Post by: olaftab on June 09, 2022, 11:15:27 AM
If we can't be home I would like it to be Forest away.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 09, 2022, 11:20:59 AM
Post by: LeeB on June 09, 2022, 11:23:38 AM
Absolutely not, don't want a promoted team away till they've had a few thumpings. Citeh, Chelsea or Liverpool away before they get in their groove, it's a free hit and we may as well be on the right side of an opening day "shock" result.
Absolutely this. It should be home anyway, we've had 2 out of 3 away since promotion, and the home one was with no fans.
Post by: Drummond on June 09, 2022, 11:42:54 AM
Absolutely not, don't want a promoted team away till they've had a few thumpings. Citeh, Chelsea or Liverpool away before they get in their groove, it's a free hit and we may as well be on the right side of an opening day "shock" result.
Absolutely this. It should be home anyway, we've had 2 out of 3 away since promotion, and the home one was with no fans.
Commonwealth Games is on the same weekend, we'll be away.
Post by: LeeB on June 09, 2022, 11:46:41 AM
Absolutely not, don't want a promoted team away till they've had a few thumpings. Citeh, Chelsea or Liverpool away before they get in their groove, it's a free hit and we may as well be on the right side of an opening day "shock" result.
Absolutely this. It should be home anyway, we've had 2 out of 3 away since promotion, and the home one was with no fans.
Commonwealth Games is on the same weekend, we'll be away.
'sakes
Post by: SoccerHQ on June 09, 2022, 11:55:49 AM
Think opening game will be mundane like Southampton or Everton away.
Would be nice to get Man. United at home early as think we'd beat them given they're going to have to make endless signings and have a new manager so they'll have a slow start.
Post by: Dave P on June 09, 2022, 01:29:17 PM
Post by: TaxDodger on June 09, 2022, 01:34:34 PM
I'll take a wild guess at Leeds away.
Post by: Drummond on June 09, 2022, 01:40:09 PM
Post by: Richard on June 09, 2022, 02:05:24 PM
Post by: chrisw1 on June 09, 2022, 02:12:29 PM
Due to be announced on 16 June.The start of the season is the worst possible time to get the promoted teams, just as they're riding the crest of a wave. You want to get them in deep winter slog, once the shine has gone and they're mired deep in a relegation battle.
If we can't be home I would like it to be Forest away.
Post by: dave.woodhall on June 09, 2022, 02:14:48 PM
Due to be announced on 16 June.The start of the season is the worst possible time to get the promoted teams, just as they're riding the crest of a wave. You want to get them in deep winter slog, once the shine has gone and they're mired deep in a relegation battle.
If we can't be home I would like it to be Forest away.
We got Bournemouth in 2015 and beat them. That worked out well.
Post by: darren woolley on June 09, 2022, 02:33:05 PM
Post by: Toronto Villa on June 09, 2022, 02:41:33 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 09, 2022, 03:17:00 PM
Post by: dave.woodhall on June 09, 2022, 03:35:05 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 09, 2022, 04:25:07 PM
Post by: Dogtanian on June 09, 2022, 04:31:16 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 09, 2022, 04:49:33 PM
Post by: SoccerHQ on June 09, 2022, 09:28:31 PM
VP under lights has been brilliant since we came back up.
Post by: dave shelley on June 09, 2022, 09:40:34 PM
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on June 09, 2022, 09:50:59 PM
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on June 09, 2022, 09:51:14 PM
Post by: olaftab on June 09, 2022, 09:57:12 PM
Absolutely not, don't want a promoted team away till they've had a few thumpings. Citeh, Chelsea or Liverpool away before they get in their groove, it's a free hit and we may as well be on the right side of an opening day "shock" result.Tut...tut there is absolutely no romance in you. You're just so clinical :)
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 09, 2022, 10:01:42 PM
Brentford away. Time to give them a beating.
If we win by fewer than ten against those Leeds Enablers next time we play there, Gerrard can have his P45 before he gets on the team buzz.
Post by: Meanwood Villa on June 09, 2022, 10:03:00 PM
Brentford away. Time to give them a beating.
Isn't it just. Bogey team with a capital Bee
Post by: olaftab on June 09, 2022, 10:03:19 PM
In any case now we have official recognition that there is a top 6 group...WTF.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 09, 2022, 10:07:15 PM
In any case now we have official recognition that there is a top 6 group...WTF.
I've mentioned this before where people on Twitter give stats for "The Other 14". They can f*ck right off with that as well.
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on June 09, 2022, 10:30:48 PM
https://twitter.com/premierleague/status/1534841593164857346
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 09, 2022, 10:38:51 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 09, 2022, 10:39:30 PM
Post by: Legion on June 09, 2022, 11:33:15 PM
Post by: Nev on June 10, 2022, 09:32:03 AM
I heard earlier today that the FA have asked Premier League to ensure there are no fixtures on the weekend of 12/13 November, last games before the break for WC, between top 6 teams. This is to protect England squad but I am not sure how that works?
In any case now we have official recognition that there is a top 6 group...WTF.
I've heard that but nothing official, if it is the case, and not wishing serious injury on an player I hope a crucial England player gets a serious injury that weekend to prove what a batshit crazy that idea is.
Post by: dave.woodhall on June 10, 2022, 09:58:14 AM
Post by: Nev on June 10, 2022, 10:10:28 AM
Post by: OCD on June 10, 2022, 11:27:55 AM
Post by: dave.woodhall on June 10, 2022, 11:45:11 AM
I stand to be corrected but you rarely see one of those games on the opening or closing day of the season and I've often wondered if this was gerrymandering.
Opening fixtures:
2021-22 Spurs v Manchester City
2019-20 Manchester United v Chelsea
2018-19 Arsenal v Manchester City
2016-17 Arsenal v Liverpool
2015-16 Manchester United v Spurs
Post by: richtheholtender on June 10, 2022, 07:16:28 PM
I heard earlier today that the FA have asked Premier League to ensure there are no fixtures on the weekend of 12/13 November, last games before the break for WC, between top 6 teams. This is to protect England squad but I am not sure how that works?
In any case now we have official recognition that there is a top 6 group...WTF.
I've heard that but nothing official, if it is the case, and not wishing serious injury on an player I hope a crucial England player gets a serious injury that weekend to prove what a batshit crazy that idea is.
I know just the fella
Post by: Villa Lew on June 11, 2022, 10:00:49 AM
I stand to be corrected but you rarely see one of those games on the opening or closing day of the season and I've often wondered if this was gerrymandering.
Opening fixtures:
2021-22 Spurs v Manchester City
2019-20 Manchester United v Chelsea
2018-19 Arsenal v Manchester City
2016-17 Arsenal v Liverpool
2015-16 Manchester United v Spurs
It is gerrymandering regarding the end of season fixtures, you will never now see the above fixtures played then, the last time any of the 'Sky 6' met on the final day was in season 08-09.
Post by: JD on June 11, 2022, 10:03:47 AM
Post by: Nev on June 11, 2022, 10:24:16 AM
I stand to be corrected but you rarely see one of those games on the opening or closing day of the season and I've often wondered if this was gerrymandering.
Opening fixtures:
2021-22 Spurs v Manchester City
2019-20 Manchester United v Chelsea
2018-19 Arsenal v Manchester City
2016-17 Arsenal v Liverpool
2015-16 Manchester United v Spurs
It is gerrymandering regarding the end of season fixtures, you will never now see the above fixtures played then, the last time any of the 'Sky 6' met on the final day was in season 08-09.
Well I was half right, anyway Spurs don't count.
Post by: olaftab on June 11, 2022, 10:33:00 AM
Anyway, Bournemouth away will be our first game.No thank you not interested in getting relegated again.
Post by: RamboandBruno on June 12, 2022, 07:54:33 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 12, 2022, 08:45:31 PM
Post by: RamboandBruno on June 12, 2022, 10:24:27 PM
Liverpool away. They didn't get to show it last season as we appointed Gerrard after the televised fixtures had been announced.
It was live on sky but a 3pm Saturday k/o which was odd.
Post by: eamonn on June 12, 2022, 10:26:30 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 12, 2022, 10:30:31 PM
Liverpool away. They didn't get to show it last season as we appointed Gerrard after the televised fixtures had been announced.
It was live on sky but a 3pm Saturday k/o which was odd.
It wasn't live on Sky.
Post by: usav on June 12, 2022, 10:54:50 PM
Sky or anyone, aren't allowed televise 3pm Sat games?
One advantage living over here, I see every game regardless of time.
Post by: Villatillidie1982 on June 13, 2022, 12:06:18 AM
Post by: KevinGage on June 13, 2022, 01:45:02 AM
Post by: RamboandBruno on June 13, 2022, 07:38:38 AM
Liverpool away. They didn't get to show it last season as we appointed Gerrard after the televised fixtures had been announced.
It was live on sky but a 3pm Saturday k/o which was odd.
It wasn't live on Sky.
It was i watched it. It was a Saturday afternoon in December. I don’t subscribe to sky sports, but can pay a tenner for a 24hr pass through now tv. I know for a fact i watched it live on tv.
Post by: RamboandBruno on June 13, 2022, 07:41:42 AM
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 13, 2022, 08:35:41 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/C878160/Screenshot-20220613-083502-Opera.jpg) (https://ibb.co/C878160)
Post by: Charlie8182 on June 13, 2022, 08:54:56 AM
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10910525/Premier-League-2022-23-fixtures-leaked-online-three-days-official-release.html
Post by: Risso on June 13, 2022, 08:57:11 AM
Sounds likely, mate.
(https://i.ibb.co/C878160/Screenshot-20220613-083502-Opera.jpg) (https://ibb.co/C878160)
Every game is on a dodgy stream somewhere.
Post by: dave.woodhall on June 13, 2022, 09:12:16 AM
Oil bandits away?
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10910525/Premier-League-2022-23-fixtures-leaked-online-three-days-official-release.html
This happens every season and it's never true.
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 13, 2022, 09:29:15 AM
Sounds likely, mate.
(https://i.ibb.co/C878160/Screenshot-20220613-083502-Opera.jpg) (https://ibb.co/C878160)
Every game is on a dodgy stream somewhere.
Yeah, I assume the Radio Times is referring to legal streams, they're probably not going to be promoting Hesgoal.
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 13, 2022, 09:29:57 AM
Oil bandits away?
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10910525/Premier-League-2022-23-fixtures-leaked-online-three-days-official-release.html
This happens every season and it's never true.
It was the year we had Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool as our first three. Though I think that was only leaked an hour or so ahead of time.
Post by: exigo on June 13, 2022, 10:29:36 AM
Oil bandits away?
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10910525/Premier-League-2022-23-fixtures-leaked-online-three-days-official-release.html
It's bollocks. For the simple reason that the 'leaked' screengrab includes a full round of fixtures weekend of September 24/5 – which is actually the international week.
Post by: Jon Crofts on June 13, 2022, 03:07:24 PM
None of the Scab 6 will be playing each other until October at least.
Post by: Lsvilla on June 13, 2022, 03:39:45 PM
Post by: dave.woodhall on June 13, 2022, 03:46:34 PM
Looks like Citeh will be playing Bournemouth first game. Based on Premier League tweet in response to the announcement of the Haaland transfer.
The fixtures probably haven't been distributed yet, and even if they have there's a strict embargo. Anyone Tweeting anything about them is likely to get severely reprimanded.
Post by: Risso on June 13, 2022, 04:12:17 PM
Fulham away.
None of the Scab 6 will be playing each other until October at least.
Man City played Spurs first match of last season. Arsenal v Chelsea in week 2, and Liverpool Chelsea week 3.
Post by: Lsvilla on June 13, 2022, 05:05:49 PM
It was the Premier League official Twitter account. Replied to the announcement by Man City by posting AfcBournemouth and an egg timer. Now deleted.Looks like Citeh will be playing Bournemouth first game. Based on Premier League tweet in response to the announcement of the Haaland transfer.
The fixtures probably haven't been distributed yet, and even if they have there's a strict embargo. Anyone Tweeting anything about them is likely to get severely reprimanded.
Suspect the fixtures may be changed now though !!
Post by: dave.woodhall on June 13, 2022, 06:31:16 PM
It was the Premier League official Twitter account. Replied to the announcement by Man City by posting AfcBournemouth and an egg timer. Now deleted.Looks like Citeh will be playing Bournemouth first game. Based on Premier League tweet in response to the announcement of the Haaland transfer.
The fixtures probably haven't been distributed yet, and even if they have there's a strict embargo. Anyone Tweeting anything about them is likely to get severely reprimanded.
Suspect the fixtures may be changed now though !!
They couldn't be changed at such short notice - they're being worked on all season.
Post by: Lsvilla on June 14, 2022, 06:40:24 AM
I knew I hadn't dreamt it....It was the Premier League official Twitter account. Replied to the announcement by Man City by posting AfcBournemouth and an egg timer. Now deleted.Looks like Citeh will be playing Bournemouth first game. Based on Premier League tweet in response to the announcement of the Haaland transfer.
The fixtures probably haven't been distributed yet, and even if they have there's a strict embargo. Anyone Tweeting anything about them is likely to get severely reprimanded.
Suspect the fixtures may be changed now though !!
They couldn't be changed at such short notice - they're being worked on all season.
https://twitter.com/footyaccums/status/1536301074658762754?s=21&t=U4FnpY3P8bmpjNmHmyDGgg
Post by: Dogtanian on June 14, 2022, 06:56:07 AM
I knew I hadn't dreamt it....
https://twitter.com/footyaccums/status/1536301074658762754?s=21&t=U4FnpY3P8bmpjNmHmyDGgg
Erm… why is he holding a picture of himself enjoying some good alone time?
Post by: sid1964 on June 14, 2022, 07:05:47 PM
Post by: Drummond on June 15, 2022, 04:45:38 PM
John Percy
Post by: eamonn on June 15, 2022, 05:58:21 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 15, 2022, 06:05:37 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 15, 2022, 06:12:34 PM
Would rather they kept the 28th and got rid of New Year games.
Agree with that, except in Glasgow of course.
Post by: Villa Lew on June 15, 2022, 06:24:10 PM
Post by: Dogtanian on June 15, 2022, 06:26:51 PM
Post by: Clampy on June 15, 2022, 06:38:12 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 15, 2022, 06:40:51 PM
Despite with what I'm hearing elsewhere, reckon we'll get Man City away, they will be leading 2 nil for most of the match, then we will score 3 goals in the last 10 mins, resulting in the most dramatic victory, the opening day has ever seen.
And historians will look back and say that was the day Villa's title-winning season really caught fire.
Post by: Beard82 on June 15, 2022, 07:20:45 PM
And the irony of Grealish's 2 own goals and red card in his 5 minute cameo wasn't lost on the nationDespite with what I'm hearing elsewhere, reckon we'll get Man City away, they will be leading 2 nil for most of the match, then we will score 3 goals in the last 10 mins, resulting in the most dramatic victory, the opening day has ever seen.
And historians will look back and say that was the day Villa's title-winning season really caught fire.
Post by: Ad@m on June 15, 2022, 09:42:40 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 15, 2022, 09:47:43 PM
Forest away, guaranteed. And we'll lose. And the MOTD lot will absolutely cream themselves about how Forest are going about it "the right way".
Especially if it's Jenas. Hoping instead for someone mudane or shit, like Soton or Yanited.
Post by: Lastfootstamper on June 15, 2022, 09:51:07 PM
Post by: Gareth on June 15, 2022, 09:57:52 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 15, 2022, 10:00:05 PM
Post by: john e on June 15, 2022, 10:42:41 PM
Post by: Jon Crofts on June 15, 2022, 11:04:35 PM
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on June 15, 2022, 11:08:02 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 15, 2022, 11:22:34 PM
Brentford vs Southampton
Brighton vs Tottenham
Chelsea vs Bournemouth
Leeds vs Man Utd
Leicester vs Palace
Liverpool vs Fulham
Man City vs Newcastle
Forest vs Villa
West Ham vs Wolves
*taps nose.
Post by: darren woolley on June 16, 2022, 08:32:20 AM
Post by: Dogtanian on June 16, 2022, 08:36:04 AM
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 16, 2022, 08:38:05 AM
Post by: john e on June 16, 2022, 08:44:19 AM
Can't wait to see which newly promoted team we are playing first game.
Where they will be totally up for it and we won’t
Post by: Dr Butler on June 16, 2022, 08:46:04 AM
It’s Fulham away.
I would love this.....sadly tickets will be like rocking horse shit
UTV
The Doc
Post by: Dave P on June 16, 2022, 08:59:12 AM
Fulham away. Great start. Loads of fans loads of ale.
And a 2-0 defeat
Post by: Dave P on June 16, 2022, 09:01:16 AM
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 16, 2022, 09:01:27 AM
Post by: Dave P on June 16, 2022, 09:02:52 AM
Post by: darren woolley on June 16, 2022, 09:04:25 AM
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on June 16, 2022, 09:05:19 AM
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 16, 2022, 09:05:45 AM
Post by: Nev on June 16, 2022, 09:06:03 AM
Post by: Dave P on June 16, 2022, 09:06:37 AM
Post by: Nev on June 16, 2022, 09:11:29 AM
Home on boxing day again. To Liverpool.
8pm KO. Telling ya.
Post by: JD on June 16, 2022, 09:11:57 AM
Anyway, Bournemouth away will be our first game.
What do I win :)
Post by: Dogtanian on June 16, 2022, 09:12:50 AM
Anyway, Bournemouth away will be our first game.
What do I win :)
A Rudy Gestede header.
Post by: Scratchins on June 16, 2022, 09:17:52 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/1bTXfzX/2022-23-fixtures.jpg) (https://ibb.co/1bTXfzX)
Post by: Smirker on June 16, 2022, 09:18:13 AM
Should be looking to start really well this season.
Post by: JD on June 16, 2022, 09:20:21 AM
Anyway, Bournemouth away will be our first game.
What do I win :)
A Rudy Gestede header.
Brilliant. I will watch it go for miles over my head, like a comet.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 16, 2022, 09:21:10 AM
Anyway, Bournemouth away will be our first game.
What do I win :)
A ticket to 'An Audience with Gareth Southgate'.
Post by: paul_e on June 16, 2022, 09:21:25 AM
August looks decent as well.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 16, 2022, 09:22:19 AM
Post by: Deano's Mullet on June 16, 2022, 09:23:21 AM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 16, 2022, 09:24:39 AM
Happy with Liverpool as the first game back from the WC break, hopefully catch them a bit cold.
That's a good point, and then Spurs as well, so even happier now.
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 16, 2022, 09:26:00 AM
Home on boxing day again. To Liverpool.
Hopefully that gets moved back a day for telly. Boxing Day games are a pain for me.
Post by: boozey182 on June 16, 2022, 09:26:28 AM
Post by: Nev on June 16, 2022, 09:27:53 AM
Post by: Villa Lew on June 16, 2022, 09:29:16 AM
Wolves A
Spurs H
Liverpool A
Brighton H
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 16, 2022, 09:30:43 AM
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 16, 2022, 09:31:28 AM
Post by: chrisw1 on June 16, 2022, 09:40:39 AM
Post by: TopDeck113 on June 16, 2022, 09:40:57 AM
Post by: Clampy on June 16, 2022, 09:43:44 AM
Anyway, Bournemouth away will be our first game.
What do I win :)
A season ticket next to Wilma.
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on June 16, 2022, 09:54:54 AM
Post by: ChicagoLion on June 16, 2022, 09:59:31 AM
Is their a reason for the last game before the World Cup break (Brighton A) being on a Friday ?I think Mountgate asked for more time with the players.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 16, 2022, 10:01:04 AM
Is their a reason for the last game before the World Cup break (Brighton A) being on a Friday ?
We're planning to make a weekend of it in Brighton. What's the nightlife like there?
Post by: lovejoy on June 16, 2022, 10:01:43 AM
Post by: ChicagoLion on June 16, 2022, 10:03:22 AM
Lots of fun.Is their a reason for the last game before the World Cup break (Brighton A) being on a Friday ?
We're planning to make a weekend of it in Brighton. What's the nightlife like there?
Post by: lovejoy on June 16, 2022, 10:03:37 AM
Is their a reason for the last game before the World Cup break (Brighton A) being on a Friday ?
We're planning to make a weekend of it in Brighton. What's the nightlife like there?
Lots of decent boozers and restaurants in the Lanes. Generally safe and friendly. Hove side is a bit posher. Lewes is a lovely market town nearby too.
Post by: Bully2345 on June 16, 2022, 10:07:23 AM
This is a link to last year's announcement dates https://www.premierleague.com/news/2179225 (https://www.premierleague.com/news/2179225)
Post by: Dogtanian on June 16, 2022, 10:08:24 AM
We're planning to make a weekend of it in Brighton. What's the nightlife like there?
Billie's Cafe has a lovely breakfast the morning after, and they do really nice hashes.
Post by: RamboandBruno on June 16, 2022, 10:13:01 AM
Worst possible time to play a promoted team. The first game will be tricky.
This is true, but out of the three promoted sides i’d rather play them away first.
Post by: ChicagoLion on June 16, 2022, 10:14:19 AM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 16, 2022, 10:16:56 AM
Is their a reason for the last game before the World Cup break (Brighton A) being on a Friday ?
We're planning to make a weekend of it in Brighton. What's the nightlife like there?
Lots of decent boozers and restaurants in the Lanes. Generally safe and friendly. Hove side is a bit posher. Lewes is a lovely market town nearby too.
My comment was largely tongue in cheek (it'll be Dec) but cheers for the recommendations. Sounds like it's worth an overnight.
Post by: SaddVillan on June 16, 2022, 10:17:29 AM
There are no meetings between the Premier League's so-called 'big six' on weekend of 12-13 November - the one before the World Cup - following a request by the Football Association.
Up to the other 14 clubs to pile in feet first?
Post by: Nev on June 16, 2022, 10:22:19 AM
From the BBC website:
There are no meetings between the Premier League's so-called 'big six' on weekend of 12-13 November - the one before the World Cup - following a request by the Football Association.
Up to the other 14 clubs to pile in feet first?
I just can't follow the logic here at all, which is why I want it to go horribly wrong.
Post by: UK Redsox on June 16, 2022, 10:26:49 AM
Post by: SaddVillan on June 16, 2022, 10:27:24 AM
From the BBC website:
There are no meetings between the Premier League's so-called 'big six' on weekend of 12-13 November - the one before the World Cup - following a request by the Football Association.
Up to the other 14 clubs to pile in feet first?
I just can't follow the logic here at all, which is why I want it to go horribly wrong.
I'm sure that Mountgate and his squad of unexciting Roundhead footballers will ensure that it will.
Post by: Risso on June 16, 2022, 10:29:56 AM
From the BBC website:
There are no meetings between the Premier League's so-called 'big six' on weekend of 12-13 November - the one before the World Cup - following a request by the Football Association.
Up to the other 14 clubs to pile in feet first?
I just can't follow the logic here at all, which is why I want it to go horribly wrong.
Lunacy. Just need a dirty Leeds tackle on Harry Kane that puts him out, and it'll show Southgate up for the uttering fucking twat that he is.
Post by: ChicagoLion on June 16, 2022, 11:02:27 AM
The idea that you are less likely to get injured playing a top 6 team as opposed to bottom 6 is just plain daft.From the BBC website:
There are no meetings between the Premier League's so-called 'big six' on weekend of 12-13 November - the one before the World Cup - following a request by the Football Association.
Up to the other 14 clubs to pile in feet first?
I just can't follow the logic here at all, which is why I want it to go horribly wrong.
Lunacy. Just need a dirty Leeds tackle on Harry Kane that puts him out, and it'll show Southgate up for the uttering fucking twat that he is.
Post by: SoccerHQ on June 16, 2022, 11:09:00 AM
If Man. City-Liverpool are playing on that Suinday at half 4 they aren't rolling into training camp at Burton until late that evening so everyone playing on the Saturday would help in the era of "marginal gains" in sport.
As for us would've rather had Bournemouth at VP but that wasn't possible.
Decent start for us, let's hope we get a decent pre season to take advantage as us being 3-0 down to Watford after an hour last year was a bit of a joke.
Post by: olaftab on June 16, 2022, 11:14:37 AM
From the BBC website:A disgraceful decision. Apparently Southgate was concerned that there will not be enough time to assess injuries. WTF how is that better when they are all still playing someone else? Newcastle and Leeds for example are going to put out deck chairs for Chelsea and Tottenham?
There are no meetings between the Premier League's so-called 'big six' on weekend of 12-13 November - the one before the World Cup - following a request by the Football Association.
Up to the other 14 clubs to pile in feet first?
Post by: Flamingo Lane on June 16, 2022, 11:17:07 AM
The idea that you are less likely to get injured playing a top 6 team as opposed to bottom 6 is just plain daft.
I don't think that's the motivation. I think the point behind this is that games between a Scab 6 team v an Also Ran will be a leisurely stroll in the park for the said Scab 6 team, such that it should not even really be necessary for a Scab 6 team to select any of their England international superstars in their starting XI, or if they do start they might be able to be withdrawn once the Scab 6 team is 4-0 up after 20 minutes.
Post by: OCD on June 16, 2022, 11:22:44 AM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 16, 2022, 11:30:07 AM
Isn't it just Southgate wants the players he picks from those clubs in camp a day earlier?
If Man. City-Liverpool are playing on that Suinday at half 4 they aren't rolling into training camp at Burton until late that evening so everyone playing on the Saturday would help in the era of "marginal gains" in sport.
Good point.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 16, 2022, 11:31:59 AM
I hope there's never a World Cup mid-season ever again. Corrupt, greedy FIFA wankers.
I think it could be a cracker with quite a few teams in contention. Players will be pretty fresh as it's mid-season and there's been no summer tournament this year.
Post by: SoccerHQ on June 16, 2022, 11:35:36 AM
I hope there's never a World Cup mid-season ever again. Corrupt, greedy FIFA wankers.
I think it could be a cracker with quite a few teams in contention. Players will be pretty fresh as it's mid-season and there's been no summer tournament this year.
Xmas period will be brutal for teams with the most players who get to later stages of world cup. Given the way most of the England players have played this season I can see more shock results than normal in xmas/new year.
Big chance of clubs like us and perhaps Brighton who won't have that many players at world cup (if likes of Mings and Kamara don't get called up in the end) to have a mini pre season and really do well over xmas.
Mind you we have that three week break early in Gerrard's reign this season and were terrible when fixtures restarted so perhaps I'm being optimistic there!
Post by: Gareth on June 16, 2022, 11:45:15 AM
Happy with Liverpool as the first game back from the WC break, hopefully catch them a bit cold.
August looks decent as well.
More likely to be the other way round with all our Argentinians / Brazilians / French being at WC till the semis at least
Post by: Nev on June 16, 2022, 11:59:05 AM
Isn't it just Southgate wants the players he picks from those clubs in camp a day earlier?
If Man. City-Liverpool are playing on that Suinday at half 4 they aren't rolling into training camp at Burton until late that evening so everyone playing on the Saturday would help in the era of "marginal gains" in sport.
Good point.
I thought all the games are being played on Friday night to give him an extra day with the players?
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 16, 2022, 12:07:25 PM
I hope there's never a World Cup mid-season ever again. Corrupt, greedy FIFA wankers.
There's no doubt that FIFA are greedy, corrupt wankers and there are numerous ethical reasons why Qatar should not be hosting the World Cup.
However, there is no real reason why World Cups should always be held at a time that is convenient for European teams. That seems like a somewhat neo-Colonial attitude.
Post by: eamonn on June 16, 2022, 12:12:21 PM
Post by: rougegorge on June 16, 2022, 12:36:36 PM
West Ham will be on August 28th as they should play the Conference League play off round on the 25th (also, the Villa website says this).
In addition, the Man U home game should move to November 6th as they will be playing in the Europa League on Nov 3rd.
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 16, 2022, 12:46:23 PM
Post by: rougegorge on June 16, 2022, 12:49:48 PM
I think we can bank on the Arsenal home game being switched to Sunday February 19th, assuming they get through the Europa League group stage. Even if they finish 3rd in their group, they would drop into the Conference League (like Leicester did last season), so would be playing in Europe on Feb 16th.
West Ham away will be on Sunday March 11th, if they are in the last 16 of the Conference League.
Post by: chrisw1 on June 16, 2022, 01:02:08 PM
It's probably more about the match theoretically may be less intense / less riding on it so teams may be more likley to rotate players or players may be less fatigued after a stroll over Forest than a 6 pointer against Man City. I think that bollocks, with the international break I'm sure all managers will put out their strongest team, but we'll see.The idea that you are less likely to get injured playing a top 6 team as opposed to bottom 6 is just plain daft.From the BBC website:
There are no meetings between the Premier League's so-called 'big six' on weekend of 12-13 November - the one before the World Cup - following a request by the Football Association.
Up to the other 14 clubs to pile in feet first?
I just can't follow the logic here at all, which is why I want it to go horribly wrong.
Lunacy. Just need a dirty Leeds tackle on Harry Kane that puts him out, and it'll show Southgate up for the uttering fucking twat that he is.
Post by: usav on June 16, 2022, 01:04:05 PM
Post by: Hookeysmith on June 16, 2022, 01:04:12 PM
Have had Man U TV (Sorry Sky Sports News) on whilst working at home - fuck me every other story is based around them.
When will they accept they are a middle of the road average prem team now?
Post by: LeeB on June 16, 2022, 01:07:51 PM
So Sk....ahem the FA can manipulate fixtures to suit demands of the National team..... so presumably "Supa dupa mega sundays" are not just lucky draws for the TV companies then ??? ??? ???
Have had Man U TV (Sorry Sky Sports News) on whilst working at home - fuck me every other story is based around them.
When will they accept they are a middle of the road average prem team now?
When the money stops flowing in I expect
Post by: chrisw1 on June 16, 2022, 01:08:35 PM
Christmas fixtures are brutal (and stupid right after the WC).And we'll have 5 players who will have been in the final - Martinez, Buendia, Coutinho, Luiz and Carlos.
Fortunately our English players will have rested for an extra week or so (if any go)
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on June 16, 2022, 02:13:46 PM
Christmas fixtures are brutal (and stupid right after the WC).
Brutal ? It's 3 games in 8 days. Back in the olden days they used to play on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. They would get on the local corporation bus with the fans to the home game, smoke half a pack of capstan full strength and eat pie and chips out of newspaper for a pre match meal, after the game go back home on the bus, clean their own kit and boots then travel on a steam train the next morning from Snow Hill to the away game which could well be in Sunderland. For what ? A 5/- win bonus...if they were lucky ! You tell that to the bloody overpaid prima donna wimps of today and they just don't believe you !
I will concede there was no World Cup and when some frenchy did start it up we declined to take part as we didn't want to lower ourselves to play against a bunch of foreigners at a game we had invented.
Post by: SaddVillan on June 16, 2022, 03:08:14 PM
What's the date of our FA Cup tie against ManU and when do tickets go on sale?
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on June 16, 2022, 06:40:08 PM
Forget all this tosh about league fixtures
What's the date of our FA Cup tie against ManU and when do tickets go on sale?
Saturday 3rd June 2023. The Wembley centenary final. The first time the final has ever been in June.Bloody Qatar >:(
Post by: Richard E on June 16, 2022, 07:02:25 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 16, 2022, 07:02:25 PM
Forget all this tosh about league fixtures
What's the date of our FA Cup tie against ManU and when do tickets go on sale?
Saturday 3rd June 2023. The Wembley centenary final. The first time the final has ever been in June.Bloody Qatar >:(
Excellent stuff, might just be the thing needed to change our luck in it. 8)
Post by: eamonn on June 16, 2022, 07:07:17 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 16, 2022, 07:12:30 PM
Why are the hurling and football championships finishing early this year? Not the feckin' Qataris at it again, is it?
Kind of, they wanted the players to avoid the heat of an Irish summer in August. ;)
It's to give more priority to the club championships. Not really in favour but it doesn't bother me unduly, probably more of an issue for Munster hurling fans.
Post by: SoccerHQ on June 16, 2022, 08:51:55 PM
I can see two home Sunday matches without TV causing the switches.
West Ham will be on August 28th as they should play the Conference League play off round on the 25th (also, the Villa website says this).
In addition, the Man U home game should move to November 6th as they will be playing in the Europa League on Nov 3rd.
Hopefully they both get away ties to FC Vladivostock or Inter Kazhakstan.
Mind you we played West Ham between their two ties with Sevilla last season and still lost (even Burnley got a draw with them after one of their european ties).
Considering they're a nightmare match up for us that would be a statement win early on so getting them a few days after european tie should help us.
Post by: SoccerHQ on June 16, 2022, 08:53:24 PM
Christmas fixtures are brutal (and stupid right after the WC).And we'll have 5 players who will have been in the final - Martinez, Buendia, Coutinho, Luiz and Carlos.
Fortunately our English players will have rested for an extra week or so (if any go)
Don't think Luiz will be with us by then, Carlos and Buendia will both be borderine for squads aswell.
Post by: Beard82 on June 16, 2022, 09:16:34 PM
Post by: Smirker on June 16, 2022, 09:20:36 PM
Post by: SaddVillan on June 16, 2022, 11:10:30 PM
Forget all this tosh about league fixtures
What's the date of our FA Cup tie against ManU and when do tickets go on sale?
Saturday 3rd June 2023. The Wembley centenary final. The first time the final has ever been in June.Bloody Qatar >:(
Excellent stuff, might just be the thing needed to change our luck in it. 8)
The Holy Grail - finally!
Post by: LeeB on June 17, 2022, 08:02:45 AM
Forget all this tosh about league fixtures
What's the date of our FA Cup tie against ManU and when do tickets go on sale?
Saturday 3rd June 2023. The Wembley centenary final. The first time the final has ever been in June.Bloody Qatar >:(
Excellent stuff, might just be the thing needed to change our luck in it. 8)
The Holy Grail - finally!
She wore a claret ribbon in the merry month of ........June?
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on June 17, 2022, 08:21:36 AM
Waiting to see which London teams are at home when we go to the NFL at Wembley.
Post by: Lsvilla on June 17, 2022, 07:04:16 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 17, 2022, 07:12:25 PM
Anyone know when Sky etc are likely to make their pic of games for the first few weeks
At the time the games are played, I'd imagine. ;)
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 17, 2022, 07:16:30 PM
July 5 - for matches in August and September
July 29 - for matches in October
September 13 - for matches in November
October 11 - for matches in December and January
December 6 - for matches in February
January 25 - for matches in March
March 23 - for Matchday 35
March 30 - for Matchday 36
April 7 - for Matchday 37
Post by: ChicagoLion on June 17, 2022, 07:21:25 PM
July 5th.If the so called Football Tzar was to focus on anything it would the total fuck up the above demonstrates. Wankers.
July 5 - for matches in August and September
July 29 - for matches in October
September 13 - for matches in November
October 11 - for matches in December and January
December 6 - for matches in February
January 25 - for matches in March
March 23 - for Matchday 35
March 30 - for Matchday 36
April 7 - for Matchday 37
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 17, 2022, 07:23:44 PM
July 5 - for matches in August and September...
Cheers, that's a useful list to have.
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 17, 2022, 07:33:08 PM
Post by: Percy McCarthy on June 17, 2022, 08:18:24 PM
Anyone know when Sky etc are likely to make their pic of games for the first few weeks (I know they've done opening weekend already).
From a cursory glance at SSN, I think they’ve picked the opening weekend games already.
Post by: Drummond on June 17, 2022, 08:57:10 PM
I'm not sure how rigidly they've stuck to it in previous years, mind.
They missed the dates pretty much every time last season.
Post by: exigo on June 17, 2022, 10:40:27 PM
July 5th.
July 5 - for matches in August and September
July 29 - for matches in October
September 13 - for matches in November
October 11 - for matches in December and January
December 6 - for matches in February
January 25 - for matches in March
March 23 - for Matchday 35
March 30 - for Matchday 36
April 7 - for Matchday 37
There's no way on Earth that Sky will give 11 weeks' notice of their Boxing Day picks. They couldn't hit the six week deadline on any of the picks last season.
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 18, 2022, 01:12:06 AM
Post by: Lsvilla on June 18, 2022, 06:50:15 AM
Yeah thanks. Although they usually missed by a few days still a useful list to have.July 5 - for matches in August and September...
Cheers, that's a useful list to have.
Post by: exigo on June 18, 2022, 10:15:24 AM
Amazon have the Boxing Day games.
Good point, well made
Post by: Dave P on June 19, 2022, 09:52:51 AM
Amazon have the Boxing Day games.
But even though all games are shown on Amazon live, a few kick off times are still changed and I would wager our game with Liverpool will be one of them.
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 19, 2022, 10:58:23 AM