody hell, just seen what Sutton are charging for the Arsenal game. £30 for adults!
Fair play to them - milk it for all it's worth.
A few quid extra you can understand but that's double the usual prices and a real kick in the balls for the ones that turn up week in week out.
I justified a £1.50 increase due to the costs required to be able to host 3K at the ground as it didn't even have a safety certificate for that. If they'd doubled the prices to £12 then i'd have refused to pay it and called them out just as I am with Sutton. Especially if they were already earning a chunk from it being live on TV plus the massive prize money already earned in prize money
We wouldn't for starters.
.
Then again I got seriously fucked off when we put the price up each round of the UEFA Cup in 97/98. Annoyed me so much I didn't renew my ST the following season. Again i'm sure there were many that didn't mind. It's what makes life interesting, we all have different views.
And once you stop giggling about Arsenal being Mullered remember there's always Piers Morgan to laugh at....
And once you stop giggling about Arsenal being Mullered remember there's always Piers Morgan to laugh at....
#wengerout
If anyone in the area is interested this Saturday Colehill Town have the biggest game in their history.Why doesn't their website say who they're playing?
Coleshill Town v Sporting Khalsa FA Vase Qtr Final
http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/coleshilltown/news/fa-vase-tickets-1754003.html
I've always found pitchero a terrible website and soccerway much better:If anyone in the area is interested this Saturday Colehill Town have the biggest game in their history.Why doesn't their website say who they're playing?
Coleshill Town v Sporting Khalsa FA Vase Qtr Final
http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/coleshilltown/news/fa-vase-tickets-1754003.html
Arse to Villa
If anyone in the area is interested this Saturday Colehill Town have the biggest game in their history.
Coleshill Town v Sporting Khalsa FA Vase Qtr Final
http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/coleshilltown/news/fa-vase-tickets-1754003.html
If anyone in the area is interested this Saturday Colehill Town have the biggest game in their history.
Coleshill Town v Sporting Khalsa FA Vase Qtr Final
http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/coleshilltown/news/fa-vase-tickets-1754003.html
I'll be there
Mark Clattenburg is to quit his job as a Premier League referee to take up a position in Saudi Arabia.
The 41-year-old is widely considered to be one of the best referees in football, and he took charge of the Euro 2016 final, the Champions League final and the FA Cup final last season.
In December, Clattenburg said he would consider officiating in the Chinese Super League.
An official announcement is expected this afternoon.
He is expected to leave his role before the next round of Premier League fixtures which starts on 25 February.
If anyone in the area is interested this Saturday Colehill Town have the biggest game in their history.
Coleshill Town v Sporting Khalsa FA Vase Qtr Final
http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/coleshilltown/news/fa-vase-tickets-1754003.html
Non league weekend for me this weekend
Northfield Town v FC Stratford on Saturday then to the Sporting game on Sunday.
Looking forward to both. Be my first visit of the season to Northfield as i've been going to most of Villa away games.
I'm playing in our pool match on Monday so not going out my way to watch Newcastle game.....can't be arsed.
Clattenburg quits
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38993655QuoteMark Clattenburg is to quit his job as a Premier League referee to take up a position in Saudi Arabia.
The 41-year-old is widely considered to be one of the best referees in football, and he took charge of the Euro 2016 final, the Champions League final and the FA Cup final last season.
In December, Clattenburg said he would consider officiating in the Chinese Super League.
An official announcement is expected this afternoon.
He is expected to leave his role before the next round of Premier League fixtures which starts on 25 February.
Best place to look is on the Midland Football League website.Non league weekend for me this weekend
Northfield Town v FC Stratford on Saturday then to the Sporting game on Sunday.
Looking forward to both. Be my first visit of the season to Northfield as i've been going to most of Villa away games.
I'm playing in our pool match on Monday so not going out my way to watch Newcastle game.....can't be arsed.
Are Northfield Town's fixtures online anywhere, PGW? I have looked several times with little success. The club's website is calamitous.
I just seen a player for st etienne by the name of Veretout do a very good thing in his midfield role.
He's already got my vote for our player of the season.
If anyone in the area is interested this Saturday Colehill Town have the biggest game in their history.
Coleshill Town v Sporting Khalsa FA Vase Qtr Final
http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/coleshilltown/news/fa-vase-tickets-1754003.html
Are you going?
Best place to look is on the Midland Football League website.Non league weekend for me this weekend
Northfield Town v FC Stratford on Saturday then to the Sporting game on Sunday.
Looking forward to both. Be my first visit of the season to Northfield as i've been going to most of Villa away games.
I'm playing in our pool match on Monday so not going out my way to watch Newcastle game.....can't be arsed.
Are Northfield Town's fixtures online anywhere, PGW? I have looked several times with little success. The club's website is calamitous.
After Saturdays home game the next 3 are:
25/02 Burbage v NTFC (League)
04/03 NTFC v Paget Rangers (LJCC) SF i think
11/03 Enville v NTFC (League)
He's already got my vote for our player of the season.
That would still be less ridiculous than Stephen Ireland winning it that time.
He's already got my vote for our player of the season.
That would still be less ridiculous than Stephen Ireland winning it that time.
From a long distance away this was real confirmation that we were totally lost as a club, that Stephen Ireland's half hearted efforts with the very occasional decent pass had won our player of the year award. Cue the perfect licence to coast along till his contract was up.
If anyone in the area is interested this Saturday Colehill Town have the biggest game in their history.
Coleshill Town v Sporting Khalsa FA Vase Qtr Final
http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/coleshilltown/news/fa-vase-tickets-1754003.html
Are you going?
Yes, let me know if you fancy it. Going with Roast and Eric is making the journey from Leeds, we'll have a few beers on the High St after.
If anyone in the area is interested this Saturday Colehill Town have the biggest game in their history.
Coleshill Town v Sporting Khalsa FA Vase Qtr Final
http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/coleshilltown/news/fa-vase-tickets-1754003.html
Are you going?
Yes, let me know if you fancy it. Going with Roast and Eric is making the journey from Leeds, we'll have a few beers on the High St after.
Can you pay on the gate or all ticket?
Westwood starts for Burnley against LincolnAnd John Gregory just said he is a player that rarely gives the ball away and was unfairly targeted by the Villa boo boys.
Westwood on the wrong end of the biggest cup shock ever. His CV really stinks.I was just thinking that.
Westwood on the wrong end of the biggest cup shock ever. His CV really stinks.
I could be wrong but isn't this only the 2nd time a non league side has won away against a top flight side? Not including the very early days of the game. I wonder who the other club are with that embarrassment in their history.
Speaking of cheats, South Shields already 2-0 up against John's lot Newport Pagnell.
Speaking of cheats, South Shields already 2-0 up against John's lot Newport Pagnell.
3-0
Rudy Gestede score with a 'Doug Ellis kick'. I'll believe that when i see it.
Small Heath four none down. In a strange way I can see Bruce back there........
Huddersfield holding Man City means our league game will get moved I think.
Huddersfield holding Man City means our league game will get moved I think.
Nope, 28/2
Remember Tom Ross saying it'll be villa and blues in the play off final? What a laugh.
Speaking of cheats, South Shields already 2-0 up against John's lot Newport Pagnell.
3-0
4-0
Rudy Gestede score with a 'Doug Ellis kick'. I'll believe that when i see it.
Joey Barton, classy as ever http://giphy.com/gifs/l3q2EYXzsdOnDisr6/html5
6-1 we knew it was all over when the 5th goal went in
been a great day though but a long one
Good luck for tomorrow mate
He's better than anyone we've had in goal this season.
2-0
Arsenal will win the FA Cup much to the disappointment of their support.
2-0
well done, least one of us made it through
Spurs Millwall should be fun.Please make it a Saturday 5.30pm ko then talk about "the magic of the cup" when the spuds fans go on the pitch at the end to celebrate a derby win and trip to Wembley
Spurs Millwall should be fun.
Who are "Utd" referred to above?
Players and staff and Old Trafford practising looking surprised when they draw Lincoln City at home Sunday evening.
Arsenal will win the FA Cup much to the disappointment of their support.
Spurs Millwall should be fun.Please make it a Saturday 5.30pm ko then talk about "the magic of the cup" when the spuds fans go on the pitch at the end to celebrate a derby win and trip to Wembley
2-0
well done, least one of us made it through
Cheers, first half we struggled and didn't look at the races. Needed a penalty save to go in 0-0. Second half we were well on top, 2-0 ended up flattering Buckland.
With sponsorship from The S*n on the front?Good point, maybe nike or macdonalds may have been a better choice?
Fuck them.
Reporter: Great. Do you have the number of the fat bloke that ate the pie?
RD: Oh.....
Reporter: Great. Do you have the number of the fat bloke that ate the pie?
RD: Oh.....
Who i snow under investigation for betting fraud.
As for Arsenal, non league opposition in the 5th round and the QF. Jammy twats.You just know if we got draws like that we would balls it up.
Sutton United have accepted the resignation of reserve goalkeeper Wayne Shaw, who is under investigation for potentially breaching betting rules.
The Gambling Commission and Football Association are investigating if there was a breach of betting regulations after the 46-year-old ate a pie during Monday's FA Cup loss to Arsenal.
A bookmaker had offered odds of 8-1 that Shaw would eat a pie on camera.
"What happened didn't make us look very professional," said boss Paul Doswell.
"It's something that we've dealt with quickly as a club," he told Sky News on Monday. "Wayne himself offered his resignation to the chairman this afternoon, which has been accepted.
"It's a very sad end to what has been a very good story."
Shaw, who said he was aware of the betting promotion prior to the match, played the incident - in which he ate the pie while standing by the substitutes' bench - down as "a bit of fun".
"We are told we are not allowed to gamble as it is full-time professional football," Shaw told BBC Radio 4's World at One programme. "In no way did I put anyone in jeopardy of that - this is not the case here, this is just a bit of fun and me being hungry."
However, the Gambling Commission confirmed it was looking into whether there was any "irregularity in the betting market and establishing whether the operator has met its licence requirement to conduct its business with integrity".
"It's clear in FA rules that you're not allowed to bet - and whether it was a fun bet, or whatever it was, it wasn't acceptable," added Doswell.
"Obviously we were very concerned with the implication that the club, myself, my assistant Ian Baird or anyone else had been involved in the decision-making.
"It's been very disappointing, there's no doubt about that. I woke up this morning to this storm of criticism.
"It's with a very heavy heart, because he was a good friend of mine, but I think the board felt they had no other choice."
The betting company should take a look at themselves to be honest, I don't know what he does for a living, but when you're dangling such good odds in front of non league keeper then there is going to be people in his ear telling him they have seen these odds if he eats a pie and they'll split the winning with him etc.
The betting company should take a look at themselves to be honest, I don't know what he does for a living, but when you're dangling such good odds in front of non league keeper then there is going to be people in his ear telling him they have seen these odds if he eats a pie and they'll split the winning with him etc.
Why should the betting company give a toss about that?
The betting company should take a look at themselves to be honest, I don't know what he does for a living, but when you're dangling such good odds in front of non league keeper then there is going to be people in his ear telling him they have seen these odds if he eats a pie and they'll split the winning with him etc.
Why should the betting company give a toss about that? They don't have a duty to do the club or the player.
He could always have not eaten the pie.
The betting company should take a look at themselves to be honest, I don't know what he does for a living, but when you're dangling such good odds in front of non league keeper then there is going to be people in his ear telling him they have seen these odds if he eats a pie and they'll split the winning with him etc.
Why should the betting company give a toss about that? They don't have a duty to do the club or the player.
He could always have not eaten the pie.
They could have just not offered odds on such a piece of pointless banality in the first place.
The betting company should take a look at themselves to be honest, I don't know what he does for a living, but when you're dangling such good odds in front of non league keeper then there is going to be people in his ear telling him they have seen these odds if he eats a pie and they'll split the winning with him etc.And the BBC just happened to have a camera trained on him too. Were they in on it as well?
During their Cup run, Sutton United have come across well in all the coverage I've seen and heard. Until today. It's rather rich taking the moral high ground when one of their employees has been tempted by a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, when they themselves obviously took the financial lucrative offer of having SunBets as their shirt sponsor for their big night.
During their Cup run, Sutton United have come across well in all the coverage I've seen and heard. Until today. It's rather rich taking the moral high ground when one of their employees has been tempted by a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, when they themselves obviously took the financial lucrative offer of having SunBets as their shirt sponsor for their big night.
Until today? Did you not notice them taking money off the Sun?
During their Cup run, Sutton United have come across well in all the coverage I've seen and heard. Until today. It's rather rich taking the moral high ground when one of their employees has been tempted by a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, when they themselves obviously took the financial lucrative offer of having SunBets as their shirt sponsor for their big night.
Until today? Did you not notice them taking money off the Sun?
During their Cup run, Sutton United have come across well in all the coverage I've seen and heard. Until today. It's rather rich taking the moral high ground when one of their employees has been tempted by a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, when they themselves obviously took the financial lucrative offer of having SunBets as their shirt sponsor for their big night.
Until today? Did you not notice them taking money off the Sun?
Had they taken money from The Sun prior to the Arsenal game?
Who was impersonating Falcao when he played over here before ? Been back to his best tonight.Didn't matter how shit he was he still scored against us😥
During their Cup run, Sutton United have come across well in all the coverage I've seen and heard. Until today. It's rather rich taking the moral high ground when one of their employees has been tempted by a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, when they themselves obviously took the financial lucrative offer of having SunBets as their shirt sponsor for their big night.
Until today? Did you not notice them taking money off the Sun?
Had they taken money from The Sun prior to the Arsenal game?
The Sun sponsored them for that game only...........Their normal shirt sponsors stood aside for that one game
During their Cup run, Sutton United have come across well in all the coverage I've seen and heard. Until today. It's rather rich taking the moral high ground when one of their employees has been tempted by a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, when they themselves obviously took the financial lucrative offer of having SunBets as their shirt sponsor for their big night.
Until today? Did you not notice them taking money off the Sun?
Had they taken money from The Sun prior to the Arsenal game?
Since David Wagner took charge in November 2015, only three Championship teams (Brighton 123, Sheff Wed 108, & Leeds 98) have won more points than Huddersfield (97).
But could you guarantee that we wouldn't accept a "huge" sum of money if they came knocking?During their Cup run, Sutton United have come across well in all the coverage I've seen and heard. Until today. It's rather rich taking the moral high ground when one of their employees has been tempted by a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, when they themselves obviously took the financial lucrative offer of having SunBets as their shirt sponsor for their big night.
Until today? Did you not notice them taking money off the Sun?
Had they taken money from The Sun prior to the Arsenal game?
I've no idea but they took it for that game, which is bad enough.
Anyone still want the Huddersfield manager...QuoteSince David Wagner took charge in November 2015, only three Championship teams (Brighton 123, Sheff Wed 108, & Leeds 98) have won more points than Huddersfield (97).
But can you guarantee that we wouldn't accept a "huge" sum of money if they came knocking?During their Cup run, Sutton United have come across well in all the coverage I've seen and heard. Until today. It's rather rich taking the moral high ground when one of their employees has been tempted by a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, when they themselves obviously took the financial lucrative offer of having SunBets as their shirt sponsor for their big night.
Until today? Did you not notice them taking money off the Sun?
Had they taken money from The Sun prior to the Arsenal game?
I've no idea but they took it for that game, which is bad enough.
Me too, but talks cheap and beer costs money.But can you guarantee that we wouldn't accept a "huge" sum of money if they came knocking?During their Cup run, Sutton United have come across well in all the coverage I've seen and heard. Until today. It's rather rich taking the moral high ground when one of their employees has been tempted by a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, when they themselves obviously took the financial lucrative offer of having SunBets as their shirt sponsor for their big night.
Until today? Did you not notice them taking money off the Sun?
Had they taken money from The Sun prior to the Arsenal game?
I've no idea but they took it for that game, which is bad enough.
I'd like to see the Sun banned from every football club in the country but unfortunately morality comes way behind money.
The bony hand of Murdoch on your shoulder will always end in tears......
The bony hand of Murdoch on your shoulder will always end in tears......
Unless you're Jerry Hall
The bony hand of Murdoch on your shoulder will always end in tears......
Unless you're Jerry Hall
Give it time....
Why are some of the Ropy League games on tonight?
I thought NOTHING could interfere with the marvellous and wonderful Champions League?!
The bony hand of Murdoch on your shoulder will always end in tears......
Unless you're Jerry Hall
Why are some of the Ropy League games on tonight?
I thought NOTHING could interfere with the marvellous and wonderful Champions League?!
Imagine what it is like being a Leicester fan now. European Cup tingles and a team doing things it really shouldn't. Remember those feelings anyone?
Oh, and relegation fears at the same time this time too. Just like us, eh ?
As I said in the other thread, they've won 3 league games in 5 months. Very very few managers would survive that regardless of what they've done before.Thank fuck Steve has won 7 then. ;)
Decent comeback by Borussia Moenchengladbach against Fiorentina. They were 3-0 on aggregate and away from and are now 4-3 up.
Nothing to do on a Friday not but watch yam Yama and dog heads, let's hope it's a great game 😂😴🤠Wolves to win comfortably.
Paul Robinson sent off, it was never a red though.
Paul Robinson sent off, it was never a red though.
I'd have sent him off.
I haven't seen the incident. I just don't like him or the club he plays for.
Paul Robinson sent off, it was never a red though.
I'd have sent him off.
I haven't seen the incident. I just don't like him or the club he plays for.
You the Man! any c*** that wears that shit , deserves to burn in Hell.
Paul Robinson sent off, it was never a red though.
I'd have sent him off.
I haven't seen the incident. I just don't like him or the club he plays for.
You the Man! any c*** that wears that shit , deserves to burn in Hell.
Peter Withe, Dennis Mortimer, Des Bremner, Tony Morley, Charlie Athersmith.
Paul Robinson sent off, it was never a red though.
I'd have sent him off.
I haven't seen the incident. I just don't like him or the club he plays for.
You the Man! any c*** that wears that shit , deserves to burn in Hell.
Peter Withe, Dennis Mortimer, Des Bremner, Tony Morley, Charlie Athersmith.
Behave Dave
Paul Robinson sent off, it was never a red though.
I'd have sent him off.
I haven't seen the incident. I just don't like him or the club he plays for.
You the Man! any c*** that wears that shit , deserves to burn in Hell.
Peter Withe, Dennis Mortimer, Des Bremner, Tony Morley, Charlie Athersmith.
Behave Dave
What's the matter? Don't you like a bit of common sense getting in the way of a daft rant?
I don't do humour and if what you said was common sense I'd rather not have any.
However in front of them in Hell queue are the Brummie reds. The worst of the worst.Paul Robinson sent off, it was never a red though.
I'd have sent him off.
I haven't seen the incident. I just don't like him or the club he plays for.
You the Man! any c*** that wears that shit , deserves to burn in Hell.
Wolves looked every bit as bad as us, Weimann seems to be getting worse.
Weimann though.Wolves fans can't wait for his loan to end.
Didn't someone on here try and make out Lambert was doing well at Wolves? Useless twat is working his "magic" again.
What happened to the Wolves that played us at Villa Park.
I know it's a differently level entirely but watching Chelsea vs Swansea just amazing to watch how Chelsea are just squeezing the life out of Swansea. Constant pressing and pressure.
LOL it's now 1-1. From completely dominating they switch off.
Watching MOTD Everton got a really decent guy in midfield....Gana something, wonder where they got him from?
baggies two jammy goals , Bournemouth are awful at the back
Respect to Bournemouth, there were loads of them at New Street today after the match and the 4-5 I was talking to had nothing but kind words about us.
Watching MOTD Everton got a really decent guy in midfield....Gana something, wonder where they got him from?
Your point? We have been toxic for years. We haven't yet turned the curve but we may do soon. Pointless comments like that don't speed us closer too it.
Watching MOTD Everton got a really decent guy in midfield....Gana something, wonder where they got him from?
Your point? We have been toxic for years. We haven't yet turned the curve but we may do soon. Pointless comments like that don't speed us closer too it.
Watching MOTD Everton got a really decent guy in midfield....Gana something, wonder where they got him from?
Your point? We have been toxic for years. We haven't yet turned the curve but we may do soon. Pointless comments like that don't speed us closer too it.
Ooooooooooh
Watching MOTD Everton got a really decent guy in midfield....Gana something, wonder where they got him from?
Your point? We have been toxic for years. We haven't yet turned the curve but we may do soon. Pointless comments like that don't speed us closer too it.
Watching MOTD Everton got a really decent guy in midfield....Gana something, wonder where they got him from?
Your point? We have been toxic for years. We haven't yet turned the curve but we may do soon. Pointless comments like that don't speed us closer too it.
How is commenting on a player in match featuring other teams on a thread entitled "Other games" pointless?
Watching MOTD Everton got a really decent guy in midfield....Gana something, wonder where they got him from?
Your point? We have been toxic for years. We haven't yet turned the curve but we may do soon. Pointless comments like that don't speed us closer too it.
How is commenting on a player in match featuring other teams on a thread entitled "Other games" pointless?
So this thread isn't for chess, draughts, Monopoly, etc?
*throws betslip into fire*Hope you're not an online customer Paulie.
Pogba looks worth every penny I reckon.Yes if it were 90 pennies they paid for him.
Rooney what a c***, unused sub but picking up the cup
Meanwhile in Italy, Juventus have won their 30th home game in a row.
I bet manure fans are already on their way to the train station.
Pogba is such a cnut.
Southampton absolutely robbed.
I HATE the fact Zlatan plays for them, I love him as a player and always knew he'd be great in England...just galling.
I HATE the fact Zlatan plays for them, I love him as a player and always knew he'd be great in England...just galling.
My feelings exactly. Great player, horrible horrible club.
I HATE the fact Zlatan plays for them, I love him as a player and always knew he'd be great in England...just galling.
Someone from Villa park should go and spend 6 weeks down at Southampton and see how a club should be run, when you think of the players they have lost over the last few seasons and managers, they still produce the likes of Ward-Prowse and Stephens and then play them bastards of the park for 90 minutes, but to no avail, well done Saints.
In my humble, Albrighton was never good enough for us, and is only being lamented because we currently don't have anyone who can play wide. Hasn't actually been tearing up the Premier League this season has he?
In my humble, Albrighton was never good enough for us, and is only being lamented because we currently don't have anyone who can play wide. Hasn't actually been tearing up the Premier League this season has he?Did I miss something last year or something? I'd like other Villa players to be showing off their League Winners Medals sometime sooner than next century ! Thank God I saw it once !
If by some miracle we were offered the chance of winning the Premier League but had to take relegation the following season, would you take it
You would take fa cup over league?
And me.If by some miracle we were offered the chance of winning the Premier League but had to take relegation the following season, would you take it
Can we have the FA Cup instead?
3-0 Pool Klopped out. Want to hear his post match today!
I will never tire of seeing Liverpool lose
I will never tire of seeing Liverpool lose
Beautifully set-up and executed goal for 3-0 by Vardy !
Albrighton, you'll be pleased to read, having nothing to do with it.
Because hes an offcomer, I reckon.Beautifully set-up and executed goal for 3-0 by Vardy !
Albrighton, you'll be pleased to read, having nothing to do with it.
Look, you have your opinion on Albrighton and I have mine. Can I ask you why you feel the need to suggest that I would be pleased that he had nothing to do with the construction of the goal? You come across as a petulant schoolboy who's dad is bigger than my dad. If you can't debate with me like a grown-up, please don't bother.
Debate whether I am a Baggies fan ? Move on.
I wonder what nickname has been given to Ndidi ?
Newcastle score the luckiest goal ever.
Newcastle score the luckiest goal ever.
The Brighton team just shows you dont need much quality to get it right at this level, Sidwell and Stevens are meh, Baldock and Murphy are busy, Duffy is shite but big enough to head anything that goes into their box, Knockaert is decent to watch but tries to much, Murray puts himself about. There is nothing special about them, they're just effective.
Bromsgrove's game at Warwick is off. April is going to be 'interesting', already due to play on the 1st, 5th, 8th, 11th, 15th, 17th, 20th, 22nd, 26th and 29th.
Hughton is a really good manager, just seen the Brighton team and man for man they are no better than us, Sidwell still gets a game FFS.
They have won it 3 times more than man city.
Man City have won it zero times. Anything divided by zero is infinity. Therefore, no matter how many times Huddersfield have won it, they must have won it infinity times more than Man City.
Feel sorry for the poor buggers who have to sew an infinite number of stars on next year's kit.
3 times 0 is 0.Yes, I agree, they have both won it the same number of times. One has not won it any number of times more than the other.
Man City have won it zero times. Anything divided by zero is infinity. Therefore, no matter how many times Huddersfield have won it, they must have won it infinity times more than Man City.
Feel sorry for the poor buggers who have to sew an infinite number of stars on next year's kit.
Man City have won it zero times. Anything divided by zero is infinity. Therefore, no matter how many times Huddersfield have won it, they must have won it infinity times more than Man City.
Feel sorry for the poor buggers who have to sew an infinite number of stars on next year's kit.
None. Although you might see people from time to time, they are most likely products of your imagination. Simple mathematics tells us that the population of the Universe must be zero. Why? Well given that the volume of the universe is infinite there must be an infinite number of worlds. But not all of them are populated; therefore only a finite number are. Any finite number divided by infinity is as close to zero as makes no odds, therefore we can round the average population of the Universe to zero, and so the total population must be zero.
I'm guessing as they've won the League title 3 times it's for that? In which case, can we have seven on ours, but different to the one for the European Cup?
I'm guessing as they've won the League title 3 times it's for that? In which case, can we have seven on ours, but different to the one for the European Cup?
Is there anything stopping a team from putting as many stars as they like, wherever they like, for whatever reason they choose?
Man City have won it zero times. Anything divided by zero is infinity. Therefore, no matter how many times Huddersfield have won it, they must have won it infinity times more than Man City.
Feel sorry for the poor buggers who have to sew an infinite number of stars on next year's kit.
A similar reason as to why the population of the universe is.......QuoteNone. Although you might see people from time to time, they are most likely products of your imagination. Simple mathematics tells us that the population of the Universe must be zero. Why? Well given that the volume of the universe is infinite there must be an infinite number of worlds. But not all of them are populated; therefore only a finite number are. Any finite number divided by infinity is as close to zero as makes no odds, therefore we can round the average population of the Universe to zero, and so the total population must be zero.
Why do we need a star anyway?
Why do we need a star anyway?
A reminder of when we were good
Why do we need a star anyway?
Why do we need a star anyway?Apparently stars on shirts is the best idea ever to come out of UEFA and FIFA thats why.
Why do we need a star anyway?
Why do we need a star anyway?
Why do we need a star anyway?
To guide the way
Why do we need a star anyway?
To guide the way
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Anybody got any ideas why the SHA fans(?) have boycotted tonights game ;DScared of the dirty Leeds fans?
Just had a look on the Beeb site, sha 27 shots, Leeds 9. Amuses me.Don't remember anything near 27 shots
Lambert working his magic I see. Six defeats in a row now
That's twice Gayle has berated the linesman; first it was f*** off, then he's just swung his fist at the linesman albeit at a distance. Two classic cases of dissent and not even a booking...and Bacuna? A 6 game ban. The consistency is a joke.
On MOTD just saw Westwood come on late, bottle out of a challenge, point to an empty space as Swansea crossed and scored the winner. Plus ça change...
Lambert working his magic I see. Six defeats in a row nowOne of my drivers is a Wolves nut, home and away every game. He says with 100% certainty they are going down.
Harry Kane just scored another belting goal. I'm now convinced he's better than Agbonlahor.
i think sunderland are better than us when we went down, yeah sunderland are down.
Jesus Christ promotion next season is going to be tough
Jesus Christ promotion next season is going to be tough
For the other 23 clubs, we'll piss it.
Lambert working his magic I see. Six defeats in a row nowOne of my drivers is a Wolves nut, home and away every game. He says with 100% certainty they are going down.
They should never have got rid of Kenny Jacket really.
Jesus Christ promotion next season is going to be tough
For the other 23 clubs, we'll piss it.
Nailed on.
Jesus Christ promotion next season is going to be tough
For the other 23 clubs, we'll piss it.
Nailed on.
That kind of comment makes me cross
Jesus Christ promotion next season is going to be tough
For the other 23 clubs, we'll piss it.
Nailed on.
That kind of comment makes me cross
You'll get crucified on here with that kind of talk.
Oh for Gods sakeJesus Christ promotion next season is going to be tough
For the other 23 clubs, we'll piss it.
Nailed on.
That kind of comment makes me cross
You'll get crucified on here with that kind of talk.
Always look on the bright side of life.
I thought Arsenal were all over them, Bayern just got 5 lucky breakaway goals
Leeds took 7,200 to Fulham tonight, pretty impressive for a Tuesday night.It's easy when there is no work in the morning.
Losing a Chumps League Last-16 game 2-10 takes some doing, even against a team like BayernI am prepared to take that humiliation rather than losing 1-0 to Huddersfield.
Leeds took 7,200 to Fulham tonight, pretty impressive for a Tuesday night.
Leeds took 7,200 to Fulham tonight, pretty impressive for a Tuesday night.
Leeds would have took more.
The Tarquins were protesting last night that Wenger is "killing their club."
I wish we were being "killed" by being in the Champions League and the top 5 every season, and winning the FA Cup twice in the last 3 years. Spolit b*****ds.
The Tarquins were protesting last night that Wenger is "killing their club."
I wish we were being "killed" by being in the Champions League and the top 5 every season, and winning the FA Cup twice in the last 3 years. Spolit b*****ds.
It's all relative though isn't it. It may seem ungrateful to us but if you were one of the 10 richest clubs in the world the way Wenger and the board seem happy to settle for that and not try to compete other than get in the top 4 to guarantee the CL money seems bizarre and I'm sure if that was the Villa we'd be exactly the same.
The Tarquins were protesting last night that Wenger is "killing their club."
I wish we were being "killed" by being in the Champions League and the top 5 every season, and winning the FA Cup twice in the last 3 years. Spolit b*****ds.
It's all relative though isn't it. It may seem ungrateful to us but if you were one of the 10 richest clubs in the world the way Wenger and the board seem happy to settle for that and not try to compete other than get in the top 4 to guarantee the CL money seems bizarre and I'm sure if that was the Villa we'd be exactly the same.
Yep, if I was paying over £1000 for my season ticket then I'd want my team to be doing better than getting thrashed 10-2 and only aiming for 4th in the league. Still fantastic to see them falling apart though.
The Tarquins were protesting last night that Wenger is "killing their club."
I wish we were being "killed" by being in the Champions League and the top 5 every season, and winning the FA Cup twice in the last 3 years. Spolit b*****ds.
It's all relative though isn't it. It may seem ungrateful to us but if you were one of the 10 richest clubs in the world the way Wenger and the board seem happy to settle for that and not try to compete other than get in the top 4 to guarantee the CL money seems bizarre and I'm sure if that was the Villa we'd be exactly the same.
Yep, if I was paying over £1000 for my season ticket then I'd want my team to be doing better than getting thrashed 10-2 and only aiming for 4th in the league. Still fantastic to see them falling apart though.
The Tarquins were protesting last night that Wenger is "killing their club."
I wish we were being "killed" by being in the Champions League and the top 5 every season, and winning the FA Cup twice in the last 3 years. Spolit b*****ds.
It's all relative though isn't it. It may seem ungrateful to us but if you were one of the 10 richest clubs in the world the way Wenger and the board seem happy to settle for that and not try to compete other than get in the top 4 to guarantee the CL money seems bizarre and I'm sure if that was the Villa we'd be exactly the same.
Yep, if I was paying over £1000 for my season ticket then I'd want my team to be doing better than getting thrashed 10-2 and only aiming for 4th in the league. Still fantastic to see them falling apart though.
If I was paying over £1000 for my season ticket I would stay to watch the FA Cup being presented rather than nipping out of the ground early to get home for Britain's Got Talent.
The Tarquins were protesting last night that Wenger is "killing their club."
I wish we were being "killed" by being in the Champions League and the top 5 every season, and winning the FA Cup twice in the last 3 years. Spolit b*****ds.
It's all relative though isn't it. It may seem ungrateful to us but if you were one of the 10 richest clubs in the world the way Wenger and the board seem happy to settle for that and not try to compete other than get in the top 4 to guarantee the CL money seems bizarre and I'm sure if that was the Villa we'd be exactly the same.
Yep, if I was paying over £1000 for my season ticket then I'd want my team to be doing better than getting thrashed 10-2 and only aiming for 4th in the league. Still fantastic to see them falling apart though.
If I was paying over £1000 for my season ticket I would stay to watch the FA Cup being presented rather than nipping out of the ground early to get home for Britain's Got Talent.
I was going to add that. I nearly punched the fella on Wembley Way who, when I asked why he was leaving before the end of the game, told me that when you've seen your team lift the cup so many times you get sick of it. And they were the lucky season ticket holders who had to enter a ballot to get their Cup Final tickets.
We only scored 1 goal against Bayern Munich.But conceded rather fewer than 10.
3-0 Messi penaltyI thought it was quite neat :)
They'll probably go 5-0 up and then concede in the last minute.
5-1
They'll probably go 5-0 up and then concede in the last minute.
They'll probably go 5-0 up and then concede in the last minute.
Not quite, but a very good effort nonetheless.
Need three goals but there's 87 minutes gone. Not a problem
Can we officially call what we've just witnessed "that night in Barcelona"?
I logged on to an Arsenal Forum last night, just for a laugh.
They'll probably go 5-0 up and then concede in the last minute.
Not quite, but a very good effort nonetheless.
Rubbish predicting.
Need three goals but there's 87 minutes gone. Not a problem
Not at all when you're a world class team
Bromsgrove 90, 90+3, 90+5
4-0 and they fucked it up.Can you sing it in Spanish?
Coach Luis Enrique believes Barcelona can "score six" to create Champions League history by overturning a four-goal deficit in their last 16 second-leg tie against Paris St-Germain. "If they can score four goals against us, we can score six."
4-0 and they fucked it up.Can you sing it in Spanish?
Catalan!4-0 and they fucked it up.Can you sing it in Spanish?
OK sing it in Catalan please?Catalan!4-0 and they fucked it up.Can you sing it in Spanish?
Fuck me. I've just seen the Lineker, Ferdinand, Owen and Stevie G go mental when the 6th went in.
I've just been violently sick.
Fuck me. I've just seen the Lineker, Ferdinand, Owen and Stevie G go mental when the 6th went in.
I've just been violently sick.
Fuck me. I've just seen the Lineker, Ferdinand, Owen and Stevie G go mental when the 6th went in.
I've just been violently sick.
You can understand Lineker doing it, but ex Real Madrid player Owen doing a lap round the table? Twat.
Fuck me. I've just seen the Lineker, Ferdinand, Owen and Stevie G go mental when the 6th went in.https://grabyo.com/g/v/YA8I25fKSSo
I've just been violently sick.
Can we officially call what we've just witnessed "that night in Barcelona"?
Fuck me. I've just seen the Lineker, Ferdinand, Owen and Stevie G go mental when the 6th went in.https://grabyo.com/g/v/YA8I25fKSSo
I've just been violently sick.
Mind you, Suarez is a total c***.Indeed, also bought the second penalty. Horrible snidey player but this will be lost in the adulation of the result.
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Am I allowed to not like Barcelona very much, or is that blasphemy?
Lineker played for them so fair enough for him.
Lineker played for them so fair enough for him.
The other 3 were so over the top though.
I thought I was a negative bugger.Lineker played for them so fair enough for him.
The other 3 were so over the top though.
I thought I was a negative bugger.Lineker played for them so fair enough for him.
The other 3 were so over the top though.
The most amazing comeback in the history of Association Football.
Unless you are a miserableist just bloody celebrate it no matter your allegiance.
Do you enjoy anything?I thought I was a negative bugger.Lineker played for them so fair enough for him.
The other 3 were so over the top though.
The most amazing comeback in the history of Association Football.
Unless you are a miserableist just bloody celebrate it no matter your allegiance.
Oh do feck off.
Do you enjoy anything?I thought I was a negative bugger.Lineker played for them so fair enough for him.
The other 3 were so over the top though.
The most amazing comeback in the history of Association Football.
Unless you are a miserableist just bloody celebrate it no matter your allegiance.
Oh do feck off.
Start a thread on off topic. Maybe you'll give a different persona. I doubt it though.
I'm staying up way past my bed time to watch the Barca game, it'd better be bloody good you lot.Yep me too. I'm hoping it will be great but sh has put me off. Maybe it's gonna be just shit.
I'm staying up way past my bed time to watch the Barca game, it'd better be bloody good you lot.Yep me too. I'm hoping it will be great but sh has put me off. Maybe it's gonna be just shit.
I'm staying up way past my bed time to watch the Barca game, it'd better be bloody good you lot.
Just watched it. Can't believe summarisers in the studio celebrated that. Wankers.I'm staying up way past my bed time to watch the Barca game, it'd better be bloody good you lot.Yep me too. I'm hoping it will be great but sh has put me off. Maybe it's gonna be just shit.
You're very easily led.
Just watched it. Can't believe summarisers in the studio celebrated that. Wankers.I'm staying up way past my bed time to watch the Barca game, it'd better be bloody good you lot.Yep me too. I'm hoping it will be great but sh has put me off. Maybe it's gonna be just shit.
You're very easily led.
Never a pen. PSG missed 3 sitters. Shit happens. We will be back doing this in 5 years.
Well depends on Dr Ts patience and bank balance. I think it's shit or bust for us.Never a pen. PSG missed 3 sitters. Shit happens. We will be back doing this in 5 years.
I dount we will have to wait five years to miss sitters, and have shit happen to us.
Well depends on Dr Ts patience and bank balance. I think it's shit or bust for us.Never a pen. PSG missed 3 sitters. Shit happens. We will be back doing this in 5 years.
I dount we will have to wait five years to miss sitters, and have shit happen to us.
It's cheating though isn't it? It's not gamesmanship, not "buying" the foul, he's not "just that sort of player", it does matter in the context of the game and it's cheating, nothing more nothing less. But what sort of cheating is it?
Is it cheating like Ben Johnson? Is it cheating like Lance Armstrong or is it cheating like Diego Maradona?
Or is it the sort of cheating that, were it pulled up on a regular basis, we would all be denied such great drama, we would all be denied such magical footballing moments that live long in the memory?
And the Champions League would be denied the best advert for the Competition in years, giving a boost to a gerrymandered competition and those that always seem to participate.
To penalise the cheating would also deny the opportunity for ex-players cultivating a living by watching the game the chance to dance around the studio in delight mere days after their employers signed a multi billion pound deal for exclusive coverage.
Nah, it's not really cheating in the real sense, in the sense that rules must apply when participating in a game or sport.
Having said that, it IS cheating if the diving bastard does it against England at the next World Cup. It's definitely cheating then and something must be done in that situation for the good of the game that we invented. It must be stamped out, starting at grass roots level and kids football. We must ensure that cheating doesn't become part of the game or we're all going to hell in a handcart. No, no cheating in football.
Apart from just a little bit now and again.
Ever get the feeling you've been cheated?
It's cheating though isn't it? It's not gamesmanship, not "buying" the foul, he's not "just that sort of player", it does matter in the context of the game and it's cheating, nothing more nothing less. But what sort of cheating is it?
Is it cheating like Ben Johnson? Is it cheating like Lance Armstrong or is it cheating like Diego Maradona?
Or is it the sort of cheating that, were it pulled up on a regular basis, we would all be denied such great drama, we would all be denied such magical footballing moments that live long in the memory?
And the Champions League would be denied the best advert for the Competition in years, giving a boost to a gerrymandered competition and those that always seem to participate.
To penalise the cheating would also deny the opportunity for ex-players cultivating a living by watching the game the chance to dance around the studio in delight mere days after their employers signed a multi billion pound deal for exclusive coverage.
Nah, it's not really cheating in the real sense, in the sense that rules must apply when participating in a game or sport.
Having said that, it IS cheating if the diving bastard does it against England at the next World Cup. It's definitely cheating then and something must be done in that situation for the good of the game that we invented. It must be stamped out, starting at grass roots level and kids football. We must ensure that cheating doesn't become part of the game or we're all going to hell in a handcart. No, no cheating in football.
Apart from just a little bit now and again.
Ever get the feeling you've been cheated?
What a game. It had absolutely everything. I was squealing like a Japanese tourist. Nobody gave them a chance, but well played, Stoke.
I like Iniesta, a wonderful player. He is also the most un Spanish looking Spaniard ever.
Suarez is a horrible shit. Racist, biting, diving cock end.What about his bad points?
Suarez is a horrible shit. Racist, biting, diving cock end.What about his bad points?
Suarez is a horrible shit. Racist, biting, diving cock end.
Ass much as I hate saying it, you have to admire the way Tottenham are just so up for every game they play. Poccechino is an outstanding coach. They must surely win the league at some point.
As much as I hate saying it, you have to admire the way Tottenham are just so up for every game they play. Poccechino is an outstanding coach. They must surely win the league at some point.
So far the most uncompetitive FA cup quarter finals I can remember.
So far the most uncompetitive FA cup quarter finals I can remember.
Obviously being only 19 I can't remember that era.So far the most uncompetitive FA cup quarter finals I can remember.All of ours between 1961 and 1995?
With the semi final line up as is most of their fans don't give a **** about it anyway.So far the most uncompetitive FA cup quarter finals I can remember.
All that talk about the Cup dying has come to pass with the semi final line up.
It's just bore off versus bore off with no interest unless you have a moneytary interest.
As much as I hate saying it, you have to admire the way Tottenham are just so up for every game they play. Poccechino is an outstanding coach. They must surely win the league at some point.
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The MLS game in Sky is being played in a brilliant snow storm. 3-1 after half an hour.
The MLS game in Sky is being played in a brilliant snow storm. 3-1 after half an hour.
So far the most uncompetitive FA cup quarter finals I can remember.
All that talk about the Cup dying has come to pass with the semi final line up.
It's just bore off versus bore off with no interest unless you have a moneytary interest.
As much as I hate saying it, you have to admire the way Tottenham are just so up for every game they play. Poccechino is an outstanding coach. They must surely win the league at some point.
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HT Bromsgrove 1-0 Cleethorpes.
HT Coleshill 1-0 South Shields
by the looks of it I reckon it's going to go 1 nill Man Utd
And what are the FA going to do about a) Herrera not leaving the field, and b) the Man U players surrounding and touching the ref?
And what are the FA going to do about a) Herrera not leaving the field, and b) the Man U players surrounding and touching the ref?
I can see tomorrow's headlines...Chelsea and United fans clash on the tube going home to Cockfosters.Judging by the c**ts in blue on the tube at 6 o'clock this evening highly likely.
it all started going wrong for Man Utd when they failed to replace Howard Webb
Much as I dislike Chelsea there's always something very satisfying watching Manure losing.
Much as I dislike Chelsea there's always something very satisfying watching Manure losing.
Once again the referee has spoilt an evening's enjoyment of what was promising to be a gripping cup tie.
Why oh why can't they use a modicum of common sense and tell players to calm down instead of ruining a game by sticking so strictly to the rules of the game. As someone once said, many referees know the rules but they don't know the game. Pathetic.
Much as I dislike Chelsea there's always something very satisfying watching Manure losing.
My sentiments exactly.
Costa really is a despicable excuse for a human being
Once again the referee has spoilt an evening's enjoyment of what was promising to be a gripping cup tie.
Why oh why can't they use a modicum of common sense and tell players to calm down instead of ruining a game by sticking so strictly to the rules of the game. As someone once said, many referees know the rules but they don't know the game. Pathetic.
Once again the referee has spoilt an evening's enjoyment of what was promising to be a gripping cup tie.
Why oh why can't they use a modicum of common sense and tell players to calm down instead of ruining a game by sticking so strictly to the rules of the game. As someone once said, many referees know the rules but they don't know the game. Pathetic.
So say all of us.Much as I dislike Chelsea there's always something very satisfying watching Manure losing.
My sentiments exactly.
mine to
I remember when Ashley Young used to be a decent footballer. 3 goals in the last 3 years.He will be playing for Boro next season if they stay up.
is it bad that I'm hoping it all boils over and becomes a full on bash upNot at all sir.
is it bad that I'm hoping it all boils over and becomes a full on bash upNot at all sir.
Our licence fees are paying for the incisive analysis of Ruud Gullitt, predicting the first game of an FA Cup Quarter Final going to extra time, and Phil Neville, who thinks it will go to penalties tonight.
Our licence fees are paying for the incisive analysis of Ruud Gullitt, predicting the first game of an FA Cup Quarter Final going to extra time, and Phil Neville, who thinks it will go to penalties tonight.
I'm as happy as anyone to mock silly pundits, but I'm afraid they were hypothetically right.
Rules changed last year and from the quarter final this year there are no replays, just extra time and penalties.
If Chelsea win the cup this year it will be one more than us :(((I can't be caring about that anymore, it's been so long it's almost an irrelevant statistic now.
If Chelsea win the cup this year it will be one more than us :(((
Our licence fees are paying for the incisive analysis of Ruud Gullitt, predicting the first game of an FA Cup Quarter Final going to extra time, and Phil Neville, who thinks it will go to penalties tonight.
I'm as happy as anyone to mock silly pundits, but I'm afraid they were hypothetically right.
Rules changed last year and from the quarter final this year there are no replays, just extra time and penalties.
Doh! Bottom of the class for me...
Costa really is a despicable excuse for a human being
Costa really is a despicable excuse for a human being
I love watching him play.
He looks like he should be in Lee Van Cleefs gang.
Costa really is a despicable excuse for a human being
I love watching him play.
Costa really is a despicable excuse for a human being
I love watching him play.
Me too. It's rarely dull with him on the field even when it is quite dull with the rest of them. And, even though he sometimes appears to cheat on occasion it hardly lowers him to the level of 'despicable excuse for a human being'. He's a footballer nothing more.
Leicester fans are so tinpot. All sat down hitting those clappers in a game like this.
Leicester fans are so tinpot. All sat down hitting those clappers in a game like this.
Whatever the correct answer is doesn't involve clappers.Leicester fans are so tinpot. All sat down hitting those clappers in a game like this.
How should football supporters behave? I often wonder.
Whatever the correct answer is doesn't involve clappers.Leicester fans are so tinpot. All sat down hitting those clappers in a game like this.
How should football supporters behave? I often wonder.
Leicester fans are so tinpot. All sat down hitting those clappers in a game like this.
I see one of our old not good enough for us boys doing the business in the champs league tonight
Costa really is a despicable excuse for a human being
I love watching him play.
Me too. It's rarely dull with him on the field even when it is quite dull with the rest of them. And, even though he sometimes appears to cheat on occasion it hardly lowers him to the level of 'despicable excuse for a human being'. He's a footballer nothing more.
Marc Albrighton, eh. Highlighting the infinite twatness of Lerner and Lambert.No not really. Marc is ok but he is playing in a good team. Take him out of that, line him up in mediocre to crap team and he will be barely average.
As would the majority of players.Marc Albrighton, eh. Highlighting the infinite twatness of Lerner and Lambert.No not really. Marc is ok but he is playing in a good team. Take him out of that, line him up in mediocre to crap team and he will be barely average.
Nasri is being c*** I see and Vardy is a cheat.yeah, both of them acting as expected
Marc Albrighton, eh. Highlighting the infinite twatness of Lerner and Lambert.No not really. Marc is ok but he is playing in a good team. Take him out of that, line him up in mediocre to crap team and he will be barely average.
Blackburn equaliser at Fulham. Level on points with Wolves if it stays like this
Well 0 goals and 2 assists in the league by the middle of March hardly suggests he's turned into Messi since he left.
I like him and wanted him to stay I should add.
Well 0 goals and 2 assists in the league by the middle of March hardly suggests he's turned into Messi since he left.
I like him and wanted him to stay I should add.
2 goals, 6 assists and appearing in every game for the champions the season before suggests he was above average though. For me he's not top class but he is a solid premier league player who will do a job for the team every game, exactly the sort of one club squad man we should have been keeping hold of. I'd have kept him and I think he'd have been very good for us this season.
Hopefully people will stop competing over whos the most outraged over Ranieri's sacking now and realise they were on a downward spiral and made the right decision.
Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Dortmund, Barcelona, Juventus, Leicester, Man City/Monaco, Atletico Madrid/Bayer.
Delighted for Albrighton tonight
Thought he would disappear down the divisions after he left us....
According to the Beeb site, Citeh had 0 goal attempts that half. Well worth the hundreds of millions spent.
Obviously now i've said that they'll score 4 in the second half.
Tavares scored the second, he's more than a woman.[Insert Clappy Man emoticon here] :D
3-1 now. 6-6 on aggregate.
I reckon you would have got some decent odds at the start of the season on Leicester being the last English side in the CL. And if Rostov can give us a good giggle tomorrow, it will be last English side in Europe.
Isn't this bad for our coefficient? Possibly down to three teams next year in Champions League?
Isn't this bad for our coefficient? Possibly down to three teams next year in Champions League?
You can spend billions on a squad, but it takes a special kind of chemistry to get a star on your badge.
Isn't this bad for our coefficient? Possibly down to three teams next year in Champions League?
Nope. Germany and Spain are miles ahead of England, who are a bit ahead of Italy who are miles ahead of France.
So while Juve will probably out-perform any English team, the other English teams will probably go further than the other Italian teams (or at least match them). So Man City going out is about as damaging to England's coefficient as Napoli going out at the same stage is to Italy's.
And in the Europa League, one would expect Man Utd to probably beat Rostov and Lyon to knock Roma out.
England will lose the fourth spot if Italian teams out-perform English ones over the next 2-3 years, or French teams out-perform both the others over the next decade.
Isn't this bad for our coefficient? Possibly down to three teams next year in Champions League?
Nope. Germany and Spain are miles ahead of England, who are a bit ahead of Italy who are miles ahead of France.
So while Juve will probably out-perform any English team, the other English teams will probably go further than the other Italian teams (or at least match them). So Man City going out is about as damaging to England's coefficient as Napoli going out at the same stage is to Italy's.
And in the Europa League, one would expect Man Utd to probably beat Rostov and Lyon to knock Roma out.
England will lose the fourth spot if Italian teams out-perform English ones over the next 2-3 years, or French teams out-perform both the others over the next decade.
haven't they changed all that? the coefficients? England won't lose any of the 4 places.
We're big underdogs going into the semi-final second leg but it's great, and a bit surreal, seeing a Wembley seating plan that includes Bromsgrove.
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We're big underdogs going into the semi-final second leg but it's great, and a bit surreal, seeing a Wembley seating plan that includes Bromsgrove.
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Just noticed on the BBC website that Iran are playing Iraq tomorrow at 7:30...could be tasty!
Head/Neck injury for Jonathan Hogg. Been down for ten minutes now and they still haven't moved him off the pitch.
Hopefully precautionary but it looks bad
We're big underdogs going into the semi-final second leg but it's great, and a bit surreal, seeing a Wembley seating plan that includes Bromsgrove.
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Good luck tomorrow.
It's the Coleshill Chairman's birthday tomorrow so I'm hoping it's a lucky thing!
Wednesday bottling it again.
We're big underdogs going into the semi-final second leg but it's great, and a bit surreal, seeing a Wembley seating plan that includes Bromsgrove.
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Good luck tomorrow.
It's the Coleshill Chairman's birthday tomorrow so I'm hoping it's a lucky thing!
Thanks for sharing this, it's unbelievable seeing Coleshill on there as well. Will be listening to our semi final from the away end at Wigan on Live Sports FM (http://livesportsfm.co.uk/)
Bloody hell! Leeds score in a cracking game with Brighton. It's like when we had Andy Gray, ball floated into the box and Wood flying up to head it in. You just knew what was going to happen.
Bloody hell! Leeds score in a cracking game with Brighton. It's like when we had Andy Gray, ball floated into the box and Wood flying up to head it in. You just knew what was going to happen.
If Leeds don't go up, Chris Wood is exactly the sort of player we'll decide to spend £15m on in the summer.
I wouldn't worry too much about it. We're far from ready. Much better to be in a position of strength rather than embarrassed by those teams that are ready to fight in the play offs.
I wouldn't worry too much about it. We're far from ready. Much better to be in a position of strength rather than embarrassed by those teams that are ready to fight in the play offs.
I'm pretty sure that if we were to play Reading or Norwich tomorrow then we wouldn't be"embarrassed" by what would happen.
Oh dear!Totally oh dear.
Fellaini puts manure 1 up at Boro 21
I wouldn't worry too much about it. We're far from ready. Much better to be in a position of strength rather than embarrassed by those teams that are ready to fight in the play offs.
I'm pretty sure that if we were to play Reading or Norwich tomorrow then we wouldn't be"embarrassed" by what would happen.
I wouldn't worry too much about it. We're far from ready. Much better to be in a position of strength rather than embarrassed by those teams that are ready to fight in the play offs.
I'm pretty sure that if we were to play Reading or Norwich tomorrow then we wouldn't be"embarrassed" by what would happen.
I wouldn't fancy us against Reading and I don't see Norwich making the play offs due to their run in. I think Fulham look the more likely to grab the fourth spot though they also have a tough run in. On reflection, whoever makes the fourth play-off spot will be relatively poor. It's Sheff Weds to lose but as you saw against us, they have too many first teamers out injured and are there for the taking. They have the points in the bag and the easiest run in, they just need to get their key players back. They'll probably do it by default.
It's not spoken about enough with players that got away but Steven Davis, very quietly has had a very good domestic and international career.
It's not spoken about enough with players that got away but Steven Davis, very quietly has had a very good domestic and international career.Yes agreed and hope it keeps on getting better for him. A very professional young man.
I wouldn't worry too much about it. We're far from ready. Much better to be in a position of strength rather than embarrassed by those teams that are ready to fight in the play offs.
I'm pretty sure that if we were to play Reading or Norwich tomorrow then we wouldn't be"embarrassed" by what would happen.
I wouldn't fancy us against Reading and I don't see Norwich making the play offs due to their run in. I think Fulham look the more likely to grab the fourth spot though they also have a tough run in. On reflection, whoever makes the fourth play-off spot will be relatively poor. It's Sheff Weds to lose but as you saw against us, they have too many first teamers out injured and are there for the taking. They have the points in the bag and the easiest run in, they just need to get their key players back. They'll probably do it by default.
We beat both Reading and Fulham last time we played them.
And even if don't beat them next time we play them, I'm pretty sure we won't be embarrassed by it.
20 to 12 here in Istanbul so may not stay up for the 2nd half of the Barcelona game. only on in the background but the game sprung into life in the last 5 mins or so. Mangal yellow card for a foul on messi and from the freekick on the edge of the box Messi put it over. Then on the stroke of half time Mangala (who put Balenthia in the lead) is red carded for holding Suarez's shirt as he goes through one-on-one on the keeper. Red ard and penalty from which Messi turns it around and makes it 2-1. From the kick-off Balenthia go down the other end and Munir, on loan from barcelona, tucks it away with the last touch to make it 2-2. Villa give we wins, this has given me football that's enjoyable to watch.just put it on. Very helpful to allow me to catch up
Recognised the usual disrespect for the opponent's national anthem from the Ingerlund fansSame can be said for them.
Recognised the usual disrespect for the opponent's national anthem from the Ingerlund fansSame can be said for them.
And the RAF from England song? We've got class?Recognised the usual disrespect for the opponent's national anthem from the Ingerlund fansSame can be said for them.
Didn't hear them whistling during ours
Imy sure they did as I was surprised by it.Recognised the usual disrespect for the opponent's national anthem from the Ingerlund fansSame can be said for them.
Didn't hear them whistling during ours
Another 90 minutes I'll never get back.
Another 90 minutes I'll never get back.But it's all about the new kit can't you see that?
Am at a gig tonight, so not watching.
Why is Podolski retiring?
The Germans are very efficient in most things they do but sometimes they get things entirely wrong. Joachim Lowe, casual trousers, blue jacket and a woollen top. His assistant ...in exactly the same casual outfit making it no longer a casual outfit.Speedos on the beach?
The Germans are very efficient in most things they do but sometimes they get things entirely wrong. Joachim Lowe, casual trousers, blue jacket and a woollen top. His assistant ...in exactly the same casual outfit making it no longer a casual outfit.
The Germans are very efficient in most things they do but sometimes they get things entirely wrong. Joachim Lowe, casual trousers, blue jacket and a woollen top. His assistant ...in exactly the same casual outfit making it no longer a casual outfit.There is something about them ...in blood I would say. A few years ago, about 20, I was out in Town with my Bavarian friend and his brother. We were all going to the British F1 GP next day. A few weeks passed and I met a mate of mine and his words to me were "Oh I saw you out in Broad Street other Saturday from opposite side of the road and you were with two German guys"
Kodjia scored for Côte d'Ivoire in a 2-0 win away to Russia
Kodjia scored for Côte d'Ivoire in a 2-0 win away to Russia
A beauty: https://twitter.com/villareport/status/845318094348320768?s=09.
We're going to struggle to keep hold of this fkr if he carries on like that!Kodjia scored for Côte d'Ivoire in a 2-0 win away to Russia
A beauty: https://twitter.com/villareport/status/845318094348320768?s=09.
Kodjia scored for Côte d'Ivoire in a 2-0 win away to RussiaYes that defeat must have been pretty harrowing for the locals. Some black guys turn up and kick their arse.
Or even Jimmy Danger. ;) Cracking goal!We're going to struggle to keep hold of this fkr if he carries on like that!Kodjia scored for Côte d'Ivoire in a 2-0 win away to Russia
A beauty: https://twitter.com/villareport/status/845318094348320768?s=09.
Pack it in Johnny Danger.
:-[Or even Jimmy Danger. ;) Cracking goal!We're going to struggle to keep hold of this fkr if he carries on like that!Kodjia scored for Côte d'Ivoire in a 2-0 win away to Russia
A beauty: https://twitter.com/villareport/status/845318094348320768?s=09.
Pack it in Johnny Danger.
Feel a bit sorry for Taylor he obviously isn't that sort of player hope it doesn't effect his league form. It looked terrible though.
Feel a bit sorry for Taylor he obviously isn't that sort of player hope it doesn't effect his league form. It looked terrible though.
It's the kind of tackle that ends careers.
Feel a bit sorry for Taylor he obviously isn't that sort of player hope it doesn't effect his league form. It looked terrible though.
It's the kind of tackle that ends careers.
Indeed. I'm not sure you can really use the "not that sort of player" line when that's exactly what he's just done. How many free goes at shattering someone's leg do you get before you are "that sort of player"?
It was a bad tackle but we've all seen worse and the player get up. He didn't go in two feet. It's very unfortunate. Not saying he shouldn't have received a red card but the injury suffered is really, very unlucky.
Sorry, but it was a vile tackle. Even allowing for him being a Villa man, nobody can defend that
Sorry, but it was a vile tackle. Even allowing for him being a Villa man, nobody can defend that
"Vile tackle" would imply there was intent there to do harm. Really not sure that was the case.
Sorry, but it was a vile tackle. Even allowing for him being a Villa man, nobody can defend that
"Vile tackle" would imply there was intent there to do harm. Really not sure that was the case.
It happened too quickly to be malicious, in my opinion.
He was looking for the ball, just a badly timed tackle.
It was starting to look possible that America might not qualify, which would have been hilarious. Honduras are useless c***s.Who do you think will win Scotland v Honduras?
Bromsgrove 5-2 up. Haven't gone over as I have the joys of sciatica again. However, I still managed to win the 50/50 raffle as me and a mate always buy one each and agree to split the prize if either of us win and I told him to still buy me ticket today. So £90 won without leaving the house!
*I've had to edit twice, it's raining goals at the Vic!
It was starting to look possible that America might not qualify, which would have been hilarious. Honduras are useless c***s.Who do you think will win Scotland v Honduras?
The fact that leg has been broken amplifies the story and it was Ireland v Wales, had the same tackle (justifiable red btw) been against Serbia and no leg break we wouldn't be discussing it.Yes and I really don't get your analogy here?
Media boredom lets move on.
Netherlands doing their best to avoid qualifying for a second tournament in a row.I do admire how they are going about boycotting the WC in Russia.
2-0 down after half an hour to Tonev's Bulgaria and down to fourth in the group if results stay the same.
The fact that leg has been broken amplifies the story and it was Ireland v Wales, had the same tackle (justifiable red btw) been against Serbia and no leg break we wouldn't be discussing it.Yes and I really don't get your analogy here?
Media boredom lets move on.
It was starting to look possible that America might not qualify, which would have been hilarious. Honduras are useless c***s.Who do you think will win Scotland v Honduras?
I can feel myself beginning to really hate Sterling
The England band just keep going don't they.
The England band just keep going don't they.
Yet another reason for me to support whomever's playing against England
I can feel myself beginning to really hate Sterling
Jermaine Defoe, starts his first game for England in 4 years, aged 34, fair fucks Jermaine, good luck.
http://deadspin.com/fearless-goalkeeper-stares-down-four-on-one-attack-com-1793683523
I can't see where this has been posted already. Nice goal Kodjia!
Hot Lips makes his Ireland derby tonight.
"Debut", even. Ireland vs Iceland is, sort of, a derby though. Only one letter away from each other.f
This game has got me wondering how many full Spanish and French Internationals have played for us, not many at all, especially the Spanyards.
This game has got me wondering how many full Spanish and French Internationals have played for us, not many at all, especially the Spanyards.
Six? Ginola, Zog and Pires is only 3.
You forget Dider Six ;) We don't have many internationals players in big European or South American nations like Italy, Portugal, Spain, Germany outside UK and Ireland. We never have anyone from Brazil yet :(
Is a reading win any good for us v leedsDoesn't make much difference friend, Sheff Wed or Fulham are who we're after. ;)
I'd like to congratulate Coventry on winning 'whatever that trophy's called' cup today, but unfortunately I can't bring myself to do it. Like the rest, they hate us, so fuck the fuckers & enjoy the 4th division.Nah, we don't need to stoop to their level. Congratulating them on winning would likely piss on their chips more.
I think Coventry city fans are the only ones who can claim they have endured a worse last 5/7 years than us in respect of where we were to where we are now stakes
I think Coventry city fans are the only ones who can claim they have endured a worse last 5/7 years than us in respect of where we were to where we are now stakes
Check out Leyton Orient.
Ouch.
I think Coventry city fans are the only ones who can claim they have endured a worse last 5/7 years than us in respect of where we were to where we are now stakes
Check out Leyton Orient.
Ouch.
Not long ago they were close to going up to the Championship, now they're going to be non-league.
I think Coventry city fans are the only ones who can claim they have endured a worse last 5/7 years than us in respect of where we were to where we are now stakes
Check out Leyton Orient.
Ouch.
Not long ago they were close to going up to the Championship, now they're going to be non-league.
I think Coventry city fans are the only ones who can claim they have endured a worse last 5/7 years than us in respect of where we were to where we are now stakes
I think Coventry city fans are the only ones who can claim they have endured a worse last 5/7 years than us in respect of where we were to where we are now stakes
We've dropped one division. A lot of clubs have done much worse.
at least we have some hope of return to better things - imagine supporting a club like bury, knowing that they are always going to be Bury.
at least we have some hope of return to better things - imagine supporting a club like bury, knowing that they are always going to be Bury.
true, but the size of the club etc bring different expectations
I don't think in any league many teams have ever gone nearly a year and a half without a single away win
all clubs fall on hard times, but until recently I cant believe anyone can match us for consistently season after season playing so poorly and losing so often
apart from Cov
at least we have some hope of return to better things - imagine supporting a club like bury, knowing that they are always going to be Bury.
true, but the size of the club etc bring different expectations
I don't think in any league many teams have ever gone nearly a year and a half without a single away win
all clubs fall on hard times, but until recently I cant believe anyone can match us for consistently season after season playing so poorly and losing so often
apart from Cov
It's a shame, isn't it? And to think it all started with us relegating them.
at least we have some hope of return to better things - imagine supporting a club like bury, knowing that they are always going to be Bury.
at least we have some hope of return to better things - imagine supporting a club like bury, knowing that they are always going to be Bury.
I wasn't being pejorative about Bury - it was meant to be purely illustrative of a club who, in all probability, will never reach the PL.
I wasn't being pejorative about Bury - it was meant to be purely illustrative of a club who, in all probability, will never reach the PL.
St Edmund was buried in Bury.
I played against them in the FA Cup. RCW. The referee's daughter was going out with their forward. He blew for full time about 3 minutes early when we were 1 down. Our managers were apoplectic with rage. I found it annoying and amusing in equal measures.
A goal or two more from Huddersfield and we go above Norwich.
How can that be Delph's first booking of the season. Playing every game, I'd have thought he would have picked up more than that......oh, wait. ;)He has been booked in every match he has started.
Stupid appointment. They should have gone for someone who knew who was British, "knew the League" and was an expert at relegation battles. Like 'Arry or Curbs.
Stupid appointment. They should have gone for someone who knew who was British, "knew the League" and was an expert at relegation battles. Like 'Arry or Curbs.
you mean like how it all worked when we appointed Garde?
Silva is doing a fantastic job at Hull, they looked dead and buried until he arrived, got them playing good football too despite losing two of their better players.
I wish people wouldn't quote me when I've fucked my post up.
Anyway, no, not like Garde. You should pick the best person for the job, regardless of nationality. The media obsession with appointing British managers regardless of ability is ludicrous.
Stupid appointment. They should have gone for someone who was British, "knew the League" and was an expert at relegation battles. Like 'Arry or Curbs.
Think he has something like 5 goals in his last 4 games v SHA.Can we borrow him for The Battle of St George's Day? ;-)
Not sure. His dad played a couple of games for Small Heath, but his Granddad played for Clyde so he's not all bad.So that shows thoroughbred pedigree. A racehorse rather than a ....
I'll whisper it quietly, but I do enjoy watching Spurs.
Blues 1-2 Derby hahahahahah
I love what Eddie Howe has created at Bournemouth. They might lose today but he has his team playing to win whoever they are up against. And good football too.
I love what Eddie Howe has created at Bournemouth. They might lose today but he has his team playing to win whoever they are up against. And good football too.Agreed. It's a product of coaching that achieves the maximum performance from all parts of the field. Very admirable.
They have scored a hat full on a few occasions this season, something we have never done, sadly.
Not sure if I'm a grumpy old man but did anyone else think it was an outrageous dive by Townsend for the penalty. He moved his trailing leg into the goalie who didn't have his arms out then dived over. Deserves a ban on its own that. Not really mentioned in commentary - am I mis-seeing this?
Not sure if I'm a grumpy old man but did anyone else think it was an outrageous dive by Townsend for the penalty. He moved his trailing leg into the goalie who didn't have his arms out then dived over. Deserves a ban on its own that. Not really mentioned in commentary - am I mis-seeing this?
Exactly what I thought. Townsend is a disgraceful cheat who should face a ban, how come nothing much has been made of it in commentary? Retrospective bans for diving would practically stop that kind of cheating overnight but nothing's done about it. The media etc would rather concentrate on blaming the refereee for everything while players get away with murder.
Not sure if I'm a grumpy old man but did anyone else think it was an outrageous dive by Townsend for the penalty. He moved his trailing leg into the goalie who didn't have his arms out then dived over. Deserves a ban on its own that. Not really mentioned in commentary - am I mis-seeing this?
Not sure if I'm a grumpy old man but did anyone else think it was an outrageous dive by Townsend for the penalty. He moved his trailing leg into the goalie who didn't have his arms out then dived over. Deserves a ban on its own that. Not really mentioned in commentary - am I mis-seeing this?
Exactly what I thought. Townsend is a disgraceful cheat who should face a ban, how come nothing much has been made of it in commentary? Retrospective bans for diving would practically stop that kind of cheating overnight but nothing's done about it. The media etc would rather concentrate on blaming the refereee for everything while players get away with murder.
Not sure if I'm a grumpy old man but did anyone else think it was an outrageous dive by Townsend for the penalty. He moved his trailing leg into the goalie who didn't have his arms out then dived over. Deserves a ban on its own that. Not really mentioned in commentary - am I mis-seeing this?
Exactly what I thought. Townsend is a disgraceful cheat who should face a ban, how come nothing much has been made of it in commentary? Retrospective bans for diving would practically stop that kind of cheating overnight but nothing's done about it. The media etc would rather concentrate on blaming the refereee for everything while players get away with murder.
Agree with you both............He cheated and should be banned for 3 matches
I expect Bruce will still be here next season. The Clyde job is still available for Wenger.
I expect Bruce will still be here next season. The Clyde job is still available for Wenger.
What does your username actually mean?
I had considered putting, almost word for word, the same that you've put, but decided that would be mean!
In other news, North Korea has exploded.
In other news, North Korea has exploded.
I always thought North Korea was another name for Middlesborough (interchangeable)
Match postponed until tomorrow. Bild reporting that three explosive devices were deposited on the road in front of the bus. One player taken to hospital with superficial cuts to his arms.
German police saying "it was a targeted attack on the team".
Great stuff from the people of Dortmund and surrounding areas who have been offering Monaco fans a bed for the night.
Leicester played them in the first round in 97/98 and got the same treatment we did then as well.
The Dortmund game is live on BT Sport on freeview - no subscription needed.
Leicester played them in the first round in 97/98 and got the same treatment we did then as well.
Leicester played them in the first round in 97/98 and got the same treatment we did then as well.
20 years ago though so a lot might have not been aware. Well at least something's have changed like not being left on the coach in the high 30's all day.
Leicester fans acting like absolute arseholes. Scummy fans from a scummy city.What they do?
Leicester fans acting like absolute arseholes. Scummy fans from a scummy city.
Two shit cups though, they have fallen since the Fergusson era.
Two shit cups though
Shittest team in the league, 1:1 has to hurt.
Shittest team in the league, 1:1 has to hurt.
Yeah, but Rotherham will get over it.
Shittest team in the league, 1:1 has to hurt.
Coventry relegated, they'll be back.
Coventry relegated, they'll be back.
Surprised it's taken this long for them to drop to the next tier.
Horrible team, horrible fans, horrible town.
Coventry relegated, they'll be back.Y
City = Conference in two years
Surprised it's taken this long for them to drop to the next tier.
Horrible team, horrible fans, horrible town.
there's a few on here who live or have lived in Coventry that might disagree with your last point
Surprised it's taken this long for them to drop to the next tier.
Horrible team, horrible fans, horrible town.
there's a few on here who live or have lived in Coventry that might disagree with your last point
Surprised it's taken this long for them to drop to the next tier.
Horrible team, horrible fans, horrible town.
there's a few on here who live or have lived in Coventry that might disagree with your last point
Quite right. It's not a town.
Two shit cups though, they have fallen since the Fergusson era.
Come on Chelsea get it together. The mere thought of Spurs winning the title would be unbearable with the media bias towards them.
Come on Chelsea get it together. The mere thought of Spurs winning the title would be unbearable with the media bias towards them.
Come on Chelsea get it together. The mere thought of Spurs winning the title would be unbearable with the media bias towards them.
The only thing I can think of that would be more nauseating than Spurs winning the League would be Liverpool winning it again.
Spurs winning it would be annoying, especially as it's the last year at WHL so would be a media wankathon, but I dislike Chelsea far more than I do Spurs. Pretty much anything that shits on EBJT and their wanky plastic fans is ok with me.
Come on Chelsea get it together. The mere thought of Spurs winning the title would be unbearable with the media bias towards them.
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link=topic=56177.msg3256624#msg3256624 date=1492359732Come on Chelsea get it together. The mere thought of Spurs winning the title would be unbearable with the media bias towards them.
Heaven forfend Tottenham ever winning the league again. You had to be alive and aware; from 1960 on to realise what it was like with the press fawning all over Spurs, and yes, it really was that bad.
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link=topic=56177.msg3256624#msg3256624 date=1492359732Come on Chelsea get it together. The mere thought of Spurs winning the title would be unbearable with the media bias towards them.
Heaven forfend Tottenham ever winning the league again. You had to be alive and aware; from 1960 on to realise what it was like with the press fawning all over Spurs, and yes, it really was that bad.
I have a problem with this. I dislike Tottenham as a club more than any other. But.... I like their current manager and team, they don't even have any one player I could slap.
And, I don't like Chelsea as a club or their current team. I provably should just ignore the whole thing.
Come on Chelsea get it together. The mere thought of Spurs winning the title would be unbearable with the media bias towards them.
Heaven forfend Tottenham ever winning the league again. You had to be alive and aware; from 1960 on to realise what it was like with the press fawning all over Spurs, and yes, it really was that bad.
The Ross County dive against Celtic is well worth you tubing.
Arsenal one nil ahead.Guzan to blame for me.......He stands and watches the free-kick sail in
Arsenal one nil ahead.Guzan to blame for me.......He stands and watches the free-kick sail in
That number 19 for Boro looks a threat ;)
Blimey, get a look at Adama's hairHair by Vileda.
Ex-Villa contingent about to increase.Boro have good experience players now well versed in relegation.
Adama coming on
So, the European Cup Winners will be...So that's both RM and Juve so which one of these two are also racist bastards?
A Mickey Mouse club with no fans who only achieve anything because multi-millionaire footballers like to avoid paying any tax, a team whose achievements have mostly been made by bribing referees, a club who supported Franco or a bunch of racists?
I'm glad I don't have BT Sport, after all.
Man Citeh have 2000 unsold tickets for their FA Cup semi at the weekend. Coventry City managed 43,000 for the Checkatrade Trophy a few weeks ago. Just saying like.You gotta roll with it. Ass-holes.
So, the European Cup Winners will be...So that's both RM and Juve so which one of these two are also racist bastards?
A Mickey Mouse club with no fans who only achieve anything because multi-millionaire footballers like to avoid paying any tax, a team whose achievements have mostly been made by bribing referees, a club who supported Franco or a bunch of racists?
I'm glad I don't have BT Sport, after all.
Can't be many sides that have won a game 2-0 and not managed a single shot on target.
Can't be many sides that have won a game 2-0 and not managed a single shot on target.
Good stat.
Can't be many sides that have won a game 2-0 and not managed a single shot on target.
Good stat.
Mr Shin's auditioning for the reboot
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They're not. We need Blackburn to score. All the other results are going against them.
So would we take a belly up defeat next week vs Blackburn to stitch up the Blues?
So would we take a belly up defeat next week vs Blackburn to stitch up the Blues?
Nope. That's the sort of small minded shite SHA fans come out with.
So would we take a belly up defeat next week vs Blackburn to stitch up the Blues?
Nope. That's the sort of small minded shite SHA fans come out with.
Bollocks to that, I can take another hit especially when it means bugger all to us. It's too good an opportunity to miss, and means we don't have to play them again next year.
Have they changed the rules so players can dive to get a penalty if they think they might get touched even if they don't? Moses touched the ball passed Son but he was diving and in flight to avoid making contact.
Have they changed the rules so players can dive to get a penalty if they think they might get touched even if they don't? Moses touched the ball passed Son but he was diving and in flight to avoid making contact.
I am with you.......I have always thought you had to foul someone to get a free-kick/penalty and if you don't touch someone I don't see how that is a foul
So would we take a belly up defeat next week vs Blackburn to stitch up the Blues?
Nope. That's the sort of small minded shite SHA fans come out with.
Nah, I want to see Villa show us how they really can play.So would we take a belly up defeat next week vs Blackburn to stitch up the Blues?
Nope. That's the sort of small minded shite SHA fans come out with.
It is.
But I'd be delighted if Blackburn beat us.
If someone could win this semi-final in normal time so that Doctor Who isn't delayed tonight it would be appreciated.
Great game but Ref Atkinson really is poor. Persistent fouls from Kante and Alonso go unchecked and picky reffing slows the game. Great game though.and Luiz persistently infringing.
4 - 2.............Matic - Goal of the season
So would we take a belly up defeat next week vs Blackburn to stitch up the Blues?
Nope. That's the sort of small minded shite SHA fans come out with.
Bollocks to that, I can take another hit especially when it means bugger all to us. It's too good an opportunity to miss, and means we don't have to play them again next year.
Let's just concentrate on winning out game tomorrow and then win at Blackburn.
Spurs doing what they do best. Screwing up the crucial games.Did I hear it right, 7 semi defeats in a row?
Spurs doing what they do best. Screwing up the crucial games.Did I hear it right, 7 semi defeats in a row?
Pretty pathetic of the Spurs fans to leave en masse way before the end. For goodness sake, how far home is it?
Just checked, played in 8, won 6. Ha.Spurs doing what they do best. Screwing up the crucial games.Did I hear it right, 7 semi defeats in a row?
Yes. Another stat was since Spurs won in 91 Chelsea have won thw FA cup 8 times. Seems a bit far fetched but havent checked
back to our division, some of the teams in the playoff spots really struggling for form. Sheff Wed and Fulham finishing strongly but Newcastle, Huddersfield, Leeds, even Reading all struggling.Newcastle and Leeds struggling, my sides are aching.
back to our division, some of the teams in the playoff spots really struggling for form. Sheff Wed and Fulham finishing strongly but Newcastle, Huddersfield, Leeds, even Reading all struggling.
So would we take a belly up defeat next week vs Blackburn to stitch up the Blues?
Nope. That's the sort of small minded shite SHA fans come out with.
Bollocks to that, I can take another hit especially when it means bugger all to us. It's too good an opportunity to miss, and means we don't have to play them again next year.
Absolutely. Blackburn away makes no odds to us. Send them down.
Fulham playing some brilliant stuff atm.
Think they'll win the play offs.
Fulham playing some brilliant stuff atm.
Think they'll win the play offs.
Leeds won't make the top 6 so their season ticket holders will get a refund.I didnt know about that. How funny.
Full or partial refund? Surely if it's the former, they could be in serious financial bother.
Full or partial refund? Surely if it's the former, they could be in serious financial bother.
Amuses me that the only time Benteke hasn't scored for fun at Anfield is when he was a Liverpool player.
Loads of Barca fans in the home seats, surprised it doesn't kick off.
What a match. It had everything.
What a finish.
Fuck off Franco.
The Huddersfield manager has come out and basically admitted that players will be rested for their next two games to keep players fresh for the play offs. A bit of luck for Small Heath.i thought that, I suspect Harry will have them up enough to get the win they need with us winning at Blackburn. I actually think it will be sweeter with them knowing we kept them up!
In that case, he risks them losing some momentum at a crucial time.Won't do them any good going into the playoffs on the back of 2 defeats would it especially if against Fulham.
Watching the Manchester derby.
Is it just me or is Stirling an overrated, poor man's Tony Daley?
Watching the Manchester derby.
Is it just me or is Stirling an overrated, poor man's Tony Daley?
He seems to get worse every game. And as for the game, considering the money spent on that lot, what a sterile pile of poo (Fellaini sending off apart).
Newcastle won their 14th away league game this season tonight which sets a new record for away league wins apparently. In comparison we have only won 4 away league games this season, so it's pretty clear where we must improve next season to get into the automatic promotion places.
Here's a quick comparison...
Villa
Home Wins: 12 (8th)
Away Wins: 4 (20th)
Brighton
Home Wins: 17 (1st)
Away Wins: 11 (3rd)
Newcastle
Home Wins: 14 (1st)
Away Wins: 14 (6th)
Blues have missed a penalty and had Adams sent off straight red.
I think you'll find they are accurate.Newcastle won their 14th away league game this season tonight which sets a new record for away league wins apparently. In comparison we have only won 4 away league games this season, so it's pretty clear where we must improve next season to get into the automatic promotion places.
Here's a quick comparison...
Villa
Home Wins: 12 (8th)
Away Wins: 4 (20th)
Brighton
Home Wins: 17 (1st)
Away Wins: 11 (3rd)
Newcastle
Home Wins: 14 (1st)
Away Wins: 14 (6th)
Maths isn't my strong point but your statistics are all to cock.
Newcastle won their 14th away league game this season tonight which sets a new record for away league wins apparently. In comparison we have only won 4 away league games this season, so it's pretty clear where we must improve next season to get into the automatic promotion places.
Here's a quick comparison...
Villa
Home Wins: 12 (8th)
Away Wins: 4 (20th)
Brighton
Home Wins: 17 (1st)
Away Wins: 11 (3rd)
Newcastle
Home Wins: 14 (6th)
Away Wins: 14 (1st)
Watching Everton Chelsea, How the fk have we fallen so far behind two teams who we were on a par with, or better, less than a decade ago.
Watching Everton Chelsea, How the fk have we fallen so far behind two teams who we were on a par with, or better, less than a decade ago.
I don't hate Spurs, in fact I quite like them. I quite liked West Ham too, but I can't stand another sentimental jizz-fest over their last game(s) in an old stadium.
just hope, and pray to the spirits of air, earth, fire & water, that we don't experience this at first hand.
1-1. Swansea were unlucky not to win this match at OT. if they are relegated and keep the team together they will be big contenders for one of the top 2 spots next season.
I really do detest him for some of his antics but what you have to accept is that when it matters he always deliver 2-0 Real and both for him.
Yup you are right. I feel sorry for the poor bastards in the Bernabeu tonight having paid all that money to watch an industrial machine at work.I really do detest him for some of his antics but what you have to accept is that when it matters he always deliver 2-0 Real and both for him.
Yeah, but Real Madrid are bloody tedious.
Yup you are right. I feel sorry for the poor bastards in the Bernabeu tonight having paid all that money to watch an industrial machine at work.I really do detest him for some of his antics but what you have to accept is that when it matters he always deliver 2-0 Real and both for him.
Yeah, but Real Madrid are bloody tedious.
Apparently Aaron Lennon has been detained under the Mental Health Act. Sounds like it is for his own safety. Sad to hear, hopefully he gets the help he needs.
(Haven't put a link on as all the ones I could find are from horrible papers)
Monaco v Juve on BT Showcase Freeview 59.
What a goal. Goal of the season.Which game?
Watching the Millwall v Scunthorpe play off game tonight on TV (yes, I'm sad), the cameras were focussing on an on field incident by the touchline and then happened to film close up pictures of a lad in the crowd, who can't have been much more than 10 years old, throwing what seemed to be coins at the referee and an opposition player.
Watching the Millwall v Scunthorpe play off game tonight on TV (yes, I'm sad), the cameras were focussing on an on field incident by the touchline and then happened to film close up pictures of a lad in the crowd, who can't have been much more than 10 years old, throwing what seemed to be coins at the referee and an opposition player.
Are you saying this is a surprise given that it's at Millwall? I'm only surprised he was as old as ten.
I saw that too. They were annoyed that the referee had (correctly) awarded a freekick to Scunthorpe.
Watching the Millwall v Scunthorpe play off game tonight on TV (yes, I'm sad), the cameras were focussing on an on field incident by the touchline and then happened to film close up pictures of a lad in the crowd, who can't have been much more than 10 years old, throwing what seemed to be coins at the referee and an opposition player.
Are you saying this is a surprise given that it's at Millwall? I'm only surprised he was as old as ten.
Indeed. It seems the way now is that a team wins a dozen games in a row, then fails to win the thirteenth, they're called bottlers.
"Bottlers" should be reserved for teams who are in a seemingly unassailable position but somehow fuck it up.
Indeed. It seems the way now is that a team wins a dozen games in a row, then fails to win the thirteenth, they're called bottlers.
"Bottlers" should be reserved for teams who are in a seemingly unassailable position but somehow fuck it up.
See Newcastle United.
Clyde one up at half time. Need a draw to guarantee survival. Shame it was the rapist that scored but you can't have everything.Clyde now safe, their no 1 fan will be dancing in the streets.
Clyde one up at half time. Need a draw to guarantee survival. Shame it was the rapist that scored but you can't have everything.Clyde now safe, theirno 1only fan will be dancing in the streets.
Blackburn and Forest winning.
Come on Bristol City!!
but Huddersfield and Bristol City just couldn't be arsed. So much for the integrity of the game.
And of course now the c***s are winning.
The wheels have come off Huddersfield of late.
The wheels have come off Huddersfield of late.
They deserve to fall flat on their faces after what they did last week against Small Heath.
Come on, Fulham!
No, not Fulham, too good an away day!The wheels have come off Huddersfield of late.
They deserve to fall flat on their faces after what they did last week against Small Heath.
Come on, Fulham!
This in a big big way !
No, not Fulham, too good an away day!The wheels have come off Huddersfield of late.
They deserve to fall flat on their faces after what they did last week against Small Heath.
Come on, Fulham!
This in a big big way !
No, not Fulham, too good an away day!The wheels have come off Huddersfield of late.
They deserve to fall flat on their faces after what they did last week against Small Heath.
Come on, Fulham!
This in a big big way !
Yeah but we can get Wagner in if Huddersfield fail to go up. Having seen what he's done with £3m, imagine what he could do with £80m.
Wagner would be good. He'd sort out our lack of pace with a Flying Dutchman.
So the list of Aston Villa 2015/16 players who have also been relegated from the Premier League this season now includes Joleon Lescott, Brad Guzan, Rudy Gestede and Adama Traore. If Swansea join Sunderland and Middlesbrough on the way down, then Jordan Ayew will be added to the list.Yup, sort of highlights that they really were never good enough doesn't it!!
Fantastic volley from Dani Alves in a game that bears no resemblance to what I watch on a match day.
Fantastic volley from Dani Alves in a game that bears no resemblance to what I watch on a match day.
Fantastic volley from Dani Alves in a game that bears no resemblance to what I watch on a match day.
Are you insinuating that these players know how to keep possession from throw ins?
Fantastic volley from Dani Alves in a game that bears no resemblance to what I watch on a match day.
Are you insinuating that these players know how to keep possession from throw ins?
Not only that, at one point a defender passed the ball to another player, I think he was a midfielder, who then passed it forward to another player who had moved quickly forward into an open space - bizarre.
What's this game that Isco and Modric are playing? Noting like the football we play.
I never get bored of posters banging on about how watching other teams reminds them of how poor we are.
It's really original, even after the 965th time, and not at all tedious.
Richard, I think Dr Tony has hacked your account!
I never get bored of posters banging on about how watching other teams reminds them of how poor we are.
It's really original, even after the 965th time, and not at all tedious.
I, for one, am shocked that a Championship club doesn't have many players that are as good as those employed by Real Madrid.Yes shocking indeed. Tony Xia is scratching his head as well.
Well one thing is for sure, Isco is light years away from anything we have in our midfield or have had in the last 6 years.Except Barry Bannan of course!
No no. According to their agents they made poor decisions against the advice given.So the list of Aston Villa 2015/16 players who have also been relegated from the Premier League this season now includes Joleon Lescott, Brad Guzan, Rudy Gestede and Adama Traore. If Swansea join Sunderland and Middlesbrough on the way down, then Jordan Ayew will be added to the list.Yup, sort of highlights that they really were never good enough doesn't it!!
Houllier in the crowd wearing his Lyon scarf.
Houllier in the crowd wearing his Lyon scarf.
Is his Liverpool one in the wash?
Did Albion restrict ticket sales to those with booking history?
Baggies fans staying behind to see the unique occasion of a league title being won at the Yawnthorns.
Fourth 0-1 defeat on the bounce for the yam yams What a boring fucking manager Pulis is
I've always hated Pulis football but although I dont like saying it they actually did alright last night gave Chelsea a proper game when they could have just gone through the motions
Yes that's their proper game.I've always hated Pulis football but although I dont like saying it they actually did alright last night gave Chelsea a proper game when they could have just gone through the motions
A proper game? They just sat deep. it was all Chelsea.
Premier League is two divisions now. Top six hoovering up points and trying to get in the Champions League and the other 14 trying to avoid relegation.
Brad's off to MLS I think.
I'll piss myself laughing if everything is sorted in the PL before the last game and Sky are left with nothing 'exciting' to show.
Is there a less suprising statistic than Tony Adams has lost his first 6 games as Granada manager?
I wonder what sort of reception awaits Brad, Rudy and the other one should they appear at VP next season.
0-0 away is always a bit dangerous though isn't it? 1-1 will be enough for Huddersfield in the return now.
I wonder what sort of reception awaits Brad, Rudy and the other one should they appear at VP next season.
I'll piss myself laughing if everything is sorted in the PL before the last game and Sky are left with nothing 'exciting' to show.
Top 4 trophy showdown is guaranteed to go to the last day now with Arsenal winning I think.
Karim el-Ahmadi's Feyenoord win the Dutch League.
Van Bronckhorst must be a contender for the Arsenal job if Wenger steps down.
Nice 700 mile round trip for Exeter fans tonight.
Spurs fans on the pitch, Fine the fkrs!!!
Glen Hoddle?
Missed him sorry.Glen Hoddle?
He is there
One of the positives is that there's only Chelsea to go and then all the Metropolitan luvvies favourite clubs will have all moved grounds. Hopefully, then we won't have to "enjoy" another similar spectacle. I hardly think the media will go to town in quite the same way for, say, Everton moving.
How many of those Tottingham fans would have stormed onto the pitch if they still had the likes of Calderwood and Ramon Vega playing? Nothing but tourists wanting their story to tell the nephew.
What an absolute cringe fest
They've finished top five 9 of the last 12 seasons, that's pretty impressive. To put it into context, we've finished top five 9 times since 1930.
No Mark Falco? Steve Archibald? Tony Galvin? Clive Allen?
They've finished top five 9 of the last 12 seasons, that's pretty impressive. To put it into context, we've finished top five 9 times since 1930.
No Mark Falco? Steve Archibald? Tony Galvin? Clive Allen?
Falco, Archibald andAllen were on the pitch.
They did one thing which we have never done win a european trophy on their own ground. A lot of johnny come lately's though remembering their poor home support in the 70's. No great lover of them, enough on the media suck up to them.
We won the 2001 Intertoto at VP as well.
There was some really good goals in the Forest Green/Tranmere match today.
It was quite a good watch.
I saw Pat Jennings got a good reception. Couldn't believe if when they introduced Steve Sedgley however.
my second team great little club
I don't like Spurs but I'm impressed by what they've put together. 10 years ago we were equals in terms of PL status and seemed to have a similar trajectory. Our subsequent stories could not be any more glaringly opposite.
Arkwright from Open all Hours could do that.I don't like Spurs but I'm impressed by what they've put together. 10 years ago we were equals in terms of PL status and seemed to have a similar trajectory. Our subsequent stories could not be any more glaringly opposite.
Way Levy runs the club is top class imo, easily one of the best owners in the league. Even then Spurs fans like to criticise him for messing up some transfer deals in the past but he made Lerner look a novice and small time in those days.
Got to admit I'd never heard of The Shelf until the last few days. I've heard of the Holte, the Kop, the Gallowgate End etc but never the Shelf. Now they're trying to claim it as "iconic". Yeah right.
Got to admit I'd never heard of The Shelf until the last few days. I've heard of the Holte, the Kop, the Gallowgate End etc but never the Shelf. Now they're trying to claim it as "iconic". Yeah right.
I stood there for the Ormondroyd-as-Mattheus game in 1990 and to be fair it gave the best view of any terrace I've ever been on.
That's the thing, it will still be in one of the worst parts of North London, one of those grounds the nearer to kick off you get there the better, after wetting the throat somewhere nice in London.
That's the thing, it will still be in one of the worst parts of North London, one of those grounds the nearer to kick off you get there the better, after wetting the throat somewhere nice in London.
Yeah I've always been uneasy in Tottenham. It's a seedy, dodgy area with fans as scummy as Chelsea and West Ham.
It is not so much the Spurs supporters, it's the dodgy locals from that housing estate if you ever have the misfortune of wandering over that way.
Was that not the estate where some copper got killed?
First game at Spuds was when they had Ossie and Ricky Villa making their home debuts and we stuffed them, was with some Spurs fans we had meet in Gt Yarmouth on holiday stood in the corner of the shelf.
My last away game apart from Wembley, before moving to the Middle East, Villa's 4-4.
In the midst of the Spurs envy, let's also remember that they were incredibly lucky to get a world record-smashing fee for a player they were about to offload to Small Heath a couple of years earlier and are able to charge more for parking than we do for match tickets.
It will take some serious social engineering and a lot more bulldozers, unless you are talking match day experience.That's the thing, it will still be in one of the worst parts of North London, one of those grounds the nearer to kick off you get there the better, after wetting the throat somewhere nice in London.
Yeah I've always been uneasy in Tottenham. It's a seedy, dodgy area with fans as scummy as Chelsea and West Ham.
Give it five years and it'll be full of artisan bakeries, organic coffee shops and ironic penny farthings.
That's the thing, it will still be in one of the worst parts of North London, one of those grounds the nearer to kick off you get there the better, after wetting the throat somewhere nice in London.
Yeah I've always been uneasy in Tottenham. It's a seedy, dodgy area with fans as scummy as Chelsea and West Ham.
Give it five years and it'll be full of artisan bakeries, organic coffee shops and ironic penny farthings.
So what happens next year when they drop out of the top 4 and go into the new place failing to get into the CL?
Chelsea will be stronger
Man U will be under great pressure to be challenging for the league so will invest.
Man City too the same.
Arsenal - who knows?
Liverpool - who knows?
A Europa place is probably as good as it will get for them. Then the following season they will have us to contend with as well.
So what happens next year when they drop out of the top 4 and go into the new place failing to get into the CL?
Chelsea will be stronger
Man U will be under great pressure to be challenging for the league so will invest.
Man City too the same.
Arsenal - who knows?
Liverpool - who knows?
A Europa place is probably as good as it will get for them. Then the following season they will have us to contend with as well.
I expect that people would have said exactly the same thing at the end of last season though.
my second team great little club
my second team great little club
Forest Green? Piss off. The out of control spending, tinpot, vegan wankers.
They over charge a reasonably small fan base. Are a minimum of six million quid in the red. And behave like an overly pretentious, force your Chairman's views on everyone, kit changing, pointless super green ground building, wanting to ruin every club between Bristol and Birmingham monopolising, deluded, shower of shit.
A very wealthy hippie playing at the worst capitalist pig dog he could think of in the real world. In football, "fuck it, we are like Real Madrid here".
It will all end in tears. Hopefully my joyous ones when they go bankrupt and drop 5 divisions (which is their natural level).
They over charge a reasonably small fan base. Are a minimum of six million quid in the red. And behave like an overly pretentious, force your Chairman's views on everyone, kit changing, pointless super green ground building, wanting to ruin every club between Bristol and Birmingham monopolising, deluded, shower of shit.
A very wealthy hippie playing at the worst capitalist pig dog he could think of in the real world. In football, "fuck it, we are like Real Madrid here".
It will all end in tears. Hopefully my joyous ones when they go bankrupt and drop 5 divisions (which is their natural level).
Coventry having to play Forest Green in the league is quite funny, though.
They over charge a reasonably small fan base. Are a minimum of six million quid in the red. And behave like an overly pretentious, force your Chairman's views on everyone, kit changing, pointless super green ground building, wanting to ruin every club between Bristol and Birmingham monopolising, deluded, shower of shit.
A very wealthy hippie playing at the worst capitalist pig dog he could think of in the real world. In football, "fuck it, we are like Real Madrid here".
It will all end in tears. Hopefully my joyous ones when they go bankrupt and drop 5 divisions (which is their natural level).
Coventry having to play Forest Green in the league is quite funny, though.
A True Chelsea Hero.Legend and Leader has just opened the scoring
Tottenham are like Everton: when they have a purple patch it's always the Second Coming, but invariably they have to sell off their best player because he's more likely to win stuff at a bigger club, they replace with prosaic cloggers and an anoymous manager. They'll be crap again, given a bit of patience.Where as we are crap allready and look like remaining crap.
Tottenham are like Everton: when they have a purple patch it's always the Second Coming, but invariably they have to sell off their best player because he's more likely to win stuff at a bigger club, they replace with prosaic cloggers and an anoymous manager. They'll be crap again, given a bit of patience.Where as we are crap allready and look like remaining crap.
So we win. ???
my second team great little club
my second team great little club
You're being sarcastic right?
This is a vanity project by an attention seeking chairman. The club is losing million n each year and if he walks away they fold. This 'village club' narrative is a smoke screen.
They over charge a reasonably small fan base. Are a minimum of six million quid in the red. And behave like an overly pretentious, force your Chairman's views on everyone, kit changing, pointless super green ground building, wanting to ruin every club between Bristol and Birmingham monopolising, deluded, shower of shit.
A very wealthy hippie playing at the worst capitalist pig dog he could think of in the real world. In football, "fuck it, we are like Real Madrid here".
It will all end in tears. Hopefully my joyous ones when they go bankrupt and drop 5 divisions (which is their natural level).
That's the thing, it will still be in one of the worst parts of North London, one of those grounds the nearer to kick off you get there the better, after wetting the throat somewhere nice in London.
Yeah I've always been uneasy in Tottenham. It's a seedy, dodgy area with fans as scummy as Chelsea and West Ham.
Give it five years and it'll be full of artisan bakeries, organic coffee shops and ironic penny farthings.
why does there seem to be an underlying streak of meanness here? I don't give a flying fuck about the population of Gretna - in my opinion, FG are a good little club. This sugar daddy argument could be applied to dozens of other owners, including our own.
Pretty lacklustre start to the Reading-Fulham gameAway goals don't count, is that right?
Pretty lacklustre start to the Reading-Fulham gameAway goals don't count, is that right?
Pretty lacklustre start to the Reading-Fulham gameAway goals don't count, is that right?
That's right - extra time and penalties if level at full time
Pretty lacklustre start to the Reading-Fulham gameAway goals don't count, is that right?
That's right - extra time and penalties if level at full time
The rule should be that if the scores are level after 90 minutes of the second leg both teams are eliminated and the club that invented the Football League gets automatically promoted instead.
The intention is to use their position to entice fans away from Cheltenham, Gloucester, Worcester, Bromsgrove etc. He is happy to fuck over other clubs so he can fill the gap between Brum and Bristol with M5 Corridor FC.
Pretty lacklustre start to the Reading-Fulham gameAway goals don't count, is that right?
That's right - extra time and penalties if level at full time
The rule should be that if the scores are level after 90 minutes of the second leg both teams are eliminated and the club that invented the Football League gets automatically promoted instead.
Just checking where Albion are on the Pulis is God/Pulis is Satan swingometer at the moment. They haven't won for ages.
I think Newcastle will stay up because Ashley will chuck a load of cash at it. Brighton and whoever goes up in the playoffs will come straight back down.
Just checking where Albion are on the Pulis is God/Pulis is Satan swingometer at the moment. They haven't won for ages.
Currently has 4 more points than Lambert did in his debut season here.
Just checking where Albion are on the Pulis is God/Pulis is Satan swingometer at the moment. They haven't won for ages.
Currently has 4 more points than Lambert did in his debut season here.
That's a bit misleading though, as the Premier League has been the most lopsided it's been for ages this year, in terms of the game between the top 7 and the rest. It's disappointing, as it looked like last year that that might be a thing of the past with the likes of Leicester, Southampton and West ham all pushing on.
Just checking where Albion are on the Pulis is God/Pulis is Satan swingometer at the moment. They haven't won for ages.
Currently has 4 more points than Lambert did in his debut season here.
That's a bit misleading though, as the Premier League has been the most lopsided it's been for ages this year, in terms of the game between the top 7 and the rest. It's disappointing, as it looked like last year that that might be a thing of the past with the likes of Leicester, Southampton and West ham all pushing on.
Forest Green were in the conference for years before he turned up so they could probably go back to that level (albeit struggling to stay up) if he sells up or whatever.
I think at best they'll establish themselves as a league 2 club with maybe a season or two in league one (similar to what Crawley have done since they came up to league football).
I agree anything beyond that is cuckoo land.
The intention is to use their position to entice fans away from Cheltenham, Gloucester, Worcester, Bromsgrove etc. He is happy to fuck over other clubs so he can fill the gap between Brum and Bristol with M5 Corridor FC.
As opposed to certain clubs who for years who have been happy to fuck over other clubs by enticing any fan with access to the UK's transport infrastructure and a desire to see a regular parade of silverware. Frankly, that type of fan has already been seduced and I hardly think Forest Green are going to suddenly pose a treat with the promise of chickpea fritters and a midweek visit from Barnet.
Just checking where Albion are on the Pulis is God/Pulis is Satan swingometer at the moment. They haven't won for ages.
That's the Vegan Bowl with a capacity of 5k - rising to 10k according to how successful they are?
That's the Vegan Bowl with a capacity of 5k - rising to 10k according to how successful they are?
Where are the 5000 coming from? The 10k? And they can't make it bigger if successful given where it is being built? Stroud Town are shite. Just accept it!
Wee Barry Bannan having a decent game for Sheffield in the early stages
bannan and Hogg , could have been our midfield ??
I just meant in this gamebannan and Hogg , could have been our midfield ??
And Albrighton?
I just meant in this gamebannan and Hogg , could have been our midfield ??
And Albrighton?
I just meant in this gamebannan and Hogg , could have been our midfield ??It was in the 2 2 home draw with Man Ure under Houllier.
And Albrighton?
Ah right. Would be a half decent midield though.
I just meant in this gamebannan and Hogg , could have been our midfield ??It was in the 2 2 home draw with Man Ure under Houllier.
And Albrighton?
Ah right. Would be a half decent midield though.
Was that the the midfield 2 2 v Manure?I just meant in this gamebannan and Hogg , could have been our midfield ??It was in the 2 2 home draw with Man Ure under Houllier.
And Albrighton?
Ah right. Would be a half decent midield though.
Plus hamster bollocks.Was that the the midfield 2 2 v Manure?I just meant in this gamebannan and Hogg , could have been our midfield ??It was in the 2 2 home draw with Man Ure under Houllier.
And Albrighton?
Ah right. Would be a half decent midield though.
Yeah that's what tried to say up there ^^ but a bit of a quote fail!Was that the the midfield 2 2 v Manure?I just meant in this gamebannan and Hogg , could have been our midfield ??It was in the 2 2 home draw with Man Ure under Houllier.
And Albrighton?
Ah right. Would be a half decent midield though.
that game gave cause for real hope, a young energetic team having a real go.Yeah that's what tried to say up there ^^ but a bit of a quote fail!Was that the the midfield 2 2 v Manure?I just meant in this gamebannan and Hogg , could have been our midfield ??It was in the 2 2 home draw with Man Ure under Houllier.
And Albrighton?
Ah right. Would be a half decent midield though.
FFS Huddersfield after throwing the SHA game now in play off final.Whoever goes up will be straight back down
Them or Reading, awful stuff.
Huddersfield through to Wemberley
Forrestieri of all people to miss.He was never going to score that, could see it in his body language.
Huddersfield through to Wemberley
More importantly, another trip to Sheffield and its lovely pubs now guaranteed.
And feck the stress of the play-offs though, we'd better be top 2 next season.Too right. I imagine play offs would just end in tears for us.
Huddersfield through to Wemberley
More importantly, another trip to Sheffield and its lovely pubs now guaranteed.
Two trips?
Two of the three going up had foreign managers in their first full season in the Championship.
All three teams going up by playing entertaining positive football.
Huddersfield through to Wemberley
More importantly, another trip to Sheffield and its lovely pubs now guaranteed.
I'd expect Wednesday to beat Uddersfield and Reading in the final, even my Reading supporting neighbours don't think they'll make it and this season has been a fluke.
I hope Reading go up, they finished clear third.I think that's a bit how it works in the lower leagues in Scotland.
I'm not a great fan of the play-offs and hope we never need to bother with them. More advantage should be given to the team that finishes third.
My suggestion would be that the team that finishes third goes straight to the final, and the other three should play one off games with higher placed team having home advantage.
So...
QF - 5th v 6th
SF - 4th v winner of 5th v 6th
Final - 3rd v SF winner
Two of the three going up had foreign managers in their first full season in the Championship.
All three teams going up by playing entertaining positive football.
This time last year the general concensus was that a successful manager had to be experienced in the Championship.
I'd like Huddersfield to go up, well run club, do a lot of work in the community and early supporters of my brother's charity. Plus, they're not reading.
I hope Reading go up, they finished clear third.
I'm not a great fan of the play-offs and hope we never need to bother with them. More advantage should be given to the team that finishes third.
My suggestion would be that the team that finishes third goes straight to the final, and the other three should play one off games with higher placed team having home advantage.
So...
QF - 5th v 6th
SF - 4th v winner of 5th v 6th
Final - 3rd v SF winner
Penalties is no way to settle a game that defines a whole season. If the semi final or final is level after extra time, the aggregate scores from the two league games during the season should settle it. That way, no poor sod has to carry the responsibility for the whole team and extra time would be more interesting as one team may really have to go for it.
Penalties is no way to settle a game that defines a whole season. If the semi final or final is level after extra time, the aggregate scores from the two league games during the season should settle it. That way, no poor sod has to carry the responsibility for the whole team and extra time would be more interesting as one team may really have to go for it.
What if both league games were 1-1 draws?
Penalties is no way to settle a game that defines a whole season. If the semi final or final is level after extra time, the aggregate scores from the two league games during the season should settle it. That way, no poor sod has to carry the responsibility for the whole team and extra time would be more interesting as one team may really have to go for it.
What if both league games were 1-1 draws?
Penalties is no way to settle a game that defines a whole season. If the semi final or final is level after extra time, the aggregate scores from the two league games during the season should settle it. That way, no poor sod has to carry the responsibility for the whole team and extra time would be more interesting as one team may really have to go for it.
What if both league games were 1-1 draws?
Here's a radical idea - how about the teams that finish first, second and third go up. You know, like what used to happen. Fucking playoff bollocks! Only there to fleece the fans to help pay for Wembley! >:(
Two brilliant ties. Happy to see scummy Luton out.
Who wanted to get rid of the playoffs?
Harry Kane is such a one season wonder!
Here's a radical idea - how about the teams that finish first, second and third go up. You know, like what used to happen. Fucking playoff bollocks! Only there to fleece the fans to help pay for Wembley! >:(
It's actually 28...
Lega Pro consists of three divisions. Four Lega Pro teams are promoted to Serie B.
The three division winners are promoted automatically.
Teams placed 2nd-10th in each division qualify for the playoffs, along with the winner of the Coppa Italia Lega Pro (their version of the Windscreen Shield). If the Coppa Italia Lega Pro winners finish between 2nd and 10th in their division, the 11th placed team in their division also qualify for the playoffs. If the Coppa Italia Lega Pro winners finish 1st in their division, the the Coppa runners-up take their place in the playoffs. The article doesn't say what happens if both the winner and runner-up of the Coppa finish 1st in their divisions.
Anyway, moving on...
The three 2nd place teams and the Coppa winners go straight to the Second Round of the playoffs. The remaining 24 teams playoff in the First Round.
The twelve First Round winners join the four teams who received a bye in the Second Round, which comprises of sixteen teams.
From this point on, it's straight knockout.
There, what could be simpler?
why on earth would I be sarcastic about it?
my second team great little club
You're being sarcastic right?
This is a vanity project by an attention seeking chairman. The club is losing million n each year and if he walks away they fold. This 'village club' narrative is a smoke screen.
For once we agree on something!
Two brilliant ties. Happy to see scummy Luton out.
Who wanted to get rid of the playoffs?
22 goals across the two legs and dying seconds winners. Wow.
England are shite
Until about an hour ago I'd never even heard of Jazzie B
Until about an hour ago I'd never even heard of Jazzie B
Get A Life
A thousand or so football supporters are going to be in Birmingham for a few hours on some unspecified date between August and next May. OH MY GOD WON'T SOMEBODY THINK OF THE CHILDREN!!!
Bradford were on top for most of the game but didn't make their possession count. It's a shame they lost because they would have added more to the Championship than hoofball Millwall.
Hate Millwall - as do many many Villa fans. Anyone who went there in the 70's knows the score on this one.
Lewisham Council should have moved them to the middle of nowhere when they had the chance.
A thousand or so football supporters are going to be in Birmingham for a few hours on some unspecified date between August and next May. OH MY GOD WON'T SOMEBODY THINK OF THE CHILDREN!!!
They are complete nutters though and I wonder how they'll react going to some bigger grounds again so travelling in good numbers. You only have to see the pitch invasion they've just done now and it's not the first time they've misbehaved at Wembley in recent years.
Will be harder to police than the SHA game I reckon for WMP.
A thousand or so football supporters are going to be in Birmingham for a few hours on some unspecified date between August and next May. OH MY GOD WON'T SOMEBODY THINK OF THE CHILDREN!!!
They are complete nutters though and I wonder how they'll react going to some bigger grounds again so travelling in good numbers. You only have to see the pitch invasion they've just done now and it's not the first time they've misbehaved at Wembley in recent years.
Will be harder to police than the SHA game I reckon for WMP.
They'll behave in much the same way they've behaved whenever they've been in this division over the years. There might be a few problems at one of two of their games but most will pass off perfectly peacefully.
Met said to me after the game in the Cup that their lot had targeted us, as they wanted to have a pop at a bug club.Shame they couldn't beehave
Met said to me after the game in the Cup that their lot had targeted us, as they wanted to have a pop at a bug club.Shame they couldn't beehave
Earwig go, another punathon
Met said to me after the game in the Cup that their lot had targeted us, as they wanted to have a pop at a bug club. There was trouble at London Bridge because we decided to travel down there to have a pop back.
If you went, you wouldn't have seen any bother.
They have a shite away following and prefer to spend their Saturdays in London looking for Tottenham, West Ham and who has travelled down, so I doubt we will see much at Villa Park beyond a significant police presence and swathes of empty seats in the away end.
Not sure how to approach this one.
South Shields should have been knocked out ages ago, cheating bastards.
Come on Cleethorpes.
Well we've survived their previous visits.Survived and only just after the first game of the 1988 season and I was only a kid. i've never before or since saw 2,000 away fans almost all of them between the ages of 20-55, males, nasty looking, non replica kit wearing nutters and anyone was fair game for a beating. Thank God that train turned up at Aston Station before they got near!
Dislike of Millwall heightened by their kit this season giving them a stripey filth look.
Attendance was 53,320. A bit low considering both sets of supporters claimed to have sold their allocation. On R5Live and Talk Shite this morning they were estimating the gate would be around 70K.
Clean sheet please Brad. Goal please Rudy. Lovely assist please Stewart. :DYes agree Hahahahahhahhah.....
FT South Shields 4-0 Cleethorpes. Fair play to SS, step 5 in the non league pyramid and took over 13K to Wembley.
Arsenal and City 1 up so Klopp?Everton are going to ruin it though, its written. :(
Sickness inducing scenes going on at Stamford Bridge. Apparently there's been a substitution.
Where do you HandVers think John Terry will be next season?
They had a good 3 months in the middle of the season, the rest of the time they were shite. Started the season in the league W2 D4 L4, plus they were knocked out the LC by Northampton, and ended it W1 D2 L9.
In someone else's wife probably.Touché
Results today confirm the huge gap between the very wealthy and the averagely wealthy - seems a long way off us even getting to 6th again in the PL
Were Arsenal relegated today? I was passing through Kings Cross Underground after the match had finished and could tell by the glum faces on the replica kit wearing hordes they must have lost today and been relegated. Really felt for them.
Were Arsenal relegated today? I was passing through Kings Cross Underground after the match had finished and could tell by the glum faces on the replica kit wearing hordes they must have lost today and been relegated. Really felt for them.Yes they have been relegated from Champions League.
Were Arsenal relegated today? I was passing through Kings Cross Underground after the match had finished and could tell by the glum faces on the replica kit wearing hordes they must have lost today and been relegated. Really felt for them.Yes they have been relegated from Champions League.
Changing topic, I've only just noticed that Aaron Hughes is playing for Hearts. I thought he'd retired.Isn't that the same thing?
I'm pretty certain I'm in the minority but I always will support an English club in Europe and will be hoping United win on Wednesday.
I know there is a large 'Anybody but United' club, which has probably increased further this season with the antics of Jose the forever moaning one.
Avoiding the Premier League as I do meant that I didn't discover the sickening, fawning, sycophantic bollocks for John Terry until I read the paper this morning.
How the fuck was that shit allowed? If you want to do a guard of honour for the racist thug then do it before or after the game.
Stopping it for a stage managed substitution? Fucking hell.
If you want to do a guard of honour for the racist thug then do it before or after the game.
If you want to do a guard of honour for the racist thug then do it before or after the game.
They didn't really. He (Terry) wanted them to do it, so organised the whole thing.
In the big scheme of things it didn't really matter, Chelsea were still champions, Sunderland were still relegated, it was probably easier for the ref' to just let it happen and then carry on.If you want to do a guard of honour for the racist thug then do it before or after the game.
They didn't really. He (Terry) wanted them to do it, so organised the whole thing.
I don't know how it went through so many different people and not one single one of them thought there was anything wrong with it? First Terry suggests it to his teammates who presumably all agree, then David Moyes agrees, then the Sunderland players including their GK who agrees to deliberately kick the ball out at a pre arranged time, then the referee must have been informed and didnt have a problem? Simply beggars belief.
Why?? It was a match in which the league places couldn't be changed what ever the result and no matter what we all think of JC , he has been simply awesome for Chelsea.Avoiding the Premier League as I do meant that I didn't discover the sickening, fawning, sycophantic bollocks for John Terry until I read the paper this morning.
How the fuck was that shit allowed? If you want to do a guard of honour for the racist thug then do it before or after the game.
Stopping it for a stage managed substitution? Fucking hell.
Indeed. The opposition actually agreeing to knock the ball out for a throw so they could do it? They should be relegated another 2 divisions for that.
...and now it's been investigated by the gambling authorities as a few punters won quite a few thousand on small bets that Terry would be substituted in the 26th minute.In the big scheme of things it didn't really matter, Chelsea were still champions, Sunderland were still relegated, it was probably easier for the ref' to just let it happen and then carry on.If you want to do a guard of honour for the racist thug then do it before or after the game.
They didn't really. He (Terry) wanted them to do it, so organised the whole thing.
I don't know how it went through so many different people and not one single one of them thought there was anything wrong with it? First Terry suggests it to his teammates who presumably all agree, then David Moyes agrees, then the Sunderland players including their GK who agrees to deliberately kick the ball out at a pre arranged time, then the referee must have been informed and didnt have a problem? Simply beggars belief.
Don't get the I hope the English team lose. I'd even get behind the Blues in a European final.The only thing English about them is they play in an English league. No way could I cheer on a team that is, sorry was, one of our rivals in Utd. Balls to them.
Don't get the I hope the English team lose. I'd even get behind the Blues in a European final.
Don't get the I hope the English team lose. I'd even get behind the Blues in a European final.I am not bothered and don't care if they win or lose however I find it really annoying that TV commentators almost expect me to support the English team just because I am watching.
If you want to do a guard of honour for the racist thug then do it before or after the game.
They didn't really. He (Terry) wanted them to do it, so organised the whole thing.
If you want to do a guard of honour for the racist thug then do it before or after the game.
They didn't really. He (Terry) wanted them to do it, so organised the whole thing.
Spot on Dave.
You can't buy class.
Don't get the I hope the English team lose. I'd even get behind the Blues in a European final.I think the only time I've ever watched a game wanting Man Utd to win was against Benfica in 68 - but that was before I'd ever met any ManU fans!
Fuck that. I hope Man U get murdered.
Only times I can remember wanting Man Utd to win were any CL games against Chelsea and the Brighton FA cup final as it would mean we were in UEFA Cup.
I'll get my coat......
The whole guard of honour thing is a load of nu football type shite.
The whole guard of honour thing is a load of nu football type shite.
It's actually an old custom that died out and has been revived lately.
The whole guard of honour thing is a load of nu football type shite.
It's actually an old custom that died out and has been revived lately.
I used to have a poster on my bedroom wall of Coventry doing it for Villa with Dennis Mortimer leading us out but I can't remember which success they were acknowledging?
The whole guard of honour thing is a load of nu football type shite.
It's actually an old custom that died out and has been revived lately.
I used to have a poster on my bedroom wall of Coventry doing it for Villa with Dennis Mortimer leading us out but I can't remember which success they were acknowledging?
It must have been the League Cup in 1977. We won it on 13th April and our next game was at Coventry on the 16th. We won, 3-2 (Cowans, Deehan, Little).
I'd have thought that Nicholl, rather than Mortimer, lead us out though, as he was captain at the time.
We didn't play Coventry immediately after any of our league or cup wins when Mortimer was captain.
Just showed the miserable one's ecstatic reaction to Pogba's goal
The whole guard of honour thing is a load of nu football type shite.
It's actually an old custom that died out and has been revived lately.
I used to have a poster on my bedroom wall of Coventry doing it for Villa with Dennis Mortimer leading us out but I can't remember which success they were acknowledging?
It must have been the League Cup in 1977. We won it on 13th April and our next game was at Coventry on the 16th. We won, 3-2 (Cowans, Deehan, Little).
I'd have thought that Nicholl, rather than Mortimer, led us out though, as he was captain at the time.
We didn't play Coventry immediately after any of our league or cup wins when Mortimer was captain.
Agree tomd - Ajax showing a complete lack of vim
Agree tomd - Ajax showing a complete lack of vim
Agree tomd - Ajax showing a complete lack of vim
They couldn't deal with United's dirty tricks.
Agree tomd - Ajax showing a complete lack of vim
They couldn't deal with United's dirty tricks.
They just couldn't get clean through
jose is such a prize knob head
It's actually 28...
Lega Pro consists of three divisions. Four Lega Pro teams are promoted to Serie B.
The three division winners are promoted automatically.
Teams placed 2nd-10th in each division qualify for the playoffs, along with the winner of the Coppa Italia Lega Pro (their version of the Windscreen Shield). If the Coppa Italia Lega Pro winners finish between 2nd and 10th in their division, the 11th placed team in their division also qualify for the playoffs. If the Coppa Italia Lega Pro winners finish 1st in their division, then the Coppa runners-up take their place in the playoffs. The article doesn't say what happens if both the winner and runner-up of the Coppa finish 1st in their divisions.
Anyway, moving on...
The three 2nd place teams and the Coppa winners go straight to the Second Round of the playoffs. The remaining 24 teams playoff in the First Round.
The twelve First Round winners join the four teams who received a bye in the Second Round, which comprises of sixteen teams.
From this point on, it's straight knockout.
There, what could be simpler?
head to heads?
Blimey Jonathan Pearce is packing some timber. Although me saying that is a bit like pot,kettle.
If Chelsea win they go up to 7.That ones long gone.
As it's a Other Games thread great game going on at Twickenham.
Well that's a turn up for the books. Good refereeing after a very poor decision by the linesmanThe presence of Ramsey must of unsettled the keeper though?
Danny Murphy is a fucking idiot.Every 'non foul' is a foul according to him.
Really entertaining first half.
Does seem awfully slow.Really entertaining first half.
Yes. Don't think much of the pitch though.
I've had £10 on Arsenal leading at half time, Chelsea to win in 90 at 25/1.
Is getting interesting.
It's meant I've watched 180hours of rather fine footy
Danny Murphy is a fucking idiot.
Every 'non foul' is a foul according to him.
Was supporting Arsenal tonight. Nice to support a team that when under pressure didn't just belt the ball upfield and wait for it to come back.
That would be minutes. Hehe 😂
It's meant I've watched 180hours of rather fine footy
An impressive session.
Danny Murphy is a fucking idiot.
Every 'non foul' is a foul according to him.
Did he say something like it was a foul but not a free kick?
There has been only one FA Cup final at the new Wembley that hasn't been decided by a single goal margin.
*sigh*
Mixed emotions watching the game as didn't want Chelsea overtaking Villa in the total trophy stakes due to their recently found change in fortunes under Mr Abramovitch, likewise didn't want George Ramsay's FA cup winning record to fall or Arsenal to pull further away from us in their total FA cup wins. Stupid me keeps thinking that it'll soon be our year again 😀
The only final I have ever left early...65th minute!There has been only one FA Cup final at the new Wembley that hasn't been decided by a single goal margin.
*sigh*
One of only four games of football that i've left early
You left around the same time as the Arsenal fans then.The only final I have ever left early...65th minute!There has been only one FA Cup final at the new Wembley that hasn't been decided by a single goal margin.
*sigh*
One of only four games of football that i've left early
The Fonz (remember him?) was one of the subs on the Blackpool bench. Not used.
I'm surprised that neither team seems to have completely sold out.
condescending bollocks from the Sky commentator...."little Huddersfield Town, the perennial strugglers"
I'm off to the bookies, £20 on Uddersfield relegated by Christmas.
Dull game between two impotent sides.
Spending £70+ million only to end up worse than either of these two takes a special level of ineptitude.
They were rubbish today, but good to see them back in the top flight.
On that showing they'll need about nine new guaranteed first teamers for next season though.
Not being funny SHQ but how do you come to that conclusion?. I live here and quite honestly the fans I am with are gutted. Stam has done an incredible job with no resources, battles in the boardroom with a takeover going on at crucial times, and they were the only team that got anywhere near the shite from the north and ideas above their station from the south coast.
What is evident is how appalling we have become but in a way it humbles us as fans and reminds us why we support our club. Through thick and thin we will always be Aston Villa and every 'plastic team' knows it
Be interesting to see what happens with Huddersfield as at least 3 of their best players this season have been loanee's
ie Mooy from Citeh, Izzy Brown from Chelski and Ward from Liverpool
The last 2 wont be sold by their parent clubs......They are going to need a lot of players in a shortish period of time
Be interesting to see what happens with Huddersfield as at least 3 of their best players this season have been loanee's
ie Mooy from Citeh, Izzy Brown from Chelski and Ward from Liverpool
The last 2 wont be sold by their parent clubs......They are going to need a lot of players in a shortish period of time
As I said earlier in this thread, don't underestimate Wagner
Quote from: SoccerHQ link=topic=56177.msg3272058#msg3272058 date=1496077417 Reading as a club and place is very plastic and they've been in the prem 3 times in last 10 years.
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Not being funny SHQ but how do you come to that conclusion?. I live here and quite honestly the fans I am with are gutted. Stam has done an incredible job with no resources, battles in the boardroom with a takeover going on at crucial times, and they were the only team that got anywhere near the shite from the north and ideas above their station from the south coast.
What is evident is how appalling we have become but in a way it humbles us as fans and reminds us why we support our club. Through thick and thin we will always be Aston Villa and every 'plastic team' knows it
Been to the Madjeski to watch Walsall play there and for a start I hate stadiums miles out of the city centre, it took 15 minutes to get there on the bus from the station.
No traditional home end when I was there either, area behind the goal was pretty empty as all their fans were more interested in amassing in the corner and goading the Walsall fans for a while.
It's an inoffensive enough town but due to its proximity to London attracts plenty of Chelsea, Arsenal and Spurs fans so I imagine plenty of them will be posting off for their season tickets tomorrow to watch prem football and their own teams there.
When I think of fans with foam hands, jester hats, face paints etc Reading is just one of those clubs that come to mind. Could be wrong of course.
At least we're not bitter.
Be interesting to see what happens with Huddersfield as at least 3 of their best players this season have been loanee's
ie Mooy from Citeh, Izzy Brown from Chelski and Ward from Liverpool
The last 2 wont be sold by their parent clubs......They are going to need a lot of players in a shortish period of time
Quote from: SoccerHQ link=topic=56177.msg3272058#msg3272058 date=1496077417 Reading as a club and place is very plastic and they've been in the prem 3 times in last 10 years.
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Not being funny SHQ but how do you come to that conclusion?. I live here and quite honestly the fans I am with are gutted. Stam has done an incredible job with no resources, battles in the boardroom with a takeover going on at crucial times, and they were the only team that got anywhere near the shite from the north and ideas above their station from the south coast.
What is evident is how appalling we have become but in a way it humbles us as fans and reminds us why we support our club. Through thick and thin we will always be Aston Villa and every 'plastic team' knows it
Been to the Madjeski to watch Walsall play there and for a start I hate stadiums miles out of the city centre, it took 15 minutes to get there on the bus from the station.
No traditional home end when I was there either, area behind the goal was pretty empty as all their fans were more interested in amassing in the corner and goading the Walsall fans for a while.
It's an inoffensive enough town but due to its proximity to London attracts plenty of Chelsea, Arsenal and Spurs fans so I imagine plenty of them will be posting off for their season tickets tomorrow to watch prem football and their own teams there.
When I think of fans with foam hands, jester hats, face paints etc Reading is just one of those clubs that come to mind. Could be wrong of course.
I live in Berks and ypur pretty much right. They only have small support. They get a lot people going to their games who don't support them but go to see a match - all around here are loads of people who come here for work, myself included.
Huddersfield up with a -2 goal difference and not winning any of the play off games.
Huddersfield up with a -2 goal difference and not winning any of the play off games.
Has not winning any of the play off games and getting promoted ever happened before?
It's an incredible achievement whichever way you look at it. Proof positive as if it was ever needed that a decent coach and a fantastic work ethic and team spirit can get you a long way in this league.Which is the exact opposite of what we have. Bring on next season....
Huddersfield up with a -2 goal difference and not winning any of the play off games.
Why the fuck would David Wagner leave Huddersfield to come to us,A thousand reasons ...well actually about 30000 reasons. Why wouldn't he? Yes he could do a Eddie Howe and keep Huddersfield in the Premier League for a couple of seasons but that's his maximum with them whereas at Villa backed by Dr Xia and 30K plus, may be 40K, cheering him on he could compete seriously in the top division. Furthermore it's likely that Huddersfield will struggle next season and that will destroy his stock.
Good on Joe Lolley. Injured at the moment, but from a Villa internet forum regular to a Premier League footballer.
When he was at Kidderminster three years ago he probably wouldn't have seen that on the horizon.
Why the fuck would David Wagner leave Huddersfield to come to us,A thousand reasons ...well actually about 30000 reasons. Why wouldn't he? Yes he could do a Eddie Howe and keep Huddersfield in the Premier League for a couple of seasons but that's his maximum with them whereas at Villa backed by Dr Xia and 30K plus, may be 40K, cheering him on he could compete seriously in the top division. Furthermore it's likely that Huddersfield will struggle next season and that will destroy his stock.
Why the fuck would David Wagner leave Huddersfield to come to us,A thousand reasons ...well actually about 30000 reasons. Why wouldn't he? Yes he could do a Eddie Howe and keep Huddersfield in the Premier League for a couple of seasons but that's his maximum with them whereas at Villa backed by Dr Xia and 30K plus, may be 40K, cheering him on he could compete seriously in the top division. Furthermore it's likely that Huddersfield will struggle next season and that will destroy his stock.
Why the fuck would David Wagner leave Huddersfield to come to us...
You can say that and we all have that gut reaction, but at the moment it's true. Whay would he give up his shot at the PL with them - if he's confident in his own abilities he would back himself to make a fist of it - to come to what outwardly still looks like a club struggling to come to terms with it's new found position. See also E. Howe at Bournemouth. It's where we are in the pecking order I'm afraid.Why the fuck would David Wagner leave Huddersfield to come to us...
How dare you
Still quicker than getting to Norwich
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40078220
Still quicker than getting to Norwich
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40078220
Imagine how many bags of cheese & onion crisps Steve Gough would sell on a Premier Travel away trip there
Still quicker than getting to Norwich
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40078220
Imagine how many bags of cheese & onion crisps Steve Gough would sell on a Premier Travel away trip there
They should do a Berwick and play in the Chinese Leagues.
Still quicker than getting to Norwich
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40078220
Imagine how many bags of cheese & onion crisps Steve Gough would sell on a Premier Travel away trip there
They should do a Berwick and play in the Chinese Leagues.
1860 Munich v Regensburg Playoff at the Allianz
1860 heading for the third division as seats and other items rain down on the field.
Ref stopping and starting the game but they got to the end if the game eventually
24,500 tickets for the final have gone to sponsors.
Looking forward the European Cup final tonight.
The game is dead now😟
What an extraordinary player Ronaldo is. Doubt we'll ever see the like again.
Cracking goal from Cassamero 2-1 Real
Disgraceful cheating. I really hope he get hits with a punishment for that.
BTW, Luca Modric is the best midfielder in the world
BTW, Luca Modric is the best midfielder in the world
At his best, I'd still rather have Busquets. They're both a class above anyone else I can think of.
RM yet again get to play against 10.
I think it has to be said that Ronaldo is getting very close to having to be accepted as the best player to have ever graced our game.
I think it has to be said that Ronaldo is getting very close to having to be accepted as the best player to have ever graced our game.
I think it will always be a toss up with Messi. Ronaldo is spectacular, Messi defies logic because of his size. If you were to create the football athlete it would be Ronaldo. Incredible in pretty much every physical attribute and looks after himself to a level that helps him maximize every ounce of the talent that he has.
Messi is the better of the two. His ability on the ball, close control, change of direction and vision are far superior to Ronaldo and he is a player who has the ability to make something out of nothing on completely on his own. As for Ronaldo having played in the premiership, that proves nothing. He was fortunate to go to a club where the manager believed in bringing youth through.
I get why people don't like him for his vanity, arrogance, self adulation, need for validation. But for me it doesn't make him a wanker. I reserve wanker for the likes of Joey Barton. Ronaldo is never in trouble in public, does charity work, and is an incredible professional which almost every footballer could learn from.Both are great players, both have their failings .Despite being uber wealthy they are tax dodgers in one of Europe's poorer countries. Ronaldo paying a female to have his baby then clear off is hardly the stuff of saintdom
I get why people don't like him for his vanity, arrogance, self adulation, need for validation. But for me it doesn't make him a wanker. I reserve wanker for the likes of Joey Barton. Ronaldo is never in trouble in public, does charity work, and is an incredible professional which almost every footballer could learn from.Both are great players, both have their failings .Despite being uber wealthy they are tax dodgers in one of Europe's poorer countries. Ronaldo paying a female to have his baby then clear off is hardly the stuff of saintdom
Is there anyone out there in football that I can truly get my children to aspire too ?
I get why people don't like him for his vanity, arrogance, self adulation, need for validation. But for me it doesn't make him a wanker. I reserve wanker for the likes of Joey Barton. Ronaldo is never in trouble in public, does charity work, and is an incredible professional which almost every footballer could learn from.Both are great players, both have their failings .Despite being uber wealthy they are tax dodgers in one of Europe's poorer countries. Ronaldo paying a female to have his baby then clear off is hardly the stuff of saintdom
Is there anyone out there in football that I can truly get my children to aspire too ?
I get why people don't like him for his vanity, arrogance, self adulation, need for validation. But for me it doesn't make him a wanker. I reserve wanker for the likes of Joey Barton. Ronaldo is never in trouble in public, does charity work, and is an incredible professional which almost every footballer could learn from.Both are great players, both have their failings .Despite being uber wealthy they are tax dodgers in one of Europe's poorer countries. Ronaldo paying a female to have his baby then clear off is hardly the stuff of saintdom
Is there anyone out there in football that I can truly get my children to aspire too ?
James Milner.
100% professional footballer, a team player through and through.
Messi would not cause the same damage in The premiership
Anyone who prefers Ronaldo to Messi is a wrong 'un.
Messi requires Xavi and Iniesta type players to truly benefit, Ronaldo does not.
Messi requires Xavi and Iniesta type players to truly benefit, Ronaldo does not.
Ronaldo has pulled just clear for me because his goals to games ratio just keeps on being nothing short of unbelievable. He just isn't slowing down. Messi is just a fraction behind him now. Plus, I think Ronaldo is more capable on the international front of dragging his team through to finals and being the man everything goes through for success - very similar to maradona.
Ronaldo has pulled just clear for me because his goals to games ratio just keeps on being nothing short of unbelievable. He just isn't slowing down. Messi is just a fraction behind him now. Plus, I think Ronaldo is more capable on the international front of dragging his team through to finals and being the man everything goes through for success - very similar to maradona.
Just watched England U20's qualify for the U20's World Cup Final after beating Italy 3-1. First World Cup final for an England Team since 1966. They have played very well and deserved their final place. Playing Venezuela in the final.
After that I watched England U20B beat Scotland 3-0 in the semi final of the Toulon tournament, so that's two finals for young England this weekend.
Hopefully we can have a trio of wins from England this weekend.
Andorra beat Hungary.
Funny I used to really care about these sort of games.Me too.
Fucking gutted.
Fucking gutted.
Fucking gutted.
At least you can cry into your £200 ;)
I still think Cahill is punching above his weight as well.
Congo beating Congo 3-1 in the Congo derby.
Congo beating Congo 3-1 in the Congo derby.
Congo beating Congo 3-1 in the Congo derby.
Are they sponsored by Um Bongo?
England U20s lead one nil at half time in the World Cup Final. Live on BBC2.Excellent game, and a video ref.
They should have jumpers for goalposts at this age
Puts yesterday's overpaid rabble to shame.
Puts yesterday's overpaid rabble to shame.
Why does it? U-20 year-olds playing in a tournament and won after playing 6 games on the bounce. The national team were full of players most of whom haven't played competitvely for 3 weeks or so. Having played at the end of a long hard season. Which the U 20s haven't had. Nothing much more boils my piss footballing wise than hearing about 'overpaid rabble'. Nothing of the sort.
Puts yesterday's overpaid rabble to shame.
Why does it? U-20 year-olds playing in a tournament and won after playing 6 games on the bounce. The national team were full of players most of whom haven't played competitvely for 3 weeks or so. Having played at the end of a long hard season. Which the U 20s haven't had. Nothing much more boils my piss footballing wise than hearing about 'overpaid rabble'. Nothing of the sort.
I still think Cahill is punching above his weight as well.
Really? He's number one centre back for the champions of England, kept Terry out all season who's still got it as we'll see next season as he marshals our defence next to Micah.
I still think Cahill is punching above his weight as well.
Really? He's number one centre back for the champions of England, kept Terry out all season who's still got it as we'll see next season as he marshals our defence next to Micah.
I have to say I agree with PWS.
Puts yesterday's overpaid rabble to shame.
Why does it? U-20 year-olds playing in a tournament and won after playing 6 games on the bounce. The national team were full of players most of whom haven't played competitvely for 3 weeks or so. Having played at the end of a long hard season. Which the U 20s haven't had. Nothing much more boils my piss footballing wise than hearing about 'overpaid rabble'. Nothing of the sort.
Dier £40m Stones £50m Sterling £50m etc...Yes and did anyone wonder how the billions of new TV deal was going to be spent sorry wasted?
England are a team of overvalued shite.
Dier £40m Stones £50m Sterling £50m etc...
England are a team of overvalued shite.
Well they both play for Man Citeh so naturally they must be 2 of the best players in the England regardless of what everyone else can see.
Not sure about Southgate. Didn't he say that Sven gave a team talk that was more John Major than Winston Churchill? Right back at you Gareth. I'm still not convinced Big Sam had to lose his job. I think they could have ridden out that storm like they did with Venables business dealings and Sven with the fake sheik and the real Ulrikaka. Problem is who would be the outstanding candidate? I hate to say it but I always thought Redknapp would make a decent England manager.