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Title: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on July 02, 2014, 01:05:28 PM
https://twitter.com/AberystwythTown/status/483909519119253504/photo/1

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Hey @ManUtd , we are all off to Europe... Are you??? @EuropaLeague


Also, Sligotom's mighty team are away at Banga of Lithuania tomorrow (also in the Europa League qualifiers)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: N'ZMAV on July 02, 2014, 01:08:34 PM
I still think I'd happily be a Man Utd player earning millions a year than play for Aber in The Europa League
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on July 02, 2014, 01:18:11 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on July 02, 2014, 01:05:28 PM
https://twitter.com/AberystwythTown/status/483909519119253504/photo/1

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Hey @ManUtd , we are all off to Europe... Are you??? @EuropaLeague


Also, Sligotom's mighty team are away at Banga of Lithuania tomorrow (also in the Europa League qualifiers)

Great team name.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 02, 2014, 02:08:52 PM
Clyde drawn at home to Ayr in the Scottish Challenge Cup.

In a less interesting draw, Zombie Rangers will play Bottle-Merchants Hibs.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave Javu on July 02, 2014, 02:43:52 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on July 02, 2014, 01:18:11 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on July 02, 2014, 01:05:28 PM
https://twitter.com/AberystwythTown/status/483909519119253504/photo/1

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Hey @ManUtd , we are all off to Europe... Are you??? @EuropaLeague


Also, Sligotom's mighty team are away at Banga of Lithuania tomorrow (also in the Europa League qualifiers)

Great team name.

Not quite as good as Deportivo Wanka, but a good effort all the same from our Baltic chums.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on July 02, 2014, 02:47:29 PM
Or Deportivo Moron for that matter
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 02, 2014, 02:50:03 PM
There are two teams called Brest, one in Belarus and one in France. Hopefully they'll play each other in Europe one day. I'd love to see the pair of them unleashed.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dr Butler on July 02, 2014, 02:50:53 PM
Fc Jazz in the Danish(?) League I believe have a "nice" name..........nice !
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave Javu on July 02, 2014, 03:01:40 PM
Let's not forget FL Fart, of Norway.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 02, 2014, 03:04:03 PM
Quote from: Dr Butler on July 02, 2014, 02:50:53 PM
Fc Jazz in the Danish(?) League I believe have a "nice" name..........nice !

Finnish.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on July 02, 2014, 03:13:41 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on July 02, 2014, 03:04:03 PM
Quote from: Dr Butler on July 02, 2014, 02:50:53 PM
Fc Jazz in the Danish(?) League I believe have a "nice" name..........nice !

Finnish.

No, these could go on for a while   ;)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on July 02, 2014, 03:19:44 PM
Quote from: Dave Javu on July 02, 2014, 03:01:40 PM
Let's not forget FL Fart, of Norway.

*notes new name down for 'club names' thread*....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dr Butler on July 02, 2014, 03:22:08 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on July 02, 2014, 03:04:03 PM
Quote from: Dr Butler on July 02, 2014, 02:50:53 PM
Fc Jazz in the Danish(?) League I believe have a "nice" name..........nice !

Finnish.
I thought they were Finnish but talked myself out of it...:(
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 02, 2014, 03:24:56 PM
Everyone's favourite Lesothoan team... Naughty Boys FC. I'm not saying anything about the team in Switzerland that Gary Glitter may be a fan of.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave Cooper please on July 02, 2014, 03:55:03 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on July 02, 2014, 03:24:56 PM
I'm not saying anything about the team that Gary Glitter may be a fan of.

Peadoborough United?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on July 02, 2014, 03:58:10 PM
Africa are surely the home of the best names. In addition to Naughty Boys, you can also find Golf Leopards FC, King Faisal Babies and (my own favourite) Botswana Meat Commission FC.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 02, 2014, 04:02:44 PM
Quote from: Plumbutt Cooper on July 02, 2014, 03:55:03 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on July 02, 2014, 03:24:56 PM
I'm not saying anything about the team that Gary Glitter may be a fan of.

Peadoborough United?

No, Nonce County.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on July 02, 2014, 06:34:34 PM
Middelfart

Eston Villa
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Jon Crofts on July 02, 2014, 07:06:36 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on July 02, 2014, 01:05:28 PM
https://twitter.com/AberystwythTown/status/483909519119253504/photo/1

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Hey @ManUtd , we are all off to Europe... Are you??? @EuropaLeague


Also, Sligotom's mighty team are away at Banga of Lithuania tomorrow (also in the Europa League qualifiers)

Not far for Aberystwyth to Europe, just down the M4 to Bristol.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on July 02, 2014, 08:28:24 PM
The best named club in Denmark (http://www.fcholte.dk/)

Unfortunately only a youth team.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on July 02, 2014, 10:19:05 PM
Young Boys is a uncomfortable team name. Couldn't chant that from the stands.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Small Rodent on July 02, 2014, 11:37:04 PM
Quote from: Dave on July 02, 2014, 03:58:10 PM
Africa are surely the home of the best names. In addition to Naughty Boys, you can also find Golf Leopards FC, King Faisal Babies and (my own favourite) Botswana Meat Commission FC.

Dangerous Darkies in South Africa too.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on July 03, 2014, 09:21:30 AM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on July 02, 2014, 04:02:44 PM
Quote from: Plumbutt Cooper on July 02, 2014, 03:55:03 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on July 02, 2014, 03:24:56 PM
I'm not saying anything about the team that Gary Glitter may be a fan of.

Peadoborough United?

No, Nonce County.

Fiddlesbrough
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on July 04, 2014, 08:02:45 AM
Good job that Aberystwyth got in early with their dig at Man Utd because I don't think that they'll be on another European trip this season

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28150650

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 04, 2014, 11:23:57 AM
Never write off the Aberystwythyans.

Elsewhere, Aberdeen beat some Balkan bunch 5-0.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 04, 2014, 11:24:16 AM
Baltic, not Balkan.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on July 04, 2014, 03:03:45 PM
Draw for FA Cup Prelim rounds

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28161601
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on July 04, 2014, 03:54:17 PM
Quote from: peter w on July 02, 2014, 10:19:05 PM
Young Boys is a uncomfortable team name. Couldn't chant that from the stands.
We love you  Young Boys....oh yes we do.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 04, 2014, 03:57:48 PM
There's a few I've not heard of there. Black Country Rangers... are they a new club or a renamed one?

I see the first ever World Champions are in.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 04, 2014, 03:58:15 PM
Quote from: olaftab on July 04, 2014, 03:54:17 PM
Quote from: peter w on July 02, 2014, 10:19:05 PM
Young Boys is a uncomfortable team name. Couldn't chant that from the stands.
We love you  Young Boys....oh yes we do.

Definitely a team not to put into Google.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on July 04, 2014, 04:16:16 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on July 04, 2014, 03:03:45 PM
Draw for FA Cup Prelim rounds

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28161601

Nice! Let the real football begin!  I fancy Dorking Wanderers chances this year.

My mate supports Worcester City, but I couldn't see them on the list anyone?

Love that there is a team called South Park.

Depending on my location at the time I might try and see a game somewhere.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ChicagoLion on July 04, 2014, 04:18:27 PM
Quote from: olaftab on July 04, 2014, 03:54:17 PM
Quote from: peter w on July 02, 2014, 10:19:05 PM
Young Boys is a uncomfortable team name. Couldn't chant that from the stands.
We love you  Young Boys....oh yes we do.
Young Boy Till I die
Shit on the ----
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 04, 2014, 05:19:46 PM
Worcester are Conference North so I expect they'll come into in a later round.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave Cooper please on July 04, 2014, 09:22:57 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on July 04, 2014, 05:19:46 PM
Worcester are Conference North so I expect they'll come into in a later round.

Second Qualifying Round, same time as Tamuff.

I reckon I might go to Blaby and Whetsone Athletic v Harborough Town
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on July 05, 2014, 12:03:14 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on July 04, 2014, 05:19:46 PM
Worcester are Conference North so I expect they'll come into in a later round.

Okay thanks, shows how much I knew as I just thought all the non-league clubs entered at the same time.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on July 05, 2014, 01:52:33 PM
Quote from: ChicagoLion on July 04, 2014, 04:18:27 PM
Quote from: olaftab on July 04, 2014, 03:54:17 PM
Quote from: peter w on July 02, 2014, 10:19:05 PM
Young Boys is a uncomfortable team name. Couldn't chant that from the stands.
We love you  Young Boys....oh yes we do.
Young Boy Till I die
Shit on the ----
Young Boys till I die was a lifelong affiliation for Michael Jackson and it's alleged he maintained that till his death.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on July 05, 2014, 04:02:11 PM
I would have gone to see the mighty Zindyferrrrrrd Town v Corsham Town or Horndean but Villa are at 'ome to 'ull that day and I can't see either game being moved for TV
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 06, 2014, 12:42:09 AM
Villa v Hull will most likely be moved to the Sunday if they make it through the early qualifiers for the Europa League.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 06, 2014, 04:39:10 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on July 04, 2014, 11:23:57 AM
Never write off the Aberystwythyans.

Elsewhere, Aberdeen beat some Balkan Baltic bunch 5-0.

Although now it turns out the opposition might have chucked the game, Aberdeen not under any suspicion though.

Link. (http://m.scotsman.com/sport/football/latest/uefa-probe-match-fixing-claims-over-aberdeen-match-1-3467456)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on July 06, 2014, 05:35:10 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on July 06, 2014, 12:42:09 AM
Villa v Hull will most likely be moved to the Sunday if they make it through the early qualifiers for the Europa League.

I'd forget that 'ull were in 'urope next season
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on July 13, 2014, 05:47:51 PM
anybody been watching the Dinamo Brest v FC Slutsk game?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: The Left Side on July 13, 2014, 09:50:56 PM
Quote from: Malandro on July 13, 2014, 05:47:51 PM
anybody been watching the Dinamo Brest v FC Slutsk game?

nope, what happened?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 13, 2014, 11:48:37 PM
A battle between two teams with funny names.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave Cooper please on July 14, 2014, 12:39:59 AM
Brest!!! Slut!!!

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 14, 2014, 12:54:24 AM
Quote from: Plumbutt Cooper on July 14, 2014, 12:39:59 AM
Brest!!! Slut!!!

One of my favourite films.

Cruelly overlooked at the Academy Awards.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave Cooper please on July 14, 2014, 01:36:17 AM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on July 14, 2014, 12:54:24 AM
Quote from: Plumbutt Cooper on July 14, 2014, 12:39:59 AM
Brest!!! Slut!!!

One of my favourite films.

Cruelly overlooked at the Academy Awards.

Mark Kermode loved it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on July 14, 2014, 07:37:09 AM
That Kermode is full of shit.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on July 14, 2014, 08:08:05 AM
apologies to the moderators, perhaps the breast and sluts post should have been posted in the takeover thread
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 14, 2014, 10:43:49 PM
Bored without football yet?

Tomorrow offers two Champions League games: Slovan Bratislava vs The New Saints at 1745 on S4C (in Welsh, even though neither of the teams come from Wales), and KR Reykjavik vs Celtic on BBC One Scotland at 2000.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on July 14, 2014, 10:46:24 PM
Plus Stourbridge v Kidderminster, live from the Estadio del Amblecote.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Louzie0 on July 14, 2014, 10:50:58 PM
Quote from: The Left Side on July 13, 2014, 09:50:56 PM
Quote from: Malandro on July 13, 2014, 05:47:51 PM
anybody been watching the Dinamo Brest v FC Slutsk game?

nope, what happened?
In the interests of international football




Well, Brest got 2.
Sluts 1.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on July 14, 2014, 10:54:40 PM
Brest? 2 you say?  Hur hur hur hur


Sorry, acting like a tit.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Exeter 77 on July 14, 2014, 11:02:25 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on July 14, 2014, 10:43:49 PM
Bored without football yet?

Tomorrow offers two Champions League games: Slovan Bratislava vs The New Saints at 1745 on S4C (in Welsh, even though neither of the teams come from Wales), and KR Reykjavik vs Celtic on BBC One Scotland at 2000.

A couple of my friends are going to the Slovan v The New Saints game and seem fairly excited about it. They both live in Bratislava and one, a Celtic fan, is keen to see a game against a British side where the score may be more than 5-0. He still hasn't lived down Celtic getting hammered by Artmedia out there a few years ago.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Louzie0 on July 14, 2014, 11:15:11 PM
Quote from: peter w on July 14, 2014, 10:54:40 PM
Brest? 2 you say?  Hur hur hur hur


Sorry, acting like a tit.

Was hoping for 3. Or 1.
Or, I dunno, seven.
I mean, how irritating is that. Two for Brest.

And one slut. Great.

Enough to almost make me resign.


But only almost.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on July 14, 2014, 11:22:15 PM
Yeah, only one slut. Wasn't being played in Essex then.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on July 15, 2014, 10:48:33 PM
Stour 1 Kiddie 1. A useful easing into the new season. See also the beer thread.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on July 16, 2014, 08:47:27 PM
Legia Warwsaw 0-1 St Pats Athletic- half time. St Pats actually playing quite well, could've had another just before half time.

They also amusingly have a sub keeper called Pat Jennings Jr on the bench.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 16, 2014, 09:50:46 PM
Legia got a last-minute equaliser to draw 1-1.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave Cooper please on July 17, 2014, 08:24:09 AM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on July 16, 2014, 08:47:27 PM
Legia Warwsaw 0-1 St Pats Athletic- half time. St Pats actually playing quite well, could've had another just before half time.

They also amusingly have a sub keeper called Pat Jennings Jr on the bench.

Who is, indeed, the son of THE Pat Jennings.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on July 18, 2014, 10:44:13 PM
Quote from: Plumbutt Cooper on July 17, 2014, 08:24:09 AM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on July 16, 2014, 08:47:27 PM
Legia Warwsaw 0-1 St Pats Athletic- half time. St Pats actually playing quite well, could've had another just before half time.

They also amusingly have a sub keeper called Pat Jennings Jr on the bench.

Who is, indeed, the son of THE Pat Jennings.

He must be about 40 himself.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Comrade Blitz on July 22, 2014, 07:54:36 PM
Yes! TNS v Slovan Bratislava isn't blacked out in the USA - thank you Radio Wales.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 26, 2014, 03:31:51 PM
Clyde 2 Ayr 0 in the Challenge Cup. Hearts beating Annan 2-0. Rangers play Hibs a week on Tuesday, can't play today due to egg-chasing sevens at Ibrox.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on July 26, 2014, 05:28:42 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on July 26, 2014, 03:31:51 PM
Clyde 2 Ayr 0 in the Challenge Cup. Hearts beating Annan 2-0. Rangers play Hibs a week on Tuesday, can't play today due to egg-chasing sevens at Ibrox.


I look forward to seeing the aggregate attendances in that division with Rangers, Hearts and Hibs compared to the previous best. Unless there is some 'Thousands in the ground and even more locked out' season from the days when the world was in black and white.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 26, 2014, 05:38:09 PM
I think they used to get stupid attendances back in the day. Even Clyde had 52,000 turn up once.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on July 26, 2014, 05:46:12 PM
I presume that was a personal appearance by Clyde the orangutan from the Clint Eastwood films as opposed to the football team?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 26, 2014, 05:55:57 PM
Shut it you. ;-)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on July 26, 2014, 06:01:03 PM
Don't worry about it. We are Villa fans. 52,000 of us turned up for a match against Southampton in 1986 where the official attendance was about 8,500. That was creative accounting even by Doug's standards.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on July 26, 2014, 09:54:03 PM
watching Man U vs Roma in a friendly. 3-0 just before HT. They are going to be very strong this season and especially without any european football to stretch them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on July 26, 2014, 10:02:09 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on July 26, 2014, 06:01:03 PM
Don't worry about it. We are Villa fans. 52,000 of us turned up for a match against Southampton in 1986 where the official attendance was about 8,500. That was creative accounting even by Doug's standards.

Every year from 1946 until 1969 30,000 watched Stourbridge v Dudley Town on Boxing Day and the return on Easter Monday.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 26, 2014, 10:13:56 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on July 26, 2014, 09:54:03 PM
watching Man U vs Roma in a friendly. 3-0 just before HT. They are going to be very strong this season and especially without any european football to stretch them.

English season starts before the Italian one. I remember us playing Inter off the park at VP. I reckon Man U will be better than last year but fourth at the very best.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 26, 2014, 10:14:44 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on July 26, 2014, 10:02:09 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on July 26, 2014, 06:01:03 PM
Don't worry about it. We are Villa fans. 52,000 of us turned up for a match against Southampton in 1986 where the official attendance was about 8,500. That was creative accounting even by Doug's standards.

Every year from 1946 until 1969 30,000 watched Stourbridge v Dudley Town on Boxing Day and the return on Easter Monday.

Are you counting the number of people or the number of toes?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on July 26, 2014, 10:16:48 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on July 26, 2014, 10:13:56 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on July 26, 2014, 09:54:03 PM
watching Man U vs Roma in a friendly. 3-0 just before HT. They are going to be very strong this season and especially without any european football to stretch them.

English season starts before the Italian one. I remember us playing Inter off the park at VP. I reckon Man U will be better than last year but fourth at the very best.

4th? With all the money they still have left to spend.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on July 26, 2014, 10:18:09 PM
It won't shock me to see them make a proper title challenge. Liverpool came close last season without the interference of europe, and with the types of player Man U will attract they won't be far off.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on July 27, 2014, 10:48:00 AM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on July 26, 2014, 09:54:03 PM
watching Man U vs Roma in a friendly. 3-0 just before HT. They are going to be very strong this season and especially without any european football to stretch them.

Finished 3-2, with Miralem Pjanic doing this:

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 27, 2014, 11:25:15 AM
Inspired by training with the Denver Broncos field goal kicker, apparently.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on July 27, 2014, 09:14:09 PM
Bloody hell, Milan are terrible.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 29, 2014, 03:40:00 PM
Clyde away to Rangers or Hibs in the next round of the Challenge Cup.

LOADSAMONEY!!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave Cooper please on July 29, 2014, 08:15:08 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on July 29, 2014, 03:40:00 PM
Clyde away to Rangers or Hibs in the next round of the Challenge Cup.

LOADSAMONEY!!!

Who?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on July 29, 2014, 08:16:16 PM
A small club in Scotlandland.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 30, 2014, 06:37:28 AM
Zombie Rangers.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on July 30, 2014, 08:11:30 AM
Rangers are still Rangers.

Darlington are still Darlington.

Middlesbrough are still Middlesbrough.

All they did was kill the debts but the club is still the same. Or the soul of the club is still the same.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave Cooper please on July 30, 2014, 11:34:37 AM
Quote from: peter w on July 30, 2014, 08:11:30 AM
Rangers are still Rangers.

Darlington are still Darlington.

Middlesbrough are still Middlesbrough.

All they did was kill the debts but the club is still the same. Or the soul of the club is still the same.

Rangers are THE Rangers

Darlington are Darlington (1874)

Middlesborough are c*nts.



(I actually agree with you but couldn't resist the joke).
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 30, 2014, 09:57:04 PM
Celtic thumped 4-1 at Legia Warsaw in the Champions League Qualifiers. Elsewhere, AEL Limassol beat Nazi St Petersburg 1-0. Which was nice.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on July 30, 2014, 11:11:16 PM
FCK 0-0 against Dnipro in Kiev.
The most noteworthy event in the game was unfortunately not on the pitch.

2nd half was delayed for about 15 minutes when FCK fand had to take refuge on the pitch (by climbing over fencing), after masked men, presumably Dnipro fans, stormed the away end. It looked like they were  coming from the tunnels down to the concourse.

Coincidentally the referee was our friend Andre Marriner.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on July 30, 2014, 11:17:21 PM
Kiev is full of racist thugs but I would have thought the Danes were safe there? May be if they can't find dark people they go for anyone different!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 31, 2014, 02:15:48 AM
I guess if the game was moved to Kyiv there's a chance they weren't Dnipropetrovskians and were just locals who wanted to cause shit?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on July 31, 2014, 10:29:00 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on July 31, 2014, 02:15:48 AM
I guess if the game was moved to Kyiv there's a chance they weren't Dnipropetrovskians and were just locals who wanted to cause shit?

When you write Moscow do you write Mokba? Or Prague is Praha? Or Dublin as Baile Atha Claith? (had to look the last one up but you get my drift). Kyiv makes you sound like a girly swat ponce.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 31, 2014, 10:36:48 PM
Not really worth getting upset about though, is it?

A Chicken Kiev tastes much the same as a Chicken Kyiv.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on July 31, 2014, 10:40:12 PM
true. Although, I suppose now you're working you will be able to make your own authentic Chicken Kyiv avec legumes rather than having a frozen chicken Kiev from Iceland.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 31, 2014, 10:43:47 PM
I have all my chicken flown in especially from Kentucky.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on July 31, 2014, 11:46:28 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on July 31, 2014, 10:43:47 PM
I have all my chicken flown in especially from Kentucky.

My two kids have a go at me for saying "Do you fancy a Kentucky?". Apparently it is KFC to the kids these days.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on August 01, 2014, 12:12:46 AM
Quote from: Dave Javu on July 02, 2014, 03:01:40 PM
Let's not forget FL Fart, of Norway.

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Norwegian minnows FL Fart have been left about £375,000 (4 million krone) after 91-year-old fan Erling Andreassen left his possessions - including his property - to his boyhood club.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 01, 2014, 03:30:13 AM
That should be more than enough to buy Tonev and Baker and have a bit left over to pop into Gregg's on the way home for a couple of corned beef pasties.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 02, 2014, 10:26:37 PM
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Newcastle United fans clashed with West Ham supporters in Dusseldorf ahead of their 3-1 defeat against Spanish La Liga side Malaga.

Pockets of violence flared in the German city’s historic centre on Friday night leading to 21 fans of both clubs being arrested.

And aggression spilt over into today's game as riot police were called when dozens of West Ham supporters appeared to enter the NUFC area.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: usav on August 03, 2014, 04:04:28 AM
109,318.  I wonder if this soccer thing will ever take off in America?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 03, 2014, 04:16:16 AM
Not really any different to getting 80K at Wembley for an NFL game. Doesn't suddenly mean it has taken off here though. 

Looks impressive though.

(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/76707000/jpg/_76707044_manutd.jpg)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Hillbilly on August 03, 2014, 12:31:13 PM
That Ashley Young fella at ManU looks a bit useful. I wonder if we'll ever see the likes of him at the Villa?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 03, 2014, 02:51:07 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on August 03, 2014, 04:16:16 AM
Not really any different to getting 80K at Wembley for an NFL game. Doesn't suddenly mean it has taken off here though. 

Looks impressive though.

(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/76707000/jpg/_76707044_manutd.jpg)

The Big House in Michigan is a superb stadium too. Watched a few Michigan college football games there over the years.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on August 03, 2014, 05:40:53 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on August 02, 2014, 10:26:37 PM
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Newcastle United fans clashed with West Ham supporters in Dusseldorf ahead of their 3-1 defeat against Spanish La Liga side Malaga.

Pockets of violence flared in the German city’s historic centre on Friday night leading to 21 fans of both clubs being arrested.

And aggression spilt over into today's game as riot police were called when dozens of West Ham supporters appeared to enter the NUFC area.

Newcastle and West Ham have had "needle" going back years. Well, I say that, what i mean is that I can remember it from years back.

I was in a boozer in central Newcastle before they played West Ham at home, in about 1986, and the place absolutely erupted - bricks coming through the windows, furniture everywhere, really very unpleasant. After it had happened, we were told that they'd had this animosity for ages.

By far the worst outbreak of football related aggro I've encountered, and it didn't even include my team
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on August 03, 2014, 05:43:25 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on August 03, 2014, 05:40:53 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on August 02, 2014, 10:26:37 PM
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Newcastle United fans clashed with West Ham supporters in Dusseldorf ahead of their 3-1 defeat against Spanish La Liga side Malaga.

Pockets of violence flared in the German city’s historic centre on Friday night leading to 21 fans of both clubs being arrested.

And aggression spilt over into today's game as riot police were called when dozens of West Ham supporters appeared to enter the NUFC area.

Newcastle and West Ham have had "needle" going back years. Well, I say that, what i mean is that I can remember it from years back.

I was in a boozer in central Newcastle before they played West Ham at home, in about 1986, and the place absolutely erupted - bricks coming through the windows, furniture everywhere, really very unpleasant. After it had happened, we were told that they'd had this animosity for ages.

By far the worst outbreak of football related aggro I've encountered, and it didn't even include my team

A lot of it stems from when petrol bombs were thrown at West Ham fans inside St James' by the loveable Geordies circa 1981.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on August 03, 2014, 10:17:24 PM
Phew. I'm glad they didn't do that after football was invented. The lovable stereotype would have been shattered. Shearer would have been known as the centre-forward who made the worst decision possible, Bobby Robson would be remembered for having a media reputation far exceeding the managerial abilities he showed in this country, and the fact that they are just another version of  a Norwich, the Shit and albion et al who believe there post-92 hype.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 04, 2014, 06:10:12 PM
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Steven Naismith has bought tickets for Everton home games to donate to unemployed people across Liverpool.

The 27-year-old forward, who joined the Toffees from Rangers in 2012, said: 'I come from Ayrshire in the West of Scotland and spent a lot of my life in Glasgow - a city that, at times, has suffered from high unemployment.

'Liverpool has a similar history and I am aware that, through no fault of their own, there are many unemployed in Liverpool trying hard to find a job and may not be able to afford a ticket.

'I thought this might be a small gesture to help those in that situation to enjoy a day out at one of our league matches. Hopefully it can bring some joy to many people.

'I have asked the Jobcentreplus if they could give the tickets to different Jobcentres across the city each week and select people who are unemployed through no fault of their own, are trying hard to find employment and who would enjoy watching a Premier League football match.'

Naismith is no stranger to charity work and helps homeless centres in Liverpool and Glasgow.

He also launched a project in Glasgow to help injured service personnel back to mainstream employment and is an ambassador for Dyslexia Scotland.

The Scotland international said: 'Every day I feel very fortunate for the opportunities and lifestyle my job as a footballer has afforded my family and me and also to be in the position where I can help the community in some small way.'
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 04, 2014, 07:49:58 PM
Very generous by Naismith. He isn't the highest earning footballer by any stretch and it would be nice to think other players were doing similar as opposed to necking £20k bottles of champagne.

Then again, I'm not sure the unemployed would be as thrilled to receive tickets to our home games.


Kidding off course...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 04, 2014, 10:03:19 PM
Well done Naismith.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Comrade Blitz on August 05, 2014, 12:37:10 PM
Quote from: usav on August 03, 2014, 04:04:28 AM
109,318.  I wonder if this soccer thing will ever take off in America?

Seeing all of the ManUre gloryhunters filling the grounds this summer makes me wonder how many go to see their local MLS club. Very few, I suspect. They probably have a wardrobe full of shirts for the top European clubs along with their Argentina, Spain and Brasil strips.

There were just over 12,000 in Philly ( a town with a huge Italian population)  to see Inter v Roma on Sunday:

(http://phillysportslive.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Inter-Milan-vs-AS-Roma.jpg)

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SteveN on August 05, 2014, 01:30:59 PM
Re Man Utd v Real Madrid, I heard someone on the radio saying how great it was to see a soccer match between two great brands.

There's no excuse for that even if it may have been an American saying it.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 05, 2014, 05:18:10 PM
For those of you missing football, Rangers v Hibs tonight in the Scottish Challenge Cup on BBC Alba. Winners have a glamour tie in the next round.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on August 06, 2014, 07:16:41 PM
Is the Celtic game on any of the digital channels tonight? I can't be bothered trying to watch it online but if it is on telly like BBC Scot or Alba I will have a look. It doesn't look like it is though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 06, 2014, 07:27:48 PM
Don't think so.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 06, 2014, 07:28:28 PM
Unless there are any Polish channels I don't know about.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Steve67 on August 06, 2014, 08:04:21 PM
Keane and Lambert watching Stoke together tonight. Playing Real Betis. One can always hope they are looking at a Betis player. Doubt it though!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: berneboy on August 06, 2014, 08:16:03 PM
Quote from: Newby on August 06, 2014, 08:04:21 PM
Keane and Lambert watching Stoke together tonight. Playing Real Betis. One can always hope they are looking at a Betis player. Doubt it though!

It could be because we're playing them a week on Saturday? Stoke, that is.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on August 06, 2014, 08:31:29 PM
Celtic 0-1 Legia Warsaw......... Zyro
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on August 06, 2014, 08:31:47 PM
You'd have thought so.

Of course, pre season is purely about fitness so there can be no clues as to stoke's form, shape, style of play etc . . .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on August 06, 2014, 08:54:32 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on August 06, 2014, 08:31:29 PM
Celtic 0-1 Legia Warsaw......... Zyro

The goalkeeper will sign for Southampton at half time.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: tomd2103 on August 06, 2014, 09:25:42 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on August 06, 2014, 08:31:29 PM
Celtic 0-1 Legia Warsaw......... Zyro

 Celtic would struggle to get out of League One with the team they have out tonight.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: The Left Side on August 06, 2014, 09:39:59 PM
2-0 now to Legia
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 07, 2014, 03:07:39 AM
Watching the MLS All Stars vs Bayern, who are missing all of their German internationals in the starting line up. 1-0 Bayern - Lewandowski just scored a lovely volley.

Breaking news - he's rather good.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 07, 2014, 04:07:11 AM
Haha... 1-1 Would you believe MLS leading scorer the magnificent...er...Bradley Wright Phillips with a screamer
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 07, 2014, 04:34:46 AM
2-1 MLS -Donovan. Neuer on for the goal. Here come Muller, Goetze and Lahm.

Final score 2-1 MLS. Ended with Bayern coaches including Pep refusing to shake hands with the MLS coaches after a couple of meaty tackles.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on August 07, 2014, 08:50:10 AM
Will Celtic go into the Europa League now? Otherwise their season is pretty much over, they'll win the league at a canter. Suppose they can try to win both domestic Cups.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on August 07, 2014, 08:54:07 AM
I think that Celtic now go into another round of play-offs for the Europa League

Per da Wiki

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Play-off round
(62 teams)   
Cup-winner from countries ranked 10 to 15 (6 teams)
Cup-winner and third in league in countries ranked 7 to 9 (6 teams)
Fourth in league in countries ranked 4 to 6 (3 teams)
Fifth in league in countries ranked 1 to 3 (3 teams)
15 non-qualifiers from Champions League third qualifications round
29 winners from third qualifying round
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: mrastonvilla on August 07, 2014, 09:40:40 PM
Hull through in the Europa league meaning that our league match is going to be shifted to the Sunday I think?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on August 08, 2014, 08:43:47 AM
I thought Aberdeen were unlucky to lose 3-2 to Real Sociedad, were the better team for large parts or the game, although they ran out of steam with 15-20 minutes to go.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on August 08, 2014, 10:13:09 AM
Celtic reinstated

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28701951
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cheltenhamlion on August 08, 2014, 02:23:02 PM
I would appeal that if I was them. If he didn't play in the suspended games then the punishment seems very harsh.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on August 08, 2014, 02:26:58 PM
Quote from: cheltenhamlion on August 08, 2014, 02:23:02 PM
I would appeal that if I was them. If he didn't play in the suspended games then the punishment seems very harsh.

Would be amazed if they don't appeal tbh.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 08, 2014, 02:28:58 PM
I was going to say the same thing. He didn't play any of the 3 games he was suspended for, so to kick them out for that seems harsh.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on August 08, 2014, 02:30:34 PM
Wonder if the same punishment would apply if it were the other way round?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on August 08, 2014, 02:41:40 PM
It is a tricky one. They have clearly acted in good faith and left him out of three matches and then played him. But there has clearly been a misunderstanding when it comes to rules and regulations regarding registering players.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: usav on August 08, 2014, 04:48:00 PM
He's back:

[ Invalid YouTube link ]
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: The Man With A Stick on August 08, 2014, 06:28:32 PM
Disgraceful decision by UEFA.  He only came on in the 88th minute, Celtic were dead and buried by then.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Comrade Blitz on August 08, 2014, 06:39:08 PM
Looking for the Serie A fixture list and came across this article:

Serie A Fixture Criteria (http://www.italianfootballdaily.com/serie-2014-15-fixture-list-parameters/#.U-UJ-WOgM3)

I also love the symmetry of their fixture list. For example, all of the clubs that play on 31/8 will play each other again on 25/1 but reversed home team.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on August 08, 2014, 06:41:14 PM
Quote from: The Man With A Stick on August 08, 2014, 06:28:32 PM
Disgraceful decision by UEFA.  He only came on in the 88th minute, Celtic were dead and buried by then.

Rules are rules, I suppose, but I can definitely see where you are coming from.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: London Villan on August 08, 2014, 06:45:28 PM
Quote from: Comrade Blitz on August 08, 2014, 06:39:08 PM
Looking for the Serie A fixture list and came across this article:

Serie A Fixture Criteria (http://www.italianfootballdaily.com/serie-2014-15-fixture-list-parameters/#.U-UJ-WOgM3)

I also love the symmetry of their fixture list. For example, all of the clubs that play on 31/8 will play each other again on 25/1 but reversed home team.

I think that's the same here... I only realised that a couple of years ago!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Comrade Blitz on August 08, 2014, 06:53:37 PM
Quote from: London Villan on August 08, 2014, 06:45:28 PM
I think that's the same here... I only realised that a couple of years ago!

Really? I've never noticed amongst all of the games in hand and long streaks of handily arranged home matches for Manchester Utd.

Just had a look at the Villa for 14/15 - it isn't symmetrical.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: GordonCowansisthegreatest on August 08, 2014, 07:05:57 PM
Hope they make the most of being top till the first match is over;-)

As It Stands Table
Pos.   Team   P   GD   Pts
1   Birmingham
2      Blackburn
3   Blackpool
4   Bolton
5   Bournemouth
6   Brentford
7   Brighton
8   Cardiff
9   Charlton
10   Derby
11   Fulham
12   Huddersfield
13   Ipswich
14   Leeds
15   Middlesbrough
16   Millwall
17   Norwich
18   Nottm Forest
19   Reading
20   Rotherham
21   Sheff Wed
22   Watford
23   Wigan
24   Wolves
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on August 08, 2014, 07:09:45 PM
Quote from: Newby on August 06, 2014, 08:04:21 PM
Keane and Lambert watching Stoke together tonight. Playing Real Betis. One can always hope they are looking at a Betis player. Doubt it though!

Well, we know from experience that they are definitely not looking at how Stoke take set pieces.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on August 08, 2014, 07:14:31 PM
I am paying a visit to nearest league team to home Northampton v Mansfield tomorrow. Need that annual experience of watching an opening game played in sunshine, wearing a t-shirt whilst wondering how it is possible that I'll be wearing 4 layers to matches in just 3 months' time.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on August 08, 2014, 07:22:14 PM
Our local news just mentioned 'you can hear commentary of Middlesbrough v almost relegated Birmingham City on BBC Radio tomorrow'.

They've surpassed themselves there, season hasn't even started and they are already almost down.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 08, 2014, 07:38:11 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on August 08, 2014, 07:14:31 PM
I am paying a visit to nearest league team to home Northampton v Mansfield tomorrow. Need that annual experience of watching an opening game played in sunshine, wearing a t-shirt whilst wondering how it is possible that I'll be wearing 4 layers to matches in just 3 months' time.

Surely they must be your joint-nearest league team?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on August 08, 2014, 08:04:53 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on August 08, 2014, 07:38:11 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on August 08, 2014, 07:14:31 PM
I am paying a visit to nearest league team to home Northampton v Mansfield tomorrow. Need that annual experience of watching an opening game played in sunshine, wearing a t-shirt whilst wondering how it is possible that I'll be wearing 4 layers to matches in just 3 months' time.

Surely they must be your joint-nearest league team?

True. Blue.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on August 08, 2014, 08:21:02 PM
What's with Blackburn's kit, it dow look right.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on August 08, 2014, 09:30:13 PM
Fabio came from Brazil with his brother to play for Man Utd. Didn't he? Now in front of a half empty stadium in div 2 in a rundown satellite town of Manchester, playing for a Welsh team who don't play in their usual colours.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on August 08, 2014, 11:18:41 PM
Quote from: GordonCowansisthegreatest on August 08, 2014, 07:05:57 PM
Hope they make the most of being top till the first match is over;-)

As It Stands Table
Pos.   Team   P   GD   Pts
1   Birmingham
2      Blackburn
3   Blackpool
4   Bolton
5   Bournemouth
6   Brentford
7   Brighton
8   Cardiff
9   Charlton
10   Derby
11   Fulham
12   Huddersfield
13   Ipswich
14   Leeds
15   Middlesbrough
16   Millwall
17   Norwich
18   Nottm Forest
19   Reading
20   Rotherham
21   Sheff Wed
22   Watford
23   Wigan
24   Wolves

They're shit. they have already slipped off the top and the season doesn't start until tomorrow.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on August 08, 2014, 11:33:00 PM
to be honest I'm not that big a watcher of football unless Villa or England are playing. I have to care about one of the teams otherwise it's dull to me. When I'm flicking through the channels I'll stick at a game first but has to give me the hook in the first 30 seconds to a minute or so. If not I'm off. Even if I missed the second coming of Christ, or the production at half-time of incontrovertible evidence proving the evolution theory for our less religious minded, I wouldn't be bothered to miss the rest of the game.

I do like to have a peek at someone like Holland though as they have the potential to play good attacking football. But I was like to have the odd gander at English clubs playing away at the top european teams. Chelsea push it a little but I like to see English teams in Madrid, Barcelona, Munich, the big Italian teams and so on. I used to love watching the good Arsenal team and going to places like Inter and pumping 5 past them. brilliant. not just because it was that great team but it was an English team (or a team based in England) doing it. I'll support and watch that as much as I can (be bothered).

Which actually brings me to my point. I also have a hankering to watch a game after not seeing one for a while. I didn't watch a great deal of the World Cup. And although England going out did contribute to that I think I missed what has been deemed to be a very good World Cup because Villa have made me hate watching football and England only compounded that. I, and I think we, all kind of expected it. there's the making of a team there and this is a World Cup too soon for them. But after been served up the shit we have been at Villa park that was the only possible release. But I digress...I was flicking through the channels and came to Blackburn v Cardiff. First game of the season. 1-1. Christ it was shit.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on August 09, 2014, 08:55:27 AM
Quote from: Clampy on August 08, 2014, 08:21:02 PM
What's with Blackburn's kit, it dow look right.

The blue is too light
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: London Villan on August 09, 2014, 11:31:40 AM
Quote from: Comrade Blitz on August 08, 2014, 06:53:37 PM
Quote from: London Villan on August 08, 2014, 06:45:28 PM
I think that's the same here... I only realised that a couple of years ago!

Really? I've never noticed amongst all of the games in hand and long streaks of handily arranged home matches for Manchester Utd.

Just had a look at the Villa for 14/15 - it isn't symmetrical.



I might be wrong then, but I thought all the fixtures mirror each other all season, ie everyone who plays each other in the first week of the season will play the return fixture on the same weekend later on in the season and the pattern continues for all the games.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on August 09, 2014, 12:54:18 PM
A pair of Bristols on TV at the moment.

Rovers on BTSport and City on Sky.

WTF is going on with City's away kit ? Its hideous.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on August 09, 2014, 01:02:20 PM
(http://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/10592682_10203884768093508_8161750096973601443_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on August 09, 2014, 01:36:25 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on August 09, 2014, 12:54:18 PM
A pair of Bristols on TV at the moment.

Rovers on BTSport and City on Sky.

WTF is going on with City's away kit ? Its hideous.


It really is. Purple shirts, green shorts, white socks. Not so much designed as thrown together from leftover kit.

And Bristol's sports TV pubs must be a bit lively this lunchtime...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on August 09, 2014, 04:44:15 PM
Small heath 2 down  :D
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on August 09, 2014, 04:58:00 PM
Blackpool only able to name four subs for opening game. Fonz started
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on August 09, 2014, 06:09:35 PM
28,000 at forest today ! We'll struggle to match that at times this season
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on August 09, 2014, 06:24:08 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on August 09, 2014, 06:09:35 PM
28,000 at forest today ! We'll struggle to match that at times this season

There's no way we'll ever have 28,000 Forest fans at Villa Park especially now the FA Cup semis are all at Wembley.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 09, 2014, 06:25:46 PM
"I just want people to show me and my team some respect. Van Gogh is a decent painter now isn't he but when he was alive he was just a bloke with half an ear."

Cabbage muncher Ian Holloway - August 9th 2014
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on August 09, 2014, 06:37:22 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on August 09, 2014, 06:25:46 PM
"I just want people to show me and my team some respect. Van Gogh is a decent painter now isn't he but when he was alive he was just a bloke with half an ear."

Cabbage muncher Ian Holloway - August 9th 2014
What a twat. He's probably been thinking that one up all summer.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on August 09, 2014, 06:42:25 PM
Over 30,000 at derby today !
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on August 09, 2014, 07:08:23 PM
This Fulham side is almost unrecognisable. Only Scott Parker and young striker Woodrow from last season's first team. How many players have they shipped out and how many are in the reserves on high wages?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mister E on August 09, 2014, 07:39:15 PM
Went to see Harrogate Toen vs Tamworth today. Glad to say the home side played the Tammy's off the park in the 0-0 draw. ;D
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on August 09, 2014, 07:45:39 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on August 09, 2014, 06:37:22 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on August 09, 2014, 06:25:46 PM
"I just want people to show me and my team some respect. Van Gogh is a decent painter now isn't he but when he was alive he was just a bloke with half an ear."

Cabbage muncher Ian Holloway - August 9th 2014
What a twat. He's probably been thinking that one up all summer.

Yeah but that twat has just provided the highlight of the season on opening day!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on August 09, 2014, 08:24:39 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on August 09, 2014, 07:08:23 PM
This Fulham side is almost unrecognisable. Only Scott Parker and young striker Woodrow from last season's first team. How many players have they shipped out and how many are in the reserves on high wages?

When I watched for two minutes Dembele was playing.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on August 09, 2014, 08:27:17 PM
Rodallega was on the bench
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on August 09, 2014, 08:39:34 PM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on August 09, 2014, 08:24:39 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on August 09, 2014, 07:08:23 PM
This Fulham side is almost unrecognisable. Only Scott Parker and young striker Woodrow from last season's first team. How many players have they shipped out and how many are in the reserves on high wages?

When I watched for two minutes Dembele was playing.

Careful not to confuse your Moussa Dembele with your Mousa Dembele
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave Cooper please on August 09, 2014, 10:25:00 PM
Quote from: Mister E on August 09, 2014, 07:39:15 PM
Went to see Harrogate Toen vs Tamworth today. Glad to say the home side played the Tammy's off the park in the 0-0 draw. ;D

Considering the money that Harrogate are throwing about I'll take that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on August 09, 2014, 10:34:18 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on August 09, 2014, 06:09:35 PM
28,000 at forest today ! We'll struggle to match that at times this season

Yeah, me too.

I reckon we'll get about 7,000 most weeks, and they'll all be really sad - they'll arrive in a funereal manner, dressed in black, like goths or something, with hangdog expressions, breaking into tears every few minutes.

Actually, for some matches, we'll probably register a negative attendance.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on August 09, 2014, 11:23:52 PM
Bearing in mind how poor we've been at home the last couple of seasons it's a wonder we managed to attract average attendances of 11,000 or something like that. I suppose the away support made up most of it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Meanwood Villa on August 09, 2014, 11:37:53 PM
Forest are absolutely amazing and their fans are brilliant. In fact every other of the 91 league clubs are fantastic. It really upsets me that we let the side down by being so unremittingly unpraiseworthy. Why, oh why do we besmirch the great game so? Let's just pack up and apologise to the rest of football. All 3000 of us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on August 09, 2014, 11:48:12 PM
If only we could attract crowds like those at Derby, Forest, Brighton and some other random team who get more than 20,000 a week.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on August 10, 2014, 06:01:19 AM
As The Doc said: "if you put eleven Villa shirts on the line to dry, nobody would turn up".

Fickle.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on August 10, 2014, 10:57:48 AM
Quote from: Plumbutt Cooper on August 09, 2014, 10:25:00 PM
Quote from: Mister E on August 09, 2014, 07:39:15 PM
Went to see Harrogate Toen vs Tamworth today. Glad to say the home side played the Tammy's off the park in the 0-0 draw. ;D

Considering the money that Harrogate are throwing about I'll take that.

See Fulham struggling.  If they hung onto most of the squad from last season they would be laughing.  Hangeland even at 33 could be a good Championship player.   The manager just looks like he wants to be on the beach somewhere, he is lost at sea!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on August 10, 2014, 12:42:56 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on August 09, 2014, 06:25:46 PM
"I just want people to show me and my team some respect. Van Gogh is a decent painter now isn't he but when he was alive he was just a bloke with half an ear."

Cabbage muncher Ian Holloway - August 9th 2014

The full quote was. "I just want people to show me and my team some respect. But it's me isn't it. Van Gogh is a great painter now isn't he but when he was alive he was just a bloke with an ear and a half. They used to call him ninety minutes"!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on August 10, 2014, 01:13:07 PM
Luke Moore scored a late winner for Toronto against Columbus Crew. Five goals for them now so far this season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on August 10, 2014, 04:42:13 PM
Quote from: Meanwood Villa on August 09, 2014, 11:37:53 PM
Forest are absolutely amazing and their fans are brilliant. In fact every other of the 91 league clubs are fantastic. It really upsets me that we let the side down by being so unremittingly unpraiseworthy. Why, oh why do we besmirch the great game so? Let's just pack up and apologise to the rest of football. All 3000 of us.

I'm thinking of starting a crowd funded campaign to pay to hire 10 planes a week, one to fly over each Premier League game towing a banner carrying an apology for our crimes against the game.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on August 10, 2014, 04:44:14 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on August 09, 2014, 11:48:12 PM
If only we could attract crowds like those at Derby, Forest, Brighton and some other random team who get more than 20,000 a week.

Also, I see that *insert name of newly promoted team who have a relatively small ground, and whose fans haven't seen them play PL football for years and years here* have got almost as many season ticket holders as we do.

When we play them at our place and inevitably get about 35k, and they start singing "Premier League, you're having a laugh" or "Your ground's too big for you", frankly, I am going to join in.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on August 10, 2014, 04:45:16 PM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YhT6t8NnrjQ/Th9N3XeQNyI/AAAAAAAAA2Y/0cVeCuNeIDA/s1600/Banner+Laurice.jpg)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VancouverLion on August 10, 2014, 05:21:48 PM
43,600 Rangers V Hearts scottish championship
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on August 10, 2014, 05:23:20 PM
Norwich down to 10.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on August 10, 2014, 05:23:38 PM
Dingles winning.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 10, 2014, 05:29:16 PM
Arse smash Citeh 3-0 in the Charity Shield.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on August 10, 2014, 06:53:20 PM
I'm not sure what channel was on in the pub earlier during the Community Shied but every so often, a box appeared in he bottom left hand corner showing a player. What was that all about? It looked modernly crap.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on August 10, 2014, 07:46:53 PM
Derby have been out of the PL a good few years. For them to be pulling in +30k is some going. Ditto Forest.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 10, 2014, 07:51:12 PM
Derby averaged less than 25K last season, Forest less than 23K. Not crap but nothing special either.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 10, 2014, 09:12:39 PM
A lot more impressive than Small Heath, considering the size of the city and the fact that, apparently, everyone in it supports them.

I reckon Villa would average around 35,000 in that league, at least for the first couple of seasons. We've always been a team who tend to turn up in decent numbers during real adversity.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Des Little on August 10, 2014, 09:16:48 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on August 10, 2014, 09:12:39 PM
A lot more impressive than Small Heath, considering the size of the city and the fact that, apparently, everyone in it supports them.

I reckon Villa would average around 35,000 in that league, at least for the first couple of seasons. We've always been a team who tend to turn up in decent numbers during real adversity.

We'll find out if you're right or not 12 months from now
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on August 10, 2014, 11:33:50 PM
I missed the game and also the highlights so went to Yowtowb and was shocked at the result/scoreline. What a pass from Sanchez for the second and what a goal from Giroud for the third. Although I am not sure the Community Shield should be all about Arsenal v Arsenal old stars eleven.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: rob_bridge on August 11, 2014, 02:55:37 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on August 10, 2014, 07:51:12 PM
Derby averaged less than 25K last season, Forest less than 23K. Not crap but nothing special either.

Derby is a city with c250k people and a sparsely populated county. Nottingham has 2 clubs and is a little over 400k. So I think Derby attendance is very impressive considering. Forest pretty good for a team who has not been in top division for a decade and a half.

I suspect our average attendance would be low 30's in the event of relegation. Still twice as much as Small Heath but proportionally not as good as East Mids neighbours
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on August 11, 2014, 03:04:45 PM
And if like forest we were down there after 15 years would we be attracting 28k ? Gates may actually go up if we went down and started winning again. I'm not advocating relegation here, just saying.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: rob_bridge on August 11, 2014, 03:41:42 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on August 11, 2014, 03:04:45 PM
And if like forest we were down there after 15 years would we be attracting 28k ? Gates may actually go up if we went down and started winning again. I'm not advocating relegation here, just saying.

I suspect we would be getting anything between 20k and 40k with the median being 27-28k
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: placeforparks on August 11, 2014, 04:29:30 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on August 10, 2014, 09:12:39 PM
A lot more impressive than Small Heath, considering the size of the city and the fact that, apparently, everyone in it supports them.

I reckon Villa would average around 35,000 in that league, at least for the first couple of seasons. We've always been a team who tend to turn up in decent numbers during real adversity.

last time we were in that league it was about 6 shillings a tickets...

people aren't going to pay £30-£35 to watch us play rotherham.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LeeB on August 11, 2014, 05:19:43 PM
Quote from: rob_bridge on August 11, 2014, 02:55:37 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on August 10, 2014, 07:51:12 PM
Derby averaged less than 25K last season, Forest less than 23K. Not crap but nothing special either.

Derby is a city with c250k people and a sparsely populated county. Nottingham has 2 clubs and is a little over 400k. So I think Derby attendance is very impressive considering. Forest pretty good for a team who has not been in top division for a decade and a half.

I suspect our average attendance would be low 30's in the event of relegation. Still twice as much as Small Heath but proportionally not as good as East Mids neighbours


I've always had Derby down as the next biggest club in the midlands behind us. It's a proper football town.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: usav on August 11, 2014, 05:22:42 PM
Ahead of Forest?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LeeB on August 11, 2014, 05:28:38 PM
Quote from: usav on August 11, 2014, 05:22:42 PM
Ahead of Forest?

Yeah, just about.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 11, 2014, 05:52:10 PM
Quote from: rob_bridge on August 11, 2014, 02:55:37 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on August 10, 2014, 07:51:12 PM
Derby averaged less than 25K last season, Forest less than 23K. Not crap but nothing special either.

Derby is a city with c250k people and a sparsely populated county. Nottingham has 2 clubs and is a little over 400k. So I think Derby attendance is very impressive considering. Forest pretty good for a team who has not been in top division for a decade and a half.

I suspect our average attendance would be low 30's in the event of relegation. Still twice as much as Small Heath but proportionally not as good as East Mids neighbours


Depends if you take into account that both counties have populations of around 750K and the only other teams in those counties are Chesterfield, Notts Co and Mansfield. And they have averages of about 6K, 5K and 3K.

I still think both Forest and Derby have decent support, but nothing special. Both have managed 30K averages just 4 times in their histories.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on August 12, 2014, 08:45:53 AM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on August 10, 2014, 07:51:12 PM
Derby averaged less than 25K last season, Forest less than 23K. Not crap but nothing special either.

Surprisingly I think Brighton had the highest average attendance figures in the Championship last season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on August 12, 2014, 01:00:44 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on August 11, 2014, 05:52:10 PM
Depends if you take into account that both counties have populations of around 750K and the only other teams in those counties are Chesterfield, Notts Co and Mansfield. And they have averages of about 6K, 5K and 3K.

Do Notts County really only average 5k? Genuine question, I had no idea. It's sad to see such an old club reduced to that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 12, 2014, 01:01:33 PM
Quote from: LeeB on August 11, 2014, 05:19:43 PM
Quote from: rob_bridge on August 11, 2014, 02:55:37 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on August 10, 2014, 07:51:12 PM
Derby averaged less than 25K last season, Forest less than 23K. Not crap but nothing special either.

Derby is a city with c250k people and a sparsely populated county. Nottingham has 2 clubs and is a little over 400k. So I think Derby attendance is very impressive considering. Forest pretty good for a team who has not been in top division for a decade and a half.

I suspect our average attendance would be low 30's in the event of relegation. Still twice as much as Small Heath but proportionally not as good as East Mids neighbours


I've always had Derby down as the next biggest club in the midlands behind us. It's a proper football town.

I tend to think of Derby, Forest, Wolves and West Brom all being roughly equal second biggest in the region, with Stoke, Leicester, Coventry and Blose the next level down.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 12, 2014, 01:08:19 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on August 12, 2014, 01:00:44 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on August 11, 2014, 05:52:10 PM
Depends if you take into account that both counties have populations of around 750K and the only other teams in those counties are Chesterfield, Notts Co and Mansfield. And they have averages of about 6K, 5K and 3K.

Do Notts County really only average 5k? Genuine question, I had no idea. It's sad to see such an old club reduced to that.

Last couple of years it's been about 5,500. They had a few years before that of approx 7K but the majority of time over the last 15 years or so it is around the 5K mark.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 12, 2014, 01:11:51 PM
weren't Notts County going to be the biggest club on the planet at one point and had these delusions of grandeur including the hiring of a recent former England manager/mercenary?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on August 12, 2014, 01:57:22 PM
Talking of old clubs, didn't Port Vale once have serious plans to increase their ground to a 70k a capacity or something?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on August 12, 2014, 02:09:36 PM
Have they finished that stand on the side yet at Port Vale?

Its quite a big ground from memory, at least 20,000.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 12, 2014, 02:09:54 PM
I think Vale Park had a capacity of 50k back in the 60's. I think they might even have hit that for a game versus us in the FA Cup.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on August 12, 2014, 02:14:40 PM
We're their record attendance at just shy of 50,000 for a 5th round tie in 1960.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 12, 2014, 02:22:09 PM
Quote from: Ads on August 12, 2014, 02:14:40 PM
We're their record attendance at just shy of 50,000 for a 5th round tie in 1960.

yep, that's the game I was referring to. I knew I heard/read it somewhere
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on August 12, 2014, 02:25:53 PM
How much did a copy of H&V cost in 1960?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on August 12, 2014, 04:12:53 PM
Am going to see Brighton tonight in Capital One Cup against Chelteham Town.  Tickets are just twelve pounds which is good as a lot of the league games are the best part of 30! :'(. 

I don't see them repeating the Play-offs this year, but should still be at least mid-table so a decent run in the cup would be nice.  Of course a plum tie might await next round if get through tonight.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on August 12, 2014, 04:24:13 PM
Quote from: Gregorys Boy on August 12, 2014, 04:12:53 PM
Am going to see Brighton tonight in Capital One Cup against Chelteham Town.  Tickets are just twelve pounds which is good as a lot of the league games are the best part of 30! :'(. 

I don't see them repeating the Play-offs this year, but should still be at least mid-table so a decent run in the cup would be nice.  Of course a plum tie might await next round if get through tonight.

Yeah, they lost player of the season Upson and Ulloa (or something like that, big South American striker) to Leicester, so might struggle to make the play-offs.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 12, 2014, 05:17:52 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on August 12, 2014, 01:11:51 PM
weren't Notts County going to be the biggest club on the planet at one point and had these delusions of grandeur including the hiring of a recent former England manager/mercenary?

He ended up waiving his right to get any money off them so I think "mercenary" is unfair.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave Cooper please on August 12, 2014, 08:24:01 PM
Cambridge have equalised against plucky non-league Birmingham.

Meanwhile Tamworth 1-0 Gloucester (Hibbert 34)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: London Villan on August 12, 2014, 08:35:44 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on August 12, 2014, 01:57:22 PM
Talking of old clubs, didn't Port Vale once have serious plans to increase their ground to a 70k a capacity or something?

Yep, there were plans to make Vale Park the Wembley of the north... some of the facilities were built, even a massive tunnel on the half way line, but circumstances meant that it never got much further than that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cheltenhamlion on August 12, 2014, 09:04:14 PM
Well done Tamuff against Gloucester Shitty and come on Cheltenham against Brighton.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave Cooper please on August 12, 2014, 09:36:07 PM
Quote from: cheltenhamlion on August 12, 2014, 09:04:14 PM
Well done Tamuff against Gloucester Shitty and come on Cheltenham against Brighton.

Floodlight failure at half-time at Tamuff, 40 minute delay. Game underway now. Gonna be a late night. Still 1-0.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 12, 2014, 09:45:46 PM
Dagenham 4-4 Brentford, sounds a boring game.

Dogheads lose to Northampton in front of just over 6K.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 12, 2014, 09:53:05 PM
Dagenham 4-5 now and sha winning.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 12, 2014, 09:55:11 PM
5-5

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 12, 2014, 09:56:39 PM
Huddersfield were losing 3-1 at Chesterfield after 83 mins and are now 5-3 up in extra time. I love mental games when they don't involve us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave Cooper please on August 12, 2014, 10:10:17 PM
GOAL: Tamworth 2-1 Gloucester City (Kayden Jackson 90+3)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 12, 2014, 10:11:51 PM
Dagenham 6-5
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 12, 2014, 10:16:27 PM
6-6
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 12, 2014, 10:16:39 PM
6-6
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 12, 2014, 10:17:09 PM
Bugger. Thought I could ruin PWS' night by getting that score in first...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 12, 2014, 10:18:01 PM
10 different scorers in one match must be close to a record.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 12, 2014, 10:20:42 PM
Penalties. Which after 12 goals will probably finish 1-0......
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on August 12, 2014, 10:36:28 PM
Brentford win 4-2 on pens
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on August 12, 2014, 10:36:50 PM
http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/317552
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on August 12, 2014, 11:06:02 PM
Quote from: Plumbutt Cooper on August 12, 2014, 10:10:17 PM
GOAL: Tamworth 2-1 Gloucester City (Kayden Jackson 90+3)
City all over Tamworth. We play like that all season and we should stay up ok. If clubs can't get their floodlights to work properly surely there should be some punishment?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave Cooper please on August 13, 2014, 01:44:28 AM
Quote from: lovejoy on August 12, 2014, 11:06:02 PM
Quote from: Plumbutt Cooper on August 12, 2014, 10:10:17 PM
GOAL: Tamworth 2-1 Gloucester City (Kayden Jackson 90+3)
City all over Tamworth. We play like that all season and we should stay up ok. If clubs can't get their floodlights to work properly surely there should be some punishment?

Oh come on! League clubs have floodlight failures, it happens. 40 minutes is a pain in the arse for away fans and all that but the game got played. That is the first ever floodlight failure at Tamworth as far as I am aware.
Maybe Gloucester can complain when they have got their own ground that isn't in a flood plain.

Anyway, fair assessment of the game, we ain't great but have an excellent keeper and maybe once we can find some sort of cohesion in midfield we'll be okay. A draw was probably fair, a last minute winner was harsh but as a Tamuff fan, WAHOOOO!!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on August 13, 2014, 08:11:07 AM
Are Gloucester playing their home games here in 'Nam this season ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LeeB on August 13, 2014, 11:10:05 AM
Quote from: The Ads on August 12, 2014, 02:25:53 PM
How much did a copy of H&V cost in 1960?

Those were the days of the maximum sale price. Dave had to travel by bus with the ordinary supporters back then.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave Cooper please on August 13, 2014, 01:14:26 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on August 13, 2014, 08:11:07 AM
Are Gloucester playing their home games here in 'Nam this season ?

Yes.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on August 13, 2014, 08:01:13 PM
Cardiff beating Covscum.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on August 13, 2014, 08:47:59 PM
Quote from: Legion on August 13, 2014, 08:01:13 PM
Cardiff beating Covscum.

Just saw a bit of that. Is there anybody actually at the game?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on August 13, 2014, 11:54:06 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on August 13, 2014, 08:47:59 PM
Quote from: Legion on August 13, 2014, 08:01:13 PM
Cardiff beating Covscum.

Just saw a bit of that. Is there anybody actually at the game?

The attendance was 1,382, with 389 Cardiff supporters and 156 protesting outside.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on August 14, 2014, 02:45:00 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on August 13, 2014, 08:47:59 PM
Quote from: Legion on August 13, 2014, 08:01:13 PM
Cardiff beating Covscum.

Just saw a bit of that. Is there anybody actually at the game?

At first I thought that the stand opposite the camera was just empty but I then realised that it was a building site.

However, there did appear to be just two people sat in the end stand to the left of the pitch as the camera was pointing.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on August 16, 2014, 07:43:10 AM
Tonev's going to score a 60 yarder today isn't he.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on August 16, 2014, 08:31:03 AM
Quote from: Plumbutt Cooper on August 13, 2014, 01:14:26 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on August 13, 2014, 08:11:07 AM
Are Gloucester playing their home games here in 'Nam this season ?

Yes.

Indeed, no home game for 5 years and made to play in Conf North with no financial assistance from the FA. Plans submitted for new ground development on old site, with improved flood defenses, but not yet approved. Club do well to stay at this level.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VinnieChase84 on August 16, 2014, 11:56:06 AM
The united team v Swansea looks surprisingly poor
@SkyFootball: #MUFC XI to face #Swans: De Gea; Jones, Smalling, Blackett; Lingard, Fletcher, Herrera, Young; Mata; Rooney (c), Hernandez 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chipsticks on August 16, 2014, 12:44:12 PM
Quote from: VinnieChase84 on August 16, 2014, 11:56:06 AM
The united team v Swansea looks surprisingly poor
@SkyFootball: #MUFC XI to face #Swans: De Gea; Jones, Smalling, Blackett; Lingard, Fletcher, Herrera, Young; Mata; Rooney (c), Hernandez 

I'd rather have Vlaar, Okore and Baker as a back 3 than Smalling, Jones, and Blackett. Are we starting with a better defence than United today?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on August 16, 2014, 12:45:51 PM
Quote from: Chipsticks on August 16, 2014, 12:44:12 PM
Quote from: VinnieChase84 on August 16, 2014, 11:56:06 AM
The united team v Swansea looks surprisingly poor
@SkyFootball: #MUFC XI to face #Swans: De Gea; Jones, Smalling, Blackett; Lingard, Fletcher, Herrera, Young; Mata; Rooney (c), Hernandez 

I'd rather have Vlaar, Okore and Baker as a back 3 than Smalling, Jones, and Blackett. Are we starting with a better defence than United today?

If you got rid of Baker I might.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on August 16, 2014, 12:48:25 PM
That midfield looks lightweight and I see that LVG is going to give Young a chance.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on August 16, 2014, 12:51:54 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on August 16, 2014, 07:43:10 AM
Tonev's going to score a 60 yarder today isn't he.
I hope he does and goes on dominate in the SPL. That will be good for us as he is still ours.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on August 16, 2014, 12:56:31 PM
It looks as though Owen has been getting some serious coaching from BT management as he is actually contributing almost with validity!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 16, 2014, 01:02:26 PM
That young CB looks decent for Man U. I do like how Swansea try to play. I hope we see a lot more of that from is this season. Even when we lose games it will have been trying to play football properly.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on August 16, 2014, 01:13:20 PM
Ki scores!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on August 16, 2014, 01:13:51 PM
Ki scores for Swansea ... Should have been us :((((
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chipsticks on August 16, 2014, 01:14:38 PM
Haha, love it!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chipsticks on August 16, 2014, 01:16:26 PM
Quote from: PaulWinch again on August 16, 2014, 12:45:51 PM
Quote from: Chipsticks on August 16, 2014, 12:44:12 PM
Quote from: VinnieChase84 on August 16, 2014, 11:56:06 AM
The united team v Swansea looks surprisingly poor
@SkyFootball: #MUFC XI to face #Swans: De Gea; Jones, Smalling, Blackett; Lingard, Fletcher, Herrera, Young; Mata; Rooney (c), Hernandez 

I'd rather have Vlaar, Okore and Baker as a back 3 than Smalling, Jones, and Blackett. Are we starting with a better defence than United today?

If you got rid of Baker I might.

I think you need him in the 3 as the stopper. Okore and Vlaar are a bit too technical, need a big bugger in with them who will dive headfirst into blocks.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: taylorsworkrate on August 16, 2014, 01:18:22 PM
Rooney and Mata aside. That team looks midtable at best
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on August 16, 2014, 01:24:17 PM
Quote from: Chipsticks on August 16, 2014, 01:16:26 PM
Quote from: PaulWinch again on August 16, 2014, 12:45:51 PM
Quote from: Chipsticks on August 16, 2014, 12:44:12 PM
Quote from: VinnieChase84 on August 16, 2014, 11:56:06 AM
The united team v Swansea looks surprisingly poor
@SkyFootball: #MUFC XI to face #Swans: De Gea; Jones, Smalling, Blackett; Lingard, Fletcher, Herrera, Young; Mata; Rooney (c), Hernandez 

I'd rather have Vlaar, Okore and Baker as a back 3 than Smalling, Jones, and Blackett. Are we starting with a better defence than United today?

If you got rid of Baker I might.

I think you need him in the 3 as the stopper. Okore and Vlaar are a bit too technical, need a big bugger in with them who will dive headfirst into blocks.

I just don't think there's a scenario where Baker should be in the team, he's our worst centre half and one of the poorest in the league.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on August 16, 2014, 01:24:28 PM
Both teams look as though they will be denying us a top half finish.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Witton Warrior on August 16, 2014, 01:28:28 PM
My laughter at Manure is only tempered by the fact that this may give Swansea points.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: timeoutbigbar on August 16, 2014, 01:35:10 PM
Quote from: Witton Warrior on August 16, 2014, 01:28:28 PM
My laughter at Manure is only tempered by the fact that this may give Swansea points.


I think it's a touch early to be thinking like that.  I hope so anyway.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on August 16, 2014, 01:38:05 PM
I don't think its time to write off LVG based on 1/76 of the season but I do hope all is other halves are the same!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on August 16, 2014, 01:46:59 PM
He is at it again

SO OBVIOUS THAT @lvg OUT OF HIS DEPTH AT MUFC. HE NOT USED TO BIG STAGE AND SHOULD GO BACK HOME TO DENMARK PART TIME BUILDERS LEAGUE
1:26pm - 16 Aug 14
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on August 16, 2014, 01:57:31 PM
1-1 wiggy
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on August 16, 2014, 01:57:40 PM
Ashley Young getting a mouthful:

https://vine.co/v/M37F1mB5IzB
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on August 16, 2014, 01:58:09 PM
Wiggy strikes
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on August 16, 2014, 01:58:17 PM
Oh that was just  like watching Brazil. Swansea defence that is.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on August 16, 2014, 02:00:36 PM
Ki was useless there.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on August 16, 2014, 02:16:13 PM
1-2 Sigurdson
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on August 16, 2014, 02:16:42 PM
Ha ha. What a brilliant PL campaign this is turning into.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on August 16, 2014, 02:17:10 PM
Ha ha!!!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 16, 2014, 02:18:14 PM
Fair play Swansea. They'll be calling for a return of Moyes after this. Didn't Moyes win 4-0 at Swansea in the opening game last season?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on August 16, 2014, 02:20:24 PM
From Red Cafe

Quote
Absolutely feck all has changed.

I thought van Gaal was supposed to be a football genius?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tony Erdington on August 16, 2014, 02:21:41 PM
when you think theres more chance of Swansea being in our part of the league, shit.

but manu are at the moment, shit that is.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Smirker on August 16, 2014, 02:24:36 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on August 16, 2014, 02:18:14 PM
Fair play Swansea. They'll be calling for a return of Moyes after this. Didn't Moyes win 4-0 at Swansea in the opening game last season?

4-1.

This is brilliant.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on August 16, 2014, 02:27:24 PM
I like the way Swansea try to play.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 16, 2014, 02:30:28 PM
Fellaini is one dirty bastard
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on August 16, 2014, 02:30:46 PM
Redcafe is well worth a read

http://www.redcafe.net/matches/manchester-united-vs-swansea-city.6/discussion?page=71
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 16, 2014, 02:33:32 PM
That place is in already approaching DEFCON 5. Hilarious
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on August 16, 2014, 02:34:17 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on August 16, 2014, 02:30:28 PM
Fellaini is one dirty bastard
The wanker gets away with it most of the time.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on August 16, 2014, 02:35:20 PM
Expect a bid for Vlaar this week
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on August 16, 2014, 02:35:33 PM
That Yanited teams needs a full overhaul IMHO .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tony Erdington on August 16, 2014, 02:36:56 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on August 16, 2014, 02:30:46 PM
Redcafe is well worth a read

http://www.redcafe.net/matches/manchester-united-vs-swansea-city.6/discussion?page=71
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Reasoned
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tony Erdington on August 16, 2014, 02:37:43 PM
Quote from: Pete3206 on August 16, 2014, 02:35:20 PM
Expect a bid for Vlaar this week

Stop it!!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on August 16, 2014, 02:39:06 PM
Quote from: Tony Erdington on August 16, 2014, 02:37:43 PM
Quote from: Pete3206 on August 16, 2014, 02:35:20 PM
Expect a bid for Vlaar this week

Stop it!!!

Sorry :)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OzVilla on August 16, 2014, 02:39:14 PM
They've no quality whatsoever in he midde of the park.

A bit like Brazil in the WC.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on August 16, 2014, 02:39:15 PM
Desperate resurrection of Fergie Time going on here.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on August 16, 2014, 02:39:38 PM
Hahaha
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on August 16, 2014, 02:39:39 PM
Ha ha ha, brilliant stuff!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OzVilla on August 16, 2014, 02:41:19 PM
Fuck off you glory hunting bastards.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tony Erdington on August 16, 2014, 02:42:27 PM
Quote from: Pete3206 on August 16, 2014, 02:39:06 PM
Quote from: Tony Erdington on August 16, 2014, 02:37:43 PM
Quote from: Pete3206 on August 16, 2014, 02:35:20 PM
Expect a bid for Vlaar this week

Stop it!!!

Sorry :)

But im sure ur right, cuz there defence was worse than Oscar pistorious
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on August 16, 2014, 02:46:43 PM
Quote from: Tony Erdington on August 16, 2014, 02:42:27 PM
Quote from: Pete3206 on August 16, 2014, 02:39:06 PM
Quote from: Tony Erdington on August 16, 2014, 02:37:43 PM
Quote from: Pete3206 on August 16, 2014, 02:35:20 PM
Expect a bid for Vlaar this week

Stop it!!!

Sorry :)

But im sure you're right, because their defence was worse than Oscar pistorious

They need defenders and we have the best one from the WC seems inevitable.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on August 16, 2014, 02:50:44 PM
Swansea were very good they deserved the points. The other team were garbage.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Stu on August 16, 2014, 03:57:18 PM
A Villa win apart, this is the result of the weekend after spending the summer being told by the press about the managerial genius of LVG, and about 30 articles a week (in the Grauniad alone) on Manchester United in general in the lead up to the start of the season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on August 16, 2014, 04:11:25 PM
Qpr 1 down  ;D
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Jon Crofts on August 16, 2014, 07:19:56 PM
According to Sky Sports, Manchester United have lost an opening day fixture for the first time ever.

Obviously that's since football was invented, by Sky.  Wankers.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: manic-road on August 16, 2014, 07:38:55 PM
Quote from: Jon Crofts on August 16, 2014, 07:19:56 PM
According to Sky Sports, Manchester United have lost an opening day fixture for the first time ever.

Obviously that's since football was invented, by Sky.  Wankers.

You mean there are other teams in the league other than Man U? I didn't think there was looking at the press over the last few weeks.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on August 16, 2014, 07:42:53 PM
Arse got lucky - and so did I - backed them when they were losing.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on August 16, 2014, 07:45:35 PM
Quote from: Jon Crofts on August 16, 2014, 07:19:56 PM
According to Sky Sports, Manchester United have lost an opening day fixture for the first time ever.

Obviously that's since football was invented, by Sky.  Wankers.

To be fair, they did specify "at home".

The "don't win anything with kids" match was in the Sky era, too.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: FrankyH on August 16, 2014, 07:48:20 PM
Don't think they will show this on MOTD, scroll down for video.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/row-zed/fan-runs-pitch-west-ham-4060862
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on August 16, 2014, 07:59:21 PM
Quote from: FrankyH on August 16, 2014, 07:48:20 PM
Don't think they will show this on MOTD, scroll down for video.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/row-zed/fan-runs-pitch-west-ham-4060862

Ha! Thousand pound fine, and he should have gone for the other corner.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tuscans on August 16, 2014, 08:01:26 PM
That's amazing, a bird shitting in Ashley Youngs mouth as he flaps his gums off.

BRILLIANT
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tuscans on August 16, 2014, 08:05:18 PM
Quote from: FrankyH on August 16, 2014, 07:48:20 PM
Don't think they will show this on MOTD, scroll down for video.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/row-zed/fan-runs-pitch-west-ham-4060862
Who's the spurs player who puts his hands on his head thinking, "I wanted to take it"?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: damon loves JT on August 16, 2014, 09:39:30 PM
Danny Baker sounding off on Twitter about sanctimonious TV censorship.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Somniloquism on August 16, 2014, 11:11:20 PM
Barry was very lucky to stay on the pitch for the deliberate block whilst on a yellow.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on August 16, 2014, 11:46:13 PM
Loic remy is way way too good for QPR
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave Cooper please on August 17, 2014, 12:08:49 AM
Quote from: lovejoy on August 16, 2014, 08:31:03 AM
Quote from: Plumbutt Cooper on August 13, 2014, 01:14:26 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on August 13, 2014, 08:11:07 AM
Are Gloucester playing their home games here in 'Nam this season ?

Yes.

Indeed, no home game for 5 years and made to play in Conf North with no financial assistance from the FA. Plans submitted for new ground development on old site, with improved flood defenses, but not yet approved. Club do well to stay at this level.

Just as an aside, why should Gloucester get financial assistance from the FA? And you are not made to play in Conf North, you choose to play in Conf North as is your right having been promoted to it.
If Gloucester get money to allow them to groundshare at a ground that allows them to continue to play at that level then every other club should get the same money surely? It's not our fault that you got flooded, we all have bills to pay.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave Cooper please on August 17, 2014, 12:16:40 AM
Anyway, my favourite twat of the day:

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BvKVM9hCMAE92sF.jpg)

Wonder if he realises, and its in their heartland of Cheltenham as well.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on August 17, 2014, 12:39:46 AM
West Ham's pitch invader was better that Villa's

http://screamer.deadspin.com/west-ham-idiot-runs-length-of-pitch-takes-free-kick-fo-1622692013/+bubbaprog
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on August 17, 2014, 12:41:33 AM
Quote from: Tuscans on August 16, 2014, 08:01:26 PM
That's amazing, a bird shitting in Ashley Youngs mouth as he flaps his gums off.

BRILLIANT

http://screamer.deadspin.com/something-disgusting-happened-in-ashley-youngs-mouth-1622700069/+Sean-Newell
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: *shellac* on August 17, 2014, 01:21:47 AM
Quote from: FrankyH on August 16, 2014, 07:48:20 PM
Don't think they will show this on MOTD, scroll down for video.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/row-zed/fan-runs-pitch-west-ham-4060862
That was Monk celebrating Swansea's win.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 17, 2014, 03:26:37 AM
Ooooops, modern technology goes wrong

https://vine.co/v/M3K7DIdlmZ5
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on August 17, 2014, 09:39:08 AM
Some poor decision yesterday all around. West Brom getting a soft pen, Fellainii getting away with another elbow, West Ham getting a pen fair enough but no way Naughton should have been sent off.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on August 17, 2014, 11:15:11 AM
I was going to post on here the other day that i reckon there'll be some dodgy refereeing decisions over the first few games and yesterday didn't dissapoint. The pinstripeyfilth penalty was ridiculous.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on August 17, 2014, 01:54:07 PM
1 - 0 Liverpool...........Sterling
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: citizenDJ on August 17, 2014, 02:34:51 PM
Considering how good the two teams were last season, Liverpool Vs Southampton is a bit of a stinker of a game so far.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on August 17, 2014, 02:44:18 PM
1-1 yess
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on August 17, 2014, 02:44:54 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on August 17, 2014, 02:44:18 PM
1-1 yess

Clyne with a great finish.........
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Witton Warrior on August 17, 2014, 02:46:21 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on August 17, 2014, 02:44:18 PM
1-1 yess

United yesterday, now scousers looking poor - what mirth!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on August 17, 2014, 02:46:22 PM
Quote from: citizenDJ on August 17, 2014, 02:34:51 PM
Considering how good the two teams were last season, Liverpool Vs Southampton is a bit of a stinker of a game so far.

Agreed

I think 'The Mighty Reds YNWA' will struggle without Suarez. Pretty impossible to replace.

Fancy saints to nick this now
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: citizenDJ on August 17, 2014, 02:50:59 PM
Oh my, dreadful miss from Steve Davis there, should be 2-1 to Saints.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on August 17, 2014, 02:51:57 PM
Should of gone 1-2 up, Davis should of smashed that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on August 17, 2014, 02:56:19 PM
Another great chance for saints there
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on August 17, 2014, 03:07:08 PM
2 - 1............Sturridge
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on August 17, 2014, 03:08:10 PM
Saints asleep at the back 2-1 :(
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tom_Mc9? on August 17, 2014, 03:11:31 PM
As much as I dislike Liverpool, this is the better result for Villa.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on August 17, 2014, 03:12:34 PM
We shouldn't be worrying about other scores this early surely ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 17, 2014, 03:13:59 PM
Liverpool not winning would help our title challenge.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on August 17, 2014, 03:16:01 PM
wtf long
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on August 17, 2014, 03:17:56 PM
Liverpool look dodgy as hell at the back should be losing 2-3
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tom_Mc9? on August 17, 2014, 03:19:13 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on August 17, 2014, 03:12:34 PM
We shouldn't be worrying about other scores this early surely ?

Not worrying, just want us to finish as high as possible.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on August 17, 2014, 03:21:00 PM
Newcastle 5/1 to do Ci£y. That's value.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on August 17, 2014, 03:22:49 PM
FT 2-1
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: martyn ellis on August 17, 2014, 03:27:03 PM
Sky commentary true to form. Apparently they 'showed great character' in fighting back from 1-1. Didn't spot that myself.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on August 17, 2014, 03:56:23 PM
(https://scontent-b-ams.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t1.0-9/10600533_908797122481180_5194863642314544208_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on August 17, 2014, 04:40:12 PM
1 - 0 Citeh.............Silva

I was just gonna type that Newcastle were giving them a good game too
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on August 17, 2014, 05:50:32 PM
2 - 0............Aguero
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on August 17, 2014, 05:50:47 PM
Quality finish.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on August 17, 2014, 05:52:43 PM
Newcastle look beatable by us next weekend. We'll need to be physical and robust against the likes of cabella. But I think they look beatable. We'll obviously have to put in a better attacking display with more creativity on show
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on August 17, 2014, 05:53:49 PM
Barcodes are going to be tough to beat on Sat, i'd play Bent because we'll need to take our chances when we get them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on August 17, 2014, 06:51:13 PM
I wouldn't be upset with a draw v Newcastle as we generally beat hull at home

7 points from three games and then a break to get benteke and kozak fitter, plus one or two signings in. That'd do me very nicely thanks
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: amfy on August 17, 2014, 07:17:58 PM
Sky have just interviewed Mourinho ahead of their game with Burnley tomorrow and he is still moaning about the injustices at Villa Park last season! I really hope that when we play them we can stuff them again
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: b23 on August 17, 2014, 07:58:38 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on August 17, 2014, 12:41:33 AM
Quote from: Tuscans on August 16, 2014, 08:01:26 PM
That's amazing, a bird shitting in Ashley Youngs mouth as he flaps his gums off.

BRILLIANT

http://screamer.deadspin.com/something-disgusting-happened-in-ashley-youngs-mouth-1622700069/+Sean-Newell

Fantastic ! Laser guided avian dumping at its finest !!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on August 17, 2014, 07:59:07 PM
2 incredibly dull games today. Super Sunday ? My arse.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on August 17, 2014, 08:11:26 PM
Quote from: Matt Collins on August 17, 2014, 05:52:43 PM
Newcastle look beatable by us next weekend. We'll need to be physical and robust against the likes of cabella. But I think they look beatable. We'll obviously have to put in a better attacking display with more creativity on show

They look beatable every year its just we rarely seem to actually do it.  Having won yesterday I agree that a draw wouldn't be the worse result in the world and then aim to beat Hull, this is Villa we are talking about of course so things may not run that smoothly. 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on August 17, 2014, 08:14:42 PM
Home games don't suit us. We are unable to take a game to teams easily. I think we should brace ourselves for another roller coaster season tbh.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 17, 2014, 08:18:13 PM
We're going to smash Newcastle so bad they'll disband in shame and we'll be new favourites for the title.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on August 17, 2014, 08:18:19 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on August 17, 2014, 08:14:42 PM
Home games don't suit us. We are unable to take a game to teams easily. I think we should brace ourselves for another roller coaster season tbh.

That is partly down the current manager.  We looked strong at home under MON because I think he really rammed home the message to the players of their importance, and had them pumped up to make a fast start.  Of course it is still early so there shouldn't be too much of reaction either way, but if we stay unbeaten after the next two then I will be pretty pleased.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on August 17, 2014, 08:19:00 PM
Quote from: amfy on August 17, 2014, 07:17:58 PM
Sky have just interviewed Mourinho ahead of their game with Burnley tomorrow and he is still moaning about the injustices at Villa Park last season! I really hope that when we play them we can stuff them again


He has such a great memory and apparent fixation with us that I am amazed the refereeing decisions in the reverse fixture appear to have slipped his mind.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 17, 2014, 08:24:12 PM
We weren't that strong under MON at home. Better than recently obviously but nothing special. For a team that cost as much as ours did to win 7, 10, 7 and 8 at home was not good enough overall. We relied a lot on away form to finish 6th each year.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on August 17, 2014, 08:24:50 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on August 17, 2014, 08:18:13 PM
We're going to smash Newcastle so bad they'll disband in shame and we'll be new favourites for the title.
& then the Hull game becomes a B6 lockout.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on August 17, 2014, 09:18:05 PM
Quote from: Gregorys Boy on August 17, 2014, 08:18:19 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on August 17, 2014, 08:14:42 PM
Home games don't suit us. We are unable to take a game to teams easily. I think we should brace ourselves for another roller coaster season tbh.

That is partly down the current manager.  We looked strong at home under MON because I think he really rammed home the message to the players of their importance, and had them pumped up to make a fast start.  Of course it is still early so there shouldn't be too much of reaction either way, but if we stay unbeaten after the next two then I will be pretty pleased.

We've never been particularly strong at home.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on August 17, 2014, 09:32:41 PM
Quote from: Gregorys Boy on August 17, 2014, 08:18:19 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on August 17, 2014, 08:14:42 PM
Home games don't suit us. We are unable to take a game to teams easily. I think we should brace ourselves for another roller coaster season tbh.

That is partly down the current manager.  We looked strong at home under MON because I think he really rammed home the message to the players of their importance, and had them pumped up to make a fast start.  Of course it is still early so there shouldn't be too much of reaction either way, but if we stay unbeaten after the next two then I will be pretty pleased.

Considering we were always in the top six our home form was mediocre at best under mon, for pretty similar reasons to subsequently
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: tomd2103 on August 17, 2014, 09:34:36 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on August 17, 2014, 08:14:42 PM
Home games don't suit us. We are unable to take a game to teams easily. I think we should brace ourselves for another roller coaster season tbh.

Agree, mainly because the personnel we have had over the past couple of seasons just can't play that way (particularly in the final third).  I'm hoping Joe Cole can provide the link we've been missing, if he ever manages to get on the pitch!! 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on August 17, 2014, 09:41:50 PM
I'd have more faith and hope in Nzogbia and Grealish than Joe Cole. I think Joe Cole is a super sub type player now, say 70 mins onwards bring him on and see what he can unlock.
Equally with Sanchez in, maybe Delph can play higher up the pitch and be more offensive.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on August 17, 2014, 11:02:51 PM
Pick that one out of the back of the net

http://screamer.deadspin.com/mls-players-scores-his-own-shoe-it-did-not-count-1622994822/+Sean-Newell
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 17, 2014, 11:05:20 PM
Bright Dike, ace name.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on August 17, 2014, 11:24:31 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on August 17, 2014, 08:19:00 PM
Quote from: amfy on August 17, 2014, 07:17:58 PM
Sky have just interviewed Mourinho ahead of their game with Burnley tomorrow and he is still moaning about the injustices at Villa Park last season! I really hope that when we play them we can stuff them again


He has such a great memory and apparent fixation with us that I am amazed the refereeing decisions in the reverse fixture appear to have slipped his mind.

He claims to have lost the title because of what happened with us and Sunderland specifically, not a mention of the other 4 games they lost or the other 14 points they lost out on by drawing too much.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on August 17, 2014, 11:29:42 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on August 17, 2014, 08:18:13 PM
We're going to smash Newcastle so bad they'll disband in shame and we'll be new favourites for the title.

That would be great.

Sadly I thought they looked very good today  :(
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on August 17, 2014, 11:41:28 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on August 17, 2014, 11:29:42 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on August 17, 2014, 08:18:13 PM
We're going to smash Newcastle so bad they'll disband in shame and we'll be new favourites for the title.

That would be great.

Sadly I thought they looked very good today  :(

Yeah that striker they got for £1.5m looks a handful, they kept the ball very well hence why the possession today was almost 50/50. A draw wouldn't be bad result at all.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on August 17, 2014, 11:50:58 PM
Agreed. Nice purchase. He looked really sharp & quick.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on August 18, 2014, 12:49:59 AM
Definite red for the Prachinburi United sub player :o

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 18, 2014, 01:18:53 AM
Not the only one at it. A headbutt followed by running away, tosser.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 18, 2014, 07:53:46 AM
If you're looking for some football to keep you occupied till Burnley-Chelsea at 8, Rangers vs The Mighty Clyde kicks off at 7.35 on BBC Alba.

We'll batter 'em.

Possibly...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on August 18, 2014, 08:32:50 AM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on August 17, 2014, 11:41:28 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on August 17, 2014, 11:29:42 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on August 17, 2014, 08:18:13 PM
We're going to smash Newcastle so bad they'll disband in shame and we'll be new favourites for the title.

That would be great.

Sadly I thought they looked very good today  :(

Yeah that striker they got for £1.5m looks a handful, they kept the ball very well hence why the possession today was almost 50/50. A draw wouldn't be bad result at all.

I watched it and i can't say i noticed him too much. I thought there no 22 Janmaat looked woeful though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: rob_bridge on August 18, 2014, 10:12:01 AM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on August 17, 2014, 11:24:31 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on August 17, 2014, 08:19:00 PM
Quote from: amfy on August 17, 2014, 07:17:58 PM
Sky have just interviewed Mourinho ahead of their game with Burnley tomorrow and he is still moaning about the injustices at Villa Park last season! I really hope that when we play them we can stuff them again


He has such a great memory and apparent fixation with us that I am amazed the refereeing decisions in the reverse fixture appear to have slipped his mind.

He claims to have lost the title because of what happened with us and Sunderland specifically, not a mention of the other 4 games they lost or the other 14 points they lost out on by drawing too much.

What injustice?

The idiot fouled a Villa player in front of the referee. A harsh booking but who knows what he had said to the ref when he got the first caution.

The 2nd red card was an atrocious challenge.

Oh and it was 0-0 prior to the sending off.

Did they finish 2 points behind Cit-eh with a much superior goal difference. No is the answer of both counts.

What a self absorbed ****** he is.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on August 18, 2014, 10:14:16 AM
Hope burnley smash them tonight
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 18, 2014, 12:50:03 PM
Good old "mature" Jose who never moans about referees. Not a hypocrite at all, oh no.

http://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/23790044
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave Cooper please on August 18, 2014, 12:51:10 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on August 18, 2014, 07:53:46 AM
If you're looking for some football to keep you occupied till Burnley-Chelsea at 8, Rangers vs The Mighty Clyde kicks off at 7.35 on BBC Alba.

We'll batter 'em.

Possibly...

I'll be watching that, fuck Chelsea.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on August 18, 2014, 12:55:43 PM
Burnley are 9/1 if anyone fancies a silly couple of quid on them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dr Butler on August 18, 2014, 12:59:24 PM
my favourite remark over the weekend was on the BBC feed with some numpty, Martin Keown and Garth Crooks talking about the Manure game and one of the questions asked by the "presenter" was

 ""how can Manchester United possibly turn their season around"..... it's one fucking game into the new season you twats......
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 18, 2014, 01:00:45 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on August 18, 2014, 12:55:43 PM
Burnley are 9/1 if anyone fancies a silly couple of quid on them.

You can get 200/1 on a Burnley/Clyde double at BetVictor if you're being VERY silly.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SteveN on August 18, 2014, 02:42:28 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on August 18, 2014, 12:55:43 PM
Burnley are 9/1 if anyone fancies a silly couple of quid on them.

12's if Danny Ings scores, and he is more likely than most to do so for Burnley.

I shall be wearing somethinf C&B tonight to support them as one gets one's pleasures where one can at a certain age and annoying Chelsea fans is one them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 18, 2014, 07:36:07 PM
Come on Clyde!

COME ON YOU PINKS!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave Cooper please on August 18, 2014, 07:37:06 PM
They are very, very pink.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 18, 2014, 07:40:20 PM
For breast cancer awareness.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave Cooper please on August 18, 2014, 07:52:26 PM
Thought it might be. Couldn't tell because strangely enough I don't understand Gaelic!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 18, 2014, 07:52:46 PM
Bugger.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 18, 2014, 08:01:20 PM
Underdogs now, I reckon.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: MoetVillan on August 18, 2014, 08:15:14 PM
Gooooal 9-1 looks good odds
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on August 18, 2014, 08:15:43 PM
Burnley winning.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: MoetVillan on August 18, 2014, 08:17:16 PM
Costa lotta equalises
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on August 18, 2014, 08:17:23 PM
1-1.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on August 18, 2014, 08:19:13 PM
Burnley scoring first should make this game better.  Its a shame they couldn't hold on for longer.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on August 18, 2014, 08:21:59 PM
Wow. Superb goal. 1-2.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on August 18, 2014, 08:22:29 PM
Well that didn't take long.  The good thing is Scullre's in my dream team.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on August 18, 2014, 08:22:32 PM
Excellent build up to Chelsea's second
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on August 18, 2014, 08:26:58 PM
That pass from Fabregas was sublime.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Flamingo Lane on August 18, 2014, 08:33:36 PM
Quote from: Gregorys Boy on August 18, 2014, 08:22:29 PM
Well that didn't take long.  The good thing is Scullre's in my dream team.

You may want to check that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on August 18, 2014, 08:34:33 PM
1-3
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on August 18, 2014, 08:35:19 PM
Quote from: Ian Price on August 18, 2014, 08:33:36 PM
Quote from: Gregorys Boy on August 18, 2014, 08:22:29 PM
Well that didn't take long.  The good thing is Scullre's in my dream team.

You may want to check that.

Sod off its a hard name to spell!

This could be any kind of scoreline now. 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: taylorsworkrate on August 18, 2014, 08:36:01 PM
If Dyche can keep this group of Burnley players in the premiership, then he is the greatest manager in the history of sport.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on August 18, 2014, 08:38:34 PM
Current table:

1   Chelsea
2   Man City
3   Arsenal
4   Liverpool

You probably wouldn't get long-odds of it finishing that way in May.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: taylorsworkrate on August 18, 2014, 08:41:25 PM
Chelsea do look good (unfortunately). Albeit against the side which it would be a miracle if they didn't finish bottom.

Fabregas has only been back 40 minutes, and Yaya Toure aside, looks a class above all the other midfielders in the league
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: garyshawsknee on August 18, 2014, 08:44:24 PM
It's amazing what you can do with a few hundred million.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AvFc4eVeR on August 18, 2014, 08:45:24 PM
Quote from: taylorsworkrate on August 18, 2014, 08:36:01 PM
If Dyche can keep this group of Burnley players in the premiership, then he is the greatest manager in the history of sport.

If it carries on like this he might be reconsidering his championship players policy, by about the 74th minute I'd say.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AV82EC on August 18, 2014, 08:46:24 PM
Quote from: garyshawsknee on August 18, 2014, 08:44:24 PM
It's amazing what you can do with a few hundred million.

A few hundred! Isn't it getting on for a billion since the Russian criminal took over?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: adrenachrome on August 18, 2014, 08:47:58 PM
Quote from: AV82EC on August 18, 2014, 08:46:24 PM
Quote from: garyshawsknee on August 18, 2014, 08:44:24 PM
It's amazing what you can do with a few hundred million.

A few hundred! Isn't it getting on for a billion since the Russian criminal took over?

A headline today in The Star stating they have just loaned out their 17th player.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on August 18, 2014, 08:49:26 PM
Looking like I've spunked £2 out the window here
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: garyshawsknee on August 18, 2014, 08:57:39 PM
Quote from: AV82EC on August 18, 2014, 08:46:24 PM
Quote from: garyshawsknee on August 18, 2014, 08:44:24 PM
It's amazing what you can do with a few hundred million.

A few hundred! Isn't it getting on for a billion since the Russian criminal took over?

I was talking about just this summer ;)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on August 18, 2014, 09:05:52 PM
Hopefully one day abramovich will have his own judgment day to deal with. God I hate chavski.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on August 18, 2014, 09:10:37 PM
I see Clyde are sharing seven eight nine goals with Rangers so far. Well, I say sharing...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 18, 2014, 09:11:55 PM
The great Robbie Savage on Chelsea's first half display

Quote
"We are watching the champions tonight"

Thanks oh wise one for annointing Chelsea champions on the basis on one half of one game into the new season against the mighty, all conquering Burnley
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: maidstonevillain on August 18, 2014, 09:15:36 PM
Quote from: Dave on August 18, 2014, 08:38:34 PM
Current table:

1   Chelsea
2   Man City
3   Arsenal
4   Liverpool

You probably wouldn't get long-odds of it finishing that way in May.

Looking at the rest of the table I would be very happy if the season finished now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 18, 2014, 09:15:39 PM
I'll be honest, Clyde haven't been brilliant.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on August 18, 2014, 09:16:17 PM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on August 18, 2014, 09:11:55 PM
The great Robbie Savage on Chelsea's first half display

Quote
"We are watching the champions tonight"

Thanks oh wise one for annointing Chelsea champions on the basis on one half of one game into the new season against the mighty, all conquering Burnley

You beat me to it. I was just about to say how crass Savages comment was. Seem to recall everyone was orgasmic about them beating Hull 2 nil first game last year and they ended up with no trophies.

To think, Savage gets paid by us licence payers for talking such shite
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on August 18, 2014, 09:18:25 PM
The champions this year will be decided on who can cheat the ref the most,
So Chelsea are probably favourites
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 18, 2014, 09:24:06 PM
YEEEEEEEEEEESSSSS!!!!!

Eight-nil... and you fucked it up!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 18, 2014, 09:27:47 PM
Haha You have to be really shit to be 8-0 down to a team that plays in blue. wait a minute.....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on August 18, 2014, 09:29:15 PM
How on Mother Earth has savage weasels into the bbc? It's a disgrace . He was far from a model pro and now the tax payer gets to fund his retirement . Disgrace
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 18, 2014, 09:30:23 PM
Eight-one in the end. The ref only added two minutes on though, cheating bastard, to prevent any potential comeback.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Big Dick Edwards on August 18, 2014, 09:31:56 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on August 18, 2014, 09:29:15 PM
How on Mother Earth has savage weasels into the bbc? It's a disgrace . He was far from a model pro and now the tax payer gets to fund his retirement . Disgrace

He's also making a living from BT Sports! He's got his own show on Saturday morning this season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AvFc4eVeR on August 18, 2014, 09:34:24 PM
Robbie Savage, what a complete bell end!

Where's Dion......
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SamTheMouse on August 18, 2014, 09:55:28 PM
Savage may have jumped the gun about Chelsea, but I'm going to go out on a limb and say Burnley will be relegated. They look every inch a Championship team.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: rob_bridge on August 18, 2014, 10:23:54 PM
Chelsea are scum. Subhuman scum. Mostly.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 18, 2014, 10:27:16 PM
Quote from: rob_bridge on August 18, 2014, 10:23:54 PM
Chelsea are scum. Subhuman scum. Mostly.

Fixed.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on August 19, 2014, 10:51:09 AM
Quote from: SamTheMouse on August 18, 2014, 09:55:28 PM
Savage may have jumped the gun about Chelsea, but I'm going to go out on a limb and say Burnley will be relegated. They look every inch a Championship team.

They do, but that is partly because they came up ahead of time.  As long as they prepare for the drop, reinivest and stick with the manager they will be fine.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on August 19, 2014, 04:54:20 PM
Palace and burnley look gone already to me which is good news. Just need QPR or WBA to fill the gap.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on August 19, 2014, 04:59:55 PM
After one game, Palace and Burnley are already gone, seriously? We're also in big trouble, we're only 3 points clear of them and have to play them both twice.

MUST WIN game on Saturday now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Smith on August 19, 2014, 05:06:11 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on August 19, 2014, 04:59:55 PM
After one game, Palace and Burnley are already gone, seriously? We're also in big trouble, we're only 3 points clear of them and have to play them both twice.

MUST WIN game on Saturday now.

Yes, they're gone. How they perform against a cobbled together bunch of nobodies from West London will completely define their season. In fact, they are that far gone they will probably relegate them to Scotland.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on August 19, 2014, 05:21:44 PM
It wouldn't surprise me if they went into liquidation and their results were removed from the records. Come the end of the season I'm fairly certain Arsenal and Chelsea will be in a relegation scrap themselves.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on August 19, 2014, 07:05:53 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on August 19, 2014, 04:54:20 PM
Palace and burnley look gone already to me which is good news. Just need QPR or WBA to fill the gap.
Thanks. You can't buy this sort of comedy. I am laughing like an Hyena!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 19, 2014, 07:07:25 PM
It's not much of a leap of faith to think Burnley are going to be doomed.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on August 19, 2014, 08:25:22 PM
Fonzy on the score sheet for Bpool tonight .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on August 19, 2014, 08:26:21 PM
I see The Fonz has scored for Blackpool tonight.  Blose winning 1-0.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on August 19, 2014, 08:34:31 PM
CL qualifying.

FCK 2 up against Leverkusen after 13 minutes at home.

Now losing 3-2 at half time and lucky it's only 3.

Yet another reason to like German football.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on August 19, 2014, 08:43:05 PM
Steady on ViD I am still after reasons to dislike German football! However in Stuttgart tonight and there is no jingoism about their little success in Rio.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on August 19, 2014, 08:59:07 PM
Anything that shoves it straight up the shitter for the Scandinavian Chelsea is fine by me.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on August 19, 2014, 09:04:38 PM
Quote from: olaftab on August 19, 2014, 07:05:53 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on August 19, 2014, 04:54:20 PM
Palace and burnley look gone already to me which is good news. Just need QPR or WBA to fill the gap.
Thanks. You can't buy this sort of comedy. I am laughing like an Hyena!
Would you bet against it ? A hyena's laugh is a false one I'm told.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on August 19, 2014, 09:34:46 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on August 19, 2014, 09:04:38 PM
Quote from: olaftab on August 19, 2014, 07:05:53 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on August 19, 2014, 04:54:20 PM
Palace and burnley look gone already to me which is good news. Just need QPR or WBA to fill the gap.
Thanks. You can't buy this sort of comedy. I am laughing like an Hyena!
Would you bet against it ? A hyena's laugh is a false one I'm told.
I don't think anyone would say it's an outrageous suggestion to say they'll both go down in the end, but to say it so definitively after one game is a bit premature.

You could have said the same about Palace after 5 games last season and still ended up looking a tit.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on August 19, 2014, 09:36:22 PM
As PWS said earlier Burnley is no brainer but it's a bit early to condemn others. So I would bet against your selection however  I admit it would give me great pleasure to see Arry's  mob and Boggies disappear.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on August 19, 2014, 09:42:58 PM
94th minute equaliser for Ipswich at The Sty. They breaks yer art Tom.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on August 19, 2014, 09:43:09 PM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on August 19, 2014, 09:34:46 PM
You could have said the same about Palace after 5 games last season and still ended up looking a tit.
That's not a problem is it SV?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on August 19, 2014, 09:45:20 PM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on August 19, 2014, 08:59:07 PM
Anything that shoves it straight up the shitter for the Scandinavian Chelsea is fine by me.
That's broken my heart. I thought Danes were still pure!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dekko on August 19, 2014, 09:46:38 PM
Quote from: olaftab on August 19, 2014, 09:36:22 PM
As PWS said earlier Burnley is no brainer but it's a bit early to condemn others. So I would bet against your selection however  I admit it would give me great pleasure to see Arry's  mob and Boggies disappear.

I think last season's relegation fight proved that there aint no such thing as a no-brainer in football.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on August 19, 2014, 09:46:40 PM
Rudy Voller is on German TV as a pundit. He looks a complete tit.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on August 19, 2014, 09:48:13 PM
Quote from: olaftab on August 19, 2014, 09:45:20 PM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on August 19, 2014, 08:59:07 PM
Anything that shoves it straight up the shitter for the Scandinavian Chelsea is fine by me.
That's broken my heart. I thought Danes were still pure!
The Danes might well be :)
I dislike them as much as Chelsea for exactly the same reasons.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on August 19, 2014, 09:53:16 PM
Quote from: dekko on August 19, 2014, 09:46:38 PM
Quote from: olaftab on August 19, 2014, 09:36:22 PM
As PWS said earlier Burnley is no brainer but it's a bit early to condemn others. So I would bet against your selection however  I admit it would give me great pleasure to see Arry's  mob and Boggies disappear.

I think last season's relegation fight proved that there aint no such thing as a no-brainer in football.
You are probably right but likes of Cardiff and Fulham were widely predicted.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on August 19, 2014, 09:55:59 PM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on August 19, 2014, 09:48:13 PM
The Danes might well be :)
I dislike them as much as Chelsea for exactly the same reasons.
OK  I don't know enough about FCK to comment but they are not very good outside Denmark.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on August 19, 2014, 09:56:50 PM
I said "look gone" , I didn't say 100% . But I will lay money on those two going. Burnley are poor, palace aren't much better and have a clown chairman who will probably go through at least one more manager before may. Bye palace.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on August 19, 2014, 10:04:07 PM
Pulis worked a miracle for Palace last season.
Whatever the circumstances (and we are wonderfully placed to sympathise with their fans/situation!) Pulis leaving is a massive blow. They ain't gonna get another replacement like him!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on August 19, 2014, 10:28:59 PM
Quote from: olaftab on August 19, 2014, 09:55:59 PM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on August 19, 2014, 09:48:13 PM
The Danes might well be :)
I dislike them as much as Chelsea for exactly the same reasons.
OK  I don't know enough about FCK to comment but they are not very good outside Denmark.

Created in 1992 out of 2 train crash underperforming clubs by money men looking for a permanent revenue stream to redevelop KB's (København Boldklub) ground, which also serves as normal venue for Danish international games. KB at the time were the oldest non-British club in Europe - founded 1876.

Since then they've operated with a budget roughly 2-3 times that of their rivals, underwritten by said money men and supplemented by the profits from international games and concerts, winning 10 league titles along the way. Brøndby almost went bust 2 years ago as a result of trying to compete.
This pattern has continued until their financial advantage over their rivals, now underwritten by almost continuous qualification to the CL group stages is almost impossible to bridge.

Add to which most of their fans are arrogant tosspots who have Chelsea or Man City as their "English team"
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on August 19, 2014, 10:34:53 PM
Thank you and its a shame that that is the state of affairs in Danish football.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on August 19, 2014, 10:39:42 PM
Makes it even sweeter that in 2 of the last 3 years they've lost the championship to FCN and Aalborg squads based on the old principles of squad building, developing players and utilising well run youth schemes.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on August 19, 2014, 11:57:17 PM
Great to see Real Madrid can't buy every trophy in Spain. Wonderful football with At. Madrid getting an equaliser in the final minutes. Boy, does that team work hard.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Phil from the upper holte on August 20, 2014, 10:36:06 AM
Bit soon to write Burnley off, they have potentially played the champions
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on August 20, 2014, 11:34:52 AM
Quote from: Phil from the upper holte on August 20, 2014, 10:36:06 AM
Bit soon to write Burnley off, they have potentially played the champions

Thanks Robbie
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Phil from the upper holte on August 20, 2014, 03:41:38 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on August 20, 2014, 11:34:52 AM
Quote from: Phil from the upper holte on August 20, 2014, 10:36:06 AM
Bit soon to write Burnley off, they have potentially played the champions

Thanks Robbie

Cheeky fucker lol
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: timeoutbigbar on August 20, 2014, 03:58:51 PM
Quote from: The Sound of Villadelphia on August 19, 2014, 11:57:17 PM
Great to see Real Madrid can't buy every trophy in Spain. Wonderful football with At. Madrid getting an equaliser in the final minutes. Boy, does that team work hard.

I thought one of the highlights was Mandzukic getting booked for being punched in the face by Sergio Ramos.  I literally don't know what you have to do to get sent off playing for Real in that stadium.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on August 20, 2014, 08:23:55 PM
Fulham 0 - Wolves 1.........Sakho
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Exeter 77 on August 20, 2014, 08:31:29 PM
Niklas Helenius has started is Aalborg's Champions League qualifier with APOEL and the Danish side are one up but he hasn't scored.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 20, 2014, 08:58:47 PM
1-1 currently. Kent Nielsen is managing the Danes so it'd be nice if they made the Group Stage.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on August 20, 2014, 10:36:01 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on August 19, 2014, 09:04:38 PM
Quote from: olaftab on August 19, 2014, 07:05:53 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on August 19, 2014, 04:54:20 PM
Palace and burnley look gone already to me which is good news. Just need QPR or WBA to fill the gap.
Thanks. You can't buy this sort of comedy. I am laughing like an Hyena!
Would you bet against it ? A hyena's laugh is a false one I'm told.

Palace have a chance if they can stick to the game plan before Pulis left, and if they get a decent replacement (which would be Mckay not Sherwood).  Am sure Burnley will go, but you can't write them off on the back of one defeat to maybe the next league champions.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Meanwood Villa on August 21, 2014, 12:50:40 PM
I guess what's happening to Fulham now is what's been worrying us so much these past few years. Magath's been a poor appointment so far.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: RossLeach on August 21, 2014, 05:00:58 PM
Quote from: Meanwood Villa on August 21, 2014, 12:50:40 PM
I guess what's happening to Fulham now is what's been worrying us so much these past few years. Magath's been a poor appointment so far.

They'd probably have stayed up if it wasn't for Shane Long....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on August 22, 2014, 10:08:52 AM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on August 20, 2014, 08:58:47 PM
1-1 currently. Kent Nielsen is managing the Danes so it'd be nice if they made the Group Stage.

Plus I think APOEL are a bit right-wing, with Omonoa Nicosia being more left-wing
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on August 23, 2014, 05:41:01 PM
Further defeats for Burnley & Palace today. Still saying they're both gone already.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on August 23, 2014, 07:55:58 PM
Good debut for Joe Bennett today by all accounts. Good experience for him in the Championship.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on August 23, 2014, 08:46:47 PM
That point could prove a big one for Arsenal as the season goes on.  Not many teams come back from 2-0 down at Everton, and to do it while not playing great is a plus.  Them playing Flamini is a key choice for me, he just gives them that solid base in midfield and little bit more grit.

Am pleased to see Morecambe flying high in League Two and my home town club Peterborough also pressing in League one.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on August 23, 2014, 09:18:58 PM
Quote from: Meanwood Villa on August 21, 2014, 12:50:40 PM
I guess what's happening to Fulham now is what's been worrying us so much these past few years. Magath's been a poor appointment so far.

Four defeats out of four and bottom of the table. They're even worse than Blackpool, a team that's nailed on for relegation.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on August 23, 2014, 09:27:30 PM
Burnley / palace down, Forest and derby up. Good result for us, happy with that:
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on August 23, 2014, 09:43:10 PM
Leverkusen score after just nine seconds

http://screamer.deadspin.com/bayer-leverkusen-scores-on-borussia-dortmund-nine-secon-1625987051/+bubbaprog
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 23, 2014, 09:50:05 PM
Still not as good as this one. I really really want us to try this one game.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 23, 2014, 10:31:14 PM
Someone could be in a spot of bovver.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on August 23, 2014, 11:29:34 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on August 23, 2014, 09:43:10 PM
Leverkusen score after just nine seconds

http://screamer.deadspin.com/bayer-leverkusen-scores-on-borussia-dortmund-nine-secon-1625987051/+bubbaprog
Without wanting to go all grammar Nazi, "It's a solid start for Leverkusen—which finished fourth in the Bundesliga last year"

Is this a website that pays people to write for them?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on August 24, 2014, 01:46:09 PM
James Chester sent off, misses us next week.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on August 24, 2014, 02:01:22 PM
Spurs 2 bunch of mercenaries and old farts thrown together randomly 0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on August 24, 2014, 02:07:30 PM
Make that 3-0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pooligan on August 24, 2014, 02:11:16 PM
Sounds like Rio might be regretting his move to QPR  after just a couple of games!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on August 24, 2014, 02:16:20 PM
Would be good fun if QPR struggle.

The hull stoke game is working out well for us. Hull winning but down to ten men for an hour, ahead of a Europa league qualifier on Thursday, and Chester will be out against us

I did fancy them to struggle this year though this would be six from six. Stoke will hope to at least get an equaliser
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 24, 2014, 02:22:06 PM
Spurs already had the ability to play good football and look impressive in winning games. It's whether the new manager is able to see the job through at the end of the season is the question. We've all seen this version of Spurs before.

Watching QPR struggle and Redknapp come out with his usual bollocks is funny and great TV
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on August 24, 2014, 02:40:40 PM
Stoke are absolutely awful.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: curiousorange on August 24, 2014, 02:46:07 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on August 24, 2014, 02:40:40 PM
Stoke are absolutely awful.

They're basically Blackburn under Mark Hughes.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 24, 2014, 02:53:15 PM
What a nice goal from Spurs on the counter
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on August 24, 2014, 02:54:57 PM
Quote from: curiousorange on August 24, 2014, 02:46:07 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on August 24, 2014, 02:40:40 PM
Stoke are absolutely awful.

They're basically Blackburn under Mark Hughes.
Weren't Blackburn under Mark Hughes actually pretty good?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: CT on August 24, 2014, 02:55:01 PM
Harry Redknapp, you've got to laugh.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: David_Nab on August 24, 2014, 02:57:35 PM
Spurs looking decent ,though must be said QPR are useless.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: curiousorange on August 24, 2014, 02:58:39 PM
Quote from: Dave on August 24, 2014, 02:54:57 PM
Quote from: curiousorange on August 24, 2014, 02:46:07 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on August 24, 2014, 02:40:40 PM
Stoke are absolutely awful.

They're basically Blackburn under Mark Hughes.
Weren't Blackburn under Mark Hughes actually pretty good?

They were, but not at all nice to watch. They'll probably be okay in the league but won't win any new friends.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Des Little on August 24, 2014, 03:02:48 PM
Quote from: CT on August 24, 2014, 02:55:01 PM
Harry Redknapp, you've got to laugh.

This. More coaches than National Express and he still can't get results.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: David_Nab on August 24, 2014, 04:49:28 PM
United look very ordinary . I don't see how paying 100 mil for Rojo /Shaw and Di Maria will do much either.

For some reason they have this mindset now need to buy players for huge fee's for 100mil could of rebuilt alot better.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 24, 2014, 04:53:35 PM
Their current back 3 for a PL game is Keane, Jones and Blackett.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: django on August 24, 2014, 04:53:39 PM
Quote from: David_Nab on August 24, 2014, 04:49:28 PM
United look very ordinary . I don't see how paying 100 mil for Rojo /Shaw and Di Maria will do much either.

For some reason they have this mindset now need to buy players for huge fee's for 100mil could of rebuilt alot better.

I know it's brilliant isn't it.

Di Maria's a good player but looking at utds defence I'd far rather have ours.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on August 24, 2014, 04:56:11 PM
Quote from: Dave on August 24, 2014, 02:54:57 PM
Quote from: curiousorange on August 24, 2014, 02:46:07 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on August 24, 2014, 02:40:40 PM
Stoke are absolutely awful.

They're basically Blackburn under Mark Hughes.
Weren't Blackburn under Mark Hughes actually pretty good?

Yep. Front four of Bentley Santa Cruz McCarthy and pedersen (which was very good before all of them went massively off the boil)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on August 24, 2014, 04:57:39 PM
Hull are signing Michael Dawson. That's a fucker. He could well have gabby and Weimann in his pocket, alongside Davies. We really need to win that one
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on August 24, 2014, 04:58:47 PM
Quote from: David_Nab on August 24, 2014, 04:49:28 PM
United look very ordinary . I don't see how paying 100 mil for Rojo /Shaw and Di Maria will do much either.

For some reason they have this mindset now need to buy players for huge fee's for 100mil could of rebuilt alot better.

They'll still get 6 points off us this season though which is really annoying.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2014, 04:59:59 PM
Someone here will know. Checked the the televised fixtures and can't see Sky or BT showing the game next Sunday against Hull.

Anyone confirm that?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on August 24, 2014, 05:03:26 PM
Quote from: Tuscans on August 24, 2014, 04:59:59 PM
Someone here will know. Checked the the televised fixtures and can't see Sky or BT showing the game next Sunday against Hull.

Anyone confirm that?

I understand it was only moved to Sunday when Hull qualified for the next round of the Europa league.........
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2014, 05:05:28 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on August 24, 2014, 05:03:26 PM
Quote from: Tuscans on August 24, 2014, 04:59:59 PM
Someone here will know. Checked the the televised fixtures and can't see Sky or BT showing the game next Sunday against Hull.

Anyone confirm that?
So won't be televised on Sky or BT, only a foreign online stream?

I understand it was only moved to Sunday when Hull qualified for the next round of the Europa league.........

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 24, 2014, 05:06:00 PM
Correct.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2014, 05:06:18 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on August 24, 2014, 05:03:26 PM
Quote from: Tuscans on August 24, 2014, 04:59:59 PM
Someone here will know. Checked the the televised fixtures and can't see Sky or BT showing the game next Sunday against Hull.

Anyone confirm that?

I understand it was only moved to Sunday when Hull qualified for the next round of the Europa league.........

So wont't be televised on Sky or Bt, only a foreign online stream?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2014, 05:06:53 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on August 24, 2014, 05:06:00 PM
Correct.
Cheers.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on August 24, 2014, 05:15:06 PM
Man utd look awful. And Ashley young is now absolute dog shite. Completely predictable and never beats his man (not that he did much for villa near the end)

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on August 24, 2014, 05:24:59 PM
Listening to R5, sounds like the referee isn't being fooled.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on August 24, 2014, 05:25:01 PM
Young booked for  .... Guess what ? Yes diving in the box!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: django on August 24, 2014, 05:31:13 PM
I'd say Man U look ordinary, but i'm not sure they are as good as that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on August 24, 2014, 05:35:18 PM
David Moyes must be having a crafty smile at this.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on August 24, 2014, 05:36:31 PM
Easily the worst Man Utd team I've seen since the 80s.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Witton Warrior on August 24, 2014, 05:39:59 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on August 24, 2014, 05:36:31 PM
Easily the worst Man Utd team I've seen since the 80s.

Wait until we play the buggers :-/
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 24, 2014, 05:52:51 PM
1 point from 2 games vs Swansea and Sunderland. Top stuff Louis.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on August 24, 2014, 05:53:28 PM
It is some testament to Ferguson that he managed to lead the nucleus of this team to the title in his last season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on August 24, 2014, 05:55:19 PM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on August 24, 2014, 05:52:51 PM
1 point from 2 games vs Swansea and Sunderland. Top stuff Louis.
I wonder what words of wisdom van Ghoul will spout out today?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Smirker on August 24, 2014, 06:00:46 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on August 24, 2014, 05:53:28 PM
It is some testament to Ferguson that he managed to lead the nucleus of this team to the title in his last season.

True but teams aren't scared of them any more.

We will finish above them in the league this season  :P
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on August 24, 2014, 06:00:57 PM
Quote
''REJE RedCafe''

Bunch of shit overpaid ******

 :)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Jon Crofts on August 24, 2014, 06:18:07 PM
Ashley Young really is a massive thunderc**t.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Witton Warrior on August 24, 2014, 06:31:39 PM
Manchester United fans in meltdown - Oh joy!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on August 24, 2014, 07:48:54 PM
Unless City pick up 3 points against Liverpool it looks like it is between Spurs and Chelsea for the title whilst Villa are deep in the shit. Swansea are 2 points clear, typical Villa and makes Sundays game even more vital.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on August 24, 2014, 07:50:03 PM
Quote from: Jon Crofts on August 24, 2014, 06:18:07 PM
Ashley Young really is a massive thunderc**t.

I loved him when he played for us, but he was awful today, as were the whole team.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Jon Crofts on August 24, 2014, 08:05:46 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on August 24, 2014, 07:50:03 PM
Quote from: Jon Crofts on August 24, 2014, 06:18:07 PM
Ashley Young really is a massive thunderc**t.

I loved him when he played for us, but he was awful today, as were the whole team.

Yup me too, I wouldn't cross the road to piss on him if he was on fire these days.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 24, 2014, 08:49:46 PM
it's his gobbiness (if that is even a word) that is so repulsive. He's not lived up the hype he came there with and that's down to him. He never cut the diving out of his game and he's gone from England regular (or close to it) to just a bit part club player who swears a lot.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: damon loves JT on August 24, 2014, 09:32:45 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on August 24, 2014, 07:48:54 PM
Unless City pick up 3 points against Liverpool it looks like it is between Spurs and Chelsea for the title whilst Villa are deep in the shit. Swansea are 2 points clear, typical Villa and makes Sundays game even more vital.

This season is just a never-ending agony. I can't wait for the start of the cricket season, and a chance to rebuild.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Somniloquism on August 24, 2014, 10:20:53 PM
There is a stat on the BBC live coverage that states Young has had three bookings for simulation since 2008. Funny as I thought he had that many for us, then I realised he had been a Manure for a few years under Fergie where refs used to forget their cards for the team in red.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on August 24, 2014, 10:31:22 PM
Quote from: damon loves JT on August 24, 2014, 09:32:45 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on August 24, 2014, 07:48:54 PM
Unless City pick up 3 points against Liverpool it looks like it is between Spurs and Chelsea for the title whilst Villa are deep in the shit. Swansea are 2 points clear, typical Villa and makes Sundays game even more vital.

This season is just a never-ending agony. I can't wait for the start of the cricket season, and a chance to rebuild.

I wish the season would end now, Joe Cole has been a disastrous signing.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on August 24, 2014, 10:41:40 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on August 24, 2014, 07:48:54 PM
Unless City pick up 3 points against Liverpool it looks like it is between Spurs and Chelsea for the title whilst Villa are deep in the shit. Swansea are 2 points clear, typical Villa and makes Sundays game even more vital.

The whaaaa . . . ??
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: *shellac* on August 24, 2014, 10:42:02 PM
Quote from: olaftab on August 24, 2014, 05:55:19 PM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on August 24, 2014, 05:52:51 PM
1 point from 2 games vs Swansea and Sunderland. Top stuff Louis.
I wonder what words of wisdom van Ghoul will spout out today?
Has he dropped his pants to his players already?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on August 24, 2014, 10:48:32 PM
Just watched Spurs QPR highlights. Dunne was embarrassing and subbed at HT.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Somniloquism on August 24, 2014, 11:02:39 PM
Quote from: Van Der "He really has the" Gaal
"The only reason to give a penalty is when the opponent touches the leg of a player. Van Persie and Young were touched. Young lifted the ball across the opponent and he was touched by the opponent.

Hmmm, I wonder what his message will be if a Pen against Manure is given after a very good legal tackle like the Van Persie one or after a blatant dive like Youngs. At least with their manager they have a good chance of winning the "Bloody Whinger" trophy in competition with Moaninihio and Whinger.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Bent Neilsens Screamer on August 25, 2014, 12:01:21 AM
Scratching around for something to watch and stumbled upon Portland Timbers v Seattle Sounders. Ridgewell playing for Portland, Obafemi Martins with a great goal for Seattle and you've also got the unusual sight of a bloke revving a chain saw trying to gee the home crowd up!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: *shellac* on August 25, 2014, 12:24:22 AM
Obafemi Martins still playing football?  He must be into his late 40s now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 25, 2014, 01:04:09 AM
Quote from: *shellac* on August 25, 2014, 12:24:22 AM
Obafemi Martins still playing football?  He must be into his late 40s now.

he is and he's playing really quite well for Portland. Started recently alongside Henry for the MLS All Star team that just defeated Bayern Munich.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt C on August 25, 2014, 05:26:28 AM
Quote from: olaftab on August 24, 2014, 10:48:32 PM
Just watched Spurs QPR highlights. Dunne was embarrassing and subbed at HT.

Agreed. He was dreadfully off the pace and think the first three goals all came down his side.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dekko on August 25, 2014, 07:23:11 AM
Quote from: Bent Neilsens Screamer on August 25, 2014, 12:01:21 AM
Scratching around for something to watch and stumbled upon Portland Timbers v Seattle Sounders. Ridgewell playing for Portland, Obafemi Martins with a great goal for Seattle and you've also got the unusual sight of a bloke revving a chain saw trying to gee the home crowd up!!

How can you tell if your league is terrible?  When you let Liam Ridgewell do this:
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on August 25, 2014, 08:52:51 AM
Man Utd looked extremely average. They need about 5 or 6 players, never mind paying £70m just for one.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on August 25, 2014, 09:29:01 AM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on August 25, 2014, 01:04:09 AM
Quote from: *shellac* on August 25, 2014, 12:24:22 AM
Obafemi Martins still playing football?  He must be into his late 40s now.

he is and he's playing really quite well for Portland.
Seattle.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: mr underhill on August 25, 2014, 09:36:58 AM
Martins is officially 29. Turns 30 on 28th October. That means he's really 150, at least.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on August 25, 2014, 09:40:09 AM
QPR starting disastrously, long may it continue.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on August 25, 2014, 09:42:12 AM
Quote from: Ads on August 25, 2014, 09:40:09 AM
QPR starting disastrously, long may it continue.
Dunne looked more shocking than ever and was subbed off at HT.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 25, 2014, 03:00:06 PM
Quote from: Dave on August 25, 2014, 09:29:01 AM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on August 25, 2014, 01:04:09 AM
Quote from: *shellac* on August 25, 2014, 12:24:22 AM
Obafemi Martins still playing football?  He must be into his late 40s now.

he is and he's playing really quite well for Portland.
Seattle.

sorry, yes. The game was played in Portland
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on August 25, 2014, 07:59:27 PM
Mario at Liverpool...that's one way to press the self destruct button for Rodgers.
So I expect Mancity to thrash them tonight.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on August 25, 2014, 08:03:34 PM
What's with all the love-ins before kick off before matches these days?  Could you imagine the likes of George Curtis, Dick Edwards, Andy Lochhead and players of that ilk doing that before a game.  Try ang hug one of those feckers and you'd end up being booted over the Holte.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on August 25, 2014, 08:05:39 PM
Quote from: olaftab on August 25, 2014, 07:59:27 PM
Mario at Liverpool...that's one way to press the self destruct button for Rodgers.
So I expect Mancity to thrash them tonight.


I know he's a nutjob but I still like Balotelli
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on August 25, 2014, 08:07:26 PM
Quote from: john e on August 25, 2014, 08:05:39 PM
Quote from: olaftab on August 25, 2014, 07:59:27 PM
Mario at Liverpool...that's one way to press the self destruct button for Rodgers.
So I expect Mancity to thrash them tonight.



I know he's a nutjob but I still like Balotelli

Yeah, he's a character. Hopefully though he'll get sent off in his first match and miss our game.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on August 25, 2014, 08:11:37 PM
Great footballer but a few cells short of a prison!

Anyway I want hat trick each from Dzeko and Sturridge and a couple from Silva for my FL team league leadership. So 5-3 would be nice.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: damon loves JT on August 25, 2014, 08:13:32 PM
This match is surely the title decider.

I'm not watching it though, I'm doing the ironing and then putting the bins out (cardboard and paper, tins and mixed glass)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on August 25, 2014, 08:13:35 PM
Quote from: olaftab on August 25, 2014, 07:59:27 PM
Mario at Liverpool...that's one way to press the self destruct button for Rodgers.
So I expect Mancity to thrash them tonight.

I know he's disruptive but he'd be hard pressed to have that impact in two hours. I'm curious what you expect him to get up to!

The game so far is a reminder of just how much more quality the top clubs now have compared to the rest of us. I suspect we're further away now than we've ever been - including when we were in the third division
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Jon Crofts on August 25, 2014, 08:14:20 PM
Quote from: damon loves JT on August 25, 2014, 08:13:32 PM
This match is surely the title decider.

I'm not watching it though, I'm doing the ironing and then putting the bins out (cardboard and paper, tins and mixed glass)

Chelsea aren't playing are they?  I thought they'd been crowned last week.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on August 25, 2014, 08:16:57 PM
Quote from: dave shelley on August 25, 2014, 08:03:34 PM
What's with all the love-ins before kick off before matches these days?  Could you imagine the likes of George Curtis, Dick Edwards, Andy Lochhead and players of that ilk doing that before a game.  Try ang hug one of those feckers and you'd end up being booted over the Holte.
Two tribes don't go to war anymore. It's all about size of their wallet  and respect is given only to those who may match them in wealth. Yes wankers!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on August 25, 2014, 08:20:33 PM

Quote from: damon loves JT on August 25, 2014, 08:13:32 PM
This match is surely the title decider.

I'm not watching it though, I'm doing the ironing and then putting the bins out (cardboard and paper, tins and mixed glass)

Do you take windows out of envelopes?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on August 25, 2014, 08:22:36 PM
Two blatant trips on Liverpool players and not a single yellow card from the Ref... Sanchez, last Saturday, has one minor trip (first offence) on a Newcastle player and instantly gets a yellow......where is the consistency I ask? The theory that the so-called bigger clubs get the decisions in their favour is shown right there.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on August 25, 2014, 08:26:19 PM
Quote from: Matt Collins on August 25, 2014, 08:13:35 PM
Quote from: olaftab on August 25, 2014, 07:59:27 PM
Mario at Liverpool...that's one way to press the self destruct button for Rodgers.
So I expect Mancity to thrash them tonight.
I know he's disruptive but he'd be hard pressed to have that impact in two hours. I'm curious what you expect him to get up to!
£8M  a year for a start will piss off a few of their squad.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on August 25, 2014, 08:40:56 PM
Pellegrini does have an odd obsession with 442. Fine against most sides but they continually get outnumbered against the best sides. Fully expect Chelsea to do the double against them if they play 442 in those games.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on August 25, 2014, 08:42:12 PM
Jovetic 1-0. What's the point as there are no points in it for me
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on August 25, 2014, 08:43:49 PM
And how much did Lovren cost?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: damon loves JT on August 25, 2014, 08:46:37 PM
Quote from: olaftab on August 25, 2014, 08:20:33 PM

Quote from: damon loves JT on August 25, 2014, 08:13:32 PM
This match is surely the title decider.

I'm not watching it though, I'm doing the ironing and then putting the bins out (cardboard and paper, tins and mixed glass)

Do you take windows out of envelopes?

I once took a window out of a skip. Does that count
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on August 25, 2014, 08:47:57 PM
No but I hope it was full set.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on August 25, 2014, 09:13:11 PM
Crap Jovetic again and 2-0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on August 25, 2014, 09:24:43 PM
Markovix looks a good player
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on August 25, 2014, 09:27:07 PM
Aguero 3 seconds after coming on 3-0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on August 25, 2014, 09:27:17 PM
This is fun.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on August 25, 2014, 09:27:21 PM
Great goal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 25, 2014, 09:28:29 PM
Haha Liverpool. Battered
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on August 25, 2014, 09:33:19 PM
Oh dear.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Karlos96 on August 25, 2014, 09:39:00 PM
Always nice seeing the dippers getting thumped.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on August 25, 2014, 09:43:36 PM
I'm not watching it but a mate of mine on twitter is giving Lovren a bit of a bashing. His he playing that bad?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on August 25, 2014, 09:53:52 PM
He got caught out for the third goal and had a poor clearence for the first, although the full back was on his heels. I actually thought the keeper was in a questionable position mind for the third.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on August 25, 2014, 09:54:17 PM
Milner has no chance of playing in this City side. Get him back on-loan.....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on August 25, 2014, 09:59:35 PM
Getting Milner back would be ideal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on August 25, 2014, 10:03:37 PM
Anyone follow Boring James Milner on Twitter, excellent stuff
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on August 25, 2014, 10:07:08 PM
Quote from: PaulWinch again on August 25, 2014, 09:59:35 PM
Getting Milner back would be ideal.

Although he wouldn't come back, a midfield of Sanchez, Delph and Milner would be very nice.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on August 25, 2014, 10:13:01 PM
Haven't we got Sanchez to do what Milner does, or is that me reading him wrong
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on August 25, 2014, 10:16:31 PM
I expect he doesn't care as he's earning so much money but going to City has probably ruined Milner's chances of ever really being remembered as a top player and his England career
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lastfootstamper on August 25, 2014, 10:17:14 PM
Quote from: john e on August 25, 2014, 10:13:01 PM
Haven't we got Sanchez to do what Milner does, or is that me reading him wrong

He's the anti-Milner.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on August 25, 2014, 10:18:28 PM
Quote from: Lastfootstamper on August 25, 2014, 10:17:14 PM
Quote from: john e on August 25, 2014, 10:13:01 PM
Haven't we got Sanchez to do what Milner does, or is that me reading him wrong

He's the anti-Milner.


Oh
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Steve67 on August 25, 2014, 10:30:36 PM
I think Liverpool have wasted a lot of money. Lovren isn't great, 20 mill? Oh dear. And now they sign aanother mad centre forward and try to justify it. Huge, huge gamble.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on August 25, 2014, 10:32:07 PM
Has Milner returning on loan now overtaken signing Carlton Palmer as the most talked about transfer that ISN'T GOING TO HAPPEN
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Meanwood Villa on August 25, 2014, 11:21:54 PM
Why didn't Barry take the penalty?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Meanwood Villa on August 25, 2014, 11:26:23 PM
Well that makes me look like a pillock on top of the page. It was in response to bloody Milner transfer talk again. Not a chance.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on August 26, 2014, 06:16:28 PM
Quote from: Newby on August 25, 2014, 10:30:36 PM
I think Liverpool have wasted a lot of money. Lovren isn't great, 20 mill? Oh dear. And now they sign aanother mad centre forward and try to justify it. Huge, huge gamble.
A journalist over here was comparing the spending habits of Spurs last season and Liverpool this, after selling their best players for wads of cash.

He called it real life Brewster's Millions.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on August 26, 2014, 08:26:51 PM
MK Dons beating plucky underdogs Man Utd.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave Cooper please on August 26, 2014, 08:31:14 PM
Man United losing in their spiritual home.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 26, 2014, 08:41:18 PM
Poxy mid table team. Never thought I'd say that about Man U. Now struggling in the cup. They'll be crying for Moyes to come back tonight if they lose. He must be laughing his bollocks off at this.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on August 26, 2014, 08:49:28 PM
Van Ghoul really needs to study that document folder at HT to work out how they are 1-0 down.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 26, 2014, 08:58:09 PM
The original Carlos with an OG for Norwich
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on August 26, 2014, 08:59:36 PM
Managed to miss that Carlos Cuellar has moved to Norwich, where he's just scored an OG to help out John Gregory.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on August 26, 2014, 09:04:31 PM
The great thing about Man United clearly not being up to it is that, although they've signed a player for 65m today, they've signed one who plays in a position where they have options, rather than the positions where they are feeble.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 26, 2014, 09:07:07 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on August 26, 2014, 09:04:31 PM
The great thing about Man United clearly not being up to it is that, although they've signed a player for 65m today, they've signed one who plays in a position where they have options, rather than the positions where they are feeble.

Almost £140m on Di Maria, Mata and Fellaini. None of them properly address their needs.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on August 26, 2014, 09:09:40 PM
I used to live near Wimbledon and now I live near Milton Keynes, thus earning the right from every viewpoint to shout 'C'mon you Dons! Smash those Reds!!'

Blatant handball pen denied against United.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on August 26, 2014, 09:10:06 PM
Clear penalty
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on August 26, 2014, 09:16:39 PM
Second chance Celtic 1 down.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on August 26, 2014, 09:18:02 PM
Good.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pooligan on August 26, 2014, 09:20:37 PM
Wonder how they will get out of jail this time ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on August 26, 2014, 09:22:29 PM
Hahahahahahahahhahhh
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on August 26, 2014, 09:22:46 PM
Haha Brilliant goal !
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on August 26, 2014, 09:22:53 PM
2-0. Love it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on August 26, 2014, 09:23:22 PM
LOOOOOOOL!!!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on August 26, 2014, 09:23:46 PM
This is superb
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on August 26, 2014, 09:24:17 PM
This is brilliant!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villan For Life on August 26, 2014, 09:24:45 PM
Oh how we laughed!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pooligan on August 26, 2014, 09:26:05 PM
Dare i dream to think we might manage to give them a game this season lol
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on August 26, 2014, 09:26:07 PM
Grigg must therefore be worth £59.8 million.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on August 26, 2014, 09:27:49 PM
Arh Manchester, Mr griggs! Super griggs!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on August 26, 2014, 09:28:15 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on August 26, 2014, 09:26:07 PM
Grigg must therefore be worth £59.8 million.

WHY HE PLAY FOR OTHER TEAM? HE TRAITOR.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on August 26, 2014, 09:29:45 PM
3-0!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on August 26, 2014, 09:29:55 PM
This just gets better.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on August 26, 2014, 09:29:59 PM
This is so funny
3-0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PGW on August 26, 2014, 09:30:02 PM
Fcuk me!!! 3-0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: bertlambshank on August 26, 2014, 09:30:12 PM
3-0 getting sacked in the morning!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on August 26, 2014, 09:30:17 PM
What are the odds on manure being relegated...3-0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on August 26, 2014, 09:30:22 PM
hahahahahahaha
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: rob_bridge on August 26, 2014, 09:30:28 PM
3.0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on August 26, 2014, 09:30:34 PM
3. Brilliant.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on August 26, 2014, 09:30:52 PM
Red Cafe is in meltdown hahahaha
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pooligan on August 26, 2014, 09:31:19 PM
It just gets better !
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on August 26, 2014, 09:31:37 PM
/cracks a beer

Some days, football is good.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on August 26, 2014, 09:32:17 PM
However Van Ghoul is making copious notes!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 26, 2014, 09:32:21 PM
We want 4!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villan For Life on August 26, 2014, 09:33:36 PM
This is brilliant
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 26, 2014, 09:33:49 PM
It's just like watching York City.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on August 26, 2014, 09:33:51 PM
@henrywinter: #mufc annual wage bill roughly £170m-£180m. #mkdons is £3m.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on August 26, 2014, 09:34:34 PM
Quote from: olaftab on August 26, 2014, 09:32:17 PM
However Van Ghoul is making copious notes!

Fair play to him though. He knows survival is more important for ManU this year. They dont have the resources for a cup competition as well.

giggle.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on August 26, 2014, 09:35:45 PM
LOVE IT!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: usav on August 26, 2014, 09:35:50 PM
Claridge:

Quote
Griggs has chested the ball in and who is the closest Manchester United player to him? Anderson. Three centre halves and Anderson is the closest to a player scoring in the middle of the goal.
"That gives you some understanding about how they understand the system. Well done MK Dons but where are the three centre halves?"

......and frankly, who cares!?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 26, 2014, 09:36:51 PM
Plastic Club 3 Plastic Fans 0.

Ha ha ha ha ha ha.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on August 26, 2014, 09:37:04 PM
Worth Lambo picking up Welbeck, Hernandez and Anderson on frees in the morning. And Johnny Evans, to clean Baker's boots.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ozzjim on August 26, 2014, 09:37:36 PM
I thought Anderson had gone to Fiorientina months ago?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Witton Warrior on August 26, 2014, 09:37:56 PM
Quote from: usav on August 26, 2014, 09:35:50 PM
Claridge:

Quote
Griggs has chested the ball in and who is the closest Manchester United player to him? Anderson. Three centre halves and Anderson is the closest to a player scoring in the middle of the goal.
"That gives you some understanding about how they understand the system. Well done MK Dons but where are the three centre halves?"

......and frankly, who cares!?

Oh you have to care - Manchester United are IMPORTANT
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: London Villan on August 26, 2014, 09:38:13 PM
It's ok Di Maria is a great centre half..
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on August 26, 2014, 09:38:58 PM
Quote from: usav on August 26, 2014, 09:35:50 PM
Claridge:

Quote
Griggs has chested the ball in and who is the closest Manchester United player to him? Anderson. Three centre halves and Anderson is the closest to a player scoring in the middle of the goal.
"That gives you some understanding about how they understand the system. Well done MK Dons but where are the three centre halves?"

......and frankly, who cares!?
Perhaps they're just shit!
Hahahahaha!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on August 26, 2014, 09:40:13 PM
At least the glory hunters in the away end are only a maximum of 40 miles north of home, down the M1 or A5.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 26, 2014, 09:40:22 PM
I think if Celtic get eliminated three or four times more they really could struggle to make the Group Stage.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ozzjim on August 26, 2014, 09:40:44 PM
Expect the bid for Vlaar before the weekend......

How on earth have they not bought 2 big nasty centre halves by now? Even Barcelona have bought defenders finally this summer.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: rob_bridge on August 26, 2014, 09:42:03 PM
Quote from: Witton Warrior on August 26, 2014, 09:37:56 PM
Quote from: usav on August 26, 2014, 09:35:50 PM
Claridge:

Quote
Griggs has chested the ball in and who is the closest Manchester United player to him? Anderson. Three centre halves and Anderson is the closest to a player scoring in the middle of the goal.
"That gives you some understanding about how they understand the system. Well done MK Dons but where are the three centre halves?"

......and frankly, who cares!?

Oh you have to care - Manchester United are IMPORTANT

Dickie Scudamore should be looking to reduce the number of games United play. Not increase them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on August 26, 2014, 09:42:50 PM
I see Beckford is at it again.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: CJ on August 26, 2014, 09:43:11 PM
hahahahahahhhahahahahahahahah 4!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on August 26, 2014, 09:43:17 PM
It's an absolute thrashing! 4-0!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on August 26, 2014, 09:43:21 PM
Loooooooooool !!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on August 26, 2014, 09:43:23 PM
Just getting better and better.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on August 26, 2014, 09:43:33 PM
We want FIVE!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on August 26, 2014, 09:43:42 PM
MK have been outstanding
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on August 26, 2014, 09:43:59 PM
How did he walk through 3 defenders????
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on August 26, 2014, 09:44:43 PM
Even Phil Dowd would have found it a bit tricky to help this United team.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on August 26, 2014, 09:44:57 PM
Premier League, you're 'avin' a larf!
Oxford level!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: rjp on August 26, 2014, 09:45:21 PM
Ha ha ha ha ha, their decline is hilarious to watch
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villan For Life on August 26, 2014, 09:45:29 PM
Oh that is just wonderful!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on August 26, 2014, 09:45:46 PM
Commentator just said' around the country you're probably rubbing your eyes in disbelief'.

No, just rubbing the tears of laughter away.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: London Villan on August 26, 2014, 09:46:27 PM
Chortle!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on August 26, 2014, 09:47:44 PM
Gory, Gory Man United.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on August 26, 2014, 09:48:30 PM
At such times I always enjoy the blind ignorance of most commentators who think this kind of thing is "shocking", completely overlooking the fact that 99% of football fans are pissing their pants laughing!
Power to the people!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on August 26, 2014, 09:49:17 PM
Thing is this isn't smart from the world's greatest manager. Tonight was an opportunity for them to restore confidence but instead he arrogantly picks a weakened side and they get battered. Hilarious and idiotic in equal measure.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on August 26, 2014, 09:49:29 PM
Late Oxford equaliser at The Hawthorns.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Witton Warrior on August 26, 2014, 09:49:35 PM
Marvellous - the melt down will be something to savour - loving it
Do I hear a Scotsman laughing?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 26, 2014, 09:49:44 PM
Fair play to the plucky underdogs. They've given it their all but MK Dons superior class was always going to be too much for them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villan For Life on August 26, 2014, 09:49:53 PM
I hope there's plenty of Fergie time so MKD can get  a 5th
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pooligan on August 26, 2014, 09:50:45 PM
The night just gets better,baggies concede late goal to Oxford to make it 1-1
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 26, 2014, 09:51:00 PM
Quote from: PaulWinch again on August 26, 2014, 09:49:17 PM
Thing is this isn't smart from the world's greatest manager. Tonight was an opportunity for them to restore confidence but instead he arrogantly picks a weakened side and they get battered. Hilarious and idiotic in equal measure.

LVG is waiting for penalties to show us all he is a genius.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on August 26, 2014, 09:51:51 PM
Milton Keynes would be rockin' tonight, if it had a heart or a decent pub. There is a huge Asda next door. And Ikea. Meatballs and lager party?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Drummond on August 26, 2014, 09:53:59 PM
Knocked out of a trophy at an earlier stage than they've entered for the past 15+ years!

It's funny but I don't give a shit really. They're buying players worth more than our squad.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on August 26, 2014, 09:54:56 PM
It's less than 16 months since they walked the league. Wouldn't it be wonderful if the likes of Chelski could turn to shit so quickly too ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on August 26, 2014, 09:55:38 PM
Van Gaal signing autographs for plastics, when he should be revving up hairdriers.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villan For Life on August 26, 2014, 09:56:07 PM
HA!!!!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on August 26, 2014, 09:56:53 PM
https://twitter.com/EdDzeko/status/504369406382964737
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: rob_bridge on August 26, 2014, 09:57:10 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on August 26, 2014, 09:49:29 PM
Late Oxford equaliser at The Hawthorns.

Yeah but Albion played better football no doubt.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on August 26, 2014, 09:57:32 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on August 26, 2014, 09:55:38 PM
Van Gaal signing autographs for plastics, when he should be revving up hairdriers.

I thought that, too.

I imagine a place like MK is an absolute nest for these spineless glory hunter human / rat crossbreeds.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Jon Crofts on August 26, 2014, 09:58:34 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on August 26, 2014, 09:56:53 PM
https://twitter.com/EdDzeko/status/504369406382964737

Bantz innit.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Colin B on August 26, 2014, 09:58:41 PM
The price for Vlaar has gone up from £10m to £20m - and after the fourth goal - over £30M
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Smirker on August 26, 2014, 09:59:09 PM
Quote from: ozzjim on August 26, 2014, 09:40:44 PM
Expect the bid for Vlaar before the weekend......

How on earth have they not bought 2 big nasty centre halves by now? Even Barcelona have bought defenders finally this summer.

They are desperate. £30m or fuck off.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on August 26, 2014, 10:00:27 PM
Gary Gardner on as a sub to help Brighton go 2 up in extra time.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on August 26, 2014, 10:01:05 PM
Quote from: rob_bridge on August 26, 2014, 09:57:10 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on August 26, 2014, 09:49:29 PM
Late Oxford equaliser at The Hawthorns.

Yeah but Albion played better football no doubt.

I bet Albion totally won the possession.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SashasGrandad on August 26, 2014, 10:01:44 PM
Quote from: Colin B on August 26, 2014, 09:58:41 PM
The price for Vlaar has gone up from £10m to £20m - and after the fourth goal - over £30M

They must be desperate enough for us to ask for £50 million plus
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 26, 2014, 10:02:39 PM
Manure smashed and Celtic knocked out of the CL. Again. There's been worse nights to be a football fan.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on August 26, 2014, 10:02:45 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on August 26, 2014, 09:57:32 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on August 26, 2014, 09:55:38 PM
Van Gaal signing autographs for plastics, when he should be revving up hairdriers.

I thought that, too.

I imagine a place like MK is an absolute nest for these spineless glory hunter human / rat crossbreeds.

It was, until 21.50 on August 26 2014, when they all decided to support their local team.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: garyshawsknee on August 26, 2014, 10:02:48 PM
LVG...more like LGV.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Louzie0 on August 26, 2014, 10:04:41 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on August 26, 2014, 10:02:39 PM
Manure smashed and Celtic knocked out of the CL. Again. There's been worse nights to be a football fan.

Abso fabby mint!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Proposition Joe on August 26, 2014, 10:05:43 PM
We can laugh, but now matter how poor they are, how much of a shambles - we'll still gift them 6 points this yeat.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on August 26, 2014, 10:06:45 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on August 26, 2014, 10:02:39 PM
Manure smashed and Celtic knocked out of the CL. Again. There's been worse nights to be a football fan.
Just need Tesco bags to go now. (tesco bags don't have stripes anymore)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on August 26, 2014, 10:07:22 PM
Expect Angel DM to put in a transfer request in the morning! ;-)

Hahahahahahahahahahaha!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: BC54 VFC on August 26, 2014, 10:09:43 PM
Great win for Shrewsbury at Leicester; couldn't have better timed my meeting with the Chairman in the morning.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: N'Rexy on August 26, 2014, 10:10:12 PM
They are ripping into them on 5Live. What fun. Van Ghoul is living upto the Moyes legacy well.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on August 26, 2014, 10:10:36 PM
Brilliant that Claridge (on 5 Live) is going bonkers at LVG signing autographs at the end of the game...he (and Roberts) are enraged!!!

Sorry, I'm just loving all of this complete and utter bollux!
BRILLIANT!

Some Mancs (?) on now....priceless!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on August 26, 2014, 10:11:07 PM
United's next 4 fixtures are Burnley, QPR, Leicester & West Ham, following Swansea, Sunderland & MK Dons. Even the fucking fixture planners try to help them off to a good start.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: DeKuip on August 26, 2014, 10:11:56 PM
Well done Will Grigg - scorer of MK Dons' first two - a Villa fan who was released by Small Heath then went on to bigger clubs like Solihull, Walsall & MK Dons.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on August 26, 2014, 10:12:25 PM
Quote from: Smirker on August 26, 2014, 09:59:09 PM
Quote from: ozzjim on August 26, 2014, 09:40:44 PM
Expect the bid for Vlaar before the weekend......

How on earth have they not bought 2 big nasty centre halves by now? Even Barcelona have bought defenders finally this summer.

They are desperate. £30m or fuck off.

First thing tomorrow at Bodymore, someone needs to nick Ron's mobile phone and hide it until next Tuesday
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 26, 2014, 10:15:39 PM
Kit stealers go to penalties.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on August 26, 2014, 10:15:52 PM
Wa**er on now saying the "only logical explanation" is that Van Gaal is being crap on purpose to draw attention to the Glazers the fact that they have a poor team and need to "invest".
You couldn't make it up!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Flamingo Lane on August 26, 2014, 10:17:07 PM
Van Gaal looks a twat carrying that brief case around.  And the United fans chanting their way through the last 10 minutes of the game was all overly contrived, ie look at us, what great fans we are.  Twats.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on August 26, 2014, 10:19:13 PM
Quote from: DeKuip on August 26, 2014, 10:11:56 PM
Well done Will Grigg - scorer of MK Dons' first two - a Villa fan who was released by Small Heath then went on to bigger clubs like Solihull, Walsall & MK Dons.
Thanks for this info DeKuip. Very pleased for the lad and two well taken goals. The chest effort was just class.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on August 26, 2014, 10:21:47 PM
West Ham out on penalties
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on August 26, 2014, 10:21:59 PM
West Ham out.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on August 26, 2014, 10:22:08 PM
West Ham lose at home to Sheff Utd on pens. Tevez saga revenge.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 26, 2014, 10:23:19 PM
Oxford down to 10.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: rob_bridge on August 26, 2014, 10:23:53 PM
Come on Oxford.

Shame looks like Crewe are going out.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on August 26, 2014, 10:24:44 PM
Quote from: Lizz on August 26, 2014, 10:21:59 PM
West Ham out.

Blades in!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: tomd2103 on August 26, 2014, 10:24:56 PM
Quote from: frankmosswasmyuncle on August 26, 2014, 10:10:36 PM
Brilliant that Claridge (on 5 Live) is going bonkers at LVG signing autographs at the end of the game...he (and Roberts) are enraged!!!

Sorry, I'm just loving all of this complete and utter bollux!
BRILLIANT!

Some Mancs (?) on now....priceless!

Thought he was a bit disrespectful to Karl Robinson at the final whistle to be honest.  Robinson had to go and find him to shake hands with him as he was signing autographs with glory hunters in the MK Dons end (none of who seemed to have the current shirt by the way).   
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on August 26, 2014, 10:25:13 PM
United fan on phone to 5live, to rant 'We used to sign young players to bring them through, like Wayne Rooney!' Mate, they paid a massive £25m for an 18 year old Wayne 10 years ago, after Everton had brought him through.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: rob_bridge on August 26, 2014, 10:28:07 PM
Hassan in London is on now on 5live.

Fuck off Hassan. Ya Glory Hunter
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on August 26, 2014, 10:28:25 PM
There he goes. LVG blaming injuries. In his vast squad with a wage bill 6,000% higher than MK Dons'.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on August 26, 2014, 10:30:09 PM
Quote from: tomd2103 on August 26, 2014, 10:24:56 PM
Quote from: frankmosswasmyuncle on August 26, 2014, 10:10:36 PM
Brilliant that Claridge (on 5 Live) is going bonkers at LVG signing autographs at the end of the game...he (and Roberts) are enraged!!!

Sorry, I'm just loving all of this complete and utter bollux!
BRILLIANT!

Some Mancs (?) on now....priceless!

Thought he was a bit disrespectful to Karl Robinson at the final whistle to be honest.  Robinson had to go and find him to shake hands with him as he was signing autographs with glory hunters in the MK Dons end (none of who seemed to have the current shirt by the way).   

All you've said there tom speaks volumes!
They're a big club!

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: London Villan on August 26, 2014, 10:30:14 PM
4 0 and they were unlucky apparently...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villan For Life on August 26, 2014, 10:30:49 PM
Pens at the Hawthorns. Come on Oxford!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: NorthYvillan on August 26, 2014, 10:31:10 PM
I'm not going to gloat too much - although I really want to - until we successfully negotiate tomorrow night  :)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on August 26, 2014, 10:31:23 PM
Not far off a full-strength team for West Brom either.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on August 26, 2014, 10:36:26 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on August 26, 2014, 10:34:37 PM
Baggies miss their first pen.

Oh this is splendid.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 26, 2014, 10:38:23 PM
Sounds like the worst penalty shootout ever. 1 scored out of the first 5 taken.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on August 26, 2014, 10:38:27 PM
Four of the first five penalties missed.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on August 26, 2014, 10:38:55 PM
Boo! Come on Oxford, dont ruin the night.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ozzjim on August 26, 2014, 10:39:03 PM
Quote from: Dave on August 26, 2014, 10:31:23 PM
Not far off a full-strength team for West Brom either.

This the Albion that Adrian Goldberg was claiming are in for a really good season and will finish comfortably above Villa?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 26, 2014, 10:39:16 PM
Ideye Brown missed his. A real bargain for £10m.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on August 26, 2014, 10:40:33 PM
Baggies level after 5 pens each. 3-3.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on August 26, 2014, 10:40:41 PM
Quote from: ozzjim on August 26, 2014, 10:39:03 PM
Quote from: Dave on August 26, 2014, 10:31:23 PM
Not far off a full-strength team for West Brom either.

This the Albion that Adrian Goldberg was claiming are in for a really good season and will finish comfortably above Villa?

I'd just like to take this opportunity to say that Adrian Goldberg is an absolute tool of the lowest order.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on August 26, 2014, 10:43:21 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on August 26, 2014, 10:40:41 PM
Quote from: ozzjim on August 26, 2014, 10:39:03 PM
Quote from: Dave on August 26, 2014, 10:31:23 PM
Not far off a full-strength team for West Brom either.

This the Albion that Adrian Goldberg was claiming are in for a really good season and will finish comfortably above Villa?

I'd just like to take this opportunity to say that Adrian Goldberg is an absolute tool of the lowest order.
This is a fact that bares repeating loudly and often.
He was a twat when I moved. I'm guessing that he hasn't improved in the last 6 years.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on August 26, 2014, 10:45:16 PM
Baggies win on pens 7-6.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on August 26, 2014, 10:45:58 PM
Stupid Oxford.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: curiousorange on August 26, 2014, 10:46:13 PM
Knew they'd manage to fluke it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on August 26, 2014, 10:46:15 PM
Well you cant have it all.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on August 26, 2014, 10:49:06 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on August 26, 2014, 10:40:41 PM
Quote from: ozzjim on August 26, 2014, 10:39:03 PM
Quote from: Dave on August 26, 2014, 10:31:23 PM
Not far off a full-strength team for West Brom either.

This the Albion that Adrian Goldberg was claiming are in for a really good season and will finish comfortably above Villa?

I'd just like to take this opportunity to say that Adrian Goldberg is an absolute tool of the lowest order.

He'll be dancing in the streets of Smethwick tonight.
Jammy bastards!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on August 26, 2014, 10:50:18 PM
Presumably when we lose to ManYoo this season, we'll be bemoaning the fact that Samir Carruthers is good enough to get a 4-0 win against them and the players he left behind are not?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on August 26, 2014, 10:52:53 PM
Was out tonight in MIlton Keynes went to see the inbetweeners with my eldest daughter
As funny as the film was it wasn't the best laugh I had all night
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 26, 2014, 10:54:04 PM
Quote from: Dave on August 26, 2014, 10:50:18 PM
Presumably when we lose to ManYoo this season, we'll be bemoaning the fact that Samir Carruthers is good enough to get a 4-0 win against them and the players he left behind are not?

I think even we'd have a chance of beating that Manure line-up tonight.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on August 26, 2014, 11:07:40 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on August 26, 2014, 10:54:04 PM
Quote from: Dave on August 26, 2014, 10:50:18 PM
Presumably when we lose to ManYoo this season, we'll be bemoaning the fact that Samir Carruthers is good enough to get a 4-0 win against them and the players he left behind are not?

I think even we'd have a chance of beating that Manure line-up tonight.
I reckon they could pick eleven people out of the crowd and as long as they were wearing Man Utd tops then they'd beat whatever team we put out.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 26, 2014, 11:09:30 PM
Me thinking we'd have a chance of beating them is a sign of how shite that side was tonight. Although we'd probably still find a way to blow a 2-0 lead.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: timeoutbigbar on August 26, 2014, 11:22:56 PM
Quote from: john e on August 26, 2014, 10:52:53 PM
Was out tonight in MIlton Keynes went to see the inbetweeners with my eldest daughter
As funny as the film was it wasn't the best laugh I had all night


I bet.  I couldn't imagine a film more awkward to watch with a parent...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on August 26, 2014, 11:45:30 PM
My mate (Man United fan) has updated his FB status to say that he misses the days when he used to get abuse whenever United lost and how that has stopped now with how often they're losing. That then prompted other Villa fans to offer giving him abuse on a weekly basis if it will help.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 26, 2014, 11:53:59 PM
I wonder now if that ****** Savage will tip them for relegation?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on August 26, 2014, 11:59:05 PM
He's tipped everybody else. He seems to think if he tips enough teams, he'll eventually get the right 3 and be able to boast that he 'told us so'.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on August 27, 2014, 12:40:57 AM
Quote from: timeoutbigbar on August 26, 2014, 11:22:56 PM
Quote from: john e on August 26, 2014, 10:52:53 PM
Was out tonight in MIlton Keynes went to see the inbetweeners with my eldest daughter
As funny as the film was it wasn't the best laugh I had all night


I bet.  I couldn't imagine a film more awkward to watch with a parent...


Yeah but I'm daddy cool
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on August 27, 2014, 12:46:19 AM
Talking of Robbie Savage, this, the other day in the Torygraph, was excellent:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/jonathan-liew/11054176/Match-of-the-Day-Robbie-Savage-represents-the-triumph-of-personality-and-opinions-over-perceptiveness.html
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 27, 2014, 12:48:05 AM
I have no confidence in beating Man U because as dire as they were last season we found a way to be much, much worse. I'm sure by the time we play them they'll have turned it around and we'll concede a late lead and lose on stoppage time or something equally miserable.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on August 27, 2014, 01:34:40 AM
I watched the game in the kitchen because my wife and daughter were watching one of those programmes about brides and there wasn't much else on that I fancied watching. Great fun. Especially as I really do not fancy them for the PL or CL. Good luck to them in the FA cup. They may well find that like Liverpool, once the aura/myth/whatever has died it is very hard to get it back.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: usav on August 27, 2014, 01:44:07 AM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on August 27, 2014, 12:48:05 AM
I have no confidence in beating Man U because as dire as they were last season we found a way to be much, much worse. I'm sure by the time we play them they'll have turned it around and we'll concede a late lead and lose on stoppage time or something equally miserable.
I was going to post something equally pessimistic earlier......oh well, you live in hope!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cheltenhamlion on August 27, 2014, 07:29:20 AM
The fact that Celtic, who shouldn't have been in it anyway, got knocked out had bypassed me until this morning. Good show.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AV82EC on August 27, 2014, 07:36:56 AM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on August 27, 2014, 12:46:19 AM
Talking of Robbie Savage, this, the other day in the Torygraph, was excellent:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/jonathan-liew/11054176/Match-of-the-Day-Robbie-Savage-represents-the-triumph-of-personality-and-opinions-over-perceptiveness.html

Brilliant quite brilliant.  I have to say this is nearly quite up there with the WSC demolition of Tim Fucking Lovejoy. Absolutely superb.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on August 27, 2014, 08:21:43 AM
Quote from: AV82EC on August 27, 2014, 07:36:56 AM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on August 27, 2014, 12:46:19 AM
Talking of Robbie Savage, this, the other day in the Torygraph, was excellent:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/jonathan-liew/11054176/Match-of-the-Day-Robbie-Savage-represents-the-triumph-of-personality-and-opinions-over-perceptiveness.html

Brilliant quite brilliant.  I have to say this is nearly quite up there with the WSC demolition of Tim Fucking Lovejoy. Absolutely superb.


That's pretty damning, don't think he likes him, nor do I so well done
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: rob_bridge on August 27, 2014, 09:35:20 AM
Quote from: john e on August 27, 2014, 08:21:43 AM
Quote from: AV82EC on August 27, 2014, 07:36:56 AM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on August 27, 2014, 12:46:19 AM
Talking of Robbie Savage, this, the other day in the Torygraph, was excellent:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/jonathan-liew/11054176/Match-of-the-Day-Robbie-Savage-represents-the-triumph-of-personality-and-opinions-over-perceptiveness.html

Brilliant quite brilliant.  I have to say this is nearly quite up there with the WSC demolition of Tim Fucking Lovejoy. Absolutely superb.


That's pretty damning, don't think he likes him, nor do I so well done

I think the most salient point is not to get irritated or upset by him. However, taking notice of him is unavoidable.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Phil from the upper holte on August 27, 2014, 10:46:24 AM
Regarding Man ure, I did say to my mate last night that they need to play us for a confidence, It's sad how I've become so pessimistic about this fixture
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: damon loves JT on August 27, 2014, 12:30:09 PM
Quote from: Phil from the upper holte on August 27, 2014, 10:46:24 AM
Regarding Man ure, I did say to my mate last night that they need to play us for a confidence, It's sad how I've become so pessimistic about this fixture

We will gut them like a fish. Van Gaal's face will go the colour of a half-sucked gobstopper
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LTA on August 27, 2014, 12:31:23 PM
Was talking to a united fan I work with this morning and blames Ferguson totally for their problems. He said it was his short termism and selfish desperation to get one over on city and win the title in his last year that's put them where they are now. 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: usav on August 27, 2014, 12:33:22 PM
Quote from: LTA on August 27, 2014, 12:31:23 PM
Was talking to a united fan I work with this morning and blames Ferguson totally for their problems. He said it was his short termism and selfish desperation to get one over on city and win the title in his last year that's put them where they are now.

Completely ignoring the long 'termism' that brought them unprecedented success for 20 years.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LeeB on August 27, 2014, 12:33:41 PM
Quote from: LTA on August 27, 2014, 12:31:23 PM
Was talking to a united fan I work with this morning and blames Ferguson totally for their problems. He said it was his short termism and selfish desperation to get one over on city and win the title in his last year that's put them where they are now. 

Yeah, fancy wanting to win the league the selfish bastard. He should drive down to London and say sorry to each one of them personally.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Meanwood Villa on August 27, 2014, 12:38:29 PM
Quote from: LTA on August 27, 2014, 12:31:23 PM
Was talking to a united fan I work with this morning and blames Ferguson totally for their problems. He said it was his short termism and selfish desperation to get one over on city and win the title in his last year that's put them where they are now. 

Much as I'd like to blame that horrible git I don't really get this. How exactly did winning the title mess them up?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cheltenhamlion on August 27, 2014, 12:40:19 PM
One at work blames Whiskey Nose as well. Hanging on to aging players that he would normally have moved on was his argument.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 27, 2014, 12:41:55 PM
Quote from: Meanwood Villa on August 27, 2014, 12:38:29 PM
Quote from: LTA on August 27, 2014, 12:31:23 PM
Was talking to a united fan I work with this morning and blames Ferguson totally for their problems. He said it was his short termism and selfish desperation to get one over on city and win the title in his last year that's put them where they are now. 

Much as I'd like to blame that horrible git I don't really get this. How exactly did winning the title mess them up?

It didn't. They just don't hear themselves when they come out with bollocks like that. They ignore the fact that one manager got more out of that club than anyone else would have. Yes, during those years he had some of the best players in Europe at his disposal but he is only adding to his legacy by proving that he was also able to do it with much lesser players and against some of the most astonishing spending the league had ever seen.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LTA on August 27, 2014, 01:07:27 PM
Quote from: Meanwood Villa on August 27, 2014, 12:38:29 PM
Quote from: LTA on August 27, 2014, 12:31:23 PM
Was talking to a united fan I work with this morning and blames Ferguson totally for their problems. He said it was his short termism and selfish desperation to get one over on city and win the title in his last year that's put them where they are now. 

Much as I'd like to blame that horrible git I don't really get this. How exactly did winning the title mess them up?

I think what he means is hanging on to Giggs at 40 and then dragging scholes out of retirement.  They wernt great  in his last season tbh, what helped was city, chelsea and arsenal screwing up and the 20 odd points he got by intimidating officials to do what he wanted.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 27, 2014, 01:09:18 PM
Quote
A Manchester United fan has scooped a cool £1250 by accident last night – after mistakenly tipping MK Dons to beat the Red Devils 4-0.

Twitter user Hollie Griffiths had decided to use a £2.50 free bet she’d earned to take a punt on United’s Capital One Cup clash with League One outfit MK Dons.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on August 27, 2014, 02:10:10 PM
There's a lot of those half and half scarfs around MK today

Never has there been a game more appropriate for them
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LeeB on August 27, 2014, 02:11:30 PM
Quote from: john e on August 27, 2014, 02:10:10 PM
There's a lot of those half and half scarfs around MK today

Never has there been a game more appropriate for them

Kerry Maloney scarfs?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 27, 2014, 03:27:09 PM
Quote from: LTA on August 27, 2014, 12:31:23 PM
Was talking to a united fan I work with this morning and blames Ferguson totally for their problems. He said it was his short termism and selfish desperation to get one over on city and win the title in his last year that's put them where they are now.

I think he did do long term planning. He brought in plenty of young players, including Zaha who didn't properly become a Man U player till after Fergie had left. It does seem that a lot of them just aren't that great. Maybe, while he retained his tactical, motivational and referee-intimidatory skills, his ability to spot a player waned in his old age?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on August 27, 2014, 03:44:21 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on August 27, 2014, 12:46:19 AM
Talking of Robbie Savage, this, the other day in the Torygraph, was excellent:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/jonathan-liew/11054176/Match-of-the-Day-Robbie-Savage-represents-the-triumph-of-personality-and-opinions-over-perceptiveness.html

Excellent piece, I have stopped listening to anything on BBC radio and television about football for precisely these reasons
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on August 27, 2014, 04:26:23 PM
A day will come where he will tip a team for relegation and as possible title contenders within the same sentence.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 27, 2014, 04:31:23 PM
He's like Indecisive Dave from The Fast Show.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LeeB on August 27, 2014, 04:44:06 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on August 27, 2014, 04:31:23 PM
He's like Indecisive Dave from The Fast Show.



This is who eastie used to put me in mind of.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Phil from the upper holte on August 27, 2014, 04:52:22 PM
Quote from: damon loves JT on August 27, 2014, 12:30:09 PM
Quote from: Phil from the upper holte on August 27, 2014, 10:46:24 AM
Regarding Man ure, I did say to my mate last night that they need to play us for a confidence, It's sad how I've become so pessimistic about this fixture

We will gut them like a fish. Van Gaal's face will go the colour of a half-sucked gobstopper

I like the cut of your jib
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on August 27, 2014, 05:02:18 PM
Quote from: LeeB on August 27, 2014, 04:44:06 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on August 27, 2014, 04:31:23 PM
He's like Indecisive Dave from The Fast Show.



This is who eastie used to put me in mind of.

Same here. I miss him, what am I talking about? I don't miss him at all.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on August 27, 2014, 05:52:57 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on August 27, 2014, 12:46:19 AM
Talking of Robbie Savage, this, the other day in the Torygraph, was excellent:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/jonathan-liew/11054176/Match-of-the-Day-Robbie-Savage-represents-the-triumph-of-personality-and-opinions-over-perceptiveness.html

There's some fantastic turns of phrase on there. I particularly liked the "a sort of television ringworm."
It sums him up perfectly.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on August 27, 2014, 06:31:41 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on August 27, 2014, 01:09:18 PM
Quote
A Manchester United fan has scooped a cool £1250 by accident last night – after mistakenly tipping MK Dons to beat the Red Devils 4-0.

Twitter user Hollie Griffiths had decided to use a £2.50 free bet she’d earned to take a punt on United’s Capital One Cup clash with League One outfit MK Dons.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bv_kelwCEAAUPSd.jpg)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on August 27, 2014, 06:50:15 PM
Quote from: richard moore on August 27, 2014, 03:44:21 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on August 27, 2014, 12:46:19 AM
Talking of Robbie Savage, this, the other day in the Torygraph, was excellent:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/jonathan-liew/11054176/Match-of-the-Day-Robbie-Savage-represents-the-triumph-of-personality-and-opinions-over-perceptiveness.html

Excellent piece, I have stopped listening to anything on BBC radio and television about football for precisely these reasons

"He's like a David Brent of the valleys. Your mates first, pundit second. Probably an entertainer third". Classic line.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PGW on August 27, 2014, 09:21:10 PM
Adam McGurk scored for Burton v QPR
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: curiousorange on August 27, 2014, 10:30:46 PM
I'd like to smile about that, but that's not possible tonight.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 28, 2014, 02:01:44 AM
Quote
Footballer Cosmin Moti is likely to be handed the keys to the city of Razgrad – if not to the whole of Bulgaria – after saving two penalties as a stand-in goalkeeper in a shoot-out which saw his club Ludogorets Razgrad through to the main stages of the Champions League tonight.

With the crunch game tied 1-1 at the end of extra time – and Razgrad keeper Vladislav Stoyanov having been sent off for a professional foul with no substitute keepers on the bench – Moti was the outfield player who bravely agreed to take up position between the posts.

But not before putting his team ahead by scoring the first goal himself.

He went on to save the second penalty from opponents Steaua Bucharest and then sealed the game – and his place in history – with a second save after the shoot-out went into sudden death.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: *shellac* on August 28, 2014, 01:02:43 PM
I saw that on youtube.  He was good.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on August 28, 2014, 01:04:45 PM
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: usav on August 28, 2014, 01:22:10 PM
Not to piss on anyone's chips, but both saves were technically illegal as he moved forward before the kick was taken.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on August 28, 2014, 07:52:37 PM
Penalty to Spurs. New GK for AEL.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on August 28, 2014, 07:58:59 PM
Saved.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on August 28, 2014, 08:20:31 PM
Quote from: usav on August 28, 2014, 01:22:10 PM
Not to piss on anyone's chips, but both saves were technically illegal as he moved forward before the kick was taken.
What the ***k is that official on goal line doing if not looking for that? He almost met the taker half way!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 28, 2014, 08:25:06 PM
He was one step off his line, same as just about every keeper in the world is when facing a penalty.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on August 28, 2014, 09:07:13 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on August 28, 2014, 08:25:06 PM
He was one step off his line, same as just about every keeper in the world is when facing a penalty.

If i ran world football, two things I would ban:

1. Keepers being off the line when penalties are taken.
2. Players taking penalties stopping in their run up - John Aldridge was the world's worst for that. It's contrary to the spirit of the game.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 28, 2014, 09:12:14 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on August 28, 2014, 09:07:13 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on August 28, 2014, 08:25:06 PM
He was one step off his line, same as just about every keeper in the world is when facing a penalty.

If i ran world football, two things I would ban:

1. Keepers being off the line when penalties are taken.
2. Players taking penalties stopping in their run up - John Aldridge was the world's worst for that. It's contrary to the spirit of the game.

Agreed. And encroaching at penalties. Sometimes another player is nearly level with the penalty taker as he shoots and yet you rarely see a penalty having to be retaken.

Although if I was in charge of football i'd ban John Terry, Sky, stupid KO times, Chavski, Alan Pardew. And then retire a happy man.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 29, 2014, 03:20:42 AM
Legia Warsaw fans having a dig at UEFA over getting kicked out of the CL after trouncing Celtic.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on August 29, 2014, 11:50:38 AM
olaftab is right when he says sometimes the keeper is half way towards the kicker by the time the ball is struck and they regularly get away with it. Just as the refs didn't often enforce the old rule about not moving in any direction until the kick is taken. Another one that gets me is people casually strolling half a mile along the touchline to take a throw in way ahead of where the ball went out.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LeeB on August 29, 2014, 11:51:51 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on August 29, 2014, 11:50:38 AM
olaftab is right when he says sometimes the keeper is half way towards the kicker by the time the ball is struck and they regularly get away with it. Just as the refs didn't often enforce the old rule about not moving in any direction until the kick is taken. Another one that gets me is people casually strolling half a mile along the touchline to take a throw in way ahead of where the ball went out.

Unless it's one of our players, upon which the referee will book said player and then award a free kick for the cheek of it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dr Butler on August 29, 2014, 11:59:00 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on August 29, 2014, 11:50:38 AM
olaftab is right when he says sometimes the keeper is half way towards the kicker by the time the ball is struck and they regularly get away with it. Just as the refs didn't often enforce the old rule about not moving in any direction until the kick is taken. Another one that gets me is people casually strolling half a mile along the touchline to take a throw in way ahead of where the ball went out.

why can't the linesman/referees assistant carry those cans of disappearing spray....where the ball goes out he sprays a small line where the player should take the throw from, or is that too simple ?

UTV
The Doc
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 29, 2014, 03:23:54 PM
CL draw

Group A : Atletico Madrid, Juventus, Olympiacos, Malmo
Group B : Real Madrid, Liverpool, FC Basel, Ludogorets
Group C : Benfica, Zenit st Petersburg, Bayern Leverkusen, AS Monaco
Group D : Arsenal, Borussia Dortmund, Galatasaray, Anderlecht
Group E : Bayern Muenchen, Man. City, CSKA Moscow, AS Roma
Group F : Barcelona, PSG, Ajax Amsterdam, Apoel
Group G : Chelsea, Schalke, Sporting Lisbon, Maribor
Group H : FC Porto, Shaktar Donetks, Athletic Bilbao, Bate
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on August 29, 2014, 04:26:50 PM
UEFA:

Group A   
Villarreal
Borussia Monchengladbach
FC Zurich
Apollon Limassol

Group B   
FC Copenhagen
Club Bruges
Torino
HJK Helsinki

Group C   
TOTTENHAM
Besiktas
Partizan Belgrade
Asteras Tripolis

Group D   
Salzburg
CELTIC
Dinamo Zagreb
FC Astra

Group E   
PSV Eindhoven
Panathinaikos
Estoril Praia
Dynamo Moscow

Group F   
Inter Milan
FC Dnipro
St Etienne
Qarabag FK

Group G   
Sevilla
Standard Liege
Feyenoord
Rijeka

Group H   
Lille
Wolfsburg
EVERTON
FC Krasnodar

Group I   
Napoli
Sparta Prague
Young Boys
Slovan Bratislava

Group J   
Dynamo Kiev
Steaua Bucharest
Rio Ave
Aalborg

Group K   
Fiorentina
PAOK Salonika
Guingamp
Dinamo Minsk

Group L   
Metalist Kharkiv
Trabzonspor
Legia Warsaw
KSC Lokeren
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on August 29, 2014, 05:29:28 PM
I take it that Shakhtar Donetsk won't be playing any home games in the Champions League
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on August 30, 2014, 12:00:04 AM
Burnley to beat Yanited then us to draw 0-0 is a very tempting 30/1.
Got to be worth a lady Godiva.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 30, 2014, 12:49:22 PM
Man U look a complete disaster at the back.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Colhint on August 30, 2014, 01:10:35 PM
I thought that was a good stat. Di Maria cost a lot more than Burnley have spent in their entire history
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ozzjim on August 30, 2014, 01:14:50 PM
Van Gaal is very determined to play 5-3-2 isn't he! Even playng a 60 million winger in the centre of midfield to shoe him in, a left winger at wing back etc. All very strange.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on August 30, 2014, 01:20:09 PM
3-5-2, I'd say, because Young and Valencia are certainly not natural full-backs.

United look really uncomfortable in the formation, though. They look as though they can't work out whether to be solid or fluid.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: JUAN PABLO on August 30, 2014, 01:29:24 PM
Quote from: Colhint on August 30, 2014, 01:10:35 PM
I thought that was a good stat. Di Maria cost a lot more than Burnley have spent in their entire history


He's done well their manager , when he's only spent 450-000
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ozzjim on August 30, 2014, 01:31:48 PM
That was a pen all day on Young
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ozzjim on August 30, 2014, 01:32:38 PM
Quote from: JUAN PABLO on August 30, 2014, 01:29:24 PM
Quote from: Colhint on August 30, 2014, 01:10:35 PM
I thought that was a good stat. Di Maria cost a lot more than Burnley have spent in their entire history


He's done well their manager , when he's only spent 450-000

They paid 1.5m for the lad up front so he has spent more than 450k
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: timeoutbigbar on August 30, 2014, 01:39:35 PM
Quote from: ozzjim on August 30, 2014, 01:14:50 PM
Even playng a 60 million winger in the centre of midfield to shoe him in, a left winger at wing back etc. All very strange.

To be fair he played there for Real and Argentina all of last season, it isn't that strange.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ozzjim on August 30, 2014, 01:42:12 PM
In the Champions League matches I saw, he was always out wide. I may have been unlucky to have  seen him in the only 4-5 games where he was out wide, but he was in the world cup too.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on August 30, 2014, 01:42:32 PM
Di Mariacle not working so for for van Ghoul.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: timeoutbigbar on August 30, 2014, 01:47:31 PM
Quote from: ozzjim on August 30, 2014, 01:42:12 PM
In the Champions League matches I saw, he was always out wide. I may have been unlucky to have  seen him in the only 4-5 games where he was out wide, but he was in the world cup too.

He played in a midfield three drifting out to the left when Ronaldo cut in, same re: Aguero and Argentina in qualifying.  Without the ball he was central.  He did play on the left in the World Cup as Aguero was injured.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on August 30, 2014, 02:05:31 PM
Why is this commentator only talking about United ..... what about Burnley?
And why is Michael Owen even talking?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on August 30, 2014, 02:30:20 PM
Apparently you're now allowed to catch the ball. Quite a radical change to the rules, that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Colhint on August 30, 2014, 02:32:11 PM
who cares, if they don't get another decision go their way in the next 15 years, it'll just about even up The last 2 decades
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on August 30, 2014, 02:33:57 PM
Oh, it is hilarious. You know what they say about how things just don't go your way at the bottom of the league.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on August 30, 2014, 02:36:50 PM
But manu are not a top team now so it's OK
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on August 30, 2014, 02:37:18 PM
Manu hold Burnley!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on August 30, 2014, 02:37:31 PM
Three games, two points. It's hard to believe.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: mr underhill on August 30, 2014, 02:40:22 PM
dave moyes must be laughing his nuts off at this
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on August 30, 2014, 02:41:13 PM
Quote from: Monty on August 30, 2014, 02:37:31 PM
Three games, two points. It's hard to believe.


Against Swansea, Sunderland and burnley make it  even harderer
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tony Erdington on August 30, 2014, 02:47:01 PM
problem with MAN U dropping these points against teams like Burnley is that, that's a point burnley shouldn't have got, I guarantee wen united play us they'll be world class, and we will be the catalyst to get them off and running , but in the mean time our real competitors are getting points they shouldn't.

Still pist off about wednesday
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: JUAN PABLO on August 30, 2014, 03:10:44 PM
How does cleverly not get in that team
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on August 30, 2014, 03:14:54 PM
Quote from: Tony Erdington on August 30, 2014, 02:47:01 PM
problem with MAN U dropping these points against teams like Burnley is that, that's a point burnley shouldn't have got, I guarantee wen united play us they'll be world class, and we will be the catalyst to get them off and running , but in the mean time our real competitors are getting points they shouldn't.

Still pist off about wednesday


Have you not seen the league table ?
  We are pushing for champions league spots mate
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on August 30, 2014, 03:23:57 PM
Baggies losing 2-0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on August 30, 2014, 03:33:48 PM
It's fun watching glory hunters start getting a taste of what its like to support a proper club.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 30, 2014, 03:39:59 PM
They won't though, they'll just change what team they "support".
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on August 30, 2014, 03:49:13 PM
Blues losing 3-0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on August 30, 2014, 03:59:56 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on August 30, 2014, 03:39:59 PM
They won't though, they'll just change what team they "support".

That might be true for the worst kind of glory hunters but I was thinking of a mate who started United and is now too far down the rabbit hole to change his team. I asked whether he was watching the game today and he said he didn't know whether he could bare too. I said that what's it been like supporting Villa for the last few years.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 30, 2014, 04:04:54 PM
They couldn't have had an better early fixture list had LVG picked the games himself. He was given the Mourinho rules of fixture selection and has still royally fucked it up. And has now spent £100m on players that have not addressed their major needs and has barely moved them forward one bit. Very funny indeed.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on August 30, 2014, 04:16:14 PM
Stoke one up at Citeh. I thought money could buy you anything?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: django on August 30, 2014, 04:16:50 PM
 What a goal for stoke.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: django on August 30, 2014, 04:18:30 PM
Albion looking to sow up one those relegation places as soon as possible.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tayls_7 on August 30, 2014, 04:29:25 PM
Quote from: django on August 30, 2014, 04:18:30 PM
Albion looking to sow up one those relegation places as soon as possible.

That's a smashing reason to tune into MOTD.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 30, 2014, 04:38:33 PM
Quote from: richard moore on August 30, 2014, 04:16:14 PM
Stoke one up at Citeh. I thought money could buy you anything?

They must be shit this Man City team if Stoke are doing them
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Exeter 77 on August 30, 2014, 04:41:39 PM
Small Heath now 4 down at Wigan.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on August 30, 2014, 04:44:40 PM
One of those wonderful SKY stats just uttered by Stelling:
"The last time two Manchester clubs failed to score on Saturday was back on December 2008"

That's probably regular occurrence as that may be the last time they both played on a Saturday'
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 30, 2014, 04:47:58 PM
Newcastle might have won this at the death
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on August 30, 2014, 04:50:58 PM
Quote from: olaftab on August 30, 2014, 04:44:40 PM
One of those wonderful SKY stats just uttered by Stelling:
"The last time two Manchester clubs failed to score on Saturday was back on December 2008"

That's probably regular occurrence as that may be the last time they both played on a Saturday'

And who give's a fuck anyway?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Colhint on August 30, 2014, 04:52:40 PM
surely everybody who has had an interest in any form of football ever would need to know that
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on August 30, 2014, 04:53:14 PM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on August 30, 2014, 04:47:58 PM
Newcastle might have won this at the death

You were saying!!!?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on August 30, 2014, 04:54:01 PM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on August 30, 2014, 04:47:58 PM
Newcastle might have won this at the death
So Newcastle and Stoke both winning  .., that must make us shit!!!
Oh bollox palace have equalised
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on August 30, 2014, 04:54:37 PM
Quote from: Colhint on August 30, 2014, 04:52:40 PM
surely everybody who has had an interest in any form of football ever would need to know that

SSN would assume that the only form of football is that played by the Manchester clubs, Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool and Spurs
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on August 30, 2014, 04:57:37 PM
Good to see West Ham get beat at home.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on August 30, 2014, 04:58:27 PM
Trouble is it's not just SNN there is a whole generations of football fans under 30 who think similarly.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on August 30, 2014, 05:05:57 PM
Quote from: olaftab on August 30, 2014, 04:58:27 PM
Trouble is it's not just SNN there is a whole generations of football fans under 30 who think similarly.

Very true Aftab.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 30, 2014, 05:07:45 PM
Great game at Newcastle and even funnier given that Man U cast off Zaha scored the equalizer.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LTA on August 30, 2014, 05:12:19 PM
Quote from: olaftab on August 30, 2014, 04:58:27 PM
Trouble is it's not just SNN there is a whole generations of football fans under 30 who think similarly.

Very true.  I was talking to a Chelsea fan a while back who refused to acknowledge that both us and Forest had won the European Cup, and described us as "a little tiddler of a club"
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Exeter 77 on August 30, 2014, 05:26:42 PM
Quote from: LTA on August 30, 2014, 05:12:19 PM
Quote from: olaftab on August 30, 2014, 04:58:27 PM
Trouble is it's not just SNN there is a whole generations of football fans under 30 who think similarly.

Very true.  I was talking to a Chelsea fan a while back who refused to acknowledge that both us and Forest had won the European Cup, and described us as "a little tiddler of a club"

I've had a similar conversation with a Chelsea fan. There was just incomprehension on his face when I told him Forest had won the European Cup twice as many times as they had. He went straight for his phone to prove me wrong but the look of shock a few seconds later was priceless.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on August 30, 2014, 05:33:40 PM
Chelsea won the league I see nice and early this season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on August 30, 2014, 05:35:18 PM
Chelsea 0-2 up in 3 minutes. Ouch!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on August 30, 2014, 05:37:28 PM
Not wishing to prolong this  "present day footy fan WTF" tales I was with a Chelsea fan at VP last season and after the match he said if things don't improve he will return to supporting his former Club..... Liverpool. I looked at him in astonishment as he is in his late thirties fully expecting a wink or something but NO none of that he was serious. I found that quite shocking from a grown man but he is born and bred Basildon!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on August 30, 2014, 05:37:42 PM
I despise Chelsea and a lot of their fans more than any other.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on August 30, 2014, 05:39:04 PM
Very early goals today for Palace, Swansea & Chelsea.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on August 30, 2014, 05:39:42 PM
I can hear the camera director on ss1 haha
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on August 30, 2014, 05:40:57 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on August 30, 2014, 05:39:42 PM
I can hear the camera director on ss1 haha

Apparently Gary's mic has stopped working.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: curiousorange on August 30, 2014, 05:42:00 PM
Quote from: Exeter 77 on August 30, 2014, 05:26:42 PM
Quote from: LTA on August 30, 2014, 05:12:19 PM
Quote from: olaftab on August 30, 2014, 04:58:27 PM
Trouble is it's not just SNN there is a whole generations of football fans under 30 who think similarly.

Very true.  I was talking to a Chelsea fan a while back who refused to acknowledge that both us and Forest had won the European Cup, and described us as "a little tiddler of a club"

I've had a similar conversation with a Chelsea fan. There was just incomprehension on his face when I told him Forest had won the European Cup twice as many times as they had. He went straight for his phone to prove me wrong but the look of shock a few seconds later was priceless.

I try to avoid forging friendships with glory hunter fans. Should it happen, I set my stall out nice and early by talking about the likes of Kerry Dixon and Paul Lake just so they're aware that while they may have had plastic surgery, they've still got those geeky school photos at home like the rest of us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on August 30, 2014, 05:52:49 PM
I cannot comprehend being a fan of any team, without also being a fan of football itself. Not knowing the history of the game is a shame as well as a disgrace for any individual.

Specifically, being a Chelsea fan without knowledge of them and their rivals from the 1960s on is frankly incredible. The 1970 FA Cup Final & replay, Osgood, Harris, The East Stand bankruptcy, Ken Bates, Matthew Harding, standing on The Shed, the vast away terrace, etc etc.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on August 30, 2014, 05:57:45 PM
Football Ignorance (http://www.heroesandvillains.info/forumv3/index.php?topic=52560)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on August 30, 2014, 06:14:59 PM
Everton missing Barkley big time, their midfield suddenly looks very one paced.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on August 30, 2014, 06:15:39 PM
1- 2............Miralles a good header
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Smith on August 30, 2014, 06:16:32 PM
Quote from: curiousorange on August 30, 2014, 05:42:00 PM
Quote from: Exeter 77 on August 30, 2014, 05:26:42 PM
Quote from: LTA on August 30, 2014, 05:12:19 PM
Quote from: olaftab on August 30, 2014, 04:58:27 PM
Trouble is it's not just SNN there is a whole generations of football fans under 30 who think similarly.

Very true.  I was talking to a Chelsea fan a while back who refused to acknowledge that both us and Forest had won the European Cup, and described us as "a little tiddler of a club"

I've had a similar conversation with a Chelsea fan. There was just incomprehension on his face when I told him Forest had won the European Cup twice as many times as they had. He went straight for his phone to prove me wrong but the look of shock a few seconds later was priceless.

I try to avoid forging friendships with glory hunter fans. Should it happen, I set my stall out nice and early by talking about the likes of Kerry Dixon and Paul Lake just so they're aware that while they may have had plastic surgery, they've still got those geeky school photos at home like the rest of us.

Doug Rougvie is always a good one to drop in, they think you are making it up.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: curiousorange on August 30, 2014, 06:21:04 PM
Quote from: Chris Smith on August 30, 2014, 06:16:32 PM
Quote from: curiousorange on August 30, 2014, 05:42:00 PM
Quote from: Exeter 77 on August 30, 2014, 05:26:42 PM
Quote from: LTA on August 30, 2014, 05:12:19 PM
Quote from: olaftab on August 30, 2014, 04:58:27 PM
Trouble is it's not just SNN there is a whole generations of football fans under 30 who think similarly.

Very true.  I was talking to a Chelsea fan a while back who refused to acknowledge that both us and Forest had won the European Cup, and described us as "a little tiddler of a club"

I've had a similar conversation with a Chelsea fan. There was just incomprehension on his face when I told him Forest had won the European Cup twice as many times as they had. He went straight for his phone to prove me wrong but the look of shock a few seconds later was priceless.

I try to avoid forging friendships with glory hunter fans. Should it happen, I set my stall out nice and early by talking about the likes of Kerry Dixon and Paul Lake just so they're aware that while they may have had plastic surgery, they've still got those geeky school photos at home like the rest of us.

Doug Rougvie is always a good one to drop in, they think you are making it up.

It doesn't really have much to do with the game itself, but a guilty pleasure when talking to Chelsea plastics is enlightening them as to how their delightful forefathers used to abuse their own black players.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on August 30, 2014, 06:23:24 PM
John Dempsey is another to hit them with.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on August 30, 2014, 06:23:59 PM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on August 30, 2014, 06:14:59 PM
Everton missing Barkley big time, their midfield suddenly looks very one paced.

I know what you mean but I still think they're playing at a level that is miles away from us. The angles on their passing and movement are things we just don't see villa do

Crap defensively today though
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on August 30, 2014, 06:25:05 PM
Oh, and Mickey Droy.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on August 30, 2014, 06:32:20 PM
Quote from: Matt Collins on August 30, 2014, 06:23:59 PM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on August 30, 2014, 06:14:59 PM
Everton missing Barkley big time, their midfield suddenly looks very one paced.

I know what you mean but I still think they're playing at a level that is miles away from us. The angles on their passing and movement are things we just don't see villa do

Crap defensively today though

Oh yeah they'll finish comfortably ahead of us I'm not disputing that. They will be a fair bit off top 4 this year though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on August 30, 2014, 06:37:38 PM
Quote from: dave shelley on August 30, 2014, 06:25:05 PM
Oh, and Mickey Droy.

Damien Matthews. I almost always know more old Chelsea players than any Chelsea fan I know
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on August 30, 2014, 06:39:33 PM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on August 30, 2014, 06:32:20 PM
Quote from: Matt Collins on August 30, 2014, 06:23:59 PM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on August 30, 2014, 06:14:59 PM
Everton missing Barkley big time, their midfield suddenly looks very one paced.

I know what you mean but I still think they're playing at a level that is miles away from us. The angles on their passing and movement are things we just don't see villa do

Crap defensively today though

Oh yeah they'll finish comfortably ahead of us I'm not disputing that. They will be a fair bit off top 4 this year though.

I think they will be fairly near but only because that isn't really very difficult in a league where there are only 6 good teams (and that's only if you include Man Utd)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on August 30, 2014, 06:48:49 PM
This promised to be a fascinating match between two smart and talented teams with excellent coaches and a lesson to inferior teams. Suffice to say, I hope that our lot are locked in a room being forced to watch and learn, in preparation for tomorrow.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on August 30, 2014, 06:57:28 PM
Bit of a decent match going on here. 2-3 now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on August 30, 2014, 06:57:37 PM
Blimey, 3-2 now to Chelsea. That very nice man Steven Naismith scores for Everton. Costa is going to get sent off a few times this season I think!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: django on August 30, 2014, 06:57:43 PM
Naismith scores. After I took him out of my fantasy football team, he was bound to.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: django on August 30, 2014, 06:58:42 PM
Costa running 30 yards to wind up Coleman for scoring an own goal. Nice.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on August 30, 2014, 06:59:50 PM
Quote from: django on August 30, 2014, 06:58:42 PM
Costa running 30 yards to wind up Coleman for scoring an own goal. Nice.

He plays for the scum, only to be expected, par for the course for them
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on August 30, 2014, 07:00:05 PM
Quote from: django on August 30, 2014, 06:58:42 PM
Costa running 30 yards to wind up Coleman for scoring an own goal. Nice.

Coleman's been giving him sly digs all game though.  I'd have done exactly the same.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on August 30, 2014, 07:01:54 PM
2-4 Chelski
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on August 30, 2014, 07:02:25 PM
Great game.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on August 30, 2014, 07:03:52 PM
I may even watch MOTD at this rate, a very rare occurence if we aren't on, having won. In other words, I hardly ever watch it.

4-3 now, E'to!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on August 30, 2014, 07:04:07 PM
3-4 fe kin great game E'to
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: django on August 30, 2014, 07:04:23 PM
Great game.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on August 30, 2014, 07:04:32 PM
First touch of the game?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on August 30, 2014, 07:05:09 PM
5-3 now!!!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: django on August 30, 2014, 07:05:12 PM
I remember not so long ago when we were on a par with Everton. Sigh.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on August 30, 2014, 07:05:14 PM
3-5
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on August 30, 2014, 07:05:15 PM
Excellent match so far
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on August 30, 2014, 07:05:27 PM
FFS 5-3
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on August 30, 2014, 07:05:33 PM
WTF
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on August 30, 2014, 07:05:42 PM
3-5 now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on August 30, 2014, 07:07:32 PM
'Both Everton and Chelsea have played their part in it'

You can't really argue against the quality of the commentary on Talkshite
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on August 30, 2014, 07:08:23 PM
It's a game of two teams!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on August 30, 2014, 07:08:44 PM
Almost 4-5 there
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on August 30, 2014, 07:08:57 PM
Everton hit the post.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 30, 2014, 07:09:00 PM
Sensational game. Nearly 4-5. Incredible save by Courtois
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on August 30, 2014, 07:09:33 PM
Wow. Destined to be game of the season at this rate.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: django on August 30, 2014, 07:09:34 PM
MOTD should just show this game.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on August 30, 2014, 07:11:12 PM
I thought it was a good game at 2-1, it's been great. Seamus Coleman has been immense as well.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on August 30, 2014, 07:12:32 PM
Quote from: django on August 30, 2014, 07:05:12 PM
I remember not so long ago when we were on a par with Everton. Sigh.

Last time we played Chelsea at home we didn't concede 5 as far as I remember.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ez on August 30, 2014, 07:15:07 PM
We can follow that tomorrow, no problem  :-\
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on August 30, 2014, 07:15:50 PM
3-5 to Hull City? I hope not!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on August 30, 2014, 07:16:13 PM
Been some great action today .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 30, 2014, 07:17:02 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on August 30, 2014, 07:12:32 PM
Quote from: django on August 30, 2014, 07:05:12 PM
I remember not so long ago when we were on a par with Everton. Sigh.

Last time we played Chelsea at home we didn't concede 5 as far as I remember.

Makes it all the more frustrating knowing that we are capable of really excellent performances.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on August 30, 2014, 07:17:20 PM
Quote from: Legion on August 30, 2014, 07:15:50 PM
3-5 to Hull City? I hope not!

Don't worry, we wouldn't get three in a million years...!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on August 30, 2014, 07:17:23 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on August 30, 2014, 07:12:32 PM
Quote from: django on August 30, 2014, 07:05:12 PM
I remember not so long ago when we were on a par with Everton. Sigh.

Last time we played Chelsea at home we didn't concede 5 as far as I remember.

I was about to post summat like that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on August 30, 2014, 07:17:49 PM
3-6 now, that's more goals than we'll have by Christmas
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 30, 2014, 07:17:53 PM
Great goal from Costa
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on August 30, 2014, 07:18:03 PM
6-3, what a balls up.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 30, 2014, 07:19:39 PM
Had my doubts on Costa after he disappeared a little towards the end of the season and through the WC. Clearly the injury really affected him because this season he has really looked the business, and every bit the player he has become over the past couple of seasons.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on August 30, 2014, 07:24:09 PM
MOTD should be good viewing tonight.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on August 30, 2014, 07:40:32 PM
Villa beat Everton 6-2, having been 6-0 up. A Sunday, it was. Platt and McGrath played. Bonfire Sunday in November 1989.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 30, 2014, 07:45:00 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on August 30, 2014, 07:40:32 PM
Villa beat Everton 6-2, having been 6-0 up. A Sunday, it was. Platt and McGrath played. A Sunday in November 1990. Without checking details.

Correct. Everton I believe were managed by Colin Harvey, had Southall in goal, played in a silver kit with some sort of stripes thing going on. They had Stuart McCall in the middle, and Sheedy in that side. It was a good team. We were 3-0 up at HT, went on to score 6 and then 2 late Everton goals including an OG from McGrath. Also had 2 goals from Olney
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LTA on August 30, 2014, 07:45:25 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on August 30, 2014, 07:40:32 PM
Villa beat Everton 6-2, having been 6-0 up. A Sunday, it was. Platt and McGrath played. A Sunday in November 1990. Without checking details.

I'm sure it was '89?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: django on August 30, 2014, 07:45:38 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on August 30, 2014, 07:40:32 PM
Villa beat Everton 6-2, having been 6-0 up. A Sunday, it was. Platt and McGrath played. A Sunday in November 1990. Without checking details.

One of my favourite ever games. Back in the days when there wasn't much football on and we were live on The Big Match or whatever it was called. The build up was all about what a threat Mike Newell was. Ian Ormindroyds best game for us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 30, 2014, 07:46:48 PM
Quote from: LTA on August 30, 2014, 07:45:25 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on August 30, 2014, 07:40:32 PM
Villa beat Everton 6-2, having been 6-0 up. A Sunday, it was. Platt and McGrath played. A Sunday in November 1990. Without checking details.

I'm sure it was '89?

Yes it was Nov 89
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: django on August 30, 2014, 07:47:21 PM


Someones posted the whole thing here which saves me converting my video!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on August 30, 2014, 07:48:37 PM
Whoops sorry TLR. I then checked & fixed details! Key points still stand.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on August 30, 2014, 07:48:59 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on August 30, 2014, 07:40:32 PM
Villa beat Everton 6-2, having been 6-0 up. A Sunday, it was. Platt and McGrath played. Bonfire Sunday in November 1989.

I remember it well. Didn't Platt get named in the England squad a day or so later?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LTA on August 30, 2014, 07:49:34 PM
Quote from: django on August 30, 2014, 07:47:21 PM


Someones posted the whole thing here which saves me converting my video!

Yes!  I've seen this video before.  What a great Villa side that was.  If only SGT hadn't gone at the end of the season.............
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: thick_mike on August 30, 2014, 07:51:11 PM
I went and bought every newspaper the following day...in one they compared Ormondroyd to Ferenc Puskas!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on August 30, 2014, 07:52:51 PM
Quote from: django on August 30, 2014, 07:45:38 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on August 30, 2014, 07:40:32 PM
Villa beat Everton 6-2, having been 6-0 up. A Sunday, it was. Platt and McGrath played. A Sunday in November 1990. Without checking details.

One of my favourite ever games. Back in the days when there wasn't much football on and we were live on The Big Match or whatever it was called. The build up was all about what a threat Mike Newell was. Ian Ormindroyds best game for us.

Yes, I had to drive to Bournemouth for a poxy company conference the next day, so I went early and managed to see the whole match, in disbelief, in a crap hotel room.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: London Villan on August 30, 2014, 07:53:13 PM
I think there was only about 18000 there too...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on August 30, 2014, 07:53:57 PM
We left Brum in 1986 and November 1989 was my first trip home.  I took my lad to this match and, only found out when we got back to my mom's that my daughter was upset because I didn't take her.  I had no idea she had any interest in football, not only does she like football, she loves the Villa.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TopDeck113 on August 30, 2014, 07:59:04 PM
Quote from: London Villan on August 30, 2014, 07:53:13 PM
I think there was only about 18000 there too...

I was there!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: thick_mike on August 30, 2014, 07:59:57 PM
Quote from: TopDeck113 on August 30, 2014, 07:59:04 PM
Quote from: London Villan on August 30, 2014, 07:53:13 PM
I think there was only about 18000 there too...

I was there!

And me and Jim.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on August 30, 2014, 08:01:10 PM
Quote from: Clampy on August 30, 2014, 07:48:59 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on August 30, 2014, 07:40:32 PM
Villa beat Everton 6-2, having been 6-0 up. A Sunday, it was. Platt and McGrath played. Bonfire Sunday in November 1989.

I remember it well. Didn't Platt get named in the England squad a day or so later?

I listened to on the radio in the kitchen of the house we were renting in Torquay at the time, having moved in that day
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on August 30, 2014, 08:08:02 PM
Everton have conceded 10 in their first 3 games. Martinez has forgotten about defence just as he did at Wigan.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on August 30, 2014, 08:16:55 PM
Quote from: olaftab on August 30, 2014, 08:08:02 PM
Everton have conceded 10 in their first 3 games. Martinez has forgotten about defence just as he did at Wigan.
An irate evertonian just rang 606 demanding that "Bobby Martinez" must drop Jagielka. His voice was quivering and he wasn't calm. Full meltdown mode. Funny.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: damon loves JT on August 30, 2014, 08:33:58 PM
I'd like it if Everton became the sort of side that lost 4-3 every week.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tayls_7 on August 30, 2014, 08:42:26 PM
Quote from: richard moore on August 30, 2014, 08:01:10 PM
Quote from: Clampy on August 30, 2014, 07:48:59 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on August 30, 2014, 07:40:32 PM
Villa beat Everton 6-2, having been 6-0 up. A Sunday, it was. Platt and McGrath played. Bonfire Sunday in November 1989.

I remember it well. Didn't Platt get named in the England squad a day or so later?


I listened to on the radio in the kitchen of the house we were renting in Torquay at the time, having moved in that day

I was visiting the parents of a new girlfriend and had to maintain an expected level of decorum as I was watching it unfold on the goggle box in the corner of their room. Not sure I managed it to be fair.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on August 30, 2014, 08:43:18 PM
I watched this on TV. Spoilt then. Overwhelmed now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on August 30, 2014, 09:13:30 PM
One of my favourite memories of the 6-2 was a far from packed Holte End asking Keown for the score.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Yossarian on August 30, 2014, 09:26:56 PM
I remember the game well. I remember being 3-0 up at half time and thinking this is Everton one of the best teams in the country and we are beating them 3-0.

What I never knew at the time and only found out many years later whilst reading his autobiography was what a terrible time God was having. How someone was able to play a game of football and play so well yet be a complete and utter wreck is beyond me.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on August 30, 2014, 09:58:11 PM
Enjoyed your responses. Just goes to prove that major football moments are more evocative than music tracks or stuff that friends and family do. Perhaps.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 30, 2014, 10:01:46 PM
I remember going back home and watching the game again later that night. Back in the days of the VCR for you youngsters. I think it was on ITV at the time. As her went off Sir Graham was asked about the 3-0 lead and he responded by saying how the fans were expecting the team to go on and score 4,5,6. Thank you Sir Graham. They delivered.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 30, 2014, 10:13:52 PM
And less in the ground than were at the Orient game. Welcome to 80s football kids.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on August 30, 2014, 10:16:54 PM
Quote from: OCD on August 30, 2014, 05:37:42 PM
I despise Chelsea and a lot of their fans more than any other.

Liverpool
Man Utd
Tottenham
Cheltenham

Then Chelsea


You are welcome
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on August 30, 2014, 10:36:04 PM
I know they lost but I really do admire the way Everton battle to the end for everything.  I think this is what I miss the most about Villa.  Giving the opposition a game no matter who they are.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on August 30, 2014, 10:39:03 PM
Costa cost £4m more than Lukaku who I thought looked really average today.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LTA on August 30, 2014, 10:42:07 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on August 30, 2014, 07:16:13 PM
Been some great action today .

Some brilliant entertainment.  Really wets the appetite for watching us attempt to bore another Villa Park visitors into submission
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Flamingo Lane on August 30, 2014, 10:53:52 PM
Did Danny Murphy on Match of the Day just give away the surprise outcome of Man City v Stoke immediately before the game was shown?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on August 30, 2014, 11:24:04 PM
I do think thousands of men in shirts with 'Wonga' on the front looks very classy indeed

Sobering thought that Joe Hart and Phil Jagielka make up almost half of the England back line...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on August 30, 2014, 11:29:24 PM
Quote from: Ian Price on August 30, 2014, 10:53:52 PM
Did Danny Murphy on Match of the Day just give away the surprise outcome of Man City v Stoke immediately before the game was shown?

Yes.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on August 30, 2014, 11:34:24 PM
Colin Wanker looks well doesn't he given he's about sixty something. Much better than vampire Pellegrini. I do love Alan Pardew too, he's such a good sport
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on August 30, 2014, 11:41:56 PM
And I must have missed Balotelli joining the bindippers. The media have hardly mentioned it and MOTD tonight gave him no publicity at all 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on August 31, 2014, 12:02:38 AM
Quote from: richard moore on August 30, 2014, 11:34:24 PM
Colin Wanker looks well doesn't he given he's about sixty something. Much better than vampire Pellegrini. I do love Alan Pardew too, he's such a good sport

Pardew looks like the sort of bloke who'd grin amiably at you across the table at the pub whilst having his hand up your wife's skirt.

The bloke is an absolute turd.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on August 31, 2014, 12:06:20 AM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on August 31, 2014, 12:02:38 AM
Quote from: richard moore on August 30, 2014, 11:34:24 PM
Colin Wanker looks well doesn't he given he's about sixty something. Much better than vampire Pellegrini. I do love Alan Pardew too, he's such a good sport

Pardew looks like the sort of bloke who'd grin amiably at you across the table at the pub whilst having his hand up your wife's skirt.

The bloke is an absolute turd.

Agreed, he comes across as unbelievably smug.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VancouverLion on August 31, 2014, 04:14:58 AM
Ridgewell playing for Portland Timbers against the Whitecaps tonight, didn't recognize him with the stupid pigtail!! Looks crap even in this league.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on August 31, 2014, 10:53:45 AM
Quote from: PaulWinch again on August 31, 2014, 12:06:20 AM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on August 31, 2014, 12:02:38 AM
Quote from: richard moore on August 30, 2014, 11:34:24 PM
Colin Wanker looks well doesn't he given he's about sixty something. Much better than vampire Pellegrini. I do love Alan Pardew too, he's such a good sport

Can see Richard Gene playing him in a film of his life Gene has that sort of role down to a tee!

Pardew looks like the sort of bloke who'd grin amiably at you across the table at the pub whilst having his hand up your wife's skirt.

The bloke is an absolute turd.

Agreed, he comes across as unbelievably smug.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on August 31, 2014, 11:37:18 AM
Quote from: PaulWinch again on August 31, 2014, 12:06:20 AM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on August 31, 2014, 12:02:38 AM
Quote from: richard moore on August 30, 2014, 11:34:24 PM
Colin Wanker looks well doesn't he given he's about sixty something. Much better than vampire Pellegrini. I do love Alan Pardew too, he's such a good sport

Pardew looks like the sort of bloke who'd grin amiably at you across the table at the pub whilst having his hand up your wife's skirt.

The bloke is an absolute turd.

Agreed, he comes across as unbelievably smug.

He always looks like he's sat on magic eggs.

Mind you he also comes across as a complete ****** so maybe it shouldn't be a surprise.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LeeB on August 31, 2014, 11:54:30 AM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on August 31, 2014, 11:37:18 AM
Quote from: PaulWinch again on August 31, 2014, 12:06:20 AM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on August 31, 2014, 12:02:38 AM
Quote from: richard moore on August 30, 2014, 11:34:24 PM
Colin Wanker looks well doesn't he given he's about sixty something. Much better than vampire Pellegrini. I do love Alan Pardew too, he's such a good sport

Pardew looks like the sort of bloke who'd grin amiably at you across the table at the pub whilst having his hand up your wife's skirt.

The bloke is an absolute turd.

Agreed, he comes across as unbelievably smug.

He always looks like he's sat on magic eggs.

Mind you he also comes across as a complete c*** so maybe it shouldn't be a surprise.

Strange really when you think he didn't take the obvious path into football, I'm sure he was a brickie before he went to Palace. That kind of background usually brings humility.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on August 31, 2014, 12:15:46 PM
Helenius has obviously taken the "who do you want to play to break a bad run" virus with him. Silkeborg have just scored their first goal in their first 6 games.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 31, 2014, 03:26:10 PM
Liverpool battered Spurs and should have been double the final score.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on August 31, 2014, 04:33:25 PM
Leicester showing some good quality going forward v Arsenal, can't see them going down.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on August 31, 2014, 05:16:39 PM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on August 31, 2014, 04:33:25 PM
Leicester showing some good quality going forward v Arsenal, can't see them going down.

that big lump up front is an ugly bugger, looks like a body builder lawrie sanchez
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: adrenachrome on August 31, 2014, 05:19:51 PM
I see Marc Albrighton is on the bench.

Plus ça change ...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Flamingo Lane on August 31, 2014, 05:23:45 PM
Coming on now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on August 31, 2014, 06:44:00 PM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on August 31, 2014, 03:26:10 PM
Liverpool battered Spurs and should have been double the final score.
Really surprised me that result. I had spurs down for a win there.
Maybe the Uefa game caught up with them ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on August 31, 2014, 09:36:57 PM
Real Madrid we're 2-0 up against Sociedad within 15 mins. They're now losing 4-2.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 31, 2014, 09:40:55 PM
Shame.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on August 31, 2014, 09:48:07 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on August 31, 2014, 06:44:00 PM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on August 31, 2014, 03:26:10 PM
Liverpool battered Spurs and should have been double the final score.
Really surprised me that result. I had spurs down for a win there.
Maybe the Uefa game caught up with them ?

It's Spurs.

The media predictably talking about them finishing in the top 4 so predictably they blow up.

I do think Pochettino is a very good appointment for them long term though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Somniloquism on August 31, 2014, 09:49:06 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on August 31, 2014, 06:44:00 PM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on August 31, 2014, 03:26:10 PM
Liverpool battered Spurs and should have been double the final score.
Really surprised me that result. I had spurs down for a win there.
Maybe the Uefa game caught up with them ?

Maybe, but they struggled against West Spam on opening day and did play QPR who were totally shite with an aged defence. This is their first big challenge and showed they aren't much better then they were last year albeit letting in 2 less. Hopefully this shows that Pochetino can continue the AFFA tradition at Spurs.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on August 31, 2014, 09:56:01 PM
Injury time goal for De Guzman gives Napoli the win at Genoa and gives Rafa. Bit of breathing space.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on August 31, 2014, 10:34:12 PM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on August 31, 2014, 09:48:07 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on August 31, 2014, 06:44:00 PM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on August 31, 2014, 03:26:10 PM
Liverpool battered Spurs and should have been double the final score.
Really surprised me that result. I had spurs down for a win there.
Maybe the Uefa game caught up with them ?

It's Spurs.

The media predictably talking about them finishing in the top 4 so predictably they blow up.

I do think Pochettino is a very good appointment for them long term though.

Only if he's not hounded out as soon as it's apparent they're not going to get top 4, like the previous 3 incumbents.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on August 31, 2014, 10:40:10 PM
Two things about Liverpool's penalty. One, it was a bit of a dive and two, Mark Halsey could have at least made sure he was properly out of the way before it was taken.  A save by the keeper and he would have had three spurs players running at him.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on August 31, 2014, 10:43:39 PM
Fat Phil Dowd Clampy.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on August 31, 2014, 10:47:18 PM
Mark Halsey was well out of the way about 100 miles away!
Anyway why did'nt Dowd award a similar Lovern foul on Adebayor?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Somniloquism on August 31, 2014, 10:51:12 PM
I don't know, but he did award a freekick for the exact same foul by the Spurs player on Sturridge earlier in the game so it isn't like he wasn't warned the ref was penalising those type of fouls. And Sturridge didn't have to throw himself to the ground to get it either.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on August 31, 2014, 10:56:12 PM
Quote from: Somniloquism on August 31, 2014, 10:51:12 PM
I don't know, but he did award a freekick for the exact same foul by the Spurs player on Sturridge earlier in the game so it isn't like he wasn't warned the ref was penalising those type of fouls. And Sturridge didn't have to throw himself to the ground to get it either.
But he didn't give Spurs a penalty when the Liverpool defender tried to remove his shirt later in the game - which was far more of a penalty than the Dier/Allen one.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on August 31, 2014, 10:57:34 PM
Quote from: dave shelley on August 31, 2014, 10:43:39 PM
Fat Phil Dowd Clampy.

So it was. My bad (as the kids of today say).
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Somniloquism on August 31, 2014, 11:04:41 PM
Red shirtitis probably. Plus I never said Dowd was a good ref, just that the fouling player had done something very similar outside the box and was penalised.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: damon loves JT on September 01, 2014, 07:49:04 AM
Having listened to the Arsenal game on the radio, I think the problem they will always have under Wenger is that they try to win without beating the opposition. It's like the other team is just a nuisance, getting in the way of a perfect performance, rather than an enemy in the field to be dominated.

Comes down to a lack of respect, I think. Their supporters are the same. Treat opposing sides - especially the lesser ones - as irritating but essentially trivial phenomena, like rainy weather or a disappointing white wine or a lack of parking round the stadium
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on September 01, 2014, 08:34:07 AM
Quote from: damon loves JT on September 01, 2014, 07:49:04 AM
Having listened to the Arsenal game on the radio, I think the problem they will always have under Wenger is that they try to win without beating the opposition. It's like the other team is just a nuisance, getting in the way of a perfect performance, rather than an enemy in the field to be dominated.

Comes down to a lack of respect, I think. Their supporters are the same. Treat opposing sides - especially the lesser ones - as irritating but essentially trivial phenomena, like rainy weather or a disappointing white wine or a lack of parking round the stadium

Made me smile. Indeed! Those sun dried tomatoes I just bought in the deli in Upper Street aren't up to their usual standard Tarquin. You can tell most Arsenal fans are tossers by the way most of them still wear scarves university/preppy style with one end slung round their neck and over their shoulder
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on September 01, 2014, 09:22:10 PM
Quote from: richard moore on September 01, 2014, 08:34:07 AM
Quote from: damon loves JT on September 01, 2014, 07:49:04 AM
Having listened to the Arsenal game on the radio, I think the problem they will always have under Wenger is that they try to win without beating the opposition. It's like the other team is just a nuisance, getting in the way of a perfect performance, rather than an enemy in the field to be dominated.

Comes down to a lack of respect, I think. Their supporters are the same. Treat opposing sides - especially the lesser ones - as irritating but essentially trivial phenomena, like rainy weather or a disappointing white wine or a lack of parking round the stadium

Made me smile. Indeed! Those sun dried tomatoes I just bought in the deli in Upper Street aren't up to their usual standard Tarquin. You can tell most Arsenal fans are tossers by the way most of them still wear scarves university/preppy style with one end slung round their neck and over their shoulder

The interview with Wenger afterwards was priceless. It was glaringly obvious that even with Giroud they needed a striker, with him injured Wenger still insisted that didnt. He just seems to say the opposite of what is bloody obvious. I dont like the Gooners but if i was one of them Wenger would make me fume

Wellbeck isnt the answer either
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on September 03, 2014, 07:33:33 PM
Delph not starting
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 03, 2014, 08:12:40 PM
Dirty Rooney and Townsend says there was no intent.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 03, 2014, 08:13:18 PM
Rooney has been taking tips from Shearer.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 03, 2014, 08:15:08 PM
Good play between Sterling and Sturridge.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 03, 2014, 08:29:24 PM
Germans looking very ordinary tonight. Argentina 1-0 up No 2-0 up
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AvFc4eVeR on September 03, 2014, 08:32:29 PM
Typical England so far, shoot when you shouldn't mentality.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 03, 2014, 08:36:08 PM
Gomez has now missed 3 almost open goal opportunities.  He is inline for Savo trophy tonight.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 03, 2014, 08:40:50 PM
I hope Delph comes on at half time. Only reason i'm watching this shite is to see him make his debut.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 03, 2014, 08:42:42 PM
Looked a penalty to me.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 03, 2014, 08:48:33 PM
Yes that was a pen and once again our Andy called it wrong.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 03, 2014, 08:49:53 PM
Quote from: olaftab on September 03, 2014, 08:48:33 PM
Yes that was a pen and once again our Andy called it wrong.

He really is clueless.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AvFc4eVeR on September 03, 2014, 08:52:38 PM
To think we are missing out on a premier league weekend for this steaming pile of w*nk!

Ox off for Delph, change to 4-3-3 and shoot when you get into good positions.

Sometimes think England feel they are playing at the Emirates and try to walk it in.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 03, 2014, 08:55:17 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on September 03, 2014, 08:15:08 PM
Good play between Sterling and Sturridge.
Yes but not  quite as good as Weimann and Benteke at Anfield!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 03, 2014, 08:57:54 PM
Germany 0 Argentina 4 Aguero, Lamela, Di Mariacle  Fernadez
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on September 03, 2014, 08:59:17 PM
Just think, someone at Wembley is about to spend 4 or 5 sheets for a pint of Carlsberg after sitting through that garbage.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 03, 2014, 09:00:51 PM
Shirley pulls one back 1-4
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AvFc4eVeR on September 03, 2014, 09:02:20 PM
Switzerland will batter us on Monday based on this shite!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on September 03, 2014, 09:08:36 PM
What, no magic spray?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 03, 2014, 09:09:46 PM
Norway nearly score. England really are shit. This Norway side is wank and yet look pretty comfortable against us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: timeoutbigbar on September 03, 2014, 09:10:26 PM
Di Maria looking worth every penny of his transfer fee against Germany, 3 assists and a goal so far.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 03, 2014, 09:10:32 PM
40,181 fools paid to watch this.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 03, 2014, 09:12:29 PM
Quote from: timeoutbigbar on September 03, 2014, 09:10:26 PM
Di Maria looking worth every penny of his transfer fee against Germany, 3 assists and a goal so far.
Yes he looks a  £30M player.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Smirker on September 03, 2014, 09:13:00 PM
Quote from: Pete3206 on September 03, 2014, 08:59:17 PM
Just think, someone at Wembley is about to spend 4 or 5 sheets for a pint of Carlsberg after sitting through that garbage.

Did you see what Joey Barton said on Twatter about it? Thought he was bang on.

Get Delph on Roy you twat.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 03, 2014, 09:13:07 PM
Fantastically shit from Cahill.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on September 03, 2014, 09:13:18 PM
Good defending Cahill, bloody hell.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: CJ on September 03, 2014, 09:13:58 PM
I had the good fortune to fall asleep after the first 35 minutes and missed the entire half time bollocks spouted by Hoddle et al
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AvFc4eVeR on September 03, 2014, 09:14:51 PM
This is shocking, much worse than our last friendly against Honduras before the World Cup, and definitely much worse than the World Cup itself.



Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 03, 2014, 09:16:16 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on September 03, 2014, 09:09:46 PM
Norway nearly score. England really are shit. This Norway side is wank and yet look pretty comfortable against us.
Yes just about avoided "Tony Blair, David Cameron, Boris Johnson, Robbie Williams, Katie Price, David Beckham" moment from your nearest Norwegian commentator.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 03, 2014, 09:17:57 PM
What has to be taken into account is how shit Norway are. Only games they've won in over a year are at home to Cyprus and Moldova, and yet we're lucky to still be level.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 03, 2014, 09:18:25 PM
Quote from: AvFc4eVeR on September 03, 2014, 09:14:51 PM
This is shocking, much worse than our last friendly against Honduras before the World Cup, and definitely much worse than the World Cup itself.
It's a shit team with some players playing their first full competitive game of the season...yes with England.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: tomd2103 on September 03, 2014, 09:18:52 PM
About time that band inside the ground packed it up as well.  Just annoying.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on September 03, 2014, 09:19:16 PM
Nothing of any significance will change with the national team until we make significant changes right from the way we coach children upwards.

Changing manager or blooding new players might make the slight difference here or there, but it is really like rearranging the deckchairs on the Titanic.

In a way, we'd probably start to see this and act on it a bit sooner if we were to go on a run of hideous performances, involving losing to crud like Norway.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on September 03, 2014, 09:19:37 PM
Get Delph on.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 03, 2014, 09:21:07 PM
England will probably jam a 1-0 win and as usual it will cover the real problems. Especially as it's near impossible to fail to qualify for the Euros.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on September 03, 2014, 09:22:11 PM
Quote from: PaulWinch again on September 03, 2014, 09:19:37 PM
Get Delph on.

Agreed. Oxlaide-Chamberlain off.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on September 03, 2014, 09:24:49 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on September 03, 2014, 09:19:16 PM
Nothing of any significance will change with the national team until we make significant changes right from the way we coach children upwards.

Changing manager or blooding new players might make the slight difference here or there, but it is really like rearranging the deckchairs on the Titanic.

In a way, we'd probably start to see this and act on it a bit sooner if we were to go on a run of hideous performances, involving losing to crud like Norway.
We may have started acting on it years ago.

When new systems are brought in, it'll be the best part of a decade after it starts that it'll start to show in matches like this.

That's not to say that things have definitely changed already, but there's nothing to say that they haven't either.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Smirker on September 03, 2014, 09:25:08 PM
Shit this is.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 03, 2014, 09:26:19 PM
Told you. We get a penalty.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 03, 2014, 09:26:57 PM
Shrek scores it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AvFc4eVeR on September 03, 2014, 09:27:07 PM
Its still shit!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Smirker on September 03, 2014, 09:27:11 PM
1-0 Rooney pen.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ozzjim on September 03, 2014, 09:27:21 PM
So in a friendly he hasn't tried the new guys properly. Just same old.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on September 03, 2014, 09:28:12 PM
Go on Fab.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Smirker on September 03, 2014, 09:28:30 PM
Quote from: ozzjim on September 03, 2014, 09:27:21 PM
So in a friendly he hasn't tried the new guys properly. Just same old.

Exactly. What was the point really?

Delph on now for 20 minutes.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AvFc4eVeR on September 03, 2014, 09:28:41 PM
Delph!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: berneboy on September 03, 2014, 09:28:45 PM
He's on, he's on, he's on!
Now, I care
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 03, 2014, 09:28:51 PM
Yeah, it's fab Fab on. Well done Delphy. Not bad for the worst ever Villa player *winky*
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on September 03, 2014, 09:29:06 PM
A bit desperate when we can't score for 67 minutes against Norway and need a penalty to go ahead.


Excellent, Delph on! Come on Fabian, show em how's it's done!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on September 03, 2014, 09:29:17 PM
Villa alumni Jimmy and Fab on to save England.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 03, 2014, 09:30:02 PM
Is the stupid Baggies twat playing Delph on the wing?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Somniloquism on September 03, 2014, 09:30:40 PM
Yep, play Delph as left winger.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 03, 2014, 09:31:02 PM
Delph and Milner both out wide. No wonder the fuckwit ended up managing the Bitters.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 03, 2014, 09:31:40 PM
Nice to see Milner get some time on the pitch.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Somniloquism on September 03, 2014, 09:32:45 PM
Has the ManUtd bird not read the papers and targeted Wellbeck on the back of the head?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Somniloquism on September 03, 2014, 09:33:28 PM
Quote from: olaftab on September 03, 2014, 09:31:40 PM
Nice to see Milner get some time on the pitch.

Lovely cross field ball then.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: CJ on September 03, 2014, 09:33:35 PM
The atmosphere seems to have picked up.........oh,no, it's another Mexican fucking wave
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 03, 2014, 09:34:38 PM
I thought was going to score then
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on September 03, 2014, 09:34:38 PM
Delph looks quite lively.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AvFc4eVeR on September 03, 2014, 09:35:58 PM
Delph is looking to get in the box at every opportunity
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Smirker on September 03, 2014, 09:36:57 PM
Delph desperate to impress.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on September 03, 2014, 09:38:00 PM
He's doing well, won the ball back to set Sturridge up on the edge of the box.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 03, 2014, 09:40:59 PM
Sterling has impressed me tonight. Delph and Welbeck have looked decent since they came on.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 03, 2014, 09:41:24 PM
He's been excellent so far. Not a mention from Tyldesley though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brazilian Villain on September 03, 2014, 09:43:00 PM
From the BBC

"Fabian Delph may well be man-of-the-match. He's been excellent, winning it, giving it easy, zipping passes out wide. "

Not bad after 10 mins!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 03, 2014, 09:43:19 PM
Hi Clive! Stop reading H&V and concentrate on the game.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on September 03, 2014, 09:43:22 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on September 03, 2014, 09:30:02 PM
Is the stupid Baggies twat playing Delph on the wing?

It looks more llke a diamond, with Henderson, Milner, Delph, Sterling.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: adrenachrome on September 03, 2014, 09:43:43 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on September 03, 2014, 09:41:24 PM
He's been excellent so far. Not a mention from Tyldesley though.

He must have heard you!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Somniloquism on September 03, 2014, 09:46:05 PM
Sturridge trying to be a greedy bugger and choosing the wrong option with two over prompts Townsend to say he has been tremendous tonight.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ktvillan on September 03, 2014, 09:46:16 PM
Sturridge constantly holds on to the ball too long and tries to go it alone when he has other players in space and better positioned. He's really pissing me off.  We'll never do anything with selfish twats like him in the team.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 03, 2014, 09:47:01 PM
Pedersen's still playing? These must be shite.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 03, 2014, 09:47:18 PM
Perdersen on  he must be 46?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on September 03, 2014, 09:48:46 PM
Quote from: ktvillan on September 03, 2014, 09:46:16 PM
Sturridge constantly holds on to the ball too long and tries to go it alone when he has other players in space and better positioned. He's really pissing me off.  We'll never do anything with selfish twats like him in the team.

Yes, Delph was free to his left but he chose to run into defenders instead. Very impressive debut for Delph I think.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Somniloquism on September 03, 2014, 09:49:57 PM
Milner starting to look off the pace and poor. Carrying his wallet around but not playing much might be too much now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 03, 2014, 09:49:58 PM
Great  Lambert on with 2 mins to go. How useless is that no time to get match fit for Liverpool's next game.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 03, 2014, 09:54:30 PM
Nostradamus strikes again!

Quote from: PeterWithesShin on September 03, 2014, 09:21:07 PM
England will probably jam a 1-0 win and as usual it will cover the real problems.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on September 03, 2014, 09:55:29 PM
Roald Amundsen ! Can you hear me Roald ! We gave your boys a hell of a beating !
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AvFc4eVeR on September 03, 2014, 10:00:16 PM
What a f*cking waste of my life that was!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ozzjim on September 03, 2014, 10:00:31 PM
Can we please do away with fucking Rooney. Shit every match for 2 years.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on September 03, 2014, 10:05:54 PM
Delph didn't put a foot wrong.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AvFc4eVeR on September 03, 2014, 10:09:48 PM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on September 03, 2014, 10:05:54 PM
Delph didn't put a foot wrong.

The only positive!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: tomd2103 on September 03, 2014, 10:16:20 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on September 03, 2014, 09:43:22 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on September 03, 2014, 09:30:02 PM
Is the stupid Baggies twat playing Delph on the wing?

It looks more llke a diamond, with Henderson, Milner, Delph, Sterling.

Looked far better when they switched to that formation.  Delph did well when he came on and added a bit of much needed energy.  Sterling played  well in the "number 10" position and looked a threat in the more central position.  Rooney was largely anonymous throughout and although he had a few poor touches, Welbeck caused them more problems.  The changes that are needed are obvious, but I don't know if Hodgson has the imagination or nerve to enforce them. 

Back to Villa and that midfield diamond is exactly the formation I'd like to see us employ, especially at home.  I'd love to see Grealish given a go in the attacking position in a midfield of:

                               Westwood / Sanchez

                   Cleverley                            Delph

                                      Grealish     
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on September 03, 2014, 10:51:17 PM
Why wasn't this game played at a club ground?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on September 03, 2014, 10:53:19 PM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on September 03, 2014, 10:51:17 PM
Why wasn't this game played at a club ground?
Because there is still a £798m bill to pay for the construction of Wembley Stadium.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on September 04, 2014, 12:00:12 AM
Quote from: Dave on September 03, 2014, 10:53:19 PM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on September 03, 2014, 10:51:17 PM
Why wasn't this game played at a club ground?
Because there is still a £798m bill to pay for the construction of Wembley Stadium.

Will tonight's attendance even pay the electric bill?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Duncan Shaw on September 04, 2014, 07:29:53 AM
Whay was this game even played at all, Christ it was dull!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on September 04, 2014, 08:50:25 AM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on September 03, 2014, 10:51:17 PM
Why wasn't this game played at a club ground?

Adrian Bevington (i'm not sure what his role is on the F.A) has said that Wembley needs to paid for and it will continue to be used for the next 8-9 years. What a ridiculous situation.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tony Erdington on September 04, 2014, 09:13:32 AM
Didnt even watch it on tv, in fact i only knew the score this morning, Big England fan me.

I was at that game against spain at VP years ago, think England won 3-0 atmosphere was superb.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on September 04, 2014, 11:13:38 AM
Quote from: Clampy on September 04, 2014, 08:50:25 AM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on September 03, 2014, 10:51:17 PM
Why wasn't this game played at a club ground?

Adrian Bevington (i'm not sure what his role is on the F.A) has said that Wembley needs to paid for and it will continue to be used for the next 8-9 years. What a ridiculous situation.

it really is. And with England as inspiring as waking up every morning to the realization you follow the Baggies, you can see many more nights where they don't sell out.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on September 04, 2014, 12:25:47 PM
Apart from Delph getting a run out I didn't care about last nights game (don't think England friendlies have served a purpose since El Tel's reign), and was at the cinema anyway.  Will watch the quailfier next week.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on September 04, 2014, 01:49:39 PM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on September 04, 2014, 11:13:38 AM
Quote from: Clampy on September 04, 2014, 08:50:25 AM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on September 03, 2014, 10:51:17 PM
Why wasn't this game played at a club ground?

Adrian Bevington (i'm not sure what his role is on the F.A) has said that Wembley needs to paid for and it will continue to be used for the next 8-9 years. What a ridiculous situation.

it really is. And with England as inspiring as waking up every morning to the realization you follow the Baggies, you can see many more nights where they don't sell out.

Roy Hodgson has come out and said he doesn't expect large crowds for the qualifiers given the opposition in our group.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tony Erdington on September 04, 2014, 02:26:39 PM
nothing to do with us being absolutely less than average, and using the same venue all the time.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ChicagoLion on September 04, 2014, 03:42:07 PM
the Wembley debacle is a disgrace, it actually cost £900 million, the builder went bust and many people did not get paid.
Ken Bates was heavily involved.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ozzjim on September 04, 2014, 05:58:29 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on September 04, 2014, 01:49:39 PM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on September 04, 2014, 11:13:38 AM
Quote from: Clampy on September 04, 2014, 08:50:25 AM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on September 03, 2014, 10:51:17 PM
Why wasn't this game played at a club ground?

Adrian Bevington (i'm not sure what his role is on the F.A) has said that Wembley needs to paid for and it will continue to be used for the next 8-9 years. What a ridiculous situation.

it really is. And with England as inspiring as waking up every morning to the realization you follow the Baggies, you can see many more nights where they don't sell out.

Roy Hodgson has come out and said he doesn't expect large crowds for the qualifiers given the opposition in our group.


If Hodgson was not the John Major of football management, more people might be interested, but he is just as big a suck up to the big names as ever. Most other nations would have Shawcross in the squad for example, but no, an 18 year old who has played 3 games at centre half gets picked because he plays for Arsenal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on September 04, 2014, 06:29:51 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on September 04, 2014, 01:49:39 PM

Roy Hodgson has come out and said he doesn't expect large crowds for the qualifiers given the opposition in our group.

Hodgson is a disgrace. He should salvage some respect and resign immediately. Nobody wants to see his crap football and his losing ethos.

What a terrible, terrible manager. Liverpool fans were right.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AV82EC on September 04, 2014, 06:31:30 PM
Quote from: ozzjim on September 04, 2014, 05:58:29 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on September 04, 2014, 01:49:39 PM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on September 04, 2014, 11:13:38 AM
Quote from: Clampy on September 04, 2014, 08:50:25 AM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on September 03, 2014, 10:51:17 PM
Why wasn't this game played at a club ground?

Adrian Bevington (i'm not sure what his role is on the F.A) has said that Wembley needs to paid for and it will continue to be used for the next 8-9 years. What a ridiculous situation.

it really is. And with England as inspiring as waking up every morning to the realization you follow the Baggies, you can see many more nights where they don't sell out.

Roy Hodgson has come out and said he doesn't expect large crowds for the qualifiers given the opposition in our group.


If Hodgson was not the John Major of football management, more people might be interested, but he is just as big a suck up to the big names as ever. Most other nations would have Shawcross in the squad for example, but no, an 18 year old who has played 3 games at centre half gets picked because he plays for Arsenal.

There are plenty of things to be beating Roy with but Ryan Shawcross isn't one of them. He's a donkey clogger from Stoke and dare I remind of you of his one and only cap against Sweden and his rabbit in the headlights impression against Zlatan?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on September 04, 2014, 07:55:14 PM
Quote from: AV82EC on September 04, 2014, 06:31:30 PM

There are plenty of things to be beating Roy with but Ryan Shawcross isn't one of them. He's a donkey clogger from Stoke and dare I remind of you of his one and only cap against Sweden and his rabbit in the headlights impression against Zlatan?

Zlatan's one of the best strikers in the world, so looking bad against him shouldn't be a reason to write off a player. I think that Shawcross deserves another chance at some point.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: CJ on September 04, 2014, 09:07:18 PM
Heard earlier today that as well as the poor attendance at Wembley, the peak TV audience was just over 5 million.  9 million chose to watch the British Bake Off instead. Says it all really. The FA haven't got a clue - if they want to enthuse support they should take the games round the country and fill stadiums generating real atmospheres instead of relying on Mexican fucking waves in a half empty monument to their vanity
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on September 04, 2014, 09:09:22 PM
Quote from: CJ on September 04, 2014, 09:07:18 PM
Heard earlier today that as well as the poor attendance at Wembley, the peak TV audience was just over 5 million.  9 million chose to watch the British Bake Off instead. Says it all really. The FA haven't got a clue - if they want to enthuse support they should take the games round the country and fill stadiums generating real atmospheres instead of relying on Mexican fucking waves in a half empty monument to their vanity


In fairness British bake of is very popular
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ChicagoLion on September 04, 2014, 09:19:14 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on September 04, 2014, 06:29:51 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on September 04, 2014, 01:49:39 PM

Roy Hodgson has come out and said he doesn't expect large crowds for the qualifiers given the opposition in our group.

Hodgson is a disgrace. He should salvage some respect and resign immediately. Nobody wants to see his crap football and his losing ethos.

What a terrible, terrible manager. Liverpool fans were right.
Agree he is the establishments establishment manager, he has not got a clue, he should be at the baggies where he belongs.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AV82EC on September 04, 2014, 09:39:16 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on September 04, 2014, 07:55:14 PM
Quote from: AV82EC on September 04, 2014, 06:31:30 PM

There are plenty of things to be beating Roy with but Ryan Shawcross isn't one of them. He's a donkey clogger from Stoke and dare I remind of you of his one and only cap against Sweden and his rabbit in the headlights impression against Zlatan?

Zlatan's one of the best strikers in the world, so looking bad against him shouldn't be a reason to write off a player. I think that Shawcross deserves another chance at some point.

We'll have to agree to disagree UKR, I think he's useless.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chinchilla Bathhouse on September 04, 2014, 09:43:05 PM
Quote from: john e on September 04, 2014, 09:09:22 PM
Quote from: CJ on September 04, 2014, 09:07:18 PM
Heard earlier today that as well as the poor attendance at Wembley, the peak TV audience was just over 5 million.  9 million chose to watch the British Bake Off instead. Says it all really. The FA haven't got a clue - if they want to enthuse support they should take the games round the country and fill stadiums generating real atmospheres instead of relying on Mexican fucking waves in a half empty monument to their vanity


In fairness British bake of is very popular

Yes, I ummed and arred over that particular televisual dilemma too; do I waste my evening watching the calamitous spectacle of a bunch of half-baked tarts...or do I watch the Great British Bake Off?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on September 04, 2014, 10:44:55 PM
A couple of things from Football Weekly which I thought were quite interesting/surprising:

Hull spent more money over the summer than Inter Milan, AC Milan and Napoli combined.

The entire worldwide revenue for the Bundesliga TV rights is less than the Premier League gets from Singapore alone.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: JUAN PABLO on September 05, 2014, 09:22:54 AM
I see Hodgson has been moaning about peoples criticism of his team.

Makes me laugh when he said people don't understand I have four injuries of main players and then named Flanagan , smalling and Rodríguez. wtf
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on September 05, 2014, 11:43:44 AM
Quote from: Dave on September 04, 2014, 10:44:55 PM
The entire worldwide revenue for the Bundesliga TV rights is less than the Premier League gets from Singapore alone.

That is pretty remarkable.

And yet still, despite all this money coming in to the game at PL level, we manage to spunk most of it away, and totally avoid having a respectable national team.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on September 05, 2014, 01:01:44 PM
Solid research from Jeff Powell in the Daily Mail:

Quote
'Falcao is touted as one of the best forwards in the world, yet Monaco have leased him out to United like a hire car. It is not players and deals like this for which the loan system was invented.'
 
'So, can we be sure what Falcao's position will be should United meet Monaco in the knockout stages of this season's Champions League? Have hands already well-greased been shaken on his non-participation agreement?'
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on September 05, 2014, 01:51:34 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 05, 2014, 01:01:44 PM
Solid research from Jeff Powell in the Daily Mail:

Quote
'Falcao is touted as one of the best forwards in the world, yet Monaco have leased him out to United like a hire car. It is not players and deals like this for which the loan system was invented.'
 
'So, can we be sure what Falcao's position will be should United meet Monaco in the knockout stages of this season's Champions League? Have hands already well-greased been shaken on his non-participation agreement?'

That's terrible isn't it? A classic tap on the shoulder moment, "you do realize that Man U aren't..."
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on September 05, 2014, 02:06:21 PM
It also says a lot about the proof reading and editing.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on September 05, 2014, 02:31:18 PM
Who would people suggest to replace Hodgson though

Rednapp, no thanks
We have tried going foreign and it hasnt worked
There is no natural replacement, no one who 'the people' are screaming out for

Neville, Southgate, Brooking,  Holloway, Hoddle again, McClaren again, Bruce, Hughes,
Allardyce ha ha, Pardew ha ha ha, management by committee

What ya gonna do, as tony s would say


Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: itbrvilla on September 05, 2014, 02:39:00 PM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on September 05, 2014, 01:51:34 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 05, 2014, 01:01:44 PM
Solid research from Jeff Powell in the Daily Mail:

Quote
'Falcao is touted as one of the best forwards in the world, yet Monaco have leased him out to United like a hire car. It is not players and deals like this for which the loan system was invented.'
 
'So, can we be sure what Falcao's position will be should United meet Monaco in the knockout stages of this season's Champions League? Have hands already well-greased been shaken on his non-participation agreement?'

That's terrible isn't it? A classic tap on the shoulder moment, "you do realize that Man U aren't..."
And also the Chelsea - Atletico Madrid semi last year.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on September 05, 2014, 02:56:17 PM
Quote from: john e on September 05, 2014, 02:31:18 PM
Who would people suggest to replace Hodgson though

Rednapp, no thanks
We have tried going foreign and it hasnt worked
There is no natural replacement, no one who 'the people' are screaming out for

Neville, Southgate, Brooking,  Holloway, Hoddle again, McClaren again, Bruce, Hughes,
Allardyce ha ha, Pardew ha ha ha, management by committee

What ya gonna do, as tony s would say

They won't get rid of Hodgson before the Euros in two years. We will qualify due to the lack of real quality opposition apart from Switzerland. So in two years he might go if we have a poor tournament (again). Don't forget Allardyce was actually interviewed for the job a few years back. A number of people also believe Southgate is being groomed through the wonderful FA system to be the next man.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: N'Zimidy on September 05, 2014, 05:34:33 PM
Watching Ireland u21s v Germany u21s on Eurosport and Grealish is absolutely murdering the Germans. Ireland aren't much cop against a clearly better side so they tend to pass straight to Jack who dances through 3 or 4 and either wins a free kick or puts someone through.

Really impressed.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on September 05, 2014, 07:13:26 PM
Ok, so it is Ravel Morrison and Alex Song taking the piss out of Ipswich's under-21s, but this is still a rather nicely worked move.

(http://giant.gfycat.com/GraveCandidIchthyostega.gif)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on September 05, 2014, 08:11:26 PM
1 - 0 Coventry in front of over 28,000 @ the Ricoh Arena
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on September 05, 2014, 08:44:25 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on September 05, 2014, 08:11:26 PM
1 - 0 Coventry in front of over 28,000 @ the Ricoh Arena

Who remembers Merse's goal against Cov around 2001 which effectively sent them down? I think JPA scored his first against them?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villan For Life on September 05, 2014, 08:52:14 PM
Quote from: Villafirst on September 05, 2014, 08:44:25 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on September 05, 2014, 08:11:26 PM
1 - 0 Coventry in front of over 28,000 @ the Ricoh Arena

Who remembers Merse's goal against Cov around 2001 which effectively sent them down? I think JPA scored his first against them?

Highlights are in the memories thread.

http://www.heroesandvillains.info/forumv3/index.php?topic=52574.0

It was JPA's first Villa goal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 05, 2014, 08:52:59 PM
Quote from: Villafirst on September 05, 2014, 08:44:25 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on September 05, 2014, 08:11:26 PM
1 - 0 Coventry in front of over 28,000 @ the Ricoh Arena

Who remembers Merse's goal against Cov around 2001 which effectively sent them down? I think JPA scored his first against them?

Click me (http://www.heroesandvillains.info/forumv3/index.php?topic=52574.0)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on September 05, 2014, 10:12:12 PM
I remember it well, there were at least 10,000 Coventry supporters in the Holte.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on September 06, 2014, 10:48:12 AM
Sturridge out for 2 or 3 weeks which is good news for us with next week in mind
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: JUAN PABLO on September 06, 2014, 02:25:40 PM
Quote from: john e on September 05, 2014, 02:31:18 PM
Who would people suggest to replace Hodgson though

Rednapp, no thanks
We have tried going foreign and it hasnt worked
There is no natural replacement, no one who 'the people' are screaming out for

Neville, Southgate, Brooking,  Holloway, Hoddle again, McClaren again, Bruce, Hughes,
Allardyce ha ha, Pardew ha ha ha, management by committee

What ya gonna do, as tony s would say




Pulls does well with crap
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on September 06, 2014, 02:35:44 PM
I like how, after Sven and Capello, we have now exhausted all the possibilities of 'going foreign', as if all that this mysterious place called 'foreign' has to offer consists of those two managers - two managers, by the way, who are very very similar (functional '90s Serie A stuff). It's like saying MON and Lambert weren't great, so we shouldn't appoint another manager who wears glasses.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: N'ZMAV on September 06, 2014, 02:50:28 PM
Sir Alex Ferguson. :)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on September 06, 2014, 05:23:32 PM
TSM had a decent record at international level didn't he? ;)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on September 06, 2014, 05:43:46 PM
The euros are a joke.

So many small countries who haven't chance even against England. Why would you pay good money to watch such a one sided game. These countries should play their own qualifiers against similar sized nations.

I think the finals comprise 32 countries, so yet more tedious games to avoid
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on September 06, 2014, 05:51:02 PM
That's probably what the Swiss are thinking about England right now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on September 06, 2014, 06:01:20 PM
Quote from: Rudy65 on September 06, 2014, 05:43:46 PM
I think the finals comprise 32 countries, so yet more tedious games to avoid
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Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 06, 2014, 06:46:21 PM
So Roy said it's not an issue if the players don't play regularly for yttheir club sides as long as they perform for England. How Roy..... just how....if they are not playing any competitive football?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: FatSam on September 07, 2014, 01:04:29 PM
Quote from: Monty on September 06, 2014, 02:35:44 PM
It's like saying MON and Lambert weren't great, so we shouldn't appoint another manager who wears glasses.

Yes, but we are not claiming to be the football team that represents people who wear glasses.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on September 07, 2014, 01:43:11 PM
didn't realize this but Okore played 90 minutes for the Danish U21's the other night, and will be with the senior team vs Armenia today. Great news for the Danes, great news for us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on September 07, 2014, 06:59:31 PM
Scottish cafu in action shortly & he's 100/1 first goal. Silly bet placed .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on September 07, 2014, 07:33:37 PM
Since when have Gibraltar been in euros? Playing Poland tonight
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on September 07, 2014, 07:34:44 PM
Their first ever competitive game. I wish them well.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 07, 2014, 07:37:26 PM
I'm assuming no games are live on normal telly, only Sky?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 07, 2014, 07:38:04 PM
Decent win for NI away at Hungary, also for ROI at Georgia.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on September 07, 2014, 07:44:11 PM
Quote from: Legion on September 07, 2014, 07:34:44 PM
Their first ever competitive game. I wish them well.
So can England cast offs play for Gib ? I'm struggling to see how they'll get better than a pub team together .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on September 07, 2014, 07:48:27 PM
Bazzas in the starting eleven!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on September 07, 2014, 07:49:45 PM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on September 07, 2014, 01:43:11 PM
didn't realize this but Okore played 90 minutes for the Danish U21's the other night, and will be with the senior team vs Armenia today. Great news for the Danes, great news for us.

Played 30 minutes today.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on September 07, 2014, 08:11:47 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on September 07, 2014, 07:33:37 PM
Since when have Gibraltar been in euros? Playing Poland tonight

Lasted 10mins before conceding.

I'm watching NFL Redzone on the main TV but have been keeping an eye on Gib via SkyGo iPad
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on September 07, 2014, 08:15:22 PM
They lasted longer than Scotland .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on September 07, 2014, 08:19:25 PM
Gib still only one down after 30mins
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on September 07, 2014, 08:20:55 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on September 07, 2014, 08:15:22 PM
They lasted longer than Scotland .

Was Cafu involved in conceding?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 07, 2014, 08:29:00 PM
Party times for Edvard. Faroes beating Finland 1-0.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on September 07, 2014, 08:56:17 PM
Great run and pass by Hutton to Naismith who shaved the post with his shot....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 07, 2014, 08:57:58 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on September 07, 2014, 08:29:00 PM
Party times for Edvard. Faroes beating Finland 1-0.

Not any more.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on September 07, 2014, 09:00:35 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on September 07, 2014, 08:20:55 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on September 07, 2014, 08:15:22 PM
They lasted longer than Scotland .

Was Cafu involved in conceding?

Not really was a good cross and a decent header from Mueller
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 07, 2014, 09:01:29 PM
Portugal 0 Albania 1.

And Naismith misses a great chance for Scotland.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 07, 2014, 09:04:45 PM
All Scotland!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on September 07, 2014, 09:08:00 PM
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM 1 - 1

Great fnish
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 07, 2014, 09:08:24 PM
GOAAAAALLL!!!!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on September 07, 2014, 09:10:18 PM
which team does Anya play for
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: N'Rexy on September 07, 2014, 09:12:45 PM
Gerries score 2 - 1 tommy muller.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 07, 2014, 09:12:55 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on September 07, 2014, 09:10:18 PM
which team does Anya play for

Watford I think.

2-1.

Pish defending from a corner.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on September 07, 2014, 09:18:08 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on September 07, 2014, 09:12:55 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on September 07, 2014, 09:10:18 PM
which team does Anya play for

Watford I think.

2-1.

Pish defending from a corner.

thanks
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 07, 2014, 09:38:30 PM
Finished two-one.

Pretty impressive performance from Scotland against the World Champions and the referee.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on September 07, 2014, 09:39:30 PM
Hutton walks off looking fine, so job done.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 07, 2014, 09:41:11 PM
He's not my type, but each to their own.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on September 07, 2014, 11:03:03 PM
From the bits I saw, Scotland seemed to play well. Nice bit of pass and move just after Germany had re-taken the lead, resulting in Naismith being brought down when he looked like he was through. German player only got a booking for it. Didn't see the replay so didn't see whether there was a covering defender or not.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on September 08, 2014, 08:35:08 AM
Okore played the last 35 minutes for Denmark against Armenia last night.  Didn't watch it but DR's match review
says
"The muscular defender isn't in peak physical condition yet, but replaced the injured Simon Kjær with precision and without error"
Difficult to translate the Danish "grading system" as they use the Danish academic scale of -02 to 12 but I think his 04 translated to about a 6/10.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on September 08, 2014, 12:15:18 PM
You're retired when we tell you you're retired

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/france/11080066/Michel-Platini-threatens-retired-Franck-Ribery-with-suspension.html
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on September 08, 2014, 12:18:21 PM
Forcing a player to play for you when he has had enough. That won't end well. Am I right in saying he still has some legal issues in France?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on September 08, 2014, 01:06:22 PM
Maybe Roy will use the French method to bring Steeeeveeeeeeeee G back rather than play Fab
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: CJ on September 08, 2014, 07:48:50 PM
Ian Wright calling Hoddle 'gaffer'. Pass me the sick bucket
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: CJ on September 08, 2014, 07:54:24 PM
Tyldesley saying Delph being picked shows you don't have to be playing for a top 6 club to get picked - why doesn't he say that as well for Jones & Rooney?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rigadon on September 08, 2014, 07:55:56 PM
Clive Tyldsley just compared villa to hull and Swansea.  Which is obviously nice.  Delph booked after 8 minutes. 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on September 08, 2014, 07:56:24 PM
Ridiculous from Delph.

And a shocking touch from Rooney
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on September 08, 2014, 07:58:07 PM
Not the best challenge Delph...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: tomd2103 on September 08, 2014, 08:04:04 PM
Delph started well with the ball, but could have easily been sent off in the first ten minutes as he made two challenges worthy of yellow cards.  Heart in mouth stuff when he lunged into a challenge straight after getting booked but he thankfully got the ball. 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on September 08, 2014, 08:04:32 PM
Rooney looks poor....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TopDeck113 on September 08, 2014, 08:11:19 PM
Quote from: Rigadon on September 08, 2014, 07:55:56 PM
Clive Tyldsley just compared villa to hull and Swansea.  Which is obviously nice.  Delph booked after 8 minutes. 

Well he was still in short pants when we enjoyed "That night in Rotterdam."
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on September 08, 2014, 08:13:10 PM
Get Delph off before he's sent off.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: N'Rexy on September 08, 2014, 08:14:11 PM
What's 'Athleticum'? A new way of footballers selling more of themselves? The ads are behind the swiss goal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on September 08, 2014, 08:16:44 PM
Wilshere has been shocking. We should be two up here. Welbeck was very Heskey there. Great build up play and then a terrible final ball. I mean really terrible
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on September 08, 2014, 08:17:41 PM
I don't blame Sterling for being pissed off there, that was awful.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 08, 2014, 08:18:36 PM
"Our" England have been very wasteful so far. And calm down Fabian.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on September 08, 2014, 08:19:31 PM
Terrible from Jones.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on September 08, 2014, 08:20:02 PM
Good save.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on September 08, 2014, 08:20:07 PM
Phil Jones is a prime example of someone who was massively hyped and has actually gone backwards.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 08, 2014, 08:20:27 PM
Phil Jones shows why Manure are shit these days.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 08, 2014, 08:21:03 PM
Jones you arse...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 08, 2014, 08:22:01 PM
Paddypower should run in game betting on when Wiltshire will next make an accurate pass. I'm going for 68th minute.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rigadon on September 08, 2014, 08:22:35 PM
How isn't Milner in this side?  It's bizarre. 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Somniloquism on September 08, 2014, 08:22:40 PM
Wilshere showing the best of his game with the cross field pass and then taking out the Swiss player.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on September 08, 2014, 08:23:03 PM
Is it me or is Wilshere an abysmal footballer? I don't think I've seen him play well.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Somniloquism on September 08, 2014, 08:23:37 PM
Quote from: Rigadon on September 08, 2014, 08:22:35 PM
How isn't Milner in this side?  It's bizarre.

Seeing his two passes when on as a sub last week, he would fit in well in Wilshere's role.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: N'Rexy on September 08, 2014, 08:24:38 PM
I just asked them about the Wilshire bet.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Louzie0 on September 08, 2014, 08:24:53 PM
Quote from: Pete3206 on September 08, 2014, 08:23:03 PM
Is it me or is Wilshere an abysmal footballer? I don't think I've seen him play well.
He's not abysmal but nobody could live up to the fawning hero worship he's getting from the commentators, no matter what he does.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: rob_bridge on September 08, 2014, 08:25:13 PM
Quote from: Pete3206 on September 08, 2014, 08:23:03 PM
Is it me or is Wilshere an abysmal footballer? I don't think I've seen him play well.

Agree.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Somniloquism on September 08, 2014, 08:25:28 PM
Are the Swiss booing Hart or just the back passes.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 08, 2014, 08:25:46 PM
Milner has not played for his club so it's only right that he should not start for England.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on September 08, 2014, 08:27:22 PM
Quote from: olaftab on September 08, 2014, 08:25:46 PM
Milner has not played for his club so it's only right that he should not start for England.

Why?

If he's the best English player for his position he should still start.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on September 08, 2014, 08:27:51 PM
Agreed.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 08, 2014, 08:29:20 PM
Should have buried that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rigadon on September 08, 2014, 08:29:21 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on September 08, 2014, 08:27:22 PM
Quote from: olaftab on September 08, 2014, 08:25:46 PM
Milner has not played for his club so it's only right that he should not start for England.

x

Why?

If he's the best English player for his position he should still start.

He is better than any of the midfielders out there tonight.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on September 08, 2014, 08:30:04 PM
Wow. Top quality save there.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 08, 2014, 08:30:18 PM
Good save but that should have been a net buster.

And there is more chance of me playing CM for England than there is Milner.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cheadlevilla on September 08, 2014, 08:31:18 PM
I think Wilshere is a composite made up by the London Press using old bits of Gerry Francis  with a punch of Alan Devonshire.    Both who were over rated
(The above post only understood by older readers!!)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rigadon on September 08, 2014, 08:31:43 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on September 08, 2014, 08:30:18 PM
Good save but that should have been a net buster.

And there is more chance of me playing CM for England than there is Milner.

Seemingly.  But why?  Did we just see an oddly purple patch or remember his time in our centre mid with claret and blue specs on or something? 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on September 08, 2014, 08:31:50 PM
This is probably the worst back four I've seen play for England. Obviously I'm not sure on Stones yet, but the others are average at best.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on September 08, 2014, 08:32:34 PM
Delph not injured and hopefully will be subbed at halftime. Job done.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 08, 2014, 08:33:06 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on September 08, 2014, 08:27:22 PM
Quote from: olaftab on September 08, 2014, 08:25:46 PM
Milner has not played for his club so it's only right that he should not start for England.
Why?
If he's the best English player for his position he should still start.
Oh ok he should start for England so that he can get match fit for his club team!  Players who can not get a game with heir club teams should move if they are committed footballers and play week in week out somewhere else. He may be the best in that position but no one has seen him play this season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Somniloquism on September 08, 2014, 08:34:00 PM
Milner came on with Delph on Wednesday. Delph looked lively, Milner played a ball out to the wing under no pressure and there wasn't an England player within 20 yards. And when Lambert came on for a corner, Jimmy played a short corner that actually went wide of the player he was aiming for and sent them on an attack. So in current company, he will definitely fit in but he is no longer the player we were used to.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 08, 2014, 08:35:09 PM
Luxembourg winning. And Spain only 2-1 up at home to mighty Macedonia.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cheadlevilla on September 08, 2014, 08:36:10 PM
England really aren't very good !
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rigadon on September 08, 2014, 08:36:33 PM
Quote from: Somniloquism on September 08, 2014, 08:34:00 PM
Milner came on with Delph on Wednesday. Delph looked lively, Milner played a ball out to the wing under no pressure and there wasn't an England player within 20 yards. And when Lambert came on for a corner, Jimmy played a short corner that actually went wide of the player he was aiming for and sent them on an attack. So in current company, he will definitely fit in but he is no longer the player we were used to.

Hmm, didn't see the game last week and don't watch much of Man City either.  I guess that being a sub behind the likes of Henderson and Wilshere is the price he pays for the money he earns so to speak.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TopDeck113 on September 08, 2014, 08:37:24 PM
Quote from: cheadlevilla on September 08, 2014, 08:31:18 PM
I think Wilshere is a composite made up by the London Press using old bits of Gerry Francis  with a punch of Alan Devonshire.    Both who were over rated
(The above post only understood by older readers!!)

Probably a few bits of Trevor Brooking, Glenn Hoddle and "Butch" Wilkins in there, too.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 08, 2014, 08:37:31 PM
Plus side is that because both sides are a bit shit it makes the game worth watching as i'm just waiting for a comedy fuck up from someone.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 08, 2014, 08:40:52 PM
Quote from: cheadlevilla on September 08, 2014, 08:36:10 PM
England really aren't very good !
Much better than number 9 ranked team in the world. Should be 3-0 up.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 08, 2014, 08:41:36 PM
Quote from: olaftab on September 08, 2014, 08:40:52 PM
Quote from: cheadlevilla on September 08, 2014, 08:36:10 PM
England really aren't very good !
Much better than number 9 ranked team in the world. Should be 3-0 up.

3-1 unless we're ignoring the Hart save.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Astral Weeks on September 08, 2014, 08:41:53 PM
Quote from: TopDeck113 on September 08, 2014, 08:37:24 PM
Quote from: cheadlevilla on September 08, 2014, 08:31:18 PM
I think Wilshere is a composite made up by the London Press using old bits of Gerry Francis  with a punch of Alan Devonshire.    Both who were over rated
(The above post only understood by older readers!!)

Probably a few bits of Trevor Brooking, Glenn Hoddle and "Butch" Wilkins in there, too.
Alan Devonshire used to get picked for England ahead of Sid; something I still can't understand to this day.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: usav on September 08, 2014, 08:42:55 PM
OptaJoe: 100% - Fabian Delph completed all 26 of his passes in the first half vs Switzerland.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lastfootstamper on September 08, 2014, 08:43:18 PM
Quote from: Rigadon on September 08, 2014, 08:31:43 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on September 08, 2014, 08:30:18 PM
Good save but that should have been a net buster.

And there is more chance of me playing CM for England than there is Milner.

Seemingly.  But why?  Did we just see an oddly purple patch or remember his time in our centre mid with claret and blue specs on or something?

Why did cit£h buy him? It was on the back of that purple patch when he played in the feckin middle. To the rest of the world, he will forever be a competent right-sided player, nothing more.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on September 08, 2014, 08:46:05 PM
I actually think Baines gets away with a lot of criticism as well, defensively he is woeful.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 08, 2014, 08:47:18 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on September 08, 2014, 08:41:36 PM
Quote from: olaftab on September 08, 2014, 08:40:52 PM
Quote from: cheadlevilla on September 08, 2014, 08:36:10 PM
England really aren't very good !
Much better than number 9 ranked team in the world. Should be 3-0 up.

3-1 unless we're ignoring the Hart save.
I am ignoring that save and also the Jones header as goalkeepers are there for a reason.  It's the 3 easy chances wasted by England.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on September 08, 2014, 08:51:21 PM
Did Tyldesley just say 'Jones has had a tidy night overall'? Really!?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on September 08, 2014, 08:53:26 PM
Another bad miss from Sterling
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on September 08, 2014, 08:53:27 PM
Nice move poor finish by Sterling.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ian. on September 08, 2014, 08:53:32 PM
Quote from: Louzie0 on September 08, 2014, 08:24:53 PM
Quote from: Pete3206 on September 08, 2014, 08:23:03 PM
Is it me or is Wilshere an abysmal footballer? I don't think I've seen him play well.
He's not abysmal but nobody could live up to the fawning hero worship he's getting from the commentators, no matter what he does.
I like him as a player, I think he's brilliant at times for Arsenal and he's never had much of a chance for England.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cheadlevilla on September 08, 2014, 08:54:38 PM
Quote from: PaulWinch again on September 08, 2014, 08:53:27 PM
Nice move poor finish by Sterling.
But Sterling's the future ....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on September 08, 2014, 08:55:47 PM
In fairness to Sterling he's a very very good player.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 08, 2014, 08:56:22 PM
Quote from: cheadlevilla on September 08, 2014, 08:54:38 PM
Quote from: PaulWinch again on September 08, 2014, 08:53:27 PM
Nice move poor finish by Sterling.
But Sterling's the future ....
Not for Scotland!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 08, 2014, 08:57:04 PM
I'm going to guess never Clive. You utter tool.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lastfootstamper on September 08, 2014, 08:57:17 PM
Quote from: PaulWinch again on September 08, 2014, 08:51:21 PM
Did Tyldesley just say 'Jones has had a tidy night overall'? Really!?

Probably based on a single event that happened within the last few seconds. Tyldesley's summations always strike me as that short-sighted, as though he's not been paying attention for the rest of the game.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on September 08, 2014, 08:57:58 PM
Tyldesley is a plonker. That remark about players bringing their own spray?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ian. on September 08, 2014, 08:59:49 PM
Get in!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Somniloquism on September 08, 2014, 08:59:52 PM
Good counter and well finished.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on September 08, 2014, 08:59:58 PM
Very good goal, perfect timing from Rooney and Sterling.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Astral Weeks on September 08, 2014, 08:59:59 PM
Yessss!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 08, 2014, 09:00:01 PM
Welbeck on the break. All 3 did well in fairness.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on September 08, 2014, 09:00:16 PM
Fair do's, they took that we'll on thebreak
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 08, 2014, 09:00:22 PM
Well deserved well taken.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on September 08, 2014, 09:00:27 PM
That looked like a Villa goal! Great counter attack.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Somniloquism on September 08, 2014, 09:00:41 PM
Wellbeck must be closer to scoring more goals for England then in the prem.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on September 08, 2014, 09:00:47 PM
Great goal that. Lovely lovely ball from sterling on his wrong foot
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on September 08, 2014, 09:01:20 PM
Bit of a shock there. GOAL!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on September 08, 2014, 09:02:40 PM
It was very good, I actually don't think England have played that badly tonight, just been a bit wasteful.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Louzie0 on September 08, 2014, 09:05:02 PM
Swiss blinked first
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Astral Weeks on September 08, 2014, 09:05:34 PM
Quote from: PaulWinch again on September 08, 2014, 09:02:40 PM
It was very good, I actually don't think England have played that badly tonight, just been a bit wasteful.
Agreed. This is actually a decent performance, and it's been a while since we've been able to say that about England.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on September 08, 2014, 09:08:03 PM
Poor from Wilshere.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 08, 2014, 09:08:06 PM
Wilshere did his best to give them an equaliser there.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Steve67 on September 08, 2014, 09:10:05 PM
Wilshere is fucking shit. Pathetic London bollock.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 08, 2014, 09:11:18 PM
Behrami is a cheating sod.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 08, 2014, 09:15:50 PM
Milner on now. Would also like Lambert to come on so that both can get some match fitness for  this weekend.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on September 08, 2014, 09:16:41 PM
Have I mentioned lately how much I hate the National Anthem, especially when sung out if tune by a bunch of football supporters.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Louzie0 on September 08, 2014, 09:16:57 PM
(http://)
Quote from: olaftab on September 08, 2014, 09:11:18 PM
Behrami is a cheating sod.
Absolutely.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Louzie0 on September 08, 2014, 09:18:11 PM
Ooh.
No, we're still all right.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 08, 2014, 09:20:07 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on September 08, 2014, 09:16:41 PM
Have I mentioned lately how much I hate the National Anthem, especially when sung out if tune by a bunch of football supporters.
I think it should be banned along with drummer boys.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on September 08, 2014, 09:22:14 PM
Quote from: olaftab on September 08, 2014, 09:15:50 PM
Milner on now. Would also like Lambert to come on so that both can get some match fitness for  this weekend.
Eh ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 08, 2014, 09:23:35 PM
Delphi got one of his own tackles there.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on September 08, 2014, 09:23:39 PM
That should have been a penalty
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on September 08, 2014, 09:24:10 PM
Delph should have smacked that
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on September 08, 2014, 09:26:07 PM
Clear pen for foul on Delph there, Swiss feigning injury to cover up.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Louzie0 on September 08, 2014, 09:28:46 PM
Waste of a corner
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 08, 2014, 09:32:18 PM
Not happy about Lambert coming on now. How is he going to get match fit for Liverpool with only 3/4 mins on the pitch?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 08, 2014, 09:34:02 PM
Could do with Sterling picking up a little injury now.....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Louzie0 on September 08, 2014, 09:34:27 PM
Guy has just held up 5 minutes!


Ok, last 5 minutes for England.

Sterling ....just missed.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pelty on September 08, 2014, 09:35:29 PM
How has Delph looked?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Louzie0 on September 08, 2014, 09:36:02 PM
Oh yes! You little star!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on September 08, 2014, 09:36:51 PM
Pleased for Welbeck. Seems like a really nice guy. Good player
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on September 08, 2014, 09:37:02 PM
two match threads going on! Good win and delph played well.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 08, 2014, 09:37:11 PM
Quote from: pelty on September 08, 2014, 09:35:29 PM
How has Delph looked?
Like Delph.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on September 08, 2014, 09:37:25 PM
Another goal on the break. England have looked pretty good doing that, not so good when they have to break down a properly set up defensive alignment.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on September 08, 2014, 09:38:19 PM
Quote from: pelty on September 08, 2014, 09:35:29 PM
How has Delph looked?

Skinny, bald and legs a flying
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Astral Weeks on September 08, 2014, 09:38:55 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on September 08, 2014, 09:37:25 PM
Another goal on the break. England have looked pretty good doing that, not so good when they have to break down a properly set up defensive alignment.
Hmmm, who does that remind us of?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Louzie0 on September 08, 2014, 09:40:05 PM
Quote from: pelty on September 08, 2014, 09:35:29 PM
How has Delph looked?

Energetic, very effective, 100% pass rate & should've had a penalty.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on September 08, 2014, 09:41:16 PM
Quote from: Louzie0 on September 08, 2014, 09:40:05 PM
Quote from: pelty on September 08, 2014, 09:35:29 PM
How has Delph looked?

Energetic, very effective, 100% pass rate & should've had a penalty.

Pretty much. After his usual needless yellow card he looked good.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on September 08, 2014, 09:48:48 PM
Glenn Hoddle repeatedly finding it impossible to pronounce 'counter attacking'; 'counter acting' is what Ronnie Barker did in Open All Hours, Glenn.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on September 08, 2014, 09:51:04 PM
That kick to the head in the NFL yesterday was pretty bad but this is worse

http://screamer.deadspin.com/hey-another-guy-got-kicked-in-the-head-yesterday-1632093759/+GregHoward1
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Louzie0 on September 08, 2014, 09:58:15 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on September 08, 2014, 09:41:16 PM
Quote from: Louzie0 on September 08, 2014, 09:40:05 PM
Quote from: pelty on September 08, 2014, 09:35:29 PM
How has Delph looked?

Energetic, very effective, 100% pass rate & should've had a penalty.

Pretty much. After his usual needless yellow card he looked good.
Yep, there was a yellow card but our lad was provoked. As C&B says, needless. Stayed on to achieve greater things, though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on September 08, 2014, 10:26:43 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on September 08, 2014, 09:51:04 PM
That kick to the head in the NFL yesterday was pretty bad but this is worse

http://screamer.deadspin.com/hey-another-guy-got-kicked-in-the-head-yesterday-1632093759/+GregHoward1


I'll see your kick in the head and raise you  a 70 game ban for headbutting a referee (http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/29110418)

Oh and delighted to hear that Delph had a good game. You'd never believe it from the BBC and Eurosport updates and comments.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on September 09, 2014, 08:15:36 AM
Delph was good apart from the rash challenge for the booking. Unlucky not to win a penalty. England played well. Great block by Cahill.

Well done to Luxembourg for getting a point against Belarus and stopping me winning forty quid for a one pound stake. Bitter?Me?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on September 09, 2014, 09:14:10 AM
I've been quite impressed with John Stones in the last two games. He got caught out of position a couple of times last night but overall i think he'll turn out to be a decent player.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on September 09, 2014, 09:18:01 AM
I hadn't seen much of him and was surprised at his inclusion but he hasn't looked out of place to be fair. I am not convinced either Jones or Jagielka are the answers to who should partner Cahill though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AV82EC on September 09, 2014, 09:29:57 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on September 09, 2014, 09:18:01 AM
I hadn't seen much of him and was surprised at his inclusion but he hasn't looked out of place to be fair. I am not convinced either Jones or Jagielka are the answers to who should partner Cahill though.

I think you need to give Jones time after all he looked decent enough when played alongside Vidic or Rio but he's currently having to cope in probably the shittest Man Yew defence in the last 30 years. I'd agree on Jagielka though a decent enough solid Premiership centre back but no where near international quality.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on September 09, 2014, 09:32:14 AM
Personally, I really rate Michael Dawson and would give him a go.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on September 09, 2014, 10:00:21 AM
I'd be more inclined to play Shawcross than Jones or Jagielka. But to be honest there are hardly any good English centre halves at the moment.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on September 09, 2014, 10:02:15 AM
I am not against Shawcross but I prefer Dawson. Shawcross plays the Stoke way. Right n the edge of the rules with his grappling in the area. I think he would be punished by refs at international level.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on September 09, 2014, 02:03:25 PM
I'm not a big Jones fan, but I actually did think he was one of England's best players last night.  Long term I think we should be looking elsewhere.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on September 09, 2014, 05:09:06 PM
Holland's game is on ITV4 tonight if anyone wants to see how Roncrete gets on.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: fredm on September 09, 2014, 06:00:53 PM
He has withdrawn from the squad due to the calf injury sustained against Hull
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on September 09, 2014, 07:53:31 PM
Wales one down to Andorra!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: N'ZMAV on September 09, 2014, 07:54:50 PM
Wales are wank!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on September 09, 2014, 08:06:18 PM
Quote from: fredm on September 09, 2014, 06:00:53 PM
He has withdrawn from the squad due to the calf injury sustained against Hull


Oh no, probably miss the game on Saturday now? Not Baker to replace him against Balotelli surely?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PGW on September 09, 2014, 08:08:20 PM
England U21's have won 3-0 away in Moldova  Berahino 2 and Harry Kane the goals.

At least Wales have equalised ....do have a vested interest in that....Taff blood and all that!!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Flamingo Lane on September 09, 2014, 08:11:48 PM
Despite having scored with a very good header, Gareth Bale seems to be having problems with his newly acquired hair band, but he does look gorgeous.

And what on earth is wrong with that pitch they are playing on?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PGW on September 09, 2014, 08:11:58 PM
Quote from: Villafirst on September 09, 2014, 08:06:18 PM
Quote from: fredm on September 09, 2014, 06:00:53 PM
He has withdrawn from the squad due to the calf injury sustained against Hull


Oh no, probably miss the game on Saturday now? Not Baker to replace him against Balotelli surely?
Glad he ain't playing ...losing 1-0 to Czechs....at least it gives him extra time to get fit...i imagine Okore will get the nod if
he is out..he has some match time under his belt now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PGW on September 09, 2014, 08:13:18 PM
Quote from: Ian Price on September 09, 2014, 08:11:48 PM
Despite having scored with a very good header, Gareth Bale seems to be having problems with his newly acquired hair band, but he does look gorgeous.

And what on earth is wrong with that pitch they are playing on?
Artificial
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 09, 2014, 08:57:52 PM
Quote from: fredm on September 09, 2014, 06:00:53 PM
He has withdrawn from the squad due to the calf injury sustained against Hull

I think Ron should retire from playing for Holland to protect his injury prone body and his income from playing football for the next 4/5 years.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 09, 2014, 09:00:34 PM
De Vrij equaliser for Holland.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on September 09, 2014, 09:17:57 PM
Hat-trick for Stefan Moore tonight for Lemington.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 09, 2014, 09:36:09 PM
The Dutch commit suicide in the last minute! 2-1 to CZR
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on September 10, 2014, 12:01:57 AM
Serie A salaries for the season all announced.

Paul Pogba earning the equivalent of £23,000 per week, Micah Richards getting £26,000 per week.

We've got reserves earning three times as much as one of the best midfielders in the world.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithe on September 10, 2014, 12:22:36 AM
Quote from: Dave on September 10, 2014, 12:01:57 AM
Serie A salaries for the season all announced.

Paul Pogba earning the equivalent of £23,000 per week, Micah Richards getting £26,000 per week.

We've got reserves earning three times as much as one of the best midfielders in the world.

Who were the top paid players out of interest?

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 10, 2014, 12:59:40 AM
Quote from: PeterWithe on September 10, 2014, 12:22:36 AM
Quote from: Dave on September 10, 2014, 12:01:57 AM
Serie A salaries for the season all announced.

Paul Pogba earning the equivalent of £23,000 per week, Micah Richards getting £26,000 per week.

We've got reserves earning three times as much as one of the best midfielders in the world.

Who where the top paid players out of interest?


Depends when Pogba signed that contract. If it is the contract he signed a few years ago then it's not a surprise he's not on much as he wasn't a star player then.

Full article in the Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2749105/Paul-Pogba-earning-just-23-000-week-Juventus-Serie-A-s-annual-salaries-reflect-decline-Italy-s-league.html)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithe on September 10, 2014, 07:16:56 AM
Im sure the Mail reported Falcoa as being paid 340k a week just a few days ago. He'll be miffed.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 10, 2014, 09:10:26 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 10, 2014, 12:01:57 AM
Serie A salaries for the season all announced.

Paul Pogba earning the equivalent of £23,000 per week, Micah Richards getting £26,000 per week.

We've got reserves earning three times as much as one of the best midfielders in the world.
Mental salaries being paid by the 20 clubs here plus Real, Barca, Bayern and PSG whilst the rest try to live in some sort of real world not that £23K a week is exactly poor.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 10, 2014, 11:10:38 PM
We need to relocate to Italy and we'd be able to spend our way to the title. And the weather would be nice.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 10, 2014, 11:29:55 PM
Quote
Former Liverpool defender Daniel Agger has paid for Denmark to send a team to the Homeless World Cup in Chile.

Agger, who left Liverpool last month to return to his old club Brondby, covered a £2,100 shortfall in funding after being approached by organisers, allowing the squad to make the journey.

Frits Ahlstrom, of the charity Ombold, told Danish channel TV2: “I talked to him and said we still had to find 20,000 krone, and he said without hesitating: ‘I’ll give it to you.’ There is no substitute for class and Daniel has it on and off the field, as a player and as a person.”

The Homeless World Cup, which began in 2003, is held annually, and was last hosted in Poland, where Brazil were the winners.

In August PSG’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic donated £30,000 to send a Swedish team with learning difficulties to the INAS World Football Championship in Brazil.

The Swedish team’s manager, Stefan Jonsson, told Aftonbladet: “I spoke to Zlatan and asked if he could donate a shirt for auction and he said: ‘What the hell are you going to do with a shirt? How much is it to go?’ When we said what we needed, he asked for the account number and he deposited it.”
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: JD on September 11, 2014, 08:42:37 AM
Class by both players. Sometimes I hate football but when I hear about players giving something back (however small to the salaries they earn), it makes me feel good about the game again. Well done Agger & Zlatan. 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 11, 2014, 12:34:16 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on September 10, 2014, 11:10:38 PM
We need to relocate to Italy and we'd be able to spend our way to the title. And the weather would be nice.
And the food will be much better but we might struggle for a good balti.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on September 11, 2014, 11:00:54 PM
The idea of a Homeless World Cup does sound a little strange.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: nodge on September 13, 2014, 12:19:36 PM
Blimey, they'll be bollockin' those cars out of Rover this week there's that many people doing overtime today!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on September 13, 2014, 12:42:34 PM
Interesting news about Lampard starting the early kick off and no Toure.  I guess that is why you have a squad.  Fancy Arsenal to get a result there.   Welbeck should be a good signing for them.  Just don't get why they leave Flamini on the bench so ofter, he can be important in these big games.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on September 13, 2014, 01:01:19 PM
The Blues Noses have gone one up against Leeds sadly.  So many people to hate in one match! ;)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on September 13, 2014, 02:01:54 PM
I think even Arsenal fans are starting to see through the hype surrounding Wilshere. And Ozil is non too popular down there either...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on September 13, 2014, 02:06:01 PM
That is a cracking goal by Arsenal and Wilshere
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 13, 2014, 02:06:07 PM
Quality  top quality from Wilshere 1-1
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 13, 2014, 02:08:24 PM
Quote from: richard moore on September 13, 2014, 02:01:54 PM
I think even Arsenal fans are starting to see through the hype surrounding Wilshere. And Ozil is non too popular down there either...
You were saying.....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on September 13, 2014, 02:10:41 PM
Quote from: olaftab on September 13, 2014, 02:08:24 PM
Quote from: richard moore on September 13, 2014, 02:01:54 PM
I think even Arsenal fans are starting to see through the hype surrounding Wilshere. And Ozil is non too popular down there either...
You were saying.....

Indeed! I think even Aston Villa fans are starting to see through the hype surrounding Grealish. And Sanchez. And Vlaar....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on September 13, 2014, 02:13:45 PM
Quote from: richard moore on September 13, 2014, 02:10:41 PM
Quote from: olaftab on September 13, 2014, 02:08:24 PM
Quote from: richard moore on September 13, 2014, 02:01:54 PM
I think even Arsenal fans are starting to see through the hype surrounding Wilshere. And Ozil is non too popular down there either...
You were saying.....

Indeed! I think even Aston Villa fans are starting to see through the hype surrounding Grealish. And Sanchez. And Vlaar....

Good comeback Mr Moore. I hear Gabby and Weimann are both completely gash too.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on September 13, 2014, 02:16:13 PM
Screamer Sanchez
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on September 13, 2014, 02:17:11 PM
What lovely technique from Sanchez
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 13, 2014, 02:17:20 PM
Sanches and get in...points for my FL team
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 13, 2014, 02:19:45 PM
Welbeck does look a donkey in this Arsenal team.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on September 13, 2014, 02:21:13 PM
Looks a bad one for Debuchy
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on September 13, 2014, 02:25:37 PM
2-2
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 13, 2014, 02:37:06 PM
Michael OSI Owen just told us 3 points are very important in this premier league.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on September 13, 2014, 02:43:52 PM
Quote from: olaftab on September 13, 2014, 02:37:06 PM
Michael OSI Owen just told us 3 points are very important in this premier league.

That's sharp and really, a very astute observation. You need people like that to keep the rest of us on point and in line.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on September 13, 2014, 03:03:31 PM
Lukaku just scored a goal similar to Benteke versus the Tesco's
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on September 13, 2014, 03:10:12 PM
Someone remind me what odds you can get on Pardew being the first Prem manager to get the sack this season?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on September 13, 2014, 03:11:45 PM
Swansea score, Tosser Terry own goal, oh dear, Pat Nevin getting all nasally on R5
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Deano's Mullet on September 13, 2014, 03:25:16 PM
Quote from: richard moore on September 13, 2014, 03:11:45 PM
Swansea score, Tosser Terry own goal, oh dear, Pat Nevin getting all nasally on R5

don't worry, Nevin,  ref will give Chelsea a dodgy penalty, an offside goal and rule a second Swansea goal out.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on September 13, 2014, 04:15:31 PM
Costa double shot
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on September 13, 2014, 04:25:54 PM
Costa hat trick Chelsea are  going to walk this league.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dekko on September 13, 2014, 04:56:02 PM
Villa Not-Legend Jordan 'J-Bowz' Bowery scores 93rd minute equaliser for Rotherham against Bournemouth.  Thats his first goal since 2012 or something.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on September 13, 2014, 04:58:02 PM
Quote from: VillaAlways on September 13, 2014, 04:25:54 PM
Costa hat trick Chelsea are  going to walk this league.

Sadly, that looks very likely. As does, more cheerfully, West Brom going down and Pardew getting the sack. Magath is a goner at Fulham as well I think, he didn't half spout some shit when he became manager there last season
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Witton Warrior on September 13, 2014, 07:39:54 PM
Quote from: richard moore on September 13, 2014, 04:58:02 PM
Quote from: VillaAlways on September 13, 2014, 04:25:54 PM
Costa hat trick Chelsea are  going to walk this league.

Sadly, that looks very likely. As does, more cheerfully, West Brom going down and Pardew getting the sack. Magath is a goner at Fulham as well I think, he didn't half spout some shit when he became manager there last season

All the Olbiun I know seem resigned to it so it won't be as much fun - Pardew being sacked would be fun for a while but the chippy sod will be back - Fulham never done me no harm...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 13, 2014, 07:43:01 PM
Quote from: Witton Warrior on September 13, 2014, 07:39:54 PM
Quote from: richard moore on September 13, 2014, 04:58:02 PM
Quote from: VillaAlways on September 13, 2014, 04:25:54 PM
Costa hat trick Chelsea are  going to walk this league.

Sadly, that looks very likely. As does, more cheerfully, West Brom going down and Pardew getting the sack. Magath is a goner at Fulham as well I think, he didn't half spout some shit when he became manager there last season

All the Olbiun I know seem resigned to it so it won't be as much fun


Oh it will be fun. Just asking them if they still know what they are is going to be comedy gold.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on September 13, 2014, 08:55:21 PM
Real Madrid 1- 2 Atletico Madrid FT

Always good to see.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on September 13, 2014, 09:06:04 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 13, 2014, 08:55:21 PM
Real Madrid 1- 2 Atletico Madrid FT

Always good to see.

Atletico have got such balls. Watching that team, I can't quite believe they've won any game I've watched them play, but they've won all of them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on September 13, 2014, 09:32:07 PM
I see Carruthers scored for MKD today.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on September 13, 2014, 09:34:13 PM
Jordan Bowery scored a 93rd minute equaliser after coming on as a sub
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on September 13, 2014, 09:37:46 PM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on September 13, 2014, 09:32:07 PM
I see Carruthers scored for MKD today.

My daughters boyfriend is a MK dons fan, says he's the best player they got,
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on September 13, 2014, 11:04:02 PM
How can Southampton beat Newcastle 4-0 and we couldn't beat them? We would have had maximum points if we had. Lambert out.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Can Gana Be Bettered!?!? on September 13, 2014, 11:11:00 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on September 13, 2014, 07:43:01 PM
Quote from: Witton Warrior on September 13, 2014, 07:39:54 PM
Quote from: richard moore on September 13, 2014, 04:58:02 PM
Quote from: VillaAlways on September 13, 2014, 04:25:54 PM
Costa hat trick Chelsea are  going to walk this league.

Sadly, that looks very likely. As does, more cheerfully, West Brom going down and Pardew getting the sack. Magath is a goner at Fulham as well I think, he didn't half spout some shit when he became manager there last season

All the Olbiun I know seem resigned to it so it won't be as much fun


Oh it will be fun. Just asking them if they still know what they are is going to be comedy gold.

Certainly will. 2 years ago when they were fantasising of Europe, I told a WBA fan they'd be relegated in 2 years, like they always go up and down. He laughed and said that'd never happen and how they're a big club. He's gone quiet over the last year...I never gave a second thought about them until him, the first WBA fan I knew. The hate for Villa was immense. On a par with Wolves.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 13, 2014, 11:15:46 PM
Apparently Dion never scored 7 in his first 3 for us. MOTD twats.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on September 13, 2014, 11:18:04 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on September 13, 2014, 11:15:46 PM
Apparently Dion never scored 7 in his first 3 for us. MOTD twats.
That's not what they were looking at.

He'd played lots of Premier League matches for Coventry before he joined us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 13, 2014, 11:27:07 PM
Ah. They are still twats mind.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on September 13, 2014, 11:48:31 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on September 13, 2014, 11:27:07 PM
Ah. They are still twats mind.

Danny Murphy isn't, he's pretty good.

However, WTF is going on on the boy Line-acre's face?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 13, 2014, 11:50:22 PM
Cor blimey DM is the one high spot when it comes to the pundits.

P.s. HAHAHAHA twat face Pardew. I hope they don't sack him so as we see the wanker squirm each week as they question his position.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ozzjim on September 13, 2014, 11:50:31 PM
Hate koeman and pardew.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ozzjim on September 13, 2014, 11:51:11 PM
Murphy is excellent i agree.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on September 14, 2014, 12:04:29 AM
Comedy time on MOTD
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on September 14, 2014, 12:06:26 AM
Naismith's miss...... Wow
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 14, 2014, 12:07:08 AM
Top work by Ben Foster!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on September 14, 2014, 12:09:17 AM
Shame, they didn't show Gardner getting booked for moaning about a wall
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on September 14, 2014, 12:11:25 AM
Interesting stat on MOTD. That was Lukaku's first Premier League goal for the team that actually owns him. His first 32 were all while on loan.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Somniloquism on September 14, 2014, 12:13:56 AM
Alan Green promoted /relegated to MotD? What is that all about then?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ozzjim on September 14, 2014, 12:22:18 AM
Lineker getting excited over a proper beard,  quality.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on September 14, 2014, 12:24:00 AM
Palace burnley WBA look nailed on already .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 14, 2014, 12:25:15 AM
I have a feeling Palace might be ok. The other 2 look well dodgy already.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ozzjim on September 14, 2014, 12:30:07 AM
Warnock is tactically awful though. Think them, QPR, Newcastle all look rough. We need 30 points from 34.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: newtonsballs on September 14, 2014, 12:31:53 AM
Quote from: Somniloquism on September 14, 2014, 12:13:56 AM
Alan Green promoted /relegated to MotD? What is that all about then?

I prefer Green on the radio.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on September 14, 2014, 12:32:23 AM
MOTD can't help themselves can they,rounding off the show with the wilshire goal. Arsewhipes.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on September 14, 2014, 01:00:38 AM
Think Palace are touch and go.  Warnock has pros and cons, he is caught between being a very good Championship manager and a avange Premier League manager.  Can see them being good at home under him, if they are doing okay come the half way and Warnock adds a couple of solid buys then I can see them having enough to stay up.  It really is going to be wide open at the bottom this season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on September 14, 2014, 08:27:01 AM
Southampton are showing exactly what we should have done when we lost Milner, Young and Downing.

Tadic looks like a bargain.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on September 14, 2014, 09:48:56 AM
Quote from: silhillvilla on September 14, 2014, 12:32:23 AM
MOTD can't help themselves can they,rounding off the show with the wilshire goal. Arsewhipes.

I don't know who was commentating on that match on MOTD, but if he wasn't an Arsenal fan i'll be very surprised. He sounded gutted when Man City scored and he made out Wilshere to be someone like Pele.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on September 14, 2014, 11:07:40 AM
Nice little QPR / Derby double today. 37/1
Thank you .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on September 14, 2014, 11:42:31 AM
Too early to refer to Man U v QPR as a relegation six pointer?  ;D
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lastfootstamper on September 14, 2014, 11:47:51 AM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on September 14, 2014, 11:42:31 AM
Too early to refer to Man U v QPR as a relegation six pointer?  ;D

It's an opportunity that doesn't present itself often enough, let's make the most of it while it's here!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Flamingo Lane on September 14, 2014, 01:35:23 PM
Watching Forest v Derby, 20 minutes in, this could get quite nasty as it wears on.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on September 14, 2014, 02:17:27 PM
Quote from: newtonsballs on September 14, 2014, 12:31:53 AM
Quote from: Somniloquism on September 14, 2014, 12:13:56 AM
Alan Green promoted /relegated to MotD? What is that all about then?

I prefer Green on the radio.

He comes across to me as someone who is genuinely surprised when people don't think he's the best commentator ever to have graced the airwaves.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on September 14, 2014, 02:35:41 PM
Have the Forest/Derby match on the radio, typical derby at the moment.

Not that bothered about the later match, but the melt down would funny if Utd dropped futher points.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on September 14, 2014, 03:41:20 PM
Stared at the Man Utd team and struggled to figure out the formation. Stared at the QPR team and thought 'Harry thinks it's still 1998.'

Then, to simplify things massively, saw that Phil Dowd is the referee at Old Trafford. Convincing home win, media declare Van Gaal a genius, Falcao and indeed nearly ever other red player wins a surprising penalty.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on September 14, 2014, 04:17:48 PM
I would appear its 4 at the back with a diamond in the midfield and Shrek and RVP up front....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on September 14, 2014, 04:27:22 PM
1 - 0 ...........Man Ure - Di Maria direct from a free kick a bit lucky really
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on September 14, 2014, 04:30:06 PM
Mr Dowd awards a free kick after RVP jumps on the ground due to Clint Hill breathing on him and Manchester United kick it straight in the goal. Media rant that Van Gaal is a genius for spotting the unknown dead ball potential of £60m Di Maria.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on September 14, 2014, 04:36:42 PM
2 - 0 ...........Herrera
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on September 14, 2014, 04:37:36 PM
qpr are really poor and making manure look good, tut!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 14, 2014, 04:38:09 PM
The plus side is at least it is 'Arry and QPR they look like giving a twatting.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on September 14, 2014, 04:38:18 PM
2-0 United getting all of the commentary credit, but here's the real point. QPR are utterly dreadful. They look like Arry accepted a brown envelope from LVG's people.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on September 14, 2014, 04:41:28 PM
They are defending way to deep, might be a heavy loss coming. It's pretty much a guarantee Falcao will score when he comes on.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on September 14, 2014, 04:44:46 PM
3 - 0............Shrek - That's it I am turning over
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on September 14, 2014, 04:44:54 PM
QPR are terrible. Sounds like Sky have decided Van Gaal is manager of the year.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on September 14, 2014, 04:44:59 PM
3-0 Ferdinand and Caulker is not a defense I would want.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on September 14, 2014, 04:46:18 PM
The only good thing with this is watching 'arry squirm
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on September 14, 2014, 04:48:09 PM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on September 14, 2014, 04:46:18 PM
The only good thing with this is watching 'arry squirm

Yep. If United's comedy season had to stop, I'm glad it's stopped against him.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ChicagoLion on September 14, 2014, 04:52:34 PM
Kranky and Clint are a yard too slow for this league, the oops are playing with 9 men
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on September 14, 2014, 04:55:30 PM
Still they've got a better possession stats than us last night............

They actually look like we did at our worst over the last two seasons.  Not good enough going forward, a midfield that's only there for decorative purposes and disorganised at the back.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on September 14, 2014, 05:11:17 PM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on September 14, 2014, 04:55:30 PM
Still they've got a better possession stats than us last night............

They actually look like we did at our worst over the last two seasons.  Not good enough going forward, a midfield that's only there for decorative purposes and disorganised at the back.

The key difference being that our lot always looked like they wanted to do better, whereas QPR are a team of Stephen Irelandesque high earning mercenaries only dimly aware that Shepherd's Bush is a crap part of London.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on September 14, 2014, 05:13:16 PM
Erm my double has gone to rat shit
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on September 14, 2014, 05:14:23 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on September 14, 2014, 04:44:59 PM
3-0 Ferdinand and Caulker is not a defense I would want.
How many people complained when we got Senderos and they got Rio? A few IIRC. Rio just looks totally shot now. Big Phil has surprised most of us too. He's been very good so far.
If I were Redknapp I'd be taking Rio out and putting the Dunney monster back in. Rio's actually been a bit of a weak link so far this season for Rangers.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on September 14, 2014, 05:15:55 PM
They've been assisted by the awfulness of QPR of course, but Utd look a lot better playing a back 4. That back three shite just wasn't working at all. And it wasn't even their defence which was the bigger problem in that system. They didn't look like creating or scoring much.
Di Maria looks better in this system too. He's been good today.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on September 14, 2014, 05:16:23 PM
4-0.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Woofles The Wonder Dog on September 14, 2014, 05:16:31 PM
I'm usually reasonably immune to the media hype around teams like ManU et al., but I fear this season I may explode.

I'd actually want Chelsea to win the title in preference. And that's a bad thing.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 14, 2014, 05:16:39 PM
This proves Van Ghoul is a genius behind any doubt.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Karlos96 on September 14, 2014, 05:17:45 PM
God predicted 6-0 on Twitter before the game started.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on September 14, 2014, 05:18:15 PM
It seems to be a season too far for Ferdinand and I thought that from the first game. Fair play to United for being four up after an hour but I don't think City or Chelsea will lose too much sleep over this one result.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on September 14, 2014, 05:19:05 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on September 14, 2014, 05:11:17 PM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on September 14, 2014, 04:55:30 PM
Still they've got a better possession stats than us last night............

They actually look like we did at our worst over the last two seasons.  Not good enough going forward, a midfield that's only there for decorative purposes and disorganised at the back.

The key difference being that our lot always looked like they wanted to do better, whereas QPR are a team of Stephen Irelandesque high earning mercenaries only dimly aware that Shepherd's Bush is a crap part of London.
Fair point well made.

The Redknapp Memorial Home for wasters of money and talent.

Bonus points for which song has just been blatantly plagiarised.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on September 14, 2014, 05:19:43 PM
Quote from: Rocket Reducer No. 62 on September 14, 2014, 05:16:31 PM
I'm usually reasonably immune to the media hype around teams like ManU et al., but I fear this season I may explode.

I'd actually want Chelsea to win the title in preference. And that's a bad thing.
Chelsea I think will win. Plus I think Utd have already left themselves too much to do. There's already a 7 point gap. If they're lucky, Costa will get injured, because Chelsea now finally have the missing piece they lacked last season, and that's a top CF on his pomp.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on September 14, 2014, 05:20:34 PM
Redknapp is a useless twat
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 14, 2014, 05:20:55 PM
'Arry can still get a result here, all he needs to do it bring on Zamora.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on September 14, 2014, 05:22:27 PM
Lads it's ok, Glenn huddle is in the stands taking notes. 4-5 away win
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on September 14, 2014, 05:22:36 PM
Quote from: Karlos96 on September 14, 2014, 05:17:45 PM
God decided 6-0 on Twitter before the game started.

Fixed.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on September 14, 2014, 05:22:37 PM
Quote from: olaftab on September 14, 2014, 05:16:39 PM
This proves Van Ghoul is a genius behind any doubt.

He always makes me think of Admiral Ackbar

(http://img1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20081118162020/starwars/images/f/fb/Ackbar_HS.jpg)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 14, 2014, 05:23:03 PM
Quote from: supertom on September 14, 2014, 05:19:43 PM
Quote from: Rocket Reducer No. 62 on September 14, 2014, 05:16:31 PM
I'm usually reasonably immune to the media hype around teams like ManU et al., but I fear this season I may explode.

I'd actually want Chelsea to win the title in preference. And that's a bad thing.
Chelsea I think will win. Plus I think Utd have already left themselves too much to do. There's already a 7 point gap. If they're lucky, Costa will get injured, because Chelsea now finally have the missing piece they lacked last season, and that's a top CF on his pomp.

This season though they have Remy as backup. He'll score plenty for them if he replaced Costa. Sadly I think Chavski will take some stopping this season. Which will cue much a massive Moaning One wankfest.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Karlos96 on September 14, 2014, 05:23:25 PM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on September 14, 2014, 05:22:36 PM
Quote from: Karlos96 on September 14, 2014, 05:17:45 PM
God decided 6-0 on Twitter before the game started.

Fixed.

Like it :)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on September 14, 2014, 05:24:12 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on September 14, 2014, 05:20:34 PM
Redknapp is a useless twat

I don't like people who post on here and just sit on the fence. ;)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on September 14, 2014, 05:24:15 PM
What business is Tony Fernandes in, which pays for his abysmal money wasting football club? In hope that I can rip him off beyond all imaginaing for personal gain, like every agent & manager & player in football.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: garyshawsknee on September 14, 2014, 05:24:26 PM
Here comes the man O'Neil turned down.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cheltenhamlion on September 14, 2014, 05:25:20 PM
I decided to write something horrible about Mourinho for the next H+V.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on September 14, 2014, 05:25:29 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on September 14, 2014, 05:24:15 PM
What business is Tony Fernandes in, which pays for his abysmal money wasting football club? In hope that I can rip him off beyond all imaginaing for personal gain, like every agent & manager & player in football.

I think he owns an airline.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on September 14, 2014, 05:26:38 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on September 14, 2014, 05:18:15 PM
It seems to be a season too far for Ferdinand and I thought that from the first game. Fair play to United for being four up after an hour but I don't think City or Chelsea will lose too much sleep over this one result.

Caulkner is also coming off the back of a bad season at Cardiff too. He didn't really live up to the hype. To get the best out of Rio you need someone who'll also do a bit of covering for Rio's lack of pace now. Terry still gets by because Cahill and the fullbacks help him out, and he can still throw in the odd showboating tackle and head all the high balls clear, and look commanding by pointing everywhere.

So far not only is Rio looking well shot at this level, but he's not getting help from the fullbacks or Caulker to paper over his cracks.

It was suggested we looked at him prior to signing Phil, but to be honest I never wanted him. Not at 35 after so many years of ravaging injuries. Phil hasn't always been the greatest player but he's in his prime. I don't see Rio playing on after this season. It's similar to when God had another season after leaving us. One season at Derby and then a handful of games at Sheff Utd. It was just a season too many. Happens to the best of them. He should have left us and called it a day to be fair. League Cup medal added to his collection, after a good season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on September 14, 2014, 05:26:58 PM
Quote from: garyshawsknee on September 14, 2014, 05:24:26 PM
Here comes the man O'Neil turned down.
The poor mans Heskey.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 14, 2014, 05:28:24 PM
Only a couple of months ago a few on here were worried how good the QPR midfield was and that we were more likely to go down than they were. Their squad today looks shite, good work 'Arry! QPR, Burnley and the Bitters look like they are going to have a long old season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on September 14, 2014, 05:29:18 PM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on September 14, 2014, 05:25:29 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on September 14, 2014, 05:24:15 PM
What business is Tony Fernandes in, which pays for his abysmal money wasting football club? In hope that I can rip him off beyond all imaginaing for personal gain, like every agent & manager & player in football.

I think he owns an airline.

Ouch. A deeply dreadful era for airline owners from Malaysia.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on September 14, 2014, 05:29:31 PM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on September 14, 2014, 05:25:29 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on September 14, 2014, 05:24:15 PM
What business is Tony Fernandes in, which pays for his abysmal money wasting football club? In hope that I can rip him off beyond all imaginaing for personal gain, like every agent & manager & player in football.

I think he owns an airline.


I was going to say Air Malaysia as in the the one that disappeared but I realised it was Air Asia, although he is from Malaysia. He had an F1 team as well which he sold. But I think he has another co-owner of QPR who is minted too. He tried to buy West Ham before Gold and Sullivan did.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ger Regan on September 14, 2014, 05:29:34 PM
Quote from: Rocket Reducer No. 62 on September 14, 2014, 05:16:31 PM
I'm usually reasonably immune to the media hype around teams like ManU et al., but I fear this season I may explode.

I'd actually want Chelsea to win the title in preference. And that's a bad thing.
There is never, ever, ever an acceptable situation where a chelsea league victory is preferable. (Well, maybe if it was a head to head with our dear neighbours, but that's so far into the realms of fantasy to barely merit a second thought).
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on September 14, 2014, 05:30:22 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on September 14, 2014, 05:28:24 PM
Only a couple of months ago a few on here were worried how good the QPR midfield was and that we were more likely to go down than they were. Their squad today looks shite, good work 'Arry! QPR, Burnley and the Bitters look like they are going to have a long old season.
I've got no idea why he went and signed Kranjcer again either. He'd been piss poor for them in the Championship.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on September 14, 2014, 05:30:31 PM
Here comes Karl Henry, that's gonna help a lot
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 14, 2014, 05:30:40 PM
Always remember the rule of ABC. Anyone But Chelsea.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on September 14, 2014, 05:31:03 PM
Is it me, or does Valencia always seem to look like a miserable fucker?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on September 14, 2014, 05:33:06 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on September 14, 2014, 05:30:40 PM
Always remember the rule of ABC. Anyone But Chelsea.

I thought the H&V definition of ABC was when we got a visit from Another Bluenose ........
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on September 14, 2014, 05:38:02 PM
Di Maria has looked good. Not 60 million quid good granted, but good. A bit of class in their midfield that's at least close to what they lost when Ronaldo buggered off. Which is slightly worrying.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: FatSam on September 14, 2014, 05:42:20 PM
Zoltan Stieber is playing for Hamburg against Hannover on BT Sport now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on September 14, 2014, 05:52:12 PM
That's a truly shocking show by qpr.
They may save WBA the drop at this rate. Burnley palace qpr ??
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on September 14, 2014, 05:55:25 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on September 14, 2014, 05:52:12 PM
That's a truly shocking show by qpr.
They may save WBA the drop at this rate. Burnley palace qpr ??
I think Redknapp will be gone by November, so much depends on who replaces him and what they can get out of a squad which on paper (or should that be Pro Evo 2009 team line up) is better than they've showed so far.
I'd still think they've got just about enough to finish above the Tesco's. Just about.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on September 14, 2014, 06:44:01 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on September 14, 2014, 05:30:40 PM
Always remember the rule of ABC. Anyone But Chelsea.

I swear by it at all times!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on September 14, 2014, 06:53:23 PM
Quote from: supertom on September 14, 2014, 05:55:25 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on September 14, 2014, 05:52:12 PM
That's a truly shocking show by qpr.
They may save WBA the drop at this rate. Burnley palace qpr ??
I think Redknapp will be gone by November, so much depends on who replaces him and what they can get out of a squad which on paper (or should that be Pro Evo 2009 team line up) is better than they've showed so far.
I'd still think they've got just about enough to finish above the Tesco's. Just about.

They've just had an interview with Marc Reiper who played for him at West Ham.

Very eager to please the players.
"Why aren't I getting game a boss?"
"Don't worry your starting next week."

Training 45 minutes 5 a side each day.
If you wanted to work on your own skills, well that was up to you.  "Training was more organised and serious at Brøndby" The club he left to go to West Ham.  At the time the Danish league would have been not much more than conference standard, and not all players would have been full-time.

Tactical preparation - 11 names read out in the dressing room.  442 taken as read .  "Right get out there and stick it to 'em"

He must have evolved a bit since then, but even then it would seem that he was a comparative dinosaur
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Deano's Mullet on September 14, 2014, 06:55:16 PM
Such a routine win for Man United. Even their "supporters" in the pub I watched it in celebrated each goal as it came with muted cheers as if each goal, even the first, was an inevitability. Compared to me last night going bonkers jumping around my lounge when Gabby scored.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on September 14, 2014, 07:10:20 PM
Quote from: Deano's Mullet on September 14, 2014, 06:55:16 PM
Such a routine win for Man United. Even their "supporters" in the pub I watched it in celebrated each goal as it came with muted cheers as if each goal, even the first, was an inevitability. Compared to me last night going bonkers jumping around my lounge when Gabby scored.

As arrogant as they are I think they know that at best they are third favourites for the league. I think they would do an Arsene Wenger and be happy with third place this year.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lastfootstamper on September 14, 2014, 07:29:12 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on September 14, 2014, 07:10:20 PM
Quote from: Deano's Mullet on September 14, 2014, 06:55:16 PM
Such a routine win for Man United. Even their "supporters" in the pub I watched it in celebrated each goal as it came with muted cheers as if each goal, even the first, was an inevitability. Compared to me last night going bonkers jumping around my lounge when Gabby scored.

As arrogant as they are I think they know that at best they are third favourites for the league. I think they would do an Arsene Wenger and be happy with third place this year.

Fourth at best. Can't see them finishing above chels£a or cit£h
 ;)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 14, 2014, 08:23:31 PM
Quote from: cheltenhamlion on September 14, 2014, 05:25:20 PM
I decided to write something horrible about Mourinho for the next H+V.
Anything for easy life!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on September 14, 2014, 08:24:18 PM
Quote from: FatSam on September 14, 2014, 05:42:20 PM
Zoltan Stieber is playing for Hamburg against Hannover on BT Sport now.

How long ago did he leave Villa?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on September 14, 2014, 09:50:38 PM
Jeremy Menez scores for Milan against Parma this evening

http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2014/9/14/6148807/jeremy-menez-goal-ac-milan-parma

The game ended 5-4 to Milan
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 14, 2014, 10:46:43 PM
Jon Pearce wankfest commentary ....I need a bucket!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on September 14, 2014, 10:50:21 PM
You should of heard Martin Tyler's. Someone who I actually have a lot of respect for. But it suits the media that Manchester United are now officially the best team in the world again.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pbavfckuwait on September 15, 2014, 05:49:54 AM
Here in Oman we had Beglin and his statement, "Everyone wants to see a competitive Man United", where I went into a mad mans rant, "That no we fu....g dont, they could lose every game between now and when I die and I would die a happy man, if they dropped of the pools coupon with BCFC, I would dance naked in the streets:
To which I got a comment from the wife, "Who you shouting at"

Such is life
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: rob_bridge on September 15, 2014, 08:41:46 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on September 14, 2014, 10:50:21 PM
You should of heard Martin Tyler's. Someone who I actually have a lot of respect for. But it suits the media that Manchester United are now officially the best team in the world again.

''...should have...'

Tyler has always been a Manure fan.

Henry Winter in the Torygraph yesterday was wanking over Wilshire - comparing him to Messi. Strangely he was StevieMe's biggest sychophant along with Tyldesley. Coincidentally he also has an unhealthy love in with Wilshire.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on September 15, 2014, 10:09:53 AM
Oh dear the Yanited wankfeast is back with a vengeance. Please tell me they play somebody decent soon.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on September 15, 2014, 10:27:21 AM
Leicester and West Ham next up, but then a run like ours at the moment if I can remember correctly what the commentators were saying yesterday.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on September 15, 2014, 10:53:06 AM
I wouldn't mind Yanited giving Leicester or West Ham a spanking to be honest. They're far more likely to struggle and be in or around mid-table than Yanited.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on September 15, 2014, 11:00:25 AM
There is a report in the Guardian today about Di Maria's performance, if you hadn't seen his free kick and assist for the Mata goal you would think he meant both of them rather than it being a free kick that was too high for the intended target and a mishit shot that turned into a pass.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on September 15, 2014, 11:16:05 AM
Quote from: Ads on September 15, 2014, 10:53:06 AM
I wouldn't mind Yanited giving Leicester or West Ham a spanking to be honest. They're far more likely to struggle and be in or around mid-table than Yanited.

Nor me, which is why I am glad they spanked QPR yesterday. I am still not counting my chickens about us finishing any higher than the last two seasons and so view all these results as good for us in the battle between about 12 clubs not to get relegated. I am hopeful that we may end up a battle for 8th to 10th spot with the likes of Southampton who I think we are probably most on a par with at this very early stage. I think we can finish higher than both Stoke and West Ham
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Nev on September 15, 2014, 12:14:49 PM
Tyler has closer links with Arsenal than Newton Heath.

Ideal preperation for Rio before the game, a pitchside presentation from Booby Charlton to mark his time at the club. That will really put you in the mood for battle. Wrong time in my opinion.

With the amount of money sloshing around, it is in the media's interest to "over egg the pudding". Measured reporting does exist but is hard to find.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: rob_bridge on September 15, 2014, 12:26:19 PM
Quote from: Nev on September 15, 2014, 12:14:49 PM
Tyler has closer links with Arsenal than Newton Heath.

Ideal preperation for Rio before the game, a pitchside presentation from Booby Charlton to mark his time at the club. That will really put you in the mood for battle. Wrong time in my opinion.

With the amount of money sloshing around, it is in the media's interest to "over egg the pudding". Measured reporting does exist but is hard to find.

Rio had his best game in ages for United
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on September 15, 2014, 01:02:54 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on September 14, 2014, 09:50:38 PM
Jeremy Menez scores for Milan against Parma this evening

http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2014/9/14/6148807/jeremy-menez-goal-ac-milan-parma

The game ended 5-4 to Milan

That is a great goal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: timeoutbigbar on September 15, 2014, 01:31:13 PM
Quote from: Nev on September 15, 2014, 12:14:49 PM
Tyler has closer links with Arsenal than Newton Heath.

Ideal preperation for Rio before the game, a pitchside presentation from Booby Charlton to mark his time at the club. That will really put you in the mood for battle. Wrong time in my opinion.

With the amount of money sloshing around, it is in the media's interest to "over egg the pudding". Measured reporting does exist but is hard to find.

I wouldn't have been impressed at all had one of our players been cosying up to them before the kick off.  Load of old sentimental b******s.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brend'Watkins on September 15, 2014, 02:21:03 PM
Quote from: timeoutbigbar on September 15, 2014, 01:31:13 PM


Ideal preperation for Rio before the game, a pitchside presentation from Booby Charlton to mark his time at the club. That will really put you in the mood for battle. Wrong time in my opinion.

I wouldn't have been impressed at all had one of our players been cosying up to them before the kick off.  Load of old sentimental b******s.

I very much doubt Roy Keane would allow such to happen.  But as you say, it is sentimental old bollocks and has no place on a football field before the start of a battle.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on September 15, 2014, 02:40:43 PM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on September 15, 2014, 10:27:21 AM
Leicester and West Ham next up, but then a run like ours at the moment if I can remember correctly what the commentators were saying yesterday.
That Ulloa fella looks very good for Leicester. You'd fancy him to get one against Utd's backline. Even as toothless as QPR were yesterday, Utd's defence didn't look entirely convincing. Blind offers them a bit more solidity in the middle now, but the CH area is still weak, and Rafael can't defend. De Gea goes a bit bonkers sometimes too.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Somniloquism on September 15, 2014, 04:22:01 PM
Quote from: paul_e on September 15, 2014, 01:02:54 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on September 14, 2014, 09:50:38 PM
Jeremy Menez scores for Milan against Parma this evening

http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2014/9/14/6148807/jeremy-menez-goal-ac-milan-parma

The game ended 5-4 to Milan

That is a great goal.

The own goal that gave Parma hope was almost as big a calamity as Enkleman's (although at least the Italian one was a legal own goal). Maybe Peter should have gone down holding his hamstring and claiming to be injured
to excuse his error.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on September 15, 2014, 04:28:00 PM
 I thought Southamptons last goal against Newcastle was the pick of them over the weekend
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on September 15, 2014, 08:16:35 PM
Sort of watching Hull v West Ham. Haven't checked the table - who do those of us in the title race want to win?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on September 15, 2014, 08:18:06 PM
West Ham 0-1 for my H&V Prediction League status please.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cheltenhamlion on September 15, 2014, 08:19:08 PM
I went for a two nil Hull win.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on September 15, 2014, 08:19:28 PM
(https://scontent-b-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10660283_923382641022628_5396493523932482157_n.jpg?oh=8d7882ba8fcae1c98b242d02ebbc42dd&oe=5493810A)

A draw keeps them both well away from our title challenge.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cheltenhamlion on September 15, 2014, 08:20:01 PM
Oh yes, and got the Man Ure score bang on yesterday.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on September 15, 2014, 08:48:01 PM
Great header by Hernandez and unlucky not to get a second, he looks a decent player.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dante Lavelli on September 15, 2014, 08:52:56 PM
Quote from: paul_e on September 15, 2014, 01:02:54 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on September 14, 2014, 09:50:38 PM
Jeremy Menez scores for Milan against Parma this evening

http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2014/9/14/6148807/jeremy-menez-goal-ac-milan-parma

The game ended 5-4 to Milan

That is a great goal.

Great game too.  It was on BT sport and as far from 'Italian" football as you can imagine.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on September 15, 2014, 09:07:02 PM
1 - 1...........West Spam - Valencia with a stunner
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on September 15, 2014, 09:08:11 PM
Cracking goal by Valencia for Spam.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on September 15, 2014, 09:08:20 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on September 15, 2014, 09:07:02 PM
1 - 1...........West Spam - Valencia with a stunner

Class goal, what a beauty.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on September 15, 2014, 09:10:29 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on September 15, 2014, 09:08:11 PM
Cracking goal by Valencia for Spam.

SHIT! DID YOU SEE THAT?

He must have a foot like a traction engine.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on September 15, 2014, 09:14:01 PM
What a strike !
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on September 15, 2014, 09:21:06 PM
2 - 1...........Diame
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on September 15, 2014, 09:22:39 PM
Not just us that always concede goals to our former players then.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on September 15, 2014, 09:23:24 PM
Quote from: Legion on September 15, 2014, 08:19:28 PM
(https://scontent-b-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10660283_923382641022628_5396493523932482157_n.jpg?oh=8d7882ba8fcae1c98b242d02ebbc42dd&oe=5493810A)

A draw keeps them both well away from our title challenge.
Well let's hope that Spam can get another one back - don't want Fat Boy Bruce's lot coming with a late run to spoil our chances of yet another Euro-filled season!

And they have!
2-2!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on September 15, 2014, 09:23:36 PM
2 - 2.........Sakho or Davies (og)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mortimer's Bear on September 15, 2014, 09:24:19 PM
The defending in this game is abysmal from both teams.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on September 15, 2014, 09:26:06 PM
Outside of the current top 3 or 4 , there is a real load of crap in the PL.  ;)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: adrenachrome on September 15, 2014, 09:27:30 PM
Dawson and Davies are the Laurel and Hardy of the PL.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on September 15, 2014, 09:30:21 PM
Hat Valencia strike, from a standing start . .

Wowzers. I wondered if he was really up to that much to be honest.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on September 15, 2014, 09:39:50 PM
Really enjoyed this second half, both teams going for it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: rob_bridge on September 15, 2014, 09:44:39 PM
Quote from: adrenachrome on September 15, 2014, 09:27:30 PM
Dawson and Davies are the Laurel and Hardy of the PL.

Never though t Dawson was much good.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dante Lavelli on September 15, 2014, 09:49:35 PM
Dawson is awful.  Turns slower than milk.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on September 15, 2014, 09:52:09 PM
Quote from: Dante Lavelli on September 15, 2014, 09:49:35 PM
Dawson is awful.  Turns slower than milk.

He just rescued them a point.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 16, 2014, 07:43:55 PM
Dortmund: Widefeller, Subuteo, Papanmamas,  Schmeller, Drum, Keyhole, Bender, Giantgerman, Static, Micktaken, Aubergine
Quite a team!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 16, 2014, 07:46:15 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on September 15, 2014, 09:26:06 PM
Outside of the current top 3 or 4 , there is a real load of crap in the PL.  ;)
Yes and current top two are a class apart from the rest!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 16, 2014, 07:51:50 PM
Watching Liverpool v Ludo. Feeling quite smug knowing we beat them on Saturday.
Any comment on the colour and lack of contrast  in the two kits on show tonight?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on September 16, 2014, 07:59:37 PM
Liverpool are predictable shite. What a waste of money on that squad!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on September 16, 2014, 08:24:43 PM
Half heartedly watching, but Liverpool seemed to be making hard work of missing an easy goal just.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on September 16, 2014, 08:28:14 PM
The ref looks like he's left his proper shorts at home and told to pick a pair out of lost property.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 16, 2014, 08:30:00 PM
Welbeck makes a mess of another easy chance.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on September 16, 2014, 08:31:02 PM
1-0.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 16, 2014, 08:34:01 PM
Brilliant goal by Immobile for Dortmund 1-0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on September 16, 2014, 08:39:06 PM
Liverpool really look average without Suarez .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on September 16, 2014, 08:40:04 PM
Toothless.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on September 16, 2014, 08:40:18 PM
Quote from: olaftab on September 16, 2014, 08:34:01 PM
Brilliant goal by Immobile for Dortmund 1-0

Truly a fantastic name for a football player.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on September 16, 2014, 08:41:30 PM
Quote from: Legion on September 16, 2014, 08:40:04 PM
Toothless.

Yes, certainly lacking bite up front or in the tackle.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PGW on September 16, 2014, 08:45:11 PM
SHA 0-0 Sheff Wed
Charlton 1-0 Wolves
Rochdale 2-0 Walsall
Kiddy 2-0 Altrincham
Alfreton 3-1 Telford
All H-T's
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on September 16, 2014, 08:46:38 PM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on September 16, 2014, 08:40:18 PM
Quote from: olaftab on September 16, 2014, 08:34:01 PM
Brilliant goal by Immobile for Dortmund 1-0

Truly a fantastic name for a football player.

There is a joke about Heskey or Holt (or insert player of your choice) and how they shouldn't be allowed to have their nicknames on the back of their shirts in this somewhere.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 16, 2014, 08:51:57 PM
Aubergine now 2-0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mister E on September 16, 2014, 08:54:34 PM
Liverpool have once again - it seems to me - been hyped up beyond all reasonable sense, this season. They were pretty inept on Saturday and remain so tonight.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mister E on September 16, 2014, 08:55:22 PM
Oh, and Balotelli: how overrated is he?!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 16, 2014, 08:57:52 PM
I wish we were Dortmund like. Players, crowd of 70+K and VP rebuilt like the westfalia stadium.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on September 16, 2014, 09:04:35 PM
"Four of five men in on Wilshere, literally suffocating him".
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on September 16, 2014, 09:05:08 PM
Özil = Garbage
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mister E on September 16, 2014, 09:06:13 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on September 16, 2014, 09:05:08 PM
Özil = Garbage
Please save that thought until Sunday.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on September 16, 2014, 09:08:12 PM
Quote from: Mister E on September 16, 2014, 09:06:13 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on September 16, 2014, 09:05:08 PM
Özil = Garbage
Please save that thought until Sunday.

What will be will be. I'd prefer he plays than the Ox
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on September 16, 2014, 09:09:07 PM
Quote from: olaftab on September 16, 2014, 08:57:52 PM
I wish we were Dortmund like. Players, crowd of 70+K and VP rebuilt like the westfalia stadium.

There is so much to like about that club.

I know that sounds really football hipster-ish, but there you go.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on September 16, 2014, 09:11:28 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on September 16, 2014, 09:09:07 PM
Quote from: olaftab on September 16, 2014, 08:57:52 PM
I wish we were Dortmund like. Players, crowd of 70+K and VP rebuilt like the westfalia stadium.

There is so much to like about that club.

I know that sounds really football hipster-ish, but there you go.

Don't season tickets cost like £180 very good value.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 16, 2014, 09:11:44 PM
Bit of touch line coaching going on. Rodgers to Henderson "You need to pick up the ball more" Henderson "Which one's Ball boss?".
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 16, 2014, 09:14:25 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 16, 2014, 09:04:35 PM
"Four of five men in on Wilshere, literally suffocating him".
Hopefully Lambo and staff know what to do.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on September 16, 2014, 09:15:29 PM
Sheffield Wednesday one nil ahead.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on September 16, 2014, 09:17:22 PM
European nights at Anfield are so specia............zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: adrenachrome on September 16, 2014, 09:18:49 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on September 16, 2014, 09:09:07 PM
Quote from: olaftab on September 16, 2014, 08:57:52 PM
I wish we were Dortmund like. Players, crowd of 70+K and VP rebuilt like the westfalia stadium.

There is so much to like about that club.

I know that sounds really football hipster-ish, but there you go.

Did you  see how much legroom they have in those seats and the elevation of the stands?  At VP if two large units are adjacent one or both will be uncomfortable, and anybody below 5' 8" will be sight restricted by a 6 footer in front.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 16, 2014, 09:19:03 PM
Oh dear Welbeck proving van Ghoul right.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PGW on September 16, 2014, 09:19:29 PM
May for the Owls
Cov losing 2-1 at Scunthorpe
Walsall losing 4-0 now
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on September 16, 2014, 09:20:36 PM
Flicked over from the Arsenal game to see Liverpool nearly concede. A different shade but their opponents kit took me back all those years to the Ronnie Rosenthal game. Walsall getting beat by four and Wolves have equalised. And for those who don't believe Lizz that Small Heath are actually losing at fortress St Andrews, they are.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: adrenachrome on September 16, 2014, 09:21:12 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on September 16, 2014, 09:08:12 PM
Quote from: Mister E on September 16, 2014, 09:06:13 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on September 16, 2014, 09:05:08 PM
Özil = Garbage
Please save that thought until Sunday.

What will be will be. I'd prefer he plays than the Ox

In Ronglish, he did not apppreciate the attention of those oathouses  hopped up on Hansa, and took up a cheating position if you will.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on September 16, 2014, 09:21:57 PM
Ozil clearly isn't garbage.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: usav on September 16, 2014, 09:23:35 PM
Quote from: PaulWinch again on September 16, 2014, 09:21:57 PM
Ozil clearly isn't garbage.
He has hardly set the world alight at Arse.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PGW on September 16, 2014, 09:24:40 PM
Fcuk me Botticelli scored!!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on September 16, 2014, 09:24:43 PM
Great goal for 'The Mighty Reds YNWA'
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on September 16, 2014, 09:24:49 PM
Quote from: usav on September 16, 2014, 09:23:35 PM
Quote from: PaulWinch again on September 16, 2014, 09:21:57 PM
Ozil clearly isn't garbage.
He has hardly set the world alight at Arse.

There's a world of difference between not setting the world alight and being garbage. Integral part of German World Cup winning side and he was pretty decent at Real Madrid.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lastfootstamper on September 16, 2014, 09:24:55 PM
Watching the 'The Mighty Reds YNWA' game. I must say, I'm very disappointed. Looking like we maybe didn't have to be as brilliant on Saturday as I'd thought.


....he writes as they net!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: usav on September 16, 2014, 09:25:59 PM
Quote from: PaulWinch again on September 16, 2014, 09:24:49 PM
Quote from: usav on September 16, 2014, 09:23:35 PM
Quote from: PaulWinch again on September 16, 2014, 09:21:57 PM
Ozil clearly isn't garbage.
He has hardly set the world alight at Arse.

There's a world of difference between not setting the world alight and being garbage. Integral part of German World Cup winning side and he was pretty decent at Real Madrid.

I didn't call him garbage, but I can see why people are saying that....and I assume they are exaggerating.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on September 16, 2014, 09:26:08 PM
Quote from: usav on September 16, 2014, 09:23:35 PM
Quote from: PaulWinch again on September 16, 2014, 09:21:57 PM
Ozil clearly isn't garbage.
He has hardly set the world alight at Arse.
Shhhh. Don't tempt fate. He's brilliant, almost Wilshire class.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on September 16, 2014, 09:27:23 PM
Quote from: usav on September 16, 2014, 09:25:59 PM
Quote from: PaulWinch again on September 16, 2014, 09:24:49 PM
Quote from: usav on September 16, 2014, 09:23:35 PM
Quote from: PaulWinch again on September 16, 2014, 09:21:57 PM
Ozil clearly isn't garbage.
He has hardly set the world alight at Arse.

There's a world of difference between not setting the world alight and being garbage. Integral part of German World Cup winning side and he was pretty decent at Real Madrid.

I didn't call him garbage, but I can see why people are saying that....and I assume they are exaggerating.

I know you didn't I was referring to the previous comment.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 16, 2014, 09:31:03 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on September 16, 2014, 09:26:08 PM
Shhhh. Don't tempt fate. He's brilliant, almost Wilshire class.
Praise indeed!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 16, 2014, 09:32:19 PM
Hahahaha 1-1
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on September 16, 2014, 09:32:24 PM
Fortress Anfield...... not.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PGW on September 16, 2014, 09:33:27 PM
Is Stevie G in tears yet??
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on September 16, 2014, 09:33:37 PM
Snigger
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: CJ on September 16, 2014, 09:34:02 PM
Shit Penalty to 'The Mighty Reds YNWA'
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 16, 2014, 09:34:09 PM
Shit decision cheating ref
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on September 16, 2014, 09:34:39 PM
2-1.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on September 16, 2014, 09:34:41 PM
Jammy gits
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: CJ on September 16, 2014, 09:34:51 PM
Bollocks. Stupid goal keeper
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PGW on September 16, 2014, 09:35:21 PM
Quote from: PGW on September 16, 2014, 09:33:27 PM
Is Stevie G in tears yet??
Why oh why did i write that....boulders!!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on September 16, 2014, 09:36:27 PM
And the Clive Twatsley gushing finally gets under way.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rigadon on September 16, 2014, 09:37:45 PM
Quote from: Pete3206 on September 16, 2014, 09:36:27 PM
And the Clive Twatsley gushing finally gets under way.

A more annoying bellend it's hard to imagine commentating.  An utterly twatish twat. 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: brontebilly on September 16, 2014, 09:37:49 PM
Wilshere reminded me of Steven Ireland tonight, his lack of heart stood out even among the multiple Arsenal players who didnt try a leg.

Guess he will be motm at the weekend now!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PGW on September 16, 2014, 09:39:37 PM
At least the Owls have scored a 2nd in injury time
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 16, 2014, 09:39:59 PM
They were saving themselves for the big match on Saturday!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LeeB on September 16, 2014, 09:40:02 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on September 16, 2014, 09:09:07 PM
Quote from: olaftab on September 16, 2014, 08:57:52 PM
I wish we were Dortmund like. Players, crowd of 70+K and VP rebuilt like the westfalia stadium.

There is so much to like about that club.

I know that sounds really football hipster-ish, but there you go.

You have got a beard.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 16, 2014, 09:40:14 PM
Quote from: olaftab on September 16, 2014, 09:34:09 PM
Shit decision cheating ref

It was a certain penalty.

The question is why did the defender decide to touch it? Well, ok, why did he decide to whack it? Well, ok why didn't the keeper just boot it out?

Ah shit... that's more than one question.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Steve67 on September 16, 2014, 09:43:42 PM
Stevie G just mentioned Villa. Love it!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on September 16, 2014, 09:59:12 PM
Quote from: Newby on September 16, 2014, 09:43:42 PM
Stevie G just mentioned Villa. Love it!

Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeerm yeah course, but Villa juss parked de bus like ye nah
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 16, 2014, 10:01:44 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on September 16, 2014, 09:40:14 PM
Quote from: olaftab on September 16, 2014, 09:34:09 PM
Shit decision cheating ref
It was a certain penalty.
Stop it. It just wasn't.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on September 16, 2014, 10:29:45 PM
Check your water bottles

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/sep/16/goalkeeper-fans-urinated-water-bottle
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: curiousorange on September 16, 2014, 10:31:25 PM
Just seen that Liverpool penalty on the sports roundup. What a joke.

That pass for the Ludogorets goal was a beauty though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on September 16, 2014, 10:53:38 PM
0-2 flattered arsenal, should have been 5 or 6.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on September 17, 2014, 07:17:05 AM
How square does that Lovren get caught? Any ball knocked in behind him and he is struggling
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt C on September 17, 2014, 08:19:34 PM
Doesn't look like a £20m centre half.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on September 17, 2014, 08:21:25 PM
Forest 2 Fulham 1 after 23".  Heading for 6/7 league defeats. Ooh crikey, ooh carrots, ooh crumbs. That could be Goodbye, Penfold.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on September 17, 2014, 08:53:53 PM
What's with the grey shorts being worn by Refs in the CL?

It's like they've all forgot to bring their proper shorts and have just gone and bought a pair of gym shorts
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on September 17, 2014, 08:57:17 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on September 17, 2014, 08:21:25 PM
Forest 2 Fulham 1 after 23".  Heading for 6/7 league defeats. Ooh crikey, ooh carrots, ooh crumbs. That could be Goodbye, Penfold.

Magath is deliberately throwing this so that he can concentrate on his other project

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-27876300
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on September 17, 2014, 09:00:33 PM
2-2 now Forest v Fulham.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on September 17, 2014, 09:12:31 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on September 17, 2014, 08:53:53 PM
What's with the grey shorts being worn by Refs in the CL?

It's like they've all forgot to bring their proper shorts and have just gone and bought a pair of gym shorts

Silver & black are the colours of the CL logo e.g. the flag they put in the centre circles pre kick off. Daresay some wanky branding think tank ran some ideas up the flagpole for referees 'uniforms', yah.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on September 17, 2014, 09:13:39 PM
Fulham ahead now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on September 17, 2014, 09:15:53 PM
Quote from: Lizz on September 17, 2014, 09:13:39 PM
Fulham ahead now.

0-2 down to 3-2 up. Penfold is now a genius. And: Psycho Out!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: London Villan on September 17, 2014, 09:22:54 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on September 17, 2014, 09:15:53 PM
Quote from: Lizz on September 17, 2014, 09:13:39 PM
Fulham ahead now.

0-2 down to 3-2 up. Penfold is now a genius. And: Psycho Out!

Give him a new three year deal...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on September 17, 2014, 09:27:53 PM
4-3 now. Forest v Fulham that is.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on September 17, 2014, 09:31:32 PM
Wow. Shame we have to watch these dull Champions League matches.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on September 17, 2014, 09:33:57 PM
Citeh concede in 90th minute.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 17, 2014, 09:35:10 PM
Good goal by Bayern
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on September 17, 2014, 09:38:00 PM
Chelsea held by a weakened Schalke team. Not a great week for English teams.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on September 17, 2014, 09:40:51 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on September 17, 2014, 08:21:25 PM
Forest 2 Fulham 1 after 23".  Heading for 6/7 league defeats. Ooh crikey, ooh carrots, ooh crumbs. That could be Goodbye, Penfold.

As you were. 0-2 down, 3-2 up but then 3-5 down. Auf Wiedersehen, FM.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on September 17, 2014, 09:46:50 PM
Brilliant to see City lose like that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on September 17, 2014, 09:52:07 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on September 17, 2014, 09:46:50 PM
Brilliant to see City lose like that.

Also good to see a proper celebration. None of that muted celebration after scoring against your old team for Boateng.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 17, 2014, 10:50:20 PM
Such a shame as Pardew seems a really nice bloke.

Quote
A group of Newcastle United supporters are planning what could be one of English football’s biggest ever fan protests during Saturday’s Premier League match against Hull City.

The people behind the website SackPardew.com claim they have 200 anti-Alan Pardew banners and up to 15,000 A4-sized cards, which demand the manager lose his job.

And they will be taken into St James’ Park this weekend with or without the club’s permission.

They also have a protest van that will tour some of the area’s most famous landmarks, including the Angel of the North, before the match.

The anonymous group, who say they have raised £1000 through donations for the protest, contacted the Chronicle and spoke to us exclusively after using social media to drop hints about their plans, which they hope will oust Pardew from his job and bring change to the club at least in the short-term.

Such a blatant protest inside the stadium during a game will not be welcomed by every Newcastle fan and it remains to be seen whether this actually takes off the ground as the organisers hope. However, the group told us that they believed they enjoy the backing of most supporters.

They said: “We have 200 banners, similar in size to the ones you saw at Southampton on Saturday, that are currently being completed at printers around the city.

“They are small enough to conceal so we can get them into the stadium, but we don’t want to go down that road.

“We have contacted the club to let them know our plans and are still waiting to hear back from them.

“The Hatem Ben Arfa banner (who had him dressed as Che Guevara over the word ‘hope’) at the Crystal Palace match was ours.

“The club gave us permission as long as it wasn’t offensive and that we had a fire safety certificate, which we have for all 200 banners.

“We have also let the police and council know our plans. We want this to be peaceful and well-organised.”

The leaflets are a parody of Sports Direct’s logo that incorporates the SackPardew.com group. The organisers told us that they have many pubs in the city involved.

Fans who want to join in the protest will be able to collect a banner or the cards at these locations, which the group hope to announce over the next 48 hours.

The group said: “We are trying to do something different.

“A lot has happened under the Mike Ashley era, but we’ve always felt that whenever there was a protest, the personalities involved sidelined what it was about in the first place.

“We believe remaining anonymous will help us make more of an impact.”

(http://i3.chroniclelive.co.uk/incoming/article7768442.ece/alternates/s615/JS46262178.jpg)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: adrenachrome on September 17, 2014, 11:48:57 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on September 17, 2014, 10:50:20 PM
Such a shame as Pardew seems a really nice bloke.

Quote
A group of Newcastle United supporters are planning what could be one of English football’s biggest ever fan protests during Saturday’s Premier League match against Hull City.

The people behind the website SackPardew.com claim they have 200 anti-Alan Pardew banners and up to 15,000 A4-sized cards, which demand the manager lose his job.

And they will be taken into St James’ Park this weekend with or without the club’s permission.

They also have a protest van that will tour some of the area’s most famous landmarks, including the Angel of the North, before the match.

The anonymous group, who say they have raised £1000 through donations for the protest, contacted the Chronicle and spoke to us exclusively after using social media to drop hints about their plans, which they hope will oust Pardew from his job and bring change to the club at least in the short-term.

Such a blatant protest inside the stadium during a game will not be welcomed by every Newcastle fan and it remains to be seen whether this actually takes off the ground as the organisers hope. However, the group told us that they believed they enjoy the backing of most supporters.

They said: “We have 200 banners, similar in size to the ones you saw at Southampton on Saturday, that are currently being completed at printers around the city.

“They are small enough to conceal so we can get them into the stadium, but we don’t want to go down that road.

“We have contacted the club to let them know our plans and are still waiting to hear back from them.

“The Hatem Ben Arfa banner (who had him dressed as Che Guevara over the word ‘hope’) at the Crystal Palace match was ours.

“The club gave us permission as long as it wasn’t offensive and that we had a fire safety certificate, which we have for all 200 banners.

“We have also let the police and council know our plans. We want this to be peaceful and well-organised.”

The leaflets are a parody of Sports Direct’s logo that incorporates the SackPardew.com group. The organisers told us that they have many pubs in the city involved.

Fans who want to join in the protest will be able to collect a banner or the cards at these locations, which the group hope to announce over the next 48 hours.

The group said: “We are trying to do something different.

“A lot has happened under the Mike Ashley era, but we’ve always felt that whenever there was a protest, the personalities involved sidelined what it was about in the first place.

“We believe remaining anonymous will help us make more of an impact.”

(http://i3.chroniclelive.co.uk/incoming/article7768442.ece/alternates/s615/JS46262178.jpg)

Don't forget that Pardew saw off the Pants Protest at Reading.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave Cooper please on September 18, 2014, 08:29:36 AM
So four Premier League teams in the CL.

Two defeats, one draw and a last minute winner against a team that were amateurs four years ago.

Best league in the World apparently.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on September 18, 2014, 08:41:32 AM
Quote from: Plumbutt Cooper on September 18, 2014, 08:29:36 AM
So four Premier League teams in the CL.

Two defeats, one draw and a last minute winner against a team that were amateurs four years ago.

Best league in the World apparently.

Because they just aren't that great. They will always be good enough to roll over most of the very average teams from about seventh downwards in the Premier League which is, in effect, just one big relegation battle and so get hyped up beyond belief by Sky and the media in general. Champions League and the World Cup always brings a very sobering perspective, not least the fact that overseas stars playing in the premier league suddenly don't look so good as the hype suggests when thrust on to the world stage. Apart from Vlaar, which was totally unexpected, and one or two others, they all looked distinctly ordinary in the World Cup.

Anyone still want Ole as our manager? Facing the sack today apparently...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on September 18, 2014, 02:46:16 PM
I always thought the argument for the Premier League being the best in the world was because most games are competitive. Most games are near capacity and even a side fighting to survive can beat one of the top sides. Whereas somewhere like Spain for example, Barca and Real walk over most teams in most games and only a handful of teams can attract a respectable crowd size.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on September 18, 2014, 07:47:30 PM
Quote from: OCD on September 18, 2014, 02:46:16 PM
I always thought the argument for the Premier League being the best in the world was because most games are competitive. Most games are near capacity and even a side fighting to survive can beat one of the top sides. Whereas somewhere like Spain for example, Barca and Real walk over most teams in most games and only a handful of teams can attract a respectable crowd size.

People get hung up on their definition of 'best' thinking it means best quality.

To me it means best to watch, which the PL obviously is, as evidenced by its world-wide TV revenue.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on September 18, 2014, 07:48:38 PM
Double post.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 18, 2014, 07:52:06 PM
Watched the last half an hour of the Spuds Europa game. It was boring.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on September 18, 2014, 07:52:50 PM
Extremely.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 18, 2014, 08:04:52 PM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on September 18, 2014, 07:47:30 PM
Quote from: OCD on September 18, 2014, 02:46:16 PM
I always thought the argument for the Premier League being the best in the world was because most games are competitive. Most games are near capacity and even a side fighting to survive can beat one of the top sides. Whereas somewhere like Spain for example, Barca and Real walk over most teams in most games and only a handful of teams can attract a respectable crowd size.

People get hung up on their definition of 'best' thinking it means best quality.

To me it means best to watch, which the PL obviously is, as evidenced by its world-wide TV revenue.

Most watched doesn't mean best, it just means most popular. Unless of course because more people watch and listen to U2 it means they are better than the much less watched and listened to Paul Weller. *winky*
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on September 18, 2014, 08:05:26 PM
Who?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 18, 2014, 08:08:46 PM
Hopefully the Everton game will be worth a watch.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 18, 2014, 08:22:38 PM
Everton score. They should make them KO without a goalie.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on September 18, 2014, 09:09:14 PM
Europa League is the sort of thing both Everton and Spurs should target winning.  Both are still some way off being top four IMO, but this is a realistically trophy they can get in the bag.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on September 18, 2014, 09:12:18 PM
3-0 now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on September 18, 2014, 09:14:13 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on September 18, 2014, 08:04:52 PM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on September 18, 2014, 07:47:30 PM
Quote from: OCD on September 18, 2014, 02:46:16 PM
I always thought the argument for the Premier League being the best in the world was because most games are competitive. Most games are near capacity and even a side fighting to survive can beat one of the top sides. Whereas somewhere like Spain for example, Barca and Real walk over most teams in most games and only a handful of teams can attract a respectable crowd size.

People get hung up on their definition of 'best' thinking it means best quality.

To me it means best to watch, which the PL obviously is, as evidenced by its world-wide TV revenue.

Most watched doesn't mean best, it just means most popular. Unless of course because more people watch and listen to U2 it means they are better than the much less watched and listened to Paul Weller. *winky*

Point taken on music, culture etc. but I think it's different with football. More competitive and entrrtaining trumps  better technique for me and, overwhelmingly, football watchers around the world.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: London Villan on September 18, 2014, 09:17:49 PM
Quote from: Gregorys Boy on September 18, 2014, 09:09:14 PM
Europa League is the sort of thing both Everton and Spurs should target winning.  Both are still some way off being top four IMO, but this is a realistically trophy they can get in the bag.

It's what we should be targetting too.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: j66acd on September 18, 2014, 09:57:56 PM
Do the lights see brighter at the English grounds in European competitions or is it just me?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on September 18, 2014, 10:58:01 PM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on September 18, 2014, 09:14:13 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on September 18, 2014, 08:04:52 PM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on September 18, 2014, 07:47:30 PM
Quote from: OCD on September 18, 2014, 02:46:16 PM
I always thought the argument for the Premier League being the best in the world was because most games are competitive. Most games are near capacity and even a side fighting to survive can beat one of the top sides. Whereas somewhere like Spain for example, Barca and Real walk over most teams in most games and only a handful of teams can attract a respectable crowd size.

People get hung up on their definition of 'best' thinking it means best quality.

To me it means best to watch, which the PL obviously is, as evidenced by its world-wide TV revenue.

Most watched doesn't mean best, it just means most popular. Unless of course because more people watch and listen to U2 it means they are better than the much less watched and listened to Paul Weller. *winky*

Point taken on music, culture etc. but I think it's different with football. More competitive and entrrtaining trumps  better technique for me and, overwhelmingly, football watchers around the world.

I think you were right with your original reply - it depends on a person's definition of 'best', which is going to vary from person to person. Best could mean the best technically, entertainment-wise, competitive-wise etc. The term on its own is too ambiguous which is why people can de-construct the comment. 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave Cooper please on September 19, 2014, 08:10:08 AM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on September 18, 2014, 09:14:13 PM

Point taken on music, culture etc. but I think it's different with football. More competitive and entrrtaining trumps  better technique for me and, overwhelmingly, football watchers around the world.

But there are more competitive leagues (i.e. more teams can win the bloody thing) even in this country, and the definition of entertainment is purely personal. I often find games between two teams of no-hope cloggers in the Mercian League much more entertaining than almost anything I see in the Premier League for instance.

The reason so many people World-wide think the PL is the greatest league in the World is because they have been told that it is the greatest league in the World and the reason so many watch it is because it has been massively marketed to them to make money.

*EDIT FOR DISCLAIMER*
Obviously that comment isn't aimed at everyone, as I say, it's a personal thing. U2 sell out stadiums for fucks sake!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on September 19, 2014, 12:35:41 PM
I think the Championship is as competitive a league as I can think of. As a betting man I have found that to my cost. It is also in the top five or six leagues in Europe for attendances isn't it?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dr Butler on September 19, 2014, 12:37:44 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on September 19, 2014, 12:35:41 PM
I think the Championship is as competitive a league as I can think of. As a betting man I have found that to my cost. It is also in the top five or six leagues in Europe for attendances isn't it?

tough League for sure and as I have had a flutter on Fulham @ 9/1 to win the Championship it can destroy your hopes of beating the bookie  >:(

UTV
The Doc

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on September 20, 2014, 01:30:04 PM
QPR 1-1 Stoke

Diouf early in the game for Stoke, Caulker or maybe even an OG just before HT
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on September 20, 2014, 01:46:18 PM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on September 20, 2014, 01:30:04 PM
QPR 1-1 Stoke

Diouf early in the game for Stoke, Caulker or maybe even an OG just before HT

Can't say I'm too interested in what goes on in *that* area of the table.  Sniff.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on September 20, 2014, 01:48:44 PM
Quote from: OCD on September 18, 2014, 02:46:16 PM
I always thought the argument for the Premier League being the best in the world was because most games are competitive. Most games are near capacity and even a side fighting to survive can beat one of the top sides. Whereas somewhere like Spain for example, Barca and Real walk over most teams in most games and only a handful of teams can attract a respectable crowd size.

In La Liga last season in the finale, didn't the two Madrids and Barca all fail to win their last 4 games or something?

I agree it's a myth Barca and Real Madrid win 5 nil every week, Real have already lost twice this season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on September 20, 2014, 01:49:07 PM
Quote from: Risso on September 20, 2014, 01:46:18 PM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on September 20, 2014, 01:30:04 PM
QPR 1-1 Stoke

Diouf early in the game for Stoke, Caulker or maybe even an OG just before HT

Can't say I'm too interested in what goes on in *that* area of the table.  Sniff.

I just like looking down there now and again to keep me grounded. It does smell down there and I wouldn't want to associate with the low life's of the league, but I'd like to give the impression I care even if I don't. A bit like the rich doing a tax deductible fund raiser for the hungry.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on September 20, 2014, 01:53:26 PM
2-1 Stoke - Crouch
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 20, 2014, 01:57:13 PM
Yes Rio Ferdinand again. I shudder to think we could have signed him.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on September 20, 2014, 01:58:26 PM
QPR's defence is utterly horrendous. Very reminiscent the worst of us between 2012- early 2014.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 20, 2014, 02:00:42 PM
They should defend like Shawcross and hope the ref is totally blind as Mr Atkinson appears to be in this match.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on September 20, 2014, 02:05:26 PM
'Arry taking QPR into the Conference would be excellent.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Deano's Mullet on September 20, 2014, 04:05:20 PM
Newcastle 0-1 Hull.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on September 20, 2014, 04:15:19 PM
Norwich come back against Blues now 2-2
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on September 20, 2014, 04:25:29 PM
Newcastle 0-2 down
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on September 20, 2014, 05:32:26 PM
Good fight back today for the Toon and the performance overall sounds good.  Something to build on at least. 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on September 20, 2014, 05:34:43 PM
Have West Ham under Allardyce ever scored a goal from open play ?

I'm not complaining I hate Liverpool
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on September 20, 2014, 05:39:11 PM
They have now, ha ha
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on September 20, 2014, 05:40:57 PM
Liverpool in decline...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on September 20, 2014, 05:49:12 PM
It's one thing is spending £7m or whatever we did. It's another being bollocks having spent the GDP of a small nation.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on September 20, 2014, 05:54:22 PM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on September 20, 2014, 05:49:12 PM
It's one thing is spending £7m or whatever we did. It's another being bollocks having spent the GDP of a small nation.

And they didn't get value for money.  Plus it looks like they are still having the same defenisve problems which cost them last season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on September 20, 2014, 05:57:00 PM
Good goal
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on September 20, 2014, 08:13:04 PM
Liverpools title challenge going well !
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on September 20, 2014, 08:15:53 PM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on September 20, 2014, 05:49:12 PM
It's one thing is spending £7m or whatever we did. It's another being bollocks having spent the GDP of a small nation.
Yet their fans are bemoaning the fact they can't buy the players Man United did.Unbelievable
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on September 20, 2014, 08:55:47 PM
If Chelsea win at Man City tomorrow, after just 5 games they would be 5 clear of their main challengers us and Southampton, 6 clear of Arsenal, 8 clear of City, 9 clear of Liverpool and anything between 7 and 10 clear of United.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ozzjim on September 20, 2014, 10:37:30 PM
Earliest title win in history. Only City could match them and they look poor so far.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 21, 2014, 09:38:57 AM
Chelsea haven't played anyone yet. Their next two games are against fellow title contenders. We'll see what they're made of then.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 21, 2014, 01:34:16 PM
So manure team has one fullback and 5 attackers in middle and upfront 6 players. They are either going to rip Leicester to pieces or lose dramatically.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on September 21, 2014, 01:37:33 PM
Quote from: olaftab on September 21, 2014, 01:34:16 PM
So manure team has one fullback and 5 attackers in middle and upfront 6 players. They are either going to rip Leicester to pieces or lose dramatically.
Di Maria, Rooney, Falcao and Van Persie.

That's four attacking players. Who am I missing?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on September 21, 2014, 01:46:40 PM
What a goal that was.



Get in you foxes
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on September 21, 2014, 01:46:48 PM
2-0 Manure, Leicester have been awful. Di Maria's goal was pretty good.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on September 21, 2014, 01:47:38 PM
1-2, great head from Ulloa.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on September 21, 2014, 01:48:20 PM
With that attack Man. United will annihilate some of the bottom half teams this season. Leicester have had a good start to the season aswell.

Still want to see what LVG does in away games v the likes of Chelsea and Man. City, no way he'd play all three forwards + Di Maria.

Edit: Particularly with their weakest defence in many a year.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: taylorsworkrate on September 21, 2014, 01:50:48 PM
Quote from: PaulWinch again on September 21, 2014, 01:47:38 PM
1-2, great head from Ulloa.

Ya kinky git!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on September 21, 2014, 01:53:42 PM
Ha ha!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on September 21, 2014, 01:59:22 PM
I would like to see us play a diamond when everybody is fit and up to speed. Stick Gabby up Benteke to drift wide, then have Sanchez at the base with Westy, Delph and either Cleverley or Grealish (on occasions) at the tip.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 21, 2014, 02:00:22 PM
Quote from: Ads on September 21, 2014, 01:59:22 PM
I would like to see us play a diamond when everybody is fit and up to speed. Stick Gabby up Benteke to drift wide, then have Sanchez at the base with Westy, Delph and either Cleverley or Grealish (on occasions) at the tip.

I'm pretty sure even we can afford to hire someone to take stuff to the tip.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on September 21, 2014, 02:02:48 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on September 21, 2014, 02:00:22 PM
Quote from: Ads on September 21, 2014, 01:59:22 PM
I would like to see us play a diamond when everybody is fit and up to speed. Stick Gabby up Benteke to drift wide, then have Sanchez at the base with Westy, Delph and either Cleverley or Grealish (on occasions) at the tip.

I'm pretty sure even we can afford to hire someone to take stuff to the tip.

We'd have to ring them up beforehand and give them our registration if we were intending to hire a van to go there, though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 21, 2014, 02:06:53 PM
I'm 'watching' the Manure game by sporadically flicking over to the Beeb site. I see Evans has gone off injured.

On the plus side Ulloa will be in my FL side, well once they sub him in for Sanchez. A couple more from him and Rooney will improve things, especially after my bright idea of playing Guzan yesterday instead of Sczezezezeneyzesny.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on September 21, 2014, 02:09:38 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on September 21, 2014, 02:02:48 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on September 21, 2014, 02:00:22 PM
Quote from: Ads on September 21, 2014, 01:59:22 PM
I would like to see us play a diamond when everybody is fit and up to speed. Stick Gabby up Benteke to drift wide, then have Sanchez at the base with Westy, Delph and either Cleverley or Grealish (on occasions) at the tip.

I'm pretty sure even we can afford to hire someone to take stuff to the tip.

We'd have to ring them up beforehand and give them our registration if we were intending to hire a van to go there, though.

If we were sending him to Bickenhill tip, we'd have to be careful the van didn't exceed the maximum headroom.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on September 21, 2014, 02:14:07 PM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on September 21, 2014, 02:09:38 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on September 21, 2014, 02:02:48 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on September 21, 2014, 02:00:22 PM
Quote from: Ads on September 21, 2014, 01:59:22 PM
I would like to see us play a diamond when everybody is fit and up to speed. Stick Gabby up Benteke to drift wide, then have Sanchez at the base with Westy, Delph and either Cleverley or Grealish (on occasions) at the tip.

I'm pretty sure even we can afford to hire someone to take stuff to the tip.

We'd have to ring them up beforehand and give them our registration if we were intending to hire a van to go there, though.

If we were sending him to Bickenhill tip, we'd have to be careful the van didn't exceed the maximum headroom.

Good point.

If they come over here to do their tipping, they need to take account that our local tips close early Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 3ish. They'll need to bear that in mind.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on September 21, 2014, 02:14:59 PM
No problem with vans in Birmingham, as long as they don't contain trade waste.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 21, 2014, 02:16:23 PM
The Spuds v Bitters game looks a real thriller. 1 shot on target between them in the first half.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on September 21, 2014, 02:17:24 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on September 21, 2014, 02:16:23 PM
The Spuds v Bitters game looks a real thriller. 1 shot on target between them in the first half.

It's actually not a bad match (have seen most of it). Albion are playing quite well. Although Spurs are playing poorly. Did they play in Europe in the week or something? They look lethargic.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 21, 2014, 02:18:21 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on September 21, 2014, 02:17:24 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on September 21, 2014, 02:16:23 PM
The Spuds v Bitters game looks a real thriller. 1 shot on target between them in the first half.

It's actually not a bad match (have seen most of it). Albion are playing quite well. Although Spurs are playing poorly. Did they play in Europe in the week or something? They look lethargic.

Away at Partizan Belgrade. I watched the second half of that, it was crap.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PGW on September 21, 2014, 02:19:09 PM
I don't wanna be hung for treason but i've been watching Boggies at Spuds and they are very unfortunate not to be winning,should have had a penalty
and have had one disallowed, clearly offside though. Lescott making his first appearance...0-0 HT
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 21, 2014, 02:30:58 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 21, 2014, 01:37:33 PM
Quote from: olaftab on September 21, 2014, 01:34:16 PM
So manure team has one fullback and 5 attackers in middle and upfront 6 players. They are either going to rip Leicester to pieces or lose dramatically.
Di Maria, Rooney, Falcao and Van Persie.

That's four attacking players. Who am I missing?
Not Herrera? I thought he was an attacking midfielder.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on September 21, 2014, 02:42:09 PM
Quote from: olaftab on September 21, 2014, 02:30:58 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 21, 2014, 01:37:33 PM
Quote from: olaftab on September 21, 2014, 01:34:16 PM
So manure team has one fullback and 5 attackers in middle and upfront 6 players. They are either going to rip Leicester to pieces or lose dramatically.
Di Maria, Rooney, Falcao and Van Persie.

That's four attacking players. Who am I missing?
Not Herrera? I thought he was an attacking midfielder.
More like a (very) rich man's Ashley Westwood.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on September 21, 2014, 02:44:39 PM
Quote from: olaftab on September 21, 2014, 02:30:58 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 21, 2014, 01:37:33 PM
Quote from: olaftab on September 21, 2014, 01:34:16 PM
So manure team has one fullback and 5 attackers in middle and upfront 6 players. They are either going to rip Leicester to pieces or lose dramatically.
Di Maria, Rooney, Falcao and Van Persie.

That's four attacking players. Who am I missing?
Not Herrera? I thought he was an attacking midfielder.
Who has just scored
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on September 21, 2014, 02:49:23 PM
Hilarious penalty against Manure.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on September 21, 2014, 02:50:20 PM
2 - 3........Nugent with a penalty
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on September 21, 2014, 02:51:15 PM
Ajax are one up away to Feyenoord. I can't see Leicester going down. 3-3!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Smirker on September 21, 2014, 02:51:23 PM
Surprised that was a pen to be honest. Should have been a foul on Rafael.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: taylorsworkrate on September 21, 2014, 02:51:25 PM
3-3
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on September 21, 2014, 02:51:30 PM
Ha ha very funny.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on September 21, 2014, 02:51:38 PM
3-3 this is ace
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on September 21, 2014, 02:51:43 PM
3 - 3.........Cambiasso
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 21, 2014, 02:52:07 PM
Well done Leicester. Great spirit and high lights the manu problem I mentioned earlier.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Smirker on September 21, 2014, 02:53:00 PM
Wow, get the fuck in.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: taylorsworkrate on September 21, 2014, 02:53:12 PM
This has been a fabulous game
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Deano's Mullet on September 21, 2014, 02:54:15 PM
c'mon Leicester finish them off!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on September 21, 2014, 02:54:31 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on September 21, 2014, 02:51:15 PM
Ajax are one up away to Feyenoord. I can't see Leicester going down. 3-3!

They equalised when I was already typing that I can't see them going down. They don't look out of place at this level. If Albion and Palace lose today they have a lot of work to do to climb the table. Which channel is the Albion game on? Can't see it listed in the TV guide on BT. But then I haven't got BT anyway.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 21, 2014, 02:58:04 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on September 21, 2014, 02:54:31 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on September 21, 2014, 02:51:15 PM
Ajax are one up away to Feyenoord. I can't see Leicester going down. 3-3!

They equalised when I was already typing that I can't see them going down. They don't look out of place at this level. If Albion and Palace lose today they have a lot of work to do to climb the table. Which channel is the Albion game on? Can't see it listed in the TV guide on BT. But then I haven't got BT anyway.

I think it's only a Sunday KO because of Spuds being in Europe so not on tv over here.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: django on September 21, 2014, 02:59:59 PM
I watched Leicester against Chelsea and again today. They are really very good. Intelligent use of the ball and very hard working. They will stay up.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 21, 2014, 03:01:49 PM
Is Albrighton injured as he isn't even on the bench?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on September 21, 2014, 03:01:52 PM
Albion one up at Spurs
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 21, 2014, 03:01:55 PM
Fuck me blind squirrel an'all 1-0 Tesco new bags
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PGW on September 21, 2014, 03:02:19 PM
Morrison scores at WHL ...1-0 boggies...deservedly i'd say disastrous defending though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on September 21, 2014, 03:02:29 PM
Unfortunately, they deserve to be winning, too.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on September 21, 2014, 03:03:29 PM
Is that the Spurs hype machine spluttering to a halt even earlier this season?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 21, 2014, 03:04:22 PM
On the plus side it means the worst we'll be is 4th, and that's only if Citeh beat Chavski.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: taylorsworkrate on September 21, 2014, 03:06:10 PM
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on September 21, 2014, 03:06:15 PM
4-3! ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: django on September 21, 2014, 03:06:18 PM
HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on September 21, 2014, 03:06:25 PM
4-3 Leicester!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 21, 2014, 03:06:28 PM
HAHAHHAHAHhahahahhahahhahahhahahhahahahahahhahahhhahahhahahahhahhahhahah
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on September 21, 2014, 03:06:42 PM
Fuck the bed, 4-3 Leicester
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on September 21, 2014, 03:06:55 PM
Leicester have been superb. In their faces constantly.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on September 21, 2014, 03:07:07 PM
Goodness me, the phones will be humming tonight with bindippers, Spurzz and Yanited fans all saying how unfair it is to lose games they are guaranteed to win and wanting their managers sacked
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 21, 2014, 03:07:47 PM
Couple of manu sending off's now will round this off nicely
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Deano's Mullet on September 21, 2014, 03:08:15 PM
yessssssssssssssssssssssss! c'mon Leicester. amazing! united moaning about dodgy pen but the rest of the league is owed at least another 5,000 more against them
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 21, 2014, 03:09:25 PM
Yes Leicester have been fantastic but that defence and midfield van Ghoul plays...hehehehe
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: taylorsworkrate on September 21, 2014, 03:09:26 PM
Penalty! Red Card!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on September 21, 2014, 03:09:40 PM
Another penalty and a red card!!! HA HA HA HA HA HA
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: django on September 21, 2014, 03:09:46 PM
Red Card for Blackett.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on September 21, 2014, 03:09:49 PM
Quote from: olaftab on September 21, 2014, 03:07:47 PM
Couple of manu sending off's now will round this off nicely

You were saying!?!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on September 21, 2014, 03:10:02 PM
Nailed on pen. Who wanted a sending off or two a few posts back?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on September 21, 2014, 03:10:30 PM
5-3!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: django on September 21, 2014, 03:10:39 PM
This is almost TOO funny.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on September 21, 2014, 03:11:06 PM
Yanited are well and truly on their way back to being shit again, normal service resumed
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Deano's Mullet on September 21, 2014, 03:11:22 PM
wow 5-3. i bet they don't defend half as bad when they come to villa park.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on September 21, 2014, 03:11:48 PM
I think a rule break is in order here and I am going to have to watch MOTD tonight despite Villa losing
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: taylorsworkrate on September 21, 2014, 03:11:50 PM
Hopefully scumbag Rooney will see red now. Your captain getting booked for dissent is unacceptable really, but shows how ludicrous it was making him captain in the first place
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: taylorsworkrate on September 21, 2014, 03:12:39 PM
There's going to be a few games like this with Man U this season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on September 21, 2014, 03:12:54 PM
I wish we could put 5 past manure sometime in my lifetime
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 21, 2014, 03:13:21 PM
HAHAHAHAHA

Only downside is 8 sodding goals and Ulloa and Rooney were only involved in 2, bastards are deliberately screwing my Fantasy team.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 21, 2014, 03:14:16 PM
Quote from: richard moore on September 21, 2014, 03:11:06 PM
Yanited are well and truly on their way back to being shit again, normal service resumed
But Van Ghoul is a tactical genius and a man motivator equal to Genghis Khan sl no worries  there!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 21, 2014, 03:14:26 PM
So Evans crocked, Blackett red carded, do they have defenders left? Hahahahahaha wankers, this is so long overdue to those fuckers!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Deano's Mullet on September 21, 2014, 03:14:40 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on September 21, 2014, 03:12:54 PM
I wish we could put 5 past manure sometime in my lifetime

3-0 and 3-1 the biggest wins i can remember. sadly, apart from two 1-0's in 1992-93, the opening day Savo debut game and the Gabby away game they're the only ones i can remember!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 21, 2014, 03:15:05 PM
Quote from: olaftab on September 21, 2014, 03:14:16 PM
Quote from: richard moore on September 21, 2014, 03:11:06 PM
Yanited are well and truly on their way back to being shit again, normal service resumed
But Van Ghoul is a tactical genius and a man motivator equal to Genghis Khan sl no worries  there!

He should have swapped goalies for the pens, it's a sign he is a genius you know.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on September 21, 2014, 03:16:20 PM
Just popped on to Red Cafe. A couple say it is all Clattenburg's fault. So I am guessing that means he must have been the man who told Van Gaal he didn't need to strengthen the defence more. The best quote was. "The only reason we have lost this game is the first penalty decision. Nothing else." Priceless. Also priceless was the shot of Giggs and Van Gaal with their heads in their hands.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 21, 2014, 03:16:31 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on September 21, 2014, 03:13:21 PM
HAHAHAHAHA

Only downside is 8 sodding goals and Ulloa and Rooney were only involved in 2, bastards are deliberately screwing my Fantasy team.

My mistake, 3 goals as Ulloa took the second penalty as Nugent had been subbed.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Deano's Mullet on September 21, 2014, 03:17:14 PM
Sky had them crowned as the Gaalacticos last week. A week is a short time in football. Makes me feel so much better about the whole weekend, Wet Spam's result too.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on September 21, 2014, 03:17:45 PM
I wonder what David Moyes is making of all this.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Proposition Joe on September 21, 2014, 03:17:46 PM
As funny as it is, I'm slightly uncomfortable with one of our, ahem, lower-half rivals gaining 3 points on us this week.  West Brom as well.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: django on September 21, 2014, 03:17:51 PM
You have to feel for Man U fans. After all they've never benefitted from a bad refereeing decision. It's just not fair.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 21, 2014, 03:18:13 PM
Beeb has it down as 10 shots on target and 8 goals, the feckers are copying us scoring with nearly every shot on target.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PGW on September 21, 2014, 03:19:35 PM
Fergie time alive and well....where the fcuk has Clattenburg got 6 minutes from.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 21, 2014, 03:20:11 PM
Dear Manchester United

(http://westernrifleshooters.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/karma-is-a-bitch.jpg)

Lots of love,
The rest of football x
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on September 21, 2014, 03:20:33 PM
Quote from: PGW on September 21, 2014, 03:19:35 PM
Fergie time alive and well....where the fcuk has Clattenburg got 6 minutes from.
Good. Hopefully it will finish 7-3
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on September 21, 2014, 03:20:45 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on September 21, 2014, 03:14:26 PM
So Evans crocked, Blackett red carded, do they have defenders left? Hahahahahaha wankers, this is so long overdue to those fuckers!

That post made me smile. Can you imagine suggesting two years back that if United lost Evans and Blackett they would struggle.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Deano's Mullet on September 21, 2014, 03:21:39 PM
WBA have won 1-0. never saw that once coming either.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 21, 2014, 03:21:47 PM
Quote from: PGW on September 21, 2014, 03:19:35 PM
Fergie time alive and well....where the fcuk has Clattenburg got 6 minutes from.

5 goals, 5 subs and a red card soon add up.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: django on September 21, 2014, 03:23:11 PM
Leicester seem to have gone easy on them in the last few minutes. Could have scored a few more if they'd been more ruthless.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: taylorsworkrate on September 21, 2014, 03:23:23 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on September 21, 2014, 03:21:47 PM
Quote from: PGW on September 21, 2014, 03:19:35 PM
Fergie time alive and well....where the fcuk has Clattenburg got 6 minutes from.

5 goals, 5 subs and a red card soon add up.

thats 5:30 in itself. 6 minutes is perfectly reasonable.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: manic-road on September 21, 2014, 03:23:28 PM
Van Gal should offer £30m for Clark in January to strengthen their defence.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: tomd2103 on September 21, 2014, 03:23:53 PM
Quote from: richard moore on September 21, 2014, 03:11:06 PM
Yanited are well and truly on their way back to being shit again, normal service resumed

Once a malaise sets in at a club, it's very hard to get rid of it. 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on September 21, 2014, 03:24:14 PM
Quote from: olaftab on September 21, 2014, 03:14:16 PM
Quote from: richard moore on September 21, 2014, 03:11:06 PM
Yanited are well and truly on their way back to being shit again, normal service resumed
But Van Ghoul is a tactical genius and a man motivator equal to Genghis Khan sl no worries  there!

You must be as stupid as the press in doubting him. Don't you know there is a plan? It would take too long too explain apparently and also he reckons that everyone would be too stupid to understand it anyway. But there is a plan. The slight problem is that along with the rest of us the United players are also too stupid to understand it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on September 21, 2014, 03:24:36 PM
Quote from: tomd2103 on September 21, 2014, 03:23:53 PM
Quote from: richard moore on September 21, 2014, 03:11:06 PM
Yanited are well and truly on their way back to being shit again, normal service resumed

Once a malaise sets in at a club, it's very hard to get rid of it. 

We should know
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villan For Life on September 21, 2014, 03:25:00 PM
5-3. Leicester could have had a couple more too.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on September 21, 2014, 03:25:37 PM
Well, that was a very cheering hundred minutes or so.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: taylorsworkrate on September 21, 2014, 03:26:02 PM
Quote from: tomd2103 on September 21, 2014, 03:23:53 PM
Quote from: richard moore on September 21, 2014, 03:11:06 PM
Yanited are well and truly on their way back to being shit again, normal service resumed

Once a malaise sets in at a club, it's very hard to get rid of it. 

In fairness, with players like DiMaria, Falcao, Mata and Van Persie, they have more than enough attacking talent to trouble anyone. Presumably they'll just throw more money at the defensive problems in January.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on September 21, 2014, 03:26:19 PM
i think Man United are also finding it tougher because people just are not as scared of them as they used to be (obviously, we all know one team who will buck that trend).

How often under Ferguson did they mentally have matches won before they started, or find themselves a couple of goals down but still manage to get something from the game? A great chunk of that was other teams were scared of them.

That too a great battering under Moyes and seems to be getting worse, still.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 21, 2014, 03:28:30 PM
Who'd have thought Leicester would be challenging us for a Champions League place?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: darren woolley on September 21, 2014, 03:29:26 PM
Leicester played really well what a comeback.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on September 21, 2014, 03:42:56 PM
Hopefully, by the time Man Utd have spent another hundred million on defenders next January/summer, Van Persie and Rooney will be crap(per).
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on September 21, 2014, 03:43:54 PM
Stunning result. All that money and still an utterly bollocks defence.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on September 21, 2014, 03:45:04 PM
Clattenburg should be banned for life apparently. They are also worried the haven't got a defence for the next game. I wasn't aware they had one for this game.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on September 21, 2014, 03:48:34 PM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on September 21, 2014, 03:42:56 PM
Hopefully, by the time Man Utd have spent another hundred million on defenders next January/summer, Van Persie and Rooney will be crap(per).

If they are not in the running for a trophy in the new year Van Persie will throw a sickie for the rest of the season. Their post match thread is Leicester and Clattenburg v United.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: fredm on September 21, 2014, 03:52:17 PM
Quote from: darren woolley on September 21, 2014, 03:29:26 PM
Leicester played really well what a comeback.

And if Villa had signed most (if not all) those players, this site would have been in meltdown!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Smirker on September 21, 2014, 03:56:01 PM
Quote from: django on September 21, 2014, 03:17:51 PM
You have to feel for Man U fans. After all they've never benefitted from a bad refereeing decision. It's just not fair.

It's funny they are going after Clattenburg in particular.

In 2012, Chelsea lost at home 3-2 to MU. MU went 2-0 up and Chelsea got it back to 2-2. They then had two men wrongly sent off and MU win the game.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20020062

The reffing was so bad MU fans actually made a banner to wind Chelsea fans up as they had a midweek cup game also at the Bridge a few days later. Here is the banner:

(http://i.huffpost.com/gen/842339/thumbs/o-CLATTENBURG-570.jpg?4)

Complete hypocrites.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on September 21, 2014, 03:56:42 PM
It is a battle of the deluded v the realistic on their website. "Leicester had nothing to do with that result, Clattenburg gave it them on a plate". The others are pointing out that the defending and team performance was less than good.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Slaphead on September 21, 2014, 04:02:15 PM
Anyone else having problems watching the Man City v Chelsea game due to their kits or is it just me and my bad eyes?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on September 21, 2014, 04:03:20 PM
There is not a hope in hell that they will break the top four let alone any other delusions of grandeur with a defence like that. It's not just about throwing money at it either. I expect LVG to be out on his arse come next season, possibly by choice, if they are not playing CL football next season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Smirker on September 21, 2014, 04:04:26 PM
Quote from: Slaphead on September 21, 2014, 04:02:15 PM
Anyone else having problems watching the Man City v Chelsea game due to their kits or is it just me and my bad eyes?

I'm OK but there is no reason why Chelsea couldn't have worn their bright yellow away kit.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on September 21, 2014, 04:06:40 PM
And fair play to Leicester. 8 points from 5 games is very solid indeed. Have a bit of a soft spot for them having gone to uni there.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on September 21, 2014, 04:06:57 PM
I was going to say the same. It is OK for me but not ideal and the yellow would have been better.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on September 21, 2014, 04:09:59 PM
Everton leading already against Palace.

I hope they get top 4 tbh, ahead of Man. United and Liverpool.

Would show you can still do it without spending an absolute fortune.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: damon loves JT on September 21, 2014, 04:21:52 PM
Quote from: darren woolley on September 21, 2014, 03:29:26 PM
Leicester played really well what a comeback.

They did play well, it was a really good comeback.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 21, 2014, 04:27:16 PM
I think it was a good comeback and they played really well.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on September 21, 2014, 04:29:31 PM
I thought they showed character, commitment and quality.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on September 21, 2014, 04:29:40 PM
Blimey, just saw Albion beat Spurs. Didn't realize they played earlier. Another case of all fart no shit are Spurs. New manager next season I imagine for super chairman Levy.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on September 21, 2014, 04:30:07 PM
(https://scontent-b-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/10269350_927770050583887_8147770156530308090_n.jpg?oh=42ef7f648b68210437e249e40604560c&oe=54883028)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PGW on September 21, 2014, 04:31:52 PM
Palace equalised...Jedinak pen.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rigadon on September 21, 2014, 04:36:12 PM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on September 21, 2014, 04:09:59 PM
Everton leading already against Palace.

I hope they get top 4 tbh, ahead of Man. United and Liverpool.

Would show you can still do it without spending an absolute fortune.

They've spent an absolute fortune though haven't they??
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on September 21, 2014, 04:37:07 PM
Quote from: Legion on September 21, 2014, 04:30:07 PM
(https://scontent-b-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/10269350_927770050583887_8147770156530308090_n.jpg?oh=42ef7f648b68210437e249e40604560c&oe=54883028)


That is a fantastic picture. It also reminded me of his fantastic guest appearance as Frasier's boyfriend.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on September 21, 2014, 04:40:10 PM
Quote from: Rigadon on September 21, 2014, 04:36:12 PM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on September 21, 2014, 04:09:59 PM
Everton leading already against Palace.

I hope they get top 4 tbh, ahead of Man. United and Liverpool.

Would show you can still do it without spending an absolute fortune.

They've spent an absolute fortune though haven't they??

Relative to them, no. Relative to us? Well everyone has.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VancouverLion on September 21, 2014, 04:41:09 PM
Just shows what can happen if you give it a good go, hope you were watching Mr Lambert!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PGW on September 21, 2014, 04:43:38 PM
Palace should be leading...just hit bar.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: godzvilla on September 21, 2014, 04:45:46 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on September 21, 2014, 04:37:07 PM
Quote from: Legion on September 21, 2014, 04:30:07 PM
(https://scontent-b-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/10269350_927770050583887_8147770156530308090_n.jpg?oh=42ef7f648b68210437e249e40604560c&oe=54883028)


That is a fantastic picture. It also reminded me of his fantastic guest appearance as Frasier's boyfriend.

He just heard that LeicesterCity beat Manure 5-3 !..........Godzvilla!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on September 21, 2014, 04:47:19 PM
Rumours of some racist abuse on Twitter towards Balotelli after he took the piss out of the United result.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on September 21, 2014, 04:53:34 PM
Quote from: damon loves JT on September 21, 2014, 04:21:52 PM
Quote from: darren woolley on September 21, 2014, 03:29:26 PM
Leicester played really well what a comeback.

They did play well, it was a really good comeback.

I knew Man United were winning 3-1 and thought they would win so when I heard they had lost 5-3 whilst I was walking round Manchester I thought that was a really comeback by Leicester City and they must have played well.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Smirker on September 21, 2014, 04:53:42 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on September 21, 2014, 04:47:19 PM
Rumours of some racist abuse on Twitter towards Balotelli after he took the piss out of the United result.

I saw the ITV article. The bloke who did it has deactivated his account now.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 21, 2014, 04:57:06 PM
Sometimes, I just despair that these people exist.

Quote
Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli was the victim of racial abuse on Twitter on Sunday following his reaction to Manchester United's shock defeat to Leicester.

Balotelli, part of the Reds side which lost 3-1 at West Ham on Saturday, tweeted: 'Man Utd...LOL' in response to United's 5-3 loss at the King Power Stadium.

His tweet was met by a string of racist messages, including one from an account called @CraigSainsbury which read: 'F*** you Mario you f****** n*****. Got eat some bananas and get ebola you dirty monkey.'

The account from which the tweet was sent subsequently appeared to have been closed.
Balotelli has been singled out for racist abuse in the past.

He was heckled by Italy supporters during a pre-World Cup training camp in May and was on the receiving end of numerous instances of racist abuse during his time at Inter Milan and, more recently, AC Milan.

Balotelli spoke about the abuse directed at him in an interview with GQ magazine in July.

'They aren't used to seeing people who are different, not white, who act not as rebels but normally,' he said.

'I think what the ignorant people don't like is that people who are different are allowed to act that way.

'These stupid people, they get angry with me, they say horrible things, but I haven't done anything different from other people.

'I have made mistakes, like everyone does, and I have always paid for my mistakes. I think that if I was white maybe some people would still find me irritating or annoying but it wouldn't be the same. Absolutely not.

'Jealousy is a horrible thing, but when this jealousy is towards people who are different from the majority, and who maybe also have more than you, then it becomes anger, it becomes rage, and that's the overt racism.'


(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/09/21/1411312723085_wps_58_A_screengrab_from_Balotel.jpg)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on September 21, 2014, 04:57:44 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on September 21, 2014, 04:53:34 PM
Quote from: damon loves JT on September 21, 2014, 04:21:52 PM
Quote from: darren woolley on September 21, 2014, 03:29:26 PM
Leicester played really well what a comeback.

They did play well, it was a really good comeback.

I knew Man United were winning 3-1 and thought they would win so when I heard they had lost 5-3 whilst I wax walking round Manchester I thought that was a really comeback by Leicester City and they must have played well.

Exactly how successful were you in continuing to walk around Manchester without  having any kind of grin, smile or smirk on your face?

City should have had a penalty.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on September 21, 2014, 04:58:02 PM
Quote from: Rigadon on September 21, 2014, 04:36:12 PM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on September 21, 2014, 04:09:59 PM
Everton leading already against Palace.

I hope they get top 4 tbh, ahead of Man. United and Liverpool.

Would show you can still do it without spending an absolute fortune.

They've spent an absolute fortune though haven't they??

Less than what we spent during the MON era.

Lukaku took up a huge amount of their spending, their rest of their expensive players are in the 7-10m range.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on September 21, 2014, 05:02:06 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on September 21, 2014, 03:56:42 PM
It is a battle of the deluded v the realistic on their website. "Leicester had nothing to do with that result, Clattenburg gave it them on a plate". The others are pointing out that the defending and team performance was less than good.

I'm just delighted that the wanker at Sky Sports who decided to refer to them as "The Galaticos" pre-match must be feeling very silly.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on September 21, 2014, 05:02:22 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on September 21, 2014, 04:53:34 PM
Quote from: damon loves JT on September 21, 2014, 04:21:52 PM
Quote from: darren woolley on September 21, 2014, 03:29:26 PM
Leicester played really well what a comeback.

They did play well, it was a really good comeback.

I knew Man United were winning 3-1 and thought they would win so when I heard they had lost 5-3 whilst I was walking round Manchester I thought that was a really comeback by Leicester City and they must have played well.

It was a really good thing that happened.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on September 21, 2014, 05:04:24 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on September 21, 2014, 04:57:06 PM
Sometimes, I just despair that these people exist.

Quote
Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli was the victim of racial abuse on Twitter on Sunday following his reaction to Manchester United's shock defeat to Leicester.

Balotelli, part of the Reds side which lost 3-1 at West Ham on Saturday, tweeted: 'Man Utd...LOL' in response to United's 5-3 loss at the King Power Stadium.

His tweet was met by a string of racist messages, including one from an account called @CraigSainsbury which read: 'F*** you Mario you f****** n*****. Got eat some bananas and get ebola you dirty monkey.'

The account from which the tweet was sent subsequently appeared to have been closed.
Balotelli has been singled out for racist abuse in the past.

He was heckled by Italy supporters during a pre-World Cup training camp in May and was on the receiving end of numerous instances of racist abuse during his time at Inter Milan and, more recently, AC Milan.

Balotelli spoke about the abuse directed at him in an interview with GQ magazine in July.

'They aren't used to seeing people who are different, not white, who act not as rebels but normally,' he said.

'I think what the ignorant people don't like is that people who are different are allowed to act that way.

'These stupid people, they get angry with me, they say horrible things, but I haven't done anything different from other people.

'I have made mistakes, like everyone does, and I have always paid for my mistakes. I think that if I was white maybe some people would still find me irritating or annoying but it wouldn't be the same. Absolutely not.

'Jealousy is a horrible thing, but when this jealousy is towards people who are different from the majority, and who maybe also have more than you, then it becomes anger, it becomes rage, and that's the overt racism.'


(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/09/21/1411312723085_wps_58_A_screengrab_from_Balotel.jpg)

I question why Balotelli felt the need to tweet in the first place. But nice to see that Craig responded in such a balanced and humorous manner. Did it ever occur to him that he could have just referred to Liverpool's result yesterday?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 21, 2014, 05:06:27 PM
Didn't Merson say they were on a roll now?

On the Beeb pre-match someone said that after all the new players in last season Spurs were now reaping the rewards.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on September 21, 2014, 05:14:29 PM
When it comes to us winning the title do we want a draw or a City win?

I'm joking. We have about as much chance of winning the title as Liverpool or Manchester United.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PGW on September 21, 2014, 05:14:41 PM
Palace 2-1 up...Campbell
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 21, 2014, 05:14:52 PM
Free-flowing Chavski have managed 38% possession and one off target shot according to the Beeb. Watch the bastards win now.

Palace winning.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 21, 2014, 05:16:16 PM
Palace winning with 23% possession and 2 shots on target. They are all copying our plan!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on September 21, 2014, 05:18:42 PM
Good day for all our relegation rivals!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 21, 2014, 05:23:56 PM
Quote from: richard moore on September 21, 2014, 05:18:42 PM
Good day for all our relegation rivals!

Why aye man, it's reet shite. Pardew ooot!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Colhint on September 21, 2014, 05:24:01 PM
Quote from: richard moore on September 21, 2014, 05:18:42 PM
Good day for all our relegation rivals!

well all but man u
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on September 21, 2014, 05:25:25 PM
It gets better. One United fan saying they fell apart after the dodgy penalty to pull it back to 2-3. So as far as he is concerned nothing after that counts!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PGW on September 21, 2014, 05:27:32 PM
Everton 1-3 Palace Bolasie
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 21, 2014, 05:30:42 PM
Puncheon with the assist for my Fantasy league.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on September 21, 2014, 05:31:10 PM
I think we may have to forget the title now. Along with another eighteen clubs.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cheltenhamlion on September 21, 2014, 05:31:39 PM
Goal for those wankers then.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 21, 2014, 05:31:42 PM
Zabaletta off.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: curiousorange on September 21, 2014, 05:32:29 PM
Looks like it was the weekend for all the Champions League contenders to take a pasting.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on September 21, 2014, 05:33:09 PM
Chelsea could go close to 100 points this season, they'll win the title at a canter.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 21, 2014, 05:33:09 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on September 21, 2014, 05:14:52 PM
Free-flowing Chavski have managed 38% possession and one off target shot according to the Beeb. Watch the bastards win now.

Told you. First shot on target, plus 2 off target. And the twat will still whinge about teams parking the bus.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on September 21, 2014, 05:33:36 PM
I posted last night how the league could look at the end of today in a best case scenario for Chelsea and so far it is playing out 100%. Have a look at it in black and white and it is staggering after five games.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 21, 2014, 05:35:57 PM
5 games in, including Liverpool away and Arse at home, we're 3rd. 3 points ahead of Citeh and Spuds, 4 of Liverpool and 5 of Manure and Everton. Who the fuck would have predicted that?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on September 21, 2014, 05:36:21 PM
Outside of one or two sides it appears all games this season are up for grabs and unpredictable. That said I'll take a defeat to Arsenal over getting done by Palace, Albion, West Ham or Leicester.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 21, 2014, 05:36:57 PM
And Saints 2nd after the mass sale of most of their good players in the summer. Mental.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on September 21, 2014, 05:37:11 PM
Apparently the first since the Premier League started that ManYoo have lost having been two goals up.

Nice for them to find out how it feels.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on September 21, 2014, 05:37:41 PM
Apparently today was Manchester United's 853rd game in the Premier League and the first time they have ever been two goals up and lost.

A nation mourns.*

*Although it will probably be the one tragedy that doesn't call for black armbands at Anfield.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 21, 2014, 05:40:12 PM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on September 21, 2014, 05:36:21 PM
Outside of one or two sides it appears all games this season are up for grabs and unpredictable. That said I'll take a defeat to Arsenal over getting done by Palace, Albion, West Ham or Leicester.
Not me. I would swap a loss say against Leicester or Burnley for  a thumping home win against Arsenal/Liverpool/Manure.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on September 21, 2014, 05:40:34 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on September 21, 2014, 05:35:57 PM
5 games in, including Liverpool away and Arse at home, we're 3rd. 3 points ahead of Citeh and Spuds, 4 of Liverpool and 5 of Manure and Everton. Who the fuck would have predicted that?
A drunk tramp .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 21, 2014, 05:40:49 PM
One thing I will say, much as I hate pretty much everything about Chavski, it is very very very funny that after 5 games they look like being 10 points ahead of Manure.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: curiousorange on September 21, 2014, 05:40:51 PM
Being third is great, but would I take being fifth or sixth with the strugglers not getting decent wins this weekend? I think I would.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PGW on September 21, 2014, 05:42:05 PM
Everton 2-3 Baines pen
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 21, 2014, 05:42:49 PM
Quote from: curiousorange on September 21, 2014, 05:40:51 PM
Being third is great, but would I take being fifth or sixth with the strugglers not getting decent wins this weekend? I think I would.

I'll take the extra point or 2 you get for being 3rd instead 5th or 6th.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on September 21, 2014, 05:44:17 PM
Lampard ha ha ha ha ha!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Karlos96 on September 21, 2014, 05:44:23 PM
ha ha fat Frank equalises for Citeh
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on September 21, 2014, 05:44:31 PM
Quote from: olaftab on September 21, 2014, 05:40:12 PM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on September 21, 2014, 05:36:21 PM
Outside of one or two sides it appears all games this season are up for grabs and unpredictable. That said I'll take a defeat to Arsenal over getting done by Palace, Albion, West Ham or Leicester.
Not me. I would swap a loss say against Leicester or Burnley for  a thumping home win against Arsenal/Liverpool/Manure.

A straight swap yes. But the problem is when you take 3 points off Arsenal and Manchester City and lose 6 to Fulham and Crystal Palace.

Lampard. You couldn't make it up.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 21, 2014, 05:45:05 PM
Superb. Hopefully he can bag a winner via a ludicrous penalty.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 21, 2014, 05:45:27 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on September 21, 2014, 05:02:22 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on September 21, 2014, 04:53:34 PM
Quote from: damon loves JT on September 21, 2014, 04:21:52 PM
Quote from: darren woolley on September 21, 2014, 03:29:26 PM
Leicester played really well what a comeback.

They did play well, it was a really good comeback.

I knew Man United were winning 3-1 and thought they would win so when I heard they had lost 5-3 whilst I was walking round Manchester I thought that was a really comeback by Leicester City and they must have played well.

It was a really good thing that happened.
Yes I agree with Darren just like the rest of you. I was watching the match and said to my wife something good is happening. She said what? I said on the telly here where I am watching football. She said that is good.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on September 21, 2014, 05:45:33 PM
Did he do his normal celebration?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 21, 2014, 05:47:13 PM
That's good for us. a 5-0 win next week puts us above them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on September 21, 2014, 05:48:05 PM
Love it that Lampard got Citeh's equaliser.

With that and the Leicester result, its been a good day for Schadenfreude. Yes I did have to Google the spelling.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 21, 2014, 05:49:07 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on September 21, 2014, 05:40:34 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on September 21, 2014, 05:35:57 PM
5 games in, including Liverpool away and Arse at home, we're 3rd. 3 points ahead of Citeh and Spuds, 4 of Liverpool and 5 of Manure and Everton. Who the fuck would have predicted that?
A drunk tramp .
obviously not you SV as you are not...errrm.. ever drunk!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on September 21, 2014, 05:49:52 PM
Quote from: Lizz on September 21, 2014, 05:45:33 PM
Did he do his normal celebration?

Nope, just stood there looking embarrassed about the whole thing.

One of these days, I'd like to see a player score against his old club and do a way over the top celebration in front of the opposition bench.

This non-celebrating, like putting the ball out of play and even worse, giving it back afterwards is a pox on modern football.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on September 21, 2014, 05:51:23 PM
Quote from: Lizz on September 21, 2014, 05:45:33 PM
Did he do his normal celebration?

No he didn't celebrate........we need a thread about non celebration of goals
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on September 21, 2014, 05:51:39 PM
Boating gave it large for Bayern vs Man City the other night
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 21, 2014, 05:52:08 PM
Shame that Frank bottled his celebration. After not getting a contract with them he should have done an Adeyabor.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 21, 2014, 05:54:00 PM
Even better was the goal occurred about one minute after I'd cashed out my bet on Chelsea to win 1-0, just in case.

They're a vile, pox on humanity. Anyone who ever argues that a fair and just God exists needs to explain why Chelsea have been chosen to buy so much success in the last fifteen years.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Smirker on September 21, 2014, 06:05:47 PM
Players should just celebrate their goals. Making a point out of not celebrating seems like it's just become a thing recently. You can celebrate a goal and respect your former employers.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on September 21, 2014, 06:15:46 PM
Quote from: Lizz on September 21, 2014, 05:45:33 PM
Did he do his normal celebration?

No, but I did as I do whenever anyone scores against these shits
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 21, 2014, 06:17:02 PM
Paderborn top of the Bundesliga with the help of this tap in!

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Smirker on September 21, 2014, 06:37:57 PM
Foot like a traction engine.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: CT on September 21, 2014, 06:38:13 PM
What a goal, and what a fantastic name!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on September 21, 2014, 06:40:30 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on September 21, 2014, 05:51:23 PM
Quote from: Lizz on September 21, 2014, 05:45:33 PM
Did he do his normal celebration?

No he didn't celebrate........we need a thread about non celebration of goals

I think not celebrating a goal should be a yellow card and any choreographed celebration should be a red.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Woofles The Wonder Dog on September 21, 2014, 07:03:02 PM
Ooh Miss...Miss...Gary Neville said "Sod" on the tele Miss! 

Angry mob predicted.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: eric woolban woolban on September 21, 2014, 08:44:27 PM
Quote from: Rocket Reducer No. 62 on September 21, 2014, 07:03:02 PM
Ooh Miss...Miss...Gary Neville said "Sod" on the tele Miss! 

Angry mob predicted.

Aah, but was he talking about the pitch?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 21, 2014, 10:41:20 PM
That was very dodgy penalty wise. Which just makes it even funnier.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Louzie0 on September 21, 2014, 10:44:17 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on September 21, 2014, 06:40:30 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on September 21, 2014, 05:51:23 PM
Quote from: Lizz on September 21, 2014, 05:45:33 PM
Did he do his normal celebration?

No he didn't celebrate........we need a thread about non celebration of goals

I think not celebrating a goal should be a yellow card and any choreographed celebration should be a red.
Unless it involves reeling in a player like a big fish
Or ducks in a line.
I like those.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Somniloquism on September 21, 2014, 10:48:38 PM
According to Vardy, it sounds like LVG was out-thought by Pearson.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Woofles The Wonder Dog on September 21, 2014, 10:59:46 PM
Quote from: eric woolban woolban on September 21, 2014, 08:44:27 PM
Quote from: Rocket Reducer No. 62 on September 21, 2014, 07:03:02 PM
Ooh Miss...Miss...Gary Neville said "Sod" on the tele Miss! 

Angry mob predicted.

Aah, but was he talking about the pitch?

:) Patrice Evra, who he referred to as "An aggressive* sod" in a positive way and as something that was missing from the current ManU defence.

* or somesuch
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on September 21, 2014, 11:18:29 PM
I don't think I understand football any more...

How can that not be a foul on Rafael before he fouls the Leicester player?

How can Man Utd players including a foaming at the mouth Rooney complain about the second penalty?

How can Zabaleta not think he had to go for two fouls like that?

And Lampard should have seen red for not celebrating
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: nodge on September 21, 2014, 11:33:03 PM
Quote from: Rocket Reducer No. 62 on September 21, 2014, 10:59:46 PM
Quote from: eric woolban woolban on September 21, 2014, 08:44:27 PM
Quote from: Rocket Reducer No. 62 on September 21, 2014, 07:03:02 PM
Ooh Miss...Miss...Gary Neville said "Sod" on the tele Miss! 

Angry mob predicted.

Aah, but was he talking about the pitch?

:) Patrice Evra, who he referred to as "An aggressive* sod" in a positive way and as something that was missing from the current ManU defence.

* or somesuch

I wish Gary Neville would stop talking complete and utter sense and I could get back to not liking him!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on September 21, 2014, 11:50:58 PM
You gotta love the failure at Utd. LVG the supposed tactical maestro and saviour who has lead them thus far to their worst start since football began. Worse than Gollum last year.
The failure to sort that backline out was complete and utter madness too. Jones, Smalling and Evans are all shite. Jones is the only one whos a top 10 standard starting player but even then, he's not top 4 standard by any stretch. Shaw is still young of course. Rafael is shite and always has been. Can't defend to save his life. Okay going forward.

For me though their biggest problem at the moment is Wayne Rooney. He's a busted flush and he's being accommodated at the expense of better players and balance. If they wanted to play RVP and Falcao together, Rooney should have been dropped. It also means Di Maria who actually looks quality for them can't play as advanced as might benefit them more.

Rooneys no skipper either. Here's a player in rapid decline who's temperament and attitude is questionable, and he's not producing the sort of inspirational displays to make up for that and lead by example.
They'd honestly have been better off keeping Welbeck, who at least offers pace, workrate and constant running, to play with either RVP or Falcao.

The sooner they drop Rooney the better. So with that in mind. He hope he players every game.

Ulloa for Leicester looks a goodun it must be said. Think he could keep them up.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on September 22, 2014, 12:09:12 AM
Ulloa did look good. So did Vardy. He worked hard and caused problems. Cool finish too. He benefited from a couple of officials errors but made the most of it. Interesting that the MOTD2 commentator didn't say anything about the ball being out for Leicester's first. The SKY summerisor  said it wasn't out! He also said the challenge by Vardy on Raphael and then the challenge the other way around for the penalty immediately after was debatable. Maybe the United media love in is dying down now they aren't in the Champions League and don't look like challenging for the title.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 22, 2014, 12:11:35 AM
Vardy, 1 goal and 4 assists. He'll have worse days as a footballer.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on September 22, 2014, 12:14:03 AM
It appears we all missed the official memo. From various media sources it would appear he is now officially and universally called '36 year old Frank Lampard'.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on September 22, 2014, 07:51:38 AM
Quote from: supertom on September 21, 2014, 11:50:58 PM
You gotta love the failure at Utd. LVG the supposed tactical maestro and saviour who has lead them thus far to their worst start since football began. Worse than Gollum last year.
The failure to sort that backline out was complete and utter madness too. Jones, Smalling and Evans are all shite. Jones is the only one whos a top 10 standard starting player but even then, he's not top 4 standard by any stretch. Shaw is still young of course. Rafael is shite and always has been. Can't defend to save his life. Okay going forward.

For me though their biggest problem at the moment is Wayne Rooney. He's a busted flush and he's being accommodated at the expense of better players and balance. If they wanted to play RVP and Falcao together, Rooney should have been dropped. It also means Di Maria who actually looks quality for them can't play as advanced as might benefit them more.

Rooneys no skipper either. Here's a player in rapid decline who's temperament and attitude is questionable, and he's not producing the sort of inspirational displays to make up for that and lead by example.
They'd honestly have been better off keeping Welbeck, who at least offers pace, workrate and constant running, to play with either RVP or Falcao.

The sooner they drop Rooney the better. So with that in mind. He hope he players every game.

Ulloa for Leicester looks a goodun it must be said. Think he could keep them up.

Agree with all of this and long may their tactical ineptitude continue. I'm loving it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on September 22, 2014, 07:57:46 AM
Quote from: supertom on September 21, 2014, 11:50:58 PM
You gotta love the failure at Utd. LVG the supposed tactical maestro and saviour who has lead them thus far to their worst start since football began. Worse than Gollum last year.
The failure to sort that backline out was complete and utter madness too. Jones, Smalling and Evans are all shite. Jones is the only one whos a top 10 standard starting player but even then, he's not top 4 standard by any stretch. Shaw is still young of course. Rafael is shite and always has been. Can't defend to save his life. Okay going forward.

For me though their biggest problem at the moment is Wayne Rooney. He's a busted flush and he's being accommodated at the expense of better players and balance. If they wanted to play RVP and Falcao together, Rooney should have been dropped. It also means Di Maria who actually looks quality for them can't play as advanced as might benefit them more.

Rooneys no skipper either. Here's a player in rapid decline who's temperament and attitude is questionable, and he's not producing the sort of inspirational displays to make up for that and lead by example.
They'd honestly have been better off keeping Welbeck, who at least offers pace, workrate and constant running, to play with either RVP or Falcao.

The sooner they drop Rooney the better. So with that in mind. He hope he players every game.

Ulloa for Leicester looks a goodun it must be said. Think he could keep them up.

Agree but don't think you can question Rooneys work rate, he's often the first player back to help out the defence
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Hookeysmith on September 22, 2014, 08:39:40 AM
Thankfully for them but sadly for England being Captain means he will not be dropped anytime soon.

Really made my weekend especially after United FM (Talk Shite) had been going on like they were back after beating an awful QPR
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on September 22, 2014, 08:45:19 AM
Quote from: john e on September 22, 2014, 07:57:46 AM
Quote from: supertom on September 21, 2014, 11:50:58 PM
You gotta love the failure at Utd. LVG the supposed tactical maestro and saviour who has lead them thus far to their worst start since football began. Worse than Gollum last year.
The failure to sort that backline out was complete and utter madness too. Jones, Smalling and Evans are all shite. Jones is the only one whos a top 10 standard starting player but even then, he's not top 4 standard by any stretch. Shaw is still young of course. Rafael is shite and always has been. Can't defend to save his life. Okay going forward.

For me though their biggest problem at the moment is Wayne Rooney. He's a busted flush and he's being accommodated at the expense of better players and balance. If they wanted to play RVP and Falcao together, Rooney should have been dropped. It also means Di Maria who actually looks quality for them can't play as advanced as might benefit them more.

Rooneys no skipper either. Here's a player in rapid decline who's temperament and attitude is questionable, and he's not producing the sort of inspirational displays to make up for that and lead by example.
They'd honestly have been better off keeping Welbeck, who at least offers pace, workrate and constant running, to play with either RVP or Falcao.

The sooner they drop Rooney the better. So with that in mind. He hope he players every game.

Ulloa for Leicester looks a goodun it must be said. Think he could keep them up.

Agree but don't think you can question Rooneys work rate, he's often the first player back to help out the defence

As a captain Wayne is certainly no Dave Mackay or Billy Bremner. He doesnt appear to talk to his players. But John E is right Wayne does a lot of tracking back, in fact more than he should be doing. Phil Jones is a midfielder (in the Robson mould) he is not a centre half (too small)

Van Gaal needs to get things right and quickly. They look a poor team.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on September 22, 2014, 10:13:27 AM
Quote from: Ron Manager on September 22, 2014, 08:45:19 AM
Phil Jones is a midfielder (in the Robson mould) he is not a centre half (too small)
p
He's 6ft 1 - he's four inches taller than Puyol, Danny Blind, Baresi and Cannavaro.

He might never be a fantastic centre half, but it won't be because he's too small.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on September 22, 2014, 10:27:45 AM
Quote from: Dave on September 22, 2014, 10:13:27 AM
Quote from: Ron Manager on September 22, 2014, 08:45:19 AM
Phil Jones is a midfielder (in the Robson mould) he is not a centre half (too small)
p
He's 6ft 1 - he's four inches taller than Puyol, Danny Blind, Baresi and Cannavaro.

He might never be a fantastic centre half, but it won't be because he's too small.

My mistake. For some reason I thought he was about 5'10". Having said that Billy Wright (without checking) was about 5'8/5'9 and he played
for England over 100 times.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on September 22, 2014, 10:35:52 AM
Quote from: Ron Manager on September 22, 2014, 08:45:19 AM
Quote from: john e on September 22, 2014, 07:57:46 AM
Quote from: supertom on September 21, 2014, 11:50:58 PM
You gotta love the failure at Utd. LVG the supposed tactical maestro and saviour who has lead them thus far to their worst start since football began. Worse than Gollum last year.
The failure to sort that backline out was complete and utter madness too. Jones, Smalling and Evans are all shite. Jones is the only one whos a top 10 standard starting player but even then, he's not top 4 standard by any stretch. Shaw is still young of course. Rafael is shite and always has been. Can't defend to save his life. Okay going forward.

For me though their biggest problem at the moment is Wayne Rooney. He's a busted flush and he's being accommodated at the expense of better players and balance. If they wanted to play RVP and Falcao together, Rooney should have been dropped. It also means Di Maria who actually looks quality for them can't play as advanced as might benefit them more.

Rooneys no skipper either. Here's a player in rapid decline who's temperament and attitude is questionable, and he's not producing the sort of inspirational displays to make up for that and lead by example.
They'd honestly have been better off keeping Welbeck, who at least offers pace, workrate and constant running, to play with either RVP or Falcao.

The sooner they drop Rooney the better. So with that in mind. He hope he players every game.

Ulloa for Leicester looks a goodun it must be said. Think he could keep them up.

Agree but don't think you can question Rooneys work rate, he's often the first player back to help out the defence

As a captain Wayne is certainly no Dave Mackay or Billy Bremner. He doesnt appear to talk to his players. But John E is right Wayne does a lot of tracking back, in fact more than he should be doing. Phil Jones is a midfielder (in the Robson mould) he is not a centre half (too small)

Van Gaal needs to get things right and quickly. They look a poor team.


I don't question Waynes workrate, but he moans too much and he just gets into that mode where he's trying to hard and then his touch and his passing turn to shite. If things aren't going right his composure just seems to go. I agree too, he spends far too much time huffing and puffing when he's tracking back. He just expends too much energy on stuff he shouldn't be doing. It's all well and good to see him appearing to cover his fullback 10 times a game, but not when he doesn't look remotely like scoring at the other end for example.  Consequently because his fitness isn't as peak is it perhaps should be, he knackers himself out. Reminds me a bit of Brett Holman in that regard.

I think there's an expectation that comes with being a Utd skipper. In Rooney's case he needs to be the fulcrum of the side and he's got to be running the show, but he's not. I don't actually rate him that much as a number 10 player. In part because he wastes too much energy with all that running around, where-as your typical no 10 sort of player is generally a bit more lackadaisical in style. But I also don't think his touch and passing ability are as good as have often been made out. For an Englishman certainly, but for a Premier League side who are supposed to challenge in the top 2 every year, I don't think he is in comparison to Mata or Di Maria who could both be the key playmaker or no 10 in that side to better effect.
Rooney's always been better playing right up top, bullying center backs and using his movement and finishing in the box. Whether those abilities are too on the wane is another matter.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on September 22, 2014, 11:36:14 AM
only saw the highlights on MOTD of the Man Utd game, so don't know what they played like over the 90, but they look pretty awesome in attack, D'maria looks a 60 million player,

 they looked good to me in midfield and attack
It's just the defence that's rubbish, I mean 5 goals conceded !

Soon as they spend another 100 million on that in jan/summer they will be as good as anyone, unfortunately
It should have been sorted before obviously, but the good news is we can have a few months laughing at them
But they will be back, you can buy anything with money, apart from happiness
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on September 22, 2014, 11:52:07 AM
Quote from: john e on September 22, 2014, 07:57:46 AM

Agree but don't think you can question Rooneys work rate, he's often the first player back to help out the defence

Rooney's gonna be knackered with all the tracking back he has to do to help bail out the Man Utd defence.

I think that for the breakaway goal Rooney was the only player trying to get back


The Man Utd fans are not happy...........

From 'UtdForum'

Quote
I'd love to see that cheating c**t Varney get a career ender next week. You know, the sort where the bottom of his leg is laying there at an impossible angle while he cries on camera.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on September 22, 2014, 11:52:39 AM
Quote from: john e on September 22, 2014, 11:36:14 AM
you can buy anything with money, apart from happiness


But you can be miserable in comfort
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 22, 2014, 12:22:17 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on September 22, 2014, 11:52:07 AM
Quote
I'd love to see that cheating c**t Varney get a career ender next week. You know, the sort where the bottom of his leg is laying there at an impossible angle while he cries on camera.

What has Reg ever done to them?

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aXgWCK7StEM/UCgC3X4ud8I/AAAAAAAAGNU/oJamhl35XEs/s1600/regvarney.jpg)


Maybe the thick twat meant Vardy. Fuckwits don't even know the name of the player they now 'hate'. And how charming wishing a career ender on a bloke. I bet he never whinged when Manure players were diving all over the place, cheating and whinging and intimidating officials on a regular basis.
Everything you ever need to know about so many of that lot in a couple of sentences.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on September 22, 2014, 12:27:56 PM
Utd fans are a whiny bunch and most of the glory hunting tosspots haven't got the gumption for a bit of mid-table scrapping. Fuck knows what they would do if they were battling relegation. I would love it...LOVE IT, if that happened to them. The Premier League will never have experienced such a "woe is me" attitude as most of the Utd fans will give off.
(http://s2.dmcdn.net/EPp5O/x240-aV1.jpg)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on September 22, 2014, 12:32:39 PM
Utd fans this morning:
(http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltdremdvAE1qb6t6wo1_500.jpg)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 22, 2014, 12:56:04 PM
(http://cdn.meme.li/instances/250x250/52450713.jpg)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 22, 2014, 10:40:55 PM
Quote from: supertom on September 21, 2014, 11:50:58 PM
Ulloa for Leicester looks a goodun it must be said. Think he could keep them up.
He is the new Michu.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 22, 2014, 10:47:32 PM
Quote from: Ron Manager

Van Gaal needs to get things right and quickly.
No he does not. He needs to take his time. I would give him five years to build the team from mid table to Europa League contenders.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on September 23, 2014, 09:11:19 AM
It could be of course that Van Gaal is not as talented as the media (and no doubt the man himself) thinks he is.

Wouldnt be at all surprised if Sir Alex returns in some capacity later this season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on September 23, 2014, 09:54:15 AM
RVP looks like he can't be bothered this season aswell. Or his knee is fcuked. Or both.

They'll still beat us by an aggregate score of 8-1 this season though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on September 23, 2014, 09:54:25 AM
It doesn't matter how talented you are, how good your midfield is, how good your attacking options are, if you have a defence as poor as they have.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: CJ on September 23, 2014, 10:22:01 AM
To be fair Van Gaal only spent £150m in the summer and he's only got players like Mata, Rooney and Van Persie up top, so it's no wonder he's struggling. As Neville says he needs 2 more transfer windows and another £100m to spend.

You really couldn't make it up, but it is so hilarious to watch.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on September 23, 2014, 10:55:49 AM
I know Vidic, Ferdinand and Evra were staring to get past their best but losing those three all at once has really fucked them up. It's marvellous.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on September 23, 2014, 11:09:26 AM
Quote from: Clampy on September 23, 2014, 10:55:49 AM
I know Vidic, Ferdinand and Evra were staring to get past their best but losing those three all at once has really fucked them up. It's marvellous.
All three should have had adequate replacements lined up a good 2-3 years ago at least. It's another of Saint Fergies failings. He left a bit of a mess for Moyes, though Moyes didn't exactly spend wisely either.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on September 23, 2014, 11:10:07 AM
Quote from: CJ on September 23, 2014, 10:22:01 AM
To be fair Van Gaal only spent £150m in the summer and he's only got players like Mata, Rooney and Van Persie up top, so it's no wonder he's struggling. As Neville says he needs 2 more transfer windows and another £100m to spend.

You really couldn't make it up, but it is so hilarious to watch.
They'll be knocking down our door for Nathan Baker in January. 10 million.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on September 23, 2014, 09:41:17 PM
Sheffield United beat Leyton Orient at Leyton Orient. How shit are Villa?!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on September 23, 2014, 09:41:56 PM
Not shit at all.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on September 23, 2014, 09:47:55 PM
Quote from: Legion on September 23, 2014, 09:41:56 PM
Not shit at all.

Aston Villa 0 Leyton Orient 1. In the only competition Villa have any chance of winning. Means some quantifiable measure of shitness applies.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on September 23, 2014, 09:48:52 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on September 23, 2014, 09:41:17 PM
Sheffield United beat Leyton Orient at Leyton Orient. How shit are Villa?!

Better than Liverpool.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on September 23, 2014, 09:51:45 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on September 23, 2014, 09:47:55 PM
Quote from: Legion on September 23, 2014, 09:41:56 PM
Not shit at all.

Aston Villa 0 Leyton Orient 1. In the only competition Villa have any chance of winning. Means some quantifiable measure of shitness applies.

The FA Cup awaits. It's our year. Yet again.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on September 23, 2014, 10:16:56 PM
Get in Middlesborough
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on September 23, 2014, 10:27:34 PM
Getting interesting.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on September 23, 2014, 10:35:50 PM
10-10 pens. If this was Football Manager you'd get a bunch of super geeks complaining there was a bug in the game
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on September 23, 2014, 10:36:08 PM
Do not recall a penalty shootout like this one. Going round the teams again at Anfield.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on September 23, 2014, 10:37:15 PM
I don't think i've ever seen a keeper vs keeper shootout or this much pens
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on September 23, 2014, 10:39:38 PM
Booooooooo
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on September 23, 2014, 10:39:50 PM
Liverpool through.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: manic-road on September 23, 2014, 10:41:05 PM
Good effort from Boro
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Small Rodent on September 24, 2014, 11:36:28 AM
Didn't we have to score about 13 in a League cup game once?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on September 24, 2014, 12:39:02 PM
Quote from: Small Rodent on September 24, 2014, 11:36:28 AM
Didn't we have to score about 13 in a League cup game once?

Beeb
Quote
Penalty shootout records
The 14-13 scoreline equalled the record set in the Football League Trophy in August 2011, when Dagenham & Redbridge beat Leyton Orient
The previous longest League Cup penalty shootout was 9-8 on three occasions - Arsenal v Rotherham in 2004 and Man City beating Stoke and Aston Villa beating Colchester both in 1982
The longest in the FA Cup was Macclesfield beating Forest Green 11-10 in November 2001 in the first round
The record for the most successful consecutive kicks in English football is 29 when Brockenhurst beat Andover 15-14 in the Hampshire Senior Cup last year
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 24, 2014, 12:43:35 PM
The Colchester game was 1979. Good research from the Beeb....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 24, 2014, 01:09:51 PM
First time I've heard of that game. How the fuck did we manage to lose 2-0 at home to Colchester?

Saunders out!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 24, 2014, 01:11:48 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on September 24, 2014, 01:09:51 PM
First time I've heard of that game. How the fuck did we manage to lose 2-0 at home to Colchester?

Saunders out!

We lost to Cambridge the year we won the league. Regular shit cup results is a Villa tradition.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on September 24, 2014, 01:16:11 PM
Colchester's keeper missed their ninth kick. Who remembers who it was?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 24, 2014, 01:17:12 PM
Kevin Richardson.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pat McMahon on September 24, 2014, 02:15:37 PM
Mike Walker. I had kittens that night going to a game with a 2-0 lead
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pat McMahon on September 24, 2014, 02:18:17 PM
Mike Walker's penalty was like Chris Waddle's in Italia 90, by the way  - a danger to low flying aircraft
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on September 24, 2014, 08:54:25 PM
Milner assist, Lampard goal in 2/2 games. Shoulda signed ex Hammer Frank not Joe...?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 24, 2014, 09:13:19 PM
Dreadful red card for Wednesday defender. Some refs.....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 24, 2014, 09:14:11 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on September 24, 2014, 08:54:25 PM
Milner assist, Lampard goal in 2/2 games. Shoulda signed ex Hammer Frank not Joe...?
We will get him in a couple of years!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 24, 2014, 09:16:51 PM
Oh dear Hull lead 2-1.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 24, 2014, 09:29:35 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on September 24, 2014, 08:54:25 PM
Milner assist, Lampard goal in 2/2 games. Shoulda signed ex Hammer Frank not Joe...?

I don't think we had the option.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on September 24, 2014, 09:46:18 PM
Baggies equalise
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on September 24, 2014, 09:47:08 PM
3-2 Baggies
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave Cooper please on September 24, 2014, 10:17:19 PM
I've said it before and I'll keep saying it, but I wouldn't mind nicking that Berahino fella off the Boggies, he's a real talent.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 24, 2014, 10:21:51 PM
I've said it before and I'll keep saying it. Bono's a ******.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: *shellac* on September 25, 2014, 01:07:09 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on September 23, 2014, 09:41:17 PM
Sheffield United beat Leyton Orient at Leyton Orient. How shit are Villa?!
Lambert has a plan.

We are concentrating on finishing 3rd to qualify for the Champions League group stage outright.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 27, 2014, 11:50:29 AM
Quote
Swansea City’s Jonjo Shelvey made one young fan’s dreams come true last week and proved there is still a place for kindness at the top end of English football.
It all started when he received a letter from seven-year-old Harry Jacobs from London. Harry, like Shelvey, suffers from alopecia totalis, a condition which has caused him to lose his hair at a young age.

The causes of alopecia are not entirely clear but stress is often a contributing factor. Harry decided to write to the Premier League star and explain the situation.

He wrote: “You are amazing and scored a goal from 47 yards into the top corner. So, so, so good. I know you play for Swansea. My name is Harry and I have alopecia like you. Do you like it? I think it is medium because I can’t get nits and don’t have to go to the hairdressers – which is good. I don’t really like it though. Can you come to my school please, but first to my house. I can take you to school then to meet my friends.”

His mother, Nic, added: “Harry has developed alopecia really rapidly. He is a mad footy fan and has got some comfort from the fact that you are a Premiership footballer who he can look up to and see that he can still achieve incredible things.

"I would really appreciate if you could write back to him. He is going through a really tough time at the moment and it would be a real boost for him to have a response from you.”

And what a response he received. Shelvey invited the boy and his parents down to last weekend’s game against Southampton, put them up in a hotel and allowed them to watch the match from an executive box.

Harry was given a full kit and was the official Swansea mascot for the day. He walked out of the tunnel hand in hand with Shelvey and was even allowed to take penalties on the pitch at half-time.

The former Liverpool midfielder later explained: “I know what it was like for me growing up as a boy with alopecia. It was quite tough for me with people calling me names and things. I felt for Harry when I got the letter and it was nice for me to share some of my experiences with him and to try and guide him along the right lines.

"The best bit though was seeing the look on his face walking out with the team. He said he had a great time - and that’s so special.”

It is a moment Harry is unlikely to forget in a hurry.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on September 27, 2014, 11:51:59 AM
Brilliant.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on September 27, 2014, 11:58:55 AM
I love stories like that.  I never knew that Shelvey suffered from Alopecia, I always thought it was a fashion choice like Paul Konchesky.  Kudos to the man.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on September 27, 2014, 12:15:48 PM
Keeper had no chance of saving his half-time pen....top corner, great story.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on September 27, 2014, 01:32:03 PM
Commentator - "Balotelli has scored just once in his last 19 Premier League games"

Michael Owen - "He's had 7 shots today but has a good scoring record"
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on September 27, 2014, 01:52:31 PM
Great story about Shelvey. It's a shame the goal they're referring to was against us though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: CT on September 27, 2014, 02:04:41 PM
Slow motion replays don't do Ballotelli any favours. A poor choice of signing by Brendan Rogers for them IMO.

But hey ho!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: andyh on September 27, 2014, 02:08:19 PM
Quote from: CT on September 27, 2014, 02:04:41 PM
Slow motion replays don't do Ballotelli any favours. A poor choice of signing by Brendan Rogers for them IMO.

But hey ho!

Nearly as has bad as £25m for llalana.
£25 millions pounds for llalana ...friggin hell!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 27, 2014, 02:08:54 PM
Well Gerrard rises from ashes
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Smirker on September 27, 2014, 02:27:50 PM
Quote from: dave shelley on September 27, 2014, 11:58:55 AM
I love stories like that.  I never knew that Shelvey suffered from Alopecia, I always thought it was a fashion choice like Paul Konchesky.  Kudos to the man.

Mourinho & the Real Madrid fan was a good one.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SamTheMouse on September 27, 2014, 02:29:53 PM
Haven't seen much of Lukaku before, but on today's evidence he looks well overrated.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on September 27, 2014, 02:35:18 PM
Boooooooooommmmmmmmmmm Jagielka with a stunner !!!!!!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SamTheMouse on September 27, 2014, 02:41:08 PM
Fuck me, that was a bit tasty.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on September 27, 2014, 02:47:07 PM
Quote from: SamTheMouse on September 27, 2014, 02:29:53 PM
Haven't seen much of Lukaku before, but on today's evidence he looks well overrated.

A lot of people were comparing him to Benteke in that stretch he had last season where he was doing really well. My feeling is that he's quite one dimensional and much easier to account for than Benteke who can score goals and set them up in any number of ways. Benteke has two great feet, magnificent in the air and can literally score from anywhere in or around the box. Lukaku is a very good player, but he's no Benteke.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on September 27, 2014, 07:08:37 PM
Arsenal are drawing 1-1 with Spurs after 79 minutes. Yep, you're right. Who really cares?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on September 27, 2014, 08:25:55 PM
Brendan Rodgers after the match with Spurs last year:

Quote
"I don't think we are under pressure. Probably not as much as a team that spent £100m and must have been hoping to challenge for the league this season."
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on September 27, 2014, 09:47:45 PM
Video of the Rooney red card.

Definite red, even allowing for who he was kicking

http://screamer.deadspin.com/wayne-rooney-gets-dumbest-red-card-ever-1639855243/+GregHoward1
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Somniloquism on September 27, 2014, 10:08:04 PM
I love the fact that they are all saying it shouldn't matter as it was handball.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Can Gana Be Bettered!?!? on September 27, 2014, 10:17:11 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 27, 2014, 08:25:55 PM
Brendan Rodgers after the match with Spurs last year:

Quote
"I don't think we are under pressure. Probably not as much as a team that spent £100m and must have been hoping to challenge for the league this season."

Love it!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on September 27, 2014, 10:31:31 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on September 27, 2014, 09:47:45 PM
Video of the Rooney red card.

Definite red, even allowing for who he was kicking

http://screamer.deadspin.com/wayne-rooney-gets-dumbest-red-card-ever-1639855243/+GregHoward1

i imagine he has a nice raise coming to him now and captaincy of the England cricket team.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dekko on September 27, 2014, 11:35:48 PM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on September 27, 2014, 02:47:07 PM
Quote from: SamTheMouse on September 27, 2014, 02:29:53 PM
Haven't seen much of Lukaku before, but on today's evidence he looks well overrated.

A lot of people were comparing him to Benteke in that stretch he had last season where he was doing really well. My feeling is that he's quite one dimensional and much easier to account for than Benteke who can score goals and set them up in any number of ways. Benteke has two great feet, magnificent in the air and can literally score from anywhere in or around the box. Lukaku is a very good player, but he's no Benteke.

Agreed.  Also, during the world cup Pat Nevin called him a 'highlights player' and I agree - he's good, and he'll score goals and get assists but has the tendency to go missing a little and he doesnt put in the donkey work tracking back and winning headers etc that the really top modern strikers do.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on September 27, 2014, 11:45:10 PM
How the hell are Southampton doing extremely well when they lost most of their so called best players?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on September 27, 2014, 11:49:48 PM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on September 27, 2014, 02:47:07 PM
Quote from: SamTheMouse on September 27, 2014, 02:29:53 PM
Haven't seen much of Lukaku before, but on today's evidence he looks well overrated.

A lot of people were comparing him to Benteke in that stretch he had last season where he was doing really well. My feeling is that he's quite one dimensional and much easier to account for than Benteke who can score goals and set them up in any number of ways. Benteke has two great feet, magnificent in the air and can literally score from anywhere in or around the box. Lukaku is a very good player, but he's no Benteke.

Lukaku is a fantastic player and he's 2 years younger than Benteke, I think it's a bit soon to say he's no Benteke. Benteke has been a brilliant player and I hope he comes back the same, but I wouldn't say that anyone can definitively say who will be better in the long term yet.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on September 27, 2014, 11:59:52 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on September 27, 2014, 11:45:10 PM
How the hell are Southampton doing extremely well when they lost most of their so called best players?
They spent their money extremely sensibly.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on September 28, 2014, 01:27:05 PM
They do seem to have bought well and continued playing the same way. I would like to see where they are after they've played a few of the difficult teams though. A lot of their fixtures have come against beatable teams.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Taylor on September 28, 2014, 04:40:59 PM
Why are west brom not wearing stripes? They look like Bolton.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on September 28, 2014, 04:45:04 PM
Burnley are making West Brom look decent.

2-0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 28, 2014, 04:51:14 PM
Burnley really do look doomed.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: andyh on September 28, 2014, 05:03:18 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 27, 2014, 11:59:52 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on September 27, 2014, 11:45:10 PM
How the hell are Southampton doing extremely well when they lost most of their so called best players?
They spent their money extremely sensibly.
Positive manager ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: manic-road on September 28, 2014, 05:12:45 PM
Quote from: andyh on September 28, 2014, 05:03:18 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 27, 2014, 11:59:52 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on September 27, 2014, 11:45:10 PM
How the hell are Southampton doing extremely well when they lost most of their so called best players?
They spent their money extremely sensibly.
Positive manager ?

I wouldn't call spending £12m on Shane Long spending money sensibly.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on September 28, 2014, 05:14:21 PM
Burnley are gone, they could break derby's record of poorness in the PL I reckon.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on September 28, 2014, 05:19:15 PM
They're truly awful, utterly hopeless.

Albion playing some nice football, mind.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Smirker on September 28, 2014, 05:21:52 PM
Quote from: Taylor on September 28, 2014, 04:40:59 PM
Why are west brom not wearing stripes? They look like Bolton.

They are stripes. Pinstripes.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on September 28, 2014, 05:26:07 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on September 28, 2014, 05:19:15 PM
They're truly awful, utterly hopeless.

Albion playing some nice football, mind.

Wash your mouth out.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on September 28, 2014, 05:42:35 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on September 28, 2014, 05:26:07 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on September 28, 2014, 05:19:15 PM
They're truly awful, utterly hopeless.

Albion playing some nice football, mind.

Wash your mouth out.
Albion are still crap. Burnley are just staggeringly crap.

Berahino is a very good player mind
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on September 28, 2014, 05:47:50 PM
Burnley are shockingly bad
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on September 28, 2014, 06:07:41 PM
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18. Palace
19. QPR
20. Burnley

That's my view on who'll go.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 28, 2014, 06:10:13 PM
I think Palace may have enough to stay up. Burnley will struggle to get much over 25 points.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on September 28, 2014, 06:11:57 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on September 28, 2014, 06:10:13 PM
I think Palace may have enough to stay up. Burnley will struggle to get much over 25 points.
I just think palace will eventually run out of steam. The same can be said for a few others mind you.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 28, 2014, 06:17:17 PM
I think with Zaha, Puncheon, Jedinak, Bolasie and even Chamakh they will keep picking up points. Speroni is decent as well. I just hope Newcastle go again. That would amuse me a lot.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on September 28, 2014, 06:29:29 PM
Palace will be fine, they'll finish midtable.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on September 28, 2014, 06:34:43 PM
I'm not sure with Palace. I'm just not sure Warnock has enough at this level. Leicester will also run out of steam, but whether having Ulloa scoring goals will be enough to survive remains to be seen. An injury to either him or Vardy and they'll go. Burnley are certainly going to go. Newcastle look a right mess. West Brom will be lucky to stay up. West Ham will probably struggle but probably stay up. Sunderlands lack of a decent forward has to be addressed in Jan or they could be down the wrong end.
We've certainly got to be staying above that lot.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on September 28, 2014, 06:43:58 PM
Nip and tuck for Palace and Leicester.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Meanwood Villa on September 28, 2014, 06:44:25 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on September 28, 2014, 06:07:41 PM
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18. Palace
19. QPR
20. Burnley

That's my view on who'll go.

Replace Palace with Albion and you could be right.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 28, 2014, 06:45:31 PM
The longer Newcastle keep Twatface then the more chance they'll go. I hope they don't sack him.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: timeoutbigbar on September 28, 2014, 06:45:38 PM
Quote from: manic-road on September 28, 2014, 05:12:45 PM
Quote from: andyh on September 28, 2014, 05:03:18 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 27, 2014, 11:59:52 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on September 27, 2014, 11:45:10 PM
How the hell are Southampton doing extremely well when they lost most of their so called best players?
They spent their money extremely sensibly.
Positive manager ?

I wouldn't call spending £12m on Shane Long spending money sensibly.

£11m for Tadic looks fantastic business though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 28, 2014, 07:03:16 PM
Quote from: Somniloquism on September 27, 2014, 10:08:04 PM
I love the fact that they are all saying it shouldn't matter as it was handball.
Law 18 states: "Violent conduct is allowed if it occurred immediately  following another possible offence".

I thought everyone knew that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on September 28, 2014, 07:43:43 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on September 28, 2014, 06:45:31 PM
The longer Newcastle keep Twatface then the more chance they'll go. I hope they don't sack him.
<deleted accusation that could easily see the site sued> That's the rumour that keeps going around .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on September 29, 2014, 08:08:22 PM
Newcastle away kit ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on September 29, 2014, 08:11:53 PM
Classy.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on September 29, 2014, 08:16:24 PM
1-0 to Stoke. If Newcastle lose, how much longer will Pardew last, given that he has a contract that lasts for about six more years?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on September 29, 2014, 08:17:34 PM
Crouchy, still got it
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on September 29, 2014, 08:47:37 PM
Quote from: john e on September 29, 2014, 08:17:34 PM
Crouchy, still got it

Yep. Excellent header. Left Collicini for dead.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: eric woolban woolban on September 29, 2014, 08:54:15 PM
Ha ha @ Rangers.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mortimer's Bear on September 29, 2014, 09:23:37 PM
Newcastle really are shit.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on September 29, 2014, 09:26:01 PM
Quote from: Legion on September 29, 2014, 08:16:24 PM
1-0 to Stoke. If Newcastle lose, how much longer will Pardew last, given that he has a contract that lasts for about six more years?

I don't think Mike Ashley is a mug, I think Pardew's on a non-standard contract with a low basic wage (so cheap to pay off) and loaded with performance related bonuses or possibly there is a clause limiting the pay off.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 29, 2014, 09:26:53 PM
Pardew in! He deserves a new 10 year contract.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on September 29, 2014, 09:34:04 PM
Cabella looks one of the worst big money signings of the summer to me, show pony garbage.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on September 29, 2014, 09:34:59 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on September 29, 2014, 09:26:53 PM
Pardew in! He deserves a new 10 year contract.

Personally I think he should be the next Man Utd manager as Admiral Ackbar doesn't look any better than Moyes.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: fbriai on September 29, 2014, 09:36:07 PM
From the BBC text report:

Quote
67 mins - And that's why Stephen Ireland is not starting league games for Stoke! The former Manchester City player spoons a glorious chance over the bar from 15 yards following another delightful move started stated by the impressive Victor Moses.

Still can't quite believe someone took him.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on September 29, 2014, 09:38:29 PM
If Pardew is sacked, that'll make Lambert what, fourth longest serving manager in the league?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on September 29, 2014, 09:42:18 PM
Quote from: fbriai on September 29, 2014, 09:36:07 PM
From the BBC text report:

Quote
67 mins - And that's why Stephen Ireland is not starting league games for Stoke! The former Manchester City player spoons a glorious chance over the bar from 15 yards following another delightful move started stated by the impressive Victor Moses.

Still can't quite believe someone took him.

Bugger was just about to post that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 29, 2014, 09:42:22 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 29, 2014, 09:38:29 PM
If Pardew is sacked, that'll make Lambert what, fourth longest serving manager in the league?

Won't he be 4th behind Pearson?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: fbriai on September 29, 2014, 09:49:31 PM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on September 29, 2014, 09:42:18 PM
Quote from: fbriai on September 29, 2014, 09:36:07 PM
From the BBC text report:

Quote
67 mins - And that's why Stephen Ireland is not starting league games for Stoke! The former Manchester City player spoons a glorious chance over the bar from 15 yards following another delightful move started stated by the impressive Victor Moses.

Still can't quite believe someone took him.

Bugger was just about to post that.

Great minds and all that...or being reduced to watching the BBC text coverage as the only way of following what's going on...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on September 29, 2014, 09:53:05 PM
Obertan has offered them something, but in the main they have been very poor.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on September 29, 2014, 09:56:18 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on September 29, 2014, 09:42:22 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 29, 2014, 09:38:29 PM
If Pardew is sacked, that'll make Lambert what, fourth longest serving manager in the league?

Won't he be 4th behind Pearson?
I'd forgotten him.

Fifth - Wenger, Pearson, Allardyce, Rodgers then Lambert.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on September 29, 2014, 10:15:08 PM
I'll win (or lose) £50 if any of the premier league managers who started the season in 12-13 are in post at the end of 16-17. There aren't many left. I can't see Pards making it. I reckon wenger might. And possibly lambert, somewhat against the odds
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt C on September 29, 2014, 10:43:36 PM
Moyes to Newcastle then.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on September 29, 2014, 10:50:48 PM
Quote from: Matt C on September 29, 2014, 10:43:36 PM
Moyes to Newcastle then.


That seems a sensible shout
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: KevinGage on September 29, 2014, 10:53:29 PM
Seems like a logical move, in some respects. 

But Moyes had full control over transfers at Everton, I don't think he'd give that up to take a job like the Newcastle one.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 29, 2014, 10:59:15 PM
If you were looking to rebuild your career after the Manure disaster, working for Mike Ashley would be low down on the list. Well it would be for me.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on September 29, 2014, 11:06:47 PM
Suppose it's all bolluxtalk etc, but if I was Moyes (still counting the notes from my ManUre pay off) wouldn't touch it with the proverbial...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on September 30, 2014, 07:37:07 AM
Pulis to Newcastle would be my bet.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OzVilla on September 30, 2014, 07:48:57 AM
The Tottenham of the North will want a "name''.  That counts against Pullis.

Moyes would be a good fit for them, like he would have been for us..
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on September 30, 2014, 10:46:23 AM
I think Moyes will hold out for the spurs job.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on September 30, 2014, 10:48:54 AM
Quote from: silhillvilla on September 30, 2014, 10:46:23 AM
I think Moyes will hold out for the spurs job.

I'm not sure about that. Spurs are another club who gives it's manager's players to work with rather than letting them choose their own.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on September 30, 2014, 02:07:13 PM
God I hate Yanited . They are now banging on about playing midweek friendlies abroad to boost revenue and backfill for no champions league.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on September 30, 2014, 02:11:41 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on September 30, 2014, 02:07:13 PM
God I hate Yanited . They are now banging on about playing midweek friendlies abroad to boost revenue and backfill for no champions league.

I'd like to backfill them, but not quite how they envisage it!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 30, 2014, 07:33:24 PM
I think manure should play a friendly in far east every wednesday.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TopDeck113 on September 30, 2014, 07:52:16 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on September 30, 2014, 02:07:13 PM
God I hate Yanited . They are now banging on about playing midweek friendlies abroad to boost revenue and backfill for no champions league.

The exact reason why should never have a winter "break" to enable teams to "rest" players during the worst of the weather.  You know only too well what the clubs would be doing during any enforced downtime.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on September 30, 2014, 08:05:13 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on September 30, 2014, 02:07:13 PM
God I hate Yanited . They are now banging on about playing midweek friendlies abroad to boost revenue and backfill for no champions league.

I recommend both December 17 & April Fools' Day to those wise custodians at Old Trafford.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on September 30, 2014, 08:10:41 PM
Well deserved equaliser by Roma. Francesco Totti
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: CJ on September 30, 2014, 08:35:13 PM
I nominate Nainggolan for the award of twattiest of twatty haircuts. Good job he's a decent player or he'd just look like a twat
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tom_Mc9? on September 30, 2014, 08:39:44 PM
It's taken til he's 38, but I'm finally seeing the virtues of Totti. I don't watch any Serie A though, to be fair.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TopDeck113 on September 30, 2014, 09:03:41 PM
Quote from: Tom_Mc9 on September 30, 2014, 08:39:44 PM
It's taken til he's 38, but I'm finally seeing the virtues of Totti. I don't watch any Serie A though, to be fair.

One of the first examples of why we needed some internet searches blocked in school was during the 2002 World Cup. Some of the boys were doing a project and typed in "Italian Totty"...




Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithe on September 30, 2014, 10:00:40 PM
The quality of the picture on Sky for the PSG v Barcelona game was abysmal, surely they wouldnt purposely broadcast a poor signal in order to encourage us to upgrade to HD?

Or is that uber cynical?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on September 30, 2014, 10:11:42 PM
Anyone amazed City don't seem to sell out for CL games?

I went to Man. City Chelsea last season in the FA cup and as such get regular texts now with them advertising tickets. Got one for the Roma game (which went to general sale) and pretty much all their premier league games pop up on general sale bar the obvious ones like the Manchester derby.

They're extending Eastlands to 60k but I dunno maybe they've reached a peak in terms of support.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on September 30, 2014, 10:46:04 PM
Quote from: PeterWithe on September 30, 2014, 10:00:40 PM
The quality of the picture on Sky for the PSG v Barcelona game was abysmal, surely they wouldnt purposely broadcast a poor signal in order to encourage us to upgrade to HD?

Or is that uber cynical?

Cynical yes.

Unrealistic - no.

Can't believe stuff like that is still broadcast in SD.
Everything other than news channels and old repeats is broadcast in HD here as part of the standard packages.  For the channels that broadcast sport you can't specify SD and the prices didn't go up when the made the shift over about 2 years starting 4 years ago.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: damon loves JT on October 01, 2014, 10:33:50 AM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on September 30, 2014, 10:11:42 PM
Anyone amazed City don't seem to sell out for CL games?

I went to Man. City Chelsea last season in the FA cup and as such get regular texts now with them advertising tickets. Got one for the Roma game (which went to general sale) and pretty much all their premier league games pop up on general sale bar the obvious ones like the Manchester derby.

They're extending Eastlands to 60k but I dunno maybe they've reached a peak in terms of support.


I was talking to a Citeh season ticket holder last night who explained this. The club has a Champions League ticket scheme where you have to commit to buying a ticket for every qualifying and group game to be able to get tickets for the knockout stages. He couldn't go last night and his seat was empty.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on October 01, 2014, 10:43:48 AM
Why not link season tickets to discounted Champions League tickets?

You buy a season ticket, then you guarantee that seat for a home Champions League tie and at a rate £10.00 cheaper than the sale price.

Club saves on admin costs and probably sells more season tickets (and match day Champions League tickets) as a result.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Small Rodent on October 01, 2014, 10:47:04 AM
Quote from: Tom_Mc9 on September 30, 2014, 08:39:44 PM
It's taken til he's 38, but I'm finally seeing the virtues of Totti. I don't watch any Serie A though, to be fair.

He's been generally excellent with a few dips in form. It's crazy that he is now playing alongside players that were not born when he made his debut with Roma. This is a good article

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/sep/27/francesco-totti-eternal-quality-roma-manchester-city-champions-league (http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/sep/27/francesco-totti-eternal-quality-roma-manchester-city-champions-league)

“Balbo used to like to come to you, [Marco] Delvecchio went directly at goal, while [Gabriel] Batistuta wanted the ball put on him because he was physically strong,” he once recalled. “With [Vincenzo] Montella you could have a quick one-two. Every player had their characteristics and in that period I saw all their movements while playing behind them. That’s how I learned to be a true attacker.”
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on October 01, 2014, 12:36:02 PM
I wonder if Totti still keeps in touch with his big mate, Emile?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Meanwood Villa on October 01, 2014, 12:48:13 PM
Quote from: damon loves JT on October 01, 2014, 10:33:50 AM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on September 30, 2014, 10:11:42 PM
Anyone amazed City don't seem to sell out for CL games?

I went to Man. City Chelsea last season in the FA cup and as such get regular texts now with them advertising tickets. Got one for the Roma game (which went to general sale) and pretty much all their premier league games pop up on general sale bar the obvious ones like the Manchester derby.

They're extending Eastlands to 60k but I dunno maybe they've reached a peak in terms of support.


I was talking to a Citeh season ticket holder last night who explained this. The club has a Champions League ticket scheme where you have to commit to buying a ticket for every qualifying and group game to be able to get tickets for the knockout stages. He couldn't go last night and his seat was empty.

Given Citeh's performances in the CL why bother?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on October 01, 2014, 01:21:51 PM
Quote from: Small Rodent on October 01, 2014, 10:47:04 AM
Quote from: Tom_Mc9 on September 30, 2014, 08:39:44 PM
It's taken til he's 38, but I'm finally seeing the virtues of Totti. I don't watch any Serie A though, to be fair.

He's been generally excellent with a few dips in form. It's crazy that he is now playing alongside players that were not born when he made his debut with Roma. This is a good article

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/sep/27/francesco-totti-eternal-quality-roma-manchester-city-champions-league (http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/sep/27/francesco-totti-eternal-quality-roma-manchester-city-champions-league)

“Balbo used to like to come to you, [Marco] Delvecchio went directly at goal, while [Gabriel] Batistuta wanted the ball put on him because he was physically strong,” he once recalled. “With [Vincenzo] Montella you could have a quick one-two. Every player had their characteristics and in that period I saw all their movements while playing behind them. That’s how I learned to be a true attacker.”
Always liked Totti. World class on his day. I've always been a fan of players like him, Bergkamp etc. They just look very classy when they're playing football.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on October 01, 2014, 08:08:10 PM
1-0 to Arsenal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on October 01, 2014, 08:16:16 PM
2-0.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on October 01, 2014, 08:21:17 PM
SSN are showing every goal as it goes in for all CL & FL matches bar AFC & LFC, which you get by flicking channels when Charlie or Thommo shriek. Not much point watching one match then. Is this the future?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on October 01, 2014, 08:31:39 PM
That brilliant Grant Holt fella has helped Huddersfield, with their newish manager, to go 2 up away at Moulineux.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on October 01, 2014, 09:29:45 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on October 01, 2014, 08:21:17 PM
SSN are showing every goal as it goes in for all CL & FL matches bar AFC & LFC, which you get by flicking channels when Charlie or Thommo shriek. Not much point watching one match then. Is this the future?

No-one watching CL games?  That would be a nice start from a returning the game to some level of financial sanity point of view.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 01, 2014, 09:30:33 PM
I hate arsenal , they can f**k off
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 01, 2014, 09:37:28 PM
Ramos the young Colombian is a fantastic find for Dortmund. Scored twice tonight.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TopDeck113 on October 01, 2014, 10:12:38 PM
Oh how I love how Liverpool have imploded since Stevie Me slipped and handed the title to Citeh.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 01, 2014, 10:44:51 PM
Their fans a annoying arseholes.  A few on the radio earlier backing Rodgers  stance on Sturridge by saying they don't care about England they care about Liverpool. They forget that Sturridge  probably cares very much about England and has a choice on the club he plays for!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 02, 2014, 01:07:29 AM
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Newcastle midfielder Cheick Tiote has said he wants to leave the club, and claimed there has been contact from Arsenal.

The 28-year-old has spent four years on Tyneside and there had been suggestions that he would be offered a new contract, but that now appears in doubt.

Tiote told press in his home country: 'I want to leave. I've spent four years with Newcastle. I think I have reached a stage where it's maybe time to look elsewhere for a new challenge.

'I will focus on upcoming games and let's see what happens between now and December.

'It is true there were contacts for me from Arsenal and a club in Russia. I'd prefer to stay in England.'
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on October 02, 2014, 08:59:28 AM
Quote from: olaftab on October 01, 2014, 10:44:51 PM
Their fans a annoying arseholes.  A few on the radio earlier backing Rodgers  stance on Sturridge by saying they don't care about England they care about Liverpool. They forget that Sturridge  probably cares very much about England and has a choice on the club he plays for!

Wasn't there a rule at some point that if you missed the internationals through injury you could not play in the following fixture for your club.?
If clubs dictate who can and cannot play internationally the whole thing falls apart quickly.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dr Butler on October 02, 2014, 09:17:11 AM
for me the Non-Champions league is boring, almost the same teams in it year after year....is European competition all that anymore ?

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on October 02, 2014, 09:24:03 AM
I quite like Basel, they keep beating scummy English teams and also lost when they played us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on October 02, 2014, 09:38:49 AM
Quote from: lovejoy on October 02, 2014, 08:59:28 AM
Quote from: olaftab on October 01, 2014, 10:44:51 PM
Their fans a annoying arseholes.  A few on the radio earlier backing Rodgers  stance on Sturridge by saying they don't care about England they care about Liverpool. They forget that Sturridge  probably cares very much about England and has a choice on the club he plays for!

Wasn't there a rule at some point that if you missed the internationals through injury you could not play in the following fixture for your club.?
If clubs dictate who can and cannot play internationally the whole thing falls apart quickly.


I'm with Liverpool on this one. He's their player and they're paying him. Besides, he's been out for five weeks. Surely he should be fit and playing for them before he get's called up for England.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on October 02, 2014, 11:44:53 AM
If Rodgers doesn't think that he is fit then he won't be playing him and there won't be any issue.

If he does think he's fit then there's no reason why he shouldn't be picked for England.

Besides, think how amusing it would be if it gets aggravated AGAIN while he was on international duty.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: timeoutbigbar on October 02, 2014, 11:48:57 AM
Quote from: Clampy on October 02, 2014, 09:38:49 AM
Quote from: lovejoy on October 02, 2014, 08:59:28 AM
Quote from: olaftab on October 01, 2014, 10:44:51 PM
Their fans a annoying arseholes.  A few on the radio earlier backing Rodgers  stance on Sturridge by saying they don't care about England they care about Liverpool. They forget that Sturridge  probably cares very much about England and has a choice on the club he plays for!

Wasn't there a rule at some point that if you missed the internationals through injury you could not play in the following fixture for your club.?
If clubs dictate who can and cannot play internationally the whole thing falls apart quickly.


I'm with Liverpool on this one. He's their player and they're paying him. Besides, he's been out for five weeks. Surely he should be fit and playing for them before he get's called up for England.

I agree, providing he doesn't play 90 minutes at the weekend.  I think Hodgson bowing to a club manager sets a dangerous precedent if he is actually fit to play against Albion.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on October 02, 2014, 12:47:30 PM
Quote from: timeoutbigbar on October 02, 2014, 11:48:57 AM
Quote from: Clampy on October 02, 2014, 09:38:49 AM
Quote from: lovejoy on October 02, 2014, 08:59:28 AM
Quote from: olaftab on October 01, 2014, 10:44:51 PM
Their fans a annoying arseholes.  A few on the radio earlier backing Rodgers  stance on Sturridge by saying they don't care about England they care about Liverpool. They forget that Sturridge  probably cares very much about England and has a choice on the club he plays for!

Wasn't there a rule at some point that if you missed the internationals through injury you could not play in the following fixture for your club.?
If clubs dictate who can and cannot play internationally the whole thing falls apart quickly.


I'm with Liverpool on this one. He's their player and they're paying him. Besides, he's been out for five weeks. Surely he should be fit and playing for them before he get's called up for England.

I agree, providing he doesn't play 90 minutes at the weekend.  I think Hodgson bowing to a club manager sets a dangerous precedent if he is actually fit to play against Albion.

Indeed, if he's picked on saturday having been left out then a dangerous precedent has been set.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ozzjim on October 02, 2014, 12:50:46 PM
If Sturridge starts at the weekend it makes a mockery of the whole system, but also allows Hodgson to hopefully stick with the same line up that beat the Swiss and allow Wellbeck to play down the middle, showing how effective someone playing for the team rather than their own glory can be. Sturridge could struggle to be any more than a sub from here on if it works again.

Strange to pick 3 left backs and 3 centre backs. I presume Stones will play right back, but still there must be a right full back out there, and Shawcross should be in the squad.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 02, 2014, 12:51:01 PM
If Vlaar plays on Saturday would we then want him going off to join up with the Dutch?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on October 02, 2014, 12:52:15 PM
Could be wrong here, but I thought that his fitness or ability to participate is decided by the England staff? Isn't he still meant to travel down with the squad and be assessed by the national team physio's? That the club manager could have a say but ultimately the right fell to national team?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on October 02, 2014, 12:54:17 PM
They only asses his fitness if the player is named in the squad and as Roy hasn't named him then that wont happen

on a side issue its good to see Clyne and of course Delph in the squad
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dr Butler on October 02, 2014, 01:00:22 PM
only 6 defenders and 3 strikers and one of those sits on Liverpool's bench....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ozzjim on October 02, 2014, 01:05:13 PM
We should have signed Clyne years back. Good player. So is Gibbs though. Both better than Baines in my opinion who has to be the most over-rated player in history! But are they not all left backs?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on October 02, 2014, 01:22:27 PM
Quote from: ozzjim on October 02, 2014, 01:05:13 PM
We should have signed Clyne years back. Good player. So is Gibbs though. Both better than Baines in my opinion who has to be the most over-rated player in history! But are they not all left backs?
I don't think that Clyne has ever played anywhere other than right-back.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: placeforparks on October 02, 2014, 01:38:16 PM
lots of us on here were bigging up clyne when he was at palace and we played them in the cup.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dekko on October 02, 2014, 02:44:48 PM
Its about time Clyne got a call up tbh, he's been consistently good for a couple of years now, I'd rather have him playing for england than Johnson anyway.

I also like Jonjo Shelvey, he deserves another chance at international level.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 02, 2014, 08:14:18 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 02, 2014, 12:51:01 PM
If Vlaar plays on Saturday would we then want him going off to join up with the Dutch?
Noooooo. As Clampy said a player should prove his fitness at club level before he is picked again for his country ;)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on October 02, 2014, 08:20:04 PM
With perhaps our best position being potentially attacking midfielders, I'd like to see Welbeck become our main man up top as opposed to Sturridge, whos a bit too selfish. I felt we lacked a bit of a focal point in the world cup. We'd be tidy up to a point, and the likes of Sterling and to a lesser extent, Barclay looked lively, but you need someone up top who can bring people into play and will also work hard. Welbeck can do that. He's been wasted so much as a left winger for Utd and England over the years. I'm one of those in the camp that thinks the Gooners will be the making of him.
He's not a great player by any stretch but he's still got a decent scoring record for England, and I think he's the one that will get the best out of our attacking mids. Plus if fat boy Rooney is seemingly undroppable, I think have Welbeck ahead of him suits him more. Sturridge could be a very good impact player, or alternatively would work well alongside Welbeck in a two.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: django on October 02, 2014, 10:08:30 PM
I half watched the spurs game. Funny because there was a really late equaliser, hilarious because of how bitter Tim Sherwood was in the studio.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LTA on October 03, 2014, 11:16:11 PM
Cant believe the Newcastle fans are targetting Pardew's family now.  Can understand them wanting out, but its going to far now
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on October 04, 2014, 03:30:48 PM
Sunderland-Stoke a surprising candidate for MOTD opener right now 8)

West Brom are doing well so far at Liverpool.  I said it a while back I don't think this Beggies side is too bad, it is just the manager which is the gamble.  Am pleased that Lambert is getting a start for Liverpool.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Jon Crofts on October 04, 2014, 05:14:57 PM
The Geordie nation at least have a sense of humour.

(http://thumbsnap.com/s/J3lO4gnB.jpg)[/url]
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on October 05, 2014, 11:29:24 AM
Sky are falling away about Wenger and Mourinho and the classless twats they are.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on October 05, 2014, 11:45:11 AM
I'd be happy playing that Everton team in 2 weeks, no doubt McCarthy, Coleman and Mirallas will all make miraculous recoveries for our game.

Think Man. United will win 3-1.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: David_Nab on October 05, 2014, 12:00:20 PM
Am I correct in saying United have been on TV for every game so far this season
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on October 05, 2014, 12:02:08 PM
West Ham last week was a 3pm one.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on October 05, 2014, 12:27:33 PM
ManUre 1-0 up. Superb strike.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on October 05, 2014, 12:30:56 PM
Quote from: Legion on October 05, 2014, 12:27:33 PM
ManUre 1-0 up. Superb strike.

They're up to 4th as it stands.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on October 05, 2014, 12:38:22 PM
Quote from: Risso on October 05, 2014, 12:30:56 PM
Quote from: Legion on October 05, 2014, 12:27:33 PM
ManUre 1-0 up. Superb strike.

They're up to 4th as it stands.

Good job they have Man. City and Chelsea in 2/3 games to bring them down the table a bit.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 05, 2014, 01:15:37 PM
They are now not 4th as Everton come back 1-1.
Loved the half hearted challenge from Falcao to stop the cross.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: timeoutbigbar on October 05, 2014, 01:20:11 PM
At a risk of cursing it (not that I particularly care who wins), Van Persie seems to have got old all of a sudden.  Haven't noticed him playing at all.

edit:  It's incredible, literally seconds after I type that they score.  At least it wasn't him.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Woofles The Wonder Dog on October 05, 2014, 01:54:05 PM
Amazing save by De Gea.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PGW on October 05, 2014, 02:03:03 PM
Chelsea game delayed by 15 mins....Arsenal fans apparently setting off flares, so they have stopped other arse's entering the ground until they stop being arse's.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on October 05, 2014, 02:44:04 PM
Good to see Wenger standing up to Jose..........

Courtois off injured..........bleeding from his ear, hope he is ok
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on October 05, 2014, 02:47:35 PM
Chelsea 1 - Arsenal 0............Hazard (pen)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PGW on October 05, 2014, 02:47:37 PM
Spuds 1-0 Saints  Eriksen
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 05, 2014, 02:49:42 PM
I think that was Chavskis first shot.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tony Erdington on October 05, 2014, 02:54:48 PM
On the chavs penalty, loved the rolls hazard did to emphasis the "foul" I noticed earlier that another chav player got the roll on, do they practice it in training.

btw , any one else think Wilshire is at best average, and ox-chamberlain better?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on October 05, 2014, 03:02:36 PM
btw , any one else think Wilshire is at best average, and ox-chamberlain better?
[/quote]

different types/sorts of players and Wilshire is being played out of position IMO, they are both injury prone though 

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 05, 2014, 03:03:46 PM
Did I just hear right? They've put the West Ham/QPR kick-off back because of the delayed start to this game so as Sky don't miss anything? If it is that is a right piss take to the fans at Upton Park.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on October 05, 2014, 03:05:16 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 05, 2014, 03:03:46 PM
Did I just hear right? They've put the West Ham/QPR kick-off back because of the delayed start to this game so as Sky don't miss anything? If it is that is a right piss take to the fans at Upton Park.

Just thinking the same.........sets a dangerous precedence (not sure of spelling)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: fredm on October 05, 2014, 03:08:57 PM
Yep that's correct. Sky rule ok.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 05, 2014, 03:09:21 PM
Ozil is wank for Arsenal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 05, 2014, 03:11:26 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on October 05, 2014, 03:05:16 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 05, 2014, 03:03:46 PM
Did I just hear right? They've put the West Ham/QPR kick-off back because of the delayed start to this game so as Sky don't miss anything? If it is that is a right piss take to the fans at Upton Park.

Just thinking the same.........sets a dangerous precedence (not sure of spelling)

Who cares about the 35K at Upton Park who are left twiddling their thumbs while they wait for this game to finish. Sky wankers.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on October 05, 2014, 03:12:06 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 05, 2014, 03:09:21 PM
Ozil is wank for Arsenal.

Was he ever that good? Maybe playing in a good RM team made him look better than he is

He continually loses the ball and gets tackled way too easily

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on October 05, 2014, 03:14:56 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on October 05, 2014, 03:02:36 PM
btw , any one else think Wilshire is at best average, and ox-chamberlain better?

different types/sorts of players and Wilshire is being played out of position IMO, they are both injury prone though
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Unless he is injured I'm amazed the Ox doesn't start. Wilshire is very very overrated

Ars look so average against the top sides.

Almost as if Wenger has given up on winning the league and just settles for 4th place every year
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: curiousorange on October 05, 2014, 03:17:14 PM
Quote from: Rudy65 on October 05, 2014, 03:12:06 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 05, 2014, 03:09:21 PM
Ozil is wank for Arsenal.

Was he ever that good? Maybe playing in a good RM team made him look better than he is

He continually loses the ball and gets tackled way too easily

Except when he plays in B6.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: timeoutbigbar on October 05, 2014, 03:22:13 PM
Quote from: Rudy65 on October 05, 2014, 03:12:06 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 05, 2014, 03:09:21 PM
Ozil is wank for Arsenal.

Was he ever that good? Maybe playing in a good RM team made him look better than he is

He continually loses the ball and gets tackled way too easily



Yes, he was that good.  He seems to have become lazy and disinterested in general over the past year, though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on October 05, 2014, 03:27:41 PM
Wilshire is shit.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on October 05, 2014, 03:40:36 PM
Celtic lose 1- 0 @ home to Hamilton
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 05, 2014, 03:41:42 PM
The mighty Accies!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 05, 2014, 03:42:28 PM
Between them, Chavski and Arsenal have managed 2 shots on target.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: timeoutbigbar on October 05, 2014, 03:47:10 PM
Mourinho's work seems complete.  He's managed to turn the Brazil playmaker and number ten into a holding midfield work horse.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on October 05, 2014, 03:58:36 PM
Have Arsenal had "enough of a go" for the H&V collective today after the slagging off of us last week?

The end result is Chelsea win comfortably and will win this league by at least 5 points imo. Simply the most complete team in the premier league.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 05, 2014, 03:59:28 PM
What a pass by Fabregas.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PGW on October 05, 2014, 04:00:43 PM
Spurs finished 1 - 0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on October 05, 2014, 04:04:11 PM
Quote from: curiousorange on October 05, 2014, 03:17:14 PM
Quote from: Rudy65 on October 05, 2014, 03:12:06 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 05, 2014, 03:09:21 PM
Ozil is wank for Arsenal.

Was he ever that good? Maybe playing in a good RM team made him look better than he is

He continually loses the ball and gets tackled way too easily

Except when he plays in B6.


That can be said about quite a few
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on October 05, 2014, 04:04:44 PM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on October 05, 2014, 03:58:36 PM
Have Arsenal had "enough of a go" for the H&V collective today after the slagging off of us last week?

The end result is Chelsea win comfortably and will win this league by at least 5 points imo. Simply the most complete team in the premier league.

It will be more than 5 points in my opinion

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on October 05, 2014, 04:05:24 PM
Quote from: Pete3206 on October 05, 2014, 03:27:41 PM
Wilshire is shit.

Normally agree, although he has had a decent second half by the standards of his colleagues
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 05, 2014, 04:11:19 PM
How shit must Arsenal be? Even we managed a shot on target there and we all know we were shit and negative. *winky*
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on October 05, 2014, 04:15:34 PM
Quote from: timeoutbigbar on October 05, 2014, 03:22:13 PM
Quote from: Rudy65 on October 05, 2014, 03:12:06 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 05, 2014, 03:09:21 PM
Ozil is wank for Arsenal.

Was he ever that good? Maybe playing in a good RM team made him look better than he is

He continually loses the ball and gets tackled way too easily



Yes, he was that good.  He seems to have become lazy and disinterested in general over the past year, though.

He had a very good world cup for Germany in 2010 and played well at Madrid for a few years. Can't say other than the odd game I've been blown away by him in the prem, Alexis Sanchez is a much better player.

Amuses me this great Assists stat he had at Madrid. Someone commentated a fair funny opinion (can't remember who it was) that it was basically passing the ball 5 yards to Ronaldo who'd then beat 5 men and score. 10 times and that's 10 assists for Ozil.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on October 05, 2014, 04:22:25 PM
Quote from: Rudy65 on October 05, 2014, 04:04:44 PM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on October 05, 2014, 03:58:36 PM
Have Arsenal had "enough of a go" for the H&V collective today after the slagging off of us last week?

The end result is Chelsea win comfortably and will win this league by at least 5 points imo. Simply the most complete team in the premier league.

It will be more than 5 points in my opinion



The Premier League is now just about two teams buying it. The rest are just also rans to a greater or lesser extent. There's about three or four competing for Europe, the rest to avoid relegation. A lot of people say it's the most exciting league in the world but I have to confess to finding it utterly boring and it's getting more so. I've never been more turned off football than I am right now. Roll on the Premiership rugby highlights tonight, far and away a more interesting watch with great punditry to match
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SashasGrandad on October 05, 2014, 04:27:02 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on October 05, 2014, 03:40:36 PM
Celtic lose 1- 0 @ home to Hamilton

Did Tonev play?  Should ask those in row Z if they had a busy afternoon/
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 05, 2014, 04:28:37 PM
QPR are amusingly shit. Their starting 11 is utter bobbins.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on October 05, 2014, 04:33:09 PM
Quote from: SashasGrandad on October 05, 2014, 04:27:02 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on October 05, 2014, 03:40:36 PM
Celtic lose 1- 0 @ home to Hamilton

Did Tonev play?  Should ask those in row Z if they had a busy afternoon/
This could be the most interesting SPL season in quite some time as Celtic don't look like they'll walk away with it by any stretch of the imagination. It'd be nice to see any other name but Celtic or Rangers on the trophy.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 05, 2014, 04:33:27 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on October 05, 2014, 03:40:36 PM
Celtic lose 1- 0 @ home to Hamilton
The result is academical.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on October 05, 2014, 04:33:47 PM
Quote from: richard moore on October 05, 2014, 04:22:25 PM
Quote from: Rudy65 on October 05, 2014, 04:04:44 PM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on October 05, 2014, 03:58:36 PM
Have Arsenal had "enough of a go" for the H&V collective today after the slagging off of us last week?

The end result is Chelsea win comfortably and will win this league by at least 5 points imo. Simply the most complete team in the premier league.

It will be more than 5 points in my opinion



The Premier League is now just about two teams buying it. The rest are just also rans to a greater or lesser extent. There's about three or four competing for Europe, the rest to avoid relegation. A lot of people say it's the most exciting league in the world but I have to confess to finding it utterly boring and it's getting more so. I've never been more turned off football than I am right now. Roll on the Premiership rugby highlights tonight, far and away a more interesting watch with great punditry to match

Serious question but was it that much more interesting in the 70s and 80s when Liverpool were winning it most years?

I suppose that's a silly question from me given we won the league back then but generally there's always a team that dominates for a few years.

Difference for me is how it's a closed shop at the top now. In the 80s you had newly promoted Watford finishing 2nd and also Southampton and West Ham, Forest of course winning it twice aswell.

Even when I was growing up I remember Ipswich coming up around the Millennium and finishing 5th, no chance of any newly promoted team doing that nowadays.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on October 05, 2014, 04:35:56 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 05, 2014, 04:28:37 PM
QPR are amusingly shit. Their starting 11 is utter bobbins.
I dunno how R's fans put up with it. That's an appallingly negative side to be honest. And how the hell is Karl Henry playing Premiership football. It still sticks in my craw that some people still fawn over Harry Redknapp.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 05, 2014, 04:38:12 PM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on October 05, 2014, 04:33:47 PM

Serious question but was it that much more interesting in the 70s and 80s when Liverpool were winning it most years?


I'd say yes. Look at us after promotion under SGT. Nearly relegated, nearly champions, nearly relegated, mid-table, nearly champions, mid-table, nearly relegated, 4th.

There is no chance of that kind of thing happening now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Colhint on October 05, 2014, 04:48:16 PM
Quote from: supertom on October 05, 2014, 04:35:56 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 05, 2014, 04:28:37 PM
QPR are amusingly shit. Their starting 11 is utter bobbins.
I dunno how R's fans put up with it. That's an appallingly negative side to be honest. And how the hell is Karl Henry playing Premiership football. It still sticks in my craw that some people still fawn over Harry Redknapp.

I wish Harry was England manager though. Not that I think he's any good, quite the opposite, infact utter garbage. But if he ran England, he'd have my full support, especially when those brown envelope's appeared, and we realised Messi, Ronaldo, Company Lahm and a few others were English all along
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on October 05, 2014, 04:58:04 PM
The continued woes of the England national team would have been well worth the final humiliation and discrediting of Harry fucking Redknapp.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on October 05, 2014, 04:59:39 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 05, 2014, 04:38:12 PM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on October 05, 2014, 04:33:47 PM

Serious question but was it that much more interesting in the 70s and 80s when Liverpool were winning it most years?


I'd say yes. Look at us after promotion under SGT. Nearly relegated, nearly champions, nearly relegated, mid-table, nearly champions, mid-table, nearly relegated, 4th.

There is no chance of that kind of thing happening now.

I'd agree and Soccer, you answered your own question in the second half in that almost any team could finish in the top four in those days, and lots of different teams did, when they had a good manager who could spot a player from the lower leagues or from Scotland. It would be interesting to compare how many different teams finished in the top 4 between 75 and 85 and between 2004 and now. Now, a good manager just means you finish somewhere between about 6th and 10th
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: berneboy on October 05, 2014, 05:04:16 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 05, 2014, 04:28:37 PM
QPR are amusingly shit. Their starting 11 is utter bobbins.

Let's hope they remain so on October 27th
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: villan from luton on October 05, 2014, 05:06:10 PM
Quote from: richard moore on October 05, 2014, 04:59:39 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 05, 2014, 04:38:12 PM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on October 05, 2014, 04:33:47 PM

Serious question but was it that much more interesting in the 70s and 80s when Liverpool were winning it most years?


I'd say yes. Look at us after promotion under SGT. Nearly relegated, nearly champions, nearly relegated, mid-table, nearly champions, mid-table, nearly relegated, 4th.

There is no chance of that kind of thing happening now.

I'd agree and Soccer, you answered your own question in the second half in that almost any team could finish in the top four in those days, and lots of different teams did, when they had a good manager who could spot a player from the lower leagues or from Scotland. It would be interesting to compare how many different teams finished in the top 4 between 75 and 85 and between 2004 and now. Now, a good manager just means you finish somewhere between about 6th and 10th

Forest won the league in 77/78 (i think) after coming up from the old second division. Will never happen again
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 05, 2014, 05:08:30 PM
Quote from: richard moore on October 05, 2014, 04:59:39 PM
It would be interesting to compare how many different teams finished in the top 4 between 75 and 85 and between 2004 and now. Now, a good manager just means you finish somewhere between about 6th and 10th

I posted this a week or so ago in another thread.

Quote from: PeterWithesShin on September 29, 2014, 12:56:21 PM
Number of different clubs that finished in the top 4 in these decades.

1970/71-1979/80: 15
1980/81-1989/90: 13
1990/91-1999/2000: 12
2000/01-2090/10: 8 (3 clubs managed it once, otherwise every year it was the same 5 fighting it out)

So far this decade it is 6. And I wouldn't be surprised if that is the number at the end of it. Most of the top flight are just there to make up the numbers now. Ain't mod£rn football grand.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on October 05, 2014, 05:11:53 PM
Quote from: richard moore on October 05, 2014, 04:59:39 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 05, 2014, 04:38:12 PM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on October 05, 2014, 04:33:47 PM

Serious question but was it that much more interesting in the 70s and 80s when Liverpool were winning it most years?


I'd say yes. Look at us after promotion under SGT. Nearly relegated, nearly champions, nearly relegated, mid-table, nearly champions, mid-table, nearly relegated, 4th.

There is no chance of that kind of thing happening now.

I'd agree and Soccer, you answered your own question in the second half in that almost any team could finish in the top four in those days, and lots of different teams did, when they had a good manager who could spot a player from the lower leagues or from Scotland. It would be interesting to compare how many different teams finished in the top 4 between 75 and 85 and between 2004 and now. Now, a good manager just means you finish somewhere between about 6th and 10th

Definite yes from me.

Whilst Liverpool did dominate it was much more competitive overall. The success of Forest, Leeds, Derby, Villa, Ipswich, Everton prove that. All overseen by excellent managers who built good sides often by not spending that much money, but building a squad over a few season. There was no pressure time wise in those days.

England were still shit though!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 05, 2014, 05:11:57 PM
Quote from: richard moore on October 05, 2014, 04:59:39 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 05, 2014, 04:38:12 PM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on October 05, 2014, 04:33:47 PM

Serious question but was it that much more interesting in the 70s and 80s when Liverpool were winning it most years?


I'd say yes. Look at us after promotion under SGT. Nearly relegated, nearly champions, nearly relegated, mid-table, nearly champions, mid-table, nearly relegated, 4th.

There is no chance of that kind of thing happening now.

I'd agree and Soccer, you answered your own question in the second half in that almost any team could finish in the top four in those days, and lots of different teams did, when they had a good manager who could spot a player from the lower leagues or from Scotland. It would be interesting to compare how many different teams finished in the top 4 between 75 and 85 and between 2004 and now. Now, a good manager just means you finish somewhere between about 6th and 10th
Even teams dominating were good at a draw away from home and win was a bonus not like now where they turn up and win and the only debate is number of goals. Yes Liverpool dominated but League was always more competitive. In that 1975 to 1985 era teams like Derby, Forest,  us and Everton won the League.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on October 05, 2014, 05:19:03 PM
Quote from: Rudy65 on October 05, 2014, 05:11:53 PM
Quote from: richard moore on October 05, 2014, 04:59:39 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 05, 2014, 04:38:12 PM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on October 05, 2014, 04:33:47 PM

Serious question but was it that much more interesting in the 70s and 80s when Liverpool were winning it most years?


I'd say yes. Look at us after promotion under SGT. Nearly relegated, nearly champions, nearly relegated, mid-table, nearly champions, mid-table, nearly relegated, 4th.

There is no chance of that kind of thing happening now.

I'd agree and Soccer, you answered your own question in the second half in that almost any team could finish in the top four in those days, and lots of different teams did, when they had a good manager who could spot a player from the lower leagues or from Scotland. It would be interesting to compare how many different teams finished in the top 4 between 75 and 85 and between 2004 and now. Now, a good manager just means you finish somewhere between about 6th and 10th

Definite yes from me.

Whilst Liverpool did dominate it was much more competitive overall. The success of Forest, Leeds, Derby, Villa, Ipswich, Everton prove that. All overseen by excellent managers who built good sides often by not spending that much money, but building a squad over a few season. There was no pressure time wise in those days.

England were still shit though!

Not only that, but look at who won the cups. In the seventies & eighties 13 different clubs won the FA Cup, including three from the second division, and 12 won the League Cup.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on October 05, 2014, 05:26:59 PM
And don't forget teams like Norwich, West Brom and Southampton, all of whom had at least one season in the top 4 as I recollect. Excellent managers were what made the difference, they were the most significant variable, now it's just money that is. Another factor in those days is that if you had decent players, they didn't just up and go to Chelsea or Man City or whoever after one season. Though eventually teams like Man Utd did come a calling to players in teams like Ipswich. Imagine how long someone like Sid Cowans, Dennis Mortimer or even maybe Gary would last at Villa now if we won the league...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 05, 2014, 05:30:45 PM
Imagine it now, Norwich and Villa challenging for the title in the same season. And the following season Norwich beating Bayern away.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on October 05, 2014, 05:36:50 PM
Quote from: richard moore on October 05, 2014, 05:26:59 PM
And don't forget teams like Norwich, West Brom and Southampton, all of whom had at least one season in the top 4 as I recollect. Excellent managers were what made the difference, they were the most significant variable, now it's just money that is. Another factor in those days is that if you had decent players, they didn't just up and go to Chelsea or Man City or whoever after one season. Though eventually teams like Man Utd did come a calling to players in teams like Ipswich. Imagine how long someone like Sid Cowans, Dennis Mortimer or even maybe Gary would last at Villa now if we won the league...

The bigger clubs also didn't need to have 2 players for every position or sign players just to keep them from their rivals and then loan 26 them out a la Chelsea. Consequently, the smaller or mid sized teams weren't regularly raided for their better players
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on October 05, 2014, 05:36:57 PM
2 - 0 West Spam...........Sakho

Good........ the sooner QPR and Burnley are "cut adrift" the better IMO
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on October 05, 2014, 05:38:47 PM
Quote from: supertom on October 05, 2014, 04:35:56 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 05, 2014, 04:28:37 PM
QPR are amusingly shit. Their starting 11 is utter bobbins.
I dunno how R's fans put up with it. That's an appallingly negative side to be honest. And how the hell is Karl Henry playing Premiership football. It still sticks in my craw that some people still fawn over Harry Redknapp.

I thought there set up was similar to ours. Frustrate the opposition and nick a one nil
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on October 05, 2014, 05:39:16 PM
Should have been 3?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on October 05, 2014, 05:39:54 PM
Qpr will find their form soon there's always that one team that always obliges.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 05, 2014, 05:43:07 PM
West Ham 2 up with 1 shot on target amuses me.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on October 05, 2014, 05:43:55 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 05, 2014, 05:30:45 PM
Imagine it now, Norwich and Villa challenging for the title in the same season. And the following season Norwich beating Bayern away.

Or a player called Jeremy Goss!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on October 05, 2014, 05:45:32 PM
Juventus 1 - Roma 2...........Good game
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on October 05, 2014, 05:49:00 PM
QPR embody lots of things which are wrong in football.

Squad of overpaid truly mediocre players, bought by an absolute chancer of a manager who tries to buy the the same players wherever he goes, backed up by a chairman who doesn't have the first idea what he is doing.

I really hope they go down.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on October 05, 2014, 05:50:35 PM
Juventus 2 - Roma 2............Tevez with a very dodgy penalty
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on October 05, 2014, 05:52:18 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on October 05, 2014, 05:49:00 PM
QPR embody lots of things which are wrong in football.

Squad of overpaid truly mediocre players, bought by an absolute chancer of a manager who tries to buy the the same players wherever he goes, backed up by a chairman who doesn't have the first idea what he is doing.

I really hope they go down.

Amused me when Redknapps phone went he had to hand it to Kevin Bond who was sat alongside him. Cant Harry take his own calls these days?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on October 05, 2014, 05:53:21 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on October 05, 2014, 05:49:00 PM
QPR embody lots of things which are wrong in football.

Squad of overpaid truly mediocre players, bought by an absolute chancer of a manager who tries to buy the the same players wherever he goes, backed up by a chairman who doesn't have the first idea what he is doing.

I really hope they go down.

Spot on Paulie. As far as we go, I think we only hit two of those criteria so we're not quite so bad...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 05, 2014, 06:02:06 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on October 05, 2014, 05:39:54 PM
Qpr will find their form soon there's always that one team that always obliges.
For a fan you really have a very low opinion of our team. We are not where we should be but don't turn up and oblige specially away from home.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Hairbandinho on October 05, 2014, 06:02:21 PM
QPR will spunk loads more £ in Jan on more foreign mercenaries and still go down.

Burnley  are also gone
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 05, 2014, 06:03:27 PM
Sticking with my prediction of palace QPR and burnley going .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on October 05, 2014, 06:12:01 PM
Quote from: olaftab on October 05, 2014, 06:02:06 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on October 05, 2014, 05:39:54 PM
Qpr will find their form soon there's always that one team that always obliges.
For a fan you really have a very low opinion of our team. We are not where we should be but don't turn up and oblige specially away from home.

We'll see in a few weeks. They have Liverpool next so I can't see them getting anything from that, us.... probably.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 05, 2014, 06:14:07 PM
We'll probably draw there.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on October 05, 2014, 06:18:18 PM
Thought this was amusing.
Quote from: BBC livetext
As Sam Allardyce prepares to celebrate his 60th birthday (see 7mins) this month, we're asking you to imagine what his party would be like...
Steve: Big Sam's birthday wish-list would include a paint by numbers, in different shades of grey only. When completed it might not be pretty but he's got a result. As for the party, Ivan Campo could make a guest appearance as a clown (based on physical appearance, not defensive competency I hasten to add).
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on October 05, 2014, 06:21:36 PM
Probably 0-0

We simply don't create enough, even with Benteke back he'll be getting very little service. If we score more than 3 goals in a match before the end of Jan i'll be shocked.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on October 05, 2014, 06:24:34 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on October 05, 2014, 05:50:35 PM
Juventus 2 - Roma 2............Tevez with a very dodgy penalty

Dive, outside the area, little contact and 3 minutes in to 1 minute added on. Same old Juve always cheating. That's why their champions.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 05, 2014, 06:26:02 PM
Our record away to QPR is wank. We've only won there 3 times in 21 visits.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on October 05, 2014, 06:34:20 PM
We are always hopeless in midweek games in London which is my worry.

McLeish defensive masterclass at WHL on a Monday night was one we all remember. Going a few years back the Harewood hattrick game at West Ham was a Monday night game aswell.

But yeah Loftus Road and Selhurst Park are grounds we don't tend to win at.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 05, 2014, 06:36:29 PM
We won at QPR midweek under DOL so it is possible.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 05, 2014, 06:44:33 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on October 05, 2014, 06:36:29 PM
We won at QPR midweek under DOL so it is possible.

That was at home in the LC.

Our last win at QPR was 91/92.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on October 05, 2014, 06:47:08 PM
Juventus 3 - Roma 2..........Bonucci with a great volley
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on October 05, 2014, 06:47:44 PM
We actually won at Loftus road midweek...but it was against Fulham when they played there.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on October 05, 2014, 06:51:50 PM
Bocenegra broke Delany's leg that night.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on October 05, 2014, 06:55:23 PM
I remember that. Dirty bastard.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 05, 2014, 06:57:05 PM
That's the game at QPR v Fulham I meant 2-1 win, Solano scored
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on October 05, 2014, 08:24:52 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on October 05, 2014, 06:47:08 PM
Juventus 3 - Roma 2..........Bonucci with a great volley

Another angel dies in football heaven.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 05, 2014, 10:40:34 PM
I wonder if  Chelski fans are debating whether Costa is better than Cock?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on October 05, 2014, 11:38:04 PM
Erm. Maybe.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LTA on October 06, 2014, 12:04:49 AM
Qpr and Burnley may both be pretty awful, but I wouldn't put money on us beating either of them
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on October 06, 2014, 12:22:49 PM
Quote from: LTA on October 06, 2014, 12:04:49 AM
Qpr and Burnley may both be pretty awful, but I wouldn't put money on us beating either of them

Why because we just lost to three of last seasons top four?  Who knows with us, but if we didn't get at least four points from those two games then that might be the time to start worrying again.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on October 06, 2014, 09:19:05 PM
Quote from: Gregorys Boy on October 06, 2014, 12:22:49 PM
Quote from: LTA on October 06, 2014, 12:04:49 AM
Qpr and Burnley may both be pretty awful, but I wouldn't put money on us beating either of them

Why because we just lost to three of last seasons top four?  Who knows with us, but if we didn't get at least four points from those two games then that might be the time to start worrying again.

We lost twice to Fulham last season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Des Little on October 06, 2014, 11:11:00 PM
Quote from: LTA on October 06, 2014, 12:04:49 AM
Qpr and Burnley may both be pretty awful, but I wouldn't put money on us beating either of them

Do you want to bet against us?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on October 07, 2014, 01:35:24 AM
Quote from: lovejoy on October 06, 2014, 09:19:05 PM
Quote from: Gregorys Boy on October 06, 2014, 12:22:49 PM
Quote from: LTA on October 06, 2014, 12:04:49 AM
Qpr and Burnley may both be pretty awful, but I wouldn't put money on us beating either of them

Why because we just lost to three of last seasons top four?  Who knows with us, but if we didn't get at least four points from those two games then that might be the time to start worrying again.

We lost twice to Fulham last season.

Yes, but the signs are that we are at least a little bit better this time, besides which its not exactly big news that we are an inconsistent side. It just makes me laugh that a few weeks ago after our good start people were talking up our chances, and now because we have lost three in a row against teams who we know are way better than us, then people have gone back to crisis mould.  I wasn't getting carried away after four games, but like wise I am not depressed about our chances now.  It will take another three maybe four games for the league table to take shape, then we will have a better idea where we could end up this season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 08, 2014, 08:34:05 AM
Only just noticed that Wimbledon knocked MK Dons out of the Paint Cup yesterday.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on October 08, 2014, 10:19:54 AM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on October 08, 2014, 08:34:05 AM
Only just noticed that Wimbledon knocked MK Dons out of the Paint Cup yesterday.
I'm not sure another set of fans will enjoy a win this season as much a Wimbledon must have enjoyed that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on October 08, 2014, 06:21:17 PM
I had five aways in the JPT last night which came to an 80/1 roll up. Barnsley stuffed me by drawing. Or F***ing Barnsley as I now call them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 08, 2014, 08:14:19 PM
Ozil out for 10-12 weeks.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on October 08, 2014, 08:17:30 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 08, 2014, 08:14:19 PM
Ozil out for 10-12 weeks.

Proper result for Arsenal then
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on October 08, 2014, 08:22:21 PM
Kidderminster are 1-0 up against Welling.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on October 09, 2014, 12:42:23 AM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 08, 2014, 08:14:19 PM
Ozil out for 10-12 weeks.

A couple of weeks too late unfortunately
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on October 09, 2014, 06:44:20 PM
England XI: Hart; Chambers, Cahill, Jagielka, Gibbs; Henderson, Milner, Wilshere; Welbeck, Rooney, Sterling

No Delph.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 09, 2014, 06:45:43 PM
Is he injured? I can't see how he could be dropped.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 09, 2014, 06:49:34 PM
As tonight is all about how many we can score, he's probably seen as less attack minded. I wouldn't be surprised to see him start Sunday.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on October 09, 2014, 06:49:39 PM
Quote from: Dave on October 09, 2014, 06:44:20 PM
England XI: Hart; Chambers, Cahill, Jagielka, Gibbs; Henderson, Milner, Wilshere; Welbeck, Rooney, Sterling

No Delph.

Good.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on October 09, 2014, 06:52:02 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on October 09, 2014, 06:45:43 PM
Is he injured? I can't see how he could be dropped.

He's playing an extra forward over last time due to the opposition. It was four central midfielders against Switzerland.

Plus he was injured, so I'd charitably say that he's not being risked for a game when it doesn't really matter who plays.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 09, 2014, 06:54:18 PM
I often wonder why we bother with 4 defenders for games like this.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on October 09, 2014, 07:01:08 PM
I guess that as they only get to play a certain amount of games together, there's little point messing around with the system that he wants to play.

It doesn't really matter if England score five, six, seven or twelve so replacing Jagielka with say, Delph or Lambert isn't really going to achieve much.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 09, 2014, 07:05:19 PM
It could come down to GD I suppose. And in theory it would give them a chance to use a different formation for if they ever needed to go hell for leather and score a bunch to qualify or proceed in a tournament.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 09, 2014, 07:09:29 PM
I think they use head-to-head rather than goal difference, so GD is only likely to come into it for the purposes of comparing England's record to other third place finishers if they finish third in the group. Only the best third place finisher qualifies automatically while the others have to play-off. That said, if it does come down to a comparison with other groups, results against the bottom-placed team are discounted so the San Marino scores probably won't count anyway!

If it was me, I'd have picked Baines. San Marino are bound to concede loads of free-kicks and corners and maybe the odd penalty. May as well have a dead ball specialist in the team.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on October 09, 2014, 07:11:13 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on October 09, 2014, 07:09:29 PM
If it was me, I'd have picked Baines. San Marino are bound to concede loads of free-kicks and corners and maybe the odd penalty. May as well have a dead ball specialist in the team.
Doesn't Rooney take all of those anyway, right down to goal kicks and throw-ins?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on October 09, 2014, 07:12:23 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 09, 2014, 06:54:18 PM
I often wonder why we bother with 4 defenders for games like this.

It is pretty pointless. I mean England could play the Euro 2004 squad and still win this game.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 09, 2014, 07:14:45 PM
Quote from: Dave on October 09, 2014, 07:11:13 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on October 09, 2014, 07:09:29 PM
If it was me, I'd have picked Baines. San Marino are bound to concede loads of free-kicks and corners and maybe the odd penalty. May as well have a dead ball specialist in the team.
Doesn't Rooney take all of those anyway, right down to goal kicks and throw-ins?

You may be right.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 09, 2014, 07:20:15 PM
So predictions for how many England will get tonight?

I'm going for 7.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on October 09, 2014, 07:27:17 PM
England coach Roy Hodgson on ITV:

Quote
"We need to see a continuation from, in particular, what we saw against Switzerland and, to some extent, Norway. Those performances gave us encouragement.

"We are playing opponents not of the level of the last two - that poses problems though. We've set players objectives tonight. Fabian [Delph] we are sparing because he took a nasty kick at the weekend. With the other game coming so close we are resting him and also giving Jack [Wilshere] the chance to play further forward."
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on October 09, 2014, 07:28:04 PM
Ah well I'm glad he's being sensible with Delph.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 09, 2014, 07:30:36 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 09, 2014, 07:20:15 PM
So predictions for how many England will get tonight?

I'm going for 7.

I've put a silly bet on a Milner hat-trick but I also have San Marino+6 as part of my accumulator so anywhere between three to five-nil with Jimmy keeping the ball would be ideal.

I'll predict England win 6-0 with a late goal just to fuck up my bet.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on October 09, 2014, 07:32:52 PM
Delph sounds like a confirmed starter if fit from what Hodgson says.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 09, 2014, 07:44:36 PM
No Weimann in the Austrian squad.

Big Phil starts for the Swiss in Slovenia.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 09, 2014, 07:52:10 PM
Bugger it. Milner's playing defensive midfield. There goes my hat-trick bet.

Why play a defensive midfielder against Dan Marino?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 09, 2014, 08:06:59 PM
Slovakia beating Spain.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on October 09, 2014, 08:07:01 PM
San Marino appear to be adopting Lamberts much coveted 9-0-1 formation.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 09, 2014, 08:09:17 PM
Fair play to them. They're hardly going to go gung-ho, why should they?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 09, 2014, 08:09:50 PM
Goal. Jagielka, 1-0.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Louzie0 on October 09, 2014, 08:12:52 PM
Yay!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on October 09, 2014, 08:14:23 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on October 09, 2014, 08:09:17 PM
Fair play to them. They're hardly going to go gung-ho, why should they?
Their competitive footballing existence is entirely pointless but that's another matter.
I think their record scorer has something like 8 goals. ha ha.
I do often find myself willing San Marino to win if I ever see them playing. They play negatively in pretty much every game. You'd think if they played someone at least half bobbins they at least have a go.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on October 09, 2014, 08:14:40 PM
If Roy's got any sense he will take a striker of now and stick another defender on and try and hold out for a 1 nill Win
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on October 09, 2014, 08:16:36 PM
Quote from: john e on October 09, 2014, 08:14:40 PM
If Roy's got any sense he will take a striker of now and stick another defender on and try and hold out for a 1 nill Win
He's got two pretty defensive strikers in Rooney and Welbeck as it is. I'd sacrifice Sterling and Wilshere and bring on a couple more defenders to see the game out.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on October 09, 2014, 08:18:13 PM
San Marino's glory days of being 118th in the World feel like an age ago.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: CJ on October 09, 2014, 08:18:20 PM
As per usual the only way to generate an atmosphere at Wemberley is via a Mexican.Fucking. Wave
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Louzie0 on October 09, 2014, 08:19:39 PM
Cahill bites the dust.
So near and yet so far.
Gosh.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 09, 2014, 08:20:02 PM
That Selva's not the worst player I've ever seen. Only thirty-eight too.

Sneaky bid?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on October 09, 2014, 08:21:09 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on October 09, 2014, 08:20:02 PM
That Selva's not the worst player I've ever seen. Only thirty-eight too.

Sneaky bid?
Selva > Bent.
There I said it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 09, 2014, 08:21:35 PM
Shut up Gerrard. He's not a DJ.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 09, 2014, 08:26:58 PM
England have been shit so far. You really do know you aren't very good when as you approach HT you are leading San Marino thanks to the keeper tripping over at a corner.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on October 09, 2014, 08:27:34 PM
Fair play to the keeper there. Good save. He should change his name to Thankless Taskio.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 09, 2014, 08:27:42 PM
Penalty. My boy Selva fucked it up.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 09, 2014, 08:28:01 PM
And dumb defending gives England a penalty.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 09, 2014, 08:29:22 PM
England favourites now, IMO.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Louzie0 on October 09, 2014, 08:30:34 PM
Subs could change everything.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on October 09, 2014, 08:31:09 PM
In all seriousness Rooney needs to pull his finger out today. Conceivably it might not be beyond him in the two games against SM this qualifying to become record goalscorer. If you're an England forward you should be licking your lips and trying to snag the matchball at least in a game like this.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on October 09, 2014, 08:31:52 PM
2-0 to England - Manzaroli OUT
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on October 09, 2014, 08:32:26 PM
it's going to really piss me off when Rooney becomes Englands all time leading scorer, the guy has disappeared on us in every tournament he's played in but he'll go down as are most productive striker of all time.

England have still been pretty shit, I've been particularly annoyed with Wilshere and Sterling, who both have more than a hint of 'billy big bollocks' about them tonight.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 09, 2014, 08:32:34 PM
It may be 2-0 but that was shit. Rooney is wank.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Louzie0 on October 09, 2014, 08:34:09 PM
Now for a half time hairdryer.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on October 09, 2014, 08:36:59 PM
Quote from: paul_e on October 09, 2014, 08:32:26 PM
it's going to really piss me off when Rooney becomes Englands all time leading scorer, the guy has disappeared on us in every tournament he's played in but he'll go down as are most productive striker of all time.
I'd say that there are a number of things that are worth getting worked up by before that reaches the top of the list.

Not all of Sir Booby Charlton's goals were in World Cup quarter finals either.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 09, 2014, 08:37:34 PM
You're probably better picking fringe players who will be desperate to impress for a game like this. Some of the England regulars have rarely got out of walking pace but they know they'll still be picked for the next game.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 09, 2014, 08:41:19 PM
Quote from: paul_e on October 09, 2014, 08:32:26 PM
it's going to really piss me off when Rooney becomes Englands all time leading scorer, the guy has disappeared on us in every tournament he's played in but he'll go down as are most productive striker of all time.

And me. Best side he has scored a competitive goal against is probably Croatia. Sums him up really.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on October 09, 2014, 08:42:37 PM
Quote from: Louzie0 on October 09, 2014, 08:34:09 PM
Now for a half time hairdryer.
More likely sharing the curling tongs!
;-)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: adrenachrome on October 09, 2014, 08:44:42 PM
I have seen more competitive training games. Switching to the Spain match.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on October 09, 2014, 08:45:28 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 09, 2014, 08:41:19 PM
Quote from: paul_e on October 09, 2014, 08:32:26 PM
it's going to really piss me off when Rooney becomes Englands all time leading scorer, the guy has disappeared on us in every tournament he's played in but he'll go down as are most productive striker of all time.

And me. Best side he has scored a competitive goal against is probably Croatia. Sums him up really.
Uruguay I'd go with.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 09, 2014, 08:45:32 PM
Sterling and Henderson off for Ox and Lallana.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Louzie0 on October 09, 2014, 08:47:30 PM
Quote from: frankmosswasmyuncle on October 09, 2014, 08:42:37 PM
Quote from: Louzie0 on October 09, 2014, 08:34:09 PM
Now for a half time hairdryer.
More likely sharing the curling tongs!
;-)

Now checking out the bench!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on October 09, 2014, 08:47:37 PM
Quote from: Dave on October 09, 2014, 08:36:59 PM
Quote from: paul_e on October 09, 2014, 08:32:26 PM
it's going to really piss me off when Rooney becomes Englands all time leading scorer, the guy has disappeared on us in every tournament he's played in but he'll go down as are most productive striker of all time.
I'd say that there are a number of things that are worth getting worked up by before that reaches the top of the list.

Not all of Sir Booby Charlton's goals were in World Cup quarter finals either.

really piss me off was probably overly strong, I'll actually not be all that fussed as it'll be just another thing to dislike about modern football, however I still think Rooney's lack of performances at tournaments (1 goal in 788 world cup minutes) is just as significant to us failing to meet the hype as anything else, and more importantly he has always forced us to play a shape that doesn't really suit us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 09, 2014, 08:48:20 PM
Quote from: Dave on October 09, 2014, 08:45:28 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 09, 2014, 08:41:19 PM
Quote from: paul_e on October 09, 2014, 08:32:26 PM
it's going to really piss me off when Rooney becomes Englands all time leading scorer, the guy has disappeared on us in every tournament he's played in but he'll go down as are most productive striker of all time.

And me. Best side he has scored a competitive goal against is probably Croatia. Sums him up really.
Uruguay I'd go with.

I considered them but overall they were quite crap at the WC I thought.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Louzie0 on October 09, 2014, 08:51:06 PM
Was just going to say their goalkeeper is working hard!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 09, 2014, 08:51:13 PM
San Marino sure like gifting us goals.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Louzie0 on October 09, 2014, 08:53:17 PM
Yay!


If nobody else is going to mark it, England have a third goal!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on October 09, 2014, 08:58:40 PM
Quote from: paul_e on October 09, 2014, 08:32:26 PM
it's going to really piss me off when Rooney becomes Englands all time leading scorer, the guy has disappeared on us in every tournament he's played in but he'll go down as are most productive striker of all time.

Me too. When he does pass Jimmy Greaves' record, Clive Tydlesley will burst an artery in praise and SSN will show all his goals on continuous loop for 24 hours next day, with a phone poll to choose his bestest England goal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on October 09, 2014, 08:59:16 PM
Wilshere deeper (so he's not trying to score) and sterling going off have made us look much better because the 2 who've come on in those positions are playing for the team rather than trying to show how great they are by shooting fish in a barrel.  Welbeck has looked better as well because he's getting the ball that bit sooner. rather than when he has 2-3 men crowding him.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on October 09, 2014, 08:59:31 PM
Quote from: Louzie0 on October 09, 2014, 08:53:17 PM
Yay!


If nobody else is going to mark it, England have a third goal!
Oh. Thought you'd spotted Lallana's quiff!
;-)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 09, 2014, 08:59:52 PM
At least we're playing a bit better this half so far.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Louzie0 on October 09, 2014, 09:01:14 PM
Quote from: frankmosswasmyuncle on October 09, 2014, 08:59:31 PM
Quote from: Louzie0 on October 09, 2014, 08:53:17 PM
Yay!


If nobody else is going to mark it, England have a third goal!
Oh. Thought you'd spotted Lallana's quiff!
;-)
Proof of the hairdryer!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Louzie0 on October 09, 2014, 09:03:37 PM
ooh the quiff disallowed
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 09, 2014, 09:04:14 PM
Disallowed, wrongly. Rooney doing his best not to score any more is a bonus.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on October 09, 2014, 09:04:35 PM
Terrible decision.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on October 09, 2014, 09:05:42 PM
Quote from: Legion on October 09, 2014, 09:04:35 PM
Terrible decision.

shocker of a decision, not sure what the lino was thinking there.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ian. on October 09, 2014, 09:06:31 PM
Enjoyable second half this. Wiltshire and Milner playing very well.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on October 09, 2014, 09:07:35 PM
Quote from: Louzie0 on October 09, 2014, 09:01:14 PM
Quote from: frankmosswasmyuncle on October 09, 2014, 08:59:31 PM
Quote from: Louzie0 on October 09, 2014, 08:53:17 PM
Yay!


If nobody else is going to mark it, England have a third goal!
Oh. Thought you'd spotted Lallana's quiff!
;-)
Proof of the hairdryer!
What else?
It's Liverpoo's secret weapon this season - £12.99 from Argos - replacement for Suarez!
:D
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on October 09, 2014, 09:08:29 PM
This is a bit like a game in the playground now!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Louzie0 on October 09, 2014, 09:09:18 PM
Quote from: frankmosswasmyuncle on October 09, 2014, 09:07:35 PM
Quote from: Louzie0 on October 09, 2014, 09:01:14 PM
Quote from: frankmosswasmyuncle on October 09, 2014, 08:59:31 PM
Quote from: Louzie0 on October 09, 2014, 08:53:17 PM
Yay!


If nobody else is going to mark it, England have a third goal!
Oh. Thought you'd spotted Lallana's quiff!
;-)
Proof of the hairdryer!
What else?
It's Liverpoo's secret weapon this season - £12.99 from Argos - replacement for Suarez!
:D
Very good!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 09, 2014, 09:12:50 PM
Spain losing 1-0 in Slovakia.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on October 09, 2014, 09:13:15 PM
Quote from: Ian J on October 09, 2014, 09:06:31 PM
Enjoyable second half this. Wiltshire and Milner playing very well.

I agree, watching this game makes it clear why Wilshere plays deeper, in the more attacking role he was dire, trying to do it all on his own, move him 10 yards deeper and he actually looks for teammates.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 09, 2014, 09:13:42 PM
Shit! Did you see that! He's got a foot like a traction engine.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on October 09, 2014, 09:13:58 PM
Superb strike by Andros.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on October 09, 2014, 09:16:16 PM
Tom Daley needs to replace his coach with a footballer from San Marino.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Louzie0 on October 09, 2014, 09:18:01 PM
Ooh, here we go, the subs.
Suddenly it's a different scenario.


Or maybe not.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Louzie0 on October 09, 2014, 09:18:49 PM
Yay!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 09, 2014, 09:18:52 PM
5-0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on October 09, 2014, 09:19:29 PM
Quote from: Ian J on October 09, 2014, 09:06:31 PM
Enjoyable second half this. Wiltshire and Milner playing very well.

Wiltshire play well in the lower reaches of county cricket, occasionally.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 09, 2014, 09:20:23 PM
So that San Marino fella has now scored twice for England. Something to tell the grandkids.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on October 09, 2014, 09:22:28 PM
little spell there is why I like Lallana, he's great at the neat little 1 touch stuff round the box, if the rest of the squad can get used to playing with him I think he can be a good player for England, I'd rather he start in that position than Sterling, he's not got the same ability to make something from nothing but he offers so much m ore consistency.

Feel for the defender, horrible own goal to concede, nothing he can do there.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on October 09, 2014, 09:23:51 PM
Quote from: Clampy on October 09, 2014, 08:58:40 PM
Quote from: paul_e on October 09, 2014, 08:32:26 PM
it's going to really piss me off when Rooney becomes Englands all time leading scorer, the guy has disappeared on us in every tournament he's played in but he'll go down as are most productive striker of all time.

Me too. When he does pass Jimmy Greaves' record, Clive Tydlesley will burst an artery in praise and SSN will show all his goals on continuous loop for 24 hours next day, with a phone poll to choose his bestest England goal.
Won't all be bad news then.

Seriously, at the absolute highest level he's been the epitome of all fart and no shit.
The footballing equivalent of Graeme Hick. Got all the natural talent, but is primarily a flat track bully who can look good at the higher levels as long as everything is going his way. As soon as the going gets tough, he's either going to go missing or do something stupid.

 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Louzie0 on October 09, 2014, 09:24:48 PM
SM goalie wearing red.
Excellent 'avoid' strategy.
Possibly a mistake. Defensively speaking.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on October 09, 2014, 09:28:30 PM
Woy realised what the team needed to do and changed it at half time. 1) Triangular passing through the crowded defence, 2) One touch football, 3) Use the wings, 4) Lewington screaming encouragement at them from the touchline from 46-60 minutes. Simple, traditional, effective. Love it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 09, 2014, 09:28:39 PM
Spain equalise, Slovakia retake the lead about two minutes later!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 09, 2014, 09:30:39 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on October 09, 2014, 09:28:39 PM
Spain equalise, Slovakia retake the lead about two minutes later!

Slovakia with 27% possession

*getspopcorn*
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Louzie0 on October 09, 2014, 09:31:31 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on October 09, 2014, 09:28:39 PM
Spain equalise, Slovakia retake the lead about two minutes later!
Great, and I want a result in Sweden!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ian. on October 09, 2014, 09:33:53 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on October 09, 2014, 09:19:29 PM
Quote from: Ian J on October 09, 2014, 09:06:31 PM
Enjoyable second half this. Wiltshire and Milner playing very well.

Wiltshire play well in the lower reaches of county cricket, occasionally.
Ooops.
So does the fella Jack (what's his name) against the lower reaches of international football.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 09, 2014, 09:34:15 PM
Much better second half.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on October 09, 2014, 09:37:04 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 09, 2014, 09:34:15 PM
Much better second half.

I suppose, but then it's multi millionaire professional footballers playing against a bunch of fishermen, postmen and painters
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: b23 on October 09, 2014, 09:40:12 PM
Was Alan Green really calling San Marino....... San Marinho ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on October 09, 2014, 09:41:48 PM
Rarely watch football on TV.
Tyldesley a twat for his comments about the SM defender who has scored more goals for England than so and so etc...and for the "thumping" handed out by England...and that wan*er Chiles commenting on the "one-sided" shirt-swapping at the end.
Let's be gracious in victory over very weak opposition...please!
Makes me want England to get twatted every game so the pair have got something proper to comment on.

UTV!
 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Colhint on October 09, 2014, 09:43:50 PM
what I want to know is, when Rooney scored the pen, why did he look up to Frank Lampards' mom
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 09, 2014, 09:45:31 PM
Quote from: Colhint on October 09, 2014, 09:43:50 PM
what I want to know is, when Rooney scored the pen, why did he look up to Frank Lampards' mom

There's an obvious, and bad taste, joke there.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on October 09, 2014, 09:46:56 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 09, 2014, 09:45:31 PM
Quote from: Colhint on October 09, 2014, 09:43:50 PM
what I want to know is, when Rooney scored the pen, why did he look up to Frank Lampards' mom

There's an obvious, and bad taste, joke there.
Never crossed my mind PWS!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on October 09, 2014, 09:48:59 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 09, 2014, 09:45:31 PM
Quote from: Colhint on October 09, 2014, 09:43:50 PM
what I want to know is, when Rooney scored the pen, why did he look up to Frank Lampards' mom

There's an obvious, and bad taste, joke there.

Close the internet. Nothing could beat this.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Smirker on October 09, 2014, 10:19:43 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 09, 2014, 09:45:31 PM
Quote from: Colhint on October 09, 2014, 09:43:50 PM
what I want to know is, when Rooney scored the pen, why did he look up to Frank Lampards' mom

There's an obvious, and bad taste, joke there.

 ;D
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: rob_bridge on October 09, 2014, 10:20:52 PM
Quote from: Colhint on October 09, 2014, 09:43:50 PM
what I want to know is, when Rooney scored the pen, why did he look up to Frank Lampards' mom


Dark humour.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richl on October 09, 2014, 10:24:03 PM
Joe Hart voted man of the match with 63% of vote
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on October 09, 2014, 10:37:23 PM
Rooney hasn't been the same player since he had that roadkill stapled to the top of his skull. He needs to get the pliers, pull that crap out and start being a decent player again. This was the sort of game Rooney should have been looking to absolutely terrorise the defence.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on October 09, 2014, 11:28:14 PM
Quote from: supertom on October 09, 2014, 10:37:23 PM
Rooney hasn't been the same player since he had that roadkill stapled to the top of his skull. He needs to get the pliers, pull that crap out and start being a decent player again. This was the sort of game Rooney should have been looking to absolutely terrorise the defence.

13 shots today and his goal came from the spot.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on October 09, 2014, 11:45:01 PM
Quote from: paul_e on October 09, 2014, 11:28:14 PM
Quote from: supertom on October 09, 2014, 10:37:23 PM
Rooney hasn't been the same player since he had that roadkill stapled to the top of his skull. He needs to get the pliers, pull that crap out and start being a decent player again. This was the sort of game Rooney should have been looking to absolutely terrorise the defence.

13 shots today and his goal came from the spot.
When Sturridge is fit again it's going to be very interesting to see what Woy does. Welbeck looks a lot better through the middle than out wide and has been in fine form for Arsenal. He played pretty well today too. Sturridge you'd expect to score plenty for Liverpool when he gets back, and Sterling is the new prodigy upon which English hopes shall rest.
It's about time Rooney had to worry about his place in the England set up.
In addition whilst he's serving his ban for Utd, he could conceivably find himself have to work hard to get back into their side if they look better without him.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: tomd2103 on October 09, 2014, 11:55:59 PM
Quote from: supertom on October 09, 2014, 11:45:01 PM
Quote from: paul_e on October 09, 2014, 11:28:14 PM
Quote from: supertom on October 09, 2014, 10:37:23 PM
Rooney hasn't been the same player since he had that roadkill stapled to the top of his skull. He needs to get the pliers, pull that crap out and start being a decent player again. This was the sort of game Rooney should have been looking to absolutely terrorise the defence.

13 shots today and his goal came from the spot.
When Sturridge is fit again it's going to be very interesting to see what Woy does. Welbeck looks a lot better through the middle than out wide and has been in fine form for Arsenal. He played pretty well today too. Sturridge you'd expect to score plenty for Liverpool when he gets back, and Sterling is the new prodigy upon which English hopes shall rest.
It's about time Rooney had to worry about his place in the England set up.
In addition whilst he's serving his ban for Utd, he could conceivably find himself have to work hard to get back into their side if they look better without him.

With Falcao partnering Van Persie and Mata just in behind, they might well do. 

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on October 10, 2014, 01:09:51 AM
Was there a game tonight?  I had no idea :-X
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: berneboy on October 10, 2014, 02:09:58 AM
Quote from: b23 on October 09, 2014, 09:40:12 PM
Was Alan Green really calling San Marino....... San Marinho ?

Alan Green makes me want to switch off. I can't bear his self-opinionated twaddle.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SamTheMouse on October 10, 2014, 07:19:21 AM
Alan Green....the Ian Paisley of sports radio commentating.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on October 10, 2014, 08:51:32 AM
Well the game was exciting until the goalie slipped over and San Marino conceded, then I switched over.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 10, 2014, 09:00:59 AM
Spain game was exciting.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on October 10, 2014, 09:14:16 AM
Quote from: supertom on October 09, 2014, 11:45:01 PM
Quote from: paul_e on October 09, 2014, 11:28:14 PM
Quote from: supertom on October 09, 2014, 10:37:23 PM
Rooney hasn't been the same player since he had that roadkill stapled to the top of his skull. He needs to get the pliers, pull that crap out and start being a decent player again. This was the sort of game Rooney should have been looking to absolutely terrorise the defence.

13 shots today and his goal came from the spot.
When Sturridge is fit again it's going to be very interesting to see what Woy does. Welbeck looks a lot better through the middle than out wide and has been in fine form for Arsenal. He played pretty well today too. Sturridge you'd expect to score plenty for Liverpool when he gets back, and Sterling is the new prodigy upon which English hopes shall rest.
It's about time Rooney had to worry about his place in the England set up.
In addition whilst he's serving his ban for Utd, he could conceivably find himself have to work hard to get back into their side if they look better without him.

Rooney is England captain so he's not going to be dropped anytime soon, even if he wasn't getting into the Man Utd side.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 10, 2014, 11:03:40 AM
I'd rather have a night out with the Madrid nurse than watch England play. Awful viewing.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on October 10, 2014, 03:19:28 PM
I don't know why I bother watching England matches any more. It has become one of those things you sigh about, have no real interest in doing, but feel like you have to do. Like visiting your nan or something.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: rob_bridge on October 10, 2014, 03:37:36 PM
Quote from: SamTheMouse on October 10, 2014, 07:19:21 AM
Alan Green....the Ian Paisley of sports radio commentating.

Considering he is a radio commentator he spends an awful lot of match time spouting his opinions rather than focusing on the match  where listeners don't have the advanatage of seeing the actual action.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: fbriai on October 10, 2014, 03:39:04 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on October 10, 2014, 03:19:28 PM
I don't know why I bother watching England matches any more. It has become one of those things you sigh about, have no real interest in doing, but feel like you have to do. Like visiting your nan or something.

This should be in the 'things that make you smile' thread.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on October 11, 2014, 02:00:54 AM
Guzan miles away from Enner Valencia goal for Ecuador, cracking player wet spam have got on their hands.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 11, 2014, 09:43:21 AM
FA cup today leamington v Worcester , a derby of sorts.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on October 11, 2014, 09:35:19 PM
Number of Shots: Poland 3 - 23 Germany

Score: Poland 2 - 0 Germany.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on October 11, 2014, 09:39:19 PM
Villa's involvement tonight:

90 minutes for Hutton, Scotland beat Georgia 1-0
Okore doesn't play, unused substitute, Denmark draw 1-1 away to Albania.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on October 11, 2014, 10:11:07 PM
Quote from: Dave on October 11, 2014, 09:39:19 PM
Villa's involvement tonight:

90 minutes for Hutton, Scotland beat Georgia 1-0
Okore doesn't play, unused substitute, Denmark draw 1-1 away to Albania.

Hutton played great.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on October 11, 2014, 10:51:54 PM
Quote from: Dave on October 11, 2014, 09:35:19 PM
Number of Shots: Poland 3 - 23 Germany

Score: Poland 2 - 0 Germany.

Sounds like a Villa game.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 11, 2014, 11:12:12 PM
Brazil 2-0 Argentina in Beijing. Messi had a penalty saved.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 11, 2014, 11:17:59 PM
Robbie Keane scored a hat-trick as they smacked 7 past Gibraltar which makes him the all time highest scorer in Euro qualifiers.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on October 12, 2014, 01:57:47 AM
Watching the MLS and the standard is so incredibly poor.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Meanwood Villa on October 12, 2014, 02:28:41 PM
It's ridiculous Gibraltar have got a national team.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on October 12, 2014, 03:32:43 PM
Delph replacing Milner for England today.


Film at eleven.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 12, 2014, 03:53:02 PM
I'm predicting a 2-1 win for England.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on October 12, 2014, 04:02:19 PM
I'll go for 0-2 England
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on October 12, 2014, 04:45:46 PM
Adrian Chiles just can't bring himself to say anything positive about Delph, only his booking. Not how well he did after that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 12, 2014, 04:50:33 PM
Nice seeing a Villa flag there. Even if it was from the Wirral, bloody glory hunters!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on October 12, 2014, 04:51:25 PM
Yes! Just seen a Villa flag in the crowd. Well an England flag with AVFC on it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on October 12, 2014, 04:53:44 PM
Good to see Hart playing the leader in the tunnel with a few words. Rooney completely silent. Wrong choice for captain I say.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on October 12, 2014, 04:54:17 PM
If Wilshire played for Villa, he'd be nowhere near this England squad. In fact, I couldn't see him getting a game ahead of Delph, Westwood or Cleverley. Dreadful player. No pace, can't tackle and constantly giving the ball away.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 12, 2014, 04:55:24 PM
Gone for 2-2 at 28/1
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on October 12, 2014, 04:58:25 PM
Quote from: Pete3206 on October 12, 2014, 04:54:17 PM
If Wilshire played for Villa, he'd be nowhere near this England squad. In fact, I couldn't see him getting a game ahead of Delph, Westwood or Cleverley. Dreadful player. No pace, can't tackle and constantly giving the ball away.

Agreed. He seems to be a favourite with Woy and the media but I don't see why.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 12, 2014, 05:02:33 PM
Well that was a dodgy start.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 12, 2014, 05:04:31 PM
An Estonia opening goal will probably make for a better game.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on October 12, 2014, 05:12:10 PM
Whenever I hear Henderson's name I keep thinking of Pablo Fanque's fair. Can't stop it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on October 12, 2014, 05:15:59 PM
Nice effort by Rooney.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 12, 2014, 05:22:44 PM
By not playing Sterling, Milner and Gibbs it appears Roy is following orders from club managers.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 12, 2014, 05:24:11 PM
Delph morphs into Tonev.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 12, 2014, 05:25:16 PM
Quote from: devilla on October 12, 2014, 05:15:59 PM
Nice effort by Rooney.
Not quite world class though?
Why is he wearing a swimming arm aid?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on October 12, 2014, 05:29:40 PM
fear of drowning in a sea of responsibility.
he's a father figure you know!!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on October 12, 2014, 05:40:16 PM
Quote from: olaftab on October 12, 2014, 05:25:16 PM
Quote from: devilla on October 12, 2014, 05:15:59 PM
Nice effort by Rooney.
Not quite world class though?
Why is he wearing a swimming arm aid?

Yes I wondered about the sleeve things as well. He's probably being paid a fortune for wearing what appears to be a totally unnecessary addition to his kit.

I don't think he's the right choice for captain either.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SamTheMouse on October 12, 2014, 05:44:40 PM
England players aren't very goodd at controlling or passing the ball under any kind of pressure, are they?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 12, 2014, 05:46:09 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on October 12, 2014, 05:04:31 PM
An Estonia opening goal will probably make for a better game.
Personally I think this is the sort of game where someone like Darren Beckford would get a hatful of goals.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on October 12, 2014, 05:49:41 PM
Someone did what Baines just done in the MLS last night and got a straight red, players were going crazy
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on October 12, 2014, 05:55:36 PM
You'd think Wilshire was Pele the way they're talking. Unbelievable.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on October 12, 2014, 05:57:49 PM
Fucking dull as ditchwater this game. Like watching the Villa without the caring about the result bit.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 12, 2014, 06:02:17 PM
It's just like England under every other manager when playing these type of games. I wonder why I even bother watching when it's so predictable. No doubt we will nick a winner, huzzah!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on October 12, 2014, 06:04:06 PM
We'll step it up this half.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 12, 2014, 06:05:35 PM
Well that might help.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 12, 2014, 06:06:20 PM
I don't see how he can complain about that yellow.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on October 12, 2014, 06:06:21 PM
Klavan off.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on October 12, 2014, 06:06:21 PM
Good run by Delph there and it's drawn a foul and a red card for them. Good work Fabian.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on October 12, 2014, 06:07:33 PM
Chiles will probably say he dived and is a disgrace to English football
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 12, 2014, 06:07:34 PM
Some fruity background language.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 12, 2014, 06:08:17 PM
Well worth every penny of that 300K a week you granny shagging Shrek faced twat.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on October 12, 2014, 06:08:32 PM
Rooney really is a bit crap isn't he?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on October 12, 2014, 06:10:56 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 12, 2014, 06:08:17 PM
Well worth every penny of that 300K a week you granny shagging Shrek faced twat.

Love it!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 12, 2014, 06:12:16 PM
I'd take Henderson off and get Ox or Sterling on.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on October 12, 2014, 06:13:23 PM
Quote from: devilla on October 12, 2014, 06:10:56 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 12, 2014, 06:08:17 PM
Well worth every penny of that 300K a week you granny shagging Shrek faced twat.

Love it!
PWS at his eloquent best!
;-)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Nev on October 12, 2014, 06:13:51 PM
Although somewhat more palatable due to the change in personnel, including a Villa man, watching England remains a chore because of the fuckin' band. Jesus, Mary and Joseph you'd think after all these years they would learn another couple of tunes.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on October 12, 2014, 06:15:50 PM
Yes that was a great ball Wilshire. Straight to the keeper.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on October 12, 2014, 06:15:55 PM
Did Vunk just say "Wot the fu*k" to the ref after rugby tackling Cahill to the floor ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 12, 2014, 06:17:40 PM
Yes. But, by coincidence, "wotthufuk" is Estonian for "good decision referee".
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on October 12, 2014, 06:17:44 PM
He's been watching Tonev
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 12, 2014, 06:18:34 PM
Delph off saving legs for Goodison .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 12, 2014, 06:18:39 PM
Delph off for Ox.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: andyh on October 12, 2014, 06:19:16 PM
Delph off, turn over!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 12, 2014, 06:20:08 PM
Quote from: frankmosswasmyuncle on October 12, 2014, 06:13:23 PM
Quote from: devilla on October 12, 2014, 06:10:56 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 12, 2014, 06:08:17 PM
Well worth every penny of that 300K a week you granny shagging Shrek faced twat.

Love it!
PWS at his eloquent best!
;-)

I'm the reincarnation of Charles Dickens.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 12, 2014, 06:20:59 PM
I'd love to see Woy have the minerals to take Rooney off.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 12, 2014, 06:21:54 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 12, 2014, 06:12:16 PM
I'd take Henderson off and get Ox or Sterling on.

This managing lark is piss easy.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on October 12, 2014, 06:22:31 PM
Glad Fab's off and not injured.

But would rather see the underperforming Rooney, Welbeck, Lallana, Henderson or Wishere off instead.

Watch 3 of those score now! 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on October 12, 2014, 06:26:41 PM
God England are poor
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on October 12, 2014, 06:26:58 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 12, 2014, 06:20:08 PM
Quote from: frankmosswasmyuncle on October 12, 2014, 06:13:23 PM
Quote from: devilla on October 12, 2014, 06:10:56 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 12, 2014, 06:08:17 PM
Well worth every penny of that 300K a week you granny shagging Shrek faced twat.

Love it!
PWS at his eloquent best!
;-)

I'm the reincarnation of Charles Dickens.
Not keen on Dickens PWS.
Was thinking more the subtlety of Jane Austen or Charlotte Bronte...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SamTheMouse on October 12, 2014, 06:27:12 PM
The players are bollocks, but the formation is terrible.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 12, 2014, 06:31:04 PM
Told you he was shit.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on October 12, 2014, 06:31:25 PM
Well well Shrek scores. Tyldeley has orgasm.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on October 12, 2014, 06:32:51 PM
Quote from: frankmosswasmyuncle on October 12, 2014, 06:22:31 PM
Glad Fab's off and not injured.

But would rather see the underperforming Rooney, Welbeck, Lallana, Henderson or Wishere off instead.

Watch 3 of those score now! 
One down...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 12, 2014, 06:33:11 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 12, 2014, 06:20:59 PM
I'd love to see Woy have the minerals to take Rooney off.

And he was about to.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on October 12, 2014, 06:34:52 PM
Can't believe Rooney is only one goal away from Greave's record. He's always let us down in the big tournaments.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 12, 2014, 06:36:12 PM
Just required injuries for Baines and Jagielka now .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on October 12, 2014, 06:37:59 PM
Lambert on for some much needed pace in the last 10 mins!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on October 12, 2014, 06:38:32 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on October 12, 2014, 06:36:12 PM
Just required injuries for Baines and Jagielka now .
which would be nice
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on October 12, 2014, 06:38:37 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on October 12, 2014, 06:36:12 PM
Just required injuries for Baines and Jagielka now .

Fingers crossed! Nothing major, though. Just enough to keep them out next weekend.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on October 12, 2014, 06:46:44 PM
Quote from: devilla on October 12, 2014, 06:34:52 PM
Can't believe Rooney is only one goal away from Greave's record. He's always let us down in the big tournaments.

That's just the age we live in in all sports. How many players have scored more hundreds than Don Bradman now? But if you look closer at their stats you'll find that they've all played at least 2.5 times as many tests. The same goes in football - Rooney plays every game of the international calender, meaning getting 100 caps is a trivial matter for him. It's different times: more games, better fitness to play them all, exaggerated statistics.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on October 12, 2014, 06:47:50 PM
Rooney couldn't score in a brothel. Oh, hang on...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 12, 2014, 06:49:18 PM
Quote from: Monty on October 12, 2014, 06:46:44 PM
Quote from: devilla on October 12, 2014, 06:34:52 PM
Can't believe Rooney is only one goal away from Greave's record. He's always let us down in the big tournaments.

That's just the age we live in in all sports. How many players have scored more hundreds than Don Bradman now? But if you look closer at their stats you'll find that they've all played at least 2.5 times as many tests. The same goes in football - Rooney plays every game of the international calender, meaning getting 100 caps is a trivial matter for him. It's different times: more games, better fitness to play them all, exaggerated statistics.

Greaves did it in 57 appearances, and i'd imagine not too many were against the likes of San Marino.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 12, 2014, 06:50:08 PM
That was woeful from him.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 12, 2014, 06:52:19 PM
As was that.

Well it's a win, but jeeze that was uninspiring against a poor side that had 10 men for so long.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on October 12, 2014, 06:53:09 PM
Should of finished 0-2. I have no idea why Rooney's gone so shite.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on October 12, 2014, 06:53:59 PM
Can't believe I've missed 30 minutes of Countryfile for that tripe...

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on October 12, 2014, 06:56:05 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 12, 2014, 06:49:18 PM
Quote from: Monty on October 12, 2014, 06:46:44 PM
Quote from: devilla on October 12, 2014, 06:34:52 PM
Can't believe Rooney is only one goal away from Greave's record. He's always let us down in the big tournaments.

That's just the age we live in in all sports. How many players have scored more hundreds than Don Bradman now? But if you look closer at their stats you'll find that they've all played at least 2.5 times as many tests. The same goes in football - Rooney plays every game of the international calender, meaning getting 100 caps is a trivial matter for him. It's different times: more games, better fitness to play them all, exaggerated statistics.

Greaves did it in 57 appearances, and i'd imagine not too many were against the likes of San Marino.
Three against Luxembourg, ten goals across three thrashings of Northern Ireland, three against Scotland in a 9-3 win, three more in a 6-1 win against Norway.

I reckon that there were comparatively more hammerings of weak teams during that era rather than fewer.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 12, 2014, 06:59:35 PM
Scotland may have been hammered in a game but I don't think you could put them in the class of San Marino.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 12, 2014, 07:07:10 PM
Regardless of the respective quality of opposition, which is debatable, it is unarguable that teams play loads more matches nowadays.

Greaves' 44 goals in 57 games is more impressive than Rooney's 43 in 99.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 12, 2014, 07:08:50 PM
Quote from: Dave on October 12, 2014, 06:56:05 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 12, 2014, 06:49:18 PM
Quote from: Monty on October 12, 2014, 06:46:44 PM
Quote from: devilla on October 12, 2014, 06:34:52 PM
Can't believe Rooney is only one goal away from Greave's record. He's always let us down in the big tournaments.

That's just the age we live in in all sports. How many players have scored more hundreds than Don Bradman now? But if you look closer at their stats you'll find that they've all played at least 2.5 times as many tests. The same goes in football - Rooney plays every game of the international calender, meaning getting 100 caps is a trivial matter for him. It's different times: more games, better fitness to play them all, exaggerated statistics.

Greaves did it in 57 appearances, and i'd imagine not too many were against the likes of San Marino.
Three against Luxembourg, ten goals across three thrashings of Northern Ireland, three against Scotland in a 9-3 win, three more in a 6-1 win against Norway.

I reckon that there were comparatively more hammerings of weak teams during that era rather than fewer.
Typical...using facts to spoil an argument! Anyway it's still 57v99 so he can never equal Greavies record.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 12, 2014, 07:16:43 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 12, 2014, 06:21:54 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 12, 2014, 06:12:16 PM
I'd take Henderson off and get Ox or Sterling on.

This managing lark is piss easy.
I know you are almost SAF class but how did you manage to get two on for one off?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on October 12, 2014, 07:19:48 PM
The word 'or' might be a clue.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 12, 2014, 07:21:39 PM
Doh!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on October 12, 2014, 07:38:54 PM
So Andy Townsend reckons Wilshire was England's best player tonight. He said that just after the player himself, was too knackered to receive a simple pass and clumsily pulled the shirt of the opponent to get himself booked. I have to respectfully disagree with the cliche spouting, ex-Villa man.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on October 12, 2014, 08:31:01 PM
I don't get the love in for Wilshere and never have, he's fine agianst poor sides that leave loads of space for him to pass into but as soon as a team defends the space in behind he looks lost and ends up pumping passes long into the stands or to the keeper.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on October 12, 2014, 09:22:36 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on October 12, 2014, 07:07:10 PM
Regardless of the respective quality of opposition, which is debatable, it is unarguable that teams play loads more matches nowadays.

Greaves' 44 goals in 57 games is more impressive than Rooney's 43 in 99.

Jimmy Greaves is the greatest living English forward. Rooney is a very good player but without the adulation that Greavsie had and still has.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on October 12, 2014, 10:58:53 PM
People and the London media in particular get carried away with Wilshere but I think the opposite is true too that he gets more criticism than is warranted. I thought he played well tonight and the midfield rotation worked well (against a lowly ranked team). He's someone has a lot of potential but hasn't fulfilled it so far - not surprising with the injuries he's had.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: tomd2103 on October 12, 2014, 11:57:29 PM
Quote from: OCD on October 12, 2014, 10:58:53 PM
People and the London media in particular get carried away with Wilshere but I think the opposite is true too that he gets more criticism than is warranted. I thought he played well tonight and the midfield rotation worked well (against a lowly ranked team). He's someone has a lot of potential but hasn't fulfilled it so far - not surprising with the injuries he's had.

He's yet to find a position in midfield that really suits him.  He's not really physically strong enough to play in a two man midfield and he isn't really suited to playing in a more advanced role. 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 13, 2014, 12:09:27 AM
He's a decent player. But he's not as good (yet) as the media try and make him out to be. And he isn't as bad as some make him out to be either.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on October 13, 2014, 10:09:56 AM
Quote from: Ron Manager on October 12, 2014, 09:22:36 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on October 12, 2014, 07:07:10 PM
Regardless of the respective quality of opposition, which is debatable, it is unarguable that teams play loads more matches nowadays.

Greaves' 44 goals in 57 games is more impressive than Rooney's 43 in 99.

Jimmy Greaves is the greatest living English forward. Rooney is a very good player but without the adulation that Greavsie had and still has.

I'd probably go for Lineker given his record in international tournaments.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on October 13, 2014, 12:30:29 PM
Did anyone else notice the "AVFC Wirrall" flag at the England game last night?

Woolly-back Villans?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Meanwood Villa on October 13, 2014, 12:34:36 PM
Quote from: Chico Hamilton III on October 13, 2014, 12:30:29 PM
Did anyone else notice the "AVFC Wirrall" flag at the England game last night?

Woolly-back Villans?

Perhaps they were won over by the semi-final in 94?

Doubtful though, I went to uni with a Tranmere fan who was and still is very bitter about the Bosnich incident.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lastfootstamper on October 13, 2014, 12:35:15 PM
Doesn't VCTM hail from that end?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on October 13, 2014, 01:13:31 PM
Quote from: OCD on October 12, 2014, 10:58:53 PM
People and the London media in particular get carried away with Wilshere but I think the opposite is true too that he gets more criticism than is warranted. I thought he played well tonight and the midfield rotation worked well (against a lowly ranked team). He's someone has a lot of potential but hasn't fulfilled it so far - not surprising with the injuries he's had.

The 2 balance each other out, it's hard to watch him be average whilst listening to a commentator compare him to Pirlo, Xavi, etc without finding yourself picking up on the bad parts of his game and highlighting them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: rob_bridge on October 13, 2014, 04:01:28 PM
Quote from: Pete3206 on October 12, 2014, 07:38:54 PM
So Andy Townsend reckons Wilshire was England's best player tonight. He said that just after the player himself, was too knackered to receive a simple pass and clumsily pulled the shirt of the opponent to get himself booked. I have to respectfully disagree with the cliche spouting, ex-Villa man.

Looks like he needs to stop smoking
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: rob_bridge on October 13, 2014, 04:04:37 PM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on October 13, 2014, 10:09:56 AM
Quote from: Ron Manager on October 12, 2014, 09:22:36 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on October 12, 2014, 07:07:10 PM
Regardless of the respective quality of opposition, which is debatable, it is unarguable that teams play loads more matches nowadays.

Greaves' 44 goals in 57 games is more impressive than Rooney's 43 in 99.

Jimmy Greaves is the greatest living English forward. Rooney is a very good player but without the adulation that Greavsie had and still has.

I'd probably go for Lineker given his record in international tournaments.

I'd agree. 10 goals in World Cup finals. Not many of other players of any nations have managed more.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 13, 2014, 04:07:18 PM
Charlton maybe? He scored his goals from midfield. Then again, he is a massive wanker.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: rob_bridge on October 13, 2014, 04:11:32 PM
Quote from: Meanwood Villa on October 13, 2014, 12:34:36 PM
Quote from: Chico Hamilton III on October 13, 2014, 12:30:29 PM
Did anyone else notice the "AVFC Wirrall" flag at the England game last night?

Woolly-back Villans?

Perhaps they were won over by the semi-final in 94?

Doubtful though, I went to uni with a Tranmere fan who was and still is very bitter about the Bosnich incident.

Probably feel the same if I was one of them. They have utterly crap nicknames by the way.

That said Aldridge dragged the ball way wide of the goal and may not have got to it (IMO) had he not left his leg in to be dragged down by Bozzie. How he wasn't booked as  a minimum does baffles me
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: fbriai on October 13, 2014, 04:13:59 PM
Quote from: Meanwood Villa on October 13, 2014, 12:34:36 PM
Quote from: Chico Hamilton III on October 13, 2014, 12:30:29 PM
Did anyone else notice the "AVFC Wirrall" flag at the England game last night?

Woolly-back Villans?

Perhaps they were won over by the semi-final in 94?

Doubtful though, I went to uni with a Tranmere fan who was and still is very bitter about the Bosnich incident.

I did as well.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: rob_bridge on October 13, 2014, 04:16:34 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on October 13, 2014, 04:07:18 PM
Charlton maybe? He scored his goals from midfield. Then again, he is a massive wanker.

Grudglingly you would have to say one of the top 3 or 4 English players of all time.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on October 13, 2014, 05:31:46 PM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on October 13, 2014, 10:09:56 AM
Quote from: Ron Manager on October 12, 2014, 09:22:36 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on October 12, 2014, 07:07:10 PM
Regardless of the respective quality of opposition, which is debatable, it is unarguable that teams play loads more matches nowadays.

Greaves' 44 goals in 57 games is more impressive than Rooney's 43 in 99.

Jimmy Greaves is the greatest living English forward. Rooney is a very good player but without the adulation that Greavsie had and still has.

I'd probably go for Lineker given his record in international tournaments.

I would agree with that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 13, 2014, 07:55:12 PM
Iceland 1 Netherlands 0.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on October 13, 2014, 08:00:03 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on October 13, 2014, 04:07:18 PM
Charlton maybe? He scored his goals from midfield. Then again, he is a massive wanker.

Charlton started off as a forward before dropping into midfield. He's also a massive wanker. Lineker wouldn't have got into double figures had fate not intervened.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on October 13, 2014, 08:05:01 PM
In what way?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: bertlambshank on October 13, 2014, 08:06:23 PM
Nat Lofthouse 30 goals in 33 appearances for me.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 13, 2014, 08:06:47 PM
Quote from: Legion on October 13, 2014, 08:05:01 PM
In what way?

I assume he meant had Gary Shaw not got injured, Lineker wouldn't have been first choice for England.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 13, 2014, 08:08:26 PM
Quote from: bertlambshank on October 13, 2014, 08:06:23 PM
Nat Lofthouse 30 goals in 33 appearances for me.

Fred Wheldon, six goals in four.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 13, 2014, 08:21:48 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on October 13, 2014, 08:00:03 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on October 13, 2014, 04:07:18 PM
Charlton maybe? He scored his goals from midfield. Then again, he is a massive wanker.

Charlton started off as a forward before dropping into midfield. He's also a massive wanker. Lineker wouldn't have got into double figures had fate not intervened.
Pardon my ignorance but why is Charton a massive wanker?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 13, 2014, 08:27:18 PM
Two-nil to Iceland.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 13, 2014, 08:34:12 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on October 13, 2014, 08:08:26 PM
Quote from: bertlambshank on October 13, 2014, 08:06:23 PM
Nat Lofthouse 30 goals in 33 appearances for me.
Fred Wheldon, six goals in four.
Darius our Darius 6 goals in equivalent of about 10 appearances. I know he is credited with 22 but most were as a sub.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 13, 2014, 08:37:10 PM
Quote from: olaftab on October 13, 2014, 08:21:48 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on October 13, 2014, 08:00:03 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on October 13, 2014, 04:07:18 PM
Charlton maybe? He scored his goals from midfield. Then again, he is a massive wanker.

Charlton started off as a forward before dropping into midfield. He's also a massive wanker. Lineker wouldn't have got into double figures had fate not intervened.
Pardon my ignorance but why is Charton a massive wanker?

Anyone who's ever met him seems to find him aloof and arrogant, he won't bother signing autographs for little kids, for instance. He's fallen out with half the people he's ever known, even his own brother. There were alleged allegations of alleged tickets being allegedly touted by his alleged self, allegedly, leading to him being allegedly banned from gaining alleged tickets allegedly (is that enough "allegedlys" to avoid getting the site into trouble?). He is a massive hypocrite who serves on the Board of a club that have never signed a player without leaking their interest to the media/the player/his agent yet he went mad about Real Madrid "tapping up" Ronaldo and for years he refused to just accept that he was bald and persisted with a shitty comb-over.

Will that do?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 13, 2014, 08:38:41 PM
Thank you. Wanker I say.
and oh yes the shitty comb over says it all!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on October 13, 2014, 08:39:07 PM
In the words of BFR when saying which Charlton brother was the better man, "That ain't even an argument."
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 13, 2014, 08:40:12 PM
I always think Suzanne was the nicest of the Charlton lads.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on October 13, 2014, 08:54:15 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on October 13, 2014, 08:39:07 PM
In the words of BFR when saying which Charlton brother was the better man, "That ain't even an argument."

I understand BFR actually had a pop at Bobby to his his brother Jack. And obviously that ain't even an argument because Jack agreed with him.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on October 13, 2014, 09:03:03 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on October 13, 2014, 08:27:18 PM
Two-nil to Iceland.
Holland have gone to rat shit since their no. 1 centre back got injured. ;-)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 13, 2014, 09:04:50 PM
Icelanders are struggling now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on October 13, 2014, 09:07:05 PM
They look absolutely knackered.
Mind you Holland look like 11 strangers at times.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 13, 2014, 09:11:34 PM
"Daley Blind struggled at Ajax almost went to Aston Villa but now he has turned his career around and playing for Manchester United" the commentator just said!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on October 13, 2014, 09:29:19 PM
Quote from: olaftab on October 13, 2014, 09:11:34 PM
"Daley Blind struggled at Ajax almost went to Aston Villa but now he has turned his career around and playing for Manchester United" the commentator just said!
Looking at the way he's played the last 20 minutes FC United or whatever they're called is more his level.

Selling himself and diving in, he makes Nathan Baker 2011-12 vintage look composed.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 13, 2014, 09:31:58 PM
Looks as though Iceland are going to get this. The Dutch do look a rabble!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 13, 2014, 09:33:46 PM
From World Cup Semi-Finalists to losing to a supermarket in the space of four months.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on October 13, 2014, 09:40:24 PM
You have to admire how Van Gaal has managed to stuff up both Holland and Manure with one chess move.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on October 13, 2014, 09:41:00 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on October 13, 2014, 09:33:46 PM
From World Cup Semi-Finalists to losing to a supermarket in the space of four months.
No need to exaggerate.










I wouldn't call Iceland a supermarket.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on October 13, 2014, 09:43:15 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on October 13, 2014, 09:40:24 PM
You have to admire how Van Gaal has managed to stuff up both Holland and Manure with one chess move.
Knighthood for services to football if he keeps his form up?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: adrenachrome on October 14, 2014, 12:24:26 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on October 13, 2014, 09:40:24 PM
You have to admire how Van Gaal has managed to stuff up both Holland and Manure with one chess move.

Forkin A!

(http://www.chess-game-strategies.com/image-files/chess-fork_grand-fork.gif)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: adrenachrome on October 14, 2014, 12:25:21 AM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on October 13, 2014, 09:43:15 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on October 13, 2014, 09:40:24 PM
You have to admire how Van Gaal has managed to stuff up both Holland and Manure with one chess move.
Knighthood for services to football if he keeps his form up?

Never trust a rosy-cheeked bastard.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on October 14, 2014, 03:57:45 PM
Tough games for Scotland and the two Irish teams tonight. I think Scotland have the best chance of getting something.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 14, 2014, 04:27:32 PM
Quite a few of the German team are ill so I could see the Republic sneaking a draw. Scotland already really need at least a point due to the useless Germans losing to Poland for the first time ever.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on October 14, 2014, 06:53:40 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on October 14, 2014, 03:57:45 PM
Tough games for Scotland and the two Irish teams tonight. I think Scotland have the best chance of getting something.

They have the scottish Cafu . He will be the difference.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on October 14, 2014, 06:55:28 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on October 14, 2014, 04:27:32 PM
Quite a few of the German team are ill so I could see the Republic sneaking a draw. Scotland already really need at least a point due to the useless Germans losing to Poland for the first time ever.

Ireland are 14/1 to win in Germany which might be worth a couple of quid.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Flamingo Lane on October 14, 2014, 08:02:34 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on October 14, 2014, 06:53:40 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on October 14, 2014, 03:57:45 PM
Tough games for Scotland and the two Irish teams tonight. I think Scotland have the best chance of getting something.

They have the scottish Cafu . He will be the difference.

You're not wrong there.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on October 14, 2014, 08:04:58 PM
1-1.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 14, 2014, 08:13:25 PM
Fuck up by Scottish Cafu for the Polska goal, Maloney equalised.

Norn Iron winning away to Stoke. I mean Greece.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on October 14, 2014, 08:23:44 PM
Okore not in the squad for Denmark against Portugal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on October 14, 2014, 08:29:30 PM
Quote from: Dave on October 14, 2014, 08:23:44 PM
Okore not in the squad for Denmark against Portugal.

He played in the U21's today.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 14, 2014, 08:29:40 PM
Is he injured or just omitted ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on October 14, 2014, 08:44:28 PM
Okore's fit then!
Will we see him at Goodison?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on October 14, 2014, 08:44:30 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on October 14, 2014, 08:29:40 PM
Is he injured or just omitted ?

I assume he was in the U21's to give him game time. I doubt the Denmark coach is gonna risk a result against Portugal by putting in a player who has had so little playing the past year.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ian. on October 14, 2014, 08:49:59 PM
Quote from: frankmosswasmyuncle on October 14, 2014, 08:44:28 PM
Okore's fit then!
Will we see him at Goodison?
I'd hope so. He needs game time for us now, we need him fit and raring to go.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 14, 2014, 08:50:10 PM
Serbia vs Albania suspended due to on pitch fighting and off pitch crowd trouble. I, for one, am amazed.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on October 14, 2014, 08:52:46 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on October 14, 2014, 08:50:10 PM
Serbia vs Albania suspended due to on pitch fighting and off pitch crowd trouble. I, for one, am amazed.

And it was caused by a Drone flying into the stadium. I shit you not.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 14, 2014, 08:59:29 PM
Two nil to Norn Iron, two one to Scotland.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on October 14, 2014, 09:07:55 PM
Be grateful that Okore played for the U-21s instead of the senior team.

Agger has just knocked his left back out cold with an errant clearance.

0-0 by the way.  Ronaldo being typical Ronaldo for Portugal (peripheral and shit), Bendtner being Bendtner (just shit), and a German referee who seems to think that being fair involves selling himself to each team on a timeshare basis 10 minutes at a time.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on October 14, 2014, 09:16:22 PM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on October 14, 2014, 09:07:55 PM
Be grateful that Okore played for the U-21s instead of the senior team.

Agger has just knocked his left back out cold with an errant clearance.

0-0 by the way.  Ronaldo being typical Ronaldo for Portugal (peripheral and shit), Bendtner being Bendtner (just shit), and a German referee who seems to think that being fair involves selling himself to each team on a timeshare basis 10 minutes at a time.

Love that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 14, 2014, 09:19:06 PM
Poles equalise. Fucking boo.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 14, 2014, 09:21:05 PM
Alan Hutton again I am afraid.
By the way Bescot stadium looks good tonight!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 14, 2014, 09:25:30 PM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on October 14, 2014, 09:07:55 PM
Be grateful that Okore played for the U-21s instead of the senior team.

Agger has just knocked his left back out cold with an errant clearance.

0-0 by the way.  Ronaldo being typical Ronaldo for Portugal (peripheral and shit), Bendtner being Bendtner (just shit), and a German referee who seems to think that being fair involves selling himself to each team on a timeshare basis 10 minutes at a time.


Great summary.
Can you replace Michael Owen on BT please?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on October 14, 2014, 09:29:22 PM
Serbia-Albania match abandoned

Uefa confirm that the match between Serbia and Albania "has been abandoned due to a disturbance on the pitch".

All sorts going on here including a drone over the pitch with an Albanian flag, will be worth looking on youtube soon
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: bertlambshank on October 14, 2014, 09:34:20 PM
Just seen it nuts is putting it mildly.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 14, 2014, 09:38:00 PM
Useless Jairman bastards.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on October 14, 2014, 09:41:32 PM
Ronaldo has just scored after 4 minutes and 50 seconds of 5 minutes of extra time. All started with a free kick that was awarded for a Portuguese player attempting a bicycle kick and missing the ball within 2 yards of a Danish player.

It was Portugal's turn to have the referee.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on October 14, 2014, 09:46:47 PM
You gotta laugh with all that goings on in tonight's games
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 14, 2014, 09:47:59 PM
It always seems to be the baddies that get late goals. Football should be forty minutes each way, like egg-chasing.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on October 14, 2014, 09:52:59 PM
John O'Shea with an equaliser against Germany, four minutes into stoppage time.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 14, 2014, 10:12:01 PM
Well done ROI. Look on German faces was priceless.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 14, 2014, 10:15:09 PM
That drone with flag was brilliant. Why are Serbia allowed to play international football?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dekko on October 14, 2014, 10:48:43 PM
Quote from: olaftab on October 14, 2014, 10:15:09 PM
That drone with flag was brilliant. Why are Serbia allowed to play international football?

If anyone should get a ban from this its the Albanians.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on October 14, 2014, 10:54:17 PM
I didn't expect that points tally from the three 'home nations'. I would have predicted a point for Scotland  and bugger all from the other two games. Fair play to Jonnyoshay for his Roy Of The Rovers moment.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dekko on October 14, 2014, 10:59:42 PM
Quote from: dekko on October 14, 2014, 10:48:43 PM
Quote from: olaftab on October 14, 2014, 10:15:09 PM
That drone with flag was brilliant. Why are Serbia allowed to play international football?

If anyone should get a ban from this its the Albanians.

Actually, having seen some more pictures, BAN EVERYONE
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on October 14, 2014, 11:10:23 PM
FIFA. Policing football as nobody else can. The appropriate fine should be several expensive watches. And the promise of a world cup in eight years.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cheltenhamlion on October 14, 2014, 11:19:27 PM
The whole Serbia Albania business was ridiculous. That is what happens when you confuse politics with football.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: adrenachrome on October 14, 2014, 11:30:15 PM
Time sliced officiating is the wave of the future. Adds spice to the in game betting markets.

Get on it. Naaaaah!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 14, 2014, 11:41:31 PM
Quote from: dekko on October 14, 2014, 10:48:43 PM
Quote from: olaftab on October 14, 2014, 10:15:09 PM
That drone with flag was brilliant. Why are Serbia allowed to play international football?

If anyone should get a ban from this its the Albanians.
Not really for two reasons. Albanian fans were banned from the ground and their players got beaten up. Serbs are horrible racist anti Semitic wankers.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dekko on October 14, 2014, 11:54:13 PM
Quote from: olaftab on October 14, 2014, 11:41:31 PM
Quote from: dekko on October 14, 2014, 10:48:43 PM
Quote from: olaftab on October 14, 2014, 10:15:09 PM
That drone with flag was brilliant. Why are Serbia allowed to play international football?

If anyone should get a ban from this its the Albanians.
Not really for two reasons. Albanian fans were banned from the ground and their players got beaten up. Serbs are horrible racist anti Semitic wankers.

The Albanians started it by flying a flag with a highly incendiary political message around a stadium full of wound up Serbs, and it was Albanian players who first attacked the Serbian player who tried to take it down.

Of course after that the Serbian fans reverted to type......
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: N'Rexy on October 15, 2014, 12:21:12 AM
The Scots game was brilliant in the 2nd half. England are gonna have tough game in November.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Sexual Ealing on October 15, 2014, 12:35:26 AM
Quote from: olaftab on October 14, 2014, 11:41:31 PM
Quote from: dekko on October 14, 2014, 10:48:43 PM
Quote from: olaftab on October 14, 2014, 10:15:09 PM
That drone with flag was brilliant. Why are Serbia allowed to play international football?

If anyone should get a ban from this its the Albanians.
Serbs are horrible racist anti Semitic wankers.

They are. All of them. Every single one.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Hillbilly on October 15, 2014, 02:34:09 AM
Quote from: olaftab on October 14, 2014, 10:15:09 PM
That drone with flag was brilliant. Why are Serbia allowed to play international football?
The drone with the flag was not brilliant. It was pure provocation.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on October 15, 2014, 08:44:23 AM
Drone & fight video

http://screamer.deadspin.com/havoc-at-serbia-albania-as-match-interrupted-by-flag-ca-1646284088/+bubbaprog
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 15, 2014, 08:52:58 AM
Quote from: Hillbilly on October 15, 2014, 02:34:09 AM
Quote from: olaftab on October 14, 2014, 10:15:09 PM
That drone with flag was brilliant. Why are Serbia allowed to play international football?
The drone with the flag was not brilliant. It was pure provocation.

True, but if, say, England fans produce a banner and get it flown over Hampden taking the piss out of the referendum result, it will provoke anger but wouldn't induce a full-blown riot and abandonment of the game.

Why are the Serbs so angry all the time?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dekko on October 15, 2014, 09:26:12 AM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on October 15, 2014, 08:52:58 AM
Quote from: Hillbilly on October 15, 2014, 02:34:09 AM
Quote from: olaftab on October 14, 2014, 10:15:09 PM
That drone with flag was brilliant. Why are Serbia allowed to play international football?
The drone with the flag was not brilliant. It was pure provocation.

True, but if, say, England fans produce a banner and get it flown over Hampden taking the piss out of the referendum result, it will provoke anger but wouldn't induce a full-blown riot and abandonment of the game.

Why are the Serbs so angry all the time?

We could conduct an experiment to test your hypothesis!

1. Get the Scots to start committing ethnic cleansing against English people living there
2. Get Nato to bomb Scotland, completely destroying its entire civilian infrastructure including all the power plants and government buildings, killing 5000 or so scots (including children) buggering up the country and its economy for decades to come
3. Provide arms and support for English terrorists in Scotland
4. Force Scotland to release Glasgow as an independent state, but make sure the Irish Catholic half of the city is in charge.
5. Throw another 10,000 or so dead, and a around a million refugees in there too.
6. Fast forward 15 years, fly a flag over Hampden park that shows parts of Scotland marked out as English, and mocking the Scots about Glasgow, and see how people react.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithe on October 15, 2014, 09:35:42 AM
Little bit of politics there....

(http://i.ytimg.com/vi/gt-NeLuf-So/hqdefault.jpg)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithe on October 15, 2014, 09:37:31 AM
Are the ethnic Albanians the majority in Kosovo?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 15, 2014, 09:38:57 AM
Yep. They should have the independence they voted for.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on October 15, 2014, 09:43:53 AM
The Serbs were pavement dancing at the Australian Open the other year too. They love a bit of agg. And genocide loike.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on October 15, 2014, 09:44:52 AM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on October 15, 2014, 09:38:57 AM
Yep. They should have the independence they voted for.

They have got their independence, haven't they?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dekko on October 15, 2014, 09:45:56 AM
Im totally on the side of the Albanians and Kosovans as far as these things go, but the point I was trying to make was that this is absolutely nothing like an English fan flying a flag over a Scottish stadium.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 15, 2014, 10:00:07 AM
Quote from: Richard E on October 15, 2014, 09:44:52 AM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on October 15, 2014, 09:38:57 AM
Yep. They should have the independence they voted for.

They have got their independence, haven't they?

Sort of. Not recognised by Serbia/Russia meaning they're blocked from joining the UN.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 15, 2014, 10:09:49 AM
Anyway, I think we can all agree that the flag was EPICBANTZ from the Albanian lads.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithe on October 15, 2014, 10:57:13 AM
I think the most important question to come out of this rather regrettable occurrence is this, where do you get those drones from? They are fucking ace.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on October 15, 2014, 11:05:37 AM
Quote from: dekko on October 15, 2014, 09:26:12 AM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on October 15, 2014, 08:52:58 AM
Quote from: Hillbilly on October 15, 2014, 02:34:09 AM
Quote from: olaftab on October 14, 2014, 10:15:09 PM
That drone with flag was brilliant. Why are Serbia allowed to play international football?
The drone with the flag was not brilliant. It was pure provocation.

True, but if, say, England fans produce a banner and get it flown over Hampden taking the piss out of the referendum result, it will provoke anger but wouldn't induce a full-blown riot and abandonment of the game.

Why are the Serbs so angry all the time?

We could conduct an experiment to test your hypothesis!

1. Get the Scots to start committing ethnic cleansing against English people living there
2. Get Nato to bomb Scotland, completely destroying its entire civilian infrastructure including all the power plants and government buildings, killing 5000 or so scots (including children) buggering up the country and its economy for decades to come
3. Provide arms and support for English terrorists in Scotland
4. Force Scotland to release Glasgow as an independent state, but make sure the Irish Catholic half of the city is in charge.
5. Throw another 10,000 or so dead, and a around a million refugees in there too.
6. Fast forward 15 years, fly a flag over Hampden park that shows parts of Scotland marked out as English, and mocking the Scots about Glasgow, and see how people react.

Not quite - it's more like if the Scots had seized Carlisle, then it was handed back, then made independent, then used as a reason to vote for mad, right-wing irredentist 'Greater Serbia' parties for roughly the next forever years.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on October 15, 2014, 11:06:18 AM
Quote from: PeterWithe on October 15, 2014, 10:57:13 AM
I think the most important question to come out of this rather regrettable occurrence is this, where do you get those drones from? They are fucking ace.

There's a bloke down here who takes some great drone shots

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Meanwood Villa on October 15, 2014, 11:43:02 AM
All the Britsh Isles teams doing well so far. My prediction is England to qualify, Norn Iron to play Eire in play offs (where there'll be a lot of flags but hopefully no riot) and Scotland and Wales to fall agonisingly short. Perhaps as a result of incompetent officiating or legendary sitter missing.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithe on October 15, 2014, 12:02:34 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on October 15, 2014, 11:06:18 AM
Quote from: PeterWithe on October 15, 2014, 10:57:13 AM
I think the most important question to come out of this rather regrettable occurrence is this, where do you get those drones from? They are fucking ace.

There's a bloke down here who takes some great drone shots


They are on Amazon for a few hundred quid, how come an F16 costs millions?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 15, 2014, 12:05:24 PM
Ooh, this November 5th is gonna be good.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Hillbilly on October 15, 2014, 12:39:50 PM
Quote from: Ads on October 15, 2014, 09:43:53 AM
The Serbs were pavement dancing at the Australian Open the other year too. They love a bit of agg. And genocide loike.
My heart sinks when i see Serb, Croat or Greek flags at the tennis because aggro is pretty much guaranteed.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on October 15, 2014, 12:59:14 PM
There is another video of the pitch troubles last night, which shows the players and fans fighting close up, and also getting attacked as they run down the tunnel

Then there is also a giant White Bunny mascot in the middle of the pitch lifting his head off and looking around for a bit of agro
Which because I'm a bit childish I found quite funny
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on October 15, 2014, 01:02:14 PM
Quote from: Hillbilly on October 15, 2014, 02:34:09 AM
Quote from: olaftab on October 14, 2014, 10:15:09 PM
That drone with flag was brilliant. Why are Serbia allowed to play international football?
The drone with the flag was not brilliant. It was pure provocation.
I don't think I have ever been to a macth where there has been no provocation - its more about how you react to it, - like humans or animals?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on October 15, 2014, 01:03:32 PM
Quote from: dekko on October 14, 2014, 10:48:43 PM
Quote from: olaftab on October 14, 2014, 10:15:09 PM
That drone with flag was brilliant. Why are Serbia allowed to play international football?

If anyone should get a ban from this its the Albanians.

I don't think I have ever disagreed so much with a post as this.
I don't think there were any Albanian fans allowed in the ground so how can they possibly be blamed for the rioting?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dekko on October 15, 2014, 01:38:03 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on October 15, 2014, 01:03:32 PM
Quote from: dekko on October 14, 2014, 10:48:43 PM
Quote from: olaftab on October 14, 2014, 10:15:09 PM
That drone with flag was brilliant. Why are Serbia allowed to play international football?

If anyone should get a ban from this its the Albanians.

I don't think I have ever disagreed so much with a post as this.
I don't think there were any Albanian fans allowed in the ground so how can they possibly be blamed for the rioting?

Because they set it off by flying a flag 100% guaranteed to make Serbs go crazy, and then their players started a ruck when a Serbian player tried to take it down.

But like I said a couple of posts later, both sides did stupid things and both should be condemned.

I'm gonna leave it there because I seem to have talked myself into defending Serbian football fans, which is not something I want to do.  Because they are dicks.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dekko on October 15, 2014, 01:39:26 PM
Just read that Spain are not allowed to play Gibraltar, but this match is ok to go ahead?  Nice one UEFA.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 15, 2014, 02:16:42 PM
Quote from: PeterWithe on October 15, 2014, 10:57:13 AM
where do you get those drones from? They are fucking ace.
That's the point I was trying to make.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 15, 2014, 02:19:44 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on October 15, 2014, 10:09:49 AM
Anyway, I think we can all agree that the flag was EPICBANTZ from the Albanian lads.
I think it was whiz bang.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 15, 2014, 02:20:57 PM
Quote from: VillaiNorseVillan on October 15, 2014, 12:35:26 AM
Quote from: olaftab on October 14, 2014, 11:41:31 PM
Quote from: dekko on October 14, 2014, 10:48:43 PM
Quote from: olaftab on October 14, 2014, 10:15:09 PM
That drone with flag was brilliant. Why are Serbia allowed to play international football?

If anyone should get a ban from this its the Albanians.
Serbs are horrible racist anti Semitic wankers.

They are. All of them. Every single one.
I am so pleased you agree ;)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on October 15, 2014, 02:23:40 PM
Quote from: dekko on October 15, 2014, 01:39:26 PM
Just read that Spain are not allowed to play Gibraltar, but this match is ok to go ahead?  Nice one UEFA.

Just going to post that. but it has to be a request from one country to not want to play another. Seems they were both up for it. Always going to be nasty though and UEFA should have thought about it first especially with the Kosovo issue. All the Kosovans, well the vast majority, support Albania and speak Albanian so this is a huge point of tension in the region.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dekko on October 15, 2014, 02:48:09 PM
France U21 vs Sweden U21, some kind of qualifying match, 2nd leg.  Extra time.

French guy scores to make it 3-1 and put France ahead on away goals, and celebrates by running round the pitch and doing this in the faces of several swedish players:

http://gfycat.com/VelvetyGoldenBullmastiff

The Swedes respond by scoring another goal to win the game, and celebrate like this

https://vine.co/v/OqePiEiTMlh

and this:

(http://i.imgur.com/Hddqis0.png)

Lesson being: dont be a dick, and if you really really have to, wait until after the final whistle.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on October 15, 2014, 04:14:34 PM
The skies will be full of drones when Ufucking2 next release an album. It will be their 'gift' to us all, on our doorsteps will be physical copies of the album delivered by drone.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithe on October 15, 2014, 04:19:01 PM
The 'drone' thing is a bit of a redherring really isn't it, its a radio controller helicopter in truth.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: adrenachrome on October 15, 2014, 04:31:57 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on October 15, 2014, 04:14:34 PM
The skies will be full of drones when Ufucking2 next release an album. It will be their 'gift' to us all, on our doorsteps will be physical copies of the album delivered by drone.

Some would argue that Bonzo himself is a quintessential drone.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on October 15, 2014, 04:48:57 PM
Quote from: PeterWithe on October 15, 2014, 04:19:01 PM
The 'drone' thing is a bit of a redherring really isn't it, its a radio controller helicopter in truth.

A few Hellfires being launched would have spiced the game up.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithe on October 15, 2014, 04:59:12 PM
Kolorov could have shot it down.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 15, 2014, 05:17:16 PM
Quote from: dekko on October 15, 2014, 01:39:26 PM
Just read that Spain are not allowed to play Gibraltar, but this match is ok to go ahead?  Nice one UEFA.

No but Gibraltar did draw with Slovakia in a friendly, and the Slovaks have since beaten Spain.

Gibraltar -> Spain.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on October 15, 2014, 09:09:12 PM
 I thought the fan that attacked the Albanian player with a little plastic chair was a bit misguided. You would struggle to hurt a fly with one of those little things. On a far more serious note I have just heard that the Serbian president has threatened to respond with "real drones". Nice to see such  a calm and balanced response from him.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on October 17, 2014, 09:35:21 AM
Serbia v Albania?  Amateurs.

Match abandonded as 12 players sent off in Argentinean 3rd division game (http://gu.com/p/42gg4)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on October 17, 2014, 09:59:53 AM

http://www.101greatgoals.com/blog/insane-pictures-albanias-bekim-balaj-attacked-by-a-serb-fan-lorik-cana-punches-a-pitch-invader/

My mate's cousin (my mate used to be a pro in Kosovo) is the captain of Albania. This is him twatting a fan who was hitting people with a plastic stool (he's the number 5 Lorik Cana). Apparently 8 of the Albanian team are actually Kosovans further adding to the mix.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on October 17, 2014, 12:17:42 PM
Quote from: peter w on October 17, 2014, 09:59:53 AM

http://www.101greatgoals.com/blog/insane-pictures-albanias-bekim-balaj-attacked-by-a-serb-fan-lorik-cana-punches-a-pitch-invader/

My mate's cousin (my mate used to be a pro in Kosovo) is the captain of Albania. This is him twatting a fan who was hitting people with a plastic stool (he's the number 5 Lorik Cana). Apparently 8 of the Albanian team are actually Kosovans further adding to the mix.

Didn't he play for Sunderland?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on October 17, 2014, 06:21:00 PM
He did. A few years back I recall.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 17, 2014, 08:01:58 PM
Quote
Millwall players will wear unique kits in next month's match against Brentford to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War.

The Championship side created the unique shirts to support the Headley Court Military Rehabilitation Centre and say they would like to encourage fans to 'remember those who fought in the Great War'.

The 'desert camouflage' kits will go on sale next week priced at £50 for adults - with £10 of each sale going to the rehabilitation centre.

The Lions have been permitted by the Football League to wear the strip against Brentford the day before Remembrance Sunday (November 8th).

(http://www.standard.co.uk/incoming/article9802203.ece/alternates/w620/millwalla.jpg)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Jon Crofts on October 18, 2014, 12:19:15 PM
Are we ready for the massive wankfest this weekend as John Terry captains the chavs for the 500th time?

I think I may just hide away for eternity, unbearable spunk trumpet.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on October 18, 2014, 01:01:16 PM
Citeh 1 - Spurs 1..............Good game
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on October 18, 2014, 01:05:28 PM
Citeh 2 - 1.........very dodgy penalty
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on October 18, 2014, 01:16:30 PM
Another pen to Man City.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on October 18, 2014, 01:17:25 PM
Saved.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 18, 2014, 02:21:07 PM
Spurzzz getting drilled.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on October 18, 2014, 02:56:48 PM
He'd rather decent this Aguero bloke isn't he?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on October 18, 2014, 02:57:53 PM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on October 18, 2014, 02:56:48 PM
He'd rather decent this Aguero bloke isn't he?

By the mostly very average standards of the Premier League, indeed...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on October 18, 2014, 03:07:23 PM
Quote from: Jon Crofts on October 18, 2014, 12:19:15 PM
Are we ready for the massive wankfest this weekend as John Terry captains the chavs for the 500th time?

I think I may just hide away for eternity, unbearable spunk trumpet.

Credit where credit's due.

Not everyone can manage being a spunk trumpet and a cock socket at the same time.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 18, 2014, 03:07:43 PM
Chavs 1 up already
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on October 18, 2014, 03:14:34 PM
Quote from: richard moore on October 18, 2014, 02:57:53 PM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on October 18, 2014, 02:56:48 PM
He'd rather decent this Aguero bloke isn't he?

By the mostly very average standards of the Premier League, indeed...

are you suggesting he'd be less of a player in Spain or Germany?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 18, 2014, 03:33:08 PM
The BBC seem infuriated with hull scoring at arsenal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on October 18, 2014, 03:41:33 PM
Southampton beating Sunderland 3-0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: itbrvilla on October 18, 2014, 04:04:46 PM
Hull 2-1 up at the Arse
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: itbrvilla on October 18, 2014, 04:06:18 PM
You've got to see the own goal in the Southampton Sunderland game.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on October 18, 2014, 05:03:13 PM
MON is going to want to call a couple of his old clubs and suggest some supporter dinners
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: l_mckay on October 18, 2014, 05:07:01 PM
Will be a nice trip home for them sunderland fans!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on October 18, 2014, 08:01:36 PM
Excellent finish by Vergini for Southampton's first (https://vine.co/v/ObmxZ5FZ9Ou)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on October 18, 2014, 09:42:30 PM
Quote from: Dave on October 18, 2014, 08:01:36 PM
Excellent finish by Vergini for Southampton's first (https://vine.co/v/ObmxZ5FZ9Ou)

Lol.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 18, 2014, 09:52:40 PM
Vergini is Aguero in disguise!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Deano's Mullet on October 18, 2014, 09:55:55 PM
Quote from: Dave on October 18, 2014, 08:01:36 PM
Excellent finish by Vergini for Southampton's first (https://vine.co/v/ObmxZ5FZ9Ou)

More prolific than any Villa player in four games. Sign him up!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 18, 2014, 10:45:19 PM
That defensive performance from Sunderland was staggeringly bad. Fair play to Gus Poyet for what he said though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ian. on October 18, 2014, 10:50:08 PM
Quote from: Deano's Mullet on October 18, 2014, 09:55:55 PM
Quote from: Dave on October 18, 2014, 08:01:36 PM
Excellent finish by Vergini for Southampton's first (https://vine.co/v/ObmxZ5FZ9Ou)

More prolific than any Villa player in four games. Sign him up!
That is one of the funniest goals I've ever seen.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: villan1975 on October 18, 2014, 10:51:26 PM
When is the implosion going to happen at Southampton? Must admit I thought they were going to struggle.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 18, 2014, 10:52:17 PM
This is still probably the funniest OG i've ever seen.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on October 18, 2014, 11:33:18 PM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on October 18, 2014, 03:14:34 PM
Quote from: richard moore on October 18, 2014, 02:57:53 PM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on October 18, 2014, 02:56:48 PM
He'd rather decent this Aguero bloke isn't he?

By the mostly very average standards of the Premier League, indeed...

are you suggesting he'd be less of a player in Spain or Germany?

Yep. Exactly that. They don't pay quite as much though do they which is the sole reason he's playing here
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on October 19, 2014, 12:23:35 AM
Aguero was brilliant for Atletico Madrid in fairness Richard.

He's one of my favourite players to watch in the league, just been bogged down by injuries in the last year.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 19, 2014, 12:36:33 AM
His record in Spain and then England the last 7 years suggests he is a very good player regardless of the league he is in.
Starting with 07/08: 27, 21, 19, 27, 30, 17, 28. And 10 already this season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ian. on October 19, 2014, 09:50:00 AM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 18, 2014, 10:52:17 PM
This is still probably the funniest OG i've ever seen.



Excellent!At first you don't even know it's an OG. Love it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on October 19, 2014, 09:56:17 AM
What was the deal with that screen at Newcastle yesterday? Was it in danger of falling down or was it simply not working?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on October 19, 2014, 10:23:35 AM
In danger of falling according to the radio. Was it on the bit of stand opposite the Gallowgate? I am not afraid of heights, but I wouldn't fancy going onto that roof!

Southampton back to Sunderland is a long way to contemplate an 8-0 battering.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on October 19, 2014, 10:58:54 AM
Watched the Southampton/Sunderland highlights this morning. That must be the worst team performance I can remember for decades.
Obviously we have problems but Gus Poyet has a few more I think you would agree.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on October 19, 2014, 12:48:29 PM
Being whacked for 8 by a side who will probably finish 9th isn't too clever. Only one win for them so far and I put them in the mix with the promoted sides, Palace and Stoke (I think they will struggle) for the drop.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Smith on October 19, 2014, 01:03:50 PM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on October 19, 2014, 12:23:35 AM
Aguero was brilliant for Atletico Madrid in fairness Richard.

He's one of my favourite players to watch in the league, just been bogged down by injuries in the last year.

He's a top class striker and would be in any team in any era.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on October 19, 2014, 01:37:24 PM
Redknapp has put out one hell of a negative side. He makes Lambert look gung ho.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on October 19, 2014, 01:52:20 PM
Every team now seems to be intensely targeting Gerrard and it's giving them joy. Stevie Me had the freedom of the pitch last season and he's not getting it now and Liverpool look very ordinary because of it. In part not having to worry about Suarez and Sturridge means they can put 1-2 on Gerrard, disrupt him and stop Liverpool getting any momentum.
QPR have done okay so far, even if they lack any pace and guile in the final third.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on October 19, 2014, 01:59:10 PM
Fer just missed an absolute sitter. Should be 1-0. Surprising burst of pace from Bobby Zamora to get down the wing and create the chance.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on October 19, 2014, 02:01:26 PM
QPR all over Liverpool and have missed 2 open goals....   
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on October 19, 2014, 02:04:50 PM
make that 3 open goals.......Skrtel and Lovren are making Austin and Zamora look like Messi and Ronaldo
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on October 19, 2014, 02:08:24 PM
you just know Liverpool will win this
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on October 19, 2014, 02:08:53 PM
On the basis of this weekend, next weeks game looks very much in QPR's favour.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on October 19, 2014, 02:11:13 PM
Quote from: supertom on October 19, 2014, 02:08:53 PM
On the basis of this weekend, next weeks game looks very much in QPR's favour.
Richard Dunne winner, from a corner.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on October 19, 2014, 02:13:24 PM
Quote from: supertom on October 19, 2014, 02:08:53 PM
On the basis of this weekend, next weeks game looks very much in QPR's favour.

Just what I was thinking, QPR have been exellent in this first half, Although Liverpool are shite
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on October 19, 2014, 02:15:27 PM
Quote from: john e on October 19, 2014, 02:13:24 PM
Quote from: supertom on October 19, 2014, 02:08:53 PM
On the basis of this weekend, next weeks game looks very much in QPR's favour.

Just what I was thinking, QPR have been explanation this first half, Although Liverpool are shite
Taking Gerrard out the game completely shuts them down.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on October 19, 2014, 02:20:29 PM
Wish we were playing 'The Mighty Reds YNWA' rather than QPR next week. The latter look really up for it
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on October 19, 2014, 02:22:16 PM
Not so Super Mario looks like he would rather be elsewhere. I bet his team mates are mightily hacked off with him.

Why did they sign him given his previous?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on October 19, 2014, 02:23:40 PM
I think that's the mark of a side where a manager knows he needs a win to keep his job. Redknapp's on very thin ice, so to be fair to him he's sent them out with exactly the right mentality and some astuteness in shutting off Gerrard. They're not sitting back either, they're attacking.

The problem with Lambo is, he's about as safe a manager as there is in the English game right now. Where's his pressure. When's he gonna have a game where he really has to fire the side up and unleash them looking to attack, dominate and win a game? Right now he's sending his side out to lose by 2-3 rather than 4-5. It's fucking pathetic.
Sometimes a manager is best when they're on hot coals. Pardew has had a few results since looking like dead man walking. Lambert has no pressure at all.

If Rangers keep up this performance, even if they don't get the result, they're gonna fancy that repeating this performance will get them a result against us.


 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on October 19, 2014, 02:38:11 PM
I hope QPR don't play like this against us next week.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 19, 2014, 02:39:40 PM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on October 19, 2014, 02:08:24 PM
you just know Liverpool will win this
Probably best for us if they do. We need QPR down in the doldrums .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on October 19, 2014, 02:48:19 PM
Hilarious from Balotelli.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on October 19, 2014, 02:48:57 PM
That's gotta be miss of the season from Crazy Mario. He's been utter drek today. Doesn't look like he gives a toss at all.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 19, 2014, 02:49:46 PM
DaFuq ! Balottelli ! Dear or dear
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 19, 2014, 02:53:59 PM
Richard Dunne
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on October 19, 2014, 02:55:23 PM
Oh Dunney. He's had a good game today. To be fair, Troare completely switched off. Too busy moaning at the ref.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on October 19, 2014, 03:13:34 PM
One all now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 19, 2014, 03:13:44 PM
1-1. Qpr have now scored more goals than us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on October 19, 2014, 03:14:02 PM
1-1. Vargas.
No more than Rangers deserve.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on October 19, 2014, 03:17:30 PM
Is it me, or is Luis Enrique a more expensive version of Luna?

Even down to the holding his arms behind his back when facing a winger.

Bollocks Coutinho has just flunked one for the scousers.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on October 19, 2014, 03:17:47 PM
2-2.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on October 19, 2014, 03:18:00 PM
That Sterling lad's pretty good int'he? He was very good on that breakaway. Good skill, great balance.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 19, 2014, 03:18:15 PM
Jesus 2-2 what a finish to this game
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on October 19, 2014, 03:18:40 PM
And 2-2 Vegas again.

Liverpool really are shite defending set pieces.

As bad as us under Houllier.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on October 19, 2014, 03:18:57 PM
Liverpool are dross at defending set pieces.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 19, 2014, 03:19:16 PM
Great injury time and QPR showing lot of fight.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on October 19, 2014, 03:21:12 PM
2-3. Sounds entertaining.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 19, 2014, 03:21:21 PM
and they have thrown it away another own goal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on October 19, 2014, 03:21:41 PM
Fun end to that match then.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on October 19, 2014, 03:22:23 PM
That's unbelievable. Daylight robbery.
QPR wasted that last freekick. Should have sent Dunne and Caulker up. That was a bad, bad call and they've paid for it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: placeforparks on October 19, 2014, 03:33:52 PM
if qpr play like that next monday, richard dunne will become our top scorer.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 19, 2014, 03:34:43 PM
Yes they were robbed. The problem is it was a great spirited performance that is bound to give them confidence for their next game.....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on October 19, 2014, 03:35:29 PM
They'll be absolutely gutted in that dressing room.

LOL as the kids would say
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Witton Warrior on October 19, 2014, 03:51:36 PM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on October 19, 2014, 03:35:29 PM
They'll be absolutely gutted in that dressing room.

LOL as the kids would say

They just need a bit of a tonic - who do they play next...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on October 19, 2014, 03:54:40 PM
Quote from: Witton Warrior on October 19, 2014, 03:51:36 PM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on October 19, 2014, 03:35:29 PM
They'll be absolutely gutted in that dressing room.

LOL as the kids would say

They just need a bit of a tonic - who do they play next...

When you need a "pick me upper" or the need to break a record call your favourite club from B6.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: brontebilly on October 19, 2014, 04:14:39 PM
watching Swansea here, if we could even aim to be a Swansea playing decent football, that would suffice for the most of us. We seem light years away from playing a style of football that they put together year on year regardless of who their manager is.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on October 19, 2014, 04:50:08 PM
Quote from: brontebilly on October 19, 2014, 04:14:39 PM
watching Swansea here, if we could even aim to be a Swansea playing decent football, that would suffice for the most of us. We seem light years away from playing a style of football that they put together year on year regardless of who their manager is.

Same point about Southampton. I don't think either team ever had an historical culture for playing that way but they have both created one and are maintaining it despite managerial changes. It shows that it can be done.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 19, 2014, 04:55:39 PM
The ref made a very brave decision to award Swansea a pen. For once the dirty git Shawcross got punished for wrestling with forwards just as they are about to take a corner etc. however he messed up big time in awarding Stoke a penalty when in fact he should have booked Moses.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: brontebilly on October 19, 2014, 05:20:52 PM
Steven Ireland, anonymous and taken off after an hour. Stealing a living for another season in the top division
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on October 19, 2014, 05:34:50 PM
Quote from: olaftab on October 19, 2014, 03:34:43 PM
Yes they were robbed. The problem is it was a great spirited performance that is bound to give them confidence for their next game.....
It's almost the worst way it could have worked out. A heartening performance. Desperately unlucky with two of the goals. Could have been 2-3 up in the first half.
A point or 3 might have seen QPR slip off the gas a little with us. But now they're absolutely desperate for 3 points and I'm sure will be looking to come out quickly next week.
They'll be well up for it, so we'd better raise our game, and most importantly, not sit back and invite pressure.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ian. on October 19, 2014, 06:38:40 PM
Quote from: supertom on October 19, 2014, 05:34:50 PM
Quote from: olaftab on October 19, 2014, 03:34:43 PM
Yes they were robbed. The problem is it was a great spirited performance that is bound to give them confidence for their next game.....
It's almost the worst way it could have worked out. A heartening performance. Desperately unlucky with two of the goals. Could have been 2-3 up in the first half.
A point or 3 might have seen QPR slip off the gas a little with us. But now they're absolutely desperate for 3 points and I'm sure will be looking to come out quickly next week.
They'll be well up for it, so we'd better raise our game, and most importantly, not sit back and invite pressure.
I'm as optimistic as they come but I know at the moment it does not matter who we play, when we play, who is playing for us I just have no idea how the team we put out is going to perform.
Under Lambert our squad so often lacks confidence but when confidence is high we can play very well. It also rubs off on me at the moment I wonder when the next goal is going to come from let alone win. I do know at some point it will turn again though. My main worry though is how long for? Ideally we need a very good run of form and start bagging points sooner rather than later.
Strange times being a Villa fan.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on October 19, 2014, 06:54:22 PM
Quote from: supertom on October 19, 2014, 05:34:50 PM
Quote from: olaftab on October 19, 2014, 03:34:43 PM
Yes they were robbed. The problem is it was a great spirited performance that is bound to give them confidence for their next game.....
It's almost the worst way it could have worked out. A heartening performance. Desperately unlucky with two of the goals. Could have been 2-3 up in the first half.
A point or 3 might have seen QPR slip off the gas a little with us. But now they're absolutely desperate for 3 points and I'm sure will be looking to come out quickly next week.
They'll be well up for it, so we'd better raise our game, and most importantly, not sit back and invite pressure.

We surely can create chances against them though even playing our usual plodding way as their back 4 dosen't have a lot of pace. Will probably bring Weimann back in and hope our front three can actually do something.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on October 19, 2014, 09:05:24 PM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on October 19, 2014, 06:54:22 PM
Quote from: supertom on October 19, 2014, 05:34:50 PM
Quote from: olaftab on October 19, 2014, 03:34:43 PM
Yes they were robbed. The problem is it was a great spirited performance that is bound to give them confidence for their next game.....
It's almost the worst way it could have worked out. A heartening performance. Desperately unlucky with two of the goals. Could have been 2-3 up in the first half.
A point or 3 might have seen QPR slip off the gas a little with us. But now they're absolutely desperate for 3 points and I'm sure will be looking to come out quickly next week.
They'll be well up for it, so we'd better raise our game, and most importantly, not sit back and invite pressure.

We surely can create chances against them though even playing our usual plodding way as their back 4 dosen't have a lot of pace. Will probably bring Weimann back in and hope our front three can actually do something.
I'd be tempted to go 2 up front and play Weimann up with Benteke. The Beast needs help, those two in the past have linked well in games, and Andi is better through the middle.
2 up front has come back into fashion now and I think if Lambert continues to play very narrow, we're better off adopting a diamond in midfield. It'll force us to play a few more triangles and get a bit more movement and we can also put someone at the tip, perhaps Cole or Grealish and give them a bit of freedom to express themselves.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on October 19, 2014, 09:05:53 PM
Quote from: supertom on October 19, 2014, 05:34:50 PM
Quote from: olaftab on October 19, 2014, 03:34:43 PM
Yes they were robbed. The problem is it was a great spirited performance that is bound to give them confidence for their next game.....
It's almost the worst way it could have worked out. A heartening performance. Desperately unlucky with two of the goals. Could have been 2-3 up in the first half.
A point or 3 might have seen QPR slip off the gas a little with us. But now they're absolutely desperate for 3 points and I'm sure will be looking to come out quickly next week.
They'll be well up for it, so we'd better raise our game, and most importantly, not sit back and invite pressure.
Alternatively they'll see it a huge kick in the knackers, and wonder what they've got to do get a point.

Everything you've said is exactly what you'd expect Redknapp to tell them, but you wouldn't be surprised if deep down they're not thoroughly dispirited after equalizing twice in the last 5 minutes and still getting chuff all.  Especially as they lost to 2 own goals and a massive deflection.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 19, 2014, 09:10:12 PM
A last minute defeat when they deserved more from what was probably their best performance of the season will be far more soul destroying than if Racist FC had just strolled to a routine 3-0 win.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LTA on October 19, 2014, 10:28:33 PM
Qpr at least look as if they have a bit of spirit about them, unlike us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Duncan Shaw on October 19, 2014, 10:48:50 PM
Sorry, watching MOTD2, all the build up, all the hard luck story.......you just KNOW what's gonna happen next Monday, come on, it's inevitable!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Duncan Shaw on October 19, 2014, 10:51:45 PM
And to cap it all they've just highlighted an example form our game yesterday to underline their shitness from a quick free kick!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 19, 2014, 10:56:36 PM
Quote from: LTA on October 19, 2014, 10:28:33 PM
Qpr at least look as if they have a bit of spirit about them, unlike us.

What did we show when we actually beat Liverpool?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 19, 2014, 11:08:13 PM
That is shocking from Moses.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 19, 2014, 11:10:15 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 19, 2014, 11:08:13 PM
That is shocking from Moses.
Worthy of a ban.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on October 20, 2014, 09:11:40 AM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 19, 2014, 10:56:36 PM
Quote from: LTA on October 19, 2014, 10:28:33 PM
Qpr at least look as if they have a bit of spirit about them, unlike us.

What did we show when we actually beat Liverpool?

QPR are also bottom, so they're not exactly known for showing much spirit. Or quality.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on October 20, 2014, 09:44:40 AM
Have to say that Harry Redknapp absolutely laying into Taarabt for being three stone over weight was quite funny. Completely unprofessional but funny (as it's not happening at my club).
I don't think Arry's got long left at Rangers. He's always been outspoken but has he ever been quite so direct and critical of one specific player?

Hopefully we can get him the sack next week. But we'll have to up the bloody gears.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: placeforparks on October 20, 2014, 10:44:07 AM
surely it's redknapp's responsibility to grab taarabt by the bollocks and sort him out? get his diet and training regime sorted out and if he refuses, fine him.

he is the manager after all.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on October 20, 2014, 11:03:00 AM
Quote from: placeforparks on October 20, 2014, 10:44:07 AM
surely it's redknapp's responsibility to grab taarabt by the bollocks and sort him out? get his diet and training regime sorted out and if he refuses, fine him.

he is the manager after all.


You'd think so but then Redknapp likes to look hard done by. It's easier to be hard done by if your most technically able player is sat on his big arse collecting 70 grand a week for doing nothing.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Duncan Shaw on October 20, 2014, 12:44:33 PM
It's funny, as watching the line-ups on MOTD2 there is a fair few QPR players that you'd take thinking they'd improve our squad....Caulker, Onuoha, Sandro, fer, Austin maybe yet has has them looking like a poor team.  I still stand by my view that onl yone thing will happen on Monday though......
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on October 20, 2014, 03:39:05 PM
Quote from: supertom on October 20, 2014, 09:44:40 AM
Have to say that Harry Redknapp absolutely laying into Taarabt for being three stone over weight was quite funny. Completely unprofessional but funny (as it's not happening at my club).
I don't think Arry's got long left at Rangers. He's always been outspoken but has he ever been quite so direct and critical of one specific player?

Hopefully we can get him the sack next week. But we'll have to up the bloody gears.

Maybe it was Redknapp's way of diverting the fact that his team threw away the chance of a point twice.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on October 20, 2014, 03:42:25 PM
Quote from: Clampy on October 20, 2014, 03:39:05 PM
Quote from: supertom on October 20, 2014, 09:44:40 AM
Have to say that Harry Redknapp absolutely laying into Taarabt for being three stone over weight was quite funny. Completely unprofessional but funny (as it's not happening at my club).
I don't think Arry's got long left at Rangers. He's always been outspoken but has he ever been quite so direct and critical of one specific player?

Hopefully we can get him the sack next week. But we'll have to up the bloody gears.

Maybe it was Redknapp's way of diverting the fact that his team threw away the chance of a point twice.
It probably was, but I don't think it's going to go down too well with the owner, and Arry's on thin ice as it is. Short of beating us, I think he's getting the can pretty soon. The manner in which they played has probably bought him 1-2 more games.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 20, 2014, 07:59:59 PM
MNF here we go . Would like both teams to lose.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on October 20, 2014, 08:07:16 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on October 20, 2014, 07:59:59 PM
MNF here we go . Would like both teams to lose.

I want Man Utd to win. All I've heard since Saturday is gobby Albion fans taking the piss and they're still bloody below us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on October 20, 2014, 08:08:38 PM
Bollocks. 1-0.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on October 20, 2014, 08:08:49 PM
1-0 Albion, great goal. Only play 7 minutes and they've done more attacking than we did in the entire Everton game.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 20, 2014, 08:08:58 PM
Must say great goal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on October 20, 2014, 08:09:12 PM
What a cracker though
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 20, 2014, 08:10:44 PM
Justice for Jeff!








I've no idea what justice they want though...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Smirker on October 20, 2014, 08:12:31 PM
4/1 before the match Falcao anytime (before teams announced). Bastards put him on the bench. So this goal is excellent for me as the longer this score is the same, the quicker they'll get him on.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on October 20, 2014, 08:12:51 PM
Very inconsistent but he is always capable of a goal like that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 20, 2014, 08:15:27 PM
That Yanited defence is shocking
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: David_Nab on October 20, 2014, 08:16:54 PM
United's defence is so shit.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 20, 2014, 08:21:32 PM
Luke Shaw £30m !! Looks a ridiculous waste of money .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LTA on October 20, 2014, 08:23:40 PM
Sad to say it, but Albion are a million miles better than us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 20, 2014, 08:25:05 PM
They are singing about us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dekko on October 20, 2014, 08:25:21 PM
United look terrible at the back but (and I hate to be 'that guy') you just know that when we play them we'll set up as though we're playing Bayern Munich and end up getting tonked.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on October 20, 2014, 08:25:42 PM
Sheet on da Villa!

The Albion midfield isn't anything special, but they have a couple of players in front of them capable of moving.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on October 20, 2014, 08:25:51 PM
Quote from: LTA on October 20, 2014, 08:23:40 PM
Sad to say it, but Albion are a million miles better than us.

Their style of football is certainly better. At least they look like they want to win games rather than just defend for 90 minutes.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on October 20, 2014, 08:26:05 PM
Much as it pains me to say it but they are playing some really nice football, then again I've said that about almost all the Premier league teams the past couple of seasons compared to Villa.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on October 20, 2014, 08:27:54 PM
Sessengon and Berahino moving is the difference. If they're static then Dorrans et al would look as stumped as our midfield.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 20, 2014, 08:29:25 PM
If they are a million miles better than us why did they fail to beat us last season, finish below us last season, and need to win tonight to go above us?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LTA on October 20, 2014, 08:30:38 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on October 20, 2014, 08:25:51 PM
Quote from: LTA on October 20, 2014, 08:23:40 PM
Sad to say it, but Albion are a million miles better than us.

Their style of football is certainly better. At least they look like they want to win games rather than just defend for 90 minutes.

Style and desire is better than us.  We play a top side and we just give up before a balls kicked.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on October 20, 2014, 08:30:47 PM
They're a fickle shower. Weren't they booing a few games ago and wanting their manager out?

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 20, 2014, 08:31:07 PM
Quote from: LTA on October 20, 2014, 08:23:40 PM
Sad to say it, but Albion are a million miles better than us.

That'll be why they beat us home and away and finished above us last year then.

Out of interest, do you think Milton Keynes are a million miles better than us?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on October 20, 2014, 08:32:19 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 20, 2014, 08:29:25 PM
If they are a million miles better than us why did they fail to beat us last season, finish below us last season, and need to win tonight to go above us?

True, but they're certainly better to watch. Unless you enjoy watching your team surrender possession and defend for most of the games.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on October 20, 2014, 08:33:18 PM
Quote from: Ads on October 20, 2014, 08:27:54 PM
Sessengon and Berahino moving is the difference. If they're static then Dorrans et al would look as stumped as our midfield.

Berahino looks quite a find.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on October 20, 2014, 08:33:55 PM
No matter what club it is, you can guarantee somebody will say "They're better than us." Even the ones we've beaten and are above in the league.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on October 20, 2014, 08:34:13 PM
I bet it was great watching they're champagne football last season.

Tatters are singing the managers name now and not following it with out. Confused?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on October 20, 2014, 08:34:23 PM
Quote from: Ads on October 20, 2014, 08:30:47 PM
They're a fickle shower. Weren't they booing a few games ago and wanting their manager out?



All football fans are fickle. It goes with the territory.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on October 20, 2014, 08:34:53 PM
Sugarbag.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on October 20, 2014, 08:36:30 PM
That Di Maria can cross a ball.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on October 20, 2014, 08:38:21 PM
Van Persie you useless gimp.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 20, 2014, 08:38:46 PM
Lescott trying to help manu
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on October 20, 2014, 08:39:05 PM
West Brom look way better than us. They are far more cohesive and organised. Villa would be two down by now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on October 20, 2014, 08:39:53 PM
Come on Man Utd, I can't be having these tramps going above us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 20, 2014, 08:40:23 PM
Mata mata mata .... He used to be a decent player.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on October 20, 2014, 08:42:31 PM
Quote from: Villafirst on October 20, 2014, 08:39:05 PM
West Brom look way better than us. They are far more cohesive and organised. Villa would be two down by now.

Just the two? Ten surely.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 20, 2014, 08:43:02 PM
I wish we could compete with the might of West Brom. They are an inspiration to us all with their amazing history, their all-conquering team and their sexy accents.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on October 20, 2014, 08:43:40 PM
West Birmingham Albion are an example to us all.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithe on October 20, 2014, 08:43:43 PM
Uniteds no5 is crap, who is he?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on October 20, 2014, 08:44:16 PM
Far too many beards on the pitch!

I blame Jimmy Hill.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 20, 2014, 08:44:46 PM
Quote from: PeterWithe on October 20, 2014, 08:43:43 PM
Uniteds no5 is crap, who is he?
Rioja
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on October 20, 2014, 08:45:03 PM
Quote from: Ads on October 20, 2014, 08:43:40 PM
West Birmingham Albion are an example to us all.

They're certainly an example of how to take he game to the opposition.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: django on October 20, 2014, 08:45:43 PM
Bucking the trend here I know but I'd find it pretty fucking funny if the inventor of modern football, Louis Van Genius, lost again.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithe on October 20, 2014, 08:47:04 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on October 20, 2014, 08:44:46 PM
Quote from: PeterWithe on October 20, 2014, 08:43:43 PM
Uniteds no5 is crap, who is he?
Rioja

It never has travelled well.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on October 20, 2014, 08:47:06 PM
Man United, only good against Aston Villa.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithe on October 20, 2014, 08:47:31 PM
Ta by the way
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on October 20, 2014, 08:48:35 PM
I hope manure lose I couldn't give a shit if they go above us..... I hate manure more.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on October 20, 2014, 08:49:52 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on October 20, 2014, 08:48:35 PM
I hope manure lose I couldn't give a shit if they go above us..... I hate manure more.

Couldn't care less about Man Utd. Cant bloody stand how gobby Albion fans have become though. I hope they get stuffed second half.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: claret and blue blood on October 20, 2014, 08:50:16 PM
Irvine is essentially a coach, is that the area we  are lacking ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on October 20, 2014, 08:50:46 PM
I hope there is a tear in the space time continuum that creates a black hole and all the scrap dealing Yammers and Cockney/Brummie/Devon Reds get sucked in. Magic.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdward on October 20, 2014, 08:51:03 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on October 20, 2014, 08:39:53 PM
Come on Man Utd, I can't be having these tramps going above us.

How long before they start singing the WKWWA song?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on October 20, 2014, 08:51:36 PM
Quote from: cdward on October 20, 2014, 08:51:03 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on October 20, 2014, 08:39:53 PM
Come on Man Utd, I can't be having these tramps going above us.

How long before they start singing the WKWWA song?

Precisely!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on October 20, 2014, 08:52:13 PM
As long as the Albion score a moral victory, their fans will be happy.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on October 20, 2014, 08:52:15 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on October 20, 2014, 08:49:52 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on October 20, 2014, 08:48:35 PM
I hope manure lose I couldn't give a shit if they go above us..... I hate manure more.

Couldn't care less about Man Utd. Cant bloody stand how gobby Albion fans have become though. I hope they get stuffed second half.

You should of read twitter and listened to the phone-ins when we were second, works both ways.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on October 20, 2014, 08:53:01 PM
I be you hated that Goldie.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 20, 2014, 08:54:16 PM
Gary Neville MNF meltdown .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on October 20, 2014, 08:55:33 PM
Quote from: Ads on October 20, 2014, 08:53:01 PM
I bet you hated that Goldie.

To some degree.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on October 20, 2014, 08:56:25 PM
Quote from: cdward on October 20, 2014, 08:51:03 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on October 20, 2014, 08:39:53 PM
Come on Man Utd, I can't be having these tramps going above us.

How long before they start singing the WKWWA song?
Pre-match warm-up?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 20, 2014, 08:57:34 PM
Is it just me but when Carragher speaks i feel the need to make sure my wallet, watch etc is still in place.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on October 20, 2014, 08:58:16 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on October 20, 2014, 08:52:15 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on October 20, 2014, 08:49:52 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on October 20, 2014, 08:48:35 PM
I hope manure lose I couldn't give a shit if they go above us..... I hate manure more.

Couldn't care less about Man Utd. Cant bloody stand how gobby Albion fans have become though. I hope they get stuffed second half.

You should of read twitter and listened to the phone-ins when we were second, works both ways.

So now their supporters are better than we are as well.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: David_Nab on October 20, 2014, 09:00:34 PM
Must be hard be a Southampton fan right now ..are you more happy with winning 8 nil and being in the top four or getting 30 mil for Luke shaw..
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on October 20, 2014, 09:01:09 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on October 20, 2014, 08:55:33 PM
Quote from: Ads on October 20, 2014, 08:53:01 PM
I bet you hated that Goldie.

To some degree.

Nothing worse than the Villa doing well.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on October 20, 2014, 09:04:21 PM
Get in!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on October 20, 2014, 09:04:21 PM
Irvine out.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithe on October 20, 2014, 09:04:30 PM
Tidy finish.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on October 20, 2014, 09:04:34 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on October 20, 2014, 08:58:16 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on October 20, 2014, 08:52:15 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on October 20, 2014, 08:49:52 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on October 20, 2014, 08:48:35 PM
I hope manure lose I couldn't give a shit if they go above us..... I hate manure more.

Couldn't care less about Man Utd. Cant bloody stand how gobby Albion fans have become though. I hope they get stuffed second half.

You should of read twitter and listened to the phone-ins when we were second, works both ways.

So now their supporters are better than we are as well.

C'mon now lets not get carried away, just saying some of us were talking utter bollocks when we were second.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on October 20, 2014, 09:04:54 PM
YES! I feel sick.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on October 20, 2014, 09:05:32 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on October 20, 2014, 08:45:03 PM
Quote from: Ads on October 20, 2014, 08:43:40 PM
West Birmingham Albion are an example to us all.

They're certainly an example of how to take he game to the opposition.

They play some decent football from time to time. Certainly far more than we do.

And that's not me saying we are the worst team in the world and they are the best, they just pass it around better than we do.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on October 20, 2014, 09:05:41 PM
On a sartorial note why don't they do long sleeved shirts any more....or black football boots.

Oh....good goal Felliani!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on October 20, 2014, 09:06:09 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on October 20, 2014, 08:58:16 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on October 20, 2014, 08:52:15 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on October 20, 2014, 08:49:52 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on October 20, 2014, 08:48:35 PM
I hope manure lose I couldn't give a shit if they go above us..... I hate manure more.


Couldn't care less about Man Utd. Cant bloody stand how gobby Albion fans have become though. I hope they get stuffed second half.

You should of read twitter and listened to the phone-ins when we were second, works both ways.

So now their supporters are better than we are as well.

Salt of the earth they are, ar. I just love being surrounded by such brilliant, loyal and articulate fans here in Tipton.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithe on October 20, 2014, 09:06:11 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on October 20, 2014, 09:04:34 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on October 20, 2014, 08:58:16 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on October 20, 2014, 08:52:15 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on October 20, 2014, 08:49:52 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on October 20, 2014, 08:48:35 PM
I hope manure lose I couldn't give a shit if they go above us..... I hate manure more.

Couldn't care less about Man Utd. Cant bloody stand how gobby Albion fans have become though. I hope they get stuffed second half.

You should of read twitter and listened to the phone-ins when we were second, works both ways.

So now their supporters are better than we are as well.

C'mon now lets not get carried away, just saying some of us were talking utter bollocks when we were second.

I pride myself on talking bollocks whatever our league position.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 20, 2014, 09:06:19 PM
1-1 hair bare bunch
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on October 20, 2014, 09:06:43 PM
Quote from: Ads on October 20, 2014, 09:01:09 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on October 20, 2014, 08:55:33 PM
Quote from: Ads on October 20, 2014, 08:53:01 PM
I bet you hated that Goldie.

To some degree.

Nothing worse than the Villa doing well.

Stop twisting everything it's really boring.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on October 20, 2014, 09:07:02 PM
Quote from: Ron Manager on October 20, 2014, 09:05:41 PM
On a sartorial note why don't they do long sleeved shirts any more....or black football boots.

Oh....good goal Felliani!

When I play I wear short sleeves, because I am a real man. But I wear white boots because I am a tart. Duality of man innit.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on October 20, 2014, 09:07:27 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on October 20, 2014, 09:04:34 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on October 20, 2014, 08:58:16 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on October 20, 2014, 08:52:15 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on October 20, 2014, 08:49:52 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on October 20, 2014, 08:48:35 PM
I hope manure lose I couldn't give a shit if they go above us..... I hate manure more.

Couldn't care less about Man Utd. Cant bloody stand how gobby Albion fans have become though. I hope they get stuffed second half.

You should of read twitter and listened to the phone-ins when we were second, works both ways.

So now their supporters are better than we are as well.

C'mon now lets not get carried away, just saying some of us were talking utter bollocks when we were second.

I doubt if you'll ever hear us singing songs about being the top team in the Midlands.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 20, 2014, 09:08:53 PM
I hope Di Maria  has a blinder as he's my FL captain.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on October 20, 2014, 09:09:05 PM
We don't need to sing songs about being The Lord of this particular manor SH.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 20, 2014, 09:09:56 PM
I can't remember ever hearing us sing about the Bitters unless we are playing them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on October 20, 2014, 09:10:12 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 18, 2014, 10:52:17 PM
This is still probably the funniest OG i've ever seen.



This one from Brazil a couple of weeks ago is pretty special:

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithe on October 20, 2014, 09:10:28 PM
What is that song ManUtd fans sing to the tune of 'Sing Hosannah'? never can quite make it out.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on October 20, 2014, 09:11:06 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 20, 2014, 09:09:56 PM
I can't remember ever hearing us sing about the Bitters unless we are playing them.

 "Obsessed with the Villa, we know what you are"
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on October 20, 2014, 09:11:18 PM
Wish we had someone who could cross the ball as good as Di Maria. Nothing better than seeing wide men whipping crosses in.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on October 20, 2014, 09:11:51 PM
Quote from: Ads on October 20, 2014, 09:09:05 PM
We don't need to sing songs about being The Lord of this particular manor SH.

Well exactly!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 20, 2014, 09:11:54 PM
That was amusing Dave, but it lacks the skill and clinical finish of Pollock.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on October 20, 2014, 09:12:01 PM
Quote from: PeterWithe on October 20, 2014, 09:10:28 PM
What is that song ManUtd fans sing to the tune of 'Sing Hosannah'? never can quite make it out.

"20 times 20 times Man United"
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithe on October 20, 2014, 09:13:53 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on October 20, 2014, 09:11:18 PM
Wish we had someone who could cross the ball as good as Di Maria. Nothing better than seeing wide men whipping crosses in.

We had a decent crosser in Albrighton, he just wasnt good enough to get in positions often to make them count.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 20, 2014, 09:14:50 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 20, 2014, 09:09:56 PM
I can't remember ever hearing us sing about the Bitters unless we are playing them.

Or we're at the seaside.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithe on October 20, 2014, 09:15:33 PM
Quote from: Ads on October 20, 2014, 09:12:01 PM
Quote from: PeterWithe on October 20, 2014, 09:10:28 PM
What is that song ManUtd fans sing to the tune of 'Sing Hosannah'? never can quite make it out.

"20 times 20 times Man United"

Oh, that's a bit underwhelming. Ta
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 20, 2014, 09:16:12 PM
The officials doing all they can to help Yanited
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 20, 2014, 09:18:02 PM
It's just a matter of time now....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: claret and blue blood on October 20, 2014, 09:18:27 PM
Quote from: PeterWithe on October 20, 2014, 09:13:53 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on October 20, 2014, 09:11:18 PM
Wish we had someone who could cross the ball as good as Di Maria. Nothing better than seeing wide men whipping crosses in.

We had a decent crosser in Albrighton, he just wasnt good enough to get in positions often to make them count.
Willie Anderson, Tony Morley, Ray Graydon, Ashley Young, a few names to consider , any others ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on October 20, 2014, 09:18:31 PM
Am I alone in thinking this; van Persie, what's the point? He doesn't look anywhere near mobile enough to play on his own up front.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 20, 2014, 09:20:23 PM
Is it just the villa park pitch Yanited fans run onto when they score ?? Don't seem to happen anywhere else !
I'm absolutely sick of the sight of that at Villa.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: django on October 20, 2014, 09:20:27 PM
Some of the Albion players are better than ours, some of ours are better than theirs. Their movement and decision making is more consistent than ours though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Nev on October 20, 2014, 09:21:18 PM
The official Twitter feed for Sandwell:

 @WBAFCofficial: Fellaini has taken his tracksuit off, fortunately he has a Man Utd strip on underneath #WBAMUN"

Just before he scored.

Laugh? I nearly passed me fakes arowund.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on October 20, 2014, 09:21:42 PM
Fuck sake.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on October 20, 2014, 09:21:58 PM
Oh FFS.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 20, 2014, 09:22:31 PM
Quote from: olaftab on October 20, 2014, 09:18:02 PM
It's just a matter of time now....
Before Albion score!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on October 20, 2014, 09:22:37 PM
Bugger it. Only thing they've done.

Yanited are a bit wank at the back, to say the least.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on October 20, 2014, 09:22:40 PM
Berahino lording it at the moment, barely had a touch of the ball all game and he scores.

Big 4, take him away from that mob please.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: David_Nab on October 20, 2014, 09:22:45 PM
United can not defend ..
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 20, 2014, 09:23:23 PM
Berahino ! Where did they find him ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on October 20, 2014, 09:23:50 PM
Took that well.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on October 20, 2014, 09:24:12 PM
Quote from: David_Nab on October 20, 2014, 09:22:45 PM
United can not defend ..

We still won't score against them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on October 20, 2014, 09:24:20 PM
Van Persie's been shit all night.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on October 20, 2014, 09:24:30 PM
Quote from: django on October 20, 2014, 09:20:27 PM
Some of the Albion players are better than ours, some of ours are better than theirs. Their movement and decision making is more consistent than ours though.
I went to watch Pershore Town last week. Thought the same.


Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 20, 2014, 09:24:52 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on October 20, 2014, 09:23:23 PM
Berahino ! Where did they find him ?

Newtown via Burundi.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 20, 2014, 09:25:06 PM
Mark Falco time
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 20, 2014, 09:26:18 PM
Oh well, on the brightside, I don't like Man U very much.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on October 20, 2014, 09:27:16 PM
Man United's centre halves are about as useful as Lowton and Clark playing there.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithe on October 20, 2014, 09:27:55 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on October 20, 2014, 09:24:20 PM
Van Persie's been shit all night.

Yup, doesnt look interested at all.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 20, 2014, 09:28:02 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on October 20, 2014, 09:26:18 PM
Oh well, on the brightside, I don't like Man U very much.
I'm liking them more these days  ;)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on October 20, 2014, 09:29:05 PM
Haaaaaaaandball!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 20, 2014, 09:29:29 PM
Anything that makes brummie Reds utterly miserable is ok with me.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on October 20, 2014, 09:29:37 PM
That was handball.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 20, 2014, 09:29:52 PM
Can't spell his name but Januzauz looks like an off form Albrighton. Shocking player.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 20, 2014, 09:30:03 PM
38% and 2 shots on target for the Bitters.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on October 20, 2014, 09:30:14 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on October 20, 2014, 09:28:02 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on October 20, 2014, 09:26:18 PM
Oh well, on the brightside, I don't like Man U very much.
I'm liking them more these days  ;)

I'd rather Albion beat them, to be honest.

Over the course of the season, Albion will settle to their natural place in the wider scheme of things - ie the arse end of it - whereas the longer Man United's clear decline goes on, the more entertaining it all is.

I have probably had more fun laughing at Liverpool and then Man United the last few years than I have from watching us.

You've gotta take the amusement where you can get it.

Plus @beijingred will be on fire tonight.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on October 20, 2014, 09:30:44 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 20, 2014, 09:30:03 PM
38% and 2 shots on target for the Bitters.
Well, if it's good enough for us when we win...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 20, 2014, 09:32:21 PM
Quote from: Dave on October 20, 2014, 09:30:44 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 20, 2014, 09:30:03 PM
38% and 2 shots on target for the Bitters.
Well, if it's good enough for us when we win...

We're shit and lucky when we do it. Albion are a million years ahead of us when they do it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 20, 2014, 09:33:48 PM
Found a great tweet earlier

@Beijingcasuals: ANYTHING LESS THAN 5 GOALS AGAINST #WBA WOULD BRING GREAT SHAME TO ONE OF MY CLUBS. LET'S SEND THIS SPARROW WATCHING CLUB BACK TO LEAGUE 10
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on October 20, 2014, 09:35:26 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 20, 2014, 09:32:21 PM
Quote from: Dave on October 20, 2014, 09:30:44 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 20, 2014, 09:30:03 PM
38% and 2 shots on target for the Bitters.
Well, if it's good enough for us when we win...

We're shit and lucky when we do it. Albion are a million years ahead of us when they do it.

It will be the usual Franksy "how many Villa players would get in the Albion team" debate tomorrow no doubt.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LTA on October 20, 2014, 09:36:06 PM
At least they look like showing a bit of style, as opposed to trying to bore the opposition into submission
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on October 20, 2014, 09:36:10 PM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on October 20, 2014, 09:35:26 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 20, 2014, 09:32:21 PM
Quote from: Dave on October 20, 2014, 09:30:44 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 20, 2014, 09:30:03 PM
38% and 2 shots on target for the Bitters.
Well, if it's good enough for us when we win...

We're shit and lucky when we do it. Albion are a million years ahead of us when they do it.

It will be the usual Franksy "how many Villa players would get in the Albion team" debate tomorrow no doubt.

It isn't even a debate with that fucking idiot.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on October 20, 2014, 09:36:50 PM
Quote from: LTA on October 20, 2014, 09:36:06 PM
At least they look like showing a bit of style, as opposed to trying to bore the opposition into submission

It is horrible to have to agree with that, but hey-ho, there you go.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 20, 2014, 09:39:45 PM
Ashley Young to the rescue.......
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithe on October 20, 2014, 09:40:30 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on October 20, 2014, 09:33:48 PM
Found a great tweet earlier

@Beijingcasuals: ANYTHING LESS THAN 5 GOALS AGAINST #WBA WOULD BRING GREAT SHAME TO ONE OF MY CLUBS. LET'S SEND THIS SPARROW WATCHING CLUB BACK TO LEAGUE 10

The creators of that should have gone out on a high last year, its been shite this season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on October 20, 2014, 09:40:35 PM
If Ferguson was still there, this is *exactly* the time at which you'd think "they're going to equalise now", and usually, they would do.

The number of times we used to find ourselves beating them with ten mins or so to go, sometimes even by more than one goal, and you just fucking knew they'd get something out of it.

I absolutely hate that fixture, it is the one I have missed most over the last 20 years or so. Everything about, their wanker fans on the pitch, the inevitable rolling over we engage in, the tourists and daytrippers, everything about it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 20, 2014, 09:41:16 PM
Fellaini is a ****!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 20, 2014, 09:41:18 PM
Janusaj is the most overrated player since Balotelli.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on October 20, 2014, 09:42:36 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 20, 2014, 09:32:21 PM
Quote from: Dave on October 20, 2014, 09:30:44 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 20, 2014, 09:30:03 PM
38% and 2 shots on target for the Bitters.
Well, if it's good enough for us when we win...

We're shit and lucky when we do it. Albion are a million years ahead of us when they do it.

But they actually attack the other team when they have the ball.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: David_Nab on October 20, 2014, 09:42:36 PM
WBA haven't been that good but both forwards have been clinical and have great movement.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on October 20, 2014, 09:43:28 PM
Oh, I see it still works.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on October 20, 2014, 09:43:49 PM
Goooooooooo!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on October 20, 2014, 09:44:28 PM
2-2.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on October 20, 2014, 09:45:11 PM
Have it you bastards!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on October 20, 2014, 09:47:11 PM
That'll keep those twazzocks behind us. For now anyway.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 20, 2014, 09:47:41 PM
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Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on October 20, 2014, 09:47:53 PM
Be nice if Young finished them off.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 20, 2014, 09:49:13 PM
RVP has been dire
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on October 20, 2014, 09:49:54 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on October 20, 2014, 09:49:13 PM
RVP has been dire
Cue a hat-trick when he finds his form against us!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 20, 2014, 09:50:52 PM
Quote from: frankmosswasmyuncle on October 20, 2014, 09:49:54 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on October 20, 2014, 09:49:13 PM
RVP has been dire
Cue a hat-trick when he finds his form against us!
You know it
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on October 20, 2014, 09:51:13 PM
That'll do. Keeps them below us where they belong.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithe on October 20, 2014, 09:51:15 PM
Good game that
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on October 20, 2014, 09:52:26 PM
Serious question time - if that was us, would we be glad of the draw or upset that we'd thrown it away?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 20, 2014, 09:53:31 PM
Table tonight is just about how this season will finish.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 20, 2014, 09:54:27 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on October 20, 2014, 09:52:26 PM
Serious question time - if that was us, would we be glad of the draw or upset that we'd thrown it away?
Upset definitely.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 20, 2014, 09:54:31 PM
If it was us we'd be getting stick for 37%, 2 shots on target and 0 corners at home. As it's the Bitters they wuz robbed.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on October 20, 2014, 09:54:59 PM
Quote from: olaftab on October 20, 2014, 09:53:31 PM
Table tonight is just about how this season will finish.

Including third and fourth?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on October 20, 2014, 09:56:22 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on October 20, 2014, 09:52:26 PM
Serious question time - if that was us, would we be glad of the draw or upset that we'd thrown it away?
Upset....again!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: andrew08 on October 20, 2014, 09:57:23 PM
Good game. Goes against the grain to want either of those to win so that'll do.

Please don't get wrapped up in the quality of Albion's footy. They played exactly how we would have. Conceded territory, had two shots, no corners and possession I would guess in the 30's percentage wise. Fair play if they'd got away with it as well.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LTA on October 20, 2014, 09:58:06 PM
ID feel resigned, seeing as it happens every sodding time we play them
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithe on October 20, 2014, 09:58:17 PM
Given our record Id take a draw against Man United every time, whatever the circumstances.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on October 20, 2014, 10:00:55 PM
Quote from: PeterWithe on October 20, 2014, 09:58:17 PM
Given our record Id take a draw against Man United every time, whatever the circumstances.
Absolutely. I think they'll have already marked off a W over both fixtures against us this season. We've probably put a big L over our calendar on those fixtures too.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on October 20, 2014, 10:02:29 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on October 20, 2014, 09:52:26 PM
Serious question time - if that was us, would we be glad of the draw or upset that we'd thrown it away?
Villa vs Man Utd we would have conceded again like we always do.

So I'd have been delighted that we only threw away two one goal leads and got a point, rather than throwing away our usual two goal lead and getting no points.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 20, 2014, 10:03:56 PM
A draw against Utd for us is akin to winning the league, the European cup and the FA cup . So yes I'd take a draw .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 20, 2014, 10:04:55 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on October 20, 2014, 09:54:59 PM
Quote from: olaftab on October 20, 2014, 09:53:31 PM
Table tonight is just about how this season will finish.

Including third and fourth?
Ahaa no....I thought Liverpool were fourth! However it would be quite good if Southampton finished in top four.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 20, 2014, 10:08:44 PM
In the words of George Michael , Again this season the bottom will be more exciting than the top.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on October 20, 2014, 10:24:54 PM
Quote from: frankmosswasmyuncle on October 20, 2014, 09:56:22 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on October 20, 2014, 09:52:26 PM
Serious question time - if that was us, would we be glad of the draw or upset that we'd thrown it away?
Upset....again!

I would be reasonably satisfied with at least not rolling over and losing.

A sort of comparison would be our 2-2 draw at VP under Houllier but that was different as we were completely battering them at 2 up and still threw it away with fcuking Macheda coming on and having his annual testimonial against us.

The annoying thing is with our pace upfront we should be the sort of team that causes Man. United untold problems but psychology plays a big part in football.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on October 20, 2014, 10:32:46 PM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on October 20, 2014, 10:24:54 PM
Quote from: frankmosswasmyuncle on October 20, 2014, 09:56:22 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on October 20, 2014, 09:52:26 PM
Serious question time - if that was us, would we be glad of the draw or upset that we'd thrown it away?
Upset....again!

I would be reasonably satisfied with at least not rolling over and losing.

A sort of comparison would be our 2-2 draw at VP under Houllier but that was different as we were completely battering them at 2 up and still threw it away with fcuking Macheda coming on and having his annual testimonial against us.

The annoying thing is with our pace upfront we should be the sort of team that causes Man. United untold problems but psychology plays a big part in football.

Wasn't that game the one where our midfield was Bannan, Hogg, Herd and one of the stewards? I think they could be cut a bit of slack .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on October 20, 2014, 10:47:29 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on October 20, 2014, 10:32:46 PM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on October 20, 2014, 10:24:54 PM
Quote from: frankmosswasmyuncle on October 20, 2014, 09:56:22 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on October 20, 2014, 09:52:26 PM
Serious question time - if that was us, would we be glad of the draw or upset that we'd thrown it away?
Upset....again!

I would be reasonably satisfied with at least not rolling over and losing.

A sort of comparison would be our 2-2 draw at VP under Houllier but that was different as we were completely battering them at 2 up and still threw it away with fcuking Macheda coming on and having his annual testimonial against us.

The annoying thing is with our pace upfront we should be the sort of team that causes Man. United untold problems but psychology plays a big part in football.

Wasn't that game the one where our midfield was Bannan, Hogg, Herd and one of the stewards? I think they could be cut a bit of slack .
Ah, the good old days!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on October 20, 2014, 11:32:19 PM
I hope the players don't think the same way that some of us do.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on October 20, 2014, 11:53:25 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on October 20, 2014, 10:08:44 PM
In the words of George Michael , Again this season the bottom will be more exciting than the top.

Why in the words of George Micheal?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 21, 2014, 12:07:17 AM
I assume, because CoopersInjury is a homophobe. Unless I've read that post wrong.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on October 21, 2014, 12:44:38 AM
I see the stripeyfilth are desperately trying to wiggle out of this. I'm surprised Mat Kendrick came to their aid.

http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/truth-west-bromwich-albions-marouane-7968996
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on October 21, 2014, 12:47:46 AM
Quote from: Clampy on October 21, 2014, 12:44:38 AM
I see the stripeyfilth are desperately trying to wiggle out of this. I'm surprised Mat Kendrick came to their aid.

http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/truth-west-bromwich-albions-marouane-7968996

They've got previous - think that pathetic tweet about that pathetic eighth minute applause. 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on October 21, 2014, 12:52:26 AM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on October 21, 2014, 12:47:46 AM
Quote from: Clampy on October 21, 2014, 12:44:38 AM
I see the stripeyfilth are desperately trying to wiggle out of this. I'm surprised Mat Kendrick came to their aid.

http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/truth-west-bromwich-albions-marouane-7968996

They've got previous - think that pathetic tweet about that pathetic eighth minute applause. 

I love the woeful excuse. 'We were just saying, thank god he had something on underneath'. Why wouldn't he? Disappointed by Mr Kendrick if i'm honest, he should have gone down the 'oh dear' route. Carry on style humour, hmm.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 21, 2014, 12:52:45 AM
I'd be amazed if it wasn't meant as a dig. And disappointed as I thought it was quite funny, if very unprofessional. Not as funny as when he scored though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 21, 2014, 12:54:48 AM
Don't forget the "We know what we are" banner. And shirt for Shane Long. And writing it on the match ball.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ian. on October 21, 2014, 06:47:59 AM
Why don't they just admit it? I thought it was actually quite funny, but even funnier when he equalised. They are just making themselves look even dafter by inventing that excuse.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cheltenhamlion on October 21, 2014, 09:37:29 AM
They are back pedalling because taking the piss out of professionals going through a rough trot doesn't go well them being the self proclaimed moral compass of the game.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on October 21, 2014, 09:41:35 AM
Amusingly enough, he was superb when he came on.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on October 21, 2014, 09:46:46 AM
They were robbed because Fellaini fouled Lescott apparently.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on October 21, 2014, 09:57:19 AM
Quote from: Ads on October 21, 2014, 09:46:46 AM
They were robbed because Fellaini fouled Lescott apparently.

They are robbed in every game, and every match is a moral victory for them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on October 21, 2014, 09:59:44 AM
I love the headline stating "Fury" and then inevitably reading something that's disappointingly tame all told. Not particularly offensive, not particularly funny, just a little pointless. If it's got anyone furious from either Baggies or Utd fans, then they really are a pathetic bunch of cock headed spunk bubbles.
I'd imagine it has riled some of them up.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on October 21, 2014, 10:04:01 AM
The tweet was extremely unclassy. I'd be a bit embarrassed if we went round tweeting things like that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on October 21, 2014, 10:40:51 AM
Quote from: Clampy on October 21, 2014, 10:04:01 AM
The tweet was extremely unclassy. I'd be a bit embarrassed if we went round tweeting things like that.
I don't think there was much in it personally. Not so much unclassy just a little moronic. And honestly I wouldn't put it past our PR team to do something that foolish either.
As for the notion that it somehow affected the scoreline, I think the Tesco trogs are getting bit carried away. After all, Fellaini wouldn't have seen the tweet before coming on.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on October 21, 2014, 11:02:56 AM
I had a look to see what the kerfuffle was about and I don't get why people are getting so upset, I read it as fortunately he had some clothes on. It's not funny but sometimes people look to find offense where there isn't any.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on October 21, 2014, 01:00:37 PM
Quote from: Ads on October 21, 2014, 09:46:46 AM
They were robbed because Fellaini fouled Lescott apparently.

I did think it was a foul, commentators would have gone mad if it had happened the other way round and West Brom had scored like that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: usav on October 21, 2014, 02:18:32 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on October 21, 2014, 11:02:56 AM
I had a look to see what the kerfuffle was about and I don't get why people are getting so upset, I read it as fortunately he had some clothes on. It's not funny but sometimes people look to find offense where there isn't any.

" "
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on October 21, 2014, 03:59:17 PM
One of the very few occasions I want United to win and they blew a nice little treble for me. I had them along with Stoke and Liverpool from Sunday.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on October 21, 2014, 04:42:39 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on October 21, 2014, 11:02:56 AM
I had a look to see what the kerfuffle was about and I don't get why people are getting so upset, I read it as fortunately he had some clothes on. It's not funny but sometimes people look to find offense where there isn't any.

If they had written 'thankfully he's got a top on' then you might be right, but they didn't and you're not. Like Dave said, they have previous for being disrespectful.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithe on October 21, 2014, 04:49:51 PM
I meant to ask during the match, what do the Astle family want to be the outcome of their campaign, is there any kind of court case ongoing?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on October 21, 2014, 04:50:53 PM
I have done all my bets for the next few nights. I thought Barcelona to beat Ajax at 1/9 and Chelsea to beat Maribor at 1/8 were very poor value odds.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on October 21, 2014, 05:26:34 PM
Quote from: Clampy on October 21, 2014, 04:42:39 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on October 21, 2014, 11:02:56 AM
I had a look to see what the kerfuffle was about and I don't get why people are getting so upset, I read it as fortunately he had some clothes on. It's not funny but sometimes people look to find offense where there isn't any.

If they had written 'thankfully he's got a top on' then you might be right, but they didn't and you're not. Like Dave said, they have previous for being disrespectful.

I think I am right in not being in the slightest bit bothered about it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: adrenachrome on October 21, 2014, 05:35:01 PM
Quote
GOAL

CSKA Moscow 0-1 Manchester City - Sergio Aguero

Posted at 29 mins

It had to be! Sergio Aguero breaks the deadlock as Manchester City pick apart a fragile offside trap. David Silva plays a peach of a pass into the run of Edin Dzeko - onside - who runs in on goal, commits goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev and then squares it to Aguero for a tap-in.

The sort of goal you've scored on your console a hundred times. You can't stop them...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on October 21, 2014, 05:39:30 PM
Quote from: PeterWithe on October 21, 2014, 04:49:51 PM
I meant to ask during the match, what do the Astle family want to be the outcome of their campaign, is there any kind of court case ongoing?

I asked my brother this as he has had contact with the Astle family and he explained to me but I've got to be honest I was none the wiser. I know this doesn't help but there is a valid reason but I'm buggered if I understand it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: adrenachrome on October 21, 2014, 05:46:36 PM
Quote
GOAL

CSKA Moscow 0-2 Manchester City - James Milner

Posted at 38 mins
CSKA Moscow 2-0 Manchester City

The same pass we saw earlier on as Yaya Toure floats one onto Pablo Zabaleta's head, he nods down for Sergio Aguero and while for once his shot is off target, it runs into the path of a sliding James Milner, who prods in from a yard out. That could well be that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on October 21, 2014, 05:56:33 PM
Quote from: adrenachrome on October 21, 2014, 05:46:36 PM
Quote
GOAL

CSKA Moscow 0-2 Manchester City - James Milner

Posted at 38 mins
CSKA Moscow 2-0 Manchester City

The same pass we saw earlier on as Yaya Toure floats one onto Pablo Zabaleta's head, he nods down for Sergio Aguero and while for once his shot is off target, it runs into the path of a sliding James Milner, who prods in from a yard out. That could well be that.

Normally I'd be  best a bit so what about them winning in Europe, but in this instance I truly hope they annihilate CSKA and their horrible Neanderthal fans can cry in their beer at whichever bar they've been forced to gather in.

That somewhere along the line it will irritate comrade Putin makes it ever sweeter
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: adrenachrome on October 21, 2014, 06:52:31 PM
Citeh conceded 2 goals in the last 25 minutes.

2-2.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: timeoutbigbar on October 21, 2014, 06:55:01 PM
Quote from: adrenachrome on October 21, 2014, 06:52:31 PM
Citeh conceded 2 goals in the last 25 minutes.

2-2.

They decided to call it a day after an hour.  That's the end of their CL for another season effectively.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: usav on October 21, 2014, 07:04:08 PM
Shame.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Meanwood Villa on October 21, 2014, 07:05:32 PM
I can't understand why they're so crap in Europe.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 21, 2014, 08:20:03 PM
Bayern Munich aren't a bad team, are they? Reckon they might be our best hope of keeping horrible Chavvy Cockney hands off of our trophy this year.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on October 21, 2014, 08:24:46 PM
It's not a nice vision but I can almost get this feeling in the pit of my stomach that Chelsea will win it and Drogba will score a last minute winner in the final.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on October 21, 2014, 08:27:40 PM
Bayern 5-0 up.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithe on October 21, 2014, 08:28:04 PM
I've got a draw on the Roma v Bayern game in my bet tonight, Roma have a bit of work to do second half.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 21, 2014, 08:28:10 PM
While not wishing serious injury on a player, Costa currently out and Remy going off injured tonight could, hopefully, slow down Chavski depending how long they are out.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on October 21, 2014, 08:35:49 PM
Quote from: Legion on October 21, 2014, 08:27:40 PM
Bayern 5-0 up


Shakhtar Donetsk doing even better - 6-0 up at half-time.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 21, 2014, 08:38:42 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 21, 2014, 08:28:10 PM
While not wishing serious injury on a player, Costa currently out and Remy going off injured tonight could, hopefully, slow down Chavski depending how long they are out.
I've lost interest already at that end of the table. Injury updates on burnley qpr Sunderland WBA etc more interested .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: bob on October 21, 2014, 08:52:06 PM
I see the Champions League is just as competitive as the Premier League.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on October 21, 2014, 08:52:51 PM
I still think Roma will beat City out of the group. That draw with CSKA was a huge missed opportunity.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on October 21, 2014, 08:54:56 PM
Small Heath are losing for a change. Still, they will be OK by the weekend when Moyes is in charge.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Flamingo Lane on October 21, 2014, 08:59:43 PM
When I see Arjen Robben play like he is playing tonight I can't help but think back to his inexplicably abject performance for Bayern in the champions league final against Chelsea (his former team, owned by the Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich) when Robben missed a penalty in normal time and when every promising Bayern move seemed to flounder on his ineptitude
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 21, 2014, 09:10:39 PM
Quote from: PeterWithe on October 21, 2014, 08:28:04 PM
I've got a draw on the Roma v Bayern game in my bet tonight, Roma have a bit of work to do second half.

1-5, keep believing!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 21, 2014, 09:11:14 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on October 21, 2014, 08:54:56 PM
Small Heath are losing for a change. Still, they will be OK by the weekend when Moyes is in charge.

And a player sent off.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on October 21, 2014, 09:13:18 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on October 21, 2014, 08:54:56 PM
Small Heath are losing for a change. Still, they will be OK by the weekend when Moyes is in charge.

Down to ten men as well.  Someone sent off for 2 yellow cards in 8 minutes.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 21, 2014, 09:28:40 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 21, 2014, 09:10:39 PM
Quote from: PeterWithe on October 21, 2014, 08:28:04 PM
I've got a draw on the Roma v Bayern game in my bet tonight, Roma have a bit of work to do second half.

1-5, keep believing!

1-7, give up!

Shaktar 7-0 up.
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Post by: Monty on October 21, 2014, 09:29:47 PM
Crikey. I haven't seen a 7-1 at the highest level since...hang on...
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Post by: PeterWithe on October 21, 2014, 09:38:18 PM
SHA hit the bar with the last kick of the game. Shame.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 21, 2014, 09:40:14 PM
Defences well on top in the CL. 8 games, 40 goals.
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Post by: SteveN on October 21, 2014, 09:51:15 PM
Hazzard has feet like Iniesta. I can pay him no higher compliment. Just a shame he plays for Chelsea.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on October 21, 2014, 09:53:33 PM
Quote from: SteveN on October 21, 2014, 09:51:15 PM
Hazzard has feet like Iniesta. I can pay him no higher compliment. Just a shame he plays for Chelsea.

Couldn't lace his boots. This is Maribor lets not forget.
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Post by: Damo70 on October 21, 2014, 10:07:14 PM
I had Crawley, Oldham, Port Vale, Charlton and Bournemouth to win for a cheeky little fivefold. Port Vale let me down.  I had Brentford and Sheffield Wednesday to draw, which they did along with wins for Blackburn, Cardiff, Norwich and Wolves for a very nice fivefold. Norwich drew. I was tempted to have a Basil Fawlty style meltdown but I have settled for just having a big sulk.
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Post by: curiousorange on October 21, 2014, 10:23:22 PM
It would be nice if the Dogheads could stop winning now. Last thing we need is another load of chancers going on about how they're going to win the Pride of the Midlands trophy next season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 21, 2014, 10:48:21 PM
Don't mind Wolves coming up. Costs about three quid to get there and we always win. Far rather them than some horrible London/Northern club needing two-three changes of transport and who actually try to beat us.
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Post by: olaftab on October 21, 2014, 11:15:15 PM
Quote from: PeterWithe on October 21, 2014, 09:38:18 PM
SHA hit the bar with the last kick of the game. Shame.
That's not even on target.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on October 22, 2014, 02:30:04 AM
Quote from: olaftab on October 21, 2014, 11:15:15 PM
Quote from: PeterWithe on October 21, 2014, 09:38:18 PM
SHA hit the bar with the last kick of the game. Shame.
That's not even on target.

Neither is the new stadium that started the gift that keeps on giving thread. I'm sure Sky said 12,000 were there tonight. Which means opposition fans are even less inclined to pay to watch them then their own. Still, David Moyes in charge by Saturday and bigger than the Villa in five years. I'm sure those targets will be met. As for updates on their new stadium, are we deliberately ignoring it on the Birmingham news thread or has it gone a bit quiet?
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Post by: Percy McCarthy on October 22, 2014, 08:11:53 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on October 22, 2014, 02:30:04 AM
Quote from: olaftab on October 21, 2014, 11:15:15 PM
Quote from: PeterWithe on October 21, 2014, 09:38:18 PM
SHA hit the bar with the last kick of the game. Shame.
That's not even on target.

Neither is the new stadium that started the gift that keeps on giving thread. I'm sure Sky said 12,000 were there tonight. Which means opposition fans are even less inclined to pay to watch them then their own. Still, David Moyes in charge by Saturday and bigger than the Villa in five years. I'm sure those targets will be met. As for updates on their new stadium, are we deliberately ignoring it on the Birmingham news thread or has it gone a bit quiet?

We're ignoring it in the hope that it might go away. Deep down though, we know it's just a matter of time until they build it and become bigger than us.
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Post by: Richard E on October 22, 2014, 08:25:10 AM
There was a cracker on the subtitles on Sky Sports News last night :- "At the DW Stadium it finished goalless between Wicker Man and Milwall."
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SteveN on October 22, 2014, 12:53:24 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on October 21, 2014, 09:53:33 PM
Quote from: SteveN on October 21, 2014, 09:51:15 PM
Hazzard has feet like Iniesta. I can pay him no higher compliment. Just a shame he plays for Chelsea.

Couldn't lace his boots. This is Maribor lets not forget.

I wasn't suggesting he is a better player than Iniesta - he isn't.  Simply that he has the same sort of soft feet where the ball is stuck to his boot as if he has velcro on boot and ball and can run at pace with it under control.

I rank Iniesta as just a gnat's chuff below Messi and Ronaldo.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: mr underhill on October 22, 2014, 01:07:52 PM
that's a pretty tight chuff
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Post by: Chris Jameson on October 22, 2014, 01:47:28 PM
Quote from: SteveN on October 22, 2014, 12:53:24 PM

I rank Iniesta as just a gnat's chuff below Messi and Ronaldo.

I love watching Iniesta, he doesn't ever appear to run, he glides.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on October 22, 2014, 04:57:31 PM
Anyone else on here throwing away their patriotic hat and hoping Liverpool get absolutely fucking smashed tonight
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on October 22, 2014, 04:58:26 PM
Quote from: john e on October 22, 2014, 04:57:31 PM
Anyone else on here throwing away their patriotic hat and hoping Liverpool gets absolutely fucking smashed tonight

Vive Ronaldooooooooo!

Yes. I hope they get bummed within an inch of their lives and I hope Real don't so much as even spit on it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on October 22, 2014, 04:59:10 PM
Having said that I never wear that hat when it comes to other teams in Europe
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Post by: Ads on October 22, 2014, 05:11:26 PM
Neither do I. All this "but they're the English team" stuff is bollocks.

Fuck 'em!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on October 22, 2014, 05:47:39 PM
Quote from: john e on October 22, 2014, 04:57:31 PM
Anyone else on here throwing away their patriotic hat and hoping Liverpool get absolutely fucking smashed tonight

I always want them to lose.

Same with any English club in the CL - why would any supporter of a club not in it want to see them do well? It just creates a bigger financial barrier. It is bad news for us, not in any way positive.

Every time I hear that twat Tyldesley acting like we are genuinely all behind them, I struggle not to vomit up at least one, and sometimes both, of my kidneys.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on October 22, 2014, 06:03:35 PM
I want early Madrid goals too so they can't go on about the fucking atmosphere. Lots and lots of early Madrid goals.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: timeoutbigbar on October 22, 2014, 06:05:54 PM
I find myself in something of a predicament, disliking both of these horrible media darling clubs.  I can't decide which is the lesser of two evils.

One thing is for sure, I'll be watching with foreign/no commentary if I can help it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 22, 2014, 06:14:09 PM
I won't be watching it but I hope Racist FC get twatted out of sight. 15-0 will just about satisfy me.

And how long before the commentators wank off The Kop, special European nights at Anfield etc. Fuck off! Every English ground would be rocking with the visit of Real Madrid, most of them more than Wankfield will be. And The Kop always has been, and always will be, a shit, smaller, version of The Holte.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on October 22, 2014, 06:27:12 PM
First time I ever saw the Kop end was 1977, I was 15 and totally underwhelmed, small and poxy compared to the Holte I thought

Although there fans were bastards that day, we won it didn't go down well
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 22, 2014, 06:32:30 PM
Good to see UEFA acting swiftly as usual.

Quote
Europe's governing body Uefa says no rules were broken despite fans being present at CSKA Moscow's 'behind closed doors' match with Manchester City.

However, the organisation says it will review its policy to seek alternatives.

Uefa ordered CSKA to play three Champions League home games without any fans present as punishment for a series of offences including racist chanting.

However, vocal backing was given to the home side in the 2-2 draw from an attendance of 650.

That prompted criticism from City captain Vincent Kompany who said his side had been punished unfairly with their supporters also banned from the Khimki Arena.

"Why the hell do we not have any fans here? What have our fans done wrong? There's no fairness in it," he said.

A Uefa statement read: "Following the match between CSKA Moscow and Manchester City, Uefa has reviewed the officials' reports and found no breach of the conditions related to a match played behind closed doors that make part of the disciplinary decision.

"Only people who were allowed to enter the stadium (clubs delegations, media, security staff, Uefa and guests of sponsorship partners) attended the match with no record of inappropriate behaviour.

"However, Uefa is reviewing the 'behind-closed-doors' policy to see if alternative solutions could be implemented in the future."

City were pegged back on Tuesday despite taking a 2-0 lead in the first half, and are without a win from their opening three games in Group E.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 22, 2014, 07:31:25 PM
Quote
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard admits he may look back on not signing for Real Madrid when he had the chance as a mistake but insists he would have regretted leaving Anfield far more.

At the peak of his powers the midfielder was wanted by a host of Europe's top sides, including Los Blancos, but he rejected all advances to remain with the only club he has ever known.

The 34-year-old has been accused of a lack of ambition on several occasions but he has always stressed he is happy with the choices he made.

"I think it is very flattering to be linked to a huge club like Real Madrid," he said.

"I think I had a couple of options throughout my career to go to Real Madrid but I resisted temptation because of the big connection I had to my hometown club.

"It may be something I regret further down the line by not challenging myself and having a change of scenery in a different country but I would have had a bigger regret leaving the club I love.

"I am a big fan of Madrid, they are a special club, but for me Liverpool are my number one club."

Gerrard leads his side out against the defending European champions at Anfield on Wednesday night looking to rekindle memories of the 4-0 demolition - their heaviest away defeat in Europe - they inflicted on the Spanish club in March 2009.

Then they had Fernando Torres rampaging across the forward line and terrorising the Real defence but this time around the Reds captain admits victory would be classed as unexpected considering their inconsistent form this season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on October 22, 2014, 07:59:45 PM
Hate the way the media fawn over Liverpool and their fans. Listening to the build up to the match on the radio tonight and the presenters went quite so we could all listen to "you'll never walk alone" before kick off like it was The Beatles reuniting for a one off gig. Are we all supposed to listen in awe to their wonderful fans?
Honestly, just fuck off, oh and COME ON MADRID!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on October 22, 2014, 08:08:56 PM
Great goal from Ronaldo.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 22, 2014, 08:11:58 PM
I've always liked Ronaldo and Real.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Karlos96 on October 22, 2014, 08:13:01 PM
Superb goal........hopefully the first of many.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Karlos96 on October 22, 2014, 08:16:00 PM
That's two :) Benzema
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on October 22, 2014, 08:16:22 PM
Real Madrid now 2 up.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 22, 2014, 08:18:37 PM
We want 10, we want 10!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on October 22, 2014, 08:20:23 PM
Everybody enjoying this?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on October 22, 2014, 08:23:39 PM
This is going very well!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on October 22, 2014, 08:27:02 PM
Getting better, three nil now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Karlos96 on October 22, 2014, 08:27:10 PM
And it's 3 :)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on October 22, 2014, 08:27:26 PM
Very, very, very well!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on October 22, 2014, 08:27:31 PM
Mingolet is such a poor keeper, Guzan is miles better than him.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on October 22, 2014, 08:27:51 PM
Oh Dear!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Colhint on October 22, 2014, 08:28:16 PM
I'd bet they would bite their arm off to have Suarez back
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on October 22, 2014, 08:29:28 PM
Quote from: Colhint on October 22, 2014, 08:28:16 PM
I'd bet they would bite their arm off to have Suarez back
:D
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 22, 2014, 08:29:45 PM
I'm almost tempted to find a stream so as I can watch them being humiliated. I wish it was on ITV, i'd love to hear Andy and Clive trying not to cry while they still wank off over The Kop.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 22, 2014, 08:32:57 PM
Meanwhile Olympiakos are beating Juventus 1-0 and Dortmund are strolling it 3-0 in Galatasary. Dortmund are probably the only club that I sort of wish I supported. I don't really but you know what I mean.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on October 22, 2014, 08:33:09 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 22, 2014, 08:29:45 PM
I'm almost tempted to find a stream so as I can watch them being humiliated. I wish it was on ITV, i'd love to hear Andy and Clive trying not to cry while they still wank off over The Kop.

There was a spell just now for what seemed liked about five minutes where Real were just inside the Liverpool half and passed it amongst themselves at will, Liverpool unable to get near it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on October 22, 2014, 08:33:36 PM
Don't go to bed yet. It could be another Istanbul 2005... OK, OK, thorough brushing for 2 minutes, then.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on October 22, 2014, 08:37:07 PM
Kevin Keegan: "There's a massive gap between these two sides, and you'd never think you'd have said that"

Hmmm. Maybe if you'd been living in a cave for the last decade.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on October 22, 2014, 08:37:08 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on October 22, 2014, 08:33:09 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 22, 2014, 08:29:45 PM
I'm almost tempted to find a stream so as I can watch them being humiliated. I wish it was on ITV, i'd love to hear Andy and Clive trying not to cry while they still wank off over The Kop.

There was a spell just now for what seemed liked about five minutes where Real were just inside the Liverpool half and passed it amongst themselves at will, Liverpool unable to get near it.

So, save effort by watching any Villa defeat 2011-14, but pretending they are playing in red.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: DB on October 22, 2014, 08:37:39 PM
Even though our defence is poor, Liverpool's is pretty poor. Ok, it's RM but they weren't much better on Sun.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on October 22, 2014, 08:40:15 PM
Trevor Francis laying into Mignolet
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: phantom limb on October 22, 2014, 08:41:55 PM
So it looks like most, if not all of the players that Liverpool bought in the summer are cack. Balotelli especially.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on October 22, 2014, 08:42:58 PM
Evening all.

Just seen Real's first goal. Fabulous ball by Rodriguez and what a finish by Ronaldo.

The other two seem to expose Liverpool's obvious frailties. Shame isn't it?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on October 22, 2014, 08:43:14 PM
Quote from: phantom limb on October 22, 2014, 08:41:55 PM
So it looks like most, if not all of the players that Liverpool bought in the summer are cack. Balotelli especially.

Every time I have seen Balotelli play for Liverpool, he has looked quite clearly like he just doesn't care very much any more.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on October 22, 2014, 08:45:00 PM
Quote from: phantom limb on October 22, 2014, 08:41:55 PM
So it looks like most, if not all of the players that Liverpool bought in the summer are cack. Balotelli especially.
I could have told Rodgers that Balotelli was shit ages ago.
D'you think he'll let me have a small % of the £16m if I tell him now?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on October 22, 2014, 08:45:01 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 22, 2014, 08:32:57 PM
Dortmund are probably the only club that I sort of wish I supported. I don't really but you know what I mean.
Lower in the Bundesliga at the moment than Villa are in the Premier League.

Stick rather than twist I reckon.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on October 22, 2014, 08:45:26 PM
Fucking hell, Balotelli swapping shirts with a Real player at half time.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on October 22, 2014, 08:46:32 PM
Keegan (seriously): "Maybe there was some reason, maybe he asked him for a shirt for charity or something"
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on October 22, 2014, 08:47:31 PM
Return game at Bernabeu is on ITV, that should be hilarious.

Balotelli been subbed again I see.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on October 22, 2014, 08:47:49 PM
Do not worry. Adam Lallana has taken off his tracksuit and he is only wearing a Liverpool kit underneath.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Flamingo Lane on October 22, 2014, 08:49:56 PM
What does a footballer used to playing the game on the world stage do with an opponent's shirt anyway, once he's got it home?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on October 22, 2014, 08:51:49 PM
Quote from: Ian Price on October 22, 2014, 08:49:56 PM
What does a footballer used to playing the game on the world stage do with an opponent's shirt anyway, once he's got it home?
Use it as a duster?

Look after the pennies....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 22, 2014, 08:52:56 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on October 22, 2014, 08:37:07 PM
Kevin Keegan: "There's a massive gap between these two sides, and you'd never think you'd have said that"

Hmmm. Maybe if you'd been living in a cave for the last decade.
Haha I think Kevin has been and he loves it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 22, 2014, 08:55:21 PM
I thought Skrtel was immense for their first and third goal and its a shame Johnson stood in quick sand for their second.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 22, 2014, 09:02:18 PM

Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 22, 2014, 08:32:57 PM
Dortmund are probably the only club that I sort of wish I supported. I don't really but you know what I mean.
You'd love it if you were watching em in the Westfalia stadium. I have watched couple of Bundesliga matches there. Unbelievable atmosphere.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on October 22, 2014, 09:06:54 PM
Liverpool's defence is fucking awful
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on October 22, 2014, 09:08:14 PM
Quote from: Ian Price on October 22, 2014, 08:49:56 PM
What does a footballer used to playing the game on the world stage do with an opponent's shirt anyway, once he's got it home?

He sells it on E Bay. I had a look at half time but its not up yet!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on October 22, 2014, 09:08:44 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on October 22, 2014, 09:06:54 PM
Liverpool's defence is fucking awful
Not awful enough - they've only let three in!

We want 6! We want 6!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Witton Warrior on October 22, 2014, 09:13:11 PM
Arse one down - <hehehee>
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on October 22, 2014, 09:13:15 PM
Anderlecht 1 up!
Hahahahahahaha
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on October 22, 2014, 09:13:44 PM
Arsenal 1 - 0 down to Anderlecht
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 22, 2014, 09:17:42 PM
Love the name Anderlecht ever since 82. Pleased they are winning.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on October 22, 2014, 09:30:44 PM
1 - 1 Arsenal - Gibbs a good finish
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Post by: spangley1812 on October 22, 2014, 09:32:40 PM
1 - 2 Arsenal - Podolski its a funny old game
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Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on October 22, 2014, 09:33:55 PM
Bugger!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 22, 2014, 09:33:55 PM
A feeble rendition of "never walk alone"  being attempted by those left at Anfield.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dekko on October 22, 2014, 09:38:28 PM
Bit gutted for Anderlecht, they should've had a couple more in the last 20 mins.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on October 22, 2014, 09:52:08 PM
Liverpool really are Europa League at best. One star player gone and they are no better than mid table. 100m spunked on massively average talent, and a bloke up front who simply doesn't give a fuck
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on October 22, 2014, 09:52:26 PM
So a moral victory for Liverpool, bravely holding out for a goalless draw in the second half.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on October 22, 2014, 09:53:34 PM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on October 22, 2014, 09:52:08 PM
Liverpool really are Europa League at best. One star player gone and they are no better than mid table. 100m spunked on massively average talent, and a bloke up front who simply doesn't give a fuck
This season's Tottenham then.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: timeoutbigbar on October 22, 2014, 09:54:33 PM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on October 22, 2014, 09:52:26 PM
So a moral victory for Liverpool, bravely holding out for a goalless draw in the second half.

They sort of came into it once Real took their best players off.  Sort of - not really though.

I might chance a listen to a radio phone in tonight, the Rodgers out campaign begins in earnest I should imagine.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on October 22, 2014, 09:59:34 PM
And it was Wenger out again too, until...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on October 22, 2014, 11:17:46 PM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on October 22, 2014, 09:52:08 PM
Liverpool really are Europa League at best. One star player gone and they are no better than mid table. 100m spunked on massively average talent, and a bloke up front who simply doesn't give a fuck

Balotelli was shocking tonight.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: tomd2103 on October 22, 2014, 11:25:49 PM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on October 22, 2014, 09:52:08 PM
Liverpool really are Europa League at best. One star player gone and they are no better than mid table. 100m spunked on massively average talent, and a bloke up front who simply doesn't give a fuck

Yep.  They might pick up a bit when Sturridge returns, but I can't believe people are still talking about them as being contenders for a top four spot. 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on October 22, 2014, 11:26:35 PM
I can honestly say I've never seen what any of the fuss is about Balotelli as a footballer.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on October 22, 2014, 11:30:47 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on October 22, 2014, 11:17:46 PM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on October 22, 2014, 09:52:08 PM
Liverpool really are Europa League at best. One star player gone and they are no better than mid table. 100m spunked on massively average talent, and a bloke up front who simply doesn't give a fuck

Balotelli was shocking tonight.

He's been shocking every time I've seen him this year. The Liverpool players were having a dig at him a couple of times against QPR when he greedily rocketed the ball into row ZZ when someone was available for a simple pass. He's like that annoying kid at the park who thinks he's God's gift and pulls off a Tonev every time they get the ball.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: adrenachrome on October 22, 2014, 11:31:51 PM
Coutinho was the only Liverpool player who looked like he could match the technical ability of the Real team.

To get anything out of that game, Liverpool would have had to force the pace and make the opposition play the Prem way. Brendan Rogers is a good manager, but he sometimes has delusions of grandeur.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on October 22, 2014, 11:55:12 PM
Quote from: OCD on October 22, 2014, 11:30:47 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on October 22, 2014, 11:17:46 PM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on October 22, 2014, 09:52:08 PM
Liverpool really are Europa League at best. One star player gone and they are no better than mid table. 100m spunked on massively average talent, and a bloke up front who simply doesn't give a fuck

Balotelli was shocking tonight.

He's been shocking every time I've seen him this year. The Liverpool players were having a dig at him a couple of times against QPR when he greedily rocketed the ball into row ZZ when someone was available for a simple pass. He's like that annoying kid at the park who thinks he's God's gift and pulls off a Tonev every time they get the ball.

That swapping shirts at half time shit, too, is absolutely unforgiveable.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on October 22, 2014, 11:55:57 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on October 22, 2014, 11:26:35 PM
I can honestly say I've never seen what any of the fuss is about Balotelli as a footballer.

He's a fantastic player on his day, the problem being the scarcity of days which can be described as "his"
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on October 23, 2014, 07:43:25 AM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on October 22, 2014, 11:55:57 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on October 22, 2014, 11:26:35 PM
I can honestly say I've never seen what any of the fuss is about Balotelli as a footballer.

He's a fantastic player on his day, the problem being the scarcity of days which can be described as "his"
When he wants it and he can be arsed, he's unplayable. But you don't see it that often. I also think moving from club to club isn't helping him. There was a brief period at City when he was delivering, but obviously he then started causing problems and despite a relatively good record in Milan, they were happy enough to let him go for what seemed like a small fee (but now appears to be a massive waste of money).

In the end he's gonna end up being a poor mans Anelka. He's just too much of a mentalist to fulfil his potential and it doesn't appear as if he'll ever grow up. It won't be long before a few stories come out of him doing something monumentally stupid and Liverpool will desperately try and flog him off for half what they paid next summer.

...just as long as they don't Baros us again.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on October 23, 2014, 09:01:34 AM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on October 22, 2014, 11:17:46 PM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on October 22, 2014, 09:52:08 PM
Liverpool really are Europa League at best. One star player gone and they are no better than mid table. 100m spunked on massively average talent, and a bloke up front who simply doesn't give a fuck

Balotelli was shocking tonight.

Pleased to say that he was shite against us at Anfield too.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on October 23, 2014, 09:09:56 AM
For all his faults, Suarez didn't stop running for Liverpool. Ballotelli, as good as he is on his day, can't even be bothered to celebrate a goal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 23, 2014, 10:34:13 AM
Ballotelli reminds me of Dalian. All the talent in the world but the attitude just isn't right.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aj2k77 on October 23, 2014, 12:15:02 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 23, 2014, 10:34:13 AM
Ballotelli reminds me of Dalian. All the talent in the world but the attitude just isn't right.

Don't think he's as good as Dalian myself.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on October 23, 2014, 12:25:09 PM
Quote from: Clampy on October 23, 2014, 09:09:56 AM
For all his faults, Suarez didn't stop running for Liverpool. Ballotelli, as good as he is on his day, can't even be bothered to celebrate a goal.

Suarez is a much better player, mind. Balotelli isn't anywhere near as good as he was.

I don't really understand what Rodgers was thinking in terms of strikers - Balotelli (one of the most infuratingly random players in the league) and Rickie Lambert.

I like Lambert, it is good to see him getting a chance at his boyhood club, but he's 32 years old now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 23, 2014, 12:29:41 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on October 23, 2014, 12:25:09 PM
Quote from: Clampy on October 23, 2014, 09:09:56 AM
For all his faults, Suarez didn't stop running for Liverpool. Ballotelli, as good as he is on his day, can't even be bothered to celebrate a goal.

Suarez is a much better player, mind. Balotelli isn't anywhere near as good as he was.

I don't really understand what Rodgers was thinking in terms of strikers - Balotelli (one of the most infuratingly random players in the league) and Rickie Lambert.

I like Lambert, it is good to see him getting a chance at his boyhood club, but he's 32 years old now.

Lambert is probably just a short term fix, a bit like when we signed Regis. In theory Balotelli, Sturridge and Lambert is a decent 3 strikers. But they need Sturridge fit and Balotelli looking like he gives a shite. I'd be tempted to start Lambert instead of Balotelli.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on October 23, 2014, 12:37:57 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 23, 2014, 12:29:41 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on October 23, 2014, 12:25:09 PM
Quote from: Clampy on October 23, 2014, 09:09:56 AM
For all his faults, Suarez didn't stop running for Liverpool. Ballotelli, as good as he is on his day, can't even be bothered to celebrate a goal.

Suarez is a much better player, mind. Balotelli isn't anywhere near as good as he was.

I don't really understand what Rodgers was thinking in terms of strikers - Balotelli (one of the most infuratingly random players in the league) and Rickie Lambert.

I like Lambert, it is good to see him getting a chance at his boyhood club, but he's 32 years old now.

Lambert is probably just a short term fix, a bit like when we signed Regis. In theory Balotelli, Sturridge and Lambert is a decent 3 strikers. But they need Sturridge fit and Balotelli looking like he gives a shite. I'd be tempted to start Lambert instead of Balotelli.
If Lambert can't get a few starts right now he must be wondering just what they hell has to do to get a game. Even at 32 he's going to do twice as much running as Crazy Mario. His Premiership record is very good, so you'd back him to find the net, certainly more than you'd back Mario at the moment.

That said, I hope Rodgers carries on with Balotelli because it's amusing. You can almost hear this high pitched ringing floating through the sky, a collective whine of discontent emanating from Liverpool. Dogs in a 500 mile radius of Liverpool becoming confused and distracted.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on October 23, 2014, 12:47:53 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on October 22, 2014, 11:55:12 PM
Quote from: OCD on October 22, 2014, 11:30:47 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on October 22, 2014, 11:17:46 PM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on October 22, 2014, 09:52:08 PM
Liverpool really are Europa League at best. One star player gone and they are no better than mid table. 100m spunked on massively average talent, and a bloke up front who simply doesn't give a fuck

Balotelli was shocking tonight.

He's been shocking every time I've seen him this year. The Liverpool players were having a dig at him a couple of times against QPR when he greedily rocketed the ball into row ZZ when someone was available for a simple pass. He's like that annoying kid at the park who thinks he's God's gift and pulls off a Tonev every time they get the ball.

That swapping shirts at half time shit, too, is absolutely unforgiveable.

It is but if he had been playing well and freely scoring, people wouldn't have given it a second thought. It certainly wouldn't be the subject of the national news.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on October 23, 2014, 12:57:16 PM
With Balotelli you knew what you were getting and what you could get. They are just getting what they thought they could get on the negative side of the ledger. They would have weighed that risk in acquiring him. It's biting them in the arse because you know that sort of stuff doesn't sit well with other players. The Liverpool players might have thought Suarez was a ******, but none of them would ever question his play on the pitch and his 110% effort all the time. Balotelli isn't fit to wipe Suarez's boots let alone nibble on his arm.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on October 23, 2014, 12:59:14 PM
Saw Rodgers on the BBC News this morning castigating Balotelli for swapping shirts at half time, good to know there are some things the club find unacceptable. Personally I find racially abusing an opponent or biting them more abhorrent but it's a start.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on October 23, 2014, 01:20:29 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on October 22, 2014, 11:26:35 PM
I can honestly say I've never seen what any of the fuss is about Balotelli as a footballer.


I'd still swap him for N'zogbia
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 23, 2014, 02:25:51 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on October 23, 2014, 12:59:14 PM
Saw Rodgers on the BBC News this morning castigating Balotelli for swapping shirts at half time, good to know there are some things the club find unacceptable. Personally I find racially abusing an opponent or biting them more abhorrent but it's a start.
Yes quite!
Anyway on shirt swap why is everyone assuming that it was Balotelli initiated? He is a bigger star them Pepe so he was prob asked and he obliged.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: itbrvilla on October 23, 2014, 02:45:44 PM
It's been kicking in in Lille with between Lille hooligans and Evertonians and now police. They've tear gased  them in the main square apparently.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on October 23, 2014, 02:47:12 PM
Rubber bullets fired by French police!

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithe on October 23, 2014, 02:52:46 PM
Everton fans respond with a Wall Street Shuffle.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 23, 2014, 02:55:12 PM
There may well be some payback going on for this.

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Everton fans were attacked with metal chairs and battered by up to 100 hooligans who swarmed on the pub where they were gathered in Lille last night.

The supporters, in the French city for their club’s Europa League tie tonight, were then sprayed with CS gas by police who ignored their pleas for help.

Eyewitnesses said the Blues fans were enjoying a peaceful afternoon and evening at the Australian bar when the terrifying unprovoked attack happened.

Today Merseyside police said they were aware of the incident and said its officers are in Lille to "support the policing operation of tonight’s game".

A doorman who works at the bar said some of the hooded thugs even filmed what happened on their mobile phones.

The ECHO understands from our EFC reporter Greg O’Keeffe who is in Lille, that many Everton fans were injured.

He said: “Everton fans were enjoying themselves and it had been peaceful with kids playing football all afternoon.

"The doorman of the Australian bar told me that around 10.30pm up to 100 hooded Lille hooligans swarmed from side street and attacked EFC fans smoking outside and it was totally unprovoked.

“Lille thugs used metal chairs to batter fans outside and tried to smash their way into the pub to attack those inside. Local police were on scene within minutes and indiscriminately used gas on EFC fans asking for help."

The doorman, a former soldier, said he and his colleagues had enjoyed friendly banter with the Everton supporters throughout the afternoon, and there was a wide age range of fans gathered including dads with their children playing football on a grassy area across the road.

He said: "The atmosphere was nice all day. The Everton fans were singing, showing us their flags and having fun. All very respectful.

"In the evening they watched the Liverpool game and towards the end of that match it happened. It was bad.

"The Lille hooligans just appeared from the Place Louise de Bettignies across the road, from a side street, and just ran at the pub.

"There were some Everton fans outside smoking and they got caught cold.

"The hooligans picked up chairs we had stacked up outside and attacked them while others used them to smash windows and try to get inside.

"We had to try and stop the Everton supporters inside from getting out to help because it would have got far worse. I went out to try and drag them in.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 23, 2014, 02:57:31 PM
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Bottles were said to be thrown at police by Everton and Lille fans who then attempted to deal with the situation using tear gas and firecrackers. Initial eports of rubber bullets being used were ruled out by the club.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on October 23, 2014, 03:10:36 PM
Something similar happened to Celtic fans in Amsterdam when they played Ajax last year.

Dimwits (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KyvY1x-cs0)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on October 23, 2014, 03:11:30 PM
Quote from: john e on October 23, 2014, 01:20:29 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on October 22, 2014, 11:26:35 PM
I can honestly say I've never seen what any of the fuss is about Balotelli as a footballer.


I'd still swap him for N'zogbia
Careful what you wish for John. I don't envision Balotelli being at a top club when he moves on from Liverpool. He'll end up somewhere like a Newcastle, or god forbid us if we were looking to blow some Benteke money (were we to sell him).
His days of being at the likes of Milan, City etc will soon be numbered. He's really marked his card. Short of an inspirational turnaround in attitude and form this season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on October 23, 2014, 03:14:51 PM
Quote from: supertom on October 23, 2014, 03:11:30 PM
Quote from: john e on October 23, 2014, 01:20:29 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on October 22, 2014, 11:26:35 PM
I can honestly say I've never seen what any of the fuss is about Balotelli as a footballer.


I'd still swap him for N'zogbia
Careful what you wish for John. I don't envision Balotelli being at a top club when he moves on from Liverpool. He'll end up somewhere like a Newcastle, or god forbid us if we were looking to blow some Benteke money (were we to sell him).
His days of being at the likes of Milan, City etc will soon be numbered. He's really marked his card. Short of an inspirational turnaround in attitude and form this season.


I think he's made a lot of money and is a bit bored of football, hence not trying very hard.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on October 23, 2014, 03:21:00 PM
Quote from: ADVILLAFAN on October 23, 2014, 03:14:51 PM
Quote from: supertom on October 23, 2014, 03:11:30 PM
Quote from: john e on October 23, 2014, 01:20:29 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on October 22, 2014, 11:26:35 PM
I can honestly say I've never seen what any of the fuss is about Balotelli as a footballer.


I'd still swap him for N'zogbia
Careful what you wish for John. I don't envision Balotelli being at a top club when he moves on from Liverpool. He'll end up somewhere like a Newcastle, or god forbid us if we were looking to blow some Benteke money (were we to sell him).
His days of being at the likes of Milan, City etc will soon be numbered. He's really marked his card. Short of an inspirational turnaround in attitude and form this season.


I think he's made a lot of money and is a bit bored of football, hence not trying very hard.
Probably. David Bentley was interviewed recently saying that he'd never found himself particularly interested in being a footballer. Found it all quite boring and didn't particularly enjoy any of it except when he was on the pitch (even then it didn't always look like he enjoyed that much at Spurs and the 20 clubs they loaned him out to).
He's now running a restaurant I think...off the proceeds of the huge wages he mugged from his clubs.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 23, 2014, 03:24:07 PM
I've said before about Curcic, he hated football and only played it so as he was able to provide for his family.

From Wiki about Bentley

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On 13 June 2014, Bentley announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 29, having been without a club for over a year. He stated in an interview that he had fallen out of love with football, calling the modern game "robotic" due to the influence of social media and money, as well as "predictable and a bit too calculated". He said that he wished to spend time with his three children.[45][46] By October 2014, Bentley was a co-owner of a restaurant in Marbella, Spain, where he and his family had moved to. Bentley has also invested in beach clubs.[44]
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on October 23, 2014, 04:19:39 PM
Quote from: itbrvilla on October 23, 2014, 02:45:44 PM
It's been kicking in in Lille with between Lille hooligans and Evertonians and now police. They've tear gased  them in the main square apparently.

Reading the Everton forums it appears everybody having a great time in the square, somebody let off a flare then plain clothed police carrying bars/sticks start laying into the Everton fans. Being plained clothed, some thought it was another attack from group that attacked Everton supporters last night. A few bottles got thrown in their direction, then the riot police pile in with tear gas.

By all accounts it appears to have been a stupidly OTT provocation from the French police. Everton fans have a great record around Europe but no doubt they'll get the blame today.

Photo here of plain clothes in the square. Judge for yourself.

https://twitter.com/WSCsm/status/525285089920684032/photo/1
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cheltenhamlion on October 23, 2014, 07:01:36 PM
Whilst I wish poor treatment on no football fan, and having been on the receiving end a few times on the continent myself, I don't accept Everton as having a fabulous record when travelling.

Some of theirs followed Liverpool in their heyday and spent the trip fighting and knocking over shops, as well as some quite nasty incidents abroad they orchestrated following their own club.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on October 23, 2014, 08:42:31 PM
Tottenham are playing Asteras  Tripolis in the Europa League. I thought he was the shipping magnate that married JFK's widow.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on October 23, 2014, 08:59:33 PM
Wow. What a goal. Never realised when watching it live just exactly what he did.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 23, 2014, 09:11:23 PM
Yes that was Pietersen style.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on October 23, 2014, 10:09:49 PM
Yep, super goal.

Hat-trick for Harry Kane as well, which will probably get him in the next England squad.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on October 23, 2014, 10:52:47 PM
Quote from: Clampy on October 23, 2014, 10:09:49 PM
Yep, super goal.

Hat-trick for Harry Kane as well, which will probably get him in the next England squad.
And probably dubbed the new Gary Lineker and saviour of the English game.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on October 23, 2014, 10:58:29 PM
I just saw a vine of him gambling the ball in to the honest that my dog would have saved. It's a joke competition ok.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on October 23, 2014, 11:03:16 PM
The Europa League is an absolute farce.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on October 23, 2014, 11:09:06 PM
Quote from: Clampy on October 23, 2014, 10:09:49 PM
Yep, super goal.

Hat-trick for Harry Kane as well, which will probably get him in the next England squad.

Presumably not as a Goalkeeper though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on October 23, 2014, 11:11:34 PM
Quote from: Legion on October 23, 2014, 08:59:33 PM
Wow. What a goal. Never realised when watching it live just exactly what he did.

the Lamela goal

http://screamer.deadspin.com/this-ridiculous-erik-lamela-goal-will-make-you-feel-thi-1649978268/+GregHoward1

never knew until now that kicking the ball with your foot the wrong side of your standing leg had a name
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on October 23, 2014, 11:27:33 PM
Just seen that Lamela goal. Incredible stuff.

The first time I watched it, I wasn't paying attention to his feet, so thought "big deal". Then I saw what he'd done.

I too had no idea it had a special name. That's the fucking hipsterisation of football, that is. It is getting worse and worse.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave Cooper please on October 23, 2014, 11:31:27 PM
Meh. He hasn't got a right foot so he just swung his left at it in hope. Sunday League rubbish.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on October 23, 2014, 11:32:27 PM
About time Lamela finally did something. Good goal in fairness.

The chant Spurs were doing just before he scored actually amused me "Wherever you go take the Lamela with you."
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Somniloquism on October 24, 2014, 12:05:22 AM
Lamela's attempt has a long way to go to beat this one.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Somniloquism on October 24, 2014, 12:08:45 AM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on October 23, 2014, 11:27:33 PM
Just seen that Lamela goal. Incredible stuff.

The first time I watched it, I wasn't paying attention to his feet, so thought "big deal". Then I saw what he'd done.

I too had no idea it had a special name. That's the fucking hipsterisation of football, that is. It is getting worse and worse.

Yep those hipsters in 1948 are to blame.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 24, 2014, 01:55:28 AM
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Police are investigating a claim that Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli "threatened" a woman who was taking pictures of his Ferrari.

Greater Manchester Police were called at 15:05 BST on Thursday by a resident in the Wythenshawe area of Manchester.

It is understood the woman alleges that the 24-year-old moved towards her daughter, who was taking a picture of the red sports car, which was parked on the pavement.

Police will interview those involved.

A GMP spokesman said: "We received a report of threatening behaviour and we are investigating."

The forward was substituted at half-time in Liverpool's 3-0 Champions League defeat by Real Madrid on Wednesday and was criticised for swapping his shirt with Real's Pepe at the interval.

Reds manager Brendan Rodgers said he had reminded Balotelli about the "club culture" at Anfield.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: usav on October 24, 2014, 02:23:33 AM
Quote from: Plumbutt Cooper on October 23, 2014, 11:31:27 PM
Meh. He hasn't got a right foot so he just swung his left at it in hope. Sunday League rubbish.
Although this is tongue in cheek, I wouldn't mind betig that not having a right foot isn't too far from the truth and goes some way to explaining why he hit it like he did.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dekko on October 24, 2014, 08:26:31 AM
Its a good goal but as far as Rabonas go this is the gold standard:

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on October 24, 2014, 08:35:43 AM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on October 23, 2014, 11:27:33 PM
I too had no idea it had a special name. That's the fucking hipsterisation of football, that is. It is getting worse and worse.
It's not - it's the FIFAisation of football. A hundred different skill moves with each one needing a different name if the language didn't have one already. If it weren't for FIFA games, rabona would still be a fairly obscure world used occasionally by Spanish commentators.

So consider yourself part of the disease, not part of the cure *winky face*
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on October 24, 2014, 10:41:48 AM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 24, 2014, 01:55:28 AM
Quote
Police are investigating a claim that Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli "threatened" a woman who was taking pictures of his Ferrari.

Greater Manchester Police were called at 15:05 BST on Thursday by a resident in the Wythenshawe area of Manchester.

It is understood the woman alleges that the 24-year-old moved towards her daughter, who was taking a picture of the red sports car, which was parked on the pavement.

Police will interview those involved.

A GMP spokesman said: "We received a report of threatening behaviour and we are investigating."

The forward was substituted at half-time in Liverpool's 3-0 Champions League defeat by Real Madrid on Wednesday and was criticised for swapping his shirt with Real's Pepe at the interval.

Reds manager Brendan Rodgers said he had reminded Balotelli about the "club culture" at Anfield.

Yes Brendan, you'd know all about the 'club culture' at Anfield as do we all....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on October 24, 2014, 10:54:21 AM
On the subject of Liverpool looking at the betting tomorrow, Hull are a very tempting 7/1 to win at Anfield. The way they're playing, it might be worth throwing on your coupon.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on October 24, 2014, 12:09:23 PM
Joey Cole is the Ribena king. 30 yard Ribena winner against QPR. You just wait.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on October 24, 2014, 12:10:06 PM
Quote from: Clampy on October 24, 2014, 10:54:21 AM
On the subject of Liverpool looking at the betting tomorrow, Hull are a very tempting 7/1 to win at Anfield. The way they're playing, it might be worth throwing on your coupon.
That looks a bit tempting. Add on Jelavic to score and there might be some nice odds on that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 24, 2014, 12:13:09 PM
Quote from: supertom on October 24, 2014, 12:10:06 PM
Quote from: Clampy on October 24, 2014, 10:54:21 AM
On the subject of Liverpool looking at the betting tomorrow, Hull are a very tempting 7/1 to win at Anfield. The way they're playing, it might be worth throwing on your coupon.
That looks a bit tempting. Add on Jelavic to score and there might be some nice odds on that.

Jelavic, and Dawson, are apparently out for up to 6 weeks, so I wouldn't bet on him scoring.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on October 24, 2014, 12:15:04 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 24, 2014, 12:13:09 PM
Quote from: supertom on October 24, 2014, 12:10:06 PM
Quote from: Clampy on October 24, 2014, 10:54:21 AM
On the subject of Liverpool looking at the betting tomorrow, Hull are a very tempting 7/1 to win at Anfield. The way they're playing, it might be worth throwing on your coupon.
That looks a bit tempting. Add on Jelavic to score and there might be some nice odds on that.

Jelavic, and Dawson, are apparently out for up to 6 weeks, so I wouldn't bet on him scoring.
Oh. Nice of Sky bet to take them off the betting! ha ha.
Actually I think a centerhalf is probably a good bet for one of Hull's scorers. Liverpool are dreadful at defending set pieces.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on October 24, 2014, 12:18:25 PM
Personally I preferred the way Lamella fumbled the ball in to the net at the end.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 24, 2014, 12:36:13 PM
Quote from: supertom on October 24, 2014, 12:15:04 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 24, 2014, 12:13:09 PM
Quote from: supertom on October 24, 2014, 12:10:06 PM
Quote from: Clampy on October 24, 2014, 10:54:21 AM
On the subject of Liverpool looking at the betting tomorrow, Hull are a very tempting 7/1 to win at Anfield. The way they're playing, it might be worth throwing on your coupon.
That looks a bit tempting. Add on Jelavic to score and there might be some nice odds on that.

Jelavic, and Dawson, are apparently out for up to 6 weeks, so I wouldn't bet on him scoring.
Oh. Nice of Sky bet to take them off the betting! ha ha.
Actually I think a centerhalf is probably a good bet for one of Hull's scorers. Liverpool are dreadful at defending set pieces.

Figured I should save you your money!

Curtis wouldn't be the worst bet in the world.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Smith on October 24, 2014, 12:48:32 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 24, 2014, 12:36:13 PM
Quote from: supertom on October 24, 2014, 12:15:04 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 24, 2014, 12:13:09 PM
Quote from: supertom on October 24, 2014, 12:10:06 PM
Quote from: Clampy on October 24, 2014, 10:54:21 AM
On the subject of Liverpool looking at the betting tomorrow, Hull are a very tempting 7/1 to win at Anfield. The way they're playing, it might be worth throwing on your coupon.
That looks a bit tempting. Add on Jelavic to score and there might be some nice odds on that.

Jelavic, and Dawson, are apparently out for up to 6 weeks, so I wouldn't bet on him scoring.
Oh. Nice of Sky bet to take them off the betting! ha ha.
Actually I think a centerhalf is probably a good bet for one of Hull's scorers. Liverpool are dreadful at defending set pieces.

Figured I should save you your money!

Curtis wouldn't be the worst bet in the world.

True, he has potential at either end of the pitch.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on October 24, 2014, 01:07:48 PM
I'd bet on Hernandez heading in a Robertson cross or a Sktrtel own goal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on October 24, 2014, 01:16:36 PM
As for first goalscorers in that Liverpool game, Diame is a very generous 16/1 with Skybet.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dekko on October 24, 2014, 01:28:11 PM
Quote from: Dave on October 24, 2014, 08:35:43 AM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on October 23, 2014, 11:27:33 PM
I too had no idea it had a special name. That's the fucking hipsterisation of football, that is. It is getting worse and worse.
It's not - it's the FIFAisation of football. A hundred different skill moves with each one needing a different name if the language didn't have one already. If it weren't for FIFA games, rabona would still be a fairly obscure world used occasionally by Spanish commentators.

So consider yourself part of the disease, not part of the cure *winky face*

What gets on my tits is when people start refering to players as a Treqaurista or a Half-Back because they've been added as new player roles in football manager.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Comrade Blitz on October 24, 2014, 01:41:15 PM
All the Spurs supporters I know on Twitter had a huge rabona after the Lamela goal.

 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on October 24, 2014, 01:49:04 PM
Quote from: dekko on October 24, 2014, 08:26:31 AM
Its a good goal but as far as Rabonas go this is the gold standard:



Yep, that one's better.

I thought that 'Rabona' might have been the name of the player who first scored using this method. However, I see that it's actually a dance step (which is not a subject I know anything about).
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on October 24, 2014, 02:34:36 PM
My son performed a fake rabona (I had no idea what one was until then) in his game on Saturday and drew a round of applause and was given the first ever 'skill of the match' award. I still don't know how he did it but it was bloody impressive and effective, I reckon Lamela was watching.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 24, 2014, 08:37:22 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on October 23, 2014, 11:03:16 PM
The Europa League is an absolute farce.
Don't agree. Just look at Atletico Madrid a team built on success in that competition. I would love us to in it every season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 24, 2014, 08:53:28 PM
Quote from: olaftab on October 24, 2014, 08:37:22 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on October 23, 2014, 11:03:16 PM
The Europa League is an absolute farce.
Don't agree. Just look at Atletico Madrid a team built on success in that competition. I would love us to in it every season.
Not sure I fancy 5pm Thursdays and 4pm Sundays most weeks. Not my scene.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on October 24, 2014, 09:02:50 PM
The UEFA Cup was a great competition, don't think I've watched a Europa League match for 2 years now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 24, 2014, 09:07:26 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on October 24, 2014, 08:53:28 PM
Quote from: olaftab on October 24, 2014, 08:37:22 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on October 23, 2014, 11:03:16 PM
The Europa League is an absolute farce.
Don't agree. Just look at Atletico Madrid a team built on success in that competition. I would love us to in it every season.
Not sure I fancy 5pm Thursdays and 4pm Sundays most weeks. Not my scene.

That's ok. I expect you not to moan if we don't qualify this season then. Deal?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Meanwood Villa on October 24, 2014, 10:37:05 PM
Fulham win puts Blues in bottom 3. It would be nice if they stayed there now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pooligan on October 25, 2014, 07:54:24 AM
You took the words out of my mouth Meanwood
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on October 25, 2014, 08:58:45 AM
Quote from: olaftab on October 24, 2014, 08:37:22 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on October 23, 2014, 11:03:16 PM
The Europa League is an absolute farce.
Don't agree. Just look at Atletico Madrid a team built on success in that competition. I would love us to in it every season.

Fulham fans would say it gave them some of their most memorable nights. But I still think they should split it back into the UEFA Cup and Cup Winners Cup. Less fixtures, stronger teams put out, bigger crowds.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 25, 2014, 09:32:54 AM
The Cup Winners Cup was crap. Too many runners-up in it made it pretty weak. Real Madrid's Reserves and Newport County both made the Semi-Finals.

Have a massive UEFA Cup, knock-out all the way and play the games on Tuesday so clubs are less-inclined to rest players.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on October 25, 2014, 09:38:05 AM
I can remember some great CWC games. BFR's Manchester United losing a quarter final 2-0 in Barcelona then winning the second leg 3-0 only to lose to a last minute goal in the semi away to Juventus. Also, the Everton v Bayern game at Goodison. They will never play Europa games on a Tuesday because of the Champions League.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 25, 2014, 09:40:34 AM
Switch the CL to Wednesday-Thursday. CL teams don't rest players so much, have larger squads to cope, and more often have matches switched to Sunday for telly anyway.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Meanwood Villa on October 25, 2014, 09:42:19 AM
Biggest farce with Europa League is letting CL losers in after group stages, thereby devaluing the competition and making it too long. It's never going to be as big as the CL but there's nothing wrong with that. I don't particularly have a problem with the group stages as they are now either, as opposed to the 5 team, play each other once farce there was when we were in it. They should make it like CL mark II if you like, exactly the same format just a level below.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 25, 2014, 01:04:45 PM
Ouch! horrible knock to Harts head.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 25, 2014, 01:06:35 PM
Good goal West Ham lead
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 25, 2014, 01:13:45 PM
West Ham away Nov 8th is going to be very tough.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on October 25, 2014, 01:14:26 PM
How dare West Ham have the cheek to compete against the Sky 4 .What must Lambert think ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 25, 2014, 01:18:24 PM
Yes they are having a go and city looks rattled. Why do they not understand their place in the food chain?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 25, 2014, 01:22:08 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on October 25, 2014, 01:13:45 PM
West Ham away Nov 8th is going to be very tough.
Why?  I see no connection.just because they are giving city a hard time does not mean they will thrash us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: django on October 25, 2014, 01:29:30 PM
Valencia looks very good.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on October 25, 2014, 01:33:48 PM
This what pisses us off the most when we see sides who aren't meant to compete with the bigger sides actually giving it a proper go. Now West Ham might go on to lose but they haven't waved the white flag from the kick off. They are havig go at City and while a number of West Ham fans would see the back of Allardyce some will appreciate that he sent his team out to try and get a result. They will be tough at their place.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: David_Nab on October 25, 2014, 01:38:32 PM
Was good in World Cup as well.

Song also decent for them as they have lost once , are ahead against City and can score I'd say yes the game against them does look very tough at this point.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on October 25, 2014, 01:43:24 PM
And we all took the piss out of Risso when he called for Alardyce to replace Lambert
We could be sitting fourth now, if only we had listened
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on October 25, 2014, 01:44:34 PM
Quote from: john e on October 25, 2014, 01:43:24 PM
And we all took the piss out of Risso when he called for Alardyce to replace Lambert
We could be sitting fourth now, if only we had listened

He wouldn't be my first choice manager but in my opinion he's a much better manager than Lambert.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on October 25, 2014, 01:46:36 PM
Quote from: Risso on October 25, 2014, 01:44:34 PM
Quote from: john e on October 25, 2014, 01:43:24 PM
And we all took the piss out of Risso when he called for Alardyce to replace Lambert
We could be sitting fourth now, if only we had listened

He wouldn't be my first choice manager but in my opinion he's a much better manager than Lambert.

I think that's the point you were making at the time
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chinchilla Bathhouse on October 25, 2014, 01:48:50 PM
Quote from: VillaAlways on October 25, 2014, 01:14:26 PM
How dare West Ham have the cheek to compete against the Sky 4 .What must Lambert think ?

Maybe he thinks, "So what? I've beaten Arsenal, Chelsea, Man City and Liverpool in the last year."
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on October 25, 2014, 01:51:31 PM
Quote from: Risso on October 25, 2014, 01:44:34 PM
Quote from: john e on October 25, 2014, 01:43:24 PM
And we all took the piss out of Risso when he called for Alardyce to replace Lambert
We could be sitting fourth now, if only we had listened

He wouldn't be my first choice manager but in my opinion he's a much better manager than Lambert.

That's very true and not very difficult, I'm at the stage where I think almost anyone would be a better manager than Lambert and that no-one is more boring or plays more turgid football than we do
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: citizenDJ on October 25, 2014, 01:55:16 PM
The fact that Allardyce seems to have changed his playing style (or coaching emphasis, I suppose?) does him credit, in my opinion. He's seemingly listened to the criticisms and responded positively to the demands of his chairmen to change the teams style of play.

Has Lambert shown any of that kind of ability or even willingness to change things? Not in my opinion.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on October 25, 2014, 01:55:48 PM
Quote from: Chinchilla Bathhouse on October 25, 2014, 01:48:50 PM
Quote from: VillaAlways on October 25, 2014, 01:14:26 PM
How dare West Ham have the cheek to compete against the Sky 4 .What must Lambert think ?

Maybe he thinks, "So what? I've beaten Arsenal, Chelsea, Man City and Liverpool in the last year."
[/quote

I'd have stopped at 'maybe he thinks' though I'm not at all sure
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on October 25, 2014, 01:57:19 PM
Quote from: Chinchilla Bathhouse on October 25, 2014, 01:48:50 PM
Quote from: VillaAlways on October 25, 2014, 01:14:26 PM
How dare West Ham have the cheek to compete against the Sky 4 .What must Lambert think ?

Maybe he thinks, "So what? I've beaten Arsenal, Chelsea, Man City and Liverpool in the last year."
And then lost to Fulham at home
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 25, 2014, 02:01:51 PM
That happens in football. West Ham will lose their next home game against an ordinary team ;)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chinchilla Bathhouse on October 25, 2014, 02:07:28 PM
Quote from: VillaAlways on October 25, 2014, 01:57:19 PM
Quote from: Chinchilla Bathhouse on October 25, 2014, 01:48:50 PM
Quote from: VillaAlways on October 25, 2014, 01:14:26 PM
How dare West Ham have the cheek to compete against the Sky 4 .What must Lambert think ?

Maybe he thinks, "So what? I've beaten Arsenal, Chelsea, Man City and Liverpool in the last year."
And then losing to Fulham at home

What's that got to do with the price of fish? You suggested we never compete with the big teams. I'm just pointing out that that's completely untrue. If anything, that's where we've done best under Lambert. There's a shedload of legitimate reasons to have a pop at him, making up false ones is just tiresome.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on October 25, 2014, 02:18:03 PM
Wow 2-0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on October 25, 2014, 02:18:46 PM
2 - 0........West Ham a good header by Sakho
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 25, 2014, 02:19:14 PM
GLT  works a treat 2-0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: David_Nab on October 25, 2014, 02:20:23 PM
What a goal by Silva !!!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on October 25, 2014, 02:20:48 PM
2-1 Silva
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 25, 2014, 02:21:18 PM
Thank you Silva for for FL team.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: mrastonvilla on October 25, 2014, 02:21:39 PM
Nice to see BT getting the excuses in for city Saying the first goal was offside.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on October 25, 2014, 02:23:33 PM
you can just feel that Man City will get something from this game but fair play to West Ham for playing to win.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on October 25, 2014, 02:34:40 PM
That Sakho kid had done well. 6 Starts, 6 goals. Playing in the French second division last year. You paying attention Mr Sylla?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on October 25, 2014, 02:51:08 PM
Why can't we at least attempt to play like that.  Bringing Sheringham in appears to be working wonders.  We'll probably bring in Cascarino
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on October 25, 2014, 03:05:38 PM
Just seen West Ham's result. Fair play to them. I hear Collins had a good game.



Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on October 25, 2014, 03:06:14 PM
Blues already losing
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 25, 2014, 03:07:11 PM
Cherries leading
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on October 25, 2014, 03:10:18 PM
Blues down to 10 men

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 25, 2014, 03:12:36 PM
Who are blues ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on October 25, 2014, 03:12:53 PM
Quote from: VillaAlways on October 25, 2014, 03:10:18 PM
Blues down to 10 men

Oh dear, shame.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 25, 2014, 03:18:25 PM
Smethwick Wanderers 1 down
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on October 25, 2014, 03:26:09 PM
Hull knocking it about really well.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on October 25, 2014, 03:37:19 PM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on October 25, 2014, 02:34:40 PM
That Sakho kid had done well. 6 Starts, 6 goals. Playing in the French second division last year. You paying attention Mr Sylla?

If Sylla's anything to go by, he'll be nowhere near the first team next year having had a good start.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 25, 2014, 03:39:18 PM
SHA 0-2
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on October 25, 2014, 03:42:52 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on October 25, 2014, 03:39:18 PM
SHA 0-2
Make that 3
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on October 25, 2014, 03:48:32 PM
Joe Bennett puts Brighton 1-0 up in injury time of the first half.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on October 25, 2014, 03:48:48 PM
Joe Bennett scores for Brighton
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 25, 2014, 03:49:31 PM
This is turning into a surreal day, Joe Bennett has scored !
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on October 25, 2014, 04:03:25 PM
Is joe bennett playing today does anyone know?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on October 25, 2014, 04:08:00 PM
Not on Twitter so can't link to it, but Channel 3 here have just shown a screen shot from Paddy Power's feed and their take on the Ballotelli shirt swap story.


They've got a stall outside the ground where you can swap a Ballotelli shirt for a new Liverpool shirt.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on October 25, 2014, 04:08:46 PM
Quote from: peter w on October 25, 2014, 04:03:25 PM
Is joe bennett playing today does anyone know?

Not sure Peter, but if he does play I fancy him to get a goal today.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on October 25, 2014, 04:13:40 PM
The bitters have got one back against Palace - Anichebe. 1-2
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 25, 2014, 04:27:37 PM
SHA 0-4
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on October 25, 2014, 04:27:50 PM
Blues miss a penalty and a minute later it's 0-4.


Shame
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on October 25, 2014, 04:28:25 PM
Cherries 4 up. Snigger.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on October 25, 2014, 04:30:22 PM
Quote from: peter w on October 25, 2014, 04:03:25 PM
Is joe bennett playing today does anyone know?
I don't think so - somebody would have mentioned it if he were.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Karlos96 on October 25, 2014, 04:31:58 PM
5-0 ha ha
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Flamingo Lane on October 25, 2014, 04:32:11 PM
5-0.  Edit: 0-5.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 25, 2014, 04:33:45 PM
We want 6. We want 6.
Only 13000 at the shit tip.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on October 25, 2014, 04:34:08 PM
5 star performance from SHA.  Ha ha.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 25, 2014, 04:35:03 PM
The Yeung 5
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: CT on October 25, 2014, 04:44:58 PM
You've got six!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on October 25, 2014, 04:45:33 PM
This just made me smile on the Beeb feed.
Quote from: BBC
Former Liverpool striker Dean Saunders
BBC Radio 5 live
Liverpool 0-0 Hull
Posted at
"Alex Bruce has just taken another one in the face from Mario Balotelli but he is still better looking than his dad. Hull seem to have just sat back and are trying to take a 0-0. If they get beaten now it is their own fault."
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Stu on October 25, 2014, 04:46:28 PM
7.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dekko on October 25, 2014, 04:47:10 PM
Almost feel sorry for them.





























not really lol
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: CT on October 25, 2014, 04:47:25 PM
My mistake. 7 up.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: The Left Side on October 25, 2014, 04:49:24 PM
Magnificent!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: andyh on October 25, 2014, 04:49:36 PM
8 eight fucking nil
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Slaphead on October 25, 2014, 04:49:44 PM
Gr8
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: The Left Side on October 25, 2014, 04:50:09 PM
Did I hear 8, can I get a 9
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: oldtimernow on October 25, 2014, 04:50:16 PM
Oh we do like those by the seaside
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: andyh on October 25, 2014, 04:50:19 PM
We want  nine. We want nine !
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dorsetvilla on October 25, 2014, 04:51:29 PM
As a Villa fan from the Bournemouth area this is might entertaining!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Stu on October 25, 2014, 04:51:51 PM
Ahahahaha.

Who else remembers all of the 'after eight' jokes after the Chelsea game?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 25, 2014, 04:52:11 PM
What a day
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: itbrvilla on October 25, 2014, 04:52:19 PM
8
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: The Left Side on October 25, 2014, 04:52:28 PM
8th goal in the 88th minute
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 25, 2014, 04:53:12 PM
Saints upto 2nd in league
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on October 25, 2014, 04:53:18 PM
Baggies just equalised in injury time.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on October 25, 2014, 04:55:02 PM
Well i usualy detest non-Villa playing Saturdays. Today is an exception.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on October 25, 2014, 05:00:35 PM
Just the 27 shots for Bournemouth today.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on October 25, 2014, 05:05:28 PM
Real-Barca almost 5 minutes old yet Sky don't start showing the game until 17:15. Barca already a goal up, by the Biter by the sounds of it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on October 25, 2014, 05:07:46 PM
I see some chap called Pugh scored 2 for Bournemouth today. I don't suppose the other scorers were Barney, McGrew, Cuthbert, Dibble and Grub (with two)?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on October 25, 2014, 05:08:35 PM
Quote from: Clampy on October 25, 2014, 05:07:46 PM
I see some chap called Pugh scored 2 for Bournemouth today. I don't suppose the other scorers were Barney, McGrew, Cuthbert, Dibble and Grub (with two)?

Hat-trick for Pugh.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on October 25, 2014, 05:09:20 PM
Quote from: OCD on October 25, 2014, 05:05:28 PM
Real-Barca almost 5 minutes old yet Sky don't start showing the game until 17:15. Barca already a goal up, by the Biter by the sounds of it.

Neymar scored
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 25, 2014, 05:10:09 PM
Quote from: Dave on October 25, 2014, 05:00:35 PM
Just the 27 shots for Bournemouth today.
A tad disappointed only 8 then.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on October 25, 2014, 05:13:40 PM
Haha fucking hell. And I thought they were playing away to get battered that badly. They break yer 'arts.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on October 25, 2014, 05:29:38 PM
Anybody watching Barcelona Real Madrid?

Highly excitable Geordie commentator. I think he might have a heart attack soon. He's had two orgasms already.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 25, 2014, 05:35:49 PM
Cristiano penalty first goal against Barca this season 1-1
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on October 25, 2014, 05:40:24 PM
Quote from: Dave on October 25, 2014, 05:00:35 PM
Just the 27 shots for Bournemouth today.

And no, they weren't playing us...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on October 25, 2014, 05:48:27 PM
Quote from: devilla on October 25, 2014, 05:29:38 PM
Anybody watching Barcelona Real Madrid?

Highly excitable Geordie commentator. I think he might have a heart attack soon. He's had two orgasms already.

His name is Ray Hudson. A more annoying commentator you will not find. I would take hours of Jack Woodward before a few minutes of him. Literally ruins a good football match with his constant bollocks.

This blog sums him up very nicely indeed

Ray Hudson blog post (http://calvininjax.wordpress.com/2011/08/14/real-idiot-ruins-the-real-madrid-clash-with-barcelona/)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: The Left Side on October 25, 2014, 05:57:20 PM
So why isn't Albrighton playing for Leicester, is he injured?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on October 25, 2014, 06:00:38 PM
Quote from: The Left Side on October 25, 2014, 05:57:20 PM
So why isn't Albrighton playing for Leicester, is he injured?

Probably the same reason he didn't that often for us when not injured.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 25, 2014, 06:02:30 PM
Neymar, Suarez and Messi upfront for Barca and not much in midfield!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 25, 2014, 06:04:24 PM
Pepe 2-1 Real
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on October 25, 2014, 06:04:51 PM
2 -1...........Pepe with a free header from a corner
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on October 25, 2014, 06:06:28 PM
Swansea 1-0 Leicester - Wilfried Bony
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on October 25, 2014, 06:08:15 PM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on October 25, 2014, 05:48:27 PM
Quote from: devilla on October 25, 2014, 05:29:38 PM
Anybody watching Barcelona Real Madrid?

Highly excitable Geordie commentator. I think he might have a heart attack soon. He's had two orgasms already.

His name is Ray Hudson. A more annoying commentator you will not find. I would take hours of Jack Woodward before a few minutes of him. Literally ruins a good football match with his constant bollocks.

This blog sums him up very nicely indeed

Ray Hudson blog post (http://calvininjax.wordpress.com/2011/08/14/real-idiot-ruins-the-real-madrid-clash-with-barcelona/)

Are you sure you're talking about the same person?

Doesn't sound like a Geordie to me. I assume that's whatsisname Gerry Armstrong with him.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on October 25, 2014, 06:13:15 PM
Ah, hang on, you're not watchign the Sky coverage, I assume.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on October 25, 2014, 06:14:50 PM
3 - 1..........Benzema
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 25, 2014, 06:15:06 PM
Gerry Armstrong is on Sky with someone called Jim. I think the chaps are on about another TV broadcaster...
Anyway 3-1 Benzema brilliant goal
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on October 25, 2014, 06:16:26 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on October 25, 2014, 06:13:15 PM
Ah, hang on, you're not watchign the Sky coverage, I assume.

He's on over here Paulie. He's on Gol TV and BeIn sports. I'd take Carragher's nutless high pitch voice over that pricks.

Just Google or YouTube Ray Hudson commentary and you'll see what I mean
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on October 25, 2014, 06:18:25 PM
Isnt it Rob Palmer on SS5 with Gerry Armstrong
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on October 25, 2014, 06:20:39 PM
Quote from: OCD on October 25, 2014, 05:05:28 PM
Real-Barca almost 5 minutes old yet Sky don't start showing the game until 17:15.
They're not allowed - no live football can be shown in the UK between 2.45pm and 5.15pm.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 25, 2014, 06:23:27 PM
Suarez subbed after not being able to get his teeth into the game tonight.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on October 25, 2014, 06:24:21 PM
Really? Never knew that.

Anyway, I wonder if those watching el calssico consider that both clubs are also as bad for the game as certain oft criticised English clubs, are?

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 25, 2014, 06:25:29 PM
Quote from: Dave on October 25, 2014, 06:20:39 PM
Quote from: OCD on October 25, 2014, 05:05:28 PM
Real-Barca almost 5 minutes old yet Sky don't start showing the game until 17:15.
They're not allowed - no live football can be shown in the UK between 2.45pm and 5.15pm.
Legally.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on October 25, 2014, 06:29:51 PM
Quote from: olaftab on October 25, 2014, 06:25:29 PM
Quote from: Dave on October 25, 2014, 06:20:39 PM
Quote from: OCD on October 25, 2014, 05:05:28 PM
Real-Barca almost 5 minutes old yet Sky don't start showing the game until 17:15.
They're not allowed - no live football can be shown in the UK between 2.45pm and 5.15pm.

Legally.
.

How about games that start at 1.30 on Sunday? Or are we talking Saturday's?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on October 25, 2014, 06:34:26 PM
Quote from: peter w on October 25, 2014, 06:24:21 PM
Really? Never knew that.

Anyway, I wonder if those watching el calssico consider that both clubs are also as bad for the game as certain oft criticised English clubs, are?



Watching the match doesn't really imply any acceptance of badness.

Especially not for Villa fans. There has to be some watchable football for us somewhere ;-)

I watched Liverpool - Hull today.

Was quite impressed with Hull, especially in the first half, when they played pretty much the same way we did up there. Under lots more pressure in the second half, but well worth a point.

Gerrard and Coutinho looked the part for Liverpool, but the rest were very, very underwhelming.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on October 25, 2014, 06:35:33 PM
Quote from: peter w on October 25, 2014, 06:00:38 PM
Quote from: The Left Side on October 25, 2014, 05:57:20 PM
So why isn't Albrighton playing for Leicester, is he injured?

Probably the same reason he didn't that often for us when not injured.

I am guessing he doesn't start very often because he was signed as a squad, and given their strong start to the season he has not be able to break into the side. 

Doc Savage just said on 606 that Villa fans don't want to see the Blues struggle like this?  I don't know about that, but I certainly enjoyed today!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on October 25, 2014, 06:36:49 PM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on October 25, 2014, 06:29:51 PM
Quote from: olaftab on October 25, 2014, 06:25:29 PM
Quote from: Dave on October 25, 2014, 06:20:39 PM
Quote from: OCD on October 25, 2014, 05:05:28 PM
Real-Barca almost 5 minutes old yet Sky don't start showing the game until 17:15.
They're not allowed - no live football can be shown in the UK between 2.45pm and 5.15pm.

Legally.
.

How about games that start at 1.30 on Sunday? Or are we talking Saturday's?
Saturdays. So that people don't sit at home watching TV rather than going to matches.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on October 25, 2014, 06:41:00 PM
Dirty Leeds have sacked another manager. They're obviously aiming to give Small Heath a run for their money in the race to the bottom.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on October 25, 2014, 06:44:45 PM
Swansea 2 - 0...........Bony
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on October 25, 2014, 06:47:55 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on October 25, 2014, 06:44:45 PM
Swansea 2 - 0...........Bony

Started the season with Bony in my dream team, he didn't score in the first four or five games so I dropped him, since then he has been flying, typical!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LTA on October 25, 2014, 06:55:23 PM
Quote from: Stu on October 25, 2014, 04:51:51 PM
Ahahahaha.

Who else remembers all of the after eight' jokes after the Chelsea game?

Yes, I remember.  My uncle went out and bought me some for Christmas a few days later, along with MON's biography.. Dont know which was more insulting
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on October 25, 2014, 07:28:10 PM
Tomorrows back pages just in.....

The Mail goes with 'Blues picked off by Cherries'

Times leads with 'Blues need Cherrypicker to climb table.'

The People run with 'Bournemouth Pop Blues Cherry.'

Mirror 'Blues Creamed as Pugh puts cherries on Top.'

Sunday Sport. 'Blues owner promises £40m per window to stem slump.'
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on October 25, 2014, 07:31:04 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on October 25, 2014, 07:28:10 PM
Tomorrows back pages just in.....

The Mail goes with 'Blues picked off by Cherries'

Times leads with 'Blues need Cherrypicker to climb table.'

The People run with 'Bournemouth Pop Blues Cherry.'

Mirror 'Blues Creamed as Pugh puts cherries on Top.'

Sunday Sport. 'Blues owner promises £40m per window to stem slump.'


Mercury. 'Disgraceful scenes as Villa fans mock gallant Blues performance'. 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on October 25, 2014, 07:35:12 PM
Ain't that the truth.....or an arrest of a 'former player' that was a trialist for a week in 1993.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on October 25, 2014, 07:35:36 PM
Meaning Evil: "Vile Villa fans revel in Blues misfortune".
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SashasGrandad on October 25, 2014, 08:56:08 PM
Quote from: Legion on October 25, 2014, 07:35:36 PM
Meaning Evil: "Vile Villa fans revel in Blues misfortune".

Financial Times: Shares in Nestle rocket as sudden peak in sales of After Eight mints in the midlands.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on October 25, 2014, 09:53:55 PM
These people taking the mick out of the blues are really horrible......eightful in fact.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on October 25, 2014, 10:08:21 PM
Radio WM - "How many Villa players would get into the Blues' squad".
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: oldtimernow on October 25, 2014, 10:11:44 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on October 25, 2014, 10:08:21 PM
Radio WM - "How many Villa players would get into the Blues' squad".

Eight?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on October 25, 2014, 10:15:53 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on October 25, 2014, 10:08:21 PM
Radio WM - "How many Villa players would get into the Blues' squad".

Honestly, i'd extend it beyond Villa players and consider fans too.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on October 25, 2014, 10:19:54 PM
Callmefranksie: 'Even Bournemouth won 8-0 away on Saturday. Why aren't Villa doing that? They're in crisis!'
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on October 25, 2014, 10:20:14 PM
Quote from: Dave on October 25, 2014, 06:20:39 PM
Quote from: OCD on October 25, 2014, 05:05:28 PM
Real-Barca almost 5 minutes old yet Sky don't start showing the game until 17:15.
They're not allowed - no live football can be shown in the UK between 2.45pm and 5.15pm.

I thought it must be some legal restriction but didn't know so the specifics so thanks. They didn't explain why, at least during the 10 minutes before they went to the game that I saw.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on October 25, 2014, 10:44:01 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on October 25, 2014, 06:34:26 PM
Quote from: peter w on October 25, 2014, 06:24:21 PM
Really? Never knew that.

Anyway, I wonder if those watching el calssico consider that both clubs are also as bad for the game as certain oft criticised English clubs, are?



Watching the match doesn't really imply any acceptance of badness.

Especially not for Villa fans. There has to be some watchable football for us somewhere ;-)

I watched Liverpool - Hull today.

Was quite impressed with Hull, especially in the first half, when they played pretty much the same way we did up there. Under lots more pressure in the second half, but well worth a point.

Gerrard and Coutinho looked the part for Liverpool, but the rest were very, very underwhelming.

Only had 34% possession though, Bruce out. ;)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on October 25, 2014, 11:08:38 PM
Quote from: devilla on October 25, 2014, 05:29:38 PM
Anybody watching Barcelona Real Madrid?

Highly excitable Geordie commentator. I think he might have a heart attack soon. He's had two orgasms already.

Urrgh. That sounds Messi.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on October 25, 2014, 11:14:45 PM
Quote from: Richard E on October 25, 2014, 06:41:00 PM
Dirty Leeds have sacked another manager. They're obviously aiming to give Small Heath a run for their money in the race to the bottom.

By the looks of it they could appoint me as manager and still not win that race.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Astral Weeks on October 25, 2014, 11:26:59 PM
Just watching MOTD. Fuck me, West Brom benefited from some, er, "friendly" refereeing there didn't they?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: amfy on October 25, 2014, 11:37:24 PM
Redefined smash and grab I thought.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on October 26, 2014, 12:26:15 AM
Two things about motd.  Is it me or do Smethwick get an inordinate amount of dodgy penalties?

Did anyone think there was a stupidly lengthy amount of time allocated to the Liverpool game - a boring 0-0 draw?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 26, 2014, 12:34:22 AM
Sadly, I thought it was a pen for the Bitters. But that elbow to Speroni, that was nasty.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: adrenachrome on October 26, 2014, 12:54:30 AM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 26, 2014, 12:34:22 AM
Sadly, I thought it was a pen for the Bitters. But that elbow to Speroni, that was nasty.

Premeditated assault. I don't think we have heard the last of this by a long shot.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on October 26, 2014, 01:34:36 AM
I don't want to offend anyone with a speech impediment or anyone from Scotland  but I wish Smethwick Wanderers would appoint a manager I can understand.

Yes. I know, glass houses and stones.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 26, 2014, 01:44:39 AM
Just got in. Anyone know how Blose got on?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: The Left Side on October 26, 2014, 03:36:33 AM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on October 26, 2014, 01:44:39 AM
Just got in. Anyone know how Blose got on?

If you believe Colin Twattum, they narrowly got beat.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frank black on October 26, 2014, 07:38:04 AM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on October 25, 2014, 05:13:40 PM
Haha fucking hell. And I thought they were playing away to get battered that badly. They break yer 'arts.

Shame there were no Blues fans to witness it. Judging by the TV pics they have given up.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on October 26, 2014, 08:05:35 AM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 26, 2014, 12:34:22 AM
Sadly, I thought it was a pen for the Bitters. But that elbow to Speroni, that was nasty.

The Stripeyfillth were booing him whilst he was down injured being treated for a head injury, which makes a bit of a mockery of their 'Justice for Jeff' campaign.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 26, 2014, 09:18:17 AM
Quote from: frank black on October 26, 2014, 07:38:04 AM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on October 25, 2014, 05:13:40 PM
Haha fucking hell. And I thought they were playing away to get battered that badly. They break yer 'arts.

Shame there were no Blues fans to witness it. Judging by the TV pics they have given up.
Hopefully they are in the fast lane to league 1 and beyond .
As for today a little flutter - treble , Everton / Spurz / Chavski ,  7/1
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on October 26, 2014, 09:34:37 AM
Quote from: Astral Weeks on October 25, 2014, 11:26:59 PM
Just watching MOTD. Fuck me, West Brom benefited from some, er, "friendly" refereeing there didn't they?

Don't be silly. All the nasty referees have it in for them. Don't you know anything?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on October 26, 2014, 10:26:41 AM
Watching Silva and later Wilfried Bony this morning made me realise thats exactly what we are missing. Skill,intelligence,and finishing ability up front. At the moment we lack these attributes in abundance.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 26, 2014, 10:31:31 AM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on October 26, 2014, 01:44:39 AM
Just got in. Anyone know how Blose got on?
They did as well as they could and were very unlucky not to score. They were undone by some lucky bounces and deflections that helped the mighty Bournemouth, not that a top european  outfit like them needs any luck, to score and narrowly win the game. Blose were in it at HT and even at full time could have snatched a draw if a few shots on goal had not evaded their goalkeeper. overall very unfortunate to lose a match in which their players gave everything....mainly to the opposition.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 26, 2014, 10:36:14 AM
Quote from: Ron Manager on October 26, 2014, 10:26:41 AM
Watching Silva and later Wilfried Bony this morning made me realise thats exactly what we are missing. Skill,intelligence,and finishing ability up front. At the moment we lack these attributes in abundance.
OK Ron but other than that we lack nothing in our attack.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on October 26, 2014, 11:04:16 AM
http://www.that lot.com/read.php?1,1669357
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on October 26, 2014, 11:08:53 AM
Quote from: olaftab on October 26, 2014, 10:31:31 AM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on October 26, 2014, 01:44:39 AM
Just got in. Anyone know how Blose got on?
They did as well as they could and were very unlucky not to score. They were undone by some lucky bounces and deflections that helped the mighty Bournemouth, not that a top european  outfit like them needs any luck, to score and narrowly win the game. Blose were in it at HT and even at full time could have snatched a draw if a few shots on goal had not evaded their goalkeeper. overall very unfortunate to lose a match in which their players gave everything....mainly to the opposition.

I'll go and get the papers in a bit and I'm half expecting that to be the summary of the match report in the Mercury!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on October 26, 2014, 11:31:57 AM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on October 26, 2014, 11:04:16 AM
http://www.that lot.com/read.php?1,1669357

You probably have to go back 30 years for the last time the Dty had 30k Noses in it, and even then it included a sizeable away following.
Most deluded club ever.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on October 26, 2014, 12:11:07 PM
Quote from: olaftab on October 26, 2014, 10:31:31 AM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on October 26, 2014, 01:44:39 AM
Just got in. Anyone know how Blose got on?
They did as well as they could and were very unlucky not to score. They were undone by some lucky bounces and deflections that helped the mighty Bournemouth, not that a top european  outfit like them needs any luck, to score and narrowly win the game. Blose were in it at HT and even at full time could have snatched a draw if a few shots on goal had not evaded their goalkeeper. overall very unfortunate to lose a match in which their players gave everything....mainly to the opposition.

That Ted McDougall eh.....he's some player.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aj2k77 on October 26, 2014, 12:24:20 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on October 26, 2014, 11:31:57 AM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on October 26, 2014, 11:04:16 AM
http://www.that lot.com/read.php?1,1669357

You probably have to go back 30 years for the last time the Dty had 30k Noses in it, and even then it included a sizeable away following.
Most deluded club ever.

Talk of a 15 minute protest where no fans turn up for the first 15 minutes of the next home game, don't know why they've downgraded it from the current 90 minute protest though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on October 26, 2014, 01:41:15 PM
Everton have taken the lead.  Pushes us down to 14th as it stands.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 26, 2014, 01:50:14 PM
And as it stands a win tomorrow takes us up to 8th.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 26, 2014, 01:53:25 PM
Burnley level 1-1
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on October 26, 2014, 01:56:57 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on October 26, 2014, 11:04:16 AM
http://www.that lot.com/read.php?1,1669357

So some want a boycott and one bloke wants a 30,000 turnout with them all singing "Come and buy us". I wouldn't be holding my breath for the latter option.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: timeoutbigbar on October 26, 2014, 01:58:21 PM
Danny Murphy on the commentary for the Spurs Newcastle game said "there's nothing worse as a substitute than being told to go and warm up when you can see the player on the pitch is fine".  Really?  For £70,000 a week there's nothing worse than having to run up and down the touchline for a few minutes.  Hard life.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 26, 2014, 01:59:02 PM
2-1 toffees
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on October 26, 2014, 01:59:11 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on October 26, 2014, 09:18:17 AM
Quote from: frank black on October 26, 2014, 07:38:04 AM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on October 25, 2014, 05:13:40 PM
Haha fucking hell. And I thought they were playing away to get battered that badly. They break yer 'arts.

Shame there were no Blues fans to witness it. Judging by the TV pics they have given up.
Hopefully they are in the fast lane to league 1 and beyond .
As for today a little flutter - treble , Everton / Spurz / Chavski ,  7/1

I've had Everton, Spurs, Chelsea, Morecambe to win and a QPR/Villa draw. 21/1.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 26, 2014, 02:03:07 PM
If Newcastle lose you have to wonder how Pardew is staying in a job considering how hated he is by the fans. Personally I hope he stays for the full term of his contract.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on October 26, 2014, 02:04:45 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 26, 2014, 01:50:14 PM
And as it stands a win tomorrow takes us up to 8th.

9th.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Witton Warrior on October 26, 2014, 02:46:21 PM
Looks like Spudz will need a win in their next game if they lose to Noocasl...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 26, 2014, 02:49:34 PM
Quote from: Risso on October 26, 2014, 02:04:45 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 26, 2014, 01:50:14 PM
And as it stands a win tomorrow takes us up to 8th.

9th.

8th
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on October 26, 2014, 02:49:44 PM
We really need a win tomorrow....shambolic that Newcastle go above us if they win.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on October 26, 2014, 02:55:12 PM
Spurs always seem to do shit after they've played on a Thursday. I hope we play them after they've played on a Thursday.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on October 26, 2014, 02:56:35 PM
Quote from: OCD on October 26, 2014, 02:55:12 PM
Spurs always seem to do shit after they've played on a Thursday. I hope we play them after they've played on a Thursday.

We don't, we play them next week.

Our record against them under Lambert is horrendous.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on October 26, 2014, 02:57:03 PM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on October 26, 2014, 02:56:35 PM
Quote from: OCD on October 26, 2014, 02:55:12 PM
Spurs always seem to do shit after they've played on a Thursday. I hope we play them after they've played on a Thursday.

We don't, we play them next week.

Our record against them under Lambert is horrendous.

I was thinking of the away game.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: David_Nab on October 26, 2014, 02:57:18 PM
Yup back to our regular position hovering around the bottom 3.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on October 26, 2014, 03:13:55 PM
Fucking Spurs. Has there ever been a side that epitomized all fart no shit?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on October 26, 2014, 03:19:49 PM
And Everton go 3-1 up with another Eto'o goal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: David_Nab on October 26, 2014, 03:28:11 PM
Still always seem to beat us.

So that's just the 3 promoted teams Palace and Sunderland below us now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on October 26, 2014, 03:51:09 PM
Our ridiculous goal difference could come back to bite us on the arse. Worst outside the bottom 3.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on October 26, 2014, 03:58:00 PM
Win tomorrow and the discussion changes so lets hope that's the case.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on October 26, 2014, 03:59:19 PM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on October 26, 2014, 03:13:55 PM
Fucking Spurs. Has there ever been a side that epitomized all fart no shit?

I think it's hilarious that they spunked all the money from Bale on players and are still the same crap old spuds. But they will still beat us of course.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on October 26, 2014, 04:01:57 PM
The table is starting to look somewhat familiar.

I really, really hope we fucking win tomorrow.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 26, 2014, 04:04:49 PM
6 points from next 2 then we can go to west ham on the front foot.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: IAmTheOneIanOlney on October 26, 2014, 04:30:20 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 26, 2014, 02:49:34 PM
Quote from: Risso on October 26, 2014, 02:04:45 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 26, 2014, 01:50:14 PM
And as it stands a win tomorrow takes us up to 8th.

9th.

8th

Let's compromise on 8 and a halfth.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on October 26, 2014, 04:32:39 PM
8th or 9th depending on the ManUre/Chav$ki result.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 26, 2014, 04:47:42 PM
Mata did well for Chelsea on that free kick! Can't believe they didn't line up on the spray that Dowd put down!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 26, 2014, 05:12:07 PM
Drogba get in !
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on October 26, 2014, 05:13:20 PM
One nil Chelsea. As much as I hate them, I am enjoying manure's current mid table mediocrity.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 26, 2014, 05:15:10 PM
Quote from: devilla on October 26, 2014, 05:13:20 PM
One nil Chelsea. As much as I hate them, I am enjoying manure's current mid table mediocrity.
Snap. If we win tomorrow night we are back above them .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Colhint on October 26, 2014, 05:16:46 PM
I find myself in the position of wanting one team to lose 8-0 and I don't mind which
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on October 26, 2014, 05:19:11 PM
So the tactical genius that is Van Gaal thought it was a good idea to have Rafael marking Drogba at corners?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on October 26, 2014, 05:19:58 PM
Quote from: Colhint on October 26, 2014, 05:16:46 PM
I find myself in the position of wanting one team to lose 8-0 and I don't mind which
Preferably both.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brend'Watkins on October 26, 2014, 05:26:00 PM
Phil Dowd really is an awful Referee.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 26, 2014, 05:28:32 PM
The chavs on another day would be 4 or 5 up here
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 26, 2014, 05:29:41 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on October 26, 2014, 05:12:07 PM
Drogba get in !
However own goal number 24 scored.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on October 26, 2014, 05:30:05 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on October 26, 2014, 05:28:32 PM
The chavs on another day would be 4 or 5 up here

The footballing gods used up this week's comedy quota yesterday.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 26, 2014, 05:35:39 PM
Haha leader legend gets it. Best thing van Persie has done in ages.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 26, 2014, 05:40:31 PM
Quote from: olaftab on October 26, 2014, 05:29:41 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on October 26, 2014, 05:12:07 PM
Drogba get in !
However own goal number 24 scored.
Oh was it a OG then ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on October 26, 2014, 05:40:43 PM
Quote from: olaftab on October 26, 2014, 05:29:41 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on October 26, 2014, 05:12:07 PM
Drogba get in !
However own goal number 24 scored.
Did I miss something or is it the joys of British commentators?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 26, 2014, 05:43:02 PM
Everyone has missed it except me. Play it back and watch number 24 subtle touch.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 26, 2014, 05:44:19 PM
Quote from: olaftab on October 26, 2014, 05:43:02 PM
Everyone has missed it except me. Play it back and watch number 24 subtle touch.
Gary Neville will surely pick up on it
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on October 26, 2014, 05:45:10 PM
Quote from: olaftab on October 26, 2014, 05:43:02 PM
Everyone has missed it except me. Play it back and watch number 24 subtle touch.

It glanced RVP's head on the way in..........
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on October 26, 2014, 05:47:31 PM
I thought watching it in real time, if RVP hadn't been standing on the goal line, De Gea would have had a good chance of saving it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 26, 2014, 05:49:19 PM
Matic is control master for Chelsea. Remember watching him all over the pitch at SB against us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on October 26, 2014, 05:51:21 PM
Say the touch off RVP's head.

Just never thought of it is an o.g. as they're never registered as such if they're already on target.

Agree with Dave Shelley. I think De He's would have stood a chance without RVP standing where he was.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 26, 2014, 05:52:35 PM
Maure 1-0 down at OT and only 4 mins injury time disgracefu! Well deserved red for Ivanovic
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on October 26, 2014, 05:53:18 PM
Quote from: olaftab on October 26, 2014, 05:49:19 PM
Matic is control master for Chelsea. Remember watching him all over the pitch at SB against us.
He's given Feliani a lesson in how to be the big hard bastard in the middle of the pitch.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 26, 2014, 05:53:27 PM
Oh FFS
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on October 26, 2014, 05:53:30 PM
1-1. Gits.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 26, 2014, 05:54:20 PM
They have won the League! OTT celebration!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on October 26, 2014, 05:54:32 PM
Bollocks.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on October 26, 2014, 05:55:29 PM
Quote from: olaftab on October 26, 2014, 05:52:35 PM
Maure 1-0 down at OT and only 4 mins injury time disgracefu! Well deserved red for Ivanovic

He deserves a red every time he steps onto the pitch.
That it's directly lead to Man Utd's equalize is even better.

Hopefully Moanrinho's head will now explode.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on October 26, 2014, 05:59:12 PM
That's entirely Moanrinho's own fault.
Took his foot off the pedal and went defensive bringing Mikel on with 15 minutes to go whilst they were tearing Utd appart.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Flamingo Lane on October 26, 2014, 06:27:59 PM
No questions asked yet about the wisdom of Mourinho making two substitutions in added time, including putting on one rookie.  The blatant ploy was to waste time, it all went pear shaped.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SashasGrandad on October 26, 2014, 06:42:30 PM
Quote from: olaftab on October 26, 2014, 05:52:35 PM
Maure 1-0 down at OT and only 4 mins injury time disgracefu! Well deserved red for Ivanovic

When I saw who the ref was - it was always going to happen - he could not stand it if we went into tomorrow's game with a chance to go above his beloved Yannited.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on October 26, 2014, 07:01:29 PM
Oh well a 12-0 win tomorrow still takes us above the deposed has-been glory hunting wankers .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on October 26, 2014, 09:48:22 PM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on October 26, 2014, 05:59:12 PM
That's entirely Moanrinho's own fault.
Took his foot off the pedal and went defensive bringing Mikel on with 15 minutes to go whilst they were tearing Utd appart.

Mourinho only does defensive tactics.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on October 26, 2014, 10:08:40 PM
Dowd was all about Man Utd today. I hate Chelsea but Dowd gave them nothing.
 Ivanovic was assaulted in the penalty area in the first half and got sent off for his troubles.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on October 26, 2014, 10:32:13 PM
Dowd couldn't even be bothered to run a few yards to give out a yellow card, the fat fuck. Instead just giving them out from a distance.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on October 26, 2014, 10:44:48 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on October 26, 2014, 10:08:40 PM
Dowd was all about Man Utd today. I hate Chelsea but Dowd gave them nothing.
Ivanovic was assaulted in the penalty area in the first half and got sent off for his troubles.

I can have no sympathy for that cheating shit.  He should be sent off every game just for the crime of lining up. 

He's a ready made replacement as no1 hate figure for the classless wankers when Terry finally kicks his last opponent, and god knows they've got plenty of contenders.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Duncan Shaw on October 26, 2014, 11:00:18 PM
WTF is that Newcastle away kit.  Jeez.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: brackley on October 26, 2014, 11:39:34 PM
MOTD 2. Schmeichel and 'Chappers'. What a pair of toilet blockers.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Duncan Shaw on October 26, 2014, 11:43:32 PM
Just seen the MOTD2 ending about Burnley's wait for a win.  I think we all know it will be in their 13th game on 29th November.......
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on October 27, 2014, 11:29:25 AM
Quote from: Duncan Shaw on October 26, 2014, 11:43:32 PM
Just seen the MOTD2 ending about Burnley's wait for a win.  I think we all know it will be in their 13th game on 29th November.......

My birthday so that just makes it a doubly sure outcome...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on October 27, 2014, 12:39:53 PM
Quote from: OCD on October 26, 2014, 10:32:13 PM
Dowd couldn't even be bothered to run a few yards to give out a yellow card, the fat fuck. Instead just giving them out from a distance.

It isn't often I agree with Alan Green but he said during his commentary yesterday "He just isn't fit enough".
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: rob_bridge on October 27, 2014, 12:53:01 PM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on October 26, 2014, 10:44:48 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on October 26, 2014, 10:08:40 PM
Dowd was all about Man Utd today. I hate Chelsea but Dowd gave them nothing.
Ivanovic was assaulted in the penalty area in the first half and got sent off for his troubles.

I can have no sympathy for that cheating shit.  He should be sent off every game just for the crime of lining up. 

He's a ready made replacement as no1 hate figure for the classless wankers when Terry finally kicks his last opponent, and god knows they've got plenty of contenders.

Correct.

In fact JT should go on sabbatical at the Sty for his last 3 months. We can kill 2 birds with one stone.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on October 27, 2014, 12:54:33 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on October 27, 2014, 12:39:53 PM
Quote from: OCD on October 26, 2014, 10:32:13 PM
Dowd couldn't even be bothered to run a few yards to give out a yellow card, the fat fuck. Instead just giving them out from a distance.

It isn't often I agree with Alan Green but he said during his commentary yesterday "He just isn't fit enough".

He's always struggled whether its condition or fitness levels. It's very poor for a full-time professional.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LeeB on October 27, 2014, 12:59:27 PM
Quote from: OCD on October 27, 2014, 12:54:33 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on October 27, 2014, 12:39:53 PM
Quote from: OCD on October 26, 2014, 10:32:13 PM
Dowd couldn't even be bothered to run a few yards to give out a yellow card, the fat fuck. Instead just giving them out from a distance.

It isn't often I agree with Alan Green but he said during his commentary yesterday "He just isn't fit enough".

He's always struggled whether its condition or fitness levels. It's very poor for a full-time professional.

He's always struggled with being a fair official, the stumpy prick.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on October 27, 2014, 01:01:21 PM
Quote from: OCD on October 27, 2014, 12:54:33 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on October 27, 2014, 12:39:53 PM
Quote from: OCD on October 26, 2014, 10:32:13 PM
Dowd couldn't even be bothered to run a few yards to give out a yellow card, the fat fuck. Instead just giving them out from a distance.

It isn't often I agree with Alan Green but he said during his commentary yesterday "He just isn't fit enough".

He's always struggled whether its condition or fitness levels. It's very poor for a full-time professional.
He recently lost a stone or two as well didn't he? Unless he's put it back on over the summer. But even so, he's still not nearly fit enough to be refereeing professional football, let alone a Premiership game.

It's not like it was 20 years ago. The pace and levels of speed and fitness of Prem players now compared to 20 years back is much higher. The refs also need to be a little younger and fitter too. Dowd should be sunday leaguing it by now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on October 27, 2014, 01:04:56 PM
Quote from: OCD on October 27, 2014, 12:54:33 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on October 27, 2014, 12:39:53 PM
Quote from: OCD on October 26, 2014, 10:32:13 PM
Dowd couldn't even be bothered to run a few yards to give out a yellow card, the fat fuck. Instead just giving them out from a distance.

It isn't often I agree with Alan Green but he said during his commentary yesterday "He just isn't fit enough".

He's always struggled whether its condition or fitness levels. It's very poor for a full-time professional.

That comment could apply to both Green and Dowd.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on October 27, 2014, 01:38:10 PM
Quote from: richard moore on October 27, 2014, 11:29:25 AM
Quote from: Duncan Shaw on October 26, 2014, 11:43:32 PM
Just seen the MOTD2 ending about Burnley's wait for a win.  I think we all know it will be in their 13th game on 29th November.......

My birthday so that just makes it a doubly sure outcome...

Also the day after mine and, the day before my son's.  Please let it be a happy birthday for all of us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on October 27, 2014, 10:07:12 PM
http://screamer.deadspin.com/manager-knocked-out-by-snowball-to-head-rival-fans-c-1651244981/+billyhaisley
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: usav on October 28, 2014, 02:22:46 AM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on October 26, 2014, 10:44:48 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on October 26, 2014, 10:08:40 PM
Dowd was all about Man Utd today. I hate Chelsea but Dowd gave them nothing.
Ivanovic was assaulted in the penalty area in the first half and got sent off for his troubles.

I can have no sympathy for that cheating shit.  He should be sent off every game just for the crime of lining up. 

He's a ready made replacement as no1 hate figure for the classless wankers when Terry finally kicks his last opponent, and god knows they've got plenty of contenders.
Top rant and spot on.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on October 28, 2014, 02:40:12 AM
Dowd's a ManU "fan" isn't he?

A former colleague, a ManU "fan" also, told me Dowd's kids were ST holders at OT.

He's always been matey with Giggsy, Scholesy and Rioy (!!??) hasn't he?

Anyway....he's a twat!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on October 28, 2014, 08:16:18 PM
Shrewsbury look better than Villa....most of their passes go to a player wearing the same colour shirt....simple game isn't it? Good organisation throughout their team.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lastfootstamper on October 28, 2014, 08:52:07 PM
Aren't we supposed to be playing like Dortmund by now?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on October 28, 2014, 08:54:21 PM
Bournemouth sticking it to the Albion 1-0 at the moment.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: django on October 28, 2014, 09:14:32 PM
Shrewsbury look very good. What they are doing with what they have puts us to shame to be honest.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on October 28, 2014, 09:18:47 PM
Quote from: Lastfootstamper on October 28, 2014, 08:52:07 PM
Aren't we supposed to be playing like Dortmund by now?

Well as they appear to be going down the drain this year, you could claim they're now emulating us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on October 28, 2014, 09:20:00 PM
Quote from: dave shelley on October 28, 2014, 08:54:21 PM
Bournemouth sticking it to the Albion 1-0 at the moment.

I really like Bournemouth.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on October 28, 2014, 09:20:26 PM
Well deserved Shrews
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: django on October 28, 2014, 09:20:27 PM
Get in Shrewsbury score.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on October 28, 2014, 09:24:49 PM
Booooooo
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on October 28, 2014, 09:26:28 PM
Swansea beating Liverpool

Hehehehehehe
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on October 28, 2014, 09:30:13 PM
Derby showing it is possible to score more than the opposition after being 2-0 down.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on October 28, 2014, 09:30:38 PM
Bournemouth back ahead.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: django on October 28, 2014, 09:31:49 PM
Hope we don't play Bournemouth for a long time.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 28, 2014, 09:32:08 PM
Sheff utd back in it as Albion head out
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: django on October 28, 2014, 09:32:23 PM
Simon Dawkins inspiring Derby to an unlikely comeback.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dr Butler on October 28, 2014, 09:32:45 PM
Classless wankers the Chelsea support to a lower league opposition...."youv'e had day out...now fuck off home"
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on October 28, 2014, 09:33:17 PM
Quote from: django on October 28, 2014, 09:31:49 PM
Hope we don't play Bournemouth for a long time.

Probably not before August, unless it's the first weekend in January.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 28, 2014, 09:34:02 PM
Quote from: Dr Butler on October 28, 2014, 09:32:45 PM
Classless wankers the Chelsea support to a lower league opposition...."youv'e had day out...now fuck off home"

Quite funny actually. And true as over 10K there and they usually get about 5K.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on October 28, 2014, 09:35:28 PM
Quote from: django on October 28, 2014, 09:31:49 PM
Hope we don't play Bournemouth for a long time.
At this rate we won't be.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 28, 2014, 09:39:57 PM
Well that will teach Smethwick to mock Small Heath's 8-0 thrashing!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dr Butler on October 28, 2014, 09:40:44 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 28, 2014, 09:34:02 PM
Quote from: Dr Butler on October 28, 2014, 09:32:45 PM
Classless wankers the Chelsea support to a lower league opposition...."youv'e had day out...now fuck off home"

Quite funny actually. And true as over 10K there and they usually get about 5K.
but PWS why do that ? classless bunch of lottery winning wankers....in my opinion.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 28, 2014, 09:41:19 PM
The Bitters out. Serves them right for always fielding weakened teams in cups, especially as they've won fuck all since the 60s.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on October 28, 2014, 09:42:36 PM
Balotelli equalises
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 28, 2014, 09:43:02 PM
Quote from: Dr Butler on October 28, 2014, 09:40:44 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 28, 2014, 09:34:02 PM
Quote from: Dr Butler on October 28, 2014, 09:32:45 PM
Classless wankers the Chelsea support to a lower league opposition...."youv'e had day out...now fuck off home"

Quite funny actually. And true as over 10K there and they usually get about 5K.
but PWS why do that ? classless bunch of lottery winning wankers....in my opinion.

Oh they are that and more, but I still think it's quite funny. Bit like I think Spurs fans are wankers but when they sang "even your telly's shit" at us a couple of seasons I ago I thought it was funny.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 28, 2014, 09:44:32 PM
Sheff Utd score twice in last 5 mins to go through.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on October 28, 2014, 09:52:01 PM
Fernandez sent off for Swansea for apparently no reason whatsoever

And Lovren scores
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: BC54 VFC on October 28, 2014, 10:26:36 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 28, 2014, 09:43:02 PM
Quote from: Dr Butler on October 28, 2014, 09:40:44 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 28, 2014, 09:34:02 PM
Quote from: Dr Butler on October 28, 2014, 09:32:45 PM
Classless wankers the Chelsea support to a lower league opposition...."youv'e had day out...now fuck off home"

Quite funny actually. And true as over 10K there and they usually get about 5K.
but PWS why do that ? classless bunch of lottery winning wankers....in my opinion.

Oh they are that and more, but I still think it's quite funny. Bit like I think Spurs fans are wankers but when they sang "even your telly's shit" at us a couple of seasons I ago I thought it was funny.

I'm with you on this one, Dr, having just returned from the game. They spent most of the second-half singing similar songs at the Town fans, rather than in support of their own team. I'd have loved it if Town had sneaked a win. Never mind, I saw a much better game that the one I witnessed last night in west London. The Town players could teach the Villa team a thing or two about ball control (on a slippery pitch as well).
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on October 28, 2014, 11:47:41 PM
I hope Bournemouth don't play us next in any capacity. They seem to like playing sides in this neck of the woods don't they?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on October 28, 2014, 11:49:12 PM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on October 28, 2014, 11:47:41 PM
I hope Bournemouth don't play us next in any capacity. They seem to like playing sides in this neck of the woods don't they?

That's our FA cup draw sorted then.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 28, 2014, 11:51:53 PM
I'd consider it progress if we get knocked out of a cup competition by a team from only one league below us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 29, 2014, 08:37:14 PM
Citeh losing at home to Newcastle. And Silva has gone off injured. Newcastle fielding a weakened team, I don't even recognise the names of some of their players. Really annoys me how clubs who have won fuck all for yonks don't put out a near full strength side in cups. At least Stoke and Saints have fielded strong sides.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 29, 2014, 08:45:39 PM
Sadly the priority for about 14 clubs in this League is finishing 17th or just above that and nothing else matters. Clubs are no longer competing as they should.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on October 29, 2014, 09:21:34 PM
Blimey. Citeh two nil down. Good goal as well.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 29, 2014, 09:22:10 PM
I'd like to be able to enjoy this but, sadly, I think it just guarantees another trophy win for scummy Chelsea.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 29, 2014, 09:25:55 PM
I wouldn't mind Southampton winning it. certainly them more than Spuds, Chavski or Newcastle.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 29, 2014, 09:27:31 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on October 29, 2014, 09:25:55 PM
I wouldn't mind Southampton winning it. certainly them more than Spuds, Chavski or Newcastle.

And having said that they've blown a 2-0 lead at Stoke.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 29, 2014, 09:28:26 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on October 29, 2014, 09:22:10 PM
I'd like to be able to enjoy this but, sadly, I think it just guarantees another trophy win for scummy Chelsea.
Yes agreed. I think they will hand both their trophies to Chelski this season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 29, 2014, 09:32:06 PM
And Saints are 3-2 up.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 29, 2014, 09:38:17 PM
Lossiemouth 5-5 Fraserburgh
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on October 29, 2014, 09:51:35 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on October 29, 2014, 09:43:51 PM
Which scout found Southampton's Pelle? And was there ever a time when he introduced him to mumbleswegoagain? And why did our club give up recruiting goalscorers after scouting injury victims Benteke and Kozak?

Pointless post of the day.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on October 29, 2014, 09:54:15 PM
A bit idiotic to say the least.

Anyway, good win for Newcastle. I thought their Sissokho played really well and I hope Sanchez can have a similar impact with more games under his belt.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: mrastonvilla on October 29, 2014, 09:56:53 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on October 29, 2014, 09:43:51 PM
Which scout found Southampton's Pelle? And was there ever a time when he introduced him to mumbleswegoagain? And why did our club give up recruiting goalscorers after scouting injury victims Benteke and Kozak?

Koeman brought him from his previous club didn't he?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 29, 2014, 10:05:29 PM
Hopefully two of Chelsea/Liverpool/Tottenham get drawn together so at least that's one cuntish team out.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 29, 2014, 10:07:30 PM
Derby vs Chelsea
Tottenham vs Newcastle
Bournemouth vs Liverpool
Sheffield United vs Southampton.

Bournemouth will definitely become my favourite ever team if they win again.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on October 30, 2014, 12:48:16 PM
I went behind enemy lines last night to scout Tottenham. My detailed report to Lambert is that we're f'cked.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: barrysleftfoot on October 30, 2014, 04:03:11 PM
 The Sissokho we turned down?

 I think he is going to be a really top player, i don't care if he wanted £70/80 k a week, he will be worth £20/30 m in a couple of years time and we should have bought him.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on October 30, 2014, 04:06:59 PM
Quote from: barrysleftfoot on October 30, 2014, 04:03:11 PM
The Sissokho we turned down?

 I think he is going to be a really top player, i don't care if he wanted £70/80 k a week, he will be worth £20/30 m in a couple of years time and we should have bought him.
He looked great at Toulouse, but he's not done anything at Newcastle in the last couple of years that suggests that we missed on something spectacular. Even if he did score a nice goal last night.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on October 30, 2014, 04:15:42 PM
I think Sissoko is a pretty good player, not sure about 80K a week though.

Mind you, Albrighton is apparently on 40K a week now....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on October 30, 2014, 05:34:40 PM
The talk was that it was £90k/year for 5 years. We could possibly do that kind of business for a top-class, known quantity now (though probably not attract them) but at the time it was for an unproven player at a time when we had to address the financial mess that we had been left in. As Dave said, he's shown a couple of glimpses of quality since he joined but he's miles away from justifying what Newcastle had to pay to get him.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on October 30, 2014, 05:37:26 PM
Quote from: OCD on October 30, 2014, 05:34:40 PM
The talk was that it was £90k/year for 5 years.
Well I'd have definitely taken him for that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on October 30, 2014, 06:13:27 PM
So this Sissokho wasn't that brilliant a couple of weeks ago when they were bottom of the table.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on October 30, 2014, 06:19:52 PM
Quote from: Dave on October 30, 2014, 05:37:26 PM
Quote from: OCD on October 30, 2014, 05:34:40 PM
The talk was that it was £90k/year for 5 years.
Well I'd have definitely taken him for that.

Oops!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: eamonn on October 30, 2014, 06:28:00 PM
Quote from: Dave on October 30, 2014, 04:06:59 PM
Quote from: barrysleftfoot on October 30, 2014, 04:03:11 PM
The Sissokho we turned down?

 I think he is going to be a really top player, i don't care if he wanted £70/80 k a week, he will be worth £20/30 m in a couple of years time and we should have bought him.
He looked great at Toulouse, but he's not done anything at Newcastle in the last couple of years that suggests that we missed on something spectacular. Even if he did score a nice goal last night.

He started off pretty well, last season didn't appear to kick-on but maybe now he will with the confidence built-up by the Barcodes with their three wins in a row.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on October 30, 2014, 09:08:08 PM
Quote from: eamonn on October 30, 2014, 06:28:00 PM
Quote from: Dave on October 30, 2014, 04:06:59 PM
Quote from: barrysleftfoot on October 30, 2014, 04:03:11 PM
The Sissokho we turned down?

 I think he is going to be a really top player, i don't care if he wanted £70/80 k a week, he will be worth £20/30 m in a couple of years time and we should have bought him.
He looked great at Toulouse, but he's not done anything at Newcastle in the last couple of years that suggests that we missed on something spectacular. Even if he did score a nice goal last night.

He started off pretty well, last season didn't appear to kick-on but maybe now he will with the confidence built-up by the Barcodes with their three wins in a row.
He'd also have walked into our team easily in the last 3 years.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on October 30, 2014, 09:25:09 PM
Quote from: barrysleftfoot on October 30, 2014, 04:03:11 PM
The Sissokho we turned down?

 I think he is going to be a really top player, i don't care if he wanted £70/80 k a week, he will be worth £20/30 m in a couple of years time and we should have bought him.

Sissoko has been massively underwhelming for Newcastle pretty much since he got there.

He certainly hasn't shown a single thing to suggest he will be worth that sort of money.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on October 31, 2014, 07:57:43 AM
Quote from: supertom on October 30, 2014, 09:08:08 PM
Quote from: eamonn on October 30, 2014, 06:28:00 PM
Quote from: Dave on October 30, 2014, 04:06:59 PM
Quote from: barrysleftfoot on October 30, 2014, 04:03:11 PM
The Sissokho we turned down?

 I think he is going to be a really top player, i don't care if he wanted £70/80 k a week, he will be worth £20/30 m in a couple of years time and we should have bought him.
He looked great at Toulouse, but he's not done anything at Newcastle in the last couple of years that suggests that we missed on something spectacular. Even if he did score a nice goal last night.

He started off pretty well, last season didn't appear to kick-on but maybe now he will with the confidence built-up by the Barcodes with their three wins in a row.
He'd also have walked into our team easily in the last 3 years.
Yes, but that is true of lots of players - we still shouldn't be throwing £80k per week at them for five years though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on October 31, 2014, 10:56:05 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on October 30, 2014, 09:25:09 PM
Quote from: barrysleftfoot on October 30, 2014, 04:03:11 PM
The Sissokho we turned down?

 I think he is going to be a really top player, i don't care if he wanted £70/80 k a week, he will be worth £20/30 m in a couple of years time and we should have bought him.

Sissoko has been massively underwhelming for Newcastle pretty much since he got there.

He certainly hasn't shown a single thing to suggest he will be worth that sort of money.

Yeah aside from an inital burst when he first joined he dosen't stand up that much when I see them. Surprised he regularly starts for France with all their quality in midfield.

Diame at Hull is the type of midfield player we lack, big, strong and contributes goals.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on November 01, 2014, 12:07:01 PM
I think the Noses might win today.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on November 01, 2014, 12:18:11 PM
Wolves' fans didn't look happy with the Noses after that minute silence.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: tomd2103 on November 01, 2014, 12:28:59 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on November 01, 2014, 12:18:11 PM
Wolves' fans didn't look happy with the Noses after that minute silence.

There was shouting all the way through it.  By the reaction of the Wolves fans after it, it was obviously coming mostly from the knuckle draggers.  Which comes as no surprise really.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on November 01, 2014, 12:33:38 PM
Probably people coming in late
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on November 01, 2014, 12:33:43 PM
I'd imagine it was just fans coming in to the ground late, who didn't know there was a silence going on. I can't really see why people would choose to disrupt it deliberately.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 01, 2014, 12:43:09 PM
I am always amazed how Newcastle fans manage to find replica shirts in their club shop not extra large but about duvet cover size?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on November 01, 2014, 12:49:16 PM
How have I failed to notice until now that Wolves have a player called Dicko?

Anyway, not overly-impressed with the Dingles so far. Was hoping they'd be at least four up by now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 01, 2014, 12:49:33 PM
 A minutes silence on 2 November at Newcastle just because they are playing at home this week seems out of place.
I think this minute's silence should be observed at all grounds next week as that's the weekend everyone comes together to remember but....each to their own.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 01, 2014, 12:52:00 PM
Why didn't Sterling just go direct than? A problem of being over tactically trained?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: tomd2103 on November 01, 2014, 12:56:10 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on November 01, 2014, 12:49:16 PM
How have I failed to notice until now that Wolves have a player called Dicko?

Anyway, not overly-impressed with the Dingles so far. Was hoping they'd be at least four up by now.

They are missing a couple of their usual forwards I think.  Leon Clarke looks awful.  Noses have very little quality, but are giving it a go.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on November 01, 2014, 12:56:13 PM
Quote from: olaftab on November 01, 2014, 12:49:33 PM
A minutes silence on 2 November at Newcastle just because they are playing at home this week seems out of place.
I think this minute's silence should be observed at all grounds next week as that's the weekend everyone comes together to remember but....each to their own.

I don't really see the point. There will be a two minutes' silence for the whole country next Sunday, then again on the 11th. Why the need for further silences at sporting events? Will they have a silence before every gig at the NEC and prior to the commencement of each film at the Odeon?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: tomd2103 on November 01, 2014, 01:01:01 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on November 01, 2014, 12:33:43 PM
I'd imagine it was just fans coming in to the ground late, who didn't know there was a silence going on. I can't really see why people would choose to disrupt it deliberately.

Didn't sound like it as there was quite a bit of it going on and it was clearly audible on the TV.  The reaction of the Wolves fans after suggested it wasn't either.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on November 01, 2014, 01:01:21 PM
Quote from: olaftab on November 01, 2014, 12:49:33 PM
A minutes silence on 2 November at Newcastle just because they are playing at home this week seems out of place.
I think this minute's silence should be observed at all grounds next week as that's the weekend everyone comes together to remember but....each to their own.

I don't get it either. Why do football clubs need to have a silence when the whole country commemorates on Remembrance Sunday anyway?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on November 01, 2014, 01:02:33 PM
The b-lose wankers ruined that minute's silence, it was much worse than a few people coming in late. 'The Last Post' rescued our city from yet more of the embarrassment that small heath repeatedly heap on it. Wish they'd just go bump and come back with a new name.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on November 01, 2014, 01:05:54 PM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on November 01, 2014, 01:02:33 PM
The b-lose wankers ruined that minute's silence, it was much worse than a few people coming in late. 'The Last Post' rescued our city from yet more of the embarrassment that small heath repeatedly heap on it. Wish they'd just go bump and come back with a new name.

Ironically I had the sound turned down on the telly at the time but the Wolves' fans were giving it them big style at the end.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 01, 2014, 01:08:49 PM
The best thing that can happen is  for a bankrupt Small Heath to be not allowed to use the name Birmingham. They bring shame upon our city by everything they do, both club and supporters.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on November 01, 2014, 01:12:43 PM
I don't understand the attraction tv companies have in Robbie Savage. He's co commentating on BT Sport now and he offers nothing but stutters, crap jokes and cliches.  I just don't get it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 01, 2014, 01:13:38 PM
Obertan off with thigh strain. I guess hard game v City takes the toll.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 01, 2014, 01:15:15 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on November 01, 2014, 01:12:43 PM
I don't understand the attraction tv companies have in Robbie Savage. He's co commentating on BT Sport now and he offers nothing but stutters, crap jokes and cliches.  I just don't get it.
Agreed however he is an improvement on Michael "oh so interesting" Owen.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on November 01, 2014, 01:17:35 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on November 01, 2014, 01:05:54 PM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on November 01, 2014, 01:02:33 PM
The b-lose wankers ruined that minute's silence, it was much worse than a few people coming in late. 'The Last Post' rescued our city from yet more of the embarrassment that small heath repeatedly heap on it. Wish they'd just go bump and come back with a new name.

Ironically I had the sound turned down on the telly at the time but the Wolves' fans were giving it them big style at the end.

Here's another chapter in the book of shame:

http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/local-news/thieves-plunder-grave-of-birmingham-war-106215
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: berneboy on November 01, 2014, 01:18:46 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on November 01, 2014, 01:12:43 PM
I don't understand the attraction tv companies have in Robbie Savage. He's co commentating on BT Sport now and he offers nothing but stutters, crap jokes and cliches.  I just don't get it.

Nor me. Why Robbie Savage? Why?
I'd pundit it for free. There would be a subtle Villa bias but otherwise I would be OK. Honest.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 01, 2014, 01:27:35 PM
Robbie just said "you need more players in the box if you are Liverpool". Just Liverpool not any other club when attacking a cross!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: tomd2103 on November 01, 2014, 01:31:13 PM
Wolves should have had a penalty there.   
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 01, 2014, 01:35:38 PM
HT 0-0 Newcastle Liverpool a dreadful game. BT are having more than their fair share of dross this season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on November 01, 2014, 01:38:19 PM
It's amazing how much more compact Newcastle have become in the last few weeks. Pardew, while undeniably a punchable wanker deserves some credit for that. Liverpool on the other hand look terrible and devoid of any ideas. Hurtling at light speed to becoming a slighter better version of us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Stu on November 01, 2014, 01:54:29 PM
Blues have done well at Wolves, who have been contained and mostly restricted to long range shots.

Looks like the dogshitters legs have gone a bit though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mister E on November 01, 2014, 02:03:07 PM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on November 01, 2014, 01:02:33 PM
The b-lose wankers ruined that minute's silence, it was much worse than a few people coming in late. 'The Last Post' rescued our city from yet more of the embarrassment that small heath repeatedly heap on it. Wish they'd just go bump and come back with a new name.
Let's see what happens next week at Upton Park. Last year, the Wet Spammers were incensed by Villa fans who were singing in the concourse during the 1 minute's silence (oblivious, I believe, to the fact that it was taking place).
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on November 01, 2014, 02:15:46 PM
Never been a fan of minute silences at football anyway. Excited fans get to the ground, the players come out to a fanfare of noise and anticipation then all of a sudden they demand a minute silence. It's just asking for trouble.
If there was a blanket ban on them I'd be all for it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on November 01, 2014, 02:20:17 PM
And more Keystone Cops defending from Liverpool. 
I might have been 12 months too soon with predicting the demise if Rodgers under the weight of unmanagable expectations.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: rob_bridge on November 01, 2014, 02:30:36 PM
The Rememberance Day minutes silence should place on Rememberance Sunday at 11.00 and on the 11th November at 11:00 nationwide, which it does.

Not 10 days before at tribal based football matches which I think somewhat trivialises it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on November 01, 2014, 03:00:15 PM
Ignore.  Complete brain fart moment.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on November 01, 2014, 03:03:44 PM
Quote from: olaftab on November 01, 2014, 01:15:15 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on November 01, 2014, 01:12:43 PM
I don't understand the attraction tv companies have in Robbie Savage. He's co commentating on BT Sport now and he offers nothing but stutters, crap jokes and cliches.  I just don't get it.
Agreed however he is an improvement on Michael "oh so interesting" Owen.

I would rather hear Owen commentating than Savage. At least Owen achieved things in his career other than stats like most bookings.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: hipkiss92 on November 01, 2014, 03:07:17 PM
reply to brain fart above
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on November 01, 2014, 03:15:17 PM
Realised mistake almost straight away, hence post removed.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on November 01, 2014, 03:20:30 PM
Quote from: Mister E on November 01, 2014, 02:03:07 PM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on November 01, 2014, 01:02:33 PM
The b-lose wankers ruined that minute's silence, it was much worse than a few people coming in late. 'The Last Post' rescued our city from yet more of the embarrassment that small heath repeatedly heap on it. Wish they'd just go bump and come back with a new name.
Let's see what happens next week at Upton Park. Last year, the Wet Spammers were incensed by Villa fans who were singing in the concourse during the 1 minute's silence (oblivious, I believe, to the fact that it was taking place).

Fair point I suppose. And by rob and saunders heroes as well.

Talking of West Ham, wasn't that where there we had the worst minute's silence ever, for Alan Hardaker in the infamous FA Cup quarter-final? From memory it was going off everywhere throughout.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Stu on November 01, 2014, 03:37:35 PM
Leicester v Albion absolute shite. Leicester should have had a pen, but this is a scruffy game. I was led to understand that the stripeys play pure football. They're a bag of wank on this evidence.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on November 01, 2014, 03:57:32 PM
I know it's not going to happen, but wouldn't it be great if Southampton could take one of the top 4 places at the expense of Liverpool and Man Utd

That would be a shot in the arm to loads of other clubs, and the best thing to happen in football for years
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 01, 2014, 04:06:04 PM
West Brazil ahead as Cambiasso makes his mark!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Stu on November 01, 2014, 04:17:50 PM
Jammy stripeys!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 01, 2014, 04:26:08 PM
Charlie Austin again for QPR as they equalise at Chelski.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on November 01, 2014, 04:32:08 PM
Downing equalises for West Ham
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 01, 2014, 04:33:52 PM
Strange day in early November. Temperature around 18/19, 7 PL games being played on a Saturday and Stewart Downing has scored a goal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on November 01, 2014, 04:39:03 PM
Is it too early to start 'Wigan Watch', as we might call it? 3 of the 5 teams below Villa are playing and none are winning. Monday evening will see a relegation 6 pointer between Palace and Sunderland.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 01, 2014, 04:53:18 PM
Bowery sent off ...surely a mistake as he never does anything to hurt anyone!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on November 01, 2014, 04:59:24 PM
Quote from: olaftab on November 01, 2014, 04:53:18 PM
Bowery sent off ...surely a mistake as he never does anything to hurt anyone!

Or does anything of note/create conversation of any relevance.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dante Lavelli on November 01, 2014, 05:09:24 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on October 30, 2014, 09:25:09 PM
Quote from: barrysleftfoot on October 30, 2014, 04:03:11 PM
The Sissokho we turned down?

 I think he is going to be a really top player, i don't care if he wanted £70/80 k a week, he will be worth £20/30 m in a couple of years time and we should have bought him.

Sissoko has been massively underwhelming for Newcastle pretty much since he got there.

He certainly hasn't shown a single thing to suggest he will be worth that sort of money.

The commentator during the Liverpool match said that he was in the top 5 for 'chances created' last season.  So not headline creating but it might be a bit harsh to say underwhelming.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on November 01, 2014, 06:01:41 PM
If we're talking about Newcastle still how were Janmaat and Sissoko both allowed to finish the game, either of those being red really wouldn't have been a shock.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on November 01, 2014, 06:02:39 PM
I thought Sako looked useful for the Wolves today. Allegedly we may be in for him in January.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 01, 2014, 07:26:07 PM
Bayern V Dortmund just ended. Wankers came bank from 1-0 down to beat Dortmund. Winner via a pen given for Ribery dive with 5 mins to go. BD have now lost 7 out of 10 this season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on November 01, 2014, 08:32:02 PM
Quote from: olaftab on November 01, 2014, 07:26:07 PM
Bayern V Dortmund just ended. Wankers came bank from 1-0 down to beat Dortmund. Winner via a pen given for Ribery dive with 5 mins to go. BD have now lost 7 out of 10 this season.
Klopp's just trying to emulate his hero Lambert.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: enigma on November 01, 2014, 09:41:25 PM
Quote from: olaftab on November 01, 2014, 07:26:07 PM
Bayern V Dortmund just ended. Wankers came bank from 1-0 down to beat Dortmund. Winner via a pen given for Ribery dive with 5 mins to go. BD have now lost 7 out of 10 this season.
And yet they look fantastic in the Champions League.

Maybe they'll be the first to win the CL and get relegated in the same season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on November 01, 2014, 09:51:45 PM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on November 01, 2014, 08:32:02 PM
Quote from: olaftab on November 01, 2014, 07:26:07 PM
Bayern V Dortmund just ended. Wankers came bank from 1-0 down to beat Dortmund. Winner via a pen given for Ribery dive with 5 mins to go. BD have now lost 7 out of 10 this season.
Klopp's just trying to emulate his hero Lambert.

Do you think they would consider a trade?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Des Little on November 01, 2014, 10:25:16 PM
Quote from: Richard E on November 01, 2014, 06:02:39 PM
I thought Sako looked useful for the Wolves today. Allegedly we may be in for him in January.

The only Sako we should be interested in is the one we give to Lambert.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: barrysleftfoot on November 02, 2014, 10:34:49 AM
 Sissokho at 21,for a fee  on £80k per week or Cleverley at 25, for £8m on £50k per week, i know which one i would have gone for.

 But thats bye the bye now.Charlie Austin continues to impress, i still think Ings will be very good, Ayew on a fee is worth a gamble as is Diarra
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on November 02, 2014, 01:28:54 PM
It's not that straight forward, though, BLF. When you pay someone 80k a week, you break your pay structure and almost certainly trigger contractual raises for other members of the squad.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on November 02, 2014, 01:30:39 PM
My accumulator yesterday

£5 @ 75/1 = £380

Newcastle to beat Liverpool (hurrah!)
Chelsea to beat QPR (hurrah!)
Arsenal to beat Burnley (hurrah!)
Everton to draw with Swansea (hurrah!)
Hull to draw with Southampton (ABSOLUTE WANKERS).


Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on November 02, 2014, 01:31:22 PM
We're not gonna pay anyone £80k a week. It's not championship manager

On today's game, I can't see that Man U defence keeping citeh to fewer than two.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on November 02, 2014, 02:14:55 PM
Manure down to ten, Smalling sent off.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SamTheMouse on November 02, 2014, 02:17:41 PM
Yanited fielded the most expensively assembled team in Premier League history today.

And now Smalling's been sent off, it's worth even more.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 02, 2014, 02:18:25 PM
Losing Smalling is beneficial to manu.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 02, 2014, 02:20:56 PM
Rioja should have been off  there and a nailed on pen for city. Oliver bottled it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Duncan Shaw on November 02, 2014, 02:23:25 PM
Not that I feel sorry for Man U, but since when has standing in front of the keeper and putting your leg up a bit while turning your back with no contact at all become a booking?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on November 02, 2014, 02:23:31 PM
How does Hart get away with this?

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B1cSpHoCMAA-xyx.jpg)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 02, 2014, 02:29:43 PM
Quote from: Duncan Shaw on November 02, 2014, 02:23:25 PM
Not that I feel sorry for Man U, but since when has standing in front of the keeper and putting your leg up a bit while turning your back with no contact at all become a booking?
I thought that but no one either the "experts" or commentator has said anything other than accepted that it was a justified booking!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on November 02, 2014, 02:30:59 PM
Quote from: Duncan Shaw on November 02, 2014, 02:23:25 PM
Not that I feel sorry for Man U, but since when has standing in front of the keeper and putting your leg up a bit while turning your back with no contact at all become a booking?

For years now.  It's deemed ungentlemanly conduct and also, by not allowing the goalkeeper to return the ball into open play seen as not playing within the spirit of the laws of the game.  The yellow card was fully justified.  If Smalling hadn't raised his leg, he would have been ok.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 02, 2014, 02:38:14 PM
I haven't seen it but I hope it was an awful decision to send Smalling off. And I hope they get similar decisions against them every game for the rest of eternity.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on November 02, 2014, 02:44:52 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on November 02, 2014, 02:38:14 PM
I haven't seen it but I hope it was an awful decision to send Smalling off. And I hope they get similar decisions against them every game for the rest of eternity.

Sadly it was a trivially easy decision. They're still owed a decade or two of injustice.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on November 02, 2014, 02:46:01 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on November 02, 2014, 02:38:14 PM
I haven't seen it but I hope it was an awful decision to send Smalling off. And I hope they get similar decisions against them every game for the rest of eternity.

This.

The balance of power has definitely shifted.
No team has had more players sent off I'm 2014 according to Danish commentators.

And it's instant karma with Rojo getting injured in that tackle.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on November 02, 2014, 02:50:35 PM
And some things don't change. Definite penalty for Aguero there.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on November 02, 2014, 02:52:51 PM
Fantastic goal that

What a player
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on November 02, 2014, 02:54:56 PM
RVP Has been shit for ages now
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on November 02, 2014, 02:54:57 PM
Feel dirty for cheering a Man City goal, but get the f&#k in.

And still the commentators bemoan Utd's luck.

The force is definitely not with Admiral Ackbar.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on November 02, 2014, 02:55:03 PM
3 stonewall penalties for City denied by ref Michael Oliver. And Rojo would have been sent off, ironically saving him from going off with a dislocated shoulder. City finally scored and hopefully will put United to the sword. Then, beat Spurs and Villa will be level on points with the reds.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on November 02, 2014, 02:56:50 PM
It all sounded so reasonable until that last sentence.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on November 02, 2014, 03:09:21 PM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on November 02, 2014, 02:56:50 PM
It all sounded so reasonable until that last sentence.

Yes. Sadly.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on November 03, 2014, 06:56:45 PM
Great God Almighty. A Monday in early November and already forced into hoping that Crystal Soddin Palace and SunderFuckinland draw. How is a Villa fan supposed just to get through the dreary working weeks that drag on until Christmas?!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Duncan Shaw on November 03, 2014, 07:03:40 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on November 03, 2014, 06:56:45 PM
Great God Almighty. A Monday in early November and already forced into hoping that Crystal Soddin Palace and SunderFuckinland draw. How is a Villa fan supposed just to get through the dreary working weeks that drag on until Christmas?!
It's depressing isn't it!  Whatever happens we drop a place tonight.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 03, 2014, 08:02:47 PM
Well well Dowd fucks up in the very first minute of this game after having refereed  dreadfully in his last.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 03, 2014, 08:05:25 PM
Quote from: Duncan Shaw on November 03, 2014, 07:03:40 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on November 03, 2014, 06:56:45 PM
Great God Almighty. A Monday in early November and already forced into hoping that Crystal Soddin Palace and SunderFuckinland draw. How is a Villa fan supposed just to get through the dreary working weeks that drag on until Christmas?!
It's depressing isn't it!  Whatever happens we drop a place tonight.
Yes not acceptable but let's hope we are not in this position come April.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: McRusson on November 03, 2014, 08:22:20 PM
Quote from: olaftab on November 03, 2014, 08:05:25 PM
Quote from: Duncan Shaw on November 03, 2014, 07:03:40 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on November 03, 2014, 06:56:45 PM
Great God Almighty. A Monday in early November and already forced into hoping that Crystal Soddin Palace and SunderFuckinland draw. How is a Villa fan supposed just to get through the dreary working weeks that drag on until Christmas?!
It's depressing isn't it!  Whatever happens we drop a place tonight.
Yes not acceptable but let's hope we are not in this position come April.
i know what you're saying but I hope we are in this position come April given it'd mean we were still not mathematically down!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on November 03, 2014, 08:24:31 PM
This is like watching Championship football. Front to back, front to back.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on November 03, 2014, 08:32:01 PM
Palace 0 - Sunderland 1...................Fletcher (good header)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 03, 2014, 08:32:14 PM
Yes dreadful game and if we think some of our players are gash Palace have Bolasie.
And Fletcher scores
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on November 03, 2014, 08:32:33 PM
Free header of free headers there. Pity it hasn't shut that twat with the drum up though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Flamingo Lane on November 03, 2014, 08:33:09 PM
Very well worked goal, that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on November 03, 2014, 08:35:13 PM
Give me two yards in the box and I think I would have burried that header. Awful defending.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on November 03, 2014, 08:37:03 PM
Palace fans are twats booing van Aanholt.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 03, 2014, 08:41:57 PM
 They obviously think he dislocated his shoulder to deny them a free kick just outside the area. Yes twats.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 03, 2014, 08:45:13 PM
That pocket of palace fans down in the corner are class.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 03, 2014, 09:16:05 PM
Fantastic finish by Wes Brown for Palace equaliser.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on November 03, 2014, 09:17:05 PM
Wes Brown with an own goal that Richard Dunne would be proud of
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Duncan Shaw on November 03, 2014, 09:21:09 PM
Having a season to forget is poor old Wes!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on November 03, 2014, 09:23:14 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on November 03, 2014, 08:45:13 PM
That pocket of palace fans down in the corner are class.

Who? The flag waving bunch?

I just think that they're annoying. Put down the flags and concentrate on the game.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on November 03, 2014, 09:28:54 PM
Football's all the better now that Colin is back managing again.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 03, 2014, 09:39:28 PM
Altidore makes Bent look malnourished ....
and Sunderland  back in front great shot.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on November 03, 2014, 09:42:57 PM
We were saying this last week, but what twat thought it would be a good idea to have Sunderland play Palace on a Monday night?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on November 03, 2014, 09:44:31 PM
Quote from: Ads on November 03, 2014, 09:42:57 PM
We were saying this last week, but what twat thought it would be a good idea to have Sunderland play Palace on a Monday night?


The twat in charge of Sky scheduling.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on November 03, 2014, 09:48:53 PM
It's a trip that Scott would have been proud to have navigated. It's not a surprise though, we know they don't care about fans.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 03, 2014, 09:50:01 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on November 03, 2014, 09:28:54 PM
Football's all the better now that Colin is back managing again.
The "most loved" Colin is not going to happy again with the ref this week but Dowd has been awful.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on November 03, 2014, 09:52:11 PM
It was a booking though, daft to kick out.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 03, 2014, 09:55:33 PM
Palace & Burnley are gone for me.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on November 03, 2014, 09:57:53 PM
Couldn't they have scored another earlier? 95 minutes of that bell end banging a drum. They should be relegated for that alone, fortunately Palace will likely be relegated because they're shit.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 03, 2014, 09:58:19 PM
No Palace are no more gone than us. However Warnock has consistently relegated teams under his charge so there is hope.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pat McMahon on November 03, 2014, 10:19:01 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on November 03, 2014, 09:23:14 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on November 03, 2014, 08:45:13 PM
That pocket of palace fans down in the corner are class.

Who? The flag waving bunch?

I just think that they're annoying. Put down the flags and concentrate on the game.

I have to disagree Redsox. I was at Palace away last season, and in the North Stand for the home game on Boxing Day, and they have the noisiest fans in the premier league at the moment for me.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on November 03, 2014, 10:57:49 PM
Quote from: Ads on November 03, 2014, 09:42:57 PM
We were saying this last week, but what twat thought it would be a good idea to have Sunderland play Palace on a Monday night?


You don't expect Sky to consider the away fans do you? Why break with tradition.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on November 03, 2014, 11:35:43 PM
Quote from: OCD on November 03, 2014, 10:57:49 PM
Quote from: Ads on November 03, 2014, 09:42:57 PM
We were saying this last week, but what twat thought it would be a good idea to have Sunderland play Palace on a Monday night?


You don't expect Sky to consider the away fans do you? Why break with tradition.

Sky phoned me a few days ago. We have our broadband with them and they were trying to get me to subscribe to their TV as well. They caught me at a really busy time at home and after I politely declined their offer, the guy asked me why wouldn't I like to take up their offer. I thought right, you've asked so I'll tell you. I then gave my very frank opinion about how sky have ruined football in this country which was fuelled by the fact that they caught me at a bad time. Needless to say, they didn't persist with their "offer".
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on November 04, 2014, 12:46:46 AM
Quote from: olaftab on November 03, 2014, 09:58:19 PM
No Palace are no more gone than us. However Warnock has consistently relegated teams under his charge so there is hope.

Its an interesting season for Warnock because he finally gets a fair chance to prove that he can cut it in the top flight.  Yes Sheffield Utd went down under him, but they certainly gave a good accounting for themselves, and I thought QPR were going quite well when he managed them in the PL and think he was unfairly sacked then.  So this season will prove whether he is more than just a very good championship manager.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on November 04, 2014, 07:39:11 AM
Palace looked rubbish against the Albion and even worse last night. Warnock is doing a great job.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on November 04, 2014, 08:53:13 AM
Quote from: Pat McMahon on November 03, 2014, 10:19:01 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on November 03, 2014, 09:23:14 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on November 03, 2014, 08:45:13 PM
That pocket of palace fans down in the corner are class.

Who? The flag waving bunch?

I just think that they're annoying. Put down the flags and concentrate on the game.

I have to disagree Redsox. I was at Palace away last season, and in the North Stand for the home game on Boxing Day, and they have the noisiest fans in the premier league at the moment for me.

There's nothing wrong with being noisy. However, I don't see the point of going to a sporting event and spending your time waving flags around
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on November 04, 2014, 10:56:20 AM
Quote from: Ads on November 04, 2014, 07:39:11 AM
Palace looked rubbish against the Albion and even worse last night. Warnock is doing a great job.
Agent Warnock. (I hope).
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on November 04, 2014, 11:00:02 AM
Warnock is moaning that his players are too honest and should develop a nasty streak. I have to say I agree with him regards the Villa. We need to go down more often and perhaps if CB had done that Sunday we'd have 3 more point. Acting like a man means you get punished by incompetent refs.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on November 04, 2014, 11:49:32 AM
Quote from: lovejoy on November 04, 2014, 11:00:02 AM
Acting like a man means you get punished by incompetent refs.
How was pushing Mason in the face anymore manly than just ignoring him and letting the referee deal with it?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on November 04, 2014, 01:14:08 PM
Quote from: Dave on November 04, 2014, 11:49:32 AM
Quote from: lovejoy on November 04, 2014, 11:00:02 AM
Acting like a man means you get punished by incompetent refs.
How was pushing Mason in the face anymore manly than just ignoring him and letting the referee deal with it?
Pushing someones face away from you when they are doing what Mason did is, i think a natural reaction, to create your personal space. If he'd acted like a snide (like Mason) he would have rolled around on the floor then appealled to the ref for a headbutt.
Don't get me wrong, I hate it when players do that, but until such time that refs are making correct decisions we need to milk the system like everyone else.
You saw what happened when it was left to the ref to deal with, right?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on November 04, 2014, 01:22:27 PM
I would like to think I would have been able to walk away, but fear I may have spent the rest of the evening picking Mason's teeth out of my hand.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on November 04, 2014, 02:59:30 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on November 04, 2014, 01:14:08 PM
Quote from: Dave on November 04, 2014, 11:49:32 AM
Quote from: lovejoy on November 04, 2014, 11:00:02 AM
Acting like a man means you get punished by incompetent refs.
How was pushing Mason in the face anymore manly than just ignoring him and letting the referee deal with it?
Pushing someones face away from you when they are doing what Mason did is, i think a natural reaction, to create your personal space. If he'd acted like a snide (like Mason) he would have rolled around on the floor then appealled to the ref for a headbutt.
Don't get me wrong, I hate it when players do that, but until such time that refs are making correct decisions we need to milk the system like everyone else.
You saw what happened when it was left to the ref to deal with, right?
Another way to "create personal space" is to just walk away from the situation and leave the little no-mark chasing after him. We'll never know how the referee would have dealt with it had Benteke just been sensible and done that, but we can be pretty certain that he wouldn't have been sent off for it.

Granted, it's easier said than done - but he's paid a lot of money not to lose his temper when he's being provoked.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 04, 2014, 06:20:27 PM
Can get 14/1 on Liverpool tonight, wondering if that's worth a silly few quid.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: montague on November 04, 2014, 06:51:05 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on November 04, 2014, 06:20:27 PM
Can get 14/1 on Liverpool tonight, wondering if that's worth a silly few quid.

Looking at the team they have already given up
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 04, 2014, 07:08:42 PM
Quote from: montague on November 04, 2014, 06:51:05 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on November 04, 2014, 06:20:27 PM
Can get 14/1 on Liverpool tonight, wondering if that's worth a silly few quid.

Looking at the team they have already given up
Quite pathetic from Rodgers. Gives him a ready made excuse when they are pulverised
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on November 04, 2014, 07:11:41 PM
MO'N in Moscow. Rodgers in Madrid.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: montague on November 04, 2014, 07:12:03 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on November 04, 2014, 07:08:42 PM
Quote from: montague on November 04, 2014, 06:51:05 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on November 04, 2014, 06:20:27 PM
Can get 14/1 on Liverpool tonight, wondering if that's worth a silly few quid.

Looking at the team they have already given up
Quite pathetic from Rodgers. Gives him a ready made excuse when they are pulverised

Could be his Moscow moment?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 04, 2014, 07:13:11 PM
Might watch it when I get home from the Billy Idol signing in the hope they get twatted. Well if it's on normal telly I will.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 04, 2014, 07:13:18 PM
It's not like they've got a winnable game at the weekend either .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: wally58 on November 04, 2014, 07:29:25 PM
What Billy Idol signing?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 04, 2014, 07:32:53 PM
Quote from: wally58 on November 04, 2014, 07:29:25 PM
What Billy Idol signing?
He's up the bullring
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on November 04, 2014, 07:33:27 PM
HMV, I think.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: wally58 on November 04, 2014, 07:38:12 PM
Bugger, I would have gone to that. Still, I'll go and see him at the Academy tomorrow.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 04, 2014, 07:39:12 PM
Yes and he is playing the O2 academy Birmingham tomorrow night. He was on 5 Live yesterday quite an interesting / entertaining interview .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 04, 2014, 07:41:19 PM
Quote from: wally58 on November 04, 2014, 07:29:25 PM
What Billy Idol signing?

There's a thread in the Music section http://www.heroesandvillains.info/forumv3/index.php?topic=52921.0
Went ok, got the book and CD signed. I'll try sticking a couple of pics in that thread in a bit.

And now I hopefully get to watch Real spank in half a dozen.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on November 04, 2014, 07:51:06 PM
Gary Gardner's scored for Brighton.

Small Heath are winning.

No, they are. Honestly.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on November 04, 2014, 07:51:45 PM
Today is a bad day.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on November 04, 2014, 07:55:08 PM
Watford level at The Sty.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on November 04, 2014, 07:55:18 PM
Watford equalise.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 04, 2014, 08:13:12 PM
Hopefully that is the first of many! For both Watford and Real.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on November 04, 2014, 08:13:46 PM
The avalanche has started at the Bernabéu but to be fair to redscouse they haven't had a bad start. Shame - not.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on November 04, 2014, 08:13:52 PM
And so it begins.

1-0 to Real Madrid - Benzema.
And even better is listening to Mølby trying to explain away how easily Liverpool got ripped apart there.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 04, 2014, 08:14:03 PM
Ex Villa target Benzema with the opener.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: b23 on November 04, 2014, 08:40:47 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on November 04, 2014, 08:14:03 PM
Ex Villa target Benzema with the opener.

Yes. Houllier wanted him on loan ? How likely was that ?

Fair play to Blues. They're fighting back on WM radio.

Booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo !!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on November 04, 2014, 09:04:39 PM
Liverpool are giving it a bit of a go,
unfortunately
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on November 04, 2014, 09:15:43 PM
How come Marcello was shit in the WC but looks like the World's greatest left back ever tonight?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on November 04, 2014, 09:16:23 PM
After Charlie Aitken obviously!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 04, 2014, 09:17:35 PM
Real miss chance after chance. Am I the only one thinking it's set up for a spawny equaliser?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on November 04, 2014, 09:20:54 PM
Gotta say that Real haven't tried very hard, have they?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on November 04, 2014, 09:21:19 PM
That Isco is one greedy bastard.
That must be the 4th or 5th time he's shot when it obviously wasn't on and a teammate was 3 yards away with a decent chance.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on November 04, 2014, 09:27:20 PM
Quote from: frankmosswasmyuncle on November 04, 2014, 09:20:54 PM
Gotta say that Real haven't tried very hard, have they?
I think they've treated it more like a semi competitive friendly.
Trying lots of flicks and one touch passes going forwards whilst comfortably holding them at arms length at the other end.

For all their not being that bothered they've still managed 26 shots on goal, plus force several last ditch tackles.

Actually thinking about they've treated Liverpool with absolute contempt.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on November 04, 2014, 09:27:59 PM
Nacho's on.
Expect humous, salsa and guacamole will follow pretty soon!
;-)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on November 04, 2014, 09:29:26 PM
I note with interest that Simon Dawkins has scored again.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on November 04, 2014, 09:29:45 PM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on November 04, 2014, 09:27:20 PM
Quote from: frankmosswasmyuncle on November 04, 2014, 09:20:54 PM
Gotta say that Real haven't tried very hard, have they?
I think they've treated it more like a semi competitive friendly.
Trying lots of flicks and one touch passes going forwards whilst comfortably holding them at arms length at the other end.

For all their not being that bothered they've still managed 26 shots on goal, plus force several last ditch tackles.

Actually thinking about they've treated Liverpool with absolute contempt.
Just gone through the motions - "have fun lads, just don't concede or you get no bonus" - kinda thing.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on November 04, 2014, 09:30:51 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on November 04, 2014, 09:29:26 PM
I note with interest that Simon Dawkins has scored again.
Snobs?
On a Tuesday?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: b23 on November 04, 2014, 09:31:29 PM
Blues score again. 2 - 1

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt C on November 04, 2014, 09:35:56 PM
Arsenal blow a three goal lead...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on November 04, 2014, 09:37:04 PM
Quote from: b23 on November 04, 2014, 09:31:29 PM
Blues score again. 2 - 1


Bollux!
How long left?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard on November 04, 2014, 09:40:20 PM
Its the usual new manager bounce which we could do with some of
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OzVilla on November 04, 2014, 09:45:10 PM
At least everyone around them won too so they'll stay in the bottom 3.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: b23 on November 04, 2014, 09:46:43 PM
Quote from: frankmosswasmyuncle on November 04, 2014, 09:37:04 PM
Quote from: b23 on November 04, 2014, 09:31:29 PM
Blues score again. 2 - 1


Bollux!
How long left?

Game finished 2-1.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on November 04, 2014, 09:49:58 PM
Hate to say it...blindingly obvious...that's a good result against top of the league.


Hopefully it'll be made null and void as they fielded 11 illegible players!
Or something.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: eric woolban woolban on November 04, 2014, 09:50:45 PM
Quote from: OzVilla on November 04, 2014, 09:45:10 PM
At least everyone around them won too so they'll stay in the bottom 3.
Shame they won, they'd have been four adrift. Oh well, come on Cardiff
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on November 04, 2014, 09:55:29 PM
Mr Merson is not happy.

I think that he's used the word 'clueless' about a dozen times in describing Arsenal's performance
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: curiousorange on November 04, 2014, 10:13:36 PM
Quote from: frankmosswasmyuncle on November 04, 2014, 09:49:58 PM
Hate to say it...blindingly obvious...that's a good result against top of the league.


Hopefully it'll be made null and void as they fielded 11 illegible players!
Or something.

There will be a regression to the mean soon. They're probably not a team that should ship eight either.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 04, 2014, 11:28:20 PM
Well he nearly got the ball!

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt C on November 05, 2014, 12:00:32 AM
Work all season to qualify for the CL and then field a second string against the holders? Bizarre
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on November 05, 2014, 09:29:19 AM
To be fair to Rogers he set up a team to contain and they did. Gerard doesn't have the legs anymore and Balotelli is way off form.
Whether he broke the rules around fielding your strongest team is a slippery slope for UEFA to charge as big teams often rest players once qualified.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: JUAN PABLO on November 05, 2014, 09:55:51 AM
What's the point of the group stage.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on November 05, 2014, 09:57:49 AM
Money generation.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on November 05, 2014, 11:05:56 AM
Quote from: JUAN PABLO on November 05, 2014, 09:55:51 AM
What's the point of the group stage.



It is the entire point of the Champions League, that's why they ditched the straight knock out competition (and the concept of only actual champions entering) - to provide more matches to sell the television rights for, and generate more cash.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: JUAN PABLO on November 05, 2014, 12:26:02 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on November 05, 2014, 11:05:56 AM
Quote from: JUAN PABLO on November 05, 2014, 09:55:51 AM
What's the point of the group stage.



It is the entire point of the Champions League, that's why they ditched the straight knock out competition (and the concept of only actual champions entering) - to provide more matches to sell the television rights for, and generate more cash.


However boring it is.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on November 05, 2014, 12:43:59 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on November 05, 2014, 09:29:19 AM
Whether he broke the rules around fielding your strongest team is a slippery slope for UEFA to charge as big teams often rest players once qualified.
Do UEFA have any rules on that? The Premier League do (hence bringing in the 25 man squad rule), but I don't think UEFA really care.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: simon ward 50 on November 05, 2014, 02:48:06 PM
Quote from: Dave on November 05, 2014, 12:43:59 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on November 05, 2014, 09:29:19 AM
Whether he broke the rules around fielding your strongest team is a slippery slope for UEFA to charge as big teams often rest players once qualified.
Do UEFA have any rules on that? The Premier League do (hence bringing in the 25 man squad rule), but I don't think UEFA really care.

The rules state you can pick any player from your named Champions League squad! That is all.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on November 05, 2014, 04:50:49 PM
Duties of the clubs under rule 4.01 d) is to play in the competition until they are eliminated and to field their strongest team throughout.

Unenforceable in my view, in which case why have the rule?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on November 05, 2014, 04:57:49 PM
There should be a rule that in the event of a breach the culprit should be disqualified and the previous winners of the competition in their domestic league who appear earliest in the alphabet should be instated into the competition in their place, and should automatically qualify for the next 5 years as well.     
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on November 05, 2014, 05:19:41 PM
I think Man U might've been fined once for playing the reserves in a defeat in Israel when they were already through.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 05, 2014, 09:14:51 PM
Fernandinho off two yellow as city head out
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 05, 2014, 09:25:40 PM
Toure off also now
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on November 05, 2014, 09:26:22 PM
Toure off. City down to 9 men. Feel sorry for Milner though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on November 05, 2014, 09:29:39 PM
Roma will be feeling very relieved at City's collapses against CSKA. Currently 9-1 down on aggregate, so to speak, against Bayern.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 05, 2014, 09:34:02 PM
So the PL champions humbled. Arsenal shambles last night and let's not mention Liverpool. May be the PL is not as good as Scudmissile and Sky keep telling us?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on November 05, 2014, 09:40:14 PM
Have to laugh at Citeh. Spent about £600 million and are at the bottom of their Champions League group.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: timeoutbigbar on November 05, 2014, 09:59:56 PM
Quote from: devilla on November 05, 2014, 09:40:14 PM
Have to laugh at Citeh. Spent about £600 million and are at the bottom of their Champions League group.

...again.  Even Spurs managed to get to the quarters(?) in their only season in the competition, so I don't buy all this 'time to adapt' bollocks.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: fredm on November 06, 2014, 09:22:03 AM
City need some steel in their team.  They are ok when things are going their way but when the going gets tough, they collapse.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on November 06, 2014, 12:56:42 PM
Slightly off topic i know but Berahino had made it into the england squad, which is deserved I reckon. Walcott has played about half hour's football in 6 months and he's in as well which is bloody ridiculous. Oh and Downing's in as well. Hmm.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on November 06, 2014, 01:07:30 PM
Quote from: Clampy on November 06, 2014, 12:56:42 PM
Slightly off topic i know but Berahino had made it into the england squad, which is deserved I reckon. Walcott has played about half hour's football in 6 months and he's in as well which is bloody ridiculous. Oh and Downing's in as well. Hmm.
Downing makes sense. He's the best performing English player in his position at the moment, so it's good that players are being picked on their club form.

Walcott coming in would probably be a bit of a kick in the teeth to the likes of Nathan Dyer, but based on his most recent club performances (even though their were a long time ago) he's probably the best player in that position. You'd think that it would make sense to use somebody more in form though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on November 06, 2014, 02:03:15 PM
Quote from: Clampy on November 06, 2014, 12:56:42 PM
Slightly off topic i know but Berahino had made it into the england squad, which is deserved I reckon. Walcott has played about half hour's football in 6 months and he's in as well which is bloody ridiculous. Oh and Downing's in as well. Hmm.

Berahino's call up is well deserved. I just wish that he'd credited his success to his own hard work and that of his coaches.


EDIT - my original post referred to the way that Berahino gave credit in his initial tweet. I've just listened to his subsequent radio interview and was pleased to hear him crediting his family and coaches.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on November 06, 2014, 06:09:00 PM
I didn't know Carrick had been called up as well? He's only played a couple of games since he's been back. It's a bit of a farce really.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 06, 2014, 09:21:02 PM
Everton and Martinez taking Europa League seriously with a very strong team out tonight. Overseas coaches almost always treat European games with respect unlike Brits. Good or bad example is Rodgers playing 7 reserves on Tuesday.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on November 07, 2014, 09:18:47 AM
Quote from: devilla on November 05, 2014, 09:40:14 PM
Have to laugh at Citeh. Spent about £600 million and are at the bottom of their Champions League group.

Just another soulless club now in a identikit stadium with players who would jump ship as soon as the money dried up. Like Chelsea really. Difference is Chelsea have mastered the art of throwing money season after season at players until, almost like a fruit machine, they inevitably achieve the right combination of players which wins them something. Then they start all over again. City haven't fine tuned that yet. Shame as they used to be a club I really respected with a real beating heart and soul and great supporters in the main.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on November 07, 2014, 09:36:54 AM
Quote from: richard moore on November 07, 2014, 09:18:47 AM
Difference is Chelsea have mastered the art of throwing money season after season at players until, almost like a fruit machine, they inevitably achieve the right combination of players which wins them something. Then they start all over again. City haven't fine tuned that yet.
I would consider four trophies including two league titles in the last three years as 'winning something'.

It took Chelsea nearly two decades of throwing money around before they won the Champions League.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on November 07, 2014, 10:46:53 AM
There is only one place to be tonight from 7.30 and that is to see FA Cup Football return to the BBC.  Warrington against Exeter City.  Outside of my beloved Villa, this is what a call proper football! :)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: simon ward 50 on November 07, 2014, 11:29:35 AM
Quote from: Gregorys Boy on November 07, 2014, 10:46:53 AM
There is only one place to be tonight from 7.30 and that is to see FA Cup Football return to the BBC.  Warrington against Exeter City.  Outside of my beloved Villa, this is what a call proper football! :)

Indeed gutted to missn this on the TV as my youngest is in the schools Shakespeare festival in Leeds!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave Cooper please on November 07, 2014, 01:02:49 PM
Quote from: Gregorys Boy on November 07, 2014, 10:46:53 AM
There is only one place to be tonight from 7.30 and that is to see FA Cup Football return to the BBC.  Warrington against Exeter City.  Outside of my beloved Villa, this is what a call proper football! :)

Being a sad non-league geek I'm afraid the BBC's coverage is annoying me.

Patronising stuff about plumbers and postmen playing for Warrington - not one of them is either a plumber or a postman, one of them is a solicitor.

Getting basic facts wrong, there is no such league as the Evo-Stik Northern League. Do some bloody research!

Heard this morning - "This is Warrington's first time in the FA Cup" - No it isn't, they enter every year.

"The FA Cup starts here". Does it bollocks, I watched an FA Cup game on August 16th.

I'll still watch it though, hopefully Execreter will get walloped, and it will still be 1000% better than ITV's coverage over the last few years.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on November 07, 2014, 01:07:27 PM
What pisses me off in my position as site assistant non-league geek is the idea that all non-league clubs are at roughly the same level. There are some who are better-run, better-supported and wealthier than a lot of League One & Two clubs while others are lucky to get double figure crowds. There's a bigger gap between the Conference and Midland Regional League division three than there is between Chelsea and Hartlepool.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on November 07, 2014, 01:08:26 PM
I want Warrington thanks solely to The Stone Roses
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on November 07, 2014, 07:57:25 PM
Quote from: Plumbutt Cooper on November 07, 2014, 01:02:49 PM
Quote from: Gregorys Boy on November 07, 2014, 10:46:53 AM
There is only one place to be tonight from 7.30 and that is to see FA Cup Football return to the BBC.  Warrington against Exeter City.  Outside of my beloved Villa, this is what a call proper football! :)

Being a sad non-league geek I'm afraid the BBC's coverage is annoying me.

Patronising stuff about plumbers and postmen playing for Warrington - not one of them is either a plumber or a postman, one of them is a solicitor.

Getting basic facts wrong, there is no such league as the Evo-Stik Northern League. Do some bloody research!

Heard this morning - "This is Warrington's first time in the FA Cup" - No it isn't, they enter every year.

"The FA Cup starts here". Does it bollocks, I watched an FA Cup game on August 16th.

I'll still watch it though, hopefully Execreter will get walloped, and it will still be 1000% better than ITV's coverage over the last few years.

I just watched the build up to the game on BBC 2 and now I know what you mean. It was a bit embarrassing to watch. Images of burger fans and people eating chips, and the thing that did it for me was the BBC bloke knocking on the Warrington dressing room door asking if they were ready. Awful.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 07, 2014, 08:04:55 PM
Just turned it on and missed the goal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 07, 2014, 08:07:08 PM
Oh fuck, is that the dulcid tones of Robbie Savage?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Martyn Smith on November 07, 2014, 08:11:30 PM
I had to put it on mute until the game actually started though, there are only so many patronising comments about the smaller team and only so much Robbie Savage (the latter about 2 microseconds) that I can stand...and, oh, what's this...Chris Evans...is he suddenly a Warrington Town fan now? I don't remember hearing him mention his home town team before, funnily enough...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Martyn Smith on November 07, 2014, 08:13:36 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on November 07, 2014, 08:07:08 PM
Oh fuck, is that the dulcid tones of Robbie Savage?

Oh yeah...

...remember when the BBC wasn't annoying?....or at least not *this* annoying...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Martyn Smith on November 07, 2014, 08:14:59 PM
Come on BBC2 you haven't shown Ronnie Radford's f***ing goal against Newcastle from 1843 today yet? That's a cliché you've missed. Sort it out...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Martyn Smith on November 07, 2014, 08:16:36 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on November 07, 2014, 08:04:55 PM
Just turned it on and missed the goal.

It was defended in a way that even we'd be ashamed of...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Martyn Smith on November 07, 2014, 08:20:32 PM
Quote
and the thing that did it for me was the BBC bloke knocking on the Warrington dressing room door asking if they were ready. Awful.

The look on the ref's face said it all. WTAF. When did the TV companies start dictating when teams could leave their dressing rooms?...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 07, 2014, 08:25:04 PM
Manager interviews during the game. Fuck right off.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on November 07, 2014, 08:26:55 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on November 07, 2014, 08:25:04 PM
Manager interviews during the game. Fuck right off.

Yes.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Martyn Smith on November 07, 2014, 08:29:15 PM
Quote from: Legion on November 07, 2014, 08:26:55 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on November 07, 2014, 08:25:04 PM
Manager interviews during the game. Fuck right off.

Yes.

[looks in vain for the 'like' button...can we have a 'like' button on here please?...]
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on November 07, 2014, 08:32:40 PM
My TV lost sound just before the start of the BEEB's coverage and has not regained it since so I just have pictures.  By the looks of it that may not be a bad thing ;)  Decent game so far anyway.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on November 07, 2014, 08:39:04 PM
Best chance yet for Exeter that did just about everything right but get it under the bar.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: IAmTheOneIanOlney on November 07, 2014, 08:45:17 PM
 My local team since I moved to Essex is an Isthmian League North team and I watched the youth team last night. 90 minutes of whinging, hoofing, miscontrolling, misplaced passes and shambolic defending. The future does not look bright if that was anything to go by.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on November 07, 2014, 08:46:14 PM
Quote from: IAmTheOneIanOlney on November 07, 2014, 08:45:17 PM
My local team since I moved to Essex is an Isthmian League North team and I watched the youth team last night. 90 minutes of whinging, hoofing, miscontrolling, misplaced passes and shambolic defending. The future does not look bright if that was anything to go by.


Do they play at Villa Park?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: IAmTheOneIanOlney on November 07, 2014, 08:51:15 PM
I did see Lambert there, taking notes and nodding appreciatively.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 07, 2014, 08:58:29 PM
What a dumb question to ask Perryman.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 07, 2014, 09:04:46 PM
Why is referee mice'd up ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave Cooper please on November 07, 2014, 09:26:19 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on November 07, 2014, 09:04:46 PM
Why is referee mice'd up ?

**Desperately tries to think of a rodent pun**
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave Cooper please on November 07, 2014, 09:27:08 PM
Did you know the Warrington keeper is 6'5", you'd think they would mention it in the commentary.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 07, 2014, 09:31:09 PM
This is a bit like watching us hang onto a 1-0 lead
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Martyn Smith on November 07, 2014, 09:42:55 PM
Robbie Savage you are such a shit pundit. Stop shouting.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Martyn Smith on November 07, 2014, 09:49:54 PM
Get in! Great stuff!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 07, 2014, 09:51:28 PM
Great game to watch. Even better if Savage hadn't been so shit. The one shame is that a lot of those Warrington 'fans' in the ground will never go again unless they get another home draw.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on November 07, 2014, 09:54:31 PM
After listening to Robbie Savage's 'It's a Knockout style commentating, i'll never moan about Andy Townsend again.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on November 07, 2014, 10:05:38 PM
Can't believe part of my TV licence goes to paying Robbie "The Wanky Twat" Savage!

Does he do it just to wind us up d'you think?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave Cooper please on November 07, 2014, 10:24:19 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on November 07, 2014, 09:51:28 PM
The one shame is that a lot of those Warrington 'fans' in the ground will never go again unless they get another home draw.

The best bit will be the 100 or so regulars whingeing like buggery that they couldn't stand in their usual spot and it cost more to get in.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on November 07, 2014, 10:27:33 PM
Quote from: Plumbutt Cooper on November 07, 2014, 10:24:19 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on November 07, 2014, 09:51:28 PM
The one shame is that a lot of those Warrington 'fans' in the ground will never go again unless they get another home draw.

The best bit will be the 100 or so regulars whingeing like buggery that they couldn't stand in their usual spot and it cost more to get in.

And the other 100 who haven't missed a match since they got demobbed but couldn't get a ticket.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 07, 2014, 10:31:23 PM
All joking aside that game will probably be the highlight of this years FA Cup ((sponsored by Budweiser / Halfords / MEB / Stechford Tile ) delete as appropriate ).
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Duncan Shaw on November 07, 2014, 10:37:21 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on November 07, 2014, 10:31:23 PM
All joking aside that game will probably be the highlight of this years FA Cup ((sponsored by Budweiser / Halfords / MEB / Stechford Tile ) delete as appropriate ).

No that will be the final when we win!!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave Cooper please on November 07, 2014, 11:03:01 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on November 07, 2014, 10:31:23 PM
All joking aside that game will probably be the highlight of this years FA Cup ((sponsored by Budweiser / Halfords / MEB / Stechford Tile ) delete as appropriate ).


Yep. The FA Cup is the one competition that gets less interesting the longer it goes on.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tony Erdington on November 08, 2014, 12:51:24 PM
im watching Derby v Wolves,  oh bloody hell I remember when we had an atmosphere like that, really pissed off oh at the mo its Derby 2 Wolves 0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 08, 2014, 12:55:06 PM
Cahill own goal Liverpool lead
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 08, 2014, 12:56:39 PM
Quote from: Plumbutt Cooper on November 07, 2014, 11:03:01 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on November 07, 2014, 10:31:23 PM
All joking aside that game will probably be the highlight of this years FA Cup ((sponsored by Budweiser / Halfords / MEB / Stechford Tile ) delete as appropriate ).


Yep. The FA Cup is the one competition that gets less interesting the longer it goes on.
Definitely in terms of players and managers who care.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 08, 2014, 01:01:10 PM
That was brilliant GDS goal. Chelsea equaliser confirmed in less than a second or two.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on November 08, 2014, 01:03:57 PM
Football Focus just showed Rat Face's FA Cup own goal against Altrincham. Good memories.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tony Erdington on November 08, 2014, 01:04:31 PM
Derby 3 up, think Wolves are at tipping point draw against relegation favourites and been taught a leason by Derby, and the ground has atmosphere don't know if I mentioned that before, great performance by the Derby team.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: JUAN PABLO on November 08, 2014, 01:09:53 PM
Is will Hughes still playing well for them.

I'd prefer spend the cleverly money on him.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tony Erdington on November 08, 2014, 01:10:12 PM
Derby h/t 3-0

turned over to see the very quiet anfield, cant believe I want Liverpool to win fucking hate the racist chelsea
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 08, 2014, 01:11:32 PM
So McClaren for us when Lambert goes?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on November 08, 2014, 01:11:51 PM
Yeah I fancy Derby to come up this year, and it will be good to see them back in the top flight.  Pride Park is a great ground too.

Same as with Chelsea's trip to Man Utd a couple of weeks back I really hope Liverpool get a result today for the  sake of the title race. 

And the FA Cup is great, its just a shame that too many clubs don't respect it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on November 08, 2014, 01:13:23 PM
Quote from: olaftab on November 08, 2014, 01:11:32 PM
So McClaren for us when Lambert goes?

I wouldn't bet against his name getting linked again, along with Sven's, along with George Graham's, and Curbs etc..
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 08, 2014, 01:17:22 PM
Quote from: Gregorys Boy on November 08, 2014, 01:11:51 PM
And the FA Cup is great, its just a shame that too many clubs don't respect it.
Amazingly that includes our club and the manager.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on November 08, 2014, 01:18:38 PM
Quote from: olaftab on November 08, 2014, 01:17:22 PM
Quote from: Gregorys Boy on November 08, 2014, 01:11:51 PM
And the FA Cup is great, its just a shame that too many clubs don't respect it.
Amazingly that includes our club and the manager.

Yep and maybe another reason why he should be gone by January.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tony Erdington on November 08, 2014, 01:20:47 PM
Juan,

Will Hughes looks good but I know Derby would hammer us at the moment, so id take a few more of their players, no jokes think Wolves would give us a run around as well.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 08, 2014, 01:23:22 PM
Chelski ripping Liverpool apart but unlike them wasting chances. I am worried now as I placed a tenner on less that 5 goals in the match! Very open ge this Mourinho needs to get a grip.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: JUAN PABLO on November 08, 2014, 01:26:24 PM
Quote from: Tony Erdington on November 08, 2014, 01:20:47 PM
Juan,

Will Hughes looks good but I know Derby would hammer us at the moment, so id take a few more of their players, no jokes think Wolves would give us a run around as well.


As long as you don't say SHA

I think we would struggle in that league, every team would be up for it against us, and we are not  exactly a team with fight.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tony Erdington on November 08, 2014, 01:28:13 PM
Quote from: Gregorys Boy on November 08, 2014, 01:13:23 PM
Quote from: olaftab on November 08, 2014, 01:11:32 PM
So McClaren for us when Lambert goes?

I wouldn't bet against his name getting linked again, along with Sven's, along with George Graham's, and Curbs etc..



no chance McClaren is on a winner with Derby, why would any manager wanting to build his reputation come to the managers graveyard that is villa park. more chance of John Gregory coming back.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tony Erdington on November 08, 2014, 01:30:15 PM
OMG since Juan asked about Will Hughes

what a fucking player no way will he come to Villa he is proper premiership
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 08, 2014, 01:31:45 PM
Some of us including me are still under the delusion that we are a big club!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tony Erdington on November 08, 2014, 01:32:16 PM
four nil Derby are coming
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tony Erdington on November 08, 2014, 01:34:10 PM
Quote from: olaftab on November 08, 2014, 01:31:45 PM
Some of us including me are still under the delusion that we are a big club!

yes im deluded as well, but lerner/lambert are trying to sort me out.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tony Erdington on November 08, 2014, 01:40:15 PM
Derby 5

they've ripped wolves a new one.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: JUAN PABLO on November 08, 2014, 01:59:59 PM
Oh dear
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on November 08, 2014, 02:03:31 PM
if you try and ignore the fact that McClaren has made a massive cock of himself on a few occasions, the balance of the body of his work suggests he is actually a very good coach and a good/potentially very football manager.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on November 08, 2014, 02:09:25 PM
Costa 2-1
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on November 08, 2014, 02:11:30 PM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on November 08, 2014, 02:03:31 PM
if you try and ignore the fact that McClaren has made a massive cock of himself on a few occasions, the balance of the body of his work suggests he is actually a very good coach and a good/potentially very football manager.

I agree.

Also, look at the credentials of the various recent England managers before and after the job. He's far from the only one to have his reputation shattered temporarily as a result.

Yes, I'd happily swap Lambert for him, too, before anyone asks!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: JUAN PABLO on November 08, 2014, 02:19:15 PM
Did he ever come for an interview for the job?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on November 08, 2014, 02:21:46 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on November 08, 2014, 02:11:30 PM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on November 08, 2014, 02:03:31 PM
if you try and ignore the fact that McClaren has made a massive cock of himself on a few occasions, the balance of the body of his work suggests he is actually a very good coach and a good/potentially very football manager.

I agree.

Also, look at the credentials of the various recent England managers before and after the job. He's far from the only one to have his reputation shattered temporarily as a result.

Yes, I'd happily swap Lambert for him, too, before anyone asks!

Seconded.

I can only think of two occasions where he's made himself look a bit daft.
1. The brolly incident.  If we'd won no-one would have mentioned it again.
2. The Dutch accent interview.  I'll forgive him that one as I occasionally find myself speaking English with a pigeon Danish accent when there's a group of us using English as a common language.  Oddly enough it gets worse with Dutch people present.

Other than with England he's done well either as coach or manager. And who hasn't looked poor as England manager in the last 20 years?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on November 08, 2014, 02:22:54 PM
Quote from: JUAN PABLO on November 08, 2014, 02:19:15 PM
Did he ever come for an interview for the job?

I don't think so. We were scared off approaching because of his recent history (at the time). Fair play to him for turning things around and creating a good and attractive football team at Derby
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 08, 2014, 02:24:36 PM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on November 08, 2014, 02:22:54 PM
Quote from: JUAN PABLO on November 08, 2014, 02:19:15 PM
Did he ever come for an interview for the job?

I don't think so. We were scared off approaching because of his recent history (at the time). Fair play to him for turning things around and creating a good and attractive football team at Derby

Scuttlebutt is he was contacted and cocked it up. Whether that was a during a proper interview i'm not sure. The Villa fans thing had little, if any, bearing on it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on November 08, 2014, 02:30:41 PM
Quote from: JUAN PABLO on November 08, 2014, 02:19:15 PM
Did he ever come for an interview for the job?

He apparently talked himself out of it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SamTheMouse on November 08, 2014, 02:36:45 PM
Diego Costa looks like a villain from a Schwarzenegger movie.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 08, 2014, 02:40:07 PM
Matic is enormous absolutely huge player for Chelski this season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on November 08, 2014, 05:34:50 PM
Southampton are just flying. Long with 2 goals today. Apparently this is how you bank £100m in player sales or whatever it was and get better.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aj2k77 on November 08, 2014, 05:36:46 PM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on November 08, 2014, 02:22:54 PM
Quote from: JUAN PABLO on November 08, 2014, 02:19:15 PM
Did he ever come for an interview for the job?

I don't think so. We were scared off approaching because of his recent history (at the time). Fair play to him for turning things around and creating a good and attractive football team at Derby

Scared off approaching a former England manager who failed to qualify for the Euro's but not scared off from employing a former Blues manager who had a speciality for getting relegated.... welcome to the mind of Randy Half Brain Lerner.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on November 08, 2014, 05:42:28 PM
Quote from: aj2k77 on November 08, 2014, 05:36:46 PM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on November 08, 2014, 02:22:54 PM
Quote from: JUAN PABLO on November 08, 2014, 02:19:15 PM
Did he ever come for an interview for the job?

I don't think so. We were scared off approaching because of his recent history (at the time). Fair play to him for turning things around and creating a good and attractive football team at Derby

Scared off approaching a former England manager who failed to qualify for the Euro's but not scared off from employing a former Blues manager who had a speciality for getting relegated.... welcome to the mind of Randy Half Brain Lerner.

It didn't happen like that; he was interviewed and talked himself out of the job. Given that he'd been sacked by Wolfsburg, then went on to manage Forest for two months and last just over a year at Enschede it's not like we turned down Arsene Wenger. He might prove to be a good manager at a certain level but he's still had more failures than successes.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 08, 2014, 05:55:21 PM
QPR 1 up
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on November 08, 2014, 05:58:56 PM
They have really taken it to Man City. Austin had 2 goals disallowed before scoring. Compare that to our 0 shots on target today. I think I am right in that. If not it won't be far off.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on November 08, 2014, 06:05:51 PM
1-1 now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 08, 2014, 06:10:50 PM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on November 08, 2014, 05:58:56 PM
They have really taken it to Man City. Austin had 2 goals disallowed before scoring. Compare that to our 0 shots on target today. I think I am right in that. If not it won't be far off.

4 according to the Beeb.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on November 08, 2014, 06:14:41 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on November 08, 2014, 06:10:50 PM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on November 08, 2014, 05:58:56 PM
They have really taken it to Man City. Austin had 2 goals disallowed before scoring. Compare that to our 0 shots on target today. I think I am right in that. If not it won't be far off.

4 according to the Beeb.

Struggling to remember them to be honest.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on November 08, 2014, 06:18:44 PM
(http://)
Quote from: Clampy on November 07, 2014, 09:54:31 PM
After listening to Robbie Savage's 'It's a Knockout style commentating, i'll never moan about Andy Townsend again.

! know I am late with this but whatever do the BBC see in Robbie Savage. I could understand ITV welcoming him with open arms but the BBC are supposed to be professional.

Truly dreadful performance. Makes even Phil Neville seem acceptable.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on November 08, 2014, 06:41:28 PM
QPR were shit before they played us. 2 jammy efforts in a game they were dominated in and suddenly they're good enough to scare Chelsea and Citeh. Great job there of improving one of the few teams below us. One day we'll be a team that opposition fans don't look forward to playing.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on November 08, 2014, 06:59:20 PM
Dzeko came on as sub and had to go off injured within 60 seconds.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on November 08, 2014, 07:05:48 PM
QPR now 2-1 up.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on November 08, 2014, 07:12:01 PM
2-2.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on November 08, 2014, 07:14:56 PM
A test case match for You Are The Ref, this one. Does Hart's double tap matter if the ball is still in the area? Why was Aguero allowed to score his first despite being offside AND handling? Why don't Gary Neville nor Jamie Redknapp nor Alan Parry know that they are not the 'rules' of the game but the Laws? (And, earlier, Chelsea's opener was the best use of goal line technology I have seen so far in the FAPL.)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on November 08, 2014, 07:30:15 PM
Had a fiver down on QPR winning 2-1 or 3-2, with Austin scoring first.

cocknobs!!

Aguero owes me 480 quid.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: bertlambshank on November 08, 2014, 07:52:17 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on November 08, 2014, 07:14:56 PM
A test case match for You Are The Ref, this one. Does Hart's double tap matter if the ball is still in the area? Why was Aguero allowed to score his first despite being offside AND handling? Why don't Gary Neville nor Jamie Redknapp nor Alan Parry know that they are not the 'rules' of the game but the Laws? (And, earlier, Chelsea's opener was the best use of goal line technology I have seen so far in the FAPL.)
It should of been an indirect free kick to QPR from where the 2nd kick took place.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Walmley_Villa on November 08, 2014, 07:56:23 PM
Nice to see a struggling side have a go..... if only
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on November 08, 2014, 08:14:47 PM
Quote from: Walmley_Villa on November 08, 2014, 07:56:23 PM
Nice to see a struggling side have a go..... if only

Exactly what I said to the wife..who looked up, sighed and went back to Facebook without comment.

Thought QPR were excellent and Charlie Austin looks really decent.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: steffo on November 08, 2014, 08:25:39 PM
Correct, there is no shame in going down fighting.

2- 2 v Man City.

Lambert was quite happy to keep them out for 82 mins. That is our ambition.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on November 08, 2014, 11:10:50 PM
Austin looks like anything he connects with will go in at the moment.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 08, 2014, 11:14:26 PM
Quote from: OCD on November 08, 2014, 11:10:50 PM
Austin looks like anything he connects with will go in at the moment.
He looks good enough to possibly keep them up
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on November 08, 2014, 11:22:31 PM
The way they are creaming over Aguero's first.  Apart from being offside and handball it was a sublime and perfectly legitimate goal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: curiousorange on November 08, 2014, 11:33:08 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on November 08, 2014, 11:14:26 PM
Quote from: OCD on November 08, 2014, 11:10:50 PM
Austin looks like anything he connects with will go in at the moment.
He looks good enough to possibly keep them up

QPR might not be winning many but they're capable of scoring with a player like Austin. We have to hope he loses his touch and they have to rely on Zamora.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 08, 2014, 11:40:39 PM
You mean Offside Austin?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 08, 2014, 11:41:54 PM
Quote from: olaftab on November 08, 2014, 11:40:39 PM
You mean Offside Austin?
His actual goal tonight was offside , I think he got the sympathy vote having had 2 disallowed already.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on November 09, 2014, 09:37:06 AM
Don't know what the odds are but all the always Everton, Arsenal, Stoke and Newcastle in the prem today is not a fanciful possibility
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 09, 2014, 09:48:00 AM
Just checked john, odds are about 90/1 on 4 PL aways today.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on November 09, 2014, 09:53:48 AM
Quote from: silhillvilla on November 09, 2014, 09:48:00 AM
Just checked john, odds are about 90/1 on 4 PL aways today.

Thanks, worth having a go at that long shot
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aj2k77 on November 09, 2014, 02:04:46 PM
Spurs getting twatted, good to see.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on November 09, 2014, 02:17:02 PM
Tesco Bags loosing to the Toon.............Perez with a great goal
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: curiousorange on November 09, 2014, 02:18:02 PM
Spuds playing exactly the same as they did a week ago and getting the pasting they deserve this time.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SashasGrandad on November 09, 2014, 02:19:04 PM
Quote from: aj2k77 on November 09, 2014, 02:04:46 PM
Spurs getting twatted, good to see.

It doesn't take a genius to work out that Spurs are crap at the moment - if a Sturk scout was at VP last week they could see they were worse than us for most of the game - even when we had 10 men.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aj2k77 on November 09, 2014, 02:24:11 PM
''Boo's echo around Shite Hart Lane, and rightly so''

Piss off you Jellied twat, they've had a bad start to the season after about 6/7 years of doing good and the fans are blarting.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Flamingo Lane on November 09, 2014, 02:29:51 PM
The Hawthorns is the place to be today if you like your minute's silences and applause.  Three of them so far, and it's only at half time.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on November 09, 2014, 02:55:50 PM
Pardew has turned things around it would seem.

Expect Albion fans to be booing shortly.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: mr-villa on November 09, 2014, 02:57:40 PM
Saw Craig Bellamy on Sky at HT in the Baggies game, he looks like he is dressed for a wedding
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on November 09, 2014, 02:58:02 PM
Sunderland beating Everton.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: mr-villa on November 09, 2014, 02:58:37 PM
Even we managed to take a point at home to Newcastle
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on November 09, 2014, 02:59:41 PM
That Ameobi looks slow of thought, constantly reacting rather than anticipating.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: mr-villa on November 09, 2014, 02:59:54 PM
The rest of the Premier League outside of Chelsea, Man City and Arsenal really is shit this season
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on November 09, 2014, 03:09:21 PM
Baked Baines has equalised and Spurs have pulled one back.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Meanwood Villa on November 09, 2014, 03:11:03 PM
Worcester City winning at Cov
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Karlos96 on November 09, 2014, 03:14:29 PM
Quote from: Meanwood Villa on November 09, 2014, 03:11:03 PM
Worcester City winning at Cov

And Coventry have had one sent off :)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on November 09, 2014, 03:17:29 PM
Spurs coming up against a ref who understands how to send their players off.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Meanwood Villa on November 09, 2014, 03:18:31 PM
2 0 now to Worcester
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on November 09, 2014, 03:23:40 PM
Quote from: Ads on November 09, 2014, 02:59:41 PM
That Ameobi looks slow of thought, constantly reacting rather than anticipating.
Almost our whole squad pretty much looks like that to be honest.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on November 09, 2014, 03:40:16 PM
Shows how crap spurs are this season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 09, 2014, 03:49:11 PM
Remember how the only reason Cov fans weren't going was because they weren't at the Ricoh? About 6K of them there today, and 2K from Worcester.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on November 09, 2014, 03:52:04 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on November 09, 2014, 09:48:00 AM
Just checked john, odds are about 90/1 on 4 PL aways today.

Only got 70/1 but let down by Everton drawing anyroad
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Meanwood Villa on November 09, 2014, 04:01:02 PM
Cov out. We'll be back my arse.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 09, 2014, 04:02:32 PM
Not as funny as Sutton, but still amusing.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: eamonn on November 09, 2014, 04:42:02 PM
Annoyed at that Stoke result, shows how Spurs are there for the taking at the moment. We should have shown a bit more endeavour against them when one up last week, there wasn't anything to be scared of.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on November 09, 2014, 04:49:04 PM
Quote from: Meanwood Villa on November 09, 2014, 04:01:02 PM
Cov out. We'll be back my arse.

Thanks to "Worcester City's teenage striker Sean Geddes," according to the BBC. He's actually a 22 year old midfielder, but never mind.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 09, 2014, 05:22:49 PM
Arse 1 up, class play welbeck
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 09, 2014, 05:33:42 PM
What a goal 1-1
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 09, 2014, 05:36:48 PM
Superb turnaround 2-1
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on November 09, 2014, 05:55:57 PM
another team expected to go screaming backwards since losing their manager yet like Southampton are finding ways to improve. Kills me to see how meekly we approach games and a ready made excuse at the end that the opposition is better than us so losing 3-0 is acceptable.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on November 09, 2014, 05:58:16 PM
No way Villa would've comeback and beaten Arsenal from a goal down. Fair play to the Swans - Montero looks a great winger - the sort of form N'Zogbia showed for Wigan - but not for Villa.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 09, 2014, 06:00:08 PM
Too right. Whilst we realise we can't be Chelski/City/Arsenal/Liverpool etc why can't we be Southampton/Swansea? It's just too painful being us at the moment.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 09, 2014, 06:03:36 PM
Credit Gary Monk, 1 down not a massive amount of time left he makes a sub who comes on and massively influences the equaliser, then rather than sit back and take a point he swaps Bony for another centre forward with fresh legs and boom first touch 2-1
Full admiration for Swansea.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 09, 2014, 06:22:13 PM
Massive admiration for Monk.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on November 09, 2014, 07:12:43 PM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on November 09, 2014, 05:55:57 PM
another team expected to go screaming backwards since losing their manager yet like Southampton are finding ways to improve. Kills me to see how meekly we approach games and a ready made excuse at the end that the opposition is better than us so losing 3-0 is acceptable.

The thing about Southampton and Swansea is that they are really benefitting from taking time to build up a real identity, style of play, strong youth system and then have managed transition very well by continuing to recruit managers with a similar philosophy.

You can't say much of that about villa
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on November 09, 2014, 07:24:42 PM
Quote from: Matt Collins on November 09, 2014, 07:12:43 PM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on November 09, 2014, 05:55:57 PM
another team expected to go screaming backwards since losing their manager yet like Southampton are finding ways to improve. Kills me to see how meekly we approach games and a ready made excuse at the end that the opposition is better than us so losing 3-0 is acceptable.

The thing about Southampton and Swansea is that they are really benefitting from taking time to build up a real identity, style of play, strong youth system and then have managed transition very well by continuing to recruit managers with a similar philosophy.

You can't say much of that about villa
If it's any consolation, I expect that when Lambert goes we will look to recruit a manager with a similar philosophy.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on November 09, 2014, 07:26:55 PM
Quote from: Ads on November 09, 2014, 02:55:50 PM
Pardew has turned things around it would seem.

Expect Albion fans to be booing shortly.

They'll be wanting Irvine out again no doubt.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 09, 2014, 07:32:26 PM
Quite frankly, I am planning a Pardew at work this week.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 09, 2014, 08:05:21 PM
Quote from: Matt Collins on November 09, 2014, 07:12:43 PM
You can't say much of that about villa
Yes you can, Lambert followed McLeish. Very similar :-\
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SashasGrandad on November 09, 2014, 08:47:32 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on November 09, 2014, 05:36:48 PM
Superb turnaround 2-1

I'm pleased in the end the football is being talked about and not another ref losing control.

Our old mate Phil Dowd was trying to steal the show by booking as many players as he could. Can't we find anyone better than him. He did his best to spoil a good game.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on November 09, 2014, 09:07:53 PM
Cavani and Lavezzi forward line for PSG, just like the old Napoli days?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: oldtimernow on November 10, 2014, 07:16:17 AM
If I were to go and support Worcester City in the next round of the FA cup will I become a glory hunter?


It's very tempting
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 10, 2014, 09:20:52 AM
Swansea were very good I thought . When was the last time we came from behind to beat a top side ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard on November 10, 2014, 09:36:40 AM
Man City last September ? So hardly a lifetime ago
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 10, 2014, 09:38:40 AM
Quote from: Richard on November 10, 2014, 09:36:40 AM
Man City last September ? So hardly a lifetime ago
Blimey yes forgot about that one.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 10, 2014, 08:25:50 PM
Twice.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Walmley_Villa on November 10, 2014, 08:31:55 PM
Callum Robinson 2 Havant 0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on November 10, 2014, 10:51:46 PM
Quote from: Richard on November 10, 2014, 09:36:40 AM
Man City last September ? So hardly a lifetime ago

I still don't know how we did that. There are daylight robberies and then there was that game.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on November 11, 2014, 08:01:46 AM
Quote from: OCD on November 10, 2014, 10:51:46 PM
Quote from: Richard on November 10, 2014, 09:36:40 AM
Man City last September ? So hardly a lifetime ago

I still don't know how we did that. There are daylight robberies and then there was that game.

Agree, it was like watching a modern day miracle
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Witton Warrior on November 11, 2014, 08:07:03 AM
Quote from: john e on November 11, 2014, 08:01:46 AM
Quote from: OCD on November 10, 2014, 10:51:46 PM
Quote from: Richard on November 10, 2014, 09:36:40 AM
Man City last September ? So hardly a lifetime ago

I still don't know how we did that. There are daylight robberies and then there was that game.

Agree, it was like watching a modern day miracle

I'm still waiting for the flag to go up for offside on the first equaliser!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on November 11, 2014, 09:00:23 AM
Guzan made one save from Kolarov 35 yarder, right before we scored. Other than that, all he did was pick the ball up out of the net after two corners.

Roukes Drift it was not.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 11, 2014, 09:16:17 AM
Quote from: john e on November 11, 2014, 08:01:46 AM
Quote from: OCD on November 10, 2014, 10:51:46 PM
Quote from: Richard on November 10, 2014, 09:36:40 AM
Man City last September ? So hardly a lifetime ago

I still don't know how we did that. There are daylight robberies and then there was that game.
Agree, it was like watching a modern day miracle
Utter  bollox chaps if you don't mind me saying so. City did score twice but I don't remember shaking in my boots cod they were creating chance after chance. We did not let them get away with it and it was a fully deserved win.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on November 11, 2014, 01:12:48 PM
I must have been at a different match then because it was like seeing a Dynamo trick where you come away asking yourself how did that just happen
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on November 11, 2014, 01:15:34 PM
Its really easy, we had more genuine attempts at goal than they did. They had one Toure chance after we scored and that was it, prior to that they'd dumped in two corners and had Kolerov take a speculative point that lead to our goal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on November 11, 2014, 02:29:42 PM
Quote from: Ads on November 11, 2014, 01:15:34 PM
Its really easy, we had more genuine attempts at goal than they did. They had one Toure chance after we scored and that was it, prior to that they'd dumped in two corners and had Kolerov take a speculative point that lead to our goal.
It was fortunate in the respect that we caught them on a day they were all fart and no shit. But we certainly warranted victory on the day. That said, it was the sort of game that doesn't happen very often, and lightening doesn't often strike twice. We did it again against Southampton and then largely it became a gameplan.
As we're seeing now though. More often than not we'll lose and struggle to score.

I think getting at City and attacking them for example, is just as effective a gameplan as sitting on your own penalty area and breaking. As a few sides have seen this season. They're soft at the back and through the middle. So I was disappointed we were so negative against them this term, without even being half as effective in attack as last year at VP. That said, in some games you need a moment of magic to turn it for you. Bacuna provided that. We've not had a moment like that all season so far. And we've needed it plenty of times.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on November 11, 2014, 03:30:44 PM
We played well in the second half against Man City, but the first half looked like one of the most one-sided matches I've seen in years.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on November 11, 2014, 05:56:11 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on November 11, 2014, 03:30:44 PM
We played well in the second half against Man City, but the first half looked like one of the most one-sided matches I've seen in years.
The way the match turned out, it was one of those where we'd play it again another 9 times and get battered probably. They were unusually lacklustre with their final ball and we took pretty much every good chance we had pretty ruthlessly.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: mrastonvilla on November 11, 2014, 07:09:41 PM
Quote from: supertom on November 11, 2014, 05:56:11 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on November 11, 2014, 03:30:44 PM
We played well in the second half against Man City, but the first half looked like one of the most one-sided matches I've seen in years.
The way the match turned out, it was one of those where we'd play it again another 9 times and get battered probably. They were unusually lacklustre with their final ball and we took pretty much every good chance we had pretty ruthlessly.
u
To be fair their second goal that went in off of Dzekos back was very lucky
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on November 11, 2014, 10:11:34 PM
They dominated the game and we barely got a look in until they started taking their key players off with a Champions League game in mind. One of those changes was Nasri who played really well and they looked like they were going to score every time he took a corner. As with many Lambert Villa teams, we looked totally clueless going forward and having possession of the ball in their half was probably viewed as an achievement. It just looked like another game where we would roll over for one of the top sides so I was astonished when we ended up winning.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on November 11, 2014, 10:13:15 PM
God forbid we could win by being better than the opposition.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on November 11, 2014, 10:15:22 PM
With the exception of the Spurs game, I think all of our results this season have been fair ones.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 12, 2014, 12:03:03 AM
Quote from: OCD on November 11, 2014, 10:11:34 PM
They dominated the game and we barely got a look in until they started taking their key players off with a Champions League game in mind. One of those changes was Nasri who played really well and they looked like they were going to score every time he took a corner. As with many Lambert Villa teams, we looked totally clueless going forward and having possession of the ball in their half was probably viewed as an achievement. It just looked like another game where we would roll over for one of the top sides so I was astonished when we ended up winning.
You mean the match where we completely opened them up for the KEA equaliser and than forced them into giving away a free kick that Bacuna netted with absolute class shot? Yes that was clueless!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on November 12, 2014, 04:54:10 AM
Quote from: Monty on November 11, 2014, 10:15:22 PM
With the exception of the Spurs game, I think all of our results this season have been fair ones.

Simple but effective.  This post is spot on.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on November 12, 2014, 07:30:19 AM
Quote from: Gregorys Boy on November 12, 2014, 04:54:10 AM
Quote from: Monty on November 11, 2014, 10:15:22 PM
With the exception of the Spurs game, I think all of our results this season have been fair ones.

Simple but effective.  This post is spot on.
I'd go along with that too.
I'd also say that we've yet to put two decent halves of football together in a match. First half against Hull and Liverpool were excellent, but even then we took our foot off the gas. It's been a persistent problem. You'd struggle to think of more than 2-3 games under Lambert where we were good in both halves. That said I'd settle for a good half in the upcoming games. For most of our matches we've been shite throughout.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on November 12, 2014, 09:40:31 AM
Quote from: Monty on November 11, 2014, 10:15:22 PM
With the exception of the Spurs game, I think all of our results this season have been fair ones.

I think Newcastle deserved to beat us, but otherwise I'd go with that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: adrenachrome on November 12, 2014, 07:47:17 PM
Benteke is starting for Belgium against Iceland.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on November 12, 2014, 08:44:57 PM
Quote from: adrenachrome on November 12, 2014, 07:47:17 PM
Benteke is starting for Belgium against Iceland.
I'm hoping he'll look sharp tonight and have a spring in his step. We need him back, fit and firing.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on November 12, 2014, 08:57:19 PM
Quote from: adrenachrome on November 12, 2014, 07:47:17 PM
Benteke is starting for Belgium against Iceland.

Sorry,  but it's too obvious.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: adrenachrome on November 12, 2014, 09:30:57 PM
Quote from: supertom on November 12, 2014, 08:44:57 PM
Quote from: adrenachrome on November 12, 2014, 07:47:17 PM
Benteke is starting for Belgium against Iceland.
I'm hoping he'll look sharp tonight and have a spring in his step. We need him back, fit and firing.

Not at all impressive, sad to report. When Lukaku scored on 73 minutes converting a cross from the right wing at the far post, Benteke was not even in the box. Substituted a couple of minutes later.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 12, 2014, 09:32:24 PM
Ron Vlaar injured in Holland v Mexico match. Just what we f in need!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dr Butler on November 12, 2014, 09:33:25 PM
Vlarr off injured for the Dutch ffs.....as reported on SSN....:(
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 12, 2014, 09:38:44 PM
Now the cynic in me would say.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on November 12, 2014, 10:40:29 PM
Quote from: adrenachrome on November 12, 2014, 09:30:57 PM
Quote from: supertom on November 12, 2014, 08:44:57 PM
Quote from: adrenachrome on November 12, 2014, 07:47:17 PM
Benteke is starting for Belgium against Iceland.
I'm hoping he'll look sharp tonight and have a spring in his step. We need him back, fit and firing.

Not at all impressive, sad to report. When Lukaku scored on 73 minutes converting a cross from the right wing at the far post, Benteke was not even in the box. Substituted a couple of minutes later.

Good.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OzVilla on November 13, 2014, 04:48:24 AM
Quote from: Dr Butler on November 12, 2014, 09:33:25 PM
Vlarr off injured for the Dutch ffs.....as reported on SSN....:(

There is absolutely nothing at all concrete about that bloke.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 14, 2014, 07:44:27 AM
Germany v Gibraltar tonight . What is the point.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on November 14, 2014, 08:23:42 AM
Quote from: silhillvilla on November 14, 2014, 07:44:27 AM
Germany v Gibraltar tonight . What is the point.

Teams like Gibraltar have got to start somewhere.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 14, 2014, 08:56:09 AM
I don't see the point.

Serbia v Denmark , be interested to see if Okore features .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on November 14, 2014, 09:07:14 AM
Quote from: silhillvilla on November 14, 2014, 08:56:09 AM
I don't see the point.

Serbia v Denmark , be interested to see if Okore features .
Perhaps just as an inset photo in the corner of the screen!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Meanwood Villa on November 14, 2014, 09:23:03 AM
Quote from: Clampy on November 14, 2014, 08:23:42 AM
Quote from: silhillvilla on November 14, 2014, 07:44:27 AM
Germany v Gibraltar tonight . What is the point.

Teams like Gibraltar have got to start somewhere.

Start? That suggests that they'll improve over time which they won't. Or if they do they might improve to 0-5 instead of 0-7. Pointless game.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 14, 2014, 09:28:36 AM
Is there a wider plan with Gibraltar I wonder where British players who will never play for England , Scotland etc let's use Alex Bruce as an example could perhaps qualify somehow to play for Gib?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on November 14, 2014, 09:37:23 AM
Quote from: silhillvilla on November 14, 2014, 09:28:36 AM
Is there a wider plan with Gibraltar I wonder where British players who will never play for England , Scotland etc let's use Alex Bruce as an example could perhaps qualify somehow to play for Gib?

He wouldn't get a game for them, his dad isn't the Manager of the Gibraltar national team.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Meanwood Villa on November 14, 2014, 09:50:36 AM
Quote from: Richard E on November 14, 2014, 09:37:23 AM
Quote from: silhillvilla on November 14, 2014, 09:28:36 AM
Is there a wider plan with Gibraltar I wonder where British players who will never play for England , Scotland etc let's use Alex Bruce as an example could perhaps qualify somehow to play for Gib?

He wouldn't get a game for them, his dad isn't the Manager of the Gibraltar national team.

lol as I believe the kids say.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on November 14, 2014, 11:41:13 AM
With there now being so many countries in UEFA, there should be a second tier for Gibraltar, San Marino etc.

While the main 2016 Euro Qualifiers are going on, they have their own group(s), the winners of which are entitled to take part in the main qualifiers for the next tournament (ie 2018 World Cup). The worst performing team in the main qualifiers is dropped down to the second tier.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Meanwood Villa on November 14, 2014, 12:09:45 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on November 14, 2014, 11:41:13 AM
With there now being so many countries in UEFA, there should be a second tier for Gibraltar, San Marino etc.

While the main 2016 Euro Qualifiers are going on, they have their own group(s), the winners of which are entitled to take part in the main qualifiers for the next tournament (ie 2018 World Cup). The worst performing team in the main qualifiers is dropped down to the second tier.

Totally agree. I don't think games like Germany - Gibraltar do either team any good. Gibraltar players might get some nice souvenirs but that's irrelevant really.  I'm pretty sure ourselves and South America are the only regions without some sort of pre - qualifying and they only have a dozen teams. The system as it is produces too many meaningless games.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on November 14, 2014, 12:11:48 PM
Quote from: Meanwood Villa on November 14, 2014, 12:09:45 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on November 14, 2014, 11:41:13 AM
With there now being so many countries in UEFA, there should be a second tier for Gibraltar, San Marino etc.

While the main 2016 Euro Qualifiers are going on, they have their own group(s), the winners of which are entitled to take part in the main qualifiers for the next tournament (ie 2018 World Cup). The worst performing team in the main qualifiers is dropped down to the second tier.

Totally agree. I don't think games like Germany - Gibraltar do either team any good. Gibraltar players might get some nice souvenirs but that's irrelevant really.  I'm pretty sure ourselves and South America are the only regions without some sort of pre - qualifying and they only have a dozen teams. The system as it is produces too many meaningless games.

They're not meaningless for UEFA and the TV companies.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Meanwood Villa on November 14, 2014, 12:28:56 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on November 14, 2014, 12:11:48 PM
Quote from: Meanwood Villa on November 14, 2014, 12:09:45 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on November 14, 2014, 11:41:13 AM
With there now being so many countries in UEFA, there should be a second tier for Gibraltar, San Marino etc.

While the main 2016 Euro Qualifiers are going on, they have their own group(s), the winners of which are entitled to take part in the main qualifiers for the next tournament (ie 2018 World Cup). The worst performing team in the main qualifiers is dropped down to the second tier.

Totally agree. I don't think games like Germany - Gibraltar do either team any good. Gibraltar players might get some nice souvenirs but that's irrelevant really.  I'm pretty sure ourselves and South America are the only regions without some sort of pre - qualifying and they only have a dozen teams. The system as it is produces too many meaningless games.

They're not meaningless for UEFA and the TV companies.

Assuming that the rights to qualification games are sold as packages I'm not sure there'd be a drop in price for losing San Marino home and away.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on November 14, 2014, 12:35:00 PM
Quote from: Meanwood Villa on November 14, 2014, 12:28:56 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on November 14, 2014, 12:11:48 PM
Quote from: Meanwood Villa on November 14, 2014, 12:09:45 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on November 14, 2014, 11:41:13 AM
With there now being so many countries in UEFA, there should be a second tier for Gibraltar, San Marino etc.

While the main 2016 Euro Qualifiers are going on, they have their own group(s), the winners of which are entitled to take part in the main qualifiers for the next tournament (ie 2018 World Cup). The worst performing team in the main qualifiers is dropped down to the second tier.

Totally agree. I don't think games like Germany - Gibraltar do either team any good. Gibraltar players might get some nice souvenirs but that's irrelevant really.  I'm pretty sure ourselves and South America are the only regions without some sort of pre - qualifying and they only have a dozen teams. The system as it is produces too many meaningless games.

They're not meaningless for UEFA and the TV companies.

Assuming that the rights to qualification games are sold as packages I'm not sure there'd be a drop in price for losing San Marino home and away.

You'll still get more money for twelve games than eight. San Marino might not be a particularly big name but x million people will still want to watch Ingerlund on TV, and in terms of expense versus advertising income international football is about as good as it gets.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 14, 2014, 12:36:27 PM
I suppose more games makes more tv advertising space for the TV firms etc etc.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on November 14, 2014, 12:48:32 PM
Quote from: frankmosswasmyuncle on November 14, 2014, 09:07:14 AM
Quote from: silhillvilla on November 14, 2014, 08:56:09 AM
I don't see the point.

Serbia v Denmark , be interested to see if Okore features .
Perhaps just as an inset photo in the corner of the screen!

Not in the main squad for the game v Serbia (to be played behind closed doors after the Albania fracas.)

In the U-21 squad for tonight's friendly v Czech Republic in Prague.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on November 14, 2014, 12:50:38 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on November 14, 2014, 12:35:00 PM
Quote from: Meanwood Villa on November 14, 2014, 12:28:56 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on November 14, 2014, 12:11:48 PM
Quote from: Meanwood Villa on November 14, 2014, 12:09:45 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on November 14, 2014, 11:41:13 AM
With there now being so many countries in UEFA, there should be a second tier for Gibraltar, San Marino etc.

While the main 2016 Euro Qualifiers are going on, they have their own group(s), the winners of which are entitled to take part in the main qualifiers for the next tournament (ie 2018 World Cup). The worst performing team in the main qualifiers is dropped down to the second tier.

Totally agree. I don't think games like Germany - Gibraltar do either team any good. Gibraltar players might get some nice souvenirs but that's irrelevant really.  I'm pretty sure ourselves and South America are the only regions without some sort of pre - qualifying and they only have a dozen teams. The system as it is produces too many meaningless games.

They're not meaningless for UEFA and the TV companies.

Assuming that the rights to qualification games are sold as packages I'm not sure there'd be a drop in price for losing San Marino home and away.

You'll still get more money for twelve games than eight. San Marino might not be a particularly big name but x million people will still want to watch Ingerlund on TV, and in terms of expense versus advertising income international football is about as good as it gets.

For some games you'll get nearly as many people watching the England game as the Danish team over here, if the England game is against some one half decent and Denmark have got someone like San Marino or Lichtenstein.  Think it's the same in Norway too, talking to some of my Norwegian colleagues.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 14, 2014, 01:33:32 PM
Scotland v Eire should be a tasty one tonight, hoping the scots smash them to be honest.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on November 14, 2014, 01:34:40 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on November 14, 2014, 01:33:32 PM
Scotland v Eire should be a tasty one tonight, hoping the scots smash them to be honest.

I hope Scotland win with 6 Aiden McGeady own goals.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dr Butler on November 14, 2014, 01:37:28 PM
just watched the England U21's....that side would do well in the Premiership....come on Villa buy them all.

UTV
The Doc
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on November 14, 2014, 01:42:15 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on November 14, 2014, 01:33:32 PM
Scotland v Eire should be a tasty one tonight, hoping the scots smash them to be honest.

H&V's own SligoTom will be there
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: passport1 on November 14, 2014, 05:10:06 PM
Hope Ireland do well. I am sure MON will have them well prepared.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 14, 2014, 05:23:05 PM
Quote from: passport1 on November 14, 2014, 05:10:06 PM
Hope Ireland do well. I am sure MON will have them well prepared.
You know he's bound to play a CB at LB
Even if he doesn't have to
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on November 14, 2014, 07:23:43 PM
I'm surprised that MON hasn't found a way of bringing in NRC and then playing him at Centre Back
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on November 14, 2014, 07:27:42 PM
Quote from: passport1 on November 14, 2014, 05:10:06 PM
Hope Ireland do well. I am sure MON will have them well prepared.

I wonder who is his Sidwell in that side (subbed on on 75 minutes)?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: eamonn on November 14, 2014, 08:16:22 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on November 14, 2014, 07:27:42 PM
Quote from: passport1 on November 14, 2014, 05:10:06 PM
Hope Ireland do well. I am sure MON will have them well prepared.

I wonder who is his Sidwell in that side (subbed on on 75 minutes)?

Mark Wilson or some other dross I think.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LeeB on November 14, 2014, 08:34:47 PM
Been a good game so far.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: N'Rexy on November 14, 2014, 08:56:26 PM
McGeady getting booed to the max. Frantic game.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: N'Rexy on November 14, 2014, 08:59:32 PM
All Ireland in the 2nd half so far.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on November 14, 2014, 09:17:20 PM
Faroe Islands winning away to Greece.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: tomd2103 on November 14, 2014, 09:17:29 PM
Our esteemed Assistant Manager just involved in a boxing style 'stare down' with the ref after contesting a decision. 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: N'Rexy on November 14, 2014, 09:17:55 PM
All Scotland now (says billy no mates). Good game.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LeeB on November 14, 2014, 09:18:52 PM
Lovely goal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: N'Rexy on November 14, 2014, 09:19:30 PM
Maloney! Lovely goal from a corner. Crowd goes wild.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Karlos96 on November 14, 2014, 09:19:36 PM
Great finish by Maloney, have that O'Neill you tosser.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: tomd2103 on November 14, 2014, 09:19:43 PM
What a goal wee Shaun!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LeeB on November 14, 2014, 09:20:35 PM
Quote from: Karlos96 on November 14, 2014, 09:19:36 PM
Great finish by Maloney, have that O'Neill you tosser.

"Should've played me more, you twat"
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Karlos96 on November 14, 2014, 09:21:30 PM
Quote from: LeeB on November 14, 2014, 09:20:35 PM
Quote from: Karlos96 on November 14, 2014, 09:19:36 PM
Great finish by Maloney, have that O'Neill you tosser.

"Should've played me more, you twat"

Lol just what I was thinking :)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave Cooper please on November 14, 2014, 09:37:27 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on November 14, 2014, 07:44:27 AM
Germany v Gibraltar tonight . What is the point.

Just like what is the point of Greece 0-1 Faroe Islands?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: tomd2103 on November 14, 2014, 09:41:14 PM
Enjoyed that game.  Not a lot of quality on show, but a real battle.  It might be a small aside, but the Scottish keeper's kicking was awful. 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: eamonn on November 14, 2014, 09:44:21 PM
Maloney has said before that O'Neill barely spoke to him again after he missed a good chance at Mould Trafford Mar '08 (we lost 4-0 in the end) so that must have been sweet for him to get one over on the gonky-eyed fcuk.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on November 14, 2014, 10:10:23 PM
Not sure if mentioned elsewhere but Okore captained the Danish U21's.

#ffslambertjustplayhim
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aev on November 14, 2014, 10:26:54 PM
My Colombian mate has just texted me to say that Sanchez played well....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 14, 2014, 11:05:38 PM
Wee Shaun 1 - 0 pube head
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Edvard Remberg on November 14, 2014, 11:09:55 PM
Ooooooóoh I just squirted.......
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on November 15, 2014, 07:44:56 AM
Party at Edvard's place
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on November 15, 2014, 10:36:54 AM
That must be their best result ever? Well done Edvard!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: passport1 on November 15, 2014, 11:36:21 AM
I guess some on here hated top six finishes, getting to Wembley, playing in Europe and being a club that actually mattered.

That must account for the MON vitriol.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on November 15, 2014, 11:39:20 AM
Quote from: passport1 on November 15, 2014, 11:36:21 AM
I guess some on here hated top six finishes, getting to Wembley, playing in Europe and being a club that actually mattered.

That must account for the MON vitriol.

Just out of interest, what's your opinion of Randy?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on November 15, 2014, 11:50:45 AM
Quote from: silhillvilla on November 14, 2014, 11:05:38 PM
Wee Shaun 1 - 0 pube head

That's the most beautiful thing I've read on the internet in years.

Revenge is indeed, a dish best served cold.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on November 15, 2014, 11:52:33 AM
Quote from: passport1 on November 15, 2014, 11:36:21 AM
I guess some on here hated top six finishes, getting to Wembley, playing in Europe and being a club that actually mattered.

That must account for the MON vitriol.

That's a bit like your wife or husband maxing out the credit card, remortgaging the house and spending the kids' birthday money on foreign holidays.  Still, at least Magaluf was nice.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Witton Warrior on November 15, 2014, 12:12:50 PM
Quote from: passport1 on November 15, 2014, 11:36:21 AM
I guess some on here hated top six finishes, getting to Wembley, playing in Europe and being a club that actually mattered.

That must account for the MON vitriol.

Yes - that'll be the reason - not the overpriced signings we are still lumbered with and shite home form.
Oh and the way he left - that's the one - you recall the way he left?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: mr underhill on November 15, 2014, 03:23:33 PM
Who can forget it, but don't forget the club settled out of court, so no smoke and all that. And I'd rather be where we ere then then now with pubehead mark2 to the power of ten zillion
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on November 15, 2014, 04:22:33 PM
I enjoyed the Scotland v Ireland match but bloody hell it's worrying that one of our coaches is responsible for such a horrible style of football, Ireland are like a pub team.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LionVilla on November 15, 2014, 04:36:38 PM
It's a combined effort from our former manager and current whatever he is coach/ assistant manager so what do you expect!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on November 15, 2014, 04:48:41 PM
Can I categorically state that I am absolutely thoroughly pissed off with the media wankathon about shrek getting 100 caps. For fuck's sake, what has he ever done for us? Always gone missing in tournaments. Absolutely shit at the last world cup.I know most of them were though. And he's the wrong choice for captain, a terrible communicator and doesn't set a good example.

The way they're talking about him you'd think he was an England legend.

Glad I've got that off my chest.

And another thing. Adrian Chiles is a hopeless anchorman and ITV are complete amateurs at football coverage.

Rant over.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on November 15, 2014, 04:59:10 PM
Was there really any need for a member of the army to bring out Rooney's gold cap in a glass case? It was all a bit over the top.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on November 15, 2014, 05:04:56 PM
What? Thank God I missed that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: itbrvilla on November 15, 2014, 05:07:41 PM
Which overrated, underperforming, non-club representing twatd make up the country's finest 11 tonight?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 15, 2014, 05:08:57 PM
Quote from: Clampy on November 15, 2014, 04:59:10 PM
Was there really any need for a member of the army to bring out Rooney's gold cap in a glass case? It was all a bit over the top.
Jesus I hate modern football a little bit more every day.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on November 15, 2014, 05:13:07 PM
Whose this Clyne bloke?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on November 15, 2014, 05:14:46 PM
Quote from: Pete3206 on November 15, 2014, 05:13:07 PM
Whose this Clyne bloke?

plays for Southampton........best English right back in the country by a distance
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on November 15, 2014, 05:15:17 PM
Oh
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Stu on November 15, 2014, 05:19:44 PM
Look at the state of the pitch.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LionVilla on November 15, 2014, 05:24:55 PM
Quote from: devilla on November 15, 2014, 04:48:41 PM
Can I categorically state that I am absolutely thoroughly pissed off with the media wankathon about shrek getting 100 caps. For fuck's sake, what has he ever done for us? Always gone missing in tournaments. Absolutely shit at the last world cup.I know most of them were though. And he's the wrong choice for captain, a terrible communicator and doesn't set a good example.

The way they're talking about him you'd think he was an England legend.

Glad I've got that off my chest.

And another thing. Adrian Chiles is a hopeless anchorman and ITV are complete amateurs at football coverage.

Rant over.
👏👏👏
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 15, 2014, 05:25:51 PM
Quote from: Stu on November 15, 2014, 05:19:44 PM
Look at the state of the pitch.
A culmination of American football, lady Gaga and take That
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on November 15, 2014, 05:27:34 PM
I could swear I just saw Wilshire pass to a player in a white shirt.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 15, 2014, 05:29:43 PM
Quote from: Pete3206 on November 15, 2014, 05:27:34 PM
I could swear I just saw Wilshire pass to a player in a white shirt.
Give your tele a bang it's playing up
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on November 15, 2014, 05:35:37 PM
You can still see the egg chucker marks on the pitch. Sacrilege.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on November 15, 2014, 05:39:55 PM
England and Villa. What a miserable combination to follow right now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on November 15, 2014, 05:41:08 PM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on November 15, 2014, 05:39:55 PM
England and Villa. What a miserable combination to follow right now.

I halve the misery by not bothering with the former. Not even watching it and no idea which no marks are playing for us
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on November 15, 2014, 05:46:05 PM
God this is dire. Tyldesley and Townsend trying to talk it up but it's shite.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on November 15, 2014, 05:46:26 PM
Zzzzzzz
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: steffo on November 15, 2014, 05:48:18 PM
If Hodgson & Lambert were on Countdown and the letters came out in this order: W-I-D-T-H-T-W-A-T. They would only get a 4 letter word.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on November 15, 2014, 05:49:42 PM
What are they going to find to talk about at half time?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 15, 2014, 06:00:59 PM
Quote from: Pete3206 on November 15, 2014, 05:49:42 PM
What are they going to find to talk about at half time?
A late camera operator .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on November 15, 2014, 06:03:41 PM
Great ball by Clyne. He's been the only bright spot tonight.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Stu on November 15, 2014, 06:12:05 PM
LOL
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on November 15, 2014, 06:12:26 PM
You have to laugh
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Stu on November 15, 2014, 06:13:36 PM
Penalty to England.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on November 15, 2014, 06:13:53 PM
Do you know what? I'm not sure I care that Slovenia have scored. Could be the kick up the arse that they need.

Oh, we got a pen. Prepare for ejaculation from Tyldesley as shrek scores.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 15, 2014, 06:13:59 PM
What a stupid challenge in the box
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cheadlevilla on November 15, 2014, 06:14:56 PM
Oh god.   Even more plaudits for the legend that is Shrek
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on November 15, 2014, 06:15:11 PM
Henderson has been absolute dog shite tonight.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on November 15, 2014, 06:15:24 PM
How sticky are Twatsley's notes now?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on November 15, 2014, 06:16:32 PM
Quote from: Pete3206 on November 15, 2014, 06:15:24 PM
How sticky are Twatsley's notes now?

Very.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Hoppo on November 15, 2014, 06:16:52 PM
What would you rather Rooney have done missed?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 15, 2014, 06:17:42 PM
That Slovenia kit is hideous
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on November 15, 2014, 06:22:12 PM
2 1. At least shrek didn't score. Tyldesley would have spontaneously combusted if that had happened.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on November 15, 2014, 06:27:31 PM
That was a very good goal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Stu on November 15, 2014, 06:28:24 PM
Yep, great goal!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on November 15, 2014, 06:29:09 PM
Good goal by Wellbeck.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 15, 2014, 06:29:59 PM
Looks like a lot of corporates havent come back out for 2nd half judging by all them empty seats
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on November 15, 2014, 06:40:51 PM
Geoff Thomas would have been proud of that cross by Henderson.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 15, 2014, 06:47:27 PM
Was that Slovenia kit design part of some school competition
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on November 15, 2014, 06:48:12 PM
Should have played the man in form, Downing.

I think Scotland will beat us
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on November 15, 2014, 06:49:31 PM
Wilshire man of the match? Do what?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on November 15, 2014, 06:52:11 PM
Quote
I think Scotland will beat us

Nah
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on November 15, 2014, 06:52:14 PM
I noticed a good few England flags with the names of lower league club names on them which, to me, begs the question:  Why aren't these people supporting their own clubs instead of following this, thereby helping their own clubs' finances and also helping to save the game at lower level?  If there was a blank day or, if it was a mid-week match, then I could understand it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on November 15, 2014, 09:24:45 PM
Quote from: Rudy65 on November 15, 2014, 06:48:12 PM
I think Scotland will beat us

Fingers crossed.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 15, 2014, 09:27:50 PM
Scotland are on a massive high at present and will come out of the traps buzzing . When did they last beat us ? 77 ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Exeter 77 on November 15, 2014, 10:15:42 PM
It's been the weekend for minnows so far. Faroes winning in Greece last night and Liechtenstein wininng in Moldova tonight. Even San Marino got a draw.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on November 16, 2014, 01:30:15 PM
I must have missed the name calling and the sarcasm. All I've seen are people giving coherent explanations why they disagree with you. Personally, I have literally never met any of the other regular posters on here so the idea that there is some North Korean style party line is just silly.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on November 16, 2014, 01:30:37 PM
Martin O'Neill stuff moved elsewhere to keep this thread to what it is for.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on November 16, 2014, 01:31:36 PM
Quote from: passport1 on November 16, 2014, 01:20:32 PM
And his current resale value?

Is irrelevant. We made a loss on Paul McGrath; did that make him a bad signing? Now , if you want a rational debate, go ahead. If you want to throw insults around because you're in a minority of one, please go somewhere else.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on November 16, 2014, 01:37:52 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on November 16, 2014, 01:31:36 PM
We made a loss on Paul McGrath;

That's just typical Villa,letting his contract run down like that! Ellis out!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on November 16, 2014, 01:41:46 PM
Quote from: Richard E on November 16, 2014, 01:37:52 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on November 16, 2014, 01:31:36 PM
We made a loss on Paul McGrath;

That's just typical Villa,letting his contract run down like that! Ellis out!

Au contraire, we sold him.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on November 16, 2014, 01:43:31 PM
Yeah but we should have had him on a mega contract so we got £25 million for him.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on November 16, 2014, 01:46:00 PM
Quote from: Richard E on November 16, 2014, 01:43:31 PM
Yeah but we should have had him on a mega contract so we got £25 million for him.

When he was 36 and could hardly walk.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on November 16, 2014, 01:56:55 PM
Quote from: Exeter 77 on November 15, 2014, 10:15:42 PM
It's been the weekend for minnows so far. Faroes winning in Greece last night and Liechtenstein wininng in Moldova tonight. Even San Marino got a draw.

I wish I had had a cheeky little treble on that. I could have bought all the kids Christmas presents and then flown off on holiday from the winnings.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: adrenachrome on November 16, 2014, 04:16:45 PM
Benteke on the bench for the Wales game. Not surprised after his performance against Iceland.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on November 16, 2014, 04:19:10 PM
Good. Can't get injured sitting there.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on November 16, 2014, 04:20:03 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on November 16, 2014, 01:46:00 PM
Quote from: Richard E on November 16, 2014, 01:43:31 PM
Yeah but we should have had him on a mega contract so we got £25 million for him.

When he was 36 and could hardly walk.

He's clearly being a tad ironic
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 16, 2014, 04:28:10 PM
Benteke dropped by Belgium
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on November 16, 2014, 04:57:28 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on November 16, 2014, 04:28:10 PM
Benteke dropped by Belgium

and Lukaku!   Can't be bothered to watch.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 16, 2014, 05:13:51 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on November 16, 2014, 04:28:10 PM
Benteke dropped by Belgium
No doubt his agent will tell him that will never happen if he played for a champions league team!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on November 16, 2014, 06:19:08 PM
Benteke on.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: adrenachrome on November 16, 2014, 06:22:41 PM
Yet another forearm smash from Fellani.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 16, 2014, 06:22:41 PM
Fellaini once again gets away with an elbow in Joe Allen's face. Cheating bastard.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on November 16, 2014, 06:42:40 PM
OUCH! Nasty.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 16, 2014, 06:52:38 PM
Has  Benteke had a touch ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on November 16, 2014, 06:54:28 PM
Quite a few.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 16, 2014, 06:55:37 PM
He missed a sitter however it would not have counted as he was 2 inches offside and also denied by a good save later on. All 3 of  his touches were world class ;)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: adrenachrome on November 16, 2014, 06:57:16 PM
Yes. And most of them were not very good. In particular a lofted pass out to the left wing which bounced over the intended recipient who gesticulated his displeasure in no uncertain terms.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 16, 2014, 07:39:29 PM
Closes Mail of Sunday and places on occasional table. How many games is that now for benteke without scoring ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: WALTERS WARRIORS on November 16, 2014, 07:42:26 PM
Benteke is getting there. He needs a goal to gain his confidence. He badly needs games .......
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on November 16, 2014, 07:58:36 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on November 16, 2014, 07:39:29 PM
Closes Mail of Sunday and places on occasional table. How many games is that now for benteke without scoring ?

Typical Mail reader, slagging off foreigners...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave Cooper please on November 16, 2014, 10:39:01 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on November 15, 2014, 05:14:46 PM
Quote from: Pete3206 on November 15, 2014, 05:13:07 PM
Whose this Clyne bloke?

plays for Southampton........best English right back in the country by a distance

We are fucked if that's the case. Supremely average at  best.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on November 16, 2014, 10:57:56 PM
Can we refrain from slagging off Southampton players for at least eight days please?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: adrenachrome on November 16, 2014, 11:05:52 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on November 16, 2014, 10:57:56 PM
Can we refrain from slagging off Southampton players for at least eight days please?

Good call. Careless talk costs points.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on November 18, 2014, 01:10:03 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on November 16, 2014, 10:57:56 PM
Can we refrain from slagging off Southampton players for at least eight days please?

"Clyne celebrated cementing his place in the England set-up with a stunning first hat-trick of his career in Southampton's romp at Villa Park last night."
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: WestleyArmsAV on November 18, 2014, 02:00:29 PM
Quote from: Richard E on November 18, 2014, 01:10:03 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on November 16, 2014, 10:57:56 PM
Can we refrain from slagging off Southampton players for at least eight days please?

"Clyne celebrated cementing his place in the England set-up with a stunning first hat-trick of his career in Southampton's romp at Villa Park last night."

Fortune teller?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tony Erdington on November 18, 2014, 04:49:31 PM
why aint "im a celebrity" on cuz some rubbish togger game up norf.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on November 18, 2014, 04:52:01 PM
Quote from: WestleyArmsAV on November 18, 2014, 02:00:29 PM
Quote from: Richard E on November 18, 2014, 01:10:03 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on November 16, 2014, 10:57:56 PM
Can we refrain from slagging off Southampton players for at least eight days please?

"Clyne celebrated cementing his place in the England set-up with a stunning first hat-trick of his career in Southampton's romp at Villa Park last night."

Fortune teller?

It was more agreeing with the suggestion that it is always tempting fate to slag a player off. The same way every time we sing "It's all gone quiet over there" at the opposition they inevitably score within about 2 minutes afterwards. 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on November 18, 2014, 04:53:27 PM
Quote from: Richard E on November 18, 2014, 04:52:01 PM
Quote from: WestleyArmsAV on November 18, 2014, 02:00:29 PM
Quote from: Richard E on November 18, 2014, 01:10:03 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on November 16, 2014, 10:57:56 PM
Can we refrain from slagging off Southampton players for at least eight days please?

"Clyne celebrated cementing his place in the England set-up with a stunning first hat-trick of his career in Southampton's romp at Villa Park last night."

Fortune teller?

It was more agreeing with the suggestion that it is always tempting fate to slag a player off. The same way every time we sing "It's all gone quiet over there" at the opposition they inevitably score within about 2 minutes afterwards. 

Or when the crowd go "WHO" when a sub comes on and then he scores against us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on November 18, 2014, 06:22:51 PM
I still remember some bloke in the seat in front texting his Man U supporting mate to take the piss when we were two nil up in the cup.

Every single moment of misery and suffering that has occurred on Earth since is his fault.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on November 18, 2014, 06:27:31 PM
The worst abuse I ever seen at Villa was towards Trevor Francis,
Which usually had the effect of him playing well and scoring loads of goals against us,    Barsteward
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brazilian Villain on November 18, 2014, 07:48:07 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on November 18, 2014, 06:22:51 PM
I still remember some bloke in the seat in front texting his Man U supporting mate to take the piss when we were two nil up in the cup.

Every single moment of misery and suffering that has occurred on Earth since is his fault.

Do you plan on picking up one of those Scotland / England half and half scarves featured in The Guardian's match thread complete with the slogan "Together in Friendship"?   
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 18, 2014, 07:59:17 PM
Strange to hear GOD SAVE THE QUEEN being sung by opposition at Celtic Park!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 18, 2014, 08:00:51 PM
This is like Villa v small heath. No win for us, means everything to the jealous, unsuccessful smaller neighbours who play in blue who spend more time obsessing about us than supporting their own side.

/popcorn
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on November 18, 2014, 08:00:55 PM
Sweaties giving it a bit of a boo.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 18, 2014, 08:00:57 PM
Quote from: john e on November 18, 2014, 06:27:31 PM
The worst abuse I ever seen at Villa was towards Trevor Francis,
Which usually had the effect of him playing well and scoring loads of goals against us,    Barsteward

How many goals did he score against us? I don't remember any.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 18, 2014, 08:02:09 PM
Quote from: olaftab on November 18, 2014, 08:00:57 PM
Quote from: john e on November 18, 2014, 06:27:31 PM
The worst abuse I ever seen at Villa was towards Trevor Francis,
Which usually had the effect of him playing well and scoring loads of goals against us,    Barsteward

How many goals did he score against us? I don't remember any.

3 for QPR?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on November 18, 2014, 08:02:15 PM
There was a certain hat-trick.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Exeter 77 on November 18, 2014, 08:03:31 PM
Quote from: olaftab on November 18, 2014, 08:00:57 PM
Quote from: john e on November 18, 2014, 06:27:31 PM
The worst abuse I ever seen at Villa was towards Trevor Francis,
Which usually had the effect of him playing well and scoring loads of goals against us,    Barsteward

How many goals did he score against us? I don't remember any.

At least 3 in one game at Villa Park for QPR in 1989.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 18, 2014, 08:03:42 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on November 18, 2014, 08:00:51 PM
This is like Villa v small heath. No win for us, means everything to the jealous, unsuccessful smaller neighbours who play in blue who spend more time obsessing about us than supporting their own side.

/popcorn
The way the media have talked it up you would think Scotland are World champions and England have just won the European championship.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on November 18, 2014, 08:05:00 PM
Quote from: Ads on November 18, 2014, 08:00:55 PM
Sweaties giving it a bit of a boo.

I'd hope most decent English people would boo the sky fairy worshiping pathetic apology for the class system too.

It's an atrocious anthem that only a Tory could defend.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 18, 2014, 08:05:20 PM
Oh ok I was thinking for Small Heath!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on November 18, 2014, 08:05:22 PM
Quote from: olaftab on November 18, 2014, 08:00:57 PM
Quote from: john e on November 18, 2014, 06:27:31 PM
The worst abuse I ever seen at Villa was towards Trevor Francis,
Which usually had the effect of him playing well and scoring loads of goals against us,    Barsteward

How many goals did he score against us? I don't remember any.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 18, 2014, 08:08:31 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on November 18, 2014, 08:05:00 PM
Quote from: Ads on November 18, 2014, 08:00:55 PM
Sweaties giving it a bit of a boo.

I'd hope most decent English people would boo the sky fairy worshiping pathetic apology for the class system too.

It's an atrocious anthem that only a Tory could defend.
Should never be sung in an England v Scotland/Wales/Northern Ireland match.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 18, 2014, 08:08:55 PM
Strange thinking back how after that game SGT was under real pressure. Thankfully in the next game Dean Saunders was his usual self and missed a load and we beat Derby 1-0 and nearly won league after winning 1 of the first 7.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 18, 2014, 08:11:17 PM
Why do they boo their own national anthem ? Voted no didn't they ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 18, 2014, 08:13:19 PM
Downing number 10 pfffft...he is no Geoff Vowden!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on November 18, 2014, 08:16:25 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on November 18, 2014, 08:11:17 PM
Why do they boo their own national anthem ? Voted no didn't they ?

That's what I thought.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on November 18, 2014, 08:19:27 PM
Giving england fans a taste of their own medicine I suppose. They have after all been booing anthems for the last 30+ years.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on November 18, 2014, 08:20:07 PM
Nice to see England playing with width and that was a good cross from Clyne.

Are you watching Lambert?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 18, 2014, 08:22:14 PM
This commentator is crap. Why did he think that Welbeck tackle was a free kick?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 18, 2014, 08:35:13 PM
BOOM
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on November 18, 2014, 08:35:51 PM
Yes! Fantastic cross and great header.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: The Left Side on November 18, 2014, 08:37:27 PM
Lovely goal that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LTA on November 18, 2014, 08:38:30 PM
Not a Wilshire fan, but that was a peace of a ball
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 18, 2014, 08:38:47 PM
Oh Wilshire ! Omg ! What a cross ! Jack . Go again . Jack.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on November 18, 2014, 08:39:12 PM
I did quite like how Tydlesey thought it was Rooney on the end of it. Good pass for the goal so that's Wilshere for man of the match then.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 18, 2014, 08:43:41 PM
Rooney will be motm if Tyldesley has a choice.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on November 18, 2014, 08:45:49 PM
Quote from: olaftab on November 18, 2014, 08:43:41 PM
Rooney will be motm if Tyldesley has a choice.

And his notes will be very sticky again.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: The Left Side on November 18, 2014, 08:49:41 PM
Who is the England #3?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LTA on November 18, 2014, 08:51:15 PM
Has Downing gone off?  I don't think ive seen him all half
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on November 18, 2014, 08:55:59 PM
Clyne has been outstanding
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on November 18, 2014, 08:58:21 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on November 18, 2014, 08:55:59 PM
Clyne has been outstanding

Agreed and I dread to think what he'll do to us on Monday night.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on November 18, 2014, 08:59:09 PM
Is Hutton playing?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on November 18, 2014, 09:00:24 PM
Quote from: Legion on November 18, 2014, 08:59:09 PM
Is Hutton playing?

Injured still isn't he ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on November 18, 2014, 09:02:15 PM
Just looked. Yes, he is unfortunately.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on November 18, 2014, 09:02:22 PM
Personally, I don't give a shit whether the print cartridges have arrived.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 18, 2014, 09:08:50 PM
2-0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on November 18, 2014, 09:09:34 PM
Rooney's team? 0-2 though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 18, 2014, 09:09:37 PM
I actually heard the splash as Clive screamed out in ecstasy.

(http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx309/IonFan28382/NetStuff/southpark-cum.jpg)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on November 18, 2014, 09:09:46 PM
So England are now "Rooney's team"!

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on November 18, 2014, 09:11:06 PM
What ever your say about Rooney that was a great header.........
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on November 18, 2014, 09:12:22 PM
The Jocks are shite.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on November 18, 2014, 09:12:51 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on November 18, 2014, 09:11:06 PM
What ever your say about Rooney that was a great header.........
Wish he could have finished as sharply as that in the World Cup.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on November 18, 2014, 09:13:03 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on November 18, 2014, 09:11:06 PM
What ever your say about Rooney that was a great header.........

Yes it was. He's a very good player but I just don't think he's worthy of some of the more orgasmic praise from the media.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on November 18, 2014, 09:14:14 PM
Quote from: devilla on November 18, 2014, 09:13:03 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on November 18, 2014, 09:11:06 PM
What ever your say about Rooney that was a great header.........

Yes it was. He's a very good player but I just don't think he's worthy of some of the more orgasmic praise from the media.

That is hardly his fault........
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on November 18, 2014, 09:14:46 PM
Quote from: Ads on November 18, 2014, 09:12:22 PM
The Jocks are shite.
I thought this would be a lot closer to be honest. We're still miles better than them lot, and Ireland and Wales (though I'd love to have Bale).

It actually suits England to play a team with the same style as them. It's when we play teams with half decent technique that we seem to struggle and look poor.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 18, 2014, 09:16:04 PM
It's quite damning for Scotland that an England side as shit as this are pretty much strolling to victory.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 18, 2014, 09:16:06 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on November 18, 2014, 09:11:06 PM
What ever your say about Rooney that was a great header.........
Yes he is very good at scoring against footballing third world.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on November 18, 2014, 09:17:12 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on November 18, 2014, 09:16:04 PM
It's quite damning for Scotland than an England side as shit as this are pretty much strolling to victory.
Particularly as just the other day this Scotland side were being talked up as the best side in decades.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on November 18, 2014, 09:18:32 PM
Wilshere has been made to look very good today.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on November 18, 2014, 09:18:48 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on November 18, 2014, 08:05:00 PM
Quote from: Ads on November 18, 2014, 08:00:55 PM
Sweaties giving it a bit of a boo.

I'd hope most decent English people would boo the sky fairy worshiping pathetic apology for the class system too.

It's an atrocious anthem that only a Tory could defend.

Long to reign over you!
God save your Queen!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LTA on November 18, 2014, 09:20:09 PM
Jocks being outsung and outplayed in their own backyard
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on November 18, 2014, 09:20:27 PM
Bannan hat-trick imminent.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on November 18, 2014, 09:21:05 PM
Bannan coming on?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Meanwood Villa on November 18, 2014, 09:21:23 PM
Is wee Barry getting games for Palace at moment?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on November 18, 2014, 09:21:34 PM
Old school boot up the pitch from the Sweatie full back. Even the Villa would do this mob.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on November 18, 2014, 09:22:01 PM
Quote from: Ads on November 18, 2014, 09:18:48 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on November 18, 2014, 08:05:00 PM
Quote from: Ads on November 18, 2014, 08:00:55 PM
Sweaties giving it a bit of a boo.

I'd hope most decent English people would boo the sky fairy worshiping pathetic apology for the class system too.

It's an atrocious anthem that only a Tory could defend.

Long to reign over you!
God save your Queen!

Tory spotted! ;-)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 18, 2014, 09:22:26 PM
The Scottish Messi is on. Now i'm shitting it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on November 18, 2014, 09:23:00 PM
Wee Barry on.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on November 18, 2014, 09:23:03 PM
The Scots have shown about as much passion as a wet lettuce. Even Wilshire looks good.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on November 18, 2014, 09:23:54 PM
Quote from: Meanwood Villa on November 18, 2014, 09:21:23 PM
Is wee Barry getting games for Palace at moment?
No. Seems Pulis and now Warnock don't rate him. Too small I guess.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on November 18, 2014, 09:25:19 PM
It's probably because they're terrible, but England have pressed the life out of Scotland.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on November 18, 2014, 09:25:58 PM
Quote from: supertom on November 18, 2014, 09:23:54 PM
Quote from: Meanwood Villa on November 18, 2014, 09:21:23 PM
Is wee Barry getting games for Palace at moment?
No. Seems Pulis and now Warnock don't rate him. Too small I guess.


If you could pick two managers in the league where BB would not be suited would be those two

Bit like Ginola playing for Graham and Gregory
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 18, 2014, 09:26:31 PM
Quote from: Pete3206 on November 18, 2014, 09:23:03 PM
The Scots have shown about as much passion as a wet lettuce. Even Wilshire looks good.
Including their fans. All the pre-match hype and nothing to shout about.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LTA on November 18, 2014, 09:27:29 PM
Quote from: Pete3206 on November 18, 2014, 09:23:03 PM
The Scots have shown about as much passion as a wet lettuce. Even Wilshire looks good.

The same Scots that were supposed to be straining at the leash to get at us?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 18, 2014, 09:28:12 PM
Sterling on. Looks a tad tired to me.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on November 18, 2014, 09:28:31 PM
It's got so bad for Scotland they've had to drag a hobo off the street to play for them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 18, 2014, 09:30:06 PM
Are the floodlights fully on or is it my tv ? Seems a bit dark
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on November 18, 2014, 09:30:14 PM
England should pretty much always beat Scotland, given they have ten times the population and Premier League money means Hull are probably able to spend more money on youth development than the whole of the Scottish League.

That said, surprised Scotland have looked so half-arsed. I'd expect them to match England for passion but the visitors have looked more up for it throughout.

Maybe... credit to the ex-Smethwick sad owl lookalike on this occasion?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SamTheMouse on November 18, 2014, 09:33:22 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on November 18, 2014, 09:30:06 PM
Are the floodlights fully on or is it my tv ? Seems a bit dark

That's not the floodlights. It's 2 o'clock in the afternoon in Scotland.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on November 18, 2014, 09:33:38 PM
The Scots always have it easy in qualifying for major international tournaments

Because it's never in their own hands, as long as England qualify they always have someone to support
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 18, 2014, 09:34:56 PM
Townsend returns Bovril to coaster, reaches down, zip , lob . Begins the Wilshire summary. Again.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on November 18, 2014, 09:40:02 PM
Wilshire reverting to type.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LTA on November 18, 2014, 09:42:03 PM
Not sure belting out anti-IRA songs at Celtic Park is the brightest thing to do
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on November 18, 2014, 09:43:35 PM
Why wasn't Guzan in the USA squad, despite giving pre match interviews suggesting that he was going to play...? (Ireland 4 USA 1.)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on November 18, 2014, 09:44:01 PM
They were singing fuck the IRA for most of the first half. It had a pretty catchy beat.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on November 18, 2014, 09:44:55 PM
Game on.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 18, 2014, 09:45:16 PM
Ripped open by Scotch trickery.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 18, 2014, 09:45:23 PM
Good goal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 18, 2014, 09:45:32 PM
Oh hello . Lambert out
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on November 18, 2014, 09:45:36 PM
Interesting.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on November 18, 2014, 09:45:38 PM
Sterling and Wilshire want shooting there.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on November 18, 2014, 09:46:11 PM
Good goal but defensively a bad one to concede.

Please not a second one.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on November 18, 2014, 09:46:22 PM
Shit defence
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 18, 2014, 09:46:31 PM
That was even better. 3-1.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 18, 2014, 09:47:02 PM
And Scotland defend like us 3-1
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on November 18, 2014, 09:47:05 PM
Fantastic goal. Great response England.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on November 18, 2014, 09:47:19 PM
That was a very good goal. Time to put the ginger wigs away.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on November 18, 2014, 09:47:20 PM
Charlton 49 Lineker 48 Rooney 46.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on November 18, 2014, 09:47:47 PM
Game over. Good goal.
Rooney's a good flat track bully I'll give him that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on November 18, 2014, 09:48:19 PM
Hollywood pass from Bannan.


God I've missed saying that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 18, 2014, 09:48:26 PM
Great 3rd goal! Wiltshire not involved but he deserves credit for that goal
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 18, 2014, 09:48:39 PM
Just as they were getting excited, slap down. That goal must have hurt.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: The Left Side on November 18, 2014, 09:48:45 PM
Great game to watch.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 18, 2014, 09:49:08 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on November 18, 2014, 09:47:20 PM
Charlton 49 Lineker 48 Rooney 46.

Is that the age of the women they shag?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on November 18, 2014, 09:50:23 PM
I like the old cheer up song. Pity Franics doesn't still manage SHA.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on November 18, 2014, 09:51:29 PM
People: Wiltshire is a county in England, Wilshire is a boulevard in Los Angeles, Willshire isn't anything famous and WILSHERE is an Arsenal and England footballer.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on November 18, 2014, 09:51:37 PM
Quote from: Ads on November 18, 2014, 09:50:23 PM
I like the old cheer up song. Pity Franics doesn't still manage SHA.

Gary Rowett scans a lot better than Lee-ee Clarke at least.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on November 18, 2014, 09:55:26 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on November 18, 2014, 09:49:08 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on November 18, 2014, 09:47:20 PM
Charlton 49 Lineker 48 Rooney 46.

Is that the age of the women they shag?

Of course not. Favourite Chinese main course, obvs.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on November 18, 2014, 09:55:51 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on November 18, 2014, 09:51:29 PM
People: Wiltshire is a county in England, Wilshire is a boulevard in Los Angeles, Willshire isn't anything famous and WILSHERE is an Arsenal and England footballer.

Guilty your honour. Apologies.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 18, 2014, 09:56:21 PM
Can we play you every week.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on November 18, 2014, 09:56:58 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on November 18, 2014, 09:51:29 PM
People: Wiltshire is a county in England, Wilshire is a boulevard in Los Angeles, Willshire isn't anything famous and WILSHERE is an Arsenal and England footballer.

That's not how you spell stumpy runt dick faced cockney rat boy.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LTA on November 18, 2014, 09:58:27 PM
So the jocks come up short in their up final again.  Decent finish to the same, but very easy win for England
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LeeB on November 18, 2014, 10:04:10 PM
An enjoyable romp in the north.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on November 18, 2014, 10:15:38 PM
If anyone is still watching I'm with Souness there, redknapp and carragher both saying you can never drop Rooney and he called bollocks on it, good man.  The insistence in picking players regardless of shape and form is one of the reasons that we haven't looked in with a chance of winning anything for years.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on November 18, 2014, 10:18:23 PM
So what have we learnt?
England very good at beating pretty limited sides.
Flat track bullies.
When do we beat decent teams in competitive matches?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: adrenachrome on November 18, 2014, 10:35:10 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on November 18, 2014, 10:18:23 PM
So what have we learnt?
England very good at beating pretty limited sides.
Flat track bullies.
When do we beat decent teams in competitive matches?

Pretty much that.

Woy was a good appointment for getting the most out of what we have got.  Not to be sneezed at.

To get beyond this, there will need to be structural changes which the biggest power our game, the PL, would oppose.
 

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: adrenachrome on November 18, 2014, 10:39:40 PM
From Joe.ie (http://www.joe.ie/sport/ireland-4-1-scotland-ireland-player-ratings/475711)

Quote
Ciaran Clark - Another steady performance at the back. The Aston Villa man showed his quality on the ball and got stuck in as well. A decent shift. 7
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Stu on November 18, 2014, 11:38:25 PM
England fans singing "Fuck the IRA" during the match apparently. It's a long way back down the Gallowgate to the city centre, chaps.

Bunch of divs. No need for it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brazilian Villain on November 18, 2014, 11:44:38 PM
This comment in The Guardian made me smile.

“Neither manager will have learned much this evening, although as Barney Ronay has pointed out, some of England’s younger players will have learned what it’s like to play in front of a drunk morons chanting about the IRA to the accompaniment of a very annoying band.

Quite what use such an experience will have been to any of them is a mystery, although it would probably have been easier to send them to a Wolfe Tones gig.”
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on November 19, 2014, 12:25:09 AM
Quote from: lovejoy on November 18, 2014, 10:18:23 PM
When do we beat decent teams in competitive matches?
Back at the start of September?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on November 19, 2014, 04:29:19 AM
Wait, so all we have to do is pretend to be offended by the songs at the game and the England band will be booted forever????

I WAS OFFENDED!

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on November 19, 2014, 07:31:47 AM
Quote from: Stu on November 18, 2014, 11:38:25 PM
England fans singing "Fuck the IRA" during the match apparently. It's a long way back down the Gallowgate to the city centre, chaps.

Bunch of divs. No need for it.

When it comes to Ingerlund, the Scots probably had a lot more to be concerned about. Last time in 2000, there was so little agro from the Scots, the English had a go amongst themselves. Our own lot and our nearest and dearest being an example.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: tomd2103 on November 19, 2014, 09:32:31 AM
Quote from: Stu on November 18, 2014, 11:38:25 PM
England fans singing "Fuck the IRA" during the match apparently.

Roy Hodgson on that chant, "If anyone was offended, I'm sure the FA would like to apologise to them."  Who is going to be offended? 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on November 19, 2014, 10:22:16 AM
Quote from: Exeter 77 on November 18, 2014, 08:03:31 PM
Quote from: olaftab on November 18, 2014, 08:00:57 PM
Quote from: john e on November 18, 2014, 06:27:31 PM
The worst abuse I ever seen at Villa was towards Trevor Francis,
Which usually had the effect of him playing well and scoring loads of goals against us,    Barsteward

How many goals did he score against us? I don't remember any.

At least 3 in one game at Villa Park for QPR in 1989.

He scored one against us at the Sty, right in front of us at the Tilton, which led to a Savo-at-Blackburn-in-reverse-spitting type scenario.

Well, it was around the time of Punk.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brend'Watkins on November 19, 2014, 10:25:55 AM
Quote from: tomd2103 on November 19, 2014, 09:32:31 AM
Quote from: Stu on November 18, 2014, 11:38:25 PM
England fans singing "Fuck the IRA" during the match apparently.

Roy Hodgson on that chant, "If anyone was offended, I'm sure the FA would like to apologise to them."  Who is going to be offended? 


I am on the basis that they remind me of... and more than likely are associated with the EDL who I find very offensive.  The match is at Celtic Park so consequently there would be a greater number of their supporters there.  So, the thinking would be 'how best can we rile them'.

Rather than support what was a fine performance by the team, the first in quite sometime I'll add they would rather stir it up. 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on November 19, 2014, 10:53:44 AM
Your offence is based on your own assumptions and prejudices, not on evidence. Football fans tend to sing naughty songs for the sake of it. We've heard enough of it down the Villa over the years and it's not necessarily an indication of political persuasion, more of people taking any opportunity to wind up opposition fans because that's what the game is like; them and us.

They were also singing about how Scotland fans should have voted yes to independence, are we to assume that this is an indication of some political bias as well?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brend'Watkins on November 19, 2014, 11:18:34 AM
Of course there's no evidence, how could I possibly have evidence?  I can assume though on the basis of over 40 odd years following my club home and sometimes abroad and seeing pictures and TV footage of what a moronic thug is with far right tendencies.  The 'No Surrendering' crowd are a particular kind of supporter.  One which I don't much care for and one which I wished didn't represent England.  You may think there there on a wind up which they may well be some of the time.  The "You're Brittish till you die" chant I found amusing but on the whole I happen to think there's something a bit more sinister to that lot than a wind up. 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on November 19, 2014, 11:24:05 AM
I don't think there is any merrit in generalising 5 or 6 thousand people based on, as you agree, no evidence. You might think that anecdotal evidence of your own expriences is a good indicator, but then following England now is a lot different to following England 20 years ago. The Combat 18 sterotype that you're clutching at is a Tonev shot.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave Javu on November 19, 2014, 11:33:48 AM
No Surrender is England's "On the piss, my Lord". Embarrassing and pathetic.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dr Butler on November 19, 2014, 11:41:01 AM
both Scots and English fans were laughing in the pub, when the fans sang "God save your Queen" at the Tartan Army.
:)

UTV
The Doc
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave Cooper please on November 19, 2014, 11:45:17 AM
Quote from: Bren'd on November 19, 2014, 11:18:34 AM
Of course there's no evidence, how could I possibly have evidence?  I can assume though on the basis of over 40 odd years following my club home and sometimes abroad and seeing pictures and TV footage of what a moronic thug is with far right tendencies.  The 'No Surrendering' crowd are a particular kind of supporter. 

They aren't you know. I would say that just about every England fans joins in with that chant along with others I don't much care for, and as I personally know some England fans I can safely say they are not all right-wing fascist thugs.
A large group of Tamworth fans go home and away to watch England, I spotted the flags last night, and whilst a couple of them are a bit dodgy and have in the past been a bit "naughty" at matches, most of them are just football fans like me and you. One is a Labour councillor, another is a social worker, two of them are in the process of opening a real-ale micro bar in Tamworth and I don't think any of them are members of EDL, although one did admit to voting for UKIP once.
They all sing No Surrender though, so they must all be right-wing thugs, and I never knew!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brend'Watkins on November 19, 2014, 12:23:23 PM
Reports state that for the majority of the first half the chant was there to be heard. To such an extent that England officials had to intervene.  To keep that chant up for the majority of the first half might not make some of them necessarily a thug you're right.  I think moron wouldn't be too far from an apt description though even if some of them were Labour Councillors or micro brewery entrepreneurs.  They all might think it's all perfectly harmless banter in the scheme of things but all they are really doing is condoning the perpetrators of these chants and fueling more of it. 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: usav on November 19, 2014, 01:28:29 PM
Quote from: tomd2103 on November 19, 2014, 09:32:31 AM
Quote from: Stu on November 18, 2014, 11:38:25 PM
England fans singing "Fuck the IRA" during the match apparently.

Roy Hodgson on that chant, "If anyone was offended, I'm sure the FA would like to apologise to them."  Who is going to be offended?

Exactly.  Only the IRA, who can indeed go fuck themselves.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on November 19, 2014, 01:29:44 PM
The chant was clearly sung because the game was at Celtic Park and would be aimed at winding those Celtic supporters up that may have found themselves from time to time singing pro-IRA songs. I doubt whether any of the 5000 England fans went to bed in their UVF PJs, under their poster of Adolf Hitler.

Don't get me wrong, I am aware it’s a bit of an anachornism, given that the IRA have settled into politics, retirement or gangsterism, so there is nobody there to fuck anymore. I think Barney Ronay has jumped off at the deep end really with his "poison" article, I don't think people have thought a great deal beyond "lets wind up those Celtic fans [if any of them are here] who sit in the corner to our right!".

I am not sure if I would have sung the song, but thinking about its sentiment "fuck the IRA", I have been struggling to think how I should  disagree, beyond the fact that there is nobody really there to fuck. I mean the IRA? Fuck them. Its as concise as that. You're not advocating English or Scottish colonialism in Ireland, you're not suggesting you support British imperialism, that you support murder or death by Crown forces or by Loyalist Paramilitaries, you're probably just, as I say, trying to agitate Celtic supporters of a specific lilt. 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on November 19, 2014, 02:16:41 PM
I like Ronay, but he really missed the point here. The English have every reason to be pissed off with armchair radical Celtic fans singing 'up the Ra' at EVERY match. If some of them also have bad views about Unionist terrorism then we'll challenge those when we come to them, but I'm for anything which pisses off those horrible, murder-loving, ratbag tosspots.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ger Regan on November 19, 2014, 02:21:54 PM
The big test will be the game in Dublin next June, particularly after what happened there last time.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brend'Watkins on November 19, 2014, 02:39:14 PM
Quote from: usav on November 19, 2014, 01:28:29 PM
Quote from: tomd2103 on November 19, 2014, 09:32:31 AM
Quote from: Stu on November 18, 2014, 11:38:25 PM
England fans singing "Fuck the IRA" during the match apparently.

Roy Hodgson on that chant, "If anyone was offended, I'm sure the FA would like to apologise to them."  Who is going to be offended?

Exactly.  Only the IRA, who can indeed go fuck themselves.

Not exactly at all. If England officials seen it appropriate to stop the band playing the tune to prevent the chant being sung then obviously they must have surmised how antagonistic the singing might appear at Celtic Park to some in the crowd who might react in a different way.  Had the game been played at Ibrox they could have all sang it together the band could have played along and everyone happy.  The truth is though it would hardly have got an airing. There's nothing wrong at all with the sentiment "Fuck the IRA" but it's not exactly something we want to hear about at a sporting event where it's obvious that some in the crowd might have sympathies with it.

The next time England play Pakistan at cricket would we want to hear and condone chants of "Fuck the Taliban"?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on November 19, 2014, 03:44:50 PM
Shouldn't the chant have been "Fuck the Continuity IRA"?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: N'Rexy on November 19, 2014, 05:08:15 PM
No surrender is a C18, BNP song. People have died in these conflicts. Taking the piss is one thing. As the dominant player (England) keeping politics out of it might be better sometimes.

Lots of people on here start going mental about the IRA with good reason. Don't then agree that its a good stick to beat people with.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on November 19, 2014, 05:16:13 PM
Quote from: N'Rexy on November 19, 2014, 05:08:15 PM
No surrender is a C18, BNP song. People have died in these conflicts. Taking the piss is one thing. As the dominant player (England) keeping politics out of it might be better sometimes.

Lots of people on here start going mental about the IRA with good reason. Don't then agree that its a good stick to beat people with.

Well said.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on November 19, 2014, 06:51:01 PM
They weren't singing no surrender, they were singing Fuck the IRA, wih a catchy brass section. Even Slab Murphy would have been tapping his feet.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on November 19, 2014, 07:11:27 PM
Quote from: Bren'd on November 19, 2014, 02:39:14 PM
The next time England play Pakistan at cricket would we want to hear and condone chants of "Fuck the Taliban"?

If the Pakistan fans had a history of chanting 'up the Taliban' then sure, why not.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on November 19, 2014, 07:21:55 PM
Quote from: Ads on November 19, 2014, 06:51:01 PM
They weren't singing no surrender, they were singing Fuck the IRA, wih a catchy brass section. Even Slab Murphy would have been tapping his feet.

The chant is offensive enough, but that bloody band is even more so.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brazilian Villain on November 19, 2014, 07:32:29 PM
Quote from: Ads on November 19, 2014, 06:51:01 PM
They weren't singing no surrender, they were singing Fuck the IRA, wih a catchy brass section. Even Slab Murphy would have been tapping his feet.

I'm not so sure, I always thought he was more into banging techno!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: adrenachrome on November 19, 2014, 07:51:13 PM
Fuck a duck.

(http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/03111/england-band_3111154b.jpg)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: adrenachrome on November 19, 2014, 08:02:23 PM
Bloody hell, it was only Trevor Francis that is responsible for their inception.  Should have known, really. Beelzebub begot brass band abortion.

Who are the England band? (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/england/11240186/Who-are-the-England-band.html)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on November 19, 2014, 08:42:44 PM
Quote from: adrenachrome on November 19, 2014, 07:51:13 PM
Fuck a duck.

(http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/03111/england-band_3111154b.jpg)


I used to work with the guy on the right

He was always blowing his own trumpet
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on November 19, 2014, 08:46:22 PM
Just read the link, and it is him although I reckon his name is Hemingham not Hemingway

We were both selling trucks back in the mid eighties, nice fella actually
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Louzie0 on November 19, 2014, 08:48:05 PM
There are gigs and then there are other gigs...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on November 19, 2014, 08:51:39 PM
Quote from: john e on November 19, 2014, 08:46:22 PM
Just read the link, and it is him although I reckon his name is Hemingham not Hemingway

We were both selling trucks back in the mid eighties, nice fella actually

When I've met him he's come across as an arse of the first order. "Villa banned us because they're jealous they haven't got a band" was his line.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 19, 2014, 09:51:02 PM
Quote from: Monty on November 19, 2014, 07:11:27 PM
Quote from: Bren'd on November 19, 2014, 02:39:14 PM
The next time England play Pakistan at cricket would we want to hear and condone chants of "Fuck the Taliban"?

If the Pakistan fans had a history of chanting 'up the Taliban' then sure, why not.
Indeed. In fact the Pakistan supporters would welcome that chant.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 19, 2014, 10:18:41 PM
Quote from: adrenachrome on November 19, 2014, 07:51:13 PM
Fuck a duck.

(http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/03111/england-band_3111154b.jpg)
The Boot Inn Lapworth. Now there's a pub that disappeared up it's rear end a while ago.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on November 19, 2014, 11:20:37 PM
Quote from: olaftab on November 19, 2014, 09:51:02 PM
Quote from: Monty on November 19, 2014, 07:11:27 PM
Quote from: Bren'd on November 19, 2014, 02:39:14 PM
The next time England play Pakistan at cricket would we want to hear and condone chants of "Fuck the Taliban"?

If the Pakistan fans had a history of chanting 'up the Taliban' then sure, why not.
Indeed. In fact the Pakistan supporters would welcome that chant.

Quite. Very few of the British-Pakistanis I know wouldn't cheer along a chant which tells the terrorist riffraff trying to take over their country to fuck off.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pat McMahon on November 19, 2014, 11:34:33 PM
Quote from: Ger Regan on November 19, 2014, 02:21:54 PM
The big test will be the game in Dublin next June, particularly after what happened there last time.

My uncle used to work for RTE and covered that game. He said the venom and hatred was beyond anything he had ever seen.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aev on November 20, 2014, 07:19:03 AM
Quote from: Pat McMahon on November 19, 2014, 11:34:33 PM
Quote from: Ger Regan on November 19, 2014, 02:21:54 PM
The big test will be the game in Dublin next June, particularly after what happened there last time.

My uncle used to work for RTE and covered that game. He said the venom and hatred was beyond anything he had ever seen.

That is broadcasters for you.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Stu on November 20, 2014, 07:39:38 AM
Quote from: tomd2103 on November 19, 2014, 09:32:31 AM
Quote from: Stu on November 18, 2014, 11:38:25 PM
England fans singing "Fuck the IRA" during the match apparently.

Roy Hodgson on that chant, "If anyone was offended, I'm sure the FA would like to apologise to them."  Who is going to be offended?

I'm not, I think it's pathetic though and kind of irrelevant these days.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on November 20, 2014, 07:40:09 AM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on November 19, 2014, 08:51:39 PM
Quote from: john e on November 19, 2014, 08:46:22 PM
Just read the link, and it is him although I reckon his name is Hemingham not Hemingway

We were both selling trucks back in the mid eighties, nice fella actually

When I've met him he's come across as an arse of the first order. "Villa banned us because they're jealous they haven't got a band" was his line.

Well it was back in the mid eighties, people can change into arses given time
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on November 20, 2014, 08:37:03 AM
We think we have it bad, but Portsmouth last won an FA Cup match in 2010, when it was the semi-final and they were in the top flight. They are now in the fourth tier (urgh) and lost last night to Aldershot (which is something we can empathise with on more than one level.)   
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: tomd2103 on November 20, 2014, 09:59:16 AM
Quote from: Monty on November 19, 2014, 02:16:41 PM
I like Ronay, but he really missed the point here. The English have every reason to be pissed off with armchair radical Celtic fans singing 'up the Ra' at EVERY match. If some of them also have bad views about Unionist terrorism then we'll challenge those when we come to them, but I'm for anything which pisses off those horrible, murder-loving, ratbag tosspots.

Would the Celtic fans who sing those songs even support Scotland?  I can't say I heard the particular song in mention on the TV and I'm not even sure which song it is, as it's obviously not the 'No Surrender' song which is heard at most England matches. 

At the end of the day, those kind of songs have no place at a football ground though and I would expect the FA could face some kind of action.     
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithe on November 20, 2014, 10:10:16 AM
Quote from: silhillvilla on November 19, 2014, 10:18:41 PM
Quote from: adrenachrome on November 19, 2014, 07:51:13 PM
Fuck a duck.

(http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/03111/england-band_3111154b.jpg)
The Boot Inn Lapworth. Now there's a pub that disappeared up it's rear end a while ago.

More likely to be The Boot in Sutton, the local AVSC pick up from there for away games.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on November 20, 2014, 10:13:05 AM
Well, you'd find fairly few Rangers fans going to a Scotland match at Celtic Park, though other non-Celtic fans would probably go. However, I don't doubt that the Ra-lovers were there too, and while I agree that these songs are unsavoury, you ought to hear what usually does the rounds up here. Among Rangers fans, for instance, I think the two most popular are 'Could you go a chicken supper, Bobby Sands?' and 'Up to your knees in Fenian blood', which may explain why the English have got themselves twisted with self-hatred but, so far, nobody in Scotland has shown much sign of giving a shit.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LeeB on November 20, 2014, 10:17:06 AM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on November 19, 2014, 08:51:39 PM
Quote from: john e on November 19, 2014, 08:46:22 PM
Just read the link, and it is him although I reckon his name is Hemingham not Hemingway

We were both selling trucks back in the mid eighties, nice fella actually

When I've met him he's come across as an arse of the first order. "Villa banned us because they're jealous they haven't got a band" was his line.

It's a good job they did, he'd have been as welcome as a nose in the Trinity on 03.03.03.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: tomd2103 on November 20, 2014, 11:14:35 AM
Quote from: Monty on November 20, 2014, 10:13:05 AM
Well, you'd find fairly few Rangers fans going to a Scotland match at Celtic Park, though other non-Celtic fans would probably go. However, I don't doubt that the Ra-lovers were there too, and while I agree that these songs are unsavoury, you ought to hear what usually does the rounds up here. Among Rangers fans, for instance, I think the two most popular are 'Could you go a chicken supper, Bobby Sands?' and 'Up to your knees in Fenian blood', which may explain why the English have got themselves twisted with self-hatred but, so far, nobody in Scotland has shown much sign of giving a shit.

I lived and worked up in Glasgow a couple of years back Monty and very soon decided to give both clubs a wide berth while I was there due to the kind of stuff you are talking about. 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on November 20, 2014, 11:39:12 AM
Quote from: tomd2103 on November 20, 2014, 11:14:35 AM
Quote from: Monty on November 20, 2014, 10:13:05 AM
Well, you'd find fairly few Rangers fans going to a Scotland match at Celtic Park, though other non-Celtic fans would probably go. However, I don't doubt that the Ra-lovers were there too, and while I agree that these songs are unsavoury, you ought to hear what usually does the rounds up here. Among Rangers fans, for instance, I think the two most popular are 'Could you go a chicken supper, Bobby Sands?' and 'Up to your knees in Fenian blood', which may explain why the English have got themselves twisted with self-hatred but, so far, nobody in Scotland has shown much sign of giving a shit.

I lived and worked up in Glasgow a couple of years back Monty and very soon decided to give both clubs a wide berth while I was there due to the kind of stuff you are talking about. 

And you didn't go to watch the mighty Clyde FC?!?!
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Post by: N'Rexy on November 20, 2014, 08:34:07 PM
My brother in law is a massive Rangers fan and mason to boot. I wind him up no end when he stays with us as my wife is a catholic. A few rosary beads and the odd piccy of the pope are always left hanging around.

Still think the IRA song was out of order though.
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Post by: silhillvilla on November 22, 2014, 02:39:01 PM
Gone for a silly Swansea / Sunderland double today at 35/1
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Post by: cdbearsfan on November 22, 2014, 02:43:28 PM
Hearts beat Zombie Rangers 2-0 to go nine points clear in the Scottish Championship.
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Post by: CT on November 22, 2014, 03:06:12 PM
Just watched Hearts beat Rangers, don't normally watch Scottish football but all I can say is this.

Hearts, that's of Div 1 - our Championship, League 1? They played quick, incisive passing football. They never stopped moving, chasing - and with Rangers having ten men, they battered them, without hardly a single hoofed ball forward.

Quite an eye opener considering the years of garbage we've been served up for years in the "Premiere League".
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Post by: olaftab on November 22, 2014, 03:16:35 PM
So Burnley 2-0 up at Stoke.
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Post by: Lizz on November 22, 2014, 03:20:07 PM
Quote from: CT on November 22, 2014, 03:06:12 PM
Just watched Hearts beat Rangers, don't normally watch Scottish football but all I can say is this.

Hearts, that's of Div 1 - our Championship, League 1? They played quick, incisive passing football. They never stopped moving, chasing - and with Rangers having ten men, they battered them, without hardly a single hoofed ball forward.

Quite an eye opener considering the years of garbage we've been served up for years in the "Premiere League".
Of the ten minutes or so that I watched, which was before the sending off, Rangers made hard work of not scoring.
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Post by: silhillvilla on November 22, 2014, 03:43:37 PM
Preston 1 up in Bristol, Calum Robinson
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Post by: Brazilian Villain on November 22, 2014, 05:11:10 PM
Currently cheering on Eibar against Franco's Fascists FC. What's not to love? They're Basque, their ground has a capacity of 5,250 and they wear claret and blue!
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Post by: supertom on November 22, 2014, 05:25:58 PM
It looks very tight at the bottom right now. From 13th down there's not too much between the sides really. I'm surprised Burnley have won two on the spin. I'm undecided whether that's good for us or bad.
But in all honest from West Brom downward, we're all absolute fucking garbage. Looking up the table, Newcastle, West Ham and Stoke are all sitting pretty but I don't think you can quite yet discount them from slipping back in. Ultimately Spurs, Liverpool etc will probably climb again and the top 8 will probably the same sides as last year in a marginally different order.

I don't bloody like it and I hate being part of it, but it's almost certainly going to be tight this year and pretty interesting. I think it'll go closer than last year, where as the bottom 3 got cut adrift with plenty to spare. Burnley and Palace might get left a little behind, but even then, given how shite a lot of the teams just above them are, I'm not so sure. We might see a lot of desperate purchasing by our rivals in Jan.
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Post by: silhillvilla on November 22, 2014, 05:40:16 PM
Burnley will hopefully be overly confident when they play us next weekend.
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Post by: olaftab on November 22, 2014, 05:45:09 PM
Quote from: Brazilian Villain on November 22, 2014, 05:11:10 PM
Currently cheering on Eibar against Franco's Fascists FC. What's not to love? They're Basque, their ground has a capacity of 5,250 and they wear claret and blue!
Too many choices. I see FFFC are 1-0 up. I have opted for the domestic clash between 4/5th contenders but really want to see manure humiliated.
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Post by: Toronto Villa on November 22, 2014, 05:45:44 PM
How Man U are not at least 2 goals down is amazing. They are being torn a new one by Arsenal who are playing at a level we have been on the receiving end of. Super stuff.
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Post by: Brazilian Villain on November 22, 2014, 05:55:01 PM
Quote from: olaftab on November 22, 2014, 05:45:09 PM
Quote from: Brazilian Villain on November 22, 2014, 05:11:10 PM
Currently cheering on Eibar against Franco's Fascists FC. What's not to love? They're Basque, their ground has a capacity of 5,250 and they wear claret and blue!
Too many choices. I see FFFC are 1-0 up. I have opted for the domestic clash between 4/5th contenders but really want to see manure humiliated.

Same here after FF FC's offside goal. One of the advantages of living abroad is that we get NBC's coverage of the 5.30 game for free. As a side note Gremio V Internacional a couple of weeks ago was a bit tasty. Aiming to make it home for the Liverpool game in Jan. so hopefully see you then!
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Post by: olaftab on November 22, 2014, 05:59:37 PM
Look forward to that Gary however I am not sure if we will be delighted with our Leagure position by than😟
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Post by: Brazilian Villain on November 22, 2014, 06:03:58 PM
Quote from: olaftab on November 22, 2014, 05:59:37 PM
Look forward to that Gary however I am not sure if we will be delighted with our Leagure position by than😟

Don't worry, we'll be okay. I'm not religious but I do have faith in the church of B6!  ;)
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Post by: Flamingo Lane on November 22, 2014, 06:22:15 PM
That was a pretty dreadful miss by Wilshere when straight in on goal, almost as feeble as whatever it was he was trying to do to Fellani a short while later.
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Post by: OCD on November 22, 2014, 06:31:23 PM
Annoying that Benteke got sent off for the same thing. I felt that at the time a better ref would have diffused the Benteke situation. The ref had lost control when he didn't send Ventogan off and Spurs thought they could get away with anything, and sadly did.
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Post by: Toronto Villa on November 22, 2014, 06:43:50 PM
With it being all Arsenal and not taking advantage you just knew Man U were going to score
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Post by: devilla on November 22, 2014, 06:46:52 PM
What a terrible goal to concede. Gibbs OG.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on November 22, 2014, 06:49:22 PM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on November 22, 2014, 06:43:50 PM
With it being all Arsenal and not taking advantage you just knew Man U were going to score

I was expecting Rooney's freekick to go in for that reason. Based on the first part of the game, Arsenal should really be tearing United a new one.
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Post by: silhillvilla on November 22, 2014, 07:20:05 PM
Is Wilshere even playing ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on November 22, 2014, 07:46:12 PM
He was until he got crocked.
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Post by: LTA on November 22, 2014, 09:08:38 PM
Boy do we need our big guns back soon.  At the moment, we're easily the worst team in the league
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Post by: LTA on November 22, 2014, 09:18:47 PM
Quote from: OCD on November 22, 2014, 06:31:23 PM
Annoying that Benteke got sent off for the same thing. I felt that at the time a better ref would have diffused the Benteke situation. The ref had lost control when he didn't send Ventogan off and Spurs thought they could get away with anything, and sadly did.

Its the golden boy Wilshere.  Could get away with anything
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 23, 2014, 12:00:26 AM
Messi scored a hat-trick to make him the all-time La Liga record scorer. 253 goals in 289 league games. He's quite good.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Comrade Blitz on November 23, 2014, 12:08:02 AM
Quote from: OCD on November 22, 2014, 06:31:23 PM
Annoying that Benteke got sent off for the same thing. I felt that at the time a better ref would have diffused the Benteke situation. The ref had lost control when he didn't send Ventogan off and Spurs thought they could get away with anything, and sadly did.

The essence of the London Rule Book.....how Jack the Chav got away with that head butt today we'll never know......oh well...it didn't stop the re-elevation of the world's favourite football team to its rightful place atop the so-called best league in the world.
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Post by: john e on November 23, 2014, 09:30:30 AM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on November 23, 2014, 12:00:26 AM
Messi scored a hat-trick to make him the all-time La Liga record scorer. 253 goals in 289 league games. He's quite good.


He's right up there with Barry Bannan in my book
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: mr underhill on November 23, 2014, 09:46:30 AM
I always though Barry just shaded it for technique
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Post by: baddowvillans on November 23, 2014, 09:52:25 AM
I just saw the Wilshere incident on MOD - miles worse than Benteke more aggressive but.......... Not even a lecture.  It looks like referees have finally decided that Villa have reached the status of expendable in Premier League terms.

So on Monday if a top six, media fashionable Saint does the same then he can also expect to stay on whilst a Villa victim would be booked for playacting. ITS SO UNFAIR!

Ok I'm going to my room now!
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Post by: john e on November 23, 2014, 09:58:37 AM
Quote from: baddowvillans on November 23, 2014, 09:52:25 AM
I just saw the Wilshere incident on MOD - miles worse than Benteke more aggressive but.......... Not even a lecture.  It looks like referees have finally decided that Villa have reached the status of expendable in Premier League terms.

So on Monday if a top six, media fashionable Saint does the same then he can also expect to stay on whilst a Villa victim would be booked for playacting. ITS SO UNFAIR!

Ok I'm going to my room now!

Wiltshire and the spurs player both stuck there head into the opposing player, both should have been sent of but weren't, so you could argue equal justice was metered out there

Benteke was sent of for something totally different, he stuck his hand in the players face

We can argue all we like, but on this occasion the referees were consistent,
 consistently both wrong, but it was not dealt with any different because it was Villa
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 23, 2014, 10:04:27 AM
Benteke should have gone down clutching his face then spurs man would have walked we would have won and been mid table .
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Post by: fredm on November 23, 2014, 10:42:45 AM
Quote from: silhillvilla on November 23, 2014, 10:04:27 AM
Benteke should have gone down clutching his face then spurs man would have walked we would have won and been mid table .

Spot on. As much as I am loathe to say it. ( the bit about going down of course - not the winning the game)
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Post by: baddowvillans on November 23, 2014, 10:59:59 AM
I didn't suggest they were the same. My point was wilshere's was the more aggressive act and that no action was taken. If you are saying do I believe that if Wilshere had pushed hand instead of face at Fellini would no action be taken then yes I am

Paranoid? Yes
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on November 23, 2014, 11:13:53 AM
I watched the Stripeyfilth game yesterday. They got off very lightly only losing by two. They could have been four down inside twenty minutes.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on November 23, 2014, 12:37:55 PM
Ben Foster kept the score respectable.
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Post by: gsbrn68 on November 23, 2014, 01:18:10 PM
was watching theAlbion game in the Shamrock bar in Chengdu China when a Chinese lad came in with a villa tracksuit top on who then went on to cheer everything Chelsea did with the other Chinese Chelsea shirt wearers, I would like to think it was because the baggies were getting beat but I don't think it was.
I think that China is where the next big money in the premier league will come from, there mad for the premier league over here
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Post by: dave.woodhall on November 23, 2014, 01:20:51 PM
Quote from: gsbrn68 on November 23, 2014, 01:18:10 PM
was watching theAlbion game in the Shamrock bar in Chengdu China when a Chinese lad came in with a villa tracksuit top on who then went on to cheer everything Chelsea did with the other Chinese Chelsea shirt wearers, I would like to think it was because the baggies were getting beat but I don't think it was.
I think that China is where the next big money in the premier league will come from, there mad for the premier league over here


Rather than selling to the highest bidder as usual, the Premier League gave their rights away to the biggest Chinese broadcaster. Villa, according to our ex-CEO, got into China well before the other clubs.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on November 23, 2014, 01:32:47 PM
0 - 1 ...........Liverpool - Lambert after 90 seconds
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Post by: spangley1812 on November 23, 2014, 01:47:14 PM
1 - 1........Palace equalise thru Gayle
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Post by: Goldie.7 on November 23, 2014, 01:50:12 PM
Gayle is a quality player definitely someone we should be in for.
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Post by: olaftab on November 23, 2014, 01:56:14 PM
Well he has 100% scoring record against us!
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Post by: paulcomben on November 23, 2014, 02:03:09 PM
Joe Allen was off the pitch having a head wound treated for the second time and probably for a total of 5+ minutes, when Bolasie ran into the area he would have been covering, to set up the goal. Rodgers should go apeshit at his medics.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 23, 2014, 02:15:48 PM
I think apeshit at himself for not subbing him of ensuring cover in place. Medics have to do what they have to do.
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Post by: Flamingo Lane on November 23, 2014, 02:16:46 PM
Bolassie and Gayle looking really good for Palace.
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Post by: OCD on November 23, 2014, 02:28:07 PM
Quote from: olaftab on November 23, 2014, 02:15:48 PM
I think apeshit at himself for not subbing him of ensuring cover in place. Medics have to do what they have to do.

It shows a lack of football intelligence on the pitch as well as off it. Someone like Gerrard should have seen that there was a gap to plug whilst Allen was off the pitch and either put someone there or gone there himself and told one of the more attacking players to sit in his position. Sunday league teams know to do that let alone Premier League.
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Post by: paulcomben on November 23, 2014, 02:48:26 PM
If Villa had a player off the pitch injured as with Allen, I would be fearing a goal for the opposition and not trusting our lot to cover the weakness.
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Post by: Villa in Denmark on November 23, 2014, 03:03:17 PM
Only just switched this on after watching the GP. 

Didn't need to see the score to know it wasn't going well for Liverpool.  The sound of Mølby whinging is a fantastic thing.
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Post by: Flamingo Lane on November 23, 2014, 03:04:37 PM
Quote from: Ian Price on November 23, 2014, 02:16:46 PM
Bolassie and Gayle looking really good for Palace.

And in the second half are a bit rubbish!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 23, 2014, 03:05:44 PM
Palace go above us
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Post by: spangley1812 on November 23, 2014, 03:05:56 PM
2 - 1........Palace - Joe Ledley
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Flamingo Lane on November 23, 2014, 03:06:18 PM
Quote from: Ian Price on November 23, 2014, 03:04:37 PM
Quote from: Ian Price on November 23, 2014, 02:16:46 PM
Bolassie and Gayle looking really good for Palace.

And in the second half are a bit rubbish!

Take that back.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 23, 2014, 03:09:08 PM
3-1 and we are down to 17th
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on November 23, 2014, 03:09:16 PM
3 - 1 ........Jedinak with a stunning free-kick
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on November 23, 2014, 03:09:31 PM
Make that 3-1. Fantastic free-kick.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on November 23, 2014, 03:09:41 PM
3-1........ Taxi for Brendon
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on November 23, 2014, 03:11:13 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on November 23, 2014, 03:09:41 PM
3-1........ Taxi for Brendon

Surely he's earned another 4 years.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 23, 2014, 03:11:38 PM
It's all going a bit Owen Coyle for Brendan Rodgers
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on November 23, 2014, 03:11:44 PM
We've been shit for so long now 17th doesn't seem so bad.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on November 23, 2014, 03:12:03 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on November 23, 2014, 03:09:41 PM
3-1........ Taxi for Brendon

...Villa Park please driver.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 23, 2014, 03:13:12 PM
Here comes Lionel Bannan
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on November 23, 2014, 03:14:14 PM
Normally I'd laugh my ass off at Liverpool being battered but two things come mind. 1) it somewhat devalues our victory over them, 2) it makes the situation that we find ourselves in all the more dire that sides like Palace and Burnley are scoring goals and winning games.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on November 23, 2014, 03:14:48 PM
Not a good result for us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on November 23, 2014, 03:15:18 PM
Now the scousers are in trouble. Here comes Barry B. (one of Palace's big talents according to Jan Mølby!)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on November 23, 2014, 03:16:02 PM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on November 23, 2014, 03:12:03 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on November 23, 2014, 03:09:41 PM
3-1........ Taxi for Brendon

...Villa Park please driver.

Nope. He's bought poor and been found out big time since you know who left.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on November 23, 2014, 03:16:24 PM
I fucking love Liverpool sometimes.

When things are going awfully for us, and there is little to cheer you in the football, it is great to have Liverpool back to laugh at.

They've been hilarious for a good few seasons now. I know they had a good season last year, but even then with that Suarez nonsense, there was laughter to be had.

I don't know if maybe it is being in my mid 40s, I can remember my childhood and student years featuring Liverpool winning everything, and being, without a doubt, the luckiest team on the planet.

I absolutely hated them then and still do. The night Michael Thomas knicked the title off them with last kick of the game was one of my non Villa football high points. The Crystal Palace disaster last season was similarly brilliant.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 23, 2014, 03:18:22 PM
A 4th would be lovely .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on November 23, 2014, 03:19:59 PM
I could very rarely, knowlingly want a Liverpool win, even though Palace winning aint good for us.
Frankly I'd rather we put things in our own hands, and furthermore Liverpool failing is greatly satisfying.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 23, 2014, 03:22:10 PM
An 8-0 win tomorrow and we go above Liverpool .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on November 23, 2014, 03:23:36 PM
I'm happy for Palace. Staying out of the relegation zone is up to us. We deserve to be where we are, we are an awful boring predictable side.
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Post by: richard moore on November 23, 2014, 03:24:29 PM
Quote from: OCD on November 23, 2014, 03:14:48 PM
Not a good result for us.

But so so worth it! Paulie sums it beautifully as ever as we are of a similar age. One always suspected they were a one cheat team last season and now it has been proven so! People creaming themselves about Stirling is also just another example of jumping on the bandwagon of a player who has a few good games and suddenly becomes the next saviour of English football. Still, twats in the media like Savage and Quinn would have nothing to talk about if they couldn't utter such proclamations alongside all the other drivel they spout
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 23, 2014, 03:39:21 PM
I had to smirk near the end when commentator said Liverpool lose more ground on top 4. Top 4 my arse😂
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on November 23, 2014, 03:39:23 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on November 23, 2014, 03:23:36 PM
I'm happy for Palace. Staying out of the relegation zone is up to us. We deserve to be where we are, we are an awful boring predictable side.

Agreed. And that lets us have a good laugh at Liverpool's expense which is always a healthy thing.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 23, 2014, 03:51:01 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on November 23, 2014, 03:23:36 PM
I'm happy for Palace. Staying out of the relegation zone is up to us. We deserve to be where we are, we are an awful boring predictable side.
Fully agree. Well done Palace. Can not believe Lambert has brought us to this juncture once again.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on November 23, 2014, 03:51:05 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on November 23, 2014, 03:22:10 PM
An 8-0 win tomorrow and we go above Liverpool .

I wouldn't bet against a team scoring eight goals tomorrow!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on November 23, 2014, 03:52:11 PM
If you are in your 40's you'll really appreciate Liverpool being the team that many of us can remember the media realy fawning over and being the first of the true glory hunting sides that others followed. Growing up in the Indian community, especially in the late 70's and 80's I can't think many of my community who didn't follow them. It was quite strange being Villa in those days from I came from.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TopDeck113 on November 23, 2014, 04:03:58 PM
With every passing week of this season, Stevie "Mr Liverpool" Gerrard's slip against Chelsea when last year's Championship was theirs to lose just gets funnier and funnier.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TopDeck113 on November 23, 2014, 04:08:31 PM
You might change the gender, but the outcome remains pretty much the same: Germany lead England 3-0 at half time in the women's international at Wembley...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 23, 2014, 04:09:24 PM
Just because it's funny. Especially as it's Stevie Me. And after that huddle after they beat Citeh.

(http://i.ytimg.com/vi/P42bQ37FKqs/hqdefault.jpg)



(http://giant.gfycat.com/JampackedSphericalCougar.gif)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on November 23, 2014, 04:11:35 PM
Hull 1 - Spurs 0.......Livermore
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 23, 2014, 04:15:38 PM
Spurs are so poor
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 23, 2014, 04:22:18 PM
Quote from: TopDeck113 on November 23, 2014, 04:08:31 PM
You might change the gender, but the outcome remains pretty much the same: Germany lead England 3-0 at half time in the women's international at Wembley...
Yes that is true but did you see the match? Those german girls look like offsprings of a marriage between Rudi Voller and Oliver Kahn😢
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on November 23, 2014, 04:22:53 PM
Spurs and Liverpool looking like utter drek at the moment.

*reclines in chair, hands behind head grinning ear to ear.*
 ;D
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on November 23, 2014, 04:23:49 PM
It would be hilarious if not for our current situation.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 23, 2014, 04:30:13 PM
I would like to see Ryan Mason get sent off after HE has been kicked in the face, for dangerous play!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on November 23, 2014, 04:32:41 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on November 23, 2014, 04:15:38 PM
Spurs are so poor

just shows how bad we are. A bleak winter beckons...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 23, 2014, 04:32:58 PM
Quote from: Legion on November 23, 2014, 04:23:49 PM
It would be hilarious if not for our current situation.
How many times have we said that in the last 3 season. The situation is almost making me cry now!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on November 23, 2014, 04:39:01 PM
Starting to look at other teams results now too, that's when you know you are in the shite.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on November 23, 2014, 04:39:35 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on November 23, 2014, 03:16:02 PM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on November 23, 2014, 03:12:03 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on November 23, 2014, 03:09:41 PM
3-1........ Taxi for Brendon

...Villa Park please driver.

Nope. He's bought poor and been found out big time since you know who left.

I know all that. Still a big improvement for us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on November 23, 2014, 04:45:14 PM
I would rather get my enjoyment from our own season as opposed to relying on the misery of other sides. It's been a tough 3 years.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 23, 2014, 04:53:48 PM
A hull win sees them start to pull away from us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on November 23, 2014, 04:54:53 PM
Quote from: Malandro on November 23, 2014, 04:39:01 PM
Starting to look at other teams results now too, that's when you know you are in the shite.

And it dawning on you that you aren't going to beat many of them either

And knowing other teams deserve to stay up more than you do because they play decent football and give it a go
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on November 23, 2014, 04:56:25 PM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on November 23, 2014, 04:39:35 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on November 23, 2014, 03:16:02 PM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on November 23, 2014, 03:12:03 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on November 23, 2014, 03:09:41 PM
3-1........ Taxi for Brendon

...Villa Park please driver.

Nope. He's bought poor and been found out big time since you know who left.

I know all that. Still a big improvement for us.

You might as well call for a taxi to Villa Park for my three cats - Miss Tibbs, Daisy and/or Bella - if that is the only criteria
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Deano's Mullet on November 23, 2014, 04:56:47 PM
Todays results are thoroughly depressing - and yesterdays too. QPR lose again, their only win? Villa. Spurs so far today, in a bad run. Only win? Villa. Would we have attacked Liverpool at home like Palace did today? Ok we beat them at Anfield in a typical grind it out away performance but when was the last time we played at home with positivity, with skill and flair like they did at times today?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on November 23, 2014, 05:09:39 PM
What is it with Spurs playing abysmally and opposition players keep on getting sent off against them?

When was the last time we were losing and someone was idiotically sent off against us?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SashasGrandad on November 23, 2014, 05:10:40 PM
Spurs getting outplayed at Hull - so yet again the ref helps them out by sending off an opponent!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on November 23, 2014, 05:12:20 PM
Never a red card. Spurs get lucky again.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on November 23, 2014, 05:17:37 PM
Spurs equalise through Kane
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on November 23, 2014, 05:18:42 PM
Said it before but I've never understood why Liverpool supporters aren't referred to as glory hunters? They have as many, if not more than Man United, at my sons club when all the age groups are training by far the most kits you see are Liverpool and it's because a parent is a fan, in their 40's, no connection to the city and don't ever go Anfield.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on November 23, 2014, 05:19:10 PM
Aaron Lennon runs like a girl.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on November 23, 2014, 05:20:38 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on November 23, 2014, 05:18:42 PM
Said it before but I've never understood why Liverpool supporters aren't referred to as glory hunters? They have as many, if not more than Man United, at my sons club when all the age groups are training by far the most kits you see are Liverpool and it's because a parent is a fan, in their 40's, no connection to the city and don't ever go Anfield.

I'll repeat what I always say. They get called Scousers, Manchester United are 'cockneys' yet they have far more out of towners.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SamTheMouse on November 23, 2014, 05:23:04 PM
I fucking hate Spurs. Unpleasant, nasty little bunch of twats, constantly winding up their opponents and badgering the ref to dish out cards.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on November 23, 2014, 05:23:35 PM
Quote from: SamTheMouse on November 23, 2014, 05:23:04 PM
I fucking hate Spurs. Unpleasant, nasty little bunch of twats, constantly winding up their opponents and badgering the ref to dish out cards.

This is going to be the same game plan as when they played us. Get a man sent off, Kane scores, they win 2-1.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on November 23, 2014, 05:30:09 PM
They really should be down there with us, I think for all the money it's incredible what an average starting line up they have these days, they still think Soldudo is going to score 25 goals a season bless them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on November 23, 2014, 05:31:43 PM
Solado is garbage. What a miss, and he was standing offside when the freekick was taken that led to the equalizer.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on November 23, 2014, 05:34:49 PM
Hull at 16/1 is still a decent value bet.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on November 23, 2014, 05:37:40 PM
Enjoyed Livermore's challenge on that little shithouse Mason.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 23, 2014, 05:45:27 PM
Today is another example of how possession stats on their own are overrated. Palace 36%, Hull currently on 27%.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on November 23, 2014, 05:46:18 PM
1 - 2 Spurs..........Erikson
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on November 23, 2014, 05:46:45 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on November 23, 2014, 05:34:49 PM
Hull at 16/1 is still a decent value bet.

Not any more.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 23, 2014, 05:47:06 PM
Just like up here they get away with it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: timeoutbigbar on November 23, 2014, 05:47:23 PM
Quote from: devilla on November 23, 2014, 05:23:35 PM
Quote from: SamTheMouse on November 23, 2014, 05:23:04 PM
I fucking hate Spurs. Unpleasant, nasty little bunch of twats, constantly winding up their opponents and badgering the ref to dish out cards.

This is going to be the same game plan as when they played us. Get a man sent off, Kane scores, they win 2-1.

You called it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on November 23, 2014, 05:47:28 PM
Quote from: devilla on November 23, 2014, 05:23:35 PM
Quote from: SamTheMouse on November 23, 2014, 05:23:04 PM
I fucking hate Spurs. Unpleasant, nasty little bunch of twats, constantly winding up their opponents and badgering the ref to dish out cards.

This is going to be the same game plan as when they played us. Get a man sent off, Kane scores, they win 2-1.

The second I read that...2-1. Just before injury time. They're a really lucky team. They should be fighting to avoid relegation with how shit they've been this season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 23, 2014, 05:48:42 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on November 23, 2014, 05:45:27 PM
Today is another example of how possession stats on their own are overrated. Palace 36%, Hull currently on 27%.


<cough cough> <snigger snigger>
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on November 23, 2014, 05:50:37 PM
Without the two red cards Spurs would've probably lost to us and Hull and would be where we are in the league now.

The really are a lucky team this season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SamTheMouse on November 23, 2014, 05:51:51 PM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on November 23, 2014, 05:50:37 PM
Without the two red cards Spurs would've probably lost to us and Hull and would be where we are in the league now.

The really are a lucky team this season.

Fixed.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: villan from luton on November 23, 2014, 05:55:11 PM
That was never a red card, bloody disgrace
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 23, 2014, 05:55:36 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on November 23, 2014, 05:19:10 PM
Aaron Lennon runs like a girl.
He should be playing for the German team I saw earlier today. Will fit right in.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on November 23, 2014, 05:55:40 PM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on November 23, 2014, 05:50:37 PM
Without the two red cards Spurs would've probably lost to us and Hull and would be where we are in the league now.

The really are a lucky team this season.

If that stays 11-11, we win. Add the QPR game to that where we should have won and we would be where Spurs are, on 17 points - 2 points off 4th spot.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on November 23, 2014, 06:08:49 PM
Quote from: OCD on November 23, 2014, 05:55:40 PM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on November 23, 2014, 05:50:37 PM
Without the two red cards Spurs would've probably lost to us and Hull and would be where we are in the league now.

The really are a lucky team this season.

If that stays 11-11, we win. Add the QPR game to that where we should have won and we would be where Spurs are, on 17 points - 2 points off 4th spot.

We were awful at QPR, deserved little that night.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: brontebilly on November 23, 2014, 06:09:52 PM
Hull are sinking with us. Bruce could be in a bit of trouble there
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: taylorsworkrate on November 23, 2014, 06:23:39 PM
Quote from: OCD on November 23, 2014, 05:55:40 PM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on November 23, 2014, 05:50:37 PM
Without the two red cards Spurs would've probably lost to us and Hull and would be where we are in the league now.

The really are a lucky team this season.

If that stays 11-11, we win. Add the QPR game to that where we should have won and we would be where Spurs are, on 17 points - 2 points off 4th spot.

We never looked remotely like scoring a goal against QPR
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 23, 2014, 06:25:29 PM
Bruce rightly criticises the decision to send off Rameriz and also mentions the Benteke sending off as similar.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: martyn ellis on November 23, 2014, 06:31:15 PM
Well done Steve Bruce. Measured, thoughtful criticism of decisions that are ruining the game for the most important people, the spectators. For the second away game running, Spurs up to their dirty tricks of surely bringing the game into disrepute but, unsurprisingly, no-one seems to mention that and when they do they run the risk of a ban. No-one mentioned that Vertoghen, apart from his potato sack impression, seemed to walk all over Ramirez, which is what provoked the kick out. And why can't linesmen just run the line instead of the scene stealing they so often do. So well done Bruce. I must stop getting so upset about injustices to other teams. Our situation is plenty bad enough to be worrying about.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on November 23, 2014, 06:50:32 PM
Certain clubs continue to get the rub of the green, even when they regress to being as shit as the rest and outside their much vaunted Sky spunkathon slots in the top 5.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on November 23, 2014, 07:32:57 PM
I was watching the Palace Liverpool game earlier and I've decided Skertel dosen't defend, he just tries to foul. Liverpool are also completely lost without Suarez. His biting moment in the World Cup has cost them. Which is nice.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on November 23, 2014, 07:43:58 PM
Quote from: Clampy on November 23, 2014, 07:32:57 PM
Liverpool are also completely lost without Suarez. His biting moment in the World Cup has cost them
I'm not sure about that. I don't think biting Chiellini is what made Barcelona want to sign him.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 23, 2014, 07:44:25 PM
Rodgers will be gone before Lambert at this rate.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on November 23, 2014, 08:04:13 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on November 23, 2014, 07:44:25 PM
Rodgers will be gone before Lambert at this rate.
The Ozone Layer will be gone before Lambert at this rate.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on November 23, 2014, 08:41:52 PM
Quote from: Dave on November 23, 2014, 07:43:58 PM
Quote from: Clampy on November 23, 2014, 07:32:57 PM
Liverpool are also completely lost without Suarez. His biting moment in the World Cup has cost them
I'm not sure about that. I don't think biting Chiellini is what made Barcelona want to sign him.

No, I mean it speeded up his departure from Liverpool. You could argue he'd still be there if he hadn't had that other moment of madness at the World Cup.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: claret and blue blood on November 23, 2014, 08:50:28 PM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on November 23, 2014, 08:04:13 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on November 23, 2014, 07:44:25 PM
Rodgers will be gone before Lambert at this rate.
The Ozone Layer will be gone before Lambert at this rate.Brilliant !  Made me laugh mate !
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on November 23, 2014, 09:32:23 PM
I hope that Palace win at home today is a one off, of course it will be the away team looking for an upset on the 2nd December ;)

Liverpool really are dire this season.  I am starting to wonder if them, Man Utd, or Arsenal will finish in the top four! 8)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on November 23, 2014, 09:37:57 PM
Hopefully none of the above.

Just need for Abramovich to be have all his Russian assets frozen and be declared bankrupt, and the Man City lot to get bored and we might just have a league worthy of being called a competition.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on November 23, 2014, 09:50:36 PM
My mate to the women's International at Wembley today.  Hard to believe that they have a even worse record against the German's than the men's team ::)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on November 23, 2014, 10:18:31 PM
Quote from: Clampy on November 23, 2014, 08:41:52 PM
Quote from: Dave on November 23, 2014, 07:43:58 PM
Quote from: Clampy on November 23, 2014, 07:32:57 PM
Liverpool are also completely lost without Suarez. His biting moment in the World Cup has cost them
I'm not sure about that. I don't think biting Chiellini is what made Barcelona want to sign him.

No, I mean it speeded up his departure from Liverpool. You could argue he'd still be there if he hadn't had that other moment of madness at the World Cup.
I still don't see why.

Barcelona would still have wanted to sign him and he'd have still wanted to sign for Barcelona.

Why would him not being banned have changed any of that?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on November 23, 2014, 10:40:27 PM
It certainly made it a lot easier for Liverpool to sell him without facing a backlash. They'd played hardball the year before. Admittedly, it was only Arsenal after him then rather than Barcelona. But Liverpool looked a far better prospect at the start of this season than they did the same time twelve years previously.

I don't know whether they'd have been able to hold on to him without his latest Bela Lugosi impression, but it would've been more likely I think.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on November 23, 2014, 11:02:09 PM
Just seen and I'm disappointed. mainly because i thought it was a red. just can't kick out like that however slight the touch.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on November 23, 2014, 11:11:47 PM
Agree. The Tottenham player may have exaggerated ludicrously, but if you're stupid enough to play into his hands you deserve to get sent off.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pbavfckuwait on November 24, 2014, 05:19:55 AM
Yes kicked out so has to go if seen, but Verwanker gets away with a knee to the opponent and once again wanky spuds get a result. Wankers
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on November 24, 2014, 09:02:19 AM
I'm getting a little uncomfortable with referee's waving red cards about without actually seeing the incidents themselves, as with the Hull sending off yesterday. It was a yellow card and a talking to for both for me.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on November 24, 2014, 09:41:14 AM
I would have booked him for the daft kick out and booked Vertongen for being an idiot.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: andyh on November 24, 2014, 09:45:33 AM
Regarding that sending off, it all was all started by that cheating little rat faced, fucker, Mason. The same tosser who wound Benteke up. He had a sneaky kick out at the Hull player that was sent off,  and then scuttled away like the fucking coward shyster he is. How I cheered when he was viciously taken out later.

Ryan Mason, cheating wanker. Perfect fit for Spurs.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: MoetVillan on November 24, 2014, 10:18:36 AM
I 100% agree.  Cant stand him
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on November 24, 2014, 11:21:51 AM
Quote from: Ads on November 24, 2014, 09:41:14 AM
I would have booked him for the daft kick out and booked Vertongen for being an idiot.Vertongen
Fixed.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on November 24, 2014, 11:22:58 AM
Ryan Mason = Robbie Savage MK2
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on November 24, 2014, 11:24:31 AM
Last night on MOTD2, Phil Neville was talking about that kick out at Vertonghen and how he made so much of it, then trotted out something very close to the old "that's not something you see from English players" line.

Clearly he'd forgotten the bit the other week where Benteke touched (the English) Mason's face with all the force of an attendant mother delicately brushing some snot off a baby's face, causing him to immediately turn around and run directly towards the ref, holding his face.

Wanker.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on November 24, 2014, 11:36:39 AM
I wish we'd bloody cheat a bit more. It's part of the game now. It's not nice but it does work. One of my highlights this season is still the way Senderos dealt with Balotelli at Anfield. He spent the whole game kicking him when the ref wasn't looking. It was dirty, but it was effective. Balotteli cut a very frustrated figure as he soon realised he would get no help from the ref.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on November 24, 2014, 11:38:54 AM
Only just noticed this.

Even the Tarquin's protests are bourgeois middle-class. (http://gu.com/p/43hc3)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithe on November 24, 2014, 11:42:48 AM
And in the very next item, Tomkins and Barkley both clearly cheated in the same game.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on November 24, 2014, 11:46:43 AM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on November 24, 2014, 11:38:54 AM
Only just noticed this.

Even the Tarquin's protests are bourgeois middle-class. (http://gu.com/p/43hc3)
Jesus. That pretty much in a nutshell perfectly sums up the Emirates. Ridiculous.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aev on November 25, 2014, 11:54:03 AM
In the wake of the England band getting involved in stupid songs it seems as though we are not alone....

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/republic-of-ireland/11250106/Ireland-football-chief-sparks-controversy-by-singing-pro-Republican-song.html (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/republic-of-ireland/11250106/Ireland-football-chief-sparks-controversy-by-singing-pro-Republican-song.html)

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on November 25, 2014, 12:03:07 PM
Quote from: supertom on November 24, 2014, 11:46:43 AM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on November 24, 2014, 11:38:54 AM
Only just noticed this.

Even the Tarquin's protests are bourgeois middle-class. (http://gu.com/p/43hc3)
Jesus. That pretty much in a nutshell perfectly sums up the Emirates. Ridiculous.

In fairness, it was a '98 Nuit St Georges which wasn't a great vintage - too much tannin and an over pronounced boysenberry nose. Too flinty as well
Title: How very strange
Post by: Hookeysmith on November 25, 2014, 07:14:27 PM
Currently in stockport where I work 3 days a week and am with some died in the wool time served city fans. This is the 2nd big champions league game where when asked several season ticket holders are not going. When asked why they all have said it brings out the worst kind of " new" city fan and they prefer the league and fa cup. I must admit although it will be a long time till we ever have that problem I used to watch all the games but now find most of them quite boring and very "samey" I mean how many times have city already played Munich etc.  Maybe the empress new clothes of chumps league is not what we are lead to believe.
Title: Re: How very strange
Post by: Steve67 on November 25, 2014, 07:18:11 PM
I think this is why I so much prefer the City fans to the red slags. The City fans seem to appreciate what they have, for now, until the weight of expectation takes over. Much more grounded mob than their neighbours.
Title: Re: How very strange
Post by: Villan For Life on November 25, 2014, 07:21:52 PM
I would like to find out how that feels though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on November 25, 2014, 08:08:30 PM
City 1 - 0 v Bayern and Bayern down to 10 men............Aguero pen
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: mr underhill on November 25, 2014, 08:15:22 PM
I rather enjoy it. the velvety chocolate undertone really is the perfect foil to that acidic dog's bollock top note
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: mr underhill on November 25, 2014, 08:16:12 PM
obviously didn't hit send soon enough
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on November 25, 2014, 08:23:09 PM
Really liked the look of Sebastian Rode the short time he was on the pitch.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on November 25, 2014, 08:26:38 PM
1 - 1........Xabi Alonso with a free kick - Joe Harts fault I reckon
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on November 25, 2014, 08:28:04 PM
How far behind is my stream? Still 1-0.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on November 25, 2014, 08:28:22 PM
Quote from: mr underhill on November 25, 2014, 08:15:22 PM
I rather enjoy it. the velvety chocolate undertone really is the perfect foil to that acidic dog's bollock top note

Nah, it's Europa League at best.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on November 25, 2014, 08:28:56 PM
Ah. 8 minutes.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on November 25, 2014, 08:29:55 PM
No Mangalas for giving away a stupid foul in an excellent position.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on November 25, 2014, 08:30:27 PM
Quote from: Legion on November 25, 2014, 08:28:56 PM
Ah. 8 minutes.

Itv live
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: taylorsworkrate on November 25, 2014, 08:30:44 PM
1-2
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on November 25, 2014, 08:31:10 PM
1 - 2.....Bayern - Lewandowski
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on November 25, 2014, 08:31:30 PM
hahaha 1-2
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on November 25, 2014, 08:31:31 PM
Citeh behind again. Oh dear, can't buy a win when you're playing with the big boys.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on November 25, 2014, 08:31:38 PM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on November 24, 2014, 11:38:54 AM
Only just noticed this.

Even the Tarquin's protests are bourgeois middle-class. (http://gu.com/p/43hc3)
Typical!

Any decent fan of "the football" would have hurled solids...a slightly underset quiche or a splurge of ripe, runny brie.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: taylorsworkrate on November 25, 2014, 08:31:54 PM
Not great for City to be losing to a team with 10 men. A team that had already guaranteed winning the group.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on November 25, 2014, 08:32:40 PM
City are their own worst enemies.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on November 25, 2014, 08:32:45 PM
Ha! Now watching Chav$ki, though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on November 25, 2014, 08:34:21 PM
Has Tyldsely shouted 'Roooney' for any of the goals yet?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 25, 2014, 08:38:54 PM
Wow , went for a sand which 1-0 came back 1-2 . Class .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on November 25, 2014, 08:40:48 PM
On 5Live: Alan Green's comments because Bayern fans and the Citeh fans adjacent to them are standing: "Most football supporters stand at games these days." Really?
And a snidy, remark about the moves for safe-standing, implying how irresponsible it is "even after Hillsborough".

The tragedy of Hillsborough wasn't caused by fans standing Mr Green, which you'd know if you had read/listened to any of the reports regarding it. They were very public, very loud and very clear.

How ill-informed can an "experienced" commentator/expert be?
 
Twunt!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Flamingo Lane on November 25, 2014, 08:41:07 PM
Did I really just hear the commentator say that City were deservedly ahead?  Until they scored after 20 minutes they'd barely had a touch of the ball, and after that did not threaten the Bayern goal despite playing against 10 men.

I think the problem with City is that having been able to buy pretty much instinct success in the Premier League they have none of the experience, backbone and extra quality that's needed to cut it against the teams from Germany and Spain (and elsewhere in Europe) that are far better than what they are used to playing in the Premier League.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 25, 2014, 08:45:07 PM
I think Ci£y represent pretty much everything I detest about football. Stealing villas best players , paying wages of £300k + a week , a glossy new 50,000 identikit stadium , Gary Cook, a stadium named after a foreign airline . Just gross .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on November 25, 2014, 08:45:20 PM
Quote from: Ian Price on November 25, 2014, 08:41:07 PM
Did I really just hear the commentator say that City were deservedly ahead?  Until they scored after 20 minutes they'd barely had a touch of the ball, and after that did not threaten the Bayern goal despite playing against 10 men.

I think the problem with City is that having been able to buy pretty much instinct success in the Premier League they have none of the experience, backbone and extra quality that's needed to cut it against the teams from Germany and Spain (and elsewhere in Europe) that are far better than what they are used to playing in the Premier League.

I think this is spot on. Complete reality check for them. Shame isn't it?....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on November 25, 2014, 08:49:30 PM
Quote from: frankmosswasmyuncle on November 25, 2014, 08:40:48 PM
On 5Live: Alan Green's comments because Bayern fans and the Citeh fans adjacent to them are standing: "Most football supporters stand at games these days." Really?
And a snidy, remark about the moves for safe-standing, implying how irresponsible it is "even after Hillsborough".

The tragedy of Hillsborough wasn't caused by fans standing Mr Green, which you'd know if you had read/listened to any of the reports regarding it. They were very public, very loud and very clear.

How ill-informed can an "experienced" commentator/expert be?
 
Twunt!

Mr Green was asked to examine the safe standing roadshow at Villa Park. He said "I was at Hillsborough" and walked away ignoring everything else.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on November 25, 2014, 08:51:34 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on November 25, 2014, 08:45:07 PM
I think Ci£y represent pretty much everything I detest about football. Stealing villas best players , paying wages of £300k + a week , a glossy new 50,000 identikit stadium , Gary Cook, a stadium named after a foreign airline . Just gross .
And the "meedja" still have this mindless misconception that we're all hooked to the games involving English clubs and we all want them to win...Robbie -Wank- Wank Savage: "Come on City!"
Twat!
Among lots of other twats!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aj2k77 on November 25, 2014, 08:53:33 PM
Quote from: Ian Price on November 25, 2014, 08:41:07 PM
Did I really just hear the commentator say that City were deservedly ahead?  Until they scored after 20 minutes they'd barely had a touch of the ball, and after that did not threaten the Bayern goal despite playing against 10 men.

I think the problem with City is that having been able to buy pretty much instinct success in the Premier League they have none of the experience, backbone and extra quality that's needed to cut it against the teams from Germany and Spain (and elsewhere in Europe) that are far better than what they are used to playing in the Premier League.

There also the problem that refs aren't intimidated by them against European giants and they don't get some of the decisions they do at home. Gary Cahill picked up on this In an interview the other week for Chelsea, they asked him the biggest different between playing in the Premier League and Champions League and he basically said he gets less decisions.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on November 25, 2014, 08:53:44 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on November 25, 2014, 08:49:30 PM
Quote from: frankmosswasmyuncle on November 25, 2014, 08:40:48 PM
On 5Live: Alan Green's comments because Bayern fans and the Citeh fans adjacent to them are standing: "Most football supporters stand at games these days." Really?
And a snidy, remark about the moves for safe-standing, implying how irresponsible it is "even after Hillsborough".

The tragedy of Hillsborough wasn't caused by fans standing Mr Green, which you'd know if you had read/listened to any of the reports regarding it. They were very public, very loud and very clear.

How ill-informed can an "experienced" commentator/expert be?
 
Twunt!

Mr Green was asked to examine the safe standing roadshow at Villa Park. He said "I was at Hillsborough" and walked away ignoring everything else.
I know Dave...amfy pointed him out to me.

He loves that cocooned, narrow-minded little world that is AlanGreenland.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 25, 2014, 08:59:54 PM
Alan Green can go ***ing do one.
Maybe SAF was right to ban the twunt after all
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Flamingo Lane on November 25, 2014, 09:01:26 PM
Another gem from Tyldesley, referencing City's 3-2 win against QPR in 2012 as "the greatest escape in English football history".
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on November 25, 2014, 09:02:09 PM
Some bloke called Messi now top all time CL goal scorer. How did he sneak that record?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on November 25, 2014, 09:05:56 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on November 25, 2014, 08:45:07 PM
I think Ci£y represent pretty much everything I detest about football. Stealing villas best players , paying wages of £300k + a week , a glossy new 50,000 identikit stadium , Gary Cook, a stadium named after a foreign airline . Just gross .


I went to there new stadium at the end of last season for the first time, they were just about to be crowned champions we lost 4 nill
It's probably the most soulless of all the new stadiums I've visited,
even worse than Arsenal
The atmosphere wasn't bad, it just didn't feel real, I can't explain it, but as daft as this sounds I wasn't jealous
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TopDeck113 on November 25, 2014, 09:09:00 PM
I'll whisper it quietly, but I can easily imagine Chelsea having won more European Cups than us by the end of this season  :(
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: taylorsworkrate on November 25, 2014, 09:10:12 PM
Quote from: Toronto La Roca on November 25, 2014, 09:02:09 PM
Some bloke called Messi now top all time CL goal scorer. How did he sneak that record?

I keep saying he's gonna be quite good
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on November 25, 2014, 09:10:21 PM
No. Barcelona this year. Hopefully.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on November 25, 2014, 09:12:34 PM
City have too many Arsenal duds that never did particularly well in the chumps league in their squad. Why would it be any different for them?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on November 25, 2014, 09:14:05 PM
Quote from: john e on November 25, 2014, 09:05:56 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on November 25, 2014, 08:45:07 PM
I think Ci£y represent pretty much everything I detest about football. Stealing villas best players , paying wages of £300k + a week , a glossy new 50,000 identikit stadium , Gary Cook, a stadium named after a foreign airline . Just gross .


I went to there new stadium at the end of last season for the first time, they were just about to be crowned champions we lost 4 nill
It's probably the most soulless of all the new stadiums I've visited,
even worse than Arsenal
The atmosphere wasn't bad, it just didn't feel real, I can't explain it, but as daft as this sounds I wasn't jealous
Couldn't agree more. Everything about it - even the weather, the massively expensive snacks and beer, and the unpleasant, arrogant stewards/police (+ result!) made it an experience I don't want to repeat. But probably will! 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SteveN on November 25, 2014, 09:16:50 PM
The referee in the Man City game seems to be using our telephone for a whistle.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: curiousorange on November 25, 2014, 09:20:04 PM
I sound like a crotchety old sod here, but it makes me really mad when I see people wearing Man City gear when I'm out and about. The person in question may have had a season ticket for years or followed them through the leagues and back, but I will automatically assume they're a glory hunter.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on November 25, 2014, 09:22:18 PM
Schalke 0-5 Chelsea
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Stu on November 25, 2014, 09:25:59 PM
Quote from: curiousorange on November 25, 2014, 09:20:04 PM
I sound like a crotchety old sod here, but it makes me really mad when I see people wearing Man City gear when I'm out and about. The person in question may have had a season ticket for years or followed them through the leagues and back, but I will automatically assume they're a glory hunter.

Funny how you see more of them about though isn't it?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on November 25, 2014, 09:26:20 PM
Please not Lampard to score. Tyldesley might explode though so that would be a plus. Or he might shout Roooney!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 25, 2014, 09:26:41 PM
Visiting the Etihad Stadium Manchester (there are several Etihad Stadia around the globe) is very much a non personal and quite instantly forgettable chore.   I'm not even sure the true Old school  Manchester City fans have really embraced it.
When you have players earning £12m a year complaining they didn't get a birthday card ,! Really !! 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on November 25, 2014, 09:28:17 PM
Can honestly say I had never seen any Man City car stickers in Stourbridge until about 2 years ago.

On the other hand, house up the road from me (these days) in Wyre Piddle is painted light blue and has the number of the house and name of the road on the wall...it's Main Road (there is only one!) but it's spelt "Maine". Quite like that....and it's been like that for years!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on November 25, 2014, 09:28:34 PM
2 - 2..........Aguero
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on November 25, 2014, 09:28:55 PM
I'm sure the two league titles, FA Cup, League cup will have eased their disappointment in the atmosphere.

And there you go 2-2
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: N'ZMAV on November 25, 2014, 09:29:44 PM
Totally undeserved
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on November 25, 2014, 09:31:14 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on November 25, 2014, 09:12:34 PM
City have too many Arsenal duds that never did particularly well in the chumps league in their squad. Why would it be any different for them?
Because the other players that they didn't buy from Arsenal might be better than their Arsenal equivalents?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: curiousorange on November 25, 2014, 09:32:52 PM
Quote from: Stu on November 25, 2014, 09:25:59 PM
Quote from: curiousorange on November 25, 2014, 09:20:04 PM
I sound like a crotchety old sod here, but it makes me really mad when I see people wearing Man City gear when I'm out and about. The person in question may have had a season ticket for years or followed them through the leagues and back, but I will automatically assume they're a glory hunter.

Funny how you see more of them about though isn't it?

In my opinion, there is no reason for a twentysomething lad shopping in Worcester city centre to be doing so in a Manchester City away shirt, other than proving to everyone he's a massive tosser.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on November 25, 2014, 09:32:54 PM
Typical. At least it wasn't fat frank.

Even if they do get through to the knock out stages, they'll get found out.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: N'ZMAV on November 25, 2014, 09:34:08 PM
3-2 FFS
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on November 25, 2014, 09:34:12 PM
3 - 2................Aguero
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Stu on November 25, 2014, 09:34:40 PM
Spunk is everywhere on ITV.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on November 25, 2014, 09:35:11 PM
That Aguero is decent
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on November 25, 2014, 09:35:15 PM
More sticky notes for Townsend courtesy of Tyldesley.



Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on November 25, 2014, 09:36:20 PM
Aguero is just too good, superb player.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: curiousorange on November 25, 2014, 09:39:03 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on November 25, 2014, 09:36:20 PM
Aguero is just too good, superb player.

Player of the year 2014-15, unless there's a freakish accident like his head falls off. He'll probably still outscore Villa even if that happens.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on November 25, 2014, 09:39:39 PM
Glad I'm not watching!
Tuned in to "Missing" on BBC 1...it's good.


Keep me updated on the score, please.

UTV!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on November 25, 2014, 09:40:34 PM
Quote from: Dave on November 25, 2014, 09:31:14 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on November 25, 2014, 09:12:34 PM
City have too many Arsenal duds that never did particularly well in the chumps league in their squad. Why would it be any different for them?
Because the other players that they didn't buy from Arsenal might be better than their Arsenal equivalents?

I preferred what you said first it made more sense ;)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on November 25, 2014, 09:41:31 PM
Aguero is class, I'd rather City went through
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt C on November 25, 2014, 09:43:14 PM
Meanwhile Chelsea put five past a decent German side and qualify with a game to spare.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 25, 2014, 09:43:19 PM
Quote from: N'ZMAV on November 25, 2014, 09:34:08 PM
3-2 FFS
Say that in a Martin Tyler voice it's slightly easier to take in
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: CJ on November 25, 2014, 09:44:11 PM
Thank goodness we had Tyldesley to tell us the endless permutations of what Citeh would need to get to the knockout stages. I never knew that a win was better than a draw.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on November 25, 2014, 09:48:16 PM
I wanted city to win tonight just to piss off the man Utd fans even more, yes I am that childish
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on November 25, 2014, 09:54:03 PM
Me too. The last three random strangers i've spoke to all reside in Birmingham and all support manure. I told them all they were glory's and they all gave me that fake little laugh type smile after.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on November 25, 2014, 09:57:30 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on November 25, 2014, 09:54:03 PM
Me too. The last three random strangers i've spoke to all reside in Birmingham and all support manure. I told them all they were glory's and they all gave me that fake little laugh type smile after.

City lording it over them in their own back yard
Can you imagine how we would feel if the noses won the lottery and did the same to us


No nor me
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on November 25, 2014, 10:03:29 PM
I was pretty pissed off for about a week when they won the cup. Where I used to work we had four noses stinking out the place giving me shit. Same for the Chelsea horror show.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on November 26, 2014, 07:28:49 AM
Quote from: CJ on November 25, 2014, 09:44:11 PM
Thank goodness we had Tyldesley to tell us the endless permutations of what Citeh would need to get to the knockout stages. I never knew that a win was better than a draw.

And he got it bloody wrong too. He must have said a hundred times that a win or draw didn't matter, only then to change his mind completely towards the end of the game.
Title: Re: How very strange
Post by: Witton Warrior on November 26, 2014, 07:55:16 AM
Quote from: Villan For Life on November 25, 2014, 07:21:52 PM
I would like to find out how that feels though.

You'd give it a go woldn't you?
A bit like nouvelle cuisine
Title: Re: How very strange
Post by: richard moore on November 26, 2014, 08:16:46 AM
Mixed feelings. I'd love us to experience this sort of success obviously. But I'd also hate looking at Villa fans and wondering whether they are a johnny come lately. One of the joys of meeting fellow Villains down the years is that thought never crosses your mind for a second. I'd be an easy target too for people thinking the same, despite following Villa 'man and boy' for 40 years and being at every big game in that time - middle class, don't live in Birmingham, no brummie accent etc....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on November 26, 2014, 07:48:42 PM
Liverpool 1 - 0 down after 2 minutes, dodgy goalkeeping again from Mingolet
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on November 26, 2014, 07:53:04 PM
Liverpool 1 - 1........Lambert
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on November 26, 2014, 07:53:45 PM
Awful defending.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on November 26, 2014, 08:06:30 PM
Quote from: john e on November 25, 2014, 09:48:16 PM
I wanted city to win tonight just to piss off the man Utd fans even more, yes I am that childish

I find that refering to City as just 'Manchester' is a wonderful way to piss off the Plastics. I despise their fans more than any other team and have done since the 70's when they'd be spitting on little Villa kids in the Witton End.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on November 26, 2014, 08:06:34 PM
Arsenal 1-0 Borussia Dortmund.......Sanago
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on November 26, 2014, 08:22:51 PM
2 - 1 ........Liverpool - Henderson
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 26, 2014, 08:58:14 PM
Sanchez lovely goal 2-0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Walmley_Villa on November 26, 2014, 09:08:30 PM
I wonder if Arsene had Arsenal practicing lumping it long over the top to Sanchez as Lambert admitted he had us doing for Gabby last week?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt C on November 26, 2014, 10:12:55 PM
If there's any chance Liverpool are going to ditch Rodgers I can think of a new club for him.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on November 26, 2014, 10:42:45 PM
How the fuck can you lose 3 and draw 1 group game yet still potentially qualify for the last 16??
Joke competition
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on November 26, 2014, 10:43:28 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on November 26, 2014, 10:42:45 PM
How the fuck can you lose 3 and draw 1 group game yet still potentially qualify for the last 16??
Joke competition

The closed shop has to be perpetuated.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on November 26, 2014, 10:48:47 PM
Quote from: Richard E on November 26, 2014, 10:43:28 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on November 26, 2014, 10:42:45 PM
How the fuck can you lose 3 and draw 1 group game yet still potentially qualify for the last 16??
Joke competition

The closed shop has to be perpetuated.

Napoli won 4 in the group last season and didn't qualify.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on November 27, 2014, 06:25:04 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on November 26, 2014, 10:42:45 PM
How the fuck can you lose 3 and draw 1 group game yet still potentially qualify for the last 16??
Joke competition


And people still think it's harder to win now than when we won it
It's one of my favourite pub arguments with glory hunters
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on November 27, 2014, 08:48:43 PM
The Spurs game is interesting. Three fans have ran on the pitch during the first half and the ref has now took the players off.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on November 27, 2014, 09:08:19 PM
Quote from: Matt C on November 26, 2014, 10:12:55 PM
If there's any chance Liverpool are going to ditch Rodgers I can think of a new club for him.

Who? Hopefully you don't mean us. They look rubbish, play crap and are two points away from us. They'll look a bit better whenever Sturridge returns, kind of like us with Benteke but the better results won't be down to either managers.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on November 28, 2014, 01:00:06 AM
Quote from: Clampy on November 27, 2014, 08:48:43 PM
The Spurs game is interesting. Three fans have ran on the pitch during the first half and the ref has now took the players off.

Yeah they were pretty dumb, but hey they do that for a living.

Trollstation (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZBtLpT2fhE&list=UUzN_QwrNpAMWxVIjZKKSkPQ)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on November 28, 2014, 01:07:19 AM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on November 28, 2014, 01:00:06 AM
Quote from: Clampy on November 27, 2014, 08:48:43 PM
The Spurs game is interesting. Three fans have ran on the pitch during the first half and the ref has now took the players off.

Yeah they were pretty dumb, but hey they do that for a living.

Trollstation (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZBtLpT2fhE&list=UUzN_QwrNpAMWxVIjZKKSkPQ)

 "Wankers" doesn't even come close.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: JD on November 28, 2014, 05:57:49 AM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on November 28, 2014, 01:07:19 AM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on November 28, 2014, 01:00:06 AM
Quote from: Clampy on November 27, 2014, 08:48:43 PM
The Spurs game is interesting. Three fans have ran on the pitch during the first half and the ref has now took the players off.

Yeah they were pretty dumb, but hey they do that for a living.

Trollstation (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZBtLpT2fhE&list=UUzN_QwrNpAMWxVIjZKKSkPQ)

 "Wankers" doesn't even come close.

Where were the stewards? If they had done that in NZ they would had got hammered by a huge Polynesian security guard. I hope Spurs get fined 50K and then sue these guys for all the costs for the fine and some.

You are right Dave, wankers doesn't come close.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ian. on November 28, 2014, 06:50:22 AM
Morons.

I know it's been discussed many times but I don't really get the Spurs chant of Yid Army. I really can't believe their Jewish supporters actually enjoy the chant?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on November 28, 2014, 06:52:24 AM
Morons.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on November 29, 2014, 02:19:15 PM
Oeste Brasil losing to the Arse.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aev on November 29, 2014, 06:42:01 PM
How is Costa still on the pitch?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on November 29, 2014, 06:42:30 PM
Yellow.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aev on November 29, 2014, 06:46:53 PM
He should have been off in the first half for kicking O'Shea.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on November 29, 2014, 06:48:56 PM
Quote from: ev on November 29, 2014, 06:46:53 PM
He should have been off in the first half for kicking O'Shea.

I missed that. Late tuning in.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Comrade Blitz on November 29, 2014, 10:42:29 PM
Sunderland v Chelsea most fixed match of the season so far.

"Let's keep it interesting there, old Josie, me old cocker...."
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richtheholtender on November 29, 2014, 10:44:15 PM
On the plus side, we could have wasted 684232 million pound on loaning Falcao
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on November 30, 2014, 09:06:22 AM
Quote from: richtheholtender on November 29, 2014, 10:44:15 PM
On the plus side, we could have wasted 684232 million pound on loaning Falcao


I had a bet with a MU supporter in my local that Wellbeck will score more prem goals than Falcao

I was winding him up by saying Utd don't get the best out of their players anymore and Arsenal would improve Wellbeck whereas UTd now just spend millions and hope they perform

It's only a tenner so I'm not sweating about it
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on November 30, 2014, 01:42:52 PM
City denied a stonewall penalty @ St Mary's
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on November 30, 2014, 02:40:30 PM
Citeh 1 - 0..........Toure
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 30, 2014, 02:50:07 PM
Yaya goal a bit like he scored at our place. Crucial man scores crucial goals.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on November 30, 2014, 03:04:30 PM
Mangala is a clumsy bastard. Red card. It's amazing how much gets spent on some of these players who look decidedly average in the PL.

#everynewLiverpoolsigning
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on November 30, 2014, 03:09:22 PM
Whatever you might think of him Lampard is a superb player 2-0 Man City
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on November 30, 2014, 03:09:58 PM
The amount of money that Spurs have spent on midfielders, yet their midfield two today is Mason and Bentaleb.

Good to see Barry back from his injury as well.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 30, 2014, 03:13:58 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on November 30, 2014, 03:04:30 PM
Mangala is a clumsy bastard. Red card. It's amazing how much gets spent on some of these players who look decidedly average in the PL.

#everynewLiverpoolsigning
I think he took one of the team there as an equaliser was on.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 30, 2014, 03:14:56 PM
I know Citeh have a big squad but do they really need a player with a squad number of 78?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on November 30, 2014, 03:17:10 PM
Man City 3-0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on November 30, 2014, 03:18:10 PM
Quote from: olaftab on November 30, 2014, 03:13:58 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on November 30, 2014, 03:04:30 PM
Mangala is a clumsy bastard. Red card. It's amazing how much gets spent on some of these players who look decidedly average in the PL.

#everynewLiverpoolsigning
I think he took one of the team there as an equaliser was on.

No fair enough, but it's not just that play, but he just looks expensively untidy and lucky to have Kompany play next to him.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on November 30, 2014, 03:18:26 PM
3-0 and so called best defence in PL unravelling before our eyes. They got away with it on Monday but not today.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on November 30, 2014, 03:23:25 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on November 30, 2014, 03:09:22 PM
Whatever you might think of him Lampard is a superb player 2-0 Man City

He's been fantastic as a premiership player
Who would you pick as the best domestic player between him and Gerrard

I think it would be Gerard for me, although franks won the lot
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on November 30, 2014, 03:28:26 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on November 28, 2014, 01:07:19 AM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on November 28, 2014, 01:00:06 AM
Quote from: Clampy on November 27, 2014, 08:48:43 PM
The Spurs game is interesting. Three fans have ran on the pitch during the first half and the ref has now took the players off.

Yeah they were pretty dumb, but hey they do that for a living.

Trollstation (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZBtLpT2fhE&list=UUzN_QwrNpAMWxVIjZKKSkPQ)

 "Wankers" doesn't even come close.

I thought the first one doing the first selfie was funny.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 30, 2014, 03:30:25 PM
Quote from: john e on November 30, 2014, 03:23:25 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on November 30, 2014, 03:09:22 PM
Whatever you might think of him Lampard is a superb player 2-0 Man City

He's been fantastic as a premiership player
Who would you pick as the best domestic player between him and Gerrard

I think it would be Gerard for me, although franks won the lot


IMO Lampard is a fair bit ahead of Gerrard.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on November 30, 2014, 03:32:15 PM
Quote from: john e on November 30, 2014, 03:23:25 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on November 30, 2014, 03:09:22 PM
Whatever you might think of him Lampard is a superb player 2-0 Man City

He's been fantastic as a premiership player
Who would you pick as the best domestic player between him and Gerrard

I think it would be Gerard for me, although franks won the lot


For me Lampard. He's still doing it a high level when called upon. Gerrard's play has dropped off a lot though I concede he plays a very different role than at his height. Both super players though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on November 30, 2014, 03:36:09 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on November 30, 2014, 03:30:25 PM
Quote from: john e on November 30, 2014, 03:23:25 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on November 30, 2014, 03:09:22 PM
Whatever you might think of him Lampard is a superb player 2-0 Man City

He's been fantastic as a premiership player
Who would you pick as the best domestic player between him and Gerrard

I think it would be Gerard for me, although franks won the lot


IMO Lampard is a fair bit ahead of Gerrard.
Yup, more disciplined and much better tactically.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on November 30, 2014, 04:15:25 PM
Spurs 0 - Everton 1...........Miralleas with a great goal
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on November 30, 2014, 04:15:34 PM
Fantastic goal by Miralles 1-0 Everton
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on November 30, 2014, 04:21:29 PM
1-1 Eriksson
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on November 30, 2014, 04:21:58 PM
Spurs 1 - Everton 1........Erikson (with a fluky miss hit)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on November 30, 2014, 04:46:42 PM
Spurs 2 - Everton 1........Soldado
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on November 30, 2014, 05:58:49 PM
Had 5live on in the background for the last 15 minutes of this one. The commentary dream team, not. Both plonkers but Pleat wins the prize. Should never be allowed to do a spuds game on the radio. So biased it's painful.

And I do hate spuds. Sounds like they got away with it again today.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on November 30, 2014, 09:50:48 PM
Quote from: ev on November 29, 2014, 06:42:01 PM
How is Costa still on the pitch?

Apply the laws to a big team? You're joking right?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on November 30, 2014, 10:11:27 PM
Which big club has signed Costa, I thought he played for Chelsea?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on November 30, 2014, 10:11:55 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on November 30, 2014, 09:50:48 PM
Quote from: ev on November 29, 2014, 06:42:01 PM
How is Costa still on the pitch?

Apply the laws to a big team? You're joking right?

Rich, not big.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on December 01, 2014, 09:44:53 PM
Sampdoria 1-0 Napoli and 10 men. Bad day at Black Rock.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on December 01, 2014, 09:59:21 PM
Last minute equaliser!!! Why does this never happen to Villa?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on December 01, 2014, 10:21:07 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on November 30, 2014, 10:11:27 PM
Which big club has signed Costa, I thought he played for Chelsea?
<LIKE> :)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on December 02, 2014, 10:55:57 PM
Nice to see the Baggies losing..heady days at 12th
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on December 03, 2014, 09:52:35 AM
Results went for us last night.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: WestleyArmsAV on December 03, 2014, 12:07:37 PM
None more than us winning and a clean sheet away from home.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 03, 2014, 07:06:55 PM
Is the Westley Arms in your username the one in AG? I've drank in there a few times, I never realised there were many Villa in there!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on December 03, 2014, 08:10:59 PM
Sunderland score, then Money City equalise almost immediately.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on December 03, 2014, 08:17:58 PM
Spurs doing well...two down after twenty-two minutes.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on December 03, 2014, 08:25:03 PM
WOW! 1-2 to Money City. Well worked goal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on December 03, 2014, 09:12:44 PM
It's interesting to see that Hull aren't doing too well. Much was made, including on here, about how positive they'd been in the summer window. Up until a few weeks ago, a lot in the footy community were talking up Steve Bruce. With England underwhelming in their last qualifier, talk always inevitably turns to Woy's successor. Fat Sam was of course mentioned, but so was Steve Bruce.

Well as things stand we're 4 points ahead of them and we're piss awful. We also finished above them last season despite Bruces "amazing" job.

I'd honestly forgotten about them completely until looking at the table just now. If I were Bruce I'd be looking over my shoulder. Given their spend, they should be doing better. There does seem to a constant fallacy that Hull are doing well and Bruce is doing a brilliant job. Okay, first season back and simply surviving is probably good enough (though they spent), but there's been no improvement.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on December 03, 2014, 09:16:06 PM
Bruce always gets found out in the end. Every club he goes to it's the same story - he takes over, spends money and gets a season or two of (relatively) good results. Then it all goes tits up and he's out on his ear.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 03, 2014, 09:20:05 PM
Sunderland taking another kicking, 1-4
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on December 03, 2014, 09:21:23 PM
It's alway good fun to watch other games after we have won but a shame it doesn't happen too often.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on December 03, 2014, 09:22:12 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on December 03, 2014, 09:16:06 PM
Bruce always gets found out in the end. Every club he goes to it's the same story - he takes over, spends money and gets a season or two of (relatively) good results. Then it all goes tits up and he's out on his ear.
In the end I think he tends to get found out at this level. He normally does alright in the Championship. If I were the Hull fans, scraping survival wouldn't satisfy me. Neither Ramirez or Ben Arfa seem to have done much either.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 03, 2014, 09:24:01 PM
Zombie Rangers 2-0 up against Hawaii's Team, Alloa, in the Challenge Cup. Lost 3-2.

Hahahahahahahahahaha.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on December 03, 2014, 09:31:48 PM
Steve Bruce has managed the almost unprecedented feat of losing at Villa Park twice this calendar year. Yes, kids, he's really that bad a manager.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on December 03, 2014, 09:32:43 PM
Southampton get a bit of their own medicine an 89th minute winner for Arsenal
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Broughty-Villian on December 03, 2014, 09:47:41 PM
the Rangers were 0-2 up at Alloa in the semi final of the Challenge Cup after 71 mins, and lost 3-2. Oh dear
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on December 03, 2014, 10:37:59 PM
All I care about tonight is that my dream team is flying.  Three goals from my two strikers and another from Hazard! 

Am starting to wonder if City can still pose a threat to Chelsea?  As long as they don't fall more than six points behind then I think they still have a chance.  Its getting to the point where the top half might revert back to the predictable norm, with Arsenal starting to hit form too.  I can see them finishing at least third and then it will be one from three or four for 4th IMO.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Meanwood Villa on December 03, 2014, 10:49:40 PM
Quote from: Gregorys Boy on December 03, 2014, 10:37:59 PM
All I care about tonight is that my dream team is flying.  Three goals from my two strikers and another from Hazard! 

Am starting to wonder if City can still pose a threat to Chelsea?  As long as they don't fall more than six points behind then I think they still have a chance.  Its getting to the point where the top half might revert back to the predictable norm, with Arsenal starting to hit form too.  I can see them finishing at least third and then it will be one from three or four for 4th IMO.

None of Southampton, Swansea and West Ham will get top 4. Will probably be Arsenal, Man U or Liverpool. Plus ca change.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on December 03, 2014, 10:52:34 PM
Quote from: supertom on December 03, 2014, 09:12:44 PM
With England underwhelming in their last qualifier, talk always inevitably turns to Woy's successor. Fat Sam was of course mentioned, but so was Steve Bruce.
Didn't they win very comfortably to be one of only three teams to have won every game they've played?

I heard no talk anywhere of any replacements.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on December 03, 2014, 10:58:28 PM
Quote from: Meanwood Villa on December 03, 2014, 10:49:40 PM
Quote from: Gregorys Boy on December 03, 2014, 10:37:59 PM
All I care about tonight is that my dream team is flying.  Three goals from my two strikers and another from Hazard! 

Am starting to wonder if City can still pose a threat to Chelsea?  As long as they don't fall more than six points behind then I think they still have a chance.  Its getting to the point where the top half might revert back to the predictable norm, with Arsenal starting to hit form too.  I can see them finishing at least third and then it will be one from three or four for 4th IMO.

None of Southampton, Swansea and West Ham will get top 4. Will probably be Arsenal, Man U or Liverpool. Plus ca change.

I have always said that it will either be Utd or Liverpool getting 4th.  But because of their erratic form recently and the surprise form of others I did start to question myself.  If Southampton get about six that is a great season for them, both Swansea and West Ham will see top ten as a good season.  Was thinking Everton could be an outside bet, don't see Spurs being anywhere near it this year.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on December 03, 2014, 11:05:38 PM
Quote from: Dave on December 03, 2014, 10:52:34 PM
Quote from: supertom on December 03, 2014, 09:12:44 PM
With England underwhelming in their last qualifier, talk always inevitably turns to Woy's successor. Fat Sam was of course mentioned, but so was Steve Bruce.
Didn't they win very comfortably to be one of only three teams to have won every game they've played?

I heard no talk anywhere of any replacements.
Apparently because we made hard work of Slovenia(?) some were still calling for Woy and his outdated football to go. There wasn't masses of talk. A few footy site opinion pieces as much as anything. I recall someone championing Bruce and laughing at it.

That said as far as England go, we'll not see any indication of where we're at until a tournament. The qualification is a breeze and a bit of a joke.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on December 03, 2014, 11:31:50 PM
Quote from: supertom on December 03, 2014, 11:05:38 PM
The qualification is a breeze and a bit of a joke.
I wonder how funny Greece, Netherlands, Turkey, Germany and Belgium are finding that joke.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on December 03, 2014, 11:41:23 PM
Crikey, Man United absolutely hanging on at the end against Stoke.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: b23 on December 04, 2014, 12:15:35 AM
Quote from: Broughty-Villian on December 03, 2014, 09:47:41 PM
the Rangers were 0-2 up at Alloa in the semi final of the Challenge Cup after 71 mins, and lost 3-2. Oh dear

#gutted

#sosadtohearrangerslostandarestillplayinginblueandwhite@ibrox
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 04, 2014, 12:20:21 AM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on December 03, 2014, 11:41:23 PM
Crikey, Man United absolutely hanging on at the end against Stoke.

You watching on tape delay? In Canada that game was played yesterday. I suppose we are -5 hours GMT so maybe it was on yesterday here.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: usav on December 04, 2014, 01:17:03 AM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on December 04, 2014, 12:20:21 AM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on December 03, 2014, 11:41:23 PM
Crikey, Man United absolutely hanging on at the end against Stoke.

You watching on tape delay? In Canada that game was played yesterday. I suppose we are -5 hours GMT so maybe it was on yesterday here.

I've read that three times and still don't understand it :-)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Louzie0 on December 04, 2014, 01:25:34 AM
MOTD on tonight?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 04, 2014, 02:23:06 AM
Quote from: usav on December 04, 2014, 01:17:03 AM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on December 04, 2014, 12:20:21 AM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on December 03, 2014, 11:41:23 PM
Crikey, Man United absolutely hanging on at the end against Stoke.

You watching on tape delay? In Canada that game was played yesterday. I suppose we are -5 hours GMT so maybe it was on yesterday here.

I've read that three times and still don't understand it :-)

Mine or his?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brazilian Villain on December 04, 2014, 04:57:30 AM
Quote from: b23 on December 04, 2014, 12:15:35 AM
#gutted

#sosadtohearrangerslostandarestillplayinginblueandwhite@ibrox

Terrible post, you forgot #zombiefc and #mikeashleyhasboughtyoursoulfc! ;) Roll on Jan. 31!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on December 04, 2014, 08:09:38 AM
Quote from: Dave on December 03, 2014, 11:31:50 PM
Quote from: supertom on December 03, 2014, 11:05:38 PM
The qualification is a breeze and a bit of a joke.
I wonder how funny Greece, Netherlands, Turkey, Germany and Belgium are finding that joke.
I was talking specifically about Englands. We seem to be pretty fortunate with our group draws normally. And short of a McClaren-esque cock up, qualify with ease. As such I don't think we particularly learn anything useful about the side for 2 years.

I very rarely watch England now. We stroll through qualifiers like taking candy from a baby. Get to the tournament and suddenly find it's a different ball game.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave Cooper please on December 04, 2014, 09:26:16 AM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on December 03, 2014, 09:24:01 PM
Zombie Rangers 2-0 up against Hawaii's Team, Alloa, in the Challenge Cup. Lost 3-2.

Hahahahahahahahahaha.

That was very, very funny.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dr Butler on December 04, 2014, 10:03:15 AM
Quote from: Plumbutt Cooper on December 04, 2014, 09:26:16 AM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on December 03, 2014, 09:24:01 PM
Zombie Rangers 2-0 up against Hawaii's Team, Alloa, in the Challenge Cup. Lost 3-2.

Hahahahahahahahahaha.

That was very, very funny.

not for me :(  lost my football accumulator last night because of it

UTV
The Skint Doc
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: b23 on December 04, 2014, 06:53:59 PM
Quote from: Brazilian Villain on December 04, 2014, 04:57:30 AM
Quote from: b23 on December 04, 2014, 12:15:35 AM
#gutted

#sosadtohearrangerslostandarestillplayinginblueandwhite@ibrox

Terrible post, you forgot #zombiefc and #mikeashleyhasboughtyoursoulfc! ;) Roll on Jan. 31!


Obrigado meu amigo.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on December 05, 2014, 07:55:01 PM
The Villa legend known as Marlon is live on BBC 2
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on December 05, 2014, 08:00:57 PM
Little Fulham / Hartlepool accie tonight. Should keep the wolf from the door this weekend.

Edit. Wtf are Fulham playing at !!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 05, 2014, 09:01:37 PM
The great Gabor Kiraly lives and is currently in goal for Fulham. Not sure if he is wearing tracksuit bottoms or whatever it was he liked to wear when with us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on December 05, 2014, 09:04:02 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on December 05, 2014, 09:01:37 PM
The great Gabor Kiraly lives and is currently in goal for Fulham. Not sure if he is wearing tracksuit bottoms or whatever it was he liked to wear when with us.
Yes he's got them on. Looks like the same pair.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on December 05, 2014, 09:23:09 PM
The jogging bottoms don't seem to be hindering Gabor's ability to bend down and pick the ball out of the net tonight.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: nuninho on December 05, 2014, 09:41:52 PM
Why hasn't any one took a chance on Troy Deeney?  Always seems to be in the goals.  Hatrick tonight.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 05, 2014, 09:42:02 PM
Monkey hangers are done for.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 05, 2014, 09:43:11 PM
Then again, 6 added mins.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on December 05, 2014, 09:45:41 PM
I didn't realise that Blyth were back in the game.

I'll leave the funk on BBC4 and switch back to the Cup
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on December 05, 2014, 09:47:50 PM
Crossbar saves Blyth
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 05, 2014, 09:47:54 PM
They hit the crossbar in the 5th minute of added time.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 05, 2014, 09:48:37 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on December 05, 2014, 09:04:02 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on December 05, 2014, 09:01:37 PM
The great Gabor Kiraly lives and is currently in goal for Fulham. Not sure if he is wearing tracksuit bottoms or whatever it was he liked to wear when with us.
Yes he's got them on. Looks like the same pair.

He must suffer from cold legs or something the big girl. Surprised Ashley Young didn't wear those back in the day to go with his stupid snood.

Still gash as well from the looks of things.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 05, 2014, 09:48:40 PM
Blyth go through.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on December 05, 2014, 09:49:11 PM
It's a classic cup upset
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on December 05, 2014, 09:50:34 PM
Fair play to Blyth
First half they looked dead and buried
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 05, 2014, 09:50:37 PM
Blyth at home in round 3 for us. Even we can't lose to a non league side!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on December 05, 2014, 09:51:40 PM
Despite having worked in 'Nam for fourteen years I've only been to four games at Whaddon Road. Three of those as an away fan, two of which were supporting Hartlepool.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on December 05, 2014, 09:52:39 PM
Stelling will not be happy tomorrow.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on December 05, 2014, 09:54:12 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on December 05, 2014, 09:49:11 PM
It's a classic cup upset
Are you Darren Woolley?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on December 05, 2014, 10:17:51 PM
Good fight back for the non-league side makes the win all the more sweet.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Woofles The Wonder Dog on December 05, 2014, 10:33:45 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on December 05, 2014, 08:00:57 PM
Little Fulham / Hartlepool accie tonight. Should keep the wolf from the door this weekend.

Little pig, little pig, let me in!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on December 05, 2014, 10:35:46 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on December 05, 2014, 09:51:40 PM
Despite having worked in 'Nam for fourteen years I've only been to four games at Whaddon Road. Three of those as an away fan, two of which were supporting Hartlepool.

Don't blame you, it's a shit hole and no fucker goes.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on December 05, 2014, 11:24:03 PM
Marlon Harewood being overpaid to play for a poor team embroiled in an ignominious defeat. Sobbing with nostalgia.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: nodge on December 05, 2014, 11:34:44 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on December 05, 2014, 10:35:46 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on December 05, 2014, 09:51:40 PM
Despite having worked in 'Nam for fourteen years I've only been to four games at Whaddon Road. Three of those as an away fan, two of which were supporting Hartlepool.

Don't blame you, it's a shit hole and no fucker goes.



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But that don't really matterrrrr,
We all come from CHELTENHAMSHIRE,
and we can drive a tractorrrr,

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Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on December 06, 2014, 08:52:26 AM
Spurs have their first home Saturday game today in 8 months!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on December 06, 2014, 09:18:03 AM
Felt a bit sorry for Hartlepool, everything seemed to go against them. Hopefully we'll get them Blyth in the next round.

Do think that if Hartlepools are always crap in the second round, maybe they're lacking fitness?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on December 06, 2014, 01:57:23 PM
Quote from: ADVILLAFAN on December 06, 2014, 09:18:03 AM
Felt a bit sorry for Hartlepool, everything seemed to go against them. Hopefully we'll get them Blyth in the next round.

Do think that if Hartlepools are always crap in the second round, maybe they're lacking fitness?

Hartlepool have sacked their manager

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30359229
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on December 06, 2014, 02:01:18 PM
Newcastle beating Chelsea.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rigadon on December 06, 2014, 02:02:50 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on December 06, 2014, 08:52:26 AM
Spurs have their first home Saturday game today in 8 months!

I hope they lose.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on December 06, 2014, 02:07:07 PM
Ye and I hope Kane gets an elbow in the jaw so that he can get his face fixed properly.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 06, 2014, 02:12:19 PM
Pardew seems to do this every season and then by the end it has fallen apart and he is on the edge of being fired again. They have such a talented squad up there.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on December 06, 2014, 02:16:24 PM
Newcastle now playing like us. They will not keep chelski out if they carry on like that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chipsticks on December 06, 2014, 02:17:25 PM
Hoping Chelsea can nick a draw here, two clubs I really don't like.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: eamonn on December 06, 2014, 02:19:59 PM
I thought we were the only regular PL team where Mourinho had never won at but Stelling has just said that Noocassil also hold that distinction. Say it ain't so..
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on December 06, 2014, 02:21:43 PM
Yes yes 2-0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 06, 2014, 02:21:43 PM
2-0 Newcastle
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on December 06, 2014, 02:22:18 PM
I want Newcastle to hold on to this lead.  Three reasons. 1. It will be good for the title race.  2. Chelsea/Jose will be too smug if they go the whole season unbeaten.  And 3. Because I called the Newcastle win today and so I can be smug!

And now it is over!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on December 06, 2014, 02:22:23 PM
Newcastle 2 up now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 06, 2014, 02:23:08 PM
Brilliant tackle in midfield to set that up. You wonder why Newcastle are not consistently higher up with this squad and their ability to find players at generally good prices, especially in France.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 06, 2014, 02:25:34 PM
If we win tomorrow we're back in the title race.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chipsticks on December 06, 2014, 02:26:31 PM
Things just got interesting!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 06, 2014, 02:26:32 PM
2-1 game on Drogba
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Karlos96 on December 06, 2014, 02:26:41 PM
Not over yet 2-1 and Newcastle down to ten men.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on December 06, 2014, 02:27:05 PM
The Newcsatle GK was very poor there 2-1
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on December 06, 2014, 02:32:19 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on December 06, 2014, 02:12:19 PM
Pardew seems to do this every season and then by the end it has fallen apart and he is on the edge of being fired again. They have such a talented squad up there.

I don't think their squad is that good though.  They are roughly a mid-table team who tread a fine line between having a run at the top seven or six, and getting sucked into the drop zone scrap depending on certain factors.  That is why I maintain that Pardew has done a pretty good job overall and doesn't deserve the stick he has got.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on December 06, 2014, 02:40:55 PM
Yep called this one!  Just thought Chelsea would lose their record against a slightly lesser team away from home, and that Newcastle are looking strong right now.  Great day for the young keeper too!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on December 06, 2014, 02:41:17 PM
It's shameful the way Newcastle are celebrating this win. You would think they have won the treble!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 06, 2014, 03:07:47 PM
Stoke 1-0 Arse
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Exeter 77 on December 06, 2014, 03:09:40 PM
Stripeys have missed a penalty at Hull.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on December 06, 2014, 03:35:07 PM
Stoke 2-0 arsenal
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: itbrvilla on December 06, 2014, 03:46:20 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on December 06, 2014, 03:35:07 PM
Stoke 2-0 arsenal
3 now
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PGW on December 06, 2014, 03:56:10 PM
Derby 3-0 Brighton....i assume messrs Bennet, Gardner & Bent covering themselves in glory.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 06, 2014, 03:56:28 PM
Bad week to pick Arsenal in your office pool
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on December 06, 2014, 04:14:12 PM
SHA go a goal down
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on December 06, 2014, 04:23:43 PM
Arsenal 4 down

Apologies, they flashed up the wrong score.  It's 3-1
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on December 06, 2014, 04:24:39 PM
*Puts betting slip in bin*
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 06, 2014, 04:26:13 PM
Arsenal pull one back.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 06, 2014, 04:27:06 PM
So Newcastle and Stoke beat and beating Chelsea and Arsenal. What has massively annoyed me is Lambert has sent our teams out there believing we couldn't. No team has a right to win, it has to be earns and we too often don't make other teams work hard enough to beat us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 06, 2014, 04:27:17 PM
And for someone reason it seems to be 3-1, not 4-1. A phantom Stoke goal!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Karlos96 on December 06, 2014, 04:27:52 PM
3-2 now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 06, 2014, 04:28:12 PM
Did this goal even happen?

GOAL! PREM Stoke 4 - 0 Arsenal Krkic 64:35'
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on December 06, 2014, 04:28:17 PM
3-2.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 06, 2014, 04:28:38 PM
Quote from: Legion on December 06, 2014, 04:24:39 PM
*Puts betting slip in bin*

Need any sellotape?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Meanwood Villa on December 06, 2014, 04:29:14 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on December 06, 2014, 04:27:17 PM
And for someone reason it seems to be 3-1, not 4-1. A phantom Stoke goal!

It was disallowed, apparently not for much, and now 3-2. You've got to laugh.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on December 06, 2014, 04:29:15 PM
Arsenal pull another back.  Retrieve the betting slip Leege.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on December 06, 2014, 04:29:57 PM
Good things don't happen to me.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 06, 2014, 04:30:19 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on December 06, 2014, 04:28:12 PM
Did this goal even happen?

GOAL! PREM Stoke 4 - 0 Arsenal Krkic 64:35'

I think in the parallel universe it was given. Stuart Attwell awarding the ghost goal.

In fairness Stoke got robbed by that goal not standing
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 06, 2014, 04:31:51 PM
Beeb live text commentary, it's as though I am at the game!

70:59 Peter Crouch (Stoke City).
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on December 06, 2014, 04:31:52 PM
Flamini dived for the penalty for their first, too.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on December 06, 2014, 04:32:49 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on December 06, 2014, 04:28:12 PM
Did this goal even happen?

GOAL! PREM Stoke 4 - 0 Arsenal Krkic 64:35'
Was disallowed
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 06, 2014, 04:33:17 PM
I need a Chambers goal or assist, 3 conceded and a yellow is a mare for my FL team!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 06, 2014, 04:33:50 PM
QPR 2-0 Burnley
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on December 06, 2014, 04:35:24 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on December 06, 2014, 04:33:17 PM
I need a Chambers goal or assist, 3 conceded and a yellow is a mare for my FL team!

He's just been sent off
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on December 06, 2014, 04:35:47 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on December 06, 2014, 04:33:17 PM
I need a Chambers goal or assist, 3 conceded and a yellow is a mare for my FL team!
He's been red carded
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 06, 2014, 04:36:19 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on December 06, 2014, 04:33:17 PM
I need a Chambers goal or assist, 3 conceded and a yellow is a mare for my FL team!

Chuckles
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 06, 2014, 04:36:25 PM
*Sigh*

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 06, 2014, 04:36:58 PM
3 conceded and a red, minus about a million for my FL team then.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 06, 2014, 04:40:36 PM
I need some more magic from Sanchez and Austin to make up for it. Their heads will probably fall off now i've said that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on December 06, 2014, 04:42:11 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on December 06, 2014, 04:40:36 PM
I need some more magic from Sanchez and Austin to make up for it. Their heads will probably fall off now i've said that.

Could you mention a few Leicester players in advance?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 06, 2014, 04:43:14 PM
Oh ffs Austin has been red carded.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 06, 2014, 04:46:58 PM
So that's 3 of my FL who are now out of the next game, Diame, Austin and Chambers. Plus my sub goalie is injured. Splendid.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 06, 2014, 04:54:03 PM
Arsenal lose. MOTD will be exciting with 3 goalless draws today.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 06, 2014, 04:55:10 PM
Wolves lose at home to Bournemouth and finish with 9 men. I'm not their manager, honest.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Karlos96 on December 06, 2014, 04:55:27 PM
Blackpool get their second win of the season against SHA :)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ronshirt on December 06, 2014, 04:58:53 PM
Watched Derby vs Brighton. Bent managed mostly to stay well away from the ball. However when he did get caught out of position sufficiently for a team mate to find him with a pass his ability to miscontrol enabled him to return the ball immediately to the opposition.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 06, 2014, 05:00:05 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on December 06, 2014, 04:54:03 PM
Arsenal lose. MOTD will be exciting with 3 goalless draws today.

they'll be celebrating the fact that we aren't playing and offering our 0.57 league goals per game average.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on December 06, 2014, 05:10:37 PM
BBC seem very peeved arsenal lost and spurs only drew .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on December 06, 2014, 05:32:31 PM
Quote from: eamonn on December 06, 2014, 02:19:59 PM
I thought we were the only regular PL team where Mourinho had never won at but Stelling has just said that Noocassil also hold that distinction. Say it ain't so..

Think they had one season in championship when he was manager first time round, they've done four matches before today and we've done five.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on December 06, 2014, 05:33:30 PM
Quote from: PGW on December 06, 2014, 03:56:10 PM
Derby 3-0 Brighton....i assume messrs Bennet, Gardner & Bent covering themselves in glory.

Hypia gone in the morning I reckon.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on December 06, 2014, 05:54:10 PM
Softish pen city foul on Jimmy yaya converts
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on December 06, 2014, 05:55:56 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on December 06, 2014, 04:46:58 PM
So that's 3 of my FL who are now out of the next game, Diame, Austin and Chambers. Plus my sub goalie is injured. Splendid.
Everyday things we, FL managers, have to deal with!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on December 06, 2014, 05:56:50 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on December 06, 2014, 03:56:28 PM
Bad week to pick Arsenal in your office pool
Bad week to transfer in Martinez to replace Krul as my FL GK!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 06, 2014, 06:06:55 PM
Quote from: olaftab on December 06, 2014, 05:56:50 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on December 06, 2014, 03:56:28 PM
Bad week to pick Arsenal in your office pool
Bad week to transfer in Martinez to replace Krul as my FL GK!

I brought in Krul to replace Mignolet who had been stuck on my bench as I needed to swap more important positions. Krul and Szcezezezezny, my other keeper, promptly both got crocked. At least my replacement for Krul last week was Brad who got the CS at Palace. But week 13 I had no fit keeper! And I still can't replace Sczeseseszczney as I now need to replace one of my 3 outfielders that are out.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 06, 2014, 06:09:16 PM
Make that probably 4 outfielders as Aguero went off after 6 mins injured. Jeeze!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 06, 2014, 06:12:10 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on December 06, 2014, 06:09:16 PM
Make that probably 4 outfielders as Aguero went off after 6 mins injured. Jeeze!

I assume you had Delph, Vlaar and Benteke, Senderos in your FF team at the start of the season because there has to be a good reason why they keep getting injured or suspended.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 06, 2014, 06:12:12 PM
Quote
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero left the pitch in tears after suffering an apparent knee injury in the opening minutes of Saturday's match with Everton.

The Argentine, 26, the Premier League's top scorer with 14 goals, went down holding his knee after challenging with Muhamed Besic in the third minute.

Aguero limped to the sidelines before being replaced by teenager Jose Pozo.

City travel to Roma for a must-win Champions League match on Wednesday.

Match of the Day Presenter Gary Lineker said on Twitter:  "Worrying-looking knee injury sustained by Sergio Aguero.

"Anything serious would be a massive blow to him, Manchester City, and football lovers everywhere."

Aguero has earned widespread acclaim for his performances for City this season, with manager Manuel Pellegrini hailing the striker as "one of the best players in the world".
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 06, 2014, 06:13:26 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on December 06, 2014, 06:12:10 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on December 06, 2014, 06:09:16 PM
Make that probably 4 outfielders as Aguero went off after 6 mins injured. Jeeze!

I assume you had Delph, Vlaar and Benteke, Senderos in your FF team at the start of the season because there has to be a good reason why they keep getting injured or suspended.

No but I did have Benteke in when he got crocked last season. And Hutton was in when he got injured earlier this season. We may need a bodyguard for Brad tomorrow!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 06, 2014, 06:13:45 PM
That would be sad. He's a superb player and by far Man City's best forward.

In other news PWS was also seen crying at hearing the news not Aguero's injury in what has been a difficult day.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 06, 2014, 06:14:28 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on December 06, 2014, 06:13:26 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on December 06, 2014, 06:12:10 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on December 06, 2014, 06:09:16 PM
Make that probably 4 outfielders as Aguero went off after 6 mins injured. Jeeze!

I assume you had Delph, Vlaar and Benteke, Senderos in your FF team at the start of the season because there has to be a good reason why they keep getting injured or suspended.

No but I did have Benteke in when he got crocked last season. And Hutton was in when he got injured earlier this season. We may need a bodyguard for Brad tomorrow!

Between you and Leeg we should somehow get you two as far from Villa Park as possible.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 06, 2014, 06:14:47 PM
Being at death's door has made me very sensitive. I think I need some huggles.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on December 06, 2014, 06:16:12 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on December 06, 2014, 06:14:47 PM
Being at death's door has made me very sensitive. I think I need some huggles.

PM sent hun.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 06, 2014, 06:17:56 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on December 06, 2014, 06:16:12 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on December 06, 2014, 06:14:47 PM
Being at death's door has made me very sensitive. I think I need some huggles.

PM sent hun.

Does it contain huggles?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on December 06, 2014, 06:19:54 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on December 06, 2014, 06:14:47 PM
Being at death's door has made me very sensitive. I think I need some huggles.

Man up, you big girl.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 06, 2014, 06:33:31 PM
Quote from: Legion on December 06, 2014, 06:19:54 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on December 06, 2014, 06:14:47 PM
Being at death's door has made me very sensitive. I think I need some huggles.

Man up, you big girl.

I'm counting that as a huggle x
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 06, 2014, 08:58:56 PM
Football at the elite level in Spain should be made to look this easy. Ronaldo with another 3 goals today. Is it right he's average over 2 goals a game or something just as nuts?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: eric woolban woolban on December 06, 2014, 09:11:14 PM
23 La Liga goals in 13 games so far this season.

He has the record number of La Liga hat tricks now.

He's scored 281 goals in 267 games for Madrid. Impressive.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on December 06, 2014, 09:30:01 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on December 06, 2014, 05:33:30 PM
Quote from: PGW on December 06, 2014, 03:56:10 PM
Derby 3-0 Brighton....i assume messrs Bennet, Gardner & Bent covering themselves in glory.

Hypia gone in the morning I reckon.

Yeah if there has been one manager who looks more out of his depth than Lambert is has been Hypia at Brighton.   Always looked a risky appointment and losing the players they have made it even harder.  Sooner rather than later they need to consider getting someone in with Championship experience.

Think I will I will skip most of MOTD this week. Newcastle-Chelsea and Stoke-Arsenal sound the highlights to me.  Question is if I watch just one of the 0-0's which one should it be?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on December 07, 2014, 10:23:25 AM
Watched little bits of the Stripeyfith game yesterday. They looked bloody awful.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on December 07, 2014, 10:26:12 AM
Glad they drew though, didn't want Irvine being sacked before we play them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on December 07, 2014, 10:28:49 AM
Quote from: Ads on December 07, 2014, 10:26:12 AM
Glad they drew though, didn't want Irvine being sacked before we play them.

That's a good point. He won't be there long though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on December 07, 2014, 09:31:27 PM
MLS Cup Final on BTSport 2.............brought to you with more commentator read adverts than TalkSport
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on December 07, 2014, 09:36:52 PM
LA Galaxy take the lead against New England
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on December 07, 2014, 10:03:49 PM
Revolution equalise
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on December 07, 2014, 10:27:02 PM
MLS final goes into extra time
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 07, 2014, 11:40:17 PM
Final: LA Galaxy won 2-1, former Villa man Robbie Keane with the ET winner. New England have lost all five MLS Cup finals they have appeared in. Galaxy have now won 5.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on December 08, 2014, 08:36:29 PM
Saints 1 - Man Ure 1

good game, Man Ure are there for the taking............
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: timeoutbigbar on December 08, 2014, 08:51:38 PM
People were banging on about Van Gaal and his 'genius' substitution of the goalkeeper at the world cup.  It looks to me tonight as if he doesn't have a clue what he's doing and is making absurd tactical decisions.  Whether it pays off or not will certainly be down to luck more than judgement, they've been second best by a distance.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Somniloquism on December 08, 2014, 09:04:55 PM
And with injury problems to their defenders all the time, Ron will be a good acquisition for them in January,
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LeeB on December 08, 2014, 09:05:31 PM
Is Van Gaal some sort of frustrated teddy boy?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on December 08, 2014, 09:09:47 PM
Quote from: Somniloquism on December 08, 2014, 09:04:55 PM
And with injury problems to their defenders all the time, Ron will be a good acquisition for them in January,
Yes and only for £10M.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on December 08, 2014, 09:10:02 PM
Shane Long messes up again.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 08, 2014, 09:11:21 PM
Quote from: olaftab on December 08, 2014, 09:09:47 PM
Quote from: Somniloquism on December 08, 2014, 09:04:55 PM
And with injury problems to their defenders all the time, Ron will be a good acquisition for them in January,
Yes and only for £10M.

He'd be a bargain at that price and would solve their injury problems.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LeeB on December 08, 2014, 09:11:54 PM
Quote from: olaftab on December 08, 2014, 09:09:47 PM
Quote from: Somniloquism on December 08, 2014, 09:04:55 PM
And with injury problems to their defenders all the time, Ron will be a good acquisition for them in January,
Yes and only for £10M.

His price goes up every time I watch them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LeeB on December 08, 2014, 09:13:18 PM
And we'll have Young back as well. Pissing wing back my arse.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on December 08, 2014, 09:16:46 PM
Mane is making Nzog look like Messi
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 08, 2014, 09:18:24 PM
According to the Beeb site, after an hour Manure have managed 2 shots, 1 on target. What a genius van Gaal is.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LeeB on December 08, 2014, 09:18:51 PM
If it was us out there playing like Man U, I'd be going mental at how crap we are.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on December 08, 2014, 09:25:06 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on December 08, 2014, 09:16:46 PM
Mane is making Nzog look like Messi
Yes he is utd's best defender!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 08, 2014, 09:28:12 PM
Jammy bastards.

Again.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on December 08, 2014, 09:28:22 PM
Wankers 2-1 up
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on December 08, 2014, 09:29:50 PM
Disgraceful goalkeeping for that, Forster really isn't all that great, I'm not sure why he's so highly rated.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on December 08, 2014, 09:31:07 PM
Tossers
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 08, 2014, 09:40:40 PM
Isn't deliberate handball a booking?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Colhint on December 08, 2014, 09:43:23 PM
Van Persie's good , but he's no Alan Hutton.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on December 08, 2014, 09:43:28 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on December 08, 2014, 09:40:40 PM
Isn't deliberate handball a booking?
Depends on the context.

There's no such offence as 'non-deliberate handball', so on the above, any handball would be an automatic yellow card.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on December 08, 2014, 09:43:34 PM
Depends on who you play for.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on December 08, 2014, 09:45:27 PM
Quote from: paul_e on December 08, 2014, 09:29:50 PM
Disgraceful goalkeeping for that, Forster really isn't all that great, I'm not sure why he's so highly rated.
A couple of good games for Celtic against Barcelona where he saved a lot of shots, but didn't have to deal with any of the other goalkeeper duties? 

From what I've seen he's Scott Carson mk II. Decent shot stopper, but you're always waiting for a monumental cock-up to gift a goal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on December 08, 2014, 09:46:39 PM
Southampton have been useless since going behind.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on December 08, 2014, 09:48:35 PM
Quote from: olaftab on December 08, 2014, 09:46:39 PM
Southampton have been useless since going behind.
They are on a horrendous run. We will see what Koeman is made of now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on December 08, 2014, 09:51:29 PM
I will give Mane some credit for taking out RVP.............
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SashasGrandad on December 08, 2014, 09:52:16 PM
Quote from: Colhint on December 08, 2014, 09:43:23 PM
Van Persie's good , but he's no Alan Hutton.

 ;) :) :) :)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: timeoutbigbar on December 08, 2014, 09:59:48 PM
Quote from: olaftab on December 08, 2014, 09:46:39 PM
Southampton have been useless since going behind.

They were the better side over the 90 minutes.  Shane Long is wank.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on December 08, 2014, 10:02:43 PM
Just wait for the van gaal media wankfest.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on December 08, 2014, 10:05:50 PM
Man U have been very lucky away from home of late

I honestly think bEnteke and gabby can cause them problems
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Meanwood Villa on December 08, 2014, 10:15:15 PM
Quote from: Matt Collins on December 08, 2014, 10:05:50 PM
Man U have been very lucky away from home of late

I honestly think bEnteke and gabby can cause them problems

No matter what else happens in life, the universe and everything there's nothing surer than Man U winning at Villa Park.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Meanwood Villa on December 08, 2014, 10:17:03 PM
They seem to be spawning a lot of wins lately as well. I don't often want Liverpool to win but I hope they rip them a new one next weekend. Unlikely as that is.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Small Rodent on December 08, 2014, 11:42:36 PM
Ashley Young should have been MOTM.

Very good performance.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Flamingo Lane on December 09, 2014, 07:45:31 PM
Hold on to your seats.  This could be another of those famous Anfield nights...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Bernie on December 09, 2014, 08:14:35 PM
The Basel fans are in good voice- putting out a catchy rhythm
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on December 09, 2014, 08:15:22 PM
WOW! 0-3 to Arsenal with a quality strike from Ramsey.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on December 09, 2014, 08:25:44 PM
Liverpool 0 Basel 1
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on December 09, 2014, 08:28:42 PM
Quote from: dave shelley on December 09, 2014, 08:25:44 PM
Liverpool 0 Basel 1
I am allowing myself a little titter.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: MoetVillan on December 09, 2014, 08:31:01 PM
Liverpool are awful.  Simply awful.  Their defence is a shambles.  And their defence is better than the midfield or forwards.  I cant believe that Freddie Mercury's absence is the only reason they are so much poorer a year on
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: brontebilly on December 09, 2014, 09:05:41 PM
Never a red card in fairness to Markovic. Liverpool looked a rabble before it anyway, hope Basle sow it into them now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ez on December 09, 2014, 09:12:21 PM
Quote from: brontebilly on December 09, 2014, 09:05:41 PM
Never a red card in fairness to Markovic. Liverpool looked a rabble before it anyway, hope Basle sow it into them now.

I thought it was a red. He looked for the player and went for him. The intent was there.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on December 09, 2014, 09:18:53 PM
According to Lawro some of the best fans in the world are starting to leave.  Just under a quarter of an hour to go.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Nev on December 09, 2014, 09:18:54 PM
Disgraceful from Clive Tyldesley and Townsend. Just because the visitors refuse to roll over for their "great Anfield night". Bordering on jingoism at times.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: citizenDJ on December 09, 2014, 09:19:07 PM
It's a really strange thing for Markovic to have done - he missed the other guy, but I can't see what else he would have been doing except swinging for him - he even looks to see where he is beforehand!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: citizenDJ on December 09, 2014, 09:20:55 PM
Quote from: Nev on December 09, 2014, 09:18:54 PM
Disgraceful from Clive Tyldesley and Townsend. Just because the visitors refuse to roll over for their "great Anfield night". Bordering on jingoism at times.



I don't know if I'd go as far as 'disgraceful', but the commentary is very shite, although typical of ITV really.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on December 09, 2014, 09:22:07 PM
Oh FFS
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on December 09, 2014, 09:22:34 PM
Great free kick.  I wish we had someone who could do that on a regular basis.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on December 09, 2014, 09:23:24 PM
In all fairness that's a brilliant free kick.
Have stopped tittering quite as much as earlier.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Nev on December 09, 2014, 09:27:32 PM
I've heard more measured commentary on Sky's fanzone.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on December 09, 2014, 09:37:22 PM
Apparently, according to Chiles 'That was painful even for the neutral'. No, it wasn't.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on December 09, 2014, 09:38:57 PM
Have recommenced tittering.

Chiles: "As is tradition the Liverpool fans keep the noise going" (or something like that) ...they didn't in September - L'pool 0 Aston Villa 1

Titter.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on December 09, 2014, 09:41:23 PM
Quote from: Clampy on December 09, 2014, 09:37:22 PM
Apparently, according to Chiles 'That was painful even for the neutral'. No, it wasn't.
Surely, even he knows that most fans couldn't give a s**t about what L'pool do! Except 'The Mighty Reds YNWA' fans obviously!

Sorry...he's doing his job isn't he?
Bulls**tting for a living.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: brontebilly on December 09, 2014, 09:41:49 PM
Quote from: Nev on December 09, 2014, 09:27:32 PM
I've heard more measured commentary on Sky's fanzone.

Mark Lawrenson was the co-commentator on Irish TV. Nauseating wouldnt describe it.

Some goal from Gerrard. Basle butchered numerous good counter attacks in the second half, should have made it comfortable.

Not sure how the likes of Lallana arent even getting off the bench in these kind of games. Rodgers seems to be really struggling at the signings lark, some terrible flops so far in his few years there - http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/oct/31/liverpool-signings-brendan-rodgers

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Nev on December 09, 2014, 09:42:04 PM
Quote from: Clampy on December 09, 2014, 09:37:22 PM
Apparently, according to Chiles 'That was painful even for the neutral'. No, it wasn't.

The patronising assumption that we will swallow all the overblown hyperbole and bullshit really gets my goat.

As a football fan, the fact that Basle turned up, cut through it all and played the better, more measured football delights me. As for the Basle player cheating, you live by the sword etc.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: myf on December 09, 2014, 09:44:44 PM
Quote from: Clampy on December 09, 2014, 09:37:22 PM
Apparently, according to Chiles 'That was painful even for the neutral'. No, it wasn't.

The only thing that was painful was the worry that the bastards would somehow fluke a winner in injury time.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: N'Rexy on December 09, 2014, 09:47:52 PM
'The Mighty Reds YNWA' fans in overdrive on 5Live. Gerrard for player manager is the favourite knee jerker tonight. Please Santa make it happen.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brend'Watkins on December 09, 2014, 09:53:24 PM
Quote from: myf on December 09, 2014, 09:44:44 PM
Quote from: Clampy on December 09, 2014, 09:37:22 PM
Apparently, according to Chiles 'That was painful even for the neutral'. No, it wasn't.

The only thing that was painful was the worry that the bastards would somehow fluke a winner in injury time.

Yeah, that nearly OG a case in point. 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: eric woolban woolban on December 09, 2014, 09:57:46 PM
We'd have never heard the end of it. 'That night at Anfield ' would have spouted from Tydseley 's mouth ad infinitum.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: walsall villain on December 09, 2014, 09:58:40 PM
Enjoyed watching Basle play. Played at a high tempo and moved the ball around very well. Pity they didn't take their chances to finish Liverpool off. I'd love to see Villa play at that tempo.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: adrenachrome on December 09, 2014, 10:05:23 PM
Worra lorra laffs soft lads.

There's nottun down for ya.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on December 09, 2014, 10:20:35 PM
Happy Liverpool have gone out.

Meanwhile, how's this for a way to waste over 100m?

Lovren £20m
Lallana £25m
Lambert £4m
Markovic £20m
Moreno £12m
Balotelli £16m
Can £10m
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: David_Nab on December 09, 2014, 10:25:45 PM
Rodgers is starting to look very overated.He got lucky last season he has an on fire Suarez and no champs league to distract him.

He has spent big on defenders yet they still concede goals and now they are not scoring and still reliant on a fading Gerard to bail them out.
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on December 09, 2014, 10:20:35 PM
Happy Liverpool have gone out.

Meanwhile, how's this for a way to waste over 100m?

Lovren £20m
Lallana £25m
Lambert £4m
Markovic £20m
Moreno £12m
Balotelli £16m
Can £10m

Most of them on bench tonight as well.He makes MON spending on a defence look reasonable !! £20 on Lovern  18 on Sako 12 on Moreno ..

Rodger's is getting found out big time here , this continue's he will be gone by the end of the season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: joecrow on December 09, 2014, 10:25:57 PM
Walsall won 0-0 on penalties according to the BBC.   
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on December 09, 2014, 10:36:43 PM
Quote from: joecrow on December 09, 2014, 10:25:57 PM
Walsall won 0-0 on penalties according to the BBC.

7-4 on pens according to Midlands Today. How can you win on pens by three clear goals?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: joecrow on December 09, 2014, 10:39:20 PM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on December 09, 2014, 10:36:43 PM
Quote from: joecrow on December 09, 2014, 10:25:57 PM
Walsall won 0-0 on penalties according to the BBC.

7-4 on pens according to Midlands Today. How can you win on pens by three clear goals?

Your licence fee at work!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 09, 2014, 10:52:26 PM
the new stadium plans don't look so tasty now playing Europa League football or worse year after year. It's a nightmare trying to break into the top 4, and it will even harder getting back into it given the investments they made and are now tied to. All of those players have lost value and the likes of Suarez or Bale as Spurs are finding out come around once in a lifetime.

Happy times.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt C on December 09, 2014, 11:03:15 PM
None of those Liverpool signings look like value now - I think Lallana is a very decent player but 25m?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on December 09, 2014, 11:17:51 PM
So Loverpool are unlucky having won 1 game in 6. Last season Napoli didn't qualify having won 4 of 6. Now that's unlucky.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on December 09, 2014, 11:21:13 PM
They've signed players who aren't top 4 quality. Lallana is probably the pick of their signings and ridiculously overpriced. I don't think he's top 4 quality though.
Balotelli is just far too inconsistent.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dr Butler on December 10, 2014, 08:45:19 AM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30407266

Basel mock Chelsea, Spurs and Liverpool....it's great :)

UTV
The Doc
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on December 10, 2014, 09:30:33 AM
And lost to us, I think I have a mancrush on them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: joe_c on December 10, 2014, 10:22:10 AM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on December 09, 2014, 10:36:43 PM
Quote from: joecrow on December 09, 2014, 10:25:57 PM
Walsall won 0-0 on penalties according to the BBC.

7-4 on pens according to Midlands Today. How can you win on pens by three clear goals?

We beat Bolton 4-1 on penalties in the 2000 FA Cup Semi Final so it is possible. 7-4 isn't though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Somniloquism on December 10, 2014, 10:31:59 AM
Balotelli was a panic buy when they realised Sturridge was also going to be missing.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: simon ward 50 on December 10, 2014, 12:58:52 PM
More titters!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: myf on December 10, 2014, 01:47:18 PM
Quote from: David_Nab on December 09, 2014, 10:25:45 PM
Rodgers is starting to look very overated.He got lucky last season he has an on fire Suarez and no champs league to distract him.

He has spent big on defenders yet they still concede goals and now they are not scoring and still reliant on a fading Gerard to bail them out.
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on December 09, 2014, 10:20:35 PM
Happy Liverpool have gone out.

Meanwhile, how's this for a way to waste over 100m?

Lovren £20m
Lallana £25m
Lambert £4m
Markovic £20m
Moreno £12m
Balotelli £16m
Can £10m

Most of them on bench tonight as well.He makes MON spending on a defence look reasonable !! £20 on Lovern  18 on Sako 12 on Moreno ..

Rodger's is getting found out big time here , this continue's he will be gone by the end of the season.

Bet the wages for that lot are eye watering as well.  £20m per annum?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on December 10, 2014, 01:52:32 PM
The Curse of the Next Big Thing strikes again.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on December 10, 2014, 02:16:22 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on December 09, 2014, 10:20:35 PM
Meanwhile, how's this for a way to waste over 100m?

Lovren £20m
Lallana £25m
Lambert £4m
Markovic £20m
Moreno £12m
Balotelli £16m
Can £10m

It's only £60m, but the following get pretty close:

Tiago Ilori £7m
Luis Alberto £8m
Iago Aspas £7m
Joe Allen £15
Simon Mignolet £10m
Fabio Borini £11m

I'd wager a fair proportion of Liverpool fans wouldn't even know that the top three are even owned by Liverpool anymore.

At least the players we farmed out on loan after a single season didn't cost much money.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on December 10, 2014, 07:35:08 PM
With the exception of Sturridge he's made some shocking signings, I can't think of another decent signing made by him. Coutinho perhaps but he seems to think Joe Allen is a better player.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt C on December 10, 2014, 07:38:02 PM
Another club where the signings are made by committee and it shows.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on December 10, 2014, 08:20:28 PM
No Aguero, Kompany or Toure for City surely means no way through.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 10, 2014, 08:24:41 PM
Well Bayern are doing their bit, leading CSKA 1-0.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 10, 2014, 08:32:33 PM
Barcelona have Iniesta, Neymar, Messi and Suarez. Really is an insane line up. Beating PSG 2-1 currently.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on December 10, 2014, 09:02:06 PM
1 - 0 Nasri........good goal
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Flamingo Lane on December 10, 2014, 09:06:58 PM
Having set out to draw 0-0 I can't see Roma scoring two in what's left.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on December 10, 2014, 09:26:56 PM
2-0 Bayern
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on December 10, 2014, 09:28:17 PM
0-2 City
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on December 11, 2014, 07:52:39 PM
My evening has just got off to a perfect start.

Kids in bed no trouble.  Check
TV in office so undisturbed football watching whilst parked in front of computer.  Check.
Turn on TV to be greeted by FCK 1- 5 Torino on screen.  If only their English equivalents could find such amusing ways to blow up every financial advantage they enjoy.
Last in their Europa League group having failed miserably in their CL qualifier.  Happy days.

Just need Kent Nielsen and AaB to pull a result in Portugal later on tonight.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 12, 2014, 03:59:26 PM
Quote
Wigan's squad will pay half the cost of the first 500 tickets sold in advance for their Boxing Day trip to Leeds.

Fan website, This Northern Soul,  had been arranging a boycott of the game with away tickets £36 for adults, £24 for concessions and £18 for under-16s.

"Christmas is an expensive time of year for everyone, especially football fans, and we want to show our appreciation," said club captain Gary Caldwell.

"If this helps to get them to Leeds to support us, then we're glad to help."

The Latics are 23rd in the Championship and have endured negative media attention since appointing Malky Mackay as manager last month.

He is currently under investigation by the Football Association for his conduct at previous club Cardiff, while Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has been charged by the FA because of alleged offensive comments made in newspaper interviews.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on December 12, 2014, 04:49:55 PM
An empty gesture to offer to pay the first 500 tickets for a Wigan away following really.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 12, 2014, 06:15:44 PM
Quote from: Ads on December 12, 2014, 04:49:55 PM
An empty gesture to offer to pay the first 500 tickets for a Wigan away following really.

they probably know it is twice why they would have got. So anything helps.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on December 12, 2014, 09:44:42 PM
£8 each will cover it?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 13, 2014, 08:08:10 PM
I wonder what the Whingeing One will say.

Quote
But Chelsea were far from perfect, with Willian and Costa booked for diving and Gary Cahill lucky not to be sent off.

The England defender had already been shown a yellow card for a late challenge in the first half - a tackle on Sone Aluko that Hull manager Steve Bruce thought was deserving of a straight red - and after the break the centre-back went to ground too easily inside the Hull box.

Hull's incensed players surrounded referee Chris Foy, arguing Cahill should have been shown a second yellow for diving, but the Chelsea player escaped punishment and less than 10 minutes later a frustrated Hull were reduced to 10 men.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 13, 2014, 08:10:15 PM
Football Focus' Garth Crooks on diving
"Twice, Chelsea players have dived in the first 60 minutes - first Willian and Gary Cahill. It's disgraceful. Managers can't say what I'm about to say - it questions the integrity of the refereeing. Is he intimidated by Stamford Bridge? The referee is not being fair. Cahill is on a yellow card and dived. He should have got another booking for that. The only conclusion you can come to is because it's Chelsea and now the injustice has got the Hull players' blood boiling. They're thinking they might as well take the law into their own hands."
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on December 13, 2014, 08:15:14 PM
Well done Garth and now brace yourself for vile racist abuse you are going to get on twitter.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on December 13, 2014, 08:33:12 PM
I do like Garth Crooks.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lastfootstamper on December 13, 2014, 09:06:49 PM
There's a photo, on the Beeb page about the ref, of the Cahill yellow "challenge". My word. I know things always look worse in slo-mo/frozen, but that ball's nowhere near where Cahill's studs are.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 13, 2014, 09:15:16 PM
(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/79714000/jpg/_79714927_cahill_tackle_ap.jpg)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on December 13, 2014, 10:01:49 PM
I think he's been spending too much time with John Terry.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 13, 2014, 10:37:15 PM
That was a poor challenge by Cahill, worse than Richardson's in my opinion.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 13, 2014, 10:38:22 PM
And it was a dive.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on December 13, 2014, 10:39:51 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on December 13, 2014, 09:15:16 PM
(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/79714000/jpg/_79714927_cahill_tackle_ap.jpg)

I've just seen that on motd. Is that any worse than Richardson's tackle? Mourinho is slowly turning Cahill into a very unlikeable player.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 13, 2014, 10:41:24 PM
Quote from: Clampy on December 13, 2014, 10:39:51 PM
I've just seen that on motd. Is that any worse than Richardson's tackle? Mourinho is slowly turning Cahill into a very unlikeable player.

I just mentioned that I think it was worse. IMO Cahill was lucky not to be sent off twice.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on December 13, 2014, 10:42:46 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on December 13, 2014, 10:41:24 PM
Quote from: Clampy on December 13, 2014, 10:39:51 PM
I've just seen that on motd. Is that any worse than Richardson's tackle? Mourinho is slowly turning Cahill into a very unlikeable player.

I just mentioned that I think it was worse. IMO Cahill was lucky not to be sent off twice.

If you watch it again, Cahill goes down clutching his face.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 13, 2014, 10:43:25 PM
Fuck off Mourinho. Two were blatant dives you twat.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 13, 2014, 10:44:43 PM
To me that is a red card all long in the modern game.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on December 13, 2014, 10:46:49 PM
Wow Gary Cahill! That's pathetic
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 13, 2014, 10:49:30 PM
That was a bit of a dubious challenge by Tiote as well.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on December 13, 2014, 11:03:56 PM
Studs up from Y Toure there too
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on December 13, 2014, 11:22:40 PM
Lost again at this rate Southampton are heading for relegation.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 13, 2014, 11:23:09 PM
Quote from: olaftab on December 13, 2014, 11:22:40 PM
Lost again at this rate Southampton are heading for relegation.

they are certainly collapsing fast
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 13, 2014, 11:26:01 PM
We derailed them!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on December 13, 2014, 11:52:26 PM
Is that a wig on Neil Warnock
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on December 14, 2014, 10:00:18 AM
Burnley are surprising me at the moment. I didn't think they had it in them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on December 14, 2014, 11:32:10 AM
I want Yanited to beat Liverpool today. Keeps them close to us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on December 14, 2014, 12:07:49 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on December 13, 2014, 11:23:09 PM
Quote from: olaftab on December 13, 2014, 11:22:40 PM
Lost again at this rate Southampton are heading for relegation.

they are certainly collapsing fast

Yeah because its not as if any team has lost more than four on the spin this season right?....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 14, 2014, 01:01:40 PM
Want Liverpool to win. Don't want Manure finishing top four.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on December 14, 2014, 01:11:03 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on December 14, 2014, 01:01:40 PM
Want Liverpool to win. Don't want Manure finishing top four.

Me too!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Deano's Mullet on December 14, 2014, 01:13:07 PM
Still depressed after yesterday so I don't really fancy watching football but going to have to put  up with it as everyone coming round to watch it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Meanwood Villa on December 14, 2014, 01:31:22 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on December 14, 2014, 01:01:40 PM
Want Liverpool to win. Don't want Manure finishing top four.

Agreed. It's kind of a win-win though as can't be too disappointed if Liverpool lose. Of course the dream situation in this fixture is some sort of cosmic event that makes the entire stadium and everyone in it disappear to another dimension, never to bother us again. 5/1 at William Hill, got to be worth a punt.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SamTheMouse on December 14, 2014, 01:40:02 PM
Both these teams look worse than us. Shocking how poor the quality of the Premier League is these days.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on December 14, 2014, 01:46:05 PM
Man. United will still beat us 3 or 4 next week. Probably something like a James Wilson hattrick in 15 minutes.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on December 14, 2014, 01:54:22 PM
Yanited will come from behind to beat us. There fans will dance on our pitch
#rules
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Flamingo Lane on December 14, 2014, 01:56:38 PM
Quote from: SamTheMouse on December 14, 2014, 01:40:02 PM
Both these teams look worse than us. Shocking how poor the quality of the Premier League is these days.

I wouldn't go so far as to agree with the first sentence above, but 25 minutes in to this game, the quality of the passing and ball control of both teams has been utterly woeful.  And Rooney can't even hit the ground with a gobful of spit.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on December 14, 2014, 02:02:26 PM
Quote from: Ian Price on December 14, 2014, 01:56:38 PM
Quote from: SamTheMouse on December 14, 2014, 01:40:02 PM
Both these teams look worse than us. Shocking how poor the quality of the Premier League is these days.

I wouldn't go so far as to agree with the first sentence above, but 25 minutes in to this game, the quality of the passing and ball control of both teams has been utterly woeful.  And Rooney can't even hit the ground with a gobful of spit.

But he can hit the back of the net
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Flamingo Lane on December 14, 2014, 02:07:31 PM
Quote from: john e on December 14, 2014, 02:02:26 PM
Quote from: Ian Price on December 14, 2014, 01:56:38 PM
Quote from: SamTheMouse on December 14, 2014, 01:40:02 PM
Both these teams look worse than us. Shocking how poor the quality of the Premier League is these days.

I wouldn't go so far as to agree with the first sentence above, but 25 minutes in to this game, the quality of the passing and ball control of both teams has been utterly woeful.  And Rooney can't even hit the ground with a gobful of spit.

But he can hit the back of the net

Not with a gobful of spit he can't.  More seriously, Adam Lalana looks a good player, and I don't know Carrick avoided a booking for his foul on him.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Flamingo Lane on December 14, 2014, 02:11:08 PM
A mile offside.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: bertlambshank on December 14, 2014, 02:11:40 PM
Awful by the lino.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on December 14, 2014, 02:12:29 PM
Quote from: SamTheMouse on December 14, 2014, 01:40:02 PM
Both these teams look worse than us. Shocking how poor the quality of the Premier League is these days.

Awful isn't it! Such ordinary teams as Southampton, West Ham and Newcastle all knocking around in the top six over the last few weeks. It's what makes it so criminal that our manager can't even lever us up to around 8th which really would not be very difficult at all. You are talking about competing with the likes of Stoke and Swansea for heaven's sake
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Flamingo Lane on December 14, 2014, 02:16:33 PM
Neville reckons "the slightest of touches from Van Persie" to excuse the goal not being given offside. He's having a laugh.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: DB on December 14, 2014, 02:19:20 PM
Yeah, he missed it on 3 replays??? It was clear as day.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 14, 2014, 02:20:05 PM
Quote from: Gregorys Boy on December 14, 2014, 12:07:49 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on December 13, 2014, 11:23:09 PM
Quote from: olaftab on December 13, 2014, 11:22:40 PM
Lost again at this rate Southampton are heading for relegation.

they are certainly collapsing fast

Yeah because its not as if any team has lost more than four on the spin this season right?....

It's about them and not about us, but yes we also collapsed fast if that's the point.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on December 14, 2014, 02:21:35 PM
Game over then. Rodgers is going to be under huge pressure if this ends 3,4 or 5-0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 14, 2014, 03:00:12 PM
Solid from the £20m defender there. 3-0 Man U
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on December 14, 2014, 03:04:35 PM
Manure will be confident when we play them now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on December 14, 2014, 03:05:49 PM
Both these sides would get hammered by either Chelsea or Man City playing as they are.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on December 14, 2014, 03:06:16 PM
Quote from: PaulWinch again on December 14, 2014, 03:04:35 PM
Manure will be confident when we play them now.
Is this a 6th straight win ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 14, 2014, 03:07:09 PM
One player leaving shouldn't cause this level of a disaster for Liverpool but combined with some truly abysmal signings it has. They are at sixes and sevens, and Rodgers looks utterly lost in how to address the decline.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on December 14, 2014, 03:07:26 PM
It is. Is it a 3pm kick off next week?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on December 14, 2014, 03:09:00 PM
Yes.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on December 14, 2014, 03:09:47 PM
Quote from: Ads on December 14, 2014, 03:07:26 PM
It is. Is it a 3pm kick off next week?
Yes sat 3pm
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 14, 2014, 03:11:17 PM
De Gea has developed into an excellent goalkeeper
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on December 14, 2014, 03:12:27 PM
Is it 3 o'clock KO ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Bernie on December 14, 2014, 03:13:02 PM
Quote from: PaulWinch again on December 14, 2014, 03:04:35 PM
Manure will be confident when we play them now.
Not I ever want Manure to win anything but I'd rather play them when they're on a good run than during an "Old Trafford crisis" period when we'd almost be favourites to beat them
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on December 14, 2014, 03:13:08 PM
Man United are shit at the back. Just a straight run and cut open with ease.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on December 14, 2014, 03:14:18 PM
Liverpool could have had about five goals. I really think we can get at Man U next weekend. They're a massive threat upfront but you can get in behind that back three all day long and they keep giving the ball away

But they'll probably get a few up the other end!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TopDeck113 on December 14, 2014, 03:27:16 PM
Six wins on the bounce... looks like we won't be breaking the Villa Park hoodoo next weekend...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on December 14, 2014, 04:40:07 PM
Is literally every spurs game televised nowadays ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 14, 2014, 04:59:50 PM
Europa league means they play on Sunday's quite often so makes it easy to put them on TV.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 14, 2014, 05:06:01 PM
Bony has been such a good signing for them. Now 1-1
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on December 14, 2014, 05:16:15 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on December 14, 2014, 04:59:50 PM
Europa league means they play on Sunday's quite often so makes it easy to put them on TV.

As a aside, I can see that Europa getting highly competitive this year it's got to be Liverpool's best chance of champs league, and Spurs, Everton will see it as a Chance also
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 14, 2014, 05:48:18 PM
Football should be eighty minutes, like egg-chasing. Goals scored by cuntish teams in the last few minutes seem to outnumber goals scored by nice teams about fifty to one.

Atrocious weekend. Only the Leeds result gave me any cheer.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: bertlambshank on December 14, 2014, 05:49:01 PM
Lucky lucky Spuds again!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on December 14, 2014, 05:58:19 PM
So they have managed to win their last 3 away games 2-1 with last minutes winners with huge amount of luck in all of them. Wankers.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on December 14, 2014, 06:29:29 PM
The only bright spot this weekend is seeing further evidence of how crap Liverpool are
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on December 14, 2014, 10:35:02 PM
I see the BBC have just spent 3 hours to reveal what we all knew a month ago Lewis Hamilton is SP14!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on December 14, 2014, 10:37:33 PM
Quote from: olaftab on December 14, 2014, 10:35:02 PM
I see the BBC have just spent 3 hours to reveal what we all knew a month ago Lewis Hamilton is SP14!
Mcilroy robbed IMHO.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on December 14, 2014, 10:43:12 PM
Quote from: olaftab on December 14, 2014, 05:58:19 PM
So they have managed to win their last 3 away games 2-1 with last minutes winners with huge amount of luck in all of them. Wankers.
Complete twats!!!!

Utter fu**in' shitheads!!

A bit jealous...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on December 14, 2014, 11:24:13 PM
Carrick was superb for them
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: adrenachrome on December 14, 2014, 11:54:13 PM
Sperms seem to have drawn the football equivalent of several of those "Get Out Of Jail Free" Monopoly cards which means their players can do what they like without getting sent off. 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chinchilla Bathhouse on December 15, 2014, 12:27:48 AM
I agree.  If Vertonghen punched the ref to the floor, farted on him and slagged off his wife he'd probably only get a yellow.  I hope things really do "even themselves out" over the season for once; if there is any justice in the world Vertonghen will be sent off completely unfairly in the last minute of the FA Cup Final for a handball on the line when a shot actually hit him very very hard in the testicles, leaving Christian Benteke to smash home the penalty and add to Ryan Mason's embarrassing first half own goal to bring the Cup back to Villa Park.   
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: adrenachrome on December 15, 2014, 12:55:02 AM
Quote from: Chinchilla Bathhouse on December 15, 2014, 12:27:48 AM
I agree.  If Vertonghen punched the ref to the floor, farted on him and slagged off his wife he'd probably only get a yellow.  I hope things really do "even themselves out" over the season for once; if there is any justice in the world Vertonghen will be sent off completely unfairly in the last minute of the FA Cup Final for a handball on the line when a shot actually hit him very very hard in the testicles, leaving Christian Benteke to smash home the penalty and add to Ryan Mason's embarrassing first half own goal to bring the Cup back to Villa Park.   

Amen. It would be right and fitting.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 15, 2014, 03:42:19 PM
CL draw
Paris Saint-Germain vs. Chelsea
Manchester City vs. Barcelona
Bayer Leverkusen vs. Atletico Madrid
Juventus vs. Borussia Dortmund
Schalke 04 vs. Real Madrid
Shakhtar Donetsk vs. Bayern Munich
Arsenal vs. AS Monaco
FC Basel vs. FC Porto


EL draw
Young Boys v Everton
Torino v Athletic Bilbao
Sevilla v Borussia Monchengladbach
Wolfsburg v Sporting Lisbon
Ajax v Legia Warsaw
Aalborg v Club Brugge
Anderlecht v Dynamo Moscow
Dnipro v Olympiakos
Trabzonspor v Napoli
Guingamp v Dynamo Kiev
Villarreal v Red Bull Salzburg
Roma v Feyenoord
PSV Eindhoven v Zenit St Petersburg
Liverpool v Besiktas
Tottenham v Fiorentina
Celtic v Inter Milan
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on December 15, 2014, 04:09:21 PM
Liverpool being in that Europa draw is a farce.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on December 15, 2014, 04:12:20 PM
Well, no more or less a farce than Zenit, Ajax, Bilbao or Olympiakos being in it?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on December 15, 2014, 04:13:55 PM
Bye Ci£y
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on December 15, 2014, 04:28:08 PM
Quote from: Dave on December 15, 2014, 04:12:20 PM
Well, no more or less a farce than Zenit, Ajax, Bilbao or Olympiakos being in it?


Well, whoever came out of the Champions League really.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on December 15, 2014, 08:44:06 PM
Some good news, QPR 1 down at Everton
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on December 15, 2014, 08:44:55 PM
Everton 2 - QPR 0............2 deflected goals from Barkley and Mirallas
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on December 15, 2014, 08:47:02 PM
A couple of attacking midfielders making the difference for Everton.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 15, 2014, 08:50:24 PM
Dear Leighton Baines, please score and get some assists. Thank you.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on December 15, 2014, 08:52:41 PM
Same here. Come on Bainsy...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on December 15, 2014, 08:53:35 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on December 15, 2014, 08:44:55 PM
Everton 2 - QPR 0............2 deflected goals from Barkley and Mirallas
Other then that they have not created a single chance.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 15, 2014, 08:57:51 PM
Quote from: olaftab on December 15, 2014, 08:52:41 PM
Same here. Come on Bainsy...

I really need it as for the second time in 4 weeks I only had 10 men thanks to injuries and suspensions.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on December 15, 2014, 09:11:19 PM
Everton 3 - QPR 0............Naismith
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on December 15, 2014, 09:11:35 PM
3-0 Naismith this is a dream defence with Dunny in the centre!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 15, 2014, 09:12:06 PM
Did Baines get the assist?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on December 15, 2014, 09:14:32 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on December 15, 2014, 08:57:51 PM
Quote from: olaftab on December 15, 2014, 08:52:41 PM
Same here. Come on Bainsy...

I really need it as for the second time in 4 weeks I only had 10 men thanks to injuries and suspensions.
Don't tell anyone but I am known as Lambert II in the office sub League as I played week 14 with only 7 fit men and collected a massive 23 points!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on December 15, 2014, 09:15:28 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on December 15, 2014, 09:12:06 PM
Did Baines get the assist?
No cross came from right!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 15, 2014, 09:16:06 PM
Quote from: olaftab on December 15, 2014, 09:15:28 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on December 15, 2014, 09:12:06 PM
Did Baines get the assist?
No cross came from right!

Boooooo!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 15, 2014, 09:16:54 PM
Quote from: olaftab on December 15, 2014, 09:14:32 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on December 15, 2014, 08:57:51 PM
Quote from: olaftab on December 15, 2014, 08:52:41 PM
Same here. Come on Bainsy...

I really need it as for the second time in 4 weeks I only had 10 men thanks to injuries and suspensions.
Don't tell anyone but I am known as Lambert II in the office sub League as I played week 14 with only 7 fit men and collected a massive 23 points!

By a minor miracle i'm still scoring well. Just outside the H&V top 10 at present. A Baines hat-trick could get me there!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aj2k77 on December 15, 2014, 09:17:35 PM
Quote from: Ads on December 15, 2014, 08:47:02 PM
A couple of attacking midfielders making the difference for Everton.

Number 10's?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on December 15, 2014, 09:23:14 PM
Have we had the special commentary from tonight's match yet - "Dunne to Mutch, Mutch to Yeung"?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on December 15, 2014, 09:26:12 PM
No that would require QPR putting more then two passes together!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 15, 2014, 09:28:57 PM
The Beeb site has a pic of Austin getting sent off against Burnley on the match page. Surely they could afford for someone to WhatsApp them a pic from the game they are actually reporting on?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on December 15, 2014, 09:42:29 PM
Listening to this on R5, it sounds very quiet.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 15, 2014, 09:44:58 PM
QPR scored. So there goes the clean sheet bonus. Useless Scouse gets.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chipsticks on December 16, 2014, 04:21:31 PM
On my way to Brammall Lane with my best mate, a Shef Utd fan for their Quarter-final tonight against Southampton. A ground I've always thought about going to visit, bet it'll be bloody cold up there though. Hoping they get a result tonight.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 16, 2014, 04:43:00 PM
It would be splendid if three of the semi-finalists were Sheff Utd, Derby and Bournemouth.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on December 16, 2014, 08:10:31 PM
Is Cahill not playing because he is banned in some sort of justice?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on December 16, 2014, 08:15:30 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on December 16, 2014, 08:10:31 PM
Is Cahill not playing because he is banned in some sort of justice?

No just being rested I think
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: timeoutbigbar on December 16, 2014, 08:32:04 PM
Sod Derby v Chelsea, I've just switched on  Valencia-Rayo five minutes ago, was 2-4, now 4-4.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on December 16, 2014, 09:11:35 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on December 16, 2014, 08:15:30 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on December 16, 2014, 08:10:31 PM
Is Cahill not playing because he is banned in some sort of justice?

No just being rested I think

Clearly diving takes it out of you.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on December 16, 2014, 09:57:48 PM
Southampton season in a flat tail nose dive.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 16, 2014, 10:00:26 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on December 16, 2014, 09:57:48 PM
Southampton season in a flat tail nose dive.

One shot on target against a lower league side. Lambert out!

Wait, wrong team.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on December 16, 2014, 10:02:41 PM
Barcelona are 5-0 up at half time in the second leg of the Copa del Rey. 9-0 on aggregate, they haven't got Messi tonight but think they'll scrape through.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on December 16, 2014, 10:08:10 PM
My Blades' mate is gonna be right chuffed!

Greasy chip butties all round!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 16, 2014, 10:28:07 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on December 16, 2014, 10:02:41 PM
Barcelona are 5-0 up at half time in the second leg of the Copa del Rey. 9-0 on aggregate, they haven't got Messi tonight but think they'll scrape through.

Wonderful achievement by the Socialist club that refuse to consider sharing television revenue with the rest of their league to see off a lower division club.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on December 16, 2014, 10:30:22 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on December 16, 2014, 10:28:07 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on December 16, 2014, 10:02:41 PM
Barcelona are 5-0 up at half time in the second leg of the Copa del Rey. 9-0 on aggregate, they haven't got Messi tonight but think they'll scrape through.

Wonderful achievement by the Socialist club that refuse to consider sharing television revenue with the rest of their league to see off a lower division club.

...which makes Barcelona different to any other club in the world how?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on December 16, 2014, 10:32:13 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on December 16, 2014, 10:30:22 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on December 16, 2014, 10:28:07 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on December 16, 2014, 10:02:41 PM
Barcelona are 5-0 up at half time in the second leg of the Copa del Rey. 9-0 on aggregate, they haven't got Messi tonight but think they'll scrape through.

Wonderful achievement by the Socialist club that refuse to consider sharing television revenue with the rest of their league to see off a lower division club.

...which makes Barcelona different to any other club in the world how?
Yes.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 16, 2014, 10:33:05 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on December 16, 2014, 10:30:22 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on December 16, 2014, 10:28:07 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on December 16, 2014, 10:02:41 PM
Barcelona are 5-0 up at half time in the second leg of the Copa del Rey. 9-0 on aggregate, they haven't got Messi tonight but think they'll scrape through.

Wonderful achievement by the Socialist club that refuse to consider sharing television revenue with the rest of their league to see off a lower division club.

...which makes Barcelona different to any other club in the world how?

Sorry. I just find Chris' obsession with a club that wins every week to be a bit Man Uish. One difference is that the Premier League has at least a vague hint of meritocracy. If Hull won the league this year, they'd get more prize money than Chelsea. If Rayo Vallecano win the league for the next two decades, they'll still get less telly money than Real or Barca, due to the way they are allowed to negotiate their own TV deals. I find it odd that someone could be surprised that Barcelona are quite good considering the financial advantages they enjoy.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on December 16, 2014, 10:38:11 PM
Barca Chris  ;)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on December 16, 2014, 10:39:12 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on December 16, 2014, 10:33:05 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on December 16, 2014, 10:30:22 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on December 16, 2014, 10:28:07 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on December 16, 2014, 10:02:41 PM
Barcelona are 5-0 up at half time in the second leg of the Copa del Rey. 9-0 on aggregate, they haven't got Messi tonight but think they'll scrape through.

Wonderful achievement by the Socialist club that refuse to consider sharing television revenue with the rest of their league to see off a lower division club.

...which makes Barcelona different to any other club in the world how?

Sorry. I just find Chris' obsession with a club that wins every week to be a bit Man Uish. One difference is that the Premier League has at least a vague hint of meritocracy. If Hull won the league this year, they'd get more prize money than Chelsea. If Rayo Vallecano win the league for the next two decades, they'll still get less telly money than Real or Barca, due to the way they are allowed to negotiate their own TV deals. I find it odd that someone could be surprised that Barcelona are quite good considering the financial advantages they enjoy.
Tutored 5 Spanish lads (11/12/13 years old) last year - all of them from different areas of Spain.
They all "supported" Barcelona.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on December 16, 2014, 10:40:27 PM
My what? Just reporting the score in the 'other games' thread as reported to me by my son, you do realise I wasn't being entirely serious?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 16, 2014, 10:44:04 PM
Yeah of course. But you have gone on about Barcelona a fair bit before. I seem to remember you mentioning how much your son enjoyed watching them compared to Villa, as if somehow we should be ashamed for not being as good as Barcelona. Again, a bit Man Uish.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on December 16, 2014, 10:49:34 PM
Are we talking about the one time he saw them and the following week he went to Wigan to watch a tedious. 0-0? You've got a good memory.

Is it you that goes on about a Scottish team quite a lot on here or am I confusing you with somebody else?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 16, 2014, 10:50:56 PM
I go on about a rubbish Scottish team quite a lot. The clue to which one is in my username, and I take an interest due to my ancestry. Not one I've chosen to take an interest in because they win every week.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on December 16, 2014, 10:55:32 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on December 16, 2014, 10:30:22 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on December 16, 2014, 10:28:07 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on December 16, 2014, 10:02:41 PM
Barcelona are 5-0 up at half time in the second leg of the Copa del Rey. 9-0 on aggregate, they haven't got Messi tonight but think they'll scrape through.

Wonderful achievement by the Socialist club that refuse to consider sharing television revenue with the rest of their league to see off a lower division club.

...which makes Barcelona different to any other club in the world how?

Well, they're massively different to every club in the Premier League, for starters, where the money is shared much, much more equitably than it is in Spain.

Barcelona and Real Madrid's carving up of the telly cash there makes the Premier League look like some form of footballing collective farm.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on December 16, 2014, 10:57:14 PM
Barcelona are shit anyway , we beat them 3-0 . And we scored at the Holte end .
How shit are they.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on December 16, 2014, 11:00:42 PM
Dirty bastards as well.

This has gone a bit strange but I'll  make sure I keep you posted next time I'm watching Harrogate Town, they are fucking terrible.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on December 17, 2014, 01:18:47 AM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on December 16, 2014, 11:00:42 PM
Dirty bastards as well.

This has gone a bit strange but I'll  make sure I keep you posted next time I'm watching Harrogate Town, they are fucking terrible.

That isn't the point. How big a share of the TV revenue do they get? ;)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pbavfckuwait on December 17, 2014, 05:30:25 AM
Yeah but Barcelona havnt got Carrick
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SteveN on December 17, 2014, 08:59:41 AM
Quote from: pbavfckuwait on December 17, 2014, 05:30:25 AM
Yeah but Barcelona havnt got Carrick

Not yet, but wait until January.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: fredm on December 17, 2014, 09:10:25 AM
And the way the changing of PL prize money distribution each season, together with the number of times certain clubs are on TV compared to other clubs even though the match is a "non event", means that the money in this country is going in greater amounts to less and less clubs, till we eventually end up in virtually a similar situation as in Spain.




Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 17, 2014, 09:16:55 AM
Anyway, and this isn't a criticism of Barcelona, why have a domestic cup competition over two legs? Just makes it boring.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on December 17, 2014, 09:22:34 AM
Quote from: fredm on December 17, 2014, 09:10:25 AM
And the way the changing of PL prize money distribution each season, together with the number of times certain clubs are on TV compared to other clubs even though the match is a "non event", means that the money in this country is going in greater amounts to less and less clubs, till we eventually end up in virtually a similar situation as in Spain.
Not really.

The minimum figure that a club can earn by being in the Premier League this season from TV rights is £63.7m. The most is £86.5m. The main difference between those figures is prize money (£1.2m per place)

Being shown live more often will have an impact, but it's £750,000 for every game, but it's only after you've been shown ten times that it starts to make any difference from the minimum level.

Compared to Spain, Real Madrid and Barcelona take £140m each, the likes of Elche and Almeria take about £12m each.

The Premier League gets a lot of things wrong, but the equality of its distribution of wealth between clubs isn't one of them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave Cooper please on December 17, 2014, 11:00:50 AM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on December 16, 2014, 11:00:42 PM


This has gone a bit strange but I'll  make sure I keep you posted next time I'm watching Harrogate Town, they are fucking terrible.

Playing Tamworth on Saturday.
H&V grudge match.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: fredm on December 17, 2014, 11:04:18 AM
But each time the prize money shareout is calculated the difference between each place becomes greater making the distribution less equal. I was also referring to the TV money from the cups. How many times are certain clubs shown when their match is a non event? Also I believe that in the not too distant future the overseas owners of certain clubs will be looking at how the TV money is distributed and push for changing it to each club making their own deal. And if that happens with the wonderful attacking adventurous football that Villa have produced over the last few seasons, then the TV people will be clam outing at our door......not!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on December 17, 2014, 11:19:30 AM
Quote from: fredm on December 17, 2014, 11:04:18 AM
But each time the prize money shareout is calculated the difference between each place becomes greater making the distribution less equal. I was also referring to the TV money from the cups. How many times are certain clubs shown when their match is a non event?

The difference between each place becomes bigger because there is more money in the pot to share. If the collective prize money is £20m then there won't be much difference between 10th place and 11th place. If the collective prize money is £200m then the difference between each place will be much bigger. And yes, some clubs will get more money for being on TV more often, but all clubs are guaranteed the equivalent value of being shown live ten times. With the money we're talking about, one club getting £7.5m and one getting £10.5m isn't really huge (the difference between being shown live four times more).

I'd also dispute how many matches are 'non-events'. I can't imagine that at any point in the season there are that many matches where nothing is riding on it for at least one of the teams. If they're showing 11th against 12th in April, then perhaps - but that doesn't really back up the point that the teams at the top of the league are trying to take all the money away does it?

Quote from: fredm on December 17, 2014, 11:04:18 AM
Also I believe that in the not too distant future the overseas owners of certain clubs will be looking at how the TV money is distributed and push for changing it to each club making their own deal.

I expect you're right, that the likes of Liverpool, ManYoo  and Arsenal would be very keen to do that - but I think I'm correct in saying that any changes like that need to be agreed to by 14 of the 20 clubs. And although they were silly to all vote for FFP regulation, I can't see 14 clubs waving goodbye to all that money that the collective deal gives them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on December 17, 2014, 12:46:13 PM
Quote from: Plumbutt Cooper on December 17, 2014, 11:00:50 AM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on December 16, 2014, 11:00:42 PM


This has gone a bit strange but I'll  make sure I keep you posted next time I'm watching Harrogate Town, they are fucking terrible.

Playing Tamworth on Saturday.
H&V grudge match.

Shame I'm working or we could've had a rumble.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on December 17, 2014, 04:26:51 PM
If they ever changed the sharing formula or the collective bargaining for the television money, this league would be truly fucked.

That's what Liverpool want to do, or they can't compete financially where they think they ought to be. They want to be able to sell their overseas rights themselves.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AV82EC on December 17, 2014, 04:31:09 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on December 17, 2014, 04:26:51 PM
If they ever changed the sharing formula or the collective bargaining for the television money, this league would be truly fucked.

That's what Liverpool want to do, or they can't compete financially where they think they ought to be. They want to be able to sell their overseas rights themselves.

Yep. However you'll never get 14 clubs voting for it as it would end up like Spain and most clubs realise it would just make it more unfair.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on December 17, 2014, 08:07:05 PM
Liverpool leading 1-0.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on December 17, 2014, 08:10:43 PM
The number 35 in midfield for Scunthorpe at Worcester (well, 15 miles up the road) looks useful
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on December 17, 2014, 08:14:14 PM
2 - 0 Liverpool
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on December 17, 2014, 08:14:36 PM
Oh well.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on December 17, 2014, 08:15:40 PM
Spurs 1 - Newcastle 0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on December 17, 2014, 08:16:27 PM
Kermogant:

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on December 17, 2014, 08:20:46 PM
Quote from: Legion on December 17, 2014, 08:16:27 PM
Kermogant:


That's brilliant!

Can we steal it and sing it about....


start long list here....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on December 17, 2014, 08:31:27 PM
Quote from: frankmosswasmyuncle on December 17, 2014, 08:20:46 PM
Quote from: Legion on December 17, 2014, 08:16:27 PM
Kermogant:


That's brilliant!

Can we steal it and sing it about....


start long list here....

Fantastic.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on December 17, 2014, 08:36:17 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on December 17, 2014, 08:10:43 PM
The number 35 in midfield for Scunthorpe at Worcester (well, 15 miles up the road) looks useful
Former Villa youth team and lower-league stalwart Robert Oleijnik on the bench for them as well.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on December 17, 2014, 08:38:31 PM
Scunny just scored.
Fu**ers!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on December 17, 2014, 08:39:47 PM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on December 17, 2014, 08:31:27 PM
Quote from: frankmosswasmyuncle on December 17, 2014, 08:20:46 PM
Quote from: Legion on December 17, 2014, 08:16:27 PM
Kermogant:


That's brilliant!

Can we steal it and sing it about....


start long list here....

Fantastic.
And he's just missed a sitter for Bournemouth!
Bugger!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on December 17, 2014, 08:54:07 PM
3 - 0........Liverpool
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on December 17, 2014, 08:59:38 PM
Tottenham 2-0 Newcastle
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on December 17, 2014, 09:03:19 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on December 17, 2014, 08:59:38 PM
Tottenham 2-0 Newcastle
I don't want Spuds winning anything!
Ever!
Bastards!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on December 17, 2014, 09:09:43 PM
Tottenham 3-0 Newcastle
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on December 17, 2014, 09:12:25 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on December 17, 2014, 09:09:43 PM
Tottenham 3-0 Newcastle
BastardBastards!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on December 17, 2014, 09:15:53 PM
Equaliser for Worcester
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on December 17, 2014, 09:16:47 PM
Tottenham 4-0 Newcastle
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on December 17, 2014, 09:19:11 PM
Spuds 4 up - Fu**in'WankyShittyBastards!

Worcester City equalise!!!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on December 17, 2014, 09:19:43 PM
Beat me to it guys!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on December 17, 2014, 09:25:18 PM
Ossy has gone off injured
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: eric woolban woolban on December 17, 2014, 09:31:20 PM
El Ahamadi has scored for Feyenoord and got booked earlier on.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on December 17, 2014, 09:52:18 PM
LEAGUE CUP SEMI-FINALS
Liverpool v Chelsea
Tottenham v Sheffield United
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on December 17, 2014, 10:01:09 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on December 17, 2014, 09:52:18 PM
LEAGUE CUP SEMI-FINALS
Liverpool v Chelsea
Tottenham v Sheffield United
Chavs v Spurzzz final then
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on December 17, 2014, 10:01:48 PM
Come on you Blades!


Fu**in' hate Totnum!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on December 17, 2014, 10:37:32 PM
Come on worcester
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on December 17, 2014, 10:41:09 PM
Tense
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Bernie on December 17, 2014, 10:42:25 PM
11-11 for goodness sake
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on December 17, 2014, 10:47:58 PM
that was an epic set of pens
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 17, 2014, 10:48:01 PM
Worcester lose 14-13 on pens.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: steffo on December 17, 2014, 10:48:39 PM
13-14 to Scunny out of 32 pens.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on December 17, 2014, 10:48:50 PM
Scunthorpe 14, Worcester 13
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on December 17, 2014, 10:49:59 PM
Bollux!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 17, 2014, 10:50:43 PM
On the plus side. Worcester lost.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 17, 2014, 10:52:10 PM
So sometimes you are kicked out, sometimes the game is replayed, and sometimes, they probably do nothing.

Quote
The FA Cup second-round tie between MK Dons and Chesterfield is to be replayed after the Spireites fielded an ineligible player in the original game.

On-loan Wolves defender Georg Margreitter did not have written permission to appear in the match.

Chesterfield won 1-0 away at Stadium MK and would have travelled to Worcester City or Scunthorpe in the third round.

The replay, on a date yet to be decided by the Football Association, will be played to a finish in Milton Keynes.

Chesterfield chief executive Chris Turner told BBC Radio Sheffield: "We are very disappointed with the outcome of having to replay the game. We are astonished by the decision.

"We had full support from Wolves and from MK Dons but the FA did not see it that way. We did not try and deceive anyone.

"We felt we provided a professional case and I don't think we got a professional answer."

Margreitter, who returned to Wolves on Monday following the completion of his loan, made 14 appearances for the Spireites in all competitions, scoring once.

In recent seasons, Bury and Droylsden have both been kicked out of the FA Cup, in 2006 and 2008 respectively, for fielding ineligible players.

But Bradford City were reinstated on appeal two seasons ago, after initially being expelled from the competition for playing on-loan Newcastle defender Curtis Good in their 1-1 second-round draw with Brentford.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on December 17, 2014, 10:57:27 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on December 17, 2014, 10:50:43 PM
On the plus side. Worcester lost.


You will not provoke me into using unnecessary foul and abusive language PWS.



twat.
f'kin twat.
f'kin bstrd twat.
twat.








UTV.
:-\

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on December 20, 2014, 12:24:04 PM
Derby-Ipswich in the early game has to be game of the weekend.  Either with a win would move into the top two places, and for Ipswich it is good test of how far they come.  Should be a cracking football match too, natually it will be goaless then. ;)

Scrub that its actually Norwich so I now have a downer on the game ;D
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on December 20, 2014, 01:16:53 PM
Palace looking dangerous on the break here
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 20, 2014, 01:28:50 PM
Bad miss by Zabaleta
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 20, 2014, 02:33:03 PM
3-0 Man City vs Palace. Pretty straightforward.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Meanwood Villa on December 20, 2014, 05:37:41 PM
West Brom ha ha ha
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on December 20, 2014, 08:52:54 PM
Ho hum, just another piece of skill by Messi

http://youtu.be/1dEOMQHRdew
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on December 20, 2014, 10:33:32 PM
QPR spawn another win, despite being utter wank. Funny that it was against the Albion mind.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 20, 2014, 10:35:09 PM
Did Neville really just say "likkle"?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on December 20, 2014, 10:36:49 PM
He must be well annoyed at his genes. His brother was a better player and has significantly better punditry skills too.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on December 20, 2014, 10:37:17 PM
Lot of empty seats at the Council House.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 20, 2014, 11:13:12 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on December 20, 2014, 10:35:09 PM
Did Neville really just say "likkle"?

I also never knew that 'infuriated' had an m in it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave Cooper please on December 21, 2014, 12:15:24 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on December 17, 2014, 12:46:13 PM
Quote from: Plumbutt Cooper on December 17, 2014, 11:00:50 AM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on December 16, 2014, 11:00:42 PM


This has gone a bit strange but I'll  make sure I keep you posted next time I'm watching Harrogate Town, they are fucking terrible.

Playing Tamworth on Saturday.
H&V grudge match.

Shame I'm working or we could've had a rumble.

Tamworth 3-0 Harrogate

In your face Jameson.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on December 21, 2014, 02:04:29 PM
Newcastle vs Sunderland is a bit spicy.  Nothing between them either, 2 more clubs that could finish anywhere between 8th and 18th.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 21, 2014, 02:38:53 PM
Shame he was offside so it was disallowed. I don't think i've seen a football spin like a cue ball before.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on December 21, 2014, 03:08:49 PM
How are Newcastle above us? They're toss.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on December 21, 2014, 03:18:18 PM
Haha!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on December 21, 2014, 03:18:57 PM
0-1 Sunderland.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on December 21, 2014, 03:19:58 PM
Should have gone down, Collocini would have walked.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on December 21, 2014, 03:21:01 PM
The horses will be getting nervous.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on December 21, 2014, 03:23:06 PM
(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/04/15/article-0-194A5EDF000005DC-293_634x395.jpg)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on December 21, 2014, 03:26:25 PM
Sunderland try and pass the ball, which is a credit to them, but they're incredibly narrow (far more than us) have weak full backs and don't move the ball with any pace... yet Newcastle give them so much time on the ball it's unreal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on December 21, 2014, 03:26:39 PM
Quote from: Ads on December 21, 2014, 03:08:49 PM
How are Newcastle above us? They're toss.

Didn't they win five games in a row or something recently?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 21, 2014, 03:29:17 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on December 21, 2014, 03:26:39 PM
Quote from: Ads on December 21, 2014, 03:08:49 PM
How are Newcastle above us? They're toss.

Didn't they win five games in a row or something recently?

They are a strange team. No wins in their first 7. Then 5 wins in a row. And now 1 win in 5 and that was against Chavski.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Flamingo Lane on December 21, 2014, 03:38:55 PM
I enjoyed that Newcastle v Sunderland game, for a local derby it was very open, won by a great goal, Sunderland having 5 men in the Newcastle penalty box on a break away. 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on December 21, 2014, 04:35:50 PM
Arsenal are really, really poor this season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on December 21, 2014, 04:41:42 PM
Watching Pool Arse jeez this is tedious shit!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on December 21, 2014, 04:44:32 PM
Arsenal are making Liverpool look competent.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 21, 2014, 04:45:39 PM
Quote from: olaftab on December 21, 2014, 04:41:42 PM
Watching Pool Arse jeez this is tedious shit!

(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/79822000/jpg/_79822904_rodgersa.jpg)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on December 21, 2014, 04:47:09 PM
FFS Liverpool defence 1-1
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on December 21, 2014, 04:47:55 PM
Ha ha ha, Liverpool's defence is feeble.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on December 21, 2014, 04:54:16 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on December 21, 2014, 03:29:17 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on December 21, 2014, 03:26:39 PM
Quote from: Ads on December 21, 2014, 03:08:49 PM
How are Newcastle above us? They're toss.

Didn't they win five games in a row or something recently?

They are a strange team. No wins in their first 7. Then 5 wins in a row. And now 1 win in 5 and that was against Chavski.

Pardew's signature every time. He was the same at Charlton
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on December 21, 2014, 05:22:45 PM
Liverpool losing now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on December 21, 2014, 05:23:03 PM
Oh dear Mr Rodgers 1-2
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on December 21, 2014, 05:24:48 PM
Again, rubbish defending.

Slight side note, but that Brendan Rodgers, he's a funny looking bloke isn't he?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ian. on December 21, 2014, 05:42:59 PM
He's not as funny looking as that LVG, his hair and nose are very strange.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on December 21, 2014, 05:50:47 PM
Liverpool down to 10 men now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on December 21, 2014, 05:51:46 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on December 21, 2014, 04:35:50 PM
Arsenal are really, really poor this season.

You were saying?   They will finish at least 4th end of for me.  The season is still early, they have a really good mix up front, and when everyone is fit they look a good side to me.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on December 21, 2014, 05:54:30 PM
2-2.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 21, 2014, 05:57:22 PM
Quote from: Gregorys Boy on December 21, 2014, 05:51:46 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on December 21, 2014, 04:35:50 PM
Arsenal are really, really poor this season.

You were saying?   They will finish at least 4th end of for me.  The season is still early, they have a really good mix up front, and when everyone is fit they look a good side to me.

(http://img1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130909105555/pacificrim/images/0/09/Homer-Simpson-wingnuts-doh.gif)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on December 21, 2014, 05:57:34 PM
Liverpool would have taken a point before the game, and the late goal could be something to boast their confiderence and turn around their season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on December 21, 2014, 05:58:52 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on December 21, 2014, 05:57:22 PM
Quote from: Gregorys Boy on December 21, 2014, 05:51:46 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on December 21, 2014, 04:35:50 PM
Arsenal are really, really poor this season.

You were saying?   They will finish at least 4th end of for me.  The season is still early, they have a really good mix up front, and when everyone is fit they look a good side to me.

(http://img1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130909105555/pacificrim/images/0/09/Homer-Simpson-wingnuts-doh.gif)

I know, I know, but I didn't say that they would win this game, just that they are a good side who will finish at least 4th...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on December 21, 2014, 07:09:50 PM
Quote from: Gregorys Boy on December 21, 2014, 05:51:46 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on December 21, 2014, 04:35:50 PM
Arsenal are really, really poor this season.

You were saying?   They will finish at least 4th end of for me.  The season is still early, they have a really good mix up front, and when everyone is fit they look a good side to me.

I stand by it.

Arsenal were fucking awful today, Liverpool, if you ignore the awful defending, were much better.

The quality of the PL this season is dreadful. This is one of the worst Man United sides in decades, yet they're 3rd somehow. There is next to no quality around.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on December 21, 2014, 07:29:44 PM
Completely agree Paulie.

There are only two good teams in the league this year.

Seems to me Liverpool have barely won a game so far yet have 22 points and Arsenal and Man. United will both still probably finish top 4 despite both being very unbalanced teams.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on December 21, 2014, 09:15:49 PM
Quote from: Plumbutt Cooper on December 21, 2014, 12:15:24 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on December 17, 2014, 12:46:13 PM
Quote from: Plumbutt Cooper on December 17, 2014, 11:00:50 AM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on December 16, 2014, 11:00:42 PM


This has gone a bit strange but I'll  make sure I keep you posted next time I'm watching Harrogate Town, they are fucking terrible.

Playing Tamworth on Saturday.
H&V grudge match.

Shame I'm working or we could've had a rumble.

Tamworth 3-0 Harrogate

In your face Jameson.

WHOEVER THE MANAGER IS OUT
WHOEVER THE MANAGER IS OUT

I'm going to get that chant going at the next home game and hound whoever the manager is out.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on December 21, 2014, 11:59:42 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on December 21, 2014, 07:09:50 PM
Quote from: Gregorys Boy on December 21, 2014, 05:51:46 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on December 21, 2014, 04:35:50 PM
Arsenal are really, really poor this season.

You were saying?   They will finish at least 4th end of for me.  The season is still early, they have a really good mix up front, and when everyone is fit they look a good side to me.

I stand by it.

Arsenal were fucking awful today, Liverpool, if you ignore the awful defending, were much better.

The quality of the PL this season is dreadful. This is one of the worst Man United sides in decades, yet they're 3rd somehow. There is next to no quality around.

Are we going to get this said every season? As it sounds like a broken record now. The quality isn't dreadful. Man U have quality in abundance going forward, Chelsea and Man City have quality throughout their ranks, Southampton have shown they're a quality team, and West Ham have shown quality thus far. Everton have quality but aren't performing and Liverpool have quality but are struggling post-Suarez/Sturridge injury. Bony is quality and Swansea are a decent side that are only just in the top-half of the table. One of the best strikers in Belgium, who are a quality team, plays for a team that have been playing dreadfully, the same team that have a Dutch centre-half who played in teh semi-final of the World Cup. palace at home are dangerous and always have a real go. They are also quite exciting to watch. They coud go down. Just like Burnley and Danny Ings. A ream that have started to show that they have some quality in their ranks and could yet stay up.

Dreadful league? Not a chance. It's not as good as having the Arsenal "invincibles" in it. As having the Man U team of the 2000's in it. But it is far from dreasful and instead of knocking it because we want to knock Sky, just enjoy it for what it is. Still one of the best around.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 22, 2014, 12:03:48 AM
When 4 goal Danny Ings is proof it isn't a poor quality league, your argument is going to struggle I reckon.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on December 22, 2014, 12:06:35 AM
And when you latch on to Burnley's hit man as being the only flaw in my argument then I think my argument stands up quite well.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 22, 2014, 12:08:03 AM
Well it was funniest one.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on December 22, 2014, 12:12:39 AM
The fact that someone with the name of a Barnstonworth United right midfielder can play in the top flight shows how wonderful our top flight is. In all seriousness it wasn't that long ago people were bemoaning the fact that the likes of a David Platt couldn't sign from a Division 4 team to a top flight team (I know he didn't then either...) but that the Prem league's money made it a closed shop to many players from outside of the Championship. I think that more and more players are coming through the lower league route and aren't necessarily struggling. It's a sign of the strength in the English game for me not a sign that the quality of the top flight is dreadful.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on December 22, 2014, 01:29:31 AM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on December 22, 2014, 12:03:48 AM
When 4 goal Danny Ings is proof it isn't a poor quality league, your argument is going to struggle I reckon.

Sorry, but isn't that being a bit of a snub?  Its like saying that just because a player is playing for one of the weakest sides in the division that he can't possible a great center forward. 

I won't agrue with the lack of quailty, but it is hard to figure why Arsenal have been so poor so far.  They had a good season last year, and if you look at their summer signings have just improved their squad even more this year.  I guess the main critque of them would be that they still have not sorted out the defensive midfield role which could make a big difference for them.  Also with Walcott being out for a long time they sometimes do lack that extra bit of pace, and a different tactic.  I see them having a strong second half of the season and getting at least 4th.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 22, 2014, 01:56:16 AM
Considering on another thread i'm bigging up Charlie Austin then no.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on December 22, 2014, 06:55:22 AM
I'm inclined to side more with Peter on this. I don't think that there's ever been a time when people have shouted about how good the quality of the league was at the time, always bemoaning that it isn't as good as it used to be.

Everton are currently 11th, a point ahead of us. Yet in Europe they comfortably won their group, winning their two games against Wolfsburg 6-1 on aggregate. Wolfsburg domestically are second in the Bundesliga, six points clear of third. 

To pick a year to compare it to, 2003/04 (the supposed 'invincible' Arsenal year, as somebody mentioned it earlier). Yes Arsenal were good, but Liverpool in fourth finished thirty points behind them, David O'Leary took Gavin McCann, JLloyd Samuel, Liam Ridgewell et al to sixth, Charlton were seventh, Bolton eighth and Birmingham tenth.

Is that really any different to this season with a couple of teams being really good, some bigger teams underachieving and a few teams doing better than might have been expected?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on December 22, 2014, 09:09:32 AM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on December 22, 2014, 01:56:16 AM
Considering on another thread i'm bigging up Charlie Austin then no.

Didn't / does Austin have a long term health/injury problem that ended some transfer plans a few years back ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave Cooper please on December 22, 2014, 10:21:03 AM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on December 21, 2014, 09:15:49 PM
Quote from: Plumbutt Cooper on December 21, 2014, 12:15:24 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on December 17, 2014, 12:46:13 PM
Quote from: Plumbutt Cooper on December 17, 2014, 11:00:50 AM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on December 16, 2014, 11:00:42 PM


This has gone a bit strange but I'll  make sure I keep you posted next time I'm watching Harrogate Town, they are fucking terrible.

Playing Tamworth on Saturday.
H&V grudge match.

Shame I'm working or we could've had a rumble.

Tamworth 3-0 Harrogate

In your face Jameson.

WHOEVER THE MANAGER IS OUT
WHOEVER THE MANAGER IS OUT

I'm going to get that chant going at the next home game and hound whoever the manager is out.



It's an ex-Tamworth player, Simon Weaver.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Somniloquism on December 22, 2014, 11:09:01 AM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on December 21, 2014, 02:38:53 PM
Shame he was offside so it was disallowed. I don't think i've seen a football spin like a cue ball before.



Would he have tried that if not called offside?

Not as good as Julian's against Coventry from the edge of the area which did count.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on December 22, 2014, 11:17:53 AM
Quote from: UK Redsox on December 22, 2014, 09:09:32 AM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on December 22, 2014, 01:56:16 AM
Considering on another thread i'm bigging up Charlie Austin then no.

Didn't / does Austin have a long term health/injury problem that ended some transfer plans a few years back ?
I thought we were linked around the time he was in trouble with the law. Can't remember what for.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Jockey Randall on December 22, 2014, 02:00:02 PM

Quote from: UK Redsox on December 22, 2014, 09:09:32 AM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on December 22, 2014, 01:56:16 AM
Considering on another thread i'm bigging up Charlie Austin then no.

Didn't / does Austin have a long term health/injury problem that ended some transfer plans a few years back ?


http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23238595 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23238595)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: old man villa fan on December 22, 2014, 04:58:10 PM
There seems to be a lack of consistency this season in the PL and is more than likely due to the world cup.  Also, many of the clubs are suffering with injuries which has not helped.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on December 22, 2014, 06:04:58 PM
Joke defending by Napoli to let Tevez in for Italian Supercup.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on December 22, 2014, 08:04:15 PM
Ryan Shawcross should concentrate on playing the ball rather than holding... Chelsea 1-0 from a corner through wanker scoring
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 22, 2014, 08:06:01 PM
I want Hazard to have a blinder. And Ivanovich to have a mare and get sent off.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on December 22, 2014, 08:07:17 PM
I keep posting in the wrong thread. I hope Chelsea smash a few more in here.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on December 22, 2014, 08:20:51 PM
This match really is C*nts versus C*nts. Whoever wins we lose.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on December 22, 2014, 08:23:37 PM
What's he Stoke complaints about the Bardsley tackle? It's an obvious yellow.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on December 22, 2014, 08:25:36 PM
Quote from: Ads on December 22, 2014, 08:23:37 PM
What's he Stoke complaints about the Bardsley tackle? It's an obvious yellow.

I think it was the obviously choreographed Chelsea attempt to get a red card for him.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on December 22, 2014, 08:29:41 PM
What's the applause for?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on December 22, 2014, 08:32:38 PM
He is the real difference, Matic. Quality, quality player.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on December 22, 2014, 08:48:32 PM
Quote from: Ads on December 22, 2014, 08:29:41 PM
What's the applause for?
Yes that's the 26th minute for Leader, Legend Captain's shirt number!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 22, 2014, 09:00:24 PM
From a Stoke Facebook page

Quote
28th minute applause for Nathan Smallwood impeccably held. He was a Stoke fan who tragically died last week. Well done all
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on December 22, 2014, 09:18:10 PM
Stoke really are going to go through entire 90 mins without getting anywhere close to Chelski's goal!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on December 22, 2014, 09:37:25 PM
Fabregas sex face comes out. Stoke have huffed and puffed, but they've created nothing of note.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: The Left Side on December 22, 2014, 09:39:55 PM
Quote from: Ads on December 22, 2014, 09:37:25 PM
Fabregas sex face comes out. Stoke have huffed and puffed, but they've created nothing of note.

Scuffed it and took an age to go in but it did, 0-2.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on December 22, 2014, 09:42:22 PM
He makes me laugh Costa. He is so aggressive! Should have scored then.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on December 22, 2014, 10:00:05 PM
All a bit easy for Chelsea really. I was surprised by Stoke's win against Arsenal, as ever time I have seen them they don't appear to have a method of breaking sides down.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: usav on December 22, 2014, 10:36:03 PM
Quote from: Ads on December 22, 2014, 10:00:05 PM
All a bit easy for Chelsea really. I was surprised by Stoke's win against Arsenal, as ever time I have seen them they don't appear to have a method of breaking sides down.
Arsenal shit their pants when they go to Stoke.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 22, 2014, 11:21:59 PM
Players change. It's the Arsenal manager that shits himself whenever he goes to Stoke and the players just adopt that fear. Was listening to Danny Higgingbottom on Talksport earlier and he was commenting on it and how they basically were able to intimidate the Arsenal team in the tunnel. It started with the manager and worked its way through the team.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on December 23, 2014, 12:43:09 AM
Quote from: Ads on December 22, 2014, 10:00:05 PM
All a bit easy for Chelsea really. I was surprised by Stoke's win against Arsenal, as ever time I have seen them they don't appear to have a method of breaking sides down.

Arsenal look truly awful this season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on December 26, 2014, 09:47:15 AM
At 10/1 west ham is a tempting bet today
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on December 26, 2014, 01:26:20 PM
Chelsea winning at the moment. Boring.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 26, 2014, 02:06:37 PM
Yep 2-0 now
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 26, 2014, 02:37:26 PM
According to the Beeb, West Ham didn't manage a single shot on target.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Karlos96 on December 26, 2014, 02:45:16 PM
I know it doesn't count as a shot on target but they did hit the post at the end.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on December 26, 2014, 03:07:09 PM
Sunderland 1-0 up v Hull City.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on December 26, 2014, 05:10:07 PM
Irvine leaving Smethwick (sort of) ITK
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on December 26, 2014, 05:37:22 PM
Has anyone mentioned that Blackpool have had more red cards than wins this season?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 26, 2014, 05:41:42 PM
Sanchez has his penalty saved.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on December 26, 2014, 05:41:52 PM
Arsenal miss penalty.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on December 26, 2014, 06:52:32 PM
1-0 up. Then Giroud dismissed and now 2-0 up.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on December 26, 2014, 06:52:44 PM
QPR 2 down
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on December 26, 2014, 07:18:55 PM
I'm not complaining, but how on earth QPR didn't just get a second penalty I'll never know.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on December 26, 2014, 07:38:09 PM
QPR seem to think they'll just stay up by not even bothering with away games.

They play Man. City, Chelsea, Swansea, Southampton, West Ham, Everton and Spurs all in the second half of the season all at Loftus Road so good luck with that approach.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on December 26, 2014, 07:44:03 PM
If you cannot pick points up away from home, then you're putting an awful lot of pressure on your home form. Doubly so when you're as rubbish as QPR. I hope they go down.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on December 26, 2014, 07:44:57 PM
I don't think they will. The current bottom three look more likely.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 26, 2014, 07:45:55 PM
Their only chance is Charlie Austin.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on December 26, 2014, 10:16:14 PM
Heskey back in UK and scoring .
What sort of cheese was that .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on December 26, 2014, 10:56:10 PM
They used to say that your home record keeps you up and your away record decides how high up you finish.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on December 27, 2014, 12:21:41 AM
Has there been a team who's had as much luck in the first half of a season as Spurs?

Most of the games I've seen them they've been rubbish and battered at 0-1/1-1 and then somebody gets sent off or Eriksson wins the game for them.

Worth noting despite all that they're only 7th, down from where they've been in recent seasons. Next two are Man. United and Chelsea at home so they'll get found out when they play proper teams.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dante Lavelli on December 27, 2014, 12:41:12 AM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on December 27, 2014, 12:21:41 AM
Has there been a team who's had as much luck in the first half of a season as Spurs?

Most of the games I've seen them they've been rubbish and battered at 0-1/1-1 and then somebody gets sent off or Eriksson wins the game for them.

Worth noting despite all that they're only 7th, down from where they've been in recent seasons. Next two are Man. United and Chelsea at home so they'll get found out when they play proper teams.

I was thinking the exact same thing whilst watching MOTD.  Our match versus them looks pretty representative of their season.  Bastards.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on December 27, 2014, 12:49:42 AM
Verongen gives a clear pen away, ref waves play on
Wankers
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 27, 2014, 12:53:49 AM
Is there a luckier footballer in the league today than Vertonghen?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on December 27, 2014, 09:25:29 AM
Surely someone else must have noticed Ferdinand (the former England centre half) walk up to Giroud after his indiscretion and grab the back of his neck. The MOTD cameras caught it in all its glory.

Unless I am wrong isn't that a sending off offence?  Raised hands and all that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on December 27, 2014, 09:31:02 AM
Quote from: Ron Manager on December 27, 2014, 09:25:29 AM
Surely someone else must have noticed Ferdinand (the former England centre half) walk up to Giroud after his indiscretion and grab the back of his neck. The MOTD cameras caught it in all its glory.

Unless I am wrong isn't that a sending off offence?  Raised hands and all that.
Yes I saw that. And he gritted his teeth as he did it. He looked quite menacing . I hope the FA take some retrospective action although as the ref didn't see it I'm not sure they can.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on December 27, 2014, 09:42:08 AM
Quote from: silhillvilla on December 27, 2014, 09:31:02 AM
Quote from: Ron Manager on December 27, 2014, 09:25:29 AM
Surely someone else must have noticed Ferdinand (the former England centre half) walk up to Giroud after his indiscretion and grab the back of his neck. The MOTD cameras caught it in all its glory.

Unless I am wrong isn't that a sending off offence?  Raised hands and all that.
Yes I saw that. And he gritted his teeth as he did it. He looked quite menacing . I hope the FA take some retrospective action although as the ref didn't see it I'm not sure they can.

They will do nothing. Although it is there to see in full colour they will do nothing. I bet the papers will bring the subject up today though!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: sidcowans10 on December 27, 2014, 11:54:21 AM
Warnock sacked at Palace
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on December 27, 2014, 11:56:48 AM
Quote from: sidcowans10 on December 27, 2014, 11:54:21 AM
Warnock sacked at Palace

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30610309 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30610309)

Last seen looking at houses in the Sutton Coldfield area.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on December 27, 2014, 12:43:35 PM
Quote from: sidcowans10 on December 27, 2014, 11:54:21 AM
Warnock sacked at Palace
Great. They'll probably have a new manager and bounce factor by 1 Jan !
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on December 27, 2014, 12:48:54 PM
Yes everything is going against us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SashasGrandad on December 27, 2014, 12:50:53 PM
Quote from: Ron Manager on December 27, 2014, 09:42:08 AM
Quote from: silhillvilla on December 27, 2014, 09:31:02 AM
Quote from: Ron Manager on December 27, 2014, 09:25:29 AM
Surely someone else must have noticed Ferdinand (the former England centre half) walk up to Giroud after his indiscretion and grab the back of his neck. The MOTD cameras caught it in all its glory.

Unless I am wrong isn't that a sending off offence?  Raised hands and all that.
Yes I saw that. And he gritted his teeth as he did it. He looked quite menacing . I hope the FA take some retrospective action although as the ref didn't see it I'm not sure they can.

They will do nothing. Although it is there to see in full colour they will do nothing. I bet the papers will bring the subject up today though!

Had it been one of our players they would have wanted to relegate us to the conference.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 27, 2014, 01:22:57 PM
Quote from: olaftab on December 27, 2014, 12:48:54 PM
Yes everything is going against us.

I imagine they will have transformed into Barcelona by the time they play us under the guidance of Paul Jewell or Curbishley or Irvine who'll be fired by Albion by then and we'll be washed away by all of their new found zeal and euphoria.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dante Lavelli on December 27, 2014, 05:52:47 PM
Controversial but Irvine might be a good assistant manager should he be sacked.  On MOTD both Shearer and p Neville were saying what a good coach he is.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: b23 on December 27, 2014, 08:27:59 PM
Hibs 4 v. Rangers 0

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30559314

Every goal a peach.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on December 27, 2014, 08:40:12 PM
Quote from: b23 on December 27, 2014, 08:27:59 PM
Hibs 4 v. Rangers 0

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30559314

Every goal a peach.
Possibly a Reaction from the players to the ousting of McCoist and the Ashley / Lambiaz factor
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aj2k77 on December 28, 2014, 11:02:54 AM
Hopefully Palace don't appoint anyone before we play them, don't want them getting the dead cat bounce.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LTA on December 28, 2014, 12:15:10 PM
Clubs always get a bounce when a new manager comes in, and if the bounce is sustained, its yet another problem we've got.

I honestly think we're in big trouble.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on December 28, 2014, 12:21:05 PM
I don't think you need to be worried. For very example of a manager making a difference, there are two examples of it not mattering a jot. Palace are a poor side, probably made poorer with Warnock, but when you're relying on the strike force they have and two wingers who couldn't cross he road suggests that it would take something extraordinary to help see them through. They got that last year, it may happen again, but either ways it's not our concern.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on December 28, 2014, 02:00:12 PM
Quote from: LTA on December 28, 2014, 12:15:10 PM
Clubs always get a bounce when a new manager comes in, and if the bounce is sustained, its yet another problem we've got.

I honestly think we're in big trouble.
Yes we obviously are just because of the bounce! The 7 clubs below us will appoint new managers and we are heading for the championship.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on December 28, 2014, 02:10:59 PM
Quote from: olaftab on December 28, 2014, 02:00:12 PM
Quote from: LTA on December 28, 2014, 12:15:10 PM
Clubs always get a bounce when a new manager comes in, and if the bounce is sustained, its yet another problem we've got.

I honestly think we're in big trouble.
Yes we obviously are just because of the bounce! The 7 clubs below us will appoint new managers and we are heading for the championship.

We don't have to finish bottom to be relegated, sadly. Not that I think we will be, just saying like.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: manic-road on December 28, 2014, 03:26:04 PM
 Good old Alan Macinally on Sky Sports describing David Silvas goal as a good shite instead of a good shot.  ;D
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 28, 2014, 05:46:44 PM
I see Martinez is being found out a bit in his second season at Everton. 3-1 down now to Newcastle
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on December 28, 2014, 06:03:47 PM
Yes Martinez fast turning Everton into the new Wigan.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ChicagoLion on December 28, 2014, 06:05:32 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on December 28, 2014, 05:46:44 PM
I see Martinez is being found out a bit in his second season at Everton. 3-1 down now to Newcastle
I guess betting the family silver on Eto, Kukaku and Barry hasn't paid off.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dante Lavelli on December 28, 2014, 08:52:39 PM
The names put forward for the Palace gig is a good reason to stick with Lambert a while longer.  However I can see one of the Liverpool clubs panicking and when they do, I'd hope we would be in for either Rodgers or Martinez (probably best to keep Rodgers away from transfers though).
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on December 28, 2014, 11:39:55 PM
Just watching MOTD . Relieved to see how many shit teams there are this year. Top 12 is feasible .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on December 28, 2014, 11:43:12 PM
Quote from: Dante Lavelli on December 28, 2014, 08:52:39 PM
The names put forward for the Palace gig is a good reason to stick with Lambert a while longer.  However I can see one of the Liverpool clubs panicking and when they do, I'd hope we would be in for either Rodgers or Martinez (probably best to keep Rodgers away from transfers though).

Can see a few news channels tonight suggesting Pardew, specifically because he didn't show up for any of the post match interviews.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dante Lavelli on December 28, 2014, 11:47:48 PM
Yep, they're saying exactly that on MOTD.
Probably a good move for all concerned.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 28, 2014, 11:50:22 PM
Fantasy scenario. Pardew goes to Palace and the smug twat gets relegated. Newcastle collapse after he leaves and they also get relegated. QPR and Droopy join them, and somehow Albion manage to make it 4 relegated. 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on December 29, 2014, 12:02:27 PM
Why is Pardew linked with Palace
Newcastle are higher in the league, bigger spenders, a lot bigger club,

I don't understand the link
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 29, 2014, 12:04:11 PM
I suppose because he thinks he'll likely get the push from Newcastle some time soon so might as well go to a club where he is well liked. Deserves some credit for choosing to jump back into management rather than waiting for a huge payoff.

I don't think anyone would claim Palace are anywhere near as big a club as Newcastle.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on December 29, 2014, 12:04:26 PM
Quote from: john e on December 29, 2014, 12:02:27 PM
Why is Pardew linked with Palace
Newcastle are higher in the league, bigger spenders, a lot bigger club,

I don't understand the link

I think he used to play for them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on December 29, 2014, 12:10:42 PM
He did.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on December 29, 2014, 12:16:34 PM
Quote from: Clampy on December 29, 2014, 12:04:26 PM
Quote from: john e on December 29, 2014, 12:02:27 PM
Why is Pardew linked with Palace
Newcastle are higher in the league, bigger spenders, a lot bigger club,

I don't understand the link

I think he used to play for them.

Ok I did not know that,
 even so it's a bit of a come down don't you think
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: IAmTheOneIanOlney on December 29, 2014, 12:25:17 PM
Quote from: Clampy on December 29, 2014, 12:04:26 PM
Quote from: john e on December 29, 2014, 12:02:27 PM
Why is Pardew linked with Palace
Newcastle are higher in the league, bigger spenders, a lot bigger club,

I don't understand the link

I think he used to play for them.
Scored the winner at Villa Park for them in the 1990 FA Cup semi-final - best semi-final I've ever seen.
Was a bit surprised when I heard this last night, but something seems a bit amiss up there, maybe linked to Ashley trying to get on the board at Rangers.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: eamonn on December 29, 2014, 06:14:31 PM
I reckon he's sick of the abuse he and his family have got up there - he's not the most likeable person but I think he's been pretty dignified in his press conduct over the last few months considering the abuse he gets regardless of a bad run being followed by a really good one.

Barcodes fans delusions of grandeur exceed that of the most demanding Villa fan and it's a thankless task in many ways, especially if you're seen as a Cockney outsider with a penchant for losing derby games (and yet they're the only team to beat Chelsea this season). The heart-strings will make him pull towards his old club Palace and presumably he and his family would feel more at home back darn sarf.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on December 29, 2014, 06:17:07 PM
Quote from: eamonn on December 29, 2014, 06:14:31 PM
I reckon he's sick of the abuse he and his family have got up there - he's not the most likeable person but I think he's been pretty dignified in his press conduct over the last few months considering the abuse he gets regardless of a bad run being followed by a really good one.

Barcodes fans delusions of grandeur exceed that of the most demanding Villa fan and it's a thankless task in many ways, especially if you're seen as a Cockney outsider with a penchant for losing derby games (and yet they're the only team to beat Chelsea this season). The heart-strings will make him pull towards his old club Palace and presumably he and his family would feel more at home back darn sarf.

I think that is harsh on Newcastle fans.

I know a few and they are pretty much all agreed, they can't stand Pardew, see him as a chancer, and hate the football he plays. He is also, by all accounts, unbelievably obnoxious.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on December 29, 2014, 06:40:51 PM
Danny Dyer to replace Pardew to confirm the cockney mafia theory.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on December 29, 2014, 06:41:55 PM
Apparently there are rumours Palace are going to pay Pardew £3m plus bonuses a year.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on December 29, 2014, 06:43:10 PM
Isn't Pardew also the lowest paid PL manager at Newcastle ? If I was him I'd be out of their and away from Ashley in a shot .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on December 29, 2014, 06:58:58 PM
Great, just what we needed right before we play them. I'd rather Pardew than the clueless unwanted record breaker guy we have now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on December 29, 2014, 07:12:03 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on December 29, 2014, 06:41:55 PM
Apparently there are rumours Palace are going to pay Pardew £3m plus bonuses a year.
I imagine a huge bonus structure if he keeps them up .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on December 29, 2014, 07:14:41 PM
Really hope they don't appoint him before our game.

Think he has something ridiculous like 1 defeat in 14 games against us and he's hardly managed the top teams in the league.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Steve kirk on December 29, 2014, 07:51:48 PM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on December 29, 2014, 07:14:41 PM
Really hope they don't appoint him before our game.

Think he has something ridiculous like 1 defeat in 14 games against us and he's hardly managed the top teams in the league.

Agreed, we do not want him in charge for our home game with Palace, all games are tough for Villa but this being
Pardews first match will make this so much harder, lets hope the talks drag on past New Years Day.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on December 29, 2014, 08:21:24 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on December 28, 2014, 11:50:22 PM
Fantasy scenario. Pardew goes to Palace and the smug twat gets relegated. Newcastle collapse after he leaves and they also get relegated. QPR and Droopy join them, and somehow Albion manage to make it 4 relegated. 
This is genius and perfection combined.
Superb PWS: perhaps it needs to be a proper PL/FA rule: only bottom 3 go down ... unless WBA finish 4th from bottom, in which case they should go down anyway.
Perfectly reasonable in this household. 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on December 29, 2014, 08:22:06 PM
If he does take over I hope he doesn't pick Barry Bannan against us. Bound to score.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on December 29, 2014, 08:27:06 PM
Gerrard on the bench Henderson captain ! Rodgers I think has really lost the plot
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on December 29, 2014, 08:27:17 PM
Quote from: IAmTheOneIanOlney on December 29, 2014, 12:25:17 PM
Quote from: Clampy on December 29, 2014, 12:04:26 PM
Quote from: john e on December 29, 2014, 12:02:27 PM
Why is Pardew linked with Palace
Newcastle are higher in the league, bigger spenders, a lot bigger club,

I don't understand the link

I think he used to play for them.
Scored the winner at Villa Park for them in the 1990 FA Cup semi-final - best semi-final I've ever seen.
Was a bit surprised when I heard this last night, but something seems a bit amiss up there, maybe linked to Ashley trying to get on the board at Rangers.
"a bit amiss" is an understatement according to my barcodes' mates.
I would have thought that Ashley's total control of everything that happens at SJP has a fair bit to do with it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: andyh on December 29, 2014, 08:31:23 PM
I'll bet Newcastle fans are hoping and praying that Pardew is on his way.
Why can't someone want to prise lambert away from us?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on December 29, 2014, 09:18:36 PM
Lallana makes it 2 - 0 with a good finish
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on December 29, 2014, 09:19:21 PM
ignore above post its 3 - 1 sorry............
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: timeoutbigbar on December 29, 2014, 09:23:05 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on December 29, 2014, 08:27:06 PM
Gerrard on the bench Henderson captain ! Rodgers I think has really lost the plot

They've looked much better without Captain Hollywood.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on December 29, 2014, 09:26:13 PM
Swansea getting the humping we should have dished out on Friday.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on December 29, 2014, 09:29:20 PM
4 - 1........Shelvey (og) he is having mare...........
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on December 29, 2014, 09:39:31 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on December 29, 2014, 08:27:06 PM
Gerrard on the bench Henderson captain ! Rodgers I think has really lost the plot

I've said for a while now that Liverpool are a far better team without Gerrard.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on December 29, 2014, 09:44:13 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on December 29, 2014, 09:39:31 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on December 29, 2014, 08:27:06 PM
Gerrard on the bench Henderson captain ! Rodgers I think has really lost the plot

I've said for a while now that Liverpool are a far better team without Gerrard.
Yep my bad, it appears so.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chinchilla Bathhouse on December 29, 2014, 10:13:29 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on December 29, 2014, 09:29:20 PM
4 - 1........Shelvey (og) he is having mare...........

I always think Shelvey looks like a man who's won a competition to play in a Premier League match.  He plays like I would if anyone ever let me loose on the hallowed Villa Park turf: like a ridiculously excited schoolboy, twisting and turning, trying flicks and rabonas and overhead kicks at completely inappropriate times, shooting on sight from fifty yards, and generally doing everything at a hundred miles an hour with a massive rush of blood to the head.  I'd be absolutely shit. 

(Actually, didn't Shelvey gift Liverpool a couple of goals last season too? He's played quite well for them since he left).
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on December 29, 2014, 11:28:04 PM
The only reason I can see for Pardew's move is a move back down South. As Newcastle manager he clearly had to operate under conditions a lot of managers would not be happy with but surely the Pulis situation shows things are no better at Palace. Similar conditions at a smaller club.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on December 29, 2014, 11:31:26 PM
Albion sack father ted
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on December 29, 2014, 11:32:33 PM
As called by me :-) but also fairly obvious
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on December 29, 2014, 11:41:58 PM
Pulis and Sherwood the hot favourites in the early betting. Pulis would do a good job there but their deluded fans would not want a man who doesn't play the wonderful football they have played throughout their history.

Sorry, I should clarify I was talking about the Albion job. Obviously two sets of deluded stripeys will now be compegting to get Pep Guardiola as their next manager.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 29, 2014, 11:45:39 PM
I wonder how much Newcastle are having to pay Palace to take him off their hands?

Quote
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has been given permission to talk to Crystal Palace about taking over at Selhurst Park.
The two clubs have agreed compensation for Pardew to succeed Neil Warnock, who was sacked on Saturday.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on December 29, 2014, 11:56:19 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on December 29, 2014, 11:28:04 PM
The only reason I can see for Pardew's move is a move back down South. As Newcastle manager he clearly had to operate under conditions a lot of managers would not be happy with but surely the Pulis situation shows things are no better at Palace. Similar conditions at a smaller club.
I think it's pretty well-known that at Newcastle has a contract that is massively dependent on bonuses. I read one report that said that his basic salary was £25,000 per YEAR, and something that work out similar to a hundred grand for every place higher up the league they finished. So effectively £25,000 if they finish bottom, £1.5m or so if they finish in the top eight.

If Crystal Palace are giving him £3m per year, then that's nothing like the same conditions in terms of his bank balance. Plus it's the club where he spent the largest chunk of his playing career, round the corner from where he and his family are from.

Makes sense for all parties I reckon.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on December 30, 2014, 12:13:44 AM
If you were the most hated man on Tyneside and you stood to get a massive signing on fee to return to your roots with your family you'd jump at it.  For all that I don't like pardew I think some of those deluded morons should be careful what they wish for.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on December 30, 2014, 12:20:19 AM
Talk of them making Coloccini player-coach......
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 30, 2014, 12:24:39 AM
That is bound to end in tears. I hope it happens.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: adrenachrome on December 30, 2014, 01:20:16 AM
Pardew is one of those people whose smug demeanour make me want to kill them with an axe, but I would say he is a very competent manager. The Geordie Army's dislike of all things cockerknee is undesrtandable when you consider that they have had the likes of that ***** Wise thrust upon them, but when you let your heart rule your head, you will generally live to rue the day. 




Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on December 30, 2014, 01:25:41 AM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on December 30, 2014, 12:20:19 AM
Talk of them making Coloccini player-coach......
Excellent idea. Please McGrath let it happen!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt C on December 30, 2014, 01:50:27 AM
Anyone see Sterling's act of petulance late on in the Liverpool game? Very similar to Benteke's and didn't even get a card.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john2710 on December 30, 2014, 02:03:04 AM
Quote from: Matt C on December 30, 2014, 01:50:27 AM
Anyone see Sterling's act of petulance late on in the Liverpool game? Very similar to Benteke's and didn't even get a card.

He literally had to reach over the linesman to deliver the slap. I find it incredible that the linesman didn't see it. Let's see if he gets charged, my money is on no action being taken.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 30, 2014, 02:09:58 AM
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on December 30, 2014, 02:19:18 AM
I can't believe Sterling didn't walk for that. Not even a booking is a joke. I can only think that the questionable amount of contact and the little bloke against bigger bloke scenario helped his cause. But didn't Lee Hendrie get sent off for us against Man City a few years back just for doing a head butt gesture that made no contact whatsoever with his opponent and was also questionable as to whether he even meant to make contact?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 30, 2014, 03:57:10 AM
That's what is most frustrating about some of our sendings offs this season. Maybe Richardson aside there have been numerous incidents across the league where the offence has been worse with little or no action taken. The Sterling incident is nuts to have not been punished considering Benteke's was a straight red. Not saying Benteke wasn't in the wrong but it wasn't remotely close to the Sterling incident. We've been unlucky this season with reds as much as we have been stupid to put ourselves in those positions to get them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on December 30, 2014, 04:21:39 AM
Joker refereeing at it's best, blatant red. Hopefully the FA takes action and bans him.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on December 30, 2014, 08:39:13 AM
In isolation, it's the right decision, as it's a bit of a nothing incident with two grown men looking like moody school children. But in the wider context of what players, specifically ours, are being sent off for, he should have gone. There is that consistency word again.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mister E on December 30, 2014, 08:43:32 AM
Sterling's was worse than Benteke because he had a proper swing at him:CB simply pushed Mason away.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on December 30, 2014, 10:44:00 AM
Am I right in thinking that the ref who sent off Gabby is the same man who booked Fabregas for a dive when he was clearly fouled and should have awarded a pen to Chelsea against Southampton?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john2710 on December 30, 2014, 01:17:40 PM
Quote from: olaftab on December 30, 2014, 10:44:00 AM
Am I right in thinking that the ref who sent off Gabby is the same man who booked Fabregas for a dive when he was clearly fouled and should have awarded a pen to Chelsea against Southampton?
No that's was Anthony Taylor, Mason is the ref who failed to send off Walters for a foul on Baines when he was quite clearly the last man. They are all as bad as each other.

To be honest I don't think there's any conspiracy going on but making refs professional & paying them hasn't made the standards of refereeing any better. Also the constant upgrading of the types of 'offences' that now warrant a red card doesn't help nor the constant over reaction of 'injured' players & their team mates..

I see it every week, about half the results of games in the Premier League are directly influenced by wrong decisions by the officials. At the highest levels of the game we need the ability to challenge a decision at the time the decision is made. It's no good to us, 5 days after the match, that the PL agree Gabby's sending off was wrong. Where's the justice in that?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Karlos96 on December 30, 2014, 08:11:57 PM
Apparently the FA have charged Jonjo Shelvey for flinging his arm into the face of Emre Can but they have decided not charge Raheem Sterling.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on December 30, 2014, 08:14:46 PM
Derby are making hard work of this v Leeds
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on December 30, 2014, 08:23:59 PM
Quote from: Karlos96 on December 30, 2014, 08:11:57 PM
Apparently the FA have charged Jonjo Shelvey for flinging his arm into the face of Emre Can but they have decided not charge Raheem Sterling.

I've just kind of joked about it on another thread but thinking about it, maybe the ref has confirmed he saw it though it was all good fun and japes, but the other ref didn't see the Shelvey elbow. It's a bit of a farce all round really though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on December 30, 2014, 08:35:46 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on December 30, 2014, 08:14:46 PM
Derby are making hard work of this v Leeds

I have had a few quid on 3-1 Derby for a bit of interest.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on December 30, 2014, 08:38:53 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on December 30, 2014, 08:35:46 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on December 30, 2014, 08:14:46 PM
Derby are making hard work of this v Leeds

I have had a few quid on 3-1 Derby for a bit of interest.
1 up at HT. Second half should yield a few goals
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: DeKuip on December 30, 2014, 08:49:08 PM
Come on Leeds - we don't want yet another team getting promoted with a bloody drummer. Give Rudy Austin a shot in front of goal in the second half and hopefully he take drummer boy out with it!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on December 30, 2014, 08:50:20 PM
Quote from: DeKuip on December 30, 2014, 08:49:08 PM
Come on Leeds - we don't want yet another team getting promoted with a bloody drummer. Give Rudy Austin a shot in front of goal in the second half and hopefully he take drummer boy out with it!
Wouldn't mind Derby up. Relatively close away day to replace Leicester
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on December 30, 2014, 08:52:17 PM
2-0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 30, 2014, 09:10:21 PM
Derby coming up would be good.

Leeds going down would be great.

Leeds going bust would be magnificent.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on December 30, 2014, 09:17:46 PM
Agree  re Leeds, vile supporters .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on December 30, 2014, 09:19:27 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on December 30, 2014, 09:17:46 PM
Agree  re Leeds, vile supporters .

My Senior Partner is a Leeds fan. He hasn't wanted to talk about football much in the last few years for some strange reason.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 30, 2014, 09:24:46 PM
I'd find it difficult to tell what he's talking about. Don't they usually communicate in grunts?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on December 31, 2014, 04:48:55 AM
I met a Leeds fan the other day, top bloke, knew a lot about our Vlaar and Delph situation and spoke well of the Villa.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 01, 2015, 01:06:33 PM
Stoke should be 2 up by now Diouf easily robs the great Jonny Evans but than messes up his shot.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on January 01, 2015, 01:15:12 PM
1 - 1..........Falcao with a tap in
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on January 01, 2015, 02:05:47 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on January 01, 2015, 01:15:12 PM
1 - 1..........Falcao with a tap in

falcao subbed, he looks so out of shape
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: danno on January 01, 2015, 02:07:18 PM
R5 are saying Stoke should have had a penalty, ref bottles it.  what a surprise.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on January 01, 2015, 02:22:20 PM
Crouch header, blocked by Smalling with arms out (unnatural position). Clear penalty as you will ever get.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on January 01, 2015, 02:43:43 PM
to quote the great KMFDM, when it comes to Newton Heath, "the rules, the rules, do not apply"
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Stu on January 01, 2015, 04:24:07 PM
Leicester pulled it back to 2-2 against Liverpool.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on January 01, 2015, 06:19:14 PM
Spurs 3 - Chelsea 1

Chelsea were 1 - 0 up

Jose is steaming mad, catch the 2nd half if you can
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: usav on January 01, 2015, 06:22:15 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on January 01, 2015, 06:19:14 PM
Spurs 3 - Chelsea 1

Chelsea were 1 - 0 up

Jose is steaming mad, catch the 2nd half if you can
Yep, it's been a great game.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 01, 2015, 06:27:11 PM
This game is a real tonic after returning from VP. Football can be fun.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on January 01, 2015, 06:41:28 PM
4 - 1........Kane with a stunning finish
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 01, 2015, 06:41:34 PM
Jaysus 4-1
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on January 01, 2015, 06:42:11 PM
Kane looks a great player.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 01, 2015, 06:45:28 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on January 01, 2015, 06:42:11 PM
Kane looks a great player.

he really is. I dream of kids coming out of our academy like that. He's got his chance and he is having an amazing season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on January 01, 2015, 06:46:23 PM
See Grealish. Unfortunately, he's not had a chance yet.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on January 01, 2015, 06:49:34 PM
4 - 2.......Hazard (game -on)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 01, 2015, 06:54:28 PM
Classic 4-4 coming up
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on January 01, 2015, 07:06:34 PM
5 - 2.......Chadli
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on January 01, 2015, 07:06:54 PM
Wow!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 01, 2015, 07:08:05 PM
This game may pip us in the MOTD running order
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 01, 2015, 07:10:16 PM
It's a shame it is Spurs doing it, but it is very funny that Mourinho is getting twatted.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: David_Nab on January 01, 2015, 07:10:39 PM
When Spurs played us they were hopeless ...big turn around there since.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 01, 2015, 07:11:42 PM
Harry Kane has scored 11 goals more than our entire team
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on January 01, 2015, 07:15:54 PM
5 - 3.........Terry about 7 mins left
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 01, 2015, 07:19:52 PM
Quote
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was confronted in his dugout by a supporter who was later arrested during his side's 2-0 defeat at Southampton.

The fan remonstrated with Wenger, 65, late on but was led away by stewards and detained by Hampshire Police.

Southampton say the man is an Arsenal fan who was sat with home supporters.

The incident comes just over three weeks after Wenger was abused by Arsenal fans while boarding a train following defeat at Stoke City.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: FrankyH on January 01, 2015, 07:23:32 PM


BBC presenter Mark Pougatch: Now if Pochettino walks over to Mourinho with five minutes left and shakes his hand then that really would be something ....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 01, 2015, 07:25:02 PM
Quote from: FrankyH on January 01, 2015, 07:23:32 PM
BBC presenter Mark Pougatch: Now if Pochettino walks over to Mourinho with five minutes left and shakes his hand then that really would be something ....

I would have a sex wee if he, or anyone else, did that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 01, 2015, 07:28:34 PM
I see that Jose gave up 30 seconds before the end and left.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SteveN on January 01, 2015, 07:39:14 PM
Much as I dislike Chelsea I do not want to see that bunch of tossers scoring five and winning. Hate them, a horrible club.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: myf on January 01, 2015, 07:48:00 PM
Depressing seeing all the goals scored today and us failing to score in last three games (again).
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on January 01, 2015, 08:28:29 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on January 01, 2015, 06:45:28 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on January 01, 2015, 06:42:11 PM
Kane looks a great player.

he really is. I dream of kids coming out of our academy like that. He's got his chance and he is having an amazing season.
Seems a long time ago that the clamor for him to play was treated as a bit of a joke.

Last time I remember a striker dominating Gary Cahill like that was John Carew against Bolton.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 01, 2015, 08:34:52 PM
He's only started 10 league games but he's been involved in more league goals (7 goals 5 assists) than our entire team.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on January 01, 2015, 09:33:21 PM
He works hard and looks like he's got it all, first young English player in a long time I've been genuinely really impressed with.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Meanwood Villa on January 01, 2015, 09:34:06 PM
I will watch MOTD to see Chelsea lose but will turn off long before our game is on.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on January 01, 2015, 09:40:00 PM
I disagree with regard Kane, he's on a confidence streak at the moment, no doubt, but. I don't see a world class player there. A classic case of being overhyped by the cockney press.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 01, 2015, 09:42:02 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on January 01, 2015, 09:40:00 PM
I disagree with regard Kane, he's on a confidence streak at the moment, no doubt, but. I don't see a world class player there. A classic case of being overhyped by the cockney press.
Agree. He is this years Andros Townsend. Who was last years Jack Wilshire.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on January 01, 2015, 09:42:07 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on January 01, 2015, 09:40:00 PM
I disagree with regard Kane, he's on a confidence streak at the moment, no doubt, but. I don't see a world class player there. A classic case of being overhyped by the cockney press.

The fact he's not world class isn't really much of a criticism, though, surely?

He's doing very well for them.

Which is annoying as he has one of the most punchable faces in football at the moment.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on January 01, 2015, 09:45:16 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on January 01, 2015, 09:42:07 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on January 01, 2015, 09:40:00 PM
I disagree with regard Kane, he's on a confidence streak at the moment, no doubt, but. I don't see a world class player there. A classic case of being overhyped by the cockney press.

The fact he's not world class isn't really much of a criticism, though, surely?

He's doing very well for them.

Which is annoying as he has one of the most punchable faces in football at the moment.

My point was that I don't see him having it in him to become world class and that the hype about him currently is OTT. File under Ravel Morrison.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on January 01, 2015, 09:47:36 PM
i get that, and maybe it is a bit OTT, I'm just saying that it is possible for him to become a very good player without getting anywhere near world class.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on January 01, 2015, 09:55:01 PM
I've thought all season Kane is overrated given he's scored a lot of his goals in the europa league and Carling cup like the Fonz used to do.

He was the business tonight as were Spurs generally (and I think they've been very lucky to win most of their games this season).

Let's see if it lasts as football is littered with these forwards who come from nowhere and then disappear when the going gets tough in the second season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Stu on January 01, 2015, 10:44:46 PM
The only thing about Chelsea shipping 5 goals is that it was Spurs who scored them. Fuck off, Spurs, with your 600 midfielders, all of them with a wanky hipster side-parting haircut.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on January 01, 2015, 11:00:01 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on January 01, 2015, 09:40:00 PM
I disagree with regard Kane, he's on a confidence streak at the moment, no doubt, but. I don't see a world class player there. A classic case of being overhyped by the cockney press.

Who has described him as 'world class'? He looks a really good player and I'm sure if people took their Geordie patented Cockney mafia glasses off they would see it, Chelsea couldn't handle him today.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: bertlambshank on January 01, 2015, 11:42:01 PM
Stevie G leaving Liverpool at the end of the season.Candles are being lit all over the city.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 01, 2015, 11:46:56 PM
After watching another player, Jelavic this time, not celebrating a goal I have growing respect for Adebayor's gig at Eastlands against Arsenal.
FFS celebrate your goals as the Club and fans who are now paying your wages expect it!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 01, 2015, 11:50:43 PM
Quote from: bertlambshank on January 01, 2015, 11:42:01 PM
Stevie G leaving Liverpool at the end of the season.Candles are being lit all over the city.
I expect a minute's applause in the 8th minute at Anfield all next season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: danno on January 01, 2015, 11:53:53 PM
Quote from: olaftab on January 01, 2015, 11:50:43 PM
Quote from: bertlambshank on January 01, 2015, 11:42:01 PM
Stevie G leaving Liverpool at the end of the season.Candles are being lit all over the city.
I expect a minute's applause in the 8th minute at Anfield all next season.

Either that or the Kop will all wear slippers.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard on January 01, 2015, 11:55:23 PM
Depressing to see the attacking football on display in tonight's MOTD having witnessed us earlier
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Flamingo Lane on January 02, 2015, 12:02:15 AM
Some great football on MOTD tonight but oh my word, some shocking refereeing decisions.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on January 02, 2015, 09:41:29 AM
Quote from: Ian Price on January 02, 2015, 12:02:15 AM
Some great football on MOTD tonight but oh my word, some shocking refereeing decisions.

Especially in the QPR/Swansea game. The ref and linesmen must have been on the piss the night before in the hotel.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 02, 2015, 10:44:45 AM

Jones the ref at Liverpool was with them. His two pens for Pool were atrocious decisions.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 02, 2015, 11:06:36 AM
SSN Headquarters yes HQ have been handed over to Stevie Stevie Gerrard Channel this morning. They have interviewed everyone from his PE Teacher to his dinner lady at the Lpool training ground. I understand they are trying to get a comment from the current Pope as John Paul II is dead. Same problem with Mrs Thatcher however Cameron has declined to comment. Norman Tebbit spoke glowingly about the hard work ethics of Scousers! Stevie Retirement Announcement  book is in print and the hardback 500 page version will be available in shops on Monday.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on January 02, 2015, 11:29:48 AM
..and comment from local DJs?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Nev on January 02, 2015, 11:56:57 AM
Call me a cynic but I think that Stevie Me may be open to persuasion regarding "just one more season".

I take it that the diving around, berating of refs and coming up well short of the required standard at international tournaments will be ignored by the media?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on January 02, 2015, 12:14:42 PM
Quote from: Nev on January 02, 2015, 11:56:57 AM
Call me a cynic but I think that Stevie Me may be open to persuasion regarding "just one more season".
He's not retiring - and he's already rejected the two year deal that they offered him.

I assume that this is being announced now because he's pretty much decided where he is going next season and will be signing a pre-contract there this month.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on January 02, 2015, 12:33:44 PM
Quote from: Nev on January 02, 2015, 11:56:57 AM
Call me a cynic but I think that Stevie Me may be open to persuasion regarding "just one more season".

I take it that the diving around, berating of refs and coming up well short of the required standard at international tournaments will be ignored by the media?

Call me Mystic Meg but his perma tanned wife who appears to notify the press each time she books one of her numerous holidays and must be in the Guinness book of records for amounts of bikinis owned leads me to suspect a move to somewhere like LA Galaxy is more likely than somewhere like Zenit St Petersburg.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 02, 2015, 12:38:16 PM
Won't Stevie Mee join an MLS club and then get loaned straight back to the bin dippers ? His gills will heal over if he leaves merseyside
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on January 02, 2015, 12:38:34 PM
Routledge's sending off at QPR was just ridiculous. Was Karl Henry booked for his potential leg breaking tackle before hand?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on January 02, 2015, 12:41:28 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on January 02, 2015, 12:38:16 PM
Won't Stevie Mee join an MLS club and then get loaned straight back to the bin dippers ? His gills will heal over if he leaves merseyside

Reading his goodbye statement made me want to vomit. Honestly you'd think the Dali Lama the way he went on.
And what's so wrong with wanting to go to another Premier League club and daring to line up against Liverpool?
They're so precious up there.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on January 02, 2015, 02:19:43 PM
Quote from: olaftab on January 02, 2015, 11:06:36 AM
SSN Headquarters yes HQ have been handed over to Stevie Stevie Gerrard Channel this morning. They have interviewed everyone from his PE Teacher to his dinner lady at the Lpool training ground. I understand they are trying to get a comment from the current Pope as John Paul II is dead. Same problem with Mrs Thatcher however Cameron has declined to comment. Norman Tebbit spoke glowingly about the hard work ethics of Scousers! Stevie Retirement Announcement  book is in print and the hardback 500 page version will be available in shops on Monday.

I'm not sure but I think he's died.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: danno on January 02, 2015, 02:23:21 PM
Ian Rush and Fowler both went to Leeds.

The not wanting to face Liverpool guff, is just grandstanding
because he already knows he's going to America.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on January 02, 2015, 04:15:57 PM
Quote from: danno on January 02, 2015, 02:23:21 PM
Ian Rush and Fowler both went to Leeds.

The not wanting to face Liverpool guff, is just grandstanding
because he already knows he's going to America.

So Man City then.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on January 02, 2015, 04:55:19 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on January 02, 2015, 04:15:57 PM
Quote from: danno on January 02, 2015, 02:23:21 PM
Ian Rush and Fowler both went to Leeds.

The not wanting to face Liverpool guff, is just grandstanding
because he already knows he's going to America.

So Man City then.

Exactly what I was thinking. Money talks!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on January 02, 2015, 07:52:16 PM
Quote from: Clampy on January 02, 2015, 12:38:34 PM
Routledge's sending off at QPR was just ridiculous. Was Karl Henry booked for his potential leg breaking tackle before hand?

And that hand ball by rob green outside his area, got to be the worst this season
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on January 02, 2015, 07:55:11 PM
Quote from: john e on January 02, 2015, 07:52:16 PM
Quote from: Clampy on January 02, 2015, 12:38:34 PM
Routledge's sending off at QPR was just ridiculous. Was Karl Henry booked for his potential leg breaking tackle before hand?

And that hand ball by rob green outside his area, got to be the worst this season

The red card has been overturned now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on January 02, 2015, 07:59:13 PM
Quote from: Clampy on January 02, 2015, 07:55:11 PM
Quote from: john e on January 02, 2015, 07:52:16 PM
Quote from: Clampy on January 02, 2015, 12:38:34 PM
Routledge's sending off at QPR was just ridiculous. Was Karl Henry booked for his potential leg breaking tackle before hand?

And that hand ball by rob green outside his area, got to be the worst this season

The red card has been overturned now.


Don't think they had any choice with that one
But Harry still got away with playing the rest of the game with 10 men
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on January 02, 2015, 08:01:16 PM
Quote from: john e on January 02, 2015, 07:59:13 PM
Quote from: Clampy on January 02, 2015, 07:55:11 PM
Quote from: john e on January 02, 2015, 07:52:16 PM
Quote from: Clampy on January 02, 2015, 12:38:34 PM
Routledge's sending off at QPR was just ridiculous. Was Karl Henry booked for his potential leg breaking tackle before hand?

And that hand ball by rob green outside his area, got to be the worst this season

The red card has been overturned now.


Don't think they had any choice with that one
But Harry still got away with playing the rest of the game with 10 men

I don't think Henry was even booked for his original tackle. Ref's really must think twice about waving red cards about if they haven't seen the incident themselves.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on January 02, 2015, 08:01:24 PM
Quote from: john e on January 02, 2015, 07:59:13 PM
Quote from: Clampy on January 02, 2015, 07:55:11 PM
Quote from: john e on January 02, 2015, 07:52:16 PM
Quote from: Clampy on January 02, 2015, 12:38:34 PM
Routledge's sending off at QPR was just ridiculous. Was Karl Henry booked for his potential leg breaking tackle before hand?

And that hand ball by rob green outside his area, got to be the worst this season

The red card has been overturned now.


Don't think they had any choice with that one
But Harry still got away with playing the rest of the game with 10 men
Wasn't "the rest of the game" about four minutes, and Swansea still scored an equaliser?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on January 02, 2015, 08:06:09 PM
Quote from: Dave on January 02, 2015, 08:01:24 PM
Quote from: john e on January 02, 2015, 07:59:13 PM
Quote from: Clampy on January 02, 2015, 07:55:11 PM
Quote from: john e on January 02, 2015, 07:52:16 PM
Quote from: Clampy on January 02, 2015, 12:38:34 PM
Routledge's sending off at QPR was just ridiculous. Was Karl Henry booked for his potential leg breaking tackle before hand?

And that hand ball by rob green outside his area, got to be the worst this season

The red card has been overturned now.


Don't think they had any choice with that one
But Harry still got away with playing the rest of the game with 10 men
Wasn't "the rest of the game" about four minutes, and Swansea still scored an equaliser?

Was it, I didn't know that, just saw the highlights
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 02, 2015, 08:25:32 PM
FA cup 3
Cardiff 1 up v Colchester
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 02, 2015, 08:36:43 PM
I don't get why the Beeb have chosen Arsenal v Hull as a live game? Surely there was a more interesting game to choose?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: b23 on January 02, 2015, 08:38:58 PM
Half time

MK Dons 0 v. Chesterfield 1
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 02, 2015, 09:30:53 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 02, 2015, 08:36:43 PM
I don't get why the Beeb have chosen Arsenal v Hull as a live game? Surely there was a more interesting game to choose?
Bizarre. Also why isn't a game on TV tonight? There is literally fook all on tele
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 02, 2015, 09:33:40 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on January 02, 2015, 09:30:53 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 02, 2015, 08:36:43 PM
I don't get why the Beeb have chosen Arsenal v Hull as a live game? Surely there was a more interesting game to choose?
Bizarre. Also why isn't a game on TV tonight? There is literally fook all on tele

BBC Wales and I think the Beeb website had the Cardiff game. Seems a trick missed though not to have it on a main channel.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on January 02, 2015, 09:55:07 PM
4,000 at Cardiff, the magic of the cup.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 02, 2015, 09:57:26 PM
There is a long list of crimes against football by Sky. Destroying and devaluing the FA Cup is right up there at the top.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: b23 on January 02, 2015, 10:02:24 PM
Chesterfield win and are through to the 3rd round.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TopDeck113 on January 02, 2015, 10:09:05 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 02, 2015, 09:57:26 PM
There is a long list of crimes against football by Sky. Destroying and devaluing the FA Cup is right up there at the top.

Much as I'd like to blame Sky for all of modern football's ills, destroying and devaluing the FA Cup is what the FA itself has done to its own competition.  From about 1990 onwards they embarked on a process of death by a thousand cuts.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on January 02, 2015, 10:37:39 PM
Quote from: TopDeck113 on January 02, 2015, 10:09:05 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 02, 2015, 09:57:26 PM
There is a long list of crimes against football by Sky. Destroying and devaluing the FA Cup is right up there at the top.

Much as I'd like to blame Sky for all of modern football's ills, destroying and devaluing the FA Cup is what the FA itself has done to its own competition.  From about 1990 onwards they embarked on a process of death by a thousand cuts.

Biggest tragedy in football, the whole country used to stop on fa cup final day, regardless of teams. Very sad.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 02, 2015, 10:40:05 PM
Quote from: Malandro on January 02, 2015, 10:37:39 PM
Quote from: TopDeck113 on January 02, 2015, 10:09:05 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 02, 2015, 09:57:26 PM
There is a long list of crimes against football by Sky. Destroying and devaluing the FA Cup is right up there at the top.

Much as I'd like to blame Sky for all of modern football's ills, destroying and devaluing the FA Cup is what the FA itself has done to its own competition.  From about 1990 onwards they embarked on a process of death by a thousand cuts.

Biggest tragedy in football, the whole country used to stop on fa cup final day, regardless of teams. Very sad.
Yep. Now the nation stops every Saturday tea time for simon cowell and X factors .
Sad days.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on January 02, 2015, 10:49:26 PM
If it wasn't for the special pink ball I think I'd have lost all interest in the FA Cup.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on January 02, 2015, 11:33:08 PM
Quote from: b23 on January 02, 2015, 10:02:24 PM
Chesterfield win and are through to the 3rd round.

Let's hope they didn't play an ineligible player...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on January 03, 2015, 10:31:21 AM
Cardiff fans are supposed to be boycotting their game today. It will be interesting to see what sort of attendance they get.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Flamingo Lane on January 03, 2015, 10:37:48 AM
The third round schedule of games is all over the place, why for example is Everton v West Ham being played on Tuesday?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on January 03, 2015, 10:39:37 AM
Quote from: Ads on January 03, 2015, 10:31:21 AM
Cardiff fans are supposed to be boycotting their game today. It will be interesting to see what sort of attendance they get.

They played last night and there were just over 4,000 there.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 03, 2015, 10:41:27 AM
Quote from: Ian Price on January 03, 2015, 10:37:48 AM
The third round schedule of games is all over the place, why for example is Everton v West Ham being played on Tuesday?
TV I guess ?
Is the cup final on a Monday night yet ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on January 03, 2015, 10:42:11 AM
Just realised that they did. 4100 odd is very low indeed. Not sure it will make any difference.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Nev on January 03, 2015, 01:08:52 PM
Incredulous at Stelling at al on Soccer Saturday bemoaning the way the FA Cup has been devalued. Nicholas highlighted the fact that Liverpool fans have to travel to London on a Monday Night of all things.

This on a channel who's review of the year never mentioned the competition at all because they didn't have the rights.

Hypocrisy runs like a cancer through the game from player to manager, from presenter to pundit and with those who run the game.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 03, 2015, 02:20:38 PM
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: walsall villain on January 03, 2015, 02:26:11 PM
Not impressed, never fit in to our new game plan if he can't keep the ball on the deck.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on January 03, 2015, 02:50:11 PM
Yeah, but would he be able to do it on a cold Tuesday night at West Brom?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on January 03, 2015, 03:23:27 PM
I went through all the games to pick my shock of the day about an hour ago. I went for Rochdale.

Rochdale 1 Forest 0.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: b23 on January 03, 2015, 03:24:50 PM
The Sons take the lead !

Rangers 0 Dumbarton 1
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Nev on January 03, 2015, 03:26:42 PM
Wonderful watching the pundits reporting on L2 on Sky, all but holding their noses while doing it.

Ratscocks, Rangers have equalised.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on January 03, 2015, 03:34:34 PM
Gateshead fans 'Olé-ing' against West Brasil Albion. They really should be 2 up.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: London Villan on January 03, 2015, 03:36:38 PM
Oh please... :)

Spartans 1 up.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Axl Rose on January 03, 2015, 03:37:04 PM
haha.
Blues losing
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: rjp on January 03, 2015, 03:37:29 PM
Come on you Spartans!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on January 03, 2015, 03:38:52 PM
Gateshead coping quite easily. The home fans are getting restless after about 36mins!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Leicester_Villian on January 03, 2015, 03:41:15 PM
Blyth 2-0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on January 03, 2015, 03:41:42 PM
Hahahahahahaha!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: rjp on January 03, 2015, 03:42:22 PM
Ha ha ha ha ha
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Axl Rose on January 03, 2015, 03:42:27 PM
2-0 to Blyth Spartans!!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Axl Rose on January 03, 2015, 03:43:07 PM
fuck off West Brom.
But who cares...2-0 to Blyth
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on January 03, 2015, 03:43:34 PM
Cheating Baggies nick a goal. Shocking dive for the free kick.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on January 03, 2015, 03:43:48 PM
Quote from: Leicester_Villian on January 03, 2015, 03:41:15 PM
Blyth 2-0

Blyth 2-0. I don't usually bother posting when someone has already beat me to it but I just really, really wanted to. 3-0 and I go on the Blyth website and order a shirt.


With Robbie Dale's name on the back.* Will I go to hell if I wake up my eighty year old dad who is having a kip on the sofa to tell him?

However many goals he ends up with I will have that number on the back of the shirt.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Axl Rose on January 03, 2015, 03:44:54 PM
Quote from: The Sound of Villadelphia on January 03, 2015, 03:43:34 PM
Cheating Baggies nick a goal. Shocking dive for the free kick.

Yes, absolutely. Sessignon is a cheating little shit.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Charlie8182 on January 03, 2015, 03:45:09 PM
To add alongside Altrincham and Kidderminster? Blyth aren't even a conference side.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 03, 2015, 03:45:57 PM
Quote from: Axl Rose on January 03, 2015, 03:42:27 PM
2-0 to Blyth Spartans!!!
Haha brilliant
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on January 03, 2015, 03:46:46 PM
Quote from: Nev on January 03, 2015, 03:26:42 PM
Wonderful watching the pundits reporting on L2 on Sky, all but holding their noses while doing it.

Ratscocks, Rangers have equalised.

Ratscocks? Is he Rangers' Bulgarian striker?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Axl Rose on January 03, 2015, 03:47:07 PM
2-0 Baggies. Shame.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: b23 on January 03, 2015, 03:49:02 PM
The Sons now losing.

Rangers 2 Dumbarton 1

Booooooooo !
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Nev on January 03, 2015, 03:49:32 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on January 03, 2015, 03:46:46 PM
Quote from: Nev on January 03, 2015, 03:26:42 PM
Wonderful watching the pundits reporting on L2 on Sky, all but holding their noses while doing it.

Ratscocks, Rangers have equalised.

Yep. Being paid cash.

I know we're not going to cover ourselves in glory tomorrow, whatever the result, but you can rely on Small Heath to create a diversion.

Ratscocks? Is he Rangers' Bulgarian striker?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Yossarian on January 03, 2015, 03:51:24 PM
Has anybody posted this yet? 2:31 onwards

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: London Villan on January 03, 2015, 03:52:25 PM
There is always someone worse off...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on January 03, 2015, 03:55:56 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on January 03, 2015, 03:45:57 PM
Quote from: Axl Rose on January 03, 2015, 03:42:27 PM
2-0 to Blyth Spartans!!!
Haha brilliant

Absolute travesty this is not on TV for the nation to laugh at
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 03, 2015, 03:58:58 PM
Any reason why again no games are on TV ?
Friday now Saturday yet the FA cup 3rd is spread across 5 calendar days ? Why ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: rjp on January 03, 2015, 03:59:26 PM
It's only arrogance if you can't back it up Mr Rowett
http://youtu.be/KTGAvqdnMJI (http://youtu.be/KTGAvqdnMJI)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Karlos96 on January 03, 2015, 03:59:43 PM
Apparently the noses have made 10 changes to their team so they get everything they deserve.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 03, 2015, 04:03:37 PM
Quote from: Karlos96 on January 03, 2015, 03:59:43 PM
Apparently the noses have made 10 changes to their team so they get everything they deserve.
Zigic is playing that is the only name I recognise
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 03, 2015, 04:06:54 PM
2-0 is recoverable for zigic and Co. i am off to Paddypower!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on January 03, 2015, 04:08:57 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on January 03, 2015, 03:58:58 PM
Any reason why again no games are on TV ?
Friday now Saturday yet the FA cup 3rd is spread across 5 calendar days ? Why ?
They never show games live at 3.00pm on a Saturday from the Premiership. FA Cup.etc

as for it being spread out over 5 days its to do with the Prem teams playing on Thursday
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 03, 2015, 04:10:19 PM
Quote from: olaftab on January 03, 2015, 04:06:54 PM
2-0 is recoverable for zigic and Co. i am off to Paddypower!
Yep good insurance bet
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Karlos96 on January 03, 2015, 04:11:08 PM
It's 2-1 now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on January 03, 2015, 04:11:36 PM
2 - 2
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on January 03, 2015, 04:12:07 PM
Baggies 4 - 0 up...........
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on January 03, 2015, 04:13:13 PM
Baggies 5 - 0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: rjp on January 03, 2015, 04:13:16 PM
Oh well, let's hope they can nick a last minute winner.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 03, 2015, 04:13:42 PM
Turning out to be a terrible day. Specially when Brunt scores as well.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on January 03, 2015, 04:15:01 PM
Blues now in front 3-2
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on January 03, 2015, 04:15:05 PM
Blues winning 2 - 3
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Axl Rose on January 03, 2015, 04:16:22 PM
bollocks.blues winning, horrific lot that they are
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on January 03, 2015, 04:18:56 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on January 03, 2015, 04:15:05 PM
Blues winning 2 - 3

Glad this isn't on TV
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on January 03, 2015, 04:21:19 PM
Oh well. It was fun whilst it lasted.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: London Villan on January 03, 2015, 04:34:27 PM
What were the come-back odds?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 03, 2015, 04:50:54 PM
What a gutter for Southport. 1 down to a penalty in the last minute of added on time.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on January 03, 2015, 04:58:31 PM
Twats!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on January 03, 2015, 05:17:30 PM
Hope we can win tomorow and then draw blues in the next round
It would be the most exciting thing to have happened in a good while
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on January 03, 2015, 05:18:56 PM
Quote from: john e on January 03, 2015, 05:17:30 PM
Hope we can win tomorow and then draw blues in the next round
It would be the most exciting thing to have happened in a good while

No no no no no no no. We'd be on a total hiding to nothing. I'd be quite happy if we never played them ever again.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on January 03, 2015, 05:21:36 PM
Quote from: john e on January 03, 2015, 05:17:30 PM
Hope we can win tomorow and then draw blues in the next round
It would be the most exciting thing to have happened in a good while
Can't think of anything worse
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on January 03, 2015, 05:22:24 PM
Quote from: john e on January 03, 2015, 05:17:30 PM
Hope we can win tomorow and then draw blues in the next round
It would be the most exciting thing to have happened in a good while

Yes, no and no.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: CT on January 03, 2015, 05:26:54 PM
Quote from: Legion on January 03, 2015, 05:22:24 PM
Quote from: john e on January 03, 2015, 05:17:30 PM
Hope we can win tomorow and then draw blues in the next round
It would be the most exciting thing to have happened in a good while

Yes, no and no.

This.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 03, 2015, 05:30:01 PM
Quote from: john e on January 03, 2015, 05:17:30 PM
Hope we can win tomorow and then draw blues in the next round
It would be the most exciting thing to have happened in a good while

So was the Black Death.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 03, 2015, 05:32:06 PM
Quote from: Richard E on January 03, 2015, 05:18:56 PM
Quote from: john e on January 03, 2015, 05:17:30 PM
Hope we can win tomorow and then draw blues in the next round
It would be the most exciting thing to have happened in a good while

No no no no no no no. We'd be on a total hiding to nothing. I'd be quite happy if we never played them ever again.
Yes there is nothing good that can come out of playing the. An unnecessary risk in every way.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on January 03, 2015, 05:32:29 PM
I would like to see Lambert replaced. The quickest way of that happening may well be going out of the cup to Small Heath. However, I do not want him replaced badly enough to wish for that scenario.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on January 03, 2015, 05:32:34 PM
We need to grow some balls chaps
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Nev on January 03, 2015, 05:50:53 PM
Quote from: john e on January 03, 2015, 05:32:34 PM
We need to grow some balls chaps

If we play them and beat them its expected so nothing to crow about, if we play them and loose we'll never hear the end of it. Add the high possibility of trouble into the mix and I fail to see the positive side.

Add me to the long list of people who can live the rest of my days without that fixture.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on January 03, 2015, 05:59:42 PM
My fear is it would be a defining game for the whole season:

win, as expected, and we'd go an as before...sailing along with little direction...

lose, and all spirit and fight would be knocked out of the players and fans, the wind gone from our sails...then we'd slide, inevitably, beneath the waves.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 03, 2015, 06:03:07 PM
Quote from: john e on January 03, 2015, 05:32:34 PM
We need to grow some balls chaps

I'm neither afraid of them on nor off the pitch. I'm not afraid of Middlesbrough town centre either. I'd just rather not see either ever again.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on January 03, 2015, 06:23:26 PM
Quote from: Nev on January 03, 2015, 05:50:53 PM
Quote from: john e on January 03, 2015, 05:32:34 PM
We need to grow some balls chaps

If we play them and beat them its expected so nothing to crow about, if we play them and loose we'll never hear the end of it. Add the high possibility of trouble into the mix and I fail to see the positive side.

Add me to the long list of people who can live the rest of my days without that fixture.

So basically you are scared to play them in case we lose
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on January 03, 2015, 06:30:57 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on January 03, 2015, 06:03:07 PM
Quote from: john e on January 03, 2015, 05:32:34 PM
We need to grow some balls chaps

I'm neither afraid of them on nor off the pitch. I'm not afraid of Middlesbrough town centre either. I'd just rather not see either ever again.
Poetry. Love it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Jimbo on January 03, 2015, 06:33:32 PM
I've absolutely no doubt that if we played them now we'd lose. But even if we won, we still wouldn't come out of the tie with any credit. We're expected to win. After all the unnecessary fretting and pressure and grief, all we'd get out of it is a sense of relief. Which is why I'd rather not play them ever again.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 03, 2015, 06:34:33 PM
Quote from: john e on January 03, 2015, 05:17:30 PM
Hope we can win tomorow and then draw blues in the next round
It would be the most exciting thing to have happened in a good while
Sweet Jesus what a bad idea
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LTA on January 03, 2015, 06:45:40 PM
Quote from: john e on January 03, 2015, 06:23:26 PM
Quote from: Nev on January 03, 2015, 05:50:53 PM
Quote from: john e on January 03, 2015, 05:32:34 PM
We need to grow some balls chaps

If we play them and beat them its expected so nothing to crow about, if we play them and loose we'll never hear the end of it. Add the high possibility of trouble into the mix and I fail to see the positive side.

Add me to the long list of people who can live the rest of my days without that fixture.

So basically you are scared to play them in case we lose

Lambert's already rained a load of humiliations down onto us.  This scenario would be the ultimate one.

In any case,lets concentrate on getting through first.  Not a guarantee going by recent seasons.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TopDeck113 on January 03, 2015, 06:46:47 PM
Credit where credit is due: at present we would struggle to overcome a single goal deficit.
 
As for playing them in the next round.  No, thank you.  Not least because the last time we played them in a cup competition they went on to win the bloody thing.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Nev on January 03, 2015, 06:49:49 PM
Quote from: john e on January 03, 2015, 06:23:26 PM
Quote from: Nev on January 03, 2015, 05:50:53 PM
Quote from: john e on January 03, 2015, 05:32:34 PM
We need to grow some balls chaps

If we play them and beat them its expected so nothing to crow about, if we play them and loose we'll never hear the end of it. Add the high possibility of trouble into the mix and I fail to see the positive side.

Add me to the long list of people who can live the rest of my days without that fixture.

So basically you are scared to play them in case we lose

No, read it again, whatever the result I take little positive from the games against that lot.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on January 03, 2015, 06:59:40 PM
Didn't realise my next draw hope was so controversial
But now you lot have shown how shit scared you all are I'm wishing for it more,

Preferably at there place it's always more eventful
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Jimbo on January 03, 2015, 07:05:00 PM
I'm not scared of them. It's us I'm scared of.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 03, 2015, 07:05:21 PM
Quote from: john e on January 03, 2015, 06:59:40 PM
Didn't realise my next draw hope was so controversial
But now you lot have shown how shit scared you all are I'm wishing for it more,

Preferably at there place it's always more eventful
You need sectioning  ;)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on January 03, 2015, 07:08:37 PM
Quote from: john e on January 03, 2015, 06:59:40 PM
Didn't realise my next draw hope was so controversial
But now you lot have shown how shit scared you all are I'm wishing for it more,

Preferably at there place it's always more eventful

Would you go?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 03, 2015, 07:10:45 PM
This is nothing about being scared off the pitch. It's the embarrassment that would unfold on it.
I suspect it would be like another enckleman night the way we are currently playing.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 03, 2015, 07:12:48 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on January 03, 2015, 07:10:45 PM
This is nothing about being scared off the pitch. It's the embarrassment that would unfold on it.
I suspect it would be like another enckleman night the way we are currently playing.

They're a division below us. We might not be great but we're mid-table. We're better than them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on January 03, 2015, 07:22:59 PM

Quote from: Legion on January 03, 2015, 07:08:37 PM
Quote from: john e on January 03, 2015, 06:59:40 PM
Didn't realise my next draw hope was so controversial
But now you lot have shown how shit scared you all are I'm wishing for it more,

Preferably at there place it's always more eventful

Would you go?

Some of the Best times I've had in football over the last 10 years is seeing Gabby's winners from behind the goal
Don't try and turn me into westly but yes i love the local derby it's what it's all about
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 03, 2015, 07:29:54 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on January 03, 2015, 07:12:48 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on January 03, 2015, 07:10:45 PM
This is nothing about being scared off the pitch. It's the embarrassment that would unfold on it.
I suspect it would be like another enckleman night the way we are currently playing.

They're a division below us. We might not be great but we're mid-table. We're better than them.
Fully agree. On paper.
However as you know in derby and to a degree cup games the form book goes out the window .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on January 03, 2015, 07:32:52 PM
Quote from: john e on January 03, 2015, 07:22:59 PM

Quote from: Legion on January 03, 2015, 07:08:37 PM
Quote from: john e on January 03, 2015, 06:59:40 PM
Didn't realise my next draw hope was so controversial
But now you lot have shown how shit scared you all are I'm wishing for it more,

Preferably at there place it's always more eventful

Would you go?

Some of the Best times I've had in football over the last 10 years is seeing Gabby's winners from behind the goal
Don't try and turn me into westly but yes i love the local derby it's what it's all about

Fair play.
Not for me, though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on January 03, 2015, 08:11:04 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on January 03, 2015, 07:12:48 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on January 03, 2015, 07:10:45 PM
This is nothing about being scared off the pitch. It's the embarrassment that would unfold on it.
I suspect it would be like another enckleman night the way we are currently playing.

They're a division below us. We might not be great but we're mid-table. We're better than them.

Yeah and we were better than Bradford, Orient, Millwall, Sheff United as well (sure I've missed one).
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 03, 2015, 08:16:39 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on January 03, 2015, 08:11:04 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on January 03, 2015, 07:12:48 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on January 03, 2015, 07:10:45 PM
This is nothing about being scared off the pitch. It's the embarrassment that would unfold on it.
I suspect it would be like another enckleman night the way we are currently playing.

They're a division below us. We might not be great but we're mid-table. We're better than them.

Yeah and we were better than Bradford, Orient, Millwall, Sheff United as well (sure I've missed one).

That doesn't alter the fact that "the way we are currently playing" doesn't tally with a three goal defeat to a Championship side.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 03, 2015, 08:28:57 PM
It does mean aston villa 0 and the rest ??? Though
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ChicagoLion on January 03, 2015, 09:29:04 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on January 03, 2015, 07:29:54 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on January 03, 2015, 07:12:48 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on January 03, 2015, 07:10:45 PM
This is nothing about being scared off the pitch. It's the embarrassment that would unfold on it.
I suspect it would be like another enckleman night the way we are currently playing.

They're a division below us. We might not be great but we're mid-table. We're better than them.
Fully agree. On paper.
However as you know in derby and to a degree cup games the form book goes out the window .
Cough, Bradford
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 03, 2015, 09:59:48 PM
Quote from: ChicagoLion on January 03, 2015, 09:29:04 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on January 03, 2015, 07:29:54 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on January 03, 2015, 07:12:48 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on January 03, 2015, 07:10:45 PM
This is nothing about being scared off the pitch. It's the embarrassment that would unfold on it.
I suspect it would be like another enckleman night the way we are currently playing.

They're a division below us. We might not be great but we're mid-table. We're better than them.
Fully agree. On paper.
However as you know in derby and to a degree cup games the form book goes out the window .
Cough, Bradford

And the point is missed yet again.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 03, 2015, 10:42:50 PM
Dave, it's been a while since we beat lower league opposition. What exactly Is the point we are missing ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 03, 2015, 10:47:15 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on January 03, 2015, 10:42:50 PM
Dave, it's been a while since we beat lower league opposition. What exactly Is the point we are missing ?

As I explained above, you referred not to history, but to the way we are currently playing, which while it might be horrible to watch does not lend itself to 3-0 defeats by anyone, least of all mid-table Championship teams.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 03, 2015, 10:49:28 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on January 03, 2015, 10:47:15 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on January 03, 2015, 10:42:50 PM
Dave, it's been a while since we beat lower league opposition. What exactly Is the point we are missing ?

As I explained above, you referred not to history, but to the way we are currently playing, which while it might be horrible to watch does not lend itself to 3-0 defeats by anyone, least of all mid-table Championship teams..
Why? We can't score and of late we are always beaten by lower league opposition . Ok perhaps not 0-3 but I suggested a wretched loss rather than specific 0-3.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 03, 2015, 10:50:36 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on January 03, 2015, 10:49:28 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on January 03, 2015, 10:47:15 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on January 03, 2015, 10:42:50 PM
Dave, it's been a while since we beat lower league opposition. What exactly Is the point we are missing ?

As I explained above, you referred not to history, but to the way we are currently playing, which while it might be horrible to watch does not lend itself to 3-0 defeats by anyone, least of all mid-table Championship teams..
Why? We can't score and of late we are always beaten by lower league opposition . Ok perhaps not 0-3 but I suggested a wretched loss rather than specific 0-3.


The key word is 'currently'.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 03, 2015, 10:53:45 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on January 03, 2015, 10:50:36 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on January 03, 2015, 10:49:28 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on January 03, 2015, 10:47:15 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on January 03, 2015, 10:42:50 PM
Dave, it's been a while since we beat lower league opposition. What exactly Is the point we are missing ?

As I explained above, you referred not to history, but to the way we are currently playing, which while it might be horrible to watch does not lend itself to 3-0 defeats by anyone, least of all mid-table Championship teams..
Why? We can't score and of late we are always beaten by lower league opposition . Ok perhaps not 0-3 but I suggested a wretched loss rather than specific 0-3.


The key word is 'currently'.
Agree. Our current domestic cup form is ??
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 03, 2015, 10:56:34 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on January 03, 2015, 10:53:45 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on January 03, 2015, 10:50:36 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on January 03, 2015, 10:49:28 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on January 03, 2015, 10:47:15 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on January 03, 2015, 10:42:50 PM
Dave, it's been a while since we beat lower league opposition. What exactly Is the point we are missing ?

As I explained above, you referred not to history, but to the way we are currently playing, which while it might be horrible to watch does not lend itself to 3-0 defeats by anyone, least of all mid-table Championship teams..
Why? We can't score and of late we are always beaten by lower league opposition . Ok perhaps not 0-3 but I suggested a wretched loss rather than specific 0-3.


The key word is 'currently'.
Agree. Our current domestic cup form is ??

Non-existent. We haven't played a cup game since August.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 03, 2015, 11:09:48 PM
Current / latest cup results - losses to orient, Sheff Utd, millwall, Bradford.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on January 03, 2015, 11:12:44 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on January 03, 2015, 11:09:48 PM
Current / latest cup results - losses to orient, Sheff Utd, millwall, Bradford.

although, in the Bradford season - and yes, I too thought that second leg was one of the most embarassingly poor pieces of football management I've ever seen - we also won away at Manchester City in that run, it is worth remembering.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 03, 2015, 11:15:11 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on January 03, 2015, 11:09:48 PM
Current / latest cup results - losses to orient, Sheff Utd, millwall, Bradford.

How can games from two years ago be called current?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on January 03, 2015, 11:16:45 PM
Berahino's non celebrations for Albion - what is his problem?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: joe_c on January 03, 2015, 11:17:04 PM
Presumably all the Albion players used to play for Gateshead given their reluctance to celebrate any of their goals?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 03, 2015, 11:18:01 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on January 03, 2015, 11:15:11 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on January 03, 2015, 11:09:48 PM
Current / latest cup results - losses to orient, Sheff Utd, millwall, Bradford.

How can games from two years ago be called current?
Because they ARE the most current cup games we have as benchmarks against lower league sides.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 03, 2015, 11:20:06 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on January 03, 2015, 11:18:01 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on January 03, 2015, 11:15:11 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on January 03, 2015, 11:09:48 PM
Current / latest cup results - losses to orient, Sheff Utd, millwall, Bradford.

How can games from two years ago be called current?
Because they ARE the most current cup games we have as benchmarks against lower league sides.

Which is not what you said.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chinchilla Bathhouse on January 03, 2015, 11:21:13 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on January 03, 2015, 11:16:45 PM
Berahino's non celebrations for Albion - what is his problem?

Was just about to post exactly the same. What a surly and arrogant display.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 03, 2015, 11:22:21 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on January 03, 2015, 11:20:06 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on January 03, 2015, 11:18:01 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on January 03, 2015, 11:15:11 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on January 03, 2015, 11:09:48 PM
Current / latest cup results - losses to orient, Sheff Utd, millwall, Bradford.

How can games from two years ago be called current?
Because they ARE the most current cup games we have as benchmarks against lower league sides.

Which is not what you said.
yes it is
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on January 03, 2015, 11:30:13 PM
I can't blame Albion players for not celebrating - how much joy can a Premier League player have in scoring against a team that's currently 11th in the Conference.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 03, 2015, 11:30:38 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on January 03, 2015, 11:22:21 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on January 03, 2015, 11:20:06 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on January 03, 2015, 11:18:01 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on January 03, 2015, 11:15:11 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on January 03, 2015, 11:09:48 PM
Current / latest cup results - losses to orient, Sheff Utd, millwall, Bradford.

How can games from two years ago be called current?
Because they ARE the most current cup games we have as benchmarks against lower league sides.

Which is not what you said.
yes it is

Okay, and this will hopefully be my last word on the subject. On what planet would a game in January 2013 be part of the way "we are currently playing"?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: joe_c on January 03, 2015, 11:50:50 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on January 03, 2015, 11:30:38 PM
Okay, and this will hopefully be my last word on the subject. On what planet would a game in January 2013 be part of the way "we are currently playing"?

Mars. A year there lasts 687 days so the best part of two years in Earth time. Do I win a prize? And we've lost to a Premiership side (Spurs) more recently in a cup competition than the Bradford and Millwall unpleasantness so let's stop being selective about our manifold inadequecies.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave Cooper please on January 03, 2015, 11:54:01 PM
Quote from: OCD on January 03, 2015, 11:30:13 PM
I can't blame Albion players for not celebrating - how much joy can a Premier League player have in scoring against a team that's currently 11th in the Conference.

Because your team was in a poor run of form, you have a new manager and this might be the start of a new era, and if neither of the above it's bloody disrespectful to both your own fans who are celebrating the goal and your opponents. It wasn't a pre-season friendly, it was an FA Cup tie, and if Berahino can't be arsed to celebrate a hat-trick in front of his own fans then Pulis might be quite within his rights to cash in on the reputed £20M that the likes of Liverpool are prepared to pay and fuck the ungrateful twat off to be honest.
West Brom brought this bloke from a flat in Newtown to earning 20K (reputedly) a week, now seemingly all he wants is to be a Man City reserve on £60K

That said, I'd fucking love Berahino sulking at VP and playing like he did today.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 03, 2015, 11:58:33 PM
Berahino strikes me as everything wrong with the game. Seems to think he has made it already after about 60 games for Albion, with a lot of those sub appearances. Looks to me like he can't wait to leave. Albion piss taking aside, i'm starting to hope he is a complete failure if he does leave soon.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 04, 2015, 12:06:08 AM
Quote from: OCD on January 03, 2015, 11:30:13 PM
I can't blame Albion players for not celebrating - how much joy can a Premier League player have in scoring against a team that's currently 11th in the Conference.
I can. Not celebrating nonsense is bollox. By nor celebrating they are telling those hard working lads fron Gateshead you are shit. F in  primadonnas!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 04, 2015, 12:14:42 AM
Quote from: joe_c on January 03, 2015, 11:50:50 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on January 03, 2015, 11:30:38 PM
Okay, and this will hopefully be my last word on the subject. On what planet would a game in January 2013 be part of the way "we are currently playing"?

Mars. A year there lasts 687 days so the best part of two years in Earth time. Do I win a prize? And we've lost to a Premiership side (Spurs) more recently in a cup competition than the Bradford and Millwall unpleasantness so let's stop being selective about our manifold inadequecies.
Current cup form comes no fresher than Orient and Sheff Utd. Even on Mars .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 04, 2015, 12:17:09 AM
How many different debates are you planning to lose tonight? You already got your arse handed to you regarding the Villa accounts. Wave the white flag man...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on January 04, 2015, 12:23:32 AM
We'd smash the Noses. They're rank second division shite.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 04, 2015, 12:36:19 AM
Hold the front page . So you are now saying our current cup form against Lower league opposition is good ?!
Ok I'm off to bed I've heard it all now .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on January 04, 2015, 01:20:49 AM
I am not sure who you're addressing, but if it's me, then I am saying we'd slaughter Small Heath, because they're utter wank, even by their low standards.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pooligan on January 04, 2015, 03:15:24 AM
Just out of interest Ads how would we slaughter Small Heath when we don't score goals ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 04, 2015, 09:41:12 AM
Beating Small Heath has nothing to do with the fact that we are not scoring in the Premier League. How would they beat us as most PL teams can't do that?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on January 04, 2015, 10:03:21 AM
Quote from: pooligan on January 04, 2015, 03:15:24 AM
Just out of interest Ads how would we slaughter Small Heath when we don't score goals ?

By scoring a load past them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on January 04, 2015, 10:04:00 AM
Quote from: olaftab on January 04, 2015, 09:41:12 AM
Beating Small Heath has nothing to do with the fact that we are not scoring in the Premier League. How would they beat us as most PL teams can't do that?

I don't think Pooolign suggested they would beat us, I presume he was arguing that we wouldn't slaughter them and I don't think we would.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on January 04, 2015, 10:06:29 AM
Nah, we'd blitz them. They have a 90 year old Paul Robinson at the back and he was shit when he played for the Albion.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on January 04, 2015, 10:09:16 AM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 03, 2015, 11:58:33 PM
Berahino strikes me as everything wrong with the game. Seems to think he has made it already after about 60 games for Albion, with a lot of those sub appearances. Looks to me like he can't wait to leave. Albion piss taking aside, i'm starting to hope he is a complete failure if he does leave soon.

I do have a conspiracy theory regarding Berahino. Jeremy Peace did something no-one expected him to do by hiring Pulis as manager and in effect throws out the structure he has always liked to work with. He's done this to appease the fans. He then sells Berahino during January, but Pulis being there will soften the blow. Just a thought.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on January 04, 2015, 11:16:40 AM
Just watching MOTD from 1 January

Fuck we're miles away from what some of the other sides are producing

Miles away
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on January 04, 2015, 11:59:21 AM
Who do people think out of Berahino and Kane, which player will be achieving more in 4-5 years time e.g. playing regularly for England, playing for a CL team?

Or neither? I'll go for Berahino if he sorts his attitude out, I think he's got a higher limit than what Kane has.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 04, 2015, 12:00:52 PM
Berahino has more talent, I have a feeling Kane will have a better career as his attitude strikes me as a lot better. Berahino will be a Dalian type player if he isn't careful.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 04, 2015, 12:06:47 PM
 ;)
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 04, 2015, 12:00:52 PM
Berahino has more talent, I have a feeling Kane will have a better career as his attitude strikes me as a lot better. Berahino will be a Dalian type player if he isn't careful.
It pains me, obviously, PWS but I fully agree with you ;) There are many like Dalian who have not achieved all they could have. A very good example (or bad)  these bays in Balotelli.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on January 04, 2015, 12:14:09 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 04, 2015, 12:00:52 PM
Berahino has more talent, I have a feeling Kane will have a better career as his attitude strikes me as a lot better. Berahino will be a Dalian type player if he isn't careful.

I think Dalian achieved a fair bit to be proud of to be honest.  Of course it could have been more, but then he probably wouldn't have played for us!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TopDeck113 on January 04, 2015, 12:16:27 PM
Non-celebration is the new badge-kissing: just a display of pretentious posturing. 


Forget all the "respect" to the fans of your old club - if Delfouneso scores what turns out to be Blackpool's winner this afternoon, I want him to show he's pleased because that's his job and Blackpool fans now pay his wages.  And it won't make it any easier to take as a Villa fan if he just stands around looking embarrassed.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Jimbo on January 04, 2015, 02:48:58 PM
Barry Bannan's rolling Dover over.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on January 04, 2015, 02:49:29 PM
Barry Bannan MOTM for Palace today

See I told you he was good,

especially against Dover
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on January 04, 2015, 02:55:20 PM
Quote from: Jimbo on January 04, 2015, 02:48:58 PM
Barry Bannan's rolling Dover over.

I know it was only Dover but I thought he was great. I always liked him anyway.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 04, 2015, 02:55:42 PM
What is about Sheff Utd and cup competitions recently? That's a really good result at QPR.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TopDeck113 on January 04, 2015, 02:59:00 PM
Apparently Wrexham have taken 5,000 to Stoke.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on January 04, 2015, 03:15:00 PM
Quote from: TopDeck113 on January 04, 2015, 02:59:00 PM
Apparently Wrexham have taken 5,000 to Stoke.

Welsh asylum seekers. I say build camps in the Snowdonia and Brecon national parks for them and have checkpoints at Wrexham, Welshpool, Hay-On-Wye and Chepstow. If they speak in their own language they should be shot in the interests of national security.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on January 04, 2015, 03:17:51 PM
BT sport have just shown goals from a few FA cup shocks involving United. There was a shot of BFR on the bench wearing a fluffy grey coat that Danny La Rue or Dame Edna would have been proud of.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aev on January 04, 2015, 05:26:22 PM
Good McGrath......what has happened to Jimmy Bullard. He looks to have stolen someone else's teeth.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Stu on January 04, 2015, 05:30:13 PM
Quote from: ev on January 04, 2015, 05:26:22 PM
Good McGrath......what has happened to Jimmy Bullard. He looks to have stolen someone else's teeth.

He looks like a Las Vegas card sharp.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Meanwood Villa on January 04, 2015, 05:59:59 PM
Watching Arsenal ripping Hull reserves a new one here it does bring home the difference between them wanting their manager out and us wanting ours out. We never play like this. Against anyone. At least Arsenal fans have that winning most of the time cushion. What have we got?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on January 04, 2015, 06:14:21 PM
Quote from: Matt Collins on January 04, 2015, 11:16:40 AM
Just watching MOTD from 1 January

Fuck we're miles away from what some of the other sides are producing

Miles away

Thought the same when i watched it

Just watching Burnley attack the Geordies said it all. They look much better than us. Ditto their performance at Man City.

 If we were 2 down it would be game set and match
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on January 04, 2015, 06:18:16 PM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on January 04, 2015, 11:59:21 AM
Who do people think out of Berahino and Kane, which player will be achieving more in 4-5 years time e.g. playing regularly for England, playing for a CL team?

Or neither? I'll go for Berahino if he sorts his attitude out, I think he's got a higher limit than what Kane has.

Kane for me looks the better in the long run. Better attitude. Great goal v Chelsea

Berahino is already gone in the summer at the latest according to a couple of Albion mates. THEy don't seem bothered just keen to get the most dosh. Bit like us and Benteke.

Berahino looks a good finisher, but not sure he will still be around playing in the first 11 of a prem team in three years time. A bit Scott Sinclair ish, albeit a different type of player
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LTA on January 04, 2015, 06:23:44 PM
This studio is like bloody fashion parade.  Shearer dressed up for the occasion, yet Linekar and Bullard look like their about to head to the pub with their mates.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TopDeck113 on January 04, 2015, 06:33:24 PM
Bullard has achieved the impossible: he's made Savage look like a restrained, classy dresser.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: taylorsworkrate on January 04, 2015, 06:36:46 PM
Alexis Sanchez really is a lovely player to watch
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on January 04, 2015, 06:37:36 PM
Tom Ince looks pants.Dodged a bullet there.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on January 04, 2015, 06:41:18 PM
Quote from: AlexAlexCropley on January 04, 2015, 06:37:36 PM
Tom Ince looks pants.Dodged a bullet there.

He should be at Inter! Can see him disappearing in the coming years. Suspect totally led the wrong way by his dad or maybe he just doesnt have the talent
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on January 04, 2015, 06:47:45 PM
Steve Bruce does a good what the fuck head shake.As I do.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: johnc on January 04, 2015, 06:50:59 PM
Quote from: TopDeck113 on January 04, 2015, 06:33:24 PM
Bullard has achieved the impossible: he's made Savage look like a restrained, classy dresser.
He looks like the head of a satanic cult from a 1970s Hammer House of. Horrors...... And sounds like one too
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on January 04, 2015, 07:18:06 PM
Coquelin just booked for a challenge very similar to Delph's, started high and came down late and caught the guy on the foot, unsurprisingly it was only a yellow.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Nev on January 04, 2015, 07:54:13 PM
A routine win for the home side in a souless hole with no atmosphere. Entirely predictable and a baffling choice for TV.

It's what the FA Cup is all about.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 04, 2015, 07:56:25 PM
I'm struggling to think of a less interesting tie they could have chosen. Bizarre decision.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on January 04, 2015, 07:57:20 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 04, 2015, 07:56:25 PM
I'm struggling to think of a less interesting tie they could have chosen. Bizarre decision.

Ours?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 04, 2015, 07:59:42 PM
At least there was some chance of a lower league club beating a top flight club which is what makes the FA Cup interesting. Arsenal v Hull offers nothing like that. and we knew before hand it wouldn't even have been either side's strongest 11.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: danno on January 04, 2015, 08:00:17 PM
Quote from: Nev on January 04, 2015, 07:54:13 PM
A routine win for the home side in a souless hole with no atmosphere. Entirely predictable and a baffling choice for TV.

It's what the FA Cup is all about.

How often is the cup final replayed as early as the third round?

Predictable certainly, because its not that baffling a choice.

BBC (like Sky) will show Chelsea Man City Arse Liverpool as often as they can.
Arse had the all premiership tie so that's the one they picked for TV.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 04, 2015, 08:12:44 PM
I think it's something like thirty ties in a row that Manchester United have been live on TV.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 04, 2015, 08:14:22 PM
Were they live today?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 04, 2015, 08:15:53 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 04, 2015, 08:14:22 PM
Were they live today?

BT Sport.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: London Villan on January 04, 2015, 08:18:58 PM
After the FA Cup taking over the BBC's normal programming for most of the weekend, it was very odd to pick an all premiership tie and also that Five Live had hardly any coverage of the games... I guess it's better than the ongoing St£vie M£ obituary on Sky.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on January 04, 2015, 08:19:17 PM
Jimmy Bullard's posted a few behind the scenes punditry photographs of himself today on Twitter.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: danno on January 04, 2015, 08:19:25 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on January 04, 2015, 08:12:44 PM
I think it's something like thirty ties in a row that Manchester United have been live on TV.

I did miss them from my post, I do try not to think about them...

The broad point is TV will show games involving the biggest teams as often as they can.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Nev on January 04, 2015, 08:21:11 PM
Quote from: danno on January 04, 2015, 08:00:17 PM
Quote from: Nev on January 04, 2015, 07:54:13 PM
A routine win for the home side in a souless hole with no atmosphere. Entirely predictable and a baffling choice for TV.

It's what the FA Cup is all about.

How often is the cup final replayed as early as the third round?

Predictable certainly, because its not that baffling a choice.

BBC (like Sky) will show Chelsea Man City Arse Liverpool as often as they can.
Arse had the all premiership tie so that's the one they picked for TV.

Alright then, contradictory. To bang on about the "magic of the cup" then select a tie that has none, even if it is a repeat of the final, is infuriating.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: danno on January 04, 2015, 08:29:48 PM
I think if Blyth had gotten a better tie than they did.
The beeb would have gone as Cinderella story as they possibly could with the coverage.

Unfortunately Blyth had to make do with the ugly sisters.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: rob_bridge on January 04, 2015, 08:34:19 PM
Quote from: London Villan on January 04, 2015, 08:18:58 PM
After the FA Cup taking over the BBC's normal programming for most of the weekend, it was very odd to pick an all premiership tie and also that Five Live had hardly any coverage of the games... I guess it's better than the ongoing St£vie M£ obituary on Sky.

They've probably given hiim Man Of The Match already for tomorrow.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 04, 2015, 08:42:32 PM
Quote from: danno on January 04, 2015, 08:29:48 PM
I think if Blyth had gotten a better tie than they did.
The beeb would have gone as Cinderella story as they possibly could with the coverage.

Unfortunately Blyth had to make do with the ugly sisters.

Even though they had a better chance of winning than if they'd played a proper club.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 04, 2015, 08:44:30 PM
I Get the impression the bbc are oblivious to how devalued the FA cup has become.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on January 04, 2015, 08:52:10 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on January 04, 2015, 12:14:42 AM
Quote from: joe_c on January 03, 2015, 11:50:50 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on January 03, 2015, 11:30:38 PM
Okay, and this will hopefully be my last word on the subject. On what planet would a game in January 2013 be part of the way "we are currently playing"?

Mars. A year there lasts 687 days so the best part of two years in Earth time. Do I win a prize? And we've lost to a Premiership side (Spurs) more recently in a cup competition than the Bradford and Millwall unpleasantness so let's stop being selective about our manifold inadequecies.
Current cup form comes no fresher than Orient and Sheff Utd. Even on Mars .

Well we struggled to a very late win against a team who Blues have more than double the league points of. Is this evidence current enough that we would have enough to easily get past Blues?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: danno on January 04, 2015, 08:52:56 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on January 04, 2015, 08:42:32 PM
Quote from: danno on January 04, 2015, 08:29:48 PM
I think if Blyth had gotten a better tie than they did.
The beeb would have gone as Cinderella story as they possibly could with the coverage.

Unfortunately Blyth had to make do with the ugly sisters.

Even though they had a better chance of winning than if they'd played a proper club.

I think the BBC assumes their TV audience wants to watch "name" players they see on motd,
far more than a potential upset.
It would be nice for them to trust football supporters a bit more in that regard, but it won't happen.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 04, 2015, 08:53:48 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on January 04, 2015, 08:52:10 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on January 04, 2015, 12:14:42 AM
Quote from: joe_c on January 03, 2015, 11:50:50 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on January 03, 2015, 11:30:38 PM
Okay, and this will hopefully be my last word on the subject. On what planet would a game in January 2013 be part of the way "we are currently playing"?

Mars. A year there lasts 687 days so the best part of two years in Earth time. Do I win a prize? And we've lost to a Premiership side (Spurs) more recently in a cup competition than the Bradford and Millwall unpleasantness so let's stop being selective about our manifold inadequecies.
Current cup form comes no fresher than Orient and Sheff Utd. Even on Mars .

Well we struggled to a very late win against a team who Blues have more than double the league points of. Is this evidence current enough that we would have enough to easily get past Blues?

Remind me how easily Blues beat a team from the Northern Premier League.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on January 04, 2015, 09:07:30 PM
You asked for some current evidence and you have been told. You've shifted the arguement now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Hopadop on January 04, 2015, 09:15:20 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on January 04, 2015, 08:44:30 PM
I Get the impression the bbc are oblivious to how devalued the FA cup has become.

Has there always been such an obsession with 'upsets'? It's been building over the last few years, maybe in an attempt to convince everyone it's as big a competition as it ever was.  The upset yesterday was there was no upset.

They don't really happen anymore, because every potential upset is anticipated and highlighted in advance.  So it's not really an upset.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 04, 2015, 09:15:33 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on January 04, 2015, 09:07:30 PM
You asked for some current evidence and you have been told. You've shifted the arguement now.

I haven't shifted anything and haven't been told anything either. We won, so did they, against much weaker opposition than we played. Both games are as relevant to the argument, such as it is, as each other.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on January 04, 2015, 09:17:00 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on January 04, 2015, 08:52:10 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on January 04, 2015, 12:14:42 AM
Quote from: joe_c on January 03, 2015, 11:50:50 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on January 03, 2015, 11:30:38 PM
Okay, and this will hopefully be my last word on the subject. On what planet would a game in January 2013 be part of the way "we are currently playing"?

Mars. A year there lasts 687 days so the best part of two years in Earth time. Do I win a prize? And we've lost to a Premiership side (Spurs) more recently in a cup competition than the Bradford and Millwall unpleasantness so let's stop being selective about our manifold inadequecies.
Current cup form comes no fresher than Orient and Sheff Utd. Even on Mars .

Well we struggled to a very late win against a team who Blues have more than double the league points of. Is this evidence current enough that we would have enough to easily get past Blues?

They did actually beat Small Heath recently.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on January 04, 2015, 09:42:28 PM
David Moyes is injury time away from beating Barcelona right now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on January 04, 2015, 09:54:07 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on January 04, 2015, 09:15:33 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on January 04, 2015, 09:07:30 PM
You asked for some current evidence and you have been told. You've shifted the arguement now.

I haven't shifted anything and haven't been told anything either. We won, so did they, against much weaker opposition than we played. Both games are as relevant to the argument, such as it is, as each other.

The original discussion was Villas ability to beat lower league oppo. You asserted they hadn't played any recently, we did today and struggled. The team we struggled against have less than HALF the points of blues and yet you reckon the Blues would be an easy draw, ignoring, on top of everything else, how they'd raise their game against us. Blues vs Blythe is of little relevance compared to when they'd play us, they'd raise their game massively.

We can move the argument on to whether the Blues are shit, against neutral opposition, but since Rowlett took over I'd say their form has been strong compared to ours.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tayls_7 on January 04, 2015, 09:54:17 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on January 04, 2015, 09:42:28 PM
David Moyes is injury time away from beating Barcelona right now.

Good for Moyes. My pal is an Evertonian and he was quick to list many of his failings so soon after leaving. He thought Bobby Martinez was a messiah but he is sailing troubled waters right now. Moyes did a remarkable job at Everton and could have done with us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on January 04, 2015, 10:03:25 PM
Quote from: paul_e on January 04, 2015, 07:18:06 PM
Coquelin just booked for a challenge very similar to Delph's, started high and came down late and caught the guy on the foot, unsurprisingly it was only a yellow.
Exactly what I saw and thought.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on January 04, 2015, 10:04:49 PM
Quote from: danno on January 04, 2015, 08:52:56 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on January 04, 2015, 08:42:32 PM
Quote from: danno on January 04, 2015, 08:29:48 PM
I think if Blyth had gotten a better tie than they did.
The beeb would have gone as Cinderella story as they possibly could with the coverage.

Unfortunately Blyth had to make do with the ugly sisters.

Even though they had a better chance of winning than if they'd played a proper club.

I think the BBC assumes their TV audience wants to watch "name" players they see on motd,
far more than a potential upset.
It would be nice for them to trust football supporters a bit more in that regard, but it won't happen.
I didn't watch Arsenal vs Hull, but had the BBC picked say, Stoke vs Wrexham or QPR vs Sheffield Utd instead I don't think I'd have bothered with that either, potential upset or no potential upset. And I'm not sure that there are many people who would specifically tune in for the latter two games but not bothered with Arsenal vs Hull.

I think they know that the average viewer who wants to watch the FA Cup will probably watch it regardless of the game that they pick, and if they get a load of supporters of the team they are showing watching as well then they might as well pick a team who is likely to provide the largest number of those supporters.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on January 04, 2015, 10:09:14 PM
I actually quite like it when none of the shocks that the BBC spends all Saturday hyping up comes off
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: walsall villain on January 04, 2015, 10:15:26 PM
Quote from: richard moore on January 04, 2015, 10:09:14 PM
I actually quite like it when none of the shocks that the BBC spends all Saturday hyping up comes off
Even that Lawro bloke got nearly all his predictions right for once.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on January 04, 2015, 10:18:59 PM
Quote from: walsall villain on January 04, 2015, 10:15:26 PM
Quote from: richard moore on January 04, 2015, 10:09:14 PM
I actually quite like it when none of the shocks that the BBC spends all Saturday hyping up comes off
Even that Lawro bloke got nearly all his predictions right for once.

They make it all so cliche ridden and overblown as they do everything these days, witness Sports Personality of the Year and the Six Nations rugby which can barely pass without mention of a whole plethora of nationalistic cliches predicated on Robert the Bruce, Bannockburn et al. Mind you, they are no worse than Sky
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: seanthevillan on January 04, 2015, 10:29:52 PM
Quote from: richard moore on January 04, 2015, 10:18:59 PM
Quote from: walsall villain on January 04, 2015, 10:15:26 PM
Quote from: richard moore on January 04, 2015, 10:09:14 PM
I actually quite like it when none of the shocks that the BBC spends all Saturday hyping up comes off
Even that Lawro bloke got nearly all his predictions right for once.

They make it all so cliche ridden and overblown as they do everything these days, witness Sports Personality of the Year and the Six Nations rugby which can barely pass without mention of a whole plethora of nationalistic cliches predicated on Robert the Bruce, Bannockburn et al. Mind you, they are no worse than Sky

The only reason they've spent all week on 5live going on about e magic of the cup is they don't have rights to anything else, apart from highlights.

If they actually respected the cups tradition the kick off times wouldn't be shifted all over the place.

Also I think the more hype and tv attention, the less the chance of an upset is. It focuses the bigger team, and makes the smaller team a bit overawed.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 04, 2015, 10:31:33 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on January 04, 2015, 09:54:07 PM


The original discussion was Villas ability to beat lower league oppo. You asserted they hadn't played any recently, we did today and struggled. The team we struggled against have less than HALF the points of blues and yet you reckon the Blues would be an easy draw, ignoring, on top of everything else, how they'd raise their game against us. Blues vs Blythe is of little relevance compared to when they'd play us, they'd raise their game massively.

We can move the argument on to whether the Blues are shit, against neutral opposition, but since Rowlett took over I'd say their form has been strong compared to ours.

That wasn't the original argument at all so please don't accuse me of changing anything when it's you who is doing just that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on January 04, 2015, 10:38:17 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on January 04, 2015, 10:31:33 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on January 04, 2015, 09:54:07 PM


The original discussion was Villas ability to beat lower league oppo. You asserted they hadn't played any recently, we did today and struggled. The team we struggled against have less than HALF the points of blues and yet you reckon the Blues would be an easy draw, ignoring, on top of everything else, how they'd raise their game against us. Blues vs Blythe is of little relevance compared to when they'd play us, they'd raise their game massively.

We can move the argument on to whether the Blues are shit, against neutral opposition, but since Rowlett took over I'd say their form has been strong compared to ours.

That wasn't the original argument at all so please don't accuse me of changing anything when it's you who is doing just that.

Think we need to agree to disagree and draw a line, the darts is getting close.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on January 04, 2015, 10:40:12 PM
Quote from: richard moore on January 04, 2015, 10:09:14 PM
I actually quite like it when none of the shocks that the BBC spends all Saturday hyping up comes off
Apart from QPR vs Sheffield Utd presumably.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TopDeck113 on January 04, 2015, 10:50:36 PM
Whilst "Cup Shocks" are part of the mystique of a once great competition, the reality is the reason we can still remember many of the great David beating Goliath ties (as in non-league overcoming top division) is because they have always been few and far between.  On the other hand, top flight teams have always succumbed to teams a division or so below them - including the Villa on more than one occasion.  Whether that constitutes a "shock" depends very much on the relative form of the teams at that moment in time.   
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on January 04, 2015, 11:27:19 PM
Quote from: Dave on January 04, 2015, 10:40:12 PM
Quote from: richard moore on January 04, 2015, 10:09:14 PM
I actually quite like it when none of the shocks that the BBC spends all Saturday hyping up comes off
Apart from QPR vs Sheffield Utd presumably.

Apparently QPR have only won 2 FA cup ties in the last decade.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 04, 2015, 11:35:24 PM
They've won 2 in 14 years. And they have have suffered 46 third-round losses out of 70 ties. And we thought our cup record was crap!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on January 05, 2015, 06:12:14 AM
Quote from: Dave on January 04, 2015, 10:40:12 PM
Quote from: richard moore on January 04, 2015, 10:09:14 PM
I actually quite like it when none of the shocks that the BBC spends all Saturday hyping up comes off
Apart from QPR vs Sheffield Utd presumably.

Ah, good spot David, you caught me out there good and proper. You are quite correct, shall I reword my pst or are you happy that I accept my error and duly apologise? Let me know if there are any other shocks I missed that you want included
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on January 05, 2015, 06:38:17 AM
Bog eyed David Moyes' team 1 Barcelona 0.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 05, 2015, 07:46:07 AM
Please tell me spurs aren't on TV again tonight !
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on January 05, 2015, 07:56:41 AM
Quote from: silhillvilla on January 05, 2015, 07:46:07 AM
Please tell me spurs aren't on TV again tonight !

I can't see it listed anywhere so I am confused as to why it is tonight. Lot's of games in Lancashire over the weekend? But there is always plenty of games in the area.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cheadlevilla on January 05, 2015, 08:01:09 PM
The AFC Wimbledon striker is the same build as Mick Quinn
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Nev on January 05, 2015, 08:05:11 PM
Danny Murphy: "great pass from Stevie G"

Vomit.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: walsall villain on January 05, 2015, 08:07:34 PM
Right, 0-1, I am turning off
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on January 05, 2015, 08:07:48 PM
Jesus I think I am going to throw up "legendary captain"

Fuck off.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on January 05, 2015, 08:07:59 PM
0 - 1 ........Liverpool - Gerrard with a decent header
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cheadlevilla on January 05, 2015, 08:08:06 PM
Prepare for the arse licking !!!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 05, 2015, 08:08:11 PM
Stevie Me scores and the wankfest begins "he writes his own scripts."
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 05, 2015, 08:08:22 PM
Boooooooo.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on January 05, 2015, 08:08:29 PM
Bleurgh.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 05, 2015, 08:08:38 PM
"he writes his own scripts" a sick bucket required  comment from the commentator as Memememe scores for Liverpool.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on January 05, 2015, 08:09:21 PM
"Romantics have already noted his birthday falls on the day of the FA Cup final".

I can't take this shite any more.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on January 05, 2015, 08:09:34 PM
Quote from: Nev on January 05, 2015, 08:05:11 PM
Danny Murphy: "great pass from Stevie G"

Vomit.

He sounds like a robot.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on January 05, 2015, 08:10:45 PM
Danny Murphy. What a wanker.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 05, 2015, 08:10:55 PM
Why don't they ever mention the script that starts "fell over, looked like a dog on all fours as I chased the trophy as it disappeared into our net"
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on January 05, 2015, 08:11:32 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 05, 2015, 08:10:55 PM
Why don't they ever mention the script that starts "fell over, looked like a dog on all fours as I chased the trophy as it disappeared into our net"

Ah, good times, good times.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 05, 2015, 08:13:37 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on January 05, 2015, 08:09:21 PM
"Romantics have already noted his birthday falls on the day of the FA Cup final".

I can't take this shite any more.

I'll tell the missus she's not getting anything this year for Valentine's as, being a romantic, I'm saving my money for Stevie's big day.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 05, 2015, 08:14:46 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on January 05, 2015, 08:13:37 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on January 05, 2015, 08:09:21 PM
"Romantics have already noted his birthday falls on the day of the FA Cup final".

I can't take this shite any more.

I'll tell the missus she's not getting anything this year for Valentine's as, being a romantic, I'm saving my money for Stevie's big day.

He's no Michael Carrick though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on January 05, 2015, 08:15:17 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on January 05, 2015, 08:07:59 PM
0 - 1 ........Liverpool - Gerrard with a decent header

And with that all neutrals turn over
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on January 05, 2015, 08:15:26 PM
Danny Murphy "I'm sure they'll be Liverpool fans in the home sections" Chortle, snigger, wink wink.

If there is Danny, they'll be quite rightly chinned and leaving very early.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: nodge on January 05, 2015, 08:15:44 PM
He's not even the best scouse midfielder to have lifted the Big Cup
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on January 05, 2015, 08:16:45 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 05, 2015, 08:10:55 PM
Why don't they ever mention the script that starts "fell over, looked like a dog on all fours as I chased the trophy as it disappeared into our net"

Won fuck all with England, no title ...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 05, 2015, 08:16:46 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 05, 2015, 08:14:46 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on January 05, 2015, 08:13:37 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on January 05, 2015, 08:09:21 PM
"Romantics have already noted his birthday falls on the day of the FA Cup final".

I can't take this shite any more.

I'll tell the missus she's not getting anything this year for Valentine's as, being a romantic, I'm saving my money for Stevie's big day.

He's no Michael Carrick though.

Don't worry, I haven't forgotten.

28th July. I'll PM SilhillVilla to get the address to send flowers to.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on January 05, 2015, 08:16:55 PM
Quote from: nodge on January 05, 2015, 08:15:44 PM
He's not even the best scouse midfielder to have lifted the Big Cup

Applauds.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on January 05, 2015, 08:19:38 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on January 05, 2015, 08:16:46 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 05, 2015, 08:14:46 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on January 05, 2015, 08:13:37 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on January 05, 2015, 08:09:21 PM
"Romantics have already noted his birthday falls on the day of the FA Cup final".

I can't take this shite any more.

I'll tell the missus she's not getting anything this year for Valentine's as, being a romantic, I'm saving my money for Stevie's big day.

He's no Michael Carrick though.

Don't worry, I haven't forgotten.

28th July. I'll PM SilhillVilla to get the address to send flowers to.

Can you send some to my Mrs too as it's our wedding anniversary?  It'll save me a few bob and confuse her.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on January 05, 2015, 08:24:56 PM
Quote from: Legion on January 05, 2015, 08:16:55 PM
Quote from: nodge on January 05, 2015, 08:15:44 PM
He's not even the best scouse midfielder to have lifted the Big Cup

Applauds.
Shouts "Hear hear!"
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 05, 2015, 08:25:07 PM
Don't worry Dave, I've already sent her an iron and written on the tag that it was from you.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on January 05, 2015, 08:28:03 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on January 05, 2015, 08:25:07 PM
Don't worry Dave, I've already sent her an iron and written on the tag that it was from you.

Thanks, that will go well with the ironing board cover I got her for Christmas.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Nev on January 05, 2015, 08:29:40 PM
Murphy giving it the full "Liverpool perspective" despite not being fucking well asked to.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 05, 2015, 08:31:02 PM
Wimbledon all over them but no luck in front of goal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cheadlevilla on January 05, 2015, 08:31:52 PM
Fabulous .....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 05, 2015, 08:31:56 PM
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 05, 2015, 08:31:59 PM
YESsssssssssssssssss GET IN
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on January 05, 2015, 08:32:02 PM
Gettttt innnnnnn
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on January 05, 2015, 08:32:07 PM
1 - 1........Akinfenwa (the beast)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 05, 2015, 08:33:48 PM
Murphy you arsehole what about some praise for their forwards rather than just having a go at minge-a-lot!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: London Villan on January 05, 2015, 08:34:15 PM
Great corners and crosses.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Jon Crofts on January 05, 2015, 08:36:54 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on January 05, 2015, 08:32:07 PM
1 - 1........Akinfenwa (the beast)

He's a big old unit.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on January 05, 2015, 08:37:35 PM
Danny Murphy boo hoo!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 05, 2015, 08:41:26 PM
Quote from: Jon Crofts on January 05, 2015, 08:36:54 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on January 05, 2015, 08:32:07 PM
1 - 1........Akinfenwa (the beast)

He's a big old unit.
Yes he is but did you see that lad Miller who came on for Blackpool yesterday? About same frame but 6 inches taller however Okore took no shit off him and matched him for strength.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 05, 2015, 08:42:27 PM
Great shot from Henderson. It cleared the stadium.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on January 05, 2015, 08:45:15 PM
I'm getting concerned now that Stevie G won't be at Wembley for his birthday.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: London Villan on January 05, 2015, 08:49:32 PM
St£vi£ M£ looks like he has retired half way through the first half.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on January 05, 2015, 08:51:29 PM
Meanwhile at Villa park where Aston Villa are 'entertaining' Aston Villa in the night's other cup tie...

(http://ichef.bbci.co.uk/live-experience/cps/512/mcs/media/images/80076000/jpg/_80076867_69ebf6d3-3c83-4170-9b58-19768b9e3164.jpg)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on January 05, 2015, 09:00:37 PM
Burnley 0-1 Tottenham - Nacer Chadli
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 05, 2015, 09:14:27 PM
Bollocks
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 05, 2015, 09:14:38 PM
Bollocks mememe
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on January 05, 2015, 09:14:43 PM
1 - 2........Gerrard with a free-kick
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 05, 2015, 09:14:44 PM
Nice of the Wimbledon goalkeeper to get in on the spirit by chucking one into the net for Stevie.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: London Villan on January 05, 2015, 09:15:15 PM
Great free kick to be fair.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on January 05, 2015, 09:15:22 PM
Ugh
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on January 05, 2015, 09:15:22 PM
Good free-kick to be fair, as much as I hate to say it.  *spits*
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 05, 2015, 09:16:10 PM
On the bright side, Burnley have equalised.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 05, 2015, 09:16:33 PM
Quote from: dave shelley on January 05, 2015, 09:15:22 PM
Good free-kick to be fair, as much as I hate to say it.  *spits*

It was, but the keeper should've done better.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 05, 2015, 09:17:06 PM
"Stiiiiive Geeeraaad Geeeeraaad"
Join in
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on January 05, 2015, 09:19:41 PM
He's come on since " ooh ah, just a little bit, ooh ah , a little bit more"
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TopDeck113 on January 05, 2015, 09:57:33 PM
Do you think that if all our first team announce tomorrow that they're leaving in the summer, them between them they might score two in their next outing?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 05, 2015, 10:06:45 PM
9K at Burnley tonight for the visit of Spurs. The magic of the cup.

(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/80074000/jpg/_80074711_hi025287919.jpg)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Meanwood Villa on January 05, 2015, 10:23:00 PM
Quote from: TopDeck113 on January 05, 2015, 09:57:33 PM
Do you think that if all our first team announce tomorrow that they're leaving in the summer, them between them they might score two in their next outing?

Got to be worth a try.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on January 06, 2015, 12:24:18 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 05, 2015, 10:06:45 PM
9K at Burnley tonight for the visit of Spurs. The magic of the cup.

(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/80074000/jpg/_80074711_hi025287919.jpg)
It's only shitty Spurs though. They might have had a better turnout against a side that doesn't have a cock on its shirt.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 06, 2015, 08:16:44 PM
Everton are playing like us. Lot of x field passes between centre circle and edge of the box.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on January 06, 2015, 08:43:11 PM
Who is the co commentator Aftab. He is really irritating.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 06, 2015, 08:59:36 PM
Collins 1-0 wham
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 06, 2015, 09:00:45 PM
Quote from: Ron Manager on January 06, 2015, 08:43:11 PM
Who is the co commentator Aftab. He is really irritating.
The one and only great Michael oh so interesting Owen.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on January 06, 2015, 09:02:45 PM
Who's playing?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 06, 2015, 09:05:54 PM
I am not answering that in case you are taking the piss!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt C on January 06, 2015, 09:14:04 PM
What on earth has happened to Everton?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 06, 2015, 09:16:12 PM
Yes that bit of play at the back was just like watching us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on January 06, 2015, 09:19:40 PM
Quote from: Matt C on January 06, 2015, 09:14:04 PM
What on earth has happened to Everton?

Martinez has been found out
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: bertlambshank on January 06, 2015, 09:23:30 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on January 06, 2015, 09:19:40 PM
Quote from: Matt C on January 06, 2015, 09:14:04 PM
What on earth has happened to Everton?

Martinez has been found out
Nah he will be at at one of the top 5 clubs in Europe next season.Racist Dave told me.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on January 06, 2015, 09:31:38 PM
Quote from: bertlambshank on January 06, 2015, 09:23:30 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on January 06, 2015, 09:19:40 PM
Quote from: Matt C on January 06, 2015, 09:14:04 PM
What on earth has happened to Everton?

Martinez has been found out
Nah he will be at at one of the top 5 clubs in Europe next season.Racist Dave told me.


The FA said he wasn't a racist............
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on January 06, 2015, 09:33:28 PM
Quote from: olaftab on January 06, 2015, 09:00:45 PM
Quote from: Ron Manager on January 06, 2015, 08:43:11 PM
Who is the co commentator Aftab. He is really irritating.
The one and only great Michael oh so interesting Owen.

I don't mind him to be honest, must be in a minority.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 06, 2015, 09:36:19 PM
Lukaku equaliser
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on January 06, 2015, 09:58:15 PM
Quote from: olaftab on January 06, 2015, 09:05:54 PM
I am not answering that in case you are taking the piss!

I'm not. But to be honest I'm that interested that I forgot I even posted it. I gather Everton are playing and I think there has been a reference to West Ham earlier. So I'm going for Everton - West Ham. Wouldn't be surprised to be wrong however. I wouldn't have a clue who is the home team though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: b23 on January 06, 2015, 11:07:28 PM
Chesterfield draw 2-2 away at Scunthorpe ! Yes.

If Villa need any more lower league players, Morsy and Doyle are recommended.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: fredm on January 07, 2015, 11:43:00 AM
Quote from: b23 on January 06, 2015, 11:07:28 PM
Chesterfield draw 2-2 away at Scunthorpe ! Yes.

If Villa need any more lower league players, Morsy and Doyle are recommended.

Win the replay and a nice little earner against Derby.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: b23 on January 07, 2015, 01:45:43 PM
Quote from: fredm on January 07, 2015, 11:43:00 AM
Quote from: b23 on January 06, 2015, 11:07:28 PM
Chesterfield draw 2-2 away at Scunthorpe ! Yes.

If Villa need any more lower league players, Morsy and Doyle are recommended.

Win the replay and a nice little earner against Derby.

Fingers and toes crossed !
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on January 07, 2015, 10:10:01 PM
Preston 0 - Walsall 2 in FLT Northern Final 1st Leg

The Super Saddlers are almost @ Wembley
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on January 08, 2015, 08:49:46 AM
Quote from: spangley1812 on January 07, 2015, 10:10:01 PM
Preston 0 - Walsall 2 in FLT Northern Final 1st Leg

The Super Saddlers are almost @ Wembley

Am I right in saying that they've never played at Wembley? They should make it now and I'm pleased for them.

Upset for Preston Mike (A.K.A. French Pete) though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 08, 2015, 10:01:12 AM
Yep. One of very few league teams never to have played there. They shouldn't fuck it up now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: walsall villain on January 08, 2015, 10:10:32 AM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on January 08, 2015, 10:01:12 AM
Yep. One of very few league teams never to have played there. They shouldn't fuck it up now.
They have I think, won a play off final to get to the championship a while back, guessing 7 or 8 years ago
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on January 08, 2015, 10:16:32 AM
Quote from: walsall villain on January 08, 2015, 10:10:32 AM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on January 08, 2015, 10:01:12 AM
Yep. One of very few league teams never to have played there. They shouldn't fuck it up now.
They have I think, won a play off final to get to the championship a while back, guessing 7 or 8 years ago

That was played at the Millennium Stadium.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 08, 2015, 11:44:08 AM
Quote from: Clampy on January 08, 2015, 10:16:32 AM
Quote from: walsall villain on January 08, 2015, 10:10:32 AM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on January 08, 2015, 10:01:12 AM
Yep. One of very few league teams never to have played there. They shouldn't fuck it up now.
They have I think, won a play off final to get to the championship a while back, guessing 7 or 8 years ago

That was played at the Millennium Stadium.

I went to that. I was in the Posh Seats.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on January 08, 2015, 11:49:23 AM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on January 08, 2015, 11:44:08 AM
Quote from: Clampy on January 08, 2015, 10:16:32 AM
Quote from: walsall villain on January 08, 2015, 10:10:32 AM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on January 08, 2015, 10:01:12 AM
Yep. One of very few league teams never to have played there. They shouldn't fuck it up now.
They have I think, won a play off final to get to the championship a while back, guessing 7 or 8 years ago

That was played at the Millennium Stadium.

I went to that. I was in the Posh Seats.

And I did. I was two rows from the front in the Walsall end. Don Goodman had a belting game.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Comrade Blitz on January 08, 2015, 12:10:40 PM
Quote from: Clampy on January 08, 2015, 11:49:23 AM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on January 08, 2015, 11:44:08 AM
Quote from: Clampy on January 08, 2015, 10:16:32 AM
Quote from: walsall villain on January 08, 2015, 10:10:32 AM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on January 08, 2015, 10:01:12 AM
Yep. One of very few league teams never to have played there. They shouldn't fuck it up now.
They have I think, won a play off final to get to the championship a while back, guessing 7 or 8 years ago

That was played at the Millennium Stadium.

I went to that. I was in the Posh Seats.

And I did. I was two rows from the front in the Walsall end. Don Goodman had a belting game.

We did as well (Mrs B is from Walsall) - it was great to see Reading lose - when Walsall scored the go-ahead goal I hugged the bloke next to me - and I didn't even know him!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Woofles The Wonder Dog on January 08, 2015, 07:58:56 PM
Just switched on Luton v Shrewsbury and there's an honesttogoodness fat man playing for Luton. McNulty. He's got moobs.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: garyshawsknee on January 08, 2015, 08:04:22 PM
Quote from: Woofles The Wonder Dog on January 08, 2015, 07:58:56 PM
Just switched on Luton v Shrewsbury and there's an honesttogoodness fat man playing for Luton. McNulty. He's got moobs.

I went to see Luton play over Christmas time, and he's surprisingly not a bad player, reads the game well, which is good as he obviously has no pace. When they played AFC Wimbledon on the opening day of the season, he and Akinfenwa squared up to each other, reminded me of Wrestling on World of Sport.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on January 08, 2015, 08:13:32 PM
Quote from: Woofles The Wonder Dog on January 08, 2015, 07:58:56 PM
Just switched on Luton v Shrewsbury and there's an honesttogoodness fat man playing for Luton. McNulty. He's got moobs.
Central defender?

If so, pre-season, last season I almost pissed myself when he lined up against us, knowing he was gonna get roasted by our strike force.
We lost 2-0 and he had no problem whatsoever keeping Benteke quiet!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Woofles The Wonder Dog on January 08, 2015, 08:17:28 PM
That's him. Looks like he won a contest (possibly pie-eating) or something. Doing everything ok so far though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on January 08, 2015, 08:23:10 PM
(http://images.dailystar-uk.co.uk/dynamic/58/photos/561000/620x/steve_mcnulty_luton-374193.jpg)

Wow.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on January 08, 2015, 08:25:14 PM
Brilliant. Hope for me yet.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on January 08, 2015, 08:27:55 PM
Bloody hell. That can't be real.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on January 08, 2015, 09:22:37 PM
He was excellent against us in that pre-season game. Benteke didn't get a look in.
I couldn't believe it then but wondered how good he could have been if he hadn't been carrying so much timber.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on January 08, 2015, 09:34:05 PM
Quote from: Dave on January 08, 2015, 08:23:10 PM
(http://images.dailystar-uk.co.uk/dynamic/58/photos/561000/620x/steve_mcnulty_luton-374193.jpg)

Wow.

Fat and one legged. Imagine what he'd be like with 2 legs and lost 10 stone.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dekko on January 08, 2015, 09:58:15 PM
Good touch for a big man etc etc

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on January 08, 2015, 10:23:03 PM
better here

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on January 08, 2015, 10:35:49 PM
Quote from: peter w on January 08, 2015, 10:23:03 PM
better here


I watched that and was tempted to post it, but watching the video all the way through it seems that for Luton, "showboating" basically means "a competent header back to his goalkeeper".
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on January 08, 2015, 10:38:23 PM
I did think that but the last one clinched it for me. A good cross, players in the box, and he cushions it bcak to the keeper off his chest from 5 yards. That shows some quality.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on January 08, 2015, 11:29:11 PM
True. Although it's more off his left boob rather than his chest.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on January 09, 2015, 12:32:59 PM
I could see him being good mates with Grant Holt, who he might affectionately refer to as "twiggy."
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: usav on January 09, 2015, 02:04:32 PM
His legs don't appear overly big, it's almost as if he has two different halves put together.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Virgil Caine on January 09, 2015, 03:52:23 PM
Quote from: usav on January 09, 2015, 02:04:32 PM
His legs don't appear overly big, it's almost as if he has two different halves put to together.

So that explains my body shape.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mister E on January 09, 2015, 04:19:49 PM
Quote from: My left Foot on January 09, 2015, 03:52:23 PM
Quote from: usav on January 09, 2015, 02:04:32 PM
His legs don't appear overly big, it's almost as if he has two different halves put to together.

So that explains my body shape.
You may be right ....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on January 09, 2015, 05:03:15 PM
Quote from: peter w on January 08, 2015, 09:34:05 PM
Quote from: Dave on January 08, 2015, 08:23:10 PM
(http://images.dailystar-uk.co.uk/dynamic/58/photos/561000/620x/steve_mcnulty_luton-374193.jpg)

Wow.

Fat and one legged. Imagine what he'd be like with 2 legs and lost 10 stone.


He obviously ate his leg. I wonder if long term that is actually a good or bad way or losing weight?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Virgil Caine on January 09, 2015, 05:45:49 PM
Quote from: Mister E on January 09, 2015, 04:19:49 PM
Quote from: My left Foot on January 09, 2015, 03:52:23 PM
Quote from: usav on January 09, 2015, 02:04:32 PM
His legs don't appear overly big, it's almost as if he has two different halves put to together.

So that explains my body shape.
You may be right ....

The phrase 'people in glass houses' springs to mind Mr E. ( Happy New Year to you and Yours)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 10, 2015, 12:19:14 PM
Twats.

Quote
Thought nobody other than the players really cared about the Ballon d'Or? Think again.

A group of Cristiano Ronaldo fans took their CR7 devotion to new, and frankly quite worrying levels, by attacking UEFA president Michel Platini's house in Paris with footballs.

Platini caused controversy last October when he suggested that a German World Cup winner should win the award ahead of Ronaldo or Lionel Messi.

The Ronaldo fans decided to go to Platini's house in the early hours of the morning and pelt his house with 61 footballs; 61 being the amount of goals he scored in 2014.

Looking at the video it seems doubtful that they managed to kick all the balls before driving away, but it does appear they smashed a window.

Still, at least Mr Platini has a host of new footballs he can now sell to pay for any damage.



Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on January 10, 2015, 02:37:04 PM
BT Sport is awful. Watching Sunderland - Liverpool, they randomly have a little square in the corner showing Gerrard on the bench. Why?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pooligan on January 10, 2015, 02:43:13 PM
Sounds like Liverpool have another referee playing as a twelfth man . By all accounts they should have had a red as well as Sunderland
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Billy Walker on January 10, 2015, 02:44:17 PM
And three former "Spice Boys" as pundits.  You may as well subscribe to Liverpool TV.  I thought/hoped BT would bring a fresh new approach to football coverage...they are a huge disappointment.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Smith on January 10, 2015, 02:55:01 PM
Quote from: pooligan on January 10, 2015, 02:43:13 PM
Sounds like Liverpool have another referee playing as a twelfth man . By all accounts they should have had a red as well as Sunderland

No they played for it by hammering the ball straight at him as he walked away but I don't think the Sunderland one was right either.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: brontebilly on January 10, 2015, 04:02:37 PM
Watching Newcastle v Chelsea here in Asia as no Villa game on. Newcastle have battered Chelski in first half. Somehow behind 1-0 at the break. Cahill and Courtois dropped but their replacements Cech and Zouma have looked well dodgy. Newcastle have exploited Fabregas' lack of work rate brilliantly at times to get at Terry. Sissokho has been outstanding but should have given them the lead. They have nothing up front without Cisse.

 Chelsea have looked very weary since before Xmas I reckon. Oscar, goal aside, Willian, Fabregas, Matic all running on empty again today while Terry has been left exposed to 2010 World Cup levels again. Wonder if Mourinho's failure to rotate the squad early in the season will come back to bite them. Aspilicueta (sic) off injured but Luis hardly weakens them. City with Bony coming in will finish a lot stronger I reckon.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: curlytailavfc on January 10, 2015, 04:36:26 PM
boggies winning ffs
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: myf on January 10, 2015, 05:15:11 PM
Terrible set of results today for us. Really in trouble now - 5 points off bottom spot
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Woofles The Wonder Dog on January 10, 2015, 05:18:16 PM
Come on you Tottenhams!

Ech....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on January 10, 2015, 05:28:01 PM
What's the betting Pardew gets Palace out of trouble, starting with a win today.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on January 10, 2015, 06:17:06 PM
Bannan not having a good game so far. He seems to run away from places where he can receive the ball.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on January 10, 2015, 06:20:23 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on January 10, 2015, 06:17:06 PM
Bannan not having a good game so far. He seems to run away from places where he can receive the ball.

To his credit, he clearly learned what Villa coaches taught him then.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on January 10, 2015, 06:21:35 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on January 10, 2015, 02:37:04 PM
BT Sport is awful. Watching Sunderland - Liverpool, they randomly have a little square in the corner showing Gerrard on the bench. Why?

They also have a little square in the corner showing the ref's position when blowing up which often obscures a crucial part of the replay of the actual incident.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on January 10, 2015, 06:23:45 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on January 10, 2015, 06:20:23 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on January 10, 2015, 06:17:06 PM
Bannan not having a good game so far. He seems to run away from places where he can receive the ball.

To his credit, he clearly learned what Villa coaches taught him then.

I think he had a few decent games for us. Played very well against Liverpool if I recall. Today though (so far anyway) he just looks scared and hoping that if he puts a running shift in but doesn't actually get caught with the ball he will get by.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: nodge on January 10, 2015, 06:51:34 PM
Crystal Palace fans bore the arse off me. That fucking rivers of bastard Babylon!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Woofles The Wonder Dog on January 10, 2015, 06:57:37 PM
Anthony Taylor is a terrible, terrible referee.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on January 10, 2015, 06:59:29 PM
1-1.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on January 10, 2015, 07:00:22 PM
I wish someone would shoot that drummer at Palace.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on January 10, 2015, 07:07:23 PM
2-1 Palace.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Steve67 on January 10, 2015, 07:10:02 PM
Oh bollocks, Palace rejuvenation.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pooligan on January 10, 2015, 07:17:28 PM
Our day just got worse with Palace winning . Amazing how a change of manager seems to work,we should try it !
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ian. on January 10, 2015, 07:22:35 PM
When Villa are this poor there is no such thing as other games.
Football just becomes crap. I have no interest in other games anymore.
Bloody football!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on January 10, 2015, 07:24:31 PM
That's Palace out of the relegation zone.
Bloody hell its gonna be touch and go again this end of the season.

Thanks Randy.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: David_Nab on January 10, 2015, 07:26:08 PM
Well that's us dragged further into the shit
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: b23 on January 10, 2015, 07:56:08 PM
Celta Vigo 0 v. Valencia 1

Half time.

On Sky now. Not sure if Carles Gil is playing ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: mrastonvilla on January 10, 2015, 08:13:13 PM
Quote from: b23 on January 10, 2015, 07:56:08 PM
Celta Vigo 0 v. Valencia 1

Half time.

On Sky now. Not sure if Carles Gil is playing ?
On the bench
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chinchilla Bathhouse on January 10, 2015, 11:17:10 PM
Lovely goal from Danny Ings there.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on January 11, 2015, 03:16:36 PM
I'm glad we haven't played Arsenal today. They've been superb.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 11, 2015, 04:10:11 PM
Plus, I don't think our squad would be strong enough to cope with two games in two days.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 11, 2015, 04:12:02 PM
Quote
QPR's Richard Dunne exchanged angry words with a section of his own side's fans after the 2-1 defeat by Burnley.

The incident took place when defender Dunne, 35, and his team-mates went over to applaud the away end at Turf Moor, but boss Harry Redknapp denied any other players were involved.

"I think it was only Dunney," explained Redknapp. "Somebody said something to him.

"He is a great lad but he got the hump. He did not go over to have a row."

Redknapp added that QPR's goalkeeping coach Kevin Hitchcock had led Dunne away from the incident.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on January 11, 2015, 05:21:10 PM
Koeman has got his Southampton team superbly well organised. How good to a manager who knows how to set a team up against the opposition. A certain Steven Davis looks very useful.....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on January 11, 2015, 05:26:20 PM
0 - 1...........Tadic
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 11, 2015, 05:27:00 PM
Tadic  1-0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on January 11, 2015, 05:28:04 PM
Come on Southampton
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on January 11, 2015, 05:29:41 PM
0-1 to saints. Good! Koeman is excellent.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on January 11, 2015, 05:30:18 PM
BFR is there
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: barrysleftfoot on January 11, 2015, 05:34:52 PM
 The Tadic we wouldn't spend £10m on?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 11, 2015, 05:42:57 PM
Quote
Roma talisman Francesco Totti took a selfie of himself celebrating the equaliser in a 2-2 draw with city rivals Lazio.
The Italy forward scored both second-half goals for second-placed Roma and was handed a mobile phone by one of the coaching staff to mark the leveller.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30719796
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on January 11, 2015, 05:44:18 PM
Go on you Saints! Van Gar out! ;)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Stu on January 11, 2015, 05:48:18 PM
5 mins added on at the theatre of extra time.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on January 11, 2015, 05:50:51 PM
Yep, five minutes added - cheat Dowd! Fergie is watching......
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Stu on January 11, 2015, 05:52:47 PM
Quote from: Villafirst on January 11, 2015, 05:50:51 PM
Yep, five minutes added - cheat Dowd! Fergie is watching......

He should have carded Van Persie for dissent with his petulance over a drop ball situation in the first half.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Stu on January 11, 2015, 05:53:36 PM
Southampton win. Good for them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on January 11, 2015, 05:54:42 PM
What the hell is on van Gaal's head? Is it a mammal?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 11, 2015, 05:55:33 PM
Manure lose, always a slight cheerup. According to the Beeb there was 1 shot on target in the game. The teams 3rd and 4th in the bestest league in the world manage 1 shot on target.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Deano's Mullet on January 11, 2015, 05:57:53 PM
Great for them but also v envious. What would we have done at old Trafford? Three or four nil loss?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on January 11, 2015, 05:58:21 PM
Jesus. 4 years ago, Southampton were broke and the 3rd division.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 11, 2015, 05:59:27 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 11, 2015, 05:42:57 PM
Quote
Roma talisman Francesco Totti took a selfie of himself celebrating the equaliser in a 2-2 draw with city rivals Lazio.
The Italy forward scored both second-half goals for second-placed Roma and was handed a mobile phone by one of the coaching staff to mark the leveller.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30719796
I hope he got at least a yellow?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 11, 2015, 06:01:38 PM
LVG will say "This of course is going to mean we will have a little difficulty now in winning the title"!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SamTheMouse on January 11, 2015, 06:08:57 PM
Every time Southampton change their manager, they get even better.

Just saying, is all.

*whistles*
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mister E on January 11, 2015, 06:17:46 PM
Sourhampton were superb today: a combination of good coaching, good motivation and the addition of one or two decent players. Lerner, take note.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on January 11, 2015, 06:18:37 PM
Utd starting line up was 274 mill, you've not got a hope when you spending peanuts like that
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on January 11, 2015, 07:08:01 PM
The Southampton result has cheered me up no end. A win despite 6 minutes of fergie time. Was that the right amount of injury time? I didn't watch it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on January 11, 2015, 08:21:32 PM
Quote from: olaftab on January 11, 2015, 06:01:38 PM
LVG will say "This of course is going to mean we will have a little difficulty now in winning the title"!

The guy's deluded. Apparently Southampton only came for a draw.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on January 11, 2015, 08:41:03 PM
Barcelona 2 - Atletico Madrid 0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brend'Watkins on January 11, 2015, 10:03:19 PM
Quote from: john e on January 11, 2015, 06:18:37 PM
Utd starting line up was 274 mill, you've not got a hope when you spending peanuts like that

And not one shot on target.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on January 11, 2015, 10:10:59 PM
Quote from: Bren'd on January 11, 2015, 10:03:19 PM
Quote from: john e on January 11, 2015, 06:18:37 PM
Utd starting line up was 274 mill, you've not got a hope when you spending peanuts like that

And not one shot on target.
But Van Gaal's problem has been in defence...
so he's decided to copy the Villa model for success.
;-)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brend'Watkins on January 11, 2015, 10:25:57 PM
Quote from: frankmosswasmyuncle on January 11, 2015, 10:10:59 PM
Quote from: Bren'd on January 11, 2015, 10:03:19 PM
Quote from: john e on January 11, 2015, 06:18:37 PM
Utd starting line up was 274 mill, you've not got a hope when you spending peanuts like that

And not one shot on target.
But Van Gaal's problem has been in defence...
so he's decided to copy the Villa model for success.
;-)
Watching it in parts today they actually did remind me of us. Side ways, side ways, back, side ways, side ways, back, out to Luke Shaw who runs with it a bit, stops, passes back. Side ways etc.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on January 12, 2015, 12:04:05 AM
Quote from: john e on January 11, 2015, 06:18:37 PM
Utd starting line up was 274 mill, you've not got a hope when you spending peanuts like that

Didn't United also shell out for most of the Southampton team with their kind donation for Luke Shaw?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 12, 2015, 12:10:08 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on January 12, 2015, 12:04:05 AM
Quote from: john e on January 11, 2015, 06:18:37 PM
Utd starting line up was 274 mill, you've not got a hope when you spending peanuts like that

Didn't United also shell out for most of the Southampton team with their kind donation for Luke Shaw?

Liverpool also donated a good chunk of it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on January 12, 2015, 12:20:55 AM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on January 12, 2015, 12:10:08 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on January 12, 2015, 12:04:05 AM
Quote from: john e on January 11, 2015, 06:18:37 PM
Utd starting line up was 274 mill, you've not got a hope when you spending peanuts like that

Didn't United also shell out for most of the Southampton team with their kind donation for Luke Shaw?

Liverpool also donated a good chunk of it.

I read Liverpool were trying to bring in the striker they bought in the summer and loaned back until this summer this month. That would free up Lambert for a move back to Southampton so he can carry in playing in the Champions League.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on January 12, 2015, 12:43:12 AM
Blackburn boss Gary Bowyer, "We regroup and go again".
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brend'Watkins on January 12, 2015, 01:38:17 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on January 12, 2015, 12:43:12 AM
Blackburn boss Gary Bowyer, "We regroup and go again".

I reckon it's managerial code for "I'm out of my depth".
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on January 12, 2015, 12:03:32 PM
Quote from: Bren'd on January 12, 2015, 01:38:17 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on January 12, 2015, 12:43:12 AM
Blackburn boss Gary Bowyer, "We regroup and go again".

I reckon it's managerial code for "I'm out of my depth".

It means 'We lost but in a triumph of hope over logic we will try exactly the same things next game'.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cheltenhamlion on January 12, 2015, 06:34:32 PM
"Change it? Fuck that, it took ages to write this down. "
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 12, 2015, 08:09:15 PM
Bollix d'or!  Won by Ronaldo again. A disgrace  because it should have gone to one of the German players for being winners of the ultimate prize in football.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on January 12, 2015, 08:10:02 PM
Covscum losing 0-2.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 12, 2015, 08:11:14 PM
Quote from: olaftab on January 12, 2015, 08:09:15 PM
Bollix d'or!  Won by Ronaldo again. A disgrace  because it should have gone to one of the German players for being winners of the ultimate prize in football.

No, because it's player of the year, not team of the year.

Anyway, Ronaldo won the ultimate prize in club football.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on January 12, 2015, 08:14:33 PM
Quote from: olaftab on January 12, 2015, 08:09:15 PM
Bollix d'or!  Won by Ronaldo again. A disgrace  because it should have gone to one of the German players for being winners of the ultimate prize in football.

I think Ronaldo was definitely the best player last year, and but for injury might have been great in the World Cup too, but I agree - I think in a World Cup year you want that acknowledged.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 12, 2015, 08:14:56 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on January 12, 2015, 08:11:14 PM
Quote from: olaftab on January 12, 2015, 08:09:15 PM
Bollix d'or!  Won by Ronaldo again. A disgrace  because it should have gone to one of the German players for being winners of the ultimate prize in football.

No, because it's player of the year, not team of the year.

Anyway, Ronaldo won the ultimate prize in club football.


It's a FIFA award and therefore one of the Germans like Nauer should have won it for  excellent displays in the FIFA world cup and a great season with his club in the CL.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 12, 2015, 08:54:34 PM
Not for me. It's an individual event.

They already have their acknowledgement in the form of their winners' medals.

Not that it really matters too much, I doubt Neuer will lose sleep over it!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on January 12, 2015, 09:17:43 PM
Quote from: Monty on January 12, 2015, 08:14:33 PM
Quote from: olaftab on January 12, 2015, 08:09:15 PM
Bollix d'or!  Won by Ronaldo again. A disgrace  because it should have gone to one of the German players for being winners of the ultimate prize in football.

I think Ronaldo was definitely the best player last year, and but for injury might have been great in the World Cup too, but I agree - I think in a World Cup year you want that acknowledged.

Agreed, in World Cup year, the player of the year should have at least had a half decent World Cup.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 12, 2015, 09:31:32 PM
Nope. European Cup > World Cup.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mortimer's Bear on January 12, 2015, 09:51:17 PM
My word Coventry are dreadful.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on January 12, 2015, 09:56:20 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on January 12, 2015, 09:31:32 PM
Nope. European Cup > World Cup.

Wouldn't have thought so, World Cup is every 4 years and the Champions League has the 4th best team from the country in it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aj2k77 on January 12, 2015, 10:03:05 PM
Champions league is also boring.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 12, 2015, 10:07:37 PM
True. But, whatever you think of him, you can't see Goofyaldo is a boring player. He was the best player in the World, and should be awarded as such.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 12, 2015, 10:23:54 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan link=topic=52273.msg2748229#msg2748229 date=1421096074[/quote

Not that it really matters too much, I doubt Neuer will lose sleep over it!
Agreed. A world cup medal has to be the ultimate.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: b23 on January 13, 2015, 12:45:04 AM
Chesterfield v. Scunthorpe FA Cup replay tonight.

C'mon Morsy and Doyle !

C'mon you Spireites !

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on January 13, 2015, 08:11:09 AM
At least either Ronaldo or Neuer is a perfectly justifiable choice.

David Luiz being voted as one of the best centre halves of 2014 is where the real mystery is found.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Meanwood Villa on January 13, 2015, 05:56:36 PM
Quote from: b23 on January 13, 2015, 12:45:04 AM
Chesterfield v. Scunthorpe FA Cup replay tonight.

C'mon Morsy and Doyle !

C'mon you Spireites !

Who's waiting in the next round?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: b23 on January 13, 2015, 06:04:24 PM
Quote from: Meanwood Villa on January 13, 2015, 05:56:36 PM
Quote from: b23 on January 13, 2015, 12:45:04 AM
Chesterfield v. Scunthorpe FA Cup replay tonight.

C'mon Morsy and Doyle !

C'mon you Spireites !

Who's waiting in the next round?

Derby, at their place.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: bertlambshank on January 13, 2015, 08:08:57 PM
Is my TV or are West Ham playing in purple?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 13, 2015, 08:18:09 PM
It's your Tv mate. They are wearing claret and blue shirts and white shorts and stripey socks.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: b23 on January 13, 2015, 08:25:07 PM
It's their FA Cup limited edition kit.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Meanwood Villa on January 13, 2015, 08:28:11 PM
Quote from: b23 on January 13, 2015, 06:04:24 PM
Quote from: Meanwood Villa on January 13, 2015, 05:56:36 PM
Quote from: b23 on January 13, 2015, 12:45:04 AM
Chesterfield v. Scunthorpe FA Cup replay tonight.

C'mon Morsy and Doyle !

C'mon you Spireites !

Who's waiting in the next round?

Derby, at their place.

I'm guessing that's a big deal for the Spireites. Good luck.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: b23 on January 13, 2015, 08:48:29 PM
Quote from: Meanwood Villa on January 13, 2015, 08:28:11 PM
Quote from: b23 on January 13, 2015, 06:04:24 PM
Quote from: Meanwood Villa on January 13, 2015, 05:56:36 PM
Quote from: b23 on January 13, 2015, 12:45:04 AM
Chesterfield v. Scunthorpe FA Cup replay tonight.

C'mon Morsy and Doyle !

C'mon you Spireites !

Who's waiting in the next round?

Derby, at their place.

I'm guessing that's a big deal for the Spireites. Good luck.

Thank you and yes, hopefully it will be. I'm not sure when they last played each other in a competative match. Probably when the dinosuars were still roaming about.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on January 13, 2015, 08:53:29 PM
West Spam 1 - Everton 0.........Valencia
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 13, 2015, 08:55:00 PM
So 3 teams are playing?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on January 13, 2015, 09:06:46 PM
Noble gets McGeady sent off there, minimal contact. Modern football for you.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 13, 2015, 09:10:25 PM
Quote from: b23 on January 13, 2015, 08:25:07 PM
It's their FA Cup limited edition kit.
I have heard we'll be playing in our limited ambition kit against Bournemouth.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on January 13, 2015, 09:11:05 PM
Our limited edition FA cup kit would be only worn once.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: b23 on January 13, 2015, 09:15:13 PM
Quote from: olaftab on January 13, 2015, 09:10:25 PM
Quote from: b23 on January 13, 2015, 08:25:07 PM
It's their FA Cup limited edition kit.
I have heard we'll be playing in our limited ambition kit against Bournemouth.

Very good. That is funny !  ;D

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: b23 on January 13, 2015, 09:18:17 PM
Wolves equalise against Fulham.......and are now winning.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 13, 2015, 09:19:22 PM
Wolves 2-1
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on January 13, 2015, 09:22:50 PM
2-2
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 13, 2015, 09:24:01 PM
1-1
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 13, 2015, 09:25:37 PM
8K at Wolves. The magic of the cup.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: b23 on January 13, 2015, 09:40:17 PM
I didn't realise that Isiah Osbourne plays for Scunthorpe.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: walsall villain on January 13, 2015, 09:44:11 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 13, 2015, 09:25:37 PM
8K at Wolves. The magic of the cup.
Just saw that, crikey I thought we were poor but that's ridiculous
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 13, 2015, 09:47:32 PM
Wolves always get crap cup crowds.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on January 13, 2015, 09:51:48 PM
1 - 2......Everton - Lukaku
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: b23 on January 13, 2015, 10:04:37 PM
Wolves 3 - 2
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: b23 on January 13, 2015, 10:06:36 PM
Chesterfield take the lead. Woohoo !
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on January 13, 2015, 10:10:22 PM
West Spam 2 - Everton 2......Carlton Cole to the rescue, its a great game
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: JUAN PABLO on January 13, 2015, 10:14:55 PM
This is why I like replays
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: bertlambshank on January 13, 2015, 10:15:07 PM
West Ham players pushing each other.Great watch.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: b23 on January 13, 2015, 10:17:19 PM
Chesterfield two nil up !
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villan For Life on January 13, 2015, 10:18:43 PM
Great game, wanted Everton to win but I will settle for pens.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on January 13, 2015, 10:18:57 PM
Fulham. 3-3. Ross McCormack
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on January 13, 2015, 10:21:20 PM
That bubble machine at West Ham is quite embarrassing.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: JUAN PABLO on January 13, 2015, 10:22:45 PM
We need a miralles
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 13, 2015, 10:24:15 PM
Pulis to Jewell: "Paul, for your first week at the club, I want you to take the players for long throw training. Make sure by the end of the week they can send in a flat throw from the halfway line into the 6yd box"

Jewell "fuck off Tony. I quit"
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 13, 2015, 10:26:31 PM
They should have to replay again, old school style.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: JUAN PABLO on January 13, 2015, 10:28:03 PM
Downing hhaaaaaaaaa
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on January 13, 2015, 10:28:13 PM
Downing misses hahahaha
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 13, 2015, 10:28:27 PM
Haha cockroach misses for West Ham
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 13, 2015, 10:28:35 PM
hahahah Wanker misses a pen with the chance to take WH thru
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villan For Life on January 13, 2015, 10:28:45 PM
HA HA!!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: bertlambshank on January 13, 2015, 10:28:47 PM
Fuck you Downing.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ad@m on January 13, 2015, 10:28:48 PM
So happy to see that rat faced prick miss!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on January 13, 2015, 10:28:55 PM
Wanker Downing!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 13, 2015, 10:30:08 PM
As I don't have Sky or BT (whichever it's on), out of interest is it snowing in that there London?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: JUAN PABLO on January 13, 2015, 10:30:15 PM
What's that twit Adrian doing
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: JUAN PABLO on January 13, 2015, 10:30:51 PM
No snow just bubbbles
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 13, 2015, 10:31:14 PM
No snow  and 7-6 to Everton so far
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 13, 2015, 10:31:22 PM
P.s. HAHAHAHA Downing you rat-faced twat. Even if I didn't see it i'm not one to miss a chance to abuse the twunt.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: JUAN PABLO on January 13, 2015, 10:31:28 PM
Allardyce is taking one
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on January 13, 2015, 10:31:39 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 13, 2015, 10:30:08 PM
As I don't have Sky or BT (whichever it's on), out of interest is it snowing in that there London?

nope
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: JUAN PABLO on January 13, 2015, 10:33:01 PM
8 8
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 13, 2015, 10:33:06 PM
8-8 and Everton only have 10 men
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: JUAN PABLO on January 13, 2015, 10:33:39 PM
Goalie misses pen
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: JUAN PABLO on January 13, 2015, 10:34:25 PM
Goalie wins shoot out
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villan For Life on January 13, 2015, 10:34:58 PM
Fuck off Wet Spam
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on January 13, 2015, 10:35:41 PM
Twats!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: JUAN PABLO on January 13, 2015, 10:36:02 PM
He hit that like a goal kick when he hit bar
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TopDeck113 on January 13, 2015, 10:52:50 PM
Take the positives: a team that we're level on points with have had 120 minutes and penalties to no avail.   
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 13, 2015, 10:59:55 PM
Probably just as well there was only 8K there.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v436/EnglishPride2004/01_zpscf220564.jpg)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on January 14, 2015, 08:47:53 AM
Good cup tie at The Bowling Green/Ground last night. Who is live on Auntie Beeb tonight?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on January 14, 2015, 08:51:32 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on January 14, 2015, 08:47:53 AM
Good cup tie at The Bowling Green/Ground last night. Who is live on Auntie Beeb tonight?

Ipswich v Saints
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on January 14, 2015, 09:07:00 AM
Quote from: spangley1812 on January 14, 2015, 08:51:32 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on January 14, 2015, 08:47:53 AM
Good cup tie at The Bowling Green/Ground last night. Who is live on Auntie Beeb tonight?

Ipswich v Saints

Good. That is the one I would have picked but I thought they would go with Spurs/Burnley.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on January 14, 2015, 11:23:17 AM
Quote from: JUAN PABLO on January 13, 2015, 10:34:25 PM
Goalie wins shoot out

I liked the way that Adrian threw his gloves to the floor during his run up in a confident "this ends now, I won't needing these again" statement
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on January 14, 2015, 01:09:28 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on January 14, 2015, 11:23:17 AM
Quote from: JUAN PABLO on January 13, 2015, 10:34:25 PM
Goalie wins shoot out

I liked the way that Adrian threw his gloves to the floor during his run up in a confident "this ends now, I won't needing these again" statement

Ha ha, I saw that and thought similar.

It was very much as you said, along the lines of "had enough of this shit now, going to finish it"
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 14, 2015, 08:04:22 PM
Just remembered to put the Ipswich game on. Yay, Mark Lawrenson!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: andyh on January 14, 2015, 08:04:24 PM
Fucking hell!!!
Lino's are wearing gloves in the Southampton/Ipswich game.
Gloves!!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 14, 2015, 08:06:55 PM
Burnley winning at Spurzzzzz.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AV82EC on January 14, 2015, 08:07:47 PM
2-0 Burnley!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 14, 2015, 08:08:41 PM
Bradford 2-0 Millwall. We'd batter either of those..........
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on January 14, 2015, 08:10:42 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 14, 2015, 08:04:22 PM
Just remembered to put the Ipswich game on. Yay, Mark Lawrenson!
Your reminding has reminded me PWS!
Yay x 2! Honest! No, really! Promise!
:(
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 14, 2015, 08:11:16 PM
Did I really just hear "certainly not Aston Villa"?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on January 14, 2015, 08:11:37 PM
Oooh Lawro's just had a pop at us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Can Gana Be Bettered!?!? on January 14, 2015, 08:11:46 PM
Quote from: frankmosswasmyuncle on January 14, 2015, 08:10:42 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 14, 2015, 08:04:22 PM
Just remembered to put the Ipswich game on. Yay, Mark Lawrenson!
Your reminding has reminded me PWS!
Yay x 2! Honest! No, really! Promise!
:(

Ha! Just heard him take the piss out of us. Basically saying we're shit and can't score goals. True d'at!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 14, 2015, 08:11:47 PM
Spurzzz 1-2 Burnley after 10 mins.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Des Little on January 14, 2015, 08:11:47 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 14, 2015, 08:11:16 PM
Did I really just hear "certainly not Aston Villa"?

Yeah. What was that about?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Witton Warrior on January 14, 2015, 08:11:53 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 14, 2015, 08:04:22 PM
Just remembered to put the Ipswich game on. Yay, Mark Lawrenson!

Snide comment about Villa from the little shit
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Witton Warrior on January 14, 2015, 08:12:46 PM
Quote from: Des Little on January 14, 2015, 08:11:47 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 14, 2015, 08:11:16 PM
Did I really just hear "certainly not Aston Villa"?

Yeah. What was that about?

Comment after they said not many teams play 2 out and out front men
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on January 14, 2015, 08:12:49 PM
What a twat did you just hear him.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on January 14, 2015, 08:13:11 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 14, 2015, 08:08:41 PM
Bradford 2-0 Millwall. We'd batter either of those..........
*nods*

Like what you've done there.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Des Little on January 14, 2015, 08:15:11 PM
We may be shit but we ain't half as bad as Lawrenson's shirts. The wankpig.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 14, 2015, 08:17:05 PM
Typical, just went in the kitchen and missed the goal. Good finish though. I need to get a woman to do these household jobs.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Can Gana Be Bettered!?!? on January 14, 2015, 08:20:58 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on January 14, 2015, 08:12:49 PM
What a twat did you just hear him.

Yeah, imagine someone saying the same things most people on here are saying. What a twat.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on January 14, 2015, 08:27:11 PM
Quote from: Witton Warrior on January 14, 2015, 08:12:46 PM
Quote from: Des Little on January 14, 2015, 08:11:47 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 14, 2015, 08:11:16 PM
Did I really just hear "certainly not Aston Villa"?

Yeah. What was that about?

Comment after they said not many teams play 2 out and out front men
Obnoxious, bloated twat!

Nothing personal "Mark"!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on January 14, 2015, 08:34:07 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on January 14, 2015, 08:20:58 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on January 14, 2015, 08:12:49 PM
What a twat did you just hear him.

Yeah, imagine someone saying the same things most people on here are saying. What a twat.

No the bit about him not wanting to come Villa Park 'ever' deserved it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 14, 2015, 08:46:56 PM
That looks like Wanyama will be out for a while.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 14, 2015, 08:49:13 PM
Out of boredom I have had a silly bet on Ipswich to qualify at 6/1
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 14, 2015, 08:52:42 PM
Spurs 2-2 Burnley
Bradford 3-0 Millwall
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: N'ZMAV on January 14, 2015, 08:53:07 PM
I keep forgetting we're still in the FA Cup. How unusual.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on January 14, 2015, 08:53:58 PM
Ipswich to qualify? What's this? The World Cup?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 14, 2015, 08:55:04 PM
Quote from: N'ZMAV on January 14, 2015, 08:53:07 PM
I keep forgetting we're still in the FA Cup. How unusual.

Not really as we've gone out in round 3 once in the last 7 seasons *winky*
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 14, 2015, 08:55:33 PM
John Wark is morphing into Bruce Grobbelar
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 14, 2015, 08:58:53 PM
No relevance but I saw Neville Southall on TV not long ago, jeeze he's massive! Looks like he's eaten Jabba the Hut.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on January 14, 2015, 09:01:59 PM
How marvellous to see the BBC on peak time TV trawling up all of their 1978-1982 thoughtless love for Ipswich Town & knowing that Villa shat all over it. And I was there. The last time we did it to any team being the only regret.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: N'ZMAV on January 14, 2015, 09:04:58 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 14, 2015, 08:55:04 PM
Quote from: N'ZMAV on January 14, 2015, 08:53:07 PM
I keep forgetting we're still in the FA Cup. How unusual.

Not really as we've gone out in round 3 once in the last 7 seasons *winky*
We're shit in the FA cup, that's more my point :)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on January 14, 2015, 09:05:41 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 14, 2015, 08:58:53 PM
No relevance but I saw Neville Southall on TV not long ago, jeeze he's massive! Looks like he's eaten Jabba the Hut.


I raise you a Neil Ruddock, weekly whale on Soccer AM. And also: is Eric Gates these days actually the toothless grandparent he resembled as a 20-something in 1980-81??
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 14, 2015, 09:12:06 PM
Bradford 4-0 The Wall
Spurzzzz 4-2 Burnley

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: bertlambshank on January 14, 2015, 09:12:55 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 14, 2015, 08:58:53 PM
No relevance but I saw Neville Southall on TV not long ago, jeeze he's massive! Looks like he's eaten Jabba the Hut.
I saw him playing at Nuneaton years ago he was massive then.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: mrastonvilla on January 14, 2015, 09:13:33 PM
Has anyone mentioned that Southampton are 3rd in the premier league yet?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 14, 2015, 09:13:46 PM
In the really important game of the night though it's:

Edinburgh University 1-1 Stirling University
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 14, 2015, 09:16:37 PM
Does anyone know which channels are showing the Africa Cup of Nations? Am I going to be able to watch it on normal telly?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Duncan Shaw on January 14, 2015, 09:16:59 PM
Mick McCarthy has changed the formation to put Ambrose in the hole..........
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 14, 2015, 09:17:59 PM
I raise again - Alan Brazil !
Terry butcher still looks in good shape though
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Duncan Shaw on January 14, 2015, 09:18:14 PM
Quote from: mrastonvilla on January 14, 2015, 09:13:33 PM
Has anyone mentioned that Southampton are 3rd in the premier league yet?
No, hadn't realised that, nor that Ipswich had won the cup!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 14, 2015, 09:19:08 PM
Quote from: Duncan Shaw on January 14, 2015, 09:16:59 PM
Mick McCarthy has changed the formation to put Ambrose in the hole..........

(http://i41.tinypic.com/1pxqti.gif)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 14, 2015, 09:20:33 PM
"Get your fucking flag up"
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 14, 2015, 09:21:29 PM
Surrey senior cup, Met Police leading chipstead 3-0
Is it actually OB who play for met police ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Duncan Shaw on January 14, 2015, 09:27:53 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 14, 2015, 09:19:08 PM
Quote from: Duncan Shaw on January 14, 2015, 09:16:59 PM
Mick McCarthy has changed the formation to put Ambrose in the hole..........

(http://i41.tinypic.com/1pxqti.gif)
Thanks, I knew someone would post it!!
See he's got TC with him again too.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 14, 2015, 09:33:38 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on January 14, 2015, 09:21:29 PM
Surrey senior cup, Met Police leading chipstead 3-0
Is it actually OB who play for met police ?

Wiki

"Metropolitan Police F.C. is the football club of the Metropolitan Police Service, although in recent years there has been a relaxation in the rule that players had to be serving members of the police force"
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on January 14, 2015, 09:49:35 PM
Mick McCarthy is one of my guilty secret managers,
I've always liked him even when he was at Wolves (can I say that yet)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 14, 2015, 09:52:14 PM
This game has been awful.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on January 14, 2015, 09:52:29 PM
Me too.

Ipswich are pretty mediocre though and would on this evidence fare as well as his Wolves and Sunderland teams in the premier league.

First time I've seen this Mings guy though, looks decent. Gets forward quick from left back like Bale did so could be worth the hype.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 14, 2015, 09:54:39 PM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on January 14, 2015, 09:52:29 PM

First time I've seen this Mings guy though, looks decent. Gets forward quick from left back like Bale did so could be worth the hype.

Seems pretty merciless to to the opposition.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ian. on January 14, 2015, 09:58:44 PM
Quote from: john e on January 14, 2015, 09:49:35 PM
Mick McCarthy is one of my guilty secret managers,
I've always liked him even when he was at Wolves (can I say that yet)
I know what you mean I like Mick too, he's great, however as our own manager not so sure!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on January 14, 2015, 10:00:54 PM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on January 14, 2015, 09:52:29 PM
First time I've seen this Mings guy though, looks decent. Gets forward quick from left back like Bale did so could be worth the hype.
Pfft, he didn't even top-score in our works match down at Twerton Park a couple of years ago when he was working for our company and playing part-time for Chippenham Town.

Very nice guy though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Witton Warrior on January 14, 2015, 10:06:19 PM
Loved the 5Live comment of the Bradford match just after half-time with Millwall 4-0 down
"the Millwall supporters are leaving in their droves..."

Wonder where they were going?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 14, 2015, 10:06:36 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 14, 2015, 09:33:38 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on January 14, 2015, 09:21:29 PM
Surrey senior cup, Met Police leading chipstead 3-0
Is it actually OB who play for met police ?

Wiki

"Metropolitan Police F.C. is the football club of the Metropolitan Police Service, although in recent years there has been a relaxation in the rule that players had to be serving members of the police force"
Thanks. I always dimly thought they looked a bit tasty to be FT OB officers .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 14, 2015, 10:08:28 PM
Quote from: Witton Warrior on January 14, 2015, 10:06:19 PM
Loved the 5Live comment of the Bradford match just after half-time with Millwall 4-0 down
"the Millwall supporters are leaving in their droves..."

Wonder where they were going?
Either for a curry or M1 South id imagine
Perhaps Bradford is a good night out ? Never stayed over there
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on January 14, 2015, 10:12:13 PM
The BBC talking up and trying to generally resuscitate the FA Cup for the last couple of months, then this evening there are, what, three other games, one of which ends up Spurs 4 - Burnley 2, and at the end of the match they've just shown, they only bother to show 2 goals from that game, both Spurs goals.

Honestly, they might act like they give more of a shit about it, but the falseness of it shows through.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 14, 2015, 10:16:46 PM
I'm really not sure the FA cup can ever recover . What's done is done
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 14, 2015, 10:30:54 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on January 14, 2015, 10:12:13 PM
The BBC talking up and trying to generally resuscitate the FA Cup for the last couple of months, then this evening there are, what, three other games, one of which ends up Spurs 4 - Burnley 2, and at the end of the match they've just shown, they only bother to show 2 goals from that game, both Spurs goals.

Honestly, they might act like they give more of a shit about it, but the falseness of it shows through.

They did show the 4 first half goals at HT.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Duncan Shaw on January 14, 2015, 10:38:20 PM
I'm pleased they are trying to make it relevant again though.  Just a shame they picked the dud of all the replays!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 14, 2015, 10:44:44 PM
Why don't they show motd2 type ties ?
Like Bradford v Millwall tonight ?
Who wants to see spurs again or Southampton u21's go through the motions ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on January 14, 2015, 11:06:46 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 14, 2015, 09:16:37 PM
Does anyone know which channels are showing the Africa Cup of Nations? Am I going to be able to watch it on normal telly?

Main TV rights for the competition have been won by ITV4, who will be showing every single game live with full punditry.

You can also catch up with all the action on British Eurosport, with games being shown on both of their UK channels.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on January 14, 2015, 11:12:20 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 14, 2015, 09:16:37 PM
Does anyone know which channels are showing the Africa Cup of Nations? Am I going to be able to watch it on normal telly?
One the one hand: a double-bill of Sorority Sister Slaughter and Zoltan, Hound of Dracula

On the other: Bukina Faso vs Gabon and Equatorial Guinea vs Congo.

Decisions, decisions...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 14, 2015, 11:16:56 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on January 14, 2015, 11:06:46 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 14, 2015, 09:16:37 PM
Does anyone know which channels are showing the Africa Cup of Nations? Am I going to be able to watch it on normal telly?

Main TV rights for the competition have been won by ITV4, who will be showing every single game live with full punditry.

You can also catch up with all the action on British Eurosport, with games being shown on both of their UK channels.

Ta muchly Goldie.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 14, 2015, 11:18:45 PM
Quote from: Dave on January 14, 2015, 11:12:20 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 14, 2015, 09:16:37 PM
Does anyone know which channels are showing the Africa Cup of Nations? Am I going to be able to watch it on normal telly?
One the one hand: a double-bill of Sorority Sister Slaughter and Zoltan, Hound of Dracula

On the other: Bukina Faso vs Gabon and Equatorial Guinea vs Congo.

Decisions, decisions...

No contest. Now if it was this it may be a tougher choice!

(http://horrornews.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/SororityPartyMassacreBR-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on January 15, 2015, 01:02:05 AM
Hmm. I think I could get into horror.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on January 15, 2015, 11:14:26 AM
Quote from: The Sound of Villadelphia on January 15, 2015, 01:02:05 AM
Hmm. I think I could get into horror.

I was thinking of getting into Brooklyn given half a chance.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: simon ward 50 on January 15, 2015, 12:18:47 PM
Quote from: Duncan Shaw on January 14, 2015, 10:38:20 PM
I'm pleased they are trying to make it relevant again though.  Just a shame they picked the dud of all the replays!

That's what I thought as I woke up!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on January 15, 2015, 02:35:41 PM
The 450 Millwall fans who made the trek to Bradford last night are being refunded by the club.

I reckon it's curtains for Holloway, the twat
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: timeoutbigbar on January 15, 2015, 07:45:01 PM
Torres with a cracker against Real Madrid.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 17, 2015, 12:36:01 PM
Didn't even know Gary Gardner was at Forest. Thought he was at Brighton still. Bent on the bench for Derby who are winning one-nil courtesy of an own goal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: manic-road on January 17, 2015, 03:16:36 PM
Burnley gone 2 up.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on January 17, 2015, 07:49:24 PM
This is the shot from which Vertonghen scored at the end of the Spurs match today. Pantilimon had gone up for a corner.

It was ruled offside. Spot the possible problem here.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7kQxSmCAAA6I4w.jpg)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 17, 2015, 07:50:54 PM
Sorry I see no problem. A spurs goal was disallowed.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 17, 2015, 07:51:55 PM
What is this "scored" you speak of?

I bet Jimmy Greaves didn't think that one was offside. I still remember Jimmy boy!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on January 17, 2015, 08:19:37 PM
Copped a nice 10/1 acca on Liverpool (hangs head in shame), Palace, United, Chelsea and Spurs.

Nice start on a 15/1 acca too with Stoke and Southampton winning. Waiting on West Ham, Man City and Everton tomorrow.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 17, 2015, 08:40:36 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 17, 2015, 07:51:55 PM
What is this "scored" you speak of?

I bet Jimmy Greaves didn't think that one was offside. I still remember Jimmy boy!

"it's a funny old game Saint"

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on January 17, 2015, 08:44:28 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on January 17, 2015, 07:50:54 PM
Sorry I see no problem. A spurs goal was disallowed.

You can't be offside if the ball is passed to you or, you shoot and score from your own half.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on January 17, 2015, 09:20:09 PM
I saw a picture of a bed sheet at Oldham saying "where's the 70,000?" Referencing the Ched Evans petition. I think they have a good point.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 17, 2015, 10:58:07 PM
How the f ck can vertonghen claim that ! His shot was heading out for a throw
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on January 17, 2015, 11:22:04 PM
Since Christmas I've spent about two weeks in total in Nottinghamshire. In overheard conversations, the general consensus of opinion apropos Stuart Pearce is that any other manager would have been sacked by now. Still glad they beat Derby today and the way that they did.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on January 18, 2015, 12:02:04 AM
Quote from: Lizz on January 17, 2015, 11:22:04 PM
Since Christmas I've spent about two weeks in total in Nottinghamshire. In overheard conversations, the general consensus of opinion apropos Stuart Pearce is that any other manager would have been sacked by now. Still glad they beat Derby today and the way that they did.

Surely, like the rest of us on here, you were perfectly qualified to dispute the any other manager would have been sacked line.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 18, 2015, 12:05:38 AM
Even funnier that the bloke who scored the winner was born in Derby. He'll be popular whenever he goes home.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 18, 2015, 12:43:28 AM
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 18, 2015, 02:12:07 AM
Quote
Scunthorpe United lost both of their recognised goalkeepers before half-time with broken arms as Bristol City earned a fourth straight win.

Sam Slocombe was replaced after eight minutes by Jamie Severn, who was hurt denying Matt Smith in a one-on-one.

Defender Andy Boyce then took over as keeper, having already conceded the penalty that allowed Jay Emmanuel-Thomas to convert from the spot.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 18, 2015, 10:06:07 AM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 18, 2015, 12:43:28 AM

Thanks PWS. You had me till the injured GK removal method. Still hilarious. Well done to all those who took part.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on January 18, 2015, 02:22:23 PM
West Ham fans booing at half time. Unbelievable the season they're having considering where they were last season , and people question our right to complain
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on January 18, 2015, 02:30:32 PM
Quote from: VillaAlways on January 18, 2015, 02:22:23 PM
West Ham fans booing at half time. Unbelievable the season they're having considering where they were last season , and people question our right to complain

If Hull win they go above us,  just saying
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on January 18, 2015, 02:38:14 PM
West Spam 1 - Hull 0.........Carroll
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on January 18, 2015, 02:39:56 PM
Quote from: john e on January 18, 2015, 02:30:32 PM
Quote from: VillaAlways on January 18, 2015, 02:22:23 PM
West Ham fans booing at half time. Unbelievable the season they're having considering where they were last season , and people question our right to complain

If Hull win they go above us,  just saying
1-0 West Ham
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: David_Nab on January 18, 2015, 03:18:20 PM
3-0 West Ham

Hull look as shit as us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on January 18, 2015, 03:30:49 PM
Quote from: David_Nab on January 18, 2015, 03:18:20 PM
3-0 West Ham

Hull look as shit as us.
They really do.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on January 18, 2015, 03:46:24 PM
Quote from: David_Nab on January 18, 2015, 03:18:20 PM
3-0 West Ham

Hull look as shit as us.


We are the barometer of shitness
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Walmley_Villa on January 18, 2015, 03:47:08 PM
Typical Steve Bruce, has a good couple of seasons and hits a plateau. He might just save us this season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 18, 2015, 03:49:25 PM
A nice typical no contact pre-season friendly.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on January 18, 2015, 04:00:19 PM
Quote from: David_Nab on January 18, 2015, 03:18:20 PM
3-0 West Ham

Hull look as shit as us.

I saw on the BBC website, them making a point that Hull hadn't scored away from home in January.

Bloody amateurs. Try going a whole month without scoring a league goal, or two months without an away goal (if we draw another blank at L'Arse)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 18, 2015, 04:00:54 PM
Hull v Villa could be an absolute classic in a couple of weeks.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 18, 2015, 04:02:33 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on January 18, 2015, 04:00:54 PM
Hull v Villa could be an absolute classic in a couple of weeks.

There is zero chance it will be a worse game to watch than last season! A real snoozefest.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on January 18, 2015, 04:19:25 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 18, 2015, 04:02:33 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on January 18, 2015, 04:00:54 PM
Hull v Villa could be an absolute classic in a couple of weeks.

There is zero chance it will be a worse game to watch than last season! A real snoozefest.

Wasn't it just. Two teams that had no interest in being there.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on January 18, 2015, 04:25:05 PM
Citeh 0 - Arsenal 1.......Cazorla (pen)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on January 18, 2015, 04:26:03 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on January 18, 2015, 04:25:05 PM
Citeh 0 - Arsenal 1.......Cazorla (pen)

Dive, went looking for it
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: exigo on January 18, 2015, 04:40:59 PM
The Zambia v DRC game is a far better match to watch than the BestLeagueInTheWorld™.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 18, 2015, 05:13:18 PM
Ci£y making hard work of this
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 18, 2015, 05:18:20 PM
The BBC website.  Everyone is taking the piss now.

Manchester City 0-1 Arsenal
Posted at 57 mins
The purists, the technicians, the chess lovers may disagree with me but this has been a brilliant 10 minutes of football. End-to-end, littered with mistakes and half-chances, the threat of a goal hanging over both goals. That's what we want, isn't it?
Paul Lambert won't be able to watch.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 18, 2015, 05:23:08 PM
Bolaise scores a fine equaliser for Congo
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on January 18, 2015, 05:23:59 PM
Citeh 0 - Arsenal 2.......Giroud
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 18, 2015, 05:24:26 PM
Was he drinking Um Bongo at the time?*

*That will be meaningless to anyone who isn't old.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mortimer's Bear on January 18, 2015, 05:32:24 PM
Citeh look average at best don't they.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 18, 2015, 05:34:32 PM
Quote from: Mortimer's Bear on January 18, 2015, 05:32:24 PM
Citeh look average at best don't they.
They very much miss Yaya toure
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 18, 2015, 05:42:50 PM
Currant news

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on January 18, 2015, 05:46:26 PM
Quote from: Mortimer's Bear on January 18, 2015, 05:32:24 PM
Citeh look average at best don't they.

They've tried to out Arsenal at their own game and failed miserably. Imagine what Arsenal will do to Paul Lambert's Arsenal imitation.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on January 18, 2015, 05:48:30 PM
Brilliant performance by Arsenal
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 18, 2015, 05:48:53 PM
Who ate all the raisins who ate all the raisins.....
Luis Van Gaal ate Queens Park Raisins
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: adrenachrome on January 18, 2015, 05:50:16 PM
Quote from: olaftab on January 18, 2015, 05:23:08 PM
Bolaise scores a fine equaliser for Congo

How can that be when everybody and their uncles are forever telling me he is shit? You must have got it wrong Mr. Aftab. Must have been somebody else.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 18, 2015, 05:50:30 PM
Quote from: VillaAlways on January 18, 2015, 05:48:30 PM
Brilliant performance by Arsenal
Easy tiger.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: The Left Side on January 18, 2015, 05:53:51 PM
It is weird just seeing football played the way it should be, not the way we play at the moment.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 18, 2015, 05:59:35 PM
Quote from: adrenachrome on January 18, 2015, 05:50:16 PM
Quote from: olaftab on January 18, 2015, 05:23:08 PM
Bolaise scores a fine equaliser for Congo

How can that be when everybody and their uncles are forever telling me he is shit? You must have got it wrong Mr. Aftab. Must have been somebody else.

OK he was under lot of pressure and it wasn't an open goal but other than that he was shit and has coloured his beard white and it looks shit!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 18, 2015, 06:38:20 PM
Just caught the West Ham highlights. It kills me to see what Allardyce has helped them become especially at home and what we are. Fuck me
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mister E on January 18, 2015, 06:43:27 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on January 18, 2015, 06:38:20 PM
Just caught the West Ham highlights. It kills me to see what Allardyce has helped them become especially at home and what we are. Fuck me
It's called having a credible football philosophy and having a decent coaching team. We have neither and we're heading for the trapdoor as a result.
The lack of action from the board is nothing short of mindblowing.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 18, 2015, 06:46:31 PM
I wonder what Lerner has been doing today ? I wonder if he has even thought about "his club" 4,000 miles away.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aj2k77 on January 18, 2015, 06:48:45 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on January 18, 2015, 06:46:31 PM
I wonder what Lerner has been doing today ? I wonder if he has even thought about "his club" 4,000 miles away.

Same as Lambert most likely fuck all. What pressure is on them to up the standards?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: steffo on January 18, 2015, 07:15:23 PM
Quote
Just caught the West Ham highlights. It kills me to see what Allardyce has helped them become especially at home and what we are. Fuck me
It's called having a credible football philosophy and having a decent coaching team. We have neither and we're heading for the trapdoor as a result.
The lack of action from the board is nothing short of mindblowing.

Basic football, not rocket science.

West Ham & Villa both have a big centre forward. West Ham use a winger to supply him to score goals. We use full backs.

The sad thing is, he has gone to all this possession bollocks. He would be better off just getting his players to hoof it Wimbledon style. He will get a better result going route one rather than letting Cleverley touch the ball.

(I didn't ever thing I would say play route one football) such is our woe.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on January 18, 2015, 07:19:54 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on January 18, 2015, 06:38:20 PM
Just caught the West Ham highlights. It kills me to see what Allardyce has helped them become especially at home and what we are. Fuck me

West Ham signed really well in the summer, that's the crux of it. Jenkinson and Cresswell both done well at full back (no doubt both would look rubbish under Lambert), Kouyate and Song both been excellent in midfield and they've rotated Carroll, Sakho and Valencia well who've all chipped in with goals.

As we've signed before it dosen't take a huge amount to get you up from 15th to about 8th which is what esentially West Ham will do in one year.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on January 18, 2015, 07:26:10 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 18, 2015, 05:42:50 PM
Currant news





I saw that on SKY earlier and thought to myself I wish I knew how to link/post something like that onto H&V. I then thought it's OK PWS will probably do it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: David_Nab on January 18, 2015, 08:25:33 PM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on January 18, 2015, 07:19:54 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on January 18, 2015, 06:38:20 PM
Just caught the West Ham highlights. It kills me to see what Allardyce has helped them become especially at home and what we are. Fuck me

West Ham signed really well in the summer, that's the crux of it. Jenkinson and Cresswell both done well at full back (no doubt both would look rubbish under Lambert), Kouyate and Song both been excellent in midfield and they've rotated Carroll, Sakho and Valencia well who've all chipped in with goals.

As we've signed before it dosen't take a huge amount to get you up from 15th to about 8th which is what esentially West Ham will do in one year.

Almafritano has been a good signing too , on a free or loan IIRC.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 18, 2015, 08:32:47 PM
I think having a distinct way of playing helps. He has a big centre forward and wingers to supply him. Wingers have a purpose, beat the full back where possible, get good crosses in as much as possible. We have a great centre forward and two full backs who are decent in their proper role and with our LB utterly shit at assisting in attack. That seems to be our strategy and it doesn't work. Is it any wonder we don't score? Like ever.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 18, 2015, 08:32:55 PM
Watching Juve v Hellas. I think we should go for Pogba and offer Vlaar, Baker, Lowton, N'Zogbia, Agbonlahor, Weimann, Tonev and Lambert in a swap deal?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dante Lavelli on January 18, 2015, 09:19:57 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on January 18, 2015, 06:38:20 PM
Just caught the West Ham highlights. It kills me to see what Allardyce has helped them become especially at home and what we are. Fuck me

Looking back, Allardyce has improved every club he has spent any time at.  Bolton, Blackburn (not sure who was before that) plummeted after he left.  West Ham are currently above their usual position.  Newcastle are the exception, but I don't think he was there long enough to change the club.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 18, 2015, 10:39:01 PM
Wow...that was a soft pen against c£ty.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 18, 2015, 11:26:34 PM
Now they know how we felt a few years back in that 5-0 loss.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on January 19, 2015, 12:15:33 AM
Quote from: Dante Lavelli on January 18, 2015, 09:19:57 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on January 18, 2015, 06:38:20 PM
Just caught the West Ham highlights. It kills me to see what Allardyce has helped them become especially at home and what we are. Fuck me

Looking back, Allardyce has improved every club he has spent any time at.  Bolton, Blackburn (not sure who was before that) plummeted after he left.  West Ham are currently above their usual position.  Newcastle are the exception, but I don't think he was there long enough to change the club.

People think Allardyce is a neanderthal long ball merchant but he was one of the first to embrace sports science and Prozone. Before Bolton he took Notts County to a League Two title. Newcastle should have stuck with him. When Ashley took over he got rid although Allardyce  was only half a season into the job, the same as MON at Villa and Newcastle were above Villa at the time. Blton, Newcastle and Blackburn all went down after he left them/was sacked.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pooligan on January 19, 2015, 02:25:47 AM
Give me big fat sam over mr clueless any time.in fact give me just about anyone  over mr clueless at the moment.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on January 19, 2015, 08:40:37 AM
Quote from: pooligan on January 19, 2015, 02:25:47 AM
Give me big fat sam over mr clueless any time.in fact give me just about anyone  over mr clueless at the moment.

It's one of many many measures as to how far our stock has fallen that we can't even find any reasons to slag Allardyce off any more. Along without being able to criticise Stoke's style of play
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on January 19, 2015, 09:27:10 AM
If Allardyce was our manager, we'd probably get the one from all the years of his previous managerial career. In fairness, I have only really seen West Ham the once this season and that was against us, where they didn't create anything until the last five minutes when they went back to hoofing it.

That said, it was around about this time last season that Allardyce had them down towards the bottom and in danager of getting himself sacked. They came from a goal behind I think to beat Cardiff and he put a run together. He was backed in the summer and has them doing well.

They're not a great side by any means and how well West Ham are doing probably says a good deal about the overall lack of quality in the Premier League, but they have one or two creative outlets and its made a hell of a difference.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on January 19, 2015, 09:52:59 AM
Indeed Ads, it is one of many, many frustratations that the league is so poor - witness West Ham as you say - and it really takes only a couple or three players and/or results to have you up there in and around sixth to eighth. It could all be so different with a manager who could reinvigorate the team and get them playing the right way. The solution is so simple which just makes the whole thing worse
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 19, 2015, 08:29:06 PM
If it helps I saw Hutton and his mrs in Touchwood today.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 19, 2015, 08:32:04 PM
Half an hour in and according to the Beeb, West Brazil have had 0 shots and 21%.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 19, 2015, 08:32:35 PM
I know we aren't in the best if places at the moment but if you ever want a reason not to have bought in Pulis it has been demonstrated in the first half hour at Goodison.  Turgid dogged anti football from Smethwick.  I can't see the worlds most football knowledgable fans putting up with that for long.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Witton Warrior on January 19, 2015, 08:32:53 PM
Have Everton turned into us?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on January 19, 2015, 08:42:16 PM
Martinez...out
Pullis...out

LAMBERT OUT!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 19, 2015, 08:42:58 PM
Quote from: Witton Warrior on January 19, 2015, 08:32:53 PM
Have Everton turned into us?

Everton

Everton are without a win in their last seven games in all competitions (L5, D2).

They have only won one of their last 12 matches in all competitions, failing to record a single clean sheet.

Everton have only won three of their 10 home league games this season (D4, L3) - they had only lost one at the same stage last season (W6, D3).

They have conceded 34 league goals already this season after only letting in 39 in the whole of 2013-14 season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 19, 2015, 08:44:22 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 19, 2015, 08:42:58 PM
Quote from: Witton Warrior on January 19, 2015, 08:32:53 PM
Have Everton turned into us?

Everton

Everton are without a win in their last seven games in all competitions (L5, D2).

They have only won one of their last 12 matches in all competitions, failing to record a single clean sheet.

Everton have only won three of their 10 home league games this season (D4, L3) - they had only lost one at the same stage last season (W6, D3).

They have conceded 34 league goals already this season after only letting in 39 in the whole of 2013-14 season.

It's weird, yet no-one has said a word about them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on January 19, 2015, 08:44:31 PM
Everton miss penalty.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on January 19, 2015, 08:45:58 PM
I reckon Lukaku used his arm as well as Lescot.

Guaranteed 0-0


No he did'nt.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 19, 2015, 08:46:05 PM
God I hate Smethwick why did Morales take that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: N'ZMAV on January 19, 2015, 08:47:36 PM
Why didn't Barry take it?..... :)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 19, 2015, 08:51:47 PM
Kevin F Mirallas! You useless ..... er...muppet.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 19, 2015, 08:52:42 PM
On the subject of Barry he may as well have been off the pitch receiving treatment for all the good he now looks.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 19, 2015, 08:53:47 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on January 19, 2015, 08:52:42 PM
On the subject of Barry he may as well have been off the pitch receiving treatment for all the good he now looks.

£12 million he's costing them over the length of his contract.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 19, 2015, 08:58:05 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on January 19, 2015, 08:53:47 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on January 19, 2015, 08:52:42 PM
On the subject of Barry he may as well have been off the pitch receiving treatment for all the good he now looks.

£12 million he's costing them over the length of his contract.
We were right not to re-sign him. His legs have gone .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LTA on January 19, 2015, 09:00:35 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on January 19, 2015, 08:58:05 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on January 19, 2015, 08:53:47 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on January 19, 2015, 08:52:42 PM
On the subject of Barry he may as well have been off the pitch receiving treatment for all the good he now looks.

£12 million he's costing them over the length of his contract.
We were right not to re-sign him. His legs have gone .

So have Joe Cole's, yet we bought him.  Whats the difference?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 19, 2015, 09:01:26 PM
Yep that is looking like bad business. He was okay last season though.  He is finished now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: The Left Side on January 19, 2015, 09:04:35 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on January 19, 2015, 08:29:06 PM
If it helps I saw Hutton and his mrs in Touchwood today.

Is she fit?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 19, 2015, 09:06:57 PM
Quote from: The Left Side on January 19, 2015, 09:04:35 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on January 19, 2015, 08:29:06 PM
If it helps I saw Hutton and his mrs in Touchwood today.

Is she fit?
Brunette , not bad.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 19, 2015, 09:07:30 PM
Quote from: The Left Side on January 19, 2015, 09:04:35 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on January 19, 2015, 08:29:06 PM
If it helps I saw Hutton and his mrs in Touchwood today.

Is she fit?

Fitter than Joe Cole.

(http://img4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090711030817/pvx/images/thumb/4/43/Ba_dum_tsh.jpg/500px-Ba_dum_tsh.jpg)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 19, 2015, 09:14:30 PM
FFS Everton do something useful other than possession.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 19, 2015, 09:15:33 PM
Quote from: LTA on January 19, 2015, 09:00:35 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on January 19, 2015, 08:58:05 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on January 19, 2015, 08:53:47 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on January 19, 2015, 08:52:42 PM
On the subject of Barry he may as well have been off the pitch receiving treatment for all the good he now looks.

£12 million he's costing them over the length of his contract.
We were right not to re-sign him. His legs have gone .

So have Joe Cole's, yet we bought him.  Whats the difference?

About £11 million?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 19, 2015, 09:17:10 PM
Aren't they all!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 19, 2015, 09:19:44 PM
Everton are going to lose this 1-0 they are shit.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mortimer's Bear on January 19, 2015, 09:19:58 PM
Everton are no better than us, there I've said it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 19, 2015, 09:26:22 PM
I reckon Smethwick have touched the ball about ten times in this half
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 19, 2015, 09:32:40 PM
The Bitters are really going for it as they take off their top scorer and replace him with that well known star striker Graham Dorrans.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on January 19, 2015, 09:32:50 PM
Like Barry, lots of lobbying on here in the past for Villa to sign Lescott & Lukaku. All 3 MON's type of mediocre overpaid mercenaries on this evidence.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mortimer's Bear on January 19, 2015, 09:36:25 PM
i said a while ago I reckon we dodged a bullet with Martinez, his brand of mindless optimism will only carry him so far.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on January 19, 2015, 09:37:45 PM
Lukaku starts well at clubs and tails off. But he will score a few and win you a few points over the season. It is weighing that up with the total cost of him in fee and wages though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on January 19, 2015, 09:38:28 PM
Besic looks a bit like Jack...be out on loan soon!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LTA on January 19, 2015, 09:47:02 PM
Quote from: Mortimer's Bear on January 19, 2015, 09:36:25 PM
i said a while ago I reckon we dodged a bullet with Martinez, his brand of mindless optimism will only carry him so far.

ID still take him over Lambert.

Mind you I'd take a sack of spuds over Lambert.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 19, 2015, 09:48:53 PM
Quote from: Mortimer's Bear on January 19, 2015, 09:19:58 PM
Everton are no better than us, there I've said it.

You could say that of a dozen teams, which is the most frustrating aspect of the season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on January 19, 2015, 09:49:20 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on January 19, 2015, 09:37:45 PM
Lukaku starts well at clubs and tails off. But he will score a few and win you a few points over the season. It is weighing that up with the total cost of him in fee and wages though.

Not sure he really works as a loan striker.  He even needs a partner or better service.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Duncan Shaw on January 19, 2015, 09:51:54 PM
Quote from: Gregorys Boy on January 19, 2015, 09:49:20 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on January 19, 2015, 09:37:45 PM
Lukaku starts well at clubs and tails off. But he will score a few and win you a few points over the season. It is weighing that up with the total cost of him in fee and wages though.

Not sure he really works as a loan striker.  He even needs a partner or better service.
He's not a loan striker anymore!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 19, 2015, 09:52:47 PM
We are now down to 15th
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on January 19, 2015, 09:53:28 PM
 ::)Is my only reasonable response to DS's post
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Duncan Shaw on January 19, 2015, 09:55:20 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on January 19, 2015, 09:52:47 PM
We are now down to 15th
They know what they are.....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on January 19, 2015, 09:55:51 PM
Quote from: Gregorys Boy on January 19, 2015, 09:49:20 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on January 19, 2015, 09:37:45 PM
Lukaku starts well at clubs and tails off. But he will score a few and win you a few points over the season. It is weighing that up with the total cost of him in fee and wages though.

Not sure he really works as a loan striker.  He even needs a partner or better service.


Or both. Stick him in our side alongside Gabby and in front of our midfield and watch him score 25 goals.



In 5 seasons.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on January 19, 2015, 10:03:34 PM
The other results actually went well for us this weekend, could do with a few more of those, at least til after the Chelsea game.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on January 19, 2015, 10:04:59 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on January 19, 2015, 09:52:47 PM
We are now down to 15th

Indeed, settling down to our usual position.

Great days, great days.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 19, 2015, 10:05:08 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on January 19, 2015, 09:48:53 PM
Quote from: Mortimer's Bear on January 19, 2015, 09:19:58 PM
Everton are no better than us, there I've said it.

You could say that of a dozen teams, which is the most frustrating aspect of the season.

As is evidenced by the ridiculous fact that Smethwick playing that brand of football are now above us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 19, 2015, 10:06:20 PM
Until we start scoring we are at risk.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 19, 2015, 10:09:26 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on January 19, 2015, 10:05:08 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on January 19, 2015, 09:48:53 PM
Quote from: Mortimer's Bear on January 19, 2015, 09:19:58 PM
Everton are no better than us, there I've said it.

You could say that of a dozen teams, which is the most frustrating aspect of the season.

As is evidenced by the ridiculous fact that Smethwick playing that brand of football are now above us.

That's the thing about Pullis. When you appoint him you abandon all your principles and sacrifice any chance of proper success in return for a guarantee of finishing fourteenth, based around going to places like Everton and touching the ball a dozen times in a 0-0 draw.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 19, 2015, 10:12:07 PM
Smethwick aren't going down this season. That's all that matters to Peace.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 19, 2015, 10:12:25 PM
They'll be moaning about him soon enough.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on January 19, 2015, 10:13:19 PM
Abandoned principles?
Sacrificing proper success?
Finishing fourteenth?


Thank f**k Lambert hasn't done any of that!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 19, 2015, 10:13:50 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on January 19, 2015, 10:12:25 PM
They'll be moaning about him soon enough.

I think someone on here said he'll be a hero in May and e's gorra goo in September.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mortimer's Bear on January 19, 2015, 10:16:58 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on January 19, 2015, 10:13:50 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on January 19, 2015, 10:12:25 PM
They'll be moaning about him soon enough.

I think someone on here said he'll be a hero in May and e's gorra goo in September.

I do like his use of the word 'smashing' though, you don't hear that enough in modern football.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on January 19, 2015, 10:19:46 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on January 19, 2015, 10:09:26 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on January 19, 2015, 10:05:08 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on January 19, 2015, 09:48:53 PM
Quote from: Mortimer's Bear on January 19, 2015, 09:19:58 PM
Everton are no better than us, there I've said it.

You could say that of a dozen teams, which is the most frustrating aspect of the season.

As is evidenced by the ridiculous fact that Smethwick playing that brand of football are now above us.

That's the thing about Pullis. When you appoint him you abandon all your principles and sacrifice any chance of proper success in return for a guarantee 0of finishing fourteenth, based around going to places like Everton and touching the ball a dozen times in a 0-0 draw.

Who does that remind me of? All except the finishing fourteenth bit...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on January 19, 2015, 10:20:19 PM
Quote from: Mortimer's Bear on January 19, 2015, 10:16:58 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on January 19, 2015, 10:13:50 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on January 19, 2015, 10:12:25 PM
They'll be moaning about him soon enough.

I think someone on here said he'll be a hero in May and e's gorra goo in September.

I do like his use of the word 'smashing' though, you don't hear that enough in modern football.
"Hutton avoided a red there, in spite of smashing Shane Long into row Z" would've been an excellent use of the term!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on January 19, 2015, 10:22:43 PM
Quote from: richard moore on January 19, 2015, 10:19:46 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on January 19, 2015, 10:09:26 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on January 19, 2015, 10:05:08 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on January 19, 2015, 09:48:53 PM
Quote from: Mortimer's Bear on January 19, 2015, 09:19:58 PM
Everton are no better than us, there I've said it.

You could say that of a dozen teams, which is the most frustrating aspect of the season.

As is evidenced by the ridiculous fact that Smethwick playing that brand of football are now above us.

That's the thing about Pullis. When you appoint him you abandon all your principles and sacrifice any chance of proper success in return for a guarantee 0of finishing fourteenth, based around going to places like Everton and touching the ball a dozen times in a 0-0 draw.

Who does that remind me of? All except the finishing fourteenth bit...
We're on the same wavelength Richard - see my earlier post.
;-)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lsvilla on January 19, 2015, 10:23:59 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on January 19, 2015, 10:13:50 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on January 19, 2015, 10:12:25 PM
They'll be moaning about him soon enough.

I think someone on here said he'll be a hero in May and e's gorra goo in September.

2 texts from my Albion supporting mate tonight:-

Pulis - give him a bung if he avoids relegation then kcuf him off next season and play football again - we are crap tonight!

Garbage - if relegation will get rid of Pulis...bring it on!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Des Little on January 19, 2015, 10:29:28 PM
If the Bluescouse are booing, they are more than welcome to swap managers with us. Then they would have something to bitch about.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: phantom limb on January 19, 2015, 10:32:48 PM
My Everton supporting mate is convinced they are going down, he's been saying it for weeks.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Des Little on January 19, 2015, 10:33:53 PM
Quote from: phantom limb on January 19, 2015, 10:32:48 PM
My Everton supporting mate is convinced they are going down, he's been saying it for weeks.

If they do they'll still be above us come May.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mortimer's Bear on January 19, 2015, 10:35:58 PM
Quote from: Des Little on January 19, 2015, 10:33:53 PM
Quote from: phantom limb on January 19, 2015, 10:32:48 PM
My Everton supporting mate is convinced they are going down, he's been saying it for weeks.

If they do they'll still be above us come May.

I think we'll finish above them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 19, 2015, 10:36:39 PM
That's the first time I've seen Everton for ages. On the basis of that, they're even more boring than us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Des Little on January 19, 2015, 10:40:19 PM

I think we'll finish above them.
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A cheeky fiver says we won't MB?

Sorry for the shit edit!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Virgil Caine on January 19, 2015, 10:42:23 PM
Does anyone else think that this so called best league in the world is actually pretty ordinary with 5 clubs with money and talent and the rest being really very average? The Premier League is slowly shooting itself in the foot. Tonight's game was a good example of the general standard.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mortimer's Bear on January 19, 2015, 10:44:11 PM
Quote from: Des Little on January 19, 2015, 10:40:19 PM

I think we'll finish above them.

A cheeky fiver says we won't MB?

Sorry for the shit edit!
[/quote]

I'll take that
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on January 19, 2015, 10:46:48 PM
Quote from: My left Foot on January 19, 2015, 10:42:23 PM
Does anyone else think that this so called best league in the world is actually pretty ordinary with 5 clubs with money and talent and the rest being really very average? The Premier League is slowly shooting itself in the foot. Tonight's game was a good example of the general standard.

I can't say any of 'the big guns' have blown me away this season that often. Probably why West Ham and Southampton are right up there.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ger Regan on January 19, 2015, 10:48:50 PM
Quote from: My left Foot on January 19, 2015, 10:42:23 PM
Does anyone else think that this so called best league in the world is actually pretty ordinary with 5 clubs with money and talent and the rest being really very average? The Premier League is slowly shooting itself in the foot. Tonight's game was a good example of the general standard.
I'm not sure that there are even 5 top quality clubs in the league. Right now, Chelsea (spits), Citeh at a stretch (and depending what week you get them).
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on January 19, 2015, 11:04:17 PM
Quote from: My left Foot on January 19, 2015, 10:42:23 PM
Does anyone else think that this so called best league in the world is actually pretty ordinary with 5 clubs with money and talent and the rest being really very average? The Premier League is slowly shooting itself in the foot. Tonight's game was a good example of the general standard.
How good do you suppose the standard was in Stuttgart 0 - 0 Paderborn or Granada 0 - 0 Almeria?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on January 19, 2015, 11:05:32 PM
I bet the weather was better in Granada.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on January 19, 2015, 11:15:53 PM
I wouldn't complain about the poor standard too much. It might be what saves us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on January 20, 2015, 02:10:32 AM
Quote from: OCD on January 19, 2015, 11:15:53 PM
I wouldn't complain about the poor standard too much. It might be what saves us.

I agree. Average of half a goal a game and we still aren't in the relegation places.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Comrade Blitz on January 20, 2015, 02:59:49 AM
Quote from: Ger Regan on January 19, 2015, 10:48:50 PM
Citeh at a stretch (and depending what week you get them).

and if the bungs and blowjobs have been delivered...

Anyway, it's all rubbish....

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on January 20, 2015, 07:57:20 AM
Quote from: Ger Regan on January 19, 2015, 10:48:50 PM
Quote from: My left Foot on January 19, 2015, 10:42:23 PM
Does anyone else think that this so called best league in the world is actually pretty ordinary with 5 clubs with money and talent and the rest being really very average? The Premier League is slowly shooting itself in the foot. Tonight's game was a good example of the general standard.
I'm not sure that there are even 5 top quality clubs in the league. Right now, Chelsea (spits), Citeh at a stretch (and depending what week you get them).

Exactly, where do you get five from? Three at a stretch, the two who just buy the league every year and Arsenal if they are bothered
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: MoetVillan on January 20, 2015, 08:43:06 AM
You look at that Everton team, and I personally think they have a top 6 group, super players in every position.  Managed by the new messiah.  Terrible.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on January 20, 2015, 09:39:43 AM
City and Chelsea can defend well (most of the time). I'm not sure you could put together a title winning defence from the Arsenal and United squads put together.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mortimer's Bear on January 20, 2015, 05:08:32 PM
Bin Dippers v the Rent Boys tonight, despise both, would prefer a Liverpool win though as Rodgers is slightly less odious that Jovial Jose.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 20, 2015, 05:20:49 PM
I'm assuming both semi games are on Sky/BT rather than proper telly?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mortimer's Bear on January 20, 2015, 05:29:25 PM
I would imagine so.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on January 20, 2015, 08:09:15 PM
Chavski one up.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 20, 2015, 08:30:18 PM
Leeds 1 Bournemouth 0.

Nice Leeds softening them up for our tie at the weekend.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 20, 2015, 08:55:02 PM
Their heads are turned by what's waiting for them at the magical Villa Park on Sunday!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on January 20, 2015, 09:02:20 PM
Liverpool 1 - Chelsea 0......Sterling with a great finish
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on January 20, 2015, 09:02:47 PM
Good goal by  Sterling there, great turn.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on January 20, 2015, 09:10:19 PM
Liverpool should be 2-1 up. Good game this.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 20, 2015, 09:32:02 PM
Chelsea have been horrible tonight. If they play like this at Villa Park they will get a right good spanking.


 (must remember to ask the Doc to change my medicine)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on January 20, 2015, 09:46:05 PM
So on Sunday remember, Leeds beat this lot, Leeds.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 20, 2015, 10:22:12 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on January 20, 2015, 09:46:05 PM
So on Sunday remember, Leeds beat this lot, Leeds.

A few weeks before we beat Manure in 1970 we lost to Halifax in the league and Torquay knocked us out the FA Cup in the 1st round.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mortimer's Bear on January 20, 2015, 10:59:26 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on January 20, 2015, 09:46:05 PM
So on Sunday remember, Leeds beat this lot, Leeds.

Leeds would probably beat us too.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on January 20, 2015, 11:06:16 PM
Quote from: olaftab on January 20, 2015, 09:32:02 PM
Chelsea have been horrible tonight. If they play like this at Villa Park they will get a right good spanking.


 (must remember to ask the Doc to change my medicine)
Just glimpsed the stats - 'The Mighty Reds YNWA' had 62% possession and 19 attempts to Chavski's 2!
If that was us...



I don't think that medicine came from the doctor did it olaf?
;-)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: alteavilla on January 21, 2015, 07:07:55 PM
I see that silla played the full game for malli in the anc yesterday
only seen the last 15 min
looked bang fit
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on January 21, 2015, 08:37:05 PM
First half hat-trick for Ross McCormack.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 21, 2015, 08:39:40 PM
Joe Bennett with an assist as Brighton lead 3-1 at HT, home to Ipswich.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 21, 2015, 08:50:59 PM
Just noticed Man Citeh have played Hamburg in Abu Dhabi. If we ever had any kind of a winter break that's all teams would do. Travel round the world filling their coffers. A game in Abu Dhabi a few days before the FA Cup, jeeze.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 21, 2015, 09:21:38 PM
If you sell your soul to the the devil that is what you have to do. Their masters at Etihad called and they had to go.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on January 21, 2015, 09:27:33 PM
Good to see (hear on the wireless) that Sheff Utd are making Spuds sweat!

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TopDeck113 on January 21, 2015, 09:29:05 PM
We all know that this would be the reality of any winter "break".  Remember it the next time the managerial incumbent at Arsenal, Chelsea, Spurs, Liverpool or either Manchester club moots the idea.   

Villa, on the other hand, still in the grips of Lerneristic austerity, would be holed up in an out-of-season Butlins in some god-forsaken resort like Skegness and failing to score against the local Sunday league team.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 21, 2015, 09:31:41 PM
Quote from: frankmosswasmyuncle on January 20, 2015, 11:06:16 PM
I don't think that medicine came from the doctor did it olaf?
;-)
Well I was coming out of New Street station and a nice man stopped me. Said he was a doctor and told me I looked ill and he could give me tablets to put colour back in my cheeks. So I had 10 and it only cost me £200.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on January 21, 2015, 09:32:22 PM
Me and my big gob.
Spuds penalty - scored by Townsend.

They probably cheated.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 21, 2015, 09:33:35 PM
Boooooooo...spuds 1-0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 21, 2015, 09:34:31 PM
It was a blatant handball.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on January 21, 2015, 10:08:43 PM
Oh no it wasn't!
;-)



Blades played really well and scared the shit out of Spuds...fans were bloody good too.
Hope they stuff Spuds at Bramall Lane.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 21, 2015, 10:12:57 PM
Yes ok they are cheating bastards.
I have hated them since that Chivers goal at Wembley broke my heart!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on January 21, 2015, 10:19:28 PM
The first one upset me.
The second one broke my heart.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: steamer on January 22, 2015, 06:04:41 AM
Big nosed Bastard made me cry
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 23, 2015, 07:37:18 PM
MOTD using Sisters of Mercy music. Which is nice.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 23, 2015, 07:42:58 PM
Come on Cambridge
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 23, 2015, 07:48:42 PM
I reckon United will progress from this round.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 23, 2015, 07:55:42 PM
Bloody hell Yanited haven't won the FA cup since 2004!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on January 23, 2015, 08:01:49 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on January 23, 2015, 07:55:42 PM
Bloody hell Yanited haven't won the FA cup since 2004!

I do feel for them. It must be terrible for the poor souls.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on January 23, 2015, 08:09:21 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 23, 2015, 07:48:42 PM
I reckon United will progress from this round.


Sticking your neck out there my friend
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: N'Rexy on January 23, 2015, 08:11:37 PM
I am in Cambridge. Half and half scarves galore. Sooo many daytrippers. Its horrible. Still let's hope Manure get it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on January 23, 2015, 08:12:28 PM
Come on Cambridge
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on January 23, 2015, 08:12:53 PM
This camera angle is shit.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on January 23, 2015, 08:18:17 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on January 23, 2015, 07:55:42 PM
Bloody hell Yanited haven't won the FA cup since 2004!
Honestly!
What is the point of Man Utd?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 23, 2015, 08:19:19 PM
Cambridge have done well so far
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tayls_7 on January 23, 2015, 08:24:17 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on January 23, 2015, 08:19:19 PM
Cambridge have done well so far

United are missing that vital ingredient to unlock the door. I bet they are ruing loaning Cleverley out to us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 23, 2015, 08:27:49 PM
Watching Cambridge have a go and pass the ball forward makes me feel sick we have lambert as our manager and his dour pathetic approach
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Nev on January 23, 2015, 08:37:27 PM
The songs from the home side are a bit retro and the game is in danger of being called off due to the amount of cliches raining down on the pitch.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: N'Rexy on January 23, 2015, 08:44:13 PM
Van Gaal off to a sales meeting at half-time.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on January 23, 2015, 08:47:41 PM
Are any of those multi millionaire #MUFC players held 0-0 at half time at that tiny club clever enough to make 'I went to Cambridge' jokes?!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on January 23, 2015, 08:56:32 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on January 23, 2015, 08:47:41 PM
Are any of those multi millionaire #MUFC players held 0-0 at half time at that tiny club clever enough to make 'I went to Cambridge' jokes?!
I went to Cambridge and....
fucked up?
failed?
scored?
passed?
froze my nuts off?
got a first class honours?
got a second class honours?
got chlamydia?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on January 23, 2015, 09:13:40 PM
Watching this brings memories flooding back, like the Abbey Stadium floods in its river meadow, of Villa's 2-1 defeat in the League Cup 3rd round. In the league winning season with the league winning team, September 1980. I was there. Anyone else?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on January 23, 2015, 09:19:43 PM
This Manure side could really do with a Tom Cleverley.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Astral Weeks on January 23, 2015, 09:21:22 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on January 23, 2015, 09:13:40 PM
Watching this brings memories flooding back, like the Abbey Stadium floods in its river meadow, of Villa's 2-1 defeat in the League Cup 3rd round. In the league winning season with the league winning team, September 1980. I was there. Anyone else?
Not me, I was probably at sea somewhere between the Persian Gulf and India about then.

Annoying how this commentator keeps referring to Manyoo as 'United'. Someone should point out to him that there are two Uniteds in this game.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 23, 2015, 09:23:04 PM
Quote from: Pete3206 on January 23, 2015, 09:19:43 PM
This Manure side could really do with a Tom Cleverley.
I think he will improve them behind recognition.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 23, 2015, 09:26:20 PM
Quote from: Tayls_7 on January 23, 2015, 08:24:17 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on January 23, 2015, 08:19:19 PM
Cambridge have done well so far

United are missing that vital ingredient to unlock the door.
which United are you talking about? Cambridge United?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Astral Weeks on January 23, 2015, 09:29:31 PM
The logo Mick George uses to advertise his skip hire business on Cambridge's shirts bears a suspicious resemblance to Adidas's corporate logo.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on January 23, 2015, 09:39:09 PM
Replay at Old Trafford might cover CU's budget for the next 1/2/3 seasons.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 23, 2015, 09:41:19 PM
I do hope United get at least a draw out of it now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on January 23, 2015, 09:47:33 PM
Poor old United - the northern one that is. Not
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on January 23, 2015, 09:53:02 PM
Glad that they'll get a big pay day out if this if nothing else.
Might make Brian's season ticket a bit more affordable next year!
;-)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Woofles The Wonder Dog on January 23, 2015, 09:54:03 PM
I find it funny the way Ryan Giggs sits there, totally ignored by Van Gaal, with a look on his face that screams "if I keep looking intently here and there, will they think I actually have a job?"
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 23, 2015, 10:00:33 PM
Replay worth circa £2m for Cambridge . Superb for the club assuming the money is reinvested within the club.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: simon ward 50 on January 23, 2015, 10:00:51 PM
Man Utd are rubbish aren't they?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 23, 2015, 10:01:56 PM
Van Gaal  keeps him on the bench next to him to protect his job that's all.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on January 23, 2015, 10:02:18 PM
Quote from: Woofles The Wonder Dog on January 23, 2015, 09:54:03 PM
I find it funny the way Ryan Giggs sits there, totally ignored by Van Gaal, with a look on his face that screams "if I keep looking intently here and there, will they think I actually have a job?"
This.
At one point VG was talking to the bloke on his left. Giggs was sitting there with his hood up, miles away. Suddenly realised something might have been going on, lowered his hood and looked intent.
Yer wot?
Game?
I'm fu**in' freezin'!
When can we go home?
Fed up now.
Are we there yet?


Brilliant!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Flamingo Lane on January 23, 2015, 10:17:14 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on January 23, 2015, 09:13:40 PM
Watching this brings memories flooding back, like the Abbey Stadium floods in its river meadow, of Villa's 2-1 defeat in the League Cup 3rd round. In the league winning season with the league winning team, September 1980. I was there. Anyone else?

No, but I was there the season before, when we drew 1-1, that being the last season I ever genuinely thought we were going to win the FA Cup, before we lost to West Ham.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 23, 2015, 10:43:35 PM
That FA cup year was it 1-1 at Cambridge and we win the replay 4-0 ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Astral Weeks on January 23, 2015, 11:14:20 PM
Quote from: Ian Price on January 23, 2015, 10:17:14 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on January 23, 2015, 09:13:40 PM
Watching this brings memories flooding back, like the Abbey Stadium floods in its river meadow, of Villa's 2-1 defeat in the League Cup 3rd round. In the league winning season with the league winning team, September 1980. I was there. Anyone else?

No, but I was there the season before, when we drew 1-1, that being the last season I ever genuinely thought we were going to win the FA Cup, before we lost to West Ham.
To a dodgy penalty if I remember correctly.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on January 24, 2015, 12:13:12 AM
Quote from: olaftab on January 23, 2015, 10:01:56 PM
Van Gaal  keeps him on the bench next to him to protect his job that's all.

And to make sure he can't keep Mrs Van Gaal company while he is away with the team.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: manic-road on January 24, 2015, 09:47:40 AM
That was a great result for Cambridge last night and for former Villa youth team coach Richard Money the Cambridge manager. I remember when he was Walsall manager and a reporter said " So Richard Money why do you have the nickname Dickie Dosh?"

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on January 24, 2015, 11:32:24 AM
'Inspired' by the biggest derby in the world being played today I was trying to think of players who played for SHA, WBA and the Villa. I got Morley, Hopkins, Phillips, Ridgewell, Davies, Gardner, and Myhill with Saunders as manager. Ron Wylie played for Villa and SHA then managed Albion and Dennis Mortimer coached at Albion after playing for us and SHA. There must be a couple from the days when football was played in black and white too I would have thought. Possibly over to DW on that one?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on January 24, 2015, 01:17:45 PM
Robert *spit* Hopkins.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 24, 2015, 01:27:37 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on January 24, 2015, 12:13:12 AM
Quote from: olaftab on January 23, 2015, 10:01:56 PM
Van Gaal  keeps him on the bench next to him to protect his job that's all.
And to make sure he can't keep Mrs Van Gaal company while he is away with the team.
That's not fair as Ryan keeps that sort of thing confined to the close family.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 24, 2015, 02:13:33 PM
Just over 5000 at Blackburn vs Swansea. The magic of the FA Cup and all that... 1-1 right now
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on January 24, 2015, 02:21:51 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on January 24, 2015, 02:13:33 PM
Just over 5000 at Blackburn vs Swansea. The magic of the FA Cup and all that... 1-1 right now

I was just about to post that I have had to turn the sound down as the crowd noise was distracting me from posting! I didn't realise it was THAT low an attendance though. It is on BBC Wales on digital if anyone cares.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on January 24, 2015, 02:36:26 PM
So much for the friendly derby. The Bitters and the Shite having been having a go near the Sty.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dante Lavelli on January 24, 2015, 02:39:00 PM
3-1 blackburn.  Swansea went down to 10 men after about the minutes.
Shane Duffy the blackburn centre back looks half decent.  Monk less so.

another red...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on January 24, 2015, 02:41:18 PM
I can see Swansea dipping unless they re-invest some of that Bony money.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on January 24, 2015, 02:42:52 PM
Quote from: Ads on January 24, 2015, 02:36:26 PM
So much for the friendly derby. The Bitters and the Shite having been having a go near the Sty.

The 'We hate Villa more than you' stuff doesn't come across quite as matey when you say it to someones face. Especially as it is the biggest insult you can give a nose.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on January 24, 2015, 02:47:01 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on January 24, 2015, 02:42:52 PM
Quote from: Ads on January 24, 2015, 02:36:26 PM
So much for the friendly derby. The Bitters and the Shite having been having a go near the Sty.

The 'We hate Villa more than you' stuff doesn't come across quite as matey when you say it to someones face. Especially as it is the biggest insult you can give a nose.

Seems the Bitters came unstuck near the Forge.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: rob_bridge on January 24, 2015, 02:47:54 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on January 24, 2015, 02:42:52 PM
Quote from: Ads on January 24, 2015, 02:36:26 PM
So much for the friendly derby. The Bitters and the Shite having been having a go near the Sty.

The 'We hate Villa more than you' stuff doesn't come across quite as matey when you say it to someones face. Especially as it is the biggest insult you can give a nose.


Yes, the soke existence if The Noses is to hate Villa. The upstarts from Smethwick will match them Song for Grunt no doubt
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on January 24, 2015, 02:54:50 PM
I do feel for Craig Gardner. He'll have to decide whether to celebrate or not if he scores, seeing as he's supported them both since nursery.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 24, 2015, 02:55:15 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on January 24, 2015, 02:42:52 PM
Quote from: Ads on January 24, 2015, 02:36:26 PM
So much for the friendly derby. The Bitters and the Shite having been having a go near the Sty.

The 'We hate Villa more than you' stuff doesn't come across quite as matey when you say it to someones face. Especially as it is the biggest insult you can give a nose.

You can imagine them coming to blows over it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on January 24, 2015, 03:01:13 PM
Just heard Van Gaal blaming the referee and the pitch for United not winning. Nice reply from John Hartson, "Nothing to do with his multi million pound strikers then"?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LTA on January 24, 2015, 03:02:53 PM
Already singing about us then......
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on January 24, 2015, 03:20:05 PM
Watching the Rags game, thinking it must be close to half time. 17 bloody minutes. Two really poor sides supported by wankers obsessed with us. I feel dirty.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ez on January 24, 2015, 03:24:40 PM
Darren Bent scores for Derby.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 24, 2015, 03:25:26 PM
I'm amazed anyone would watch those small-time tossers. Anyway, Saints 2-2 Palace after 20 mins. And Cahill has scored for Chavski.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on January 24, 2015, 03:27:01 PM
Rags losing.

Cracking goal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on January 24, 2015, 03:27:16 PM
Baggies 1-0 up.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 24, 2015, 03:30:44 PM
At least most of the 'big' clubs seem to be putting out strong line-ups.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on January 24, 2015, 03:36:51 PM
2-0 Baggies.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on January 24, 2015, 03:44:34 PM
Anybody watching the Saints Palace game? Sounds a cracker.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on January 24, 2015, 03:48:00 PM
Rags pull one back, 2-1.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on January 24, 2015, 03:48:43 PM
Chris Waddle can't believe how quiet it is for a derby.Didn't know the noses were there before their goal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on January 24, 2015, 03:49:45 PM
Quote from: AlexAlexCropley on January 24, 2015, 03:48:43 PM
Chris Waddle can't believe how quiet it is for a derby.

He can't say Birmingham properly either.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: hilts_coolerking on January 24, 2015, 03:51:17 PM
Quote from: Clampy on January 24, 2015, 03:49:45 PM
Quote from: AlexAlexCropley on January 24, 2015, 03:48:43 PM
Chris Waddle can't believe how quiet it is for a derby.

He can't say Birmingham properly either.
Looking for correct pronunciation from a football pundit is a fool's errand.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on January 24, 2015, 03:51:25 PM
Burninam
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: hilts_coolerking on January 24, 2015, 03:53:51 PM
I've not heard of most of the SHA players.  Good to see they're still paying through the nose for Zigic though
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on January 24, 2015, 04:20:09 PM
Man City losing at home to Middlesbrough.
Comedy defending at it's finest. Even worse than our Baker/Clark mishaps of 12/13 season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on January 24, 2015, 04:26:35 PM
Baggies really poor making the Rags look half decent.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on January 24, 2015, 04:26:36 PM
And they should be 2-0 down.

Fantastic skill from Tomlin to make himself a chance.  Inside of the post and across the goal line.

Middlesbrough playing really well when they've got the ball.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 24, 2015, 04:27:13 PM
Chavski 2-1 Bradford, hands up who is surprised that the Bradford goal came from a set piece?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 24, 2015, 04:30:24 PM
Any idea which side is winning the SOTV singing contest?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on January 24, 2015, 04:34:11 PM
Bradford equalise @ Chelsea
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 24, 2015, 04:37:13 PM
Quote from: hilts_coolerking on January 24, 2015, 03:53:51 PM
I've not heard of most of the SHA players.  Good to see they're still paying through the nose for Zigic though

His contract expired in the summer and they resigned him on something like 300 quid a week.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on January 24, 2015, 04:37:50 PM
Quote from: olaftab on January 24, 2015, 04:30:24 PM
Any idea which side is winning the SOTV singing contest?

Currently a draw.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: hilts_coolerking on January 24, 2015, 04:39:42 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on January 24, 2015, 04:37:13 PM
Quote from: hilts_coolerking on January 24, 2015, 03:53:51 PM
I've not heard of most of the SHA players.  Good to see they're still paying through the nose for Zigic though

His contract expired in the summer and they resigned him on something like 300 quid a week.
Well you get what you pay for I suppose.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on January 24, 2015, 04:40:15 PM
Bradford are beating Chelsea ..............
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 24, 2015, 04:41:03 PM
See it's not easy to beat Bradford!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 24, 2015, 04:42:05 PM
Come on Bradford!!!!!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 24, 2015, 04:43:13 PM
Turning out to be a great day in the cup. Just need boro and Bradford to hold on.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 24, 2015, 04:43:15 PM
Boro winning at Man City and should be 2-0 up. Tomlin with some outrageous skill on the edge of the box and very unlucky his shot hit the post. That's the game they are showing out here right now.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 24, 2015, 04:44:45 PM
Leicester equalise at spuds great
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on January 24, 2015, 04:44:48 PM
Ha! The Rags should have had a penalty.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 24, 2015, 04:44:52 PM
It's one of those years where things are going for sides like us with some of the wealthier sides struggling, yet I imagine we will find a way to fuck it up. Expect a Championship side in the final or some poxy team like Palace to win it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on January 24, 2015, 04:45:01 PM
And Leicester have just equalised at Spuds.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 24, 2015, 04:47:44 PM
Blackburn 3 - 1 Swansea FT
Birmingham 1 - 2 West Brom L
Cardiff 1 - 1 Reading L
Chelsea 2 - 3 Bradford L
Derby 2 - 0 Chesterfield L
Man City 0 - 1 Middlesbrough L
Preston 1 - 1 Sheff Utd L
Southampton 2 - 3 Crystal Palace L
Sunderland 0 - 0 Fulham L
Tottenham 1 - 1 Leicester L
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: hilts_coolerking on January 24, 2015, 04:48:56 PM
Watford 7 Blackpool 2

Watford were 2-0 down at half time.

ETA - They always used to put 7 (seven) on the videprinter as if to say WTF?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on January 24, 2015, 04:49:16 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on January 24, 2015, 04:43:15 PM
Boro winning at Man City and should be 2-0 up. Tomlin with some outrageous skill on the edge of the box and very unlucky his shot hit the post. That's the game they are showing out here right now.

Are you on time delay out there? :-)
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on January 24, 2015, 04:26:36 PM
And they should be 2-0 down.

Fantastic skill from Tomlin to make himself a chance.  Inside of the post and across the goal line.

Middlesbrough playing really well when they've got the ball.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 24, 2015, 04:49:36 PM
F in 7 mins added at SB
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Stu on January 24, 2015, 04:49:38 PM
+6 mins at the 'We Hate The Villa More Than You' cup final....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on January 24, 2015, 04:50:04 PM
Mourinihio time at Stamford Bridge 7 minutes FFS
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on January 24, 2015, 04:50:07 PM
And now Lampard has hit the bar for City.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 24, 2015, 04:50:20 PM
Quote from: hilts_coolerking on January 24, 2015, 04:48:56 PM
Watford 7 Blackpool 2

Watford were 2-0 down at half time.

ETA - They always used to put 7 (seven) on the videprinter as if to say WTF?
It's not easy to score against Blackpool.....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on January 24, 2015, 04:50:43 PM
Only + 4 minutes in Manchester.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on January 24, 2015, 04:51:01 PM
Leicester beating Spurs
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 24, 2015, 04:51:11 PM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on January 24, 2015, 04:49:16 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on January 24, 2015, 04:43:15 PM
Boro winning at Man City and should be 2-0 up. Tomlin with some outrageous skill on the edge of the box and very unlucky his shot hit the post. That's the game they are showing out here right now.

Are you on time delay out there? :-)
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on January 24, 2015, 04:26:36 PM
And they should be 2-0 down.

Fantastic skill from Tomlin to make himself a chance.  Inside of the post and across the goal line.

Middlesbrough playing really well when they've got the ball.

no, I know it happened a while back - cheeky bastard ;) I was downstairs playing with my kids and watching at the same time so couldn't post. I wasn't sure if it was mentioned.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 24, 2015, 04:51:27 PM
Quote from: Stu on January 24, 2015, 04:49:38 PM
+6 mins at the 'We Hate The Villa More Than You' cup final....
Jeez 6 more mins to sing SOTV...heaven for both!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 24, 2015, 04:51:38 PM
Haha Leicester winning
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on January 24, 2015, 04:51:46 PM
4-2 Bradford!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on January 24, 2015, 04:52:08 PM
Middlesborough and Bradford both score
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 24, 2015, 04:52:15 PM
Leicester winning at Spuds
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on January 24, 2015, 04:52:16 PM
2-0 Middlesbro!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on January 24, 2015, 04:52:27 PM
2-0 Boro
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 24, 2015, 04:52:30 PM
haha fuck off Man City 2-0 down
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: hilts_coolerking on January 24, 2015, 04:52:31 PM
I've not been watching the game but 7 minutes sounds excessive.  You only normally get that much for some horror injury.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: itbrvilla on January 24, 2015, 04:52:39 PM
It's our year lads!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Stu on January 24, 2015, 04:52:45 PM
This is ace.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 24, 2015, 04:52:51 PM
HAHAHAHHHAHHAHHAHHAH boro 2-0 Bradford 4-2 HHAHHAHAHHAHHAHAHHAHa
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: itbrvilla on January 24, 2015, 04:52:52 PM
Man City 2 down!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TopDeck113 on January 24, 2015, 04:53:01 PM
Chelsea ha fucking ha!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on January 24, 2015, 04:53:03 PM
2-0 to Boro.

I've never been happier to lose a bet.
(had them to win 1-0 at half time)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on January 24, 2015, 04:53:11 PM
If only we weren't so shit - this could have been our best shot!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 24, 2015, 04:53:44 PM
I think Sunderland 0-0 Fulham may be last on the highlights show!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villan For Life on January 24, 2015, 04:54:00 PM
Jeffrey Stelling almost went into total meltdown when Bradford scored their 4th
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 24, 2015, 04:54:04 PM
what a fucking astonishing day!!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 24, 2015, 04:54:04 PM
Tottingham out as well
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 24, 2015, 04:54:39 PM
Losing to Bradford is a sackable offence, bye bye Jose!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: l_mckay on January 24, 2015, 04:54:43 PM
Unbelievable scores this afternoon.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 24, 2015, 04:54:45 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on January 24, 2015, 04:54:04 PM
what a fucking astonishing day!!!
WE BETTER F IN WIN TOMORROW!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on January 24, 2015, 04:54:59 PM
It's our year!!!!!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 24, 2015, 04:55:20 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 24, 2015, 04:54:39 PM
Losing to Bradford is a sackable offence, bye bye Jose!
You know very well it's not.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Stu on January 24, 2015, 04:55:27 PM
Dogshitters out.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TopDeck113 on January 24, 2015, 04:55:34 PM
Citeh. That's what a round trip to the middle east does for you.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: nick harper on January 24, 2015, 04:55:49 PM
Wow, the competition is wide open this year. We're  certs to mess up now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 24, 2015, 04:56:02 PM
Quote from: olaftab on January 24, 2015, 04:54:45 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on January 24, 2015, 04:54:04 PM
what a fucking astonishing day!!!
WE BETTER F IN WIN TOMORROW!

I so hope so because with what is left the draw will look quite tasty
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on January 24, 2015, 04:56:21 PM
Now that's the magic of the cup.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on January 24, 2015, 04:56:28 PM
Bit of a spat in the dug out's at Chelsea apparantely. Wonder who Mourinho will blame this time?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: hilts_coolerking on January 24, 2015, 04:56:35 PM
We want 5
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 24, 2015, 04:56:48 PM
After 11 of the 16 ties, the biggest club into round 5 is either Derby or West Brom. Haha.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on January 24, 2015, 04:56:53 PM
City and Chelsea, very funny
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 24, 2015, 04:56:54 PM
Quote from: TopDeck113 on January 24, 2015, 04:55:34 PM
Citeh. That's what a round trip to the middle east does for you.

they got in late yesterday apparently arrogant pricks. "We'll just show up and beat Boro" was likely their attitude
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on January 24, 2015, 04:57:40 PM
Never 2 such major FA Cup shocks at once. Amazing. Pre-match odds on that double 290-1 ?!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villan For Life on January 24, 2015, 04:57:47 PM
Bolton winning at Anfield would complete an astonishing day.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 24, 2015, 04:57:52 PM
I wonder if Mourinho shook hands before the final whistle today?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TopDeck113 on January 24, 2015, 04:58:03 PM
Sometimes the Cup still has it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Colhint on January 24, 2015, 04:58:22 PM
and Southampton out too
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on January 24, 2015, 04:58:39 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on January 24, 2015, 04:56:54 PM
Quote from: TopDeck113 on January 24, 2015, 04:55:34 PM
Citeh. That's what a round trip to the middle east does for you.

they got in late yesterday apparently arrogant pricks. "We'll just show up and beat Boro" was likely their attitude

Well they'll have a free weekend to organise a proper tour in a couple of weeks B-)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 24, 2015, 04:59:20 PM
I really want Heskey to score the winner today at Anfield to round off a top, top day
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 24, 2015, 04:59:40 PM
BBC must be creaming themselves getting the cup back this year.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on January 24, 2015, 05:00:15 PM
Quote from: Villan For Life on January 24, 2015, 04:57:47 PM
Bolton winning at Anfield would complete an astonishing day.

With Heskey scoring the winner.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 24, 2015, 05:00:39 PM
Wins over the next couple of days for Villa, Brighton, Rochdale, Bolton and Bristol City would be rather nice.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 24, 2015, 05:02:50 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 24, 2015, 04:57:52 PM
I wonder if Mourinho shook hands before the final whistle today?
Haha... He probably shook hands at 2-3 and went down the tunnel to phone his wife.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 24, 2015, 05:04:04 PM
I know winning is the main thing but the stats weren't pretty today for West Brazil and Pulis. How shonky must you be to have less possession and let small heath have 23 shots?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on January 24, 2015, 05:05:34 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 24, 2015, 04:57:52 PM
I wonder if Mourinho shook hands before the final whistle today?
Straight after the fourth went in.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: DB on January 24, 2015, 05:06:42 PM
Well, that was an interesting day...at least anything we do tomorrow will be buried in the headlines.....won't it??
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: walsall villain on January 24, 2015, 05:07:21 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 24, 2015, 05:04:04 PM
I know winning is the main thing but the stats weren't pretty today for West Brazil and Pulis. How shonky must you be to have less possession and let small heath have 23 shots?
Very similar at Everton but so far they have got away with it
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: walsall villain on January 24, 2015, 05:07:57 PM
Quote from: DB on January 24, 2015, 05:06:42 PM
Well, that was an interesting day...at least anything we do tomorrow will be buried in the headlines.....won't it??
Unless we break another record and not in a good way
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on January 24, 2015, 05:08:33 PM
Just got in, and found out the cup is still magic
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: hilts_coolerking on January 24, 2015, 05:09:31 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on January 24, 2015, 04:59:40 PM
BBC must be creaming themselves getting the cup back this year.
It'll be the first time I've watch MOTD this season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on January 24, 2015, 05:10:19 PM
Quote from: hilts_coolerking on January 24, 2015, 05:09:31 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on January 24, 2015, 04:59:40 PM
BBC must be creaming themselves getting the cup back this year.
It'll be the first time I've watch MOTD this season.

It's definitely a must watch tonight
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on January 24, 2015, 05:13:08 PM
Must say , Patrick Bamford carries himself very well.Well done young man.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: hilts_coolerking on January 24, 2015, 05:13:33 PM
Quote from: john e on January 24, 2015, 05:10:19 PM
It's definitely a must watch tonight
Yep.  I might even get a kebab in.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TopDeck113 on January 24, 2015, 05:15:02 PM
Another one who'll be watching MOTD!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on January 24, 2015, 05:15:10 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 24, 2015, 05:04:04 PM
I know winning is the main thing but the stats weren't pretty today for West Brazil and Pulis. How shonky must you be to have less possession and let small heath have 23 shots?

Whisper it but the Rags were by far the better side second half. It was one way traffic. I almost wanted them to score. Almost.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 24, 2015, 05:16:15 PM
Quote from: hilts_coolerking on January 24, 2015, 05:13:33 PM
Quote from: john e on January 24, 2015, 05:10:19 PM
It's definitely a must watch tonight
Yep.  I might even get a kebab in.

I do miss a good kebab. Stuffed so full it's a complete mess. Just hot sauce on mine. Can't get anything close to it out here :(
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on January 24, 2015, 05:16:37 PM
Quote from: hilts_coolerking on January 24, 2015, 05:13:33 PM
Quote from: john e on January 24, 2015, 05:10:19 PM
It's definitely a must watch tonight
Yep.  I might even get a kebab in.

With extra chilli sauce
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on January 24, 2015, 05:17:39 PM
Cracking goals from Bradfurd
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 24, 2015, 05:18:34 PM
Quote from: olaftab on January 24, 2015, 05:02:50 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 24, 2015, 04:57:52 PM
I wonder if Mourinho shook hands before the final whistle today?
Haha... He probably shook hands at 2-3 and went down the tunnel to phone his wife.

I just heard that he tried to shake Parkinson's hand when the 4th went in but Parkinson declined.  Fair play.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: hilts_coolerking on January 24, 2015, 05:18:45 PM
Quote from: john e on January 24, 2015, 05:16:37 PM
Quote from: hilts_coolerking on January 24, 2015, 05:13:33 PM
Quote from: john e on January 24, 2015, 05:10:19 PM
It's definitely a must watch tonight
Yep.  I might even get a kebab in.

With extra chilli sauce
Let's not go mental.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: itbrvilla on January 24, 2015, 05:19:00 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on January 24, 2015, 05:16:15 PM
Quote from: hilts_coolerking on January 24, 2015, 05:13:33 PM
Quote from: john e on January 24, 2015, 05:10:19 PM
It's definitely a must watch tonight
Yep.  I might even get a kebab in.

I do miss a good kebab. Stuffed so full it's a complete mess. Just hot sauce on mine. Can't get anything close to it out here :(
Chicken or lamb?  I like them both but have no idea WTF the grey mess in front of the grill is. Is it really lamb?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on January 24, 2015, 05:19:05 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on January 24, 2015, 05:16:15 PM
Quote from: hilts_coolerking on January 24, 2015, 05:13:33 PM
Quote from: john e on January 24, 2015, 05:10:19 PM
It's definitely a must watch tonight
Yep.  I might even get a kebab in.

I do miss a good kebab. Stuffed so full it's a complete mess. Just hot sauce on mine. Can't get anything close to it out here :(

Someone said to me once,
 ' if I told you what went in to them you wouldn't eat it' I said well fuck off then and don't tell me
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on January 24, 2015, 05:19:07 PM
Got caught up in some work and only just checked the scores.

Hilarious stuff
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: hilts_coolerking on January 24, 2015, 05:20:25 PM
Quote from: itbrvilla on January 24, 2015, 05:19:00 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on January 24, 2015, 05:16:15 PM
I do miss a good kebab. Stuffed so full it's a complete mess. Just hot sauce on mine. Can't get anything close to it out here :(
Chicken or lamb?  I like them both but have no idea WTF the grey mess in front of the grill is. Is it really lamb?
Do you really want to pick at that thread?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 24, 2015, 05:20:52 PM
Quote from: john e on January 24, 2015, 05:19:05 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on January 24, 2015, 05:16:15 PM
Quote from: hilts_coolerking on January 24, 2015, 05:13:33 PM
Quote from: john e on January 24, 2015, 05:10:19 PM
It's definitely a must watch tonight
Yep.  I might even get a kebab in.

I do miss a good kebab. Stuffed so full it's a complete mess. Just hot sauce on mine. Can't get anything close to it out here :(

Someone said to me once,
 ' if I told you what went in to them you wouldn't eat it' I said well fuck off then and don't tell me

It's no different to many other foods or what might go on in the kitchen of your favourite restaurant. If I haven't died from it yet then it's ok by me.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on January 24, 2015, 05:21:41 PM
Given all the teams who are already out, as well as those who are a bit crap this year, we should really be in with a chance of winning the thing. As it is, I think Bournemouth are actual favourites for tomorrow. Who knows, maybe they'll win the cup.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 24, 2015, 05:21:50 PM
Quote from: hilts_coolerking on January 24, 2015, 05:20:25 PM
Quote from: itbrvilla on January 24, 2015, 05:19:00 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on January 24, 2015, 05:16:15 PM
I do miss a good kebab. Stuffed so full it's a complete mess. Just hot sauce on mine. Can't get anything close to it out here :(
Chicken or lamb?  I like them both but have no idea WTF the grey mess in front of the grill is. Is it really lamb?
Do you really want to pick at that thread?

Lamb for me. I ask for extra grey mess too. They just lash on my chips.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 24, 2015, 05:22:50 PM
Quote from: Monty on January 24, 2015, 05:21:41 PM
Given all the teams who are already out, as well as those who are a bit crap this year, we should really be in with a chance of winning the thing. As it is, I think Bournemouth are actual favourites for tomorrow. Who knows, maybe they'll win the cup.

Off course given where they are in the Championship they might rest players too.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: hilts_coolerking on January 24, 2015, 05:23:02 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on January 24, 2015, 05:21:50 PM
Lamb for me. I ask for extra grey mess too. They just lash on my chips.
Lamb here too.  But no extras.  Why gild the lily?  Besides they chuck in extra meat.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gerrin on January 24, 2015, 05:26:54 PM
Quote from: Monty on January 24, 2015, 05:21:41 PM
Given all the teams who are already out, as well as those who are a bit crap this year, we should really be in with a chance of winning the thing. As it is, I think Bournemouth are actual favourites for tomorrow. Who knows, maybe they'll win the cup.

Seeing all the big teams going out today, my first thought was, we can win it this year. Am I mental or what? It shows I still believe!! We are massive.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: rjp on January 24, 2015, 05:27:28 PM
One of the things I hate about living in Leicester is the lack of a good kebab.  There's thousands of kebab places but they pre-cut the meat and leave it to stew in a metal pot which just kills it.  About a month ago I found a good chip shop that's on the route back home from the Villa and cuts it fresh.  Kebab meat, chips and hot chilli sauce in a box is now my post match tipple.  Lovely stuff.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on January 24, 2015, 05:29:20 PM
Wide open now for Bournemouth to win it. Winky thing! What a day, hilarious and brilliant in equal measure. It takes a lot for me to get animated about other games these days, but today just hit the spot. To see the Bradford fans celebrating at the home of those classless tossers brought a tear to my eye, though I could have done without seeing them wearing those half and half scarves. Spurs out as well which is almost as funny.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: hilts_coolerking on January 24, 2015, 05:30:40 PM
Quote from: rjp on January 24, 2015, 05:27:28 PM
One of the things I hate about living in Leicester is the lack of a good kebab.  There's thousands of kebab places but they pre-cut the meat and leave it to stew in a metal pot which just kills it.  About a month ago I found a good chip shop that's on the route back home from the Villa and cuts it fresh.  Kebab meat, chips and hot chilli sauce in a box is now my post match tipple.  Lovely stuff.
Yep.  The holy grail is crisp on the outside, succulent on the inside.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on January 24, 2015, 05:31:00 PM
Highlights from all the games are on the BBC website now..........
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 24, 2015, 05:34:31 PM
Quote from: hilts_coolerking on January 24, 2015, 05:23:02 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on January 24, 2015, 05:21:50 PM
Lamb for me. I ask for extra grey mess too. They just lash on my chips.
Lamb here too.  But no extras.  Why gild the lily?  Besides they chuck in extra meat.

Yep, I have nothing other than lamb and hot sauce. Remember once many years ago doing the unthinkable and attempting to mail too large. However, I only finished the second large the following morning having woken up in bed with it next to me. Straight in the microwave, breakfast of champions.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on January 24, 2015, 05:36:35 PM
One of the greatest FA Cup days for years and here at H&V the main topic of discussion is kebabs   ;D
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Flamingo Lane on January 24, 2015, 05:37:34 PM
Quote from: rjp on January 24, 2015, 05:27:28 PM
One of the things I hate about living in Leicester is the lack of a good kebab.  There's thousands of kebab places but they pre-cut the meat and leave it to stew in a metal pot which just kills it.  About a month ago I found a good chip shop that's on the route back home from the Villa and cuts it fresh.  Kebab meat, chips and hot chilli sauce in a box is now my post match tipple.  Lovely stuff.

When I lived in Leicester (30 odd years ago, mind), I recall going often to a very good kebab shop on Granby Street, on the right hand side going out of the city centre, just after Belvoir Street.  Not sure, but it may have been called Zorbas.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 24, 2015, 05:38:31 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on January 24, 2015, 05:36:35 PM
One of the greatest FA Cup days for years and here at H&V the main topic of discussion is kebabs   ;D

It's the way we roll around here. Would you want to be anywhere else?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: hilts_coolerking on January 24, 2015, 05:39:13 PM
Just watched the Bradford highlights.  Extraordinary.  Can only imagine what that must feel like as a supporter.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 24, 2015, 05:40:58 PM
Back on topic, Palace must be happy with Pardew since he joined.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on January 24, 2015, 05:41:11 PM
I can't remember a third round day like this. Chelsea, Citeh and Spurs out. Also Southampton and Swansea. Liverpool, Arsenal and united still not definitely through. I had two fivefolds on the cup today getting 1 out of 5 right on one and 2 out of 5 on the other. I would have been better off with a blindfold and a pin.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 24, 2015, 05:42:31 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on January 24, 2015, 05:41:11 PM
I can't remember a third round day like this. Chelsea, Citeh and Spurs out. Also Southampton and Swansea. Liverpool, Arsenal and united still not definitely through. I had two fivefolds on the cup today getting 1 out of 5 right on one and 2 out of 5 on the other. I would have been better off with a blindfold and a pin.

What about a fourth round day?  ;)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on January 24, 2015, 05:44:15 PM
If we were a good side we would have a chance at the cup with the money teams going out. No doubt another missed opportunity.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 24, 2015, 05:46:53 PM
The pitch at Anfield looks dreadful
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: hilts_coolerking on January 24, 2015, 05:48:06 PM
Quote from: OCD on January 24, 2015, 05:44:15 PM
If we were a good side we would have a chance at the cup with the money teams going out. No doubt another missed opportunity.
I know we're shit but let's til tomorrow before we called it a missed opportunity.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on January 24, 2015, 05:49:04 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on January 24, 2015, 05:40:58 PM
Back on topic, Palace must be happy with Pardew since he joined.

It will be the usual though with him. They will suddenly go about 10 games without a win, and then on a streak where they are unbeatable. Mind you, that sounds instantly preferable to having Lambert in charge
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on January 24, 2015, 05:49:39 PM
Quote from: AlexAlexCropley on January 24, 2015, 05:17:39 PM
Cracking goals from Bradfurd

The fourth one particularly. Some real class and movement there. Hope Gabby was watching
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on January 24, 2015, 05:50:51 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 24, 2015, 04:57:52 PM
I wonder if Mourinho shook hands before the final whistle today?

I bet he didn't go to the dressing room before the full time whistle
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on January 24, 2015, 05:51:04 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 24, 2015, 05:42:31 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on January 24, 2015, 05:41:11 PM
I can't remember a third round day like this. Chelsea, Citeh and Spurs out. Also Southampton and Swansea. Liverpool, Arsenal and united still not definitely through. I had two fivefolds on the cup today getting 1 out of 5 right on one and 2 out of 5 on the other. I would have been better off with a blindfold and a pin.

What about a fourth round day?  ;)

I stand by my original comment. I've never known a third round day like this. It is almost like there were only half as many teams as usual. ;)

Okay, you got me.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on January 24, 2015, 05:55:43 PM
Those last two Bradford goals were lovely.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on January 24, 2015, 05:56:29 PM
I lost count of the amount of times I heard excited references to a full house at the Sty today. WM, the Mail the Internet all droning on about it like they'd just sold out a 50k stadium and not that poxy 29k one in Small Heath. There must have been at least 5k Baggie fans there so all they had to was sell 24k to home fans.
What a small time outfit they truly are.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on January 24, 2015, 05:57:21 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on January 24, 2015, 04:54:04 PM
what a fucking astonishing day!!!

Ive never enjoyed the ironing so much listening to R5 at the same time.

Ive just watched the Bradford goals back three times. They are all really good especially the fourth. Just love the joy on the faces of the Bradford fans and Boro fans as all the goals were at the away end. That is football at its best and restores my faith in the great game

 I would love to celebrate a goal from us!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: hilts_coolerking on January 24, 2015, 05:59:01 PM
Quote from: Dave on January 24, 2015, 05:55:43 PM
Those last two Bradford goals were lovely.
I thought Jon Stead's was a belter too.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on January 24, 2015, 06:01:33 PM
Quote from: hilts_coolerking on January 24, 2015, 05:59:01 PM
Quote from: Dave on January 24, 2015, 05:55:43 PM
Those last two Bradford goals were lovely.
I thought Jon Stead's was a belter too.
Very true.

I'll rephrase - three of the four Bradford goals were lovely.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: CT on January 24, 2015, 06:03:26 PM

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The fourth one particularly. Some real class and movement there. Hope Gabby was watching
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Hmmm, the words "movement" and "Gabby" very close together there!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: steamer on January 24, 2015, 06:07:06 PM
I confess I watched the Anti Villa game.
The first song I heard SOTV was around 3 mins.
Around 9 mins I heard "we hate VILLA more than you" as the game went on reference to us fell away.
Albion should have won it in the first half, in the second half the Albion were dreadful , real Pubic team hang on.
They played 2 ex Villa Goalies. Zigic came on to confirm how crap he is.
A bid for their young talent Grey (Gray) would not go amiss
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on January 24, 2015, 06:08:02 PM
Quote from: hilts_coolerking on January 24, 2015, 05:59:01 PM
Quote from: Dave on January 24, 2015, 05:55:43 PM
Those last two Bradford goals were lovely.
I thought Jon Stead's was a belter too.

Very similar to Benteke's at Chelsea last season
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 24, 2015, 06:09:13 PM
Quote from: steamer on January 24, 2015, 06:07:06 PM
A bid for their young talent Grey (Gray) would not go amiss

They've already turned down a £3 million bid for him from Bournemouth. We'd probably have to pay about £7 million, and we're saving that to entice Cleverley.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on January 24, 2015, 06:10:30 PM
Quote from: richard moore on January 24, 2015, 05:29:20 PM
Wide open now for Bournemouth to win it. Winky thing! What a day, hilarious and brilliant in equal measure. It takes a lot for me to get animated about other games these days, but today just hit the spot. To see the Bradford fans celebrating at the home of those classless tossers brought a tear to my eye, though I could have done without seeing them wearing those half and half scarves. Spurs out as well which is almost as funny.
Me too. Some great goals as well. Fair play to Parkinson who was their manager when they beat us
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on January 24, 2015, 06:11:29 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on January 24, 2015, 06:09:13 PM
Quote from: steamer on January 24, 2015, 06:07:06 PM
A bid for their young talent Grey (Gray) would not go amiss

They've already turned down a £3 million bid for him from Bournemouth. We'd probably have to pay about £7 million, and we're saving that to entice Cleverley.

We could offer 300,000. They have misplaced a few quid since they turned down the three million.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 24, 2015, 06:14:49 PM
I'd rather we just tried to get Young back. They don't like him but he'd easily be our most exciting player, and I'd rather have a cheating bastard playing for than against us.

Offer £10 million, or £8 million, if they throw in Cleverley.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on January 24, 2015, 06:15:00 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on January 24, 2015, 06:11:29 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on January 24, 2015, 06:09:13 PM
Quote from: steamer on January 24, 2015, 06:07:06 PM
A bid for their young talent Grey (Gray) would not go amiss

They've already turned down a £3 million bid for him from Bournemouth. We'd probably have to pay about £7 million, and we're saving that to entice Cleverley.

We could offer 300,000. They have misplaced a few quid since they turned down the three million.

Good news all round. They lose their best player and start falling down the league. Hopefully
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TopDeck113 on January 24, 2015, 06:20:44 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on January 24, 2015, 04:59:40 PM
BBC must be creaming themselves getting the cup back this year.

Not if Liverpool get to the final. Stevie Mee's last game.  On his birthday. It's what the nation wants...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 24, 2015, 06:23:12 PM
Beeb stats

Liverpool and Bolton have been drawn together eight times in the FA Cup with the Trotters progressing on six occasions.

Liverpool have failed to score in three of their four home FA Cup games against Bolton.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on January 24, 2015, 06:25:05 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on January 24, 2015, 06:14:49 PM
I'd rather we just tried to get Young back. They don't like him but he'd easily be our most exciting player, and I'd rather have a cheating bastard playing for than against us.
I think they do like him now. Before he got injured he'd started the previous eight or so games and apparently has been one of their best players this season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 24, 2015, 06:27:20 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on January 24, 2015, 05:16:15 PM
Quote from: hilts_coolerking on January 24, 2015, 05:13:33 PM
Quote from: john e on January 24, 2015, 05:10:19 PM
It's definitely a must watch tonight
Yep.  I might even get a kebab in.

I do miss a good kebab. Stuffed so full it's a complete mess. Just hot sauce on mine. Can't get anything close to it out here :(
Are you saying that there is a kebab opening in Toronto for someone who dares?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 24, 2015, 06:28:40 PM
Whisper it, Heskey playing quite well vs Liverpool
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 24, 2015, 06:29:14 PM
Quote from: hilts_coolerking on January 24, 2015, 05:13:33 PM
Quote from: john e on January 24, 2015, 05:10:19 PM
It's definitely a must watch tonight
Yep.  I might even get a kebab in.
Wait it will taste better tomo night!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 24, 2015, 06:32:53 PM
Quote from: olaftab on January 24, 2015, 06:27:20 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on January 24, 2015, 05:16:15 PM
Quote from: hilts_coolerking on January 24, 2015, 05:13:33 PM
Quote from: john e on January 24, 2015, 05:10:19 PM
It's definitely a must watch tonight
Yep.  I might even get a kebab in.

I do miss a good kebab. Stuffed so full it's a complete mess. Just hot sauce on mine. Can't get anything close to it out here :(
Are you saying that there is a kebab opening in Toronto for someone who dares?

As far as chippy's go I have yet to find anything like we have in the UK. That is food already cooked ready to go. Everything here is essentially cooked when you get there which is fine if you find the right place. And there are a couple of decent spots, not many though. So the entire fish and chip food culture doesn't exist, despite there being a lot of us over here, but maybe not enough justify that kind of establishment. Ultimately it is probably a good thing from as health standpoint.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on January 24, 2015, 06:34:09 PM
Quote from: olaftab on January 24, 2015, 06:27:20 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on January 24, 2015, 05:16:15 PM
Quote from: hilts_coolerking on January 24, 2015, 05:13:33 PM
Quote from: john e on January 24, 2015, 05:10:19 PM
It's definitely a must watch tonight
Yep.  I might even get a kebab in.

I do miss a good kebab. Stuffed so full it's a complete mess. Just hot sauce on mine. Can't get anything close to it out here :(
Are you saying that there is a kebab opening in Toronto for someone who dares?

We are ordering a takeaway tonight. I want a kebab but the wife wants pizza. There is a pizza place we use that does decent kebabs too but she fancies a different pizza place that doesn't do kebabs. It should be my turn to choose. I chose Indian last night but she agreed so that doesn't count as my pick!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on January 24, 2015, 06:34:53 PM
Quote from: steamer on January 24, 2015, 06:07:06 PM
I confess I watched the Anti Villa game.
The first song I heard SOTV was around 3 mins.
Around 9 mins I heard "we hate VILLA more than you" as the game went on reference to us fell away.
Albion should have won it in the first half, in the second half the Albion were dreadful , real Pubic team hang on.
They played 2 ex Villa Goalies. Zigic came on to confirm how crap he is.
A bid for their young talent Grey (Gray) would not go amiss

Sky Sources: he wants to go.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 24, 2015, 06:34:58 PM
I once said to an American friend on FB that I was off to the chippy. First I had to explain what a chippy was, then I had to take a pic of what they sold. They were somewhat intrigued by saveloys, scallops, battered sausages, battered roe etc.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on January 24, 2015, 06:41:52 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on January 24, 2015, 05:56:29 PM
I lost count of the amount of times I heard excited references to a full house at the Sty today. WM, the Mail the Internet all droning on about it like they'd just sold out a 50k stadium and not that poxy 29k one in Small Heath. There must have been at least 5k Baggie fans there so all they had to was sell 24k to home fans.
What a small time outfit they truly are.

Yes, none of them who I know have been able to talk about the game without referring to it.

One of them at work said he was waiting for a ticket from an academy player. When that fell through there were only 400 left and he thought 'I'll never get one now'.

I said 'why don't you ever go to the games when they've got 18,000 left'?

Him - 'I only like cup games'.

Me - 'Oh that's alright then they've usually got 20-odd thousand left for cup games'.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 24, 2015, 06:57:32 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on January 24, 2015, 06:32:53 PM
As far as chippy's go I have yet to find anything like we have in the UK. That is food already cooked ready to go. Everything here is essentially cooked when you get there which is fine if you find the right place. And there are a couple of decent spots, not many though. So the entire fish and chip food culture doesn't exist, despite there being a lot of us over here, but maybe not enough justify that kind of establishment. Ultimately it is probably a good thing from as health standpoint.
You make me feel guilty now as I am about to go down to the Rock to pick up some Chappel kebabs with freshly made  nans. There are couple of places that do these kebabs to the authentic peshwari method and cook them whilst you wait.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mortimer's Bear on January 24, 2015, 06:58:36 PM
Come on Bolton
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 24, 2015, 07:03:15 PM
Badjohansson miss about 5 mins ago.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mortimer's Bear on January 24, 2015, 07:04:47 PM
I forgot how much I dislike Neil Lennon
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: myf on January 24, 2015, 07:06:34 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on January 24, 2015, 05:56:29 PM
I lost count of the amount of times I heard excited references to a full house at the Sty today. WM, the Mail the Internet all droning on about it like they'd just sold out a 50k stadium and not that poxy 29k one in Small Heath. There must have been at least 5k Baggie fans there so all they had to was sell 24k to home fans.
What a small time outfit they truly are.
Typically, first thing you hear when the highlights start is SOTV
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 24, 2015, 07:09:11 PM
Great decision from ref no pen!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 24, 2015, 07:12:12 PM
I am sure there is a counter attack goal coming up for Bolton.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 24, 2015, 07:14:16 PM
Quote from: olaftab on January 24, 2015, 06:57:32 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on January 24, 2015, 06:32:53 PM
As far as chippy's go I have yet to find anything like we have in the UK. That is food already cooked ready to go. Everything here is essentially cooked when you get there which is fine if you find the right place. And there are a couple of decent spots, not many though. So the entire fish and chip food culture doesn't exist, despite there being a lot of us over here, but maybe not enough justify that kind of establishment. Ultimately it is probably a good thing from as health standpoint.
You make me feel guilty now as I am about to go down to the Rock to pick up some Chappel kebabs with freshly made  nans. There are couple of places that do these kebabs to the authentic peshwari method and cook them whilst you wait.

I try and make up for it when I come home. There's a spot near my mum's place in Stockland Green that I quite like, opposite side of the street to the bingo hall or whatever it is. Maybe I can join you for one of those that you like next time I'm back in Birmingham!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: hilts_coolerking on January 24, 2015, 07:16:24 PM
It's great to see kebabs uniting people across the Atlantic.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 24, 2015, 07:19:22 PM
Speaking of food, I see Bent scored today and the sponsor on the Derby kit says "Just Eat". I think Bent will do quite well at Derby on both fronts.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 24, 2015, 07:19:33 PM
Without turning H&V into a dating site TV yes that would be lovely and it's a date!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 24, 2015, 07:20:43 PM
Nice Olly, pints, kebabs, Villa talk...just about perfect
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 24, 2015, 07:21:40 PM
Quote from: hilts_coolerking on January 24, 2015, 07:16:24 PM
It's great to see kebabs uniting people across the Atlantic.
It's a worldwide chain from India to Turkey through German to UK and Canada!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Smith on January 24, 2015, 07:26:08 PM
Like everyone else I have been moaning about the dull predictability of football and then a set of results like today comes along. Lets hope the surprises keep coming and we manage a goal tomorrow.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on January 24, 2015, 07:40:17 PM
Lots of shocks today but Villa 2 Bournemouth 0 would outdo them all.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: mr underhill on January 24, 2015, 08:45:51 PM
win or loose Villa scoring would outdo them
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on January 24, 2015, 08:50:29 PM
Quote from: Mortimer's Bear on January 24, 2015, 07:04:47 PM
I forgot how much I dislike Neil Lennon

Why? What did he ever do?  Decent player, good manager, a nice bloke, and not a bad pudit.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brend'Watkins on January 24, 2015, 09:08:03 PM
Should we lose tomorrow today's events will keep the spotlight away from Lambert.  Not only that, he'll probably chalk off the Bradford debacle from his record using today's result in his defense.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on January 24, 2015, 09:21:44 PM
Quote from: TopDeck113 on January 24, 2015, 06:20:44 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on January 24, 2015, 04:59:40 PM
BBC must be creaming themselves getting the cup back this year.

Not if Liverpool get to the final. Stevie Mee's last game.  On his birthday. It's what the nation wants...

I've been driving a lot today, listening to R5. Two things I heard nearly made me lose concentration. The first was Bradford's 4th goal (my shock at that resulted in me messing up a gear change on the Hagley Road). Then one of the commentators was going on about the above. I nearly puked. 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: hilts_coolerking on January 24, 2015, 09:26:14 PM
Quote from: Gregorys Boy on January 24, 2015, 08:50:29 PM
Quote from: Mortimer's Bear on January 24, 2015, 07:04:47 PM
I forgot how much I dislike Neil Lennon

Why? What did he ever do?  Decent player, good manager, a nice bloke, and not a bad pudit.
The way he headbutted Shearer's foot was a disgrace.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Kingthing on January 24, 2015, 09:32:44 PM

I was in the away end at Bradford today due to my next door neighbour having a spare, absolutly cracking day out, their fans were fantastic and sung throughout the game. It made me realise what football is supposed to be like, kids were in tears people were walking around, wide eyed hands on head saying WTF happened there?

Even the female Police officer from Bradford was stood next to us with a Bradford badge on and singing along with all the songs, for the first time in years I enjoyed a day out at the football.   
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 24, 2015, 09:35:58 PM
Quote from: Kingthing on January 24, 2015, 09:32:44 PM


I was in the away end at Bradford today due to my next door neighbour having a spare, absolutly cracking day out, their fans were fantastic and sung throughout the game. It made me realise what football is supposed to be like, kids were in tears people were walking around, wide eyed hands on head say WTF happened there?

Even the female Police officer from Bradford was stood next to us with a Bradford badge on and singing along with all the songs, for the first time in years I enjoyed a day out at the football.   

If even a club deserves a few good days it's Bradford.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 24, 2015, 09:41:56 PM
every so often something happens in the game that reminds you why you fell in love with it in the first place. Stories like that are exactly it. So very sad that it is seldom we get to appreciate it now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: newtonsballs on January 24, 2015, 09:59:57 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on January 24, 2015, 09:35:58 PM
Quote from: Kingthing on January 24, 2015, 09:32:44 PM


I was in the away end at Bradford today due to my next door neighbour having a spare, absolutly cracking day out, their fans were fantastic and sung throughout the game. It made me realise what football is supposed to be like, kids were in tears people were walking around, wide eyed hands on head say WTF happened there?

Even the female Police officer from Bradford was stood next to us with a Bradford badge on and singing along with all the songs, for the first time in years I enjoyed a day out at the football.   

If even a club deserves a few good days it's Bradford.

Yes, indeed, the supporters' dignified handling of that dreadful fire. Well done Bradford fans.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Kingthing on January 24, 2015, 10:15:11 PM
Quote from: newtonsballs on January 24, 2015, 09:59:57 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on January 24, 2015, 09:35:58 PM
Quote from: Kingthing on January 24, 2015, 09:32:44 PM


I was in the away end at Bradford today due to my next door neighbour having a spare, absolutly cracking day out, their fans were fantastic and sung throughout the game. It made me realise what football is supposed to be like, kids were in tears people were walking around, wide eyed hands on head say WTF happened there?

Even the female Police officer from Bradford was stood next to us with a Bradford badge on and singing along with all the songs, for the first time in years I enjoyed a day out at the football.   

If even a club deserves a few good days it's Bradford.

Yes, indeed, the supporters' dignified handling of that dreadful fire. Well done Bradford fans.

At half time Chelsea presented a cheque to a burns unit in Bradford for £25,000, it's 30 years years since the fire and there's a concerted effort by a lot of clubs to raise money for that specific hospital, £25,000 is a nice gesture by Chelsea and I'm sure their players do a lot for various charities but imagine the response it at half time if they said that every Chelsea player has donated £5,000 to top that fund up, a drop in the ocean.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 24, 2015, 10:16:43 PM
Quote from: Kingthing on January 24, 2015, 10:15:11 PM
Quote from: newtonsballs on January 24, 2015, 09:59:57 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on January 24, 2015, 09:35:58 PM
Quote from: Kingthing on January 24, 2015, 09:32:44 PM


I was in the away end at Bradford today due to my next door neighbour having a spare, absolutly cracking day out, their fans were fantastic and sung throughout the game. It made me realise what football is supposed to be like, kids were in tears people were walking around, wide eyed hands on head say WTF happened there?

Even the female Police officer from Bradford was stood next to us with a Bradford badge on and singing along with all the songs, for the first time in years I enjoyed a day out at the football.   

If even a club deserves a few good days it's Bradford.

Yes, indeed, the supporters' dignified handling of that dreadful fire. Well done Bradford fans.

At half time Chelsea presented a cheque to a burns unit in Bradford for £25,000, it's 30 years years since the fire and there's a concerted effort by a lot of clubs to raise money for that specific hospital, £25,000 is a nice gesture by Chelsea and I'm sure their players do a lot for various charities but imagine the response it at half time if they said that every Chelsea player has donated £5,000 to top that fund up, a drop in the ocean.

Much as I wouldn't ordinarily pass up the chance to abuse Chelsea players, if they do it for one they'd be asked to do it for all.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 24, 2015, 10:34:39 PM
That Bradford fan giving Chavski fans the V made me chuckle.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Kingthing on January 24, 2015, 10:41:32 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 24, 2015, 10:34:39 PM
That Bradford fan giving Chavski fans the V made me chuckle.

To the tune of.... 'your havin a laf', they sang
Mourinho's right, your fans are shite
Mourinho's right, your fans are shite 

Simple but rather effective in a week when there was talk of pumping in crowd noise through the speakers at Stamford Bridge.   
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on January 24, 2015, 10:45:33 PM
My default stance with Chelsea is dislike, but recognising I can be irrational at times. Thanks to Twitter, I've discovered  that Jeremy Vine, someone who personifies to me middle class patronising/twattishness makes Bradford's win even better.

And watching MOTD, Robbie Fowler looks like he should join Slimming World. As I should.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Fin Feds Dad on January 24, 2015, 10:46:28 PM
Just watched Bradford on motd. Superb. Fully warranted victory.

Let's hope Mr Lambert is still awake and watching. And Gabby is still awake watching the movement of their front players
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Loxton01 on January 24, 2015, 11:04:52 PM
Watching motd tonight made me realise what football could be like!! Entertaining players with good movement taking a risk and believing in themselves! This manager has sucked the life out of my club and I'm fully expecting with 10 teams now out from the prem we will make it 11! Mr mumble will be out thought and out fought! It's so depressing
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on January 24, 2015, 11:09:32 PM
Just another bog standard Barcelona goal

http://screamer.deadspin.com/messi-to-neymar-is-as-beautiful-as-soccer-gets-1681563395/+bubbaprog
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 24, 2015, 11:09:59 PM
That red card struck me as a bit harsh.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: mrastonvilla on January 24, 2015, 11:10:58 PM
Blimey, Ewood Park is looking a bit empty
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 24, 2015, 11:12:17 PM
Quote from: mrastonvilla on January 24, 2015, 11:10:58 PM
Blimey, Ewood Park is looking a bit empty

Just under 6K there is why. The magic of the cup!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on January 24, 2015, 11:12:34 PM
Just thinking that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on January 24, 2015, 11:14:06 PM
Swansea would be in trouble but for more poor teams below them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 24, 2015, 11:37:04 PM
Quote from: peter w on January 24, 2015, 11:14:06 PM
Swansea would be in trouble but for more poor teams below them.

they might be now having sold Bony
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 24, 2015, 11:38:10 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on January 24, 2015, 11:09:32 PM
Just another bog standard Barcelona goal

http://screamer.deadspin.com/messi-to-neymar-is-as-beautiful-as-soccer-gets-1681563395/+bubbaprog

another goal and game completely ruined by Geordie twat Ray Hudson's co-commentary and verbal diarrhoea.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on January 24, 2015, 11:42:57 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on January 24, 2015, 11:37:04 PM
Quote from: peter w on January 24, 2015, 11:14:06 PM
Swansea would be in trouble but for more poor teams below them.

they might be now having sold Bony

I'd be surprised if they've sold without someone lined up. If not they'll plummet.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on January 25, 2015, 12:04:45 AM
I loved the unbridled joy of the Bradford end as their goals went in. Contrast their delirium with the smug, half hearted clapping from the Chelsea fans after their 2 goals. 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on January 25, 2015, 12:24:00 AM
Quote from: hilts_coolerking on January 24, 2015, 09:26:14 PM
Quote from: Gregorys Boy on January 24, 2015, 08:50:29 PM
Quote from: Mortimer's Bear on January 24, 2015, 07:04:47 PM
I forgot how much I dislike Neil Lennon

Why? What did he ever do?  Decent player, good manager, a nice bloke, and not a bad pudit.
The way he headbutted Shearer's foot was a disgrace.

Well it was Shearer...

Great day for the FA Cup today.  That Bradford win has to be up there as far as being the biggest shock in history.  Just to get so many suprises in one day is so rare.  Think Swansea might regret not taking it more serious.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on January 25, 2015, 03:32:28 AM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on January 24, 2015, 11:37:04 PM
Quote from: peter w on January 24, 2015, 11:14:06 PM
Swansea would be in trouble but for more poor teams below them.

they might be now having sold Bony

It was stupid money they got for him and too good to turn down but they will struggle to replace him.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Weedy on January 25, 2015, 04:25:57 AM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on January 24, 2015, 11:38:10 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on January 24, 2015, 11:09:32 PM
Just another bog standard Barcelona goal

http://screamer.deadspin.com/messi-to-neymar-is-as-beautiful-as-soccer-gets-1681563395/+bubbaprog

another goal and game completely ruined by Geordie twat Ray Hudson's co-commentary and verbal diarrhoea.

"...His biorhythms oscillating so high, they could deafen a bat." 

Alan Partridge, eat your heart out.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: nick harper on January 25, 2015, 07:55:37 AM
Bradford's goals were quality. Midfield players running off a centre forward. I'd forgotten what that looked like.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on January 25, 2015, 08:07:14 AM
Quote from: Kingthing on January 24, 2015, 09:32:44 PM

I was in the away end at Bradford today due to my next door neighbour having a spare, absolutly cracking day out, their fans were fantastic and sung throughout the game. It made me realise what football is supposed to be like, kids were in tears people were walking around, wide eyed hands on head saying WTF happened there?

Even the female Police officer from Bradford was stood next to us with a Bradford badge on and singing along with all the songs, for the first time in years I enjoyed a day out at the football.   

Fantastic. Their reaction at the end there brought tears to my eyes too. Nice to see Stamford Bridge with an atmosphere for a change and the raw emotion of the Bradford fans was a real contrast to that happy clappy thing the tossers down the other end do to that pathetic little tune they play when the teams run out at the start. Jonathan Stead was almost unplayable and their football was a joy to behold.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 25, 2015, 08:11:28 AM
Middlesbrough were superb too.
That Tomlin looks a class act .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 25, 2015, 08:19:31 AM
Gabby is definitely better than Gary as MOTD host.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 25, 2015, 08:27:03 AM
Lovely to see then cheating c***s spurs out
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on January 25, 2015, 08:30:42 AM
Quote from: silhillvilla on January 25, 2015, 08:11:28 AM
Middlesbrough were superb too.
That Tomlin looks a class act .

What a little move that was that he made to go pass the City defenders and hit the post, breathtaking stuff
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on January 25, 2015, 08:35:56 AM
Quote from: richard moore on January 25, 2015, 08:30:42 AM
Quote from: silhillvilla on January 25, 2015, 08:11:28 AM
Middlesbrough were superb too.
That Tomlin looks a class act .

What a little move that was that he made to go pass the City defenders and hit the post, breathtaking stuff

A tad patronising...what a great bit of skill that was to make a monkey out of one of the best defenders in Europe more like.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: nick harper on January 25, 2015, 10:48:44 AM
Apparently someone put £44,000 at half time on Chelsea to win at 100-1 on. Oh dear.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 25, 2015, 11:03:53 AM
Quote from: nick harper on January 25, 2015, 10:48:44 AM
Apparently someone put £44,000 at half time on Chelsea to win at 100-1 on. Oh dear.
Hmmm, to win £440 that is a bit daft.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dante Lavelli on January 25, 2015, 11:31:02 AM
Quote from: AlexAlexCropley on January 24, 2015, 05:13:08 PM
Must say , Patrick Bamford carries himself very well.Well done young man.

I heard on the radio that he turned down a place at Harvard to pursue football.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on January 25, 2015, 11:41:01 AM
Quote from: peter w on January 25, 2015, 08:35:56 AM
Quote from: richard moore on January 25, 2015, 08:30:42 AM
Quote from: silhillvilla on January 25, 2015, 08:11:28 AM
Middlesbrough were superb too.
That Tomlin looks a class act .

What a little move that was that he made to go pass the City defenders and hit the post, breathtaking stuff

A tad patronising...what a great bit of skill that was to make a monkey out of one of the best defenders in Europe more like.

A tad patronising? Sorry but I have no idea what you are on about there. It was a wonderful bit of skill and for me the biggest highlight of a great MOTD last night.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on January 25, 2015, 11:56:20 AM
Quote from: richard moore on January 25, 2015, 11:41:01 AM
Quote from: peter w on January 25, 2015, 08:35:56 AM
Quote from: richard moore on January 25, 2015, 08:30:42 AM
Quote from: silhillvilla on January 25, 2015, 08:11:28 AM
Middlesbrough were superb too.
That Tomlin looks a class act .

What a little move that was that he made to go pass the City defenders and hit the post, breathtaking stuff

A tad patronising...what a great bit of skill that was to make a monkey out of one of the best defenders in Europe more like.

A tad patronising? Sorry but I have no idea what you are on about there. It was a wonderful bit of skill and for me the biggest highlight of a great MOTD last night.

I think it was tongue in cheek Richard, that's how I read it anyway.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on January 25, 2015, 12:05:47 PM
Ah, ok Dave, thank you. I didn't take offence and I wasn't having a go at Peter, it's just that I genuinely meant what I said, I thought it was an absolutely brilliant piece of skill, reminiscent of Bergkamp at his best!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: tomd2103 on January 25, 2015, 01:20:17 PM
Just watching a bit of Ajax v Feyenoord before heading to our game and KEA is playing for Feyenoord.  Usual fare from him, some nice touches here and there, but little influence on the game.   
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: garyshawsknee on January 25, 2015, 01:27:05 PM
Whatever he does or doesn't do, he does more than Cleverley.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: barrysleftfoot on January 25, 2015, 02:21:39 PM
 To be fair, i wasn't disappointed with the Cleverley loan initially, but have to say it hasn't worked.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brend'Watkins on January 25, 2015, 02:28:15 PM
Quote from: barrysleftfoot on January 25, 2015, 02:21:39 PM
To be fair, i wasn't disappointed with the Cleverley loan initially, but have to say it hasn't worked.

More a case of he hasn't worked.  He started brightly enough but has got progressively less effective with each game.  His stand out contribution is that he slows the game down. We don't need that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on January 25, 2015, 02:40:23 PM
Quote from: Bren'd on January 25, 2015, 02:28:15 PM
Quote from: barrysleftfoot on January 25, 2015, 02:21:39 PM
To be fair, i wasn't disappointed with the Cleverley loan initially, but have to say it hasn't worked.

More a case of he hasn't worked.  He started brightly enough but has got progressively less effective with each game.  His stand out contribution is that he slows the game down. We don't need that.

How many players haver said that about during Lambert's time.

Cissokho?
Bertrand?
KEA?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ad@m on January 25, 2015, 02:46:37 PM
Well based on the first half I'd much rather watch Bristol City play than the Villa.

Why oh why won't Randy sack Lambert! When I'm envious of Bristol City fans it's got bad.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on January 25, 2015, 03:31:26 PM
Quote from: olaftab on January 25, 2015, 08:19:31 AM
Gabby is definitely better than Gary as MOTD host.

Yeah I'm so in love with Gabby... Oh you meant as a presenter, yeah that too lol..

I think she has that causal sense of humor, and engaging interview tecnique which Lineker had at his best.  Time for a change.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on January 25, 2015, 04:33:46 PM
Looks like it will be an easy win for Arsenal. 2-0 to them 2-0 to us.  Might we have a chance next week? :-X
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 25, 2015, 04:48:03 PM
I'll take 0-0 next week to be honest
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on January 25, 2015, 06:30:01 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on January 25, 2015, 04:48:03 PM
I'll take 0-0 next week to be honest

So would I but its a dangerous game going there looking for that.  Besides my friend is coming with me and he already has a bee in his bonet at the thought of paying £36 for a 0-0...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on January 25, 2015, 09:37:25 PM
Ian Ormandroyd on SSN,  top lad
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 25, 2015, 10:51:41 PM
Quote from: Gregorys Boy on January 25, 2015, 06:30:01 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on January 25, 2015, 04:48:03 PM
I'll take 0-0 next week to be honest

So would I but its a dangerous game going there looking for that.  Besides my friend is coming with me and he already has a bee in his bonet at the thought of paying £36 for a 0-0...

Oh no, go for the win but I'll leave happily with a 0-0 in the back pocket.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on January 26, 2015, 12:00:00 AM
From F365:

Quote
If there are three statistics to sum up a weekend of shocks, it is these:

- Less than 24 hours after drawing to League Two Cambridge, Manchester United were the favourites for the FA Cup.

- A double on Bradford and Middlesbrough alone would have won you £2850 from a £10 bet.

- After 14 of the 16 matches, West Ham were the highest-ranked team confirmed in the fifth round, and also the most recent previous winners. They last won it in 1980.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on January 26, 2015, 12:10:22 AM
Quote from: Dave on January 26, 2015, 12:00:00 AM
From F365:

Quote
If there are three statistics to sum up a weekend of shocks, it is these:

- Less than 24 hours after drawing to League Two Cambridge, Manchester United were the favourites for the FA Cup.

- A double on Bradford and Middlesbrough alone would have won you £2850 from a £10 bet.

- After 14 of the 16 matches, West Ham were the highest-ranked team confirmed in the fifth round, and also the most recent previous winners. They last won it in 1980.

I think it is the last one that strikes me. They are right up there amongst the favourites to win it too.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: tomd2103 on January 26, 2015, 12:15:49 AM
Quote from: Dante Lavelli on January 25, 2015, 11:31:02 AM
Quote from: AlexAlexCropley on January 24, 2015, 05:13:08 PM
Must say , Patrick Bamford carries himself very well.Well done young man.

I heard on the radio that he turned down a place at Harvard to pursue football.

Wouldn't have thought he needed to do either.  Bamford is the 'B' in JCB and Patrick is the grandson. 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on January 26, 2015, 08:00:17 PM
Stoke's bench against Rochdale is the Villa Oldbutnotstars.

Sorensen
Ireland
Sidwell
Crouch
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on January 26, 2015, 08:03:59 PM
1 - 0 Sturk........Bojan with a great goal
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on January 26, 2015, 08:06:27 PM
That was some strike by Bojan
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 26, 2015, 08:47:59 PM
Stoke have survived three very good chances for Rochdale.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 26, 2015, 08:54:52 PM
Rochdale and Stoke. Two names that just ooze sex.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 26, 2015, 08:59:07 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on January 26, 2015, 08:54:52 PM
Rochdale and Stoke. Two names that just ooze sex.

I worry about you.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on January 26, 2015, 09:13:29 PM
Rochdale 0-2 Stoke - Stephen Ireland
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on January 26, 2015, 09:19:40 PM
0-3 now. Moses.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 26, 2015, 09:21:12 PM
Ireland was offside and interfering with play. Which is quite unusual for him.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on January 26, 2015, 09:21:31 PM
Childish, but it's amusing hearing the chants about Savage given he's commentating.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on January 26, 2015, 09:36:12 PM
1-3 now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on January 26, 2015, 09:55:52 PM
Rochdale 1-4 Stoke - Jon Walters
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on January 27, 2015, 12:00:34 PM
Quote from: Lizz on January 26, 2015, 09:21:31 PM
Childish, but it's amusing hearing the chants about Savage given he's commentating.

Yes, amused me too. The Stoke win also finished off a 12/1 weekend acca for me. I was so pleased I gave my winning slip to my wife to treat herself.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: somec on January 27, 2015, 01:05:52 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on January 27, 2015, 12:00:34 PM
Quote from: Lizz on January 26, 2015, 09:21:31 PM
Childish, but it's amusing hearing the chants about Savage given he's commentating.

Yes, amused me too. The Stoke win also finished off a 12/1 weekend acca for me. I was so pleased I gave my winning slip to my wife to treat herself.

Did you back Villa to win?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on January 27, 2015, 01:10:47 PM
Quote from: somec on January 27, 2015, 01:05:52 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on January 27, 2015, 12:00:34 PM
Quote from: Lizz on January 26, 2015, 09:21:31 PM
Childish, but it's amusing hearing the chants about Savage given he's commentating.

Yes, amused me too. The Stoke win also finished off a 12/1 weekend acca for me. I was so pleased I gave my winning slip to my wife to treat herself.

Did you back Villa to win?


Villa, Arsenal, West Ham and Stoke if I remember right.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 27, 2015, 03:03:50 PM
Chavski v Bin Dippers tonight , who would you like to see progress to the final ? It's a bit like having to choose between a bout of Ebola or Full blown AIDS
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dr Butler on January 27, 2015, 03:05:23 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on January 27, 2015, 03:03:50 PM
Chavski v Bin Dippers tonight , who would you like to see progress to the final ? It's a bit like having to choose between a bout of Ebola or Full blown AIDS
shame they both cannot lose :(

UTV
The Doc
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on January 27, 2015, 03:19:39 PM
Liverpool; they're not as scummy as Chelsea anyway and also they're well ahead of us on League Cup wins, whereas Chavski are behind us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on January 27, 2015, 03:29:35 PM
That's how I have decided too. I am used to Liverpool winning things, they've won more than us anyway and are, at least, a big club.

Chelsea winning anything is horrible and the only thing worse would be Spurs [shudders].
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on January 27, 2015, 03:39:17 PM
Buoyed by my recent betting successes I have had a couple of accas tonight. Chelsea, Derby, Chesterfield, MK Dons and Cambridge and a riskier Reading, Bolton, Wednesday, Bury and Preston.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 27, 2015, 04:57:11 PM
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 27, 2015, 05:03:14 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on January 27, 2015, 03:39:17 PM
Buoyed by my recent betting successes I have had a couple of accas tonight. Chelsea, Derby, Chesterfield, MK Dons and Cambridge and a riskier Reading, Bolton, Wednesday, Bury and Preston.
To be fair that's a good shout I'm off to the bookies on way home
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on January 27, 2015, 06:48:37 PM
Good luck to Walsall tonight. 11,000 sell out apparantely, although where the other six thousand have been for the last ten season's is anyone's guess.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on January 27, 2015, 08:10:05 PM
Costa should have been sent off early on for a stamp but he should also have just been awarded a penalty
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Woofles The Wonder Dog on January 27, 2015, 08:15:32 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on January 27, 2015, 08:10:05 PM
Costa should have been sent off early on for a stamp but he should also have just been awarded a penalty

Markovich looked like he straight-armed a Chelsea player in the back of the neck, but nothing's been made of it. Hopefully we'll have a blood bath.

Courtois is impressive!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PGW on January 27, 2015, 08:23:51 PM
Quote from: Clampy on January 27, 2015, 06:48:37 PM
Good luck to Walsall tonight. 11,000 sell out apparantely, although where the other six thousand have been for the last ten season's is anyone's guess.

Still 0-0 so only 53 minutes from Wembley
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: walsall villain on January 27, 2015, 08:30:05 PM
Quote from: PGW on January 27, 2015, 08:23:51 PM
Quote from: Clampy on January 27, 2015, 06:48:37 PM
Good luck to Walsall tonight. 11,000 sell out apparantely, although where the other six thousand have been for the last ten season's is anyone's guess.

Still 0-0 so only 53 minutes from Wembley
I thought they had been to Wembley before for a play off final but that was at the Millennium stadium so fingers crossed tonight.
Might try and go to Wembley if they get through, I am a regular at Walsall (go there every pre season V Villa 😉)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on January 27, 2015, 08:43:50 PM
Diego Costa is a thug. He always plays the 'hardman' role. Be interesting next week when he faces Okore.....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Can Gana Be Bettered!?!? on January 27, 2015, 08:48:17 PM
Chelsea and Liverpool.

Has there ever been two more despised teams in one match?

Fucking hate them both. More than any of the other many, many, many clubs I hate.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 27, 2015, 08:56:38 PM
Fabregas off injured. Let's hope he's our for +2 weeks
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on January 27, 2015, 08:57:29 PM
Perhaps Costa copied the 'stamp' from his fellow 'thug' Ramires? Remember last season's home game...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on January 27, 2015, 09:01:07 PM
Another stamp by the thug Costa - wanker...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 27, 2015, 09:02:32 PM
Bolton first team playing tonight and now 4-0 down.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 27, 2015, 09:03:51 PM
Quote from: PGW on January 27, 2015, 08:23:51 PM
Quote from: Clampy on January 27, 2015, 06:48:37 PM
Good luck to Walsall tonight. 11,000 sell out apparantely, although where the other six thousand have been for the last ten season's is anyone's guess.

Still 0-0 so only 53 minutes from Wembley
Yes come on Walsall hold on or better score.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on January 27, 2015, 09:11:37 PM
Referee Michael Oliver clearly decided several matches ago that a football hitting a player's hand under any circumstances would never be handball. Check out his recent games. He is very wrong.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on January 27, 2015, 09:14:34 PM
On tonight's performance I'd suggest that there was one referee deserving of a few games in the third and fourth divisions but, what have the third and fourth division players done to deserve that?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 27, 2015, 09:14:58 PM
Bent scores for Derby.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 27, 2015, 09:16:34 PM
On a night like tonight Small Heath are always worth putting a couple of quid on to win.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 27, 2015, 09:16:57 PM
Quote from: olaftab on January 27, 2015, 09:14:58 PM
Bent scores for Derby.
Again.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on January 27, 2015, 09:44:14 PM
And gets another, plus Walsall through to Wembley.  Well done them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 27, 2015, 09:44:41 PM
I think Jack Woodward's been giving lessons to the WM commentators.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on January 27, 2015, 09:45:22 PM
1 - 0 Chelsea............Ivanovic
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on January 27, 2015, 09:45:35 PM
Yes, congratulations to Walsall!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 27, 2015, 09:47:05 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on January 27, 2015, 09:45:35 PM
Yes, congratulations to Walsall!

Dean Smith's Walsall if you don't mind.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on January 27, 2015, 09:56:09 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on January 27, 2015, 09:47:05 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on January 27, 2015, 09:45:35 PM
Yes, congratulations to Walsall!

Dean Smith's Walsall if you don't mind.

Yes, top bloke. Villa fan as well!

Hopefully he won't be the only Villa fan going to Wembley this season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 27, 2015, 09:57:20 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on January 27, 2015, 09:56:09 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on January 27, 2015, 09:47:05 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on January 27, 2015, 09:45:35 PM
Yes, congratulations to Walsall!

Dean Smith's Walsall if you don't mind.

Yes, top bloke. Villa fan as well!

Hopefully he won't be the only Villa fan going to Wembley this season.

Doubt it. His family will be there as well.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on January 27, 2015, 10:00:23 PM
Irrespective of how good their players are, and most of them are good, Chavski must have, pound for pound the most dislikeable human beings in English football.

As a collective, I should have added.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on January 27, 2015, 10:03:45 PM
If Costa played for us we'd love him. He's fantastic.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on January 27, 2015, 10:04:00 PM
And he's a nutter.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: London Villan on January 27, 2015, 10:06:29 PM
I wish benteke had some of costas fight. He is a tough, agressive player.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Can Gana Be Bettered!?!? on January 27, 2015, 10:15:53 PM
Quote from: London Villan on January 27, 2015, 10:06:29 PM
I wish benteke had some of costas fight. He is a tough, agressive player.

Yup, and he doesn't give up on anything that's not perfectly played into him. He'll fight for anything, even if the pass to him isn't the best.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Can Gana Be Bettered!?!? on January 27, 2015, 10:16:45 PM
It's not often I enjoy a Chelsea win, but Liverpool really are fucking annoying.

Well, I say enjoy, I mean preferable to the team they're playing.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on January 27, 2015, 10:19:27 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on January 27, 2015, 09:56:09 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on January 27, 2015, 09:47:05 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on January 27, 2015, 09:45:35 PM
Yes, congratulations to Walsall!

Dean Smith's Walsall if you don't mind.

Yes, top bloke. Villa fan as well!

Hopefully he won't be the only Villa fan going to Wembley this Millennium.

Fixed.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: andrew08 on January 27, 2015, 10:21:13 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on January 27, 2015, 10:16:45 PM
It's not often I enjoy a Chelsea win, but Liverpool really are fucking annoying.

Well, I say enjoy, I mean preferable to the team they're playing.

Yes it's a shame one of them had to win really, but Chelsea are better bet to beat the even worse option of Spurs winning anything.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 27, 2015, 10:28:17 PM
Who are Dean Smith's Walsall going to play in the final?
I might queue up for a ticket!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Meanwood Villa on January 27, 2015, 10:31:15 PM
Quote from: olaftab on January 27, 2015, 10:28:17 PM
Who are Dean Smith's Walsall going to play in the final?
I might queue up for a ticket!

Brizzle City 4-2 up on Gillingham from first leg.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on January 27, 2015, 10:32:34 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on January 27, 2015, 10:16:45 PM
It's not often I enjoy a Chelsea win, but Liverpool really are fucking annoying.
There aren't many things funnier in football than seeing Liverpool lose in a semi-final.

Like you say, it's just a shame that it has to be Chelsea that are the happiest about it happening.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on January 27, 2015, 11:17:32 PM
I thought there could easily have been a couple of sendings off in the Chelsea game. At least one from each side but at least the ref was consistent. I would like to join the Costa love in. He 'puts a shift in' doesn't he?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: tomd2103 on January 28, 2015, 02:24:25 AM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on January 27, 2015, 09:45:35 PM
Yes, congratulations to Walsall!

Yep, really pleased for them.  Dean Smith has done a very good job there with no money to work with. 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on January 28, 2015, 06:45:36 AM
Bloody hell balotelli is crap these days isnt he?

Allow me to add the Costa love in (until a couple of weeks when he gets one of our players sent off). Also, Hazard scares the shit out of me.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 28, 2015, 07:11:44 AM
So, either Chelsea go level with our number of trophies won, or Tottingham win a cup. How depressing. Need a Sheffield United miracle...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on January 28, 2015, 07:16:17 AM
If someone can explain Costas stamps being unpunished but Benteke being sent off for raising his hand ,I'd like to know.
Hopefully Costa gets a retro ban as the ref didn't see it - will the FA act against an establishment team? If he did see it and deemed them fair, then either he is on the take or incompetent. Both of which should see him removed.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pat McMahon on January 28, 2015, 07:35:49 AM
Quote from: Dave on January 27, 2015, 10:32:34 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on January 27, 2015, 10:16:45 PM
It's not often I enjoy a Chelsea win, but Liverpool really are fucking annoying.
There aren't many things funnier in football than seeing Liverpool lose in a semi-final.

Like you say, it's just a shame that it has to be Chelsea that are the happiest about it happening.

I really can't stand Chelsea and would prefer anybody but them to win a trophy. Soon they will overtake our trophy haul and there is nowt we can do about it.

Liverpool are already well ahead of us so not too fussed by them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 28, 2015, 07:41:43 AM
That's how I see it. The Gerrard wankfest would be irritating if they win anything, but I can always just turn the telly off. If Chelsea match and overtake our trophy total, chances are we'll never be above them in said pecking order again. One of my saddest non-Villa moments in football remains seeing those Lotto Chavs fluke the European Cup.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Small Rodent on January 28, 2015, 12:31:55 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on January 27, 2015, 11:17:32 PM
I thought there could easily have been a couple of sendings off in the Chelsea game. At least one from each side but at least the ref was consistent. I would like to join the Costa love in. He 'puts a shift in' doesn't he?

I really wouldn't like a player who stamps on other players legs in Villa's squad.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 28, 2015, 07:19:10 PM
Quote
Diego Costa has been charged for violent conduct after an alleged stamp following the Capital One Cup semi-final with Liverpool on Tuesday.

The Chelsea striker, 26, faces a three-match ban for his challenge on defender Emre Can during the 1-0 victory.

The Spaniard could miss Saturday's league match with Manchester City at Stamford Bridge if he is found guilty.

He has until 18:00 GMT on Thursday to respond to the Football Association's charge.

He is being charged for the first of two alleged stamps that were not seen by referee Michael Oliver.

He also appeared to stand on central defender Martin Skrtel in the Liverpool penalty box in the second half.

The first-half incident involving Can took place close to the technical area and prompted an angry response from the Liverpool player.

Reds manager Brendan Rodgers said at his post-match press conference: "He could easily hurdle over the young player and he directs his studs right on to his ankle, which could've been nasty."

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho said after the game that he feels the Brazil-born Spain international is being targeted unfairly.

The Blues, who won 2-1 on aggregate, will face the winners of Wednesday's second semi-final involving Tottenham or Sheffield United, in the final at Wembley on Sunday, 1 March.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 28, 2015, 07:26:07 PM
Boom! That'd be good news for us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on January 28, 2015, 08:14:52 PM
Blades 0 - Spurs 1 ........Erikson with a great free kick
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 28, 2015, 08:15:34 PM
For some reason the goalkeeper didn't bother moving. Let's just cancel the League Cup this year.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on January 28, 2015, 08:38:36 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on January 28, 2015, 08:15:34 PM
For some reason the goalkeeper didn't bother moving. Let's just cancel the League Cup this year.

He didn't have much chance, it couldn't have been any more in the top corner.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 28, 2015, 08:42:01 PM
Yes that free kick just about shaved both bar and post...almost impossible to save.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 28, 2015, 08:44:21 PM
A Spurs v Chavs final, what a depressing scenario.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 28, 2015, 08:48:41 PM
Yes horrible final where you just can not take sides but one has to win. Also if Chelski win they go ahead of us and if Spuds they equal us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 28, 2015, 08:52:52 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 28, 2015, 08:44:21 PM
A Spurs v Chavs final, what a depressing scenario.
One of them will lose and their fans will be miserable. That's the only thing to cling to.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 28, 2015, 08:59:05 PM
Quote from: OCD on January 28, 2015, 08:38:36 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on January 28, 2015, 08:15:34 PM
For some reason the goalkeeper didn't bother moving. Let's just cancel the League Cup this year.

He didn't have much chance, it couldn't have been any more in the top corner.

It went across him. Keepers should save those. Had it been a left foot one swinging back in to the far left corner, I'd agree.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on January 28, 2015, 09:19:37 PM
Blades 1 - Spurs 1 ........Adams
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on January 28, 2015, 09:21:37 PM
Blades 2 - Spurs 1 ........Adams
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on January 28, 2015, 09:22:18 PM
Superb...come on now get another
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 28, 2015, 09:22:26 PM
Come on Sheff U!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 28, 2015, 09:23:57 PM
Come on!!!!!

It will be extra time if it stays this way?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 28, 2015, 09:28:37 PM
Bloody hell missed the 2 goals.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 28, 2015, 09:30:08 PM
Oh bollox
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 28, 2015, 09:30:16 PM
Fucking BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on January 28, 2015, 09:30:22 PM
Blades 2 - Spurs 2 ........Erikson
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 28, 2015, 09:32:26 PM
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Can Gana Be Bettered!?!? on January 28, 2015, 09:39:59 PM
Why is it the teams you fucking hate do well?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Can Gana Be Bettered!?!? on January 28, 2015, 09:40:35 PM
And that, Paul Lambert, is how you beat a league 1 team to make the league cup final.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on January 28, 2015, 09:41:53 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on January 28, 2015, 09:40:35 PM
And that, Paul Lambert, is how you beat a league 1 team to make the league cup final.

Nah don't think so. Bradford were league two aswell.

Very rarely I wish Chelsea to do well and win a trophy but hope they batter Spurs in the final, they've ridden their luck so much this season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Can Gana Be Bettered!?!? on January 28, 2015, 09:43:20 PM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on January 28, 2015, 09:41:53 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on January 28, 2015, 09:40:35 PM
And that, Paul Lambert, is how you beat a league 1 team to make the league cup final.

Nah don't think so. Bradford were league two aswell.

Very rarely I wish Chelsea to do well and win a trophy but hope they batter Spurs in the final, they've ridden their luck so much this season.

Tru dat on both the division (my mistake) and Chelsea statement.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 28, 2015, 09:43:36 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on January 28, 2015, 09:40:35 PM
And that, Paul Lambert, is how you beat a league 1 team to make the league cup final.

I'm sure he'll pay attention to it if we ever get a League 1 side in the semis. *winky*
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 28, 2015, 09:43:45 PM
If I don't watch the Final, it doesn't count. There's bound to be a film on.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Can Gana Be Bettered!?!? on January 28, 2015, 09:51:51 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 28, 2015, 09:43:36 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on January 28, 2015, 09:40:35 PM
And that, Paul Lambert, is how you beat a league 1 team to make the league cup final.

I'm sure he'll pay attention to it if we ever get a League 1 side in the semis. *winky*

Sheff Utd in the FA Cup this season???
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on January 28, 2015, 09:57:48 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on January 28, 2015, 09:51:51 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 28, 2015, 09:43:36 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on January 28, 2015, 09:40:35 PM
And that, Paul Lambert, is how you beat a league 1 team to make the league cup final.

I'm sure he'll pay attention to it if we ever get a League 1 side in the semis. *winky*
Sheff Utd in the FA Cup this season???
Let's hope so, because Sheff Utd regularly get to cup semi finals but then invariably lose them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on January 28, 2015, 10:02:26 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on January 28, 2015, 09:51:51 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 28, 2015, 09:43:36 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on January 28, 2015, 09:40:35 PM
And that, Paul Lambert, is how you beat a league 1 team to make the league cup final.

I'm sure he'll pay attention to it if we ever get a League 1 side in the semis. *winky*

Sheff Utd in the FA Cup this season???
After they've beaten Cambridge United in the next round! :D
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: The Left Side on January 28, 2015, 10:56:52 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on January 28, 2015, 09:39:59 PM
Why is it the teams you fucking hate do well?

Not the case for Small Heath Alliance
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 28, 2015, 11:27:14 PM
They've done pretty well in the last couple of months or so. From relegation certainties to outside contenders for the play-offs.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on January 29, 2015, 12:33:05 AM
Rowett has done a decent job so far to be fair.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dcdavecollett on January 29, 2015, 01:43:48 PM
Good to see Vertongen grabbing a Blades player by the throat and not being sent off with a straight red.

One law for Benteke...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 29, 2015, 01:49:32 PM
Vertonghen must have the invisibility as his super power because no ref ever catches him breaking the rules. That or he is Mystique and can morph into someone or someone else to avoid capture.

Vertonghen, Sterling incidents vs Benteke. Amazing that if you didn't know the outcome of those three you'd pick Benteke last of the players who got sent off.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 30, 2015, 01:38:39 PM
Costa banned for 3 games so misses trip to Aston.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Flamingo Lane on January 30, 2015, 07:55:12 PM
Terrible refereeing decision after one minute in the Bournemouth v Watford game tonight, reducing Watford to ten men for the entire game.  I was looking forward to this game, I don't expect much of it now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: timeoutbigbar on January 30, 2015, 08:35:22 PM
I chose Wolfsburg v Bayern instead, has been a great game thus far.  Bayern look like heading for their first defeat of the season, 2-0 at the break.  Excellent from Wolfsburg considering the circumstances and the pre match tribute to Junior Malanda who passed away at 20 recently.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: timeoutbigbar on January 30, 2015, 08:48:10 PM
Make that 3-0...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on January 30, 2015, 08:55:24 PM
Quote from: Ian Price on January 30, 2015, 07:55:12 PM
Terrible refereeing decision after one minute in the Bournemouth v Watford game tonight, reducing Watford to ten men for the entire game.  I was looking forward to this game, I don't expect much of it now.

Atrocious. Clear foul, but no way was that a red card.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on January 30, 2015, 09:10:17 PM
Bayern are getting taken apart
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: The Left Side on January 30, 2015, 09:12:17 PM
4-1 Wolfsburg, nice finish too.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on January 30, 2015, 09:27:31 PM
I know that Wolfsburg area very good side but I didn't see that coming
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: timeoutbigbar on January 30, 2015, 09:41:16 PM
How good was Kevin De Bruyne.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on January 30, 2015, 10:54:56 PM
I missed the first 3 minutes of the Bournemouth-Watford game, saw the red mark under Watford's name on the scoreboard and spent the next minute trying to work out whether someone really had been sent off in that time.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on January 31, 2015, 01:26:33 PM
Hull 0 - Newcastle 1..........Cabella with a good goal
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on January 31, 2015, 01:54:31 PM
Hull 0 - Newcastle 2..........Sammy Ameobi
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 31, 2015, 02:14:36 PM
This is a good result for us
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on January 31, 2015, 02:22:33 PM
Hull 0 - Newcastle 3..........Goufrann
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Karlos96 on January 31, 2015, 02:24:21 PM
Hull are dreadful.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on January 31, 2015, 02:45:04 PM
Thank you, Newcastle.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on January 31, 2015, 03:23:39 PM
Albion 0 Spuds 2

Palace 0 Everton 1

Sunderland 1 Burnley 0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on January 31, 2015, 03:29:23 PM
Quote from: dave shelley on January 31, 2015, 03:23:39 PM
Albion 0 Spuds 2

Palace 0 Everton 1

Sunderland 1 Burnley 0

If those results stick at full time, marvellous, but do Villa really deserve such fortune??
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dante Lavelli on January 31, 2015, 03:31:00 PM
Sunderland 0 - 0 Burnley for me please.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 31, 2015, 03:36:47 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on January 31, 2015, 03:29:23 PM
Quote from: dave shelley on January 31, 2015, 03:23:39 PM
Albion 0 Spuds 2

Palace 0 Everton 1

Sunderland 1 Burnley 0

If those results stick at full time, marvellous, but do Villa really deserve such fortune??

How is it fortunate that other teams lose to better ones and why should we deserve it or not? It's like saying do Manchester City deserve to have Chelsea lose the odd game.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on January 31, 2015, 03:41:18 PM
Manure 2 Leicester 0

Sunderland 2 Burnley 0

Stoke 2 QPR 1
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PGW on January 31, 2015, 03:53:23 PM
Manure 3-0 Wes Morgan og. Their 2nd was offside RVP just off....at Old Trafford though
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on January 31, 2015, 04:04:14 PM
Eriksen seems to be scoring in every game he plays in lately.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on January 31, 2015, 04:10:34 PM
Good day for us so far in the relegation zone - most of the results going our way
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 31, 2015, 04:22:42 PM
Smethwick 0 Spuds 3
Good to see the honeymoon period over.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 31, 2015, 04:24:15 PM
They'll need to sign four 6'5" players now in the next couple of days along with a long throw expert
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: nodge on January 31, 2015, 04:54:18 PM
Looks like we've got a free hit tomorrow after today's results.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on January 31, 2015, 04:56:15 PM
It's somewhat reassuring that there are a number of other teams in the league who are just as bad as we are. I think there may even be three who are worse...thank goodness
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: mr underhill on January 31, 2015, 05:00:18 PM
I very much hope so but we are 16th, three points off the drop, no goal in eight hours two wins in 18 or so and our next two fixtures are against Arsenal and Chelsea. The Hull and Leicester games are must wins.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on January 31, 2015, 05:02:03 PM
So were the some of the last few.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on January 31, 2015, 05:03:50 PM
Good results for us today. Even a draw tomorrow would be excellent.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 31, 2015, 05:10:47 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on January 31, 2015, 05:03:50 PM
Good results for us today. Even a draw todmorrow would be excellent.

0-0 tomorrow would be just fine
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on January 31, 2015, 05:13:50 PM
I would be elated.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on January 31, 2015, 05:14:18 PM
Excellent weekend for us
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on January 31, 2015, 05:36:10 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on January 31, 2015, 05:03:50 PM
Good results for us today. Even a draw tomorrow would be excellent.

I agree. I think a lot of us would take that now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on January 31, 2015, 05:40:29 PM
Quote from: nodge on January 31, 2015, 04:54:18 PM
Looks like we've got a free hit tomorrow after today's results.

That's what I thought. Today couldn't have gone much better for me in the PL. As well as the results going for the Villa I had a 7/1 acca on Liverpool, United, Stoke, Sunderland and Spurs. I did crap on the other divisions though. 1 out of 5, 2 out of 5 and 3 out of 6.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on January 31, 2015, 06:12:12 PM
Chelsea 1 - Citeh 0.........Remy, tap in from a good move
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on January 31, 2015, 06:15:36 PM
Chelsea 1 - Citeh 1.........Silva, dodgy keeping from Courtios
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 31, 2015, 07:05:36 PM
Here comes Lamps
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on January 31, 2015, 07:13:22 PM
Drogba & Lampard on the pitch as Chelsea & City contend the title. Therefore, Osgood & Bell must also be warming up.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on January 31, 2015, 07:19:32 PM
Milner is such a good player.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: steffo on January 31, 2015, 07:34:53 PM
Though Milner was outstanding. Always gives his best.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on January 31, 2015, 07:49:43 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on January 31, 2015, 07:13:22 PM
Drogba & Lampard on the pitch as Chelsea & City contend the title. Therefore, Osgood & Bell must also be warming up.

Judging by the stories in last weeks papers Kerry Dixon could do with a few appearance fees.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on January 31, 2015, 08:19:20 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on January 31, 2015, 03:29:23 PM
Quote from: dave shelley on January 31, 2015, 03:23:39 PM
Albion 0 Spuds 2

Palace 0 Everton 1

Sunderland 1 Burnley 0

If those results stick at full time, marvellous, but do Villa really deserve such fortune??

Eh? That's like saying that when Villa lose do the sides below us deserve it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 31, 2015, 08:22:06 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on January 31, 2015, 07:19:32 PM
Milner is such a good player.

Milly
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on January 31, 2015, 09:43:56 PM
Quote from: peter w on January 31, 2015, 08:19:20 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on January 31, 2015, 03:29:23 PM
Quote from: dave shelley on January 31, 2015, 03:23:39 PM
Albion 0 Spuds 2

Palace 0 Everton 1

Sunderland 1 Burnley 0

If those results stick at full time, marvellous, but do Villa really deserve such fortune??

Eh? That's like saying that when Villa lose do the sides below us deserve it.

No it isn't. It's like saying Randy n Tom n Paul know that they can continue to fuck up ad nauseam because other teams will let them off the hook by fucking up even more.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Can Gana Be Bettered!?!? on January 31, 2015, 09:46:46 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on January 31, 2015, 07:19:32 PM
Milner is such a good player.

Indeed. It really frustrated me that Man City bought him from us and played him in a variety of positions, but not the one he had by far and away his best season with us. Out wide, Milner was no better than an above average player, but when he had that season in centre midfield, he was class. Disappointing he never got to show it more, but it was the beginning of when Man City bought players just to stop other teams having them. Did they really want/need him? Probably not.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on January 31, 2015, 10:04:00 PM
Milner was really good, but he normally always is. They'll remember him like we do.

I watched the stripeyfilth game. Other that a couple of saves from Lloris and a header bouncing off the post in the first half, they were awful.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: adrenachrome on January 31, 2015, 10:11:48 PM
Quote from: Clampy on January 31, 2015, 10:04:00 PM
Milner was really good, but he normally always is. They'll remember him like we do.

I watched the stripeyfilth game. Other that a couple of saves from Lloris and a header bouncing off the post in the first half, they were awful.

"Normally always" strikes me as a most unsatisfactory construction, if I may may make so bold.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on January 31, 2015, 11:06:12 PM
Nice cross from Albrighton for Leicester's goal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: adrenachrome on January 31, 2015, 11:10:26 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on January 31, 2015, 11:06:12 PM
Nice cross from Albrighton for Leicester's goal.

I think Pearson is proving quite astute in utilising Albrighton's strengths.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on January 31, 2015, 11:17:28 PM
All season my Hull supporting brother in law has been telling me how truly, truly dreadful they are. I've taken it with a pinch of salt, but I watched their entire match today, and they were truly shocking.

No spirit or fight at all. We might be rubbish - and, let's be honest, we are, that's why we haven't scored a league goal for 100 years or whatever it is - but I don't think we lack spirit. Hull definitely do.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on January 31, 2015, 11:22:13 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on January 31, 2015, 11:06:12 PM
Nice cross from Albrighton for Leicester's goal.
It was .
And Yaniteds opening goal Van Persie is a yard offside . Absolute disgrace from the linesman.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on January 31, 2015, 11:40:01 PM
Daniel Sturridge - "I'm grateful to God I was able to come back from injury".

Oh do fuck off.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: adrenachrome on January 31, 2015, 11:51:30 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on January 31, 2015, 11:40:01 PM
Daniel Sturridge - "I'm grateful to God I was able to come back from injury".

Oh do fuck off.

It's the American Way.

Lining up a lucrative pension in the MLS.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on February 01, 2015, 12:10:42 AM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on January 31, 2015, 11:40:01 PM
Daniel Sturridge - "I'm grateful to God I was able to come back from injury".

Oh do fuck off.

With your fucking shit goal celebration.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on February 01, 2015, 12:11:55 AM
Is anyone else a secret fan of The Football League Show on BBC1 (after MOTD)?

I love it. It lasts FOREVER (well, about an hour and a half), and even manages to put up with that grating bald twat with his over-familiar manner AND Steve Claridge while still being watchable.

Yes, yes, yes, training for next season etc etc etc.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on February 01, 2015, 12:13:34 AM
I love the theme music.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on February 01, 2015, 12:19:14 AM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on January 31, 2015, 11:40:01 PM
Daniel Sturridge - "I'm grateful to God I was able to come back from injury".

Oh do fuck off.

A total insult to the medical professionals and team training staff that have helped him to recover.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chinchilla Bathhouse on February 01, 2015, 12:58:47 AM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on February 01, 2015, 12:11:55 AM
Is anyone else a secret fan of The Football League Show on BBC1 (after MOTD)?

I love it. It lasts FOREVER (well, about an hour and a half), and even manages to put up with that grating bald twat with his over-familiar manner AND Steve Claridge while still being watchable.

Yes, yes, yes, training for next season etc etc etc.

Yep, I like it too, mainly on account of it lasting forever and containing nothing but about a million goals, ridiculous red cards and some unbelievably filthy tackles.  Although I do think that, aside from the shame and the financial implications, the most awful thing about relegation would be the prospect of that grating bald twat turning up to do one of his light-hearted featurettes at our place.  When that bellend's hanging around your tunnel with an amusing quip, you know you're in the shit.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on February 01, 2015, 01:03:14 AM
Quote from: Chinchilla Bathhouse on February 01, 2015, 12:58:47 AM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on February 01, 2015, 12:11:55 AM
Is anyone else a secret fan of The Football League Show on BBC1 (after MOTD)?

I love it. It lasts FOREVER (well, about an hour and a half), and even manages to put up with that grating bald twat with his over-familiar manner AND Steve Claridge while still being watchable.

Yes, yes, yes, training for next season etc etc etc.

Yep, I like it too, mainly on account of it lasting forever and containing nothing but about a million goals, ridiculous red cards and some unbelievably filthy tackles.  Although I do think that, aside from the shame and the financial implications, the most awful thing about relegation would be the prospect of that grating bald twat turning up to do one of his light-hearted featurettes at our place.  When that bellend's hanging around your tunnel with an amusing quip, you know you're in the shit.

I just mentioned this on another thread, but my brother in law is a Hull fan, so has intimate acquaintance with the relegation thing. I remember when they were in the Championship, that bald twat became his bete noir.

it was almost as if "freedom from that bald twat on the Football League Show" had supplanted "getting loads more money and not having to go and play matches at Doncaster" as the main reason to want to get promotion.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: tomd2103 on February 01, 2015, 03:57:32 AM
Rumour on MOTD that Adebayor is about to sign for QPR.  Some people never learn.   
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on February 01, 2015, 09:31:21 AM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on February 01, 2015, 12:11:55 AM
Is anyone else a secret fan of The Football League Show on BBC1 (after MOTD)?

I love it. It lasts FOREVER (well, about an hour and a half), and even manages to put up with that grating bald twat with his over-familiar manner AND Steve Claridge while still being watchable.

Yes, yes, yes, training for next season etc etc etc.

It makes me feel old because I always fall asleep during it. Usually some time between the end of the championship games and the start of the league one games.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on February 01, 2015, 11:35:20 AM
Quote from: UK Redsox on February 01, 2015, 12:19:14 AM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on January 31, 2015, 11:40:01 PM
Daniel Sturridge - "I'm grateful to God I was able to come back from injury".

Oh do fuck off.

A total insult to the medical professionals and team training staff that have helped him to recover.

He's saying something he believes. He isn't insulting anyone at all.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on February 01, 2015, 11:58:36 AM
It's still slightly odd to think that God, should such an entity exist, would prioritise helping a millionaire kick a ball around ahead of, say, sorting out the Ebola Crisis or bringing about peace in the Middle East.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on February 01, 2015, 12:06:35 PM
He has a faith in God.  Nothing more to see here.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on February 01, 2015, 12:21:44 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on February 01, 2015, 11:58:36 AM
It's still slightly odd to think that God, should such an entity exist, would prioritise helping a millionaire kick a ball around ahead of, say, sorting out the Ebola Crisis or bringing about peace in the Middle East.

If Sturridge gained any strength or inspiration from his faith during his injury, you could argue that God helped whether he exists or not.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 01, 2015, 12:29:54 PM
Even Sturridge knows of the power of McGrath.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on February 01, 2015, 03:24:34 PM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on February 01, 2015, 12:21:44 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on February 01, 2015, 11:58:36 AM
It's still slightly odd to think that God, should such an entity exist, would prioritise helping a millionaire kick a ball around ahead of, say, sorting out the Ebola Crisis or bringing about peace in the Middle East.

If Sturridge gained any strength or inspiration from his faith during his injury, you could argue that God helped whether he exists or not.

Quite possibly. It's still somewhat arrogant and self-obsessed to think God should give a fuck about you and not care about all the suffering in the World. It's a fairly common mindset among crazy theists though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on February 01, 2015, 04:22:10 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on February 01, 2015, 12:11:55 AM
Is anyone else a secret fan of The Football League Show on BBC1 (after MOTD)?

I love it. It lasts FOREVER (well, about an hour and a half), and even manages to put up with that grating bald twat with his over-familiar manner AND Steve Claridge while still being watchable.

Yes, yes, yes, training for next season etc etc etc.

It would never happen but why dont they combine it with the prem so we see the best of the whole league rather than any dull goalless game in the prem......usually involving us
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on February 01, 2015, 05:14:01 PM
I'm going to be concentrating mainly on this thread over the next few months
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on February 01, 2015, 05:20:23 PM
Quote from: Rudy65 on February 01, 2015, 04:22:10 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on February 01, 2015, 12:11:55 AM
Is anyone else a secret fan of The Football League Show on BBC1 (after MOTD)?

I love it. It lasts FOREVER (well, about an hour and a half), and even manages to put up with that grating bald twat with his over-familiar manner AND Steve Claridge while still being watchable.

Yes, yes, yes, training for next season etc etc etc.

It would never happen but why dont they combine it with the prem so we see the best of the whole league rather than any dull goalless game in the prem......usually involving us


Separate organisation and TV rights deal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on February 01, 2015, 05:40:06 PM
Saints 0 - Swansea 1.....Shelvey - good goal
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Deano's Mullet on February 01, 2015, 05:40:27 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on February 01, 2015, 05:40:06 PM
Saints 0 - Swansea 1.....Shelvey - good goal

whats a goal?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 01, 2015, 05:40:44 PM
Bollocks. Swansea score. I've got the Saint goalie and a defender in my FL team.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on February 01, 2015, 05:41:08 PM
Quote from: Deano's Mullet on February 01, 2015, 05:40:27 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on February 01, 2015, 05:40:06 PM
Saints 0 - Swansea 1.....Shelvey - good goal

whats a goal?

They're the things which make us lose.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 01, 2015, 05:47:15 PM
Bertrand sent off.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on February 01, 2015, 05:52:04 PM
Considering the players they lost in the summer and those that they have out injured, Southamptons season has been superb.

I really hope that they can hang on for a Chumpions League place
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 01, 2015, 06:04:01 PM
Swansea touched the ball 3 times in the Saints penalty area. Saints touched it 44 times in the Swansea one.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on February 01, 2015, 06:14:13 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on February 01, 2015, 05:40:44 PM
Bollocks. Swansea score. I've got the Saint goalie and a defender in my FL team.

I needed a Southampton win to complete a roll up.

Yes, I had Arsenal as one of my other selections.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Deano's Mullet on February 01, 2015, 06:28:13 PM
Stuart Pearce has left Forest. Please Lambert go replace him.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dcdavecollett on February 03, 2015, 12:31:59 AM
As God is praised for playing such a key role in SS's recovery, does that mean She was a real tw*t to allow him to get injured in the first place?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on February 03, 2015, 02:18:41 AM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on February 01, 2015, 12:10:42 AM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on January 31, 2015, 11:40:01 PM
Daniel Sturridge - "I'm grateful to God I was able to come back from injury".

Oh do fuck off.

With your fucking shit goal celebration.

I know his uncle Dave very well. We managed betting shops for the same company just down the road from each other for about seven years. Nice guy. His uncle Derek (Dave's twin) is a teacher, his aunt is a 'super headmistress' who has been in The Evening Mail for her record of turning round under performing schools. His old man is a youth coach who was on the books of Small Heath once. Then there is his uncle Simon who played for Small Heath and Stoke and his uncle Dean who played for Derby, Leicester and Wolves and came to one of our works Christmas parties at The Lytton Tree in town once and drank a load of booze without chipping into the kitty. He liked a bet on the dogs but wasn't very good at picking them. It suited me because it boosted my profit margin when he was in the area as he wasn't really supposed to bet in his brothers shop.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: simon ward 50 on February 03, 2015, 11:51:30 AM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on February 01, 2015, 12:11:55 AM
Is anyone else a secret fan of The Football League Show on BBC1 (after MOTD)?

I love it. It lasts FOREVER (well, about an hour and a half), and even manages to put up with that grating bald twat with his over-familiar manner AND Steve Claridge while still being watchable.

Yes, yes, yes, training for next season etc etc etc.

Much better than MOTD! It is my Tuesday night catch up with my youngest as my wife goes out to her Maths class.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dekko on February 03, 2015, 03:55:49 PM
The Football League show is an integral part of my sunday afternoons (I watch it on the iplayer).  It goes on forever so you can stay rooted to the sofa, doze off, and it'll still be on when you wake up.  Very relaxing.  Also, they have so many games to get through all you see is goals goals goals, which makes a nice change from watching my own team.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: mr underhill on February 03, 2015, 05:04:00 PM
what are goals?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: avfcdale on February 03, 2015, 05:10:38 PM
i think they used to be stuff i once saw regularly at villa park but my memory is not what it was
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on February 03, 2015, 10:32:26 PM
has the Uzbekistan U22 team been mentioned yet?

http://screamer.deadspin.com/the-uzbekistani-u-22-team-is-insanely-violent-1683400637/+kevindraper
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 04, 2015, 04:48:16 PM
Sent off after 30 seconds for this. Not surprisingly it has been rescinded.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 04, 2015, 04:53:27 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on February 03, 2015, 10:32:26 PM
has the Uzbekistan U22 team been mentioned yet?

http://screamer.deadspin.com/the-uzbekistani-u-22-team-is-insanely-violent-1683400637/+kevindraper

Can't see the problem, hard but fair................

(http://ww3.sinaimg.cn/bmiddle/784fda03gw1eous5w0bkxg20a605pqv5.gif)

(http://i.minus.com/iVxcUgg0dkFAA.gif)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 04, 2015, 05:36:07 PM
The Korean lad clearly fakes being punched. That should be a yellow card. And why did the player put his head in the way of the boot? Asked for it is how it appears to me.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on February 04, 2015, 07:10:43 PM
tonight Mathew I will be supporting Bolton Wanderers
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: walsall villain on February 04, 2015, 07:12:22 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on February 04, 2015, 05:36:07 PM
The Korean lad clearly fakes being punched. That should be a yellow card. And why did the player put his head in the way of the boot? Asked for it is how it appears to me.
Nah, it's just handbags
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on February 04, 2015, 08:05:50 PM
Bolton look compact and well organised: Neil Lennon looks a decent manager, underrated. Would rather he managed Villa!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: walsall villain on February 04, 2015, 08:10:19 PM
Quote from: Villafirst on February 04, 2015, 08:05:50 PM
Bolton look compact and well organised: Neil Lennon looks a decent manager, underrated. Would rather he managed Villa!
I read somewhere that Hull have him in mind to replace 'Mr relegation'
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on February 04, 2015, 08:22:06 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on February 04, 2015, 04:48:16 PM
Sent off after 30 seconds for this. Not surprisingly it has been rescinded.



How many games do you miss for stealing teeth from one of The Osmonds?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on February 04, 2015, 08:26:23 PM
Zat Knight. Liverpool wish he was still at Bolton.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 04, 2015, 08:41:34 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on February 03, 2015, 10:32:26 PM
has the Uzbekistan U22 team been mentioned yet?

http://screamer.deadspin.com/the-uzbekistani-u-22-team-is-insanely-violent-1683400637/+kevindraper

The first challenge was definitely a little high although Phil Dowd probably wouldn’t have sent Vidic off for either of them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Smirker on February 04, 2015, 08:57:23 PM
Dortmund just lost 1-0. Rock bottom of the Bundesliga.

It's time we moved in for Klopp.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on February 04, 2015, 08:59:43 PM
Following his oddly deadpan pundit commentary during the World Cup, Phil Neville is now impersonating the breathless delivery of Kevin Kilbane. We don't need both of them, for my BBC licence fee.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on February 04, 2015, 09:02:43 PM
Quote from: Smirker on February 04, 2015, 08:57:23 PM
Dortmund just lost 1-0. Rock bottom of the Bundesliga.

It's time we moved in for Klopp.

The bad news is my bet is down. The good news is you saved me having to search for the Dortmund, Liverpool, Ivory Coast, Napoli, Feyenoord and Monaco results to find out.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on February 04, 2015, 09:03:54 PM
Martin Skirtel and Nathan Baker. Twins separated at birth? Sons of Mr & Mrs Calamity.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 04, 2015, 09:04:09 PM
Bolton 1 up.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on February 04, 2015, 09:07:54 PM
Quote from: Smirker on February 04, 2015, 08:57:23 PM
Dortmund just lost 1-0. Rock bottom of the Bundesliga.

It's time we moved in for Klopp.

We're doing perfectly well in heading for rock bottom of the League with the manager we already have!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 04, 2015, 09:09:49 PM
Bolton down to 10.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 04, 2015, 09:10:15 PM
What a knobbish challenge when on a yellow.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on February 04, 2015, 09:11:56 PM
It was a shocker

Liverpool to win now

Lennon as our next manager? He is a knarky bastard which is probably what our lot need
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Flamingo Lane on February 04, 2015, 09:12:46 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on February 04, 2015, 08:59:43 PM
Following his oddly deadpan pundit commentary during the World Cup, Phil Neville is now impersonating the breathless delivery of Kevin Kilbane. We don't need both of them, for my BBC licence fee.

I've just logged on, mainly in order to say the same thing, his commentary really is desperately bad.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 04, 2015, 09:13:40 PM
One of my pet hates is fans applauding off a player who has just acted like a total knob and could cost their club by getting a red.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 04, 2015, 09:15:03 PM
Should have been 2-0. what a pass by Mills.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Stu on February 04, 2015, 09:16:37 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on February 04, 2015, 09:15:03 PM
Should have been 2-0. what a pass by Mills.

Absolutely. Dreadful finish.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 04, 2015, 09:19:26 PM
Bolton get lucky. I don't like how they defend corners.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: London Villan on February 04, 2015, 09:23:21 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on February 04, 2015, 09:13:40 PM
One of my pet hates is fans applauding off a player who has just acted like a total knob and could cost their club by getting a red.

Totally agree, it might just cost them a result.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Nev on February 04, 2015, 09:25:55 PM
Why is Phil Neville whispering?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Stu on February 04, 2015, 09:27:12 PM
There could well be 5+ of time added on here as it stands.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 04, 2015, 09:27:12 PM
What a save.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on February 04, 2015, 09:29:16 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on February 04, 2015, 09:13:40 PM
One of my pet hates is fans applauding off a player who has just acted like a total knob and could cost their club by getting a red.
That's funny-the BBC on line match text guy just said EXACTLY the same thing
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 04, 2015, 09:29:38 PM
You just know those spawny bastards are going to score
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 04, 2015, 09:29:39 PM
Bollocks.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on February 04, 2015, 09:31:21 PM
Bugger. Wheater's been good tonight but was crap there. He had the ball at his feet and no Liverpool player within twenty yards. Rather than holding on to it or looking to pass to a team-mate he just walloped it as far as he could up the pitch. Panicky rubbish and about twenty seconds later Liverpool equalise as a result.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on February 04, 2015, 09:31:26 PM
Nauseating
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on February 04, 2015, 09:31:34 PM
Feel sick
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Stu on February 04, 2015, 09:34:20 PM
It's been coming. Someone should have absolutely battered Sterling half an hour ago, the little shit.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 04, 2015, 09:34:52 PM
Notlob will do well to get this to extra time.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 04, 2015, 09:35:08 PM
Double bollocks.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: London Villan on February 04, 2015, 09:35:40 PM
Should fine Danns two weeks wages.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on February 04, 2015, 09:36:08 PM
The commentary has been nauseating
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Stu on February 04, 2015, 09:36:15 PM
Unstoppable, that. Turning off now.

Liverpool are the most detestable team ever.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on February 04, 2015, 09:36:30 PM
Nothing more to it we will have to knock them out in the Quarters
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on February 04, 2015, 09:37:33 PM
Neil Lennon will now mumble about Premier League quality, cannot afford mistakes, sending off cost us, we go again. So, he would sail through the interview with Randy Lerner.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 04, 2015, 09:38:23 PM
The Stevie Me Wembley wankfest rolls on.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on February 04, 2015, 09:38:32 PM
Twats.
Absolute twats!

The fawning "experts" on BBC are doing my fu**ing head in!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on February 04, 2015, 09:38:48 PM
If Liverpool make it to the final, and assuming we're not the opponents, I'll leave the country for the weekend rather than be subjected to the Stevie Gee birthday love in. Though it might be easier to stay home and remain incommunicado all weekend.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 04, 2015, 09:40:37 PM
The red obviously cost them, but that miss by Gudjohnsen at 1-0 was massive. At least the Beeb are happy Liverpool won.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on February 04, 2015, 09:43:02 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on February 04, 2015, 09:40:37 PM
The red obviously cost them, but that miss by Gudjohnsen at 1-0 was massive. At least the Beeb are happy Liverpool won.

It was a really lazy header. What a waste.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on February 04, 2015, 09:43:38 PM
Cup final celebrity Stevie G fellatio coming to the Beeb
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on February 04, 2015, 09:44:02 PM
Quote from: Lizz on February 04, 2015, 09:38:48 PM
If Liverpool make it to the final, and assuming we're not the opponents, I'll leave the country for the weekend rather than be subjected to the Stevie Gee birthday love in. Though it might be easier to stay home and remain incommunicado all weekend.
I will walk to the top of Bredon Hill with a bottle of claret and some cheese.
Will probably fall over on the way down.
;-)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on February 04, 2015, 09:48:58 PM
Quote from: Lizz on February 04, 2015, 09:38:48 PM
If Liverpool make it to the final, and assuming we're not the opponents, I'll leave the country for the weekend rather than be subjected to the Stevie Gee birthday love in. Though it might be easier to stay home and remain incommunicado all weekend.

It's that bad I think I can honestly say I'd rather see Man Utd win the FA Cup. In fact, it would still probably be less of a sickener if Albion won it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on February 04, 2015, 09:50:29 PM
Stevie who?



Oh, the cheating scouse twat.
Sorted.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on February 04, 2015, 09:52:26 PM
Forget half and half scarfs for the final , a thirds scarf - villa / pool / Stevie G
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: fbriai on February 04, 2015, 10:41:37 PM
Quote from: frankmosswasmyuncle on February 04, 2015, 09:44:02 PM
Quote from: Lizz on February 04, 2015, 09:38:48 PM
If Liverpool make it to the final, and assuming we're not the opponents, I'll leave the country for the weekend rather than be subjected to the Stevie Gee birthday love in. Though it might be easier to stay home and remain incommunicado all weekend.
I will walk to the top of Bredon Hill with a bottle of claret and some cheese.
Will probably fall over on the way down.
;-)
A picnic at Parsons Folly, looking out across the Vale. You are making me feel homesick!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on February 05, 2015, 08:39:51 AM
On a sartorial note I thought Emile raised the standard at the BBC 100%. Lineker is looking permamently scruffy these days. Danny Murphy always looks as if he has dropped in just before going to the pub (and he suffers from a lack of education) and Shearer has no dress sense at all. Savage is Savage.

So well done to Heskey for showing them how it should be done.



Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on February 05, 2015, 08:50:16 AM
Quote from: Ron Manager on February 05, 2015, 08:39:51 AM
On a sartorial note I thought Emile raised the standard at the BBC 100%. Lineker is looking permamently scruffy these days. Danny Murphy always looks as if he has dropped in just before going to the pub (and he suffers from a lack of education) and Shearer has no dress sense at all. Savage is Savage.

So well done to Heskey for showing them how it should be done.





Yorke's the worst dresser. Some of his suits are horrendous.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villan For Life on February 05, 2015, 08:55:29 AM
I just don't understand how the sports media in this country think that the average non-Liverpool fan in this country gives a toss about slipping Stevie and his birthday/cup final/last game for the reds.

Who actually cares?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on February 05, 2015, 09:25:31 AM
Have you seen Sky's advert for the Merseyside Derby? Christ on the cross.

Its a minute long montage of $tevie Me and how its his last derby, all the while they have some dreary mawkish song from a musical playing in the background, showing shots of Liverpool fans celebrating a number of the cuckhold's goals and to top it off, they have some Norwegian day tripper holding a Liverpool/Everton half and half scarf.

What a steaming pile of wank.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dr Butler on February 05, 2015, 09:34:12 AM
Quote from: Ads on February 05, 2015, 09:25:31 AM
Have you seen Sky's advert for the Merseyside Derby? Christ on the cross.

Its a minute long montage of $tevie Me and how its his last derby, all the while they have some dreary mawkish song from a musical playing in the background, showing shots of Liverpool fans celebrating a number of the cuckhold's goals and to top it off, they have some Norwegian day tripper holding a Liverpool/Everton half and half scarf.

What a steaming pile of wank.

dear lord....I shall do my utmost to avoid this pile of shite....thanks for heads up Ads

UTV
The Doc
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: simon ward 50 on February 05, 2015, 01:00:09 PM
Quote from: Villan For Life on February 05, 2015, 08:55:29 AM
I just don't understand how the sports media in this country think that the average non-Liverpool fan in this country gives a toss about slipping Stevie and his birthday/cup final/last game for the reds.

Who actually cares?

They all think we are secret scousers!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: FatSam on February 05, 2015, 01:36:11 PM
Quote from: simon ward 50 on February 05, 2015, 01:00:09 PM
They all think we are secret scousers!

Is that the complete opposite of a Secret Santa - where you basically steal something from a random colleague?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ChicagoLion on February 05, 2015, 02:51:58 PM
Quote from: FatSam on February 05, 2015, 01:36:11 PM
Quote from: simon ward 50 on February 05, 2015, 01:00:09 PM
They all think we are secret scousers!

Is that the complete opposite of a Secret Santa - where you basically steal something from a random colleague?
Well done :)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on February 05, 2015, 04:03:42 PM
Quote from: Villan For Life on February 05, 2015, 08:55:29 AM
I just don't understand how the sports media in this country think that the average non-Liverpool fan in this country gives a toss about slipping Stevie and his birthday/cup final/last game for the reds.

Who actually cares?

I'm guessing that the sports media in this country is run by blokes in their 40s-60s; i.e. those who can remember when Liverpool were relevant.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Meanwood Villa on February 05, 2015, 06:26:40 PM
Quote from: Villan For Life on February 05, 2015, 08:55:29 AM
I just don't understand how the sports media in this country think that the average non-Liverpool fan in this country gives a toss about slipping Stevie and his birthday/cup final/last game for the reds.

Who actually cares?

A mate of mine commented last week that he thought Gerrard "deserved" to win the title. I nearly spontaneously combusted in disagreement.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Des Little on February 05, 2015, 06:46:56 PM
The sooner Liverpool get knocked out of the cup, the better.  This Gerrard birthday bollocks is really grinding my gears.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on February 05, 2015, 07:20:41 PM
Quote from: Ads on February 05, 2015, 09:25:31 AM
Have you seen Sky's advert for the Merseyside Derby? Christ on the cross.

Its a minute long montage of $tevie Me and how its his last derby, all the while they have some dreary mawkish song from a musical playing in the background, showing shots of Liverpool fans celebrating a number of the cuckhold's goals and to top it off, they have some Norwegian day tripper holding a Liverpool/Everton half and half scarf.

What a steaming pile of wank.


They have to come up with something to disguise the fact it is a mid table clash. As a battle for the Champions League it would rank below Southampton v West Ham.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 05, 2015, 07:23:25 PM
Part of me hopes Racist FC reach the final, and lose on penalties. Stevie Me's last contribution for them is to miss the penalty that loses them the cup. And hands it to Villa.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on February 05, 2015, 07:32:44 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on February 05, 2015, 07:23:25 PM
Part of me hopes Racist FC reach the final, and lose on penalties. Stevie Me's last contribution for them is to miss the penalty that loses them the cup. And hands it to Villa.

If Carlsberg did cup finals.......

Alternatively, with it still,0-0 (got to keep it somewhat realistic :))he gives away the dodgiest penalty of all time after 7 minutes of added time, when no right minded person could see more than 2 or 3, as ultimate penance for all the dives over the years.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on February 05, 2015, 09:07:04 PM
Some twats have got the African Nations Cup Semi abandoned with Ghana leading Equatorial Guinea two-nil.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on February 05, 2015, 09:10:15 PM
Actually, it was three-nil. Sorry, must've missed a goal shopping for a Valentine's present.

Why won't Golden Wonder deliver?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on February 05, 2015, 09:18:44 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on February 05, 2015, 09:07:04 PM
Some twats have got the African Nations Cup Semi abandoned with Ghana leading Equatorial Guinea two-nil.

Restarted but then it all kicked off again

http://screamer.deadspin.com/acon-semi-final-suspended-after-ghanaian-fans-attacked-1684050806?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_facebook&utm_source=deadspin_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow

Now they're starting again
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on February 05, 2015, 09:54:42 PM
Quote from: FatSam on February 05, 2015, 01:36:11 PM
Quote from: simon ward 50 on February 05, 2015, 01:00:09 PM
They all think we are secret scousers!

Is that the complete opposite of a Secret Santa - where you basically steal something from a random colleague?

That made me laugh.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on February 05, 2015, 10:16:16 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on February 05, 2015, 07:23:25 PM
Part of me hopes Racist FC reach the final, and lose on penalties. Stevie Me's last contribution for them is to miss the penalty that loses them the cup. And hands it to Villa.
But you know what?
It would still be remembered as the Saint Stevie G final, where his last heavenly wish, and the wish of every decent human being inhabiting planet Earth, was STOLEN, ROBBED and SNATCHED from his lovely, Christ-like hands by a bunch of Johnny-come-latelies from BenefitStreetland!


Fu*k 'em!
:D

UTV! 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on February 07, 2015, 12:30:18 PM
Just like Stan Mortensen scoring a hat trick in the 'Matthews final'. Apparently when Mortensen died they we tempted to dub it the Matthew funeral.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 07, 2015, 02:07:38 PM
Spurs vs Arsenal is a really good, entertaining game. Two teams with lots of attacking intent. 1-1 and another goal for Kane who's had a top season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on February 07, 2015, 02:18:02 PM
Really like the look of Kane and he seems a pretty level headed bloke, that berk at West Brom isn't half the player he is.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on February 07, 2015, 02:24:06 PM
That Lamela bloke has been useless every time I've seen him.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on February 07, 2015, 02:30:17 PM
Great header from Kane to give Spurs deserved lead.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 07, 2015, 02:30:21 PM
What a season for Kane. Looks like he's just got the winner vs Arsenal
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 07, 2015, 02:31:27 PM
22 goals this season. If only as a team we'd scored as many.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on February 07, 2015, 02:32:11 PM
He's a real striker, that Kane. Old-fashioned, in a good way.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on February 07, 2015, 02:32:36 PM
spurs spent millions on flops, then the fella who came through your youth team ends up being better than them all put together
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: barrysleftfoot on February 07, 2015, 02:41:24 PM
 Good manager Pochetino, nice balance to Spuds.Like the look of the young English guy at the back as well, Dier?

 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on February 07, 2015, 03:58:05 PM
Fuck sake the results aren't going for us today.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on February 07, 2015, 04:57:21 PM
Southampton goal today could be vital
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on February 07, 2015, 04:59:06 PM
Southampton score a cracking goal in added time then QPR have a goal disallowed.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 07, 2015, 05:02:05 PM
Milner's equalizer for Man City today was identical to the free kick he scored for us against Everton at Villa Park
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on February 07, 2015, 05:49:16 PM
Just seen Atletico gave Real a 4-0 hammering today.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Somniloquism on February 07, 2015, 05:50:49 PM
Just seen that as well. Real had 5 chances at goal and one on target in 90 mins. Maybe the Lambert method of coaching is spreading.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 07, 2015, 05:57:50 PM
Inevitably Simeone will leave for one of the bigger European sides. It will be a sad day in Spanish football.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on February 07, 2015, 06:07:01 PM
The Scouse derby is like watching paint dry.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on February 07, 2015, 06:26:52 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on February 07, 2015, 05:49:16 PM
Just seen Atletico gave Real a 4-0 hammering today.

Same here. Can't believe I chose to watch the Villa game.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on February 07, 2015, 07:52:51 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on February 07, 2015, 06:07:01 PM
The Scouse derby is like watching paint dry.

Absolute borefest, didn't watch it closely it was just on while I got in with things (kids)
 can't remember anyone having a go at any time
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on February 07, 2015, 08:01:42 PM
Quote from: Somniloquism on February 07, 2015, 05:50:49 PM
Just seen that as well. Real had 5 chances at goal and one on target in 90 mins. Maybe the Lambert method of coaching is spreading.

Real were awful.

Bale's whole body language was that of someone who didn't want to be there and couldnt be bothered
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on February 07, 2015, 08:05:13 PM
Went to Brighton Forest today. It finished 3-2 to Forest. Exciting game for the neutral but short on quality, neither team are near premiership standard. Both Bennett and Lichaj played ok but are not Villa standard.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on February 07, 2015, 08:29:52 PM
Hope MOTD do the right thing and put Everton v Liverpool on last .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 07, 2015, 08:50:45 PM
Reminds me of the time Sky interviewed Tony Daley outside the ground and didn't have a clue who he was.

Quote
A BBC reporter got quite the shock as he interviewed members of the public ahead of this afternoon's Merseyside derby.

The Beeb's man was asking older punters whether they remembered the 1967 clash between the city rivals, an FA Cup fifth round tie at Goodison Park which was beamed back to Anfield.

He hit the jackpot when one gentleman answered, "I do. I played in it!"

It was ex-Reds goalkeeper Tommy Lawrence, who represented Liverpool between 1957 and 1971.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on February 07, 2015, 09:27:30 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on February 07, 2015, 08:29:52 PM
Hope MOTD do the right thing and put Everton v Liverpool on last .

It shouldn't be on MOTD at all. Stevie's last derby should be an hour long special on it's own.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on February 07, 2015, 09:31:27 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on February 07, 2015, 09:27:30 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on February 07, 2015, 08:29:52 PM
Hope MOTD do the right thing and put Everton v Liverpool on last .

It shouldn't be on MOTD at all. Stevie's last derby should be an hour long special on it's own.

It was absolutely awful despite all the hype for "Stevie Gee" and his last bloody derby.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 07, 2015, 09:34:50 PM
I love Stevie G. This will always be one of my favourite non Villa football moments. Thanks for the memory Stevie.

(https://d13csqd2kn0ewr.cloudfront.net/uploads/image/file/45652/cropped_Untitled-01.gif?ts=1398607686)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on February 07, 2015, 09:39:08 PM
I hope they do an hour long special of him hitting aimless 40 yard 'passes' out for throw ins and goal kicks.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on February 07, 2015, 09:40:01 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on February 07, 2015, 09:34:50 PM
I love Stevie G. This will always be one of my favourite non Villa football moments. Thanks for the memory Stevie.

(https://d13csqd2kn0ewr.cloudfront.net/uploads/image/file/45652/cropped_Untitled-01.gif?ts=1398607686)
Love it
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on February 07, 2015, 09:40:56 PM
An hour long special isn't enough. He should have his own channel. Oh, sorry, he already has - Sky Sports News.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on February 07, 2015, 09:41:46 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on February 07, 2015, 09:39:08 PM
I hope they do an hour long special of him hitting aimless 40 yard 'passes' out for throw ins and goal kicks.

Total lack of respect for the Premier Leagues finest ever 'quarterback'. ;)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on February 07, 2015, 09:47:41 PM
Gerrard is a dirty cheating bastard, always has been always will be, but to listen to the media you wouldn't know a dicky bird about his diving or The two footed challenges that has littered his career. Something tells me you would if he happened to be a nasty foreigner.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 07, 2015, 09:55:41 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on February 07, 2015, 09:47:41 PM
Gerrard is a dirty cheating bastard, always has been always will be, but to listen to the media you wouldn't know a dicky bird about his diving or The two footed challenges that has littered his career. Something tells me you would if he happened to be a nasty foreigner.

What tosh, Stevie was the model pro.

(http://img.thesun.co.uk/aidemitlum/archive/00154/SNS0454B_154409a.jpg)

(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/02/22/article-1152310-005C20F100000258-714_468x296.jpg)

(http://www.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/01251/steven_gerrard_1251195c.jpg)

(https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS-Bl2LBQLW4UUSOI4nMCZwQhLcVJxzzEHho0BLJk52jOYAzmaS)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on February 07, 2015, 09:57:04 PM
Precisely!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on February 07, 2015, 10:01:30 PM
We really shouldn't speak ill of the dead.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Somniloquism on February 07, 2015, 10:03:06 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on February 07, 2015, 09:39:08 PM
I hope they do an hour long special of him hitting aimless 40 yard 'passes' out for throw ins and goal kicks.

Maybe we will see his Pirlo impression from the world cup.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on February 07, 2015, 10:09:50 PM
What fucks me off the most about Gerrard is he's suck a cockend dirty bastard homey I just know he will be loaned straight back to the bin dipping tramps once the book has been launched and the DVD , feature film, inevitable BBC prime time documentary etcetc
Just fuck off
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Comrade Blitz on February 07, 2015, 10:12:10 PM
Had BEIN on last night - it was a fucking "Return of Ronaldo" wankfest.

Glad that they were stuffed today - fucking ******.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 07, 2015, 10:21:57 PM
Alan Pardew didn't too interested in sorting out Nigel Pearson. I wonder why.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on February 07, 2015, 10:25:35 PM
Quote from: Comrade Blitz on February 07, 2015, 10:12:10 PM
Had BEIN on last night - it was a fucking "Return of Ronaldo" wankfest.

Glad that they were stuffed today - fucking c***s.

Yes, the Spanish FA decided his standard 3 match ban should last 2 matches.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on February 07, 2015, 10:31:47 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on February 07, 2015, 09:55:41 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on February 07, 2015, 09:47:41 PM
Gerrard is a dirty cheating bastard, always has been always will be, but to listen to the media you wouldn't know a dicky bird about his diving or The two footed challenges that has littered his career. Something tells me you would if he happened to be a nasty foreigner.

What tosh, Stevie was the model pro.

(http://img.thesun.co.uk/aidemitlum/archive/00154/SNS0454B_154409a.jpg)

(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/02/22/article-1152310-005C20F100000258-714_468x296.jpg)

(http://www.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/01251/steven_gerrard_1251195c.jpg)

(https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS-Bl2LBQLW4UUSOI4nMCZwQhLcVJxzzEHho0BLJk52jOYAzmaS)



Is Carsley a nose? I was trying to work out if that was three or four bad tackles.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on February 07, 2015, 10:46:21 PM
Hate to say it but what a season Harry Kane is having
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 07, 2015, 11:45:45 PM
Leicester seem to have been absolutely mugged by Palace, that will knock any remaining fight out of them. Hull having the killer of the Milner goal, will knock any remaining fight out of them. QPR losing Austin for the season (possibly) will knock any remaining fight out of them. Plus Burnley are shit.

We are staying up I said we are staying up.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 08, 2015, 12:10:28 AM
Remember that fantastic Bournemouth support that got so many comments? 545 of them went to Wigan today.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on February 08, 2015, 12:29:39 AM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on February 08, 2015, 12:10:28 AM
Remember that fantastic Bournemouth support that got so many comments? 545 of them went to Wigan today.

In fairness, it's a long way, and they are a small club, that's pretty good.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Meanwood Villa on February 08, 2015, 12:46:05 AM
All this stuff about Stevie's last derby reminds me of all the palaver at Paul Bracewell's last one. Anyone else remember the blanket coverage like the opponents and neutrals actually gave a shit? No? Me neither.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on February 08, 2015, 01:14:53 AM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on February 07, 2015, 11:45:45 PM
Leicester seem to have been absolutely mugged by Palace, that will knock any remaining fight out of them. Hull having the killer of the Milner goal, will knock any remaining fight out of them. QPR losing Austin for the season (possibly) will knock any remaining fight out of them. Plus Burnley are shit.

We are staying up I said we are staying up.

Plus Nigel Pearson is not handling the pressure well at all.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on February 08, 2015, 08:53:09 AM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on February 07, 2015, 08:50:45 PM
Reminds me of the time Sky interviewed Tony Daley outside the ground and didn't have a clue who he was.

Quote
A BBC reporter got quite the shock as he interviewed members of the public ahead of this afternoon's Merseyside derby.

The Beeb's man was asking older punters whether they remembered the 1967 clash between the city rivals, an FA Cup fifth round tie at Goodison Park which was beamed back to Anfield.

He hit the jackpot when one gentleman answered, "I do. I played in it!"

It was ex-Reds goalkeeper Tommy Lawrence, who represented Liverpool between 1957 and 1971.



Tommy Lawrence. The Flying Pig. Excellent goalkeeper with a bit of weight on him.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on February 08, 2015, 09:35:45 AM
Burnley game is noon KO ? What's that all about?
Also west ham today 1615 KO ?? Mad
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on February 08, 2015, 11:28:21 AM
Quote from: silhillvilla on February 08, 2015, 09:35:45 AM
Burnley game is noon KO ? What's that all about?
Also west ham today 1615 KO ?? Mad

It is disgraceful they are being shown on the Lord's day in the first place. Sunday TV should be about Morning Worship and Songs Of Praise.

And Space 1999.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: DB on February 08, 2015, 12:03:00 PM
Burnley v Boggies? Who is best for us to win...dare I say 'them'?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on February 08, 2015, 12:10:52 PM
Quote from: DB on February 08, 2015, 12:03:00 PM
Burnley v Boggies? Who is best for us to win...dare I say 'them'?

I am going for a 'cheer on anyone who plays against Leicester, QPR, Burnley or Hull' policy for the foreseeable future.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: nodge on February 08, 2015, 12:12:03 PM
I'd like to know when Darren Fletcher turned into Socrates? If he'd played for anyone else nobody would give a shit about him.  Even our midfield made him look anonymous in December. Sky going OTT for a change.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Karlos96 on February 08, 2015, 12:12:06 PM
Burnley winning 1-0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on February 08, 2015, 12:12:35 PM
And that's going well! The applause for Jeff Astle has just started my old man off on a Mexico 1970 rant. He never forgave him for missing a sitter in the quarters after coming on for Bobby Charlton.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: David_Nab on February 08, 2015, 12:14:01 PM
Burnley playing well
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ez on February 08, 2015, 12:23:18 PM
May as well take albion down with us :)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: David_Nab on February 08, 2015, 12:24:17 PM
WBA getting more into game now
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on February 08, 2015, 12:26:50 PM
Quote from: Karlos96 on February 08, 2015, 12:12:06 PM
Burnley winning 1-0

If Man City hadn't scored the last minute goal yesterday, we'd be in the bottom three in the "as it stands" table.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on February 08, 2015, 12:29:12 PM
Quote from: nodge on February 08, 2015, 12:12:03 PM
I'd like to know when Darren Fletcher turned into Socrates? If he'd played for anyone else nobody would give a shit about him.  Even our midfield made him look anonymous in December. Sky going OTT for a change.

Pulis making him a captain straight away is a strange one, reminds me of when Mick McCarthy made Roger Johnson captain as soon as he signed at Wolves and that destroyed morale and they went down.

West Brom have been totally dire so far, so not holding much hope of them stopping Burnley winning.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 08, 2015, 12:31:41 PM
Quote from: Risso on February 08, 2015, 12:26:50 PM
Quote from: Karlos96 on February 08, 2015, 12:12:06 PM
Burnley winning 1-0

If Man City hadn't scored the last minute goal yesterday, we'd be in the bottom three in the "as it stands" table.

But they did, so we aren't.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Flamingo Lane on February 08, 2015, 12:33:05 PM
What a good goal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: David_Nab on February 08, 2015, 12:34:13 PM
2-0 Burnley

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard on February 08, 2015, 12:37:02 PM
Bottom 3 if we lose Tuesday at this rate
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on February 08, 2015, 12:39:13 PM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on February 08, 2015, 12:29:12 PM
Quote from: nodge on February 08, 2015, 12:12:03 PM
I'd like to know when Darren Fletcher turned into Socrates? If he'd played for anyone else nobody would give a shit about him.  Even our midfield made him look anonymous in December. Sky going OTT for a change.

Pulis making him a captain straight away is a strange one, reminds me of when Mick McCarthy made Roger Johnson captain as soon as he signed at Wolves and that destroyed morale and they went down.

Lets hope it's the same result.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ian. on February 08, 2015, 12:40:39 PM
Well hopefully if there is no pressure on Lambert from the top hopefully this sort of result will apply the pressure we need to start winning points off the teams around us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 08, 2015, 12:47:14 PM
I'd prefer a Burnley win over the Bitters winning. Burnley will be shite regardless of result, Bitters losing keeps them right in it and with Pulis not being the most popular choice for West Brazil I can see them imploding the more they struggle under him as the fans will turn on him quickly.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 08, 2015, 12:50:49 PM
HT 2-1.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on February 08, 2015, 12:52:04 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on February 08, 2015, 12:50:49 PM
HT 2-1.

Can we have a HT video of a marching band?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: DB on February 08, 2015, 12:52:58 PM
This match is a case of Sky filling their contractual obligations.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on February 08, 2015, 12:53:27 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on February 08, 2015, 12:47:14 PM
I'd prefer a Burnley win over the Bitters winning. Burnley will be shite regardless of result, Bitters losing keeps them right in it and with Pulis not being the most popular choice for West Brazil I can see them imploding the more they struggle under him as the fans will turn on him quickly.

Nah draw, both teams drop two points that way and would seriously deflate Burnley going into that nightmare run of games.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 08, 2015, 12:57:20 PM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on February 08, 2015, 12:53:27 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on February 08, 2015, 12:47:14 PM
I'd prefer a Burnley win over the Bitters winning. Burnley will be shite regardless of result, Bitters losing keeps them right in it and with Pulis not being the most popular choice for West Brazil I can see them imploding the more they struggle under him as the fans will turn on him quickly.

Nah draw, both teams drop two points that way and would seriously deflate Burnley going into that nightmare run of games.

A draw would be ideal, but I meant if one of them wins i'd prefer Burnley. The more the Bitters fail in these games the more fecked they are. Their last 5 games are Liverpool (H) Manure (A) Newcastle (A) Chavski (H) Arsenal (A). Hopefully not many points there for them to save themselves.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on February 08, 2015, 01:04:10 PM
On the basis they are already in big trouble and I think they are the weakest four teams, at the moment I am looking for Hull, Leicester, Qpr and Burnley defeats above anything else (apart from Villa wins obviously). Oh, and a threesome with Michelle from Corrie and Alicia from Emmerdale.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on February 08, 2015, 01:05:37 PM
You know that mixing soaps will only end in agony?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on February 08, 2015, 01:06:41 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on February 08, 2015, 12:47:14 PM
I'd prefer a Burnley win over the Bitters winning. Burnley will be shite regardless of result, Bitters losing keeps them right in it and with Pulis not being the most popular choice for West Brazil I can see them imploding the more they struggle under him as the fans will turn on him quickly.
Same here. Burnley win pulls them in.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on February 08, 2015, 01:10:52 PM
Quote from: olaftab on February 08, 2015, 01:05:37 PM
You know that mixing soaps will only end in agony?

I suppose substituting Alicia for Katie from Corrie wouldn't be too much of a hardship.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on February 08, 2015, 01:20:41 PM
2-2 would suit us just fine
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on February 08, 2015, 01:25:32 PM
That'll do.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: myf on February 08, 2015, 01:28:42 PM
West brom will be fine. They will battle for everything under pulis. Wish we had him
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: David_Nab on February 08, 2015, 01:29:32 PM
One thing you get with Pulis managing is ability to score from set pieces
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Des Little on February 08, 2015, 01:30:17 PM
I'll be happy with two each here
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on February 08, 2015, 01:33:30 PM
We've got a far better squad than either of these two. Why are we fannying about at their end of the table?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on February 08, 2015, 01:34:28 PM
Could do with burnley dead and buried before the last day.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on February 08, 2015, 01:36:27 PM
Quote from: Richard E on February 08, 2015, 01:33:30 PM
We've got a far better squad than either of these two. Why are we fannying about at their end of the table?

Solve that and you win a prize.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on February 08, 2015, 01:37:11 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on February 08, 2015, 01:36:27 PM
Quote from: Richard E on February 08, 2015, 01:33:30 PM
We've got a far better squad than either of these two. Why are we fannying about at their end of the table?

Solve that and you win a prize.

Can the prize be the FA Cup?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on February 08, 2015, 01:38:04 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on February 08, 2015, 01:36:27 PM
Quote from: Richard E on February 08, 2015, 01:33:30 PM
We've got a far better squad than either of these two. Why are we fannying about at their end of the table?

Solve that and you win a prize.

I think most of us have a pretty good idea. Unfortunately, the chairman is not one of us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on February 08, 2015, 01:40:00 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on February 08, 2015, 01:34:28 PM
Could do with burnley dead and buried before the last day.

Along with 2 other sides who aren't us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on February 08, 2015, 01:42:02 PM
Quote from: Des Little on February 08, 2015, 01:30:17 PM
I'll be happy with two each here

I was thinking that. Then I remembered I have Burnley in my bet along with Man Utd, Dundee Utd, Rangers and a Newcastle/Stoke draw.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on February 08, 2015, 01:42:42 PM
Quote from: Monty on February 08, 2015, 01:38:04 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on February 08, 2015, 01:36:27 PM
Quote from: Richard E on February 08, 2015, 01:33:30 PM
We've got a far better squad than either of these two. Why are we fannying about at their end of the table?

Solve that and you win a prize.

I think most of us have a pretty good idea. Unfortunately, the chairman is not one of us.
Perhaps if we all email the CEO that would help
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on February 08, 2015, 01:51:08 PM
Quote from: Richard E on February 08, 2015, 01:33:30 PM
We've got a far better squad than either of these two. Why are we fannying about at their end of the table?

Game of hangman?

P_ _ _  L_ _ _ _ _ _

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on February 08, 2015, 01:51:29 PM
There seems to have been a rule change that allows Albion defenders to block shots with their hands.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on February 08, 2015, 01:52:17 PM
Quote from: Richard E on February 08, 2015, 01:51:29 PM
There seems to have been a rule change that allows Albion defenders to block clearance shots with their hands.

It ay fayr otherwise.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on February 08, 2015, 01:52:44 PM
Poor Looting?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on February 08, 2015, 01:52:59 PM
Quote from: Risso on February 08, 2015, 01:51:08 PM
Quote from: Richard E on February 08, 2015, 01:33:30 PM
We've got a far better squad than either of these two. Why are we fannying about at their end of the table?

Game of hangman?

PA_ _  LA_ _ _ _ _


Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ozzjim on February 08, 2015, 01:53:05 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on February 08, 2015, 01:36:27 PM
Quote from: Richard E on February 08, 2015, 01:33:30 PM
We've got a far better squad than either of these two. Why are we fannying about at their end of the table?

Solve that and you win a prize.

Because our centre forward is badly out of form and lacking confidence and the rest are only just trying to learn to play without expecting him to do it all.

Or,.... Paul Lambert.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on February 08, 2015, 01:57:58 PM
Quote from: Richard E on February 08, 2015, 01:52:59 PM
Quote from: Risso on February 08, 2015, 01:51:08 PM
Quote from: Richard E on February 08, 2015, 01:33:30 PM
We've got a far better squad than either of these two. Why are we fannying about at their end of the table?

Game of hangman?

PA_ L  LA_ _ _ _ _



Fixed. E please.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on February 08, 2015, 03:32:20 PM
Seeing players like Williamson and Anita in the Newcastle team, is their 11 really better than what we put out? Like his brother Ameobi keeps on falling over the ball.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on February 08, 2015, 03:41:33 PM
Newcastle 1 - Stoke 0........Collback
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on February 08, 2015, 03:54:06 PM
Newcastle 1 - Stoke 1........Crouch with a good header
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on February 08, 2015, 05:21:09 PM
West Spam 0 - Man Ure 0............Kouyate :-)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: manic-road on February 08, 2015, 05:22:55 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on February 08, 2015, 05:21:09 PM
West Spam 0 - Man Ure 0............Kouyate :-)

1-0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on February 08, 2015, 05:27:43 PM
Quote from: manic-road on February 08, 2015, 05:22:55 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on February 08, 2015, 05:21:09 PM
West Spam 0 - Man Ure 0............Kouyate :-)

1-0

you spotted the deliberate mistake then........well done :-)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on February 08, 2015, 05:29:03 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on February 08, 2015, 05:21:09 PM
West Spam 0 - Man Ure 0............Kouyate :-)
Fergie scoreboard!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on February 08, 2015, 05:38:44 PM
Without Carrick Yanited are staring down the barrel of another loss here.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on February 08, 2015, 05:43:59 PM
Quote from: Richard E on February 08, 2015, 01:52:59 PM
Quote from: Risso on February 08, 2015, 01:51:08 PM
Quote from: Richard E on February 08, 2015, 01:33:30 PM
We've got a far better squad than either of these two. Why are we fannying about at their end of the table?

Game of hangman?

PA_ _  LA_ B _ _ _


Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on February 08, 2015, 05:45:25 PM
That should now be PA_L LA_B___.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 08, 2015, 05:47:10 PM
Pail Lambada?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on February 08, 2015, 05:49:24 PM
PAIL LAYBIES?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on February 08, 2015, 05:53:13 PM
After the goal by Koyate Da Beeb website is asking what is the best goal ever by a centre half.


I think that we can narrow that down for them to either this

http://youtu.be/Ml06xEciYSA

or this

http://youtu.be/MZYD3a0GhP4

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on February 08, 2015, 05:56:47 PM
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: jwarry on February 08, 2015, 05:58:31 PM
Where did the Spammers find the Sakho?!? He's useful
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on February 08, 2015, 05:58:35 PM
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 08, 2015, 06:02:40 PM
Quote from: jwarry on February 08, 2015, 05:58:31 PM
Where did the Spammers find the Sakho?!? He's useful

Metz.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on February 08, 2015, 06:03:44 PM
Blind 1-1
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on February 08, 2015, 06:04:07 PM
West Spam 1 - Man Ure 1............Blind boooooooooo
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on February 08, 2015, 06:06:01 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on February 08, 2015, 06:02:40 PM
Quote from: jwarry on February 08, 2015, 05:58:31 PM
Where did the Spammers find the Sakho?!? He's useful

Metz.

He's made an impressive transition from playing in MLB in New York.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on February 08, 2015, 06:06:04 PM
Have a look at a few of these, especially the one at 3:15.  There's a better quality offering somewhere but I can't find it.



Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TopDeck113 on February 08, 2015, 06:22:37 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on February 08, 2015, 06:04:07 PM
West Spam 1 - Man Ure 1............Blind boooooooooo

After hearing the usual nauseating David Gold interview before kick-off, I'm actually quite glad it ended all-square. 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on February 08, 2015, 06:30:56 PM
Van Gaal: "It was a match. A football game. Two teams took part and after hard fight it ended equal. One team scored first. This team was West United the other team  and my team scored after but just before he the ref ended the match with final whistle. So Manchester United my team was fighting strong. This match has ended next week is another match. That match is not played so we have avery good chance of 3 points. This is what united that is manchester United all about"
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 08, 2015, 07:15:38 PM
That could have been a red in the African final. Studs into the nads!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on February 08, 2015, 07:22:18 PM
Tell me that's a wind up, Olaftab?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on February 08, 2015, 07:33:54 PM
Killinghall Nomads 4 v 1 Burley Trojans

Under 12's cup match, first match in two months due to the weather but although a bit rusty it was a one sided game with the boys from Leeds reduced to a few sly elbows and off the ball 'incidents'. What is it with teams from Leeds? The decision to leave the leading scorer out of the squad due to disciplinary reasons was a good one, no fancy dan glory boys just a decent team performance.

I SAW MY TEAM SCORE 4 (FOUR) GOALS TODAY!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mister E on February 08, 2015, 08:14:00 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on February 08, 2015, 07:33:54 PM
Killinghall Nomads 4 v 1 Burley Trojans

Under 12's cup match, first match in two months due to the weather but although a bit rusty it was a one sided game with the boys from Leeds reduced to a few sly elbows and off the ball 'incidents'. What is it with teams from Leeds? The decision to leave the leading scorer out of the squad due to disciplinary reasons was a good one, no fancy dan glory boys just a decent team performance.

I SAW MY TEAM SCORE 4 (FOUR) GOALS TODAY!
Are Burley T from Leeds or Burley in Wharfedale?
I reffed in Otley today; very pleasant albeit cold.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on February 08, 2015, 08:16:54 PM
Good point, my mistake. It was sunny but freezing today. I liked Burley's kit though, claret and blue.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: brontebilly on February 08, 2015, 08:19:23 PM
If Louis van Gaal had replaced Ferguson instead of Moyes he would be gone already I reckon.

They look a rabble despite all the money they have spent. For a finish today they brought on Fellaini and went route one for a result away to West Ham.

Rooney playing in midfield is an absolute farce while Van Persie and Falcao are done up front.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on February 08, 2015, 08:25:42 PM
Quote from: brontebilly on February 08, 2015, 08:19:23 PM
If Louis van Gaal had replaced Ferguson instead of Moyes he would be gone already I reckon.

They look a rabble despite all the money they have spent. For a finish today they brought on Fellaini and went route one for a result away to West Ham.

Rooney playing in midfield is an absolute farce while Van Persie and Falcao are done up front.

Could not agree more.....They have paid over £50m for 2 quality midfielders in Mata and Herrera yet is playing Shrek in midfield
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on February 08, 2015, 08:26:33 PM
Quote from: brontebilly on February 08, 2015, 08:19:23 PM
If Louis van Gaal had replaced Ferguson instead of Moyes he would be gone already I reckon.

They look a rabble despite all the money they have spent. For a finish today they brought on Fellaini and went route one for a result away to West Ham.

Rooney playing in midfield is an absolute farce while Van Persie and Falcao are done up front.

I enjoyed that review of Man Utd and will adopt it, lock, stock and barrel, as my opinion, if you don't mind.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 08, 2015, 08:35:00 PM
This final is shite.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on February 08, 2015, 08:41:39 PM
Why are most CAF matches shite?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on February 08, 2015, 08:43:23 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on February 08, 2015, 08:16:54 PM
Good point, my mistake. It was sunny but freezing today. I liked Burley's kit though, claret and blue.

My mate's lad plays for them. He goes to every game to cheer on the Claret & Blues - he's a Nose.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on February 08, 2015, 08:44:16 PM
Quote from: olaftab on February 08, 2015, 06:30:56 PM
Van Gaal: "It was a match. A football game. Two teams took part and after hard fight it ended equal. One team scored first. This team was West United the other team  and my team scored after but just before he the ref ended the match with final whistle. So Manchester United my team was fighting strong. This match has ended next week is another match. That match is not played so we have avery good chance of 3 points. This is what united that is manchester United all about"
Is this from his first novel?
Is he experimenting with first-person narrative technique and when can we expect his sequel to "To Kill a SirAlexFergieBird"?

A literary genius that you hingerunt fu**ers just don't understand.

In another time zone: "excellent".
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 08, 2015, 08:46:48 PM
Referee is as shite as the players.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on February 08, 2015, 08:59:02 PM
Quote from: The Sound of Villadelphia on February 08, 2015, 07:22:18 PM
Tell me that's a wind up, Olaftab?
Yes that was me being silly but this is what he actually said:

"I cannot say that I am very happy with the point, because I'm very disappointed about the poor first half and we can do much better," Van Gaal said.

"In the second half after three minutes they scored and we gave that ball away.

"Then my team showed fantastic spirit and also fantastic football. "We created a lot of chances, three open chances. My opinion is that we could've won this game.

"I cannot say that I am pleased. I'm more frustrated."
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on February 08, 2015, 09:03:42 PM
Quote from: dave shelley on February 08, 2015, 06:06:04 PM
Have a look at a few of these, especially the one at 3:15.  There's a better quality offering somewhere but I can't find it.




That was the first goal I thought of when I saw the post/link. That was the first derby game I went to. For some reason the one goal I couldn't place was at 3.22. I must have been there as I didn't miss a home game in the SGT years first time round.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on February 08, 2015, 09:19:42 PM
Quote from: The Sound of Villadelphia on February 08, 2015, 08:43:23 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on February 08, 2015, 08:16:54 PM
Good point, my mistake. It was sunny but freezing today. I liked Burley's kit though, claret and blue.

My mate's lad plays for them. He goes to every game to cheer on the Claret & Blues - he's a Nose.

There were plenty of 'well played purples, mauves, pinks, reds' from some of our parents in an effort to wind me up. Top bantz.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on February 08, 2015, 09:24:38 PM
I like Van Gaal. He is a bit mad. Managers that start off a bit mad only get more entertaining as time goes on. He isn't contrived mad like Holloway either, he is genuinely 'different'. Did anyone see the press conference a couple of weeks ago when he was going on about how much sugar was in his coffee?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 08, 2015, 09:35:00 PM
Penalties it is.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 08, 2015, 09:39:34 PM
Bony does an Ugo.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 08, 2015, 09:41:43 PM
That was awful! Looks like Ivory Coast have fecked it up.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 08, 2015, 09:44:42 PM
Then again......

Most of the penalties have been as shite as the game was.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 08, 2015, 09:46:48 PM
I have a sneaky feeling this is gamesmanship from the keeper.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on February 08, 2015, 09:50:30 PM
The coach looks like a cross between the Embarrassing Bodies doc (Christian something?) and Simon MacCorkindale. If they win I don't know if he will turn into an eagle or stick his finger up someones arse.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 08, 2015, 09:54:43 PM
Been some stonking penalties since my earlier comment.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 08, 2015, 09:57:30 PM
Goalies have to have a go.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on February 08, 2015, 10:00:48 PM
Barry scores the pen to win CAF for CIV
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 08, 2015, 10:01:15 PM
Ivory Coast and the cheating keeper win.

I'm assuming keepers don't have to stay on their line any more?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 08, 2015, 10:01:43 PM
Quote from: olaftab on February 08, 2015, 10:00:48 PM
Barry scores the pen to win CAF for CIV

Why did Barry take the penalty?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on February 08, 2015, 10:01:53 PM
I thought to myself, 'I don't like his run up'. Shows how much I know.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on February 08, 2015, 10:02:51 PM
Because he was still on the pitch!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: brontebilly on February 08, 2015, 10:24:04 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on February 08, 2015, 08:25:42 PM
Quote from: brontebilly on February 08, 2015, 08:19:23 PM
If Louis van Gaal had replaced Ferguson instead of Moyes he would be gone already I reckon.

They look a rabble despite all the money they have spent. For a finish today they brought on Fellaini and went route one for a result away to West Ham.

Rooney playing in midfield is an absolute farce while Van Persie and Falcao are done up front.

Could not agree more.....They have paid over £50m for 2 quality midfielders in Mata and Herrera yet is playing Shrek in midfield

Dont forget Fellaini, he was near on 30m. Thats 80m sat on the bench watching Rooney's admiring his own sand wedge flop shots back to his full backs.

Think they must have got stung on some minimum appearance clause for Falcao too.

Second year without CL football looks very likely as Spurs, Arsenal and even Liverpool look as they will finish strongly. Another summer of reckless overspending on players looks certain at Old Trafford and they will be sending plenty to the exit door even if LVG remains in charge. Obviously our man Cleverley and Falcao will be off this summer but the following only have a year left on their current deals (De Gea, Lindegaard, Jones, Evans, Smalling, Young, Rafael, Hernandez, Van Persie, Powell, Lindegaard). You would have to assume that any reasonable offer and the likes of Nani, Valencia, Fellaini, Mata and Herrera will be pushed out.

If we survive this term, wouldnt mind picking up Rafael, Evans and Hernandez for cheap in the summer. Three important players in their league win only two years ago but have lost their way badly since. Ferguson bought badly at the end of his reign it must be said too.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on February 08, 2015, 10:28:45 PM
Quote from: olaftab on February 08, 2015, 10:00:48 PM
Barry scores the pen to win CAF for CIV

video of the final two pens

http://screamer.deadspin.com/copa-barry-singlehandedly-wins-africa-cup-for-ivory-coa-1684554154/+bubbaprog
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 09, 2015, 04:32:27 PM
Quote
Hearts coach Robbie Neilson has blasted the horror tackle from Jason Talbot that left Sam Nicholson with stitches in his face.

Livingston defender Talbot's high-footed challenge caught the midfielder in the face to leave him in need of extensive treatment, and Neilson was furious with the incident.

The Hearts boss conceded that his player was "not in great condition" before claiming that Talbot's tackle overstepped the mark.

Neilson said: "Sam's not in great condition. He'll be fine in a few days but the boy has puncture marks all over his face.

"I didn't think it was a great tackle, you get rough play at this level and sometimes players can go over the line.

"I have told the referee exactly how I feel about it. All the games we play now are going to be really tough.

"They'll be tight and tense until the end of the season, as we try to get ourselves over the line.

"Teams are desperate for points and will change the way they play because they're running out of time.

"The majority of games will turn into a battle and we need to show character and strength. We didn't play great football, but the three points will prove crucial, I'm sure."

(http://i4.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article5125644.ece/alternates/s615/MAIN-Sam-Nicholson.jpg)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on February 09, 2015, 04:43:33 PM
FA Cup Saturday. West Ham to beat Albion, Stoke to beat Blackburn, Derby to beat Reading and Liverpool to beat Palace pays 25/1. That has to be worth a fiver.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on February 09, 2015, 07:45:21 PM
Side note, but I see Hamburg are confirming my theory that they're the Villa of the Bundesliga by only scoring 14 so far this season. Go them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: exigo on February 09, 2015, 09:13:18 PM
Quote from: Monty on February 09, 2015, 07:45:21 PM
Side note, but I see Hamburg are confirming my theory that they're the Villa of the Bundesliga by only scoring 14 so far this season. Go them.

Fourteen? The free-scoring show-offs.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on February 10, 2015, 12:15:32 AM
Ermm... Hamburg have nothing to do with us they are right-wing ballbags.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on February 10, 2015, 10:01:29 AM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on February 08, 2015, 09:19:42 PM
Quote from: The Sound of Villadelphia on February 08, 2015, 08:43:23 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on February 08, 2015, 08:16:54 PM
Good point, my mistake. It was sunny but freezing today. I liked Burley's kit though, claret and blue.

My mate's lad plays for them. He goes to every game to cheer on the Claret & Blues - he's a Nose.

There were plenty of 'well played purples, mauves, pinks, reds' from some of our parents in an effort to wind me up. Top bantz.

I had to laugh when I saw a photo of the claret & blue Burley Tojans playing Leeds Boys in their blue and white Rags kit. Poor mate must have been really confused.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on February 10, 2015, 12:35:24 PM
Quote from: The Sound of Villadelphia on February 10, 2015, 10:01:29 AM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on February 08, 2015, 09:19:42 PM
Quote from: The Sound of Villadelphia on February 08, 2015, 08:43:23 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on February 08, 2015, 08:16:54 PM
Good point, my mistake. It was sunny but freezing today. I liked Burley's kit though, claret and blue.

My mate's lad plays for them. He goes to every game to cheer on the Claret & Blues - he's a Nose.

There were plenty of 'well played purples, mauves, pinks, reds' from some of our parents in an effort to wind me up. Top bantz.

I had to laugh when I saw a photo of the claret & blue Burley Tojans playing Leeds Boys in their blue and white Rags kit. Poor mate must have been really confused.

He was confused? I had to cheer on a team in blue and white against claret and blue, I reckon that's why my son had his least effective match in a while, he found it tough.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on February 10, 2015, 08:28:30 PM
Kane equalises for Spurs at Liverpool.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on February 10, 2015, 08:28:45 PM
Rock me like a Harry Kane scores again
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on February 10, 2015, 08:32:52 PM
Look like this Spurs-Liverpool match is going to be a cracker.  Two early goals, a lively game, and plenty on it. 

I tend to think that Arsenal will get at least 4th without much trouble, but then its just a case of who gets the other spot.  Between Utd and Liverpool for me.  Spurs are impressing me, but I expect them to have another dip post-cup final.  I don't think they are strong enough to finish 4th, but they are certainly giving it a good go right now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on February 10, 2015, 08:33:28 PM
Does Jordan Henderson have some kind of medical condition that causes him to move like a badly operated Thunderbird puppet?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: MoetVillan on February 10, 2015, 08:36:52 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on February 10, 2015, 08:33:28 PM
Does Jordan Henderson have some kind of medical condition that causes him to move like a badly operated Thunderbird puppet?

Supposedly the reason that Fergie didn't buy him...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on February 10, 2015, 08:42:32 PM
Quote from: MoetVillan on February 10, 2015, 08:36:52 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on February 10, 2015, 08:33:28 PM
Does Jordan Henderson have some kind of medical condition that causes him to move like a badly operated Thunderbird puppet?

Supposedly the reason that Fergie didn't buy him...

From an old Grauniad article

Henderson had grown up in a sporting environment. His father, Peter, played football for Durham police and his mother, Liz, was a fitness instructor. The young Henderson did not just excel at football but also at badminton and table tennis. At 16, however, he suffered a medical condition that left him wondering whether he would make it as a footballer. "It was Osgood-Schlatters. It wasn't good. It's a growing pains thing and I had to have a lot of treatment on it. I just shot up immediately and didn't have any kind of physique to deal with it physically.

"I was tall, all arms and legs, and a bit gangly. I'd been at Sunderland since I was seven but I was getting bad knees and stuff and I think they were unsure of what to do, whether to keep me or let me go. That was a really nervous time for me. Towards the end of that season I started to pick up a bit and started to fill out. They decided to stick with me, thankfully. But it did hold me back for a good while."
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: myf on February 10, 2015, 09:07:30 PM
Qpr result fucking us as well. Looking very ominous now...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: myf on February 10, 2015, 10:26:11 PM
Bent scored again and set up the other
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on February 10, 2015, 10:39:33 PM
Quote from: myf on February 10, 2015, 10:26:11 PM
Bent scored again and set up the other

Glad you mentioned that as I was laughed at a couple of weeks ago for suggesting that we give Bent another go.  Suddernly doesn't sound such a bad idea does it boys and girls?....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on February 10, 2015, 10:41:41 PM
I didn't realise that Balotelli hadn't scored a league goal for Liverpool before tonight.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on February 10, 2015, 10:44:24 PM
Quote from: Gregorys Boy on February 10, 2015, 10:39:33 PM
Quote from: myf on February 10, 2015, 10:26:11 PM
Bent scored again and set up the other

Glad you mentioned that as I was laughed at a couple of weeks ago for suggesting that we give Bent another go.  Suddernly doesn't sound such a bad idea does it boys and girls?....

He wouldnt make any difference. Its not as if we are creating lots of chances and missing them, we just create nowt. Bent is unlikely create much for himself out of nothing
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on February 10, 2015, 11:16:29 PM
Quote from: Gregorys Boy on February 10, 2015, 10:39:33 PM
Quote from: myf on February 10, 2015, 10:26:11 PM
Bent scored again and set up the other

Glad you mentioned that as I was laughed at a couple of weeks ago for suggesting that we give Bent another go.  Suddernly doesn't sound such a bad idea does it boys and girls?....
Of course it still sounds likes a bad idea.

Which of the no chances that we created this evening did you picture Darren Bent popping up on the end of?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: usav on February 10, 2015, 11:18:17 PM
Quote from: Dave on February 10, 2015, 11:16:29 PM
Quote from: Gregorys Boy on February 10, 2015, 10:39:33 PM
Quote from: myf on February 10, 2015, 10:26:11 PM
Bent scored again and set up the other

Glad you mentioned that as I was laughed at a couple of weeks ago for suggesting that we give Bent another go.  Suddernly doesn't sound such a bad idea does it boys and girls?....
Of course it still sounds likes a bad idea.

Which of the no chances that we created this evening did you picture Darren Bent popping up on the end of?
Exactly.   As much shit as Benteke and Gabby are getting, I would be looking at the midfield and tactics that are delivering next to nothing.  It's so fucking obvious, it hurts.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on February 10, 2015, 11:42:40 PM
I had a fiver on Bristol City, Doncaster, Crewe, Peterborough and Sheff Utd tonight. Peterborough lost at home to Gillingham and I missed out on a hundred quid. My bets on the PL, Championship and League Two were all disasters. My eight year old daughter would have picked more successful selections.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on February 11, 2015, 08:59:17 AM
Quote from: usav on February 10, 2015, 11:18:17 PM
Quote from: Dave on February 10, 2015, 11:16:29 PM
Quote from: Gregorys Boy on February 10, 2015, 10:39:33 PM
Quote from: myf on February 10, 2015, 10:26:11 PM
Bent scored again and set up the other

Glad you mentioned that as I was laughed at a couple of weeks ago for suggesting that we give Bent another go.  Suddernly doesn't sound such a bad idea does it boys and girls?....
Of course it still sounds likes a bad idea.

Which of the no chances that we created this evening did you picture Darren Bent popping up on the end of?
Exactly.   As much shit as Benteke and Gabby are getting, I would be looking at the midfield and tactics that are delivering next to nothing.  It's so fucking obvious, it hurts.

We do seriously need to get our heads round the fact that the line up doesn't matter with this twat in charge. He has shown time and time and time again that it makes absolutely no bloody difference
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PGW on February 11, 2015, 07:52:51 PM
Burnley already 0-1 Smalling
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PGW on February 11, 2015, 07:58:08 PM
Burnley equalise just as BT announce sacking of Lambert
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on February 11, 2015, 08:37:40 PM
Burnley now losing so the evening is taking on a very satisfactory hue
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on February 11, 2015, 08:43:23 PM
Palace losing too now so evening is definitely getting better!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on February 11, 2015, 08:47:41 PM
Good stuff, looking forward to my football again now
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on February 11, 2015, 08:57:22 PM
Quote from: richard moore on February 11, 2015, 08:43:23 PM
Palace losing too now so evening is definitely getting better!

We just need an unexpected FA announcement now that QPR have been docked 2 points for a previously unmentioned infringement and we'll be well away.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on February 11, 2015, 09:20:57 PM
Baggies ahead. As we all knew, Fox shoulda got Pulis when he was available.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on February 11, 2015, 09:31:26 PM
Chelsea denied opening goal in 87th minute by correct offside decision so they mob the ref and get Barry sent off. Mourinho to complain that the offside law only applies to Chelsea.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on February 11, 2015, 09:33:08 PM
2-0 West Brom
1-1 Palace
1-0 Chelsea

Shit.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: django on February 11, 2015, 09:35:48 PM
Results not gone our way tonight apart from Burnleys. They've absolutely dominated Man U as well.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on February 11, 2015, 09:52:55 PM
Quote from: django on February 11, 2015, 09:35:48 PM
Results not gone our way tonight apart from Burnleys. They've absolutely dominated Man U as well.

Oh I don't know, Palace would have been expecting to beat Newcastle at home
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on February 11, 2015, 10:36:11 PM
Quote from: richard moore on February 11, 2015, 08:59:17 AM
Quote from: usav on February 10, 2015, 11:18:17 PM
Quote from: Dave on February 10, 2015, 11:16:29 PM
Quote from: Gregorys Boy on February 10, 2015, 10:39:33 PM
Quote from: myf on February 10, 2015, 10:26:11 PM
Bent scored again and set up the other

Glad you mentioned that as I was laughed at a couple of weeks ago for suggesting that we give Bent another go.  Suddernly doesn't sound such a bad idea does it boys and girls?....
Of course it still sounds likes a bad idea.

Which of the no chances that we created this evening did you picture Darren Bent popping up on the end of?
Exactly.   As much shit as Benteke and Gabby are getting, I would be looking at the midfield and tactics that are delivering next to nothing.  It's so fucking obvious, it hurts.

We do seriously need to get our heads round the fact that the line up doesn't matter with this twat in charge. He has shown time and time and time again that it makes absolutely no bloody difference

Indeed, but things have changed as of today.  And thats the thing even if I conceeded that it would not have been worth bringing him back before todays news (which I don't) then now with someone who actually likes playing wingers and has a more postive outlook then we could maybe create those chances.  Besides, I just don't see the issue here.  Its not like I am saying we should bring Bent back as our number one striker.  I am saying either have him as an impact sub type player or play him as part of a two man attack or just off someone or vica visa.  Anyway, I know this is the wrong thread so I will shut up now...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on February 11, 2015, 11:00:43 PM
There might be a recall clause in his loan deal, in which case getting him back in goalscoring form may be useful.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 11, 2015, 11:21:51 PM
Can you have recalls on a lengthy loan?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on February 11, 2015, 11:24:43 PM
Quote from: richard moore on February 11, 2015, 09:52:55 PM
Quote from: django on February 11, 2015, 09:35:48 PM
Results not gone our way tonight apart from Burnleys. They've absolutely dominated Man U as well.

Oh I don't know, Palace would have been expecting to beat Newcastle at home
Quote from: Tokyo Sexwhale on February 11, 2015, 09:33:08 PM
2-0 West Brom
1-1 Palace
1-0 Chelsea

Shit.

Everton aren't doing themselves many favours lately.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on February 11, 2015, 11:28:42 PM
Haven't you heard , Darren Bent is a "busted flush"
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 11, 2015, 11:31:39 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on February 11, 2015, 11:28:42 PM
Haven't you heard , Darren Bent is a "busted flush"

Get back to us when he's doing something in the big leagues  ;)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: David_Nab on February 11, 2015, 11:44:46 PM
I suspect we can't recall Bent or Robinson.Last season we stopped Given going back to Boro as they were not contributing much to his salary and after Jan we would not have been able to recall him if we had a keeper get injured.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on February 11, 2015, 11:49:40 PM
Quote from: richard moore on February 11, 2015, 09:52:55 PM
Quote from: django on February 11, 2015, 09:35:48 PM
Results not gone our way tonight apart from Burnleys. They've absolutely dominated Man U as well.

Oh I don't know, Palace would have been expecting to beat Newcastle at home

Burnley lost, Palace drew, Albion won. Pretty even to me. Although obviously three defeats would have been nice.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on February 11, 2015, 11:50:55 PM
No way should Adrian have been sent off for 'falling' on the ball after being rugby tackled.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on February 12, 2015, 02:24:20 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on February 11, 2015, 11:50:55 PM
No way should Adrian have been sent off for 'falling' on the ball after being rugby tackled.

Agreed.  Keown was talking out of his arsehole on MOTD.  Always find it dumb when they say things like "well it was a poor touch by the keeper, he was asking for it" etc.  At the end of the day either its a handball or its not no matter how bad his touch was.  Never thought I would be taking Phil Neville's side on anything. 

Another Keown gem tonight was when he seemed to suggest that we were lining up Hoddle for the job.  Well I don't know who his sources are, but I think I'd take him over Hoddle...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on February 12, 2015, 07:43:44 AM
Quote from: Gregorys Boy on February 12, 2015, 02:24:20 AM

Another Keown gem tonight was when he seemed to suggest that we were lining up Hoddle for the job.  Well I don't know who his sources are, but I think I'd take him over Hoddle...

I'd take having Lambert back over Hoddle
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on February 12, 2015, 06:20:27 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on February 12, 2015, 07:43:44 AM
Quote from: Gregorys Boy on February 12, 2015, 02:24:20 AM

Another Keown gem tonight was when he seemed to suggest that we were lining up Hoddle for the job.  Well I don't know who his sources are, but I think I'd take him over Hoddle...

I'd take having Lambert back over Hoddle

You will pay for that comment by coming back in another life as an arrogant Spurs fan with bad perm, a reputation for being soft that will be replaced by a reputation for being a bit mad and people will call you Glenda. You will also make one of the worst records of all time.

On the other hand some people will suggest you should play 100 times for England.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: b23 on February 13, 2015, 08:11:46 PM
Rangers losing at home to Hibernian 0 - 1

Hooray !
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on February 14, 2015, 01:52:45 AM
So Rangers are now third in the newly formed Scottish three club league.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 14, 2015, 01:58:17 AM
Quote
Romelu Lukaku has stunned Everton by saying he would like to move to a 'top club' after less than a season since making his move from Chelsea permanent.

The Toffees broke their transfer record with a £28million deal to lure the Belgium international away from Stamford Bridge last summer.

The 21-year-old has struggled to replicate the form that convinced Roberto Martinez to sign him after a prolific loan spell last season, although he has still managed 10 goals from 36 appearances so far this term.

Lukaku returned to his former club for Everton's last-minute 1-0 defeat on Wednesday where he spoke of his desire to move to a club with greater ambitions.

'It was brilliant to play at Chelsea and I had a good reception,' Lukaku told The Sun.

'They know I'm a good player but that I want to develop so I can eventually get back to playing for a club like Chelsea.

'I don't have a secret ambition to rejoin — there are other clubs in the world. I just want to grow as a player and eventually arrive at a top club again.'

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on February 14, 2015, 08:56:50 AM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on February 14, 2015, 01:58:17 AM
Quote
Romelu Lukaku has stunned Everton by saying he would like to move to a 'top club' after less than a season since making his move from Chelsea permanent.

The Toffees broke their transfer record with a £28million deal to lure the Belgium international away from Stamford Bridge last summer.

The 21-year-old has struggled to replicate the form that convinced Roberto Martinez to sign him after a prolific loan spell last season, although he has still managed 10 goals from 36 appearances so far this term.

Lukaku returned to his former club for Everton's last-minute 1-0 defeat on Wednesday where he spoke of his desire to move to a club with greater ambitions.

'It was brilliant to play at Chelsea and I had a good reception,' Lukaku told The Sun.

'They know I'm a good player but that I want to develop so I can eventually get back to playing for a club like Chelsea.

'I don't have a secret ambition to rejoin — there are other clubs in the world. I just want to grow as a player and eventually arrive at a top club again.'


I saw him in a recent game for Everton and remember thinking how poor, slow, carrying a few extra pounds and generally disinterested he looked.

Mourinho has a great recent record for selling players for big money and Lukaku is definitely one of them
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on February 14, 2015, 10:57:24 AM
I think Lukaku's original motivation was to prove himself to Chelsea. Since signing permanently he hasn't looked the same player that he was when he was on the loan deal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tony Erdington on February 14, 2015, 12:48:28 PM
olbion v hommers

ground half empty, piss take as the olbion are on such a good run :-[
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on February 14, 2015, 12:55:04 PM
Quote from: Rudy65 on February 14, 2015, 08:56:50 AM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on February 14, 2015, 01:58:17 AM
Quote
Romelu Lukaku has stunned Everton by saying he would like to move to a 'top club' after less than a season since making his move from Chelsea permanent.

The Toffees broke their transfer record with a £28million deal to lure the Belgium international away from Stamford Bridge last summer.

The 21-year-old has struggled to replicate the form that convinced Roberto Martinez to sign him after a prolific loan spell last season, although he has still managed 10 goals from 36 appearances so far this term.

Lukaku returned to his former club for Everton's last-minute 1-0 defeat on Wednesday where he spoke of his desire to move to a club with greater ambitions.

'It was brilliant to play at Chelsea and I had a good reception,' Lukaku told The Sun.

'They know I'm a good player but that I want to develop so I can eventually get back to playing for a club like Chelsea.

'I don't have a secret ambition to rejoin — there are other clubs in the world. I just want to grow as a player and eventually arrive at a top club again.'


I saw him in a recent game for Everton and remember thinking how poor, slow, carrying a few extra pounds and generally disinterested he looked.

Mourinho has a great recent record for selling players for big money and Lukaku is definitely one of them

I guess the big club thing rules us out right? lol.

I always thought that Everton was a good fit for him.  They needed a target man type striker who could bring others into play, but could is also fairly consistent in front of goal and he needed a reasonble size club where he could become the vocal point of the team and have a chance to develop.  To me he is still a young player learning his game, and due to his in different form this season I don't think he could get a bigger club than Everton right now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on February 14, 2015, 01:00:11 PM
Quote from: Tony Erdington on February 14, 2015, 12:48:28 PM
olbion v hommers

ground half empty, piss take as the olbion are on such a good run :-[

Win-win. Either the Stripeys or one of the favourites go out.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: FrankyH on February 14, 2015, 01:15:14 PM
Baggies winning
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 14, 2015, 01:28:16 PM
2-0 now
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on February 14, 2015, 01:35:42 PM
I'll take a quarter final against the Baggies at Villa Park, please. It's written in the stars we're going to play them twice with a week; in the league on March 3rd then in the cup on the 7th.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on February 14, 2015, 01:42:43 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on February 14, 2015, 01:28:16 PM
2-0 now
This West Ham performance so far should stop people here thinking Fat Sam is a miracle man.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on February 14, 2015, 01:45:57 PM
Can I just say players like Lukaku are  massive *^>¥$!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 14, 2015, 01:56:52 PM
Quote from: olaftab on February 14, 2015, 01:42:43 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on February 14, 2015, 01:28:16 PM
2-0 now
This West Ham performance so far should stop people here thinking Fat Sam is a miracle man.

I don't think people view him as a miracle man at all. But he's a very competent PL manager and has proven it over the years. Because they might lose today shouldn't change that fact. They could very well go and win next week. Also factor in their CF Carroll who has been really quite good this season is out for the season and he has played a big part in their resurgence of late.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on February 14, 2015, 02:00:16 PM
3 - 0......Ideye
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on February 14, 2015, 02:00:17 PM
3-0 game over
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on February 14, 2015, 02:00:36 PM
3-0

Baggies look extremely good.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on February 14, 2015, 02:02:40 PM
Quote from: The Sound of Villadelphia on February 14, 2015, 02:00:36 PM
3-0

Baggies look extremely good.

I hate to admit it but they really do.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on February 14, 2015, 02:04:54 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on February 14, 2015, 02:02:40 PM
Quote from: The Sound of Villadelphia on February 14, 2015, 02:00:36 PM
3-0

Baggies look extremely good.

I hate to admit it but they really do.
Well that's what you get when you employ a good manager.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 14, 2015, 02:05:54 PM
Short term Pulis finds ways to play to the strengths of the players that he has available to him. He is doing it with Albion and he did it at Palace. Long term Albion fans probably know what's coming though as he buys specific players to play to a specific style with the objective of mid table security.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on February 14, 2015, 02:14:36 PM
4
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on February 14, 2015, 02:15:05 PM
Four nil now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: David_Nab on February 14, 2015, 02:17:33 PM
Can't see WBA going down now they look too good and well organised.

But Pulis aint half lucky with Ideye who he tryed to flog for half what they paid and bring in Carlton Cole.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Stu on February 14, 2015, 02:29:04 PM
They'm like Pulis now, dow they?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on February 14, 2015, 02:33:04 PM
Quote from: VillaAlways on February 14, 2015, 02:04:54 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on February 14, 2015, 02:02:40 PM
Quote from: The Sound of Villadelphia on February 14, 2015, 02:00:36 PM
3-0

Baggies look extremely good.

I hate to admit it but they really do.
Well that's what you get when you employ a good manager.

I'm surprised how well they've played, the way they've looked to pass the ball around, good movement and playing with so much confidence. Not the type of thing I'd expect from a Pulis team.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 14, 2015, 03:21:14 PM
Stoke 1-0 up Blackburn.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Flamingo Lane on February 14, 2015, 03:35:27 PM
Was listening earlier to the West Brom v West Ham commentary on R5, what a gobshite is Steve Claridge.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 14, 2015, 03:40:41 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on February 14, 2015, 03:21:14 PM
Stoke 1-0 up Blackburn.

1-1
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 14, 2015, 03:54:45 PM
2-1 Blackburn. Stoke down to 10 men
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on February 14, 2015, 03:57:31 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on February 14, 2015, 02:05:54 PM
Short term Pulis finds ways to play to the strengths of the players that he has available to him. He is doing it with Albion and he did it at Palace. Long term Albion fans probably know what's coming though as he buys specific players to play to a specific style with the objective of mid table security.

Give him credit, the man knows how to win home games in the league and cup.

With him as manager I'd actually be pretty confident we could get back to winning 10 home games a season which is a pipe dream these days.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on February 14, 2015, 04:15:17 PM
Derby losing......Reading, Blackburn and West Brom first three quarter finalists as things stand.........
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on February 14, 2015, 04:16:21 PM
Stoke have lost Munisea now to injury....they are really short of defenders with Huth loaned out, Shawcross injured and Cameron red card.

We really need to be beating them next weekend.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: adrenachrome on February 14, 2015, 04:22:24 PM
Bent just scored again.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on February 14, 2015, 04:22:34 PM
Bent scores again.  Derby 1-Reading 1
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on February 14, 2015, 04:25:01 PM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on February 14, 2015, 04:16:21 PM
Stoke have lost Munisea now to injury....they are really short of defenders with Huth loaned out, Shawcross injured and Cameron red card.

We really need to be beating them next weekend.

Stoke are losing 4-1 to Blackburn and have an injury list as long as we could wish for. We couldn't be playing them at a better time.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 14, 2015, 04:26:20 PM
Blackburn 4-1 Stoke. So the first 2 teams into the QF are the Bitters and Blackburn. I'll take that.

Warnock has been sent off for Derby.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: adrenachrome on February 14, 2015, 04:29:40 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on February 14, 2015, 04:26:20 PM
Blackburn 4-1 Stoke. So the first 2 teams into the QF are the Bitters and Blackburn. I'll take that.

Warnock has been sent off for Derby.

Trademark tackle from our old boy.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on February 14, 2015, 04:31:13 PM
Gary Gardner scores for Forest.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on February 14, 2015, 04:37:59 PM
Bent with equaliser for Derby.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 14, 2015, 04:46:06 PM
Reading take the lead.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 14, 2015, 04:48:11 PM
Ah the magic of the cup. 5th round and Blackburn have 14K, Derby 21K, and Albion haven't even announced how low their attendance was.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on February 14, 2015, 04:50:36 PM
Another red card for Stoke.  Whelan.

Edit: Revoked.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on February 14, 2015, 05:04:44 PM
Quote from: olaftab on February 14, 2015, 04:37:59 PM
Bent with equaliser for Derby.

Off his arse. He knew nothing about it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on February 14, 2015, 05:10:44 PM
Come on Crippled Alice, please leave the BBC's wet dreams of Gerrard lifting the cup, in tatters tonight
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on February 14, 2015, 05:12:00 PM
Seems a good time to be playing Stoke!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Smirker on February 14, 2015, 05:28:36 PM
Three teams beaten by weaker sides. Get past Leicester and we have a chance of winning it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on February 14, 2015, 05:31:22 PM
Quote from: richard moore on February 14, 2015, 05:12:00 PM
Seems a good time to be playing Stoke!

It's a good time to be playing us too!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 14, 2015, 05:33:37 PM
Quote from: Tokyo Sexwhale on February 14, 2015, 05:31:22 PM
Quote from: richard moore on February 14, 2015, 05:12:00 PM
Seems a good time to be playing Stoke!

It's a good time to be playing us too!

Not really. Whenever we play a side that has just changed manager it's always "just our luck, they'll win now" type comments.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on February 14, 2015, 05:33:53 PM
Quote from: Tokyo Sexwhale on February 14, 2015, 05:31:22 PM
Quote from: richard moore on February 14, 2015, 05:12:00 PM
Seems a good time to be playing Stoke!

It's a good time to be playing us too!

As it has been for about the last three years...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on February 14, 2015, 05:47:03 PM
Palace one up...you start to dream!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 14, 2015, 05:55:28 PM
Fucking hell. I am starting to get a bit excited here. Sherwood has a hell of chance to make an impression. Watch us win tomorrow and he has to get a few good results to make this an unbelievable season. Steer us clear of danger and win the FA Cup. Simples innit?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on February 14, 2015, 05:58:34 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on February 14, 2015, 05:55:28 PM
Fucking hell. I am starting to get a bit excited here. Sherwood has a hell of chance to make an impression. Watch us win tomorrow and he has to get a few good results to make this an unbelievable season. Steer us clear of danger and win the FA Cup. Simples innit?

Stranger things have happened Toronto....it's a funny old game and that scenario is not beyond the realms of possibility
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 14, 2015, 06:00:32 PM
Quote from: richard moore on February 14, 2015, 05:58:34 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on February 14, 2015, 05:55:28 PM
Fucking hell. I am starting to get a bit excited here. Sherwood has a hell of chance to make an impression. Watch us win tomorrow and he has to get a few good results to make this an unbelievable season. Steer us clear of danger and win the FA Cup. Simples innit?

Stranger things have happened Toronto....it's a funny old game and that scenario is not beyond the realms of possibility

You're right Richard. Right now if things keep as they are the odds of getting to at least the semis looks quite decent. Anything can happen after that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on February 14, 2015, 06:04:45 PM
Quote from: richard moore on February 14, 2015, 05:47:03 PM
Palace one up...you start to dream!

Indeed. After such a shit day the sun in finally coming out. Come on, Palace!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 14, 2015, 06:21:29 PM
Not watching the game but based on the HT Beeb stats it's going to be some going by Palace to hold on. 71% and 17 shots for Racist FC.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 14, 2015, 06:38:47 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on February 14, 2015, 06:21:29 PM
Not watching the game but based on the HT Beeb stats it's going to be some going by Palace to hold on. 71% and 17 shots for Racist FC.

 Yep 1-1
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 14, 2015, 06:48:37 PM
2-1 Liverpool
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on February 14, 2015, 07:10:27 PM
Once again Liverpool are showing they are a better team without their recently deceased captain in the side.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on February 14, 2015, 08:36:12 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on February 14, 2015, 07:10:27 PM
Once again Liverpool are showing they are a better team without their recently deceased captain in the side.

Hasn't that been the case for the last 2 years though?

It's just the media and the tourist reds that haven't noticed.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on February 14, 2015, 08:37:22 PM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on February 14, 2015, 08:36:12 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on February 14, 2015, 07:10:27 PM
Once again Liverpool are showing they are a better team without their recently deceased captain in the side.

Hasn't that been the case for the last 2 years though?

It's just the media and the tourist reds that haven't noticed.

It's been obvious to everyone in the world, I think. Gerrard was a really great driving-forward kind of player, but never had anything special technically.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on February 14, 2015, 11:16:53 PM
Chamakh looked ridiculous today
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on February 14, 2015, 11:21:50 PM
Bent looks like he's lost 2 stone since joining derby
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on February 15, 2015, 02:07:35 AM
Quote from: silhillvilla on February 14, 2015, 11:21:50 PM
Bent looks like he's lost 2 stone since joining derby

Sheep worrying burns off the pounds.


So I'm told.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on February 15, 2015, 02:36:29 AM
Best FA Cup odds

Arsenal        13/5
Man U          27/10
Liverpool      27/10
Albion          10/1
Sunderland   25/1
Villa             33/1
Blackburn     33/1
Leicester       40/1
Reading        50/1
Boro             66/1
Bradford       200/1
Preston         250/1
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on February 15, 2015, 02:40:04 PM
Bradford one up, O'Shea own goal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on February 15, 2015, 03:12:27 PM
Quote from: dave shelley on February 15, 2015, 02:40:04 PM
Bradford one up, O'Shea own goal.

O'Shea O'G.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on February 15, 2015, 03:49:10 PM
Took me a minute to get that ya fecker.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on February 15, 2015, 03:52:50 PM
Bradford now two up.  John Stead.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dekko on February 15, 2015, 04:00:04 PM
Go Bradford
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on February 15, 2015, 04:07:15 PM
Clinton Morrison commenting on Sky Sports News on the Arse game. Beggars belief. How does he get that gig. A natural he aint
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Jarpie on February 15, 2015, 04:11:53 PM
Quote from: Rudy65 on February 15, 2015, 04:07:15 PM
Clinton Morrison commenting on Sky Sports News on the Arse game. Beggars belief. How does he get that gig. A natural he aint

Michael Owen as commentator in BTSports, he gotta be on of the worst commentators I've ever heard.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: hilts_coolerking on February 15, 2015, 04:17:36 PM
I know you can't really blame him but this is a fine comedy OG from John O'Shea, the hapless berk.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31479115 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31479115)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 15, 2015, 04:20:44 PM
Quote from: hilts_coolerking on February 15, 2015, 04:17:36 PM
I know you can't really blame him but this is a fine comedy OG from John O'Shea, the hapless berk.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31479115 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31479115)

It's funny but I always think it's a bit harsh that a player gets stuck with an OG for something like that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on February 15, 2015, 04:26:59 PM
Bradford through and I am sure they would love to come to Villa Park in the QFs.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 15, 2015, 04:29:13 PM
Arse 1 up.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 15, 2015, 04:35:23 PM
2 up. I'm only checking the Beeb site but it would appear that Arsenal are all over Boro.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on February 15, 2015, 04:36:30 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on February 15, 2015, 04:35:23 PM
2 up. I'm only checking the Beeb site but it would appear that Arsenal are all over Boro.
Total one way traffic.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on February 15, 2015, 08:41:45 PM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on February 14, 2015, 08:36:12 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on February 14, 2015, 07:10:27 PM
Once again Liverpool are showing they are a better team without their recently deceased captain in the side.

Hasn't that been the case for the last 2 years though?

It's just the media and the tourist reds that haven't noticed.

Yes, that's why I said once again, been saying it for years.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on February 15, 2015, 10:37:30 PM
Bradford's pitch looks like it was laid in the 70s.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on February 15, 2015, 10:38:56 PM
How was that not a penalty for the foul on Fletcher by the Bradford defender?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on February 15, 2015, 10:40:12 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on February 15, 2015, 10:38:56 PM
How was that not a penalty for the foul on Fletcher by the Bradford defender?

Because Kevin Friend was the ref. Most blatant penalty you'll ever see.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on February 15, 2015, 10:42:30 PM
 :P
Quote from: Tokyo Sexwhale on February 15, 2015, 10:37:30 PM
Bradford's pitch looks like it was laid in the 70s.
They have followed the Blackpool model
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on February 15, 2015, 10:43:11 PM
poyet gone tomorrow ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on February 15, 2015, 10:46:48 PM
Thought the free kick given leading up to the first goal was a joke too.
Stead leans into the defender and falls over!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on February 15, 2015, 10:50:33 PM
FFS last on Motd again
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on February 15, 2015, 10:55:12 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on February 15, 2015, 10:50:33 PM
FFS last on Motd again

We were first on Match of the Day today. At 12.30.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on February 15, 2015, 11:10:10 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on February 15, 2015, 10:55:12 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on February 15, 2015, 10:50:33 PM
FFS last on Motd again

We were first on Match of the Day today. At 12.30.
I forgot that  :(
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Comrade Blitz on February 15, 2015, 11:26:16 PM
Who is that Ray Hudson knob on beIN? I switch over to  the spanish-language beIN channel so that I don't have to listen to his "sounds like Ant & Dec's Grandad" histrionics.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Somniloquism on February 15, 2015, 11:30:52 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on February 15, 2015, 10:38:56 PM
How was that not a penalty for the foul on Fletcher by the Bradford defender?

Although with a wide goal and the keeper to beat, how much time did fletcher want on the ball.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on February 16, 2015, 12:10:46 AM
Quote from: Tokyo Sexwhale on February 15, 2015, 10:37:30 PM
Bradford's pitch looks like it was laid in the 70s.
Weren't we all?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on February 16, 2015, 12:11:59 AM
Quote from: olaftab on February 16, 2015, 12:10:46 AM
Quote from: Tokyo Sexwhale on February 15, 2015, 10:37:30 PM
Bradford's pitch looks like it was laid in the 70s.
Weren't we all?

Depends on how old you were...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on February 16, 2015, 12:15:43 AM
Quote from: silhillvilla on February 15, 2015, 10:43:11 PM
poyet gone tomorrow ?
I think the end is nigh specially as he said recalling the mid week defeat by QPR "the fans wanted  us to play direct so I changed our normal tactics to go  long and see it didn't work " . When a manager/coach does that it's taxi time.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 16, 2015, 12:18:55 AM
Quote from: Comrade Blitz on February 15, 2015, 11:26:16 PM
Who is that Ray Hudson knob on beIN? I switch over to  the spanish-language beIN channel so that I don't have to listen to his "sounds like Ant & Dec's Grandad" histrionics.

He's a complete twat and ruins every game. For some reason they like him out here but I cannot watch Spanish games because of him.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on February 16, 2015, 12:19:15 AM
Quote from: Tokyo Sexwhale on February 16, 2015, 12:11:59 AM
Depends on how old you were...
True! May be I am talking about those of us who were teenagers in that decade.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 16, 2015, 06:02:30 PM
C'MON PRESTON!!!!!

That is all
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: adrenachrome on February 16, 2015, 06:12:13 PM
Double whammy for Silhillvilla!

Quote
Preston boss Simon Grayson will have to make at least two changes to his side for the visit of Manchester United, with goalkeeper Sam Johnstone and midfielder Daniel Johnson cup-tied.

Jermaine Beckford (ear infection), who scored when Leeds beat United in the FA Cup in 2010, will miss the match.

Manchester United will be without Michael Carrick (calf).
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: amfy on February 16, 2015, 06:13:20 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on February 16, 2015, 06:02:30 PM
C'MON PRESTON!!!!!

That is all

Like

Am on the M6 with my PNE other half now - there are roadworks ahead! Please keep moving!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on February 16, 2015, 06:15:30 PM
je suis Preston
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: amfy on February 16, 2015, 07:05:04 PM
Just sighted Deepdale as we leave the motorway - think we could abandon ghe car & still make it now - might even get in the ground in time for the draw!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on February 16, 2015, 07:48:00 PM
Phil Dowd? Hard luck Preston.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: CJ on February 16, 2015, 07:49:12 PM
Phil Dowd - aka Stafford Red - cue controversial decision in favour of Yanited to knock Preston out and see his beloved team through to the quarter finals
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on February 16, 2015, 08:00:57 PM
Quote from: The Sound of Villadelphia on February 14, 2015, 01:35:42 PM
I'll take a quarter final against the Baggies at Villa Park, please. It's written in the stars we're going to play them twice with a week; in the league on March 3rd then in the cup on the 7th.

I post Friday's lottery numbers on Thursday morning.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on February 16, 2015, 08:05:26 PM
Fellaini gets an elbow in the face....some justice!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Stu on February 16, 2015, 08:13:09 PM
Man U fans sang through the applause for Tom Finney to drown it out. What a nice bunch they are.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on February 16, 2015, 08:14:26 PM
Quote from: Stu on February 16, 2015, 08:13:09 PM
Man U fans sang through the applause for Tom Finney to drown it out. What a nice bunch they are.

You expected anything different?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on February 16, 2015, 08:19:40 PM
Quote from: olaftab on February 16, 2015, 08:05:26 PM
Fellaini gets an elbow in the face....some justice!

Wonderful!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: jcsutv on February 16, 2015, 08:24:40 PM
Phil Dowd athleticism is like watching Jan Molby in black and white.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on February 16, 2015, 08:26:43 PM
Dowd is a Doppler Effect impossibility.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 16, 2015, 08:28:59 PM
Whisper it, Dowd has actually reffed this quite well and fairly




So far...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on February 16, 2015, 08:33:30 PM
Utd are awful
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: walsall villain on February 16, 2015, 08:39:18 PM
Quote from: AlexAlexCropley on February 16, 2015, 08:33:30 PM
Utd are awful
Duller than our opening 45 minutes yesterday
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: adrenachrome on February 16, 2015, 08:41:35 PM
Beaker said he hash no tall guysh so they can have some problemsh. I think his neck is getting longer by the week.
 

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: BC54 VFC on February 16, 2015, 08:43:56 PM
Phil Neville on Blind: 'He's controlled the game with the most amount of passes on the pitch'! I think he meant to say: He controlled the game with the greatest number of passes.... How do these thicko, non-journalists, who can't even string a sentence together, get to work for the BBC? ::) 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Stu on February 16, 2015, 08:44:37 PM
Quote from: adrenachrome on February 16, 2015, 08:41:35 PM
Beaker said he hash no tall guysh so they can have some problemsh. I think his neck is getting longer by the week.
 



Van Gaal somehow manages to look like both Beavis and Butthead.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: amfy on February 16, 2015, 08:46:23 PM
Very tense here! ....and very annoying that our seats are so close to the oh so punchable away support. Gone a bit sweary in the equivalent of the sleepy Trinity & drawing some strange looks!

I wonder whether I'll see our boy Callum get a run out in the second half?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on February 16, 2015, 08:50:03 PM
Watched the first-half with my 5 year-old son before he went to bed and not knowing the players/officials it's amazing how spot on he was. 7 or 8 minutes in, " This ref is rubbish" (O'Dowd). And then we were talking about my fat goalkeeper (he picked Man U to want to win and I've got Preston). "It's okay dad. I've got a fat player too". " I don't think you have mate". "Yeah, I do. Look it's him". Cue a shot of Rooney...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: CJ on February 16, 2015, 08:50:10 PM
Phatty Dowd having a long private chat with Rooney before the start of the second half there
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on February 16, 2015, 08:50:24 PM
Nice one
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 16, 2015, 08:50:34 PM
Yesssssssssssssss
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: CJ on February 16, 2015, 08:51:32 PM
Oh yessss - Preston 1-0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on February 16, 2015, 08:51:47 PM
GET IN!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Stu on February 16, 2015, 08:51:47 PM
HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on February 16, 2015, 08:52:03 PM
Brilliant.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on February 16, 2015, 08:52:16 PM
Brilliant, loved the Policeman hugging the fan in celebration.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TopDeck113 on February 16, 2015, 08:53:22 PM
Get in!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villan For Life on February 16, 2015, 08:54:16 PM
Happy days
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on February 16, 2015, 08:55:38 PM
Quote from: CJ on February 16, 2015, 08:50:10 PM
Phatty Dowd having a long private chat with Rooney before the start of the second half there
Just reminding him about the plan: let PNE score first then fall over loads and we'll win it with a few penalties Rooners, me old mate. Has Colleen's rash cleared up yet?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on February 16, 2015, 08:57:42 PM
God Fellani is abysmal.

Those two good games he had in October or whenever weren't fooling me.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dr Butler on February 16, 2015, 08:59:43 PM
Fellani, Blind and Falcao are awful....hope im not putting the kybosh on Prestons chances..

UTV
The Doc
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on February 16, 2015, 09:00:03 PM
A penalty about to enter the game methinks.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 16, 2015, 09:00:11 PM
I guess with Ferguson gone, Dowd's clearly no longer receiving any brown envelopes as he's not giving much to Man U
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on February 16, 2015, 09:01:08 PM
The match itself has not been great but have been impressed with Preston they have made Man Utd look like a bloody conference side 8) 8)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on February 16, 2015, 09:03:17 PM
Falcao squinting...and they wonder why he can't shoot properly.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on February 16, 2015, 09:03:36 PM
You know you're playing bad when you get replaced by Ashley Young ;D
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on February 16, 2015, 09:04:31 PM
You just know fatty will give Man U a pen soon
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on February 16, 2015, 09:05:04 PM
You just know they will get a jammy late equaliser.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Small Rodent on February 16, 2015, 09:05:22 PM
Di Maria is an odd looking chap.
Looks like you could bump into him in a bar down the docks, with knowledge of a map leading to Inca gold.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on February 16, 2015, 09:06:20 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on February 16, 2015, 09:00:11 PM
I guess with Ferguson gone, Dowd's clearly no longer receiving any brown envelopes as he's not giving much to Man U
He will. He will.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 16, 2015, 09:06:37 PM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on February 16, 2015, 09:03:17 PM
Falcao squinting...and they wonder why he can't shoot properly.

Yet somehow you just knew he'd score against us though. We have been so charitable over the years to out of form strikers.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on February 16, 2015, 09:07:25 PM
Quote from: frankmosswasmyuncle on February 16, 2015, 09:06:20 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on February 16, 2015, 09:00:11 PM
I guess with Ferguson gone, Dowd's clearly no longer receiving any brown envelopes as he's not giving much to Man U
He will. He will.

Yeah, he is just waiting for the opportunity. It will come.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on February 16, 2015, 09:07:46 PM
Shit
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 16, 2015, 09:07:47 PM
Ah fuck off 1-1
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on February 16, 2015, 09:07:48 PM
How's that not offside?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on February 16, 2015, 09:08:07 PM
Offside surely?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 16, 2015, 09:08:37 PM
How on earth is Rooney not interfering with play there?

I take back what I said about Dowd, the tosser
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on February 16, 2015, 09:09:01 PM
Fuck me how was that not interfering?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on February 16, 2015, 09:09:07 PM
He was blocking the keepers view of the ball. Of course he was interfering with play for fucks sake.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Stu on February 16, 2015, 09:09:28 PM
The ball didn't touch Rooney so it's not offside according to the commentators. I don't know what constitutes interfering with play though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dl9 on February 16, 2015, 09:09:50 PM
Quote from: olaftab on February 16, 2015, 09:09:01 PM
Fuck me how was that not interfering?

Because he plays for Man Urinal
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on February 16, 2015, 09:09:53 PM
Young has changed this.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: CJ on February 16, 2015, 09:10:00 PM
And there it was - Phatty Dowd's "interpretation" of the rules
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on February 16, 2015, 09:10:01 PM
Watching the replay I don't think he was hindering the keeper's eye line. 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aj2k77 on February 16, 2015, 09:10:29 PM
''If Rooney doesn't touch it it really doesn't matter''

Keown you ugly plug from the Beano knob, learn the rules before you commentate

Offence

A player in an offside position is only penalised if, at the moment the ball touches or is played by one of his team, he is, in the opinion of the referee, involved in active play by:
•interfering with play or
•interfering with an opponent or
•gaining an advantage by being in that position


Red shite ball sucker, it was another in the long list of dodgy goals to get them back in to games.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on February 16, 2015, 09:11:47 PM
And now a "foul" and yellow card after Young leaps on top of a Preston player. As expected the Preston player gets the yellow not Young.

I fucking hate ManU and the way refs give them everything.

Twats.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 16, 2015, 09:11:50 PM
Quote from: peter w on February 16, 2015, 09:10:01 PM
Watching the replay I don't think he was hindering the keeper's eye line. 

But the keeper would have had half an eye on Rooney right in front of him as the shot came in, so surely by definition he has interfered with the play?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Somniloquism on February 16, 2015, 09:12:05 PM
He wasn't blocking the view, and he did actually move out the way so he wasn't touching it. However the ball going within an inch would have put the keeper off from trying to make the save as he would have expected something so should be offside still. Stupid rule.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on February 16, 2015, 09:12:12 PM
Commentators going into utd helmet polishing mode
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on February 16, 2015, 09:13:00 PM
Quote from: Small Rodent on February 16, 2015, 09:05:22 PM
Di Maria is an odd looking chap.
Looks like you could bump into him in a bar down the docks, with knowledge of a map leading to Inca gold.

Di Maria reminds me of Raymond from Everybody Loves Raymond.

For me that is offside but these days they tend to allow them. Personally I am of the Bill Shankly school of thought when it comes to offside. If he isn't interfering with play what is he doing on the pitch. Particularly when 'he' is stood in front of the keeper.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on February 16, 2015, 09:13:05 PM
"If he's not interfering with play, then what's he doing on the pitch?"
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on February 16, 2015, 09:13:22 PM
That was a boarderline call, but I have to be honest and say the ref was right to give the goal.  Would be good for Preston to hold on for a draw at least give LVG an extra game to moarn about ;)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tom_Mc9? on February 16, 2015, 09:13:33 PM
To be honest, with them having Arsenal in the next round, I don't really care who wins this one.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on February 16, 2015, 09:13:44 PM
Balanced out now, Davies should be off for that. Yet more incredible reffing from Dowd.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on February 16, 2015, 09:14:17 PM
Robinson coming on- sweet.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on February 16, 2015, 09:14:23 PM
Ok, to be fair, Davis should have gotten carded for that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on February 16, 2015, 09:14:30 PM
Davies you jammy bastard
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Stu on February 16, 2015, 09:14:33 PM
From the Graun:

Quote
68 min: On the BBC, Martin Keown is convinced that the ball had to have touched Rooney for the goal to have been disallowed. Is that the law? It wasn’t the law when Alex Song’s goal for West Ham was disallowed against Arsenal in December. I think that Rooney put the goalkeeper off with his movement.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on February 16, 2015, 09:15:02 PM
Quote from: Stu on February 16, 2015, 09:09:28 PM
The ball didn't touch Rooney so it's not offside according to the commentators. I don't know what constitutes interfering with play though.
Think that's what they mean Stu - Rooney not touching the ball means he wasn't interfering...apparently. The fact that he took a step back to avoid making contact with it and blocking the keeper's view makes the rule completely stupid!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Somniloquism on February 16, 2015, 09:15:56 PM
Quote from: Gregorys Boy on February 16, 2015, 09:13:22 PM
Would be good for Preston to hold on for a draw at least give LVG an extra game to moarn about ;)

And also have the fans forced into buying a cup ticket or forfeit another league match.

Althoug might be a moot point now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on February 16, 2015, 09:15:57 PM
Really hope Arsenal knock this lot out but they bottle it at Old Trafford more than we do.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on February 16, 2015, 09:16:17 PM
1-2  now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Stu on February 16, 2015, 09:16:20 PM
Quote from: frankmosswasmyuncle on February 16, 2015, 09:15:02 PM
Quote from: Stu on February 16, 2015, 09:09:28 PM
The ball didn't touch Rooney so it's not offside according to the commentators. I don't know what constitutes interfering with play though.
Think that's what they mean Stu - Rooney not touching the ball means he wasn't interfering...apparently. The fact that he took a step back to avoid making contact with it and blocking the keeper's view makes the rule completely stupid!

It really is a shoddy piece of legislation; clear as mud.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on February 16, 2015, 09:16:22 PM
Fuck off
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TopDeck113 on February 16, 2015, 09:16:37 PM
I'd imagine that's that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on February 16, 2015, 09:16:41 PM
I want Man United to win, as they stand more of a chance of beating Arsenal, who are the best side left in it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on February 16, 2015, 09:17:20 PM
And the viewing figures go down by 50%

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tom_Mc9? on February 16, 2015, 09:17:53 PM
Robinson on!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on February 16, 2015, 09:18:02 PM
Come on Callum
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on February 16, 2015, 09:18:12 PM
Yeah big ask now for Preston.  Will certainly be cheering for Arsenal in the next round if it stays like this.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: CJ on February 16, 2015, 09:18:22 PM
Our Callum on. Be interested to see how he does
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on February 16, 2015, 09:19:01 PM
Another shining example of the buffoons of FIFA making life difficult when they could make it so much easier.  If a player is anywhere within the goal area (six yard box) then he has to be taking the goalkeeper's train of thought away from the immediate passage of play, therefore by his very position he is interfering with play and thereby seeking to gain an unfair advantage.  FIFA should make a rule change whereby any player in an offside position within the six yard box when the ball is played forward should be deemed offside.  Just my opinion.

Fuck United.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on February 16, 2015, 09:19:22 PM
Here's to you Calum Robinson, Jesus knows that you will get a goal.....

Is it Calum or Callum? Or another variation?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on February 16, 2015, 09:20:04 PM
Why would you want Arsenal to have a bye into the semi? Man United are incredibly spawns, which won't hold forever. Arsenal are a better side.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on February 16, 2015, 09:20:17 PM
Quote from: Ads on February 16, 2015, 09:16:41 PM
I want Man United to win, as they stand more of a chance of beating Arsenal, who are the best side left in it.

What will be the worst media wankfest in May, Stevie G's fairytale ending (hopefully he'll slip on his fcuking arse again) or LVG getting his grubby mitts on english silverware and then proclaiming he was just fooling everyone. Hopefully they'll have finished 6th in the league by then so he'd have failed in his main target.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on February 16, 2015, 09:21:04 PM
Quote from: dave shelley on February 16, 2015, 09:19:01 PM
Another shining example of the buffoons of FIFA making life difficult when they could make it so much easier.  If a player is anywhere within the goal area (six yard box) then he has to be taking the goalkeeper's train of thought away from the immediate passage of play, therefore by his very position he is interfering with play and thereby seeking to gain an unfair advantage.  FIFA should make a rule change whereby any player in an offside position within the six yard box when the ball is played forward should be deemed offside.  Just my opinion.

Fuck United.





Couldn't agree more. Both about the law and United.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on February 16, 2015, 09:21:28 PM
Why doesn't Dowd go the whole hog and just jizz Rooney off
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on February 16, 2015, 09:22:40 PM
Quote from: Ads on February 16, 2015, 09:20:04 PM
Why would you want Arsenal to have a bye into the semi? Man United are incredibly spawns, which won't hold forever. Arsenal are a better side.

Arsenal still have a tendency to self destruct in the later stages of cup competitions, remember Wigan took them to penalties last year and Hull then went 2 goals down.

We still aren't beating this United team regardless of how bad they frequently look against league 1/2 teams.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tom_Mc9? on February 16, 2015, 09:23:40 PM
Quote from: AlexAlexCropley on February 16, 2015, 09:21:28 PM
Why doesn't Dowd go the whole hog and just jizz Rooney off

Think I'd turn over to Broadchurch.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on February 16, 2015, 09:26:56 PM
Bollux! Callum could've beaten Rojo then...defender was on his arse!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: adrenachrome on February 16, 2015, 09:28:22 PM
Quote from: dave shelley on February 16, 2015, 09:19:01 PM
Another shining example of the buffoons of FIFA making life difficult when they could make it so much easier.  If a player is anywhere within the goal area (six yard box) then he has to be taking the goalkeeper's train of thought away from the immediate passage of play, therefore by his very position he is interfering with play and thereby seeking to gain an unfair advantage.  FIFA should make a rule change whereby any player in an offside position within the six yard box when the ball is played forward should be deemed offside.  Just my opinion.

Fuck United.

Yeah, Wenger and Taggart were pretty quick to exploit the situation by getting Henri and Horseface to deliberately stand in an offside position then slowly walk back.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aj2k77 on February 16, 2015, 09:30:28 PM
''Not sure he catches Rooney,  but once he goes down there Phil Dowd has no choice''

Keown again, what a ring piece, so he dived but theres no choice but to give the pen? For what reason.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Somniloquism on February 16, 2015, 09:30:38 PM
So according to Keown, it is not offside if the ball doesn't touch him, but it is s penalty if the keeper doesn't touch Rooney. hmmm
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on February 16, 2015, 09:30:41 PM
Let the jizzfest begin
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on February 16, 2015, 09:30:55 PM
Dive.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on February 16, 2015, 09:31:00 PM
Jesus, what's the keeper doing?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 16, 2015, 09:31:31 PM
Good old granny loving Wayner. 3-1 Man U. Shame it's going to go tits up vs Arsenal, but there you go
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Stu on February 16, 2015, 09:31:35 PM
Rooney had no choice but to go down there apparently according to Keown, despite no contact from the 'keeper.

What a nice way of excusing simulation cheating.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on February 16, 2015, 09:31:49 PM
No contact for that penalty.
Rooney - cheating twat!
Well done Phil...it was only a matter of time.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on February 16, 2015, 09:32:19 PM
Quote from: Pete3206 on February 16, 2015, 09:31:00 PM
Jesus, what's the keeper doing?
Didn't touch him
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on February 16, 2015, 09:33:01 PM
Rooney's rug is ridiculous. Looks like he glued a piece of Shredded Wheat to his head.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aj2k77 on February 16, 2015, 09:34:41 PM
Did Keowngoal just say Rooney had to dive out of the keepers way?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on February 16, 2015, 09:36:06 PM
Ashley Young won a million penalties for us like that back in the day.

There's enough there for a penalty.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: adrenachrome on February 16, 2015, 09:36:09 PM
Aaaaaaargh! Just got an unwelcome closeup of Shrek's ghastly hair abortion. Looks like a disintegrating Brillo Pad.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on February 16, 2015, 09:36:19 PM
This ball looks like something I used to play with on Woolacombe sands with my kids
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on February 16, 2015, 09:36:27 PM
Can't believe the bollux that these come out with... Keown has just said that for the penalty the goalkeeper has to get out of the way...why ffs? Clearly, challenges v Rooney are not allowed!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on February 16, 2015, 09:36:39 PM
Guys cut it out it was a clear pen and there is a good chance they will be out next round anyway.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Somniloquism on February 16, 2015, 09:37:06 PM
So because it was Rooney, diving is ok. "He had to dive as soon as the keeper came out." 
Bollocks. His run wasn't impeded at all. He thought he could leave his foot in after hitting the ball too far and totally missed doing that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aj2k77 on February 16, 2015, 09:37:27 PM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on February 16, 2015, 09:36:06 PM
Ashley Young won a million penalties for us like that back in the day.

There's enough there for a penalty.

Yeah it's called diving, he used to dive for us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on February 16, 2015, 09:39:07 PM
Robinson not good in that.Can't see it myself
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Nev on February 16, 2015, 09:39:52 PM
Quote from: aj2k77 on February 16, 2015, 09:37:27 PM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on February 16, 2015, 09:36:06 PM
Ashley Young won a million penalties for us like that back in the day.

There's enough there for a penalty.

Yeah it's called diving, he used to dive for us.

Which is why so many of us were glad to see him go.

It's cheating.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on February 16, 2015, 09:40:41 PM
Enough there for a penalty? It's missing that crucial ingredient required for a foul; I.e. one player actually coming into some sort of contact with the other.

It's a horrible dive.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on February 16, 2015, 09:41:02 PM
Quote from: Gregorys Boy on February 16, 2015, 09:36:39 PM
Guys cut it out it was a clear pen and there is a good chance they will be out next round anyway.

Clear pen?? So dive and get the pen...joker Dowd
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Somniloquism on February 16, 2015, 09:42:36 PM
I'm so glad that Rooney drives England forward. He has lead us to so much glory in the last 10 years as an England player and has shown up in all major competitions.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aj2k77 on February 16, 2015, 09:43:01 PM
Dowd conjured up a decent hat trick for them there.

Rooney so in the way of play he had to jump out of the way of the ball.
Fellaini all over the defender.
Rooney dragging his foot looking for contact.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OzVilla on February 16, 2015, 09:43:09 PM
Can anyone imagine the reverse happening, PNE winning a penalty like that at Old Trafford.

No, me neither.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on February 16, 2015, 09:43:26 PM
Quote from: Ads on February 16, 2015, 09:40:41 PM
Enough there for a penalty? It's missing that crucial ingredient required for a foul; I.e. one player actually coming into some sort of contact with the other.

It's a horrible dive.
Correct.
How the "experts" can justify shite like that beggars belief!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on February 16, 2015, 09:43:47 PM
Quote from: Ads on February 16, 2015, 09:40:41 PM
Enough there for a penalty? It's missing that crucial ingredient required for a foul; I.e. one player actually coming into some sort of contact with the other.

It's a horrible dive.

I actually have sympathy for Rooney in this case, he knicked the ball away from Stuckmann, saw he was still swinging for the ball and was going to clean Rooney who had to evade that.

To me it's a little different to Suarez v us which absolutely was cheating.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on February 16, 2015, 09:45:01 PM
Oh and evidently  according to Guy MowBray  Smalling impressed the watching England manager.
Good.Grief.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on February 16, 2015, 09:45:41 PM
I'm sorry.
Woy's a bumbling bumbly bumbler.
England manager ffs!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aj2k77 on February 16, 2015, 09:45:47 PM
LMAO the ball almost hit Rooney but he;s not interfering. They make it up as they go along.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on February 16, 2015, 09:47:19 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on February 16, 2015, 09:11:50 PM
Quote from: peter w on February 16, 2015, 09:10:01 PM
Watching the replay I don't think he was hindering the keeper's eye line. 

But the keeper would have had half an eye on Rooney right in front of him as the shot came in, so surely by definition he has interfered with the play?
Not only that he moves to avoid contact  and that is "being active".
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on February 16, 2015, 09:47:19 PM
Evading means you collapse both legs and fall prostrate onto your hands? I call it cheating.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on February 16, 2015, 09:48:27 PM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on February 16, 2015, 09:43:47 PM
Quote from: Ads on February 16, 2015, 09:40:41 PM
Enough there for a penalty? It's missing that crucial ingredient required for a foul; I.e. one player actually coming into some sort of contact with the other.

It's a horrible dive.

I actually have sympathy for Rooney in this case, he knicked the ball away from Stuckmann, saw he was still swinging for the ball and was going to clean Rooney who had to evade that.

To me it's a little different to Suarez v us which absolutely was cheating.
Really?
So free kicks are given now for something that might happen if....?
Is that a new Sky rule?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Somniloquism on February 16, 2015, 09:48:46 PM
So one of the panel shows the keeper stops as the ball aims towards Rooney so he does interfere with the keepers processes, (amazingly from Phil), and so they then state that as he wasn't in front of the keeper he wasn't interfering. if Rooney wasn't there, the keeper would have dived faster, might not have got it but would have reacted faster.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aj2k77 on February 16, 2015, 09:48:56 PM
The defenders back was too square then... too much of a tempting target for perennial pusher Fellaini to resist, no foul, play on.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on February 16, 2015, 09:49:48 PM
Fellaini:there was a nudge but he got away with it.
Thanks Phil.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aj2k77 on February 16, 2015, 09:50:33 PM
Phil Neville is a snivelling little shit.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on February 16, 2015, 09:50:33 PM
English players just aren't very good at winning penalties....look at Owen collapsing against Argentina in world cups 98 and 2002 although of course both were given aswell.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on February 16, 2015, 09:51:03 PM
Didn't interfere with the keeper, other than the keeper seeing him, stopping to see if he made contact and then dived when it was clear Rooney was moving out of the way.  Just watch the keeper, anyone who thinks he's not reacting to to Rooney is blind, or Dowd.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 16, 2015, 09:52:42 PM
Typical shit reffing, and Hodgson is an utter twat. Why do so few of them have the balls to say it was a blatant dive?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on February 16, 2015, 09:53:29 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on February 16, 2015, 09:52:42 PM
Typical shit reffing, and Hodgson is an utter twat. Why do so few of them have the balls to say it was a blatant dive?

The only impartial one called it a dive, I guess there's small comforts in that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aj2k77 on February 16, 2015, 09:56:13 PM
When they talk about Fellaini's versatility do they mean his ability to get his afro on to long balls and crosses hoofed in his general direction?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Somniloquism on February 16, 2015, 09:56:42 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on February 16, 2015, 09:52:42 PM
Typical shit reffing, and Hodgson is an utter twat. Why do so few of them have the balls to say it was a blatant dive?

Well it was such an unbiased view from Phil Neville and from the England Manager about a blatant dive from the England Captain.

And as for the argument of having to get out of the way otherwise his leg was broke, how come he didn't have to leap or do anything out of stride yet suddenly his back leg is dragging on the grass and he is down. Was it because the ball was too far forward for him to catch up with?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on February 16, 2015, 09:56:59 PM
Quote from: aj2k77 on February 16, 2015, 09:56:13 PM
When they talk about Fellaini's versatility do they mean his ability to get his afro on to long balls and crosses hoofed in his general direction?

That's unfair.

He can elbow people,too.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on February 16, 2015, 09:57:11 PM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on February 16, 2015, 09:50:33 PM
English players just aren't very good at winning penalties....look at Owen collapsing against Argentina in world cups 98 and 2002 although of course both were given aswell.
Rooney just did a good job...according to the new rule that there might be contact at some time in the future if the "defender" looks as if he might make contact but it all depends if the attacker dives or not. Apparently!
Rooney had already jumped over the keeper...he then decided to go down.
Dive.
Cheating.
But Woy and Neville think that's perfectly ok.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john2710 on February 16, 2015, 09:57:15 PM
Just listening to that shit Neville & Woy, calling that a penalty. What a fucking disgrace, there's no contact but it's still a penalty! How does that work then? Intent, evasive action, what a complete load of shite. They should be ashamed to make comments like that.

Arsenal will knock them out, unless they get some more favours.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on February 16, 2015, 09:57:29 PM
Van Gaal reminds me of Herman Munster...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on February 16, 2015, 09:58:25 PM
If that had happened twenty yards back then the gravity might not have be too strong and he might have been able to leap the player. Gravity in the area though is strong mind.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on February 16, 2015, 09:58:41 PM
By this pundit 'logic' every attempted tackle in the area is a penalty.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 16, 2015, 10:02:13 PM
Quote from: Villafirst on February 16, 2015, 09:57:29 PM
Van Gaal reminds me of Herman Munster...

The sides of his head like Kim Jong Un.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aj2k77 on February 16, 2015, 10:08:24 PM
Van Gaal looks like Steve Bruces dad.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on February 16, 2015, 10:11:34 PM
Quote from: Richard E on February 16, 2015, 09:58:41 PM
By this pundit 'logic' every attempted tackle in the area is a penalty.
This is the new rule - as applied to Guzan so logically at Anfield last season...and all of the experts agreed. He looked as though he might have brought him down so it's okay for the player to go down = penalty!
Amazing!
Does the same rule apply to goals?
Well ref, I was gonna smash it into the top corner but it went 20 yards over the bar cos the keeper put me off a bit. Can I have the goal Phil?

Oh, go on then Wayne. Fancy a hat-trick today? See you later.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on February 16, 2015, 10:19:55 PM
Is it only me who thinks Van Gaal looks like Butthead out of Beavis and Butthead? He's the one on the left here.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: amfy on February 16, 2015, 10:45:55 PM
Well that was fun! I noticed that the pne players questioned man u's first goal, & then it wasn'the shown on the screen. I thought the pen was a pen at the time but only on the basis that it was obvious he was going to dive as soon as the goalie came out - he was always going to play for it.
Still thought the pne gave a good account of themselves & hopefully can build on this for promotion.

A Man U fan 2 rows behind us in the boxes seemed to think he should be allowed to celebrate Man Us goals & give it the biggun at all of us on the basis that he 'comes to North End every week!'. They are such tossers - sometimes you forget & then there they are - classless wankers.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: adrenachrome on February 16, 2015, 10:56:34 PM
(http://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ-n2MUjmCliwfFdDRJPruehwOi6V9W4rc5-U3WMgrLHLJYZdgm)(http://www.thepoke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/van_gaal_giraffe_thumb.jpg)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on February 16, 2015, 10:59:40 PM
Call three manure goals were illegal. First offside, second a foul by the scorer and no need to mention the third f in cheating scum.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SteveN on February 17, 2015, 08:33:06 AM
Quote from: olaftab on February 16, 2015, 10:59:40 PM
Call three manure goals were illegal. First offside, second a foul by the scorer and no need to mention the third f in cheating scum.

May have been said previously, I very much doubt if Dowd would have allowed the first two if they were Preston "goals" and would not have given the penaty.  There are plenty of inadequate referees but Dowd takes it to a far higher level.   
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: onje_villa on February 17, 2015, 08:56:40 AM
Such a blatant dive that was. Too many people afraid to say what's in front of their eyes, too busy protecting their own interests.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on February 17, 2015, 01:58:13 PM
Quote from: amfy on February 16, 2015, 10:45:55 PM
Well that was fun! I noticed that the pne players questioned man u's first goal, & then it wasn'the shown on the screen. I thought the pen was a pen at the time but only on the basis that it was obvious he was going to dive as soon as the goalie came out - he was always going to play for it.
Still thought the pne gave a good account of themselves & hopefully can build on this for promotion.

A Man U fan 2 rows behind us in the boxes seemed to think he should be allowed to celebrate Man Us goals & give it the biggun at all of us on the basis that he 'comes to North End every week!'. They are such tossers - sometimes you forget & then there they are - classless wankers.


Personally I never forget that they are classless wankers. A few years back a United fan in my local was asking me to get him a ticket for the United end at Villa Park. I patiently explained I couldn't do that. A few others questioned why I was the only person in the pub who even attempted to be polite to him (nothing to do with him being a United fan, he really was a dislikeable bloke). I went into the pub after the game and he made a beeline for me to give me a load of over the top stick about Villa losing. I lost my rag and it was one of very few occasions somebody literally had to hold me back. Funnily enough, a couple of days later the bloke who held me back had a row with him for teasing the pub dog and hit him! I said to him "You told me to leave it the other day as he wasn't worth hitting". He replied "You shouldn't have listened to me, I was wrong!"
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on February 17, 2015, 09:35:32 PM
Bent scores again.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on February 17, 2015, 09:41:11 PM
Yet another for Benty. How many is that now this season?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 17, 2015, 09:42:42 PM
Quote from: dave shelley on February 17, 2015, 09:35:32 PM
Bent scores again.

The perfect level for him in a system that suits his play. And if they come up and stick to that system then he might continue to score a few. Just that in the PL you need 11 players playing at all times not 10. You can get away with that kind of luxury a little down the leagues.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 17, 2015, 09:45:32 PM
Tom Ince scored twice in the same game, didn't stop him looking bobbins in the PL as well.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: timeoutbigbar on February 17, 2015, 11:55:12 PM
Quote from: onje_villa on February 17, 2015, 08:56:40 AM
Such a blatant dive that was. Too many people afraid to say what's in front of their eyes, too busy protecting their own interests.

Too many pundits afraid to say it about English players.  Some honestly still believe it's still just a foreign thing, I'm sure.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on February 18, 2015, 12:04:13 AM
Can't believe people criticising Wayne Rooney.

He's just as honest a player as Stevie Gerrard, in my opinion.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pooligan on February 18, 2015, 05:41:24 AM
Neither can i, he is just as honest as Terry to!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on February 21, 2015, 10:28:05 AM
Adelaide United v Western Sydney Wanderers  ends 1-1. How the feck United not win this?

Edit: won it 2-1 in the last seconds of injury time!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on February 21, 2015, 03:14:41 PM
Chelsea lead against Burnley.  As long as that result goes to form and we get a result then it won't be a bad afternoon for us.  And Palace who still could get dragged back into it also losing.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 21, 2015, 03:17:54 PM
Hull 1-0 vs QPR - Jelavic
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on February 21, 2015, 03:18:31 PM
But Hull 1-0 against QPR not sure what a good result for us would be.  Maybe a draw.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on February 21, 2015, 03:20:36 PM
Reading a goal up away at Ipswich that would be a surprise.  Could see Ipswich coming up this season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 21, 2015, 03:31:06 PM
Quote from: Gregorys Boy on February 21, 2015, 03:18:31 PM
But Hull 1-0 against QPR not sure what a good result for us would be.  Maybe a draw.

ultimately we need to look after our business and it will all be fine, but yes a draw would be just fine in that game. Not good for either side.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: mr underhill on February 21, 2015, 05:01:18 PM
Bent scores again for Derby - you just knew he's leave VP and go on a goal fest.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 21, 2015, 05:05:09 PM
He might very well not be good enough for the PL anymore, but I'd go get him back now. What do we have to lose? I would much rather have him on the pitch than Gabby or Weimann who offer nothing in terms of a goal threat. Neither does Benteke either. What the fuck has happened here?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on February 21, 2015, 05:13:35 PM
Getting Bent back isn't an option. Even if it was, he needs the creativity to make chances for him.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Somniloquism on February 21, 2015, 05:26:20 PM
Quote from: mr underhill on February 21, 2015, 05:01:18 PM
Bent scores again for Derby - you just knew he's leave VP and go on a goal fest.

Well they do say 3rd time lucky don't they. I also suppose that Derby actually play to his strengths better as well as lesser defenders.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on February 21, 2015, 05:34:29 PM
Quote from: mr underhill on February 21, 2015, 05:01:18 PM
Bent scores again for Derby - you just knew he's leave VP and go on a goal fest.

Lets just hope we don't do a swarp of leagues with him.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: usav on February 21, 2015, 05:42:54 PM
Quote from: mr underhill on February 21, 2015, 05:01:18 PM
Bent scores again for Derby - you just knew he's leave VP and go on a goal fest.
Doesn't matter one bit, we don't create anything for anyone to score.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on February 21, 2015, 05:46:48 PM
Man City 2-0 up already . Not sure if Newcastle getting a tonking is a good or bad thing.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on February 21, 2015, 05:53:37 PM
Quote from: VillaAlways on February 21, 2015, 05:46:48 PM
Man City 2-0 up already . Not sure if Newcastle getting a tonking is a good or bad thing.
Probably doesn't make much difference to our game with them.

3-0 now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on February 21, 2015, 05:53:41 PM
3-0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on February 21, 2015, 05:55:42 PM
Quote from: Dave on February 21, 2015, 05:53:37 PM
Quote from: VillaAlways on February 21, 2015, 05:46:48 PM
Man City 2-0 up already . Not sure if Newcastle getting a tonking is a good or bad thing.
Probably doesn't make much difference to our game with them.

3-0 now.

Agreed.  We always lose at St. James.  We are even worse away from home than at home don't forget.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on February 21, 2015, 06:38:56 PM
4-0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on February 21, 2015, 06:40:00 PM
Make that 5
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pooligan on February 21, 2015, 06:55:17 PM
Bet the barcodes are glad it is aston villa they are playing next. When your on a bad run we are the team you want to play
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on February 21, 2015, 06:56:57 PM
Quote from: pooligan on February 21, 2015, 06:55:17 PM
Bet the barcodes are glad it is aston villa they are playing next. When your on a bad run we are the team you want to play
Was just thinking that. Perfect fixture for them next week , sadly.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on February 21, 2015, 06:59:42 PM
Quote from: pooligan on February 21, 2015, 06:55:17 PM
Bet the barcodes are glad it is aston villa they are playing next. When your on a bad run we are the team you want to play

Exactly the same crossed my mind in the car earlier.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on February 21, 2015, 07:00:53 PM
Yep and they have a score to settle with us
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 21, 2015, 08:03:27 PM
Quote from: VillaAlways on February 21, 2015, 06:56:57 PM
Quote from: pooligan on February 21, 2015, 06:55:17 PM
Bet the barcodes are glad it is aston villa they are playing next. When your on a bad run we are the team you want to play
Was just thinking that. Perfect fixture for them next week , sadly.

I would also hope that we will have a response because we are in far more precarious situation than they are. They might be thinking Villa are due a win at some point and we've just been battered.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 21, 2015, 08:05:27 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on February 21, 2015, 07:00:53 PM
Yep and they have a score to settle with us

what score? They got relegated after 38 games, not one game versus Aston Villa. And even if they do win, what score have they settled? We'll be playing in the PL the following week.
Title: WWE in non-league football
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 21, 2015, 08:52:59 PM
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on February 21, 2015, 09:06:03 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on February 21, 2015, 07:00:53 PM
Yep and they have a score to settle with us

Glad that Villa away at Newcastle isn't the last game of the season
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on February 21, 2015, 09:08:26 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on February 21, 2015, 08:52:59 PM


That clip needs a voiceover by someone doing a Kent Walton impression

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: myf on February 21, 2015, 09:26:16 PM
Quote from: pooligan on February 21, 2015, 06:55:17 PM
Bet the barcodes are glad it is aston villa they are playing next. When your on a bad run we are the team you want to play

It's sickening isn't it?I'm dreading it already
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Deano's Mullet on February 21, 2015, 09:39:28 PM
Quote from: myf on February 21, 2015, 09:26:16 PM
Quote from: pooligan on February 21, 2015, 06:55:17 PM
Bet the barcodes are glad it is aston villa they are playing next. When your on a bad run we are the team you want to play

It's sickening isn't it?I'm dreading it already

Same thing happened in the same fixture last season
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 21, 2015, 10:41:18 PM
I have to say, I can understand why Matic reacted that way. It was a hideous challenge and the Burnley bloke didn't even get a yellow.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Deano's Mullet on February 21, 2015, 10:53:35 PM
Amazing to think have beaten man too once in twenty years old league matches almost yet Swansea manages it twice in one season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on February 22, 2015, 10:17:58 AM
The challenge was pretty disgusting.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: fredm on February 22, 2015, 11:33:38 AM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on February 21, 2015, 10:41:18 PM
I have to say, I can understand why Matic reacted that way. It was a hideous challenge and the Burnley bloke didn't even get a yellow.

Good job he didn't get a yellow really.  At least the review panel or is it the ref saying if he had seen it as it was he would have red carded him to now give him a 3 match ban
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on February 22, 2015, 12:24:57 PM
Spurs 0 - West Spam 1
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on February 22, 2015, 01:19:57 PM
Spurs 0 - West Spam 2........Sakho
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dante Lavelli on February 22, 2015, 01:24:02 PM
Is Owen talking utter rubbish about the pushing to have I missed something?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Flamingo Lane on February 22, 2015, 01:25:17 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on February 21, 2015, 10:41:18 PM
I have to say, I can understand why Matic reacted that way. It was a hideous challenge and the Burnley bloke didn't even get a yellow.

Yes and no, Matic's first instinct being to roll over three times before getting angry (as did Ivanivic in the first half). 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on February 22, 2015, 01:28:04 PM
I hate it when a bet goes tits up first game. Might have to ring the wife and get her to pop into the bookies on her way back from the supermarket to stick a few quid on what were my remaining selections, Everton and Liverpool along with maybe a couple of the live European games.

She won't be chuffed.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 22, 2015, 01:33:00 PM
I'm not surprised he rolled over before adrenalin kicked in. Totally different to the way Ivanovic behaved.

(https://s1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/qiBUaMrmBMxZCDhy8mKgsw--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7cT04NTt3PTYzMA--/http://l.yimg.com/os/publish-images/sports/2015-02-21/183eae30-b9f3-11e4-a3b3-d5a4dc41b095_898002.jpg)

(https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQdEHeyVqm5Lo7IXaHBkA7DGj5_86b-hUul_ZrVFswjsfoTB-Ef)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Flamingo Lane on February 22, 2015, 01:33:06 PM
On the subject of serious foul play, I can't believe Neymar only got a yellow for his assault on a Malaga player last night.  If I knew how to post it up I would.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on February 22, 2015, 01:38:25 PM
Spurs 1 - West Spam 2.......Rose
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 22, 2015, 01:41:25 PM
Quote from: Ian Price on February 22, 2015, 01:33:06 PM
On the subject of serious foul play, I can't believe Neymar only got a yellow for his assault on a Malaga player last night.  If I knew how to post it up I would.

http://gfycat.com/FemaleMadAngelfish
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Flamingo Lane on February 22, 2015, 01:43:11 PM
Quote from: Ian Price on February 22, 2015, 01:25:17 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on February 21, 2015, 10:41:18 PM
I have to say, I can understand why Matic reacted that way. It was a hideous challenge and the Burnley bloke didn't even get a yellow.

Yes and no, Matic's first instinct being to roll over three times before getting angry (as did Ivanivic in the first half). 

On reflection, his rolling over was a natural reaction to the impact, as was his follow-up.  Ivanivic though - what a knob.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 22, 2015, 01:53:35 PM
two teams in claret and blue done by a penalty late on. And Kane dived for that one
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 22, 2015, 01:53:53 PM
2-2
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on February 22, 2015, 01:57:55 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on February 22, 2015, 01:28:04 PM
I hate it when a bet goes tits up first game. Might have to ring the wife and get her to pop into the bookies on her way back from the supermarket to stick a few quid on what were my remaining selections, Everton and Liverpool along with maybe a couple of the live European games.

She won't be chuffed.

She wasn't. Had to promise her the winnings from a 40/1 fivefold just so I've got some interest in the rest of the days live TV games.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: FrankyH on February 22, 2015, 03:19:41 PM
Everton winning
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: FrankyH on February 22, 2015, 03:27:34 PM
Leicester equalise.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on February 22, 2015, 03:31:45 PM
Quote from: FrankyH on February 22, 2015, 03:27:34 PM
Leicester equalise.
1-2
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Karlos96 on February 22, 2015, 03:31:45 PM
Leicester winning
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on February 22, 2015, 03:32:32 PM
Quote from: Karlos96 on February 22, 2015, 03:31:45 PM
Leicester winning
And deservedly so
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ez on February 22, 2015, 03:32:58 PM
Let's take Everton down with us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: myf on February 22, 2015, 03:34:59 PM
Great, that's all we need. Leicester breathing down our neck
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on February 22, 2015, 03:36:26 PM
Uh oh.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on February 22, 2015, 03:38:22 PM
Shitting Nora!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: JUAN PABLO on February 22, 2015, 03:42:28 PM
Just watching Tottenham penalty

Horrible camera angle , from the other half with players standing in the way.

Sort it out BT
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tony Erdington on February 22, 2015, 03:43:56 PM
by the weekend we could be well in it, as in BOTTOM
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on February 22, 2015, 03:44:54 PM
Quote from: Tony Erdington on February 22, 2015, 03:43:56 PM
by the weekend we could be well in it, as in BOTTOM

I think we were well in it some time ago.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on February 22, 2015, 03:45:47 PM
Quote from: myf on February 22, 2015, 03:34:59 PM
Great, that's all we need. Leicester breathing down our neck
That's not a worry. The issue is still us winning some games and getting away from bottom 3. Leicester will be where they are when the fat man(!) sings!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on February 22, 2015, 03:48:00 PM
Quote from: Tony Erdington on February 22, 2015, 03:43:56 PM
by the weekend we could be well in it, as in BOTTOM
Sherwood did say in his midweek Press Conference that there is only one way to go so maybe he was talking about a position two weeks into his role!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on February 22, 2015, 03:49:05 PM
Keeps Everton in he mix I guess. Five points difference and with us still to play them to make it 2. Very, very tight, all the more reason to get some confidence back with a spawny win.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on February 22, 2015, 03:49:42 PM
Quote from: olaftab on February 22, 2015, 03:45:47 PM
Quote from: myf on February 22, 2015, 03:34:59 PM
Great, that's all we need. Leicester breathing down our neck
That's not a worry. The issue is still us winning some games and getting away from bottom 3. Leicester will be where they are when the fat man(!) sings!

That was my initial reaction, but then again we were fortunate to beat them last week, so maybe they aren't as bad as we all think. They are made of sterner stuff than us if they win this one.

There is usually one team cut adrift by mid March. It could be us this season
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 22, 2015, 03:49:51 PM
The thing about sides at the bottom is that they are there for a reason. Consistently poor but have the ability now and again to get a surprise result. Now our issue is that on form we must be the worst of those sides. We simply have to find a win in the next two otherwise the gap to 16th or 17th will start to widen and it will be too large to close.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Karlos96 on February 22, 2015, 03:49:59 PM
2-2
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: villadelph on February 22, 2015, 03:51:24 PM
Quote from: Karlos96 on February 22, 2015, 03:49:59 PM
2-2

Upson OG.

Lukaku is so bad.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 22, 2015, 03:51:58 PM
Good. Everton aren't out of it at the bottom, but a point is better for them than Leicester.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: itbrvilla on February 22, 2015, 03:52:14 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on February 22, 2015, 03:49:51 PM
The thing about sides at the bottom is that they are there for a reason. Consistently poor but have the ability now and again to get a surprise result. Now our issue is that on form we must be the worst of those sides. We simply have to find a win in the next two otherwise the gap to 16th or 17th will start to widen and it will be too large to close.
All those in the bottom are all at least trying to scrap with the exception of us. Were not trying in comparison.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on February 22, 2015, 03:53:17 PM
How were we fortunate to beat Leicester? They were quite easily the poorest side to play at Villa Park and we have been playing there all season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 22, 2015, 03:53:39 PM
Lukaku has been better than Benteke which isn't saying much this season, but it's amazing how both young rising stars have really faded in the past 9 months or so.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 22, 2015, 03:55:20 PM
Quote from: itbrvilla on February 22, 2015, 03:52:14 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on February 22, 2015, 03:49:51 PM
The thing about sides at the bottom is that they are there for a reason. Consistently poor but have the ability now and again to get a surprise result. Now our issue is that on form we must be the worst of those sides. We simply have to find a win in the next two otherwise the gap to 16th or 17th will start to widen and it will be too large to close.
All those in the bottom are all at least trying to scrap with the exception of us. Were not trying in comparison.

I think we are trying. We're just not very good right now and we are lacking belief that we can get out of it. Not a good place to be that's for sure.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on February 22, 2015, 04:00:58 PM
Quote from: Ads on February 22, 2015, 03:53:17 PM
How were we fortunate to beat Leicester? They were quite easily the poorest side to play at Villa Park and we have been playing there all season.

Not much in the game, they could easily have had a couple more. Which is a worry considering they are rock bottom
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on February 22, 2015, 04:02:39 PM
Mignolet; Skrtel, Lovren; Can; Ibe, Henderson, Allen, Markovic; Lallana, Coutinho, Sterling

Brendan Rodgers going with a new 2-8-0 formation.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 22, 2015, 04:12:22 PM
Quote from: Dave on February 22, 2015, 04:02:39 PM
Mignolet; Skrtel, Lovren; Can; Ibe, Henderson, Allen, Markovic; Lallana, Coutinho, Sterling

Brendan Rodgers going with a new 2-8-0 formation.

Probably still score more than us with 3 forwards

:(
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: KevinGage on February 22, 2015, 04:14:44 PM
Having seen Leicester, QPR, Burnleh and ourselves recently, they look far more likely to eek out 3-4 wins between now and the end of the season than we do. Even that prob won't be enough for Leciester, but they look like they'll go down with a fight.

We had a chance to go for it yesterday, against an injury-hit side who didn't have much to play for. And we offered nothing.

Even Sunderland, who look brutal at present, have enough there to pinch games if Defoe sees enough of the ball.

In contrast, our main (only) goalscoring threat is playing like some sort of rancid Heskey-Penrice hybrid at the moment. Maybe that long-term injury has done more damage than we thought. Or perhaps his agent has made it clear to him that it wouldn't be a complete disaster if we went down. The price would drop, for a start.

Vlaar looks and plays like he has one eye on the exit door, and I'm sure Delph's new contract contains sufficient clauses to ensure he won't have to stick around in the Championshp to help us rebuild.

We are not playing like a side straining every sinew to stay in the topflight, put it that way.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on February 22, 2015, 04:18:45 PM
Saints 0 .......Liverpool 1 - Coutinho with a stunner
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: tomd2103 on February 22, 2015, 04:20:23 PM
Referee just shat out of giving a penalty to Southampton and a red card to the Liverpool defender.  Coutinho scores an absolute screamer then Southampton immediately denied another penalty.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on February 22, 2015, 04:21:10 PM
Quote from: Ads on February 22, 2015, 03:53:17 PM
How were we fortunate to beat Leicester? They were quite easily the poorest side to play at Villa Park and we have been playing there all season.

Given made two good saves and Schwarzer threw one in for us. Not much between us in my view as was the case in November

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on February 22, 2015, 05:05:27 PM
Kevin Friend is bottling every single decision in this match, it's infuriating
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on February 22, 2015, 05:46:11 PM
Saints 0 .......Liverpool 2 - Sterling
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on February 22, 2015, 05:54:28 PM
Quote from: Rudy65 on February 22, 2015, 04:21:10 PM
Quote from: Ads on February 22, 2015, 03:53:17 PM
How were we fortunate to beat Leicester? They were quite easily the poorest side to play at Villa Park and we have been playing there all season.

Given made two good saves and Schwarzer threw one in for us. Not much between us in my view as was the case in November



Given made one save and fumbled a cross. We dominated them second half and deserved the win. In November, Schmiechael kept it reasonable.

There is some odd thinking going on. We're in a terrible run and we need to that around, but this over valuing of how good other sides are is bizarre. Sunderland are in a bad way but "probably have enough", while Leicester, comfortably the poorest team in the league have more about them.

Ok.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 22, 2015, 06:07:42 PM
Sturbridge is such a good player, naturally from his goalscoring ability, but also his movement getting others involved.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: brian green on February 22, 2015, 09:45:49 PM
You are flirting with a punfest TV, giving players names that are (almost) places.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: brian green on February 22, 2015, 09:48:02 PM
Pity there isn't a place called Stirling.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: IAmTheOneIanOlney on February 23, 2015, 11:19:32 AM
Robbie Blakenall
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: IAmTheOneIanOlney on February 23, 2015, 11:21:00 AM
Alen Bloxwich
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on February 23, 2015, 02:03:02 PM
Quote from: IAmTheOneIanOlney on February 23, 2015, 11:21:00 AM
Alen Bloxwich

*applause* very good
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on February 23, 2015, 05:00:36 PM
Quote from: VillaAlways on February 22, 2015, 05:05:27 PM
Kevin Friend is bottling every single decision in this match, it's infuriating

That was the worst refereeing performance I have seen in a long time. He is very lucky Matic, Barnes and Martin Atkinson have stolen all the headlines this weekend. I thought a few big decisions went against Southampton. Some borderline, some clear cut to me.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on February 23, 2015, 05:10:04 PM
Quote from: VillaAlways on February 22, 2015, 05:05:27 PM
Kevin Friend is bottling every single decision in this match, it's infuriating
No he couldn't have? I heard Rodgers  say "Kev did very well in difficult circumstances"! Yes he did call him Kev.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 23, 2015, 05:58:10 PM
Nani blarts like a girl after shanking one in.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on February 24, 2015, 04:10:36 PM
The 6/1 double on the two home teams in the CL tonight was too tempting for me. Also got a 34/1 acca on Bristol City, Preston, Sheff U, Scunthorpe and Swindon. Plus a mad 90/1 acca on 8 teams in the Championship. The last time I copped for a silly one with lots of selections paid about 125/1 this time four years ago. I remember because it was just before my daughters birthday so I was just the go between picking it up from William Hill and giving it to Toys R Us.

Had to amend my post (twice). I originally thought my 34/1 and 90/1 accas were only 17/1 and 45/1. Then I remembered I bottled it a bit and halved my stake. Now I can be twice as exited about twice the amount I probably won't win.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on February 24, 2015, 06:13:28 PM
So Matic ban gets reduced but Benteke's doesn't? How is Matic's retaliation less worthy of punishment that Benteke's?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on February 24, 2015, 06:18:50 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on February 24, 2015, 06:13:28 PM
So Matic ban gets reduced but Benteke's doesn't? How is Matic's retaliation less worthy of punishment that Benteke's?

Because Matic plays for Chelsea.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on February 24, 2015, 08:03:03 PM
Shergar puts Barca 1 up
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: brontebilly on February 24, 2015, 08:15:46 PM
Good save from Hart there, Suarez could have ended the tie.

Kompany is a shadow of the player he was a few years back, injuries have taken their toll but they need to replace him in the summer.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on February 24, 2015, 08:16:18 PM
2-0 Shergar again
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on February 24, 2015, 08:17:39 PM
So football can be played like this?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: D.boy on February 24, 2015, 08:19:35 PM
Man City are chasing shadows. Barcalona are playing at walking pace making it look effortless.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on February 24, 2015, 08:19:48 PM
City are too open, outnumbered in midfield, and have made the stupid mistake of playing against Leo Messi. Idiots.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: brontebilly on February 24, 2015, 08:20:14 PM
Quote from: olaftab on February 24, 2015, 08:17:39 PM
So football can be played like this?

Great stuff from Barca.

Fernando and Milner getting exposed as plodders at this level too. Barca running through their midfield at will.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on February 24, 2015, 08:34:36 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on February 24, 2015, 06:13:28 PM
So Matic ban gets reduced but Benteke's doesn't? How is Matic's retaliation less worthy of punishment that Benteke's?
They even have better lawyers than us😢
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: montague on February 24, 2015, 08:36:12 PM
We once lorded it over the likes of Barcelona !
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on February 24, 2015, 08:42:12 PM
Quote from: montague on February 24, 2015, 08:36:12 PM
We once lorded it over the likes of Barcelona !

Ah.....memories!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on February 24, 2015, 08:53:57 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on February 24, 2015, 06:13:28 PM
So Matic ban gets reduced but Benteke's doesn't? How is Matic's retaliation less worthy of punishment that Benteke's?
It isn't.

The FA make themselves look even more stupid and at the beck and call of the Sky darlings every time they do something like this.
Violent Conduct is a standard 3 match ban...except when it isn't.
Twats.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on February 24, 2015, 09:18:49 PM
Alves went down easy there but that's a brain dead challenge when you're on a yellow.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on February 24, 2015, 09:36:37 PM
What a miss.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Stu on February 24, 2015, 09:36:48 PM
Penalty to Barca.

Saved! Crap penalty from Messi.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on February 24, 2015, 09:42:45 PM
Quote from: Stu on February 24, 2015, 09:36:48 PM
Penalty to Barca.

Saved! Crap penalty from Messi.
He's crap!




;-)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on February 24, 2015, 09:46:56 PM
That was as good a footballing display in have ever seen.Some of the link up play from Messi and Neymar brought tears of joy to my eye.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SteveN on February 24, 2015, 09:51:57 PM
Messi's close control of the ball is out of this world. A joy to watch.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: nodge on February 24, 2015, 09:54:31 PM
Shame he can't control it with his heed!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on February 24, 2015, 09:55:51 PM
I thought Suarez was very good as well.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on February 24, 2015, 10:35:19 PM
Quote from: olaftab on February 24, 2015, 08:34:36 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on February 24, 2015, 06:13:28 PM
So Matic ban gets reduced but Benteke's doesn't? How is Matic's retaliation less worthy of punishment that Benteke's?
They even have better lawyers than us😢

Well, if Villa instructed me, Ads or Hopadop that would change.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: adrenachrome on February 25, 2015, 12:22:00 AM
Mirror sub-editors on the pipe again.

(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/81221000/jpg/_81221305_capture6.jpg)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on February 25, 2015, 09:34:34 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on February 24, 2015, 04:10:36 PM
The 6/1 double on the two home teams in the CL tonight was too tempting for me. Also got a 34/1 acca on Bristol City, Preston, Sheff U, Scunthorpe and Swindon. Plus a mad 90/1 acca on 8 teams in the Championship. The last time I copped for a silly one with lots of selections paid about 125/1 this time four years ago. I remember because it was just before my daughters birthday so I was just the go between picking it up from William Hill and giving it to Toys R Us.

Had to amend my post (twice). I originally thought my 34/1 and 90/1 accas were only 17/1 and 45/1. Then I remembered I bottled it a bit and halved my stake. Now I can be twice as exited about twice the amount I probably won't win.


Totally gutted. Scunthorpe let me down on my 34/1 and I got 7 out of 8 on my 90/1. I had Brentford, Derby, Ipswich, Boro, Sheff Wed, Watford, Wolves and 'F***ing Reading' as they are known from now until another team lets me down for a big win.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on February 25, 2015, 09:52:52 AM
Quote from: AlexAlexCropley on February 24, 2015, 09:46:56 PM
That was as good a footballing display in have ever seen.Some of the link up play from Messi and Neymar brought tears of joy to my eye.
The thing is that when we play city they will tear us to shreds and last night Barca made them look amateur so I cry tears of blood on how far we have fallen since 82.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on February 25, 2015, 09:54:43 AM
Quote from: Richard E on February 24, 2015, 10:35:19 PM
Quote from: olaftab on February 24, 2015, 08:34:36 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on February 24, 2015, 06:13:28 PM
So Matic ban gets reduced but Benteke's doesn't? How is Matic's retaliation less worthy of punishment that Benteke's?
They even have better lawyers than us😢

Well, if Villa instructed me, Ads or Hopadop that would change.
Oh fuck just realised that I may well have asked for an opinion from you three on this site. So ok to save my estate from being sued how much do I owe you?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on February 25, 2015, 10:01:21 AM
Quote from: olaftab on February 25, 2015, 09:54:43 AM
Quote from: Richard E on February 24, 2015, 10:35:19 PM
Quote from: olaftab on February 24, 2015, 08:34:36 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on February 24, 2015, 06:13:28 PM
So Matic ban gets reduced but Benteke's doesn't? How is Matic's retaliation less worthy of punishment that Benteke's?
They even have better lawyers than us😢

Well, if Villa instructed me, Ads or Hopadop that would change.
Oh fuck just realised that I may well have asked for an opinion from you three on this site. So ok to save my estate from being sued how much do I owe you?

A couple of million each should do it, plus the costs of answering this question.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on February 25, 2015, 10:10:11 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on February 25, 2015, 09:34:34 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on February 24, 2015, 04:10:36 PM
The 6/1 double on the two home teams in the CL tonight was too tempting for me. Also got a 34/1 acca on Bristol City, Preston, Sheff U, Scunthorpe and Swindon. Plus a mad 90/1 acca on 8 teams in the Championship. The last time I copped for a silly one with lots of selections paid about 125/1 this time four years ago. I remember because it was just before my daughters birthday so I was just the go between picking it up from William Hill and giving it to Toys R Us.

Had to amend my post (twice). I originally thought my 34/1 and 90/1 accas were only 17/1 and 45/1. Then I remembered I bottled it a bit and halved my stake. Now I can be twice as exited about twice the amount I probably won't win.


Totally gutted. Scunthorpe let me down on my 34/1 and I got 7 out of 8 on my 90/1. I had Brentford, Derby, Ipswich, Boro, Sheff Wed, Watford, Wolves and 'F***ing Reading' as they are known from now until another team lets me down for a big win.

Arsenal not beating Stoke away last season on a £2 7 fold did me for 27k, funnily enough I haven't done one since.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on February 25, 2015, 10:39:03 AM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on February 25, 2015, 10:10:11 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on February 25, 2015, 09:34:34 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on February 24, 2015, 04:10:36 PM
The 6/1 double on the two home teams in the CL tonight was too tempting for me. Also got a 34/1 acca on Bristol City, Preston, Sheff U, Scunthorpe and Swindon. Plus a mad 90/1 acca on 8 teams in the Championship. The last time I copped for a silly one with lots of selections paid about 125/1 this time four years ago. I remember because it was just before my daughters birthday so I was just the go between picking it up from William Hill and giving it to Toys R Us.

Had to amend my post (twice). I originally thought my 34/1 and 90/1 accas were only 17/1 and 45/1. Then I remembered I bottled it a bit and halved my stake. Now I can be twice as exited about twice the amount I probably won't win.


Totally gutted. Scunthorpe let me down on my 34/1 and I got 7 out of 8 on my 90/1. I had Brentford, Derby, Ipswich, Boro, Sheff Wed, Watford, Wolves and 'F***ing Reading' as they are known from now until another team lets me down for a big win.

Arsenal not beating Stoke away last season on a £2 7 fold did me for 27k, funnily enough I haven't done one since.



F**k me! My biggest 'miss out' on results accas have always been in the hundreds, although I did miss out on about three grand about fifteen years ago. I had a few quid on the winners of the four divisions, got three out of four right then my pick for the championship who let me down rubbed it in by winning the play off final.

Funny you mention 27k. When I managed a bookies I had a bloke put a 50p Lucky 15 on one day, just over £8 stake in the old days of betting tax. He only came in with his work mates (they were all working on the road outside) and wasn't a gambler. He copied the sort of bets they were putting on and picked out the names of four horses. One was his daughters name, one something like the road he grew up in, that sort of 'tactic'. Nice guy in his fifties. He came in the following day. The conversation went like this,

Me - "Do you know how much you've won"?
Him - "I never bet but the lads reckon I've won a couple of grand"
Me - "Try twenty seven grand"
Him - "That's nice. I can pay off my mortgage"
Me - "I can't pay you till tomorrow as due to the amount security have to check everything is above board. And then it will have to be by cheque"
Him - "I don't care. I've won nearly thirty grand. You can leave it till next week and pay me in pennies for all I care"!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on February 25, 2015, 12:01:42 PM
9K is mine last Boxing Day. 9 team accumulator. 8 won. Luton Bastard Town drew.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dr Butler on February 25, 2015, 01:33:10 PM
nothing Messy about Messi....what a player.

UTV
The Doc
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pat McMahon on February 25, 2015, 01:38:51 PM
Quote from: olaftab on February 25, 2015, 09:54:43 AM
Quote from: Richard E on February 24, 2015, 10:35:19 PM
Quote from: olaftab on February 24, 2015, 08:34:36 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on February 24, 2015, 06:13:28 PM
So Matic ban gets reduced but Benteke's doesn't? How is Matic's retaliation less worthy of punishment that Benteke's?
They even have better lawyers than us😢

Well, if Villa instructed me, Ads or Hopadop that would change.
Oh fuck just realised that I may well have asked for an opinion from you three on this site. So ok to save my estate from being sued how much do I owe you?

Atftab, for a pie and a pint I can get Chinese hackers to destroy all evidence in Richard E, Ads and Hopadop's records. Throw in a Dairy Milk and I can get you pirate DVDs for any series you name.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: McGraths Dry Cleaning on February 25, 2015, 01:39:54 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on February 25, 2015, 10:39:03 AM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on February 25, 2015, 10:10:11 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on February 25, 2015, 09:34:34 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on February 24, 2015, 04:10:36 PM
The 6/1 double on the two home teams in the CL tonight was too tempting for me. Also got a 34/1 acca on Bristol City, Preston, Sheff U, Scunthorpe and Swindon. Plus a mad 90/1 acca on 8 teams in the Championship. The last time I copped for a silly one with lots of selections paid about 125/1 this time four years ago. I remember because it was just before my daughters birthday so I was just the go between picking it up from William Hill and giving it to Toys R Us.

Had to amend my post (twice). I originally thought my 34/1 and 90/1 accas were only 17/1 and 45/1. Then I remembered I bottled it a bit and halved my stake. Now I can be twice as exited about twice the amount I probably won't win.


Totally gutted. Scunthorpe let me down on my 34/1 and I got 7 out of 8 on my 90/1. I had Brentford, Derby, Ipswich, Boro, Sheff Wed, Watford, Wolves and 'F***ing Reading' as they are known from now until another team lets me down for a big win.

Arsenal not beating Stoke away last season on a £2 7 fold did me for 27k, funnily enough I haven't done one since.



F**k me! My biggest 'miss out' on results accas have always been in the hundreds, although I did miss out on about three grand about fifteen years ago. I had a few quid on the winners of the four divisions, got three out of four right then my pick for the championship who let me down rubbed it in by winning the play off final.

Funny you mention 27k. When I managed a bookies I had a bloke put a 50p Lucky 15 on one day, just over £8 stake in the old days of betting tax. He only came in with his work mates (they were all working on the road outside) and wasn't a gambler. He copied the sort of bets they were putting on and picked out the names of four horses. One was his daughters name, one something like the road he grew up in, that sort of 'tactic'. Nice guy in his fifties. He came in the following day. The conversation went like this,

Me - "Do you know how much you've won"?
Him - "I never bet but the lads reckon I've won a couple of grand"
Me - "Try twenty seven grand"
Him - "That's nice. I can pay off my mortgage"
Me - "I can't pay you till tomorrow as due to the amount security have to check everything is above board. And then it will have to be by cheque"
Him - "I don't care. I've won nearly thirty grand. You can leave it till next week and pay me in pennies for all I care"!
If you're a fan of accas then split them over different days and times (easy to do these days as KO is all over the shop) so if you end up with say  5 or 6 winners out of 7 with a game to go you can lay (i.e. bet against) the final game(s) for some guaranteed money. Still keeps it low cost fun but with the potential to make some money if the acca is doing well.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on February 25, 2015, 06:31:22 PM
Right. So after getting four out of five and seven out of eight last night I have gone for a modest 8/1 treble tonight of Arsenal, Athletico Madrid and Bournemouth. You can bet your life two of them out the three will win.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on February 25, 2015, 08:24:50 PM
Arsenal losing, long range shot deflected in off Mertesacker. Joao Moutinho's playing well for them, I remember when he was linked with us. That would have been nice.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on February 25, 2015, 08:39:23 PM
Forest 2-1 Bournemouth HT
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on February 25, 2015, 08:55:20 PM
Berba 2-0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 25, 2015, 08:55:25 PM
Giroud should have scored there but the delivery of the ball by Cazorla was simply sublime. We haven't anything close to that since Young

Oh dear 2-0 Monaco - Berbatov
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 25, 2015, 08:57:43 PM
what is incredible to watch with these sides is the confidence they all play with. Our players run around like shitting dogs looking to avoid the ball. Every player at this level, yesterday and today just look confident and composed.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 25, 2015, 09:00:15 PM
Giroud is having a complete 'mare. Off course the bastard scored against us, but he just missed an open net from 2 yards out.
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Post by: Flamingo Lane on February 25, 2015, 09:00:47 PM
What a good pass to Berbatov - weight and timing - and a clinical finish.  Nice, that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SamTheMouse on February 25, 2015, 09:04:27 PM
Leonardo Jardim is a very decent manager. I've watched all Monaco's game this season, and despite not actually having many really good players, he's got them overachieving. Mind you, the French league is pretty cack.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 25, 2015, 09:06:57 PM
haha Wellbeck just missed from a couple of yards out. This is funny
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 25, 2015, 09:36:24 PM
oh dear 3-1 Monaco. Quality finish for the 3rd goal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SamTheMouse on February 25, 2015, 09:41:10 PM
Haha, get in! That was a cracking performance from Monaco.
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Post by: silhillvilla on February 25, 2015, 09:43:00 PM
Good win for Forest tonight
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Post by: adrenachrome on February 25, 2015, 09:45:11 PM
Ha Ha!

Oh Giroud Giroud
You sure missed a chance or two
And Wenger is mad you
All the Tarquins too

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ozzjim on February 25, 2015, 09:45:32 PM
Can Gardner be recalled or is he there until the end of the season?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on February 25, 2015, 09:46:51 PM
End of the season, just like Bent.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Holte132 on February 25, 2015, 09:47:20 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on February 25, 2015, 06:31:22 PM
Right. So after getting four out of five and seven out of eight last night I have gone for a modest 8/1 treble tonight of Arsenal, Athletico Madrid and Bournemouth. You can bet your life two of them out the three will win.

Oh dear!  :(
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ozzjim on February 25, 2015, 10:05:20 PM
Quote from: Dave on February 25, 2015, 09:46:51 PM
End of the season, just like Bent.

Thanks. Got to think he is one that Sherwood will want to have a look at this summer. Much bigger than our current midfielders in there and by all accounts been decent for Forest in a more holding role.

At least if we do go down he has had a season, as has Bennett, of playing at that level to know what it is all about.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on February 25, 2015, 11:12:42 PM
Arsenal fans have decided Venger should go again now
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tom_Mc9? on February 26, 2015, 08:14:22 AM
I do enjoy Arsenal's annual bottling job.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on February 26, 2015, 08:15:02 AM
I wish we were where they are.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tom_Mc9? on February 26, 2015, 08:16:38 AM
Well yes, but it's all relative isn't it?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on February 26, 2015, 12:09:25 PM
Quote from: Legion on February 26, 2015, 08:15:02 AM
I wish we were where they are.

Do you wish you were paying their prices?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on February 26, 2015, 02:16:22 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on February 26, 2015, 12:09:25 PM
Quote from: Legion on February 26, 2015, 08:15:02 AM
I wish we were where they are.

Do you wish you were paying their prices?

I'd be prepared to pay more for a ticket for top 4 and Champions League every season, yes.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: mr underhill on February 26, 2015, 02:46:27 PM
anyone who would prefer our by now annual scrap against the drop and the perpetuation of antediluvian anti football to Arsenal's 200th consecutive appearance in the Chumps League must be mad, or not quite well.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on February 26, 2015, 03:31:32 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on February 26, 2015, 02:16:22 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on February 26, 2015, 12:09:25 PM
Quote from: Legion on February 26, 2015, 08:15:02 AM
I wish we were where they are.

Do you wish you were paying their prices?

I'd be prepared to pay more for a ticket for top 4 and Champions League every season, yes.

£1000 for the cheapest Arsenal season ticket. I think Wenger's been a fantastic manager, but I'd still be booing him mercilessly if all I got for my £1000 was a team that repeated the same mistakes every season.

If I wanted a cheap ticket to see a team finish high in the league with regular, if ultimately unsuccessful, Champs league football every season then I'd watch Celtic
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on February 26, 2015, 03:41:02 PM
Quote from: Chico Hamilton III on February 26, 2015, 03:31:32 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on February 26, 2015, 02:16:22 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on February 26, 2015, 12:09:25 PM
Quote from: Legion on February 26, 2015, 08:15:02 AM
I wish we were where they are.

Do you wish you were paying their prices?

I'd be prepared to pay more for a ticket for top 4 and Champions League every season, yes.

£1000 for the cheapest Arsenal season ticket. I think Wenger's been a fantastic manager, but I'd still be booing him mercilessly if all I got for my £1000 was a team that repeated the same mistakes every season.

If I wanted a cheap ticket to see a team finish high in the league with regular, if ultimately unsuccessful, Champs league football every season then I'd watch Celtic

Always think that Arsenal were best when they had the defenders of George Graham, with the attacking players of Wenger.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on February 26, 2015, 03:51:23 PM
Quote from: ADVILLAFAN on February 26, 2015, 03:41:02 PM
Quote from: Chico Hamilton III on February 26, 2015, 03:31:32 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on February 26, 2015, 02:16:22 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on February 26, 2015, 12:09:25 PM
Quote from: Legion on February 26, 2015, 08:15:02 AM
I wish we were where they are.

Do you wish you were paying their prices?

I'd be prepared to pay more for a ticket for top 4 and Champions League every season, yes.

£1000 for the cheapest Arsenal season ticket. I think Wenger's been a fantastic manager, but I'd still be booing him mercilessly if all I got for my £1000 was a team that repeated the same mistakes every season.

If I wanted a cheap ticket to see a team finish high in the league with regular, if ultimately unsuccessful, Champs league football every season then I'd watch Celtic

Always think that Arsenal were best when they had the defenders of George Graham, with the attacking players of Wenger.

With Bruce Rioch signing, Dennis Bergkamp, playing up front
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on February 26, 2015, 05:03:20 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on February 26, 2015, 12:09:25 PM
Quote from: Legion on February 26, 2015, 08:15:02 AM
I wish we were where they are.

Do you wish you were paying their prices?
£165 a seat v Bayern last season. No thanks
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on February 26, 2015, 05:03:49 PM
In fairness, he was hardly an unproven youngster plucked from non-league. I don't think you needed to be a managerial genius to work out he was quite good.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 26, 2015, 05:06:14 PM
I wouldn't pay the Arsenal prices on principal, I don't care how successful we became. I still think £30 a game is a rip off.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on February 26, 2015, 06:07:47 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on February 26, 2015, 05:06:14 PM
I wouldn't pay the Arsenal prices on principal, I don't care how successful we became. I still think £30 a game is a rip off.

I reckon you and Dave could recreate Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse's 'old gits'. Grrr...price of condensed milk today......grrr. ;)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 26, 2015, 06:12:12 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on February 26, 2015, 06:07:47 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on February 26, 2015, 05:06:14 PM
I wouldn't pay the Arsenal prices on principal, I don't care how successful we became. I still think £30 a game is a rip off.

I reckon you and Dave could recreate Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse's 'old gits'. Grrr...price of condensed milk today......grrr. ;)

This is more likely to be us.

(http://www.51allout.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Newman-and-Baddiel-History-Today.jpg)

Or

(http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120526220410/disney/images/f/f1/Statler-and-waldorf.jpg)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on February 26, 2015, 06:19:05 PM
I go Waldorf and Statler. You wouldn't pay the price for the suits Newman and Baddiel were wearing.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on February 26, 2015, 06:33:09 PM
Besiktas fans are mental
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Post by: Legion on February 26, 2015, 06:39:36 PM
(https://scontent-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/11021097_826998374003787_1970428178957538457_n.jpg?oh=20d9d7e233cb3fd30af1b2ca76a5af90&oe=557C4187)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on February 26, 2015, 06:51:51 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on February 26, 2015, 06:33:09 PM
Besiktas fans are mental

I wonder if they ever get Besiktas, Galatasaray and Fenerbahce together in the Istanbul equivalent of the NIA for a soccer sixes tournament?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on February 26, 2015, 06:57:28 PM
Quote from: Legion on February 26, 2015, 06:39:36 PM
(https://scontent-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/11021097_826998374003787_1970428178957538457_n.jpg?oh=20d9d7e233cb3fd30af1b2ca76a5af90&oe=557C4187)
The badge alone is quite menacing. Like a dark version of crystal palace
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on February 26, 2015, 07:03:25 PM
Is there a light version of Crystal Palace? Or a good version of Selhurst Park?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on February 26, 2015, 07:32:12 PM
That's a lovely goal. 1-0 besiktas
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on February 26, 2015, 07:34:31 PM
Just switched on the TV to see Fiorentina's second goal, courtesy of some comedy defending by Vertonghen. Switch channels to see how Besiktas are doing just in time to see their equalizer fly in.

Quite a pleasant 3 minutes.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on February 26, 2015, 07:41:05 PM
Watching the Liverpool game with my old man. He is in a wonderfully over the top critical mood. 'Worst Liverpool side ever'. Sturridge is the worst Liverpool player he has ever seen. Give it five minutes and there will be talk of playing five up front in the old 'W' formation, proper leather footballs with laces and Stanley Matthews.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on February 26, 2015, 07:50:42 PM
Bollocks, Besiktas have just hit the bar in the last minute.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on February 26, 2015, 07:55:21 PM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on February 26, 2015, 07:50:42 PM
Bollocks, Besiktas have just hit the bar in the last minute.

I'm quite looking forward to extra time. I'm going for Bilbao v Torino from the three later live games.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on February 26, 2015, 07:56:48 PM
I hope Liverpool progress. I'd love to see Gerrard lose 2 cup finals.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on February 26, 2015, 07:59:21 PM
Quote from: Pete3206 on February 26, 2015, 07:56:48 PM
I hope Liverpool progress. I'd love to see Gerrard lose 2 cup finals.

If Villa aren't involved in the one then final defeats to Everton and Manchester United would be quite funny.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on February 26, 2015, 08:02:01 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on February 26, 2015, 07:59:21 PM
Quote from: Pete3206 on February 26, 2015, 07:56:48 PM
I hope Liverpool progress. I'd love to see Gerrard lose 2 cup finals.

If Villa aren't involved in the one then final defeats to Everton and Manchester United would be quite funny.

Quite funny? Try bleeding hilarious.

If Carlsberg did cup finals......
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Meanwood Villa on February 26, 2015, 08:15:26 PM
Ordinarily I'd want pens but worried Liverpool will spawn it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on February 26, 2015, 08:21:03 PM
I only switched this on at the start of extra time. Boring or what?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on February 26, 2015, 08:38:05 PM
Tore's penalty - top left hand corner - straight from the School of Willie Anderson Penalty-Taking!


Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on February 26, 2015, 08:41:40 PM
Lol
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on February 26, 2015, 08:41:48 PM
They'm gone.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Colhint on February 26, 2015, 08:42:27 PM
HA HA
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on February 26, 2015, 08:42:36 PM
Ha Ha Ha.

That is all.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aj2k77 on February 26, 2015, 08:42:45 PM
Have that La.

Lovren HAHA £25m my arsehole.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Meanwood Villa on February 26, 2015, 08:42:53 PM
Lovely stuff
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on February 26, 2015, 08:43:02 PM
Henceforth, the phrase 'what a waste of money' shall be shortened to 'a Lovren'.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on February 26, 2015, 08:43:31 PM
those Besiktas penalties were superb, all 5 were pretty much impossible to save, which puts massive pressure on the Liverpool takers, very impressive.  the 2nd, 3rd and 4th put me in mind of Clive Woodward's comments that football players really should be able to smash penalties into the top corners 9 times out of 10.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: andrew08 on February 26, 2015, 08:43:58 PM
First football related smile for a while 😄😄😄😄
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on February 26, 2015, 08:49:29 PM
Excellent! Been a good couple of days of non Villa football!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 26, 2015, 08:52:14 PM
So the best league in the world has had another pasting in Europe. Of the 5 English clubs who played this week, 2 are out and 2 are deep in the shit after losing at home. Splendid stuff.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on February 26, 2015, 09:08:48 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on February 26, 2015, 08:52:14 PM
So the best league in the world has had another pasting in Europe. Of the 5 English clubs who played this week, 2 are out and 2 are deep in the shit after losing at home. Splendid stuff.

I know, its great. What makes it extra special is the sombre tone of the commentators for each match, assuming most english speakers will want those skank Premier League teams to win.

Wrong. I delight in seeing them lose :)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on February 26, 2015, 09:10:00 PM
I see the new latest saviour of English football, Raheem Sterling didn't have the balls to take a penalty and let a centre half take one instead.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on February 26, 2015, 09:20:24 PM
Besiktas must be the Europa equivalent to a Millwall away game
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: fbriai on February 26, 2015, 09:22:52 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on February 26, 2015, 09:10:00 PM
I see the new latest saviour of English football, Raheem Sterling didn't have the balls to take a penalty and let a centre half take one instead.

I expect he was just too tired...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on February 26, 2015, 09:38:30 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on February 26, 2015, 09:20:24 PM
Besiktas must be the Europa equivalent to a Millwall away game

I don't know. Feyenoord Roma stopped with banana thrown at Gervinho. Players taken off for racist chanting.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on February 27, 2015, 12:04:11 AM
Dynamo Kiev, Dynamo Moscow, Inter Milan, Ajax, Villarreal. 40/1. Kerching! Thankyou very much. Good job I put the razor blades and tablets back in the cupboard after my near misses on Tuesday.

Although I am still bitter about Tuesday.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on February 27, 2015, 07:31:04 AM
Quote from: lovejoy on February 26, 2015, 09:10:00 PM
I see the new latest saviour of English football, Raheem Sterling didn't have the balls to take a penalty and let a centre half take one instead.

The latest in a long line of examples of "all fart and no shit".
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on February 27, 2015, 07:55:04 AM
You could tell Lovren didn't want to take it by the look on his face as he put the ball down. Joe Allen looked totally confident he would score
which he did.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on February 27, 2015, 08:22:36 AM
Agree.  When I saw his face I instantly thought he's going to miss.  He looked scared shitless.

Still fair play, at least he had the balls to try unlike some of his team mates.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on February 28, 2015, 01:29:29 PM
oh dear
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 28, 2015, 01:34:39 PM
I see West Ham have a new shirt sponsor mid way through the season. Betway replacing Alpari. They could do with scoring a couple of goals too in the second half, or at the very least getting a point from this game.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 28, 2015, 01:53:29 PM
Ah...that's not good 2-0 Palace
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on February 28, 2015, 01:55:22 PM
Even more important we win today.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 28, 2015, 02:04:47 PM
Make that 3-0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on February 28, 2015, 02:17:27 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on February 28, 2015, 01:34:39 PM
I see West Ham have a new shirt sponsor mid way through the season. Betway replacing Alpari. They could do with scoring a couple of goals too in the second half, or at the very least getting a point from this game.

Isn't that the second time West Ham have had a sponsor 'disappear' during the season?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on February 28, 2015, 07:31:55 PM
At least the teams around us have bastard games this week
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: myf on March 01, 2015, 12:58:39 PM
Why  didn't qpr and Leicester play this weekend?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on March 01, 2015, 01:00:08 PM
Quote from: myf on March 01, 2015, 12:58:39 PM
Why  didn't qpr and Leicester play this weekend?

Maybe they were down to play Spurs and Chelsea, who are playing in the League Cup final? I don't know, but that's my guess.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: FrankyH on March 01, 2015, 01:01:56 PM
Quote from: Monty on March 01, 2015, 01:00:08 PM
Quote from: myf on March 01, 2015, 12:58:39 PM
Why  didn't qpr and Leicester play this weekend?

Maybe they were down to play Spurs and Chelsea, who are playing in the League Cup final? I don't know, but that's my guess.

Yes , I heard Lineker say it at the end of MOTD this morning.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: myf on March 01, 2015, 01:03:47 PM
Yes that would make sense
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 01, 2015, 01:08:08 PM
It's amazing watching Liverpool vs Man City on how much each team is able to play with the ball and retain possession. Then cast your mind back a few days on the job Barcelona did on Man City with around 65% possession.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 01, 2015, 01:34:29 PM
Wow, what a magic goal from Coutinho 2-1 Liverpool. They have hit two incredible goals today from midfield. Exactly the threat we rarely if ever offer.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on March 01, 2015, 01:58:03 PM
I  noticed how grudgingly Kompany shook hands with the Liverpool players at the end. He was gutted by the defeat. Toure was totally the opposite. I know he probably knows a few of them quite well through his brother but he didn't appear to be taking a massive defeat that badly.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Deano's Mullet on March 01, 2015, 03:52:06 PM
I have watched so little football this season, Villa have been so depressing I find it hard watching other teams, a lot of whom are quite despicable, enjoying themselves.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 01, 2015, 04:29:36 PM
Everton aren't out of this either. Another loss today. You wonder much the Europa is taking out of them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: itbrvilla on March 01, 2015, 04:57:21 PM
Will this put Chelsea ahead of us trophy wise?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aj2k77 on March 01, 2015, 05:05:01 PM
Quote from: itbrvilla on March 01, 2015, 04:57:21 PM
Will this put Chelsea ahead of us trophy wise?

No because most of their trophies have been bought with dirty blood and oil money, so it doesn't really count.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Billy Walker on March 01, 2015, 05:13:40 PM
Quote from: itbrvilla on March 01, 2015, 04:57:21 PM
Will this put Chelsea ahead of us trophy wise?

Don't think so.  It's infuriating to think they have been allowed to bankroll their way to nearly drawing level with us, though. 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Meanwood Villa on March 01, 2015, 05:39:54 PM
This will put us level pegging on 20  trophies each. The ttitle will put them ahead. The FA cup will equalise.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on March 01, 2015, 05:45:12 PM
Any trophy won by Chelsea after 2003 isn't worth anything.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Meanwood Villa on March 01, 2015, 05:51:58 PM
To a certain extent any team that's ever won stuff has spent more than their competitors.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on March 01, 2015, 06:03:15 PM
Quote from: Meanwood Villa on March 01, 2015, 05:51:58 PM
To a certain extent any team that's ever won stuff has spent more than their competitors.

Villa, Derby, Forest, Everton and Leeds outspent their competitors when winning league titles? Or are you just referring post 1992?

You may be correct, but when I see Chelsea or Man City lifting a trophy, it's a feeling of 'so what? You've paid for that, not earned it'
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 01, 2015, 06:06:09 PM
Quote from: Billy Walker on March 01, 2015, 05:13:40 PM
Quote from: itbrvilla on March 01, 2015, 04:57:21 PM
Will this put Chelsea ahead of us trophy wise?

Don't think so.  It's infuriating to think they have been allowed to bankroll their way to nearly drawing level with us, though. 

Let's hope Abramovich pisses off Putin in some way.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SamTheMouse on March 01, 2015, 06:44:37 PM
Quote from: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 01, 2015, 06:06:09 PM
Quote from: Billy Walker on March 01, 2015, 05:13:40 PM
Quote from: itbrvilla on March 01, 2015, 04:57:21 PM
Will this put Chelsea ahead of us trophy wise?

Don't think so.  It's infuriating to think they have been allowed to bankroll their way to nearly drawing level with us, though. 

Let's hope Abramovich pisses off Putin in some way.

He already has. Buying Chelsea was a convenient way of protecting himself.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 01, 2015, 08:33:20 PM
That really was a very one sided final.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Charlie8182 on March 01, 2015, 10:04:13 PM
Quote from: Pete3206 on March 01, 2015, 06:03:15 PM
Quote from: Meanwood Villa on March 01, 2015, 05:51:58 PM
To a certain extent any team that's ever won stuff has spent more than their competitors.

Villa, Derby, Forest, Everton and Leeds outspent their competitors when winning league titles? Or are you just referring post 1992?

You may be correct, but when I see Chelsea or Man City lifting a trophy, it's a feeling of 'so what? You've paid for that, not earned it'

I'm a bit like that, when one of these super rich clubs wins yet another trophy I struggle to recognise the achievement whilst the media fall over themselves of how fantastic they are.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 02, 2015, 03:44:32 PM
Has anyone seen the gash in Stephen Ireland's leg from the tackle by Figueroa at the weekend? As much as I dislike Ireland that was a really bad tackle and the injury is horrendous.

Ireland injury - not for the squeamish or if you faint at the sight of blood (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/11442852/Revealed-Stephen-Irelands-gruesome-injury-after-horror-tackle-by-Maynor-Figueroa.html)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on March 02, 2015, 05:47:52 PM
I'm not sure what's more stomach churning, that gash or seeing that Ireland shaves his legs.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on March 02, 2015, 06:00:42 PM
Jeez, that's pretty horrendous stuff.

I almost feel sorry for him!

Crazy that Figueroa - or any other player - cannot be punished retrospectively for tackles like that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on March 02, 2015, 08:52:10 PM
The standard of refereeing has plummeted just lately and the FA don't make it any better by not making the correct decisions retrospectively.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on March 02, 2015, 09:09:07 PM
Quote from: Pete3206 on March 01, 2015, 06:03:15 PM
Quote from: Meanwood Villa on March 01, 2015, 05:51:58 PM
To a certain extent any team that's ever won stuff has spent more than their competitors.

Villa, Derby, Forest, Everton and Leeds outspent their competitors when winning league titles? Or are you just referring post 1992?


 

You may be correct, but when I see Chelsea or Man City lifting a trophy, it's a feeling of 'so what? You've paid for that, not earned it'

I don't think Villa or Leeds spent silly money but weren't Everton known as 'The bank of England' club back then? I love Cloughie, but he was never shy to spend money, even at Derby. At 'little' Forest Shilton, Burns, Lloyd and Gemmill didn't come cheap.




To be fair, I was referring to 1970 Everton. I would say in '85 they won the league on a limited budget similar to Villa four years before.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: IAmTheOneIanOlney on March 02, 2015, 09:29:42 PM
Quote from: OCD on March 02, 2015, 08:52:10 PM
The standard of refereeing has plummeted just lately and the FA don't make it any better by not making the correct decisions retrospectively.

On that subject, if Wes Brown's red card is rescinded and the ban isn't then transferred to O'Shea, who did prevent the goalscoring opportunity, then whether or not the ref ballsed it up, Sunderland have kind of benefitted from it, as they now have neither of their first choice centre backs on a ban.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on March 02, 2015, 10:46:29 PM
It should be transferred to O'Shea but who knows with the FA. They'll probably leave it as it is and keep their head buried in the sand to try and spare the ref.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dcdavecollett on March 03, 2015, 01:08:39 AM
They ill argue that O'Shea was not the last defender, so doesn't need to be banned.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on March 03, 2015, 12:14:19 PM
Surely the ban should be transferred. If the rules say it can't be (I don't know if that is the case or not) then they need to change the rules. Otherwise a player can punch someone in the face and if his team mate is mistakenly sent off for it he gets away without a ban?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on March 03, 2015, 03:19:09 PM
Brown's ban was overturned and O'Shea isn't getting a ban.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on March 03, 2015, 03:22:55 PM
Quote from: OCD on March 03, 2015, 03:19:09 PM
Brown's ban was overturned and O'Shea isn't getting a ban.

Bloody Man Utd types....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: brontebilly on March 03, 2015, 08:43:14 PM
Sunderland imploding, 1-0 down at the break and Poyet sent to the stand.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on March 03, 2015, 08:46:07 PM
Quote from: brontebilly on March 03, 2015, 08:43:14 PM
Sunderland imploding, 1-0 down at the break and Poyet sent to the stand.



Hilarious bit of handbags between Bruce and Poyet
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Bad English on March 03, 2015, 10:05:41 PM
Quote from: The Sound of Villadelphia on March 02, 2015, 05:47:52 PM
I'm not sure what's more stomach churning, that gash or seeing that Ireland shaves his legs.
This means that Ireland has a shaved gash. He always was a fanny.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on March 04, 2015, 12:11:38 AM
Villa won.  Hull and Sunderland both dropped two points. Bournemouth, Brentford, Boro and Watford won to give me a 6/1 fourfold. Good night all round. We just need Arsenal to beat QPR,  Liverpool to beat Burnley and Man City to beat Leicester tomorrow. I might have a little trixie bet on QPR, Burnley and Leicester to jinx them/cover myself for any potential disappointment.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 04, 2015, 08:52:39 AM
Could do with Sturk beating Everton too. They're only three points above us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: simon ward 50 on March 04, 2015, 10:29:03 AM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on March 04, 2015, 08:52:39 AM
Could do with Sturk beating Everton too. They're only three points above us.

Make it so!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 04, 2015, 07:45:45 PM
I've never trusted arsenal since that day at Wembley.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 04, 2015, 08:22:59 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on March 04, 2015, 08:52:39 AM
Could do with Sturk beating Everton too. They're only three points above us.

Stoke winning 1-0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 04, 2015, 08:23:46 PM
could do with Man City, Arsenal and Liverpool putting in a shift today; all 0-0 vs Leicester, QPR and Burnley respectively
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on March 04, 2015, 08:29:27 PM
Liverpool winning
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on March 04, 2015, 08:32:03 PM
And Man City
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on March 04, 2015, 08:33:29 PM
Quote from: VillaAlways on March 04, 2015, 08:29:27 PM
Liverpool winning

A 4-0 win for Liverpool would be worth an extra point to us relative to Burnley.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on March 04, 2015, 08:35:56 PM
Come on arse
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mortimer's Bear on March 04, 2015, 08:41:33 PM
Supporting Liverpool, I feel dirty.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 04, 2015, 08:47:08 PM
Quote from: Malandro on March 04, 2015, 08:35:56 PM
Come on arse
Wrong site mate
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: rob_bridge on March 04, 2015, 08:48:49 PM
Quote from: Mortimer's Bear on March 04, 2015, 08:41:33 PM
Supporting Liverpool, I feel dirty.

I supported Spurs last Sunday. It ws torture. It was a final and I wanted them to win.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: The Left Side on March 04, 2015, 09:07:56 PM
Up the Arse!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: l_mckay on March 04, 2015, 09:08:09 PM
Arsenal 1-0 up
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on March 04, 2015, 09:08:24 PM
get in Arsenal!

All going to plan so far tonight.....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on March 04, 2015, 09:10:00 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 04, 2015, 08:47:08 PM
Quote from: Malandro on March 04, 2015, 08:35:56 PM
Come on arse
Wrong site mate

What ya saying petal
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on March 04, 2015, 09:10:34 PM
Brilliant. So far.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: The Left Side on March 04, 2015, 09:12:38 PM
2-0 bin dippers
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 04, 2015, 09:12:54 PM
2 up the arse
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 04, 2015, 09:13:14 PM
Results going our way - only QPR or Burnley getting a battering would make it better from a goal difference position.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: The Left Side on March 04, 2015, 09:13:24 PM
blimey, that's two for the gooners
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 04, 2015, 09:15:49 PM
It would be nice if pool and arse can consolidate these into 3 or 4-0 wins
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on March 04, 2015, 09:17:40 PM
I want ten. I want ten!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on March 04, 2015, 09:18:41 PM
I feel far more optimistic now!!! Amazing what happens in 24 hours!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: manic-road on March 04, 2015, 09:21:19 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 04, 2015, 09:12:54 PM
2 up the arse

Ooh err Mrs
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: villa baz on March 04, 2015, 09:21:57 PM
This week could be the turning point,there all losing
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on March 04, 2015, 09:24:18 PM
Blimey, did the Anti-Legion join H&V or something.  Everything going in our favour.  I don't trust it, doesn't feel right. :(
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 04, 2015, 09:25:22 PM
Fuck QPR 1 Arse 2
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: andrew08 on March 04, 2015, 09:25:53 PM
Quote from: villa baz on March 04, 2015, 09:21:57 PM
This week could be the turning point,there all losing

They tend to, that's why we aren't bottom and adrift.

All good news though of course.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 04, 2015, 09:27:43 PM
Stoke 2 Everton 0

Everton looking dodgy...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: The Left Side on March 04, 2015, 09:28:38 PM
Quote from: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 04, 2015, 09:27:43 PM
Stoke 2 Everton 0

Everton looking dodgy...

Very dodgy, the could be dragged into it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 04, 2015, 09:31:22 PM
James Milner scores for Man City 2-0 v Leicester

Ashley Young puts Man U ahead.

Our ex-midfield doing well.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on March 04, 2015, 09:31:28 PM
After that dodgy back pass from Lovren a couple of minutes ago, one of the commentators here referred to Lovren as "the Captain Chaos of the Liverpool back 4" :)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richl on March 04, 2015, 09:31:36 PM
Cheers jimmy
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: manic-road on March 04, 2015, 09:31:41 PM
Ashley Young kissing the badge cock
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on March 04, 2015, 09:32:46 PM
Quote from: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 04, 2015, 09:31:22 PM
James Milner scores for Man City 2-0 v Leicester

Ashley Young puts Man U ahead.

Our ex-midfield doing well.

That's a pity, I was hoping they'd continue their attempts to implode and miss out on the chumps league again.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: The Left Side on March 04, 2015, 09:33:33 PM
Don't you just love James Milner?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 04, 2015, 09:34:09 PM
Martinez job will be in the line soon
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: evalast1910 on March 04, 2015, 09:34:47 PM
The foxes, Sunderland and Everton to go down........ ;)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 04, 2015, 09:36:00 PM
I'd prefer QPR to go down - we might be able to poach Ramsey then.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: The Left Side on March 04, 2015, 09:37:01 PM
Quote from: evalast1910 on March 04, 2015, 09:34:47 PM
The foxes, Sunderland and Everton to go down........ ;)

That'll do for me
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: The Left Side on March 04, 2015, 09:38:32 PM
Nice one Arsene
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 04, 2015, 09:39:58 PM
It's been awhile, but I might give Match of the Day a watch tonight.

Does Des Lynam still present it?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 04, 2015, 09:40:25 PM
Last 24hrs has been quite decent.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on March 04, 2015, 09:41:36 PM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on March 04, 2015, 09:31:28 PM
After that dodgy back pass from Lovren a couple of minutes ago, one of the commentators here referred to Lovren as "the Captain Chaos of the Liverpool back 4" :)
After he missed that final penalty against Besiktas, I remember somebody asking why he wasn't so adept at clearing the ball quite so competently from around his own team's penalty spot.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on March 04, 2015, 09:42:10 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on March 04, 2015, 09:40:25 PM
Last 24hrs has been quite decent.

Yep, I was just thinking the same thing. Roll on Saturday.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on March 04, 2015, 09:42:23 PM
Only just noticed about the kerfufle between Evans and Cisse and the you see this kind of shit from Paul Scholes

[quote author = bbc]20:40
Jonny Evans and Papiss Cisse squared up in midfield during that first half and television replays seem to show that both players spat at each other.
"Jonny Evans is not that kind of guy," says Paul Scholes on BT Sport. "What Papiss Cisse did afterwards is unforgivable."[/quote]

So spitting is unforgivable, but despite evidence to the contrary Evans isn't that kind of guy and therefore innocent by virtue of playing for that load of scuz buckets.

What a wanker
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on March 04, 2015, 09:42:40 PM
QPRs home form has gone now. Losing to Southampton and now Arsenal. Good stuff.

If Liverpool would like to score a few more, then our goal difference will be grateful.

As for Everton...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on March 04, 2015, 09:42:57 PM
Quote from: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 04, 2015, 09:39:58 PM
It's been awhile, but I might give Match of the Day a watch tonight.

Does Des Lynam still present it?

Been a while for me, too. Not watched it at all since we've been shit.

I hope Kenneth Wolstenholme does the commentary on our highlights.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 04, 2015, 09:43:23 PM
Everton are right in it at the moment. 2 League wins in over 3 months. Once since Christmas. 3 league goals this year and 2 were against Leicester.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Nastylee on March 04, 2015, 09:43:29 PM
Looks like we have been the big winners in this round of fixtures (finally). Now we need to take advantage.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dazvillain on March 04, 2015, 09:43:46 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on March 04, 2015, 09:40:25 PM
Last 24hrs has been quite decent.
Yep, can't remember the last time we had a decent result and all those around us in table lost
Happy days !
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Hairbandinho on March 04, 2015, 09:44:28 PM
Well as far as the past 24 hours results go, that's about as good as it could have got, bar Sunderland.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on March 04, 2015, 09:44:45 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on March 04, 2015, 09:43:23 PM
Everton are right in it at the moment. 2 League wins in over 3 months. Once since Christmas. 3 league goals this year and 2 were against Leicester.

I can't believe how stealthily they seem to have managed to sink to our level.

When Martinez got the job it was all "oooh, he's going to bring Wigan's flair to Moyes's side's solidity". Looks like he's actually brought Wigan's defence.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on March 04, 2015, 09:45:04 PM
Quote from: Hairbandinho on March 04, 2015, 09:44:28 PM
Well as far as the past 24 hours results go, that's about as good as it could have got, bar Sunderland.

And even that was against another struggling side.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ian. on March 04, 2015, 09:45:05 PM
Quote from: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 04, 2015, 09:39:58 PM
It's been awhile, but I might give Match of the Day a watch tonight.

Does Des Lynam still present it?
Who's Des? I thought Jimmy Hill presented it? 😉
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Nastylee on March 04, 2015, 09:45:54 PM
Quote from: Hairbandinho on March 04, 2015, 09:44:28 PM
Well as far as the past 24 hours results go, that's about as good as it could have got, bar Sunderland.

Why Sunderland? A draw was a smashing result for us as it keeps both them and Hull in the shit massively and Hull failed in one of their 'dead home certs'. Keep as many teams bricking it as possible will give us the best chance.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on March 04, 2015, 09:45:55 PM
Quote from: Ads on March 04, 2015, 09:42:40 PM
QPRs home form has gone now.
Wasn't their great home form because they played all the dross at home, and their awful away form partly because they played all the bigger teams away?

So they probably won't win many more home games, but might start picking up a few more points now that they are playing the reverse fixtures against the bottom half.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on March 04, 2015, 09:45:55 PM
I feel dirty but a 5 accy on man u,  chelsea, man city, arsenal and stoke has made tonight great for villa and nice for the wallet, I wimped out on adding liverpool so it was less than it could've been but still a nice bonus.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 04, 2015, 09:46:39 PM
It's been a good 24 hours. Just need Heidi Klum to turn up on my doorstep now to cap it off
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on March 04, 2015, 09:48:01 PM
Quote from: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 04, 2015, 09:36:00 PM
I'd prefer QPR to go down - we might be able to poach Ramsey then.
tbh, if we stay up I think he'll be on his way to us anyway.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 04, 2015, 09:48:13 PM
Everton can take our place as the media favourite big club that might get relegated this season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Des Little on March 04, 2015, 09:48:51 PM
I didn't like Norwich much but now I really don't like them. They've blown mine and my brothers accas tonight, the inbred bunch of simpletons. A pox on their barns.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Witton Warrior on March 04, 2015, 09:49:07 PM
What a great 24 hours!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: joe_c on March 04, 2015, 09:49:15 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on March 04, 2015, 09:45:04 PM
Quote from: Hairbandinho on March 04, 2015, 09:44:28 PM
Well as far as the past 24 hours results go, that's about as good as it could have got, bar Sunderland.

And even that was against another struggling side.

I'd rather gain two points on both of them than three and zero. A perfect round of results. Only a Blackpool win could have improved it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 04, 2015, 09:49:45 PM
Everton fans a bit hostile towards Martinez on FT apparently
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 04, 2015, 09:50:38 PM
We've got a decent lead over Leicester, and Burnley's next 4 games are horrific (for them).

Our game against Sunderland will be massive.



Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dekko on March 04, 2015, 09:53:24 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 04, 2015, 09:49:45 PM
Everton fans a bit hostile towards Martinez on FT apparently

Can't blame them really, no way should they be this bad with the quality they have.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 04, 2015, 09:56:08 PM
Quote from: dekko on March 04, 2015, 09:53:24 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 04, 2015, 09:49:45 PM
Everton fans a bit hostile towards Martinez on FT apparently

Can't blame them really, no way should they be this bad with the quality they have.
The spooky correlation between us and Everton goes on.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on March 04, 2015, 09:57:39 PM
Maybe they will start to give Moyes a bit more credit for what he achieved, they were quick to rubbish his efforts last season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 04, 2015, 10:04:35 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on March 04, 2015, 09:57:39 PM
Maybe they will start to give Moyes a bit more credit for what he achieved, they were quick to rubbish his efforts last season.
I can see moyes going back there
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ozzjim on March 04, 2015, 10:10:34 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on March 04, 2015, 09:44:45 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on March 04, 2015, 09:43:23 PM
Everton are right in it at the moment. 2 League wins in over 3 months. Once since Christmas. 3 league goals this year and 2 were against Leicester.

I can't believe how stealthily they seem to have managed to sink to our level.

When Martinez got the job it was all "oooh, he's going to bring Wigan's flair to Moyes's side's solidity". Looks like he's actually brought Wigan's defence.

It is amazing how many managers have 1st season over achievement followed by second season syndrome these days, and I said this was the season to judge Martinez. Similar to Clarke at Albion, walking into a really well drilled and structured setup following Hodgson and making it better is all well and good, but you have to be able to plan a way of sustaining that. Their big Belgian struggling in a very similar way to ours has hurt them, but Martinez has a lot more questions than answers against him, and has actually been relegated.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on March 04, 2015, 10:12:14 PM
Quote from: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 04, 2015, 09:25:22 PM
Fuck QPR 1 Arse 2

Good job Arse weren't at home with your quote!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 04, 2015, 10:12:51 PM
Moyes back to Everton? Many of the fans were glad to see the back of him because they were bored and frustrated by his inability to deliver a trophy and tactics. I can't see him him going back at all, but a job like Newcastle or West Ham if they ditch Allardyce might be appealing. Both have numpty owners mind you.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 04, 2015, 10:13:06 PM
Quick word on Mark Hughes.
He's doing a great job with a very average set of players.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on March 04, 2015, 10:14:19 PM
Great set of results for us tonight!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on March 04, 2015, 10:16:37 PM
Everton won't go down because four teams would have to improve, one of them by at least six points, but it's good to see another big club starting to struggle, especially one whose supporters think they're so much better than the rest of us. 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on March 04, 2015, 10:18:36 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on March 04, 2015, 09:42:57 PM
Quote from: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 04, 2015, 09:39:58 PM
It's been awhile, but I might give Match of the Day a watch tonight.

Does Des Lynam still present it?

Been a while for me, too. Not watched it at all since we've been shit.

I hope Kenneth Wolstenholme does the commentary on our highlights.

"Some of the crowd are bitter morons, they think it's all over , it am now!"
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AV82EC on March 04, 2015, 10:20:12 PM
Just need Spudz to do the business against QPR on saturday and there game in hand has gone.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 04, 2015, 10:20:43 PM
Martinez is just trying to get himself fired so he can take over at Barcelona or Real Madrid.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on March 04, 2015, 10:24:21 PM
Quote from: frankmosswasmyuncle on March 04, 2015, 10:14:19 PM
Great set of results for us tonight!

Aye. Could hardly have gone any better.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: maidstonevillain on March 04, 2015, 10:36:35 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on March 04, 2015, 10:16:37 PM
Everton won't go down because four teams would have to improve, one of them by at least six points, but it's good to see another big club starting to struggle, especially one whose supporters think they're so much better than the rest of us. 

The one that needs to improve by 6 pts has a game in hand, and a home game against Everton to play.  You mentioned one team always puts a run together about this time. Similarly, one team always plummets from apparent safety about this time.  Everton look good candidates, and the 50/1 odds, bandied about yesterday, of them being relegated are looking very silly.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on March 04, 2015, 10:40:03 PM
Quote from: maidstonevillain on March 04, 2015, 10:36:35 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on March 04, 2015, 10:16:37 PM
Everton won't go down because four teams would have to improve, one of them by at least six points, but it's good to see another big club starting to struggle, especially one whose supporters think they're so much better than the rest of us. 

The one that needs to improve by 6 pts has a game in hand, and a home game against Everton to play.  You mentioned one team always puts a run together about this time. Similarly, one team always plummets from apparent safety about this time.  Everton look good candidates, and the 50/1 odds, bandied about yesterday, of them being relegated are looking very silly.

The team that falls hardly ever goes down. I'd love Everton to go but they have points in the bank.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ozzjim on March 04, 2015, 10:40:15 PM
I have just done one of them predictor thingies, and had us staying up on 33, so many have to play each other down the bottom, but Everton have some decent fixtures at home, where they should get themselves well out of it. I had them on 40.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 04, 2015, 10:43:39 PM
Decent fixtures like Hull, Leicester, Albion, Stoke, which got them 3 points from draws.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ozzjim on March 04, 2015, 10:48:47 PM
Good point, well made. Hmmm.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on March 04, 2015, 10:56:16 PM
Quote from: ozzjim on March 04, 2015, 10:40:15 PM
I have just done one of them predictor thingies, and had us staying up on 33, so many have to play each other down the bottom, but Everton have some decent fixtures at home, where they should get themselves well out of it. I had them on 40.

That must have been pessimistic forecasting. I think we will get 11 or 12 points between now and the end of the season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on March 04, 2015, 11:08:45 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on March 04, 2015, 10:20:43 PM
Martinez is just trying to get himself fired so he can take over at Barcelona or Real Madrid.
Not fired but like at Wigan as soon as he relegates  Everton a bigger club will come for his genius mercurial talent! Barca, Real Bayern who knows he options will be limitless.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on March 04, 2015, 11:13:49 PM
What a good night. Third winning acca in a week. Man City, Man Utd, Arsenal, Spurs, Chelsea and Liverpool. 13/1. And three of those results did The Villa a favour. Pretty much the perfect storm.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on March 04, 2015, 11:27:51 PM
Everton should have gone twenty years ago instead of Bolton.

They will be alright though in the end, as we will be and Sunderland I think.

Watching Match of the Day now and Arsenal should be steamrolling QPR.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on March 04, 2015, 11:31:45 PM
Don't see Everton being in any danger, but they have massively underperformed this season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on March 04, 2015, 11:32:10 PM
Sunderland are a bit of mess at the moment and Poyet is losing a grip. So we've got to win that. Win it, leapfrog them and kick some dirt in their eyes as we pass them. That could really damage them and help us.

I didn't realise we're only 3 points behind Everton. I don't think they'll go down though. They've got the quality to come through, but given the signings they made and squad they have, there's an argument that they're have probably the worst season of anyone this season. I mean we're bad but we've not got a good squad. Martinez will be lucky not to get the bullet in the summer. He's woefully underachieved.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on March 04, 2015, 11:32:54 PM
Haha! That's a stick on penalty!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on March 04, 2015, 11:35:51 PM
Quote from: supertom on March 04, 2015, 11:32:10 PM
Sunderland are a bit of mess at the moment and Poyet is losing a grip. So we've got to win that. Win it, leapfrog them and kick some dirt in their eyes as we pass them. That could really damage them and help us.

I didn't realise we're only 3 points behind Everton. I don't think they'll go down though. They've got the quality to come through, but given the signings they made and squad they have, there's an argument that they're have probably the worst season of anyone this season. I mean we're bad but we've not got a good squad. Martinez will be lucky not to get the bullet in the summer. He's woefully underachieved.

Yeah I still think Sunderland could be the suprise team to go down this season.  Their just in bad form are low on confiderence, and manager just seems to be losing it.  Also I just don't think their squad is that good.  It would take someone else to go a good run and for them to totally implode, but stranger things have happened.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Jarpie on March 04, 2015, 11:37:53 PM
Sunderland also have lost arguably their best player of the season at least for now, and maybe for the rest of the season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Des Little on March 04, 2015, 11:38:27 PM
A win up at Sunderland and all of a sudden they're looking down the barrel
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on March 04, 2015, 11:39:49 PM
Those jammy Marc bustards! ::)  If it wasn't such a poor standard this season they would be nowhere near 4th.  Newcastle handed them those points.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on March 04, 2015, 11:40:15 PM
Quote from: Gregorys Boy on March 04, 2015, 11:35:51 PM
Quote from: supertom on March 04, 2015, 11:32:10 PM
Sunderland are a bit of mess at the moment and Poyet is losing a grip. So we've got to win that. Win it, leapfrog them and kick some dirt in their eyes as we pass them. That could really damage them and help us.

I didn't realise we're only 3 points behind Everton. I don't think they'll go down though. They've got the quality to come through, but given the signings they made and squad they have, there's an argument that they're have probably the worst season of anyone this season. I mean we're bad but we've not got a good squad. Martinez will be lucky not to get the bullet in the summer. He's woefully underachieved.

Yeah I still think Sunderland could be the suprise team to go down this season.  Their just in bad form are low on confiderence, and manager just seems to be losing it.  Also I just don't think their squad is that good.  It would take someone else to go a good run and for them to totally implode, but stranger things have happened.
The whole Johnson thing will certainly have a negative effect on them too. It just leaves about of a cloud. When you see a club in a state like that you've got to take advantage, kick them while they're down.

If we approach the game like we did last night and just really press them and get the ball forward quickly, attack with pace, I think we'll beat them. We just need to keep Defoe well guarded.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on March 04, 2015, 11:43:07 PM
Quote from: Gregorys Boy on March 04, 2015, 11:35:51 PM
Yeah I still think Sunderland could be the suprise team to go down this season.
Would that be a surprise? It would be about as surprising as us going down. And that still wouldn't be much of a surprise.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on March 04, 2015, 11:47:03 PM
Quote from: Dave on March 04, 2015, 11:43:07 PM
Quote from: Gregorys Boy on March 04, 2015, 11:35:51 PM
Yeah I still think Sunderland could be the suprise team to go down this season.
Would that be a surprise? It would be about as surprising as us going down. And that still wouldn't be much of a surprise.

I just meant in the sense that for awhile the smart money has looked to be on the current bottom three or us to go down. Sunderland looked like a team who had just enough to be safe.  Also I do think Poyet is a decent manager.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: nodge on March 04, 2015, 11:47:26 PM
If the bottom 3 carry on with the same points to games ratio as they have now then the max they would get to is 31 points (QPR). If they improve about 20% and get a point a game that would be 33 points. I reckon 3 more wins would be enough but it would be nice to get 2 of them this month.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 04, 2015, 11:50:15 PM
Quote from: ozzjim on March 04, 2015, 10:48:47 PM
Good point, well made. Hmmm.

throw in the Europa League too which is consuming a lot of their energy. Things aren't looking good for Pep Martinez
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on March 04, 2015, 11:52:31 PM
It will be interesting to see how Everton got on tonight. On MOTD now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 04, 2015, 11:55:31 PM
Quote from: Ads on March 04, 2015, 11:52:31 PM
It will be interesting to see how Everton got on tonight. On MOTD now.

I think they still lose the game
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on March 04, 2015, 11:56:45 PM
Awful defending; no pressure on the cross and none existent marking. The second goal was poor too. They're  so soft and disorganised at the back.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Jarpie on March 04, 2015, 11:57:38 PM
Awful defending and they can't score, sounds familiar.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on March 05, 2015, 12:03:22 AM
I have generally felt for a while QPR, Burnley and Leicester would drop. Ourselves, Hull and Sunderland will be sweating until near the death I think. Everton seem to have sleep walked into trouble and that tends to be dangerous if you don't wake up in time. This season could be defining for the careers of 'bright young things' Martinez and Poyet. Two managers whose reputations have not always been fully backed by their results. In our favour is the fact QPR have a rookie temporary manager. Add to that the facts that Leicester, Sunderland and Everton fans are rebelling against their managers. Hull and Burnley seem to be handling things in the calm manner of teams who are where they suspected they would be but Burnley in particular are short on quality.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dekko on March 05, 2015, 07:06:06 AM
I think Everton are actually 'too good to go down', but at the same time are bad enough to gift points to the teams around us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 05, 2015, 07:22:00 AM
I worry about their visit to Loftus Road three days after they've been in Kiev. I just know they'll kill themselves against us, too.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on March 05, 2015, 08:08:36 AM
I'd fancy is to beat Everton at home.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: brontebilly on March 05, 2015, 09:57:19 AM
Quote from: Des Little on March 04, 2015, 11:38:27 PM
A win up at Sunderland and all of a sudden they're looking down the barrel

Big time, even if we go ahead up there their fans will turn on Poyet.

Complete lack of quality in their side without Johnson.

To be fair to Poyet he has being left a shambles with the likes of Keane, Bruce, MON and Di Canio buying a host of random players, he blundered getting in Rodwell but apart from that its been mostly young and cheap for him.

With their squad Id expect them to be down fighting relegation.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on March 05, 2015, 11:59:51 AM
Can Sunderland repeat what they did last season?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: mr underhill on March 05, 2015, 12:45:21 PM
If Defoe can score more frequently, then yes.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mister E on March 05, 2015, 01:06:25 PM
Quote from: brontebilly on March 05, 2015, 09:57:19 AM

A win up at Sunderland and all of a sudden they're looking down the barrel
  But - to state the bleedin' obvious - if they beat us we're looking a bit sick again..

We need to keep our players injury-free and off the yellow cards and display the type of intensity we showed on Tuesday, for every game. A tough ask.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on March 05, 2015, 01:34:20 PM
Quote from: brontebilly on March 05, 2015, 09:57:19 AM
...he blundered getting in Rodwell but apart from that its been mostly young and cheap for him.
£80,000 per week for Jermain Defoe is neither young nor cheap.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 05, 2015, 01:37:30 PM
Quote from: Dave on March 05, 2015, 01:34:20 PM
Quote from: brontebilly on March 05, 2015, 09:57:19 AM
...he blundered getting in Rodwell but apart from that its been mostly young and cheap for him.
£80,000 per week for Jermain Defoe is neither young nor cheap.

I suppose relatively speaking, based on his wage per goal scored he will prove a lot cheaper than Altidore  ;D
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on March 05, 2015, 01:37:54 PM
Quote from: OCD on March 05, 2015, 11:59:51 AM
Can Sunderland repeat what they did last season?

I can't see them beating a couple of the top teams like they did late last season. Plus Johnson pulled out a few decent performances and goals around then if I remember right.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: nodge on March 05, 2015, 10:28:02 PM
Nice choice of words but I don't think he'll be pulling out anything any time soon.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on March 05, 2015, 10:35:43 PM
Quote from: nodge on March 05, 2015, 10:28:02 PM
Nice choice of words but I don't think he'll be pulling out anything any time soon.

Apart from his scheduled appearance at the Junior Mackem Easter Egg Hunt.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: mr underhill on March 06, 2015, 05:39:10 AM
young chicks are  bit ugly though, I prefer mine with feathers
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: nodge on March 06, 2015, 08:59:01 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on March 05, 2015, 10:35:43 PM
Quote from: nodge on March 05, 2015, 10:28:02 PM
Nice choice of words but I don't think he'll be pulling out anything any time soon.

Apart from his scheduled appearance at the Junior Mackem Easter Egg Hunt.

Alleggedly
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 07, 2015, 09:58:22 AM
Didn't realise there was a PL game today QPR v Spurs.
Really need a big favour off spuds today
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Witton Warrior on March 07, 2015, 11:10:06 AM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 07, 2015, 09:58:22 AM
Didn't realise there was a PL game today QPR v Spurs.
Really need a big favour off spuds today

Cam on yew spurzzzzz
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Proposition Joe on March 07, 2015, 12:35:42 PM
Quote from: Witton Warrior on March 07, 2015, 11:10:06 AM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 07, 2015, 09:58:22 AM
Didn't realise there was a PL game today QPR v Spurs.
Really need a big favour off spuds today

Cam on yew spurzzzzz

A Spurs 4-0 win (or better) would be just what the doctor ordered.  But I think Spurs are too flakey to win at a loud, compact ground like Loftus Road.  So I think we'll drop back into the bottom 3 on GD by the end of the day.  Not the end of the world considering we play them at home later on.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Axl Rose on March 07, 2015, 01:06:00 PM
I'd love Reading to beat Bradford. Decent game so far.

Would love to be at Villa Park today. Getting very excited,a long lost feeling of recent years
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 07, 2015, 01:15:23 PM
Nah, If we can win today I want us to take Bradford apart at Wembley in the semi finals. Exorcise the demon once and for all.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Axl Rose on March 07, 2015, 01:18:59 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on March 07, 2015, 01:15:23 PM
Nah, If we can win today I want us to take Bradford apart at Wembley in the semi finals. Exorcise the demon once and for all.

It's a nice thought, I must admit!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: stubbsyandy on March 07, 2015, 01:33:53 PM
Lets get today over first!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on March 07, 2015, 01:42:32 PM
Could do with Spurs not losing to QPR don't want to go into the game tonight knowing were back in the bottom 3
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on March 07, 2015, 01:51:35 PM
I think Spurs will beat QPR today. Rangers have a poor defence.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on March 07, 2015, 03:22:33 PM
Feels wrong wanting spurs to win.
0-0 would be nice, but the way spuds are defending I can't see it ending 0-0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 07, 2015, 03:27:40 PM
I'd quite like QPR 3-5 Spurs. Austin 3; Kane 4 (1 assist) Eriksen 1 (4 assists). That has absolutely nothing to do with my fantasy league, honest.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on March 07, 2015, 03:30:17 PM
Nah.....want a Spurs win, every point is crucial. Who wants a team with Joey Barton in it to get anything??
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on March 07, 2015, 03:35:06 PM
Spurs winning

Gardner equalises for Forest
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on March 07, 2015, 03:36:09 PM
Gary Gardner bangs in another.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on March 07, 2015, 03:37:45 PM
Excellent Harry Kane! And a belter from Gary Gardner!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on March 07, 2015, 03:44:40 PM
Quote from: Villafirst on March 07, 2015, 03:30:17 PM
Nah.....want a Spurs win, every point is crucial. Who wants a team with Joey Barton in it to get anything??

Good point, well made.  However I'm forced to counter with, who would ever want Spurs to get anything?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on March 07, 2015, 03:46:23 PM
I would rather think of it as wanting QPR to lose than wanting Spurs to win.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on March 07, 2015, 03:46:38 PM
Awful defending from Ferdinand for the goal.  Free kick into the box and after 2 strides just can't be bothered to follow Kane into the 6 yard box.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on March 07, 2015, 04:03:18 PM
Talk Sport doing the half time report from the Wigan v Leeds match

Dobie Gray, out on the floor, blaring out in the background, brilliant

Keep the faith
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pooligan on March 07, 2015, 04:10:26 PM
Another "wonder" goal from gardener for Forest, and good to see ex villian Jamie Ward scoring against Small Heath
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lastfootstamper on March 07, 2015, 04:22:17 PM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on March 07, 2015, 03:44:40 PM
Quote from: Villafirst on March 07, 2015, 03:30:17 PM
Nah.....want a Spurs win, every point is crucial. Who wants a team with Joey Barton in it to get anything??

Good point, well made.  However I'm forced to counter with, who would ever want Spurs to get anything?

I'll feel dirty until a day after I'm dead because my feelings towards them made me want chavski win that thing that they won.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SamTheMouse on March 07, 2015, 04:27:23 PM
QPR's defending is absolutely shit. Good finish from Kane, mind. He's a bit decent, isn't he?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Sexual Ealing on March 07, 2015, 04:41:42 PM
*Holds nose*

#COYS!

*Retches*
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: The Man With A Stick on March 07, 2015, 05:03:06 PM
That'll do.  If we can't beat QPR in a few weeks, we don't deserve to stay up.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on March 07, 2015, 09:05:16 PM
Quote from: john e on March 07, 2015, 04:03:18 PM
Talk Sport doing the half time report from the Wigan v Leeds match

Dobie Gray, out on the floor, blaring out in the background, brilliant

Keep the faith
Quality.Remember Northern at Bolton and Cambridge (fa cup , years ago)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on March 08, 2015, 04:00:02 PM
Come on Blackburn !
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on March 08, 2015, 04:10:02 PM
What's happened to Skrtel?

Just flicked over and paramedics on the pitch?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mortimer's Bear on March 08, 2015, 04:11:32 PM
A nasty fall, game has stopped for about 8 minutes now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on March 08, 2015, 04:11:54 PM
Look like a very bad injury to Skrtel
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villan For Life on March 08, 2015, 04:12:15 PM
Hopefully he's ok and the neck brace is a cautionary measure.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mortimer's Bear on March 08, 2015, 04:13:47 PM
He seemed to be talking as he was taken off so hopefully he's okay.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on March 08, 2015, 04:23:36 PM
PUKE!

(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/81481000/jpg/_81481283_banner.jpg)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on March 08, 2015, 04:23:49 PM
That should have been a pen to Liverpool...haha
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Jon Crofts on March 08, 2015, 05:00:02 PM
Come on Rovers let's piss on Gerrards chips.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Hairbandinho on March 08, 2015, 05:05:45 PM
I hope we are looking at Gestede, he has some qualities.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 08, 2015, 05:20:43 PM
That Liverpool pitch looks dreadful. Blackburn doing ok here. Just need them to get a jammy 91st minute winner.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 08, 2015, 05:23:42 PM
Stevie protesting from the box it was a penalty on Sturridge. He's probably thinking that Sturridge shouldn't have waited to be touched before going down.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on March 08, 2015, 05:45:27 PM
Come on Blackburn!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 08, 2015, 05:57:25 PM
0-0 FT
Played Bburn
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cheltenhamlion on March 08, 2015, 05:57:52 PM
Get Gerrard to Wembley? Get Gerrard to America as soon as possible mire like. Cheating wanker.

Well done Blackburn. Now win the replay.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on March 08, 2015, 05:58:03 PM
Well done Blackburn, now do them at Ewood Park
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on March 08, 2015, 05:59:30 PM
BT Sport. 2 FA Cup QFs, 2 0-0 bore draws.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Astral Weeks on March 08, 2015, 06:00:09 PM
So after three out of four sixth round ties, Villa are the only team through to the semis, and in fact the only one to have scored a goal.

Funny old world, isn't it? Feels good though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brend'Watkins on March 08, 2015, 06:02:27 PM
I doubt even a pitch invasion would have improved that showing. Fair play to Blackburn though. Their centre forward looks a player.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on March 08, 2015, 06:02:46 PM
Nice one Rovers.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Jon Crofts on March 08, 2015, 06:02:51 PM
Well played Rovers, now really piss on Stevies chips at Ewood Park please.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on March 08, 2015, 06:03:11 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on March 08, 2015, 05:59:30 PM
BT Sport. 2 FA Cup QFs, 2 0-0 bore draws.


They're all running scared of having to play Tim Sherwood's Invincibles.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on March 08, 2015, 06:12:33 PM
Quote from: Richard E on March 08, 2015, 06:03:11 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on March 08, 2015, 05:59:30 PM
BT Sport. 2 FA Cup QFs, 2 0-0 bore draws.


They're all running scared of having to play Tim Sherwood's Invincibles.

Yes. Bet Stevie G wishes he played for the mighty Villa now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on March 08, 2015, 06:15:24 PM
Gestede is very very good in the air. Won practically everything thrown up to him. I don't think he will be at Blackburn next season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: tomd2103 on March 08, 2015, 10:02:16 PM
Didn't realise Manchester City played in the MLS!  Same shirt colour, same sponsor. 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on March 08, 2015, 10:42:29 PM
Quote from: tomd2103 on March 08, 2015, 10:02:16 PM
Didn't realise Manchester City played in the MLS!  Same shirt colour, same sponsor. 

Same owners.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on March 08, 2015, 11:34:52 PM
Credit to Blackburn for today's result.  Can see them giving Liverpool one or two problems in the replay too.  Bowler is doing a good job there and should they make the semis no one will fancy playing them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on March 08, 2015, 11:46:40 PM
Quote from: Gregorys Boy on March 08, 2015, 11:34:52 PM
Credit to Blackburn for today's result.  Can see them giving Liverpool one or two problems in the replay too.  Bowler is doing a good job there and should they make the semis no one will fancy playing them.

I thought they did well, too, but surely this is about as wrong as it is possible to be?

Given a choice of them or Arsenal, Man United or Liverpool, I know which I'd opt for.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on March 08, 2015, 11:50:11 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on March 08, 2015, 11:46:40 PM
Quote from: Gregorys Boy on March 08, 2015, 11:34:52 PM
Credit to Blackburn for today's result.  Can see them giving Liverpool one or two problems in the replay too.  Bowler is doing a good job there and should they make the semis no one will fancy playing them.

I thought they did well, too, but surely this is about as wrong as it is possible to be?

Given a choice of them or Arsenal, Man United or Liverpool, I know which I'd opt for.

You may have a point and with no possiblity of playing at home for Rovers then they might be a good team for us to get.  Then again we have not played at Wembley that often recently either.  And I just think that at some point we will have to beat someone of a high standard if we are to win the thing. 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on March 08, 2015, 11:53:51 PM
Quote from: Gregorys Boy on March 08, 2015, 11:50:11 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on March 08, 2015, 11:46:40 PM
Quote from: Gregorys Boy on March 08, 2015, 11:34:52 PM
Credit to Blackburn for today's result.  Can see them giving Liverpool one or two problems in the replay too.  Bowler is doing a good job there and should they make the semis no one will fancy playing them.

I thought they did well, too, but surely this is about as wrong as it is possible to be?

Given a choice of them or Arsenal, Man United or Liverpool, I know which I'd opt for.

You may have a point and with no possiblity of playing at home for Rovers then they might be a good team for us to get.  Then again we have not played at Wembley that often recently either.  And I just think that at some point we will have to beat someone of a high standard if we are to win the thing. 

So do I.

I just think Blackburn would be the exact opposite of the team nobody fancies playing. They're not going to be a pushover, but they're a much, much more desirable draw than most of the other teams.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on March 08, 2015, 11:55:38 PM
Quote from: Gregorys Boy on March 08, 2015, 11:34:52 PM
Credit to Blackburn for today's result.  Can see them giving Liverpool one or two problems in the replay too.  Bowler is doing a good job there and should they make the semis no one will fancy playing them.

Had a look on the main Rovers forum and most of their fans want him sacked as they saw Burnley go up last year and think they should be in the top 6 minimum.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on March 09, 2015, 12:04:22 AM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on March 08, 2015, 11:55:38 PM
Quote from: Gregorys Boy on March 08, 2015, 11:34:52 PM
Credit to Blackburn for today's result.  Can see them giving Liverpool one or two problems in the replay too.  Bowler is doing a good job there and should they make the semis no one will fancy playing them.

Had a look on the main Rovers forum and most of their fans want him sacked as they saw Burnley go up last year and think they should be in the top 6 minimum.



But do forums really reflect the mejority opinion?  If they do want him gone I think that is really unfair.  When he took over they were in danger of dropping down to league one.  He has turned them into play-off contenders in no time and todays result just reconfirms what a good job he is doing.  Plus the Championship is a tough league with many big clubs eyeing up the play-offs.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on March 09, 2015, 12:40:04 AM
Quote from: Gregorys Boy on March 09, 2015, 12:04:22 AM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on March 08, 2015, 11:55:38 PM
Quote from: Gregorys Boy on March 08, 2015, 11:34:52 PM
Credit to Blackburn for today's result.  Can see them giving Liverpool one or two problems in the replay too.  Bowler is doing a good job there and should they make the semis no one will fancy playing them.

Had a look on the main Rovers forum and most of their fans want him sacked as they saw Burnley go up last year and think they should be in the top 6 minimum.



But do forums really reflect the mejority opinion?  If they do want him gone I think that is really unfair.  When he took over they were in danger of dropping down to league one.  He has turned them into play-off contenders in no time and todays result just reconfirms what a good job he is doing.  Plus the Championship is a tough league with many big clubs eyeing up the play-offs.

What's that you say? You think a club's fans are unfair to want the manager sacked because he's doing a good job in the circumstances? Now where have I heard that before?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 09, 2015, 12:48:38 AM
Quote from: tomd2103 on March 08, 2015, 10:02:16 PM
Didn't realise Manchester City played in the MLS!  Same shirt colour, same sponsor.

They're basically just the American branch of the Man City Arab Empire. Hence all the fuss over them deciding to keep hold of Lampard when he was supposed to have left to join their sister club in New York by now. They also have an Aussie team, Melbourne City.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on March 09, 2015, 06:54:34 AM
I wonder how much of Lampards wages City are paying. With multiple club ownership you could see how the system might be abused in order to comply with FFP.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on March 09, 2015, 09:46:03 AM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on March 09, 2015, 12:40:04 AM
Quote from: Gregorys Boy on March 09, 2015, 12:04:22 AM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on March 08, 2015, 11:55:38 PM
Quote from: Gregorys Boy on March 08, 2015, 11:34:52 PM
Credit to Blackburn for today's result.  Can see them giving Liverpool one or two problems in the replay too.  Bowler is doing a good job there and should they make the semis no one will fancy playing them.

Had a look on the main Rovers forum and most of their fans want him sacked as they saw Burnley go up last year and think they should be in the top 6 minimum.



But do forums really reflect the mejority opinion?  If they do want him gone I think that is really unfair.  When he took over they were in danger of dropping down to league one.  He has turned them into play-off contenders in no time and todays result just reconfirms what a good job he is doing.  Plus the Championship is a tough league with many big clubs eyeing up the play-offs.

What's that you say? You think a club's fans are unfair to want the manager sacked because he's doing a good job in the circumstances? Now where have I heard that before?


Lets not rake up old graves, he's gone now thats the main thing.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on March 09, 2015, 10:32:25 AM
Quote from: Ron Manager on March 08, 2015, 06:15:24 PM
Gestede is very very good in the air. Won practically everything thrown up to him. I don't think he will be at Blackburn next season.
Yes I did like his performance last night and thought come end of the season he is exactly the type of player we should be going for.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: mr underhill on March 09, 2015, 12:53:23 PM
as someone's replacement or as an addition to the squad?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on March 09, 2015, 03:10:29 PM
Christian and or Weimann.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on March 09, 2015, 04:10:54 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on March 09, 2015, 06:54:34 AM
I wonder how much of Lampards wages City are paying. With multiple club ownership you could see how the system might be abused in order to comply with FFP.

Per some reading I did online whilst watching the NYC @ Orlando game.................

Lampard's contract with NYC doesn't start until after he leaves Man City. Technically he joined Man City as a free agent and once the English season is over he will then leave as a free agent for NYC.
ie he's not on loan at Man City from NYC

Therefore, Man City should be paying 100% of his wages.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on March 09, 2015, 07:17:40 PM
Saw the sending off of Sako in the Wolves game with Watford. An absolute farce. The Watford player should get a long ban  for that.

The TV camera's have him absolutely bang to rights.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Somniloquism on March 09, 2015, 07:38:46 PM
I see Keane has got rid of the beard. Another publicity thing at the time?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on March 09, 2015, 08:02:45 PM
God this game. Two horrible clubs. Twats versus twats. Can both teams lose?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Duncan Shaw on March 09, 2015, 08:03:04 PM
So the weekend's FA Cup apperetifs are over, now for the main event......It's like choosing whether to lose your left or right testicle to know who I want to win this.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on March 09, 2015, 08:07:01 PM
Quote from: Duncan Shaw on March 09, 2015, 08:03:04 PM
So the weekend's FA Cup apperetifs are over, now for the main event......It's like choosing whether to lose your left or right testicle to know who I want to win this.

I'd agree in most circumstances but you have to remember we've given Arsenbal a game a fair few times recently, when was the last time we did that with Manu?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on March 09, 2015, 08:08:09 PM
Quote from: Duncan Shaw on March 09, 2015, 08:03:04 PM
So the weekend's FA Cup apperetifs are over, now for the main event......It's like choosing whether to lose your left or right testicle to know who I want to win this.

Not for me.  Can't stand Utd, but like what Wenger have brought to the English game.  My desire to see Utd suffer for another season makes this a no brainer for me.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on March 09, 2015, 08:09:08 PM
Quote from: paul_e on March 09, 2015, 08:07:01 PM
Quote from: Duncan Shaw on March 09, 2015, 08:03:04 PM
So the weekend's FA Cup apperetifs are over, now for the main event......It's like choosing whether to lose your left or right testicle to know who I want to win this.

I'd agree in most circumstances but you have to remember we've given Arsenbal a game a fair few times recently, when was the last time we did that with Manu?

Eh December?  And it didn't finish 5-0 to them...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Duncan Shaw on March 09, 2015, 08:09:44 PM
Quote from: Gregorys Boy on March 09, 2015, 08:08:09 PM
Quote from: Duncan Shaw on March 09, 2015, 08:03:04 PM
So the weekend's FA Cup apperetifs are over, now for the main event......It's like choosing whether to lose your left or right testicle to know who I want to win this.

Not for me.  Can't stand Utd, but like what Wenger have brought to the English game.  My desire to see Utd suffer for another season makes this a no brainer for me.

Yeah on reflection, I'm with you!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 09, 2015, 08:09:56 PM
Valencia is like a poor mans Nzogbia
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 09, 2015, 08:11:38 PM
Arsenal 1-0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 09, 2015, 08:12:05 PM
Lovely play by the ox
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on March 09, 2015, 08:12:24 PM
Good goal that. That Ox fella busted out the moves.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on March 09, 2015, 08:12:39 PM
Classic Arsenal goal.  So far they have got their tactics just about right.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: walsall villain on March 09, 2015, 08:13:00 PM
Quote from: Gregorys Boy on March 09, 2015, 08:09:08 PM
Quote from: paul_e on March 09, 2015, 08:07:01 PM
Quote from: Duncan Shaw on March 09, 2015, 08:03:04 PM
So the weekend's FA Cup apperetifs are over, now for the main event......It's like choosing whether to lose your left or right testicle to know who I want to win this.

I'd agree in most circumstances but you have to remember we've given Arsenbal a game a fair few times recently, when was the last time we did that with Manu?

Eh December?  And it didn't finish 5-0 to them...
That was all part of a very cunning plan
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on March 09, 2015, 08:13:08 PM
Arsenal wiping the floor with them. Great goal and well deserved as they have been superb so far.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on March 09, 2015, 08:13:17 PM
1-0 Arse and totally deserved, they've been all over them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on March 09, 2015, 08:13:33 PM
Quote from: Gregorys Boy on March 09, 2015, 08:09:08 PM
Quote from: paul_e on March 09, 2015, 08:07:01 PM
Quote from: Duncan Shaw on March 09, 2015, 08:03:04 PM
So the weekend's FA Cup apperetifs are over, now for the main event......It's like choosing whether to lose your left or right testicle to know who I want to win this.

I'd agree in most circumstances but you have to remember we've given Arsenbal a game a fair few times recently, when was the last time we did that with Manu?

Eh December?  And it didn't finish 5-0 to them...

yes I was clearly talking about just the last game where we were trounced and not the fact that we've got one of the best away records at the library around.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 09, 2015, 08:14:57 PM
1-1
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on March 09, 2015, 08:15:11 PM
FFS typical Arsenal
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on March 09, 2015, 08:15:33 PM
Nice comeback.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on March 09, 2015, 08:16:25 PM
Poor defending from Arsenal.  Simple goal for Utd.  Think there maybe a few goals tonight.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on March 09, 2015, 08:17:27 PM
If the ref doesn't see that as a penalty how is Welbeck not booked seeing as booking players for being fouled seems to be something refs are doing in this round?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on March 09, 2015, 08:18:37 PM
For all these goals and things plus the quality football,
 I guarantee they won't manage  a decent pitch invasion, which is what the FA cup is all about really
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Duncan Shaw on March 09, 2015, 08:19:44 PM
Quote from: john e on March 09, 2015, 08:18:37 PM
For all these goals and things plus the quality football,
 I guarantee they won't manage  a decent pitch invasion, which is what the FA cup is all about really
Well they normally manage one at other grounds.....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tony Erdington on March 09, 2015, 08:20:25 PM
well on this showing, id rather play yanited than the Arse.

Oxlaid -chamberlain is class
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 09, 2015, 08:21:01 PM
Quote from: john e on March 09, 2015, 08:18:37 PM
For all these goals and things plus the quality football,
 I guarantee they won't manage  a decent pitch invasion, which is what the FA cup is all about really

and if there is one it will be reported as youthful exuberance and the fans just enjoying themselves.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on March 09, 2015, 08:21:39 PM
What the hell happened to that dimaria bloke? He looks gash compared to when he arrived.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on March 09, 2015, 08:22:23 PM
Man Utd fans going wild with celebration there. How very small time.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Nev on March 09, 2015, 08:25:20 PM
If piss had a face it would look like Wenger.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Somniloquism on March 09, 2015, 08:25:21 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on March 09, 2015, 08:21:39 PM
What the hell happened to that dimaria bloke? He looks gash compared to when he arrived.

The greatest tactitian in the world has been coaching him for the last few months.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tony Erdington on March 09, 2015, 08:26:10 PM
atmosphere oldtrafford,

scratch head????
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Can Gana Be Bettered!?!? on March 09, 2015, 08:28:04 PM
It's weird seeing a Man Utd side so shit. Used to them being really good.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 09, 2015, 08:28:13 PM
75,000 church mice
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on March 09, 2015, 08:31:36 PM
"Official Diesel engine partner"

Fuck off modern football.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on March 09, 2015, 08:35:57 PM
Quote from: Somniloquism on March 09, 2015, 08:25:21 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on March 09, 2015, 08:21:39 PM
What the hell happened to that dimaria bloke? He looks gash compared to when he arrived.

The greatest tactitian in the world has been coaching him for the last few months.

Ah yes, the man whose genius consisted of subbing a goalkeeper before a shootout.

Colour me unimpressed.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on March 09, 2015, 08:36:51 PM
Why don't these pundits say like it is? "Well that was a very average first half. Crap even."
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on March 09, 2015, 08:38:12 PM
Keane just said that Utd have been the better team!  What game has he been watching? :D  To be fair the rest of his anaylsis compared to the bland Shearer and Wright has been delightful! :)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on March 09, 2015, 08:39:13 PM
Quote from: Tony Erdington on March 09, 2015, 08:26:10 PM
atmosphere oldtrafford,

scratch head????

Honestly I watched it for 5 mins assuming it was at the Emirates.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on March 09, 2015, 08:39:24 PM
That was a good half very entertaining, far from average.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on March 09, 2015, 08:40:07 PM
Quote from: Duncan Shaw on March 09, 2015, 08:09:44 PM
Quote from: Gregorys Boy on March 09, 2015, 08:08:09 PM
Quote from: Duncan Shaw on March 09, 2015, 08:03:04 PM
So the weekend's FA Cup apperetifs are over, now for the main event......It's like choosing whether to lose your left or right testicle to know who I want to win this.

Not for me.  Can't stand Utd, but like what Wenger have brought to the English game.  My desire to see Utd suffer for another season makes this a no brainer for me.

Yeah on reflection, I'm with you!
As somebody suggested on the semi-final thread, based on the last twenty years Man Utd could turn up with their youth side and would likely still beat us.

Arsenal on the other hand can usually be trusted to turn up for a semi-final or final and find a hilarious way to fall apart.

Bit of a no-brainer.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 09, 2015, 08:40:13 PM
Fellaini doesn't belong at this level
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on March 09, 2015, 08:40:57 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 09, 2015, 08:40:13 PM
Fellaini doesn't belong at this level

What level should he belong at?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on March 09, 2015, 08:42:51 PM
Quote from: Dave on March 09, 2015, 08:40:07 PM
Quote from: Duncan Shaw on March 09, 2015, 08:09:44 PM
Quote from: Gregorys Boy on March 09, 2015, 08:08:09 PM
Quote from: Duncan Shaw on March 09, 2015, 08:03:04 PM
So the weekend's FA Cup apperetifs are over, now for the main event......It's like choosing whether to lose your left or right testicle to know who I want to win this.

Not for me.  Can't stand Utd, but like what Wenger have brought to the English game.  My desire to see Utd suffer for another season makes this a no brainer for me.

Yeah on reflection, I'm with you!
As somebody suggested on the semi-final thread, based on the last twenty years Man Utd could turn up with their youth side and would likely still beat us.

Arsenal on the other hand can usually be trusted to turn up for a semi-final or final and find a hilarious way to fall apart.

Bit of a no-brainer.

Either would beat us so I don't know if it makes that much difference.  God will they ever stop going on about the 99 Semi.  Yeah it was a classic game we get it!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on March 09, 2015, 08:43:02 PM
Oh God. Tear filled memories of the Villa Park semi now. Puke.

No mention of pitch invasions though
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Duncan Shaw on March 09, 2015, 08:44:13 PM
They've just shown the Giggs goal v Arse at VP and guess what?  United fans on the pitch......
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tony Erdington on March 09, 2015, 08:45:41 PM
Roy obviously has his yanited glasses on,

admittedly in the first half they came into it,

but Arse for me are on top.

i'll be surprised if they dont win.

Sorry Roy
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 09, 2015, 08:46:15 PM
Quote from: Clampy on March 09, 2015, 08:40:57 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 09, 2015, 08:40:13 PM
Fellaini doesn't belong at this level

What level should he belong at?
8-14th position PL side
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on March 09, 2015, 08:48:23 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 09, 2015, 08:40:13 PM
Fellaini doesn't belong at this level
Are you 16?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on March 09, 2015, 08:49:19 PM
Quote from: Gregorys Boy on March 09, 2015, 08:42:51 PM
Quote from: Dave on March 09, 2015, 08:40:07 PM
Quote from: Duncan Shaw on March 09, 2015, 08:09:44 PM
Quote from: Gregorys Boy on March 09, 2015, 08:08:09 PM
Quote from: Duncan Shaw on March 09, 2015, 08:03:04 PM
So the weekend's FA Cup apperetifs are over, now for the main event......It's like choosing whether to lose your left or right testicle to know who I want to win this.

Not for me.  Can't stand Utd, but like what Wenger have brought to the English game.  My desire to see Utd suffer for another season makes this a no brainer for me.

Yeah on reflection, I'm with you!
As somebody suggested on the semi-final thread, based on the last twenty years Man Utd could turn up with their youth side and would likely still beat us.

Arsenal on the other hand can usually be trusted to turn up for a semi-final or final and find a hilarious way to fall apart.

Bit of a no-brainer.

Either would beat us so I don't know if it makes that much difference.
Just like Arsenal would have beaten Birmingham, Bradford, Wigan etc over the last few seasons in the latter rounds of the cup.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on March 09, 2015, 08:49:33 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 09, 2015, 08:46:15 PM
Quote from: Clampy on March 09, 2015, 08:40:57 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 09, 2015, 08:40:13 PM
Fellaini doesn't belong at this level

What level should he belong at?
8-14th position PL side

That's not a level though is it?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tony Erdington on March 09, 2015, 08:50:22 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 09, 2015, 08:46:15 PM
Quote from: Clampy on March 09, 2015, 08:40:57 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 09, 2015, 08:40:13 PM
Fellaini doesn't belong at this level

What level should he belong at?
8-14th position PL side

winson green, the thug
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 09, 2015, 08:50:41 PM
Carrick on is a shrewd move
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 09, 2015, 08:51:21 PM
Quote from: Clampy on March 09, 2015, 08:49:33 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 09, 2015, 08:46:15 PM
Quote from: Clampy on March 09, 2015, 08:40:57 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 09, 2015, 08:40:13 PM
Fellaini doesn't belong at this level

What level should he belong at?
8-14th position PL side
Yes , mid table level.

That's not a level though is it?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on March 09, 2015, 08:51:40 PM
The footballer's footballer.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 09, 2015, 08:53:23 PM
Quote from: Clampy on March 09, 2015, 08:51:40 PM
The footballer's footballer.
He has a calming influence  ;)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on March 09, 2015, 08:54:48 PM
Quote from: Ads on March 09, 2015, 08:31:36 PM
"Official Diesel engine partner"

Fuck off modern football.

I'm sure I saw someone advertising as "The Official Coffee of Liverpool FC."

What next Viagra - the official accompaniment  for Arsenal supporters.
Tampax - the official accompaniment for Man Utd suppoters
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 09, 2015, 09:01:40 PM
What does Fellaini need to do to get a yellow?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 09, 2015, 09:03:22 PM
I've stopped everything else I was doing so as I can fully enjoy the Michael Carrick experience.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tony Erdington on March 09, 2015, 09:04:57 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on March 09, 2015, 09:01:40 PM
What does Fellaini need to do to get a yellow?

good shout, his finally got it.

should be off. with all the shit his dealt out
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on March 09, 2015, 09:05:05 PM
Young getting booked, about time too ;)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 09, 2015, 09:05:17 PM
Neither side will want a replay here
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 09, 2015, 09:05:51 PM
2-1 Arsenal
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on March 09, 2015, 09:06:37 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on March 09, 2015, 09:01:40 PM
What does Fellaini need to do to get a yellow?

Apparently, an Arsenal player can just go ask the ref to give him one
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 09, 2015, 09:06:45 PM
Fantastic assist for Valencia, perfectly weighted pass for Welbeck.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on March 09, 2015, 09:07:00 PM
Wenger still not smiling.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on March 09, 2015, 09:07:09 PM
That'll teach Utd for overlooking Welbeck!  Now don't fuck this up Arsenal.  Just keep this tight FFS ;D
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on March 09, 2015, 09:07:15 PM
Wellbeck!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on March 09, 2015, 09:07:41 PM
I'm not overly fond of either club, but glad it was Wellbeck who scored that goal just.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on March 09, 2015, 09:08:02 PM
Fantastic but as someone said we would rather play manure in the semi!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on March 09, 2015, 09:08:41 PM
Lovely "fuck you" Utd from Wellbeck there
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on March 09, 2015, 09:09:49 PM
Ashley Young is still a diving twat I see.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 09, 2015, 09:10:26 PM
cant see this ending 1-2
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: The Man With A Stick on March 09, 2015, 09:10:39 PM
Nice to see a player celebrate a goal against his former team, instead of fannying about like a little mouse.  Doesn't happen often enough.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Duncan Shaw on March 09, 2015, 09:11:08 PM
Quote from: Risso on March 09, 2015, 09:09:49 PM
Ashley Young is still a diving twat I see.
Yes, utter cocksocket
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 09, 2015, 09:11:19 PM
Quote from: The Man With A Stick on March 09, 2015, 09:10:39 PM
Nice to see a player celebrate a goal against his former team, instead of fannying about like a little mouse.  Doesn't happen often enough.
Adebayour ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pooligan on March 09, 2015, 09:11:52 PM
Eight fouls before Fellaini gets a yellow, different rules for Utd players obviously
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ozzjim on March 09, 2015, 09:14:56 PM
Still sooner play United than Arsenal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: rjp on March 09, 2015, 09:15:16 PM
When are these 2 no marks going to get off the tv. Some of us are waiting for the draw.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 09, 2015, 09:16:08 PM
Quote from: ozzjim on March 09, 2015, 09:14:56 PM
Still sooner play United than Arsenal.
If they stay in the champions league it could work well for us to play them in the semi
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on March 09, 2015, 09:17:23 PM
I still want Bradford.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on March 09, 2015, 09:17:58 PM
Quote from: The Man With A Stick on March 09, 2015, 09:10:39 PM
Nice to see a player celebrate a goal against his former team, instead of fannying about like a little mouse.  Doesn't happen often enough.

Couldn't agree more especially as Man Ure didn't want him.........
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ozzjim on March 09, 2015, 09:18:10 PM
Good shout but no way will they beat Monaco by more than 2
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on March 09, 2015, 09:18:17 PM
It's on days like this when you find out Valencia and Young as fullbacks doesn't work.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Can Gana Be Bettered!?!? on March 09, 2015, 09:18:35 PM
Is Chris Smalling the worst defender ever to play for England? He's a crock of shit.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 09, 2015, 09:18:49 PM
What a save that was.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on March 09, 2015, 09:19:52 PM
Fuck me, what a save
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 09, 2015, 09:20:59 PM
Di Maria off.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on March 09, 2015, 09:21:16 PM
The home fans have just missed their last train back to Euston tonight.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: 1_Pablo_Angel on March 09, 2015, 09:22:07 PM
Well done Michael Oliver.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on March 09, 2015, 09:22:16 PM
This night just gets better! :)  This ref is on my christmas list now ;)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithe on March 09, 2015, 09:22:19 PM
Dont think that will be the last sending off.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 09, 2015, 09:22:25 PM
And there we have what I hate. Di Maria was stupid, got himself sent off needlessly and may well have cost Manure the game and the fans applaud him off. I'd be giving him fucking pelters.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on March 09, 2015, 09:22:38 PM
lol

crazy second yellow but its ok as its Manu :)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: The Man With A Stick on March 09, 2015, 09:22:49 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on March 09, 2015, 09:17:58 PM
Quote from: The Man With A Stick on March 09, 2015, 09:10:39 PM
Nice to see a player celebrate a goal against his former team, instead of fannying about like a little mouse.  Doesn't happen often enough.

Couldn't agree more especially as Man Ure didn't want him.........

And they boo him when he gets subbed for what reason exactly?  Having the sheer temerity to score against them at the Cinema Of Dreams?  Utter wankers.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Holte132 on March 09, 2015, 09:23:02 PM
The commentators don't like the fact that Manure are losing, do they? Or that they are down to 10!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on March 09, 2015, 09:23:15 PM
So disgraceful petulance is 'petty' is it Danny Murphy? You twat.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 09, 2015, 09:23:21 PM
If he's laid hands on the referee it must be at least a three game ban. Or four if it goes to a replay.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on March 09, 2015, 09:23:35 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on March 09, 2015, 09:22:38 PM
lol

crazy second yellow but its ok as its Manu :)
He grabbed the referee's shirt. If he doesn't given him a second yellow for that then it just means more players will do it in future.

Well done him.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ozzjim on March 09, 2015, 09:23:36 PM
Never seen a bigger waste of money. So bloody average most weeks. I have seen him have one great game in the European cup final last season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 09, 2015, 09:24:09 PM
Fellaini virtually caught that
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Meanwood Villa on March 09, 2015, 09:24:55 PM
Evans getting a ban, Di Maria getting sent off. Would've never happened under Siralix.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on March 09, 2015, 09:25:09 PM
Quote from: The Man With A Stick on March 09, 2015, 09:22:49 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on March 09, 2015, 09:17:58 PM
Quote from: The Man With A Stick on March 09, 2015, 09:10:39 PM
Nice to see a player celebrate a goal against his former team, instead of fannying about like a little mouse.  Doesn't happen often enough.

Couldn't agree more especially as Man Ure didn't want him.........

And they boo him when he gets subbed for what reason exactly?  Having the sheer temerity to score against them at the Cinema Of Dreams?  Utter wankers.

Especially as the commentator said that he never asked to leave but was told there was no future for him there.  If that had been me, I'd still be running around the pitch now in celebration.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on March 09, 2015, 09:25:14 PM
Quote from: Dave on March 09, 2015, 09:23:35 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on March 09, 2015, 09:22:38 PM
lol

crazy second yellow but its ok as its Manu :)
He grabbed the referee's shirt. If he doesn't given him a second yellow for that then it just means more players will do it in future.

Well done him.

Agreed.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 09, 2015, 09:25:32 PM
Sweet shot from Wazza. I can do that, and it won;t cost 300K a week either.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: The Man With A Stick on March 09, 2015, 09:25:51 PM
Quote from: ozzjim on March 09, 2015, 09:23:36 PM
Never seen a bigger waste of money. So bloody average most weeks. I have seen him have one great game in the European cup final last season.

He looked alright in a good team, but he's just average when surrounded by these overrated jokers.  He's like an Argentinian John O'Shea or Wes Brown.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on March 09, 2015, 09:26:07 PM
Wasteful there from Shredded Wheat head.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on March 09, 2015, 09:26:34 PM
Well done Michael Oliver, standing up to this bunch of whiny pricks is something that has proven to be too much for refs for the last 20-25 years, di maria was a complete idiot and had to go.

The save from De Gea a little before was special, only a handful of keepers in the world get anything on that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on March 09, 2015, 09:26:44 PM
Quote from: Dave on March 09, 2015, 09:23:35 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on March 09, 2015, 09:22:38 PM
lol

crazy second yellow but its ok as its Manu :)
He grabbed the referee's shirt. If he doesn't given him a second yellow for that then it just means more players will do it in future.

Well done him.

Oh I suppose so, but its all a bit soft isn't it? Not that I am complaining mind. Always funny to see ManU get someone sent off.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ozzjim on March 09, 2015, 09:27:01 PM
Quote from: Legion on March 09, 2015, 09:25:14 PM
Quote from: Dave on March 09, 2015, 09:23:35 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on March 09, 2015, 09:22:38 PM
lol

crazy second yellow but its ok as its Manu :)
He grabbed the referee's shirt. If he doesn't given him a second yellow for that then it just means more players will do it in future.

Well done him.

Agreed.

I think swearing at the ref which I see players do continuously should also carry a booking.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Can Gana Be Bettered!?!? on March 09, 2015, 09:27:30 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on March 09, 2015, 09:22:25 PM
And there we have what I hate. Di Maria was stupid, got himself sent off needlessly and may well have cost Manure the game and the fans applaud him off. I'd be giving him fucking pelters.

I remember Villa fans applauding when Dion was sent off after head butting Lily Savage. Bizarre. And he lost us the game.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on March 09, 2015, 09:27:57 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on March 09, 2015, 09:26:44 PM
Quote from: Dave on March 09, 2015, 09:23:35 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on March 09, 2015, 09:22:38 PM
lol

crazy second yellow but its ok as its Manu :)
He grabbed the referee's shirt. If he doesn't given him a second yellow for that then it just means more players will do it in future.

Well done him.

Oh I suppose so, but its all a bit soft isn't it? Not that I am complaining mind. Always funny to see ManU get someone sent off.

It starts off with something supposedly innocent like that and ends up with the referee being assaulted outright.  The ref was spot on.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 09, 2015, 09:28:11 PM
Quote from: ozzjim on March 09, 2015, 09:27:01 PM
Quote from: Legion on March 09, 2015, 09:25:14 PM
Quote from: Dave on March 09, 2015, 09:23:35 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on March 09, 2015, 09:22:38 PM
lol

crazy second yellow but its ok as its Manu :)
He grabbed the referee's shirt. If he doesn't given him a second yellow for that then it just means more players will do it in future.

Well done him.

Agreed.

I think swearing at the ref which I see players do continuously should also carry a booking.

And Wayne Rooney's Manchester United career to date would've been twelve minutes long.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: manic-road on March 09, 2015, 09:28:17 PM
I'm glad Maria got sent off just for the amount of dives he has done during the game, worse than a certain Mr Young.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on March 09, 2015, 09:28:24 PM
I didn't.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 09, 2015, 09:28:30 PM
Karma is a bitch, even if it does wait a while.

(http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2007/08_03/KeaneReferee_468x402.jpg)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ozzjim on March 09, 2015, 09:28:33 PM
Quote from: paul_e on March 09, 2015, 09:26:34 PM
Well done Michael Oliver, standing up to this bunch of whiny pricks is something that has proven to be too much for refs for the last 20-25 years, di maria was a complete idiot and had to go.

The save from De Gea a little before was special, only a handful of keepers in the world get anything on that.

The fact he got such a big hand on it was incredible really. Top keeper isn't he.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Duncan Shaw on March 09, 2015, 09:28:41 PM
I can still see the spawny fuckers getting a draw out of this.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on March 09, 2015, 09:29:08 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on March 09, 2015, 09:27:30 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on March 09, 2015, 09:22:25 PM
And there we have what I hate. Di Maria was stupid, got himself sent off needlessly and may well have cost Manure the game and the fans applaud him off. I'd be giving him fucking pelters.

I remember Villa fans applauding when Dion was sent off after head butting Lily Savage. Bizarre. And he lost us the game.

Best sending off ever, everyone knows that
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: The Man With A Stick on March 09, 2015, 09:29:38 PM
What's that pug-nosed sugarbag doing there?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Can Gana Be Bettered!?!? on March 09, 2015, 09:29:45 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on March 09, 2015, 09:28:11 PM
Quote from: ozzjim on March 09, 2015, 09:27:01 PM
Quote from: Legion on March 09, 2015, 09:25:14 PM
Quote from: Dave on March 09, 2015, 09:23:35 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on March 09, 2015, 09:22:38 PM
lol

crazy second yellow but its ok as its Manu :)
He grabbed the referee's shirt. If he doesn't given him a second yellow for that then it just means more players will do it in future.

Well done him.

Agreed.

I think swearing at the ref which I see players do continuously should also carry a booking.

And Wayne Rooney's Manchester United career to date would've been twelve minutes long.

John Terry wouldn't make 5 minutes.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 09, 2015, 09:30:11 PM
Urggggh Jesus
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on March 09, 2015, 09:30:16 PM
Van Ghaal noticed he was looking clueless on that camera shot and decided to change his expression into a tactical genius but appeared like a turd warmed up.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 09, 2015, 09:30:19 PM
The best sending off is any which costs his team the game when said team are playing Villa in a crucial match.

Dublin's sending off against Small Heath was moronic.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on March 09, 2015, 09:30:39 PM
Quote from: The Man With A Stick on March 09, 2015, 09:29:38 PM
What's that pug-nosed sugarbag doing there?


Think he turned out for Arsenal a few times
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 09, 2015, 09:31:05 PM
Played Ref
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 09, 2015, 09:31:16 PM
Hit him Janusazj. Don't take that booking lying down.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on March 09, 2015, 09:31:31 PM
Match commentators: ignore what you see, waffle, watch replays, change your minds 10 times. Don't try refereeing. @BBCMOTD #MUFCvAFC
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 09, 2015, 09:31:38 PM
Another yellow for diving. Why don't they just say it was for cheating.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: manic-road on March 09, 2015, 09:31:43 PM
Jeez has Ashley Young been taking training for the United team.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aj2k77 on March 09, 2015, 09:31:55 PM
LMAO at these Man Utd players, diving, pushing the ref, getting in his face, play acting. Absolute cheating of the highest order going on and they don't like the ref not buying in to it one bit.

Fuck them off out of the cup.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on March 09, 2015, 09:31:57 PM
Quote from: ozzjim on March 09, 2015, 09:28:33 PM
Quote from: paul_e on March 09, 2015, 09:26:34 PM
Well done Michael Oliver, standing up to this bunch of whiny pricks is something that has proven to be too much for refs for the last 20-25 years, di maria was a complete idiot and had to go.

The save from De Gea a little before was special, only a handful of keepers in the world get anything on that.

The fact he got such a big hand on it was incredible really. Top keeper isn't he.

He's got lightning fast reflexes for a guy of his size, he just seems to get across to things he has no right to get near, he's the only Man U player who's been remotely impressive this season, he's probably the difference between them challnging for the top 4 and being midtable with newcastle, swansea, etc.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on March 09, 2015, 09:32:00 PM
  I think swearing at the ref which I see players do continuously should also carry a booking

Swearing at anyone on a football pitch is, according to the laws of the game an automatic red card.  Comes under foul or abusive language.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on March 09, 2015, 09:32:06 PM
Correct decision.  Cheating manc twat
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on March 09, 2015, 09:32:07 PM
Good ref well done. Cheating bastards getting their dues
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Can Gana Be Bettered!?!? on March 09, 2015, 09:32:19 PM
Cheating bastard. The red has done well today. Not many would piss Man Utd fans off like that by reffing appropriately.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ozzjim on March 09, 2015, 09:32:21 PM
Hahaha another United booked for diving. What a dick Januzai why go down there
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on March 09, 2015, 09:32:32 PM
This ref is playing a blinder tonight!  Utd getting desparate how very sad :)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 09, 2015, 09:32:36 PM
This is hilarious
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on March 09, 2015, 09:32:37 PM
This is more entertaining than I expected it to be.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on March 09, 2015, 09:32:41 PM
No group of players does moral indignation at every decision against them quite like Utd. Bunch of cockrags.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: manic-road on March 09, 2015, 09:33:16 PM
Quote from: The Man With A Stick on March 09, 2015, 09:29:38 PM
What's that pug-nosed sugarbag doing there?

Which pug nosed twat O'Dreary or Van Gal?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on March 09, 2015, 09:33:54 PM
Quote from: supertom on March 09, 2015, 09:32:41 PM
No group of players does moral indignation at every decision against them quite like Utd. Bunch of cockrags.

Barcelona gives them a good run for their money mind.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on March 09, 2015, 09:34:00 PM
Januzay has turned to shit in the last 18 months.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 09, 2015, 09:34:32 PM
Quote from: supertom on March 09, 2015, 09:34:00 PM
Januzay has turned to shit in the last 18 months.

But he's the future of football.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: The Man With A Stick on March 09, 2015, 09:34:37 PM
Quote from: john e on March 09, 2015, 09:30:39 PM
Quote from: The Man With A Stick on March 09, 2015, 09:29:38 PM
What's that pug-nosed sugarbag doing there?


Think he turned out for Arsenal a few times

You sure?  You'd have thought he'd have mentioned it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on March 09, 2015, 09:35:39 PM
Five mins somethings never change ;)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 09, 2015, 09:35:45 PM
I wonder if Mr Fickle will do a one man pitch invasion again.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 09, 2015, 09:35:59 PM
Quote from: supertom on March 09, 2015, 09:34:00 PM
Januzay has turned to shit in the last 18 months.
He's got androstownsenditis
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on March 09, 2015, 09:36:01 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 09, 2015, 09:32:36 PM
This is hilarious

Even funnier if the ref sent a few more off for arguing the toss! Brilliant performance by him, at last someone stands up to their bully boy antics
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on March 09, 2015, 09:36:13 PM
Lol, ManU fans, players, club. What a bunch of twats.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on March 09, 2015, 09:36:25 PM
Fergie time 5 mins
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: D.boy on March 09, 2015, 09:36:27 PM
How nice is it to see Man Utd not getting it all their own way. The ref has had a cracking game and got the big decisions bang on despite the Utd players doing their usual antics.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ozzjim on March 09, 2015, 09:36:36 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on March 09, 2015, 09:33:54 PM
Quote from: supertom on March 09, 2015, 09:32:41 PM
No group of players does moral indignation at every decision against them quite like Utd. Bunch of cockrags.

Barcelona gives them a good run for their money mind.

And Real and Chelsea. Those 4 are in a class of their own for that shit.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithe on March 09, 2015, 09:36:36 PM
A half and half scarf, an orange jumpsuit would suit him better.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pooligan on March 09, 2015, 09:37:23 PM
Was it a second yellow or a straight red? Radio station i am listening to saying he put his hands on the ref
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on March 09, 2015, 09:37:24 PM
Gossip: * Tom Daley to sign for Man United. * Phil Dowd crosses Michael Oliver off his Christmas card list.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 09, 2015, 09:37:53 PM
Danny blind is very ineffective
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on March 09, 2015, 09:38:12 PM
Quote from: ozzjim on March 09, 2015, 09:36:36 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on March 09, 2015, 09:33:54 PM
Quote from: supertom on March 09, 2015, 09:32:41 PM
No group of players does moral indignation at every decision against them quite like Utd. Bunch of cockrags.

Barcelona gives them a good run for their money mind.

And Real and Chelsea. Those 4 are in a class of their own for that shit.

True true.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 09, 2015, 09:38:15 PM
I misread that as "Tony Daley" and was scratching my head trying to work out what was the joke I was missing...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on March 09, 2015, 09:38:24 PM
This is really funny...until we draw Arsenal in 5 minutes time of course!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 09, 2015, 09:38:35 PM
Should have been 3-1
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on March 09, 2015, 09:38:55 PM
That should have been 3
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on March 09, 2015, 09:39:08 PM
Quote from: pooligan on March 09, 2015, 09:37:23 PM
Was it a second yellow or a straight red? Radio station i am listening to saying he put his hands on the ref

second yellow as he had just booked him for diving
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 09, 2015, 09:39:19 PM
Quote from: richard moore on March 09, 2015, 09:38:24 PM
This is really funny...until we draw Arsenal in 5 minutes time of course!

It won't be five minutes. They'll drag it out.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on March 09, 2015, 09:39:23 PM
Quote from: pooligan on March 09, 2015, 09:37:23 PM
Was it a second yellow or a straight red? Radio station i am listening to saying he put his hands on the ref

2nd yellow, got a yellow for a dive and as the ref turned away he pulled on his shirt so the ref gave him another yellow.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on March 09, 2015, 09:39:38 PM
Quote from: richard moore on March 09, 2015, 09:38:24 PM
This is really funny...until we draw Arsenal in 5 minutes time of course!

Could be. They do look good. Unfortunately.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ozzjim on March 09, 2015, 09:39:43 PM
Yeah gutted when we watch Arsenal rip us apart.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on March 09, 2015, 09:39:50 PM
That de Gea save was even better than his earlier one.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 09, 2015, 09:40:13 PM
Quote from: pooligan on March 09, 2015, 09:37:23 PM
Was it a second yellow or a straight red? Radio station i am listening to saying he put his hands on the ref

I think it was a straight red
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on March 09, 2015, 09:40:23 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 09, 2015, 09:37:53 PM
Danny blind is very ineffective

Well, he did retire a few years ago. And he is the next Holland national coach.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on March 09, 2015, 09:40:34 PM
Ha Ha Ha.

That is all.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 09, 2015, 09:40:50 PM
I feel sorry for Michael Carrick. He doesn't deserve to be stuck playing for such a shit side.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on March 09, 2015, 09:40:50 PM
Apparently, if a Utd fan leaves before the end their seat is blocked for the next home game.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on March 09, 2015, 09:40:57 PM
Crack a bloody smile Wenger. Go and swing from the goalposts , take a dump on the center circle or something :)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on March 09, 2015, 09:41:16 PM
Well played the Arse!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on March 09, 2015, 09:42:13 PM
Quote from: ozzjim on March 09, 2015, 09:39:43 PM
Yeah gutted when we watch Arsenal rip us apart.

You rarely get tanked 3 times in a season by the same team. We'd do them 1-0 with our goal living a charmed life.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 09, 2015, 09:42:46 PM
My AA traffic app is flashing "congestion M1 South"
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on March 09, 2015, 09:42:59 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on March 09, 2015, 09:40:13 PM
Quote from: pooligan on March 09, 2015, 09:37:23 PM
Was it a second yellow or a straight red? Radio station i am listening to saying he put his hands on the ref

I think it was a straight red
BBC say two yellows.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 09, 2015, 09:43:10 PM
Quote from: Richard E on March 09, 2015, 09:42:13 PM
Quote from: ozzjim on March 09, 2015, 09:39:43 PM
Yeah gutted when we watch Arsenal rip us apart.

You rarely get tanked 3 times in a season by the same team. We'd do them 1-0 with our goal living a charmed life.

Liverpool did us 3 times in 95/96. Bastards.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Duncan Shaw on March 09, 2015, 09:43:42 PM
crikey, just notcied they had put Man U fans below the Arsenal ones.  How come that didn't "cause" them to rip seats up and throw them down below, I thought that always happened.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on March 09, 2015, 09:43:52 PM
If the rumours of De Gea leaving in the summer are true, they'll struggle to get top 10 with that squad.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on March 09, 2015, 09:44:22 PM
I wonder how much coverage will be given to the inevitable bricking of the Arsenal fans coaches.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on March 09, 2015, 09:44:46 PM
Quote from: Dave on March 09, 2015, 09:42:59 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on March 09, 2015, 09:40:13 PM
Quote from: pooligan on March 09, 2015, 09:37:23 PM
Was it a second yellow or a straight red? Radio station i am listening to saying he put his hands on the ref

I think it was a straight red
BBC say two yellows.

Just showed it again, definitely a 2nd yellow.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Holte132 on March 09, 2015, 09:46:14 PM
Come on - make the draw!!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 09, 2015, 09:48:30 PM
Quote from: Dave on March 09, 2015, 09:42:59 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on March 09, 2015, 09:40:13 PM
Quote from: pooligan on March 09, 2015, 09:37:23 PM
Was it a second yellow or a straight red? Radio station i am listening to saying he put his hands on the ref

I think it was a straight red


BBC say two yellows.

I didn't see the second yellow being shown. That's why I thought it was a straight red. I guess the question is if he didn't have a yellow would it have been a straight red? I think it would. We'll find out soon enough.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pooligan on March 09, 2015, 09:49:17 PM
All those brummie reds with that journey home,brings a smile to my face.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on March 09, 2015, 09:54:19 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on March 09, 2015, 09:48:30 PM
Quote from: Dave on March 09, 2015, 09:42:59 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on March 09, 2015, 09:40:13 PM
Quote from: pooligan on March 09, 2015, 09:37:23 PM
Was it a second yellow or a straight red? Radio station i am listening to saying he put his hands on the ref

I think it was a straight red


BBC say two yellows.

I didn't see the second yellow being shown. That's why I thought it was a straight red. I guess the question is if he didn't have a yellow would it have been a straight red? I think it would. We'll find out soon enough.
Di Maria should have had a straight red for pulling the refs shirt regardless of him just having been booked. You cannot do that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Colhint on March 09, 2015, 09:56:20 PM
what's the odds on that, a prem team get 2 booked for diving in the same game, at old trafford and it's not the away team.  A good double if you had a bet that Ashley young wan't one of them
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on March 09, 2015, 09:56:33 PM
Good to see that Welbeck celebrated his goal
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pooligan on March 09, 2015, 10:11:03 PM
Looking at the BBC site, it shows it as a straight red now, wish they would make their mind up
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: MoetVillan on March 10, 2015, 08:47:12 AM
After the ref had said "Whoa whoa whoa" he clearly showed a second yellow then a red.  I have not been a fan of him, but I thought he was very good last night, and was consistent with the diving calls
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: itbrvilla on March 10, 2015, 09:30:33 AM
Quote from: UK Redsox on March 09, 2015, 09:56:33 PM
Good to see that Welbeck celebrated his goal
Was excellent. Hate all that respect bullshit they come out with.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: MoetVillan on March 10, 2015, 09:48:09 AM
I loved the chant "You said he was shiiiit, Danny Wellbeck, you said he was shit"
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithe on March 10, 2015, 11:25:04 AM
Quote from: MoetVillan on March 10, 2015, 09:48:09 AM
I loved the chant "You said he was shiiiit, Danny Wellbeck, you said he was shit"

I thought they were singing 'he left 'cause you're shit'.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: usav on March 10, 2015, 12:00:54 PM
Quote from: PeterWithe on March 10, 2015, 11:25:04 AM
Quote from: MoetVillan on March 10, 2015, 09:48:09 AM
I loved the chant "You said he was shiiiit, Danny Wellbeck, you said he was shit"

I thought they were singing 'he left 'cause you're shit'.
Agreed.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: MoetVillan on March 10, 2015, 12:21:03 PM
Arse.  I actually prefer my version!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on March 10, 2015, 01:02:41 PM
I thought Manure were embarrassingly bad, they knew that they couldn't match Arsenal on the pitch, so they tried to kick and intimidate them instead.

van Gaal has turned them into Pulis' Stoke and spent 200M to do it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithe on March 10, 2015, 01:09:42 PM
Quote from: MoetVillan on March 10, 2015, 12:21:03 PM
Arse.  I actually prefer my version!

Yeah, and me, try and remember it in case he ever signs for us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on March 10, 2015, 01:28:05 PM
They were copying a song we sung to them on the opening day about van Persie leaving beacuse they're shit. There was a witty retort about Emile Heskey which I liked.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pat McMahon on March 10, 2015, 02:21:18 PM
Quote from: Ads on March 10, 2015, 01:28:05 PM
They were copying a song we sung to them on the opening day about van Persie leaving beacuse they're shit. There was a witty retort about Emile Heskey which I liked.
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I was there but have no recollection of that chant. Am glad to hear it though.

First time I heard it was at Wham when they were singing It re Stewart Downing.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on March 10, 2015, 08:09:33 PM
Just switched Porto v Basel on to the sight of a Porto player being moved to an ambulance that's parked on the pitch with one of those neck/head immobilising braces on.

Didn't look very good.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on March 10, 2015, 08:10:42 PM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on March 10, 2015, 08:09:33 PM
Just switched Porto v Basel on to the sight of a Porto player being moved to an ambulance that's parked on the pitch with one of those neck/head immobilising braces on.

Didn't look very good.

That'll be our stewards' fault.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cheltenhamlion on March 10, 2015, 08:22:52 PM
Like.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on March 10, 2015, 08:28:42 PM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on March 10, 2015, 08:09:33 PM
Just switched Porto v Basel on to the sight of a Porto player being moved to an ambulance that's parked on the pitch with one of those neck/head immobilising braces on.

Didn't look very good.

Its a bit like Hillsborough
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on March 10, 2015, 08:29:06 PM
Well all those saying Pulis could never coach a European team, I think he's been moonlighting at Basel with Harry Bassett as his assistant. Brutal doesn't even begin to describe it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 10, 2015, 08:58:29 PM
It's raining goals! Real 3-3 Schalke
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on March 10, 2015, 09:02:18 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on March 10, 2015, 08:58:29 PM
It's raining goals! Real 3-3 Schalke

Schalke just will not die
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Duncan Shaw on March 10, 2015, 09:04:30 PM
Great game
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on March 10, 2015, 09:08:42 PM
I know that the Schalke keeper is inexperienced but he shouldn't be trying to turn away from shots. As it was, the ball then hit him in the head, so great save I suppose.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 10, 2015, 09:26:12 PM
Schalke 4-3 up.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on March 10, 2015, 09:26:21 PM
Bloody hell.... Schalke score again
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 10, 2015, 09:26:49 PM
They only need one more to go through.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on March 10, 2015, 09:28:23 PM
.....and that was nearly it from the lad (in)Sane
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 10, 2015, 09:28:45 PM
How the hell did Real just manage a 20+ game winning run? They look worse defensively than we did 2 years ago!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on March 10, 2015, 09:30:15 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on March 10, 2015, 09:28:45 PM
How the hell did Real just manage a 20+ game winning run? They look worse defensively than we did 2 years ago!

Um.....maybe something to do with that Ronaldo bloke
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on March 10, 2015, 09:31:31 PM
Ooooooooo........close again
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 10, 2015, 09:32:40 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on March 10, 2015, 09:30:15 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on March 10, 2015, 09:28:45 PM
How the hell did Real just manage a 20+ game winning run? They look worse defensively than we did 2 years ago!

Um.....maybe something to do with that Ronaldo bloke

Even he can't be scoring 3 a game, which based on this, they need as they look total bobbins at the back.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on March 10, 2015, 09:35:58 PM
Great effort by Schalke.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 10, 2015, 09:36:09 PM
Real go through, but blimey they were pretty lucky to only concede 4.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on March 10, 2015, 09:37:17 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on March 10, 2015, 09:36:09 PM
Real go through, but blimey they were pretty lucky to only concede 4.

Some good saves from Iker in the last 15 mins or so
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on March 10, 2015, 09:38:37 PM
Schalke were very very good, 5 minutes more and that would of seen them through.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Exeter 77 on March 10, 2015, 09:39:37 PM
If the late chance had fallen to a striker rather than Howedes Real would be out.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: b23 on March 10, 2015, 09:47:25 PM
Second Half ends, Rangers 1, Queen of the South 1.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brend'Watkins on March 10, 2015, 09:51:25 PM
Bale looks to have lost all his confidence. Don't know if I was imagining it but it sounded like he was jeered every time he got the ball.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 10, 2015, 09:55:34 PM
Quote from: Bren'd on March 10, 2015, 09:51:25 PM
Bale looks to have lost all his confidence. Don't know if I was imagining it but it sounded like he was jeered every time he got the ball.

And yet he's got 14 in 37 for them this season. Which isn't exactly shoddy. Then again when they consider 2 in 6 for Ronaldo to be a drought they may be a bit spoilt.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithe on March 10, 2015, 09:57:35 PM
They've booed Ronaldo and Cassillas this season, I'll bet he cries all the way to the bank.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on March 10, 2015, 10:03:26 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on March 10, 2015, 09:55:34 PM
Then again when they consider 2 in 6 for Ronaldo to be a drought they may be a bit spoilt.
He's no Scott Sinclair, with stats like that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: steffo on March 10, 2015, 10:23:50 PM
Meanwhile in the Birmingham Senior Cup - Coleshill Town have taken Birmingham City into penalties 0-0 AET.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ozzjim on March 10, 2015, 11:27:37 PM
Quote from: Bren'd on March 10, 2015, 09:51:25 PM
Bale looks to have lost all his confidence. Don't know if I was imagining it but it sounded like he was jeered every time he got the ball.

He has been consistently jeered since a game a few weeks ago where he did not pass to Ronaldo when through on goal. Madrid fans are not impressed apparently, despite goals in in the Spanish Cup final and the Chumps league final last season. It is clearly affecting his confidence too which is a shame for him because he has done little wrong. Sure he will be back in the Premier league come the summer.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on March 10, 2015, 11:30:45 PM
Having just read how arrogant Liverpool fans are, I think Real Madrid must have the most set of arrogant fans anywhere.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Billy Walker on March 11, 2015, 12:18:06 AM
Real Madrid are a shit football club.  There is absolutely nothing admirable about them or the way they buy trophies.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dekko on March 11, 2015, 09:08:51 AM
Quote from: Billy Walker on March 11, 2015, 12:18:06 AM
Real Madrid are a shit football club.  There is absolutely nothing admirable about them or the way they buy trophies.

We also shouldn't forget that their stadium is named after someone who was arguably a fascist, that they were Francisco Franco's favourite club, and that he financially backed them using government money and when that didn't work used the police and security services to 'encourage' the opposition to produce a result favourable to Real.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: passitsideways on March 11, 2015, 11:22:57 AM
Also, we've won more games than them this month, so they can go fuck themselves.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on March 11, 2015, 11:36:02 AM
Quote from: OCD on March 10, 2015, 11:30:45 PM
Having just read how arrogant Liverpool fans are, I think Real Madrid must have the most set of arrogant fans anywhere.

When I worked abroad my boss for a while was a big Real Madrid fan from Madrid. The most arrogant, hard to like person I have ever worked with. He sacked a pair of dancers once because the guy was "a poof" and the girl was "ugly". He actually got the sack himself because the owner didn't like it when he sacked me for being "disloyal". Basically that meant I blatantly let it be known to everyone I spoke to what a tosser he was. I got reinstated after a two week 'holiday'. He didn't. His name was Rafa. If anyone acts like a tosser to this day I think to myself "What a Rafa".
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on March 11, 2015, 01:48:42 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on March 11, 2015, 11:36:02 AM
Quote from: OCD on March 10, 2015, 11:30:45 PM
Having just read how arrogant Liverpool fans are, I think Real Madrid must have the most set of arrogant fans anywhere.

When I worked abroad my boss for a while was a big Real Madrid fan from Madrid. The most arrogant, hard to like person I have ever worked with. He sacked a pair of dancers once because the guy was "a poof" and the girl was "ugly". He actually got the sack himself because the owner didn't like it when he sacked me for being "disloyal".

Sack Damo for being unloyal, disloyal.....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on March 11, 2015, 07:30:20 PM
Tonight I will be supporting Zlatan
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on March 11, 2015, 07:43:34 PM
Quote from: john e on March 11, 2015, 07:30:20 PM
Tonight I will be supporting Zlatan

Yeah, that's a good deciding factor. I was trying to decide who to support, as both of these clubs are despicable, with despicable owners buying despicable success for their despicable, horrible fans, but one of them has more likeable players than the other. I'll go with that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 11, 2015, 07:47:39 PM
Ibrahimovic never does anything in big games and I've never seen Cavani live up to his hype.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on March 11, 2015, 08:00:26 PM
Quote from: Monty on March 11, 2015, 07:43:34 PM
Quote from: john e on March 11, 2015, 07:30:20 PM
Tonight I will be supporting Zlatan

Yeah, that's a good deciding factor. I was trying to decide who to support, as both of these clubs are despicable, with despicable owners buying despicable success for their despicable, horrible fans, but one of them has more likeable players than the other. I'll go with that.

Must be very fine margins with dirty scrotes like Luiz.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on March 11, 2015, 08:05:40 PM
Quote from: OCD on March 11, 2015, 08:00:26 PM
Quote from: Monty on March 11, 2015, 07:43:34 PM
Quote from: john e on March 11, 2015, 07:30:20 PM
Tonight I will be supporting Zlatan

Yeah, that's a good deciding factor. I was trying to decide who to support, as both of these clubs are despicable, with despicable owners buying despicable success for their despicable, horrible fans, but one of them has more likeable players than the other. I'll go with that.

Must be very fine margins with dirty scrotes like Luiz.

It would be close, but John Terry decides every bastard-off against Chelsea early in the reckoning.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 11, 2015, 08:17:29 PM
Fucking idiot. Was hoping my anti-Zlatan post would trick him into playing well. Did it bollocks.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Hairbandinho on March 11, 2015, 08:17:55 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on March 11, 2015, 07:47:39 PM
Ibrahimovic never does anything in big games and I've never seen Cavani live up to his hype.

Well...he just did..something
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: The Left Side on March 11, 2015, 08:18:25 PM
What was Zlatan's red card for?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on March 11, 2015, 08:18:34 PM
Why couldn't he have done that to Terry?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: timeoutbigbar on March 11, 2015, 08:21:10 PM
The reaction of Oscar got him sent off.  Barely brushed his leg and he's face down like someone has smashed him with a hammer.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on March 11, 2015, 08:22:08 PM
My first impression was it wasn't a red. I was right when I saw the slow mo.

Just realised why I despise Chelsea so much just watching their players reaction.

Gutless ref
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on March 11, 2015, 08:22:20 PM
Quote from: timeoutbigbar on March 11, 2015, 08:21:10 PM
The reaction of Oscar got him sent off.  Barely brushed his leg and he's face down like someone has smashed him with a hammer.

and the Chelsea players moaning/in the face of the referee
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on March 11, 2015, 08:22:32 PM
On the replays it looked like he was trying to back out - started sliding early, realised it was going to go wrong and drew his right leg back and caught Oscar shin to shin.

Oscar of course went down like a 2nd rate extra in Kill Bill, only to hop up again as soon as he was sure Zlatan had got the card.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Des Little on March 11, 2015, 08:24:32 PM
Same old Chelsea. And they wonder why so many people despise them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on March 11, 2015, 08:26:55 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on March 11, 2015, 08:22:20 PM
Quote from: timeoutbigbar on March 11, 2015, 08:21:10 PM
The reaction of Oscar got him sent off.  Barely brushed his leg and he's face down like someone has smashed him with a hammer.

and the Chelsea players moaning/in the face of the referee

I counted 7 of them. Come on the French
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on March 11, 2015, 08:31:08 PM
Costa going down at the slightest touch and reacting like a 2-year old.

I think the red card because he went in with aggressive intention. There must have been a fair bit of force for him to have been spinning on his back like that. What happened after was typical Chelsea.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on March 11, 2015, 08:35:10 PM
Quote from: Des Little on March 11, 2015, 08:24:32 PM
Same old Chelsea. And they wonder why so many people despise them.

Get rid of their manager and Terry and i might start showing them a bit of respect. In the meantime despise with a passion.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: manic-road on March 11, 2015, 08:44:21 PM
Another reason not that I needed it to despise Chelski so much. They have no class whatsoever.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on March 11, 2015, 08:52:50 PM
If she was my club's physio, I would be feigning injury all the time too. In fact, I would be trying to spend as much time on the physio table as I could.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on March 11, 2015, 08:55:30 PM
With groin strains, naturally.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on March 11, 2015, 09:05:45 PM
Quote from: OCD on March 11, 2015, 08:52:50 PM
If she was my club's physio, I would be feigning injury all the time too. In fact, I would be trying to spend as much time on the physio table as I could.

Im first in the queue. Heard her speak at the weekend. Exquisite.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pooligan on March 11, 2015, 09:07:29 PM
PSG hit the post,has there ever been a luckier club in the Champions League ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 11, 2015, 09:07:47 PM
It doesn't matter how fit she is, I wouldn't have sexy times with a racist.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 11, 2015, 09:09:07 PM
Quote from: pooligan on March 11, 2015, 09:07:29 PM
PSG hit the post,has there ever been a luckier club in the Champions League ?

A classic example there. Unbelievably jammy to get away with a goal kick.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 11, 2015, 09:11:34 PM
And again.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: timeoutbigbar on March 11, 2015, 09:15:12 PM
Veratti has been fantastic, second half particularly.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 11, 2015, 09:16:49 PM
I'm not sure how Sideshow Bob got booked there.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on March 11, 2015, 09:19:06 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on March 11, 2015, 09:16:49 PM
I'm not sure how Sideshow Bob got booked there.

He has a big mouth.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on March 11, 2015, 09:19:20 PM
Quote from: Rudy65 on March 11, 2015, 08:35:10 PM
Quote from: Des Little on March 11, 2015, 08:24:32 PM
Same old Chelsea. And they wonder why so many people despise them.

Get rid of their manager and Terry and i might start showing them a bit of respect. In the meantime despise with a passion.

They'll have to get rid of Abramovich, pay back  the value of everything he's funded to local charities, get rid of odious gobshites like Costa, Ramires, Ivanovich and Oscar and then just maybe I'll consider them to be being on a par with the likes of Real Madrid and Man Utd as clubs to despise instead of several notches below.

That does assume that all of the above would cause all of the plastics to go back to supporting Man Utd and Liverpool of course,.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on March 11, 2015, 09:19:53 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on March 11, 2015, 09:07:47 PM
It doesn't matter how fit she is, I wouldn't have sexy times with a racist.

??
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on March 11, 2015, 09:20:53 PM
Lovely to see this week that Rooney and Terry are obviously taking their referee coaching badges.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 11, 2015, 09:22:34 PM
Quote from: Rudy65 on March 11, 2015, 09:19:53 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on March 11, 2015, 09:07:47 PM
It doesn't matter how fit she is, I wouldn't have sexy times with a racist.

??

Well, she's probably a racist, she's employed by Chelsea.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on March 11, 2015, 09:23:48 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on March 11, 2015, 09:20:53 PM
Lovely to see this week that Rooney and Terry are obviously taking their referee coaching badges.

Both good players who should command fans respect. Instead they are despicable little shits who deserve all the stick they get.

Hate both teams more than Blose
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 11, 2015, 09:24:23 PM
Bugger. Is that their first chance? Doesn't make that much difference, PSG still have to score.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on March 11, 2015, 09:24:31 PM
Nice finish from Agent Cahill
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on March 11, 2015, 09:25:00 PM
Shinned it
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: timeoutbigbar on March 11, 2015, 09:25:09 PM
Spawny bastards, who didn't see it coming though....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on March 11, 2015, 09:27:56 PM
Quote from: timeoutbigbar on March 11, 2015, 09:25:09 PM
Spawny bastards, who didn't see it coming though....

Yep

As soon as cavani hit the post, it was only going one way
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pooligan on March 11, 2015, 09:28:28 PM
On a day where Zat Knight signs on a free for Reading i am reminded a certain Villa manager more or less gave Cahill away
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 11, 2015, 09:29:03 PM
LUIZ!!!

YEEEEESSS!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on March 11, 2015, 09:29:09 PM
Get in
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on March 11, 2015, 09:29:18 PM
Never been happier to see sideshow score.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on March 11, 2015, 09:29:26 PM
Even better finish by Sideshow Bob
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on March 11, 2015, 09:29:28 PM
Hah.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: timeoutbigbar on March 11, 2015, 09:30:57 PM
HAHA!  Celebrated like a nutter too, just to piss them off a bit more.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dr Butler on March 11, 2015, 09:32:08 PM
Tory Blue Lottery winners will still get through....:(

UTV
The Doc
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on March 11, 2015, 09:33:55 PM
Quote from: pooligan on March 11, 2015, 09:28:28 PM
On a day where Zat Knight signs on a free for Reading i am reminded a certain Villa manager more or less gave Cahill away

To say he was more or less given away is a bit of a stretch. He failed to give a promising kid a proper chance and instead spent a fortune on Knight, Davies, Cuellar, Dunne and Collins when Cahill would presumably have become a first choice. That's probably about £30m on 5 defenders, with very little recouped in return (£7m?). Then consider the wages those players would have commanded and the wages a promising young player would have taken up and you quickly realise why the club was in such a mess after he left.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 11, 2015, 09:35:13 PM
Haven't they got five officials? How could Costa not get sent off then?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on March 11, 2015, 09:44:28 PM
Quote from: OCD on March 11, 2015, 09:33:55 PM
Quote from: pooligan on March 11, 2015, 09:28:28 PM
On a day where Zat Knight signs on a free for Reading i am reminded a certain Villa manager more or less gave Cahill away

To say he was more or less given away is a bit of a stretch. He failed to give a promising kid a proper chance and instead spent a fortune on Knight, Davies, Cuellar, Dunne and Collins when Cahill would presumably have become a first choice. That's probably about £30m on 5 defenders, with very little recouped in return (£7m?). Then consider the wages those players would have commanded and the wages a promising young player would have taken up and you quickly realise why the club was in such a mess after he left.

Worst part of this, is that Cahill had shown potential at this stage, and was much better than Knight
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on March 11, 2015, 09:48:45 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on March 11, 2015, 09:35:13 PM
Haven't they got five officials? How could Costa not get sent off then?
Do you really have to ask?

And now the cockney c%¤ts have got a penalty.  Bollocks!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: timeoutbigbar on March 11, 2015, 09:48:54 PM
What the fuck was he doing there?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Hairbandinho on March 11, 2015, 09:50:27 PM
twat
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Kingthing on March 11, 2015, 09:51:22 PM

I have it on the radio, judging by the atmosphere, and noise when they got it, anyone would think PSG got the penalty.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on March 11, 2015, 10:01:05 PM
What a load of shit this game is, champions league my arse
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on March 11, 2015, 10:06:25 PM
Remember the game against Barca where Iniesta put them out in the last minute? That was great.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brend'Watkins on March 11, 2015, 10:07:58 PM
Get in!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: timeoutbigbar on March 11, 2015, 10:08:26 PM
Get in!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on March 11, 2015, 10:08:32 PM
Quote from: john e on March 11, 2015, 10:01:05 PM
What a load of shit this game is, champions league my arse


On second thoughts it's not so bad
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Kingthing on March 11, 2015, 10:08:36 PM
Praise be to Jesus.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on March 11, 2015, 10:08:40 PM
Well I've managed to piss myself off tonight by betting on a PSG win
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Hairbandinho on March 11, 2015, 10:08:57 PM
HA!!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on March 11, 2015, 10:09:24 PM
Quote from: Bren'd on March 11, 2015, 10:07:58 PM
Get in!

Courtois was caught out, but. Great header. Justice. Hold on the french
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SteveN on March 11, 2015, 10:10:09 PM
Feckin' brilliant, come on PSG hold on.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Colhint on March 11, 2015, 10:10:11 PM
Now PSG go down whenever you feel a touch and roll over
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on March 11, 2015, 10:10:24 PM
That was a hell of a header.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on March 11, 2015, 10:11:15 PM
Great performance by the french tonight with 10 men

Shows how wank the prem is
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 11, 2015, 10:16:04 PM
Justice
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on March 11, 2015, 10:16:39 PM
Ha ....and indeed..... Ha
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on March 11, 2015, 10:16:51 PM
That is funny.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Hairbandinho on March 11, 2015, 10:17:39 PM
LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on March 11, 2015, 10:17:46 PM
I have been listening to most of the Chelsea game on the radio. My SKY signal packed up at half time.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LeeS on March 11, 2015, 10:17:50 PM
Bye bye Mourinho. Wonder who he'll blame for this one
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: timeoutbigbar on March 11, 2015, 10:18:10 PM
Fantastic.  Diego Costa at the end epitomises Chelsea perfectly, those two deserve each other.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on March 11, 2015, 10:19:55 PM
Good old sideshow
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: andrew08 on March 11, 2015, 10:20:14 PM
From the moment Benteke rolled that pen in it's been a bloody good week or so.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: django on March 11, 2015, 10:22:00 PM
Great performance from PSG, Schadenfreude was particularly good.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on March 11, 2015, 10:22:06 PM
Been listening on the wireless.
Sounded exciting - PSG down to 10 men/goals - but shit.

Why is Alan Green such a c**t?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pooligan on March 11, 2015, 10:22:22 PM
Poetic justice! PSG went out to these chavs on goal difference last season
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on March 11, 2015, 10:22:40 PM
Well there you go, the Chelsea ground  staff have more class than the team and manager put together
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on March 11, 2015, 10:23:10 PM
Quote from: timeoutbigbar on March 11, 2015, 10:18:10 PM
Fantastic.  Diego Costa at the end epitomises Chelsea perfectly, those two deserve each other.

Hope Paris win the trophy. Good team. Not exactly built on a budget  but great to watch.

Jose, jose, whats the score
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on March 11, 2015, 10:23:41 PM
This bloke in the crowd has probably had better weeks.

(http://ichef.bbci.co.uk/live-experience/cps/512/mcs/media/images/81584000/jpg/_81584923_clarko_getty.jpg)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Flamingo Lane on March 11, 2015, 10:24:13 PM
Graeme Souness has just really launched into the Chelsea cheating tonight, epitomised by Costa running 50 yards to join in the "protests" about Ibrahimovic's tackle.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 11, 2015, 10:24:15 PM
I like football.

I'd gone off it, but we're friends again now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brend'Watkins on March 11, 2015, 10:24:53 PM
Carragher eulogising now. They don't get it any of them. The league isn't competitive because all the top 4 teams have all the best players. They don't need to try too hard in this league because it's an unlevel playing field. To be better in Europe you need your domestic league to be more competitive.  Reap what you sow.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on March 11, 2015, 10:25:36 PM
Quote from: Dave on March 11, 2015, 10:23:41 PM
This bloke in the crowd has probably had better weeks.

(http://ichef.bbci.co.uk/live-experience/cps/512/mcs/media/images/81584000/jpg/_81584923_clarko_getty.jpg)

Doubt it. Talk of bidding war with ITV and Sky means he will be better off. No justice in this world when some guy just spouts controversial nonsense to make a name for himself. Shame as Top Gear is still a decent watch
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pooligan on March 11, 2015, 10:25:56 PM
Everyone's against Chelsea you know HA HA
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on March 11, 2015, 10:26:41 PM
Quote from: Bren'd on March 11, 2015, 10:24:53 PM
Carragher eulogising now. They don't get it any of them. The league isn't competitive because all the top 4 teams have all the best players. They don't need to try too hard in this league because it's an unlevel playing field. To be better in Europe you need your domestic league to be more competitive.  Reap what you sow.

And yet you could argue that our league is more competitive  than most top leagues in Europe
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SamTheMouse on March 11, 2015, 10:29:10 PM
Quote from: Bren'd on March 11, 2015, 10:24:53 PM
Carragher eulogising now. They don't get it any of them. The league isn't competitive because all the top 4 teams have all the best players. They don't need to try too hard in this league because it's an unlevel playing field. To be better in Europe you need your domestic league to be more competitive.  Reap what you sow.

PSG have even less competition in Ligue 1 than Chelsea do in England. There isn't a single team with even a tenth of PSG's budget in France.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on March 11, 2015, 10:30:25 PM
Quote from: john e on March 11, 2015, 10:26:41 PM
Quote from: Bren'd on March 11, 2015, 10:24:53 PM
Carragher eulogising now. They don't get it any of them. The league isn't competitive because all the top 4 teams have all the best players. They don't need to try too hard in this league because it's an unlevel playing field. To be better in Europe you need your domestic league to be more competitive.  Reap what you sow.

And yet you could argue that our league is more competitive  than most top leagues in Europe

Competitive from top to bottom then yes. Top sides in europe,  no
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on March 11, 2015, 10:30:43 PM
Be interesting to see what impact this season has on the UEFA coefficients. At the moment England, Germany and Spain have four CL places, with Italy on three.

If Juventus get past Dortmund and four of the five Italian clubs left in the Europa League get through, we might find that Premier League teams are battling for third rather than fourth at some point in the next couple of years.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on March 11, 2015, 10:32:11 PM
Quote from: Bren'd on March 11, 2015, 10:24:53 PM
Carragher eulogising now. They don't get it any of them. The league isn't competitive because all the top 4 teams have all the best players. They don't need to try too hard in this league because it's an unlevel playing field. To be better in Europe you need your domestic league to be more competitive.  Reap what you sow.

I don't think that necessarily. The top 7/8 are probably closer in quality terms than they were ten years ago, thanks to Spurs and Man City mainly.

I actually just think that the Premier League clubs' model - buy individuals, hope they make the difference, run around a lot - is working less well than it used to against European models. There are more good players than ever before, and if a club like Dortmund sell one for £40m they can get another load in for much, much less. The big clubs are wasting huge amounts of money on players who are not £20m better than their replacements at their old clubs. Also, clubs like PSG have the money to challenge the existing money clubs, which upsets things further.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on March 11, 2015, 10:32:20 PM
Quote from: Dave on March 11, 2015, 10:30:43 PM
Be interesting to see what impact this season has on the UEFA coefficients. At the moment England, Germany and Spain have four CL places, with Italy on three.

If Juventus get past Dortmund and four of the five Italian clubs left in the Europa League get through, we might find that Premier League teams are battling for third rather than fourth at some point in the next couple of years.

Can't happen soon enough.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on March 11, 2015, 10:35:29 PM
Quote from: Dave on March 11, 2015, 10:30:43 PM
Be interesting to see what impact this season has on the UEFA coefficients. At the moment England, Germany and Spain have four CL places, with Italy on three.

If Juventus get past Dortmund and four of the five Italian clubs left in the Europa League get through, we might find that Premier League teams are battling for third rather than fourth at some point in the next couple of years.

That would be amusing
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on March 11, 2015, 10:37:43 PM
Jose is a busted flush.

Matic was blowing out of his arse after 10 mins
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on March 11, 2015, 10:38:45 PM
Quote from: SamTheMouse on March 11, 2015, 10:29:10 PM
Quote from: Bren'd on March 11, 2015, 10:24:53 PM
Carragher eulogising now. They don't get it any of them. The league isn't competitive because all the top 4 teams have all the best players. They don't need to try too hard in this league because it's an unlevel playing field. To be better in Europe you need your domestic league to be more competitive.  Reap what you sow.

PSG have even less competition in Ligue 1 than Chelsea do in England. There isn't a single team with even a tenth of PSG's budget in France.
Quite. How competitive it is has nothing to do with it. Juventus are strolling Serie A, Bayern are 11 points clear in the Bundesliga and that's before you even start on how much more money Real and Barcelona get over the rest of Liga BBVA.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on March 11, 2015, 10:41:07 PM
Quote from: Rudy65 on March 11, 2015, 10:37:43 PM
Jose is a busted flush.

Matic was blowing out of his arse after 10 mins

Matic would have been better off playing football than risking public obscenity charges.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on March 11, 2015, 10:43:15 PM
Quote from: Dave on March 11, 2015, 10:38:45 PM
Quote from: SamTheMouse on March 11, 2015, 10:29:10 PM
Quote from: Bren'd on March 11, 2015, 10:24:53 PM
Carragher eulogising now. They don't get it any of them. The league isn't competitive because all the top 4 teams have all the best players. They don't need to try too hard in this league because it's an unlevel playing field. To be better in Europe you need your domestic league to be more competitive.  Reap what you sow.

PSG have even less competition in Ligue 1 than Chelsea do in England. There isn't a single team with even a tenth of PSG's budget in France.
Quite. How competitive it is has nothing to do with it. Juventus are strolling Serie A, Bayern are 11 points clear in the Bundesliga and that's before you even start on how much more money Real and Barcelona get over the rest of Liga BBVA.

And yet, while Juve and Bayern are fair points (though Roma made it much tougher for Juve last season than Bayern have had it for a while now), PSG are second in a close three-way fight for Ligue 1 while neither Real nor Barca are currently Spanish champions.

But I think you're right that, essentially, competitiveness of league has little to do with it, although Bayern obviously switched off mentally in the league after winning it in October or whatever last season, and couldn't switch back on in time for Real Madrid. That was an unusual case, though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: django on March 11, 2015, 10:44:29 PM
Fingers crossed they crumble and blow their lead in the Premier League now too.

Villa staying up and winning the F.A cup, Mourinho blowing the title, and Man U failing to qualify for europe would be marvellous.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on March 11, 2015, 10:46:39 PM
Quote from: django on March 11, 2015, 10:44:29 PM
Fingers crossed they crumble and blow their lead in the Premier League now too.

Villa staying up and winning the F.A cup, Mourinho blowing the title, and Man U failing to qualify for europe would be marvellous.

Bloody hell, you forgot WBA also being relegated!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on March 11, 2015, 10:48:10 PM
Quote from: Rudy65 on March 11, 2015, 10:35:29 PM
Quote from: Dave on March 11, 2015, 10:30:43 PM
Be interesting to see what impact this season has on the UEFA coefficients. At the moment England, Germany and Spain have four CL places, with Italy on three.

If Juventus get past Dortmund and four of the five Italian clubs left in the Europa League get through, we might find that Premier League teams are battling for third rather than fourth at some point in the next couple of years.

That would be amusing

Even more so if we can get ourselves to the point of winning the UEFA cup in the next few years and taking one of the Champions League spots off one of the 'elite'.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on March 11, 2015, 10:49:56 PM
Quote from: Rudy65 on March 11, 2015, 10:46:39 PM
Quote from: django on March 11, 2015, 10:44:29 PM
Fingers crossed they crumble and blow their lead in the Premier League now too.

Villa staying up and winning the F.A cup, Mourinho blowing the title, and Man U failing to qualify for europe would be marvellous.

Bloody hell, you forgot WBA also being relegated!

And Liverpool not making top 4 as well
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 11, 2015, 10:53:37 PM
Quote from: Rudy65 on March 11, 2015, 10:35:29 PM
Quote from: Dave on March 11, 2015, 10:30:43 PM
Be interesting to see what impact this season has on the UEFA coefficients. At the moment England, Germany and Spain have four CL places, with Italy on three.

If Juventus get past Dortmund and four of the five Italian clubs left in the Europa League get through, we might find that Premier League teams are battling for third rather than fourth at some point in the next couple of years.

That would be amusing

You just know we'll finish 4th as soon as they change it!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on March 11, 2015, 10:53:59 PM
I left looking at the scores on the BBC website once Chelsea went 2-1 up so am absolutely delighted at the outcome. This has made my footballing week after our two wins. I think it is well documented just how much I despise those classless, soulless shits
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on March 11, 2015, 10:54:53 PM
Quote from: Rudy65 on March 11, 2015, 10:37:43 PM
Jose is a busted flush.

Matic was blowing out of his arse after 10 mins

I never thought he was all that to begin with to be honest
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Des Little on March 11, 2015, 10:56:20 PM
Happy days. I fcuking hate Chelsea.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on March 11, 2015, 11:02:04 PM
Quote from: Ian Price on March 11, 2015, 10:24:13 PM
Graeme Souness has just really launched into the Chelsea cheating tonight, epitomised by Costa running 50 yards to join in the "protests" about Ibrahimovic's tackle.

He's probably my favourite pundit.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: nick harper on March 11, 2015, 11:04:07 PM
What a player Veratti is in midfield. Ran the game with 10 men and moved the ball around brilliantly.

One of the best 10 men performances I think I've ever seen.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on March 11, 2015, 11:06:12 PM
Quote from: richard moore on March 11, 2015, 10:53:59 PM
I left looking at the scores on the BBC website once Chelsea went 2-1 up so am absolutely delighted at the outcome. This has made my footballing week after our two wins. I think it is well documented just how much I despise those classless, soulless shits

Indeed, you can only really understand how classless they are living in the south amongst all the Johnny come lately fans.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on March 11, 2015, 11:07:01 PM
Quote from: nick harper on March 11, 2015, 11:04:07 PM
What a player Veratti is in midfield. Ran the game with 10 men and moved the ball around brilliantly.

One of the best 10 men performances I think I've ever seen.

Spurs 3-0 up at home vs Man City with 10 men. City win 4-3.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithe on March 11, 2015, 11:07:17 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on March 11, 2015, 11:02:04 PM
Quote from: Ian Price on March 11, 2015, 10:24:13 PM
Graeme Souness has just really launched into the Chelsea cheating tonight, epitomised by Costa running 50 yards to join in the "protests" about Ibrahimovic's tackle.

He's probably my favourite pundit.

He's got some neck, he was the dirtiest, whiniest bastard going
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 11, 2015, 11:08:58 PM
Hahaha. Fuck off Chelsea. Fuck off Mourinho. Fuck off Terry. I fucking love football!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john2710 on March 11, 2015, 11:15:06 PM
The Chelsea axis of evil represented by Terry, Mourinho & Abramovic getting what they deserve. Love it.

Fair play  to Souness for his straightforward & truthful comments, while that weasel Gary Neville states that cheating is an acceptable way of winning games.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on March 11, 2015, 11:17:36 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on March 11, 2015, 11:02:04 PM
Quote from: Ian Price on March 11, 2015, 10:24:13 PM
Graeme Souness has just really launched into the Chelsea cheating tonight, epitomised by Costa running 50 yards to join in the "protests" about Ibrahimovic's tackle.

He's probably my favourite pundit.

Bit of a different stance to Gary Neville who thought it was good to see an English side being more intelligent (I can't remember the word he used).
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ACVilla on March 11, 2015, 11:17:45 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on March 11, 2015, 11:08:58 PM
Hahaha. Fuck off Chelsea. Fuck off Mourinho. Fuck off Terry. I fucking love football!
^^^^^^^Like^^^^^^^^^^
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: tomd2103 on March 12, 2015, 12:13:53 AM
What is wrong with Costa?  He only seemed interested in squaring up to players throughout the game and was at it again after the final whistle. 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on March 12, 2015, 12:18:17 AM
Quote from: lovejoy on March 11, 2015, 11:07:01 PM
Quote from: nick harper on March 11, 2015, 11:04:07 PM
What a player Veratti is in midfield. Ran the game with 10 men and moved the ball around brilliantly.

One of the best 10 men performances I think I've ever seen.

Spurs 3-0 up at home vs Man City with 10 men. City win 4-3.


3-0 at half time wasn't it? I went straight to the pub after work and was watching that game until I got a narky phone call from my wife so I headed home at half time. She wasn't impressed by my plan to watch the second half back at home so I conceded the argument as I thought the game was as good as over. If I remember correctly I may have had a little moan at her when I found out the final score!

I have had a bet on five teams in the Europa games. I just went on names without any knowledge of their current domestic form with the exception of Everton. Torino, Ajax, Everton, Napoli, Sevilla. Admittedly three of the five are away from home but I was surprised to get odds of 210/1. Bit of interest for me for tomorrow night.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on March 12, 2015, 03:30:16 AM
YES! So happy PSG won, horrible monied team but fully deserved over those cheating Chelsea twats.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 12, 2015, 04:00:46 AM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on March 12, 2015, 03:30:16 AM
YES! So happy PSG won, horrible monied team but fully deserved over those cheating Chelsea twats.

you wonder if some fans in France were hoping Chelsea won for exactly the same reason.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on March 12, 2015, 04:06:56 AM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on March 12, 2015, 04:00:46 AM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on March 12, 2015, 03:30:16 AM
YES! So happy PSG won, horrible monied team but fully deserved over those cheating Chelsea twats.

you wonder if some fans in France were hoping Chelsea won for exactly the same reason.

Lol, good point! I imagine they were, I believe PSG is widely despised by other french clubs. Played damn well in this game though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Deano's Mullet on March 12, 2015, 07:07:38 AM
Poor old Chelsea. Hahahahah. Summed up by my sisters long time boyfriend who has started to support them last night and actually went to the game. He was a non-commital Sheff Weds fan last few years. Hate them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cheltenhamlion on March 12, 2015, 08:20:02 AM
Ha. Stitch that one you scumbags.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: rob_bridge on March 12, 2015, 08:22:08 AM
Quote from: PeterWithe on March 11, 2015, 11:07:17 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on March 11, 2015, 11:02:04 PM
Quote from: Ian Price on March 11, 2015, 10:24:13 PM
Graeme Souness has just really launched into the Chelsea cheating tonight, epitomised by Costa running 50 yards to join in the "protests" about Ibrahimovic's tackle.

He's probably my favourite pundit.

He's got some neck, he was the dirtiest, whiniest bastard going

Sneaky and nasty in equal measure too.

He could play too though
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on March 12, 2015, 08:40:17 AM
Quote from: lovejoy on March 11, 2015, 11:06:12 PM
Quote from: richard moore on March 11, 2015, 10:53:59 PM
I left looking at the scores on the BBC website once Chelsea went 2-1 up so am absolutely delighted at the outcome. This has made my footballing week after our two wins. I think it is well documented just how much I despise those classless, soulless shits

Indeed, you can only really understand how classless they are living in the south amongst all the Johnny come lately fans.

Ten years ago or so I knew perhaps two genuine Chelsea fans. Now I must know about 22. With the exception of the aforementioned two, they are all absolute twats. Always ready to take the piss when the Villa lose because they know how much I care and deep down, they know I am a proper old school fan. But impossible to do the other way because, of course, they don't really care or even know they are playing half the time. They all have a horrible sort of arrogance about them and no sense of perspective on what they used to be or why they are where they are now. I despise them more than any club including the usual suspects closer to my original home!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on March 12, 2015, 08:43:24 AM
Quote from: lovejoy on March 11, 2015, 11:02:04 PM
Quote from: Ian Price on March 11, 2015, 10:24:13 PM
Graeme Souness has just really launched into the Chelsea cheating tonight, epitomised by Costa running 50 yards to join in the "protests" about Ibrahimovic's tackle.

He's probably my favourite pundit.

I agree. And I loved him as a player despite all the incidents he got involved in. I always thought he was dead cool and good looking to boot. If I could have a dinner party and choose ten guests to chat football with over the meal, he would be one of them. Having seen snatches of him on the BBC documentary about Alan Hansen when he quit MOTD, I also suspect Souness is a really nice guy who is a cut above most footballers.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on March 12, 2015, 08:44:36 AM
Quote from: richard moore on March 12, 2015, 08:40:17 AM
Quote from: lovejoy on March 11, 2015, 11:06:12 PM
Quote from: richard moore on March 11, 2015, 10:53:59 PM
I left looking at the scores on the BBC website once Chelsea went 2-1 up so am absolutely delighted at the outcome. This has made my footballing week after our two wins. I think it is well documented just how much I despise those classless, soulless shits

Indeed, you can only really understand how classless they are living in the south amongst all the Johnny come lately fans.

Ten years ago or so I knew perhaps two genuine Chelsea fans. Now I must know about 22. With the exception of the aforementioned two, they are all absolute twats. Always ready to take the piss when the Villa lose because they know how much I care and deep down, they know I am a proper old school fan. But impossible to do the other way because, of course, they don't really care or even know they are playing half the time. They all have a horrible sort of arrogance about them and no sense of perspective on what they used to be or why they are where they are now. I despise them more than any club including the usual suspects closer to my original home!

Same, walking around town I see more Chelsea shirts than any other kit (maybe apart from Brighton). Before I lived in the south east, I don't think I ever saw a Chelsea shirt.
Also never forgiven the van driver on cup final day 2000 who tried to run me (in my Villa top) over in Earlsfield.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on March 12, 2015, 08:45:41 AM
Quote from: richard moore on March 12, 2015, 08:43:24 AM
Quote from: lovejoy on March 11, 2015, 11:02:04 PM
Quote from: Ian Price on March 11, 2015, 10:24:13 PM
Graeme Souness has just really launched into the Chelsea cheating tonight, epitomised by Costa running 50 yards to join in the "protests" about Ibrahimovic's tackle.

He's probably my favourite pundit.

I agree. And I loved him as a player despite all the incidents he got involved in. I always thought he was dead cool and good looking to boot. If I could have a dinner party and choose ten guests to chat football with over the meal, he would be one of them. Having seen snatches of him on the BBC documentary about Alan Hansen when he quit MOTD, I also suspect Souness is a really nice guy who is a cut above most footballers.

Think is he doesn't feel the need to toe the party line. He was quite negative against the English team last night whereas the commentary team usually are completely biased.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on March 12, 2015, 08:49:05 AM
I only know one Man City fan and one Chelsea fan, both of who were fans before the money arrived.

I'm more likely to bump into Leeds fans down here
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dr Butler on March 12, 2015, 09:05:09 AM
this is for Chelsea....the Tory Blue lottery winning classless club that they are.....



UTV
The Doc
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: E I Adio on March 12, 2015, 09:31:49 AM
Quote from: rob_bridge on March 12, 2015, 08:22:08 AM
Quote from: PeterWithe on March 11, 2015, 11:07:17 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on March 11, 2015, 11:02:04 PM
Quote from: Ian Price on March 11, 2015, 10:24:13 PM
Graeme Souness has just really launched into the Chelsea cheating tonight, epitomised by Costa running 50 yards to join in the "protests" about Ibrahimovic's tackle.

He's probably my favourite pundit.

He's got some neck, he was the dirtiest, whiniest bastard going

Sneaky and nasty in equal measure too.

He could play too though

Saw him when he played for Spurs' youth team. He really stood out from the rest as a great talent and a nasty, dirty bastard.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Hillbilly on March 12, 2015, 09:55:36 AM
Quote from: rob_bridge on March 12, 2015, 08:22:08 AM
Quote from: PeterWithe on March 11, 2015, 11:07:17 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on March 11, 2015, 11:02:04 PM
Quote from: Ian Price on March 11, 2015, 10:24:13 PM
Graeme Souness has just really launched into the Chelsea cheating tonight, epitomised by Costa running 50 yards to join in the "protests" about Ibrahimovic's tackle.

He's probably my favourite pundit.

He's got some neck, he was the dirtiest, whiniest bastard going

Sneaky and nasty in equal measure too.

He could play too though
And the greatest ever cameo by a footballer in a TV drama.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on March 12, 2015, 12:06:06 PM
Quote from: tomd2103 on March 12, 2015, 12:13:53 AM
What is wrong with Costa?  He only seemed interested in squaring up to players throughout the game and was at it again after the final whistle. 

He's a nasty, irritating, classless spunk bucket.  He fits in perfectly.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 12, 2015, 12:24:30 PM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on March 12, 2015, 12:06:06 PM
Quote from: tomd2103 on March 12, 2015, 12:13:53 AM
What is wrong with Costa?  He only seemed interested in squaring up to players throughout the game and was at it again after the final whistle. 

He's a nasty, irritating, classless spunk bucket.  He fits in perfectly.

I'd love him playing for us though, because along with all that he scores goals.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on March 12, 2015, 12:33:02 PM
He's supposedly a very quiet, shy bloke off the pitch, wonder if he has to almost get himself psyched up to play football and goes a bit too far?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: rob_bridge on March 12, 2015, 01:09:57 PM
Quote from: Hillbilly on March 12, 2015, 09:55:36 AM
Quote from: rob_bridge on March 12, 2015, 08:22:08 AM
Quote from: PeterWithe on March 11, 2015, 11:07:17 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on March 11, 2015, 11:02:04 PM
Quote from: Ian Price on March 11, 2015, 10:24:13 PM
Graeme Souness has just really launched into the Chelsea cheating tonight, epitomised by Costa running 50 yards to join in the "protests" about Ibrahimovic's tackle.

He's probably my favourite pundit.

He's got some neck, he was the dirtiest, whiniest bastard going

Sneaky and nasty in equal measure too.

He could play too though
And the greatest ever cameo by a footballer in a TV drama.

'..You look like me....Magnum too...'

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on March 12, 2015, 01:21:54 PM
Chelsea are a shithouse of a club. Always has been, always will be. The old schoolers fancy themselves as salt of the Earth, ready to dish it out when it comes to a scrap (and normally get in the first shot). The die-hard travelling have a select few bunch of has-been thugs who like to have many a misty eyed reminisce about the street battles with rival clubs here, and even more so about battling those mucky foreigners from over the Channel. That such cretins as John Terry and Dennis Wise are held in such high regard says it all really.

Now their fans largely consist of closet UKIPers, feet stomping loud and proud UKIPers, gloryhunting bandwagon jumping tosspots, tourists, hipsters who go to the odd game to watch ironically before losing interest, and those aforementioned old school brawlers who think they're the last bastion of Britishness.

I've very rarely met a Chelsea fan who wasn't a complete James Hunt, or 5 cans short of a 6 pack. The very rare decent sort you can only really feel pity for as they have to share their ground with thousands of primates who haven't quite caught up to the rest of the human race in the evolutionary scale. That Jeremy Clarkson swaggers around the stands last night, grinning from ear to ear while his fellow Chelsea fans greet him as "one of the boys" says a lot.

Or at least this is my polite way of describing them.

I've met Utd fans who are often arrogant and have a sense of entitlement. I've met Liverpool fans who are likewise. Spurs fans who are just deluded and have this expectation that their rightful place should be top of the league (whilst rarely ever getting close to doing so). Man City fans who have forgotten their routes and swan around acting in the way they once found repugnant from their arrogant neighbours. I've met Arsenal bores. But I have to say, as far as a few of the Chelski fans I've met, they've been genuinely nasty pieces of works. Not mere toss-pottery but an added layer of repulsiveness on top.
 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on March 12, 2015, 01:49:40 PM
Brilliant supertom, top post! I still smile when I think of meeting a Chelsea fan at a conference last year. He asked me over the bufffet lunch who I support, 'the Villa' says I. When I returned the compliment and he said Chelsea, I just walked off, leaving him standing there with his plate and drink. Very infantile I know but it felt good at the time. Actually, it felt brilliant.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on March 12, 2015, 02:02:40 PM
Quote from: richard moore on March 12, 2015, 01:49:40 PM
Brilliant supertom, top post! I still smile when I think of meeting a Chelsea fan at a conference last year. He asked me over the bufffet lunch who I support, 'the Villa' says I. When I returned the compliment and he said Chelsea, I just walked off, leaving him standing there with his plate and drink. Very infantile I know but it felt good at the time. Actually, it felt brilliant.
Well played sir. Well played.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: E I Adio on March 12, 2015, 02:31:25 PM
I've only ever met and talked with one Chelsea fan as far as I can recall. He was a very quietly spoken and unassuming middle aged antiques dealer who has been exhibiting at the NEC fairs for many years. As he once pointed out to me, he is a real pre-Abramovitch supporter who has followed them all his life and he's not giving up now. Have to say, a really nice chap and couldn't help feeling a bit sorry for him.

I do detest everything Chelsea are and stand for though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on March 12, 2015, 03:48:32 PM
So, I'm assuming we all want Palace to beat QPR then?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: usav on March 12, 2015, 04:48:04 PM
Quote from: nick harper on March 11, 2015, 11:04:07 PM
One of the best 10 men performances I think I've ever seen.

This line has been used several times, and while I agree, I also think it was one of the worst 11 men performances against 10 men I've ever seen.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on March 12, 2015, 04:54:21 PM
Quote from: Risso on March 12, 2015, 03:48:32 PM
So, I'm assuming we all want Palace to beat QPR then?
Yes please.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on March 12, 2015, 04:54:40 PM
Quote from: usav on March 12, 2015, 04:48:04 PM
Quote from: nick harper on March 11, 2015, 11:04:07 PM
One of the best 10 men performances I think I've ever seen.

This line has been used several times, and while I agree, I also think it was one of the worst 11 men performances against 10 men I've ever seen.

Funny to think that Bayern won 7-0 against 10 men....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on March 12, 2015, 05:40:32 PM
Quote from: richard moore on March 12, 2015, 08:43:24 AM
Quote from: lovejoy on March 11, 2015, 11:02:04 PM
Quote from: Ian Price on March 11, 2015, 10:24:13 PM
Graeme Souness has just really launched into the Chelsea cheating tonight, epitomised by Costa running 50 yards to join in the "protests" about Ibrahimovic's tackle.

He's probably my favourite pundit.

I agree. And I loved him as a player despite all the incidents he got involved in. I always thought he was dead cool and good looking to boot. If I could have a dinner party and choose ten guests to chat football with over the meal, he would be one of them. Having seen snatches of him on the BBC documentary about Alan Hansen when he quit MOTD, I also suspect Souness is a really nice guy who is a cut above most footballers.


Alan Hansen once told a story of Souness going over the top and hurting a Dynamo Bucharest player at Anfield in a European cup semi. When they travelled to the away leg the locals were after Souness' blood at the airport and in the ground. Hansen said the atmosphere was one of pure hatred and unsettled several of the other players. He swears Souness loved every second of it and was man of the match.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on March 12, 2015, 08:23:54 PM
Everton 0-1 Dynamo Kiev - Oleh Gusev

Martinez Out ............
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: russon on March 12, 2015, 08:26:40 PM
Is that Peter Reid or Sid James?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: BC54 VFC on March 12, 2015, 08:34:43 PM
It's just like watching The Villa (pre-Sherwood).
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LeeB on March 12, 2015, 08:40:15 PM
Oh-oh, oh-oh
Everton are shite, Everton are shite
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 12, 2015, 08:41:54 PM
Martinez really is a car crash of a manager.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: l_mckay on March 12, 2015, 08:45:58 PM
1-1. Naismith
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 12, 2015, 08:48:27 PM
Beat Sunderland and we will be level with Everton on points come Saturday evening
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on March 12, 2015, 08:48:55 PM
See what Lukaku did...I'd love Benteke to be doing that!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on March 13, 2015, 02:21:39 AM
Everton could win the Europa league and go down. Then they would be competing in both the Championship and the Champions League next season. That would be at least 54 games even if they went out on in the first group stage and first round of both domestic cups.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on March 13, 2015, 02:31:27 AM
I know but one Chelsea fan, from Newtown. He is a raving crack-head, unemployed and unemployable. He is, however, great fun. A few years ago, when his drain was blocked, he had a bucket catching water from an overflow pipe from his flat. It was full of green, stagnant water, and one day, during an altercation with his missus, he tipped it over her head. She had him arrested and when the OB asked him why he did it he replied "I thought she looked hot".

He casually supported Chelsea when they were shit. He would never dream of spending money on them which he could be spending on crack. I like him so much that I've almost got a soft-spot for the fuckers.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on March 13, 2015, 02:36:56 AM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on March 13, 2015, 02:31:27 AM
I know but one Chelsea fan, from Newtown. He is a raving crack-head, unemployed and unemployable. He is, however, great fun. A few years ago, when his drain was blocked, he had a bucket catching water from an overflow pipe from his flat. It was full of green, stagnant water, and one day, during an altercation with his missus, he tipped it over her head. She had him arrested and when the OB asked him why he did it he replied "I thought she looked hot".

He casually supported Chelsea when they were shit. He would never dream of spending money on them which he could be spending on crack. I like him so much that I've almost got a soft-spot for the fuckers.


My cousin's lad supports Chelsea. The bright side being it winds his bluenose old man up.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ozzjim on March 13, 2015, 08:58:57 AM
If we had a couple more points I would like a draw in the Palace game, but we don't, so Palace win. A draw in the Leicester Hull game would not be a disaster though. QPR and Burnley shipping a couple of goals and us not losing would also help the goal difference which is getting tighter down there.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on March 13, 2015, 12:04:05 PM
I fancy Palace to beat QPR and you have to fancy City to beat Burnley. Leicester v Hull is a tough one to call. I would go for a draw which would suit us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on March 13, 2015, 12:25:24 PM
Chelsea on Wednesday, an alternative view.

(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/81613000/jpg/_81613409_chelsea.jpg)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on March 13, 2015, 12:51:22 PM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on March 13, 2015, 02:31:27 AM
I know but one Chelsea fan, from Newtown. He is a raving crack-head, unemployed and unemployable. He is, however, great fun. A few years ago, when his drain was blocked, he had a bucket catching water from an overflow pipe from his flat. It was full of green, stagnant water, and one day, during an altercation with his missus, he tipped it over her head. She had him arrested and when the OB asked him why he did it he replied "I thought she looked hot".

He casually supported Chelsea when they were shit. He would never dream of spending money on them which he could be spending on crack. I like him so much that I've almost got a soft-spot for the fuckers.
Is your friend Super-Hans?
(http://31.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly7njnAXux1rnzjqfo1_500.gif)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on March 13, 2015, 12:54:12 PM
Quote from: frankmosswasmyuncle on March 12, 2015, 04:54:21 PM
Quote from: Risso on March 12, 2015, 03:48:32 PM
So, I'm assuming we all want Palace to beat QPR then?
Yes please.
Yes. Palace are probably safe. I think we need QPR to have a tough time of it with Ramsey in charge. Now they're back in the bottom 3, I wouldn't fancy them getting out of it, bar Sunderland taking their place.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on March 13, 2015, 01:07:40 PM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on March 13, 2015, 02:31:27 AM
I know but one Chelsea fan, from Newtown. He is a raving crack-head, unemployed and unemployable. He is, however, great fun. A few years ago, when his drain was blocked, he had a bucket catching water from an overflow pipe from his flat. It was full of green, stagnant water, and one day, during an altercation with his missus, he tipped it over her head. She had him arrested and when the OB asked him why he did it he replied "I thought she looked hot".
He casually supported Chelsea when they were shit. He would never dream of spending money on them which he could be spending on crack. I like him so much that I've almost got a soft-spot for the fuckers.

My maternal grandfather was a cock-er-nee.  Whenever any woman came on the telly and she was, in his opinion somewhat uppity he always came out with this:  Gorrr! If she was mine I'd chuck a bucket of piss over her!

Your story reminded me of him Perce.  The tight fisted old fucker.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: itbrvilla on March 13, 2015, 01:19:44 PM
Quote from: dave shelley on March 13, 2015, 01:07:40 PM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on March 13, 2015, 02:31:27 AM
I know but one Chelsea fan, from Newtown. He is a raving crack-head, unemployed and unemployable. He is, however, great fun. A few years ago, when his drain was blocked, he had a bucket catching water from an overflow pipe from his flat. It was full of green, stagnant water, and one day, during an altercation with his missus, he tipped it over her head. She had him arrested and when the OB asked him why he did it he replied "I thought she looked hot".
He casually supported Chelsea when they were shit. He would never dream of spending money on them which he could be spending on crack. I like him so much that I've almost got a soft-spot for the fuckers.

My maternal grandfather was a cock-er-nee.  Whenever any woman came on the telly and she was, in his opinion somewhat uppity he always came out with this:  Gorrr! If she was mine I'd chuck a bucket of piss over her!

Your story reminded me of him Perce.  The tight fisted old fucker.
Excellent.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on March 13, 2015, 11:07:23 PM
Bhutan get their first ever World Cup qualifying win

http://screamer.deadspin.com/scenes-in-colombo-as-bhutan-wins-first-ever-world-cup-q-1691221397/+kevindraper
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 14, 2015, 01:06:32 PM
Palace 1 QPR 0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on March 14, 2015, 01:19:49 PM
Good start to the day with Palace one up!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on March 14, 2015, 01:23:01 PM
We've been pretty fortunate with other results going for us lately, not a lot to complain about there.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 14, 2015, 01:25:33 PM
2-0!

Get that goal difference down!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on March 14, 2015, 01:25:46 PM
2-0 now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 14, 2015, 01:26:56 PM
3-0!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on March 14, 2015, 01:27:09 PM
Make that 3-0, excellent
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on March 14, 2015, 01:27:13 PM
3-0. QPR are crap,
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: usav on March 14, 2015, 01:27:28 PM
3-0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brend'Watkins on March 14, 2015, 01:27:29 PM
3 now. QPR defence is pathetic.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on March 14, 2015, 01:27:31 PM
Could be a seminal day...!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on March 14, 2015, 01:28:40 PM
Unlucky QPR😇
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on March 14, 2015, 01:29:30 PM
We need to capitalise on this. Come on Villa!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Witton Warrior on March 14, 2015, 01:30:14 PM
Watch that goal difference crumble!!!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aj2k77 on March 14, 2015, 01:55:09 PM
If we end today 6 pts clear I think the tide has turned! Too much momentum behind us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on March 14, 2015, 02:18:27 PM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on March 13, 2015, 12:25:24 PM
Chelsea on Wednesday, an alternative view.

(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/81613000/jpg/_81613409_chelsea.jpg)

I sent that picture to a friend who's son-in-law supports both Villa and Chelsea (I know) and said friend showed him it. The son-in-law found it funny and sent it to a cockney blue he knows.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 14, 2015, 02:19:08 PM
A draw wouldn't be the worst thing in the world.  Burnley have got Man City at home today; and Hull play Leicester.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on March 14, 2015, 02:26:13 PM
3 - 1........Phillips with possibly goal of the season
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on March 14, 2015, 02:36:39 PM
Holy shit that Matt Phillips strike was amazing
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on March 14, 2015, 02:37:02 PM
Quote from: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 14, 2015, 02:19:08 PM
A draw wouldn't be the worst thing in the world.  Burnley have got Man City at home today; and Hull play Leicester.

Yeah but look at our fixtures in April.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on March 14, 2015, 02:38:48 PM
Not seen anything on here but Bamford looked quality for Middlesbrough. Some really nice movement and with one of his goals, he put himself through with a great dummy that took the defender out. Wouldn't mind us bringing him in next season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on March 14, 2015, 03:10:12 PM
Quote from: OCD on March 14, 2015, 02:37:02 PM
Quote from: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 14, 2015, 02:19:08 PM
A draw wouldn't be the worst thing in the world.  Burnley have got Man City at home today; and Hull play Leicester.

Yeah but look at our fixtures in April.

thats what the other teams (and fans) will be thinking, doesn't always work like that. I'm sure we will get surprise win/draw in a coouple.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Deano's Mullet on March 14, 2015, 04:40:44 PM
arsenal 2-0 west ham. hammers have come down with the Christmas decorations.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on March 14, 2015, 04:59:24 PM
Pleased with the draw at Hull. Good for the Villa and I had a few quid on it too.

Just realised it was at Leicester, not Hull. Still good for Villa. Still won some money. Still pleased.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on March 14, 2015, 05:06:51 PM
Villa get 3 points, QPR drop 3, Hull and Leicester drop 2. Just need a Citeh win to complete the perfect day.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on March 14, 2015, 05:52:43 PM
Come on Man City!.....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on March 14, 2015, 06:13:40 PM
Man City look lethargic to me.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on March 14, 2015, 06:15:24 PM
Arlo White's patronizing voice pisses me right off.

"They haven't mortgaged their future."  "This club is the heartbeat of the town."

Said with a long emphases of the first syllable. Piss off Arlo.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: brontebilly on March 14, 2015, 06:33:27 PM
Some goal from Matt Phillips earlier

Rob Green shocking for two of Palace's goals.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Can Gana Be Bettered!?!? on March 14, 2015, 06:39:23 PM
Quote from: Deano's Mullet on March 14, 2015, 04:40:44 PM
arsenal 2-0 west ham. hammers have come down with the Christmas decorations.

It was always clear to anyone with the slightest knowledge on football that West Ham were complete shit and riding their luck and confidence.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 14, 2015, 06:47:42 PM
Burnley 1 Man City 0.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on March 14, 2015, 06:47:55 PM
Burnley 1 - Citeh 0............Boyd with a great goal
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brend'Watkins on March 14, 2015, 06:49:27 PM
Burnley fully deserve it too
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on March 14, 2015, 06:50:56 PM
Fucks sake.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on March 14, 2015, 06:52:29 PM
Quote from: PaulWinch again on March 14, 2015, 06:50:56 PM
Fucks sake.
Ah, so Leicester, QPR and Sunderland go down instead of Leicester, QPR and Burnley.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on March 14, 2015, 06:53:08 PM
I'd rather no teams were near us really.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 14, 2015, 06:53:20 PM
Man City look dreadful. Still fancy them to win today though
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villan For Life on March 14, 2015, 06:54:08 PM
Burnley want it more than Man City
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on March 14, 2015, 06:55:52 PM
City look a bit crap.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 14, 2015, 06:57:40 PM
Quote from: Dave on March 14, 2015, 06:52:29 PM
Quote from: PaulWinch again on March 14, 2015, 06:50:56 PM
Fucks sake.
Ah, so Leicester, QPR and Sunderland go down instead of Leicester, QPR and Burnley.

Looking at the fixtures, I'm not sure Hull are out of it either:

Chelsea (h); Swansea (a); Southampton (a); Liverpool (h); C Palace (a); Arsenal (h); Burnley (h); Tottenham (a); Man Utd (h).

With Burnley playing for their lives, it's hard to see where Hull would be favourites to win.


Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on March 14, 2015, 07:09:51 PM
City just look so rigid. They have nothing between midfield and attack, and Aguero and Bony are just stuck up top with their backs to goal, having to turn before they do anything, no runners from midfield. It's basically rubbish.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 14, 2015, 07:18:06 PM
wow City have nothing at all. Fair play to Burnley.

I'm not looking down anymore. Only up. We're 7 points off Newcastle in 11th. Not completely unrealistic to think we could finish around there.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villan For Life on March 14, 2015, 07:19:57 PM
I thought that was a pen.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brend'Watkins on March 14, 2015, 07:24:01 PM
Man City, how poor was that. No fight, ponderous, lacklustre. Bunch of mercenary tossers.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 14, 2015, 07:26:40 PM
Quote from: Bren'd on March 14, 2015, 07:24:01 PM
Man City, how poor was that. No fight, ponderous, lacklustre. Bunch of mercenary tossers.

I hope they're still shit when we play them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: manic-road on March 14, 2015, 10:27:59 PM
Only just seen the Man Shitty result at Burnley, could have done without that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 14, 2015, 11:25:05 PM
What a fucking goal that was by Phillips. Absolutely stunning.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 14, 2015, 11:38:09 PM
Fair play to burnley they are fighting for their lives.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on March 14, 2015, 11:57:38 PM
Always nice to see Middlesbrough beating at Ipswich at home.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: The Left Side on March 15, 2015, 12:59:48 AM
Awesome performance and fair play to the fans, thank God for TS
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on March 15, 2015, 08:01:03 AM
Quote from: peter w on March 14, 2015, 11:57:38 PM
Always nice to see Middlesbrough beating at Ipswich at home.

I know what you did there
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on March 15, 2015, 08:29:47 AM
Quote from: john e on March 15, 2015, 08:01:03 AM
Quote from: peter w on March 14, 2015, 11:57:38 PM
Always nice to see Middlesbrough beating at Ipswich at home.

I know what you did there

Yes, it's great.

Man City though eh? What a bunch of fucking wankers.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on March 15, 2015, 08:30:53 AM
Quote from: john e on March 15, 2015, 08:01:03 AM
Quote from: peter w on March 14, 2015, 11:57:38 PM
Always nice to see Middlesbrough beating at Ipswich at home.

I know what you did there

Frightening to think that was 35 years ago, standing at the Clock End as all those false rumours kept being spread around the crowd, before it really did become reality!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on March 15, 2015, 08:33:32 AM
Quote from: Bren'd on March 14, 2015, 07:24:01 PM
Man City, how poor was that. No fight, ponderous, lacklustre. Bunch of mercenary tossers.

I know they've bought the league a couple of times but does anyone else think they have never quite consistently hit the spot and, for all the money they have, and have spent, their team isn't actually as great as you might expect? They have found it extremely hard to buy themselves up to the next level.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 15, 2015, 08:34:59 AM
Seems to me Toure has been pretty rubbish since that birthday card business. They need to get rid of him and the manager.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on March 15, 2015, 08:36:57 AM
Ramsey has conceded relegation by saying those dreaded words "until it's mathematically impossible to survive we keep going".

I do feel for him. Another good man sent to the footballing gallows by clueless owners!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 15, 2015, 10:16:31 AM
A clueless former manager, more like. Spent a fortune on has-beens, flounced off the day after the transfer window closed so as to give his successor hardly any chance.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on March 15, 2015, 10:17:42 AM
Quote from: richard moore on March 15, 2015, 08:33:32 AM
Quote from: Bren'd on March 14, 2015, 07:24:01 PM
Man City, how poor was that. No fight, ponderous, lacklustre. Bunch of mercenary tossers.

I know they've bought the league a couple of times but does anyone else think they have never quite consistently hit the spot and, for all the money they have, and have spent, their team isn't actually as great as you might expect? They have found it extremely hard to buy themselves up to the next level.


The hardest thing for multi millionaire footballers is to 'go again' they did it last year and a bit of hunger dies, they start looking around for other options

This for me is Fergies greatest achievement how he got his teams up year after year with the same hunger to go and win is shear genius, and that's coming from someone who can't stand the bloke
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on March 15, 2015, 10:27:30 AM
Quote from: john e on March 15, 2015, 10:17:42 AM
Quote from: richard moore on March 15, 2015, 08:33:32 AM
Quote from: Bren'd on March 14, 2015, 07:24:01 PM
Man City, how poor was that. No fight, ponderous, lacklustre. Bunch of mercenary tossers.

I know they've bought the league a couple of times but does anyone else think they have never quite consistently hit the spot and, for all the money they have, and have spent, their team isn't actually as great as you might expect? They have found it extremely hard to buy themselves up to the next level.


The hardest thing for multi millionaire footballers is to 'go again' they did it last year and a bit of hunger dies, they start looking around for other options

This for me is Fergies greatest achievement how he got his teams up year after year with the same hunger to go and win is shear genius, and that's coming from someone who can't stand the bloke


They have certainly under achieved in Europe. As someone who bets on football I never trust them with my money like I have in the past with Manchester United and Chelsea. For a top team they can be a bit 'flaky'.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on March 15, 2015, 10:37:03 AM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on March 15, 2015, 08:34:59 AM
Seems to me Toure has been pretty rubbish since that birthday card business.
I think the untimely death of his younger brother is more likely to have an impact on his form than anything to do with birthdays.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tony Erdington on March 15, 2015, 11:14:55 AM
Quote from: richard moore on March 15, 2015, 08:33:32 AM
Quote from: Bren'd on March 14, 2015, 07:24:01 PM
Man City, how poor was that. No fight, ponderous, lacklustre. Bunch of mercenary tossers.

I know they've bought the league a couple of times but does anyone else think they have never quite consistently hit the spot and, for all the money they have, and have spent, their team isn't actually as great as you might expect? They have found it extremely hard to buy themselves up to the next level.

if there was a handicap system based on money spent by clubs in the premiership i wonder where citeh would be?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: andyaston on March 15, 2015, 12:18:28 PM
Quote from: Tony Erdington on March 15, 2015, 11:14:55 AM
Quote from: richard moore on March 15, 2015, 08:33:32 AM
Quote from: Bren'd on March 14, 2015, 07:24:01 PM
Man City, how poor was that. No fight, ponderous, lacklustre. Bunch of mercenary tossers.

I know they've bought the league a couple of times but does anyone else think they have never quite consistently hit the spot and, for all the money they have, and have spent, their team isn't actually as great as you might expect? They have found it extremely hard to buy themselves up to the next level.

if there was a handicap system based on money spent by clubs in the premiership i wonder where citeh would be?
Just below Leicester
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: manic-road on March 15, 2015, 12:25:42 PM
Quote from: andyaston on March 15, 2015, 12:18:28 PM
Quote from: Tony Erdington on March 15, 2015, 11:14:55 AM
Quote from: richard moore on March 15, 2015, 08:33:32 AM
Quote from: Bren'd on March 14, 2015, 07:24:01 PM
Man City, how poor was that. No fight, ponderous, lacklustre. Bunch of mercenary tossers.

I know they've bought the league a couple of times but does anyone else think they have never quite consistently hit the spot and, for all the money they have, and have spent, their team isn't actually as great as you might expect? They have found it extremely hard to buy themselves up to the next level.

if there was a handicap system based on money spent by clubs in the premiership i wonder where citeh would be?
Just below Leicester
Burnley would be top.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 15, 2015, 12:32:44 PM
Quote from: olaftab on March 15, 2015, 08:36:57 AM
Ramsey has conceded relegation by saying those dreaded words "until it's mathematically impossible to survive we keep going".

I do feel for him. Another good man sent to the footballing gallows by clueless owners!

I reckon we might see him at Villa Park next season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on March 15, 2015, 01:08:55 PM
Quote from: manic-road on March 15, 2015, 12:25:42 PM
Quote from: andyaston on March 15, 2015, 12:18:28 PM
Quote from: Tony Erdington on March 15, 2015, 11:14:55 AM
Quote from: richard moore on March 15, 2015, 08:33:32 AM
Quote from: Bren'd on March 14, 2015, 07:24:01 PM
Man City, how poor was that. No fight, ponderous, lacklustre. Bunch of mercenary tossers.

I know they've bought the league a couple of times but does anyone else think they have never quite consistently hit the spot and, for all the money they have, and have spent, their team isn't actually as great as you might expect? They have found it extremely hard to buy themselves up to the next level.

if there was a handicap system based on money spent by clubs in the premiership i wonder where citeh would be?
Just below Leicester
Burnley would be top.

You're looking at the wrong colour of Manchester for the team that'd be bottom of that table.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on March 15, 2015, 01:58:59 PM
Chelski 1 (Costa) - Saints 1 (Tadic pen)......good game and Saints are giving them a real game
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on March 15, 2015, 02:03:24 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on March 15, 2015, 01:58:59 PM
Chelski 1 (Costa) - Saints 1 (Tadic pen)......good game and Saints are giving them a real game

It'd be nice if Southampton could somehow scrape 4th place.  The top 5 has a depressing familiarity about it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: brontebilly on March 15, 2015, 02:09:25 PM
Southampton destroying Chelsea's midfield. Cant believe Mourinho is starting with the same midfield that got bossed by PSG. Matic, Fabregas and Oscar really struggling again. English media give Mourinho a very easy ride imo

Chelsea goal was joke defending really, Costa given a free run into the box and Forster hiding on his line watching the cross come in. Forster is hopeless imo, 6ft10 or whatever he is should have planted the ball and Costa into next week.

Shane long has been hopeless too, bizarre signing
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: brontebilly on March 15, 2015, 02:34:25 PM
gutless refereeing from Dean not to give Matic the second yellow there
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 15, 2015, 02:41:24 PM
Quote from: brontebilly on March 15, 2015, 02:09:25 PM
Southampton destroying Chelsea's midfield. Cant believe Mourinho is starting with the same midfield that got bossed by PSG. Matic, Fabregas and Oscar really struggling again. English media give Mourinho a very easy ride imo

Chelsea goal was joke defending really, Costa given a free run into the box and Forster hiding on his line watching the cross come in. Forster is hopeless imo, 6ft10 or whatever he is should have planted the ball and Costa into next week.

Shane long has been hopeless too, bizarre signing

In fairness to the media, it's hard to say Mourinho is getting things wrong when his team is currently 6 points clear. Regardless of how big a tool he is.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on March 15, 2015, 02:44:10 PM
Quote from: brontebilly on March 15, 2015, 02:34:25 PM
gutless refereeing from Dean not to give Matic the second yellow there

Agree, why oh why is Matic still on the field. Typical decision that the 'big' teams get in their favour.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: brontebilly on March 15, 2015, 02:59:09 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on March 15, 2015, 02:41:24 PM
Quote from: brontebilly on March 15, 2015, 02:09:25 PM
Southampton destroying Chelsea's midfield. Cant believe Mourinho is starting with the same midfield that got bossed by PSG. Matic, Fabregas and Oscar really struggling again. English media give Mourinho a very easy ride imo

Chelsea goal was joke defending really, Costa given a free run into the box and Forster hiding on his line watching the cross come in. Forster is hopeless imo, 6ft10 or whatever he is should have planted the ball and Costa into next week.

Shane long has been hopeless too, bizarre signing

In fairness to the media, it's hard to say Mourinho is getting things wrong when his team is currently 6 points clear. Regardless of how big a tool he is.

Not rotating the squad earlier in the season has come back to bite him imo.

Its a really poor league this year as results in Europe are proving. Pellegrini, Wenger and Van Gaal have been stealing a living this season considering the budgets they have available. Gazprom Chelsea have been the best of a fairly average lot.

Thought Mourinho had a shocker tactically against PSG. Subs were ridiculous too, bringing on Drogba who was predictably hopeless when Remy's movement would have been a far better option. Bringing on a centre half Zouma into midfield.

Hope Southampton can do them today, they have played a lovely brand of football exposing Chelsea's midfield.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: curiousorange on March 15, 2015, 03:01:12 PM
Remy being at Chelsea is a waste of a fantastic player.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on March 15, 2015, 04:02:05 PM
If you didn't know they have JUST kicked off at Old Trafford.(recognising SSN HQ as source)  sorry one minute gone!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mortimer's Bear on March 15, 2015, 04:08:47 PM
Kinda hope Man Utd win today, hate Spurs.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on March 15, 2015, 04:09:53 PM
1 - 0.......Man Ure, Fellani with a great finish
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on March 15, 2015, 04:18:58 PM
2 - 0.......Man Ure,Carrick
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 15, 2015, 04:22:11 PM
Everton 1-0 booooooo
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 15, 2015, 04:25:38 PM
Geordie twats .
2-0 Carrick
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on March 15, 2015, 04:27:19 PM
Spurs look awful at the back. Be interesting to see how they cope with the rejuvenated Benteke and Gabby when we go to WHL?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on March 15, 2015, 04:34:35 PM
3 - 0.......Man Ure = Rooney after some more joke defending from Spurs
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: l_mckay on March 15, 2015, 04:34:58 PM
3-0 now,Rooney
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Jarpie on March 15, 2015, 04:35:53 PM
Lol spuds, great pass for shrek's goal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 15, 2015, 04:42:02 PM
The media will be creaming it now over Man U and the fact that now everything must be perfect again. Spurs look hideous.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: brontebilly on March 15, 2015, 04:43:53 PM
Townsend taken off after 30 mins, rarely see managers taking a player off that early.

Sherwood will be linked with a good few Spurs players in the summer, Townsend will be linked to us no doubt.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on March 15, 2015, 05:11:17 PM
Newcastle really is a club good for nothing. We ask you to do one simple thing.....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on March 15, 2015, 05:12:45 PM
2-0 Everton. How did we lose to this useless Newcastle team?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on March 15, 2015, 05:19:39 PM
Quote from: olaftab on March 15, 2015, 05:12:45 PM
2-0 Everton. How did we lose to this useless Newcastle team?
We didn't deserve to. We easily did enough to win that game.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Flamingo Lane on March 15, 2015, 05:36:20 PM
Spurs are utterly crap, as bad (pound for pound) as were Sunderland yesterday.  This "Premier League" is truly mediocre, and if we can carry on momentum against a bunch of teams who may well be "on the beach" by mid-March, we could harvest a lot of points before the end of the season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on March 15, 2015, 05:52:28 PM
Everton 3-0 Newcastle - Ross Barkley
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 15, 2015, 05:58:38 PM
The mediocrity of the premier league should see plenty of shock results between now and the final game. I think we will see a few twists and turns.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 15, 2015, 06:06:01 PM
I wish we were playing Newcastle now. We really should have won up there.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Broughty-Villian on March 15, 2015, 06:06:14 PM
Scots League Cup Final: Ref bottled clear peno for Utd, shame, but nothing new up here i'm afraid. Ref cannot send off the Celtic Capt AND give a peno.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on March 15, 2015, 06:19:44 PM
Quote from: olaftab on March 15, 2015, 08:36:57 AM
Ramsey has conceded relegation by saying those dreaded words "until it's mathematically impossible to survive we keep going".

I do feel for him. Another good man sent to the footballing gallows by clueless owners!

Why feel for him?

He didnt have to take the job. By all accounts he is a decent coach and should have stuck to that. I think Ramsey is mid 40's age wise and if had the potential to be a good manager it would have come to fruition earlier in his career.

I consider I'm good at the job I do. However, I don't think for one moment Id ever become the chief exec, as it would be well beyond my capabilities
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 15, 2015, 06:44:56 PM
Quote from: Rudy65 on March 15, 2015, 06:19:44 PM
Quote from: olaftab on March 15, 2015, 08:36:57 AM
Ramsey has conceded relegation by saying those dreaded words "until it's mathematically impossible to survive we keep going".

I do feel for him. Another good man sent to the footballing gallows by clueless owners!

Why feel for him?

He didnt have to take the job. By all accounts he is a decent coach and should have stuck to that. I think Ramsey is mid 40's age wise and if had the potential to be a good manager it would have come to fruition earlier in his career.

I consider I'm good at the job I do. However, I don't think for one moment Id ever become the chief exec, as it would be well beyond my capabilities

Ramsey's older than that, I remember him from the 1980/81 Panini sticker book.

Wiki confirms he's 53 next month.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on March 15, 2015, 06:50:52 PM
Did Ramsey used to have a beard in his Brighton playing days?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on March 15, 2015, 06:55:56 PM
Fun to watch a Mourinho interview when they've dropped points.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on March 15, 2015, 09:26:39 PM
Quote from: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 15, 2015, 12:32:44 PM
Quote from: olaftab on March 15, 2015, 08:36:57 AM
Ramsey has conceded relegation by saying those dreaded words "until it's mathematically impossible to survive we keep going".

I do feel for him. Another good man sent to the footballing gallows by clueless owners!

I reckon we might see him at Villa Park next season.

You reckon Kmac would be in charge of the youth team or we would just expand our general coaching staff by an extra one for Ramsey?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Jon Crofts on March 16, 2015, 09:55:59 AM
I watched the Dordrecht v Feyenoord game yesterday featuring none other than Karim El Ahmadi, remember him?

Game was dire, Dordrecht are rock bottom and it looked like a couple of League 1 teams playing out a 1-1 draw.
KEA looked bright enough but his limitations shone through when going forward, we aren't going to miss him.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on March 16, 2015, 10:04:22 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on March 15, 2015, 06:50:52 PM
Did Ramsey used to have a beard in his Brighton playing days?

No, that was Grealish. And Foster.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on March 16, 2015, 01:19:40 PM
Quote from: peter w on March 16, 2015, 10:04:22 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on March 15, 2015, 06:50:52 PM
Did Ramsey used to have a beard in his Brighton playing days?

No, that was Grealish. And Foster.

I think Ramsey did too. As did Brian Horton. Brighton were very beardy back in the day. Except for Neil McNab with his tache that made him look like Jim Macdonald off Corrie.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 16, 2015, 01:25:16 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on March 16, 2015, 01:19:40 PM
Quote from: peter w on March 16, 2015, 10:04:22 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on March 15, 2015, 06:50:52 PM
Did Ramsey used to have a beard in his Brighton playing days?

No, that was Grealish. And Foster.

I think Ramsey did too. As did Brian Horton. Brighton were very beardy back in the day. Except for Neil McNab with his tache that made him look like Jim Macdonald off Corrie.

Not forgetting Mark Lawrenson...also a beardo.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on March 16, 2015, 01:32:35 PM
Quote from: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 16, 2015, 01:25:16 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on March 16, 2015, 01:19:40 PM
Quote from: peter w on March 16, 2015, 10:04:22 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on March 15, 2015, 06:50:52 PM
Did Ramsey used to have a beard in his Brighton playing days?

No, that was Grealish. And Foster.

I think Ramsey did too. As did Brian Horton. Brighton were very beardy back in the day. Except for Neil McNab with his tache that made him look like Jim Macdonald off Corrie.

Not forgetting Mark Lawrenson...also a beardo.


Grealish was the main man. Foster and Lawrenson only flirted with beards and even Horton got rid in the end. Grealish was in it for the long haul.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LeeB on March 16, 2015, 04:47:10 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on March 16, 2015, 01:32:35 PM
Quote from: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 16, 2015, 01:25:16 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on March 16, 2015, 01:19:40 PM
Quote from: peter w on March 16, 2015, 10:04:22 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on March 15, 2015, 06:50:52 PM
Did Ramsey used to have a beard in his Brighton playing days?

No, that was Grealish. And Foster.

I think Ramsey did too. As did Brian Horton. Brighton were very beardy back in the day. Except for Neil McNab with his tache that made him look like Jim Macdonald off Corrie.

Not forgetting Mark Lawrenson...also a beardo.


Grealish was the main man. Foster and Lawrenson only flirted with beards and even Horton got rid in the end. Grealish was in it for the long haul.

I distinctly remember Grealish and beard from a Pannini sticker in about '86, playing for the stripeys when they were sponsored by no smoking signs.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 16, 2015, 05:23:01 PM
Quote from: LeeB on March 16, 2015, 04:47:10 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on March 16, 2015, 01:32:35 PM
Quote from: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 16, 2015, 01:25:16 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on March 16, 2015, 01:19:40 PM
Quote from: peter w on March 16, 2015, 10:04:22 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on March 15, 2015, 06:50:52 PM
Did Ramsey used to have a beard in his Brighton playing days?

No, that was Grealish. And Foster.

I think Ramsey did too. As did Brian Horton. Brighton were very beardy back in the day. Except for Neil McNab with his tache that made him look like Jim Macdonald off Corrie.

Not forgetting Mark Lawrenson...also a beardo.


Grealish was the main man. Foster and Lawrenson only flirted with beards and even Horton got rid in the end. Grealish was in it for the long haul.

I distinctly remember Grealish and beard from a Pannini sticker in about '86, playing for the stripeys when they were sponsored by no smoking signs.

he definitely had a beard when I played for a bit with him for Aston Unity in the early 90's
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on March 16, 2015, 07:33:15 PM
Come on Reading. Put these bastards down.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 16, 2015, 07:52:54 PM
1-0 Reading.

I hope Bradford get smashed here.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on March 16, 2015, 07:53:52 PM
Nice! Negative points for playing music when they score.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 16, 2015, 07:56:14 PM
2-0. Plus points though for it being Sweet Caroline.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on March 16, 2015, 07:58:21 PM
Lovely. Thats who you are Bradford, a nothing club. Now you can go back to us never hearing about you ever again.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on March 16, 2015, 08:03:14 PM
They were 2-0 down at Chelsea but this is Reading......
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on March 16, 2015, 08:04:28 PM
How come this game is tonight seeing as they both played Sat? Can't see this as right.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 16, 2015, 08:05:58 PM
Quote from: AlexAlexCropley on March 16, 2015, 08:04:28 PM
How come this game is tonight seeing as they both played Sat? Can't see this as right.

Both clubs will have okayed it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on March 16, 2015, 08:10:34 PM
Bradford epitomise hoofball.They'll have to change it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Duncan Shaw on March 16, 2015, 08:13:24 PM
One of my best mares is a Reading fan and we're dreaming of a Villa-Reading final, just to fuck the world off!!  He's worried they were 2-0 down to Chelsea though.......
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on March 16, 2015, 08:14:47 PM
Good turnout by Bradford for a Monday mind.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 16, 2015, 08:16:23 PM
Swans look quite good first 15 mins
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on March 16, 2015, 08:18:33 PM
Are Reading the only supermarket sponsored team? Why is that ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: CJ on March 16, 2015, 08:18:42 PM
Bit disappointed Bradford players seem to be going down very easily and feigning injury. Turning into a really scrappy game now
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on March 16, 2015, 08:40:21 PM
Swansea should be 2 or 3 up easy, they're a very good team.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on March 16, 2015, 08:47:47 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on March 16, 2015, 08:05:58 PM
Quote from: AlexAlexCropley on March 16, 2015, 08:04:28 PM
How come this game is tonight seeing as they both played Sat? Can't see this as right.

Both clubs will have okayed it.
TV money rules.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on March 16, 2015, 08:50:21 PM
Quote from: AlexAlexCropley on March 16, 2015, 08:18:33 PM
Are Reading the only supermarket sponsored team? Why is that ?
Don't forget Tesco bags!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on March 16, 2015, 08:53:07 PM
Quote from: Duncan Shaw on March 16, 2015, 08:13:24 PM
One of my best mares is a Reading fan and we're dreaming of a Villa-Reading final, just to fuck the world off!!  He's worried they were 2-0 down to Chelsea though.......
Do you have any stallions and if so who do they support?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on March 16, 2015, 08:56:06 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on March 16, 2015, 08:40:21 PM
Swansea should be 2 or 3 up easy, they're a very good team.

That doesn't bode well for Saturday? Although the Baggies beat them 2-0 recently
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 16, 2015, 08:58:09 PM
They are a very good side but losing Bony has hurt them. They create chances but don't put teams away. Wouldn't surprise me at all to see Liverpool win this against the run of play. They're not as good away so with a bit of luck we can keep our run going and get a win this weekend.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: The Man With A Stick on March 16, 2015, 08:59:35 PM
At least Bradford got their wish of being on the telly at last.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 16, 2015, 09:00:55 PM
Swansea have good movement and will look to get behind our full backs.
In that respect I think hutton comes back in for Bacuna
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Colhint on March 16, 2015, 09:01:14 PM
Definitely not so good away as at home
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Nev on March 16, 2015, 09:04:22 PM
Was that Lee Butler next to Parkinson?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on March 16, 2015, 09:07:25 PM
That's that then
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: andyh on March 16, 2015, 09:10:00 PM
Bradford fans chucking plastic bottles on the pitch, but, the commentators say, its just borne out of frustration, no big deal.

Hmmmmmmmm.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 16, 2015, 09:11:33 PM
All over now. 3-0.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on March 16, 2015, 09:14:49 PM
I wonder if there'll be a pitch invasion.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: andyh on March 16, 2015, 09:17:17 PM
Quote from: Clampy on March 16, 2015, 09:14:49 PM
I wonder if there'll be a pitch invasion.
I bloody hope so
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on March 16, 2015, 09:18:10 PM
Quote from: andyh on March 16, 2015, 09:10:00 PM
Bradford fans chucking plastic bottles on the pitch, but, the commentators say, its just borne out of frustration, no big deal.

Hmmmmmmmm.

Plucky Bradford can't do anything wrong.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 16, 2015, 09:18:11 PM
Pitch invader. I wonder if they'll get as much shit as we did.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on March 16, 2015, 09:20:05 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on March 16, 2015, 09:18:11 PM
Pitch invader. I wonder if they'll get as much shit as we did.
Half naked.
Diving in the area.
Abandon the match and get Lawro in as the hanging judge!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: curiousorange on March 16, 2015, 09:21:28 PM
Dark ages.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on March 16, 2015, 09:24:50 PM
1 - 0 Liverpool.........Henderson with a very jammy goal
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on March 16, 2015, 09:25:17 PM
Pardon my ignorance but I only switched this game on about 20 minutes ago.
Have Reading been playing really well throughout, Bradford been utter shit or Reading dominating so much because of Bradford's 10 men?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 16, 2015, 09:27:04 PM
Reading played well from the off and Bradford have been shit, probably in part to the way Reading have played.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on March 16, 2015, 09:27:40 PM
Quote from: frankmosswasmyuncle on March 16, 2015, 09:25:17 PM
Pardon my ignorance but I only switched this game on about 20 minutes ago.
Have Reading been playing really well throughout, Bradford been utter shit or Reading dominating so much because of Bradford's 10 men?

Mainly the 1st part......Bradford have been very average, they have only been down to 10 men since the 63rd minute but Reading did score 2 early goals
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on March 16, 2015, 09:32:03 PM
Wondered because Reading look bloody good...yet they're 17th in the Championship.

Clarke's obviously done a good job.
Gives me hope that they can give Arse a tough game.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on March 16, 2015, 09:33:14 PM
Thanks for the insight by the way PWS and spangley.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on March 16, 2015, 09:38:12 PM
Lynch the fu**ers!
About 50 of them on the pitch...and a FLARE!!!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 16, 2015, 09:38:42 PM
LOOK AT THIS PITCH INVASION! DISGRACEFUL! IT'S JUST LIKE THE 80S AGAIN! KICK THEM OUT! DEDUCT 10 POINTS!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: andyh on March 16, 2015, 09:39:04 PM
Fucking hell, a return to the dark ages
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: N'Rexy on March 16, 2015, 09:39:17 PM
#darkages throw them out.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Des Little on March 16, 2015, 09:39:19 PM
I'm DISGUSTED. It's a RIOT
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on March 16, 2015, 09:39:44 PM
Reading scum. Just like cavemen.

Small time.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 16, 2015, 09:41:40 PM
I never thought we'd see such shocking scene at a football match again.

#prayforfootball
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 16, 2015, 09:42:08 PM
Amazingly, it's "lovely scenes" tonight.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ad@m on March 16, 2015, 09:42:33 PM
"Lovely scenes on the pitch"

Copyright. Gary Lineker
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Duncan Shaw on March 16, 2015, 09:43:15 PM
And Lineker just appreciating it, hypocritical wankers!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Des Little on March 16, 2015, 09:43:59 PM
Not like the BBC to be two faced
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aj2k77 on March 16, 2015, 09:44:26 PM
When are the Quarter finals that we're marred by the thugs being replayed?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on March 16, 2015, 09:44:49 PM
It's carnage.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: itbrvilla on March 16, 2015, 09:46:16 PM
Championship club, championship pitch invasion. Pathetic. We'd filled the pitch by the time the few first went on the pitch.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: andyh on March 16, 2015, 09:47:23 PM
They should be kicked out.
#villageidiotsgonemissing

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on March 16, 2015, 09:50:24 PM
Who is this Lady Fatima? Never heard of her.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SashasGrandad on March 16, 2015, 09:53:11 PM
Commentator almost said the word magnificent when describing the pitch invasion then he must have been told to shut up in case any Villa fans were watching.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TonyD on March 16, 2015, 09:55:59 PM
Completely ruined Steve Clarke's evening. 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: N'Rexy on March 16, 2015, 09:58:50 PM
FA Cup is totally tarnished by that. Might as well cancel it and award it to us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: exigo on March 16, 2015, 10:00:09 PM
Reading fans have probably done us a favour. Hard to see the FA throwing the book at us after tonight's 'magnificent pitch invasion and flares'.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on March 16, 2015, 10:01:27 PM
What do we reckon the coverage in the press will be tomorrow of the flare being thrown at the end will be, three lines at the bottom of page 77?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on March 16, 2015, 10:02:35 PM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on March 16, 2015, 10:01:27 PM
What do we reckon the coverage in the press will be tomorrow of the flare being thrown at the end will be, three lines at the bottom of page 77?

All over the back pages - MAGIC OF THE CUP!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 16, 2015, 10:04:49 PM
Quote from: exigo on March 16, 2015, 10:00:09 PM
Reading fans have probably done us a favour. Hard to see the FA throwing the book at us after tonight's 'magnificent pitch invasion and flares'.
Spot on
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on March 16, 2015, 10:09:25 PM
There'll be questions in the House
Our house anyway.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on March 16, 2015, 10:11:31 PM
'Some Reading fans come onto the pitch. And then some more. There's hundreds now. Some blue smoke on the pitch too.
Unlike Aston Villa fans recently, Reading's supporters waited for the final whistle.'

There's a pretty spiteful view from the BBC.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on March 16, 2015, 10:12:08 PM
Quote from: PaulWinch again on March 16, 2015, 10:11:31 PM
'Some Reading fans come onto the pitch. And then some more. There's hundreds now. Some blue smoke on the pitch too.
Unlike Aston Villa fans recently, Reading's supporters waited for the final whistle.'

There's a pretty spiteful view from the BBC.

Little club - magic of the cup.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on March 16, 2015, 10:14:03 PM
It's funny because whilst I don't think anyone defended the fans being on the pitch before the final whistle, I think the major argument was about player safety. Before or after the final whistle the danger to players and officials is equal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on March 16, 2015, 10:18:14 PM
Reading are sponsored by Waitrose. There's no way they'd associate with something like a pitch invasion Black Friday equivalent.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: exigo on March 16, 2015, 10:20:06 PM
Quote from: PaulWinch again on March 16, 2015, 10:14:03 PM
It's funny because whilst I don't think anyone defended the fans being on the pitch before the final whistle, I think the major argument was about player safety. Before or after the final whistle the danger to players and officials is equal.

As Kenneth Wostenholme famously said "Some people are on the pitch. They think it's all over. It is now obvious that several villages have lost their idiots and there is a dark foreboding over the days ahead of us in the forthcoming two decades."
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on March 16, 2015, 10:40:19 PM
Quote from: PaulWinch again on March 16, 2015, 10:11:31 PM
'Some Reading fans come onto the pitch. And then some more. There's hundreds now. Some blue smoke on the pitch too.
Unlike Aston Villa fans recently, Reading's supporters waited for the final whistle.'

There's a pretty spiteful view from the BBC.

I was watching the game and there was a pitch invader towards the end that the camera didn't show, not sure if it was a Reading or Bradford fan.

Is Paul Franks writing this garbage on the BBC website?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on March 16, 2015, 11:16:04 PM
Quote from: Duncan Shaw on March 16, 2015, 09:43:15 PM
And Lineker just appreciating it, hypocritical wankers!

To be fair to Lineker, he was one to not follow the Pearce/Lawrenson comments after our game. He was a bit more balanced.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on March 17, 2015, 02:32:01 AM
I fell asleep watching the Swansea v Liverpool game. Woke up and continued watching it. It took me two or three minutes to realise I had been asleep longer than I thought and was now watching Swansea v Liverpool from a year or two back on Sky classics.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Concrete Tom on March 17, 2015, 07:32:20 AM
No mention of the streaker at the game? A friend who was the Madjeski said that play was interrupted a few times.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Duncan Shaw on March 17, 2015, 10:26:46 AM
Read The "I" paper at breakfast in my hotel this morning and it was praising a "good natured" pitch invasion, where the Bradford players were able to "wander about the Reading fans, getting commiseration handshakes while walking to applaud their own magnificent fans"

So clearly not armageddon and the end of civilised society like we saw at Villa Park!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: exigo on March 17, 2015, 11:09:53 AM
Quote from: Concrete Tom on March 17, 2015, 07:32:20 AM
No mention of the streaker at the game? A friend who was the Madjeski said that play was interrupted a few times.

Seems Reading were so disgusted by it that they gave him his own theme tune.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Nev on March 17, 2015, 01:15:37 PM
The whole over reaction to the events at Villa park were largely down to the commentary duo of Pearce and Lawrenson.

They did a game together during the WC and were just so awful and negative. I have a lot of time for Pearce but he is letting mistakes creep in all too often and as for the other one, he is so far removed from the real world of football that his misreading of such events is inevitable.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 17, 2015, 01:25:38 PM
Was Pearce the one who totally failed to understand goal-line technology at the World Cup? He should've been retired, in the same way that lame horses get "retired", straight after that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 17, 2015, 01:32:24 PM
Why Aston Villa Fans Are the Scum of the Earth:

http://www.umaxit.com/index.php/columns/why-aston-villa-fans-are-the-scum-of-the-earth%20%E2%80%A6
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on March 17, 2015, 01:44:40 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on March 17, 2015, 01:25:38 PM
Was Pearce the one who totally failed to understand goal-line technology at the World Cup? He should've been retired, in the same way that lame horses get "retired", straight after that.

Yep that was truly embarrassing. Didn't he rant on about the technology changing its mind or something?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 17, 2015, 01:54:55 PM
I remember us ripping the piss out him for it for it on the World Cup thread.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ian. on March 17, 2015, 02:01:11 PM
He's a clown!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AV82EC on March 17, 2015, 02:17:47 PM
Quote from: PaulWinch again on March 17, 2015, 01:44:40 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on March 17, 2015, 01:25:38 PM
Was Pearce the one who totally failed to understand goal-line technology at the World Cup? He should've been retired, in the same way that lame horses get "retired", straight after that.

Yep that was truly embarrassing. Didn't he rant on about the technology changing its mind or something?

He hadn't quite grasped that it was two separate incidents. Idiot.....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on March 17, 2015, 04:34:56 PM
Quote from: AV82EC on March 17, 2015, 02:17:47 PM
Quote from: PaulWinch again on March 17, 2015, 01:44:40 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on March 17, 2015, 01:25:38 PM
Was Pearce the one who totally failed to understand goal-line technology at the World Cup? He should've been retired, in the same way that lame horses get "retired", straight after that.

Yep that was truly embarrassing. Didn't he rant on about the technology changing its mind or something?

He hadn't quite grasped that it was two separate incidents. Idiot.....

It was probably the most embarrassing bit of commentary I have ever seen.

And he kept going on about it even though it had been explained to him, "Yes, but what if it happens in the final???"

Truly, I actually felt embarrassed for him.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on March 17, 2015, 06:37:31 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on March 17, 2015, 01:54:55 PM
I remember us ripping the piss out him for it for it on the World Cup thread.


This is Partridge-esque.
Painful
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: curiousorange on March 17, 2015, 07:07:41 PM
"Goodness me, they've changed their minds!"

Who have? Those 'suits' at FIFA House? Verbal dribble all over that one, Pearce. What I like is that he says "it's not the same one they use in the Premier League", like good old fashioned English cameras would have ruled it a foot out from crossing the line.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 17, 2015, 07:12:37 PM
Our cameras aren't foreign so they don't cheat.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aj2k77 on March 17, 2015, 07:14:41 PM
Alleged racist abuse at last nights quarter final. Of course a few idiots running on a football pitch is worse.

Do we have a PR man? If so, what the fuck does he do?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 17, 2015, 07:50:41 PM
Few silly pounds on arsenal to qualify
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 17, 2015, 08:07:57 PM
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!!!!

Where was the fucking warning ITV?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 17, 2015, 08:09:52 PM
Yet another reason to think Bono is a ******.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 17, 2015, 08:11:27 PM
Surprised to see him in a tax-dodging statelet.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Jarpie on March 17, 2015, 08:17:51 PM
Is it just me or does Welbeck look quite overrated? doesn't look like he'd belong into Arsenal team.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 17, 2015, 08:20:47 PM
Arsenal score. Clive has an orgasm.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: damon loves JT on March 17, 2015, 08:21:36 PM
Well taken goal, but he's no Aghonlahor.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 17, 2015, 08:22:45 PM
Blimey, could have been 2.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Nev on March 17, 2015, 08:25:47 PM
A lovely night of barely concealed jingoism on ITV, and Charlie Nicholas screaming like a twat on SSN.

Great.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 17, 2015, 08:28:06 PM
That's a poor yellow. It wasn't a penalty or a dive.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 17, 2015, 08:32:38 PM
I fecking hate all that shirt swapping nonsense at half time.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on March 17, 2015, 08:35:59 PM
WTF...is the ITV thing not live? (Goes to the beeb site)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on March 17, 2015, 08:37:21 PM
Ha! The missus was watching ITV+1...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on March 17, 2015, 08:40:21 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on March 17, 2015, 08:32:38 PM
I fecking hate all that shirt swapping nonsense at half time.

Totally.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on March 17, 2015, 08:43:04 PM
Quote from: peter w on March 17, 2015, 08:37:21 PM
Ha! The missus was watching ITV+1...

If she'd been watching ITV-1 just think of the killing you could've made at the bookies...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on March 17, 2015, 08:43:40 PM
Quote from: peter w on March 17, 2015, 08:37:21 PM
Ha! The missus was watching ITV+1...
Yeah right <snigger> the missus <snigger>
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on March 17, 2015, 09:21:19 PM
Flipin Eck the reporter at the Derby v Boro match just mentioned Johnathan Woodgate I thought he'd retired years ago
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on March 17, 2015, 09:21:53 PM
Bono !!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 17, 2015, 09:26:45 PM
How the hell did Monaco win 3-1 at Arsenal, they look shit. Have to say Arsenal fully deserve to go through.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 17, 2015, 09:38:10 PM
So the best league in the world has no CL quarter finalists. Monaco were utter gash tonight.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: The Left Side on March 17, 2015, 09:38:31 PM
Poor Arsenal, gutted for them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Stu on March 17, 2015, 09:39:17 PM
Shame.

Assuming the FA were waiting to see what the result of this game was going to be, can we have the bloody dates for the semi-final now, please?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ger Regan on March 17, 2015, 09:40:55 PM
Away goals should only count after extra time imo.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Nev on March 17, 2015, 09:42:40 PM
Great.
And well done to our ex captain for reminding us what Fanzone used to be like.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lastfootstamper on March 17, 2015, 09:45:09 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on March 17, 2015, 09:26:45 PM
How the hell did Monaco win 3-1 at Arsenal, they look shit. Have to say Arsenal fully deserve to go through.

Because Giroud was wearing my nan's boots.

Tbh, Monaco were defending effectively a three goal lead, that's how they play, and that's how they did play.
Through, worked.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Duncan Shaw on March 17, 2015, 09:46:25 PM
Quote from: Nev on March 17, 2015, 09:42:40 PM
Great.
And well done to our ex captain for reminding us what Fanzone used to be like.
He gets worse doesn't he? 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Duncan Shaw on March 17, 2015, 09:46:59 PM
What's happened to Derby?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on March 17, 2015, 09:47:43 PM
Quote from: Jarpie on March 17, 2015, 08:17:51 PM
Is it just me or does Welbeck look quite overrated? doesn't look like he'd belong into Arsenal team.

I've never understood what so many people see in him. He's got a good touch and works hard but he's not got the instinct in the box to be a top striker, hasn't got the vision to play deeper or wider at the top level and is too 'nice' to paly any deeper.  He's like an easier on the eye Heskey.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 17, 2015, 09:50:29 PM
Sanchez was poor as was Ozil again
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on March 17, 2015, 09:54:03 PM
Its funny Arsenal bottled it again :)

I am liking this Atletico/Leverkusen game. Good stuff.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lastfootstamper on March 17, 2015, 09:57:16 PM
Quote from: Ger Regan on March 17, 2015, 09:40:55 PM
Away goals should only count after extra time imo.

Disagree. Count over 180 minutes. Extra time "who scores most now, wins". It narks me that the lottery of extra-time away goals is dependent purely upon who came out of the hat first. Finish level on away goals after two lots of 90 minutes, then treat extra time as a separate game, says I.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 17, 2015, 09:57:34 PM
Away goals is still a stupid rule. But glad Arsenal are out.

Can actually cheer for underdogs in this year's competition rather than worrying about which team are most likely to stuff the horrible English teams.

I want Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Monaco out please.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on March 17, 2015, 10:00:20 PM
Quote from: Duncan Shaw on March 17, 2015, 09:46:59 PM
What's happened to Derby?
Lost their two top goalscorers to fairly long-term injuries.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on March 17, 2015, 10:05:25 PM
I love Turan. What a player. Skill, tenacity, work rate . Wonderful player.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Jarpie on March 17, 2015, 10:22:51 PM
Quote from: paul_e on March 17, 2015, 09:47:43 PM
Quote from: Jarpie on March 17, 2015, 08:17:51 PM
Is it just me or does Welbeck look quite overrated? doesn't look like he'd belong into Arsenal team.

I've never understood what so many people see in him. He's got a good touch and works hard but he's not got the instinct in the box to be a top striker, hasn't got the vision to play deeper or wider at the top level and is too 'nice' to paly any deeper.  He's like an easier on the eye Heskey.

Yeah, exactly this. He gets praised because he's english, if he'd be foreign he'd be called very average.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 17, 2015, 10:25:57 PM
People with shit hair seem to have the arrogance required to be good at penalties.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on March 17, 2015, 11:33:07 PM
Don't away goals counter after Extra Time in the Europa League? If so, why the difference between Champions League and Europa League when they're both UEFA competitions?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on March 17, 2015, 11:35:23 PM
Is it true if there's no English quarter finalists in the CL next season then England will lose the 4th spot?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 17, 2015, 11:45:01 PM
Probably not. If we look at the last few seasons, Italy would have to match the biggest gap that has happened between themselves and England in a season, and do it two years running. Bearing in mind that England has the current inbuilt advantage of an extra team earning points, Italy would need to do better than England for at least three seasons for it to be a realistic possibility.

Even in this year of "failure", England still provided three teams in the knock-out stages to Italy's one. It's quite possible that neither will have a Quarter-Finallist. Admittedly Italy may do better in the Europa League but the Champions League still provides most of the points. As evidence, England sat on top of the rankings for a number of years while consistently doing sod all in the UEFA Cup and its revamped successor competition.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 17, 2015, 11:46:32 PM
Quote from: OCD on March 17, 2015, 11:33:07 PM
Don't away goals counter after Extra Time in the Europa League? If so, why the difference between Champions League and Europa League when they're both UEFA competitions?

Both competitions use the shit away goals rule in the same shit way. There's no difference.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on March 17, 2015, 11:52:01 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on March 17, 2015, 11:46:32 PM
Quote from: OCD on March 17, 2015, 11:33:07 PM
Don't away goals counter after Extra Time in the Europa League? If so, why the difference between Champions League and Europa League when they're both UEFA competitions?

Both competitions use the shit away goals rule in the same shit way. There's no difference.

Must be my imagination. I thought I had seen the opposite in the Europa but I don't care enough about the competition to be certain either way.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on March 18, 2015, 12:36:53 AM
Quote from: Nev on March 17, 2015, 09:42:40 PM
Great.
And well done to our ex captain for reminding us what Fanzone used to be like.

I don't understand. What have I missed?

After my recent little purple patch I did spectacularly bad on my bets tonight. 3 out of 5 in the championship, 2 out of 5 in league one and 0 out of 5 in league two.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Somniloquism on March 18, 2015, 01:00:53 AM
The Sun's European football correspondent was on Sunday Supplement and he said he expected Arsenal to have a victorious defeat because that us what they do in these situations now.

As an aside, he has always come across as a well informed and intelligent reporter so I never understand why he is working for that rag.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pooligan on March 18, 2015, 03:18:11 AM
What a shame, just like Chelsea,the Arsenal go out on away goals. Can Man City make it a hat trick tonight ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SteveN on March 18, 2015, 08:55:05 AM
I'n no Arsenal fan but had them to win 3-0 with Giroud as first scorer.  One late goal away from £130....bollax.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on March 18, 2015, 09:24:13 AM
Arsenal were the better team, but in the end they've been knocked out by one of the worst teams left in the competition.

It's a good job they weren't playing Bayern again....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Smith on March 18, 2015, 09:28:43 AM
Quote from: Somniloquism on March 18, 2015, 01:00:53 AM
The Sun's European football correspondent was on Sunday Supplement and he said he expected Arsenal to have a victorious defeat because that us what they do in these situations now.

As an aside, he has always come across as a well informed and intelligent reporter so I never understand why he is working for that rag.

I would imagine, given relative circulations, that they pay the most.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Nev on March 18, 2015, 10:41:16 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on March 18, 2015, 12:36:53 AM
Quote from: Nev on March 17, 2015, 09:42:40 PM
Great.
And well done to our ex captain for reminding us what Fanzone used to be like.

I don't understand. What have I missed?

After my recent little purple patch I did spectacularly bad on my bets tonight. 3 out of 5 in the championship, 2 out of 5 in league one and 0 out of 5 in league two.

Townsend, who I thought had been given the bums rush, took to almost cheering and shouting as part of his co-commentary duties. When Giroud headed just wide he shouted "get in". I know there will be an inevitable slant towards the English team but it's descending into outright bias, and worst of all, hugely unprofessional broadcasting. Charlie Nicholas was even worse on Sky.

If you were looking for a balanced and fair view of proceedings last night on TV, you were struggling.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: damon loves JT on March 18, 2015, 10:44:24 AM
Quote from: Chris Smith on March 18, 2015, 09:28:43 AM
Quote from: Somniloquism on March 18, 2015, 01:00:53 AM
The Sun's European football correspondent was on Sunday Supplement and he said he expected Arsenal to have a victorious defeat because that us what they do in these situations now.

As an aside, he has always come across as a well informed and intelligent reporter so I never understand why he is working for that rag.

I would imagine, given relative circulations, that they pay the most.

If you met a reporter for the 'Sun' and a reporter for the 'Guardian' and didn't know which was which, you might be surprised by which one was the arsehole.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on March 18, 2015, 11:00:18 AM
I'd like the commentary team to be like cricket ones, you know that they're supporting a certain team, but they still provide impartial coverage of the game. Occasionally they tell you something tactically that is interesting and you might not already know and also be funny on occasion.

David Lloyd likes football, can we get him to do it?

To be fair, some pundits are starting to discuss tactics, such as Gary Neville and even Jamie Carragher (although it's tough to understand what he's saying sometimes).
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on March 18, 2015, 11:05:44 AM
Quote from: Nev on March 18, 2015, 10:41:16 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on March 18, 2015, 12:36:53 AM
Quote from: Nev on March 17, 2015, 09:42:40 PM
Great.
And well done to our ex captain for reminding us what Fanzone used to be like.

I don't understand. What have I missed?

After my recent little purple patch I did spectacularly bad on my bets tonight. 3 out of 5 in the championship, 2 out of 5 in league one and 0 out of 5 in league two.

Townsend, who I thought had been given the bums rush, took to almost cheering and shouting as part of his co-commentary duties. When Giroud headed just wide he shouted "get in". I know there will be an inevitable slant towards the English team but it's descending into outright bias, and worst of all, hugely unprofessional broadcasting. Charlie Nicholas was even worse on Sky.

If you were looking for a balanced and fair view of proceedings last night on TV, you were struggling.

I think there is a difference between a co commentator covering the game on TV and a studio pundit like Nicholas
I reckon you would have had the same bias had it been McInally or Merse in an important game cheering for us, in fact i've seen it happen
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Nev on March 18, 2015, 01:25:18 PM
Quote from: john e on March 18, 2015, 11:05:44 AM
Quote from: Nev on March 18, 2015, 10:41:16 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on March 18, 2015, 12:36:53 AM
Quote from: Nev on March 17, 2015, 09:42:40 PM
Great.
And well done to our ex captain for reminding us what Fanzone used to be like.

I don't understand. What have I missed?

After my recent little purple patch I did spectacularly bad on my bets tonight. 3 out of 5 in the championship, 2 out of 5 in league one and 0 out of 5 in league two.

Townsend, who I thought had been given the bums rush, took to almost cheering and shouting as part of his co-commentary duties. When Giroud headed just wide he shouted "get in". I know there will be an inevitable slant towards the English team but it's descending into outright bias, and worst of all, hugely unprofessional broadcasting. Charlie Nicholas was even worse on Sky.

If you were looking for a balanced and fair view of proceedings last night on TV, you were struggling.

I think there is a difference between a co commentator covering the game on TV and a studio pundit like Nicholas
I reckon you would have had the same bias had it been McInally or Merse in an important game cheering for us, in fact i've seen it happen

Agreed, but Phil Thompson was stopped from doing Liverpool games for being biased, I can't imagine he did anything worse than Nicholas, the "down on one knee in front of the Witton Lane" twat.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on March 18, 2015, 01:52:59 PM
Didn't Townsend have a choice between us and Arsenal when he signed for us? I think Earl Barrett had the same choice too if I remember right. I totally agree with getting 'Bumble' to cover some football. One of the funniest commentaries I have heard was a while back when he was asking people to text or tweet their views on the ashes series during a match. This then turned into a heartfelt lament regarding the demise of the good old fax machine.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aj2k77 on March 18, 2015, 02:02:06 PM
Arsene Whinger was completely ungracious and undignified over the tie as whole again, got knocked out so take it on the chin you big tit, he does epitomise the big babies they have supporting the club as a whole.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Nev on March 18, 2015, 03:03:12 PM
Quote from: aj2k77 on March 18, 2015, 02:02:06 PM
Arsene Whinger was completely ungracious and undignified over the tie as whole again, got knocked out so take it on the chin you big tit, he does epitomise the big babies they have supporting the club as a whole.



That's the attitude that keeps perpetuating the results. They beat Barcelona at home some years ago and he was like a cheshire cat, making outlandish claims about proving people wrong and being capable of living with Europes elite.

They lost the second leg and went out.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: timeoutbigbar on March 18, 2015, 08:38:39 PM
City not in the game, 1-0, could easily be 3.  Messi on a different planet.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: The Left Side on March 18, 2015, 08:54:09 PM
Quote from: timeoutbigbar on March 18, 2015, 08:38:39 PM
City not in the game, 1-0, could easily be 3.  Messi on a different planet.

The reaction from Guardiola to Messi's nutmeg on James Milner is hilarious.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on March 18, 2015, 09:01:46 PM
Must be a matter of time before Guardiola is managing Citeh.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Witton Warrior on March 18, 2015, 09:05:34 PM
Dear God how do you turn Savage off when he is "commentating"?
Before the match he was asked a tactical question and he laughed nervously, stammered a bit and said "a very good question, what do you think?" - he has no fookin idea! He's not even opinionated any more because you have to know something about football to have an opinion...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on March 18, 2015, 09:06:17 PM
I can't say I am particularly feeling the CL knockout stages 'buzz'. I might stick a few quid on PSG to win it for a bit of interest. Bayern, Barca and Real are all too short odds.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: D.boy on March 18, 2015, 09:09:19 PM
I was chatting to a work colleague today and he mentioned that he has purchased tickets for Chavski v Sturk. The family are from London and now live in Cornwall so I can forgive the gloryhunter bit as the son is 16. The price for 2 tickets .......... £300!!!!!
£300 is bloody outrageous.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on March 18, 2015, 09:11:13 PM
Especially to watch bloody Stoke.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on March 18, 2015, 09:11:27 PM
Can't you arrest them for profiteering D.Boy?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: D.boy on March 18, 2015, 09:15:41 PM
I'd like to execute them not arrest them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on March 18, 2015, 09:24:57 PM
If not for Joe Hart, Barce would be well clear
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on March 18, 2015, 09:33:29 PM
Hart has been magnificent tonight.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: thick_mike on March 18, 2015, 09:36:53 PM
Agreed, one of the best GK performances I've seen for ages
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: London Villan on March 18, 2015, 10:24:07 PM
Quote from: Witton Warrior on March 18, 2015, 09:05:34 PM
Dear God how do you turn Savage off when he is "commentating"?
Before the match he was asked a tactical question and he laughed nervously, stammered a bit and said "a very good question, what do you think?" - he has no fookin idea! He's not even opinionated any more because you have to know something about football to have an opinion...

It was Joey Barton the other night, had to turn that off too. Why do the BBC pick such utter un-listenable idiots.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on March 18, 2015, 10:30:27 PM
Barcelona, Juventus, Forest, Leeds, Celtic and Burton all won tonight. I got 5 out of 6. I had Leeds down to draw.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: brontebilly on March 19, 2015, 12:20:36 AM
Barclays Premier League has fallen a long way back. Peak was probably 2008/9. Look at that Liverpool side who finished second then Alonso, Mascherano, Gerrard, Torres. United had Rooney, Ronaldo, Tevez, Ferdinand, Vidic. Chelsea had the likes of Cech, Terry, Drogba, Essien and Lampard. It's been falling steadily for a while, last three winners were no world beaters but this year has been really poor.

James Milner is the epitome of the league. Runs around a lot, crashes into tackles and the fans love that he puts in a shift. Woefully out of his depth at the top levels at club and international football though where technique and tactics are far more important.

To be fair at least Milner has heart, something seriously wrong when charlatans like Toure and Nasri are allowed get away with their efforts tonight.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: andrew08 on March 19, 2015, 07:04:49 AM
I listen to talksport occasionally when I pick the kids up from school. The Chelsea one of Hawkesby and Jacobs was moaning how English clubs have no chance when the Saturday before CL ties Citeh are playing Burnley in a proper competive game while Barcelona are playing their reserves in a routine 5-0 away win. Monaco had their game moved forward to Friday to help out as well.

And?

Citeh and Chelsea could buy any player they want to on the planet ( except one), have players out on loan that as a team would finish mid table. Having got their lottery win owners in place they then support the ladder puller uppers with FFP.

The rest of the PL help them out? How does fxxx off and form your Super League sound ?

And well done Burnley, you're in good company this week... Now go and lose a few!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on March 19, 2015, 07:38:55 AM
Considering Chelsea have 26 out on loan, I am not sure how credible it is for them to moan about fixture pile up.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dr Butler on March 19, 2015, 08:28:05 AM
Joe Hart's performance last night was excellent, England's number 1 ?  definitely !

UTV
The Doc
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on March 19, 2015, 11:12:18 AM
Quote from: London Villan on March 18, 2015, 10:24:07 PM
Quote from: Witton Warrior on March 18, 2015, 09:05:34 PM
Dear God how do you turn Savage off when he is "commentating"?
Before the match he was asked a tactical question and he laughed nervously, stammered a bit and said "a very good question, what do you think?" - he has no fookin idea! He's not even opinionated any more because you have to know something about football to have an opinion...

I saw Savage described as a 'football expert' today, granted it was on the BBC ceefax or whatever it's called these days.

It was Joey Barton the other night, had to turn that off too. Why do the BBC pick such utter un-listenable idiots.

Excellent quote fail Jameson, you've still got it...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VILLA MOLE on March 19, 2015, 11:54:08 AM
Quote from: lambdrew08 on March 19, 2015, 07:04:49 AM
I listen to talksport occasionally when I pick the kids up from school. The Chelsea one of Hawkesby and Jacobs was moaning how English clubs have no chance when the Saturday before CL ties Citeh are playing Burnley in a proper competive game while Barcelona are playing their reserves in a routine 5-0 away win. Monaco had their game moved forward to Friday to help out as well.

And?

Citeh and Chelsea could buy any player they want to on the planet ( except one), have players out on loan that as a team would finish mid table. Having got their lottery win owners in place they then support the ladder puller uppers with FFP.

The rest of the PL help them out? How does fxxx off and form your Super League sound ?

And well done Burnley, you're in good company this week... Now go and lose a few!

I heard a bit of that .  I quite like those 2 best on talk sport. But I think the point is that the EPL  the teams are  all a much of a muchness and anyone can beat anyone. Where as Barca and Real are head and shoulders above anything in their League and the Premiership! . which I do not think is going down to well in some quarters
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Comrade Blitz on March 19, 2015, 12:00:51 PM
Despite Messi's Cosmic Superstar status, the thing that stands out for me is that the clubs left in the ECL all consistently play well as a team.

The EPL is still far too focused on individual (alleged) superstars.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Des Little on March 19, 2015, 12:09:35 PM
Any claims made by Chelsea or Man City regarding how tough it is playing Saturday-Weds-Saturday are completely undone by their decision to play the same teams in most games.  They have a squad of 25 players to choose from, every single one would get into any Prem team.  Not an ounce of sympathy from me.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on March 19, 2015, 02:40:03 PM
I think what they're trying to say is that the comparative strength on the leagues means that other teams can afford to rest their best players but English sides can't.  I don't agree with them on that, I think the reason they can't rest their better players is because they rely on individual excellence rather than structured team performances so they have little to fall back on when that excellence isn't there.

As much as I don't like them Man U under Fergie were one of the few clubs who didn't do that, there was generally always someone who could do a job for a few games.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on March 19, 2015, 03:59:37 PM
Busquets was missing yesterday. They were talking about his importance before the game but you wouldn't have noticed he was missing watching the game. In a big game, Messi's probably the only player Barca would miss and showed the other year when he came on for a cameo appearance having been injured and his mere presence changed the game.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 19, 2015, 04:05:24 PM
Quote
Tom Ince has shocked Gareth Southgate by informing him that he does not want to play for England’s Under-21s.

The winger, the son of the former England captain Paul Ince, has played 18 times for the Under-21s and had been expected to feature in this summer’s European Championship in the Czech Republic. But Ince, who is on loan at Derby County from Hull City, has withdrawn from contention.

“I have had discussions with Tom and his dad over the last week or so and he has decided he does not want to be considered for the Under-21s,” Southgate said. “I have to say I was surprised. He has obviously been a regular for us all the way through the campaign.

“But he feels at this moment in time he has got some priorities at club level. There is some uncertainty about where he is going to be at club level next season.”
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on March 19, 2015, 04:12:14 PM
Quote from: OCD on March 19, 2015, 03:59:37 PM
Busquets was missing yesterday. They were talking about his importance before the game but you wouldn't have noticed he was missing watching the game. In a big game, Messi's probably the only player Barca would miss and showed the other year when he came on for a cameo appearance having been injured and his mere presence changed the game.

I think Messi has adapted his game a lot in the last year/18months because for a long time he had Xavi feeding him with such regularity he just had to get into the right positions and he'd get chances.  That's not to say he didn't do brilliant things (he obviously did) just that he didn't have to, at least not as often.  Now he's much more involved in the play and is doing a lot more to create gaps.  Having Neymar the other side which forces teams to defend right across the pitch helps as well.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on March 19, 2015, 05:51:49 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on March 19, 2015, 11:12:18 AM
Quote from: London Villan on March 18, 2015, 10:24:07 PM
Quote from: Witton Warrior on March 18, 2015, 09:05:34 PM
Dear God how do you turn Savage off when he is "commentating"?
Before the match he was asked a tactical question and he laughed nervously, stammered a bit and said "a very good question, what do you think?" - he has no fookin idea! He's not even opinionated any more because you have to know something about football to have an opinion...

I saw Savage described as a 'football expert' today, granted it was on the BBC ceefax or whatever it's called these days.

It was Joey Barton the other night, had to turn that off too. Why do the BBC pick such utter un-listenable idiots.

Excellent quote fail Jameson, you've still got it...


The quality on the BBC is poor. Murphy and Keown are the best. Dixon and Keane are decent on ITV. BT sport have the worst bunch.  Sky leave them all standing with the likes of Hoddle, Souness, Carragher, Redknapp and in particular Gary Neville, who is the best pundit for me.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on March 19, 2015, 05:53:23 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on March 19, 2015, 04:05:24 PM
Quote
Tom Ince has shocked Gareth Southgate by informing him that he does not want to play for England’s Under-21s.

The winger, the son of the former England captain Paul Ince, has played 18 times for the Under-21s and had been expected to feature in this summer’s European Championship in the Czech Republic. But Ince, who is on loan at Derby County from Hull City, has withdrawn from contention.

“I have had discussions with Tom and his dad over the last week or so and he has decided he does not want to be considered for the Under-21s,” Southgate said. “I have to say I was surprised. He has obviously been a regular for us all the way through the campaign.

“But he feels at this moment in time he has got some priorities at club level. There is some uncertainty about where he is going to be at club level next season.”


He really stood out for me at Blackpool. But he wouldn't be the first player to never fully recover from one wrong career move.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 19, 2015, 06:21:23 PM
Shit, did you see that? He's got a foot like a traction engine.

Kiev 1-0 Everton
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 19, 2015, 06:25:54 PM
Barkley hits the post. Decent game so far. ITV4 for anyone interested.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 19, 2015, 06:28:40 PM
Lukaku 1-1, another screamer.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 19, 2015, 06:35:15 PM
2-1 Kiev. One of us watching, there's only one of us watching.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 19, 2015, 06:37:06 PM
3-1. This is a stonking game.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Woofles The Wonder Dog on March 19, 2015, 06:38:47 PM
Everton's defence isn't a defence in any accepted sense of the word.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on March 19, 2015, 06:39:26 PM
I'm watching, this Everton defence is pathetic, Alcaraz in particular is an awful defender.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: CJ on March 19, 2015, 06:39:59 PM
The Kiev fans make Newcastle fans look like a bunch of girls
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richl on March 19, 2015, 06:40:24 PM
Agree, cracking game
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on March 19, 2015, 06:42:48 PM
Quote from: paul_e on March 19, 2015, 06:39:26 PM
I'm watching, this Everton defence is pathetic, Alcaraz in particular is an awful defender.
Their defence has killed them this season. Distin is passed his best. Alcarez is a clown and Jagielka's form has been poor. Martinez dropped a bollock not signing a good CH.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on March 19, 2015, 07:00:39 PM
Quote from: supertom on March 19, 2015, 06:42:48 PM
Quote from: paul_e on March 19, 2015, 06:39:26 PM
I'm watching, this Everton defence is pathetic, Alcaraz in particular is an awful defender.
Their defence has killed them this season. Distin is passed his best. Alcarez is a clown and Jagielka's form has been poor. Martinez dropped a bollock not signing a good CH.

The worst thing is Martinez has signed Alcaraz twice, I'm quite glad we missed out on a manager willing to make that mistake twice.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 19, 2015, 07:14:49 PM
4-1
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on March 19, 2015, 07:16:32 PM
This is brilliant...Come on Kiev, we want 5
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on March 19, 2015, 07:16:40 PM
Great game. Everton are awful.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 19, 2015, 07:19:32 PM
Can't be arsed switching threads, yes I am that lazy. Here are Sunderland fans leaving at half-time at the weekend.

http://tinyurl.com/miserablemackems
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 19, 2015, 07:20:18 PM
Barkley hits the woodwork again.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on March 19, 2015, 07:21:52 PM
I am glad that shot from Barkley didn't go in........We would never ever of heard the last of it
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aj2k77 on March 19, 2015, 07:35:25 PM
Holy shit that goal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on March 19, 2015, 07:35:53 PM
Oh dear ...........That was a truly brilliant goal !!!! We want 6
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aj2k77 on March 19, 2015, 07:36:45 PM
Best league in the ....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 19, 2015, 07:38:50 PM
Now Kiev hit the woodwork. Everton are absolutely woeful in defence.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on March 19, 2015, 07:39:04 PM
Nearly 6.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 19, 2015, 07:40:00 PM
I hope Everton are a bit better at QPR at the weekend.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 19, 2015, 07:40:59 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on March 19, 2015, 07:40:00 PM
I hope Everton are a bit better at QPR at the weekend.

Or this bad when they play us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 19, 2015, 07:41:09 PM
5-2
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 19, 2015, 07:44:06 PM
That Antolin fella is piss poor, Everton must be wondering how they can escape from Alcaraz.

/i'llgetmecoat
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on March 19, 2015, 07:51:16 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on March 19, 2015, 07:44:06 PM
That Antolin fella is piss poor, Everton must be wondering how they can escape from Alcaraz.

/i'llgetmecoat

I thought he used to be the rock in their defence.....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Stu on March 19, 2015, 09:42:08 PM
Wolfsburg's manager resembles Gary Glitter.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on March 19, 2015, 09:43:39 PM
Quote from: Stu on March 19, 2015, 09:42:08 PM
Wolfsburg's manager resembles Gary Glitter.

Hopefully only appearance-wise.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on March 19, 2015, 10:34:00 PM
He might want to consider plastic surgery.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on March 20, 2015, 04:55:19 AM
Quote from: aj2k77 on March 19, 2015, 07:36:45 PM
Best league in the ....

....world. Agreed.

And the market agrees with both of us, as evidenced by the TV deals.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Witton Warrior on March 20, 2015, 07:56:58 AM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on March 20, 2015, 04:55:19 AM
Quote from: aj2k77 on March 19, 2015, 07:36:45 PM
Best league in the ....

....world. Agreed.

And the market agrees with both of us, as evidenced by the TV deals.

You can fool some people some of the time but you can't fool all the people all of the... Oh yes you can actually
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on March 20, 2015, 09:57:59 AM
Quote from: Witton Warrior on March 20, 2015, 07:56:58 AM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on March 20, 2015, 04:55:19 AM
Quote from: aj2k77 on March 19, 2015, 07:36:45 PM
Best league in the ....

....world. Agreed.

And the market agrees with both of us, as evidenced by the TV deals.

You can fool some people some of the time but you can't fool all the people all of the... Oh yes you can actually

They're not being fooled. It's the league most people choose to watch.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dr Butler on March 20, 2015, 10:03:10 AM
Best ? not for me but the most exciting ? probably..

UTV
The Doc
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pooligan on March 20, 2015, 10:07:56 AM
The self called "peoples club" were well and truly stuffed last night
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 20, 2015, 10:37:03 AM
We're back to U2 being better than Paul Weller then as more people pay to watch them and buy their music. Earning the most money doesn't mean it's the best, just the most popular.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on March 20, 2015, 11:13:00 AM
Quote from: Dr Butler on March 20, 2015, 10:03:10 AM
Best ? not for me but the most exciting ? probably..

UTV
The Doc

I think that sums it up. The bottom teams are capable of beating the top teams more so than the other major leagues and the action and goals are as good, if not better than any other nations top league. Also, arguably five teams started the season with a reasonable chance of winning the league. Which is probably more than any other major league. But Man City have never really stepped up to CL standard and Arsenal have always flattered to deceive at that level. Without a particularly strong United side Chelsea look our only hope at that level for the forseeable.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on March 20, 2015, 11:16:14 AM
I've often wondered whether the Premier League being the most-watched and lucrative league in the world has anything to do with English being the most widely-spoken language.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on March 20, 2015, 11:20:36 AM
For being unpredictable and anyone beating anyone else the championship takes some topping. If anybody doubts that I could start keeping my losing betting slips on that division for evidence.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Bad English on March 20, 2015, 11:23:37 AM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on March 20, 2015, 11:16:14 AM
I've often wondered whether the Premier League being the most-watched and lucrative league in the world has anything to do with English being the most widely-spoken language.
Ni Hao!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on March 20, 2015, 11:25:05 AM
Quote from: Bad English on March 20, 2015, 11:23:37 AM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on March 20, 2015, 11:16:14 AM
I've often wondered whether the Premier League being the most-watched and lucrative league in the world has anything to do with English being the most widely-spoken language.
Ni Hao!

Mandarin being such a well-used language everywhere outside China.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Bad English on March 20, 2015, 11:26:51 AM
They'm bloody everywhere, the Chinese!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on March 20, 2015, 11:27:46 AM
PSG v Barca
Athletico v Real
Porto v Bayern
Juve v Monaco

Barca, Real, Bayern and Monaco in the last four I reckon. Three of whom most people would have predicted from the start.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Bad English on March 20, 2015, 11:28:55 AM
I'm trying to understand why the language would be important. Is it not marketing nous? Or the history of our Football League and famous clubs?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on March 20, 2015, 11:29:29 AM
Quote from: Bad English on March 20, 2015, 11:26:51 AM
They'm bloody everywhere, the Chinese!

Although in Ireland I ate in a Chinese restaurant owned, run and staffed entirely by the Irish. It was also as good a Chinese meal as I have ever eaten.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: somec on March 20, 2015, 11:39:26 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on March 20, 2015, 11:27:46 AM
PSG v Barca
Athletico v Real
Porto v Bayern
Juve v Monaco

Barca, Real, Bayern and Monaco in the last four I reckon. Three of whom most people would have predicted from the start.

Atletico v Real is a tough one to call.

Atletico will be fired up after last years final and they have already done Real over 2 legs this season in the Copa del Rey.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on March 20, 2015, 11:41:41 AM
I think Juve will have Monaco on toast. They're tougher than Arsenal at resisting counter-attacks, and they have a knack of getting results when they need them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on March 20, 2015, 11:49:39 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on March 20, 2015, 11:27:46 AM
PSG v Barca
Athletico v Real
Porto v Bayern
Juve v Monaco

Barca, Real, Bayern and Monaco in the last four I reckon. Three of whom most people would have predicted from the start.

The first two are great ties. The other two should be pretty easy for Bayern and Juve
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Small Rodent on March 20, 2015, 11:50:22 AM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on March 20, 2015, 09:57:59 AM
Quote from: Witton Warrior on March 20, 2015, 07:56:58 AM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on March 20, 2015, 04:55:19 AM
Quote from: aj2k77 on March 19, 2015, 07:36:45 PM
Best league in the ....

....world. Agreed.

And the market agrees with both of us, as evidenced by the TV deals.

You can fool some people some of the time but you can't fool all the people all of the... Oh yes you can actually

They're not being fooled. It's the league most people choose to watch.


Which makes One Direction the best band in the world.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithe on March 20, 2015, 11:54:27 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on March 20, 2015, 11:29:29 AM
Quote from: Bad English on March 20, 2015, 11:26:51 AM
They'm bloody everywhere, the Chinese!

Although in Ireland I ate in a Chinese restaurant owned, run and staffed entirely by the Irish. It was also as good a Chinese meal as I have ever eaten.

Did you have the Spring O'Nion Pancakes?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on March 20, 2015, 11:56:23 AM
Quote from: UK Redsox on March 20, 2015, 11:49:39 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on March 20, 2015, 11:27:46 AM
PSG v Barca
Athletico v Real
Porto v Bayern
Juve v Monaco

Barca, Real, Bayern and Monaco in the last four I reckon. Three of whom most people would have predicted from the start.

The first two are great ties. The other two should be pretty easy for Bayern and Juve

I agree that the first two are great ties and could go either way. I think Bayern are the safest bet to go through but I think Monaco will do Juventus.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 20, 2015, 12:54:26 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on March 20, 2015, 11:16:14 AM
I've often wondered whether the Premier League being the most-watched and lucrative league in the world has anything to do with English being the most widely-spoken language.

If speaking English is a pre-requisite, how come lots of people in the Black Country watch the Premier League?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on March 20, 2015, 01:01:17 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on March 20, 2015, 12:54:26 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on March 20, 2015, 11:16:14 AM
I've often wondered whether the Premier League being the most-watched and lucrative league in the world has anything to do with English being the most widely-spoken language.

If speaking English is a pre-requisite, how come lots of people in the Black Country watch the Premier League?

Oi! Watch it!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on March 20, 2015, 01:04:46 PM
Quote from: Small Rodent on March 20, 2015, 11:50:22 AM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on March 20, 2015, 09:57:59 AM
Quote from: Witton Warrior on March 20, 2015, 07:56:58 AM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on March 20, 2015, 04:55:19 AM
Quote from: aj2k77 on March 19, 2015, 07:36:45 PM
Best league in the ....

....world. Agreed.

And the market agrees with both of us, as evidenced by the TV deals.

You can fool some people some of the time but you can't fool all the people all of the... Oh yes you can actually

They're not being fooled. It's the league most people choose to watch.


Which makes One Direction the best band in the world.

And in absolute terms makes the Funk Brothers the best band ever, which I wouldn't argue with.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: villa `cross the mersey on March 20, 2015, 05:15:42 PM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on March 20, 2015, 01:04:46 PM
Quote from: Small Rodent on March 20, 2015, 11:50:22 AM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on March 20, 2015, 09:57:59 AM
Quote from: Witton Warrior on March 20, 2015, 07:56:58 AM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on March 20, 2015, 04:55:19 AM
Quote from: aj2k77 on March 19, 2015, 07:36:45 PM
Best league in the ....

....world. Agreed.

And the market agrees with both of us, as evidenced by the TV deals.

You can fool some people some of the time but you can't fool all the people all of the... Oh yes you can actually

They're not being fooled. It's the league most people choose to watch.


Which makes One Direction the best band in the world.

And in absolute terms makes the Funk Brothers the best band ever, which I wouldn't argue with.

Couldnt agree more - just watch "Standing in the Shadows of Motown" those guys were the bomb !
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 20, 2015, 06:42:50 PM
Big night for wolves. Think they will beat Derby .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on March 20, 2015, 07:44:52 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 20, 2015, 06:42:50 PM
Big night for wolves. Think they will beat Derby .

Benty is back for Derby tonight. Could be interesting.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villan For Life on March 20, 2015, 08:13:43 PM
The Dingles play some good stuff up front. It's not a bad game so far but it needs a goal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on March 20, 2015, 08:17:49 PM
Jackett has been a good appointment. I must admit he didn't do anything at Watford, Swansea or Millwall to particularly impress me.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on March 20, 2015, 08:26:40 PM
How is that not a red card?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on March 20, 2015, 08:36:26 PM
Quote from: Legion on March 20, 2015, 08:26:40 PM
How is that not a red card?

It was! Baath should have gone.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villan For Life on March 20, 2015, 08:41:03 PM
If it wasn't a red then it was a goal. How it ended up being neither is remarkably inept refereeing.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villan For Life on March 20, 2015, 08:52:34 PM
Good start to the second half.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on March 20, 2015, 08:53:08 PM
Not for Derby.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villan For Life on March 20, 2015, 08:54:01 PM
Sets the half up nicely though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on March 20, 2015, 08:57:35 PM
Watching Hamburger v Hertha. Two completely hopeless useless team being watched by a crowd of circa 50K.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villan For Life on March 20, 2015, 09:00:56 PM
I think they might live to regret that miss
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villan For Life on March 20, 2015, 09:12:49 PM
Quote from: Villan For Life on March 20, 2015, 09:00:56 PM
I think they might live to regret that miss

Maybe not. A bit of a cock up by the Derby keeper.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on March 20, 2015, 09:13:58 PM
That was shocking. All Derby and losing 2-0 due to defensive howlers, especially the second one.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 20, 2015, 10:01:34 PM
That's a big result for wolves.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on March 20, 2015, 10:10:00 PM
The second goal was sheer cowardice from the goalkeeper. Too concerned of having an impact with one of the players around him and then panicked by trying to punch at the last second.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on March 20, 2015, 10:20:59 PM
Quote from: Ron Manager on March 20, 2015, 08:36:26 PM
Quote from: Legion on March 20, 2015, 08:26:40 PM
How is that not a red card?

It was! Baath should have gone.

Should have had an early Baath.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 20, 2015, 10:22:36 PM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on March 20, 2015, 10:20:59 PM
Quote from: Ron Manager on March 20, 2015, 08:36:26 PM
Quote from: Legion on March 20, 2015, 08:26:40 PM
How is that not a red card?

It was! Baath should have gone.

Should have had an early Baath.
Baff
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pat McMahon on March 20, 2015, 10:47:35 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on March 20, 2015, 11:25:05 AM
Quote from: Bad English on March 20, 2015, 11:23:37 AM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on March 20, 2015, 11:16:14 AM
I've often wondered whether the Premier League being the most-watched and lucrative league in the world has anything to do with English being the most widely-spoken language.
Ni Hao!

Mandarin being such a well-used language everywhere outside China.

You would be amazed how much mandarin is only a second language for many people inside China.

Re Dave's original question I think it has to do with 2 main factors, namely the style of play in England and when we play our football. Re style, our football is generally characterised by aggressive, positive play with scant regard to tactics and technique compared to other major leagues. It may produce Chuckle brothers skill levels, but it does make for exciting games.

Secondly, I have watched football in many countries and have found it easy to watch English games in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia because of time difference and kick off times. A 3pm kick off is 10 or 11pm in a large part of Asia, perfect for Saturday night bar watching, as is the 12.45 game. The same games are at 4.45pm and 7pm in the Middle East, again easy for the  average punter to watch. Importantly, both continents have shite local football so are attracted by a superior league. Africa follows a similar pattern, based on my travels.

Spanish football has appeal - or at least 2 clubs do- but the later kick offs are not appealing in Asia, though are probably manageable in the Middle East and Africa.

In my experience only in S America do people not give a toss about English football.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dante Lavelli on March 21, 2015, 09:52:20 AM
Quote from: Pat McMahon on March 20, 2015, 10:47:35 PM
Spanish football has appeal - or at least 2 clubs do- but the later kick offs are not appealing in Asia, though are probably manageable in the Middle East and Africa.

In my experience only in S America do people not give a toss about English football.

Some good points there.  I've lived in Central America for a while and travelled through the south and they much prefer La Liga.  Their later kick off times make it much easier to watch plus there's a shared language.  The Premier League typically kicked off at about 9am which was an enjoyable way to eat breakfast whereas the locals would be in the pubs at lunchtime for the La Liga matches.

I've not spent sufficient time in North America to know which league they tend to follow.  But as they share our language yet suffer from the timezone implications of Central/South America it would be interesting to see which league is dominant.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 21, 2015, 12:48:05 PM
Haha - 2 min in Albion down to 10 men vs Man City. Hilariously harsh
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Witton Warrior on March 21, 2015, 12:49:23 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on March 21, 2015, 12:48:05 PM
Haha - 2 min in Albion down to 10 men vs Man City. Hilariously harsh

Harsh and the wrong player?
Tee hee
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 21, 2015, 12:53:02 PM
West Brom will do well not to get utterly battered today. It must be around 85% possession right now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: myf on March 21, 2015, 01:09:41 PM
The atmosphere is like a Sunday league match. Chronic
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on March 21, 2015, 01:12:01 PM
Have that you Baggie b@stards.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on March 21, 2015, 01:13:14 PM
Quote from: Witton Warrior on March 21, 2015, 12:49:23 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on March 21, 2015, 12:48:05 PM
Haha - 2 min in Albion down to 10 men vs Man City. Hilariously harsh

Harsh and the wrong player?
Tee hee
My wife didn't understand why I was pissing myself laughing at that.

And that's a really good finish from Bony to put another smile on the face.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Nev on March 21, 2015, 01:14:51 PM
If I were Pullis, I'd send the player around to the away end to try and boost the numbers.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on March 21, 2015, 01:22:45 PM
Commentators talking about the ground expansion work for Man City.

Commentator no. 1.
10,000 extra seats, I hope they can sell them.
Commentator no. 2.
I hope they make more noise than the 46,000 that normally turn up. There's more atmosphere on the moon.

:)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 21, 2015, 01:25:34 PM
I hope if get back to having success VP never becomes like that. One thing the place being quiet when we're not doing well, quite another when fans are spoilt by success that they can't be arsed to get involved in the game.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on March 21, 2015, 01:30:28 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on March 21, 2015, 01:25:34 PM
I hope if get back to having success VP never becomes like that. One thing the place being quiet when we're not doing well, quite another when fans are spoilt by success that they can't be arsed to get involved in the game.

Early kicks off times don't help though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 21, 2015, 01:37:12 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on March 21, 2015, 01:30:28 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on March 21, 2015, 01:25:34 PM
I hope if get back to having success VP never becomes like that. One thing the place being quiet when we're not doing well, quite another when fans are spoilt by success that they can't be arsed to get involved in the game.

Early kicks off times don't help though.

true, but that place is getting a bit of reputation now. It's a little like Arsenal where success led to moving from Highbury to the Emirates and has killed a lot of atmosphere. Man City "acquired" their stadium off course, but Maine Road would have been a lot more vibrant. You're right though, fucking around with KO times doesn't help.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: GarTomas on March 21, 2015, 01:48:48 PM
Man City had more shots in the 1st half than West Brom had possession...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dante Lavelli on March 21, 2015, 01:55:17 PM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on March 21, 2015, 01:22:45 PM
Commentators talking about the ground expansion work for Man City.

Commentator no. 1.
10,000 extra seats, I hope they can sell them.
Commentator no. 2.
I hope they make more noise than the 46,000 that normally turn up. There's more atmosphere on the moon.

:)


What has happened?  In the 90s to 00s Maine Road was one of the best grounds.  Noisy crowd with some great songs. 
Have the ticket prices increased to an extent that the hardcore no-longer attend?  ...They were still with them in the third division so it'd be strange to get bored of it now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: curiousorange on March 21, 2015, 02:09:40 PM
I don't travel to many away games, but there are some grounds for which I would make the effort. The Etihad is not one of them. I'm sure it's superbly appointed and all that, but to me it's like going to watch those Avengers films at the IMAX - loads of money on show, but all fireworks and no narrative.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on March 21, 2015, 02:15:17 PM
Man Citeh 25 shots.  West Brazil Albion 0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 21, 2015, 02:16:26 PM
That really is such a pitiful away showing by the biggest club and best fans in the Midlands.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: GarTomas on March 21, 2015, 02:18:13 PM
Good finish from Berahino there...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 21, 2015, 02:18:15 PM
Berahino basically missed an open net from underneath the bar. Now that chaps is funny.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on March 21, 2015, 02:20:30 PM
I tell a lie berahino has hit the bar from a yard out as Lescott has done a Lescott on the follow up.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 21, 2015, 02:21:00 PM
3-0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Deano's Mullet on March 21, 2015, 03:13:47 PM
Leicester 0-2 at spurs already
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on March 21, 2015, 03:43:48 PM
I think Arsenal are in this title race.  I don't think they will win it, but considering their form compared to the other two and the how close the points are they at least have a chance.  Also I could be wrong but don't Chelsea still have to play many of their rivals?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on March 21, 2015, 03:55:01 PM
Just the 43 shots from Man City this afternoon then.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on March 21, 2015, 06:48:16 PM
West Ham look rubbish. Sunderland could well get something from the game.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: McGraths Dry Cleaning on March 21, 2015, 07:15:44 PM
West Ham 1-0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on March 21, 2015, 07:16:18 PM
That'll do nicely.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on March 21, 2015, 07:16:33 PM
Great stuff!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on March 21, 2015, 07:18:01 PM
The other results today just make it all the more of a pisser that we didn't at least get a point today. On the glass half full side it's as you were with one more game gone, depending what QPR do tomorrow.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on March 21, 2015, 07:18:37 PM
Lose, hopefully.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pooligan on March 21, 2015, 07:19:12 PM
Thanks wet spam!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: puppyfeat on March 21, 2015, 07:19:29 PM
Up the 'Ammers! (Can't believe I said that)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: McGraths Dry Cleaning on March 21, 2015, 07:25:53 PM
88 min winner to crush Sunderland hearts. Chelsea do the necessary tomorrow and nothing has changed. Would have been good to get something today but there's a reason we're down the bottom. And all the others around us. Hull are at 9's on Betfair if anyone fancies some insurance not to ruin their Sunday  ;)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Flamingo Lane on March 21, 2015, 07:29:53 PM
Sky's co-commentator named Connor Wickham as man of the match.  Did I miss something?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: mr underhill on March 22, 2015, 07:26:38 AM
I'm really looking forward to the time when we don't have to rely on other sides fucking up to keep us afloat.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Meanwood Villa on March 22, 2015, 08:52:07 AM
Quote from: mr underhill on March 22, 2015, 07:26:38 AM
I'm really looking forward to the time when we don't have to rely on other sides fucking up to keep us afloat.

Or a time when you look at the table and you're not envious of Crystal sodding Palace.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 22, 2015, 10:19:23 AM
Little treble today on chavski, Yanited and Everton. Double edged sword feeling.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SamTheMouse on March 22, 2015, 01:34:37 PM
Yet another one of those games where I wish it was possible for both sides to lose 8-0.

There seem to be more and more of them lately.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on March 22, 2015, 01:47:29 PM
0 - 1......Mata, good finish and a good move
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: GarTomas on March 22, 2015, 02:34:39 PM
Is that Steeeeevie G out of the potential semi?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on March 22, 2015, 02:35:16 PM
Gerard sent off after about 3 seconds of coming on.

Lolz
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on March 22, 2015, 02:38:27 PM
Quote from: GarTomas on March 22, 2015, 02:34:39 PM
Is that Steeeeevie G out of the potential semi?

Probably yes, sadly. He's a liabiity for them now.


Still, it was fucking funny.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: usav on March 22, 2015, 02:39:56 PM
I think he was a little too pumped up.  One tackle that was close to being a card and then 20 seconds later a stamp.  What was he thinking?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on March 22, 2015, 02:41:14 PM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on March 22, 2015, 02:38:27 PM
Quote from: GarTomas on March 22, 2015, 02:34:39 PM
Is that Steeeeevie G out of the potential semi?

Probably yes, sadly. He's a liabiity for them now.


Still, it was fucking funny.
No , he will be back for the semi
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 22, 2015, 02:41:16 PM
In a world that is a little glum at times Stevie G getting sent off brings a smile to the face of the even the grumpiest of old men.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on March 22, 2015, 02:41:39 PM
Quote from: GarTomas on March 22, 2015, 02:34:39 PM
Is that Steeeeevie G out of the potential semi?
Don't think so - two league games and the quarter-final reply before we play them, so those will be the three matches.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on March 22, 2015, 02:42:43 PM
Quote from: VillaAlways on March 22, 2015, 02:41:14 PM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on March 22, 2015, 02:38:27 PM
Quote from: GarTomas on March 22, 2015, 02:34:39 PM
Is that Steeeeevie G out of the potential semi?

Probably yes, sadly. He's a liabiity for them now.


Still, it was fucking funny.
No , he will be back for the semi

Good.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on March 22, 2015, 02:43:31 PM
Just got back in time to catch the second half. Almost turned off in disgust and the Captain Stevie circlejerk. Very pleased I didn't.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pooligan on March 22, 2015, 02:45:47 PM
Ha Ha stevie the legend of slipfield what a liability you have become
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: GarTomas on March 22, 2015, 02:46:19 PM
Think that's game over now..
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on March 22, 2015, 02:46:31 PM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on March 22, 2015, 02:42:43 PM
Quote from: VillaAlways on March 22, 2015, 02:41:14 PM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on March 22, 2015, 02:38:27 PM
Quote from: GarTomas on March 22, 2015, 02:34:39 PM
Is that Steeeeevie G out of the potential semi?

Probably yes, sadly. He's a liabiity for them now.


Still, it was fucking funny.
No , he will be back for the semi

Good.

Genuine laugh out loud moment, thanks Percy.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on March 22, 2015, 02:48:38 PM
I might even watch MOTD2 tonight.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on March 22, 2015, 02:48:44 PM
That really was quite a good goal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on March 22, 2015, 02:49:07 PM
Mata's 2nd is a fantastic finish.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: GarTomas on March 22, 2015, 02:51:53 PM
Let's hope he makes a similarly stupid challenge on one of ours.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: rob_bridge on March 22, 2015, 02:55:29 PM
Quote from: paul_e on March 22, 2015, 02:49:07 PM
Mata's 2nd is a fantastic finish.

Fine footballer.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on March 22, 2015, 02:56:35 PM
Quote from: GarTomas on March 22, 2015, 02:51:53 PM
Let's hope he makes a similarly stupid challenge on one of ours.

He'd probably be given a free kick for that against us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on March 22, 2015, 02:57:37 PM
1 - 2........Sturridge
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: rob_bridge on March 22, 2015, 02:59:04 PM
Quote from: pooligan on March 22, 2015, 02:45:47 PM
Ha Ha stevie the legend of slipfield what a liability you have become

No sympathy.  The amount of two footed lunges and fucking swan dives he has got away with over the years, jot to mention a largely anonymous England career means he can fuck right off.

I'm sure most on here can see through the 15 year media wankfest.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on March 22, 2015, 03:03:38 PM
Quote from: rob_bridge on March 22, 2015, 02:59:04 PM
Quote from: pooligan on March 22, 2015, 02:45:47 PM
Ha Ha stevie the legend of slipfield what a liability you have become

No sympathy.  The amount of two footed lunges and fucking swan dives he has got away with over the years, jot to mention a largely anonymous England career means he can fuck right off.

I'm sure most on here can see through the 15 year media wankfest.

He's a Roy Keane type, only with more natural ability than Keane but only showing it about a twentieth as often. He was brutal at his best, driving from midfield, but his technique was always kind of clunky and he runs like a tree who's just learned how. And we expected him to match up against Xavi, or Deco, or Andrea Pirlo at the World Cup! Not a hope.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on March 22, 2015, 03:11:29 PM
Funny that two of the best Utd players now are Mata and Fellaini,
both signed by Moyes
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 22, 2015, 03:17:57 PM
Quote from: john e on March 22, 2015, 03:11:29 PM
Funny that two of the best Utd players now are Mata and Fellaini,
both signed by Moyes

They have deleted that chapter from their history books? You'll find now that both of those players were signed by Ferguson.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 22, 2015, 03:20:38 PM
Nice of Man U to be rounding into some form in time to play us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on March 22, 2015, 03:21:01 PM
Penalty saved. Ha ha Wayne.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LTA on March 22, 2015, 03:22:03 PM
Good luck to Walsall today.  Be brilliant if they can pull it off today.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 22, 2015, 03:28:14 PM
Charming from Skrtel there on De Gea's ankle.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on March 22, 2015, 03:28:51 PM
Quote from: Lizz on March 22, 2015, 03:21:01 PM
Penalty saved. Ha ha Wayne.

Today was very enjoyable. Gerrard's red costing Liverpool, but Rooney still suffered. There's something right with the world.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 22, 2015, 03:35:18 PM
Quote from: Monty on March 22, 2015, 03:28:51 PM
Quote from: Lizz on March 22, 2015, 03:21:01 PM
Penalty saved. Ha ha Wayne.

Today was very enjoyable. Gerrard's red costing Liverpool, but Rooney still suffered. There's something right with the world.

We lost this weekend, so as wonderful as today was not all is right.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pooligan on March 22, 2015, 03:36:17 PM
No doubt MOTD will find a way of defending Stevie's stamp later tonight.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on March 22, 2015, 03:40:12 PM
Quote from: pooligan on March 22, 2015, 03:36:17 PM
No doubt MOTD will find a way of defending Stevie's stamp later tonight.

Or they'll focus on his apology and say that it's a credit to him that when he makes a mistake, he owns up to it blah blah.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on March 22, 2015, 03:45:30 PM
Thanks to Villa, I've now got to support Chelsea for an afternoon. Joy.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on March 22, 2015, 03:47:26 PM
Bristol City 1 - Saddlers 0

Not looking good so far
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on March 22, 2015, 03:48:00 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on March 22, 2015, 03:35:18 PM
Quote from: Monty on March 22, 2015, 03:28:51 PM
Quote from: Lizz on March 22, 2015, 03:21:01 PM
Penalty saved. Ha ha Wayne.

Today was very enjoyable. Gerrard's red costing Liverpool, but Rooney still suffered. There's something right with the world.

We lost this weekend, so as wonderful as today was not all is right.

True. Forgot about that. The world is evil.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LTA on March 22, 2015, 03:49:00 PM
Bristol City 1 up.  Been on top TBH, but poor defending for goal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on March 22, 2015, 03:50:57 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on March 22, 2015, 03:47:26 PM
Bristol City 1 - Saddlers 0

Not looking good so far

Early days yet but you have to mark a 6ft 5' centre half at corners!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 22, 2015, 03:51:55 PM
Wonderful second goal from Mata. Great technique.
As for Gerrard , typical dirty bastard.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on March 22, 2015, 03:52:53 PM
Bristol City are one of the best teams in the country on current form
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on March 22, 2015, 03:56:22 PM
Well, no they're not. they're the best team in their league not in the country.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on March 22, 2015, 03:57:18 PM
Walsall coming back strongly.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tony Erdington on March 22, 2015, 03:58:09 PM
Quote from: OCD on March 22, 2015, 03:45:30 PM
Thanks to Villa, I've now got to support Chelsea for an afternoon. Joy.

well put sir
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tony Erdington on March 22, 2015, 04:00:30 PM
regarding gerard, fitting end to his dirty basterd play, he got away with murder.

bit like that other twat owen.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on March 22, 2015, 04:01:47 PM
Quote from: Tony Erdington on March 22, 2015, 04:00:30 PM
regarding gerard, fitting end to his dirty basterd play, he got away with murder.

bit like that other twat owen.

At least Owen was only ever a cheat - he never put an opponent in danger. Gerrard's a cheat alright, but he's ALSO a thug. Two out of two.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Des Little on March 22, 2015, 04:02:29 PM
Get in Chelsea.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richl on March 22, 2015, 04:02:42 PM
Get in chelsea
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on March 22, 2015, 04:02:49 PM
Quote from: peter w on March 22, 2015, 03:56:22 PM
Well, no they're not. they're the best team in their league not in the country.

err......did I say they were the best team in the country??
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on March 22, 2015, 04:04:32 PM
I've come to the conclusion that Eden Hazard is a bit good
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LTA on March 22, 2015, 04:05:39 PM
Saddlers having a bit more of the ball now, but not doing a lot with it.....sounds familiar?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richl on March 22, 2015, 04:09:52 PM
Get in again chelsea
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 22, 2015, 04:10:10 PM
2-0 Chelsea.

I feel dirty for being happy about this.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on March 22, 2015, 04:10:25 PM
2-0 Chesea - Costa great strike!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ez on March 22, 2015, 04:11:22 PM
Another 8 chelsea goals and we move up a place.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 22, 2015, 04:14:42 PM
Hull have had some decent efforts
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on March 22, 2015, 04:19:33 PM
Hopefully all goes well today but even so feels like a dropped point.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dekko on March 22, 2015, 04:19:55 PM
Everton 1 up at QPR
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on March 22, 2015, 04:20:04 PM
Everton ahead.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on March 22, 2015, 04:20:12 PM
Great ever on scored anyhow
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on March 22, 2015, 04:20:24 PM
QPR 0 - Everton 1...........Coleman
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on March 22, 2015, 04:20:37 PM
Everton 1-0 up! A good day so far
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Duncan Shaw on March 22, 2015, 04:21:35 PM
I'd like Chelsea to go on and absolutely batter Hull now to destroy their confidence, but they won't cos Jose will think 2-0 up after 10 mins they've done enough and they'll simply kill the game off.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on March 22, 2015, 04:21:48 PM
Lennon has been quite good for them in recent games.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on March 22, 2015, 04:23:48 PM
Quote from: Malandro on March 22, 2015, 04:19:33 PM
Hopefully all goes well today but even so feels like a dropped point.

Totally agree, stupid to lose again so late, especially after Stoke scored in stoppage time.  We could be on 30 points by now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: CT on March 22, 2015, 04:25:51 PM
Pleased Chelsea are 2 up early.

Just annoyed that I have to such a keen interest in a game I'd rather not care about at all.

Seems to have been this was for years now!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on March 22, 2015, 04:27:35 PM
2-1 :(
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on March 22, 2015, 04:27:45 PM
Hull pull one back........
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on March 22, 2015, 04:27:54 PM
Great goal by Hull
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 22, 2015, 04:27:56 PM
Bollocks 2-2
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on March 22, 2015, 04:28:01 PM
oh Hull pull level..........
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on March 22, 2015, 04:28:02 PM
shit 2-2
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on March 22, 2015, 04:29:07 PM
Come on Chelsea
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on March 22, 2015, 04:29:15 PM
Haha Chelskiiii
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 22, 2015, 04:31:28 PM
Looks like we might have things work it for us despite our defeat. I suppose everyone is saying this about their teams but when all of the others in the same predicament are losing it would have been great to have got something from the game yesterday.

Edit: you utter wankers Chelsea.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on March 22, 2015, 04:31:34 PM
2 goals conceded in a minute is funny though
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on March 22, 2015, 04:32:12 PM
Chelsea are unable to do anything but piss you off
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on March 22, 2015, 04:32:33 PM
Stupid decision by Courtois!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on March 22, 2015, 04:32:41 PM
The worrying thing is hull are playing very well.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 22, 2015, 04:33:54 PM
Chelsea are capable of scoring a couple more today. They just need to step it up. Not sure if Chelsea move to another gear Hull can keep up all game. At least that's what I thought for Burnley and it turned out perfectly...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on March 22, 2015, 04:34:47 PM
Still think Chelsea will win this....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 22, 2015, 04:42:58 PM
Pulsating game this. Hull will surely run out of steam, won't they.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on March 22, 2015, 05:09:53 PM
Here's the whole of Stevieeeee Geeeeee's game against Man Utd. Don't worry, it won't take you long to watch

http://screamer.deadspin.com/heres-steven-gerrards-final-liverpool-man-united-match-1692945012/+billyhaisley

The Premier League will be a far better place when the likes of Gerrard and John Terry are gone
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on March 22, 2015, 05:22:09 PM
3 brilliant saves from Courtoius keeps the score level
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gareth on March 22, 2015, 05:22:32 PM
Walsall would be a decent side if they had a proper centre forward.

Bristol City in Prem season 16-17?

Always seemed odd to me that none of our youngsters ever get loaned to Walsall
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on March 22, 2015, 05:25:25 PM
QPR equalise
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dante Lavelli on March 22, 2015, 05:27:03 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on March 22, 2015, 05:09:53 PM
Here's the whole of Stevieeeee Geeeeee's game against Man Utd. Don't worry, it won't take you long to watch

http://screamer.deadspin.com/heres-steven-gerrards-final-liverpool-man-united-match-1692945012/+billyhaisley

The Premier League will be a far better place when the likes of Gerrard and John Terry are gone

Crazy.  What was he thinking?  Even if the ref missed it, what good would it have done?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on March 22, 2015, 05:27:42 PM
Quote from: Gareth on March 22, 2015, 05:22:32 PM


Bristol City in Prem season 16-17?

Bristol's a big enough place to support a Premier League team but then again, so are the likes of Sheffield and Leeds.

Even though I follow Rovers, I don't mind seeing City be successful. However, I doubt that they'll have the money to make it out of the Championship
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on March 22, 2015, 05:28:37 PM
Quote from: Dante Lavelli on March 22, 2015, 05:27:03 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on March 22, 2015, 05:09:53 PM
Here's the whole of Stevieeeee Geeeeee's game against Man Utd. Don't worry, it won't take you long to watch

http://screamer.deadspin.com/heres-steven-gerrards-final-liverpool-man-united-match-1692945012/+billyhaisley

The Premier League will be a far better place when the likes of Gerrard and John Terry are gone

Crazy.  What was he thinking?  Even if the ref missed it, what good would it have done?

He really is a nasty piece of work
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on March 22, 2015, 05:31:10 PM
Great, watch both Hull and QPR snatch winners now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on March 22, 2015, 05:32:16 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on March 22, 2015, 05:28:37 PM
Quote from: Dante Lavelli on March 22, 2015, 05:27:03 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on March 22, 2015, 05:09:53 PM
Here's the whole of Stevieeeee Geeeeee's game against Man Utd. Don't worry, it won't take you long to watch

http://screamer.deadspin.com/heres-steven-gerrards-final-liverpool-man-united-match-1692945012/+billyhaisley

The Premier League will be a far better place when the likes of Gerrard and John Terry are gone

Crazy.  What was he thinking?  Even if the ref missed it, what good would it have done?

He really is a nasty piece of work

What a tit
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 22, 2015, 05:34:04 PM
Quote from: Risso on March 22, 2015, 05:31:10 PM
Great, watch both Hull and QPR snatch winners now.
Or Chelsea
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 22, 2015, 05:34:04 PM
3-2 Chelsea.

Now come on Everton.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on March 22, 2015, 05:34:18 PM
FFS Everton.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on March 22, 2015, 05:34:24 PM
3 - 2.......Chelsea
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: puppyfeat on March 22, 2015, 05:34:36 PM
Quote from: Risso on March 22, 2015, 05:31:10 PM
Great, watch both Hull and QPR snatch winners now.
QPR aren't staying up and Hull won't go down anyway
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on March 22, 2015, 05:34:53 PM
Great couple of minutes
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richl on March 22, 2015, 05:35:13 PM
Get in chelsea
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dante Lavelli on March 22, 2015, 05:35:56 PM
Quote from: Risso on March 22, 2015, 05:31:10 PM
Great, watch both Hull and QPR snatch winners now.

Or not.  Not a bad minute of football for Villa.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ez on March 22, 2015, 05:35:58 PM
Hull will be a tad unlucky if they lose this.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Colhint on March 22, 2015, 05:36:10 PM
everton score
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 22, 2015, 05:36:19 PM
Quote from: devilla on March 22, 2015, 05:34:18 PM
FFS Everton.

? Everton scored!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on March 22, 2015, 05:36:39 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on March 22, 2015, 04:02:49 PM
Quote from: peter w on March 22, 2015, 03:56:22 PM
Well, no they're not. they're the best team in their league not in the country.

err......did I say they were the best team in the country??

you said they were one of the best teams in the country which is clearly wrong.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ez on March 22, 2015, 05:37:00 PM
Everton leading
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on March 22, 2015, 05:37:55 PM
Quote from: peter w on March 22, 2015, 05:36:39 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on March 22, 2015, 04:02:49 PM
Quote from: peter w on March 22, 2015, 03:56:22 PM
Well, no they're not. they're the best team in their league not in the country.

err......did I say they were the best team in the country??

you said they were one of the best teams in the country which is clearly wrong.

very clearly wrong buddy.......
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on March 22, 2015, 05:38:20 PM
See? Bollocks to lumps of rock moving in front of big balls of fire. That's the type of astral realignment I'm talking about.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on March 22, 2015, 05:40:18 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on March 22, 2015, 05:37:55 PM
Quote from: peter w on March 22, 2015, 05:36:39 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on March 22, 2015, 04:02:49 PM
Quote from: peter w on March 22, 2015, 03:56:22 PM
Well, no they're not. they're the best team in their league not in the country.

err......did I say they were the best team in the country??

you said they were one of the best teams in the country which is clearly wrong.

very clearly wrong buddy.......

Well yes, very clearly wrong. you can have someone winning 20 on the spin in the Ovaltine & Deep muscle herbal remedy division 9 (Intermediate) A but that doesn't make them one of the best in the country on current form.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on March 22, 2015, 05:40:40 PM
Phew, results going our way again today, been a bit close for comfort though..
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on March 22, 2015, 05:41:19 PM
Quote from: peter w on March 22, 2015, 05:40:18 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on March 22, 2015, 05:37:55 PM
Quote from: peter w on March 22, 2015, 05:36:39 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on March 22, 2015, 04:02:49 PM
Quote from: peter w on March 22, 2015, 03:56:22 PM
Well, no they're not. they're the best team in their league not in the country.

err......did I say they were the best team in the country??

you said they were one of the best teams in the country which is clearly wrong.

very clearly wrong buddy.......

Well yes, very clearly wrong. you can have someone winning 20 on the spin in the Ovaltine & Deep muscle herbal remedy division 9 (Intermediate) A but that doesn't make them one of the best in the country on current form.

excuse me I was clearly very very very wrong then............
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on March 22, 2015, 05:42:47 PM
I've never liked your overtures.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on March 22, 2015, 05:44:36 PM
nor me.......very slow and dull
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on March 22, 2015, 05:52:03 PM
Quote from: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 22, 2015, 05:36:19 PM
Quote from: devilla on March 22, 2015, 05:34:18 PM
FFS Everton.

? Everton scored!

Yeah, nearly shat myself when he posted that!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on March 22, 2015, 05:52:59 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on March 22, 2015, 05:44:36 PM
nor me.......very slow and dull

Hmmm *thinks*

Hey, you know those FA Cup semi-final tickets? Well apparently you have to buy them and then give them to someone who asks on a football forum. They in turn call the club to confirm the transaction has been completed and you're not touting them on. So, send them to me. Get a couple of children's one's too. I'll send the PO Box address to send them to and I'll give them back to you on the day. okay?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Exeter 77 on March 22, 2015, 05:56:32 PM
Full Time: Hull 2 Chelsea 3, QPR 1 Everton 2
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on March 22, 2015, 05:57:10 PM
Bayern losing at home to BMG
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on March 22, 2015, 05:57:29 PM
Quote from: peter w on March 22, 2015, 05:52:59 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on March 22, 2015, 05:44:36 PM
nor me.......very slow and dull

Hmmm *thinks*

Hey, you know those FA Cup semi-final tickets? Well apparently you have to buy them and then give them to someone who asks on a football forum. They in turn call the club to confirm the transaction has been completed and you're not touting them on. So, send them to me. Get a couple of children's one's too. I'll send the PO Box address to send them to and I'll give them back to you on the day. okay?

I am very confused..........
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 22, 2015, 05:57:58 PM
All of the bottom 7 have lost
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on March 22, 2015, 05:58:39 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on March 22, 2015, 05:57:29 PM
Quote from: peter w on March 22, 2015, 05:52:59 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on March 22, 2015, 05:44:36 PM
nor me.......very slow and dull

Hmmm *thinks*

Hey, you know those FA Cup semi-final tickets? Well apparently you have to buy them and then give them to someone who asks on a football forum. They in turn call the club to confirm the transaction has been completed and you're not touting them on. So, send them to me. Get a couple of children's one's too. I'll send the PO Box address to send them to and I'll give them back to you on the day. okay?

I am very confused..........

It's okay, this way, just hold my hand.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: oldtimernow on March 22, 2015, 06:01:44 PM
Quote from: peter w on March 22, 2015, 05:58:39 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on March 22, 2015, 05:57:29 PM
Quote from: peter w on March 22, 2015, 05:52:59 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on March 22, 2015, 05:44:36 PM
nor me.......very slow and dull

Hmmm *thinks*

Hey, you know those FA Cup semi-final tickets? Well apparently you have to buy them and then give them to someone who asks on a football forum. They in turn call the club to confirm the transaction has been completed and you're not touting them on. So, send them to me. Get a couple of children's one's too. I'll send the PO Box address to send them to and I'll give them back to you on the day. okay?

I am very confused..........

It's okay, this way, just hold my hand.



oh and by the way I have suddenly got access to a load of cash funds in an account which I can share with you if you send me 2 tickets to my PO Box number too
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on March 22, 2015, 06:02:07 PM
A splendid afternoon! No real damage from defeat yesterday, except Everton have got further away - although I'd rather they won....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on March 22, 2015, 06:03:12 PM
Quote from: oldtimernow on March 22, 2015, 06:01:44 PM
Quote from: peter w on March 22, 2015, 05:58:39 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on March 22, 2015, 05:57:29 PM
Quote from: peter w on March 22, 2015, 05:52:59 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on March 22, 2015, 05:44:36 PM
nor me.......very slow and dull

Hmmm *thinks*

Hey, you know those FA Cup semi-final tickets? Well apparently you have to buy them and then give them to someone who asks on a football forum. They in turn call the club to confirm the transaction has been completed and you're not touting them on. So, send them to me. Get a couple of children's one's too. I'll send the PO Box address to send them to and I'll give them back to you on the day. okay?

I am very confused..........

It's okay, this way, just hold my hand.

oh and by the way I have sudden access to a lot of funds in Lagos that I can transfer to you if you send me two tickets

And seeing as you won't be able to go, how are you at baby-sitting?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on March 22, 2015, 06:11:03 PM
"Tom" "Yes Randy" "I'm just reaching out to say run the goddam club any way you like cos there are always at least three suckass teams who are even more awesomely awful than we are." "That's lucky, boss. Will do."
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 22, 2015, 06:11:50 PM
Quote from: Villafirst on March 22, 2015, 06:02:07 PM
A splendid afternoon! No real damage from defeat yesterday, except Everton have got further away - although I'd rather they won....

Yep, Everton are safe now; so it's really down to the bottom 6.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on March 22, 2015, 06:19:23 PM
Just watching Borussia Monchengladbach doing an incredibly impressive job on Bayern Munich - in Munich, too.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: gabbythelegend on March 22, 2015, 06:27:33 PM
I'll never forgive Guardiola for what he did to that awesome Bayern team that Heynckes assembled.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on March 22, 2015, 06:28:50 PM
Hull have got a shockingly difficult run-in. Can't see them getting more than 5 or 6 points. So, I reckon 35 points will be enough.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 22, 2015, 06:44:01 PM
Quote from: gabbythelegend on March 22, 2015, 06:27:33 PM
I'll never forgive Guardiola for what he did to that awesome Bayern team that Heynckes assembled.

What's he done to it that so unforgiveable? Have they stopped winning?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 22, 2015, 06:44:08 PM
Quote from: Villafirst on March 22, 2015, 06:28:50 PM
Hull have got a shockingly difficult run-in. Can't see them getting more than 5 or 6 points. So, I reckon 35 points will be enough.
Hull played very well today
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: gabbythelegend on March 22, 2015, 06:52:00 PM
Well they had the perfect mix of power and skill imo

Schweinsteiger and Martinez in CM

Robben Ribery and Muller supporting 3

Mandzukic up front (who could still have been replaced by Lewandowski, obviously)

Now they just fart about with it too much - would that team above have been destroyed by Madrid 5-0 on aggregate last season?

And before you ask, no I'm not Tim Sherwood
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on March 22, 2015, 06:56:05 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 22, 2015, 06:44:08 PM
Quote from: Villafirst on March 22, 2015, 06:28:50 PM
Hull have got a shockingly difficult run-in. Can't see them getting more than 5 or 6 points. So, I reckon 35 points will be enough.
Hull played very well today

and still lost. The sides down there are experts at finding ways of losing games, us included. Playing well against one of the challengers and still losing can be quite a knock to confidence. They've got Swansea away next and we just saw how good Swansea can be. I think either Hull will finish 18th or barely survive and someone like Burnley take the spot.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 22, 2015, 06:59:46 PM
The term "someone like Burnley" worries me a little
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on March 22, 2015, 07:05:15 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 22, 2015, 06:59:46 PM
The term "someone like Burnley" worries me a little

OK then, 'a team that plays in claret and blue,'
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on March 22, 2015, 07:06:27 PM
Quote from: gabbythelegend on March 22, 2015, 06:52:00 PM
Well they had the perfect mix of power and skill imo

Schweinsteiger and Martinez in CM

Robben Ribery and Muller supporting 3

Mandzukic up front (who could still have been replaced by Lewandowski, obviously)

Now they just fart about with it too much - would that team above have been destroyed by Madrid 5-0 on aggregate last season?

And before you ask, no I'm not Tim Sherwood

Yeah, Guardiola's all fart and no shit. Not like his teams have ever scored any goals or won any trophies.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 22, 2015, 07:10:42 PM
Quote from: Monty on March 22, 2015, 07:06:27 PM
Quote from: gabbythelegend on March 22, 2015, 06:52:00 PM
Well they had the perfect mix of power and skill imo

Schweinsteiger and Martinez in CM

Robben Ribery and Muller supporting 3

Mandzukic up front (who could still have been replaced by Lewandowski, obviously)

Now they just fart about with it too much - would that team above have been destroyed by Madrid 5-0 on aggregate last season?

And before you ask, no I'm not Tim Sherwood

Yeah, Guardiola's all fart and no shit. Not like his teams have ever scored any goals or won any trophies.

He's ruining Bayern with them walking the league and maintaining their position as one of the elite sides in Europe. Unforgiveable.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: mike on March 22, 2015, 07:35:22 PM
I keep hearing about Hull's terrible run in. Three of their next four games are against Swansea, Crystal Pala and Southampton. Hardly the group of death.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 22, 2015, 07:49:45 PM
No, but Swansea should have beaten Liverpool and played well against us. Palace have been much improved since Pardew went there. Southampton are in the top 6. Nothing easy at all about those three games when you are at the bottom and desperate for points.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on March 22, 2015, 07:53:00 PM
Quote from: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 22, 2015, 05:36:19 PM
Quote from: devilla on March 22, 2015, 05:34:18 PM
FFS Everton.

? Everton scored!

i posted this before I realised that Everton had scored. All is well now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 22, 2015, 07:55:58 PM
Everton are staying up I guess
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on March 22, 2015, 08:01:59 PM
Talk about hype..watching El Classico and the commentator just said "the Martians are watching".

Should be a great though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on March 22, 2015, 08:16:08 PM
What a fcukin game. Brilliant end to end stuff so far.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on March 22, 2015, 08:26:07 PM
Barcelona 1-0 Real Madrid - Jeremy Mathieu
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on March 22, 2015, 08:29:06 PM
The ball in from Messi was a thing of beauty, as close to a perfect cross as you will ever see.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on March 22, 2015, 08:34:33 PM
Barcelona 1-1 Real Madrid - Ronaldo
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on March 22, 2015, 08:35:43 PM
Bad miss from Neymar and that's a lovely flick from Benzema for the Ronaldo goal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on March 22, 2015, 08:38:10 PM
Brilliant goal by Ronaldo - the back-heel was sublime.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on March 22, 2015, 09:02:31 PM
What's the league position/points situation with Barca/Real?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richl on March 22, 2015, 09:02:57 PM
Alex song's jacket is awesome
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on March 22, 2015, 09:04:11 PM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on March 22, 2015, 09:02:31 PM
What's the league position/points situation with Barca/Real?

Barca 1 point ahead........both played same amount, Barca top and Real 2nd
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richl on March 22, 2015, 09:04:40 PM
Same games, barca a point ahead
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on March 22, 2015, 09:05:04 PM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on March 22, 2015, 09:02:31 PM
What's the league position/points situation with Barca/Real?

We're gonna struggle to catch either of them, to be honest.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on March 22, 2015, 09:12:59 PM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on March 22, 2015, 09:02:31 PM
What's the league position/points situation with Barca/Real?

Barca are 1 ahead at the top of the league.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on March 22, 2015, 09:14:36 PM
2 - 1........Suarez
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on March 22, 2015, 09:17:07 PM
Ray Hudson appears to think he is Sid Waddell.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 22, 2015, 09:25:55 PM
Ray Hudson ruining world football with his verbal diarrhea yet again.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on March 22, 2015, 09:36:40 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on March 22, 2015, 09:04:11 PM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on March 22, 2015, 09:02:31 PM
What's the league position/points situation with Barca/Real?

Barca 1 point ahead........both played same amount, Barca top and Real 2nd

Cheers all.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on March 22, 2015, 09:36:57 PM
How can a RM midfield of kroos, Modric and Isco expect to defend their back four against Barca?

More open than we were first half yesterday
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: brontebilly on March 22, 2015, 09:58:40 PM
Quote from: Rudy65 on March 22, 2015, 09:36:57 PM
How can a RM midfield of kroos, Modric and Isco expect to defend their back four against Barca?

More open than we were first half yesterday

Thought they were dominating midfield until Modric tired after an hour or so.

Bale was woeful and hardly touched the ball in the second half.

Expect he will be rocking up at Old Trafford in the summer with Di Maria or De Gea going the other way.

Earlier in the season when Real hammered Liverpool and were on a crazy winning run it looked as if no-one would stop them.

Barca by far the better side tonight
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on March 22, 2015, 10:14:22 PM
Suarez's winning goal was nuts. I love those over-the-shoulder-first-touch kind of goals.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LeeB on March 22, 2015, 10:28:36 PM
Quote from: Monty on March 22, 2015, 10:14:22 PM
Suarez's winning goal was nuts. I love those over-the-shoulder-first-touch kind of goals.

Agreed, and here's the best one ever.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on March 22, 2015, 11:05:54 PM
Quote from: Monty on March 22, 2015, 10:14:22 PM
Suarez's winning goal was nuts. I love those over-the-shoulder-first-touch kind of goals.

Great goal but i think it was the worst of the 3.  The cross for the first was perfect, the backheel for the 2nd was sublime, the 3rd was very good but didn't have that brilliance about it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: gabbythelegend on March 22, 2015, 11:14:34 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on March 22, 2015, 07:10:42 PM
Quote from: Monty on March 22, 2015, 07:06:27 PM
Quote from: gabbythelegend on March 22, 2015, 06:52:00 PM
Well they had the perfect mix of power and skill imo

Schweinsteiger and Martinez in CM

Robben Ribery and Muller supporting 3

Mandzukic up front (who could still have been replaced by Lewandowski, obviously)

Now they just fart about with it too much - would that team above have been destroyed by Madrid 5-0 on aggregate last season?

And before you ask, no I'm not Tim Sherwood

Yeah, Guardiola's all fart and no shit. Not like his teams have ever scored any goals or won any trophies.

He's ruining Bayern with them walking the league and maintaining their position as one of the elite sides in Europe. Unforgiveable.

Haha. They'd walk that league with Lambert in charge. Fact remains that the side who won the CL would dominate this tika-taka shite
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 22, 2015, 11:22:12 PM
I'm still lost though on what he is doing that is so unforgiveable? He's kept on winning with his style. I'm missing something here on why that is so horrific?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt C on March 23, 2015, 01:06:56 AM
Saint Stevie G showing his true colours today I see.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: timeoutbigbar on March 23, 2015, 02:17:39 AM
Quote from: gabbythelegend on March 22, 2015, 11:14:34 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on March 22, 2015, 07:10:42 PM
Quote from: Monty on March 22, 2015, 07:06:27 PM
Quote from: gabbythelegend on March 22, 2015, 06:52:00 PM
Well they had the perfect mix of power and skill imo

Schweinsteiger and Martinez in CM

Robben Ribery and Muller supporting 3

Mandzukic up front (who could still have been replaced by Lewandowski, obviously)

Now they just fart about with it too much - would that team above have been destroyed by Madrid 5-0 on aggregate last season?

And before you ask, no I'm not Tim Sherwood

Yeah, Guardiola's all fart and no shit. Not like his teams have ever scored any goals or won any trophies.

He's ruining Bayern with them walking the league and maintaining their position as one of the elite sides in Europe. Unforgiveable.

Haha. They'd walk that league with Lambert in charge. Fact remains that the side who won the CL would dominate this tika-taka shite

Tiki Taka shite?  Yeah, balls to that.  Get it to the winger to swing it in for the big man.  That's how you win trophies in Europe...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on March 23, 2015, 10:57:28 AM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on March 22, 2015, 11:22:12 PM
I'm still lost though on what he is doing that is so unforgiveable? He's kept on winning with his style. I'm missing something here on why that is so horrific?

You're missing nothing TV, only the joke.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on March 23, 2015, 11:18:01 AM
Quote from: Matt C on March 23, 2015, 01:06:56 AM
Saint Stevie G showing his true colours today I see.

Of all the 'big' clashes Sky try to hype, that game is often the best to watch for both goals and incidents. Gerrard, Jones, Skrtel. I don't like either team so I cheer them both on when they kick each other. I also can't remember members of a a crowd leaning over onto the touchline to restrain one of their own players to stop him from doing something stupid before.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on March 23, 2015, 11:25:38 AM
I became Chelsea's biggest fan yesterday afternoon. On top of wanting them to beat Hull for Villa's benefit it was the last game of a roll up I needed to win. It was very exciting when Hull pulled two goals back and I needed Chelsea to score again without conceding. Although that wasn't quite how I was thinking when Hull equalised. 'Just my f***ing bas***d luck!' was more along the lines of what I was thinking. Although when I had composed myself a strange Zen like calmness took over me and I was convinced Chelsea would win, whereas I usually presume the worst.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brend'Watkins on March 23, 2015, 11:27:31 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on March 23, 2015, 11:18:01 AM
Quote from: Matt C on March 23, 2015, 01:06:56 AM
Saint Stevie G showing his true colours today I see.

Of all the 'big' clashes Sky try to hype, that game is often the best to watch for both goals and incidents. Gerrard, Jones, Skrtel. I don't like either team so I cheer them both on when they kick each other. I also can't remember members of a a crowd leaning over onto the touchline to restrain one of their own players to stop him from doing something stupid before.

I was asked yesterday in between cooking the dinner and only getting occasional glances of the game who I wanted to win.  The only answer I could give is that I wanted both to lose.  Strangely though, once Liverpool equalized I wanted them to get another.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on March 23, 2015, 11:33:09 AM
Quote from: Bren'd on March 23, 2015, 11:27:31 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on March 23, 2015, 11:18:01 AM
Quote from: Matt C on March 23, 2015, 01:06:56 AM
Saint Stevie G showing his true colours today I see.

Of all the 'big' clashes Sky try to hype, that game is often the best to watch for both goals and incidents. Gerrard, Jones, Skrtel. I don't like either team so I cheer them both on when they kick each other. I also can't remember members of a a crowd leaning over onto the touchline to restrain one of their own players to stop him from doing something stupid before.

I was asked yesterday in between cooking the dinner and only getting occasional glances of the game who I wanted to win.  The only answer I could give is that I wanted both to lose.  Strangely though, once Liverpool equalized I wanted them to get another.


When I was a kid I hated Liverpool and disliked United. That has been reversed over the years. The glory hunters when I was at school were Liverpool fans. Although they never tried to duck out of the fact they were glory hunters. Most United fans tend to claim to have a relative from Manchester. They know what they are.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on March 23, 2015, 11:36:28 AM
Messi is rightly lauded for his mazy dribbles, but his threaded passes for his teammates esp Neymar and Suarez are  as near perfection as you can get.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on March 23, 2015, 12:11:31 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on March 23, 2015, 11:33:09 AM
Quote from: Bren'd on March 23, 2015, 11:27:31 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on March 23, 2015, 11:18:01 AM
Quote from: Matt C on March 23, 2015, 01:06:56 AM
Saint Stevie G showing his true colours today I see.

Of all the 'big' clashes Sky try to hype, that game is often the best to watch for both goals and incidents. Gerrard, Jones, Skrtel. I don't like either team so I cheer them both on when they kick each other. I also can't remember members of a a crowd leaning over onto the touchline to restrain one of their own players to stop him from doing something stupid before.

I was asked yesterday in between cooking the dinner and only getting occasional glances of the game who I wanted to win.  The only answer I could give is that I wanted both to lose.  Strangely though, once Liverpool equalized I wanted them to get another.


When I was a kid I hated Liverpool and disliked United. That has been reversed over the years. The glory hunters when I was at school were Liverpool fans. Although they never tried to duck out of the fact they were glory hunters. Most United fans tend to claim to have a relative from Manchester. They know what they are.

To be fair Manchester does include the whole of Yorkshire and Lancashire according to the media, so there's a good chance that they have family from there.

QPR must be gutted, couldn't beat an Everton side that had just been thumped and had to travel 5 thousand miles back and forth from Kiev midweek. If they get relegated I think they'll have to pay a huge fine or face relegation to the Conference.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on March 23, 2015, 12:18:35 PM
Quote from: AlexAlexCropley on March 23, 2015, 11:36:28 AM
Messi is rightly lauded for his mazy dribbles, but his threaded passes for his teammates esp Neymar and Suarez are  as near perfection as you can get.

You can keep your Pele, Maradonna and Ronaldo; Messi is the best player ever.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on March 23, 2015, 12:21:32 PM
I found myself standing in front of the TV yesterday. I can't deal with all the other teams and watching them is only mildly less stressful than listening to them.

I popped 402 on just as Costa scored and thought, job done, so popped Elementary on. When the wife's phone rang I thought I would look back tosee if it was 3 or 4 yet, only to be aghast that Hull had equalised.

I then saw the last 5 minutes standing a foot in front of my TV muttering away to my wife's amusement.

We need to be solidly mid-table next season in between Swansea and Southampton. I can’t take another relegation battle.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brend'Watkins on March 23, 2015, 12:39:15 PM
Quote from: Ads on March 23, 2015, 12:21:32 PM
I found myself standing in front of the TV yesterday. I can't deal with all the other teams and watching them is only mildly less stressful than listening to them.

I popped 402 on just as Costa scored and thought, job done, so popped Elementary on. When the wife's phone rang I thought I would look back tosee if it was 3 or 4 yet, only to be aghast that Hull had equalised.

I then saw the last 5 minutes standing a foot in front of my TV muttering away to my wife's amusement.

We need to be solidly mid-table next season in between Swansea and Southampton. I can’t take another relegation battle.


Too right.  Wanting Chelsea to win and at the same time checking on how QPR are faring is not how supporting Aston Villa should be.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on March 23, 2015, 01:00:48 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on March 23, 2015, 12:18:35 PM
Quote from: AlexAlexCropley on March 23, 2015, 11:36:28 AM
Messi is rightly lauded for his mazy dribbles, but his threaded passes for his teammates esp Neymar and Suarez are  as near perfection as you can get.

You can keep your Pele, Maradonna and Ronaldo; Messi is the best player ever.

I'm beginning to lean that way too, although the generations are relative.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 23, 2015, 01:09:30 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v436/EnglishPride2004/_57_zps2ox3ysjr.jpg)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 23, 2015, 02:00:15 PM
Shouldn't that be Gone in Less Than 60 Seconds?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 23, 2015, 02:04:17 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on March 23, 2015, 02:00:15 PM
Shouldn't that be Gone in Less Than 60 Seconds?

Feel free to point that out to Danny, which is who I nicked it off!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 23, 2015, 02:09:22 PM
A few weeks old now, but this Stevie G farewell tour cartoon is great:

(http://i.guim.co.uk/static/w-940/h--/q-95/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2015/1/15/1421314424717/David-Squires-020.jpg)

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on March 23, 2015, 03:52:21 PM
Mr Slippy - :)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: usav on March 23, 2015, 05:00:13 PM
Gerrard's heat map:

(http://www.standard.co.uk/incoming/article10125864.ece/alternates/w620/gERRARD%20HEAT%20MAP.png)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: gabbythelegend on March 23, 2015, 11:40:32 PM
Quote from: timeoutbigbar on March 23, 2015, 02:17:39 AM
Quote from: gabbythelegend on March 22, 2015, 11:14:34 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on March 22, 2015, 07:10:42 PM
Quote from: Monty on March 22, 2015, 07:06:27 PM
Quote from: gabbythelegend on March 22, 2015, 06:52:00 PM
Well they had the perfect mix of power and skill imo

Schweinsteiger and Martinez in CM

Robben Ribery and Muller supporting 3

Mandzukic up front (who could still have been replaced by Lewandowski, obviously)

Now they just fart about with it too much - would that team above have been destroyed by Madrid 5-0 on aggregate last season?

And before you ask, no I'm not Tim Sherwood

Yeah, Guardiola's all fart and no shit. Not like his teams have ever scored any goals or won any trophies.

He's ruining Bayern with them walking the league and maintaining their position as one of the elite sides in Europe. Unforgiveable.

Haha. They'd walk that league with Lambert in charge. Fact remains that the side who won the CL would dominate this tika-taka shite

Tiki Taka shite?  Yeah, balls to that.  Get it to the winger to swing it in for the big man.  That's how you win trophies in Europe...

That's not what I said at all. In fact I explained in my second post why I liked the original team so much, and how Guardiola had actually weakened it by implementing his trademark over-elaborate passing style. The quality of the players there compared to the rest of the league means they'll still win it every year, but its clear that they're a shadow of their former team. He moved Martinez into defence and started playing the best RB in the world (Lahm) in defensive mid, just as an example of his pointless tinkering.

But yeah because they still win 5-0 against Hannover or some other chancers means that my points are irrelevant and I'm actually Dave bloody Bassett.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on March 24, 2015, 12:49:40 AM
I see Sturridge is already 'injured' for England. Wonder how many more pull outs they'll be, leaving Delph with ample opportunity to get injured for real.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on March 24, 2015, 08:18:42 AM
Quote from: Pete3206 on March 24, 2015, 12:49:40 AM
I see Sturridge is already 'injured' for England. Wonder how many more pull outs they'll be, leaving Delph with ample opportunity to get injured for real.

Since Stevieeeeeee's going to be having a bit of a break from league football, how about bringing him back for England.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on March 24, 2015, 08:39:44 AM
Quote from: UK Redsox on March 24, 2015, 08:18:42 AM
Quote from: Pete3206 on March 24, 2015, 12:49:40 AM
I see Sturridge is already 'injured' for England. Wonder how many more pull outs they'll be, leaving Delph with ample opportunity to get injured for real.

Since Stevieeeeeee's going to be having a bit of a break from league football, how about bringing him back for England.


I would be concerned about him being tired after playing in the United game.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on March 24, 2015, 01:33:35 PM
Quote from: timeoutbigbar on March 23, 2015, 02:17:39 AM
Tiki Taka shite?  Yeah, balls to that.  Get it to the winger to swing it in for the big man.  That's how you win trophies in Europe...

Tika-Taka is shite and we should know, we’ve watched near enough two thirds of a season with it.

Barca at their pomp were easily the hardest working side in football, easier to do when you have a lot of the ball, but they’d press the life out of the opposition and then pass it with purpose from a high line. Its helped of course with the best player to ever play the game and two players of absolute genius pulling the strings. Tika-taka is possession for its sake, which has relevance, but Bayern took a step back last season.

I think the bloke has a point; old Pep has taken over a side who won the treble lets not forget and on route to that European Cup win, absolutely bladdered Barcelona, so it’s important to be choosey with our snide remarks, as what went before him clearly wasn’t broken.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 24, 2015, 02:10:43 PM
I think you've made the point well Ads. How do you top the treble and especially in the manner that they did it? That said, there is nothing "unforgiveable" about Guardiola's methods. It was always going to be near impossible bringing in his philosophy on the game to that side coupled with the players he had. All outstanding off course but none of them were Xavi, Iniesta and Messi. That Bayern side was built differently and it takes time to change and how they play. I think his style is lovely to watch when played to perfection which we saw on countless occasions with Barcelona tearing new ones to just about everyone. Bayern may never achieve it but they will still be attractive to watch and force to reckon with.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mister E on March 24, 2015, 05:53:43 PM
Quote from: Ads on March 24, 2015, 01:33:35 PM
Barca at their pomp were easily the hardest working side in football, easier to do when you have a lot of the ball, but they’d press the life out of the opposition and then pass it with purpose from a high line...
Yep, the key point is that their success was built on incredible hard work and purpose. And then overlayed with very skilful players.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: gabbythelegend on March 24, 2015, 07:08:41 PM
All fair points TV, and I admit my use of 'unforgiveable' was a tad flippant.

Maybe I should have said "It's a shame they brought in that particular manager who was the complete diametric opposite of the style of the current incumbent, who had created a team that had a devastating blend of skill and power."

I think I was drinking at the time and couldn't be arsed.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 24, 2015, 09:29:14 PM
Doesn't appear Falcao is too eager to stay in Manchester.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on March 24, 2015, 09:33:47 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on March 24, 2015, 09:29:14 PM
Doesn't appear Falcao is too eager to stay in Manchester.

He can obviously hear Vienna Calling.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on March 24, 2015, 10:09:14 PM
Quote from: Mister E on March 24, 2015, 05:53:43 PM
Quote from: Ads on March 24, 2015, 01:33:35 PM
Barca at their pomp were easily the hardest working side in football, easier to do when you have a lot of the ball, but they’d press the life out of the opposition and then pass it with purpose from a high line...
Yep, the key point is that their success was built on incredible hard work and purpose. And then overlayed with very skilful players.

I've said it before, a big part of it was they applied 2 of the basics of rugby to football, namely 'contain and wait for a mistake' and 'hunt in packs'.  Watch them back, they didn't make a challenge until someone had a heavy touch or a poor pass then 2-3 jump on it and win the ball back.  It meant they always had players in position and a strong shape.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 24, 2015, 10:20:13 PM
Pass the sickbag.

Quote
Kop captain spelled out to the squad they can still finish in the top 4 and set up his fairytale FA Cup Final farewell despite losing him to a 3-match ban

With Liverpool’s dressing room still stunned into near silence, Steven Gerrard spoke softly and briefly to the team-mates slumped across the benches.

As he took responsibility for the devastating defeat by Manchester United, it wasn’t a speech to stand alongside his “We go again” demands during the remarkable unbeaten run at the end of last season.

Yet the message was similar.

Despite the blow delivered by United’s painful victory, he reminded everyone there was still much to play for, that every ambition Liverpool had going into the game remained.

It was leadership even when the captain admitted he had displayed a lack of it during the game.

As goalkeeper Simon Mignolet explained, it was an example of the fabric of the man, even in his lowest moment.

“He spoke to the team after the game inside the dressing room and what was said exactly shall stay in there, but it shows who and what he is off the pitch,” the keeper said.

The pain Gerrard felt at that moment must have been almost as excruciating as a year ago, when his slip against Chelsea inspired a thousand cruel songs, and added a crueller footnote to a remarkable career.

Yet his experience told him that Liverpool’s young players needed reminding of what is still at stake this season. The squad will separate on Tuesday as they fly to all parts of the globe to represent their respective nations.

But when they return, they face two games in four days – both to be played without their suspended captain – that will decide their season.

The United defeat was a setback. Defeats in those two games will be terminal.

They first visit Arsenal in a contest that has now become a virtual must-win for Liverpool to finish in the top four. Then they face a tricky visit to Blackburn in a straight shoot-out for an FA Cup semi-final berth against Aston Villa at Wembley.

No matter how low they felt after losing to their bitterest rivals on home turf in such a lacklustre manner, and no matter how much he was responsible for that, Gerrard realised that there can be no moping from his team-mates.

For all his disappointment at the nature of defeat by United, manager Brendan Rodgers knows a visit to Wembley and victory at the Emirates would instantly erase the painful memory, even for his skipper.

The aim this season is simple - to allow Gerrard his farewell in fitting style, and not tainted by the red card shame he suffered on Sunday. And also, to deliver a frighteningly youthful side into the Champions League, where they can continue their education after their leader’s departure.

Rodgers revealed he also delivered a speech to his devastated players: “That was my message, it was clear and simple – we have to get over the disappointment, refocus and come back ready for the next game.

“We have had disappointments this season, and we used them as a great springboard for us. Now we must use this in the same way.

“Of course there is disappointment, we didn’t play well enough and I’m disappointed in the result and performance. But not the character. I’ve got great pride in the players for showing the character that took us on a long unbeaten run.”

For all that many have now written Liverpool off in the race for the top four, Rodgers was at pains to stress even before the game kicked off that the result wouldn’t decide anything, no matter who won.

And afterwards, he believes that the Champions League is still perfectly possible – even if the job has got a little harder – because United must still face Chelsea, Manchester City and Arsenal.

“Look, I set a 10-game objective (23 points from 30). Built into that was that we were not going to win every single game,” the manager insisted.

“It’s still very much possible for us to go where we want to go, which is the top four. We just need to fight that bit harder and make up a five-point difference.

“After the last performance against United (3-0 defeat) we went on an incredible run where we didn’t lose a league game. We have to do that again, we have to find the same motivation after this defeat.”

The message from Gerrard was simple. The team can do exactly that.

And after another horrible footnote in his incredible story, you can bet the skipper will be motivated to lead them to it... and this time, in the right way.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on March 24, 2015, 10:28:56 PM
And they wonder why people dislike him and the bindippers so much. What a load of sentimental shit.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on March 24, 2015, 10:35:04 PM
Presumably had it been Balotelli who had come on and been sent off inside 60 seconds then he would have been hounded out of the country by now.

Because it's Gerrard though "it shows who and what he is off the pitch".
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on March 24, 2015, 10:35:27 PM
Boo fucking hoo. I really hope we smash his FA final dreams at Wembley, if Blackburn can't manage it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on March 24, 2015, 10:41:05 PM
It would be very funny if Liverpool didn't even make it to the semi with Blackburn despatching them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on March 24, 2015, 10:46:04 PM
That's so...beautiful.  I'm going to have it embroidered onto a flag.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on March 24, 2015, 10:49:53 PM
I'm choked. That's one of the most inspiring things I've ever read.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: timeoutbigbar on March 24, 2015, 11:01:45 PM
Quote from: Ads on March 24, 2015, 01:33:35 PM
Quote from: timeoutbigbar on March 23, 2015, 02:17:39 AM
Tiki Taka shite?  Yeah, balls to that.  Get it to the winger to swing it in for the big man.  That's how you win trophies in Europe...

Tika-Taka is shite and we should know, we’ve watched near enough two thirds of a season with it.

Barca at their pomp were easily the hardest working side in football, easier to do when you have a lot of the ball, but they’d press the life out of the opposition and then pass it with purpose from a high line. Its helped of course with the best player to ever play the game and two players of absolute genius pulling the strings. Tika-taka is possession for its sake, which has relevance, but Bayern took a step back last season.

I think the bloke has a point; old Pep has taken over a side who won the treble lets not forget and on route to that European Cup win, absolutely bladdered Barcelona, so it’s important to be choosey with our snide remarks, as what went before him clearly wasn’t broken.


Some would argue that Guardiola has added another dimension, rather than weakened them.  They still have the players that played in Jupp Heynckes' team (with the exception of Kroos), work as hard, if not harder to retrieve the ball and keep possession better, whilst maintaining the physicality and clinical edge to their play.

Tiki Taka is not passing for the sake of it, its to move the opposition around the pitch to tempt them to try and win the ball or over  commit, then pick a way through.  Our version just wasn't very good.

Quote from: gabbythelegend on March 23, 2015, 11:40:32 PM
Quote from: timeoutbigbar on March 23, 2015, 02:17:39 AM
Quote from: gabbythelegend on March 22, 2015, 11:14:34 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on March 22, 2015, 07:10:42 PM
Quote from: Monty on March 22, 2015, 07:06:27 PM
Quote from: gabbythelegend on March 22, 2015, 06:52:00 PM
Well they had the perfect mix of power and skill imo

Schweinsteiger and Martinez in CM

Robben Ribery and Muller supporting 3

Mandzukic up front (who could still have been replaced by Lewandowski, obviously)

Now they just fart about with it too much - would that team above have been destroyed by Madrid 5-0 on aggregate last season?

And before you ask, no I'm not Tim Sherwood

Yeah, Guardiola's all fart and no shit. Not like his teams have ever scored any goals or won any trophies.

He's ruining Bayern with them walking the league and maintaining their position as one of the elite sides in Europe. Unforgiveable.

Haha. They'd walk that league with Lambert in charge. Fact remains that the side who won the CL would dominate this tika-taka shite

Tiki Taka shite?  Yeah, balls to that.  Get it to the winger to swing it in for the big man.  That's how you win trophies in Europe...

But yeah because they still win 5-0 against Hannover or some other chancers means that my points are irrelevant and I'm actually Dave bloody Bassett.

I was under the impression they'd battered a decent, in form Roma side 7-1 in Rome earlier this season.  Not the only time they've put 7 past an opponent in the Champions League.

I suppose it's a case of preference of style, I enjoy watching a team with the ability to keep the ball under pressure and create chances.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mister E on March 25, 2015, 06:56:32 AM
Quote from: Dave on March 24, 2015, 10:35:04 PM
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... Because it's Gerrard though "it shows who and what he is off the pitch".
I was at the game where he almost cut Boateng in half, and rightly got a red. Never liked him since despite his obvious abilities.
His fracas in some restaurant / bar didn't exactly endear him either.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on March 25, 2015, 07:35:56 AM
Quote from: Mister E on March 25, 2015, 06:56:32 AM
Quote from: Dave on March 24, 2015, 10:35:04 PM
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... Because it's Gerrard though "it shows who and what he is off the pitch".
I was at the game where he almost cut Boateng in half, and rightly got a red. Never liked him since despite his obvious abilities.
His fracas in some restaurant / bar didn't exactly endear him either.

Gerrard's actions on Sunday did show exactly "who and what he is"; a nasty violent man.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 25, 2015, 09:16:38 AM
"An example of the fabric of the man"
Good lord. This is off the LFC official website I'm guessing
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on March 25, 2015, 10:08:52 AM
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“He spoke to the team after the game inside the dressing room and what was said exactly shall stay in there, but it shows who and what he is off the pitch,” the keeper said.

I think it's safe to say he cried like a little girl.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on March 25, 2015, 10:11:18 AM
Who said this about "Tiki Taka"?

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"You need to dig into your own DNA,” he told his players. “I hate tiki-taka. Tiki-taka means passing the ball for the sake of it, with no clear intention. And it's pointless.

"Barca didn't do tiki-taka. It's completely made up. Don't believe a word of it. In all team sports, the secret is to overload one side of the pitch so that the opponent must tilt its own defence to cope. You overload on one side and draw them in so that they leave the other side weak.

"And when we've done all that, we attack and score from the other side. That's why you have to pass the ball, but only if you're doing it with a clear intention.

"It's only to overload the opponent, to draw them in and then to hit them with the sucker punch. That's what our game needs to be. Nothing to do with tiki-taka."

Answer her (http://www.kickoff.com/news/49491/bayern-munich-coach-pep-guardiola-reveals-he-hates-tiki-taka)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on March 25, 2015, 10:13:36 AM
That would be Senor Pep. You suspect he's making it up a bit, because Barca literally kept the ball for the sake of it as a defensive tactic. Tiki-taka is just a short-hand for a style based on lots of short passes, defensive or attacking.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on March 25, 2015, 10:22:09 AM
I can't see Tiki-taka without the internal jukebox going into a Musical Youth stylee.

Rude Boy is Now left alone
If I was him I'd go straight home
Cause True Fe
Me mother would start se moan
Say tic a tic atac
Me come fe mek de people rock

Villa fans singing about the new style of football at Villa in the early 80s. Is there anything we haven't given football?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on March 25, 2015, 11:35:49 AM
Mr Liverpool's legacy could be costing them their first title in 100 years or whatever because he slipped and costing them a Champions League place because of his indiscipline. An own goal to cost them the FA Cup might be too much to ask for?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on March 25, 2015, 01:51:50 PM
All these internationals spread out over the best part of the week are good for a bit of interest betting, especially the live TV ones.

It is just a shame that, tournaments apart, I never seem to win on international football.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 25, 2015, 01:53:28 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 25, 2015, 09:16:38 AM
"An example of the fabric of the man"
Good lord. This is off the LFC official website I'm guessing

It was the Mirror.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on March 25, 2015, 01:54:50 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on March 25, 2015, 01:53:28 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 25, 2015, 09:16:38 AM
"An example of the fabric of the man"
Good lord. This is off the LFC official website I'm guessing

It was the Mirror.

Stevie Me's?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on March 25, 2015, 04:25:36 PM
Seems that Guzan, Okore, and Benteke are all out of their international fixtures.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on March 25, 2015, 04:26:54 PM
Good. Let's hope Delph gets a bad cold.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on March 25, 2015, 04:34:04 PM
I think the opposite about Delph. he needs more games to get back to the standard he set himself last season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 25, 2015, 05:04:42 PM
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Ryder Cup captain Darren Clarke is considering asking Liverpool's Steven Gerrard to address his Europe side when they play the United States in 2016.

Europe will face the US at Hazeltine in Minnesota when Gerrard is set to be playing in the US with LA Galaxy.

Clarke's predecessor Paul McGinley asked ex-Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson to speak to his players during their 2014 success.

"If I did something like that, he'd be someone I'd consider," said Clarke.

The 46-year-old Clarke is a Liverpool fan and called Gerrard, 34, who was sent off in a defeat by Manchester United on Sunday, a "real legend".

"LA is not that close to Minnesota so we will see," joked Clarke.

But he added: "Paul [McGinley] obviously got a lot of help and advice from a lot of different people who have been in that position of managing people and looking after people and I will be the same."
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on March 25, 2015, 05:24:41 PM
One team let me down for a 30/1 fivefold last night. That will teach me to back favourites I know nothing about in Scotland.

Raith 11/5    Queen Of The South 10/11
Raith 3 Queen Of The South 0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 25, 2015, 05:35:21 PM
They'll be dancing in the streets of Raith.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on March 25, 2015, 05:54:01 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on March 25, 2015, 05:35:21 PM
They'll be dancing in the streets of Raith.

Someone once asked me who said that. I couldn't remember so I said it was a Scottish commentator called Kirk Caldy.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LeeB on March 25, 2015, 07:05:24 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on March 25, 2015, 11:35:49 AM
Mr Liverpool's legacy could be costing them their first title in 100 years or whatever because he slipped and costing them a Champions League place because of his indiscipline. An own goal to cost them the FA Cup might be too much to ask for?

Don't forget mis-timing his header at the World Cup to put Suarez through.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 25, 2015, 07:45:54 PM
Scotland vs Northern Ireland on now. Just to confuse people, Northern Ireland have turned up dressed as Scotland and Scotland are disguised as trifles.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 25, 2015, 07:53:33 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on March 25, 2015, 07:45:54 PM
Scotland vs Northern Ireland on now. Just to confuse people, Northern Ireland have turned up dressed as Scotland and Scotland are disguised as trifles.
Are the Scottish Cafu and Xavi playing ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 25, 2015, 08:01:36 PM
Nope. Aaron Hughes is the only Villa link on the pitch. Not sure who are on the bench.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on March 25, 2015, 08:03:43 PM
Maloney is playing.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 25, 2015, 08:04:53 PM
Hutton and Bannan on the bench according to the Beeb site. I assume the game is live on Sky or BT?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on March 25, 2015, 08:05:31 PM
ESPN.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on March 25, 2015, 08:07:30 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on March 25, 2015, 07:45:54 PM
Scotland vs Northern Ireland on now. Just to confuse people, Northern Ireland have turned up dressed as Scotland and Scotland are disguised as trifles.

And most of the Rangers fans in the crowd are supporting the opposition.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 25, 2015, 08:10:07 PM
Quote from: Legion on March 25, 2015, 08:03:43 PM
Maloney is playing.

Oh yeah. Forgot about him.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 25, 2015, 08:12:30 PM
Quote from: Legion on March 25, 2015, 08:05:31 PM
ESPN.

Scotland is on Sky. Germany vs Australia is on BT.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on March 25, 2015, 10:45:10 PM
USA lose to a hat trick from the legend that is Nicklas Bendtner

http://screamer.deadspin.com/usmnt-felled-by-hat-trick-hero-nicklas-bendtner-who-st-1693685272/+billyhaisley

In amongst the Bendtner bizarreness there's a decent player in there somewhere.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on March 25, 2015, 11:05:01 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on March 25, 2015, 10:45:10 PM
USA lose to a hat trick from the legend that is Nicklas Bendtner

http://screamer.deadspin.com/usmnt-felled-by-hat-trick-hero-nicklas-bendtner-who-st-1693685272/+billyhaisley

In amongst the Bendtner bizarreness there's a decent player in there somewhere.

Just as bizarre was Altidore scored one and made one. (USA were leading 1-0 and then 2-1 going into the last 10 minutes.)

Christian Eriksen set a record tonight as the youngest player to reach 50 caps for Denmark. 23 years and 40 days!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on March 25, 2015, 11:10:06 PM
Clicked on this link (http://screamer.deadspin.com/heres-some-epl-hooligans-brawling-because-thats-what-t-1693128341) on the screamer from UKR's link above.

I don't know if the first comment is in jest or for real.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 26, 2015, 12:12:49 AM
Skrtel has been given a 3 game ban for his stamp on de Gea.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Somniloquism on March 26, 2015, 12:24:30 AM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on March 25, 2015, 11:10:06 PM
Clicked on this link (http://screamer.deadspin.com/heres-some-epl-hooligans-brawling-because-thats-what-t-1693128341) on the screamer from UKR's link above.

I don't know if the first comment is in jest or for real.

Jest I think considering the amount of police incurred deaths recently in the USA.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on March 26, 2015, 02:48:39 AM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on March 25, 2015, 07:45:54 PM
Scotland vs Northern Ireland on now. Just to confuse people, Northern Ireland have turned up dressed as Scotland and Scotland are disguised as trifles.

I thought similar about the kits myself. Although I thought Northern Ireland had turned up without kit so borrowed Scotland's and Scotland were wearing the kit they wore when they lost to Costa Rica in Italia '90. Possibly with some pink added for some womens health charity.

What a rubbish nights football. I gave up on the Scotland game as it was a poor game with no atmosphere and Germany blew my bet by failing to beat Australia.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on March 26, 2015, 08:44:00 AM
Twice in a row champions of the Women's Super League Liverpool, lost their first match at home to newly promoted Sunderland.

I sometimes think women's football is like men's football used to be, where you can get promoted and have a chance of winning the league the next season. Also, they don't dive and surround the referee after every decision.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on March 26, 2015, 09:42:55 AM
Quote from: UK Redsox on March 25, 2015, 10:45:10 PM
USA lose to a hat trick from the legend that is Nicklas Bendtner

http://screamer.deadspin.com/usmnt-felled-by-hat-trick-hero-nicklas-bendtner-who-st-1693685272/+billyhaisley

In amongst the Bendtner bizarreness there's a decent player in there somewhere.

It wasn't very nice of that mad announcer to call Bendtner an arsehole after his third goal! lol.

Its official USA suck, even Bendtner looked bored at just how easy his goals were.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on March 26, 2015, 09:53:53 AM
Quote from: UK Redsox on March 25, 2015, 10:45:10 PM
USA lose to a hat trick from the legend that is Nicklas Bendtner

http://screamer.deadspin.com/usmnt-felled-by-hat-trick-hero-nicklas-bendtner-who-st-1693685272/+billyhaisley

In amongst the Bendtner bizarreness there's a decent player in there somewhere.

In amongst there is the best player and person in the entire world, according to Bendtner
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on March 26, 2015, 12:25:15 PM
Quote from: ADVILLAFAN on March 26, 2015, 08:44:00 AM
Twice in a row champions of the Women's Super League Liverpool, lost their first match at home to newly promoted Sunderland.

I sometimes think women's football is like men's football used to be, where you can get promoted and have a chance of winning the league the next season. Also, they don't dive and surround the referee after every decision.


My dad watches a lot of womens football and womens cricket. Along with a lot of mens football and cricket.

My mum spends a lot of time watching TV in the kitchen.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on March 26, 2015, 12:26:42 PM
In the build up to the England game I have just heard on SSN that Andros Townsend played a total of 107 games out on loan to a total of 9 different clubs.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on March 26, 2015, 12:29:53 PM
Quote from: ADVILLAFAN on March 26, 2015, 08:44:00 AM
Twice in a row champions of the Women's Super League Liverpool, lost their first match at home to newly promoted Sunderland.

I sometimes think women's football is like men's football used to be, where you can get promoted and have a chance of winning the league the next season. Also, they don't dive and surround the referee after every decision.

Imagine being champions and losing your first match at home to a newly promoted side.

Imagine winning a trophy and losing your first match at home to Sunderland.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on March 26, 2015, 01:09:21 PM
Quote from: ADVILLAFAN on March 26, 2015, 09:53:53 AM
Quote from: UK Redsox on March 25, 2015, 10:45:10 PM
USA lose to a hat trick from the legend that is Nicklas Bendtner

http://screamer.deadspin.com/usmnt-felled-by-hat-trick-hero-nicklas-bendtner-who-st-1693685272/+billyhaisley

In amongst the Bendtner bizarreness there's a decent player in there somewhere.

In amongst there is the best player and person in the entire world, according to Bendtner

One day someone will create the perfect ego-driven strike pairing of Bendtner and Altidore.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 26, 2015, 03:30:30 PM
Quote from: ADVILLAFAN on March 26, 2015, 08:44:00 AM
Twice in a row champions of the Women's Super League Liverpool, lost their first match at home to newly promoted Sunderland.

I sometimes think women's football is like men's football used to be, where you can get promoted and have a chance of winning the league the next season. Also, they don't dive and surround the referee after every decision.

It takes a shit load of cash to get to that stage.

Of course, allowing Manchester City to parachute straight into the top division has already undermined the integrity of Women's Super League.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on March 26, 2015, 11:31:01 PM
I'm really sorry, but women's football is dreadful.  It's not even non-league standard.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on March 26, 2015, 11:42:25 PM
Quote from: Risso on March 26, 2015, 11:31:01 PM
I'm really sorry, but women's football is dreadful.  It's not even non-league standard.

I agree.

I know we're supposed to act like it's all cool and stuff now, but it really is crap. Especially the goalkeepers.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 26, 2015, 11:46:26 PM
The last Women's World Cup Final was better than any men's final I can remember. I think at the highest level (eg the World Cup Final) it's pretty decent but the standard descends quickly, more so than in men's which is unsurprising considering the far lower participation numbers.

I don't think there's much point in comparing it with the men's game, any more than there is a point in saying Denise Lewis was a load of rubbish because she wouldn't have been able to compete with the men.

The goalies are shite though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: FatSam on March 27, 2015, 12:05:22 AM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on March 26, 2015, 11:42:25 PM
Quote from: Risso on March 26, 2015, 11:31:01 PM
I'm really sorry, but women's football is dreadful.  It's not even non-league standard.

I agree.

I know we're supposed to act like it's all cool and stuff now, but it really is crap. Especially the goalkeepers.
I have some sympathy for that view, but you don't always have to watch something because its the best quality there is. If that was the case nobody would watch anything below the Champions League. Is your point actually that men are stronger and more athletic than women, in which case I would say, so what, we all know this? The sympathy I do have for that view it is because there are sports where I find the Women's version more entertaining or watchable than the Men's, but at the moment football isn't one of them. With sports like Athletics for example, I'm as interested if not more in the Women's version. When Tennis was dominated by the big servers maybe 15 years ago, and perhaps before the dominance of the Williams sisters, I definitely found the Women's version more entertaining than the men's. The fact is that attendances at Women's games are at non-league levels, and this may well be about right for the standard/ level of entertainment at the moment. Girls aren't generally as interested in watching sport as boys, but I don't know why girls would be, or should be expected to be more interested in watching Men's football rather than Women's. Any team that wears an Aston Villa shirt I will support, because I'm as interested in the cultural phenomenon that is Aston Villa, as I am in football. I don't know how coherent that was as I've had some wine.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: E I Adio on March 27, 2015, 12:15:34 AM
Quote from: FatSam on March 27, 2015, 12:05:22 AM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on March 26, 2015, 11:42:25 PM
Quote from: Risso on March 26, 2015, 11:31:01 PM
I'm really sorry, but women's football is dreadful.  It's not even non-league standard.

I agree.

I know we're supposed to act like it's all cool and stuff now, but it really is crap. Especially the goalkeepers.
I have some sympathy for that view, but you don't always have to watch something because its the best quality there is. If that was the case nobody would watch anything below the Champions League. Is your point actually that men are stronger and more athletic than women, in which case I would say, so what, we all know this? The sympathy I do have for that view it is because there are sports where I find the Women's version more entertaining or watchable than the Men's, but at the moment football isn't one of them. With sports like Athletics for example, I'm as interested if not more in the Women's version. When Tennis was dominated by the big servers maybe 15 years ago, and perhaps before the dominance of the Williams sisters, I definitely found the Women's version more entertaining than the men's. The fact is that attendances at Women's games are at non-league levels, and this may well be about right for the standard/ level of entertainment at the moment. Girls aren't generally as interested in watching sport as boys, but I don't know why girls would be, or should be expected to be more interested in watching Men's football rather than Women's. Any team that wears an Aston Villa shirt I will support, because I'm as interested in the cultural phenomenon that is Aston Villa, as I am in football. I don't know how coherent that was as I've had some wine.

Seemed just fine to me. But then again, I've had some beer.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 27, 2015, 12:55:38 AM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on March 26, 2015, 11:42:25 PM
Quote from: Risso on March 26, 2015, 11:31:01 PM
I'm really sorry, but women's football is dreadful.  It's not even non-league standard.

I agree.

I know we're supposed to act like it's all cool and stuff now, but it really is crap. Especially the goalkeepers.

It's utterly dreadful. And it feels longer than 90 minutes because even on the best pitches the women look like they are running in treacle or the game is being played in slow motion. It's so laboured and almost comical at times. Not saying that it's all like that as every now and then you get a moment that causes an eyelid to half open.

Oh and the Women's WC is in my neck of the woods this year. Wonderful...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on March 27, 2015, 12:59:13 AM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on March 27, 2015, 12:55:38 AM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on March 26, 2015, 11:42:25 PM
Quote from: Risso on March 26, 2015, 11:31:01 PM
I'm really sorry, but women's football is dreadful.  It's not even non-league standard.

I agree.

I know we're supposed to act like it's all cool and stuff now, but it really is crap. Especially the goalkeepers.

It's utterly dreadful. And it feels longer than 90 minutes because even on the best pitches the women look like they are running in treacle or the game is being played in slow motion. It's so laboured and almost comical at times. Not saying that it's all like that as every now and then you get a moment that causes an eyelid to half open.

Oh and the Women's WC is in my neck of the woods this year. Wonderful...

And you can guarantee that every player in the tournament will be better and fitter than you could ever dream of being.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 27, 2015, 01:01:45 AM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on March 27, 2015, 12:59:13 AM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on March 27, 2015, 12:55:38 AM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on March 26, 2015, 11:42:25 PM
Quote from: Risso on March 26, 2015, 11:31:01 PM
I'm really sorry, but women's football is dreadful.  It's not even non-league standard.

I agree.

I know we're supposed to act like it's all cool and stuff now, but it really is crap. Especially the goalkeepers.

It's utterly dreadful. And it feels longer than 90 minutes because even on the best pitches the women look like they are running in treacle or the game is being played in slow motion. It's so laboured and almost comical at times. Not saying that it's all like that as every now and then you get a moment that causes an eyelid to half open.

Oh and the Women's WC is in my neck of the woods this year. Wonderful...

And you can guarantee that every player in the tournament will be better and fitter than you could ever dream of being.

I'm 42. I should hope so. And I dare say there will be quite a few fit ones on display.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: rob_bridge on March 27, 2015, 10:44:54 AM
I see Altidore scored again for the USA.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on March 27, 2015, 11:19:20 AM
I went to see New Zealand play Cameroon in the 2012 Olympics at the Ricoh Arena.  Neither side would be in the upper echelon's of women's football but I have to say; I was quite impressed.  You have to think if the standard of the countries international teams is good, then the infrastructure must be in place to make it so and, that's not a bad thing.

I live in a small provincial town and, the local girls secondary school has just won a national cup final, now that's a fair achievement considering the fact that they are competing against the massively funded GAA for players and money.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithe on March 27, 2015, 11:34:35 AM
Quote from: rob_bridge on March 27, 2015, 10:44:54 AM
I see Altidore scored again for the USA.

'HE'S AT IT AGAIN!!'
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 27, 2015, 02:23:56 PM
Quote from: dave shelley on March 27, 2015, 11:19:20 AM
I went to see New Zealand play Cameroon in the 2012 Olympics at the Ricoh Arena.  Neither side would be in the upper echelon's of women's football but I have to say; I was quite impressed.  You have to think if the standard of the countries international teams is good, then the infrastructure must be in place to make it so and, that's not a bad thing.

I live in a small provincial town and, the local girls secondary school has just won a national cup final, now that's a fair achievement considering the fact that they are competing against the massively funded GAA for players and money.

I think a football fan can find interest/entertainment in any level of football from a few kids having a kickabout, to the World Cup Final.

The problem for women's football is that fans of the men's game probably won't go and support it to the same extent as they do the men's team; which means they will have to attract the biggest untapped market - women.  They're basically where the English men's game was in the 1890s, so it's hard to criticise it for not being as entertaining or as good as the men's game.

Of course that's not just a problem for women's football, it's the same for practically most other sports; they're all in the shadow of the men's game.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 27, 2015, 02:26:38 PM
The problem with women's football is that the standard overall is poor. There will be some moments of real quality in a game, but at the same time some of it is Sunday parks stuff, even at the higher levels. That's always going to make it a hard sell to spectators.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on March 27, 2015, 02:31:32 PM
The problem with women's football, and women's sport in general, is that it's compared by the majority of people to the men's game. its not fair but is always going to happen. I do not watch women's sports games - unless its the Olympics - because the men's is better because of natural strengths.The fitness question is irrelevant. Many women at the highest can be equally as fit and fitter than similar men, but it doesn't improve the quality of the sport being played in comparison.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 27, 2015, 03:22:56 PM
Women's golf is excellent. Once you get past the driving distance the rest of the game is essentially the same as the men. It is highly skilful and as a sport every bit as good as the men's game.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brend'Watkins on March 27, 2015, 03:41:13 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on March 27, 2015, 03:22:56 PM
Women's golf is excellent. Once you get past the driving distance the rest of the game is essentially the same as the men. It is highly skilful and as a sport every bit as good as the men's game.

Every bit as good as the mens game is still quite dull to watch though. 

I do like the last day of the Ryder cup though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on March 27, 2015, 04:06:39 PM
My brother used to caddy on the European circuit, he did a couple of women's tournaments and said the standard of golf was shocking. I dare say the standard has improved since the late eighties early nineties though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on March 27, 2015, 07:07:18 PM
ok, question

what sports do women and men compete directly against each other,
and mixed doubles doesn't count
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on March 27, 2015, 07:11:07 PM
I quite like watching top-level women's football. Because the players can't run as fast they can't close down as much, leaving more space to skilful players than in the men's game. I admit, it does get a bit boring after a while though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on March 27, 2015, 07:12:25 PM
Equestrian
Sailing
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on March 27, 2015, 07:13:33 PM
Quote from: Legion on March 27, 2015, 07:12:25 PM
Equestrian
Sailing


horse racing is the only one I can think of, I thought sailing was mans and womens comps
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 27, 2015, 07:29:20 PM
Quote from: john e on March 27, 2015, 07:07:18 PM
ok, question

what sports do women and men compete directly against each other,
and mixed doubles doesn't count

Showjumping/Three Day Eventing/Dressage - all that malarkey - is the only sport where women compete directly with men and seem to have an even chance of winning.

Theoretically, they ought to be able to compete on a level playing field in motor sports and non-physical sports like darts and snooker.

I think the reason for the relative success in equestrianism (as opposed to motor sports/darts/snooker) is that young girls seem to have a much greater interest and participation.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 27, 2015, 07:40:16 PM
Makes sense. Start the bloke with 8 in 29 and leave the bloke with 29 in 43 on the bench.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 27, 2015, 07:54:27 PM
Clive will be more and more unbearable with each goal Shrek scores.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 27, 2015, 07:58:34 PM
Quote from: john e on March 27, 2015, 07:07:18 PM
ok, question

what sports do women and men compete directly against each other,
and mixed doubles doesn't count
Chess and Bridge.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on March 27, 2015, 07:58:57 PM
Twatsley is an utter cock.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on March 27, 2015, 07:59:40 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 27, 2015, 07:58:34 PM
Quote from: john e on March 27, 2015, 07:07:18 PM
ok, question

what sports do women and men compete directly against each other,
and mixed doubles doesn't count
Chess and Bridge.

Draughts
Dominoes
Solitaire
Snap
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: tomd2103 on March 27, 2015, 08:01:24 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on March 27, 2015, 07:40:16 PM
Makes sense. Start the bloke with 8 in 29 and leave the bloke with 29 in 43 on the bench.

You have to laugh don't you.  He plays week in week out in the Premier League, but there are concerns about him starting against Lithuania.  Caution and safety first are attitudes which run through all of our national sporting teams
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 27, 2015, 08:03:58 PM
Quote from: Pete3206 on March 27, 2015, 07:58:57 PM
Twatsley is an utter cock.

Townsend isn't much better.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Somniloquism on March 27, 2015, 08:04:52 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on March 27, 2015, 03:22:56 PM
Women's golf is excellent. Once you get past the driving distance the rest of the game is essentially the same as the men. It is highly skilful and as a sport every bit as good as the men's game.

So are you saying that Women aren't good at driving?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: The Left Side on March 27, 2015, 08:05:35 PM
Rooney hits the bar, could have had a hat-trick already.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: rob_bridge on March 27, 2015, 08:07:34 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on March 27, 2015, 08:03:58 PM
Quote from: Pete3206 on March 27, 2015, 07:58:57 PM
Twatsley is an utter cock.

Townsend isn't much better.

A terrible co commentator
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: tomd2103 on March 27, 2015, 08:13:45 PM
Not watching the game but assume from the line up that England are playing a 4-4-2 with a diamond in midfield.  I think that's a decent formation for them going forward and I hope they stick with it going forward.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on March 27, 2015, 08:14:38 PM
Rhombus.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 27, 2015, 08:16:09 PM
It's more of a dodecahedron.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on March 27, 2015, 08:16:36 PM
Unlikely.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 27, 2015, 08:18:31 PM
Lithuania are crap but apart from Sterling, England don't seem much better. Both sides seem determined to give the ball away as often as possible.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on March 27, 2015, 08:18:41 PM
So boring.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 27, 2015, 08:28:31 PM
This is shite.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on March 27, 2015, 08:28:41 PM
Tyldesley sounds more and more like Alan Partridge, with that fucking annoying tone of voice.

Is there anyone in the entire country who really likes his commentary? Actually enjoys it? Really?

And Townsend in the background is even worse.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 27, 2015, 08:29:51 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on March 27, 2015, 08:28:41 PM
Tyldesley sounds more and more like Alan Partridge, with that fucking annoying tone of voice.

Is there anyone in the entire country who really likes his commentary? Actually enjoys it? Really?

And Townsend in the background is even worse.

I honestly do wonder how they both keep their jobs, they are that bad.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on March 27, 2015, 08:30:07 PM
Please tell me I imagined what Twatsley said about lower league fans not being passionate. The fans inside Wembley tonight are exactly the type fans you'd find at Old Trafford and the Arsenal library.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on March 27, 2015, 08:30:53 PM
When does Townsend actually finish at ITV?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 27, 2015, 08:31:37 PM
Quote from: Pete3206 on March 27, 2015, 08:30:07 PM
Please tell me I imagined what Twatsley said about lower league fans not being passionate. The fans inside Wembley tonight are exactly the type fans you'd find at Old Trafford and the Arsenal library.

And the lower league fans have only gone to see Rooney, Hart etc in the flesh. Patronising twat.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on March 27, 2015, 08:31:47 PM
2-0.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on March 27, 2015, 08:32:14 PM
Twatlsley's just jizzed his Kanga pads again.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 27, 2015, 08:33:46 PM
Quote from: Pete3206 on March 27, 2015, 08:32:14 PM
Twatlsley's just jizzed his Kanga pads again.

He was starting to drown in his own jizz when he screamed Rooney as the second went in. Even though it was Welbeck with a header leading to an own goal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on March 27, 2015, 08:35:56 PM
Townsend manages to keep talking pretty much continually but not have any of his words actually attract the attention.

He's honestly like a noisy air conditioning unit, or a lorry parked outside with its diesel engine running.

A constant sort of background hum which produces no noise of any actual value, but just won't fucking stop. Like living near the end of the Heathrow runway, or maybe with a helicopter permanently hovering over your house.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 27, 2015, 08:36:36 PM
Can't take anymore. Masterchef on.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 27, 2015, 08:39:00 PM
"Our quality is causing them problems". Actually Ian, it's how shit Lithuania are that is causing all the problems for Lithuania. A half decent side would smash us based on this.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 27, 2015, 08:47:45 PM
I'm not sure being black has hindered the managerial career of John Barnes. Being shit at both Celtic and Tranmere is the more likely reason.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tony Erdington on March 27, 2015, 08:51:01 PM
I tell ya , were goin to loose Delph, best player on the park
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 27, 2015, 08:51:11 PM
Delph nearly scores.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 27, 2015, 08:51:52 PM
Quote from: Tony Erdington on March 27, 2015, 08:51:01 PM
I tell ya , were goin to loose Delph, best player on the park

Sherwood will tighten Delph up.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tony Erdington on March 27, 2015, 08:59:25 PM
wellbeck on the other hand is pants.

fuck off wenger, NO
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 27, 2015, 09:00:24 PM
3-0.

And no condemnation from the twats commentating for Welbeck blatantly diving.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: The Left Side on March 27, 2015, 09:00:58 PM
Quote from: Tony Erdington on March 27, 2015, 08:59:25 PM
wellbeck on the other hand is pants.

fuck off wenger, NO

I think Welbeck is this generations Heskey.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tony Erdington on March 27, 2015, 09:02:41 PM
Quote from: The Left Side on March 27, 2015, 09:00:58 PM
Quote from: Tony Erdington on March 27, 2015, 08:59:25 PM
wellbeck on the other hand is pants.

fuck off wenger, NO

I think Welbeck is this generations Heskey.

HIS THAT GOOD HEH
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tony Erdington on March 27, 2015, 09:04:20 PM
Bains is having a stormer,

in fact we look very average,

and thats as good as we are.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 27, 2015, 09:04:36 PM
Rash from Delphi
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tony Erdington on March 27, 2015, 09:08:06 PM
sorry boys some decent entertainment on,

im tuning into

goglebox.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on March 27, 2015, 09:13:27 PM
Am I the only person that really rates Wellbeck?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: The Left Side on March 27, 2015, 09:14:11 PM
On comes the messiah of English football.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 27, 2015, 09:14:53 PM
Kane scores after about a minute.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on March 27, 2015, 09:15:11 PM
Scores. Good for him.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 27, 2015, 09:15:42 PM
Quote from: The Left Side on March 27, 2015, 09:14:11 PM
On comes the messiah of English football.

Seems that way.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LeeB on March 27, 2015, 09:16:26 PM
That's ace, good lad.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: rob_bridge on March 27, 2015, 09:17:32 PM
Well done Kane
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 27, 2015, 09:17:41 PM
A bit more luck and he'd have a goal and an assist after about 3 minutes of international football.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 27, 2015, 09:17:50 PM
WHL Okore will need to stay tight to Kane
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 27, 2015, 09:19:01 PM
Blimey it's Theo Walcott. I thought he'd retired.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on March 27, 2015, 09:19:17 PM
Good spot that sihill
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on March 27, 2015, 09:19:43 PM
Not watching but I think he's great is Harry Kane, an opposition player I actually enjoy watching.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 27, 2015, 09:22:57 PM
Delighted for the lad but FFS it will be Kane this and Kane that now .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: rob_bridge on March 27, 2015, 09:23:19 PM
I like Kane.

He seems a level heeded lad who actually knows how lucky he is and plays with a smile on his face.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LeeB on March 27, 2015, 09:24:09 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on March 27, 2015, 09:19:43 PM
Not watching but I think he's great is Harry Kane, an opposition player I actually enjoy watching.

He must have worked exceptionally hard because I saw him a couple of years ago and thought he had no chance at the top level. He now plays like he's been fitted with some super computer that makes the right decision every time, and chucks in a turbo boost.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: rob_bridge on March 27, 2015, 09:24:30 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on March 27, 2015, 09:19:01 PM
Blimey it's Theo Walcott. I thought he'd retired.

Poor man's Tony Daly
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 27, 2015, 09:25:40 PM
Kane looks as though he could be a very very good player. He's got one hell of a punchable face though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on March 27, 2015, 09:25:53 PM
I like Kane, but feel like i have to point out two things.

1. I don't like his face, he's super-punchable.
2. The press wankery over him is unbearable already. The sooner he signs for someone abroad, the better.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ACVilla on March 27, 2015, 09:26:42 PM
Odds on Townsend giving Kane MOTM?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 27, 2015, 09:27:13 PM
Quote from: ACVilla on March 27, 2015, 09:26:42 PM
Odds on Townsend giving Kane MOTM?

Thick twat will probably give it Hart or Walcott.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ACVilla on March 27, 2015, 09:29:57 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on March 27, 2015, 09:27:13 PM
Quote from: ACVilla on March 27, 2015, 09:26:42 PM
Odds on Townsend giving Kane MOTM?

Thick twat will probably give it Hart or Walcott.
If only Wilshere was playing, he'd have been nailed on from the 1st successful pass.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: eric woolban woolban on March 27, 2015, 09:30:27 PM
Harry Kane is a great player.

He sounds like Darren Anderton though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ACVilla on March 27, 2015, 09:31:10 PM
Jeez, Danny Welbeck, unreal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 27, 2015, 09:36:13 PM
How do they only add 3 mins when the Lithuanian bloke was down for over 3 mins before you counts goals, subs etc?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on March 27, 2015, 09:40:12 PM
I was thinking that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: curiousorange on March 27, 2015, 09:48:32 PM
Kane's having a fantastic season, and I don't think he'll just drop in standard next season either, but the fact that he's Tottenham has the press salivating and immediately puts me off. If the guy played for Stoke they'd be banging on about him signing for a bigger club right now, instead of the England old-boys love-in.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on March 27, 2015, 09:48:37 PM
We're now going to see Harry Kane's goal over and over and over and over..
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: rob_bridge on March 27, 2015, 10:00:50 PM
Quote from: Clampy on March 27, 2015, 09:48:37 PM
We're now going to see Harry Kane's goal over and over and over and over..

I tend to avoid ITVs post match comments. Oh and pre match. And at half time I washed yhe dishes.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on March 27, 2015, 10:14:35 PM
Russian keeper hit by flare

http://screamer.deadspin.com/russian-goalkeeper-takes-a-flare-to-the-back-of-his-hea-1694128151/+billyhaisley
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 27, 2015, 10:54:08 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on March 27, 2015, 10:14:35 PM
Russian keeper hit by flare

http://screamer.deadspin.com/russian-goalkeeper-takes-a-flare-to-the-back-of-his-hea-1694128151/+billyhaisley

Horrendous. Just hope he's ok.

I wonder how Lawrenson would describe that?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on March 27, 2015, 11:12:32 PM
Kane is addicted to goals. He's a very impressive player, you know - like Darren Bent, except competent at general football.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on March 28, 2015, 12:19:06 AM
The problem with qualifying groups since Eastern Europe became 33 countries as opposed to 3 and places like San Marino, Andorra and the Faroe Islands sprang up out of the sea is that you can qualify for a tournament with a record that would put the Harlem Globetrotters to shame and still not actually be very good.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on March 28, 2015, 03:21:58 AM
I had a 20/1 fivefold. Austria, Macedonia, Slovakia, Spain and Sweden. Sodding Macedonia lost at home to Belarus. I have had a mad 485/1 eight team acca on League Two tomorrow. I will either get 7 out of 8 or 1 out of 8. I would prefer the latter, the first option would probably make me cry.



Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on March 28, 2015, 05:40:45 AM
"79 secs, 3 touches, 1 fairytale: How the world reacted to Kane"

An actual BBC headline.

Jesus.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Duncan Shaw on March 28, 2015, 07:33:41 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on March 28, 2015, 03:21:58 AM
I had a 20/1 fivefold. Austria, Macedonia, Slovakia, Spain and Sweden. Sodding Macedonia lost at home to Belarus. I have had a mad 485/1 eight team acca on League Two tomorrow. I will either get 7 out of 8 or 1 out of 8. I would prefer the latter, the first option would probably make me cry.




One of the bookies (and unhelpfully I can't remember which one) does an Acca insurance where they refund your stake as a free bet if one leg lets you down.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mortimer's Bear on March 28, 2015, 09:05:44 AM
Harry Kane looks like he should be stood on a street corner selling knocked-off tights in an episode of Goodnight Sweetheart.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 28, 2015, 09:39:58 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on March 28, 2015, 12:19:06 AM
The problem with qualifying groups since Eastern Europe became 33 countries as opposed to 3 and places like San Marino, Andorra and the Faroe Islands sprang up out of the sea is that you can qualify for a tournament with a record that would put the Harlem Globetrotters to shame and still not actually be very good.
Very much so, and now we have the extremes of Gibraltar in qualifying. Who next ? Jersey ? Isle of Man ? Alderney ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tony Erdington on March 28, 2015, 09:43:28 AM
wellbeck motm,

i give up.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: thick_mike on March 28, 2015, 09:45:53 AM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 28, 2015, 09:39:58 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on March 28, 2015, 12:19:06 AM
The problem with qualifying groups since Eastern Europe became 33 countries as opposed to 3 and places like San Marino, Andorra and the Faroe Islands sprang up out of the sea is that you can qualify for a tournament with a record that would put the Harlem Globetrotters to shame and still not actually be very good.
Very much so, and now we have the extremes of Gibraltar in qualifying. Who next ? Jersey ? Isle of Man ? Alderney ?

Surely it's time for Manchester to be accepted as a nation of its own and enter a team?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 28, 2015, 10:02:05 AM
Won £60 off a pound bet... hurrah!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on March 28, 2015, 02:20:04 PM
Quote from: Mortimer's Bear on March 28, 2015, 09:05:44 AM
Harry Kane looks like he should be stood on a street corner selling knocked-off tights in an episode of Goodnight Sweetheart.

He has a funny shaped head. He reminds me of a character from a programme my daughter used to watch. I think it was the baddy in Lazytown.  Maybe someone clevererer than me could find and post a pic.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mortimer's Bear on March 28, 2015, 02:35:03 PM
Quote from: Tony Erdington on March 28, 2015, 09:43:28 AM
wellbeck motm,

i give up.

Whilst Delphi probably wasn't motm, the commentators reluctance to mention him really stood out for me.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on March 28, 2015, 03:22:31 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 28, 2015, 09:39:58 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on March 28, 2015, 12:19:06 AM
The problem with qualifying groups since Eastern Europe became 33 countries as opposed to 3 and places like San Marino, Andorra and the Faroe Islands sprang up out of the sea is that you can qualify for a tournament with a record that would put the Harlem Globetrotters to shame and still not actually be very good.
Very much so, and now we have the extremes of Gibraltar in qualifying. Who next ? Jersey ? Isle of Man ? Alderney ?

Sadly not.  FIFA and UEFA won't admit teams from places that aren't sovereign nations any more.  I think the Faroe Islands joining was what made them change the rules.  Gibraltar are in the Euros because they applied before the rule change, but I don't think they're part of FIFA so won't be in the World Cup qualifiers.  This means that the IOM will never have a proper FIFA team unless we tell the UK to shove it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 28, 2015, 03:28:18 PM
Don't Jersey have their own FA.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on March 28, 2015, 03:30:10 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on March 28, 2015, 02:20:04 PM
Quote from: Mortimer's Bear on March 28, 2015, 09:05:44 AM
Harry Kane looks like he should be stood on a street corner selling knocked-off tights in an episode of Goodnight Sweetheart.

He has a funny shaped head. He reminds me of a character from a programme my daughter used to watch. I think it was the baddy in Lazytown.  Maybe someone clevererer than me could find and post a pic.

Harry Kane from Tottingham

(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/661/RmaZeZ.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/idRmaZeZj)

Robbie Rotten from Lazy Town

(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/908/jXJubX.png) (https://imageshack.com/i/p8jXJubXp)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on March 28, 2015, 03:30:55 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 28, 2015, 03:28:18 PM
Don't Jersey have their own FA.

They do, affiliated to the English FA, essentially as a county FA.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Flamingo Lane on March 28, 2015, 04:29:59 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on March 28, 2015, 05:40:45 AM
"79 secs, 3 touches, 1 fairytale: How the world reacted to Kane"

An actual BBC headline.

Jesus.



I had to verify this for myself.  It's true.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on March 28, 2015, 06:15:14 PM
England U18 4 Switzerland U18 0 at half-time.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on March 28, 2015, 06:40:06 PM
Israel 0-3 Wales - Bale with 2 superb goals.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on March 28, 2015, 06:46:43 PM
What's the betting Vlaar is in Dutch line-up tonight against Turkey?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on March 28, 2015, 07:50:10 PM
I take it back - Vlaar not in the team or on the bench - will he ever get fit?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on March 28, 2015, 07:53:40 PM
God knows. Disappointing. I am sure for him as well as us. We could use a fit Vlaar right now. Even if it is just for backup.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on March 28, 2015, 08:24:10 PM
Benteke's scored for Belgium against Cyprus.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 28, 2015, 08:28:19 PM
Quote from: Monty on March 28, 2015, 08:24:10 PM
Benteke's scored for Belgium against Cyprus.
2-0 Fellaini got the first.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dekko on March 28, 2015, 09:10:09 PM
Here is Benteke's goal:

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2kxtgj_christian-benteke-2-0-belgium-cyprus-28-03-2015-hd_sport
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on March 28, 2015, 11:18:06 PM
We need to get more crosses in like that. Bacuna created one like it against Sunderland, we just need to do it more often.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 29, 2015, 10:39:36 AM
We could really do with Carrick and Rooney getting injured vs Italy on Tuesday night.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on March 29, 2015, 11:17:15 AM
They'll probably get 'injured' before the England game.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mortimer's Bear on March 29, 2015, 12:22:02 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on March 28, 2015, 07:53:40 PM
God knows. Disappointing. I am sure for him as well as us. We could use a fit Vlaar right now. Even if it is just for backup.

It would be for backup, Clark and Okore would be my first choice partnership from now on.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on March 29, 2015, 03:12:05 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 29, 2015, 10:39:36 AM
We could really do with Carrick and Rooney getting injured vs Italy on Tuesday night.

That would be nice. Throw in Jones and Smalling into the bargaining too.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 29, 2015, 04:00:57 PM
This Brazil v Chile game is shite.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on March 29, 2015, 04:14:31 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on March 29, 2015, 04:00:57 PM
This Brazil v Chile game is shite.

I haven't bothered turning it on. My financial interest in todays games starts at 5pm. At which time I will be cheering on Germany on ITV 4 and Finland on Sky Sports 5. Then at 7.45 I will be cheering on Portugal on Sky Sports 2, Ireland on Sky Sports 5 and (this is where it gets a bit too technical for me) Greece via 'the red button'. This involves me retiring to the TV in the kitchen, treating my wife to a takeaway and promising her any money I may win. After 16 years I think I may have finally cracked this marriage lark. My recent winning streak has helped. Suddenly my wife has softened when it comes to football and gambling.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 29, 2015, 04:41:17 PM
I would much sooner Fellaini come back with a knock because he's been great for them recently. We'll have to figure out a way to stop him.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 29, 2015, 05:14:24 PM
I'd forgotten about Mata. Let's hope he gets an injury too.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on March 29, 2015, 05:20:51 PM
Gibraltar score against Scotland.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 29, 2015, 05:21:09 PM
Scotland 1 Gibraltar 1 (ONE)!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 29, 2015, 05:32:20 PM
Scotland restore the lead (phew)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 29, 2015, 05:42:58 PM
4-1 now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on March 29, 2015, 06:27:04 PM
Quote from: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 29, 2015, 05:21:09 PM
Scotland 1 Gibraltar 1 (ONE)!

What sort of shit team lets Scotland score against them?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 29, 2015, 06:28:36 PM
Quote from: Risso on March 29, 2015, 06:27:04 PM
Quote from: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 29, 2015, 05:21:09 PM
Scotland 1 Gibraltar 1 (ONE)!

What sort of shit team lets Scotland score against them?
When they equalised I started visualising having to sell the Mrs's jewellery
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Woofles The Wonder Dog on March 29, 2015, 08:24:42 PM
Ireland are utterly pants.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dante Lavelli on March 29, 2015, 08:25:53 PM
Quote from: Woofles The Wonder Dog on March 29, 2015, 08:24:42 PM
Ireland are utterly pants.

Who are their centre backs?  O'Shea and?  I'm surprised Clark is not getting picked.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on March 29, 2015, 08:26:34 PM
Quote from: Woofles The Wonder Dog on March 29, 2015, 08:24:42 PM
Ireland are utterly pants.

Robbie Brady is awful.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 29, 2015, 08:29:38 PM
Quote from: Woofles The Wonder Dog on March 29, 2015, 08:24:42 PM
Ireland are utterly pants.
Looks like my Acca is up the wall
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on March 29, 2015, 08:32:13 PM
Something on Twitter about Okore needing a scan on a swollen knee. Hope it's bollocks.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brend'Watkins on March 29, 2015, 08:33:45 PM
A bit of class by McGeady there. Poland will piss this.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 29, 2015, 08:34:08 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on March 29, 2015, 08:32:13 PM
Something on Twitter about Okore needing a scan on a swollen knee. Hope it's bollocks.
Has he played for Denmark this weekend ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Exeter 77 on March 29, 2015, 08:39:42 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 29, 2015, 08:34:08 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on March 29, 2015, 08:32:13 PM
Something on Twitter about Okore needing a scan on a swollen knee. Hope it's bollocks.
Has he played for Denmark this weekend ?

He isn't in Denmark's starting XI against France.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on March 29, 2015, 08:49:01 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on March 29, 2015, 08:32:13 PM
Something on Twitter about Okore needing a scan on a swollen knee. Hope it's bollocks.

Christ, he must have a nut sack like a space hopper if they're down to his knees!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on March 29, 2015, 08:55:26 PM
Usually you have to let swelling go before you can do a scan.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 29, 2015, 09:33:49 PM
ROI and Arbroath have totally hamstrung me this weekend
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on March 29, 2015, 09:39:45 PM
Quote from: Risso on March 29, 2015, 08:49:01 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on March 29, 2015, 08:32:13 PM
Something on Twitter about Okore needing a scan on a swollen knee. Hope it's bollocks.

Christ, he must have a nut sack like a space hopper if they're down to his knees!


BRAVO!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: tomd2103 on March 30, 2015, 01:52:42 AM
I thought Given had retired from international football.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: passport1 on March 30, 2015, 10:00:55 AM
Quote from: Bren'd on March 29, 2015, 08:33:45 PM
A bit of class by McGeady there. Poland will piss this.

Ahem.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on March 30, 2015, 10:24:27 AM
I feel like I have waken from a coma and the football world has changed. How are Wales top of a qualifying group after five games?

Add to that Iceland are 5 points clear of Holland, Slovakia 3 points ahead of Spain, Germany are behind Poland and level on points with Scotland, Northern Ireland have 3 times as many points as Finland and Austria are top of a group containing Sweden and Russia.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on March 30, 2015, 10:50:50 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on March 30, 2015, 10:24:27 AM
I feel like I have waken from a coma and the football world has changed. How are Wales top of a qualifying group after five games?

Add to that Iceland are 5 points clear of Holland, Slovakia 3 points ahead of Spain, Germany are behind Poland and level on points with Scotland, Northern Ireland have 3 times as many points as Finland and Austria are top of a group containing Sweden and Russia.

It's possible, but unlikely that all of the teams from the British Isles will qualify. England are certainties, Wales are looking very good so far. Northern Ireland have a great chance too. I can see both Scotland and Republic of Ireland qualifying, think Poland and Germany will take up 2 of the top 3 spots in the group.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 30, 2015, 12:10:09 PM
Quote from: ADVILLAFAN on March 30, 2015, 10:50:50 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on March 30, 2015, 10:24:27 AM
I feel like I have waken from a coma and the football world has changed. How are Wales top of a qualifying group after five games?

Add to that Iceland are 5 points clear of Holland, Slovakia 3 points ahead of Spain, Germany are behind Poland and level on points with Scotland, Northern Ireland have 3 times as many points as Finland and Austria are top of a group containing Sweden and Russia.

It's possible, but unlikely that all of the teams from the British Isles will qualify. England are certainties, Wales are looking very good so far. Northern Ireland have a great chance too. I can see both Scotland and Republic of Ireland qualifying, think Poland and Germany will take up 2 of the top 3 spots in the group.

It's a result of having 24 teams in the Finals - once you take out the real no-hopers, Gibraltar, Andorra, Scotland etc, about half the teams will qualify.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on March 30, 2015, 12:20:11 PM
Quote from: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 30, 2015, 12:10:09 PM
Quote from: ADVILLAFAN on March 30, 2015, 10:50:50 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on March 30, 2015, 10:24:27 AM
I feel like I have waken from a coma and the football world has changed. How are Wales top of a qualifying group after five games?

Add to that Iceland are 5 points clear of Holland, Slovakia 3 points ahead of Spain, Germany are behind Poland and level on points with Scotland, Northern Ireland have 3 times as many points as Finland and Austria are top of a group containing Sweden and Russia.

It's possible, but unlikely that all of the teams from the British Isles will qualify. England are certainties, Wales are looking very good so far. Northern Ireland have a great chance too. I can see both Scotland and Republic of Ireland qualifying, think Poland and Germany will take up 2 of the top 3 spots in the group.

It's a result of having 24 teams in the Finals - once you take out the real no-hopers, Gibraltar, Andorra, Scotland etc, about half the teams will qualify.

Oi!!

Hoping Scotland qualify ahead of Ireland, so that I can lick Aiden McGeady's tears. We've played bloody well so far, very unlucky not to get a draw away to the current world champions.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brend'Watkins on March 30, 2015, 12:26:07 PM
Quote from: passport1 on March 30, 2015, 10:00:55 AM
Quote from: Bren'd on March 29, 2015, 08:33:45 PM
A bit of class by McGeady there. Poland will piss this.

Ahem.

At the time of writing I was correct. Then it all changed.  Game of two halves and all that. 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 30, 2015, 12:58:52 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on March 29, 2015, 08:32:13 PM
Something on Twitter about Okore needing a scan on a swollen knee. Hope it's bollocks.

Unfortunately it's not his bollocks and apparently true about his knee and he's a doubt for the weekend now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AVH87 on March 30, 2015, 01:37:33 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on March 30, 2015, 12:58:52 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on March 29, 2015, 08:32:13 PM
Something on Twitter about Okore needing a scan on a swollen knee. Hope it's bollocks.

Unfortunately it's not his bollocks and apparently true about his knee and he's a doubt for the weekend now.

Surely Vlaar is back at the weekend? Ridiculous the amount of time him and Senderos have been out for.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on March 30, 2015, 01:39:08 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on March 30, 2015, 12:58:52 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on March 29, 2015, 08:32:13 PM
Something on Twitter about Okore needing a scan on a swollen knee. Hope it's bollocks.

Unfortunately it's not his bollocks and apparently true about his knee and he's a doubt for the weekend now.

I just hope he's fit for the QPR game.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on March 30, 2015, 05:26:55 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on March 30, 2015, 12:58:52 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on March 29, 2015, 08:32:13 PM
Something on Twitter about Okore needing a scan on a swollen knee. Hope it's bollocks.

Unfortunately it's not his bollocks and apparently true about his knee and he's a doubt for the weekend now.

Dammit.

We are top of the league though! (Injury league that is)

http://www.physioroom.com/news/english_premier_league/epl_injury_table.php
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on March 30, 2015, 05:27:32 PM
Do we have four defenders available for Saturday?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on March 30, 2015, 05:34:34 PM
Quote from: Legion on March 30, 2015, 05:27:32 PM
Do we have four defenders available for Saturday?

Going by that table maybe not. I assume Sanchez would go in at the center if needed and Bacuna out wide?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mister E on March 30, 2015, 06:21:03 PM
Quote from: Legion on March 30, 2015, 05:27:32 PM
Do we have four defenders available for Saturday?
according that that table, Vlaar, Baker and Sissokho are going to be ready by April 4th.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on March 30, 2015, 07:40:12 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on March 30, 2015, 10:24:27 AM
I feel like I have waken from a coma and the football world has changed. How are Wales top of a qualifying group after five games?

Add to that Iceland are 5 points clear of Holland, Slovakia 3 points ahead of Spain, Germany are behind Poland and level on points with Scotland, Northern Ireland have 3 times as many points as Finland and Austria are top of a group containing Sweden and Russia.

And England are gliding through qualifying without any drama.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 30, 2015, 07:56:21 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on March 30, 2015, 05:34:34 PM
Quote from: Legion on March 30, 2015, 05:27:32 PM
Do we have four defenders available for Saturday?

Going by that table maybe not. I assume Sanchez would go in at the center if needed and Bacuna out wide?
I wouldn't risk that I'd go

Bacuna.  Clark. Hutton. Lowton
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on March 30, 2015, 08:51:20 PM
Not heard that tom ince has asked not to be considered for the u21s, like his dad then. A tit.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on March 30, 2015, 10:44:38 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 30, 2015, 07:56:21 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on March 30, 2015, 05:34:34 PM
Quote from: Legion on March 30, 2015, 05:27:32 PM
Do we have four defenders available for Saturday?

Going by that table maybe not. I assume Sanchez would go in at the center if needed and Bacuna out wide?
I wouldn't risk that I'd go

Bacuna.  Clark. Hutton. Lowton

Decent shout. Has Hutton played in the middle before? He certainly is a solid defender.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on March 31, 2015, 09:52:04 AM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on March 30, 2015, 10:44:38 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 30, 2015, 07:56:21 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on March 30, 2015, 05:34:34 PM
Quote from: Legion on March 30, 2015, 05:27:32 PM
Do we have four defenders available for Saturday?

Going by that table maybe not. I assume Sanchez would go in at the center if needed and Bacuna out wide?
I wouldn't risk that I'd go

Bacuna.  Clark. Hutton. Lowton

Decent shout. Has Hutton played in the middle before? He certainly is a solid defender.

He started at centre-back for Scotland on Sunday, although Gibraltar did score their first ever goal in proper competition. Just saying like.... :-)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: simon ward 50 on March 31, 2015, 11:07:04 AM
Quote from: Malandro on March 30, 2015, 08:51:20 PM
Not heard that tom ince has asked not to be considered for the u21s, like his dad then. A tit.

Quite!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 31, 2015, 12:51:35 PM
Nobody should play for the under-21's. A complete waste of time.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: CJ on March 31, 2015, 01:06:22 PM
According to Physioroom (http://www.physioroom.com/news/english_premier_league/epl_injury_table.php) Lowton's injured as well. A few defenders are due to be back by the weekend but I haven't heard anything about who's back in training, and there's  still plenty of time for Vlaar to pick up another calf injury between now and Saturday - probably while getting on the team bus.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 31, 2015, 01:09:54 PM
We all know that "doubtful" can be translated as "definitely won't be playing" if it relates to Vlaar or "will almost certainly start and score" if it concerns an opposition player.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 31, 2015, 01:12:44 PM
Is Baker anywhere near a return ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: CJ on March 31, 2015, 03:06:31 PM
This Saturday according to that Physioroom site, but whether that mean's training or playing I don't know
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on March 31, 2015, 05:33:58 PM
That site also said Cleverley was out. Is that right?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richl on March 31, 2015, 05:35:10 PM
Quote from: peter w on March 31, 2015, 05:33:58 PM
That site also said Cleverley was out. Is that right?

Loan tied
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on March 31, 2015, 05:35:56 PM
Ah, of course.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: CJ on March 31, 2015, 07:53:20 PM
Empty seats m'lord at the Italy/Ingerlund game
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on March 31, 2015, 07:59:08 PM
Vlaar was reported as being fit for the Man U game

Delph has started poorly tonight. I hope he doesn't play the full game
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 31, 2015, 08:01:07 PM
Going to say this will end 0-0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SamTheMouse on March 31, 2015, 08:04:07 PM
What the hell do managers see in Smalling? He's always looked an awful, awful player to me.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 31, 2015, 08:08:32 PM
Rooney is spraying the ball about nicely in that deep role. That's something we will need to watch Saturday as he will ping it left to young or right to Valencia given the space.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 31, 2015, 08:15:02 PM
1-0 Italy
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: CJ on March 31, 2015, 08:15:36 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 31, 2015, 08:01:07 PM
Going to say this will end 0-0

Ahem
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on March 31, 2015, 08:15:41 PM
Abysmal defending from Jones. Awful.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 31, 2015, 08:16:14 PM
Quote from: Pete3206 on March 31, 2015, 08:15:41 PM
Abysmal defending from Jones. Awful.

Let's hope he is that bad versus Benteke
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brend'Watkins on March 31, 2015, 08:16:25 PM
Phil Jones was pants there.  He's someone we should target on Saturday.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: CJ on March 31, 2015, 08:16:33 PM
Jones is a donkey. If he played for any other club he'd be nowhere near the England team
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 31, 2015, 08:16:37 PM
Quote from: CJ on March 31, 2015, 08:15:36 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 31, 2015, 08:01:07 PM
Going to say this will end 0-0

Ahem
Either 0-0 or 1-1 was in my mind
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: McGraths Dry Cleaning on March 31, 2015, 08:19:34 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 31, 2015, 08:16:37 PM
Quote from: CJ on March 31, 2015, 08:15:36 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 31, 2015, 08:01:07 PM
Going to say this will end 0-0

Ahem
Either 0-0 or 1-1 was in my mind
I fancy a low scorer - got almost evens on under 2.5 goals just after Italy scored. Cue a goal fest......
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 31, 2015, 08:28:54 PM
Smalling coming off injured. Shame really
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on March 31, 2015, 08:29:46 PM
Average Premier League players in 'found out again, when playing against half decent side shocker'
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 31, 2015, 08:30:02 PM
He's shite. I'd like Carrick injured. Not much point in hoping Rooney goes off as we know that any old donkey will score against us if you put him in a Man U shirt and stick him up front.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on March 31, 2015, 08:38:22 PM
That advert with Philip Sconesbury and Amanda watshername really gets on my tits.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 31, 2015, 08:42:21 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on March 31, 2015, 08:28:54 PM
Smalling coming off injured. Shame really
"Injured" you mean
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 31, 2015, 08:43:49 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 31, 2015, 08:42:21 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on March 31, 2015, 08:28:54 PM
Smalling coming off injured. Shame really
"Injured" you mean

No I meant injured, as in he left the game and was replaced. If he was "injured" he wouldn't have started the game.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on March 31, 2015, 08:45:10 PM
I think Jones had a lot of potential when they took him from Blackburn, but he's been turned into a poor utility player rather than the strong defender he promised to be.  Smalling has never looked good enough for me, I don't see much between him and Baker if I'm honest.  I've never understood the love of Clyne on here either, he's ok going forward but his positioning is awful.

Kane has been found out a touch as well, his touch has looked slow and heavy a fair few times tonight.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 31, 2015, 08:49:51 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on March 31, 2015, 08:43:49 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 31, 2015, 08:42:21 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on March 31, 2015, 08:28:54 PM
Smalling coming off injured. Shame really
"Injured" you mean

No I meant injured, as in he left the game and was replaced. If he was "injured" he wouldn't have started the game.
Probably already agreed he would only play 45 mins.
Same with carrick.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on March 31, 2015, 08:55:07 PM
Is Delph off yet? Don't need him playing.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: CJ on March 31, 2015, 08:56:00 PM
Think Tyldesley just came in his pants when Kane had a shot
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on March 31, 2015, 08:56:15 PM
I've just noticed Ryan Mason is on the bench. No wonder England don't win anything.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on March 31, 2015, 08:57:05 PM
Who?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 31, 2015, 09:00:00 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on March 31, 2015, 08:55:07 PM
Is Delph off yet? Don't need him playing.
Sadly not. He's running about like a maniac as if it's a World Cup semi or something
No brain
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brend'Watkins on March 31, 2015, 09:00:07 PM
Quote from: CJ on March 31, 2015, 08:56:00 PM
Think Tyldesley just came in his pants when Kane had a shot

If Kane did a dump in the center circle he'd find something positive to say about it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SteveN on March 31, 2015, 09:00:41 PM
The Italians defend so much better than us with players not a million miles better.  They hold their positions so well there never seems to be any free space.

Now watch an England goal fest.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 31, 2015, 09:02:16 PM
Tydlesley really hates Delph doesn't he
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brend'Watkins on March 31, 2015, 09:02:37 PM
Great bad pass by Delph there. Now get him off.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on March 31, 2015, 09:02:39 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 31, 2015, 09:00:00 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on March 31, 2015, 08:55:07 PM
Is Delph off yet? Don't need him playing.
Sadly not. He's running about like a maniac as if it's a World Cup semi or something
No brain

Dammit. He needs to stop.

In other news the netherlands spain game is really good. Two quality teams putting on a nice show.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on March 31, 2015, 09:05:13 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 31, 2015, 09:00:00 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on March 31, 2015, 08:55:07 PM
Is Delph off yet? Don't need him playing.
Sadly not. He's running about like a maniac as if it's a World Cup semi or something
No brain

What do you mean 'No Brain'?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 31, 2015, 09:05:44 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on March 31, 2015, 09:02:39 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 31, 2015, 09:00:00 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on March 31, 2015, 08:55:07 PM
Is Delph off yet? Don't need him playing.
Sadly not. He's running about like a maniac as if it's a World Cup semi or something
No brain

Dammit. He needs to stop.

In other news the netherlands spain game is really good. Two quality teams putting on a nice show.
Is Mata playing ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 31, 2015, 09:07:04 PM
Quote from: Clampy on March 31, 2015, 09:05:13 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 31, 2015, 09:00:00 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on March 31, 2015, 08:55:07 PM
Is Delph off yet? Don't need him playing.
Sadly not. He's running about like a maniac as if it's a World Cup semi or something
No brain

What do you mean 'No Brain'?
He needs to calm down a bit. Conserve batteries for Saturday.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on March 31, 2015, 09:09:32 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 31, 2015, 09:07:04 PM
Quote from: Clampy on March 31, 2015, 09:05:13 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 31, 2015, 09:00:00 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on March 31, 2015, 08:55:07 PM
Is Delph off yet? Don't need him playing.
Sadly not. He's running about like a maniac as if it's a World Cup semi or something
No brain

What do you mean 'No Brain'?
He needs to calm down a bit. Conserve batteries for Saturday.

He's not running round any faster than any of the other players. Besides, he's trying to impress to keep his place.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on March 31, 2015, 09:10:00 PM
Delph has been poor the last two England games. Keeps giving it away when not under pressure
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 31, 2015, 09:10:47 PM
Quote from: Clampy on March 31, 2015, 09:09:32 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 31, 2015, 09:07:04 PM
Quote from: Clampy on March 31, 2015, 09:05:13 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 31, 2015, 09:00:00 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on March 31, 2015, 08:55:07 PM
Is Delph off yet? Don't need him playing.
Sadly not. He's running about like a maniac as if it's a World Cup semi or something
No brain

What do you mean 'No Brain'?
He needs to calm down a bit. Conserve batteries for Saturday.

He's not running round any faster than any of the other players. Besides, he's trying to impress to keep his place.
He's doing a dreadful job. Awful passing tonight.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on March 31, 2015, 09:11:18 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 31, 2015, 09:10:47 PM
Quote from: Clampy on March 31, 2015, 09:09:32 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 31, 2015, 09:07:04 PM
Quote from: Clampy on March 31, 2015, 09:05:13 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 31, 2015, 09:00:00 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on March 31, 2015, 08:55:07 PM
Is Delph off yet? Don't need him playing.
Sadly not. He's running about like a maniac as if it's a World Cup semi or something
No brain

What do you mean 'No Brain'?
He needs to calm down a bit. Conserve batteries for Saturday.

He's not running round any faster than any of the other players. Besides, he's trying to impress to keep his place.
He's doing a dreadful job. Awful passing tonight.

He's given it away, what twice?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on March 31, 2015, 09:11:27 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 31, 2015, 09:05:44 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on March 31, 2015, 09:02:39 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 31, 2015, 09:00:00 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on March 31, 2015, 08:55:07 PM
Is Delph off yet? Don't need him playing.
Sadly not. He's running about like a maniac as if it's a World Cup semi or something
No brain

Dammit. He needs to stop.

In other news the netherlands spain game is really good. Two quality teams putting on a nice show.
Is Mata playing ?

Nope, not that I have seen.

Agree about Delph. He needs to put in the effort for international friendlies that they deserve. Next to nothing.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 31, 2015, 09:12:59 PM
Delph off. Un-injured
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on March 31, 2015, 09:13:30 PM
Silva, disallowed. Offside & handball :)

Good to hear about Delph.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Exeter 77 on March 31, 2015, 09:15:23 PM
Delph and Benteke substituted within a couple of minutes of each other. Presumably Benteke went off because Kompany had been sent off and Belgium needed a defender on.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 31, 2015, 09:16:32 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on March 31, 2015, 09:12:59 PM
Delph off. Un-injured
Great news.
What a goal almost ! Kane to Rooney, almost
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: CJ on March 31, 2015, 09:16:47 PM
Ryan Mason on. Ryan Mason ffs
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 31, 2015, 09:18:42 PM
Quote from: CJ on March 31, 2015, 09:16:47 PM
Ryan Mason on. Ryan Mason ffs
We need John Stones now.
The future
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on March 31, 2015, 09:21:45 PM
What a cracker
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 31, 2015, 09:22:46 PM
That's a lovely goal in all fairness
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brend'Watkins on March 31, 2015, 09:22:55 PM
Good goal by Townsend.

Oh, and prior to that. Tyldsley with his only negative thing he's said about Carrick, " Ambitious".
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on March 31, 2015, 09:23:28 PM
not been watching the game till now, but my FB page is all how shit Delph has been
 he's not been that bad as he
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on March 31, 2015, 09:24:17 PM
Quote from: john e on March 31, 2015, 09:23:28 PM
not been watching the game till now, but my FB page is all how shit Delph has been
 he's not been that bad as he

He hasn't done much to be honest.  Saving his efforts for the weekend hopefully.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 31, 2015, 09:26:12 PM
Quote from: john e on March 31, 2015, 09:23:28 PM
not been watching the game till now, but my FB page is all how shit Delph has been
 he's not been that bad as he
Sadly he was very mediocre.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on March 31, 2015, 09:27:54 PM
not had his best game then
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brend'Watkins on March 31, 2015, 09:28:07 PM
Quote from: john e on March 31, 2015, 09:23:28 PM
not been watching the game till now, but my FB page is all how shit Delph has been
 he's not been that bad as he

A couple of misplaced passes that's all.  He was better than Henderson and Harry Kane...are you allowed to say that?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 31, 2015, 09:30:50 PM
He did fine. None of the England players when Delph went off were great. They were all decidedly average.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on March 31, 2015, 09:32:05 PM
But nowhere near as good as the midfield maestro Ryan Mason, who has dominated play since his introduction.

Another saviour of English football.




Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on March 31, 2015, 09:32:17 PM
I thought he played ok. You got the impression he wanted to play his normal game rather than just hold the midfield like he was doing in the first half.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on March 31, 2015, 09:32:47 PM
who does Mason play for ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aev on March 31, 2015, 09:34:10 PM
Barkley looks like another great white hype.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brend'Watkins on March 31, 2015, 09:34:56 PM
Quote from: john e on March 31, 2015, 09:32:47 PM
who does Mason play for ?

ITV I think.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 31, 2015, 09:35:32 PM
Problem for Delph is at this level you cannot make such basic errors.
A few of his passes were championship standard in crucial areas.
It's a learning curve and he needs to learn fast
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 31, 2015, 09:38:01 PM
Quote from: Clampy on March 31, 2015, 09:32:17 PM
I thought he played ok. You got the impression he wanted to play his normal game rather than just hold the midfield like he was doing in the first half.

He was also playing wide left and not his normal inside left. He's not a wide player so that would have affected his play.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on March 31, 2015, 09:38:26 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 31, 2015, 09:35:32 PM
Problem for Delph is at this level you cannot make such basic errors.
A few of his passes were championship standard in crucial areas.
It's a learning curve and he needs to learn fast

What basic errors did he make?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on March 31, 2015, 09:40:04 PM
Quote from: john e on March 31, 2015, 09:32:47 PM
who does Mason play for ?
The Roy Hodgson Amazingly Nondescript Average XI
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 31, 2015, 09:41:08 PM
Quote from: Clampy on March 31, 2015, 09:38:26 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 31, 2015, 09:35:32 PM
Problem for Delph is at this level you cannot make such basic errors.
A few of his passes were championship standard in crucial areas.
It's a learning curve and he needs to learn fast

What basic errors did he make?
Passing to the opposition.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 31, 2015, 09:42:20 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 31, 2015, 09:41:08 PM
Quote from: Clampy on March 31, 2015, 09:38:26 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 31, 2015, 09:35:32 PM
Problem for Delph is at this level you cannot make such basic errors.
A few of his passes were championship standard in crucial areas.
It's a learning curve and he needs to learn fast

What basic errors did he make?
Passing to the opposition.

And how about the rest of the England side and some of the Italians? Did they not do the same, irrespective of their experience level?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on March 31, 2015, 09:43:04 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 31, 2015, 09:41:08 PM
Quote from: Clampy on March 31, 2015, 09:38:26 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 31, 2015, 09:35:32 PM
Problem for Delph is at this level you cannot make such basic errors.
A few of his passes were championship standard in crucial areas.
It's a learning curve and he needs to learn fast

What basic errors did he make?
Passing to the opposition.

And how many times did he do that? Once, maybe twice?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: eric woolban woolban on March 31, 2015, 09:43:17 PM
I rate Ryan Mason like I rate Simon Dawkins. i.e. not very much.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 31, 2015, 09:44:22 PM
Quote from: aev on March 31, 2015, 09:34:10 PM
Barkley looks like another great white hype.

You can tell he's got the talent, but he doesn't seem to have the brain, he's always trying to do "Hollywood" moves no matter where he is on the pitch.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on March 31, 2015, 09:45:44 PM
Quote from: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 31, 2015, 09:44:22 PM
Quote from: aev on March 31, 2015, 09:34:10 PM
Barkley looks like another great white hype.

You can tell he's got the talent, but he doesn't seem to have the brain, he's always trying to do "Hollywood" moves no matter where he is on the pitch.

He reckon's he's actually a striker not a midfielder.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on March 31, 2015, 09:46:33 PM
I really like Barkley, actually. Yes he seems to get tunnel vision and he could use more patience, but I think he's very exciting to watch. Really good close control.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 31, 2015, 09:48:09 PM
He reminds me of a young Milner and if he is allowed to play down the middle and not stuck out wide he'll develop into an excellent player. Which is why I fully expect him to be stuck out on the wing.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on March 31, 2015, 09:49:23 PM
I take very little notice of the England team but is Ryan Mason really in the team? Seriously? Ryan fucking Mason?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on March 31, 2015, 09:51:27 PM
Wasn't it Ryan Mason who got Benteke sent off before Christmas, the fucking snide?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: rob_bridge on March 31, 2015, 09:53:12 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on March 31, 2015, 09:48:09 PM
He reminds me of a young Milner and if he is allowed to play down the middle and not stuck out wide he'll develop into an excellent player. Which is why I fully expect him to be stuck out on the wing.

He's more like Gazza to me. Not quite the bag o tricks but good to watch when on the ball. Great first touch.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: rob_bridge on March 31, 2015, 09:54:00 PM
Altidore got sent off. Stupid idiot - kicked someone.

Still may be worth a punt in the future mind.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 31, 2015, 09:54:08 PM
We won't get out of the group in the euros
Just like the WC debacle, it's just crap.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 31, 2015, 09:55:29 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on March 31, 2015, 09:51:27 PM
Wasn't it Ryan Mason who got Benteke sent off before Christmas, the fucking snide?

I think you're right. The victim of a vicious headbutt
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on March 31, 2015, 10:00:37 PM
Quote from: Monty on March 31, 2015, 09:46:33 PM
I really like Barkley, actually. Yes he seems to get tunnel vision and he could use more patience, but I think he's very exciting to watch. Really good close control.

I think he could become a good player but he's been called into the England squad far too soon and had far too much smoke blown up his arse by the media.  If he ignores all the shit and keeps developing and learns when to pass he's one to look at in 2-3 years.

They've called Kane up far too soon as well, the Italians made him look very average today, and he only looked that good because the odd bit of mis-control, etc bounced kindly for him.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on March 31, 2015, 10:02:30 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on March 31, 2015, 09:51:27 PM
Wasn't it Ryan Mason who got Benteke sent off before Christmas, the fucking snide?
He was the one who shoved his head into Benteke's face. In front of the 4th official and the assistant referee, who both happened to not see it.
He also initiated proceedings leading up to the Hull player being sent off the week after. No official spotted that either. But he's added "much-needed steel" to the Spuds' midfield this season, so it's all okay and led to being selected for his country.
Must be some kind of default setting on Woy's pickateam app.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 31, 2015, 10:08:35 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on March 31, 2015, 09:42:20 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 31, 2015, 09:41:08 PM
Quote from: Clampy on March 31, 2015, 09:38:26 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 31, 2015, 09:35:32 PM
Problem for Delph is at this level you cannot make such basic errors.
A few of his passes were championship standard in crucial areas.
It's a learning curve and he needs to learn fast

What basic errors did he make?
Passing to the opposition.

And how about the rest of the England side and some of the Italians? Did they not do the same, irrespective of their experience level?
Because the question was about Delph. Just because others were shit doesn't mean it's ok Delph was.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 31, 2015, 10:08:40 PM
England are very thin in midfield - that's why Mason is getting a look in.  Carrick looks like our best central midfielder now, by some distance.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 31, 2015, 10:09:43 PM
Quote from: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 31, 2015, 10:08:40 PM
England are very thin in midfield - that's why Mason is getting a look in.  Carrick looks like our best central midfielder now, by some distance.
That's because he is.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on March 31, 2015, 10:10:15 PM
Quote from: rob_bridge on March 31, 2015, 09:54:00 PM
Altidore got sent off. Stupid idiot - kicked someone.

Still may be worth a punt in the future mind.

The last part was a joke right?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dante Lavelli on March 31, 2015, 10:18:09 PM
Quote from: paul_e on March 31, 2015, 10:00:37 PM
Quote from: Monty on March 31, 2015, 09:46:33 PM
I really like Barkley, actually. Yes he seems to get tunnel vision and he could use more patience, but I think he's very exciting to watch. Really good close control.

I think he could become a good player but he's been called into the England squad far too soon and had far too much smoke blown up his arse by the media.  If he ignores all the shit and keeps developing and learns when to pass he's one to look at in 2-3 years.

They've called Kane up far too soon as well, the Italians made him look very average today, and he only looked that good because the odd bit of mis-control, etc bounced kindly for him.

Possibly not his job, but on a few occasions in Barkley's 10-15 minutes I noticed that his tracking back and defensive effort was bad (to put it kindly).  That said, I was not watching closely enough to fathom what position he was meant to be playing and therefore whether it was okay for him to flounce about.

As a general point, I wish we did keep our U21 players down a level for longer.  We're way too keen to promote youngsters and then have to deal with the inevitable inflated egos for the next 10 years.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on March 31, 2015, 10:34:06 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 31, 2015, 09:54:08 PM
We won't get out of the group in the euros
Why, who is in our group?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pat McMahon on March 31, 2015, 10:35:24 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on March 31, 2015, 12:51:35 PM
Nobody should play for the under-21's. A complete waste of time.

Only because we don't take under 21 football seriously.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: rob_bridge on March 31, 2015, 10:37:00 PM
Quote from: Dave on March 31, 2015, 10:34:06 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 31, 2015, 09:54:08 PM
We won't get out of the group in the euros
Why, who is in our group?

Hopefully we get an answer and can take the bookies to the cleaners.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 31, 2015, 10:38:05 PM
@henrywinter: Technical issue with #eng plane. Staying overnight. "We hope to leave relatively early in the morning' said Hodgson. Noon slot.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Somniloquism on March 31, 2015, 10:46:38 PM
Quote from: Dave on March 31, 2015, 10:34:06 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 31, 2015, 09:54:08 PM
We won't get out of the group in the euros
Why, who is in our group?

With the new format, doesn't everyone now get to the next round?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Somniloquism on March 31, 2015, 10:48:48 PM
I never knew Ryan Bertrand is English. I always assumed he was French.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on March 31, 2015, 10:52:07 PM
Quote from: Somniloquism on March 31, 2015, 10:46:38 PM
Quote from: Dave on March 31, 2015, 10:34:06 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 31, 2015, 09:54:08 PM
We won't get out of the group in the euros
Why, who is in our group?

With the new format, doesn't everyone now get to the next round?
Pretty much.

Which is why it's strange that not even getting out of the group is such a foregone conclusion.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on March 31, 2015, 11:00:58 PM
Quote from: Dave on March 31, 2015, 10:52:07 PM
Quote from: Somniloquism on March 31, 2015, 10:46:38 PM
Quote from: Dave on March 31, 2015, 10:34:06 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 31, 2015, 09:54:08 PM
We won't get out of the group in the euros
Why, who is in our group?

With the new format, doesn't everyone now get to the next round?
Pretty much.

Which is why it's strange that not even getting out of the group is such a foregone conclusion.
No idea what the new format is. Prolongated nonsense I'd guess. Either way, we are still a "work in progress" if we over achieve on any level I will be shocked. We are awful compared to our continental peers such as Holland Spain Germany.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on March 31, 2015, 11:12:35 PM
If the first team was strong enough, players would end up being held back in the U21's until they were more developed. We still haven't been able to replicate what the likes of Spain and Germany have done with their youth systems. We've had plenty of time. Germany only re-modelled their system after we beat them 5-1 in a rare performance and won the world cup on their new system. You only had to watch the world cup to realise that apart from Germany, everybody looked poor. Winning a tournament should be a realistic goal with the right model.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 31, 2015, 11:33:06 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on March 31, 2015, 10:08:35 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on March 31, 2015, 09:42:20 PM
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Problem for Delph is at this level you cannot make such basic errors.
A few of his passes were championship standard in crucial areas.
It's a learning curve and he needs to learn fast

What basic errors did he make?
Passing to the opposition.

And how about the rest of the England side and some of the Italians? Did they not do the same, irrespective of their experience level?
Because the question was about Delph. Just because others were shit doesn't mean it's ok Delph was.

No, the point is, as usual you are overly critical about everything Aston Villa. Delph wasn't any worse than any other player, and in fact I would argue strongly given he was played out of his normal position he actually did rather well. Especially compared to more seasoned players who were far from impressive like Jones or Walcott or Smalling. It would be refreshing if you could be the least bit positive about something Aston Villa for a change.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on April 01, 2015, 12:00:29 AM
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Quote from: silhillvilla on March 31, 2015, 09:54:08 PM
We won't get out of the group in the euros
Why, who is in our group?

With the new format, doesn't everyone now get to the next round?
Pretty much.

Which is why it's strange that not even getting out of the group is such a foregone conclusion.
No idea what the new format is. Prolongated nonsense I'd guess. Either way, we are still a "work in progress" if we over achieve on any level I will be shocked. We are awful compared to our continental peers such as Holland Spain Germany.

At least 'we' are awful and not just Delph eh?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on April 01, 2015, 08:06:51 AM
I thought Walcott in particular looked a little lost and was not sure what to do in the position  he was selected for. Kieron Gibbs was poor which is unusual for him. Delph (apart from two dreadful passes to the opposition) was as good as anyone else. Barkley I like, he has above average skill levels Hodgson can do something with him. Harry Kane did ok but nothing more.

We deserved a draw and that's what we got.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on April 01, 2015, 08:33:19 AM
so not a great England performance,
 but we still got a draw away in Italy, if this was comparative club match we would be calling it a massive success
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave Cooper please on April 01, 2015, 09:14:49 AM
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Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on March 31, 2015, 08:55:07 PM
Is Delph off yet? Don't need him playing.
Sadly not. He's running about like a maniac as if it's a World Cup semi or something
No brain

What do you mean 'No Brain'?
He needs to calm down a bit. Conserve batteries for Saturday.

He's not running round any faster than any of the other players. Besides, he's trying to impress to keep his place.
He's doing a dreadful job. Awful passing tonight.

There was a post on Twitter just after Townsend made a similar remark that showed Delph was top of the England passing percentage stats with something like 89%.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 01, 2015, 02:50:38 PM
I get the claret n blue specs thing, but we should be objective about our players. Delph did well v Lithuania and didn't v Italy . That's not anti villa. That's just a commentary on performance standards.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on April 01, 2015, 03:21:38 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 01, 2015, 02:50:38 PM
I get the claret n blue specs thing, but we should be objective about our players. Delph did well v Lithuania and didn't v Italy . That's not anti villa. That's just a commentary on performance standards.

Compared to Jordan Henderson who was hardly noticeable, Fabian Delph made himself available to receive a pass on a regular basis. I was watching the match with two Wolves supporters and they said the same. Its nothing to do with him playing for Aston Villa he works hard and has a fair level of fast skills.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on April 01, 2015, 03:29:14 PM
I didn't think the Delph was dreadful, but he definitely misplaced quite a few passes and I thought he looked a lot better against Lithuania.

However, he'd only just come back from an illness and may well have been tired from a second game in 5 days.

He worked harder than anybody on the pitch on Friday, constantly popping up in both boxes, which could be another reason for a slightly poorer performance last night.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 01, 2015, 05:09:14 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 01, 2015, 02:50:38 PM
I get the claret n blue specs thing, but we should be objective about our players. Delph did well v Lithuania and didn't v Italy . That's not anti villa. That's just a commentary on performance standards.

Did you really ask others to objective in their views on our players? That sound you are hearing is multiple crews of glaziers showing up at your house. They'll be busy.

Nobody is saying Delph was great. We just don't think he is worthy of pointing out and certainly not in the context of being poor. And relative to the other England players he is nowhere near the bottom of the pack against difficult opposition, being played out of position. A good perspective is recognizing that as part of any analysis. It has nothing to do with him being a Villa player.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on April 01, 2015, 05:39:39 PM
Quote from: ADVILLAFAN on April 01, 2015, 03:29:14 PM
I didn't think the Delph was dreadful, but he definitely misplaced quite a few passes and I thought he looked a lot better against Lithuania.

However, he'd only just come back from an illness and may well have been tired from a second game in 5 days.

He worked harder than anybody on the pitch on Friday, constantly popping up in both boxes, which could be another reason for a slightly poorer performance last night.
I honestly thought he looked absolutely fu**ed when he left the field last night....perhaps that was part of the plan, but playing tired means he is going to make errors.
That said, I don't think he made any more than anyone else. He hit a few wayward passes but more than made up for it in other areas of his game...the "experts" were raving about the only decent cross we got over in the first half...don't think any of them mentioned it was Delph who delivered it!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on April 01, 2015, 07:59:49 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 01, 2015, 02:50:38 PM
I get the claret n blue specs thing, but we should be objective about our players. Delph did well v Lithuania and didn't v Italy . That's not anti villa. That's just a commentary on performance standards.

The one impartial set of player ratings that I've read so far is as follows.

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After a fine display against Lithuania, the Italians brought Delph back to earth with a small bump. The Aston Villa midfielder lost the ball too often, was guilty of often wayward passing, and became demonstratively frustrated. That said, he performed no worse than Henderson. Might suffer from the fact that he doesn't play for Liverpool, though.

From what I saw, there's not too much to disagree with there.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 01, 2015, 08:11:14 PM
Yep I'd agree with that. To be honest I didn't even notice Henderson which tells its own story about his performance.
I felt Delph was trying to hard in more ways than one, hopefully not to our detriment.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on April 01, 2015, 09:59:09 PM
I don't really care for the opinions in the press because they completely ignore any concept of being impartial and play up average performances from the favourites and make the players they're less convinced by sound crap whenever possible.

Statistically Carrick and Delph had the same passing accuracy (88%) but one is being slated for his poor passing and the other is being praised for coming on and helping us keep the ball.  No mention has been made of Henderson with 84% or Ross Barkley with 81%.

I reckon if you take out the one a few minutes before he went off where he hit a very tired one into the stand no one would be talking about Delph's poor passing, which is why I prefer to see the stats rather than hear a poor pundit telling everyone his opinion.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aj2k77 on April 01, 2015, 10:55:01 PM
Does anyone know what the different players pass completion was in the opponents half?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on April 01, 2015, 11:23:27 PM
Quote from: paul_e on April 01, 2015, 09:59:09 PM
I don't really care for the opinions in the press because they completely ignore any concept of being impartial and play up average performances from the favourites and make the players they're less convinced by sound crap whenever possible.
"The press" isn't one entity. There are plenty of insightful people out there who write about football for a living who do nothing like what you are describing above.

Dismissing anybody who writes about football as being of one opinion is astonishingly lazy in my view. As in any field, there are people who are good at what they do and bad at what they do.

Dave Woodhall is 'an opinion in the press', does he "completely ignore any concept of being impartial and play up average performances from the favourites"?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on April 01, 2015, 11:46:31 PM
Quote from: Dave on April 01, 2015, 11:23:27 PM
Quote from: paul_e on April 01, 2015, 09:59:09 PM
I don't really care for the opinions in the press because they completely ignore any concept of being impartial and play up average performances from the favourites and make the players they're less convinced by sound crap whenever possible.
"The press" isn't one entity. There are plenty of insightful people out there who write about football for a living who do nothing like what you are describing above.

Dismissing anybody who writes about football as being of one opinion is astonishingly lazy in my view. As in any field, there are people who are good at what they do and bad at what they do.

Dave Woodhall is 'an opinion in the press', does he "completely ignore any concept of being impartial and play up average performances from the favourites"?

Absolutely he does.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 01, 2015, 11:50:30 PM
3rd person ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on April 02, 2015, 12:39:46 AM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 01, 2015, 11:50:30 PM
3rd person ?

Pardon?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on April 02, 2015, 06:10:37 AM
Quote from: Dave on April 01, 2015, 11:23:27 PM
Quote from: paul_e on April 01, 2015, 09:59:09 PM
I don't really care for the opinions in the press because they completely ignore any concept of being impartial and play up average performances from the favourites and make the players they're less convinced by sound crap whenever possible.
"The press" isn't one entity. There are plenty of insightful people out there who write about football for a living who do nothing like what you are describing above.

Dismissing anybody who writes about football as being of one opinion is astonishingly lazy in my view. As in any field, there are people who are good at what they do and bad at what they do.

Dave Woodhall is 'an opinion in the press', does he "completely ignore any concept of being impartial and play up average performances from the favourites"?

but given you didn't bother stating who that quote was from I couldn't reference them directly so I went for a blanket 'press' quote.  I was mainly referring to the likes of Charlie Nicholas, Mark Lawrenson, Robbie Savage, etc.  I completely understand that their are some good football critics in the press but, as a whole, the press in this country have shown themselves repeatedly to be lazy when it comes to all sports reporting so they generally write positively about the clubs and players they like and write negatively about those they don't.  Delph plays for an unfashionable club so a slightly below average performance draws little criticism.  Henderson, Walcott and Barkley are all in the media darlings category so none of them have been picked up on their poor performance.

As said I think Delph played a really poor pass a few minutes before he came off which is all many of the reporters could remember about his performance so they went with the 'poor passing' angle.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on April 02, 2015, 07:02:03 AM
Delph was poor he needlessly gave the ball away on several occasions

I don't see what the problem in acknowledging that is

Walcott was anonymous too
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on April 02, 2015, 07:38:29 AM
Quote from: paul_e on April 02, 2015, 06:10:37 AM
Delph plays for an unfashionable club so a slightly below average performance draws little criticism.  Henderson, Walcott and Barkley are all in the media darlings category so none of them have been picked up on their poor performance.
So given the quote that I posted that prompted you to start complaining about laziness and partiality finishes with "That said, he performed no worse than Henderson. Might suffer from the fact that he doesn't play for Liverpool, though" suggests that the above clearly isn't true?

If you make the decision to read or listen to the likes of Robbie Savage, Mark Lawrenson and Charlie Nicholas then you're likely to find yourself complaining about standards in the press.

If you read and listen to people who are better, then you're less likely to complain about it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on April 02, 2015, 07:43:14 AM
Quote from: Matt Collins on April 02, 2015, 07:02:03 AM
Delph was poor he needlessly gave the ball away on several occasions

I don't see what the problem in acknowledging that is

Walcott was anonymous too

If Delph and Walcott were anomymous that would make Jordan Henderson's performance unbeliveably poor on a new level. But the newspapers ignored that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: IAmTheOneIanOlney on April 02, 2015, 09:08:38 AM
Quote from: Ron Manager on April 02, 2015, 07:43:14 AM

If Delph and Walcott were anomymous that would make Jordan Henderson's performance unbeliveably poor on a new level. But the newspapers ignored that.

It was and they did, but players have bad games now and then. As much as I dislike the team he plays for, Henderson has largely been excellent this season.

At least the media in general did pick up on the fact that Phil Jones is a leaden-footed, lumbering mess in a midfield role - and not a lot better in defence.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 02, 2015, 03:12:41 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on April 02, 2015, 12:39:46 AM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 01, 2015, 11:50:30 PM
3rd person ?

Pardon?
You've slipped into DOL mode  ;)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on April 02, 2015, 03:19:39 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 02, 2015, 03:12:41 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on April 02, 2015, 12:39:46 AM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 01, 2015, 11:50:30 PM
3rd person ?

Pardon?
You've slipped into DOL mode  ;)

It was second person.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on April 03, 2015, 05:21:50 PM
Charlton having a man sent off and then blowing their lead at Millwall just ruined my 40/1 fivefold. I only stuck a quid on but the £40 returns would have been nice. I'm exaggerating slightly. £39.05 returns to be precise. A figure I will have stuck in my head all weekend because I am a bad loser.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: barrysleftfoot on April 03, 2015, 06:15:45 PM
 Have to say Bournemouth are a very impressive outfit.Eddie Howes will be a very interesting appointment to a mid-table Prem team.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on April 03, 2015, 06:54:47 PM
I don't mind Charlie Nicholas as it happens,
 he's just a football pundit mind I wouldn't call him a journalist

He was also a fine player in his day just went to the wrong side that didn't appreciate flair or skills,  yes youngsters Arsenal were very dreary to watch back then
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on April 03, 2015, 06:56:28 PM
1-1. Bournemouth equaliser.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 03, 2015, 07:53:00 PM
Quote from: john e on April 03, 2015, 06:54:47 PM
I don't mind Charlie Nicholas as it happens,
 he's just a football pundit mind I wouldn't call him a journalist

He was also a fine player in his day just went to the wrong side that didn't appreciate flair or skills,  yes youngsters Arsenal were very dreary to watch back then

Amazing to think that at one point many moons ago, "boring, boring Arsenal" was a commonly heard chant.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on April 03, 2015, 09:06:01 PM
Derby 2-1 Watford - Tom Ince (57 mins)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on April 03, 2015, 09:19:24 PM
Watford equalise.
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Post by: Goldie.7 on April 03, 2015, 09:21:42 PM
That assist by Guedioura for Watford is one of best i've seen all season. 2-2
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on April 04, 2015, 01:08:52 AM
I went to Millwall-Charlton today with my 9 yr old nephew. I was going to go to Fulham-brentford but bizarrely Fulham don't release/sell tickets on match day. So, we went to Millwall. great day but trust me, I've seen Charlton twice this season and they are trukt awful. We're not going to drop through the leagues. No, they're bad.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on April 04, 2015, 10:56:29 AM
Did you see any trouble Peter?  IIRC they are both clubs' fiercest rivals.  I remember when we played Charlton down there in the sixties, the 'Dave Simmons RIP game' I think it was, when it all kicked off after the match.  I later learned that the Millwall fans had saved their money by not bothering to go to the match but, ambushed the Charlton fans on the way out.  I witnessed one poor bloke in his brand new Cortina just sitting there in it as they swarmed over it like ants, it was a near write-off after they'd finished.  I saw another nutter pull out a small toffee hammer and lay about him as though he'd been given a free day in Thorntons!  Strangely, I never heard of any of our lot getting involved.  Probably too busy celebrating getting a one-all draw in the pubs afterwards.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on April 04, 2015, 01:26:38 PM
Much as it pains me to say I hope the Boggies win today.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Karlos96 on April 04, 2015, 01:31:24 PM
Bin Dippers 3-0 down against Arsenal, always great seeing that lot getting stuffed.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on April 04, 2015, 01:31:29 PM
3-0 Arsenal Liverpool getting an absolute pasting. Let's hope they carry on the good work on Tuesday
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: usav on April 04, 2015, 01:31:44 PM
What a goal from Sanchez, 3-0 to Arse.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on April 04, 2015, 01:43:32 PM
Wednesday.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 04, 2015, 02:01:42 PM
That's what £100m buys you kids, a good old pasting
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on April 04, 2015, 02:17:26 PM
How do we rate our FA Cup chances now, then? Beat Liverpool so as to be humiliated in public by Arsenal?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on April 04, 2015, 02:24:39 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on April 04, 2015, 02:01:42 PM
That's what £100m buys you kids, a good old pasting

ha ha, gona use that on my FB page
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Des Little on April 04, 2015, 02:27:32 PM
Another one out for their replay. Looking good
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Post by: Dave on April 04, 2015, 03:31:48 PM
Just back from a very pleasant couple of hours in the pub with my Liverpool-supporting brother-in-law and his Liverpool-supporting friend.

Lots of talk from them about how today's game bodes badly for the FA Cup final.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on April 04, 2015, 04:53:59 PM
QPR fans 'oléing' at the Whorethorns.

Really taking the piss.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on April 04, 2015, 04:55:21 PM
4-1 QPR
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Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on April 04, 2015, 04:55:59 PM
4-1 even Barton scored.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on April 04, 2015, 05:21:49 PM
I only saw QPR's last goal but if Albion played/defended like that all game, no wonder they got done. Fortunately Albion aren't playing anyone else in and around us (I'm excluding Leicester on the assumption that they're gone).
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on April 04, 2015, 05:28:14 PM
Big assumption.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on April 04, 2015, 05:37:56 PM
QPR winning at Albion cost me a 12/1 acca. Blackpool drawing at Bolton cost me a 25/1 acca. Meanwhile, up in the SPL I managed a nice round 0 out of 5 as Aberdeen, Dundee United, Hamilton, Inverness and Kilmarnock all failed to win at home.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 04, 2015, 06:30:05 PM
Other than Celtic (who virtually never play on Saturday) the Scottish top flight is a total bugger to predict.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Woofles The Wonder Dog on April 04, 2015, 06:36:50 PM
Astonishing goal from Charlie Adam against Chelsea - 59 yards over Courtois' head.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mortimer's Bear on April 04, 2015, 06:49:04 PM
Take a bow Charlie Adam, that was an outstanding goal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on April 04, 2015, 06:52:41 PM


Good hit.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on April 04, 2015, 06:58:45 PM
Goal of the  season contender, but it will probably go to a top four tap-in.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 04, 2015, 07:03:56 PM
Quote from: Dave on April 04, 2015, 06:52:41 PM


Good hit.

Typical long-ball Stoke. He was trying to clear it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on April 04, 2015, 07:16:21 PM
Overhit pass. I hate Charlie Adam.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 04, 2015, 10:07:37 PM
Quote from: dave shelley on April 04, 2015, 06:58:45 PM
Goal of the  season contender, but it will probably go to a top four tap-in.
Or an offside Yanited goal
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on April 04, 2015, 11:00:41 PM
I thought Zamora's goal was better.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 05, 2015, 08:29:02 AM
I don't get all the hysteria about long range goals. They don't do it for me.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 05, 2015, 08:42:54 AM
Don't look good for Newcastle today -
Massadio Haidara will not play again this season after undergoing surgery to remove a cyst from his knee.
Steven Taylor, Paul Dummett, Cheick Tiote and Siem de Jong remain injured, and Fabricio Coloccini and Papiss Cisse continue their respective suspensions.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villan For Life on April 05, 2015, 12:24:37 PM
Ronald's has scored an 8 minute hat trick for Real against Granada and they scored 7 goals in 31 minutes. There's still about 25 minutes to go. Double figures beckons.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 05, 2015, 12:37:41 PM
Fuck's sake Granada. Useless Mancunian gits.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on April 05, 2015, 12:47:42 PM
I don't think that Granada will win this one
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Post by: UK Redsox on April 05, 2015, 12:48:05 PM
Finished 9-1

Five for Ron
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Post by: spangley1812 on April 05, 2015, 01:26:03 PM
Weak looking Spurs team..........no Lloris or Vertonghen and Paulinho in midfield
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on April 05, 2015, 01:34:41 PM
Welcome to an afternoon of stress....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Karlos96 on April 05, 2015, 01:42:10 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on April 05, 2015, 01:34:41 PM
Welcome to an afternoon of stress....

I'm fed up with afternoon's like this not only do I have to hope results go for us I have to want shit teams like fucking Spurs to win.  It had better not be like this next season don't think I could take another season of this rubbish.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brend'Watkins on April 05, 2015, 01:46:33 PM
From what I've seen so far we have more chance of getting something against Spurs than Burnley
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: curiousorange on April 05, 2015, 01:53:40 PM
Quote from: Bren'd on April 05, 2015, 01:46:33 PM
From what I've seen so far we have more chance of getting something against Spurs than Burnley

Because of the result, we've all forgotten that Spurs were woeful at Villa Park earlier this season. We should have killed that game off well before Benteke got sent off. If memory serves, the man missed a sitter in the first half.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on April 05, 2015, 02:10:45 PM
Quote from: Bren'd on April 05, 2015, 01:46:33 PM
From what I've seen so far we have more chance of getting something against Spurs than Burnley

Every team seems to raise there game against the Villa though
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Steve67 on April 05, 2015, 02:32:44 PM
Tottenham way too deep and look like they just expect to just turn up to win too. Crap game. Like others have said, I am pissed off with having to rely on other teams to win/lose for us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 05, 2015, 02:34:42 PM
That's the same for every team isn't it?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on April 05, 2015, 02:53:30 PM
There cannot be a more forgone conclusion than a Villa v Man U match in world football

For that reason I always thought this weekend was more about everyone else's results rather than ours, so Hull was good and QPR/Liecester bad

Burnley and Sunderland will be the deciding factor

If Sunderland win today they have Crystal Palace at home next week, they could pick up 6 points so it's important they don't
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 05, 2015, 03:20:00 PM
Tottenham have been utter, utter garbage. What's the betting they try much harder next week?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on April 05, 2015, 03:21:52 PM
Very very poor game...........easily the worst game of the season
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Axl Rose on April 05, 2015, 03:23:40 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on April 05, 2015, 03:21:52 PM
Very very poor game...........easily the worst game of the season

haha. Really? What about 95% of our games?

Seriously though, yeah, a poor match. I'll take the 0-0 though. Not a terrible result for us.

Now to dirty myself further by cheering for Newcastle.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: CT on April 05, 2015, 03:24:38 PM
That's a relief, could have been a lot worse. Spurs were dismal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 05, 2015, 03:40:48 PM
Burnley drop 2 points
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: nodge on April 05, 2015, 04:25:24 PM
Sunderland look a different side to the one we played! Passion wise anyway.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 05, 2015, 04:28:46 PM
Quote from: nodge on April 05, 2015, 04:25:24 PM
Sunderland look a different side to the one we played! Passion wise anyway.
Cattermole playing and starting Wickham improves them massively
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on April 05, 2015, 04:36:50 PM
Newcastle are fcukin terrible
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 05, 2015, 04:38:37 PM
Was that a golf ball ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on April 05, 2015, 04:42:16 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 05, 2015, 04:38:37 PM
Was that a golf ball ?

Looked like one.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 05, 2015, 04:44:38 PM
Quote from: Richard E on April 05, 2015, 04:42:16 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 05, 2015, 04:38:37 PM
Was that a golf ball ?

Looked like one.
Titleist ProVI ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 05, 2015, 04:45:50 PM
Oh fuck Defoe 1-0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on April 05, 2015, 04:45:54 PM
Defoe with a quite brilliant goal
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on April 05, 2015, 04:46:50 PM
Shit
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on April 05, 2015, 04:47:44 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on April 05, 2015, 04:45:54 PM
Defoe with a quite brilliant goal

He has just spoiled it by kissing the badge.....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on April 05, 2015, 04:48:17 PM
Now we are facked
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on April 05, 2015, 04:48:50 PM
If we don't win on Tuesday, we're in big, big trouble again.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 05, 2015, 04:50:37 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on April 05, 2015, 04:48:17 PM
Now we are facked

The season didn't just end did it? Because if it did we're safe - hurrah!! We're not fucked and there is a long way to go in this one. I can see Newcastle tying this up at some point. Sunderland are where they are for a reason.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on April 05, 2015, 04:51:04 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on April 05, 2015, 04:48:17 PM
Now we are facked

Second half yet. Don't panic
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 05, 2015, 04:52:41 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on April 05, 2015, 04:48:50 PM
If we don't win on Tuesday, we're in big, big trouble again.

We do need to win. I am going by the theory that teams near the bottom tend not to win consecutive games and find ways to screw things up. We should be the more desperate having lost two straight and in front of our home fans. We need to come out all guns blazing and not let it drag on. Because the last minute kick in the balls is only around the corner if it does.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on April 05, 2015, 04:54:10 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on April 05, 2015, 04:48:17 PM
Now we are facked

Why?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on April 05, 2015, 04:55:07 PM
Tim Krul congratulating him in the tunnel wtf is all that about.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on April 05, 2015, 04:56:39 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on April 05, 2015, 04:50:37 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on April 05, 2015, 04:48:17 PM
Now we are facked

The season didn't just end did it? Because if it did we're safe - hurrah!! We're not fucked and there is a long way to go in this one. I can see Newcastle tying this up at some point. Sunderland are where they are for a reason.

Sunderland are where they are for a reason but based on the first 45 minutes, I can't see Newcastle getting back in this. They've looked fecking awful.

I am amazed they've managed to stay out of the relegation fight.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 05, 2015, 04:56:55 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on April 05, 2015, 04:50:37 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on April 05, 2015, 04:48:17 PM
Now we are facked

The season didn't just end did it? Because if it did we're safe - hurrah!! We're not fucked and there is a long way to go in this one. I can see Newcastle tying this up at some point. Sunderland are where they are for a reason.
No way will Newcastle equalise. This has home win written all over it
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on April 05, 2015, 04:57:43 PM
Quote from: Pete3206 on April 05, 2015, 04:54:10 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on April 05, 2015, 04:48:17 PM
Now we are facked

Why?

It was more a reference to Snatch really but hey ho.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on April 05, 2015, 04:58:25 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on April 05, 2015, 04:57:43 PM
Quote from: Pete3206 on April 05, 2015, 04:54:10 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on April 05, 2015, 04:48:17 PM
Now we are facked

Why?

It was more a reference to Snatch really but hey ho.

Ahh right. Haven't seen that for a few years.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 05, 2015, 04:58:54 PM
The "as it stands" table is making for uncomfortable reading again
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 05, 2015, 04:59:00 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on April 05, 2015, 04:57:43 PM
Quote from: Pete3206 on April 05, 2015, 04:54:10 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on April 05, 2015, 04:48:17 PM
Now we are facked

Why?

It was more a reference to Snatch really but hey ho.

Have you got the minerals?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john2710 on April 05, 2015, 05:02:11 PM
Newcastle have offered nothing & I can't see that changing.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 05, 2015, 05:02:30 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on April 05, 2015, 04:56:39 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on April 05, 2015, 04:50:37 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on April 05, 2015, 04:48:17 PM
Now we are facked

The season didn't just end did it? Because if it did we're safe - hurrah!! We're not fucked and there is a long way to go in this one. I can see Newcastle tying this up at some point. Sunderland are where they are for a reason.

Sunderland are where they are for a reason but based on the first 45 minutes, I can't see Newcastle getting back in this. They've looked fecking awful.

I am amazed they've managed to stay out of the relegation fight.

Over the years I've seen us take lots of nothing or less than we deserve from games where we have played well and should have won.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Axl Rose on April 05, 2015, 05:12:39 PM
Come on Newcastle. Wake up
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on April 05, 2015, 05:13:04 PM
Two shit teams with one trying harder than the other. I can't see Carver having the motivational skills to change it or the wit to combat it tactically.

I would dearly love him to surprise me.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on April 05, 2015, 05:20:52 PM
How can anyone take John Carver seriously when he literally resembles what I would imagine his Spitting Image caricature to be like.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: nodge on April 05, 2015, 05:22:01 PM
This reminds me of the Gary Cahill derby against the rags. Great goal and passion of the crowd won it for us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 05, 2015, 05:26:30 PM
Newcastle have been dire
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 05, 2015, 05:30:10 PM
Quote
Fenerbahce's team bus was shot at by a gunman after the Turkish Super Lig leaders' 5-1 victory at Rizespor.
The driver was taken to hospital but no players were injured in the attack, which happened while they were travelling to Trabzon airport.

Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said an investigation was under way.

The Turkish Football Federation condemned the attack and Fenerbahce general secretary Mahmut Uslu said the incident was "very wrong".

"We come here to do sport; we come to play football," said Uslu, who was on the bus at the time of the attack.

Abdulcelil Oz, the governor of Trabzon in the north-east of Turkey, initially said the bus appeared to have been hit by a stone but later released a second statement, saying it seemed to have been a bullet.

"The latest situation is that it appears to be a gun," Oz said. "It is too soon to say anything definite, but it appears to be a type of bullet fired by a rifle."

Large crowds of Fenerbahce fans waited at Istanbul Airport to welcome the players back.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, a Fenerbahce supporter, reportedly called the local governor to inquire about the investigation into the incident.

Fenerbahce, who have former Premier League players Dirk Kuyt, Raul Meireles and Emre Belozoglu in their side, are the defending champions and have won the major domestic competition 19 times.

The Istanbul-based team went top of the table with their victory on Saturday, one point ahead of bitter rivals Galatasaray.

(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/82130000/jpg/_82130416_bullet2.jpg)

(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/82130000/jpg/_82130412_bullet4.jpg)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dr Butler on April 05, 2015, 05:37:38 PM
Can't believe i am going to say this......come on u jawdee wankers :(

UTV
The Doc
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on April 05, 2015, 05:39:10 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 05, 2015, 05:26:30 PM
Newcastle have been dire

Newcastle are dire, they are safe thanks to the points Alan Pardew got them before he went to Palace
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on April 05, 2015, 05:41:21 PM
Newcastle are so shite, on the evidence of today's performance, I'd back us to beat them comfortably, home or away.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Axl Rose on April 05, 2015, 05:41:28 PM
Newcastle have been pretty toothless.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SamTheMouse on April 05, 2015, 05:43:02 PM
Newcastle look utterly, utterly dire.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 05, 2015, 05:43:27 PM
This is a late-Lambert Era Villa performance. Defend, defend, defend, concede a goal, never show the slightest interest in equalising.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on April 05, 2015, 05:44:16 PM
We're about to sink into 17th place unless something good happens soon.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 05, 2015, 05:44:41 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on April 05, 2015, 05:41:21 PM
Newcastle are so shite, on the evidence of today's performance, I'd back us to beat them comfortably, home or away.

Assuming they don't win today, guess who their only win in the last 8 games was against?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on April 05, 2015, 05:45:30 PM
Newcastle couldn't look less interested if they tried.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 05, 2015, 05:46:42 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 05, 2015, 05:44:41 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on April 05, 2015, 05:41:21 PM
Newcastle are so shite, on the evidence of today's performance, I'd back us to beat them comfortably, home or away.

Assuming they don't win today, guess who their only win in the last 8 games was against?

And how on earth they beat us is another mystery. They have really been abysmal today.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 05, 2015, 05:47:01 PM
Where did 5 mins come from
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on April 05, 2015, 05:47:30 PM
I won't care in the slightest if Newcastle equalise.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 05, 2015, 05:48:50 PM
Since beating Chelsea at the beginning of December Newcastle's record in all competitions is W3 D3 L11. Which will become L12 assuming nothing changes today.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 05, 2015, 05:49:38 PM
What a shite weekend it's been for us
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 05, 2015, 05:50:00 PM
Maybe forcing Pardew out and replacing him with someone with the charisma of a Lib Dem councillor wasn't a brilliant idea. Who'd have guessed?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 05, 2015, 05:53:04 PM
Carver should be sacked on the spot for that insipid pile of shite
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on April 05, 2015, 05:54:41 PM
That was utterly disgraceful garbage from Newcastle.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on April 05, 2015, 05:55:14 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on April 05, 2015, 05:46:42 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 05, 2015, 05:44:41 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on April 05, 2015, 05:41:21 PM
Newcastle are so shite, on the evidence of today's performance, I'd back us to beat them comfortably, home or away.

Assuming they don't win today, guess who their only win in the last 8 games was against?

And how on earth they beat us is another mystery. They have really been abysmal today.

They had Cisse back then, they're completely toothless without him.

We are annually rubbish at Newcastle remember, lost 6-0 with a team that finished 6th and MON never won up there either. Compare our record there to Sunderland.

Newcastle got QPR and Leicester away still to play so you might aswell put in 3 extra points for those two.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: villadelph on April 05, 2015, 05:56:17 PM
what a kick in the teeth
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on April 05, 2015, 05:57:59 PM
What a load of tosspots we've been relying on this weekend. Fucking Newcastle and wanky West Brom.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on April 05, 2015, 05:58:47 PM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on April 05, 2015, 05:55:14 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on April 05, 2015, 05:46:42 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 05, 2015, 05:44:41 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on April 05, 2015, 05:41:21 PM
Newcastle are so shite, on the evidence of today's performance, I'd back us to beat them comfortably, home or away.

Assuming they don't win today, guess who their only win in the last 8 games was against?

And how on earth they beat us is another mystery. They have really been abysmal today.

They had Cisse back then, they're completely toothless without him.

We are annually rubbish at Newcastle remember, lost 6-0 with a team that finished 6th and MON never won up there either. Compare our record there to Sunderland.

Newcastle got QPR and Leicester away still to play so you might aswell put in 3 extra points for those two.

Shit.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on April 05, 2015, 05:58:59 PM
About time we stopped relying on other teams and woke up ourselves. Starting on Tuesday.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on April 05, 2015, 06:02:42 PM
Quote from: Pete3206 on April 05, 2015, 05:58:59 PM
About time we stopped relying on other teams and woke up ourselves. Starting on Tuesday.
u

This.

Enough bellyaching about how rubbish other are (most of whom are above us in the table). We need to man up.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on April 05, 2015, 06:02:50 PM
Quote from: Pete3206 on April 05, 2015, 05:58:59 PM
About time we stopped relying on other teams and woke up ourselves. Starting on Tuesday.

Yep.

Unless we start winning more and losing fewer games, we're fucked.

We need to start picking up the points.

I think the FAC win has distracted people from the fact that we've won 2 and lost 4 of our league matches since Sherwood rocked up. I don't give a shit this way or that if he's the man for the job long term or not, but he needs to get us winning more games, as we're running out of time in which to do it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chipsticks on April 05, 2015, 06:03:03 PM
We knew this wouldn't be easy, time for the team to get their shit together - all we can do is win our own games. Come on!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tony Erdington on April 05, 2015, 06:27:50 PM
Bad weekend,

ill carry on drinking, UTV
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Des Little on April 05, 2015, 06:32:49 PM
Newcastle didn't turn up, the wankers.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: oldtimernow on April 05, 2015, 06:33:46 PM
never trust teams that play in stripes
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: taylorsworkrate on April 05, 2015, 06:35:33 PM
Quote from: Des Little on April 05, 2015, 06:32:49 PM
Newcastle didn't turn up, the wankers.

Other teams owe us nothing.

We need to play much better in our own games.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on April 05, 2015, 06:36:20 PM
Bad weekend for sure but it could have been even worse had Burnley beaten Spurs. They certainly deserved to have taken all 3 points.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: tomd2103 on April 05, 2015, 06:46:11 PM
Quote from: The Sound of Villadelphia on April 05, 2015, 06:36:20 PM
Bad weekend for sure but it could have been even worse had Burnley beaten Spurs. They certainly deserved to have taken all 3 points.

Yep.  I did pick up on the TV after the games that Burnley and Sunderland both only have three home games left, with one of Burnley's being Arsenal next week. 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on April 05, 2015, 06:47:36 PM
Well Mr Sherwood now is the time to see if you have anything to offer. We have to beat QPR on Tuesday. You need to get Benteke going or
stick Weimann at centre forward which is probably the only position he can play with some success. You need to get Carles Gil in so at least we can see a modicom of skill. Most of all you must impress on Agbonlahor that this is a crucial local derby and therefore he might get a goal if he puts a lot of effort in.

If we lose this one you might as well  pack your bags and call a taxi!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 05, 2015, 07:01:43 PM
Going to turn the golf on and try and forget football exists as a sport
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Steve67 on April 05, 2015, 07:23:06 PM
As much as I have very little faith in these players, it is absolutely in our own hands. QPR, West Ham, Burnley at home are all winnable. Everton, a point would be good. A win on Tuesday and we will all feel better about our chances of survival. Unfortunately, being the miserable old git I am, I can't see it happening.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on April 05, 2015, 07:23:11 PM
It's a bad thing that's happened this weekend
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithe on April 05, 2015, 07:32:12 PM
All our home games look winnable, if we go down we wont half deserve it.

Did anyone else see the song Newcastle fans were singing about Adam Johnson on Facebook, very witty I thought.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on April 05, 2015, 07:40:52 PM
I saw it. Is he really a nonce going down as a paedophile as they were singing?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on April 05, 2015, 07:42:24 PM
Link (http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/sunderland-boss-dick-advocaat-backs-5459786)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 05, 2015, 07:44:28 PM
We may have shot ourselves in the foot by spanking Sunderland 4-0. If we'd scraped it 1-0 Poyet would still be there and they'd still be below us
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 05, 2015, 07:45:19 PM
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on April 05, 2015, 07:53:38 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 05, 2015, 07:44:28 PM
We may have shot ourselves in the foot by spanking Sunderland 4-0. If we'd scraped it 1-0 Poyet would still be there and they'd still be below us

I think you may have entered the realms of self-parody.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: myf on April 05, 2015, 07:54:24 PM
TBH that was an ideal fixture for Sunderland today being up against shite local rivals at home with new gaffers first home game.

A real shame we couldn't have held on for a point against either stoke or Swansea.  That would have been a very valuable point given this weekend's results and our GD
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 05, 2015, 07:54:50 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on April 05, 2015, 07:53:38 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 05, 2015, 07:44:28 PM
We may have shot ourselves in the foot by spanking Sunderland 4-0. If we'd scraped it 1-0 Poyet would still be there and they'd still be below us

I think you may have entered the realms of self-parody.
I found a negative in a 4-0 away win.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithe on April 05, 2015, 07:58:29 PM
Quote from: Legion on April 05, 2015, 07:40:52 PM
I saw it. Is he really a nonce going down as a paedophile as they were singing?

I'm not sure it would have scanned if they'd have included the legal caveats.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on April 05, 2015, 08:13:06 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 05, 2015, 07:44:28 PM
We may have shot ourselves in the foot by spanking Sunderland 4-0. If we'd scraped it 1-0 Poyet would still be there and they'd still be below us

Are you on the wind up or what?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on April 05, 2015, 08:15:49 PM
Potential replacement for Lawro?

NSFW

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 05, 2015, 08:51:26 PM
Quote from: Pete3206 on April 05, 2015, 08:13:06 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 05, 2015, 07:44:28 PM
We may have shot ourselves in the foot by spanking Sunderland 4-0. If we'd scraped it 1-0 Poyet would still be there and they'd still be below us

Are you on the wind up or what?
It probably came across wrong. I was trying to say if poyet hadn't been sacked they'd probably be still below us / really struggling
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on April 05, 2015, 09:41:21 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 05, 2015, 08:51:26 PM
Quote from: Pete3206 on April 05, 2015, 08:13:06 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 05, 2015, 07:44:28 PM
We may have shot ourselves in the foot by spanking Sunderland 4-0. If we'd scraped it 1-0 Poyet would still be there and they'd still be below us

Are you on the wind up or what?
It probably came across wrong. I was trying to say if poyet hadn't been sacked they'd probably be still below us / really struggling
I think he'd be gone by now regardless really. He was a dead man walking and he looked resigned to it as much as anyone. He looked even more beaten down than Lambert did in his last couple of months.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Somniloquism on April 06, 2015, 12:59:57 AM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 05, 2015, 08:51:26 PM
Quote from: Pete3206 on April 05, 2015, 08:13:06 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 05, 2015, 07:44:28 PM
We may have shot ourselves in the foot by spanking Sunderland 4-0. If we'd scraped it 1-0 Poyet would still be there and they'd still be below us

Are you on the wind up or what?
It probably came across wrong. I was trying to say if poyet hadn't been sacked they'd probably be still below us / really struggling

Each of the last three Sunderland managers have had Newcastle as their second match and each have won. It is now almost a tradition.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on April 06, 2015, 01:35:58 AM
Quote from: Somniloquism on April 06, 2015, 12:59:57 AM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 05, 2015, 08:51:26 PM
Quote from: Pete3206 on April 05, 2015, 08:13:06 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 05, 2015, 07:44:28 PM
We may have shot ourselves in the foot by spanking Sunderland 4-0. If we'd scraped it 1-0 Poyet would still be there and they'd still be below us

Are you on the wind up or what?
It probably came across wrong. I was trying to say if poyet hadn't been sacked they'd probably be still below us / really struggling

Each of the last three Sunderland managers have had Newcastle as their second match and each have won. It is now almost a tradition.
It's their given in recent years. Doesn't matter how shite things are, they still seem to rub Newcastles nose in it. It's a bit like how any player off form in desperate need of a goal somehow turns into Pele the moment they play us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Meanwood Villa on April 06, 2015, 09:42:31 AM
Quote from: supertom on April 06, 2015, 01:35:58 AM
Quote from: Somniloquism on April 06, 2015, 12:59:57 AM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 05, 2015, 08:51:26 PM
Quote from: Pete3206 on April 05, 2015, 08:13:06 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 05, 2015, 07:44:28 PM
We may have shot ourselves in the foot by spanking Sunderland 4-0. If we'd scraped it 1-0 Poyet would still be there and they'd still be below us

Are you on the wind up or what?
It probably came across wrong. I was trying to say if poyet hadn't been sacked they'd probably be still below us / really struggling

Each of the last three Sunderland managers have had Newcastle as their second match and each have won. It is now almost a tradition.
It's their given in recent years. Doesn't matter how shite things are, they still seem to rub Newcastles nose in it. It's a bit like how any player off form in desperate need of a goal somehow turns into Pele the moment they play us.

Sunderland have won five in a row against them now and Newcastle haven't beaten them in seven in total. That's even worse a run than our Small Heath horrors circa 02-05.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on April 06, 2015, 09:55:46 AM
Quote from: Pete3206 on April 05, 2015, 08:15:49 PM
Potential replacement for Lawro?

NSFW



Like his passion

Change a few of the players names round, narrate in a Brummie accent and he could be talking about us.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on April 06, 2015, 11:05:26 AM
Quote from: Pete3206 on April 05, 2015, 08:15:49 PM
Potential replacement for Lawro?

NSFW



Ameobe is that slow, you think is he actually buffering.   Lol
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithe on April 06, 2015, 11:59:10 AM
Quote from: john e on April 06, 2015, 11:05:26 AM
Quote from: Pete3206 on April 05, 2015, 08:15:49 PM
Potential replacement for Lawro?

NSFW



Ameobe is that slow, you think is he actually buffering.   Lol

Yes that's the bit I was just about to mention, marvelous.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on April 06, 2015, 12:03:23 PM
Cracked me up.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on April 06, 2015, 12:12:02 PM
Just watched The True Geordies views on Nile Ranger. Brilliant.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on April 06, 2015, 12:59:19 PM
Garth Crooks wrote this bollocks about Wayne Rooney:
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What a goal by the Manchester United captain against Aston Villa and a testimony to his desire and commitment to his club and country. Let us not forget that this has been a period where Wayne Rooney has led England, having played a starring role against Lithuania and Italy, prior to returning home to continue the theme for Manchester United. No sob stories about niggles or fatigue, just a genuine Englishman proud to perform his duty. This lad is an exceptional professional footballer and a throwback to the days when footballers played with knocks and tiredness was a symptom of the job, not treated like some ailment.

Puke! No mention of being a moaning, diving, cheating twat with Weetabix for a hairstyle.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on April 06, 2015, 02:05:28 PM
Quote from: Pete3206 on April 06, 2015, 12:59:19 PM
Garth Crooks wrote this bollocks about Wayne Rooney:
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What a goal by the Manchester United captain against Aston Villa and a testimony to his desire and commitment to his club and country. Let us not forget that this has been a period where Wayne Rooney has led England, having played a starring role against Lithuania and Italy, prior to returning home to continue the theme for Manchester United. No sob stories about niggles or fatigue, just a genuine Englishman proud to perform his duty. This lad is an exceptional professional footballer and a throwback to the days when footballers played with knocks and tiredness was a symptom of the job, not treated like some ailment.

Puke! No mention of being a moaning, diving, cheating twat with Weetabix for a hairstyle.
What the hell is Crooks on? They need to catch that twazzock in a giant butterfly net and take him away to the nearest asylum.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on April 06, 2015, 04:22:06 PM
Get in Bournemouth. Blues could be in for a pasting now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on April 06, 2015, 04:40:27 PM
12-2 on aggregate!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on April 06, 2015, 04:49:35 PM
I looked earlier and they were 2-0 up. Wonderful stuff from our comedy neighbours.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on April 06, 2015, 04:59:47 PM
Bent scored again, no surprise there. With all these injuries, what's the situation on recalling Gary Gardner - or have we been mugs again?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on April 06, 2015, 05:09:44 PM
Quote from: Villafirst on April 06, 2015, 04:59:47 PM
Bent scored again, no surprise there. With all these injuries, what's the situation on recalling Gary Gardner - or have we been mugs again?

It's a standard loan deal. It doesn't make us mugs or anything else.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 06, 2015, 05:25:34 PM
Quote from: Villafirst on April 06, 2015, 04:59:47 PM
Bent scored again, no surprise there. With all these injuries, what's the situation on recalling Gary Gardner - or have we been mugs again?

When it's classed as a season long loan you can't recall the player. It's got nothing to do with being mugs.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on April 06, 2015, 05:28:18 PM
1 - 0 Leeds v the Dingles
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Woofles The Wonder Dog on April 06, 2015, 05:41:55 PM
Moving start to the game with the tribute to the Wolves ST holder who was murdered in the Germanairs crash.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 06, 2015, 06:07:44 PM
9 in 11 for bent
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on April 06, 2015, 06:35:37 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 06, 2015, 06:07:44 PM
9 in 11 for bent

That is not correct. I think its nine in fourteen. Still PeterWithesShin will supply the correct info. Very soon I should imagine.

Best loan deal this season I should think.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on April 06, 2015, 06:50:08 PM
3 - 3 now......Leeds equalise with a great goal
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 06, 2015, 07:06:00 PM
Quote from: Ron Manager on April 06, 2015, 06:35:37 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 06, 2015, 06:07:44 PM
9 in 11 for bent

That is not correct. I think its nine in fourteen. Still PeterWithesShin will supply the correct info. Very soon I should imagine.

Best loan deal this season I should think.

If people were capable of getting the stats right I wouldn't have to correct them. It's 9 in his last 12 including cup games.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 06, 2015, 07:13:23 PM
Yeah I think the bbc said 9 in 11 league games
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on April 06, 2015, 07:14:07 PM
Dingles win 4 - 3
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 06, 2015, 07:19:18 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 06, 2015, 07:13:23 PM
Yeah I think the bbc said 9 in 11 league games

It's 7 in 11 in the league, and to be fair to him his first appearance was about 15 mins as a sub. His full Derby record is 9 in 13 as he scored in a couple of FA Cup matches.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 06, 2015, 07:21:22 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on April 06, 2015, 07:14:07 PM
Dingles win 4 - 3

Puts them in the play-offs. Very tight with 5 to go, 6 points separate the top 6. With Brentford in 7th a further point behind.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on April 06, 2015, 08:34:51 PM
1 - 0 Palace..........Murray
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on April 06, 2015, 08:54:42 PM
Crystal Palace have Sunderland and Hull in 2 of their next 3 games, so I'm glad they're on form.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on April 06, 2015, 08:58:12 PM
The Championship is excellent at the moment, the top 4 teams separated by 2 points, love it.  I also don't mind any of the clubs in the mix for automatic promotion.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 06, 2015, 08:58:49 PM
Quote from: Tokyo Sexwhale on April 06, 2015, 08:54:42 PM
Crystal Palace have Sunderland and Hull in 2 of their next 3 games, so I'm glad they're on form.
They seem intent on finishing as high as possible. Pardew has done well there.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on April 06, 2015, 09:05:14 PM
Quote from: Tokyo Sexwhale on April 06, 2015, 08:54:42 PM
Crystal Palace have Sunderland and Hull in 2 of their next 3 games, so I'm glad they're on form.


Not good if their goodish form continues, they'll be due a loss. Lets hope they lose in the next 45.

Oh noooooooooo
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on April 06, 2015, 09:05:35 PM
2 - 0 Palace..........Puncheon
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 06, 2015, 09:06:28 PM
Newcastle will be after a new manager at the end of the season. They could do worse than the Palace boss, he seems to be doing very well.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 06, 2015, 09:07:50 PM
Hopefully CI£y's season implodes now in time for our visit
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 06, 2015, 09:09:34 PM
Their season imploded weeks ago, in time for them to fuck up against the likes of Hull and Burnley. They'll manage to pick themselves up for our game before going back to playing like disinterested tossbags for the run-in, no doubt.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 06, 2015, 09:10:19 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on April 06, 2015, 09:09:34 PM
Their season imploded weeks ago, in time for them to fuck up against the likes of Hull and Burnley. They'll manage to pick themselves up for our game before going back to playing like disinterested tossbags for the run-in, no doubt.
True
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 06, 2015, 09:10:41 PM
The only downside is how it's handing the title to Chelsea on a platter. I doubt anyone fancied Citeh to be 4th and below Manure with 7 games to go.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on April 06, 2015, 09:12:00 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 06, 2015, 09:07:50 PM
Hopefully CI£y's season implodes now in time for our visit

Ours will be the game that gets them back on track more like.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 06, 2015, 09:13:19 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 06, 2015, 09:10:41 PM
The only downside is how it's handing the title to Chelsea on a platter. I doubt anyone fancied Citeh to be 4th and below Manure with 7 games to go.
The form side is Yanited, then arsenal, don't rule them out
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 06, 2015, 09:13:48 PM
Assuming they don't come back from this, that will be 4 wins in 14 in all competitions. For a side that cost as much as theirs has that is shocking.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 06, 2015, 09:14:51 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 06, 2015, 09:13:48 PM
Assuming they don't come back from this, that will be 4 wins in 14 in all competitions. For a side that cost as much as theirs has that is shocking.
Yep, and their football isn't great either.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on April 06, 2015, 09:15:59 PM
You know they'll be back on form for when they play us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 06, 2015, 09:16:33 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 06, 2015, 09:13:19 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 06, 2015, 09:10:41 PM
The only downside is how it's handing the title to Chelsea on a platter. I doubt anyone fancied Citeh to be 4th and below Manure with 7 games to go.
The form side is Yanited, then arsenal, don't rule them out

Chelsea have W7 D3 of their last 10 games, have a 7 point lead over Manure and an 8 point one over Arsenal and a game in hand. And there are only 21 points left available to Arse and Manure.
While it would a fantastically hilarious collapse, there's no chance of it happening.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 06, 2015, 09:16:50 PM
Quote from: PaulWinch again on April 06, 2015, 09:15:59 PM
You know they'll be back on form for when they play us.
For sure.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: David_Nab on April 06, 2015, 09:17:55 PM
They have been found out there attacks are too slow add to this Kompany / Aguero's form badly dipping and Toure just waiting to go to Italy and you have a recipe for averageness.

I just hope they stay this crap when we play them given they have given up points to our relegation rivals.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 06, 2015, 09:22:31 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 06, 2015, 09:16:33 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 06, 2015, 09:13:19 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 06, 2015, 09:10:41 PM
The only downside is how it's handing the title to Chelsea on a platter. I doubt anyone fancied Citeh to be 4th and below Manure with 7 games to go.
The form side is Yanited, then arsenal, don't rule them out

Chelsea have W7 D3 of their last 10 games, have a 7 point lead over Manure and an 8 point one over Arsenal and a game in hand. And there are only 21 points left available to Arse and Manure.
While it would a fantastically hilarious collapse, there's no chance of it happening.
Chelsea have to play both Yanited and Arse plus the likes of scrappers such as qpr away , Leicester and Sunderland .
Plenty of twists and turns to come
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 06, 2015, 09:25:17 PM
To pass the time, let's speculate which of the current Premier League managers will be gone by the start of next season...

I reckon Pellegrini, Carver, Ramsey (even if QPR stay up) and Pearson, assuming Leicester go down.

I think Rodgers will hang on regardless of Liverpool's cup performance(s) and Martinez will be given more time. Dyche and Bruce will still be in a job even if they suffer relegation and Sherwood will still be at Villa unless we get a new owner... in which case it's hard to say, unless we stay up and win the cup in which case he'd, presumably, be bullet-proof.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 06, 2015, 09:27:07 PM
Allardyce is gone. I can see Pulis walking out at WBA
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on April 06, 2015, 09:28:28 PM
Citeh denied a stonewall penalty
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 06, 2015, 09:29:23 PM
Forgot about Allardyce. I reckon they'll buckle and offer him a new contract, but only for a year. He'd probably sign because he's not likely to get much better.

Pulis will stay barring an improbable relegation, he'll be sacked just before Christmas, as is the tradition at The Yawnthorns.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on April 06, 2015, 09:29:24 PM
Blatant pen.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ez on April 06, 2015, 09:33:59 PM
It saddens me to think clubs like Palace, Stoke, West Ham are safe while we're still in a relegation battle and could go down. Just finishing below them is wrong.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: nodge on April 06, 2015, 09:34:15 PM
Pardew's points have kept two teams up this season because Carver would have got Newcastle relegated if he'd been given a season there.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 06, 2015, 09:34:54 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on April 06, 2015, 09:29:23 PM
Forgot about Allardyce. I reckon they'll buckle and offer him a new contract, but only for a year. He'd probably sign because he's not likely to get much better.

Pulis will stay barring an improbable relegation, he'll be sacked just before Christmas, as is the tradition at The Yawnthorns.
I think Pullis will walk when he sees his transfer budget
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on April 06, 2015, 09:35:19 PM
2 - 1...........Toure with a stunning strike
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 06, 2015, 09:36:04 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on April 06, 2015, 09:35:19 PM
2 - 1...........Toure with a stunning strike
That's what £300k a week buys you
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 06, 2015, 09:37:50 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 06, 2015, 09:34:54 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on April 06, 2015, 09:29:23 PM
Forgot about Allardyce. I reckon they'll buckle and offer him a new contract, but only for a year. He'd probably sign because he's not likely to get much better.

Pulis will stay barring an improbable relegation, he'll be sacked just before Christmas, as is the tradition at The Yawnthorns.
I think Pullis will walk when he sees his transfer budget

Walk to where though? I can't see Newcastle or West Ham taking him. His style of football means he'll never be seen as an "exciting" appointment. He could possibly get a few quid if he took over at QPR but I expect they'll appoint some foreign bloke.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 06, 2015, 09:39:17 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 06, 2015, 09:22:31 PM
Chelsea have to play both Yanited and Arse plus the likes of scrappers such as qpr away , Leicester and Sunderland .
Plenty of twists and turns to come

You never know but I just can't see it. I'd piss myself laughing if it did though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 06, 2015, 09:41:49 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 06, 2015, 09:39:17 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 06, 2015, 09:22:31 PM
Chelsea have to play both Yanited and Arse plus the likes of scrappers such as qpr away , Leicester and Sunderland .
Plenty of twists and turns to come

You never know but I just can't see it. I'd piss myself laughing if it did though.
It's probably more wishful thinking on my part, I just don't see them as worthy champions this season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on April 06, 2015, 09:43:10 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 06, 2015, 09:39:17 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 06, 2015, 09:22:31 PM
Chelsea have to play both Yanited and Arse plus the likes of scrappers such as qpr away , Leicester and Sunderland .
Plenty of twists and turns to come

You never know but I just can't see it. I'd piss myself laughing if it did though.

Depends if their slip ups came against QPR and Sunderland. I wouldn't be laughing then.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on April 06, 2015, 09:47:04 PM
Why do people call it "stonewall"? If you stonewall someone you ignore their questions.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 06, 2015, 09:50:25 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on April 06, 2015, 09:47:04 PM
Why do people call it "stonewall"? If you stonewall someone you ignore their questions.
Is it as the Ref does the stonewalling
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 06, 2015, 09:50:26 PM
I think it was originally "stone cold", but has evolved over time by usage by idiotic commentators, like "early doors" instead of "early days".
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 06, 2015, 09:52:24 PM
Selhurst Park has such a great atmosphere .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: nodge on April 06, 2015, 10:07:11 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 06, 2015, 09:52:24 PM
Selhurst Park has such a great atmosphere .

Nowhere near as good as VP against West Brom.  Give me a spontaneous atmosphere any day to that premeditated song sheets handed out bollocks.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 06, 2015, 10:10:42 PM
While some of the stuff their Ultras does looks and sounds good, as Nodge says, it's all a bit too fake and orchestrated. Having said that I bet it helps the team a lot and their Glad All Over can be really impressive.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 06, 2015, 10:12:44 PM
Even if it is orchestrated ? So what.
Compare that to old Trafford , they barely sung on Saturday, only the North East quadrant had a little go once. It was pathetic for 75,000 fans
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tony Erdington on April 06, 2015, 10:19:22 PM
Fuckin hate chavski, but citeh are such chunts, theirly be after a new manager in the summer.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 06, 2015, 10:24:57 PM
Quote from: Tony Erdington on April 06, 2015, 10:19:22 PM
Fuckin hate chavski, but citeh are such chunts, theirly be after a new manager in the summer.
Ancellotti or Pep ??
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aev on April 06, 2015, 10:47:09 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 06, 2015, 10:10:42 PM
While some of the stuff their Ultras does looks and sounds good, as Nodge says, it's all a bit too fake and orchestrated. Having said that I bet it helps the team a lot and their Glad All Over can be really impressive.

In what way is it fake and orchestrated?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on April 06, 2015, 10:49:01 PM
Quote from: aev on April 06, 2015, 10:47:09 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 06, 2015, 10:10:42 PM
While some of the stuff their Ultras does looks and sounds good, as Nodge says, it's all a bit too fake and orchestrated. Having said that I bet it helps the team a lot and their Glad All Over can be really impressive.

In what way is it fake and orchestrated?

The whole point of such groups is that they're orchestrated.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aev on April 06, 2015, 10:57:27 PM
Orchestrated in the sense they don't shut up for 90 minutes perhaps.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on April 06, 2015, 11:02:17 PM
Quote from: aev on April 06, 2015, 10:57:27 PM
Orchestrated in the sense they don't shut up for 90 minutes perhaps.

Orchestrated in the sense that everything they do is to a plan and there is no spontaneity.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 06, 2015, 11:04:58 PM
1,000,000% better than orchestrated silence .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on April 06, 2015, 11:07:39 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 06, 2015, 11:04:58 PM
1,000,000% better than orchestrated silence .


I go to Villa Park to watch football not listen to the Little Drummer Boy.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on April 06, 2015, 11:08:41 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on April 06, 2015, 09:47:04 PM
Why do people call it "stonewall"? If you stonewall someone you ignore their questions.
Football doing its bit to raise awareness for gay rights.

cd pretty much has it right though. Endless repetition by people who don't know the words that they are using, so just say something else that sounds a bit like it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villan For Life on April 06, 2015, 11:09:46 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 06, 2015, 11:04:58 PM
1,000,000% better than orchestrated silence .


110% has more resonance.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 06, 2015, 11:11:08 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on April 06, 2015, 11:07:39 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 06, 2015, 11:04:58 PM
1,000,000% better than orchestrated silence .


I go to Villa Park to watch football not listen to the Little Drummer Boy.
I didn't hear any drums tonight. Just wall to wall singing. I thought it was superb.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on April 06, 2015, 11:12:38 PM
Quote from: Villan For Life on April 06, 2015, 11:09:46 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 06, 2015, 11:04:58 PM
1,000,000% better than orchestrated silence .


110% has more resonance.
Nah, that's not a high enough random number. A hundred and ten percent? A million percent? Only a billion percent can really show just how much he means what he says.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on April 06, 2015, 11:13:16 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 06, 2015, 11:11:08 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on April 06, 2015, 11:07:39 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 06, 2015, 11:04:58 PM
1,000,000% better than orchestrated silence .


I go to Villa Park to watch football not listen to the Little Drummer Boy.
I didn't hear any drums tonight. Just wall to wall singing. I thought it was superb.


I'm very pleased for you. You do realise that it was a football match don't you?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 06, 2015, 11:16:54 PM
"Is this a lie-berry, is this a lie-berry" as my learned colleague sang into my left ear for around 70 mins on Saturday"
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on April 06, 2015, 11:17:50 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 06, 2015, 11:16:54 PM
"Is this a lie-berry, is this a lie-berry" as my learned colleague sang into my left ear for around 70 mins on Saturday"

Little clubs say how loud their support is. Big clubs win trophies.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on April 06, 2015, 11:18:03 PM
Quote from: Dave on April 06, 2015, 11:12:38 PM
Quote from: Villan For Life on April 06, 2015, 11:09:46 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 06, 2015, 11:04:58 PM
1,000,000% better than orchestrated silence .


110% has more resonance.
Nah, that's not a high enough random number. A hundred and ten percent? A million percent? Only a billion percent can really show just how much he means what he says.

It's no wonder I'm only able to put a maximum 47% effort into most things I do when people are putting such a ridiculous amount of % into things, they've created a % shortage. I blame the likes of Louis Walsh and pretty much everybody involved in football.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 06, 2015, 11:19:23 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 06, 2015, 11:16:54 PM
"Is this a lie-berry, is this a lie-berry" as my learned colleague sang into my left ear for around 70 mins on Saturday"

You have friends who want us relegated so i'll take that with a pinch of salt.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 06, 2015, 11:19:46 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on April 06, 2015, 11:17:50 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 06, 2015, 11:16:54 PM
"Is this a lie-berry, is this a lie-berry" as my learned colleague sang into my left ear for around 70 mins on Saturday"

Little clubs say how loud their support is. Big clubs win trophies.
Ok
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 06, 2015, 11:20:38 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 06, 2015, 11:19:23 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 06, 2015, 11:16:54 PM
"Is this a lie-berry, is this a lie-berry" as my learned colleague sang into my left ear for around 70 mins on Saturday"

You have friends who want us relegated so i'll take that with a pinch of salt.
It was at OT.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on April 06, 2015, 11:20:51 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 06, 2015, 11:19:46 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on April 06, 2015, 11:17:50 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 06, 2015, 11:16:54 PM
"Is this a lie-berry, is this a lie-berry" as my learned colleague sang into my left ear for around 70 mins on Saturday"

Little clubs say how loud their support is. Big clubs win trophies.
Ok

Look at it objectively. Which grounds do you consider noisy? Which ones are quiet?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on April 06, 2015, 11:22:14 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on April 06, 2015, 11:18:03 PM
Quote from: Dave on April 06, 2015, 11:12:38 PM
Quote from: Villan For Life on April 06, 2015, 11:09:46 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 06, 2015, 11:04:58 PM
1,000,000% better than orchestrated silence .


110% has more resonance.
Nah, that's not a high enough random number. A hundred and ten percent? A million percent? Only a billion percent can really show just how much he means what he says.

It's no wonder I'm only able to put a maximum 47% effort into most things I do when people are putting such a ridiculous amount of % into things, they've created a % shortage.
I barely get into double figures most of the time so I'm creating a lot of that extra that is going around.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villan For Life on April 06, 2015, 11:23:27 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on April 06, 2015, 11:18:03 PM
Quote from: Dave on April 06, 2015, 11:12:38 PM
Quote from: Villan For Life on April 06, 2015, 11:09:46 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 06, 2015, 11:04:58 PM
1,000,000% better than orchestrated silence .


110% has more resonance.
Nah, that's not a high enough random number. A hundred and ten percent? A million percent? Only a billion percent can really show just how much he means what he says.

It's no wonder I'm only able to put a maximum 47% effort into most things I do when people are putting such a ridiculous amount of % into things, they've created a % shortage. I blame the likes of Louis Walsh and pretty much everybody involved in football.

Louis Walsh is involved in football? Jaysus....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 06, 2015, 11:25:54 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on April 06, 2015, 11:20:51 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 06, 2015, 11:19:46 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on April 06, 2015, 11:17:50 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 06, 2015, 11:16:54 PM
"Is this a lie-berry, is this a lie-berry" as my learned colleague sang into my left ear for around 70 mins on Saturday"

Little clubs say how loud their support is. Big clubs win trophies.
Ok

Look at it objectively. Which grounds do you consider noisy? Which ones are quiet?
Noisy, we are up there, particularly night games (roll on tomorrow)
Palace is superb, either the tv mic's are positioned to remarkably volley their "ultras" onto the tapes or its real
Hull home crowd was good for singing again
Leicester not too bad
Chelsea at least sing in unison occasionally
Liverpool I'd love to slate them but they sing, as do Newcastle and Sunderland
Spurs can be noisy we will see Saturday
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 06, 2015, 11:26:15 PM
Palace are still at the stage where every Premier League game is an adventure. I remember when everyone used to bang on about how loud Stoke were but now the novelty of the biggest bestest mostest hypedest league in the World has worn off you could've heard a pin drop when we beat them this year.

Give it five years and everyone will have forgotten about Palace's trainee accountant "Ultras" and be busy saying how intimidating The Valley/Ashton Gate/Brammall Lane or wherever is the home to a newly-promoted top flight club is.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 06, 2015, 11:29:21 PM
It wasn't long ago the bestest and loudest fans around were Albion. And then it was Stoke. Now it's Palace. It's always the little clubs wanking themselves off with excitement at being in the top flight. They either soon get bored of it or relegated.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on April 06, 2015, 11:30:06 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 06, 2015, 11:25:54 PM

Noisy, we are up there, particularly night games (roll on tomorrow)
Palace is superb, either the tv mic's are positioned to remarkably volley their "ultras" onto the tapes or its real
Hull home crowd was good for singing again
Leicester not too bad
Chelsea at least sing in unison occasionally
Liverpool I'd love to slate them but they sing, as do Newcastle and Sunderland
Spurs can be noisy we will see Saturday

So that's one "occasionally" who ever win anything, one who consider themselves the Beatles of football supporters then a bunch of smalltown boys and deludeds.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 06, 2015, 11:30:34 PM
"Give it 5 years "??
A week is a long time in football!
5 years is off the scale
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 06, 2015, 11:32:03 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 06, 2015, 11:29:21 PM
It wasn't long ago the bestest and loudest fans around were Albion. And then it was Stoke. Now it's Palace. It's always the little clubs wanking themselves off with excitement at being in the top flight. They either soon get bored of it or relegated.

I don't remember anyone ever saying Albion were the loudest. Mind you, I don't understand the accent so they might have said it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villan For Life on April 06, 2015, 11:33:11 PM
There is always a special atmosphere at Villa Park during night games but I really don't think we're particularly noisy.
 
You get the occasional games like the two against the Bitters but we are not loud. Maybe it's the acoustics of the ground. I've been in the Holte and you can't hear the North Stand and vice versa. It might appear to be loud where you are in the ground but collectively we fall short.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 06, 2015, 11:34:01 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 06, 2015, 11:30:34 PM
"Give it 5 years "??
A week is a long time in football!
5 years is off the scale

Given that I was making a generic point using three Football League grounds picked semi-randomly, that point doesn't particularly matter.

Had I said, "in five years Bristol City will definitely have been promoted" you'd have had a point but as I didn't post anything like that, you don't. As usual.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 06, 2015, 11:37:07 PM
We are no different to any other set of fans. For a big game, or when things are going well, we are noisy. When things are shit, we aren't. You hear fuck all from the Kop when they are losing as an example.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 06, 2015, 11:43:57 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 06, 2015, 11:37:07 PM
We are no different to any other set of fans. For a big game, or when things are going well, we are noisy. When things are shit, we aren't. You hear fuck all from the Kop when they are losing as an example.
Not true.
You hear fuck all at OT when they are 1-0 up or 2-0 or 3-1 for example
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 06, 2015, 11:49:12 PM
Man U fans make a decent noise away for most games, and at home when the opposition is Liverpool or a big European team. They don't get excited by playing us any more than we get thrilled at the prospect of Southampton at home. We still make plenty of noise for big games, local derbies, crucial relegation battles, latter stages of cup competitions, etc. Palace are still new enough to the top flight to get excited by every Premier League game. Until the novelty wears off in a season or two, if they haven't gone down by then.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: DeKuip on April 06, 2015, 11:50:27 PM
That group of fans making the noise in the corner at Palace are effectively just cheerleaders without pompoms, and have no interest in the football on the pitch. What will it be next in the create a false football atmosphere campaign, remove a few rows of seats for a stage so a boy band can sing some shite songs while the soft-headed around them clap along?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on April 06, 2015, 11:52:17 PM
Quote from: DeKuip on April 06, 2015, 11:50:27 PM
That group of fans making the noise in the corner at Palace are effectively just cheerleaders without pompoms, and have no interest in the football on the pitch. What will it be next in the create a false football atmosphere campaign, remove a few rows of seats for a stage so a boy band can sing some shite songs while the soft-headed around them clap along?

*applause*

What's said about them now was said about the Sheffield Wednesday band and look what twats they turned into.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aev on April 07, 2015, 06:54:26 AM
I don't think the atmosphere is simply down to the band in the corner. I go to a fair few of their games and I would say that most of the ground seems to be pretty noisy and happy to sing.

I think they are helped in the fact it is a smaller ground, and obviously last night was a night game and they were winning against one of the "top" teams".

As an aside, the Citeh fans were very quiet which I was pretty surprised about.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AV82EC on April 07, 2015, 08:01:22 AM
Quote from: aev on April 07, 2015, 06:54:26 AM
I don't think the atmosphere is simply down to the band in the corner. I go to a fair few of their games and I would say that most of the ground seems to be pretty noisy and happy to sing.

I think they are helped in the fact it is a smaller ground, and obviously last night was a night game and they were winning against one of the "top" teams".

As an aside, the Citeh fans were very quiet which I was pretty surprised about.

It's weird but Cit£h are one of a few teams who tend to be noisier at home than away.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on April 07, 2015, 09:27:32 AM
Quote from: AV82EC on April 07, 2015, 08:01:22 AM
Quote from: aev on April 07, 2015, 06:54:26 AM
I don't think the atmosphere is simply down to the band in the corner. I go to a fair few of their games and I would say that most of the ground seems to be pretty noisy and happy to sing.

I think they are helped in the fact it is a smaller ground, and obviously last night was a night game and they were winning against one of the "top" teams".

As an aside, the Citeh fans were very quiet which I was pretty surprised about.

It's weird but Cit£h are one of a few teams who tend to be noisier at home than away.

first time I went to the Etihad was last season, it was the most soulless football ground iv'e been to
I didn't think anywhere could match Chelsea for that but they have managed it
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AV82EC on April 07, 2015, 11:12:58 AM
Quote from: john e on April 07, 2015, 09:27:32 AM
Quote from: AV82EC on April 07, 2015, 08:01:22 AM
Quote from: aev on April 07, 2015, 06:54:26 AM
I don't think the atmosphere is simply down to the band in the corner. I go to a fair few of their games and I would say that most of the ground seems to be pretty noisy and happy to sing.

I think they are helped in the fact it is a smaller ground, and obviously last night was a night game and they were winning against one of the "top" teams".

As an aside, the Citeh fans were very quiet which I was pretty surprised about.

It's weird but Cit£h are one of a few teams who tend to be noisier at home than away.

first time I went to the Etihad was last season, it was the most soulless football ground iv'e been to
I didn't think anywhere could match Chelsea for that but they have managed it

Must admit not been to the Etihad in a few seasons so I take it the prawn sandwich munchers have fully taken over?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 07, 2015, 12:37:08 PM
I was flabbergasted with OT on Saturday.
Not once did the Stretford End sing. Not even. " Utd, Utd, Utd"
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on April 07, 2015, 03:09:05 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 07, 2015, 12:37:08 PM
I was flabbergasted with OT on Saturday.
Not once did the Stretford End sing. Not even. " Utd, Utd, Utd"

that really is like a trip to Disney world
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on April 07, 2015, 03:10:40 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 07, 2015, 12:37:08 PM
I was flabbergasted with OT on Saturday.
Not once did the Stretford End sing. Not even. " Utd, Utd, Utd"

Did it ruin the 'Theatre of Dreams' experience for you?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on April 07, 2015, 03:17:06 PM
Quote from: john e on April 07, 2015, 03:09:05 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 07, 2015, 12:37:08 PM
I was flabbergasted with OT on Saturday.
Not once did the Stretford End sing. Not even. " Utd, Utd, Utd"

that really is like a trip to Disney world


I actually thought Anfield was worse for daytrippers than Old Trafford when I went this season.

As for away fans, you could tell that most of the Bournemouth fans were on a day out and probably preferred "Rugger".
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on April 07, 2015, 03:21:03 PM
I'll say it again - I can never understand why we ever so hilariously say Manchester United fans are all from Surrey and even more rib-ticklingly wheel out the tired Scouse cliches for da Pool when every time both clubs turn up at Villa the Liverpudlian version have more out of towners than their northern neighbours.   
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on April 07, 2015, 03:33:39 PM
Quote from: AV82EC on April 07, 2015, 11:12:58 AM
Quote from: john e on April 07, 2015, 09:27:32 AM
Quote from: AV82EC on April 07, 2015, 08:01:22 AM
Quote from: aev on April 07, 2015, 06:54:26 AM
I don't think the atmosphere is simply down to the band in the corner. I go to a fair few of their games and I would say that most of the ground seems to be pretty noisy and happy to sing.

I think they are helped in the fact it is a smaller ground, and obviously last night was a night game and they were winning against one of the "top" teams".

As an aside, the Citeh fans were very quiet which I was pretty surprised about.

It's weird but Cit£h are one of a few teams who tend to be noisier at home than away.

first time I went to the Etihad was last season, it was the most soulless football ground iv'e been to
I didn't think anywhere could match Chelsea for that but they have managed it

Must admit not been to the Etihad in a few seasons so I take it the prawn sandwich munchers have fully taken over?

no its not that, its like the fans don't fit in with the stadium the money or the success,
they are like zombies turning up to something they don't really understand anymore

you almost feel sorry for them, striped of everything they once stood for ( mostly decades of underachievement)

almost
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on April 07, 2015, 03:35:49 PM
My heart bleeds.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Phil from the upper holte on April 07, 2015, 03:41:14 PM
mine too
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 07, 2015, 04:37:20 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on April 07, 2015, 03:10:40 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 07, 2015, 12:37:08 PM
I was flabbergasted with OT on Saturday.
Not once did the Stretford End sing. Not even. " Utd, Utd, Utd"

Did it ruin the 'Theatre of Dreams' experience for you?
It's not what it used to be for sure.
Still quite funny to watch all the tourists queueing to get into the mega store and the new Hotel Football over the road.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on April 07, 2015, 04:42:00 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 07, 2015, 04:37:20 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on April 07, 2015, 03:10:40 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 07, 2015, 12:37:08 PM
I was flabbergasted with OT on Saturday.
Not once did the Stretford End sing. Not even. " Utd, Utd, Utd"

Did it ruin the 'Theatre of Dreams' experience for you?
It's not what it used to be for sure.
Still quite funny to watch all the tourists queueing to get into the mega store and the new Hotel Football over the road.

And if you really want a good laugh imagine how much they're spending.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 07, 2015, 04:43:52 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on April 07, 2015, 04:42:00 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 07, 2015, 04:37:20 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on April 07, 2015, 03:10:40 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 07, 2015, 12:37:08 PM
I was flabbergasted with OT on Saturday.
Not once did the Stretford End sing. Not even. " Utd, Utd, Utd"

Did it ruin the 'Theatre of Dreams' experience for you?
It's not what it used to be for sure.
Still quite funny to watch all the tourists queueing to get into the mega store and the new Hotel Football over the road.
I read somewhere it was circa £250 a night when there was a home game on ?? Not sure how much a pint is there but there looked to be an open top bar area up on the roof ??

And if you really want a good laugh imagine how much they're spending.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on April 07, 2015, 04:47:48 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 07, 2015, 04:43:52 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on April 07, 2015, 04:42:00 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 07, 2015, 04:37:20 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on April 07, 2015, 03:10:40 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 07, 2015, 12:37:08 PM
I was flabbergasted with OT on Saturday.
Not once did the Stretford End sing. Not even. " Utd, Utd, Utd"

Did it ruin the 'Theatre of Dreams' experience for you?
It's not what it used to be for sure.
Still quite funny to watch all the tourists queueing to get into the mega store and the new Hotel Football over the road.
I read somewhere it was circa £250 a night when there was a home game on ?? Not sure how much a pint is there but there looked to be an open top bar area up on the roof ??

And if you really want a good laugh imagine how much they're spending.

I meant the megastore mainly, but a lot of that money goes to Manchester United, which means those quiet, daytripping fans you scoff at are helping make United a much richer club no matter how much noise Crystal Palace supporters make.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: fredm on April 07, 2015, 05:02:24 PM
And that is why the Man U board would prefer to have less season ticket holders and more "day trippers" in the ground.  The season ticket holders only visit the shop occasionally, the vast majority of day trippers will visit and spend quite a few quid on items to remember their fabulous day out by. We scoff but who are the clever ones?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Woofles The Wonder Dog on April 07, 2015, 05:11:04 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on April 07, 2015, 03:21:03 PM
I'll say it again - I can never understand why we ever so hilariously say Manchester United fans are all from Surrey and even more rib-ticklingly wheel out the tired Scouse cliches for da Pool when every time both clubs turn up at Villa the Liverpudlian version have more out of towners than their northern neighbours.

Quite surreally my elder sister, born and bred in Birmingham then permanently transplanted to Surrey, who for 50 years of her life disliked football intensely and would only discuss cricket with me, suddenly became a born-again Liverpool supporter, for going-on 20 years now. She now attends as many games at Anfield as she can (in between attending Bristol City games with second husband ST holder).

I get the full Stevie-G experience whenever we meet.

Baffled of Tunbridge Wells.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 07, 2015, 05:45:30 PM
Just went on viagogo experimenting to see if I could get a ticket to OT on Sunday for the C£y game, corporate you can in the north east quadrant for circa £230 a pop, that includes a padded seat and a pay bar, no food. Robbing wankers but they have mugs who pay it I guess and also spend £100 in the megastore while they're there.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on April 07, 2015, 05:59:54 PM
You can't put a price on being able to watch Michael Carrick in his pomp.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 07, 2015, 10:49:49 PM
I'm pretty sure that Chelsea and Manure only sell hospitality packages on Viagogo, not standard match tickets.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 07, 2015, 10:55:40 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 07, 2015, 10:49:49 PM
I'm pretty sure that Chelsea and Manure only sell hospitality packages on Viagogo, not standard match tickets.
Surprised I didn't need a utd ref or account to be able to book (I didn't but I followed it through to the payment page)
CI£y you have to be a "cityzen" to book
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on April 07, 2015, 11:38:11 PM
Quote from: fredm on April 07, 2015, 05:02:24 PM
And that is why the Man U board would prefer to have less season ticket holders and more "day trippers" in the ground.  The season ticket holders only visit the shop occasionally, the vast majority of day trippers will visit and spend quite a few quid on items to remember their fabulous day out by. We scoff but who are the clever ones?

Good point. Never thought of it like that
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: tomd2103 on April 07, 2015, 11:54:39 PM
Just seen an advert on SKY for the Manchester derby at the weekend claiming some nonsense like it is one of "most recognised fixtures in English football" (can't remember the exact annoying term they used).  How can it be that when, up until the last few seasons, it was probably not even in the top three most important fixtures for one club and their legion of "supporters".       
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mortimer's Bear on April 08, 2015, 07:32:50 AM
Quote from: tomd2103 on April 07, 2015, 11:54:39 PM
Just seen an advert on SKY for the Manchester derby at the weekend claiming some nonsense like it is one of "most recognised fixtures in English football" (can't remember the exact annoying term they used).  How can it be that when, up until the last few seasons, it was probably not even in the top three most important fixtures for one club and their legion of "supporters".       

I would have said that was Man Utd v Liverpool.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on April 08, 2015, 07:42:18 AM
Yes overall but In decades order:
Man yoo v Chelsea
Man Yoo v  Arsenal
Arsenal v Liverpool
Leeds v Liverpool
Man Yoo v number of teams

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on April 08, 2015, 12:58:07 PM
Quote from: olaftab on April 08, 2015, 07:42:18 AM
Yes overall but In decades order:
Man yoo v Chelsea
Man Yoo v  Arsenal
Arsenal v Liverpool
Leeds v Liverpool
Man Yoo v number of teams



I don't understand that list!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 08, 2015, 01:01:47 PM
I don't agree with Liverpool v Arsenal for the 80's, assuming i've read it right. Apart from 1989, when were they both competing at the top?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OzVilla on April 08, 2015, 01:06:02 PM
Liverpool v Everton for the 80's.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on April 08, 2015, 01:06:58 PM
Villa v Sunderland for the 1890s
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on April 08, 2015, 01:37:22 PM
Villa - Preston for the league in the 1880s

Throw in Blackburn and the Baggies for the Cup in that decade
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dr Butler on April 08, 2015, 02:37:11 PM
Blackburn  have to stop this shite from happening...


(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/82184000/jpg/_82184415_gerrardbanner_getty.jpg)


UTV
The Doc
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aj2k77 on April 08, 2015, 02:40:54 PM
I hope the cheating ****** manages to fall over, get sent off and help Liverpool get knocked out. All in a good days work you snivelling, studs up wanker.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 08, 2015, 02:41:54 PM
Gerrard is banned tonight
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on April 08, 2015, 02:44:33 PM
Quote from: Dr Butler on April 08, 2015, 02:37:11 PM
Blackburn  have to stop this shite from happening...


(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/82184000/jpg/_82184415_gerrardbanner_getty.jpg)

After Blackburn knock Liverpool out tonight, Villa should invite Steeeeeeevieeeeee to be our mascot for the Semi and have him walk out on the pitch holding hands with Fab.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dr Butler on April 08, 2015, 02:45:09 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 08, 2015, 02:41:54 PM
Gerrard is banned tonight

he is indeed,  but he will be available to play at Wembley in the S/Final....and then just watch the media spunk themselves silly...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on April 08, 2015, 02:48:25 PM
Quote from: Dr Butler on April 08, 2015, 02:45:09 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 08, 2015, 02:41:54 PM
Gerrard is banned tonight

he is indeed,  but he will be available to play at Wembley in the S/Final....and then just watch the media spunk themselves silly...

he's not been getting in the team though has he,
also I think Rogers is a bit pissed at him for the way he's leaving, he's not playing great either,
so I wouldn't be surprised if he doesn't pick him for the semi, if they get there
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 08, 2015, 02:48:27 PM
Him being banned improves Liverpool's chances a lot. Even if we weren't waiting in the semis i'd be hoping they get smashed tonight.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 08, 2015, 03:09:23 PM
If liverpool win their away game at hull will get moved to the end of the season. That in itself could be bad for us in the sense liverpool miss out on top 4 that game becomes a nothing game for liverpool and a probable 3 points for Hull .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dr Butler on April 08, 2015, 03:10:12 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 08, 2015, 02:48:27 PM
Him being banned improves Liverpool's chances a lot. Even if we weren't waiting in the semis i'd be hoping they get smashed tonight.

I always hope these bin-dipping chancers get smashed....

UTV
The Doc
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dr Butler on April 08, 2015, 03:12:52 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 08, 2015, 03:09:23 PM
If liverpool win their away game at hull will get moved to the end of the season. That in itself could be bad for us in the sense liverpool miss out on top 4 that game becomes a nothing game for liverpool and a probable 3 points for Hull .

???    blimey are you Victor Meldrew ?

 also Hull will be gone by then

UTV
The Doc
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on April 08, 2015, 03:54:01 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 08, 2015, 03:09:23 PM
If liverpool win their away game at hull will get moved to the end of the season. That in itself could be bad for us in the sense liverpool miss out on top 4 that game becomes a nothing game for liverpool and a probable 3 points for Hull .

Bloody hell, do you spend your days searching for scenarios that are capable of maintaining your usual levels of optimism?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 08, 2015, 04:57:18 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on April 08, 2015, 03:54:01 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 08, 2015, 03:09:23 PM
If liverpool win their away game at hull will get moved to the end of the season. That in itself could be bad for us in the sense liverpool miss out on top 4 that game becomes a nothing game for liverpool and a probable 3 points for Hull .

Bloody hell, do you spend your days searching for scenarios that are capable of maintaining your usual levels of optimism?
It's called risk profiling  ;)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chipsticks on April 08, 2015, 07:20:46 PM
Here we go then. Blackburn and Liverpool play each other for the right to play against Aston Villa, surely the greatest honor in English Football.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on April 08, 2015, 07:24:04 PM
Uni, eh? Clearly didn't need English to get in...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 08, 2015, 07:24:08 PM
Come on Blackburn!!! Even though i'm not watching it as it's for PPV wankers rather than on real telly.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chipsticks on April 08, 2015, 07:25:06 PM
Quote from: peter w on April 08, 2015, 07:24:04 PM
Uni, eh? Clearly didn't need English to get in...

If it's the American spelling of 'honour' then blame chrome!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on April 08, 2015, 07:26:16 PM
Quote from: Chipsticks on April 08, 2015, 07:25:06 PM
Quote from: peter w on April 08, 2015, 07:24:04 PM
Uni, eh? Clearly didn't need English to get in...

If it's the American spelling of 'honour' then blame chrome!

No, I'll blame the hated Empire for influencing you.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on April 08, 2015, 07:39:36 PM
Heard Alan Green at 6.30 on 5 Live mentioned Gerard three times in his 90 second preview of a match he's not playing in. Come on Blackburn...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on April 08, 2015, 07:46:09 PM
Come on Rovers! Put these twats down!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on April 08, 2015, 07:49:59 PM
Strangely slow tempo to start. I would have thought Blackburn would have wanted a flying start.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: The Left Side on April 08, 2015, 08:17:55 PM
Not much happening at Ewood and Michael Owen is very poor in his commentating.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on April 08, 2015, 08:26:34 PM
Interesting that a man who seemingly spent a lot of his career being paid stupid amounts of money whilst being unable to play due to 'niggles' chose to criticise a player who made himself available to start on the bench despite a hamstring problem. He's terrible is Owen.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on April 08, 2015, 08:29:45 PM
I am still gutted we haven't seen the Rovers protest chicken. Good times, good times.

(http://i.ytimg.com/vi/FYWI3XXfExw/hqdefault.jpg)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on April 08, 2015, 08:38:27 PM
This game may go to penalties
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 08, 2015, 08:42:44 PM
Hope not. Liverpool pretty much always win penalty shoot-outs don't they?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 08, 2015, 08:47:49 PM
Turgid first half
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Nev on April 08, 2015, 08:57:50 PM
Drone drone drone drone drone drone drone drone.
Thanks Michael, good defending once again from the home side.
Drone drone drone drone drone etc.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on April 08, 2015, 09:02:19 PM
Happily we don't have him over for the USA commentary. We do get the commentator raising his voice in excitement when he reads out a Liverpool players name making a simple pass though.

Annoying in its own way.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on April 08, 2015, 09:08:29 PM
RUDY! RUDY! The roar goes up around the stadium as he comes onto the pitch!*

*(I have never heard of him either)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 08, 2015, 09:08:59 PM
He can't fail.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 08, 2015, 09:10:05 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on April 08, 2015, 09:08:29 PM
RUDY! RUDY! The roar goes up around the stadium as he comes onto the pitch!*

*(I have never heard of him either)

Maybe they had a message for him.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: garyshawsknee on April 08, 2015, 09:11:49 PM
Is it just me, or is Henderson a complete tool ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on April 08, 2015, 09:13:32 PM
bugger
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on April 08, 2015, 09:13:41 PM
Bollocks.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 08, 2015, 09:14:03 PM
Fuck it
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 08, 2015, 09:14:27 PM
I've only been half-watching, but Blackburn have been much the better side haven't they? Jammy Cockney twats.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on April 08, 2015, 09:15:35 PM
twats!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheTimVilla on April 08, 2015, 09:17:14 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on April 08, 2015, 09:08:59 PM
He can't fail.

Rudi Rudi Rudi Rudi Rudi Rudi Rudi Rudi gonna fail!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aj2k77 on April 08, 2015, 09:18:33 PM
Cuntinho 1-0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on April 08, 2015, 09:20:08 PM
The end of this season as a Villa fan is going to go down in history either for all of the right reasons or the wrong ones.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Can Gana Be Bettered!?!? on April 08, 2015, 09:22:14 PM
We won't make the final then.

I see we haven't sold out yet for the semi, maybe people waiting for this result.

We will never beat Liverpool.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on April 08, 2015, 09:23:25 PM
We will.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on April 08, 2015, 09:23:46 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on April 08, 2015, 09:22:14 PM
We won't make the final then.

I see we haven't sold out yet for the semi, maybe people waiting for this result.

We will never beat Liverpool.

You are silhillvilla and I claim my £5.00.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 08, 2015, 09:23:52 PM
Standby for the next chapter in the Gerrard wankathon
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: garyshawsknee on April 08, 2015, 09:24:54 PM
I remember wanting Bradford to beat Arsenal, and we all know what happened then. Obviously playing Blackburn would be easier, but we don't have to fear this lot.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on April 08, 2015, 09:25:00 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on April 08, 2015, 09:20:08 PM
The end of this season as a Villa fan is going to go down in history either for all of the right reasons or the wrong ones.

I think we already know the answer to this one. It ends badly. It is just a matter of how badly.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on April 08, 2015, 09:26:01 PM
I don't mind who we play in honesty. They're both beatable.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 08, 2015, 09:26:02 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on April 08, 2015, 09:22:14 PM
We won't make the final then.

I see we haven't sold out yet for the semi, maybe people waiting for this result.

We will never beat Liverpool.

Bit hard to sell out when it's still criteria based and 32,000 don't qualify to buy yet.

And we will never beat them? I must have imagined the 3 points we took from Anfield not too long ago.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 08, 2015, 09:26:25 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on April 08, 2015, 09:25:00 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on April 08, 2015, 09:20:08 PM
The end of this season as a Villa fan is going to go down in history either for all of the right reasons or the wrong ones.

I think we already know the answer to this one. It ends badly. It is just a matter of how badly.
Indeed there are varying degrees of bad.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 08, 2015, 09:29:09 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on April 08, 2015, 09:22:14 PM
We won't make the final then.

I see we haven't sold out yet for the semi, maybe people waiting for this result.

We will never beat Liverpool.

I bet it rains, too.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on April 08, 2015, 09:29:17 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 08, 2015, 09:26:25 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on April 08, 2015, 09:25:00 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on April 08, 2015, 09:20:08 PM
The end of this season as a Villa fan is going to go down in history either for all of the right reasons or the wrong ones.

I think we already know the answer to this one. It ends badly. It is just a matter of how badly.
Indeed there are varying degrees of bad.

I am going for cup capitulation against Liverpool and a last day relegation.

Cheery bugger aint I? :)

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 08, 2015, 09:30:41 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on April 08, 2015, 09:22:14 PM
We won't make the final then.

I see we haven't sold out yet for the semi, maybe people waiting for this result.

We will never beat Liverpool.

Because we always lose to Liverpool
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 08, 2015, 09:31:42 PM
I reckon we should write to the FA and tell them we are withdrawing from the competition because it's just too scary to play Liverpool as they are the bestest side ever.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 08, 2015, 09:32:38 PM
Have we ever played liverpool at Wembley ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 08, 2015, 09:33:49 PM
That Centenary thing or whatever it was called back in the late 80s. Won on penalties iirc.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on April 08, 2015, 09:36:33 PM
Keeper up!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on April 08, 2015, 09:37:06 PM
OH FUUUCK that would have been awesome.

Rovers keeper got a shot on target within the area.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 08, 2015, 09:37:46 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 08, 2015, 09:33:49 PM
That Centenary thing or whatever it was called back in the late 80s. Won on penalties iirc.
So not properly then
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chipsticks on April 08, 2015, 09:38:00 PM
God Blackburn were shit, well - at least we know the fixture now. Come on you Lions!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on April 08, 2015, 09:38:10 PM
Liverpool it is then.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Exeter 77 on April 08, 2015, 09:40:20 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 08, 2015, 09:31:42 PM
I reckon we should write to the FA and tell them we are withdrawing from the competition because it's just too scary to play Liverpool as they are the bestest side ever.
I think we did just that when drawn against Oxford University in around 1880 - Villa probably couldn't afford the travel to the away game I believe Dave W could probably confirm this.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 08, 2015, 09:40:45 PM
Pressure off. We go into the semi as underdogs which may suit us better.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Can Gana Be Bettered!?!? on April 08, 2015, 09:41:08 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on April 08, 2015, 09:23:46 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on April 08, 2015, 09:22:14 PM
We won't make the final then.

I see we haven't sold out yet for the semi, maybe people waiting for this result.

We will never beat Liverpool.

You are silhillvilla and I claim my £5.00.

No idea what you're on about, but can I presume you think we'll beat Liverpool? In which case, I'd like to admire your blind optimism, but find it too laughable.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on April 08, 2015, 09:42:16 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on April 08, 2015, 09:41:08 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on April 08, 2015, 09:23:46 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on April 08, 2015, 09:22:14 PM
We won't make the final then.

I see we haven't sold out yet for the semi, maybe people waiting for this result.

We will never beat Liverpool.

You are silhillvilla and I claim my £5.00.

No idea what you're on about, but can I presume you think we'll beat Liverpool? In which case, I'd like to admire your blind optimism, but find it too laughable.

What's laughable about it?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Can Gana Be Bettered!?!? on April 08, 2015, 09:42:53 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 08, 2015, 09:40:45 PM
Pressure off. We go into the semi as underdogs which may suit us better.

Look what a team like QPR can do to our defence. Liverpool are going to shit all over us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chipsticks on April 08, 2015, 09:43:01 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on April 08, 2015, 09:41:08 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on April 08, 2015, 09:23:46 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on April 08, 2015, 09:22:14 PM
We won't make the final then.

I see we haven't sold out yet for the semi, maybe people waiting for this result.

We will never beat Liverpool.

You are silhillvilla and I claim my £5.00.

No idea what you're on about, but can I presume you think we'll beat Liverpool? In which case, I'd like to admire your blind optimism, but find it too laughable.

Christ, I take it you enjoy playing party pooper on the internet - or are you sore because you can't get a ticket for the semi?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 08, 2015, 09:43:21 PM
Was it laughable when we beat them in September?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 08, 2015, 09:44:32 PM
Quote from: Chipsticks on April 08, 2015, 09:43:01 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on April 08, 2015, 09:41:08 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on April 08, 2015, 09:23:46 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on April 08, 2015, 09:22:14 PM
We won't make the final then.

I see we haven't sold out yet for the semi, maybe people waiting for this result.

We will never beat Liverpool.

You are silhillvilla and I claim my £5.00.

No idea what you're on about, but can I presume you think we'll beat Liverpool? In which case, I'd like to admire your blind optimism, but find it too laughable.

Christ, I take it you enjoy playing party pooper on the internet - or are you sore because you can't get a ticket for the semi?

Fixed.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Can Gana Be Bettered!?!? on April 08, 2015, 09:45:11 PM
Quote from: Clampy on April 08, 2015, 09:42:16 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on April 08, 2015, 09:41:08 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on April 08, 2015, 09:23:46 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on April 08, 2015, 09:22:14 PM
We won't make the final then.

I see we haven't sold out yet for the semi, maybe people waiting for this result.

We will never beat Liverpool.

You are silhillvilla and I claim my £5.00.

No idea what you're on about, but can I presume you think we'll beat Liverpool? In which case, I'd like to admire your blind optimism, but find it too laughable.

What's laughable about it?

If you have to ask, your blind optimim is equally laughable. You can't honestly think we have any chance whatsoever.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 08, 2015, 09:45:33 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on April 08, 2015, 09:41:08 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on April 08, 2015, 09:23:46 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on April 08, 2015, 09:22:14 PM
We won't make the final then.

I see we haven't sold out yet for the semi, maybe people waiting for this result.

We will never beat Liverpool.

You are silhillvilla and I claim my £5.00.

No idea what you're on about, but can I presume you think we'll beat Liverpool? In which case, I'd like to admire your blind optimism, but find it too laughable.

There's a wide difference between thinking we'll win, and thinking there is a possibility of it. You've written us off against a team we've beaten this season. And you seem to take some perverse delight in it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Can Gana Be Bettered!?!? on April 08, 2015, 09:46:52 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 08, 2015, 09:43:21 PM
Was it laughable when we beat them in September?

Yes, because we're shit.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on April 08, 2015, 09:46:56 PM
Now all Villa have to do is beat Liverpool, Arsenal, Spurs, Everton and Man City then relax against Burnley. Let's hope Lerner is a Bond villain who's had a 5 year master plan with an epic climax. And with no Bond to foil him.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on April 08, 2015, 09:48:01 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on April 08, 2015, 09:45:11 PM
Quote from: Clampy on April 08, 2015, 09:42:16 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on April 08, 2015, 09:41:08 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on April 08, 2015, 09:23:46 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on April 08, 2015, 09:22:14 PM
We won't make the final then.

I see we haven't sold out yet for the semi, maybe people waiting for this result.

We will never beat Liverpool.

You are silhillvilla and I claim my £5.00.

No idea what you're on about, but can I presume you think we'll beat Liverpool? In which case, I'd like to admire your blind optimism, but find it too laughable.

What's laughable about it?

If you have to ask, your blind optimim is equally laughable. You can't honestly think we have any chance whatsoever.

Yeah of course we do. We're playing Liverpool, Not Barcelona.

Besides, having optimism is better than being a misery arse.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 08, 2015, 09:48:01 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on April 08, 2015, 09:46:52 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 08, 2015, 09:43:21 PM
Was it laughable when we beat them in September?

Yes, because we're shit.

Let's hope we're shit enough to beat them again.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chipsticks on April 08, 2015, 09:48:15 PM
People love to be ultra-pessimistic, if they're proved wrong they're happy - if proved right they can gloat.

Saying that, my money is that he can't get a ticket and is trying to assure himself he won't miss anything special.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on April 08, 2015, 09:48:26 PM
No idea whether he was commentating but I think Alan Green must have just had his third orgasm.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on April 08, 2015, 09:48:30 PM
I've seen some odd things on here in my time, but laughing at anyone who thinks we might win a semi-final is right up there in the Champions League places.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Billy Walker on April 08, 2015, 09:48:53 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on April 08, 2015, 09:42:53 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 08, 2015, 09:40:45 PM
Pressure off. We go into the semi as underdogs which may suit us better.

Look what a team like QPR can do to our defence. Liverpool are going to shit all over us.

You're bigging up a team that couldn't beat a Championship side at home .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on April 08, 2015, 09:49:20 PM
Just listening to 5Live who have clearly written us off already and are talking about will Liverpool winning the FA represent progress for them.

Twats!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 08, 2015, 09:50:17 PM
Dundee have just beaten Dundee United for the first time in about eighty years. Bradford knocked out Chelsea and Middlesbrough eliminated Man City. It is though, completely impossible that we will beat a team we've already beaten this season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on April 08, 2015, 09:51:52 PM
Blackburn was our best shot at actually getting to the final. That chance now seems far less likely.

I am happy some fellow Villa fans are enjoying the prospect of playing against a far more expensive side and I hope we win, but I don't think we will. Our form and current players just can't hack it. The unbearable Liverpool love in from the media will make losing even worse.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 08, 2015, 09:51:53 PM
Quote from: Chipsticks on April 08, 2015, 09:48:15 PM
People love to be ultra-pessimistic, if they're proved wrong they're happy - if proved right they can gloat.

Saying that, my money is that he can't get a ticket and is trying to assure himself he won't miss anything special.

He definitely wants to gloat. He'll be more gutted than Stevie G if we win.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on April 08, 2015, 09:52:08 PM
No, fair play, how can we compete against a team who battled to home goalless draws against mighty Bolton and Blackburn and then battered the Ewood giants 1-0 on their own ground?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 08, 2015, 09:52:29 PM
fuck them and their plastic fans .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Can Gana Be Bettered!?!? on April 08, 2015, 09:52:35 PM
Quote from: Chipsticks on April 08, 2015, 09:43:01 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on April 08, 2015, 09:41:08 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on April 08, 2015, 09:23:46 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on April 08, 2015, 09:22:14 PM
We won't make the final then.

I see we haven't sold out yet for the semi, maybe people waiting for this result.

We will never beat Liverpool.

You are silhillvilla and I claim my £5.00.

No idea what you're on about, but can I presume you think we'll beat Liverpool? In which case, I'd like to admire your blind optimism, but find it too laughable.

Christ, I take it you enjoy playing party pooper on the internet - or are you sore because you can't get a ticket for the semi?

Do you know what, I don't want one. I'm sick of watching Villa be shit. After the last 8 years of having a season ticket, I have given up this season and have been to considerably less games as a result. Every time I've gone I have not regretted not renewing. Villa have drilled it in to me to believe we're shit. It's like feeding Turkey twizzlers to children over and over again, you just accept it as the norm and it's never going to get better.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chipsticks on April 08, 2015, 09:53:38 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on April 08, 2015, 09:52:35 PM
Quote from: Chipsticks on April 08, 2015, 09:43:01 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on April 08, 2015, 09:41:08 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on April 08, 2015, 09:23:46 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on April 08, 2015, 09:22:14 PM
We won't make the final then.

I see we haven't sold out yet for the semi, maybe people waiting for this result.

We will never beat Liverpool.

You are silhillvilla and I claim my £5.00.

No idea what you're on about, but can I presume you think we'll beat Liverpool? In which case, I'd like to admire your blind optimism, but find it too laughable.

Christ, I take it you enjoy playing party pooper on the internet - or are you sore because you can't get a ticket for the semi?

Do you know what, I don't want one. I'm sick of watching Villa be shit. After the last 8 years of having a season ticket, I have given up this season and have been to considerably less games as a result. Every time I've gone I have not regretted not renewing. Villa have drilled it in to me to believe we're shit. It's like feeding Turkey twizzlers to children over and over again, you just accept it as the norm and it's never going to get better.

Mystery solved.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 08, 2015, 09:53:56 PM
Now he's having a pop at turkey twizzlers!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on April 08, 2015, 09:54:13 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on April 08, 2015, 09:52:35 PM
Quote from: Chipsticks on April 08, 2015, 09:43:01 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on April 08, 2015, 09:41:08 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on April 08, 2015, 09:23:46 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on April 08, 2015, 09:22:14 PM
We won't make the final then.

I see we haven't sold out yet for the semi, maybe people waiting for this result.

We will never beat Liverpool.

You are silhillvilla and I claim my £5.00.

No idea what you're on about, but can I presume you think we'll beat Liverpool? In which case, I'd like to admire your blind optimism, but find it too laughable.

Christ, I take it you enjoy playing party pooper on the internet - or are you sore because you can't get a ticket for the semi?

Do you know what, I don't want one. I'm sick of watching Villa be shit. After the last 8 years of having a season ticket, I have given up this season and have been to considerably less games as a result. Every time I've gone I have not regretted not renewing. Villa have drilled it in to me to believe we're shit. It's like feeding Turkey twizzlers to children over and over again, you just accept it as the norm and it's never going to get better.

But you care enough to come on here and tell us about shit you think we are?

I'm glad you're not going, your ticket will go to a more worthy fan, so thanks.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 08, 2015, 09:54:24 PM
On the plus side, some poor fucker hasn't had to be sat next to you very often. You'd be a joy in the trenches.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Can Gana Be Bettered!?!? on April 08, 2015, 09:54:35 PM
Quote from: Chipsticks on April 08, 2015, 09:48:15 PM
People love to be ultra-pessimistic, if they're proved wrong they're happy - if proved right they can gloat.

Saying that, my money is that he can't get a ticket and is trying to assure himself he won't miss anything special.

You've just lost your money. How much did you put on?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chipsticks on April 08, 2015, 09:54:58 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on April 08, 2015, 09:53:56 PM
Now he's having a pop at turkey twizzlers!

Is nothing sacred!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on April 08, 2015, 09:55:09 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on April 08, 2015, 09:53:56 PM
Now he's having a pop at turkey twizzlers!

Yeah, give the turkey twizzlers a chance.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on April 08, 2015, 09:55:13 PM
Quote from: Exeter 77 on April 08, 2015, 09:40:20 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 08, 2015, 09:31:42 PM
I reckon we should write to the FA and tell them we are withdrawing from the competition because it's just too scary to play Liverpool as they are the bestest side ever.
I think we did just that when drawn against Oxford University in around 1880 - Villa probably couldn't afford the travel to the away game I believe Dave W could probably confirm this.

 was he there ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 08, 2015, 09:55:35 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on April 08, 2015, 09:54:35 PM
Quote from: Chipsticks on April 08, 2015, 09:48:15 PM
People love to be ultra-pessimistic, if they're proved wrong they're happy - if proved right they can gloat.

Saying that, my money is that he can't get a ticket and is trying to assure himself he won't miss anything special.

You've just lost your money. How much did you put on?

Have you got a ticket then?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Can Gana Be Bettered!?!? on April 08, 2015, 09:56:43 PM
Quote from: Chipsticks on April 08, 2015, 09:53:38 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on April 08, 2015, 09:52:35 PM
Quote from: Chipsticks on April 08, 2015, 09:43:01 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on April 08, 2015, 09:41:08 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on April 08, 2015, 09:23:46 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on April 08, 2015, 09:22:14 PM
We won't make the final then.

I see we haven't sold out yet for the semi, maybe people waiting for this result.

We will never beat Liverpool.

You are silhillvilla and I claim my £5.00.

No idea what you're on about, but can I presume you think we'll beat Liverpool? In which case, I'd like to admire your blind optimism, but find it too laughable.

Christ, I take it you enjoy playing party pooper on the internet - or are you sore because you can't get a ticket for the semi?

Do you know what, I don't want one. I'm sick of watching Villa be shit. After the last 8 years of having a season ticket, I have given up this season and have been to considerably less games as a result. Every time I've gone I have not regretted not renewing. Villa have drilled it in to me to believe we're shit. It's like feeding Turkey twizzlers to children over and over again, you just accept it as the norm and it's never going to get better.

Mystery solved.

Yup! If I wanted a ticket, I could get one. But it's just not fun anymore.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chipsticks on April 08, 2015, 09:57:01 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on April 08, 2015, 09:54:35 PM
Quote from: Chipsticks on April 08, 2015, 09:48:15 PM
People love to be ultra-pessimistic, if they're proved wrong they're happy - if proved right they can gloat.

Saying that, my money is that he can't get a ticket and is trying to assure himself he won't miss anything special.

You've just lost your money. How much did you put on?



Quote from: Chipsticks on April 08, 2015, 09:53:38 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on April 08, 2015, 09:52:35 PM
Quote from: Chipsticks on April 08, 2015, 09:43:01 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on April 08, 2015, 09:41:08 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on April 08, 2015, 09:23:46 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on April 08, 2015, 09:22:14 PM
We won't make the final then.

I see we haven't sold out yet for the semi, maybe people waiting for this result.

We will never beat Liverpool.

You are silhillvilla and I claim my £5.00.

No idea what you're on about, but can I presume you think we'll beat Liverpool? In which case, I'd like to admire your blind optimism, but find it too laughable.

Christ, I take it you enjoy playing party pooper on the internet - or are you sore because you can't get a ticket for the semi?

Do you know what, I don't want one. I'm sick of watching Villa be shit. After the last 8 years of having a season ticket, I have given up this season and have been to considerably less games as a result. Every time I've gone I have not regretted not renewing. Villa have drilled it in to me to believe we're shit. It's like feeding Turkey twizzlers to children over and over again, you just accept it as the norm and it's never going to get better.

Mystery solved.


This is getting tiring now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on April 08, 2015, 09:57:19 PM
Quote from: frankmosswasmyuncle on April 08, 2015, 09:49:20 PM
Just listening to 5Live who have clearly written us off already and are talking about will Liverpool winning the FA represent progress for them.

Twats!
That should read "FA Cup" obviously...and the Stevie G lovefest has started...the final against Arsenal will be the last game in his career in England...no reference at all to semi-finals having to be played.

Twatty twats!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on April 08, 2015, 09:58:50 PM
Quote from: john e on April 08, 2015, 09:55:13 PM
Quote from: Exeter 77 on April 08, 2015, 09:40:20 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 08, 2015, 09:31:42 PM
I reckon we should write to the FA and tell them we are withdrawing from the competition because it's just too scary to play Liverpool as they are the bestest side ever.
I think we did just that when drawn against Oxford University in around 1880 - Villa probably couldn't afford the travel to the away game I believe Dave W could probably confirm this.

 was he there ?

Some people are skirting around being banned.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: fbriai on April 08, 2015, 09:59:35 PM
Sorry to interrupt, but what are Turkey Twizzlers when they are at home? They sound like something invented by Roald Dahl.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on April 08, 2015, 09:59:46 PM
I've never read such a load of shit in my life.

Granted, I haven't read Tim Lovejoy's book.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Billy Walker on April 08, 2015, 10:00:34 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on April 08, 2015, 09:51:52 PM
Blackburn was our best shot at actually getting to the final. That chance now seems far less likely.

I am happy some fellow Villa fans are enjoying the prospect of playing against a far more expensive side and I hope we win, but I don't think we will. Our form and current players just can't hack it. The unbearable Liverpool love in from the media will make losing even worse.



Reading this kind of pessimism before a ball has been kicked is the worst of the lot.  We're not some non-league outfit.  We've got a first eleven that can beat anyone on their day.  We've had a shite season, yes, but we can win the Semi.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on April 08, 2015, 10:00:55 PM
Quote from: fbriai on April 08, 2015, 09:59:35 PM
Sorry to interrupt, but what are Turkey Twizzlers when they are at home? They sound like something invented by Roald Dahl.

They do sound like something The BFG would eat, yes.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 08, 2015, 10:01:29 PM
Quote from: fbriai on April 08, 2015, 09:59:35 PM
Sorry to interrupt, but what are Turkey Twizzlers when they are at home? They sound like something invented by Roald Dahl.

Illegal immigrants from the former Ottoman Empire renowned for their dancing. Nigel Farage hates them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TopDeck113 on April 08, 2015, 10:02:07 PM
Liverpool "have" to win and we'll be playing without the pressure of needing points in a relegation battle.  I fancy that might be the reason why we end up winning.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on April 08, 2015, 10:03:15 PM
fighting on the streets with the scousers, such a lot to look forward to
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on April 08, 2015, 10:03:34 PM
Quote from: Billy Walker on April 08, 2015, 10:00:34 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on April 08, 2015, 09:51:52 PM
Blackburn was our best shot at actually getting to the final. That chance now seems far less likely.

I am happy some fellow Villa fans are enjoying the prospect of playing against a far more expensive side and I hope we win, but I don't think we will. Our form and current players just can't hack it. The unbearable Liverpool love in from the media will make losing even worse.



Reading this kind of pessimism before a ball has been kicked is the worst of the lot.  We're not some non-league outfit.  We've got a first eleven that can beat anyone on their day.  We've had a shite season, yes, but we can win the Semi.

I don't know why we're even bothering to turn up. Now I know it's Liverpool, i might return my ticket and scream and scream and scream until i'm sick.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: fbriai on April 08, 2015, 10:04:09 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on April 08, 2015, 10:01:29 PM
Quote from: fbriai on April 08, 2015, 09:59:35 PM
Sorry to interrupt, but what are Turkey Twizzlers when they are at home? They sound like something invented by Roald Dahl.

Illegal immigrants from the former Ottoman Empire renowned for their dancing. Nigel Farage hates them.

Thanks for filling in the gap in my cultural memory-bank, CD. I can sleep easy now.

As you were, everyone.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on April 08, 2015, 10:04:48 PM
Quote from: Billy Walker on April 08, 2015, 10:00:34 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on April 08, 2015, 09:51:52 PM
Blackburn was our best shot at actually getting to the final. That chance now seems far less likely.

I am happy some fellow Villa fans are enjoying the prospect of playing against a far more expensive side and I hope we win, but I don't think we will. Our form and current players just can't hack it. The unbearable Liverpool love in from the media will make losing even worse.



Reading this kind of pessimism before a ball has been kicked is the worst of the lot.  We're not some non-league outfit.  We've got a first eleven that can beat anyone on their day.  We've had a shite season, yes, but we can win the Semi.

Sorry mate its how I feel. I want us to win. Just the grinding pain of the past few years has conditioned me to believe nothing good happens to our club.

Maybe self defence? I dunno. But yeah, I think we will lose but hope we won't.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aj2k77 on April 08, 2015, 10:04:58 PM
Liverpool have been flakey as fuck this season. We've even beaten them under Lambore in ultra defense mode. Benteke has murdered them before.

Liverpool are average and with the beast we at least have a punchers chance.

Sinclair, Delph, Benteke, Agbonlahor. There's a mixture of pace, power and skill. It's not like we have a Bowery and some youth kids. I hope we take the game to them and stick one up the arse of everyone who's taken the piss this season.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 08, 2015, 10:05:04 PM
Team for semi -

---------- given ----------

Hutton. Okore. Clark. Cissoko

Sinclair.  Cleverly. Delph. Nzogbia

-------Gabby -- Benteke -----

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 08, 2015, 10:05:40 PM
Just remember when meeting a Liverpool fan, "Hej" is hello, and "tack" is thank you, although Swedish it is understandable in all the Scandinavian countries as well. 50/50 they'll know what you mean, or they will be Welsh.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 08, 2015, 10:08:03 PM
Quote from: fbriai on April 08, 2015, 10:04:09 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on April 08, 2015, 10:01:29 PM
Quote from: fbriai on April 08, 2015, 09:59:35 PM
Sorry to interrupt, but what are Turkey Twizzlers when they are at home? They sound like something invented by Roald Dahl.

Illegal immigrants from the former Ottoman Empire renowned for their dancing. Nigel Farage hates them.

Thanks for filling in the gap in my cultural memory-bank, CD. I can sleep easy now.

As you were, everyone.

I might have fibbed. They're just a savoury snack made from, you've guessed it, turkey. They came to national prominence a few years back when celebrity wanker self-publicist chef Jamie Oliver criticised them as being typical of the unhealthy food served to children as school dinners.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on April 08, 2015, 10:09:43 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on April 08, 2015, 10:04:48 PM
Quote from: Billy Walker on April 08, 2015, 10:00:34 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on April 08, 2015, 09:51:52 PM
Blackburn was our best shot at actually getting to the final. That chance now seems far less likely.

I am happy some fellow Villa fans are enjoying the prospect of playing against a far more expensive side and I hope we win, but I don't think we will. Our form and current players just can't hack it. The unbearable Liverpool love in from the media will make losing even worse.



Reading this kind of pessimism before a ball has been kicked is the worst of the lot.  We're not some non-league outfit.  We've got a first eleven that can beat anyone on their day.  We've had a shite season, yes, but we can win the Semi.

Sorry mate its how I feel. I want us to win. Just the grinding pain of the past few years has conditioned me to believe nothing good happens to our club.

Maybe self defence? I dunno. But yeah, I think we will lose but hope we won't.


#firstworldproblems
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: fbriai on April 08, 2015, 10:16:23 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on April 08, 2015, 10:08:03 PM
Quote from: fbriai on April 08, 2015, 10:04:09 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on April 08, 2015, 10:01:29 PM
Quote from: fbriai on April 08, 2015, 09:59:35 PM
Sorry to interrupt, but what are Turkey Twizzlers when they are at home? They sound like something invented by Roald Dahl.

Illegal immigrants from the former Ottoman Empire renowned for their dancing. Nigel Farage hates them.

Thanks for filling in the gap in my cultural memory-bank, CD. I can sleep easy now.

As you were, everyone.

I might have fibbed. They're just a savoury snack made from, you've guessed it, turkey. They came to national prominence a few years back when celebrity wanker self-publicist chef Jamie Oliver criticised them as being typical of the unhealthy food served to children as school dinners.

Poor old turkies, eh. First they get Christmas, then they get Jamie Oliver. What have they done to deserve that?

I'll bet that Nigel Farage has it in for them as well, and probably makes it worse by pretending he eats them every mealtime or the like.

And we think we've got problems! I dunno.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on April 08, 2015, 10:18:52 PM
No Robbie Fowler equal no fucking problem.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on April 08, 2015, 10:33:49 PM
Ronaldo's diving reputation cost him a penalty tonight. He was totally splatted by a Rayo defender and the Ref booked Ron for diving.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on April 08, 2015, 10:43:56 PM
I've never given my children Turkey Twizzlers (I don't know what they are) but I'm going to every day from now until Liverpool give us the hammering we richly deserve. That will teach them something or other and it will be all Villa's fault.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mortimer's Bear on April 08, 2015, 11:16:06 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on April 08, 2015, 10:33:49 PM
Ronaldo's diving reputation cost him a penalty tonight. He was totally splatted by a Rayo defender and the Ref booked Ron for diving.

That was an outrageous decision!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on April 09, 2015, 03:08:53 AM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on April 08, 2015, 09:51:52 PM
Blackburn was our best shot at actually getting to the final. That chance now seems far less likely.
Why? Clearly you think Liverpool are much much better than us so why would we have a better chance against a team who had beaten almighty Liverpool?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pooligan on April 09, 2015, 04:09:02 AM
Maybe Blackburn was our best shot at getting to the final as they are a mid table championship side while Liverpool are a top six Premier league side. Seems logical to me that Liverpool with the better players will be a lot harder to beat
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on April 09, 2015, 04:41:26 AM
Well yes, precisely as pooligan says.

There is no mystery about this. We have a more expensive team than Blackburn and so our chances of beating them are better than our chances of beating Liverpool who have a more expensive team than us.

If Blackburn had defied the odds and beaten Liverpool then they don't miraculously become a more expensive team, we would still have had a better chance of beating them than Liverpool.

It seems pretty straightforward. Our odds of reaching the final just went down (I assume the bookies have reflected this). That doesn't mean they are zero, that doesn't mean I don't want us to get there, it is just less likely and thats a shame, thats all.



Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Axl Rose on April 09, 2015, 05:44:08 AM
Quote from: olaftab on April 09, 2015, 03:08:53 AM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on April 08, 2015, 09:51:52 PM
Blackburn was our best shot at actually getting to the final. That chance now seems far less likely.
Why? Clearly you think Liverpool are much much better than us so why would we have a better chance against a team who had beaten almighty Liverpool?

We shall beat them Aftab!
2-1. It's destiny!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on April 09, 2015, 06:06:41 AM
We can beat anyone and get thrashed by anyone under Tim!
You coming over Nik?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on April 09, 2015, 06:08:45 AM
Quote from: pooligan on April 09, 2015, 04:09:02 AM
Maybe Blackburn was our best shot at getting to the final as they are a mid table championship side while Liverpool are a top six Premier league side. Seems logical to me that Liverpool with the better players will be a lot harder to beat
Logic and Aston Villa?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on April 09, 2015, 06:25:27 AM
Quote from: olaftab on April 09, 2015, 06:06:41 AM
We can beat anyone and get thrashed by anyone under Tim!


Well thats true :) I am enjoying his "sod it, lets give it a go" attitude.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on April 09, 2015, 07:26:59 AM
It's an FA Cup semi final, it doesn't matter who you play, you have a great chance of making the final. Top 6 Aston Villa huffed and puffed their way through against 2nd division Bolton. It's there for us to win if we believe.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on April 09, 2015, 07:42:34 AM
The pressure will be on Liverpool, Gerrard and Rodgers. Compared to a weekly battle against relegation this should be a bit of fun for us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on April 09, 2015, 07:43:31 AM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on April 09, 2015, 04:41:26 AM
It seems pretty straightforward. Our odds of reaching the final just went down (I assume the bookies have reflected this). That doesn't mean they are zero, that doesn't mean I don't want us to get there, it is just less likely and thats a shame, thats all.
Yes, I don't think many people would disagree with that. But that's a long way from this sort of half-wittedness.

Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on April 08, 2015, 09:45:11 PM
Quote from: Clampy on April 08, 2015, 09:42:16 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on April 08, 2015, 09:41:08 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on April 08, 2015, 09:23:46 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on April 08, 2015, 09:22:14 PM
We won't make the final then.

I see we haven't sold out yet for the semi, maybe people waiting for this result.

We will never beat Liverpool.

You are silhillvilla and I claim my £5.00.

No idea what you're on about, but can I presume you think we'll beat Liverpool? In which case, I'd like to admire your blind optimism, but find it too laughable.

What's laughable about it?

If you have to ask, your blind optimim is equally laughable. You can't honestly think we have any chance whatsoever.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: amfy on April 09, 2015, 07:44:05 AM
I've got no problem with the idea that Liverpool will be harder to beat that Blackburn. I do have a problem with people suggesting it's impossible.

I am also pretty gobsmacked by the number of people across the Internet since last night that seem to be suggesting that we shouldn't be in this cup because we are risking our premiership status (not just in this forum) I am not sure at which point they would have been happy for us to throw it? Blackpool? Bournemouth? Albion? What would those same people have been saying if we had lost any of those games?

'If there's one year we could have done with an embarrassing early cup exit to lower league opposition this was it' said no Villa fan ever.

'I think it would have been better if we'd just let Albion have that one' said no Villa fan ever

If we come out of Wembley next week with a final in our sights, then there won't be many whose immediate reaction will be 'Well that's us down then' - although I am starting to wonder about that one.

If we lose to Liverpool, of course the words 'concentrate on the league' are ready and waiting, but I can feel how hollow they sound from here.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on April 09, 2015, 07:58:23 AM
Dundee beat Dundee United and spoilt my 10/1 acca. Apparently they hadn't won a derby since about 1726.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on April 09, 2015, 08:21:34 AM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on April 09, 2015, 04:41:26 AM
Well yes, precisely as pooligan says.

There is no mystery about this. We have a more expensive team than Blackburn and so our chances of beating them are better than our chances of beating Liverpool who have a more expensive team than us.

If Blackburn had defied the odds and beaten Liverpool then they don't miraculously become a more expensive team, we would still have had a better chance of beating them than Liverpool.

It seems pretty straightforward. Our odds of reaching the final just went down (I assume the bookies have reflected this). That doesn't mean they are zero, that doesn't mean I don't want us to get there, it is just less likely and thats a shame, thats all.

I think we have a very good chance of progressing towards the final. When Blackburn lost Gestede for most of the match their chances were based on hard work and nothing else. I expected a poor Liverpool side to win without too much effort. Sterling put in the effort but what surprised me was Sturridge.He was dreadful. We need a big performance from several of our squad and we could do it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dr Butler on April 09, 2015, 08:25:23 AM
Quote from: amfy on April 09, 2015, 07:44:05 AM
I've got no problem with the idea that Liverpool will be harder to beat that Blackburn. I do have a problem with people suggesting it's impossible.

I am also pretty gobsmacked by the number of people across the Internet since last night that seem to be suggesting that we shouldn't be in this cup because we are risking our premiership status (not just in this forum) I am not sure at which point they would have been happy for us to throw it? Blackpool? Bournemouth? Albion? What would those same people have been saying if we had lost any of those games?

'If there's one year we could have done with an embarrassing early cup exit to lower league opposition this was it' said no Villa fan ever.

'I think it would have been better if we'd just let Albion have that one' said no Villa fan ever

If we come out of Wembley next week with a final in our sights, then there won't be many whose immediate reaction will be 'Well that's us down then' - although I am starting to wonder about that one.

If we lose to Liverpool, of course the words 'concentrate on the league' are ready and waiting, but I can feel how hollow they sound from here.

excellent.

UTV
The Doc
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on April 09, 2015, 08:36:37 AM
I think Wigan won at Wembley against Man City,
 and some other shit team upset the odds against Arsenal in an event that ushered in the dawn of the apocalypse
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on April 09, 2015, 08:55:38 AM
Do you think they'll let me in Wembley with my 'Gerrard is a C*nt' banner?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on April 09, 2015, 09:07:42 AM
Quote from: ADVILLAFAN on April 09, 2015, 08:55:38 AM
Do you think they'll let me in Wembley with my 'Gerrard is a C*nt' banner?
In a true and just kingdom ADVILLA, you'd get a massive medal!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ChicagoLion on April 09, 2015, 12:01:06 PM
Quote from: ADVILLAFAN on April 09, 2015, 08:55:38 AM
Do you think they'll let me in Wembley with my 'Gerrard is a C*nt' banner?
I think they should hand them out on Wembley Way.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Small Rodent on April 09, 2015, 12:02:06 PM
Would it be preferable to play an easy team in a semi-final like Bradford?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on April 09, 2015, 12:50:08 PM
My old man always used to quote the tired old cliche: you've got to beat them all to win it.  He wasn't the first to say it and he won't be the last.  The sure thing is though, he's right.

Steven Gerard can suck my big hairy one!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on April 09, 2015, 12:54:14 PM
Quote from: amfy on April 09, 2015, 07:44:05 AM

'If there's one year we could have done with an embarrassing early cup exit to lower league opposition this was it' said no Villa fan ever.

A case could be made for it being better overall if Villa had been drawn against Man Utd in the third round and gone out at that point.

However, given the draws that Villa actually did get; there's no point at which it can be said that it would have been better to lose.

- Lower League
- Lower League
- Relegation rival who we didn't want to give a confidence boost
- Local rival

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on April 09, 2015, 03:31:27 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on April 09, 2015, 12:54:14 PM
Quote from: amfy on April 09, 2015, 07:44:05 AM

'If there's one year we could have done with an embarrassing early cup exit to lower league opposition this was it' said no Villa fan ever.

A case could be made for it being better overall if Villa had been drawn against Man Utd in the third round and gone out at that point.
 

Please try. This I've got to see.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tony Erdington on April 09, 2015, 03:34:19 PM
Quote from: ADVILLAFAN on April 09, 2015, 08:55:38 AM
Do you think they'll let me in Wembley with my 'Gerrard is a C*nt' banner?

POETIC licence Sir

Quality post as well
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tony Erdington on April 09, 2015, 03:36:03 PM
Quote from: john e on April 09, 2015, 08:36:37 AM
I think Wigan won at Wembley against Man City,
 and some other shit team upset the odds against Arsenal in an event that ushered in the dawn of the apocalypse

like this one as well.

made me think of Rodney in the scene where Damian was about to be born.........
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on April 09, 2015, 03:43:08 PM
Quote from: ADVILLAFAN on April 09, 2015, 08:55:38 AM
Do you think they'll let me in Wembley with my 'Gerrard is a C*nt' banner?

Simply make a banner saying "Gerrard is a Gent", and once inside simply add stickers over the "G" and "e".
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on April 09, 2015, 04:30:43 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on April 09, 2015, 03:31:27 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on April 09, 2015, 12:54:14 PM
Quote from: amfy on April 09, 2015, 07:44:05 AM

'If there's one year we could have done with an embarrassing early cup exit to lower league opposition this was it' said no Villa fan ever.

A case could be made for it being better overall if Villa had been drawn against Man Utd in the third round and gone out at that point.
 

Please try. This I've got to see.

I'll have a go - if we're not going to win it then it doesn't really matter in which round we get knocked out.

Personally, I'd much rather lose in a semi-final or final than in the first round of a competition because of the fun you have winning along the way. But somebody else might say that the annoyance and pain is less in an earlier defeat because the hope and expectation isn't there.

He's not saying that he would rather lose in the third round rather than the semi-final (and nor am I), but it's not impossible to see why somebody might.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aj2k77 on April 09, 2015, 05:17:26 PM
The one genuine highlight of the season for me was winning the Qtr final at home, cracking atmosphere before, during and after. The cup has been a relief from the incessant shit served up in the league. Without it I'd have gone mad this time.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Witton Warrior on April 09, 2015, 06:25:59 PM
Quote from: aj2k77 on April 09, 2015, 05:17:26 PM
The one genuine highlight of the season for me was winning the Qtr final at home, cracking atmosphere before, during and after. The cup has been a relief from the incessant shit served up in the league. Without it I'd have gone mad this time.

With you on this - We have won more Cup than League games at home!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on April 09, 2015, 08:44:13 PM
Quote from: Clampy on April 08, 2015, 09:48:01 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on April 08, 2015, 09:45:11 PM
Quote from: Clampy on April 08, 2015, 09:42:16 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on April 08, 2015, 09:41:08 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on April 08, 2015, 09:23:46 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on April 08, 2015, 09:22:14 PM
We won't make the final then.

I see we haven't sold out yet for the semi, maybe people waiting for this result.

We will never beat Liverpool.

You are silhillvilla and I claim my £5.00.

No idea what you're on about, but can I presume you think we'll beat Liverpool? In which case, I'd like to admire your blind optimism, but find it too laughable.

What's laughable about it?

If you have to ask, your blind optimim is equally laughable. You can't honestly think we have any chance whatsoever.

Yeah of course we do. We're playing Liverpool, Not Barcelona.

Besides, having optimism is better than being a misery arse.

Picked random point to dive into this, but what a bizarre argument over nothing this seems to be.

Surely:

1. We are a pretty poor, unpredictable team, we've spent the last four years watching football and results not unlike having crushed glass rubbed into your jacksy in the "things to enjoy" stakes.

2. Even if Blackburn had beaten liverpool and thus shown themselves to be a better team than expected, almost everyone would have preferred to play Blackburn.

3. However, saying "we'll never beat Liverpool" as if it is a feat akin to the likelihood of Burton Albion beating Barcelona is absolute nonsense, given that the last time we beat them was all of six months ago, under the Guardiolan reign of Lambert, at Anfield. A place where we drew last season, and won again the season before that.

Yes, Blackburn would have been easier but Liverpool are a side we've taken 7 away points from the last 9 against in the last three seasons - seasons in which we have been every bit as dog shit as we are this season - it strikes me that if you actually tried to prove the opposite to the "we'll never beat team x" argument, you'd struggle to pick a better example than Liverpool.

Finally, we've had a succession of easy home draws, if we want to win it, we have to beat someone decent at some point.

Strikes me that in yet another season of shed loads of stuff to be miserable about, to start looking for another reason in an FA cup semi final draw is a bit excessive.

On the bright side, surely it can't be as horribly depressing as the last one was. I don't think I've ever left a Villa game as down as I was after that one. Not since 1987 anyway.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Jimbo on April 09, 2015, 09:49:51 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on April 09, 2015, 08:44:13 PM
Quote from: Clampy on April 08, 2015, 09:48:01 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on April 08, 2015, 09:45:11 PM
Quote from: Clampy on April 08, 2015, 09:42:16 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on April 08, 2015, 09:41:08 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on April 08, 2015, 09:23:46 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on April 08, 2015, 09:22:14 PM
We won't make the final then.

I see we haven't sold out yet for the semi, maybe people waiting for this result.

We will never beat Liverpool.

You are silhillvilla and I claim my £5.00.

No idea what you're on about, but can I presume you think we'll beat Liverpool? In which case, I'd like to admire your blind optimism, but find it too laughable.

What's laughable about it?

If you have to ask, your blind optimim is equally laughable. You can't honestly think we have any chance whatsoever.

Yeah of course we do. We're playing Liverpool, Not Barcelona.

Besides, having optimism is better than being a misery arse.

Picked random point to dive into this, but what a bizarre argument over nothing this seems to be.

Surely:

1. We are a pretty poor, unpredictable team, we've spent the last four years watching football and results not unlike having crushed glass rubbed into your jacksy in the "things to enjoy" stakes.

2. Even if Blackburn had beaten liverpool and thus shown themselves to be a better team than expected, almost everyone would have preferred to play Blackburn.

3. However, saying "we'll never beat Liverpool" as if it is a feat akin to the likelihood of Burton Albion beating Barcelona is absolute nonsense, given that the last time we beat them was all of six months ago, under the Guardiolan reign of Lambert, at Anfield. A place where we drew last season, and won again the season before that.

Yes, Blackburn would have been easier but Liverpool are a side we've taken 7 away points from the last 9 against in the last three seasons - seasons in which we have been every bit as dog shit as we are this season - it strikes me that if you actually tried to prove the opposite to the "we'll never beat team x" argument, you'd struggle to pick a better example than Liverpool.

Finally, we've had a succession of easy home draws, if we want to win it, we have to beat someone decent at some point.

Strikes me that in yet another season of shed loads of stuff to be miserable about, to start looking for another reason in an FA cup semi final draw is a bit excessive.

On the bright side, surely it can't be as horribly depressing as the last one was. I don't think I've ever left a Villa game as down as I was after that one. Not since 1987 anyway.

In other words, fuck the fuckers.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: jcsutv on April 09, 2015, 09:52:11 PM
Reminds me of watching Home with my lad. We could be the best at running away. Shit film by the way.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on April 10, 2015, 02:55:32 AM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on April 09, 2015, 08:44:13 PM

Picked random point to dive into this, but what a bizarre argument over nothing this seems to be.

Surely:

1. We are a pretty poor, unpredictable team, we've spent the last four years watching football and results not unlike having crushed glass rubbed into your jacksy in the "things to enjoy" stakes.

2. Even if Blackburn had beaten liverpool and thus shown themselves to be a better team than expected, almost everyone would have preferred to play Blackburn.

3. However, saying "we'll never beat Liverpool" as if it is a feat akin to the likelihood of Burton Albion beating Barcelona is absolute nonsense, given that the last time we beat them was all of six months ago, under the Guardiolan reign of Lambert, at Anfield. A place where we drew last season, and won again the season before that.

Yes, Blackburn would have been easier but Liverpool are a side we've taken 7 away points from the last 9 against in the last three seasons - seasons in which we have been every bit as dog shit as we are this season - it strikes me that if you actually tried to prove the opposite to the "we'll never beat team x" argument, you'd struggle to pick a better example than Liverpool.

Finally, we've had a succession of easy home draws, if we want to win it, we have to beat someone decent at some point.

Strikes me that in yet another season of shed loads of stuff to be miserable about, to start looking for another reason in an FA cup semi final draw is a bit excessive.

On the bright side, surely it can't be as horribly depressing as the last one was. I don't think I've ever left a Villa game as down as I was after that one. Not since 1987 anyway.

Cant find anything wrong with that. It is rare that message board arguments get solved but this is as close as it gets.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on April 10, 2015, 06:47:08 AM
Quote from: ADVILLAFAN on April 09, 2015, 08:55:38 AM
Do you think they'll let me in Wembley with my 'Gerrard is a C*nt' banner?
Surly no one will have a problem with truth?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on April 10, 2015, 09:38:42 AM
Quote from: Dave on April 09, 2015, 04:30:43 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on April 09, 2015, 03:31:27 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on April 09, 2015, 12:54:14 PM
Quote from: amfy on April 09, 2015, 07:44:05 AM

'If there's one year we could have done with an embarrassing early cup exit to lower league opposition this was it' said no Villa fan ever.

A case could be made for it being better overall if Villa had been drawn against Man Utd in the third round and gone out at that point.
 

Please try. This I've got to see.

I'll have a go - if we're not going to win it then it doesn't really matter in which round we get knocked out.

Personally, I'd much rather lose in a semi-final or final than in the first round of a competition because of the fun you have winning along the way. But somebody else might say that the annoyance and pain is less in an earlier defeat because the hope and expectation isn't there.

He's not saying that he would rather lose in the third round rather than the semi-final (and nor am I), but it's not impossible to see why somebody might.

Wot Dave said.... that's Dave Dave not our leader Dave.

Villa still have to beat Liverpool and then (in all likelihood) Arsenal to win the Cup. The chances of this happening are not great.

I'm not saying that I'd prefer have have been knocked out, I'm saying that I can understand why, due to the more important relegation battle, some people might have preferred a no-fuss third round exit to a top six club.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on April 10, 2015, 11:02:48 AM
Quote from: UK Redsox on April 10, 2015, 09:38:42 AM
Quote from: Dave on April 09, 2015, 04:30:43 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on April 09, 2015, 03:31:27 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on April 09, 2015, 12:54:14 PM
Quote from: amfy on April 09, 2015, 07:44:05 AM

'If there's one year we could have done with an embarrassing early cup exit to lower league opposition this was it' said no Villa fan ever.

A case could be made for it being better overall if Villa had been drawn against Man Utd in the third round and gone out at that point.
 

Please try. This I've got to see.

I'll have a go - if we're not going to win it then it doesn't really matter in which round we get knocked out.

Personally, I'd much rather lose in a semi-final or final than in the first round of a competition because of the fun you have winning along the way. But somebody else might say that the annoyance and pain is less in an earlier defeat because the hope and expectation isn't there.

He's not saying that he would rather lose in the third round rather than the semi-final (and nor am I), but it's not impossible to see why somebody might.

Wot Dave said.... that's Dave Dave not our leader Dave.

Villa still have to beat Liverpool and then (in all likelihood) Arsenal to win the Cup. The chances of this happening are not great.

I'm not saying that I'd prefer have have been knocked out, I'm saying that I can understand why, due to the more important relegation battle, some people might have preferred a no-fuss third round exit to a top six club.

Then we may as well not have  bothered with most of our league games. We were going to lose them anyway.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OzVilla on April 10, 2015, 11:14:40 AM
I want to see us win games. Winning games breeds confidence after all winning is a habit like losing can become one.

Winning 4 games and losing the 5th is better for team and supporter morale than losing another game in January.  The Albion cup game was the seasons highlight so far.  Without those games whats the point.

   If we don't believe that then we may as well just pack up and do something else.



Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on April 10, 2015, 12:25:57 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on April 10, 2015, 11:02:48 AM
Quote from: UK Redsox on April 10, 2015, 09:38:42 AM
Quote from: Dave on April 09, 2015, 04:30:43 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on April 09, 2015, 03:31:27 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on April 09, 2015, 12:54:14 PM
Quote from: amfy on April 09, 2015, 07:44:05 AM

'If there's one year we could have done with an embarrassing early cup exit to lower league opposition this was it' said no Villa fan ever.

A case could be made for it being better overall if Villa had been drawn against Man Utd in the third round and gone out at that point.
 

Please try. This I've got to see.

I'll have a go - if we're not going to win it then it doesn't really matter in which round we get knocked out.

Personally, I'd much rather lose in a semi-final or final than in the first round of a competition because of the fun you have winning along the way. But somebody else might say that the annoyance and pain is less in an earlier defeat because the hope and expectation isn't there.

He's not saying that he would rather lose in the third round rather than the semi-final (and nor am I), but it's not impossible to see why somebody might.

Wot Dave said.... that's Dave Dave not our leader Dave.

Villa still have to beat Liverpool and then (in all likelihood) Arsenal to win the Cup. The chances of this happening are not great.

I'm not saying that I'd prefer have have been knocked out, I'm saying that I can understand why, due to the more important relegation battle, some people might have preferred a no-fuss third round exit to a top six club.

Then we may as well not have  bothered with most of our league games. We were going to lose them anyway.
I wouldn't mind us skipping the indignity of playing Utd most seasons. We'll let them have the 6 points under the proviso that the GD is only -2.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on April 10, 2015, 12:27:40 PM
Quote from: OzVilla on April 10, 2015, 11:14:40 AM
I want to see us win games. Winning games breeds confidence after all winning is a habit like losing can become one.

Winning 4 games and losing the 5th is better for team and supporter morale than losing another game in January.  The Albion cup game was the seasons highlight so far.  Without those games whats the point.

   If we don't believe that then we may as well just pack up and do something else.

Scoring those goals in the cup has also helped give the side a little more attacking confidence too.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on April 10, 2015, 05:49:18 PM
Wigan won the cup and went down,
 who's to say they wouldnt have gone down anyway,
 its not the champs league or a long run with home and away trips in the Europa league, its a one off cup match normaly played on a weekend, if you keep winning them all it can do is create confidence, there is no downside for me
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on April 11, 2015, 09:01:30 AM
Quote from: john e on April 10, 2015, 05:49:18 PM
Wigan won the cup and went down,
 who's to say they wouldnt have gone down anyway,
 its not the champs league or a long run with home and away trips in the Europa league, its a one off cup match normaly played on a weekend, if you keep winning them all it can do is create confidence, there is no downside for me

Spot on John.  Wigan would have gone down that season if they had won the cup or not.  If we go down, it'll have far more to do with not scoring under Lambert for dozens of games than it will because of our FA Cup run.  Most of the damage was done before the cup even started anyway.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on April 11, 2015, 11:42:03 AM
Quote from: supertom on April 10, 2015, 12:25:57 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on April 10, 2015, 11:02:48 AM
Quote from: UK Redsox on April 10, 2015, 09:38:42 AM
Quote from: Dave on April 09, 2015, 04:30:43 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on April 09, 2015, 03:31:27 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on April 09, 2015, 12:54:14 PM
Quote from: amfy on April 09, 2015, 07:44:05 AM

'If there's one year we could have done with an embarrassing early cup exit to lower league opposition this was it' said no Villa fan ever.

A case could be made for it being better overall if Villa had been drawn against Man Utd in the third round and gone out at that point.
 

Please try. This I've got to see.

I'll have a go - if we're not going to win it then it doesn't really matter in which round we get knocked out.

Personally, I'd much rather lose in a semi-final or final than in the first round of a competition because of the fun you have winning along the way. But somebody else might say that the annoyance and pain is less in an earlier defeat because the hope and expectation isn't there.

He's not saying that he would rather lose in the third round rather than the semi-final (and nor am I), but it's not impossible to see why somebody might.

Wot Dave said.... that's Dave Dave not our leader Dave.

Villa still have to beat Liverpool and then (in all likelihood) Arsenal to win the Cup. The chances of this happening are not great.

I'm not saying that I'd prefer have have been knocked out, I'm saying that I can understand why, due to the more important relegation battle, some people might have preferred a no-fuss third round exit to a top six club.

Then we may as well not have  bothered with most of our league games. We were going to lose them anyway.
I wouldn't mind us skipping the indignity of playing Utd most seasons. We'll let them have the 6 points under the proviso that the GD is only -2.

I'd rather have this season's results than that prognosis. ;-)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on April 11, 2015, 12:28:47 PM
Since not playing United would mean not playing in the same league, I'll settle for playing them every year. We beat them when we were good enough to finish amongst the European places so we just need to develop and get back there.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on April 11, 2015, 02:28:19 PM
Well that was certainly a better point for Derby than Brentford. Bent has done enough to show that he can still do a decent job at least at that level.  Can't see the Rams going up though, even if they hold on to the play-offs they are just too flat and really out of form.  I still wouldn't touch the Newcastle job for all the money in the world if I was Macalan of course.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mortimer's Bear on April 11, 2015, 03:13:24 PM
Does anyone know if it's raining sausages in small heath yet?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mortimer's Bear on April 11, 2015, 03:25:24 PM
Dingles beating the unwashed 1-0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ad@m on April 11, 2015, 04:51:41 PM
I wish the Olbiyun would just fuck off and get relegated.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on April 11, 2015, 05:14:56 PM
Quote from: Ad@m on April 11, 2015, 04:51:41 PM
I wish the Olbiyun would just fuck off and get relegated.

Give them their due, they are doing their best to gatecrash the relegation party.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on April 11, 2015, 05:15:02 PM
Quote from: Ad@m on April 11, 2015, 04:51:41 PM
I wish the Olbiyun would just fuck off and get relegated.

you may get your wish come May. They have a terrible run in
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on April 11, 2015, 05:42:09 PM
Burnley 0 Arse 1
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on April 11, 2015, 05:51:39 PM
Quote from: Richard E on April 11, 2015, 05:14:56 PM
Quote from: Ad@m on April 11, 2015, 04:51:41 PM
I wish the Olbiyun would just fuck off and get relegated.

Give them their due, they are doing their best to gatecrash the relegation party.

They were planning on staying at home and having an early night but not only are they at the party, they are in the kitchen and heading for the booze.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on April 11, 2015, 05:53:57 PM
My bets on the top three divisions were a disaster but in League Two Plymouth, Shrewsbury, Southend, Wycombe and York did the business for me. All odds on favs though so it only paid out just over 5/1. But owts better than nowt.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 11, 2015, 05:54:51 PM
Albion arrived at the party thinking they were John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever. Instead they may find themselves at the end of the party copping off with the fat ugly bird while the only thing left to drink is half a bottle of Lambrini.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on April 11, 2015, 05:57:17 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 11, 2015, 05:54:51 PM
Albion arrived at the party thinking they were John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever. Instead they may find themselves at the end of the party copping off with the fat ugly bird while the only thing left to drink is half a bottle of Lambrini.

They thought they were Don Draper but they turned out to be Pete Campbell.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on April 11, 2015, 06:06:47 PM
If the Tesco's go down, I think we'd be able to take full credit. Beating them twice on the spin ruined their good start under Pulis and they've struggled to recover since. I think they'll scrape over the line sadly.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on April 11, 2015, 06:08:39 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 11, 2015, 05:54:51 PM
Albion arrived at the party thinking they were John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever. Instead they may find themselves at the end of the party copping off with the fat ugly bird while the only thing left to drink is half a bottle of Lambrini.

Ha!

Their run in is the stuff of nightmares. I doubt if we'll be hearing that "We know what we are" ditty much from now till the end of the season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on April 11, 2015, 06:10:31 PM
Quote from: Tokyo Sexwhale on April 11, 2015, 05:42:09 PM
Burnley 0 Arse 1

Day getting better and better!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on April 11, 2015, 07:00:08 PM
Quote from: richard moore on April 11, 2015, 06:10:31 PM
Quote from: Tokyo Sexwhale on April 11, 2015, 05:42:09 PM
Burnley 0 Arse 1

Day getting better and better!

Dont count your chickens. burnley the better side

Like Inggs. Sign him up in the summer
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Nev on April 11, 2015, 07:23:25 PM
Another good result, Burnley loosing and Arse closer to Chelsea.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: curiousorange on April 11, 2015, 07:24:33 PM
Just need that Chelsea win tomorrow, and this weekend will be perfect.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on April 11, 2015, 07:30:45 PM
Cheers, Arsenal!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on April 11, 2015, 08:13:24 PM
Looking at the current state of Sunderland and Hull, I reckon they're in deep shit. They both look like a side that's already dropped. So the bottom 3 have all got to have a bit of hope in catching them. Leicester will need to get at least 3 points from those two games in hand though.
It's gonna be tight down there. I think thankfully, having crossed the 30 mark at this point, we'll have enough to be clear of it with weeks to spare.
I think Sunderland will go. As for the others, it could go any way.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 11, 2015, 08:18:12 PM
Quote from: supertom on April 11, 2015, 08:13:24 PM
Looking at the current state of Sunderland and Hull, I reckon they're in deep shit. They both look like a side that's already dropped. So the bottom 3 have all got to have a bit of hope in catching them. Leicester will need to get at least 3 points from those two games in hand though.
It's gonna be tight down there. I think thankfully, having crossed the 30 mark at this point, we'll have enough to be clear of it with weeks to spare.
I think Sunderland will go. As for the others, it could go any way.

It's only us they have 2 games in hand on. They play Burnley, Sunderland and QPR as well. And Newcastle who look like they've given up for the season. They must fancy their chances despite being bottom.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on April 11, 2015, 08:24:44 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 11, 2015, 08:18:12 PM
Quote from: supertom on April 11, 2015, 08:13:24 PM
Looking at the current state of Sunderland and Hull, I reckon they're in deep shit. They both look like a side that's already dropped. So the bottom 3 have all got to have a bit of hope in catching them. Leicester will need to get at least 3 points from those two games in hand though.
It's gonna be tight down there. I think thankfully, having crossed the 30 mark at this point, we'll have enough to be clear of it with weeks to spare.
I think Sunderland will go. As for the others, it could go any way.

It's only us they have 2 games in hand on. They play Burnley, Sunderland and QPR as well. And Newcastle who look like they've given up for the season. They must fancy their chances despite being bottom.
I wouldn't mind Leicester staying up. It'd be good if Albrighton gets a good stab in the side. He seems to do alright when he plays, but never gets a run in the side.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mortimer's Bear on April 11, 2015, 08:29:10 PM
With the run in Albion have I'd say they're deep in the shit.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: curiousorange on April 11, 2015, 08:34:46 PM
Quote from: Mortimer's Bear on April 11, 2015, 08:29:10 PM
With the run in Albion have I'd say they're deep in the shit.

I would dearly love that to be the case. However, that unfathomable win against Sturk has saved their bacon. Every other game I've seen them in they've been Godawful. They'll have enough by about two points, if I had to guess.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on April 11, 2015, 08:37:02 PM
They'll be fine.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on April 11, 2015, 08:45:39 PM
Quote from: Mortimer's Bear on April 11, 2015, 08:29:10 PM
With the run in Albion have I'd say they're deep in the shit.

I think they've probably got enough points in the bag to scrape through, it's a shame, 2-3 points less and they'd be fucked.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on April 11, 2015, 10:17:10 PM
Now that New York City are in MLS, they always seem to be live on Sky. Funny that 😉
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: mrastonvilla on April 11, 2015, 10:41:39 PM
Boaz Myhill is hopeless
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: curiousorange on April 11, 2015, 10:45:11 PM
Their defending today was atrocious. Lescott was appalling for the first equaliser.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 11, 2015, 10:46:17 PM
Match of the Day is ace on nights like this. I just loffed my arse off watching the Bitters. Now I get to do the same with Sunderland before watching us win at WHL. I fucking love football.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 11, 2015, 10:46:22 PM
Quote from: curiousorange on April 11, 2015, 10:45:11 PM
Their defending today was atrocious. Lescott was appalling for the first equaliser.
Can't see them getting another point. Shame.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: walsall villain on April 11, 2015, 10:50:32 PM
Sunderland fans seem to get home very early each week
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 11, 2015, 10:51:44 PM
Quote from: walsall villain on April 11, 2015, 10:50:32 PM
Sunderland fans seem to get home very early each week

You have to stay to the end to beat the traffic.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on April 11, 2015, 10:53:02 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 11, 2015, 10:46:17 PM
Match of the Day is ace on nights like this. I just loffed my arse off watching the Bitters. Now I get to do the same with Sunderland before watching us win at WHL. I fucking love football.

It's a love/hate thing with me.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on April 11, 2015, 11:02:17 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 11, 2015, 10:51:44 PM
Quote from: walsall villain on April 11, 2015, 10:50:32 PM
Sunderland fans seem to get home very early each week

You have to stay to the end to beat the traffic.

:D
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on April 11, 2015, 11:13:09 PM
Quote from: walsall villain on April 11, 2015, 10:50:32 PM
Sunderland fans seem to get home very early each week
Their goalscoring is as bad as ours under Lambert.

Defoe's only scored 3 goals in 13 games since he joined, but before today that was still three-quarters of their total goals since January.

At least when we were horrendous in front of goal we could still grind out the occasional 0-0.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: curiousorange on April 11, 2015, 11:19:07 PM
Nothing to do with football, but are most of the seats at the Stadium of Light old and faded? It's either that or they're pink.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on April 12, 2015, 07:46:05 AM
Watching Smethwick v Leicester how gash is Lescott? There was a clamour on here to go for him in the summer. Pleased we didn't.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on April 12, 2015, 07:47:34 AM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 11, 2015, 10:51:44 PM
Quote from: walsall villain on April 11, 2015, 10:50:32 PM
Sunderland fans seem to get home very early each week

You have to stay to the end to beat the traffic.
This one is funny...well almost!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on April 12, 2015, 08:06:39 AM
Why is Jermaine Jenas on TV as a pundit?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: mrastonvilla on April 12, 2015, 08:09:57 AM
Quote from: olaftab on April 12, 2015, 08:06:39 AM
Why is Jermaine Jenas on TV as a pundit?

He's done MOTD quite a few times this season. I think he comes over quite well and seems surprisingly intelligent.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on April 12, 2015, 08:58:01 AM
Quote from: mrastonvilla on April 12, 2015, 08:09:57 AM
Quote from: olaftab on April 12, 2015, 08:06:39 AM
Why is Jermaine Jenas on TV as a pundit?

He's done MOTD quite a few times this season. I think he comes over quite well and seems surprisingly intelligent.

Unfortunately he pulled up in the car park and will miss next weeks show
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mortimer's Bear on April 12, 2015, 09:39:30 AM
Quote from: olaftab on April 12, 2015, 08:06:39 AM
Why is Jermaine Jenas on TV as a pundit?
Quote from: Malandro on April 12, 2015, 08:58:01 AM
Quote from: mrastonvilla on April 12, 2015, 08:09:57 AM
Quote from: olaftab on April 12, 2015, 08:06:39 AM
Why is Jermaine Jenas on TV as a pundit?

He's done MOTD quite a few times this season. I think he comes over quite well and seems surprisingly intelligent.

I prefer him to Shearer.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on April 12, 2015, 09:53:16 AM
Quote from: walsall villain on April 11, 2015, 10:50:32 PM
Sunderland fans seem to get home very early each week

Sunderland were absolutely atrocious. Their defence was all over the place.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 12, 2015, 10:10:53 AM
Quote from: Clampy on April 12, 2015, 09:53:16 AM
Quote from: walsall villain on April 11, 2015, 10:50:32 PM
Sunderland fans seem to get home very early each week

Sunderland were absolutely atrocious. Their defence was all over the place.
Think it's fair to say John O'Shea is finished at this level.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mortimer's Bear on April 12, 2015, 10:17:12 AM
How much is Defoe on a week?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on April 12, 2015, 10:19:39 AM
Anywhere between £60,000 - £80,000 per week, depending on which reports you want to believe.

Until he is 35 years old.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on April 12, 2015, 10:24:17 AM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 11, 2015, 10:46:22 PM
Quote from: curiousorange on April 11, 2015, 10:45:11 PM
Their defending today was atrocious. Lescott was appalling for the first equaliser.
Can't see them getting another point. Shame.

Newcastle away is their best chance, although you can see them also beating an inconsistent Liverpool as well. They will stay up unfortunately but its comedy gold hearing them a  bit worried and having lost the swagger of a couple of months ago
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on April 12, 2015, 10:26:26 AM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 12, 2015, 10:10:53 AM
Quote from: Clampy on April 12, 2015, 09:53:16 AM
Quote from: walsall villain on April 11, 2015, 10:50:32 PM
Sunderland fans seem to get home very early each week

Sunderland were absolutely atrocious. Their defence was all over the place.
Think it's fair to say John O'Shea is finished at this level.

Youre about 5 years too late ;)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on April 12, 2015, 11:23:48 AM
Makes you realise how atrocious Newcastle must have been last week - I wouldn't be that surprised to see them struggling around near the bottom next season
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on April 12, 2015, 11:35:39 AM
Just saw the Sunderland game from yesterday and they truly are awful, especially John O'Shea. I bet he's a popular chap on that part of the North East today.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ad@m on April 12, 2015, 12:10:40 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on April 12, 2015, 11:35:39 AM
Just saw the Sunderland game from yesterday and they truly are awful, especially John O'Shea. I bet he's a popular chap on that part of the North East today.

I genuinely don't think I've ever seen a slower top flight footballer than John O'Shea. He makes Jan Molby look positively nippy!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: berneboy on April 12, 2015, 12:15:33 PM
Quote from: Ad@m on April 12, 2015, 12:10:40 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on April 12, 2015, 11:35:39 AM
Just saw the Sunderland game from yesterday and they truly are awful, especially John O'Shea. I bet he's a popular chap on that part of the North East today.

I genuinely don't think I've ever seen a slower top flight footballer than John O'Shea. He makes Jan Molby look positively nippy!

I know he's older now, of course, but I think he illustrates how players at 'big name' clubs are seen as better than they really are. Conversely, really good players are not recognised or valued as they might be because they play for 'lesser' clubs.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Somniloquism on April 12, 2015, 12:24:39 PM
Quote from: berneboy on April 12, 2015, 12:15:33 PM
Quote from: Ad@m on April 12, 2015, 12:10:40 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on April 12, 2015, 11:35:39 AM
Just saw the Sunderland game from yesterday and they truly are awful, especially John O'Shea. I bet he's a popular chap on that part of the North East today.

I genuinely don't think I've ever seen a slower top flight footballer than John O'Shea. He makes Jan Molby look positively nippy!

I know he's older now, of course, but I think he illustrates how players at 'big name' clubs are seen as better than they really are. Conversely, really good players are not recognised or valued as they might be because they play for 'lesser' clubs.

Kieran Richardson, O'Shea, Brown, Macheda and others that I have forgotten were all bigged up because they came through the Manure youth system and Fergie played them in the first team. They seemed to think that because he got lucky with 3-4 from the same youth team one time, that every other one would be just as good.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: nodge on April 12, 2015, 12:28:28 PM
Quote from: Ad@m on April 12, 2015, 12:10:40 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on April 12, 2015, 11:35:39 AM
Just saw the Sunderland game from yesterday and they truly are awful, especially John O'Shea. I bet he's a popular chap on that part of the North East today.

I genuinely don't think I've ever seen a slower top flight footballer than John O'Shea. He makes Jan Molby look positively nippy!

For at least 2 of the goals I found myself shouting at the telly watching MOTD, "just head the f*cking ball clear" before realising I don't give a shit. Talk about schoolboy errors, isn't one of the first things they teach central defenders is not to let it bounce.  How many Champions League medals has he got again?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on April 12, 2015, 12:29:32 PM
Quote from: berneboy on April 12, 2015, 12:15:33 PM
Quote from: Ad@m on April 12, 2015, 12:10:40 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on April 12, 2015, 11:35:39 AM
Just saw the Sunderland game from yesterday and they truly are awful, especially John O'Shea. I bet he's a popular chap on that part of the North East today.

I genuinely don't think I've ever seen a slower top flight footballer than John O'Shea. He makes Jan Molby look positively nippy!

I know he's older now, of course, but I think he illustrates how players at 'big name' clubs are seen as better than they really are. Conversely, really good players are not recognised or valued as they might be because they play for 'lesser' clubs.


Beaten for pace doesn't even begin to describe his performance yesterday. Possibly the first footballer I have ever seen 'lapped'.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on April 12, 2015, 12:34:20 PM
Quote from: berneboy on April 12, 2015, 12:15:33 PM
Quote from: Ad@m on April 12, 2015, 12:10:40 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on April 12, 2015, 11:35:39 AM
Just saw the Sunderland game from yesterday and they truly are awful, especially John O'Shea. I bet he's a popular chap on that part of the North East today.

I genuinely don't think I've ever seen a slower top flight footballer than John O'Shea. He makes Jan Molby look positively nippy!

I know he's older now, of course, but I think he illustrates how players at 'big name' clubs are seen as better than they really are.

Isn't much of that down to playing with better players around them week in, week out?

David May Syndrome, I think it is called.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on April 12, 2015, 12:44:10 PM
That Sunderland defence, especially O'Shea, should never be allowed to play top flight football again.  It was parks football standard, not long after a similar display against us.  I'd say on current form they're easily the worst team in the Premier League.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: GarTomas on April 12, 2015, 12:51:27 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 11, 2015, 10:51:44 PM
Quote from: walsall villain on April 11, 2015, 10:50:32 PM
Sunderland fans seem to get home very early each week

You have to stay to the end to beat the traffic.

Very good
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on April 12, 2015, 12:53:00 PM
Quote from: Villan For Life on April 06, 2015, 11:09:46 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 06, 2015, 11:04:58 PM
1,000,000% better than orchestrated silence .


110% has more resonance.

1,000 percent agree.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on April 12, 2015, 01:48:43 PM
17% agree, couldn't agree more.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on April 12, 2015, 02:00:18 PM
Those QPR fans really don't like John Terry.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 12, 2015, 02:01:22 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on April 12, 2015, 02:00:18 PM
Those QPR fans really don't like John Terry.

*QPR fans immediately go up in my estimation.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on April 12, 2015, 02:01:47 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on April 12, 2015, 02:00:18 PM
Those QPR fans really don't like John Terry.

I was just thinking, Sky must hate it when songs like that get broadcast so absolutely clearly and loudly.

Funny.

And he is a caaahnt, too.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on April 12, 2015, 02:04:09 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 12, 2015, 02:01:22 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on April 12, 2015, 02:00:18 PM
Those QPR fans really don't like John Terry.

*QPR fans immediately go up in my estimation.

Indeed. I've been joining in at home.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on April 12, 2015, 02:04:47 PM
Quote from: Risso on April 12, 2015, 12:44:10 PM
That Sunderland defence, especially O'Shea, should never be allowed to play top flight football again.  It was parks football standard, not long after a similar display against us.  I'd say on current form they're easily the worst team in the Premier League.

They can't deal with pace o'shea is painfully slow. They had been missing Cattermole as well but he was back yesterday and didn't help much.  I watched the Newcastle game up in Sunderland with my in-laws and pointed out that a truly terrible performance from the geordies shouldn't have left them thinking they weren't still right in the shit, the defence and midfield just don't work.  They've got goals in thge strikeforce but no one creating anything for them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on April 12, 2015, 02:05:12 PM
I notice Alan Parry made no mention of why Terry was banned after the 'feisty' encounter.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pat McMahon on April 12, 2015, 02:05:29 PM


Isn't much of that down to playing with better players around them week in, week out?

David May Syndrome, I think it is called.
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I always think of it as the Djemba Djemba syndrome but I completely agree.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: darren woolley on April 12, 2015, 02:19:50 PM
I hope Chelsea get something in the second half.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on April 12, 2015, 02:21:16 PM
Chelsea looked poor in the 1st half, need them to step it up 2nd half.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Deano's Mullet on April 12, 2015, 02:27:53 PM
I still think we'll be ok. Can't bring myself to cheer on Chelsea no matter what the situation - would much rather arsenal win the league than them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on April 12, 2015, 02:36:00 PM
Nah, don't want QPR getting anything here - put more pressure on us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Reuben on April 12, 2015, 02:46:59 PM
With ours and QPRs run ins being pretty similar before this weekend it just means that we have to do the same as them today in our toughest remaining home fixture....(easier opposition than Chelsea)

It also means they have to win at Anfield (their equivalent to our game yesterday)

I am not worried about QPR.  I think Hull/Sunderland will do well to get 5-6 points so only 1 more win for us...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on April 12, 2015, 02:50:55 PM
According to QPR fans Gary Cahill is John Terry's bitch.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on April 12, 2015, 02:51:13 PM
Great save by Courtois
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on April 12, 2015, 02:51:51 PM
He's a good keeper, and no mistake.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on April 12, 2015, 02:52:08 PM
Chelsea aren't playing well.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Steve67 on April 12, 2015, 02:52:25 PM
Awful game. Chelsea really are sloppy.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Astral Weeks on April 12, 2015, 02:53:24 PM
This game is dross. I can't believe this Chelsea team is a shoo in to win the league.

Best league in the world, my arse.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on April 12, 2015, 02:56:05 PM
Quote from: Villafirst on April 12, 2015, 02:36:00 PM
Nah, don't want QPR getting anything here - put more pressure on us.

QPR who are averaging well under 1 point per game can max out on 44 points if they win today plus their remaining 5.  Realistically they'll be delighted to give themselves half a chance by getting to 35 points.
Can't see anything they do bothering us now, so they can make Moanrinho look stupid for my sake.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 12, 2015, 03:00:29 PM
Quote from: Astral Weeks on April 12, 2015, 02:53:24 PM
This game is dross. I can't believe this Chelsea team is a shoo in to win the league.

Best league in the world, my arse.
Dreadful game. Looking forward to the Manx Derby .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on April 12, 2015, 03:12:45 PM
Chelsea have looked knackered since January, Mourinho has over played so many of their first team imo, most have played all the Carling cup games aswell.

Should make the title race interesting for a few more weeks.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on April 12, 2015, 03:14:54 PM
1-0 Chelski - finally!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on April 12, 2015, 03:16:40 PM
Rob Green.

What a fucking idiot.

Excellent stuff.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TopDeck113 on April 12, 2015, 03:17:06 PM
That's what Champions-elect do.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on April 12, 2015, 03:18:37 PM
I really don't like Mourinho these days but that assistant of his takes things to a new level.

It's only correct that Chelsea win, don't know why QPR even bothered trying against such footballing gods.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on April 12, 2015, 03:19:36 PM
Moving between two rooms I was surprised Talksport on my laptop is ninety seconds behind Sky on the QPR commentary. Not as surprised as I was last night at how far behind BBC iPlayer was compared to the TV for MOTD when I was supposed to be watching live. Then I realised I had Sky on in the other room not BBC and it was coincidence they were both showing the highlights of the Villa game at that time.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: adrenachrome on April 12, 2015, 03:19:51 PM
What class of bufoon is Rob Green. There should be  steward's inquiry.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dante Lavelli on April 12, 2015, 03:21:12 PM
Quote from: TopDeck113 on April 12, 2015, 03:17:06 PM
That's what Champions-elect do.

That's what Championship-elect do.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tony Erdington on April 12, 2015, 03:23:03 PM
rather happy with qpr loosing, Chelsea are shitters
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on April 12, 2015, 03:23:43 PM
What a great weekend. I must check my lottery numbers!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on April 12, 2015, 03:23:55 PM
Quote from: Dante Lavelli on April 12, 2015, 03:21:12 PM
Quote from: TopDeck113 on April 12, 2015, 03:17:06 PM
That's what Champions-elect do.

That's what Championship-elect do.

True on both counts.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: CT on April 12, 2015, 03:24:25 PM
Pleased QPR got nothing. Hate wanting Chelsea to win a football match though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 12, 2015, 03:26:36 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on April 12, 2015, 03:19:36 PM
Moving between two rooms I was surprised Talksport on my laptop is ninety seconds behind Sky on the QPR commentary. Not as surprised as I was last night at how far behind BBC iPlayer was compared to the TV for MOTD when I was supposed to be watching live. Then I realised I had Sky on in the other room not BBC and it was coincidence they were both showing the highlights of the Villa game at that time.
Like something out of the X Files
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on April 12, 2015, 03:29:07 PM
Great weekend for us. Bad mistake by Green the QPR keeper - class finish by Fabregas.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 12, 2015, 03:29:33 PM
We've had worse weekends.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: berneboy on April 12, 2015, 03:30:20 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 12, 2015, 03:29:33 PM
We've had worse weekends.

Aye, that's true.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: manic-road on April 12, 2015, 03:34:24 PM
Same number of games played as QPR now and six points clear of them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 12, 2015, 03:34:55 PM
Green has clearly been studying Guzan's kicking
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 12, 2015, 03:36:22 PM
Back to the dark ages at Loftus Road with the Chelsea players having things thrown at them. Lawrenson will be beside himself as will McNulty.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on April 12, 2015, 03:43:35 PM
Quote from: Rudy65 on April 12, 2015, 10:26:26 AM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 12, 2015, 10:10:53 AM
Quote from: Clampy on April 12, 2015, 09:53:16 AM
Quote from: walsall villain on April 11, 2015, 10:50:32 PM
Sunderland fans seem to get home very early each week

Sunderland were absolutely atrocious. Their defence was all over the place.
Think it's fair to say John O'Shea is finished at this level.

Youre about 5 years too late ;)

What I have noticed about his recent cock-ups, including the one against Gabby, is he can't seem to judge the flight of the ball.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brend'Watkins on April 12, 2015, 03:46:46 PM
Chelsea were really poor throughout apart from that finish. A half decent side like say...us would have beaten them on that performance.

Great weekend of results for us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on April 12, 2015, 04:08:23 PM
0 - 1.......Aguero
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Deano's Mullet on April 12, 2015, 04:10:26 PM
Love seeing city piss on utd
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Astral Weeks on April 12, 2015, 04:11:56 PM
Quote from: Deano's Mullet on April 12, 2015, 04:10:26 PM
Love seeing anyone piss on utd
Corrected that for you. Class from Jimmy there.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Astral Weeks on April 12, 2015, 04:13:24 PM
Ashley Young falls over and gets a free kick. Imagine
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on April 12, 2015, 04:14:09 PM
1 - 1........Young
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on April 12, 2015, 04:14:09 PM
Quote from: Deano's Mullet on April 12, 2015, 04:10:26 PM
Love seeing city piss on utd

You were saying? Cheat just scored
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on April 12, 2015, 04:14:35 PM
City have started like a train....good move, great pass by Milner to Silva who gave Aguero a tap-in. Now 1-1 - young scores...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Deano's Mullet on April 12, 2015, 04:15:31 PM
Hope citeh smash them
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tony Erdington on April 12, 2015, 04:24:02 PM
money slags 1 more money slags 1
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Astral Weeks on April 12, 2015, 04:27:36 PM
Arse.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on April 12, 2015, 04:27:48 PM
2 - 1......Fellani
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on April 12, 2015, 04:28:21 PM
Ash having a good game.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on April 12, 2015, 04:43:41 PM
Well the only way this week would have been more perfect if Kate Upton....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on April 12, 2015, 04:45:02 PM
Kompany lucky to only get yellow there.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on April 12, 2015, 04:46:04 PM
Quote from: Legion on April 12, 2015, 04:45:02 PM
Kompany lucky to only get yellow there.

Was risky wasn't it...........I didn't want him to be sent off though
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SamTheMouse on April 12, 2015, 04:48:54 PM
City looking every inch the collection of talented mercenaries.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on April 12, 2015, 05:15:57 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 12, 2015, 03:29:33 PM
We've had worse weekends.

Yes, thinking back as far as last weekend.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on April 12, 2015, 05:25:40 PM
3 - 1........Mata
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on April 12, 2015, 05:26:49 PM
Nice move, but he's a mile offside.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 12, 2015, 05:29:04 PM
I wonder if Pellegrini will even last until the end of the season? This will be 6 defeats in 8 games, and 4 wins in 15 in all comps. That's woeful for a side with their squad.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 12, 2015, 05:29:40 PM
Yet another offside Yanited goal is left to stand. They really are wankers.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on April 12, 2015, 05:32:27 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 12, 2015, 05:29:04 PM
I wonder if Pellegrini will even last until the end of the season? This will be 6 defeats in 8 games, and 4 wins in 15 in all comps. That's woeful for a side with their squad.

Be interesting to see what they do as they are definitely waiting for 2016 when Pepe's contract expires @ Bayern......I was listening to a podcast and they said Rafa was on a list of possible replacements

Its not just his fault.......the squad is very old and recent purchases, signings ie Sagna, Fernando,Mangala, Bony have been very dodgy
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 12, 2015, 05:32:50 PM
4-1
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on April 12, 2015, 05:33:14 PM
4-1, Young reminding us what a set-piece taker we used to have. Great cross for Smalling.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on April 12, 2015, 05:33:18 PM
4 - 1........Smalling
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 12, 2015, 05:34:03 PM
That 4th is borderline offside too
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on April 12, 2015, 05:37:16 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 12, 2015, 05:29:04 PM
I wonder if Pellegrini will even last until the end of the season? This will be 6 defeats in 8 games, and 4 wins in 15 in all comps. That's woeful for a side with their squad.

I think they have had a very poor return overall to be honest which I know sounds strange for a team who has won the league twice, but for me it has never felt embedded or as if they are setting anything up that has any kind of permanency to it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on April 12, 2015, 05:42:09 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 12, 2015, 05:34:03 PM
That 4th is borderline offside too
No it isn't.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 12, 2015, 05:43:05 PM
Quote from: Dave on April 12, 2015, 05:42:09 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 12, 2015, 05:34:03 PM
That 4th is borderline offside too
No it isn't.
He's very marginally off
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on April 12, 2015, 05:46:22 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 12, 2015, 05:43:05 PM
Quote from: Dave on April 12, 2015, 05:42:09 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 12, 2015, 05:34:03 PM
That 4th is borderline offside too
No it isn't.
He's very marginally off
He would be, were Mangala not standing two yards closer to the goal than Smalling is.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 12, 2015, 05:47:35 PM
Quote from: Dave on April 12, 2015, 05:46:22 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 12, 2015, 05:43:05 PM
Quote from: Dave on April 12, 2015, 05:42:09 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 12, 2015, 05:34:03 PM
That 4th is borderline offside too
No it isn't.
He's very marginally off
He would be, were Mangala not standing two yards closer to the goal than Smalling is.
I meant the guy at the back who is marginally ahead of Mangala .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: passport1 on April 12, 2015, 05:50:15 PM
I spotted a guy with a half and half Utd City scarf. He must be a Glory Glory supporter.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on April 12, 2015, 05:55:34 PM
4 - 2.......Aguero
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mortimer's Bear on April 12, 2015, 05:59:35 PM
Glad QPR lost but isn't it horrible wanting Chelsea to win.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on April 12, 2015, 06:14:38 PM
I prefer to think of it as wanting QPR to lose.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Des Little on April 12, 2015, 06:45:24 PM
Fantastic weekend for us. Things look a lot more chipper now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on April 12, 2015, 08:00:28 PM
Talk sport reporter said the half and half scarves were selling well at the Manchester derby

Got me thinking, has Anyone ever seen such a thing as a Villa Blues half and half ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Des Little on April 12, 2015, 08:07:17 PM
Quote from: john e on April 12, 2015, 08:00:28 PM
Talk sport reporter said the half and half scarves were selling well at the Manchester derby

Got me thinking, has Anyone ever seen such a thing as a Villa Blues half and half ?

I very much doubt it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on April 12, 2015, 08:09:33 PM
It would be nice to think that the Man City manager would get another season but after today, he probably won't.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on April 12, 2015, 08:14:42 PM
I foolishly had 5 Live phone in on for a short time earlier and heard a Citeh supporter demanding Pellegrini be sacked. I hate these people.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 12, 2015, 08:15:07 PM
Quote from: Des Little on April 12, 2015, 08:07:17 PM
Quote from: john e on April 12, 2015, 08:00:28 PM
Talk sport reporter said the half and half scarves were selling well at the Manchester derby

Got me thinking, has Anyone ever seen such a thing as a Villa Blues half and half ?

I very much doubt it.

They've been too shit to play us since half and half scarves became popular.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on April 12, 2015, 08:16:12 PM
Quote from: john e on April 12, 2015, 08:00:28 PM
Talk sport reporter said the half and half scarves were selling well at the Manchester derby

Got me thinking, has Anyone ever seen such a thing as a Villa Blues half and half ?

This might explain it:

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CCYYgVjUgAAW5Wj.jpg)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on April 12, 2015, 08:17:09 PM
Beijing Red's firm.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Des Little on April 12, 2015, 08:19:29 PM
I don't know how I'd react if I went to a game against Blues and the geezer near me had a Villa/Blues scarf. In fact I'd rather have a shirt wearing Nose there, and I mean it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brend'Watkins on April 12, 2015, 08:21:11 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on April 12, 2015, 08:17:09 PM
Beijing Red's firm.

Ha ha

Life imitating art.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 12, 2015, 08:21:51 PM
And think how much those half and half tourists spent in the club shops today and realise that clubs love them as much as they love ST holders.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 12, 2015, 08:24:12 PM
If not more than ST holders.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mortimer's Bear on April 12, 2015, 08:42:34 PM
Quote from: john e on April 12, 2015, 08:00:28 PM
Talk sport reporter said the half and half scarves were selling well at the Manchester derby

Got me thinking, has Anyone ever seen such a thing as a Villa Blues half and half ?

There's a pub over Burntwood way that has a Villa Blues half and half shirt on the ceiling, quite bizarre.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 12, 2015, 08:43:41 PM
Walking round the Lowry centre pre game last week there were loads of Chinese, Malaysian, Japanese reds all wearing half Yanited / Villa scarves. It was quite a touching moment.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TopDeck113 on April 12, 2015, 10:03:55 PM
If they'd sold half-and-half scarves in 1983, I may well have been tempted when we played Juventus...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on April 12, 2015, 10:05:18 PM
Quote from: TopDeck113 on April 12, 2015, 10:03:55 PM
If they'd sold half-and-half scarves in 1983, I may well have been tempted when we played Juventus...

I've actually still got one from Bilbao,
So they have been going for some time
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TopDeck113 on April 12, 2015, 10:06:45 PM
Quote from: Clampy on April 12, 2015, 08:09:33 PM
It would be nice to think that the Man City manager would get another season but after today, he probably won't.

He won't.  So cue another summer of ridiculous spending by City, with the knock-on effect of inflated prices in the market where we will be shopping.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ad@m on April 12, 2015, 10:50:02 PM
If Eliaquim Mangala is worth £32m then there's hope for John O'Shea yet.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ozzjim on April 13, 2015, 12:59:48 AM
John O'Shea must be the worst defender in the league by a distance. But Mangala runs him pretty close. What an incredible waste. But then there are quite a few in the 20-30 million bracket I look at ant think how on earth.... Willian at Chelsea, Soldado at Spurs, Ozil for 42 million? Di Maria at £59? All of them are bang average footballers, that have good games from time to time but are genuinely nowhere close to say Sanchez who has delivered every week pretty much even when not scoring, or Fabregas, or Aguerro. I just fail to see how they are in the same price bracket.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Jon Crofts on April 13, 2015, 08:11:26 AM
If you ever feel yourself softening on your view of Chelsea being a bunch of classless chavs then bookmark this from yesterday's game vs QPR.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Deano's Mullet on April 13, 2015, 08:14:43 AM
Only ever bought a half and half scarf twice, 1st was that marvellous occasion when we played Athletic Bilbao in 1997 when we were hanging around with their great fans -  and the other was when we played Brighton in the Cup five years ago. I live in Sussex, know a lot of Albion fans (a lot of whom were sat in the North Stand Upper that day while I went in the Holte) so it just seemed a nice souvenir of the day. Never worn it and will never wear it probably but I just needed to get one.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: nodge on April 13, 2015, 09:33:03 AM
Quote from: TopDeck113 on April 12, 2015, 10:03:55 PM
If they'd sold half-and-half scarves in 1983, I may well have been tempted when we played Juventus...

Probably would have come in handy if you were stood on the Witton End that night in the "mixed" section.  Probably the most moody atmosphere I've ever witnessed at VP.
You could have cut the atmosphere with a knife, which was quite apt if you believed the stories that most of them were carrying one.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on April 13, 2015, 09:59:31 AM
Quote from: Jon Crofts on April 13, 2015, 08:11:26 AM
If you ever feel yourself softening on your view of Chelsea being a bunch of classless chavs then bookmark this from yesterday's game vs QPR.



Not wishing to dampen the spirit of disgust for Chelsea
But I saw this in real time, and the Chelsea bloke isn't actually doing it in Ramseys face as it seems in that shot,
he is celebrating a few steps in front of him and not to him

Still classless chavs though obviously
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ozzjim on April 13, 2015, 10:19:27 AM
I have a half half from the away game in Hamburg, great trip, only made more legendary with my ability to have the worst trotts imaginable on the drive back to Amsterdam airport the next day, frequenting both gents and ladies rest stop shitters with incredible regularity, sitting on the flight (having only just made it) clenched like a vice, then throwing up literally as I walked back into my house. Fuck me I was ill.

Great night though!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AVH87 on April 13, 2015, 10:26:13 AM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on April 12, 2015, 08:14:42 PM
I foolishly had 5 Live phone in on for a short time earlier and heard a Citeh supporter demanding Pellegrini be sacked. I hate these people.

Quite right too. To spend the money they have and just about clinging on to 4th place is very poor. They can't live in the 'well we are City, we used to be crap' mindset, that's what is costing them progress in the Champions League and prevents full houses/good atmosphere in that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on April 13, 2015, 11:57:19 AM
I hope we're still saying what a terrible defender Mangela is in a couple of weeks.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on April 13, 2015, 12:06:16 PM
Quote from: OCD on April 13, 2015, 11:57:19 AM
I hope we're still saying what a terrible defender Mangela is in a couple of weeks.

"His positioning for Benteke's 4th was terrible. I bet Pellegrini gave him pelters at half-time after that one."
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mortimer's Bear on April 13, 2015, 12:08:30 PM
Quote from: Richard E on April 13, 2015, 12:06:16 PM
Quote from: OCD on April 13, 2015, 11:57:19 AM
I hope we're still saying what a terrible defender Mangela is in a couple of weeks.

"His positioning for Benteke's 4th was terrible. I bet Pellegrini gave him pelters at half-time after that one."

Isn't it a bit early to be drinking?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on April 13, 2015, 12:10:07 PM
Quote from: Mortimer's Bear on April 12, 2015, 08:42:34 PM
Quote from: john e on April 12, 2015, 08:00:28 PM
Talk sport reporter said the half and half scarves were selling well at the Manchester derby

Got me thinking, has Anyone ever seen such a thing as a Villa Blues half and half ?

There's a pub over Burntwood way that has a Villa Blues half and half shirt on the ceiling, quite bizarre.


I can sort of understand it if a pub has a mix of fans from both clubs as regulars but I can't get my head around an individual owning one. I nicked a bust from my local once and returned it complete with a Villa hat, scarf and little replica shirt from when my lad was very small. Fair play to the bluenose gaffer, he left them on it and painted it's nose blue.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on April 13, 2015, 12:14:43 PM
Quote from: Tokyo Sexwhale on April 12, 2015, 08:16:12 PM
Quote from: john e on April 12, 2015, 08:00:28 PM
Talk sport reporter said the half and half scarves were selling well at the Manchester derby

Got me thinking, has Anyone ever seen such a thing as a Villa Blues half and half ?

This might explain it:

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CCYYgVjUgAAW5Wj.jpg)




Are you sure those aren't Newton Heath/Small Heath half and half scarfs? Don't forget Carson's vision of the noses being the Far East's favourite team.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Comrade Blitz on April 13, 2015, 12:50:45 PM
Someone I know who works a turnstile at QPR was keeping a tally of QPR/Chelsea half scarf twats on Saturday. Over 30 through his turnstile alone!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 13, 2015, 12:54:19 PM
You see a depressingly large number of half and half scarf wearers down the Villa. And not just on the day trippers.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 13, 2015, 02:26:07 PM
I don't get it. I thought a scarf identified allegiance. I can understand to a point buying one for a friendly against someone like Real Madrid or Barcelona to say you were there, but in a competitive setting. What message are you sending by wearing it? That you don't mind who wins. How's that work? Did the half and half Villa/QPR scarf wearers cheer all six goals?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Des Little on April 13, 2015, 02:28:54 PM
It's possibly the worst aspect of modern football. I cannot stand it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 13, 2015, 02:41:30 PM
I have 3 half and half scarves. Only because they were a quid each in the club shop from the American tour a few years ago though. Never worn them mind, just added to my collection of Villa tat.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: passitsideways on April 13, 2015, 02:45:28 PM
Yeah, I don't really see the point of them for anyone outside of the specific category of people who are attending the game as a one-off tourist attraction, as opposed to a serious hobby.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brend'Watkins on April 13, 2015, 02:52:33 PM
Quote from: Des Little on April 13, 2015, 02:28:54 PM
It's possibly the worst aspect of modern football. I cannot stand it.

On the other hand it does help identify 'soccer fans' and 'first timers'. I don't see too much problem with a party of Chinese wearing them too as it's a souvenir, just so long as they are well away from me. If I see anybody above the age of 11 wearing one next Sunday in our area they will get a look of scorn and disgust from me. 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on April 13, 2015, 02:55:23 PM
I was very proud of my (then) 10 year old son who almost sneered at the two adults sat in front of us wearing half and half Villa/Chelsea scarves, no influence from me as I hadn't mentioned them. As he said " why would anybody do that?".
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on April 13, 2015, 03:46:54 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 13, 2015, 02:41:30 PM
I have 3 half and half scarves. Only because they were a quid each in the club shop from the American tour a few years ago though. Never worn them mind, just added to my collection of Villa tat.

is that the one with villa/Collymore on it
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dr Butler on April 13, 2015, 03:51:24 PM
I have only bought one of those half and half scarves, when we played Ipswich in the FA Cup the other year.....it was for my mates little lad who had just had a liver transplant and is Ipswich Town mad.

He tells everyone that Villa are his 2nd team now :)

UTV
The Doc
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 13, 2015, 03:58:54 PM
I just don't get them, I mean what the feck do you do with them after the game ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 13, 2015, 04:26:02 PM
Quote from: john e on April 13, 2015, 03:46:54 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 13, 2015, 02:41:30 PM
I have 3 half and half scarves. Only because they were a quid each in the club shop from the American tour a few years ago though. Never worn them mind, just added to my collection of Villa tat.

is that the one with villa/Collymore on it

Yeah because i'm going to buy that! They are from the games in Chicago, Portland and Philly in 2012 (I think).
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VILLA MOLE on April 13, 2015, 04:54:28 PM
I have just returned from Thailand where the Premiership coverage is everywhere.

but it was surreal

Fox Sport rolling out old Liverpool games 24/7 and not the good ones?!

 The Presenter of the programme (Asian Gary Lineker ) wearing a Liverpool Tracksuit!

all the beer had United and Chelsea players pictured across them , not pleasant

What did tickle me a Leicester City club shop at Bangkok Airport!

It was a football Universe Alien to me  :-\
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Jon Crofts on April 13, 2015, 05:05:43 PM
Surely all half & half scarves should be one half your own team and the other half is always the black & white of Newcastle United*

*everyone's favourite second team

They are the idea of a marketing man/woman who thinks that were all just football crazy people who watch Soccer AM and always cheer on the English teams in Europe as well as the national side.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on April 13, 2015, 05:15:01 PM
Quote from: Jon Crofts on April 13, 2015, 05:05:43 PM
Surely all half & half scarves should be one half your own team and the other half is always the black & white of Newcastle United*

*everyone's favourite second team

They are the idea of a marketing man/woman who thinks that were all just football crazy people who watch Soccer AM and always cheer on the English teams in Europe as well as the national side.

That got me thinking. When did Newcastle officially stop being everyone's second favourite team and who is supposed to be everyone's second favourite team now?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: thick_mike on April 13, 2015, 05:20:31 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on April 13, 2015, 05:15:01 PM
Quote from: Jon Crofts on April 13, 2015, 05:05:43 PM
Surely all half & half scarves should be one half your own team and the other half is always the black & white of Newcastle United*

*everyone's favourite second team

They are the idea of a marketing man/woman who thinks that were all just football crazy people who watch Soccer AM and always cheer on the English teams in Europe as well as the national side.

That got me thinking. When did Newcastle officially stop being everyone's second favourite team and who is supposed to be everyone's second favourite team now?
Albion always claim to be...who could fail to be beguiled by their samba rhythms and dazzling devil-may-care attack minded tactics? Pulisinho has put paid to that!

Southampton?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on April 13, 2015, 05:31:40 PM
Southampton are probably everyone's favourite underdogs/over achievers this season. But that fondness never lasts because fans of other teams soon get fed up of that sort of team beating their team and finishing above their team.

Either that or the team in question reverts back to being quite shit.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: curiousorange on April 13, 2015, 05:32:48 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on April 13, 2015, 05:15:01 PM
Quote from: Jon Crofts on April 13, 2015, 05:05:43 PM
Surely all half & half scarves should be one half your own team and the other half is always the black & white of Newcastle United*

*everyone's favourite second team

They are the idea of a marketing man/woman who thinks that were all just football crazy people who watch Soccer AM and always cheer on the English teams in Europe as well as the national side.

That got me thinking. When did Newcastle officially stop being everyone's second favourite team and who is supposed to be everyone's second favourite team now?

I think everyone's favourite second team is the one currently taking points off the establishment, who are entertaining and who have done so by not buying success and/or obviously screwing others over down the years. Oh, and their fans maintain a sense of realism about their current position. Kind of rules out every team other than Villa for me. But then again, I wish nothing but the worst for all clubs unless it directly benefits us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on April 13, 2015, 05:37:52 PM
I am a floating fan of various other teams on a weekly basis due to my gambling. Any club achieving the double of playing the noses and being part of one of my bets usually wins the favourite prize. Unfortunately any team playing one of our relegation rivals has also become a big favourite in recent years. Even if it is Manchester United. Which really rankles.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Jon Crofts on April 13, 2015, 05:44:52 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on April 13, 2015, 05:15:01 PM
Quote from: Jon Crofts on April 13, 2015, 05:05:43 PM
Surely all half & half scarves should be one half your own team and the other half is always the black & white of Newcastle United*

*everyone's favourite second team

They are the idea of a marketing man/woman who thinks that were all just football crazy people who watch Soccer AM and always cheer on the English teams in Europe as well as the national side.

That got me thinking. When did Newcastle officially stop being everyone's second favourite team and who is supposed to be everyone's second favourite team now?

For this Sunday only I can exclusively reveal it's Liverpool FC & the nations favourite son (back street illegitimate) Steven Gerrard.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on April 13, 2015, 06:46:13 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on April 13, 2015, 05:15:01 PM
Quote from: Jon Crofts on April 13, 2015, 05:05:43 PM
Surely all half & half scarves should be one half your own team and the other half is always the black & white of Newcastle United*

*everyone's favourite second team

They are the idea of a marketing man/woman who thinks that were all just football crazy people who watch Soccer AM and always cheer on the English teams in Europe as well as the national side.

That got me thinking. When did Newcastle officially stop being everyone's second favourite team and who is supposed to be everyone's second favourite team now?

I think Fulham was a likable team for a while there, nice ground, decent fans, amusingly deranged owner. These days though its probably Swansea, just because they play a decent brand of football.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: McGraths Dry Cleaning on April 13, 2015, 07:32:42 PM
Quote from: VILLA MOLE on April 13, 2015, 04:54:28 PM
I have just returned from Thailand where the Premiership coverage is everywhere.

but it was surreal

Fox Sport rolling out old Liverpool games 24/7 and not the good ones?!

 The Presenter of the programme (Asian Gary Lineker ) wearing a Liverpool Tracksuit!

all the beer had United and Chelsea players pictured across them , not pleasant

What did tickle me a Leicester City club shop at Bangkok Airport!

It was a football Universe Alien to me  :-\

About 12 years ago I did a job in Hong Kong and lived over there for 6 months and also did a bit of business travel around Asia and the Premier League is massive. Beckham's face was on everything - chocolates, car oil and lots of stuff he wouldn't advertise over here.

Needless to say everyone supported Liv or Utd. Nothing more guaranteed to get your pi** boiling than arriving into Bangkok first thing for some tedious meeting and being driven around by a Yanited shirt wearing driver whose only English was Scholes, Beckham and Giggs.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 13, 2015, 07:40:04 PM
I recall my first trip to Tokyo. Walk out the airport and was greeted by an 80 foot poster of David Beckham. It was quite disturbing.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: gabbythelegend on April 13, 2015, 07:48:02 PM
Quote from: VILLA MOLE on April 13, 2015, 04:54:28 PM
I have just returned from Thailand where the Premiership coverage is everywhere.

but it was surreal

Fox Sport rolling out old Liverpool games 24/7 and not the good ones?!

 The Presenter of the programme (Asian Gary Lineker ) wearing a Liverpool Tracksuit!

all the beer had United and Chelsea players pictured across them , not pleasant

What did tickle me a Leicester City club shop at Bangkok Airport!

It was a football Universe Alien to me  :-\


Hmm, that's odd, I remember Everton being the massive club there when I visited last year, because they're sponsored by Chang.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 13, 2015, 07:51:10 PM
The official beer of Chelsea is Singha. The bridge is awash with the stuff.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on April 13, 2015, 08:03:25 PM
Why do Sky feel the need to show us Liverpool fans singing that shit anthem of theirs like it was the Beatles who had just reformed or something. Just go to a bloody break and let them get on with it. We don't all go weak at the knees with awe when it comes to Liverpool you know.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: mrastonvilla on April 13, 2015, 08:07:01 PM
Anfield completely silent
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on April 13, 2015, 08:10:27 PM
1 - 0 ......Sterling
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on April 13, 2015, 08:50:24 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on April 13, 2015, 08:03:25 PM
Why do Sky feel the need to show us Liverpool fans singing that shit anthem of theirs like it was the Beatles who had just reformed or something. Just go to a bloody break and let them get on with it. We don't all go weak at the knees with awe when it comes to Liverpool you know.

I was thinking that. But then the commentator said it's the nearest home game to the Hillsborough anniversary so I think that was why. I'm pretty sure Sky don't normally do that.

Before that, I thought Neville and Carragher's analysis of the Manc derby was very insightful. Those two, especially Neville, are in a class of their own as pundits. The BBC must be gutted they can only afford Phil.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on April 13, 2015, 09:04:51 PM
Emre Can injured.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: DB on April 13, 2015, 09:17:16 PM
Johnson is really shit. We can exploit this as QPR did with Richardson.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pat McMahon on April 13, 2015, 09:26:31 PM
Liverpool are absolutely colossal in Asia, still bigger than all except Man U, despite the recent rise of Chelsea and Man City. The time difference with England means our league is perfect for combining weekend football watching with drinking with your mates in a bar.

The only exception I have found is the Philippines where few people seem to give a shit about the Premier League. Also, in China basketball is bigger than football, though the Premier League is pretty popular ( mainly the usual suspects), but it ain't Thailand or Hong Kong.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on April 13, 2015, 09:29:58 PM
The Scousers are 2-0 up but they don't look anything special. They're beatable.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on April 13, 2015, 09:38:19 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on April 13, 2015, 09:29:58 PM
The Scousers are 2-0 up but they don't look anything special. They're beatable.

That they are...........We need to keep Sterling and Coutinho quiet
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mortimer's Bear on April 13, 2015, 10:07:32 PM
2 thoughts tonight....

1. How the fuck did we lose to Newcastle
2. Benteke will destroy the Liverpool defence on Sunday.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pooligan on April 13, 2015, 10:17:23 PM
I spend a lot of time in the Philippines and i agree with you Pat McMahon,there is not much interest in the Premier .When i first visited back in 2010 i was able to watch the Premier on cable tv, but now they show the La Liga. Basketball and Manny are the big things out here i think it is fair to say.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 13, 2015, 10:33:06 PM
Only 500 Newcastle fans at anfield tonight
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mortimer's Bear on April 13, 2015, 10:36:13 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 13, 2015, 10:33:06 PM
Only 500 Newcastle fans at anfield tonight

£56 a pop
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on April 13, 2015, 10:37:55 PM
Quote from: Mortimer's Bear on April 13, 2015, 10:07:32 PM
2 thoughts tonight....

1. How the fuck did we lose to Newcastle
2. Benteke will destroy the Liverpool defence on Sunday.

1. Cisse was still playing for them then.
2. Yes please.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on April 14, 2015, 10:15:21 AM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on April 13, 2015, 08:50:24 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on April 13, 2015, 08:03:25 PM
Why do Sky feel the need to show us Liverpool fans singing that shit anthem of theirs like it was the Beatles who had just reformed or something. Just go to a bloody break and let them get on with it. We don't all go weak at the knees with awe when it comes to Liverpool you know.

I was thinking that. But then the commentator said it's the nearest home game to the Hillsborough anniversary so I think that was why. I'm pretty sure Sky don't normally do that.

Before that, I thought Neville and Carragher's analysis of the Manc derby was very insightful. Those two, especially Neville, are in a class of their own as pundits. The BBC must be gutted they can only afford Phil.


I don't think Phil is too bad. Certainly compared to some of the other BBC bods. Carragher doesn't sit on the fence but also doesn't go over the top like Savage. Gary Neville is far and away the best pundit in my opinion. And he certainly doesn't hold back when it comes to criticising United. After Gary Neville I think Murphy is probably the best.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dr Butler on April 14, 2015, 10:17:13 AM
Quote from: Mortimer's Bear on April 13, 2015, 10:36:13 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 13, 2015, 10:33:06 PM
Only 500 Newcastle fans at anfield tonight

£56 a pop

seriously ? £56 ???

UTV
The Doc
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on April 14, 2015, 10:19:52 AM
Quote from: Dr Butler on April 14, 2015, 10:17:13 AM
Quote from: Mortimer's Bear on April 13, 2015, 10:36:13 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 13, 2015, 10:33:06 PM
Only 500 Newcastle fans at anfield tonight

£56 a pop

seriously ? £56 ???

UTV
The Doc

Still, at least for that sort of money you know you're going to get a good view.

Oh.

https://twitter.com/UberFootbalI/status/587711745348804609

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CCf4tj4W0AEo4SV.jpg)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: joe_c on April 14, 2015, 10:25:55 AM
Gary Neville takes it far too seriously. He was quivering with impotent rage at the weekend at the leisurely pace at which Man City returned the ball to the centre spot following Aguero's second. It's only a game, dude. Chill out.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: usav on April 14, 2015, 01:04:13 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on April 14, 2015, 10:19:52 AM

Still, at least for that sort of money you know you're going to get a good view.

Oh.

https://twitter.com/UberFootbalI/status/587711745348804609

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CCf4tj4W0AEo4SV.jpg)

Second comment in:  Bloody poles coming over here restricting our views.  Twitter has it's moments.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: nick harper on April 14, 2015, 01:15:24 PM
Quote from: joe_c on April 14, 2015, 10:25:55 AM
Gary Neville takes it far too seriously. He was quivering with impotent rage at the weekend at the leisurely pace at which Man City returned the ball to the centre spot following Aguero's second. It's only a game, dude. Chill out.

Winning mentality and never giving up. Ingrained in the side he played in.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on April 14, 2015, 02:18:54 PM
Quote from: usav on April 14, 2015, 01:04:13 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on April 14, 2015, 10:19:52 AM

Still, at least for that sort of money you know you're going to get a good view.

Oh.

https://twitter.com/UberFootbalI/status/587711745348804609

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CCf4tj4W0AEo4SV.jpg)

Second comment in:  Bloody poles coming over here restricting our views.  Twitter has it's moments.

Further down, when you buy the ticket it will say restricted view so it's your own fault.

The ticket should actually say, for £56.00 you get a tremendous view of a fucking great pole.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 14, 2015, 02:21:44 PM
If there was only 500 of them surely there was space to move to a better seat?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on April 14, 2015, 08:02:27 PM
Watching Real Madrid and it's fair to say they are streets ahead of anything in the EPL. They're actually playing at a much faster pace than English football
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on April 14, 2015, 08:13:15 PM
Dingles 2-0 down at Boro already.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on April 14, 2015, 08:17:34 PM
Bent again. Derby 3-0.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on April 14, 2015, 09:09:16 PM
Bale has been shit
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mister E on April 14, 2015, 09:13:39 PM
Quote from: Matt Collins on April 14, 2015, 09:09:16 PM
Bale has been shit
to the power of n.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 14, 2015, 09:18:10 PM
Bristol City heading up, winning five-nil at Bradford. Reckon they could be contenders for back-to-back promotions.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 14, 2015, 10:21:34 PM
2 more goals for Benty tonight.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on April 14, 2015, 10:26:00 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 14, 2015, 10:21:34 PM
2 more goals for Benty tonight.

Playing against Championship sides week in, week out certainly has helped him recover some of his old form.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on April 15, 2015, 12:04:11 AM
Bolton let me down for a nice fivefold in the championship and Plymouth let me down for an even nicer one in league two. They would have paid 10/1 and 30/1. On the other hand I only managed to call one right out of five in league one. I didn't cover myself in glory with my Real Madrid and Monaco double either.I think I got distracted by the fact the prices were good and the double would have paid 10/1.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ozzjim on April 15, 2015, 12:15:46 AM
12 in 15 for Bent. Maybe he has genuinely found the level he is suited for now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on April 15, 2015, 12:35:19 AM
Quote from: ozzjim on April 15, 2015, 12:15:46 AM
12 in 15 for Bent. Maybe he has genuinely found the level he is suited for now.

It also helps that he is playing for one of the best teams in the division. His Fulham record last season might make Derby think twice about relying on him next season if they go up.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on April 15, 2015, 07:56:58 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on April 15, 2015, 12:35:19 AM
Quote from: ozzjim on April 15, 2015, 12:15:46 AM
12 in 15 for Bent. Maybe he has genuinely found the level he is suited for now.

It also helps that he is playing for one of the best teams in the division. His Fulham record last season might make Derby think twice about relying on him next season if they go up.

and his Derby record makes me think they will be desperate to sign him as quickly as possible. Mind you if we stop up Sherwood will be thinking along the same lines. With Lambert and Lerner out of the picture it will be safe for Benty to come back. Sherwood likes him, and he could be a replacement for Benteke if he goes elsewhere over the summer. But I have a feeling he may stay.We shall see.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on April 15, 2015, 10:44:49 AM
Quote from: Ron Manager on April 15, 2015, 07:56:58 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on April 15, 2015, 12:35:19 AM
Quote from: ozzjim on April 15, 2015, 12:15:46 AM
12 in 15 for Bent. Maybe he has genuinely found the level he is suited for now.

It also helps that he is playing for one of the best teams in the division. His Fulham record last season might make Derby think twice about relying on him next season if they go up.

and his Derby record makes me think they will be desperate to sign him as quickly as possible. Mind you if we stop up Sherwood will be thinking along the same lines. With Lambert and Lerner out of the picture it will be safe for Benty to come back. Sherwood likes him, and he could be a replacement for Benteke if he goes elsewhere over the summer. But I have a feeling he may stay.We shall see.


If Derby go up (which I don't think they will now) then Bent is almost certain to stay as he is just happy to play for any top flight club at this point, and they may feel like his instincts and experience could be enough to scrap out the odd 1-0 away win. 

He isn't good enough to replace Benteke.  If he comes back to Villa then it should be as a squad player and nothing more, but I don't see it happening anyway.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 15, 2015, 12:31:52 PM
A motivated and fit Bent as a squad player isn't a bad option. Lambert gone, Faulkner gone and Lerner nearly gone. I just don't see why he'd want to come back and he's clearly doing well at Derby. If they come up he may as well stick with them because he'd get more playing time and they would likely try and find a way to play to his strengths. I don't know that we'd set up that way unless it was late in the game and we were chasing a goal. Also, and most importantly as a full time PL player I just don't think he has it anymore.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on April 15, 2015, 07:56:18 PM
Porto 2-0 up on Bayern Munich within 10 minutes
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on April 15, 2015, 09:07:46 PM
Porto now 3 - 1 up...........Martinez with a great finish
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on April 15, 2015, 09:13:09 PM
Liverpool could win the FA Cup semi final if they had a player like that Suarez of Barca.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on April 15, 2015, 09:25:15 PM
PSG 0 - Barca 3..............Suarez with 2

This was a stunning goal.......especially the "meg" on the worlds most expensive defender
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on April 15, 2015, 09:26:30 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on April 15, 2015, 09:07:46 PM
Porto now 3 - 1 up...........Martinez with a great finish
Dreadful mistake by Bayern Centre back.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on April 15, 2015, 09:38:59 PM
Christ of benteke does go we need a lot better than Darren bent!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Comrade Blitz on April 16, 2015, 01:24:22 PM
Interesting how the FA Cup semis are on TV in the US:
- Arsenal v Reading is, as we'd say over here, on "national TV" (the standard terrestrial Fox Network)
- Villa v 'The Mighty Reds YNWA' is on Fox Sports 1 (cable/satellite)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Duncan Shaw on April 16, 2015, 03:05:17 PM
That Cavani is pony isn't he, for all the money he cost.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on April 16, 2015, 09:29:52 PM
Watching Dynamo Kiev v Fiorentina can someone remind my what those officials on the goal line supposed to do?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on April 16, 2015, 09:31:32 PM
Quote from: Matt Collins on April 15, 2015, 09:38:59 PM
Christ of benteke does go we need a lot better than Darren bent!

If Benteke goes we'll be able to afford a lot better than Darren Bent.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on April 16, 2015, 09:34:31 PM
You mean someone like Bobby Zamora/Carlton Cole?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on April 16, 2015, 09:37:00 PM
Quote from: olaftab on April 16, 2015, 09:34:31 PM
You mean someone like Bobby Zamora/Carlton Cole?

Brown Ideye.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on April 17, 2015, 08:49:28 AM
Could be interesting in the Europa League if either of the Ukrainian teams end up playing Zenit St. Petersburg in the final.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on April 17, 2015, 09:25:19 AM
I had a treble last night on Napoli, Sevilla and Fiorentina. I watched the second half of Napoli's win on ITV4 then they showed the highlights of Sevilla's win. I was then watching the highlights of Fiorentina's game not knowing how it turned out. It ended in a draw but the way they showed the highlights was about two minutes of one teams attacks and then two minutes of the other teams attacks. It reminded me of cheering my team on in the old Football Manager game on the Spectrum.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on April 17, 2015, 11:13:45 AM
Come on that's a fantasy. How can we ever snare away a true world class super striker from pride of the midlands?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on April 17, 2015, 06:55:44 PM
Quote from: olaftab on April 17, 2015, 11:13:45 AM
Come on that's a fantasy. How can we ever snare away a true world class super striker from pride of the midlands?

A click of our fingers would do it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on April 17, 2015, 07:51:17 PM
Quote from: gabbythelegend on April 13, 2015, 07:48:02 PM
Quote from: VILLA MOLE on April 13, 2015, 04:54:28 PM
I have just returned from Thailand where the Premiership coverage is everywhere.

but it was surreal

Fox Sport rolling out old Liverpool games 24/7 and not the good ones?!

 The Presenter of the programme (Asian Gary Lineker ) wearing a Liverpool Tracksuit!

all the beer had United and Chelsea players pictured across them , not pleasant

What did tickle me a Leicester City club shop at Bangkok Airport!

It was a football Universe Alien to me  :-\


Hmm, that's odd, I remember Everton being the massive club there when I visited last year, because they're sponsored by Chang.

Because of Chang you may see Everton posters but its wildly wide of the mark to think Everton are the massive club there.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: fbriai on April 17, 2015, 09:46:09 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on April 17, 2015, 09:25:19 AM
I had a treble last night on Napoli, Sevilla and Fiorentina. I watched the second half of Napoli's win on ITV4 then they showed the highlights of Sevilla's win. I was then watching the highlights of Fiorentina's game not knowing how it turned out. It ended in a draw but the way they showed the highlights was about two minutes of one teams attacks and then two minutes of the other teams attacks. It reminded me of cheering my team on in the old Football Manager game on the Spectrum.

Did any of the players look like a little white stick man and score a screamer from about 40 yards out on the wing?

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 17, 2015, 09:59:55 PM
Massive result for my 2nd team Boro tonight, 0-1 win at Norwich.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on April 17, 2015, 10:51:02 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 17, 2015, 09:59:55 PM
Massive result for my 2nd team Boro tonight, 0-1 win at Norwich.

You got one of them half and halfs ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 18, 2015, 12:14:31 AM
Quote from: john e on April 17, 2015, 10:51:02 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 17, 2015, 09:59:55 PM
Massive result for my 2nd team Boro tonight, 0-1 win at Norwich.

You got one of them half and halfs ?
Not invented when we last played them
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on April 18, 2015, 12:19:30 AM
Quote from: Duncan Shaw on April 16, 2015, 03:05:17 PM
That Cavani is pony isn't he, for all the money he cost.

Couldn't disagree more. He has under performed today but spent most of his time playing out of position. When he was the main guy at Napoli he scored loads.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 18, 2015, 10:25:37 AM
Tell you what if burnley and Leicester win today it's squeaky bum time again.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 18, 2015, 11:15:40 AM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 18, 2015, 10:25:37 AM
Tell you what if burnley and Leicester win today it's squeaky bum time again.

They might not though, Pollyanna.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on April 18, 2015, 11:47:58 AM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 18, 2015, 10:25:37 AM
Tell you what if burnley and Leicester win today it's squeaky bum time again.

And.... he's back in the room.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on April 18, 2015, 02:30:41 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 18, 2015, 10:25:37 AM
Tell you what if burnley and Leicester win today it's squeaky bum time again.

Not really because we're still ahead of of Sunderland and Hull who both have a horrible run in.  On top of that we'd still be 3 points ahead of Burnley and 4 ahead of Leicester, dont [panic for the sake of it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chipsticks on April 18, 2015, 02:36:45 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 18, 2015, 10:25:37 AM
Tell you what if burnley and Leicester win today it's squeaky bum time again.

Honestly for one weekend only I'm not giving a shit about any games other than our own. Even with the worst possible combination of events today things don't change too much.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on April 18, 2015, 02:57:35 PM
Pulis seemed to have a dig at his old bosses and his current boss in his pre match interview. Talking about how much Palace have spent since he left and how little Albion spend.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: beness on April 18, 2015, 03:03:38 PM
And Albion go one up
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 18, 2015, 03:17:15 PM
Smethwick and Leicester winning. So far, so shit.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on April 18, 2015, 03:34:07 PM
Burnley losing. Don't mind Leicester doing well, they've got two or three of the other bottom teams. Could do with them not giving up.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on April 18, 2015, 03:48:37 PM
Burnley down to 10 men - Ashley Barnes off.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 18, 2015, 03:53:54 PM
Bitters one up with 1 shot on target and 33% possession. The bestest fans in the world won't be happy, that's not the Albion way.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on April 18, 2015, 03:55:57 PM
Hopefully Leicester will be knackered after their exertions at the start.  And I fancy Palace to get at least an equaliser.

Out of all the options I really want QPR to go down - they're London, they tend to have a decent record against us, and we might be able to nick Chris Ramsey.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Exeter 77 on April 18, 2015, 04:11:52 PM
Stripeys 2-0 up despite only having 31% possession.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 18, 2015, 04:13:10 PM
And 2 shots on target.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on April 18, 2015, 04:16:52 PM
Fucks sake Palarse!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on April 18, 2015, 04:22:27 PM
Swansea have brought on that Montero who won the game at Villa Park. Please do the same today, wee man.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ez on April 18, 2015, 04:46:58 PM
2-0 Leicester.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on April 18, 2015, 04:47:54 PM
Bollocks - Leicester 2-0 up.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on April 18, 2015, 04:52:17 PM
Ah well burnley and April are the ones under mega pressure, perhaps they will crumble
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Des Little on April 18, 2015, 04:52:34 PM
Leicester will stay up, and at the expense of Sunderland or Hull. Which is fine by me.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: IAmTheOneIanOlney on April 18, 2015, 04:53:44 PM
Fair play to Leicester. If Villa won three on the spin, I'd expect credit for it.

(Not me personally).
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ez on April 18, 2015, 04:53:53 PM
At least Burnley lost.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on April 18, 2015, 05:02:10 PM
Leicester, Hull, Burnley and QPR all have to play one another.

Pity the Albion won, as it's likely the last three points they'll get this season. Six clear of Burnley and QPR with five to play. I don't fancy Hull or Sunderland to hit 32 points. Between those two and Leicester for the final spot.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 18, 2015, 05:03:19 PM
We can't expect every result to go our way.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on April 18, 2015, 05:05:21 PM
We are more than capable of getting the necessary points from the remaining games.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LTA on April 18, 2015, 05:06:45 PM
Albion should be safe now and Leicester have real momentum, plus mostly home games.  We have room for error at least, but we certainly cant afford any more slip ups at home.

I notice the stripey ones have yet another song about us, or at least about Sherwood..........
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on April 18, 2015, 05:10:26 PM
Surprised Swansea rolled over to a poor team really that is Leicester. Typical Gomis was out - we were abject against Swansea a few weeks ago. Still, as mentioned,  not every result will go our way.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on April 18, 2015, 05:13:29 PM
Good result in Stoke potentially. Southampton less likely to be playing for anything in a couple of weeks. Mind you, I expect it to be a dead rubber.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 18, 2015, 05:25:08 PM
All those empty seats in the corporate areas. Really is sad and pathetic
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chipsticks on April 18, 2015, 05:35:31 PM
This is making me so excited for tomorrow, come on Reading!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 18, 2015, 05:37:16 PM
Quote from: Chipsticks on April 18, 2015, 05:35:31 PM
This is making me so excited for tomorrow, come on Reading!

And me, but for some reason it's making me really nervous as well. First nerves i've felt.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chipsticks on April 18, 2015, 05:41:48 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 18, 2015, 05:37:16 PM
Quote from: Chipsticks on April 18, 2015, 05:35:31 PM
This is making me so excited for tomorrow, come on Reading!

And me, but for some reason it's making me really nervous as well. First nerves i've felt.

Same here to be fair, just imagining how sweet it would be to see the net ripple etc and getting a bit carried away. I'm also finding it really weird to look at the crowd and think that there's an Arsenal fan in my seat!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on April 18, 2015, 05:45:28 PM
If Arsenal score before half time, I can see them scoring 4 or 5.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on April 18, 2015, 05:47:04 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 18, 2015, 05:37:16 PM
Quote from: Chipsticks on April 18, 2015, 05:35:31 PM
This is making me so excited for tomorrow, come on Reading!

And me, but for some reason it's making me really nervous as well. First nerves i've felt.

I always get like that before this type of match.

Will struggle to sleep this evening, and when there's something big riding on the match, I find myself pretty much never enjoying it - in the usual definition I'd use of "enjoying" a Villa match.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 18, 2015, 05:48:37 PM
Good job that was offside or it would be an awful miss.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 18, 2015, 05:50:36 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on April 18, 2015, 05:47:04 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 18, 2015, 05:37:16 PM
Quote from: Chipsticks on April 18, 2015, 05:35:31 PM
This is making me so excited for tomorrow, come on Reading!

And me, but for some reason it's making me really nervous as well. First nerves i've felt.

I always get like that before this type of match.

Will struggle to sleep this evening, and when there's something big riding on the match, I find myself pretty much never enjoying it - in the usual definition I'd use of "enjoying" a Villa match.

I've been fine all week, and then after a couple of mins of watching this game the butterflies started. Sleeping tonight will be a mare. Hope I do get some sleep i'm getting picked up at 8.50am! Normally the only time I see that on a Sunday is when i'm still awake!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on April 18, 2015, 05:54:02 PM
I remember in 2010, I was much, much more nervous about the semi final than I was the CCC final.

Even though the other match was a final and not a semi, the FA Cup just meant more in lots of ways.

Our, put it like this, coming out of losing the semi final, I felt at least ten times as bad as I did coming out of the final.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 18, 2015, 05:59:05 PM
Fair play to Leicester. Winning three straight at the money end of the season not only brings them essential points but huge confidence. I would love them to stay up and see three of Burnley, QPR, Sunderland or Hull go.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 18, 2015, 06:01:49 PM
Well looks we'll be playing Arsenal in the final.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mister E on April 18, 2015, 06:02:20 PM
Inevitable goal, with some poor Reading defending.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 18, 2015, 06:03:31 PM
Wow.Arsenal fans are too cool for school.Didn't even celebrate their goal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mister E on April 18, 2015, 06:05:25 PM
Reading getting shredded at the moment.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Steve R on April 18, 2015, 06:06:05 PM
That's tough on Reading. Arsenal have done sod all since the game started and then get a gift. Nice play by Sanchez though. I hope they kick him into stratosphere.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ez on April 18, 2015, 06:08:45 PM
Chelsea take the lead
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on April 18, 2015, 06:08:54 PM
1 - 0........Chelsea
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on April 18, 2015, 06:12:46 PM
Reading have done OK so far. Not out of it by any means.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on April 18, 2015, 06:15:10 PM
Arsenal haven't looked invincible by any means.

It's our year.....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mister E on April 18, 2015, 06:21:35 PM
Keown looks more reptilian than simian these days.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 18, 2015, 06:26:53 PM
Wembley needs to hire seat fillers.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on April 18, 2015, 06:32:14 PM
What's with the pink beachball?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 18, 2015, 06:33:24 PM
Get in reading
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 18, 2015, 06:33:30 PM
1-1!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mister E on April 18, 2015, 06:34:56 PM
Fabulously clumsy goal to concede!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on April 18, 2015, 06:37:53 PM
Is agent Enckleman goalkeeping coach at Arsenal now?!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 18, 2015, 06:37:56 PM
Arse look vulnerable if you run at their centre.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on April 18, 2015, 06:39:34 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 18, 2015, 06:26:53 PM
Wembley needs to hire seat fillers.

It is pretty depressing to see how many of the Club Wembley seats are empty. I'd have thought that'd be less likely with it being a London club playing.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on April 18, 2015, 06:39:58 PM
Arsenal certainly lack zip. And confidence in their keeper.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 18, 2015, 06:41:35 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on April 18, 2015, 06:39:34 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 18, 2015, 06:26:53 PM
Wembley needs to hire seat fillers.

It is pretty depressing to see how many of the Club Wembley seats are empty. I'd have thought that'd be less likely with it being a London club playing.
£250 a seat in there if they are on resale. So say 1 adult , 2 kids for a semi - £750.
It's beyond a joke
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: bertlambshank on April 18, 2015, 06:42:21 PM
Arsenal don't fancy this at all.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 18, 2015, 06:43:49 PM
Reading skanked again with an offside decision.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mister E on April 18, 2015, 06:44:23 PM
The Reading CB, Hector, looks like a decent player.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 18, 2015, 06:45:34 PM
How the smeg are Reading 18th in the Championship?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 18, 2015, 06:45:51 PM
Reading denied 2 clear pens there inside 15 seconds
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on April 18, 2015, 06:46:12 PM
Reading not getting the decisions.

Set up for an Arse win.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chipsticks on April 18, 2015, 06:46:27 PM
Reading need to score another while they're on top, enjoying this.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: bertlambshank on April 18, 2015, 06:46:32 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on April 18, 2015, 06:39:58 PM
Quote from: AlexAlexCropley on April 18, 2015, 06:37:56 PM
Arse look vulnerable if you run at their centre.


But woe betide you if you did not secure her permission first.
What a very good semi this is!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 18, 2015, 06:46:50 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 18, 2015, 06:45:34 PM
How the smeg are Reading 18th in the Championship?
Inertia
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on April 18, 2015, 06:48:08 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 18, 2015, 06:46:50 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 18, 2015, 06:45:34 PM
How the smeg are Reading 18th in the Championship?
Inertia

Oh. Is he their inept Spanish coach?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 18, 2015, 06:49:20 PM
Great save by the Reading keeper.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 18, 2015, 06:50:47 PM
I feel like I've watched this game before. Kind of know what happens next
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 18, 2015, 06:51:05 PM
Danny Murphy thinking it's strange that he's about to replaced by Giroud. Not really considering he's been shit.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on April 18, 2015, 06:51:22 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on April 18, 2015, 06:48:08 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 18, 2015, 06:46:50 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 18, 2015, 06:45:34 PM
How the smeg are Reading 18th in the Championship?
Inertia

Oh. Is he their inept Spanish coach?

I thought he played for Barcelona.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on April 18, 2015, 06:51:29 PM
next goal scorer = Giroud.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on April 18, 2015, 06:52:14 PM
Mark Gabriel at set pieces!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on April 18, 2015, 06:52:49 PM
Prefer to win the cup by beating Arsenal in the final
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Smirker on April 18, 2015, 06:53:27 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 18, 2015, 06:50:47 PM
I feel like I've watched this game before. Kind of know what happens next

Was thinking the same  ;D

Late blunder from Arsenal resulting in a Reading winner?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 18, 2015, 06:57:06 PM
Quote from: Smirker on April 18, 2015, 06:53:27 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 18, 2015, 06:50:47 PM
I feel like I've watched this game before. Kind of know what happens next

Was thinking the same  ;D

Late blunder from Arsenal resulting in a Reading winner?
Is Obafami Martins on the reading bench
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mister E on April 18, 2015, 07:01:05 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 18, 2015, 06:45:51 PM
Reading denied 2 clear pens there inside 15 seconds
Clear?
I don't think so.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on April 18, 2015, 07:02:59 PM
Dodgy keeper or what?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on April 18, 2015, 07:03:30 PM
Ramsey - ha, ha, ha.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on April 18, 2015, 07:03:44 PM
Quote from: Rudy65 on April 18, 2015, 06:52:49 PM
Prefer to win the cup by beating Arsenal in the final

Mate, after 58 years, that is WAY too fussy.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on April 18, 2015, 07:04:53 PM
Quote from: Rudy65 on April 18, 2015, 06:52:49 PM
Prefer to win the cup by beating Arsenal in the final
Prefer to win the cup by beating who gives a fuck.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 18, 2015, 07:06:33 PM
What a chance for Reading.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on April 18, 2015, 07:07:48 PM
Pogrebnyak will recoil with horror decades from now as he breathes his last breath remembering that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Jimbo on April 18, 2015, 07:09:00 PM
Stonking semi.

Great match, too.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 18, 2015, 07:10:33 PM
This semi is bubbling to a climax
And the match.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: bertlambshank on April 18, 2015, 07:11:42 PM
Fair play Reading.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on April 18, 2015, 07:12:09 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on April 18, 2015, 07:07:48 PM
Pogrebnyak will recoil with horror decades from now as he breathes his last breath remembering that.
Don't think he wad helped by Mackie making the wrong run.  If he'd stayed outside of Pogrebnyak,  Pogrebnyak could have stat inside, either cutting across Koscielny or forcing him to make a dodgy challenge.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 18, 2015, 07:13:14 PM
What a semi,

Ok, what channel is the Reading game on ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on April 18, 2015, 07:14:07 PM
Watching those last few minutes was really hard.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on April 18, 2015, 07:16:27 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 18, 2015, 07:13:14 PM
What a semi,

Ok, what channel is the Reading game on ?

BBC1
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 18, 2015, 07:16:37 PM
Wonder if Reading can come again?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on April 18, 2015, 07:19:14 PM
Not if Arsenal can get their Coquelin first.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on April 18, 2015, 07:20:34 PM
Get the Yak on, he'll do these fuckers off.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 18, 2015, 07:20:50 PM
Arse look well drilled around the box
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on April 18, 2015, 07:21:35 PM
Fantastically comical attempt by Szczesny to try to claim the ball didn't cross the line when he had just plucked it from practically the back of the net. On top of the comical episode that led to it to. Not like him to mess up against a small team at Wembley is it?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on April 18, 2015, 07:22:12 PM
Should we not save knob gags for those gigantic cocks Stevie G, Michael Oliver and whichever red commentators wil be on BT Sport and BBC 5 Live tomorrow? And Michael Owen.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Jimbo on April 18, 2015, 07:22:40 PM
Arse, a gaping hole at the back.

The Arsenal defence looks porous, also.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 18, 2015, 07:22:49 PM
Cazorla just shot over the bar
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on April 18, 2015, 07:23:07 PM
The outcome here is surely inevitable?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on April 18, 2015, 07:25:19 PM
Premier League title clinched by Chelsea 1-0 v ManUre. De Gea should have been sent off for handling outside the area. And Phil Dowd was not even the referee.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 18, 2015, 07:25:37 PM
Quote from: Pete3206 on April 18, 2015, 07:23:07 PM
The outcome here is surely inevitable?
Think fitness will tell now
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 18, 2015, 07:28:28 PM
Arsenal are not all that, are they.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on April 18, 2015, 07:29:19 PM
They still don't like it up 'em.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on April 18, 2015, 07:30:17 PM
Come on Reading!

Still fancy arsenal to win, even if it's on penos
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tom_Mc9? on April 18, 2015, 07:31:51 PM
Quote from: paulcomben on April 18, 2015, 07:25:19 PM
Premier League title clinched by Chelsea 1-0 v ManUre. De Gea should have been sent off for handling outside the area. And Phil Dowd was not even the referee.

It will be lovely to see John Terry lift that trophy.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on April 18, 2015, 07:33:06 PM
Fuck.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on April 18, 2015, 07:33:19 PM
FFS!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 18, 2015, 07:33:19 PM
Bollocks.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 18, 2015, 07:33:59 PM
Shocking from the keeper, which is a shame as he'd played well up to then.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: CT on April 18, 2015, 07:34:08 PM
Oh dear oh dear  :(
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on April 18, 2015, 07:34:21 PM
Jammy Arsenal wankers
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on April 18, 2015, 07:34:29 PM
Shit.
That's game over I think. Reading have nowt left in the tank. It's a shame Pogneygrabhahhkinak has wasted two good breakaways.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on April 18, 2015, 07:34:33 PM
Oh god you've got to feel awful for Federici in the biggest game of his career

Awful mistake
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on April 18, 2015, 07:34:41 PM
What an unbelievable shame.  You can never legislate for a thing like that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on April 18, 2015, 07:35:03 PM
Poor poor guy
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on April 18, 2015, 07:35:05 PM
Quote from: Pete3206 on April 18, 2015, 07:34:21 PM
Jammy Arsenal wankers
The only player I'd genuinely worry about in their side is Sanchez.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on April 18, 2015, 07:35:12 PM
Poor bugger, he's been excellent all game until the 105th minute. Lucky Arses.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Jimbo on April 18, 2015, 07:35:53 PM
The huge pink ball slipped between his legs.

Etc.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on April 18, 2015, 07:36:05 PM
Such a shame. Poor bloke.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on April 18, 2015, 07:38:21 PM
Oh so Enckleman is actually coaching at Reading then. A match fixing scandal involving shady Asian bookmakers may be involved. Or Arsenal are the jammiest team ever.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on April 18, 2015, 07:39:02 PM
Take a shot. Pile in for the rebound. Sczesny can't catch a ball.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on April 18, 2015, 07:42:29 PM
Feed the Yak and he will score.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 18, 2015, 07:43:09 PM
Messi scored his 400th goal for Barcelona earlier.

It was Messi's 278th league goal for the Primera Division leaders, with a further 75 coming in the Champions League, 32 in the Copa Del Rey, 10 in the Spanish Super Cup, four in the Club World Cup as well as one strike in the UEFA Super Cup.

He doesn't turn 28 for another couple of months!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on April 18, 2015, 07:43:27 PM
Arsenal hit post.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 18, 2015, 07:45:07 PM
While Reading have played well and Arsenal have been off form, Arsenal have still scored twice and hit the woodwork 3(?) times.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pooligan on April 18, 2015, 07:46:03 PM
No wonder they are known as lucky Arsenal !
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 18, 2015, 07:48:36 PM
Sanchez likes dribbling in and around the box doesn't he
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 18, 2015, 07:50:14 PM
I wish someone would shoot that screaming bint. Women, know your place!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 18, 2015, 07:51:45 PM
Great spot by the ref, I thought it was a pen in real time.

So we play Arsenal in the final.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 18, 2015, 07:52:31 PM
Predictable
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 18, 2015, 07:52:48 PM
And 15,000 Reading fans will go home and forget they support Reading.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on April 18, 2015, 07:53:07 PM
Garbage
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cheadlevilla on April 18, 2015, 07:53:32 PM
Sanchez is such a good player though... No histrionics, no diving just a talented pro
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on April 18, 2015, 07:53:48 PM
Unlucky Reading. Great effort. Federici will be absolutely gutted after that error. Arsenal weren't very good. I hope they play like that if we meet them in the final.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 18, 2015, 07:54:40 PM
They gave it a go.Now for the punditry piffle pap.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on April 18, 2015, 07:54:44 PM
Quote from: cheadlevilla on April 18, 2015, 07:53:32 PM
Sanchez is such a good player though... No histrionics, no diving just a talented pro
I like him, considering he's an Arse player. He works hard too. He was back defending a few times. Conversely Ozil continues to underwhelm.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mister E on April 18, 2015, 07:55:26 PM
Quote from: pooligan on April 18, 2015, 07:46:03 PM
No wonder they are known as lucky Arsenal !
Why? The Reading goal was also a result of comical goalkeeping.
Arsenal weren't great but Reading were only plucky; they hardly put together a concerted period of serious sustained pressure.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 18, 2015, 07:55:35 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 18, 2015, 07:52:48 PM
And 15,000 Reading fans will go home and forget they support Reading.
Exactly, want a day out join English heritage or national trust, you get a free book and you can go as much as you want for 12 months.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LTA on April 18, 2015, 07:56:27 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 18, 2015, 07:51:45 PM
So we play Arsenal in the final.

Don't be silly.  You know it's Stevie G's destiny  to end his career with a cup final.  We mustn't be selfish and spoil the the party.  It's what the country wants.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 18, 2015, 07:58:39 PM
Ian Wright "i'd rather we beat them on penalties than see him go through that", or words to that effect. Yes Ian, because the bloke/s who miss a penalty will be much happier. Twat.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 18, 2015, 08:03:00 PM
Ian Wight.The Chauncey Gardiner of the BBC
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Nev on April 18, 2015, 08:05:49 PM
Wenger as gracious as ever. The vinegar faced old twat.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Smirker on April 18, 2015, 08:23:45 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 18, 2015, 07:43:09 PM
Messi scored his 400th goal for Barcelona earlier.

It was Messi's 278th league goal for the Primera Division leaders, with a further 75 coming in the Champions League, 32 in the Copa Del Rey, 10 in the Spanish Super Cup, four in the Club World Cup as well as one strike in the UEFA Super Cup.

He doesn't turn 28 for another couple of months!

Somebody once said on here that they will cry when Messi stops playing football. I will too.

 ;D @ Nev's post.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on April 18, 2015, 08:41:47 PM
We will miss Messi's talent (and Ronaldo) but James just scored a pretty amazing goal, again. I think he could be the next big thing after those gents move on.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 18, 2015, 09:17:41 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on April 18, 2015, 08:41:47 PM
We will miss Messi's talent (and Ronaldo) but James just scored a pretty amazing goal, again. I think he could be the next big thing after those gents move on.
Who dat?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on April 18, 2015, 09:43:18 PM
Quote from: AlexAlexCropley on April 18, 2015, 09:17:41 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on April 18, 2015, 08:41:47 PM
We will miss Messi's talent (and Ronaldo) but James just scored a pretty amazing goal, again. I think he could be the next big thing after those gents move on.
Who dat?

James Rodriguez, the columbian who was probably the best player at the world cup and has been superb for Real this year.  I agree, he's a special talent, not quite on the Messi level but he'll be as good as Ronaldo in a year or 2.

I now firmly believe Messi is the best player of all time, it's easy to get all misty-eyed about the likes of Pele, etc but Messi has done it at the ery top level of club football for his entire career.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on April 18, 2015, 09:53:05 PM
Quote from: paul_e on April 18, 2015, 09:43:18 PM
Quote from: AlexAlexCropley on April 18, 2015, 09:17:41 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on April 18, 2015, 08:41:47 PM
We will miss Messi's talent (and Ronaldo) but James just scored a pretty amazing goal, again. I think he could be the next big thing after those gents move on.
Who dat?

James Rodriguez, the columbian who was probably the best player at the world cup and has been superb for Real this year.  I agree, he's a special talent, not quite on the Messi level but he'll be as good as Ronaldo in a year or 2.

I now firmly believe Messi is the best player of all time, it's easy to get all misty-eyed about the likes of Pele, etc but Messi has done it at the ery top level of club football for his entire career.

Could be. He was the best player in the best team I have ever seen (Pep's Barca). It wasn't just the fact that they won, but they did it by dominating the opposition in all areas. I will also note  another positive for Messi is that unlike many other great players (and his barca teammates) I have never seen him cheat or dive.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on April 18, 2015, 10:01:32 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on April 18, 2015, 09:53:05 PM
Quote from: paul_e on April 18, 2015, 09:43:18 PM
Quote from: AlexAlexCropley on April 18, 2015, 09:17:41 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on April 18, 2015, 08:41:47 PM
We will miss Messi's talent (and Ronaldo) but James just scored a pretty amazing goal, again. I think he could be the next big thing after those gents move on.
Who dat?

James Rodriguez, the columbian who was probably the best player at the world cup and has been superb for Real this year.  I agree, he's a special talent, not quite on the Messi level but he'll be as good as Ronaldo in a year or 2.

I now firmly believe Messi is the best player of all time, it's easy to get all misty-eyed about the likes of Pele, etc but Messi has done it at the ery top level of club football for his entire career.

Could be. He was the best player in the best team I have ever seen (Pep's Barca). It wasn't just the fact that they won, but they did it by dominating the opposition in all areas. I will also note  another positive for Messi is that unlike many other great players (and his barca teammates) I have never seen him cheat or dive.

He's also now the best player in a phenomenal front 3 who between them seem to scoring for fun.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on April 18, 2015, 10:07:14 PM
Maradona is the best player who ever lived ---- FACT
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Meanwood Villa on April 18, 2015, 10:09:37 PM
Charlie Athersmith
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on April 18, 2015, 10:10:05 PM
Quote from: john e on April 18, 2015, 10:07:14 PM
Maradona is the best player who ever lived ---- FACT

Wanted to manage the Villa as well. Got to be a plus.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: usav on April 18, 2015, 10:15:58 PM
Quote from: john e on April 18, 2015, 10:07:14 PM
Maradona is the best player who ever lived ---- FACT
Not better than Messi.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on April 18, 2015, 10:28:39 PM
Quote from: Nev on April 18, 2015, 08:05:49 PM
Wenger as gracious as ever. The vinegar faced old twat.

He is a miserable git isn't he? I think Ferguson said he was the only opposition manager who didn't have a quick drink with his opposite number after games. You wouldn't want to would you? I doubt he has a sparkling array of one liners. I really felt for the Reading keeper. He was inconsolable. It took me back to Espana '82 and Thomas N'Kono when Cameroon went out.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on April 18, 2015, 10:34:28 PM
Quote from: john e on April 18, 2015, 10:07:14 PM
Maradona is the best player who ever lived ---- FACT

Whenever a Ronaldo/Messi/Maradona/Pele best ever player type argument starts I always pity the ignorance of those who weren't fortunate enough to watch David Hunt in a Villa shirt.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on April 18, 2015, 10:40:12 PM
Most goalkeepers get punished if they catch the ball in the area and their momentum takes them out of the penalty area. It appears Manchester United keepers are allowed to come out of the area to catch the ball.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Nev on April 18, 2015, 10:53:37 PM
You'll struggle to find a more depressing 15 minutes or so than the highlights up first on MOTD. Cheating players, a multi million pound team grinding their way Pullis-like to the title and two childish, pathetic excuses for men masquerading as managers.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on April 18, 2015, 11:00:54 PM
Quote from: usav on April 18, 2015, 10:15:58 PM
Quote from: john e on April 18, 2015, 10:07:14 PM
Maradona is the best player who ever lived ---- FACT
Not better than Messi.

Not better than Messi ....FACT.

No arguing if you add the word fact....FACT
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on April 18, 2015, 11:08:45 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on April 18, 2015, 11:00:54 PM
Quote from: usav on April 18, 2015, 10:15:58 PM
Quote from: john e on April 18, 2015, 10:07:14 PM
Maradona is the best player who ever lived ---- FACT
Not better than Messi.

Not better than Messi ....FACT.

No arguing if you add the word fact....FACT

I said the word FACT first, so I win
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on April 18, 2015, 11:09:11 PM
Yeah but Chris said it twice!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on April 18, 2015, 11:10:01 PM
Quote from: paul_e on April 18, 2015, 11:09:11 PM
Yeah but Chris said it twice!


is that even a thing
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on April 18, 2015, 11:11:06 PM
Quote from: john e on April 18, 2015, 11:10:01 PM
Quote from: paul_e on April 18, 2015, 11:09:11 PM
Yeah but Chris said it twice!


is that even a thing

Of course it is... FACT!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on April 18, 2015, 11:12:22 PM
Quote from: paul_e on April 18, 2015, 11:11:06 PM
Quote from: john e on April 18, 2015, 11:10:01 PM
Quote from: paul_e on April 18, 2015, 11:09:11 PM
Yeah but Chris said it twice!


is that even a thing

Of course it is... FACT!

I'm not playing this game anymore
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 18, 2015, 11:21:57 PM
Craig Gardner with a jammy shank.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on April 18, 2015, 11:22:46 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 18, 2015, 11:21:57 PM
Craig Gardner with a jammy shank.

the non penalty was laughable,
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on April 18, 2015, 11:35:41 PM
Quote from: Nev on April 18, 2015, 10:53:37 PM
You'll struggle to find a more depressing 15 minutes or so than the highlights up first on MOTD. Cheating players, a multi million pound team grinding their way Pullis-like to the title and two childish, pathetic excuses for men masquerading as managers.

Van Gaal makes me laugh. I think he is a bit mad in the head. Enough to make interviewers nervous. His mad unpredictability reminds me of a certain music teacher from school.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 19, 2015, 07:27:39 AM
Meanwhile Ronaldo has scored 50 goals in a season for the 5th consecutive season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on April 19, 2015, 07:28:59 AM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 19, 2015, 07:27:39 AM
Meanwhile Ronaldo has scored 50 goals in a season for the 5th consecutive season.

In Spain though so it doesn't count
They are shit at football over there
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on April 19, 2015, 07:37:48 AM
Quote from: john e on April 18, 2015, 11:22:46 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 18, 2015, 11:21:57 PM
Craig Gardner with a jammy shank.

the non penalty was laughable,

Watching MOTD I found his wild celebrations on the final whistle annoying. I wonder if he calmed down when he saw his 'beloved' Small Heath had lost.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on April 19, 2015, 08:09:43 AM
Quote from: Nev on April 18, 2015, 10:53:37 PM
You'll struggle to find a more depressing 15 minutes or so than the highlights up first on MOTD. Cheating players, a multi million pound team grinding their way Pullis-like to the title and two childish, pathetic excuses for men masquerading as managers.

...and Robbie Savage talking about it after.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on April 19, 2015, 08:34:26 AM
Quote from: paul_e on April 18, 2015, 09:43:18 PM
Quote from: AlexAlexCropley on April 18, 2015, 09:17:41 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on April 18, 2015, 08:41:47 PM
We will miss Messi's talent (and Ronaldo) but James just scored a pretty amazing goal, again. I think he could be the next big thing after those gents move on.
Who dat?

James Rodriguez, the columbian who was probably the best player at the world cup and has been superb for Real this year.  I agree, he's a special talent, not quite on the Messi level but he'll be as good as Ronaldo in a year or 2.

I now firmly believe Messi is the best player of all time, it's easy to get all misty-eyed about the likes of Pele, etc but Messi has done it at the ery top level of club football for his entire career.

Err El Diego?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on April 19, 2015, 12:10:08 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on April 19, 2015, 08:34:26 AM
Quote from: paul_e on April 18, 2015, 09:43:18 PM
Quote from: AlexAlexCropley on April 18, 2015, 09:17:41 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on April 18, 2015, 08:41:47 PM
We will miss Messi's talent (and Ronaldo) but James just scored a pretty amazing goal, again. I think he could be the next big thing after those gents move on.
Who dat?

James Rodriguez, the columbian who was probably the best player at the world cup and has been superb for Real this year.  I agree, he's a special talent, not quite on the Messi level but he'll be as good as Ronaldo in a year or 2.

I now firmly believe Messi is the best player of all time, it's easy to get all misty-eyed about the likes of Pele, etc but Messi has done it at the ery top level of club football for his entire career.

Err El Diego?

I think Messi is a better player and, importantly in my opinion, Messi seems like a good role model whereas Diego was a nasty little bastard with dubious off-field activities.

As for Ronaldo I don't argue that he scores lots of goals but Messi is much more involved in making things happen for other people, Ronaldo seems to play for himself more often than not.  That's the main reason Bale has struggled because he does the same and you can't have 2 of them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: villa for life on April 19, 2015, 01:15:40 PM
Hope man city win. We want them nice and secure in 4th spot when they play us..
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on April 19, 2015, 02:20:20 PM
Quote from: villa for life on April 19, 2015, 01:15:40 PM
Hope man city win. We want them nice and secure in 4th spot when they play us..
Absolutely.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on April 19, 2015, 05:30:16 PM
And in other news. Burnley lost.

EDIT...My bloody facebook feed with "latest news."

From yesterday...ha ha.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on April 19, 2015, 06:50:24 PM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on April 19, 2015, 08:09:43 AM
Quote from: Nev on April 18, 2015, 10:53:37 PM
You'll struggle to find a more depressing 15 minutes or so than the highlights up first on MOTD. Cheating players, a multi million pound team grinding their way Pullis-like to the title and two childish, pathetic excuses for men masquerading as managers.

...and Robbie Savage talking about it after.

I know Savage gets a lot of stick but to me someone like Phil Neville stating the bleeding obvious is far worse, at least Savage has some opinions that go against the majority.

No wonder Man. United finished 7th if he was coaching them on the field every day last season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on April 19, 2015, 07:59:10 PM
Savage got plenty of stick walking in front of us, the wanker.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on April 19, 2015, 08:04:54 PM
Barce one up within a minute
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Somniloquism on April 19, 2015, 08:08:42 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on April 19, 2015, 08:04:54 PM
Barce one up within a minute

Erm, didn't they play yesterday?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on April 19, 2015, 08:22:18 PM
Quote from: Somniloquism on April 19, 2015, 08:08:42 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on April 19, 2015, 08:04:54 PM
Barce one up within a minute

Erm, didn't they play yesterday?

Umm.......yes. Just spotted that a) there's to "live" underneath the Sky logo and b) it's bright sunshine

Oops
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Duncan Shaw on April 19, 2015, 10:43:54 PM
Jeez watching MOTD highlights of Newcastle Spurs, they are rank, Krull has stopped it being a cricket score.  Can't see them getting another point, how the fuck did we lose to them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pooligan on April 20, 2015, 06:20:31 AM
A great day at Wembley made even better by the Barcodes result against Spurs
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on April 20, 2015, 09:56:51 AM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on April 19, 2015, 06:50:24 PM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on April 19, 2015, 08:09:43 AM
Quote from: Nev on April 18, 2015, 10:53:37 PM
You'll struggle to find a more depressing 15 minutes or so than the highlights up first on MOTD. Cheating players, a multi million pound team grinding their way Pullis-like to the title and two childish, pathetic excuses for men masquerading as managers.

...and Robbie Savage talking about it after.

I know Savage gets a lot of stick but to me someone like Phil Neville stating the bleeding obvious is far worse, at least Savage has some opinions that go against the majority.

No wonder Man. United finished 7th if he was coaching them on the field every day last season.

Actually don't mind Neville as a pundit (certainly much better than as an annonucer lol), but to say he was talking a lot of toss at the weekend and his Man Utd bias was starting to show. The bit when he was questioning how the ref had come to a decision, but then conceded that he got the decision spot-on made him look like a right muppet!

Quote from: pooligan on April 20, 2015, 06:20:31 AM
A great day at Wembley made even better by the Barcodes result against Spurs

I tell you what I never thought they would be in any danger of the drop this season.  Like us in recent past just felt there would always be a few worse teams, but there is no sign of the rut stopping and with seven six games still to play and them only seven points about the drop zone things could get very sweaty on Tyneside indeed!  In some ways it could be a good thing for them as the threat of the drop would send Ashley some kind of message at least. 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LeeB on April 20, 2015, 11:51:21 AM
I do hope John Carver is sweating like scouser in Dixons over their form, given the shite he came out with when we played them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on April 20, 2015, 12:43:48 PM
Quote
I think Messi is a better player and, importantly in my opinion, Messi seems like a good role model whereas Diego was a nasty little bastard with dubious off-field activities.

Isn't Messi due to stand trial for tax evasion or something?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Somniloquism on April 20, 2015, 12:54:05 PM
Yep because his dad thought of himself as a financial expert.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LeeB on April 20, 2015, 01:11:35 PM
Quote from: Chico Hamilton III on April 20, 2015, 12:43:48 PM
Quote
I think Messi is a better player and, importantly in my opinion, Messi seems like a good role model whereas Diego was a nasty little bastard with dubious off-field activities.

Isn't Messi due to stand trial for tax evasion or something?

In my world, tax evasion is a far more serious offense that indulging the nose candy.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on April 20, 2015, 04:38:00 PM
As above his dad offered to look after his finances and Messi just let him get on with it.  No excuse but it's hardly the stuff of a criminal mastermind.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on April 20, 2015, 05:35:59 PM
Quote from: paul_e on April 20, 2015, 04:38:00 PM
As above his dad offered to look after his finances and Messi just let him get on with it.  No excuse but it's hardly the stuff of a criminal mastermind.

Save it for the judge, sunshine
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on April 20, 2015, 05:46:44 PM
For me the top 3 is...

1 Maradona - helped a very average Napoli win the Scudetto two years on the bounce and won the World Cup for Argentina. Dragged then to the final in1990 also. Messi and Ronaldo have yet t hit the same World Cup heights.

2 Ronaldo - not sure why he is universally disliked but he is. Maybe its the arrogance, maybe its the selfishness. But he is just brilliant. Can score with his left foot, his right is strong and brilliant in the air. The complete package.

3 Messi - Because he's not as good int he air as Ronaldo. But it is very close between the two.

Lots of honourable mentions for Cruyff, Platini, Boniek, Pele, jairzinho, Di stefano, Puskas, and of course David Hunt.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dr Butler on April 21, 2015, 12:29:17 PM
Quote from: peter w on April 20, 2015, 05:46:44 PM

3 Messi - Because he's not as good int he air as Ronaldo. But it is very close between the two.


oh I dunno about that.....

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gerrin on April 21, 2015, 12:36:37 PM
Quote from: peter w on April 20, 2015, 05:46:44 PM
For me the top 3 is...

1 Maradona - helped a very average Napoli win the Scudetto two years on the bounce and won the World Cup for Argentina. Dragged then to the final in1990 also. Messi and Ronaldo have yet t hit the same World Cup heights.

2 Ronaldo - not sure why he is universally disliked but he is. Maybe its the arrogance, maybe its the selfishness. But he is just brilliant. Can score with his left foot, his right is strong and brilliant in the air. The complete package.

3 Messi - Because he's not as good int he air as Ronaldo. But it is very close between the two.

Lots of honourable mentions for Cruyff, Platini, Boniek, Pele, jairzinho, Di stefano, Puskas, and of course David Hunt.


I agree with pretty much all of that. I'd take Ronaldo over Messi every time, he's just so strong. Pele never tested himself in Europe so I think Maradona takes that one, likewise Messi's never tested himself outside of Spain, in a league where 2 teams are massively dominant.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on April 21, 2015, 01:11:53 PM
Quote from: peter w on April 20, 2015, 05:46:44 PM
For me the top 3 is...

1 Maradona - helped a very average Napoli win the Scudetto two years on the bounce and won the World Cup for Argentina. Dragged then to the final in1990 also. Messi and Ronaldo have yet t hit the same World Cup heights.

2 Ronaldo - not sure why he is universally disliked but he is. Maybe its the arrogance, maybe its the selfishness. But he is just brilliant. Can score with his left foot, his right is strong and brilliant in the air. The complete package.

3 Messi - Because he's not as good int he air as Ronaldo. But it is very close between the two.

Lots of honourable mentions for Cruyff, Platini, Boniek, Pele, jairzinho, Di stefano, Puskas, and of course David Hunt.

Napoli won the league in 87 and 90 and rumours abound that they would have won it in 89 as well had local "businessmen" not been on the end of a big betting loss and so used their "influence" on certain players. I agree with your point though, he took an reasonable Argentina team to win and a weak one to runners up and did much the same at Napoli which the cabal of the Italian FA and Northern/Rome teams all lined up to stop them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on April 21, 2015, 02:47:39 PM
None of them are as good as Jack Grealish.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on April 21, 2015, 02:55:38 PM
Quote from: peter w on April 20, 2015, 05:46:44 PM
For me the top 3 is...

1 Maradona - helped a very average Napoli win the Scudetto two years on the bounce and won the World Cup for Argentina. Dragged then to the final in1990 also. Messi and Ronaldo have yet t hit the same World Cup heights.

2 Ronaldo - not sure why he is universally disliked but he is. Maybe its the arrogance, maybe its the selfishness. But he is just brilliant. Can score with his left foot, his right is strong and brilliant in the air. The complete package.

3 Messi - Because he's not as good int he air as Ronaldo. But it is very close between the two.

Lots of honourable mentions for Cruyff, Platini, Boniek, Pele, jairzinho, Di stefano, Puskas, and of course David Hunt.

You've got 2 of the multiple reasons to dislike him.
Over and above the arrogance and selfishness you can add the years of diving (something he's reined in the last couple of years to be fair) and the insufferable narcissism.  As a 20 something footballer having a surrogate child with a model?  Really?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ozzjim on April 21, 2015, 03:04:58 PM
For me Messi is number 1 and the other 2 are fighting it out for second spot.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on April 21, 2015, 04:01:42 PM
I prefer Messi to Ronaldo but I have no argument with those who see it the other way round it's just a personal preference

I was talking about this with my son and he said if you could create the perfect physique for a footballer on the computer it would come out as Ronaldo, tallish, strong, fast, defined everything you would need to be the greatest
Messi didn't have those gifts of birth, he would not be the perfect specimen for a computer generated player, yet he overcame those hurdles to become one the best of all times

Ronaldo had a headstart from birth with the lottery of the way he is built, Messi didn't yet still made it

So Messi for me,
 and not just for that reason but because I just prefer to watch him jinking about with the ball glued to his boots

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on April 21, 2015, 04:10:17 PM
Whenever his team score a goal Messi always looks delighted. Whenever Ronaldo's team scores he almost looks pissed off that he isn't the centre of attention. Messi looks like he just loves playing football.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on April 21, 2015, 05:57:13 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on April 21, 2015, 04:10:17 PM
Whenever his team score a goal Messi always looks delighted. Whenever Ronaldo's team scores he almost looks pissed off that he isn't the centre of attention. Messi looks like he just loves playing football.

And that's why I think Messi is a better player, he makes decisions based on what's best for Barcelona, Ronaldo makes decisions based on what is best for Ronaldo.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on April 21, 2015, 06:04:23 PM
Quote from: paul_e on April 21, 2015, 05:57:13 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on April 21, 2015, 04:10:17 PM
Whenever his team score a goal Messi always looks delighted. Whenever Ronaldo's team scores he almost looks pissed off that he isn't the centre of attention. Messi looks like he just loves playing football.

And that's why I think Messi is a better player, he makes decisions based on what's best for Barcelona, Ronaldo makes decisions based on what is best for Ronaldo.

Being disliked and being a team player doesn't alter how good the individual is.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on April 21, 2015, 07:48:09 PM
Messi-Suarez-Neymar 

not bad for front 3 I suppose from Barca tonight
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on April 21, 2015, 07:59:47 PM
Wow! Neymar. 1-0.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on April 21, 2015, 08:00:21 PM
Barca wonder goal, absolute brilliance from iniesta.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on April 21, 2015, 08:03:51 PM
That run and pass from Iniesta was positively Grealish-esque.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on April 21, 2015, 08:11:12 PM
Quote from: peter w on April 21, 2015, 06:04:23 PM
Quote from: paul_e on April 21, 2015, 05:57:13 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on April 21, 2015, 04:10:17 PM
Whenever his team score a goal Messi always looks delighted. Whenever Ronaldo's team scores he almost looks pissed off that he isn't the centre of attention. Messi looks like he just loves playing football.

And that's why I think Messi is a better player, he makes decisions based on what's best for Barcelona, Ronaldo makes decisions based on what is best for Ronaldo.

Being disliked and being a team player doesn't alter how good the individual is.

Completely disagree on the latter, being a team player in a team sport is massively important.

More assists, more passes (generally more involved when there's not a scoring chance on) and the key one for me is Messi is fantastic at beating his man with skill, Ronaldo is very quick and gets a lot of balls in behind to run on to but he doesn't beat his man all that often.  I'd rather see someone turn a defender inside out than see them beat the offside trap.  Of course in terms of pure brilliance Zlatan is better than both but he hasn't got the work rate or consistency to compete, at his best he's better than either though, in my opinion.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on April 21, 2015, 08:14:18 PM
Bayern Munich 3-0 up after 27 minutes.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on April 21, 2015, 08:21:59 PM
Neymar's second was the definition of a free header. Terrible defending by PSG.

Giving up on the Barce parade now to watch Bayern.

Just in time to see Munich's fourth go in. Only 35 minutes gone
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on April 21, 2015, 08:22:08 PM
4-0 now and still ten minutes to half-time.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on April 21, 2015, 08:26:25 PM
5 - 0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on April 21, 2015, 08:27:34 PM
I'm beginning to have me doubts about this game, it's too easy.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on April 21, 2015, 08:27:43 PM
That should have been a Red for Badstuber
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on April 21, 2015, 08:29:54 PM
Blimey, only just realised the Bayern are doing this without Robben, Ribrary and Schweinstiger
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: papa lazarou on April 21, 2015, 08:33:53 PM
What a tosser David Luiz is. Strutting around the pitch like some dominant peacock.
50 million fuckin quid.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on April 21, 2015, 08:40:45 PM
I think that must have been Porto's bad half
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Duncan Shaw on April 21, 2015, 08:51:27 PM
That Cavani is shite though isn't he?  All that hype and money, will probably end up at Manure replacing Falcao.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ozzjim on April 21, 2015, 11:31:52 PM
I thought I was alone in my complete amazement at the world falling about for the wonder of Cavani. Much like DiMaria for me, massively over hyped and produces bugger all.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Somniloquism on April 21, 2015, 11:35:30 PM
Quote from: ozzjim on April 21, 2015, 11:31:52 PM
I thought I was alone in my complete amazement at the world falling about for the wonder of Cavani. Much like DiMaria for me, massively over hyped and produces bugger all.

He had a good game in the first Chelsea match when they were down to 10 men. However he seems to be of the same ilk as Abrahimovic with not seeming to be anything special in the 90% of matches I have watched him in.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ozzjim on April 21, 2015, 11:37:38 PM
I disagree Ibrahimovich is a phenomenal talent - some of the goals he scores and in massive games have been breathtaking. Cavani just looks a lump.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on April 22, 2015, 08:47:56 AM
Zlatan might not be the player he was but he's still too good to be heading off for his rumoured early retirement in MLS. If he puts his mind to it, he'll cause carnage in that league
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SteveN on April 22, 2015, 10:13:45 AM
If I was in charge of any premier league title chasers then I would sign Ibrahimovich on a two year contract from next season.  He could cause carnage in our league never mind the MLS.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on April 22, 2015, 12:06:58 PM
Swindon let me down for a 6/1 fivefold last night. It was the last result from my selections read out on the radio so I had got my hopes up.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ozzjim on April 22, 2015, 12:16:00 PM
Quote from: paul_e on April 21, 2015, 05:57:13 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on April 21, 2015, 04:10:17 PM
Whenever his team score a goal Messi always looks delighted. Whenever Ronaldo's team scores he almost looks pissed off that he isn't the centre of attention. Messi looks like he just loves playing football.

And that's why I think Messi is a better player, he makes decisions based on what's best for Barcelona, Ronaldo makes decisions based on what is best for Ronaldo.


I agree that it does not change how talented the individual is, but part of football is that it is a team game, and Messi does more for the team cohesion than Ronaldo in my view. It is also a spectator sport, and I would chose to watch Messi everytime offered over watching Ronaldo. When things are not going his way, Messi gets up and gets on with it, tries again, Ronaldo has a habit of sulking. There was a theory for a long time that Ronaldo is a bit of a flat track bully, and I still see that in him. Messi has done it in the biggest of games. Didn't he even score a header in a champions league final? And has now adapted to having 2 superstars sharing his limelight up front in a brilliant manner. Ronaldo gets the hump when not the star.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on April 22, 2015, 12:22:15 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on April 22, 2015, 08:47:56 AM
Zlatan might not be the player he was but he's still too good to be heading off for his rumoured early retirement in MLS. If he puts his mind to it, he'll cause carnage in that league

That's been true for his entire career, it's why he's generally always been a big game player, when he can be bothered he's almost unplayable but, like many players, he's happy to coast when the pressure is off.  I agree he was very poor yesterday though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: passitsideways on April 22, 2015, 12:26:35 PM
Cavani banged in 104 goals in 138 games for Napoli, 19 in 25 in Europe, playing exclusively as a striker, so I'm not quite sure how that could be regarded as fuck all. He's done alright at PSG for someone who mostly plays out wide in support of Zlatan. I think he's the sort of player who needs to play through the middle every week, rather than every now and then as an understudy, to be at his best.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on April 22, 2015, 12:29:03 PM
Quote from: passitsideways on April 22, 2015, 12:26:35 PM
Cavani banged in 104 goals in 138 games for Napoli, 19 in 25 in Europe, playing exclusively as a striker, so I'm not quite sure how that could be regarded as fuck all. He's done alright at PSG for someone who mostly plays out wide in support of Zlatan. I think he's the sort of player who needs to play through the middle every week, rather than every now and then as an understudy, to be at his best.

This.

People are too quick to form opinions by watching a small number of matches. He is a top, top player.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on April 22, 2015, 12:44:52 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on April 22, 2015, 12:29:03 PM
Quote from: passitsideways on April 22, 2015, 12:26:35 PM
Cavani banged in 104 goals in 138 games for Napoli, 19 in 25 in Europe, playing exclusively as a striker, so I'm not quite sure how that could be regarded as fuck all. He's done alright at PSG for someone who mostly plays out wide in support of Zlatan. I think he's the sort of player who needs to play through the middle every week, rather than every now and then as an understudy, to be at his best.

This.

People are too quick to form opinions by watching a small number of matches. He is a top, top player.

Whenever i think 'this Falcao bloke is a bit shit' I have to remind myself of his record elsewhere. Sometimes players just don't fit, or are forced to fit in the wrong position.

P.s. He has definitely been a bit shit though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on April 22, 2015, 12:48:46 PM
Quote from: passitsideways on April 22, 2015, 12:26:35 PM
Cavani banged in 104 goals in 138 games for Napoli, 19 in 25 in Europe, playing exclusively as a striker, so I'm not quite sure how that could be regarded as fuck all. He's done alright at PSG for someone who mostly plays out wide in support of Zlatan. I think he's the sort of player who needs to play through the middle every week, rather than every now and then as an understudy, to be at his best.

So PSG are copying the Villa plan that worked oh so well of playing strikers out wide.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on April 22, 2015, 12:50:02 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on April 22, 2015, 12:29:03 PM
Quote from: passitsideways on April 22, 2015, 12:26:35 PM
Cavani banged in 104 goals in 138 games for Napoli, 19 in 25 in Europe, playing exclusively as a striker, so I'm not quite sure how that could be regarded as fuck all. He's done alright at PSG for someone who mostly plays out wide in support of Zlatan. I think he's the sort of player who needs to play through the middle every week, rather than every now and then as an understudy, to be at his best.

This.

People are too quick to form opinions by watching a small number of matches. He is a top, top player.

He'll never be a top, top, top player.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on April 22, 2015, 12:53:14 PM
Bristol City are 17/10 to win away to Chesterfield. They are 5 places and 25 points ahead of Chesterfield. I know the logic is that they have won the league and been celebrating since their last game and that Chesterfield need to clinch a play off place but at that price I am sticking a few quid on Bristol, especially as Chesterfield are playing with some pressure. Rochdale need to win their last two and hope Chesterfield lose their last two to pip them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on April 22, 2015, 01:07:56 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on April 22, 2015, 12:50:02 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on April 22, 2015, 12:29:03 PM
Quote from: passitsideways on April 22, 2015, 12:26:35 PM
Cavani banged in 104 goals in 138 games for Napoli, 19 in 25 in Europe, playing exclusively as a striker, so I'm not quite sure how that could be regarded as fuck all. He's done alright at PSG for someone who mostly plays out wide in support of Zlatan. I think he's the sort of player who needs to play through the middle every week, rather than every now and then as an understudy, to be at his best.

This.

People are too quick to form opinions by watching a small number of matches. He is a top, top player.

He'll never be a top, top, top player.

In your opinion. He's been top scorer in Serie A plus got 78 goals in 104 matches. To me that makes him a top player.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on April 22, 2015, 01:10:19 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on April 22, 2015, 01:07:56 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on April 22, 2015, 12:50:02 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on April 22, 2015, 12:29:03 PM
Quote from: passitsideways on April 22, 2015, 12:26:35 PM
Cavani banged in 104 goals in 138 games for Napoli, 19 in 25 in Europe, playing exclusively as a striker, so I'm not quite sure how that could be regarded as fuck all. He's done alright at PSG for someone who mostly plays out wide in support of Zlatan. I think he's the sort of player who needs to play through the middle every week, rather than every now and then as an understudy, to be at his best.

This.

People are too quick to form opinions by watching a small number of matches. He is a top, top player.

He'll never be a top, top, top player.

In your opinion. He's been top scorer in Serie A plus got 78 goals in 104 matches. To me that makes him a top player.
I think it was the Jamie Redknappism that he was getting at rather than anything to do with Cavani.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on April 22, 2015, 01:11:40 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on April 22, 2015, 12:29:03 PM
Quote from: passitsideways on April 22, 2015, 12:26:35 PM
Cavani banged in 104 goals in 138 games for Napoli, 19 in 25 in Europe, playing exclusively as a striker, so I'm not quite sure how that could be regarded as fuck all. He's done alright at PSG for someone who mostly plays out wide in support of Zlatan. I think he's the sort of player who needs to play through the middle every week, rather than every now and then as an understudy, to be at his best.

This.

People are too quick to form opinions by watching a small number of matches. He is a top, top player.

For me he's a lot like Harry Kane, he's a good finisher and in form he'll score goals.  He's also reasonably tidy around the park, nothing special but can pick it up and play a few passes and get involved.  He's also willing to run all day and work to win the ball back as well as trying to find space.  However both of them will suffer at times, against teams who setup well, because they've got no meaningful pace and don't have the bit of extra brilliance that someone like Zlatan, Suarez, etc can provide.  Without one or both of those it's just a bit too easy to be contained.

Both of them also have that really uncomfortable 'look' about them when they have the ball as if they're never really in control and it could bobble away to a defender at any moment, which makes them look rushed all the time, compare it to the comfortable swagger of, for example, Grealish and it's easy to understand why people would say they look shit.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: passitsideways on April 22, 2015, 02:24:12 PM
I suppose it depends on what Serie A really is like these days. If we're going by the stereotype that even though it's generally inferior to the other three major leagues right now the defences are still crafty and difficult to break down, then Cavani managing to plunder as many as he did for three straight seasons while he was there (even when he was at Palermo and playing as a wide forward, he managed decent numbers) surely indicates his consistency when it comes to scoring them (and not just a case of being in brilliant form.)

Plus, having looked at his goal reel from Napoli, it seems like he scored plenty from outside of the box. Liked this one in particular:
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ozzjim on April 22, 2015, 04:25:49 PM
I will openly admit I have only ever seen him in big games - so CL games or International games, probably 6-10 games over the last 3 years or so, but I am yet to watch him and think wow, that is a £50m player. He might come to the prem and prove me wrong, but it is all opinions on what we see.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on April 22, 2015, 04:26:52 PM
Quote from: Dave on April 22, 2015, 01:10:19 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on April 22, 2015, 01:07:56 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on April 22, 2015, 12:50:02 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on April 22, 2015, 12:29:03 PM
Quote from: passitsideways on April 22, 2015, 12:26:35 PM
Cavani banged in 104 goals in 138 games for Napoli, 19 in 25 in Europe, playing exclusively as a striker, so I'm not quite sure how that could be regarded as fuck all. He's done alright at PSG for someone who mostly plays out wide in support of Zlatan. I think he's the sort of player who needs to play through the middle every week, rather than every now and then as an understudy, to be at his best.

This.

People are too quick to form opinions by watching a small number of matches. He is a top, top player.

He'll never be a top, top, top player.

In your opinion. He's been top scorer in Serie A plus got 78 goals in 104 matches. To me that makes him a top player.
I think it was the Jamie Redknappism that he was getting at rather than anything to do with Cavani.

It was, and I notice he's already been downgraded to just the one 'top'.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: adrenachrome on April 22, 2015, 07:21:01 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on April 22, 2015, 04:26:52 PM
Quote from: Dave on April 22, 2015, 01:10:19 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on April 22, 2015, 01:07:56 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on April 22, 2015, 12:50:02 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on April 22, 2015, 12:29:03 PM
Quote from: passitsideways on April 22, 2015, 12:26:35 PM
Cavani banged in 104 goals in 138 games for Napoli, 19 in 25 in Europe, playing exclusively as a striker, so I'm not quite sure how that could be regarded as fuck all. He's done alright at PSG for someone who mostly plays out wide in support of Zlatan. I think he's the sort of player who needs to play through the middle every week, rather than every now and then as an understudy, to be at his best.

This.

People are too quick to form opinions by watching a small number of matches. He is a top, top player.

He'll never be a top, top, top player.

In your opinion. He's been top scorer in Serie A plus got 78 goals in 104 matches. To me that makes him a top player.
I think it was the Jamie Redknappism that he was getting at rather than anything to do with Cavani.

It was, and I notice he's already been downgraded to just the one 'top'.

He will never be top top top and top top maybe pushing it, but surely we can grant him tip top status.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on April 22, 2015, 08:12:13 PM
Quote from: paul_e on April 21, 2015, 08:11:12 PM
Quote from: peter w on April 21, 2015, 06:04:23 PM
Quote from: paul_e on April 21, 2015, 05:57:13 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on April 21, 2015, 04:10:17 PM
Whenever his team score a goal Messi always looks delighted. Whenever Ronaldo's team scores he almost looks pissed off that he isn't the centre of attention. Messi looks like he just loves playing football.

And that's why I think Messi is a better player, he makes decisions based on what's best for Barcelona, Ronaldo makes decisions based on what is best for Ronaldo.

Being disliked and being a team player doesn't alter how good the individual is.

Completely disagree on the latter, being a team player in a team sport is massively important.

More assists, more passes (generally more involved when there's not a scoring chance on) and the key one for me is Messi is fantastic at beating his man with skill, Ronaldo is very quick and gets a lot of balls in behind to run on to but he doesn't beat his man all that often.  I'd rather see someone turn a defender inside out than see them beat the offside trap.  Of course in terms of pure brilliance Zlatan is better than both but he hasn't got the work rate or consistency to compete, at his best he's better than either though, in my opinion.

That's a different point altogether although obviously correct. the ballon d'or and various lists of best all time players are not voted for or picked depending on an individuals teamwork but on their individual brilliance. that is what I'm talking about here. Therefore as correct as your point is its rather a moot one. Although conversely it could be argued that Ronaldo's selfishness helps the team more than an ability to be more part of it as its that selfishness that makes them win.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on April 22, 2015, 09:11:59 PM
After yesterday's Champions League goal fest, tonight notsomuch
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on April 22, 2015, 09:12:27 PM
Quote from: ozzjim on April 21, 2015, 11:31:52 PM
I thought I was alone in my complete amazement at the world falling about for the wonder of Cavani. Much like DiMaria for me, massively over hyped and produces bugger all.

Think it proves just how phenomenal Ronaldo and Messi have been for such a long time.

Di Maria and Cavani just dont do it often enough from what I have seen
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on April 22, 2015, 09:18:51 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on April 22, 2015, 09:11:59 PM
After yesterday's Champions League goal fest, tonight notsomuch

Bit boring. They have already played each other 7 Times this season and it shows.

The champs league is getting boring anyway as it generally features the same teams as evidenced with the likely semi final teams this year

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: timeoutbigbar on April 22, 2015, 09:19:21 PM
Money well spent, Real.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on April 22, 2015, 09:21:42 PM
Arda Turan sent off for Atletico
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on April 22, 2015, 09:30:19 PM
Pea boy scores for Real
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on April 22, 2015, 09:45:14 PM
I noticed that whilst the team celebrated with the goal scorer, Ronaldo was off celebrating by himself.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on April 22, 2015, 10:18:47 PM
Quote from: peter w on April 22, 2015, 08:12:13 PM
Quote from: paul_e on April 21, 2015, 08:11:12 PM
Quote from: peter w on April 21, 2015, 06:04:23 PM
Quote from: paul_e on April 21, 2015, 05:57:13 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on April 21, 2015, 04:10:17 PM
Whenever his team score a goal Messi always looks delighted. Whenever Ronaldo's team scores he almost looks pissed off that he isn't the centre of attention. Messi looks like he just loves playing football.

And that's why I think Messi is a better player, he makes decisions based on what's best for Barcelona, Ronaldo makes decisions based on what is best for Ronaldo.

Being disliked and being a team player doesn't alter how good the individual is.

Completely disagree on the latter, being a team player in a team sport is massively important.

More assists, more passes (generally more involved when there's not a scoring chance on) and the key one for me is Messi is fantastic at beating his man with skill, Ronaldo is very quick and gets a lot of balls in behind to run on to but he doesn't beat his man all that often.  I'd rather see someone turn a defender inside out than see them beat the offside trap.  Of course in terms of pure brilliance Zlatan is better than both but he hasn't got the work rate or consistency to compete, at his best he's better than either though, in my opinion.

That's a different point altogether although obviously correct. the ballon d'or and various lists of best all time players are not voted for or picked depending on an individuals teamwork but on their individual brilliance. that is what I'm talking about here. Therefore as correct as your point is its rather a moot one. Although conversely it could be argued that Ronaldo's selfishness helps the team more than an ability to be more part of it as its that selfishness that makes them win.

I completely understand, but all this started with me stating that Messi was better in my opinion, and in my opinion being all time greatest in a team sport by being a selfish arrogant knob just doesn't work, I want a player who has individual brilliance in spades but also has the all round game to be a brilliant team player as well.  Each to their own but for me Messi is better than Ronaldo and from the footage I've seen Pele was better than Maradona.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on April 22, 2015, 10:30:00 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on April 22, 2015, 09:45:14 PM
I noticed that whilst the team celebrated with the goal scorer, Ronaldo was off celebrating by himself.
Oh yes he the wanker who waited for the 5th penalty that never came!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ozzjim on April 22, 2015, 10:53:44 PM
Why go off on your own? Things like that are what detract from his achievements. It's all about him.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: passitsideways on April 23, 2015, 08:09:01 AM
James split off from the rest of them to celebrate on his own a little as well, so he must be a massive wanker as well.

I really don't get why every little thing Ronaldo does on the pitch is so over-analysed, and sweeping generalisations reached out of his general on-pitch personality. It's like saying because Ronaldo does a lot of philanthropy and because Messi allegedly indulged in a little bit of tax evasion definitely renders the former a saint off the pitch and the latter a massive tosser.

I think the fact that Messi is a better overall player is pretty undeniable, but it should be a footballing ability thing, not a "who comes off as less of a wanker to amateur body language expert eyes" thing.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on April 23, 2015, 10:35:56 AM
That's the rub isn't it, does personality com into or not?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aev on April 23, 2015, 10:57:08 AM
The statue of Ronaldo in Madeira (I think) certainly puts Messi in the shade.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dr Butler on April 23, 2015, 11:03:23 AM
Quote from: aev on April 23, 2015, 10:57:08 AM
The statue of Ronaldo in Madeira (I think) certainly puts Messi in the shade.

I've seen Ronaldo's house in Madeira.....then again I've not seen Messi's house so can't compare....:)

UTV
The Doc
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on April 23, 2015, 11:55:55 AM
Quote from: Dr Butler on April 23, 2015, 11:03:23 AM
Quote from: aev on April 23, 2015, 10:57:08 AM
The statue of Ronaldo in Madeira (I think) certainly puts Messi in the shade.

I've seen Ronaldo's house in Madeira.....then again I've not seen Messi's house so can't compare....:)

UTV
The Doc

bet it has a nice conservertory doesn't it, not just one of those lean too's
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LeeB on April 23, 2015, 12:25:41 PM
Quote from: john e on April 23, 2015, 11:55:55 AM
Quote from: Dr Butler on April 23, 2015, 11:03:23 AM
Quote from: aev on April 23, 2015, 10:57:08 AM
The statue of Ronaldo in Madeira (I think) certainly puts Messi in the shade.

I've seen Ronaldo's house in Madeira.....then again I've not seen Messi's house so can't compare....:)

UTV
The Doc

bet it has a nice conservertory doesn't it, not just one of those lean too's

It's not a lean-to you bastard, it's a utility room.

Not that I'm sensitive about it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on April 23, 2015, 01:05:55 PM
Quote from: LeeB on April 23, 2015, 12:25:41 PM
Quote from: john e on April 23, 2015, 11:55:55 AM
Quote from: Dr Butler on April 23, 2015, 11:03:23 AM
Quote from: aev on April 23, 2015, 10:57:08 AM
The statue of Ronaldo in Madeira (I think) certainly puts Messi in the shade.

I've seen Ronaldo's house in Madeira.....then again I've not seen Messi's house so can't compare....:)

UTV
The Doc

bet it has a nice conservertory doesn't it, not just one of those lean too's

It's not a lean-to you bastard, it's a utility room.

Not that I'm sensitive about it.

you should see my summer house in the garden, some people call it a shed though, fuckers
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on April 23, 2015, 03:07:58 PM
Quote from: LeeB on April 23, 2015, 12:25:41 PM
Quote from: john e on April 23, 2015, 11:55:55 AM
Quote from: Dr Butler on April 23, 2015, 11:03:23 AM
Quote from: aev on April 23, 2015, 10:57:08 AM
The statue of Ronaldo in Madeira (I think) certainly puts Messi in the shade.

I've seen Ronaldo's house in Madeira.....then again I've not seen Messi's house so can't compare....:)

UTV
The Doc

bet it has a nice conservertory doesn't it, not just one of those lean too's

It's not a lean-to you bastard, it's a utility room.

Not that I'm sensitive about it.


In my experience a utility room is gloomy place where people who have a small kitchen put a washing machine. Posh people have a slightly bigger gloomy space where there is enough room to put a chest freezer next to the obligatory washing machine.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LeeB on April 23, 2015, 04:23:02 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on April 23, 2015, 03:07:58 PM
Quote from: LeeB on April 23, 2015, 12:25:41 PM
Quote from: john e on April 23, 2015, 11:55:55 AM
Quote from: Dr Butler on April 23, 2015, 11:03:23 AM
Quote from: aev on April 23, 2015, 10:57:08 AM
The statue of Ronaldo in Madeira (I think) certainly puts Messi in the shade.

I've seen Ronaldo's house in Madeira.....then again I've not seen Messi's house so can't compare....:)

UTV
The Doc

bet it has a nice conservertory doesn't it, not just one of those lean too's

It's not a lean-to you bastard, it's a utility room.

Not that I'm sensitive about it.


In my experience a utility room is gloomy place where people who have a small kitchen put a washing machine. Posh people have a slightly bigger gloomy space where there is enough room to put a chest freezer next to the obligatory washing machine.

It's got a washing machine, tumble dryer, fridge freezer, sink and a hatstand.

I think you'd class that as bourgeois, Damo.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Witton Warrior on April 23, 2015, 05:33:37 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on April 23, 2015, 03:07:58 PM
Quote from: LeeB on April 23, 2015, 12:25:41 PM
Quote from: john e on April 23, 2015, 11:55:55 AM
Quote from: Dr Butler on April 23, 2015, 11:03:23 AM
Quote from: aev on April 23, 2015, 10:57:08 AM
The statue of Ronaldo in Madeira (I think) certainly puts Messi in the shade.

I've seen Ronaldo's house in Madeira.....then again I've not seen Messi's house so can't compare....:)

UTV
The Doc

bet it has a nice conservertory doesn't it, not just one of those lean too's

It's not a lean-to you bastard, it's a utility room.

Not that I'm sensitive about it.


In my experience a utility room is gloomy place where people who have a small kitchen put a washing machine. Posh people have a slightly bigger gloomy space where there is enough room to put a chest freezer next to the obligatory washing machine.

I lived in a utility room for 2 years...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 23, 2015, 07:10:36 PM
Quote from: ozzjim on April 22, 2015, 10:53:44 PM
Why go off on your own? Things like that are what detract from his achievements. It's all about him.

thing is though if you watch it, he celebrates the goal, he comes over, albeit late to celebrate with Hernandez and at the final whistle he comes over and gives Hernandez a big hug. I just think he is over scrutinized. He's not lovable Messi who is not only outstanding but the consummate team player, but he is simply brilliant in his own right and just carries it differently. He's made out to be a villain way more than he should be in my opinion.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on April 24, 2015, 06:31:16 AM
Quote from: ozzjim on April 22, 2015, 10:53:44 PM
Why go off on your own? Things like that are what detract from his achievements. It's all about him.

How can it possibly detract from his achievements? I agree that it makes him all the more unpopular to those that don't like him but that is all about not liking Ronaldo, not whether he's the best player of all time, or one of the best and better than Messi (or not).
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ozzjim on April 24, 2015, 08:40:42 AM
Because football is a team game. Part of being brilliant is being able to play as part of a team, and in my opinion Ronaldo would be an even better player if the team were more important that him much of the time.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on April 24, 2015, 11:19:07 AM
Just seen a poll on Yahoo talking about player of the season. A vote between Sanchez (Alexis, not Carlos!) and Hazard. It then got me racking my brain. I literally cannot recall anything Hazard has done this season. Maybe I'm just ignoring Chelsea out of spite, but I've seen a fair few impressive highlights of Sanchez. Honestly though, I'm struggling to recall any of his goals, or assists or standout games. I've seen us playing Chelsea twice (though have largely repressed those memories). He did score after 8 minutes at VP (had to look it up, can't remember the goal).
I dunno, all I've really recalled of Chelsea this season is Costa's early season form and their dismal Euro showings. Other than that, I'm scratching my head...yet they're strolling to the title.

This may just be me. Zidane recently said he was more of a Hazard fan than Ronaldo or Messi. Hazard is of course a class player, but if you had to ask me to pick a favourite goal, or moment, or describe his style of play, I honestly couldn't. I've seen plenty of highlights from Lionel and Ron though. Maybe I just have Hazard blindless.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Meanwood Villa on April 24, 2015, 12:38:17 PM
Quote from: supertom on April 24, 2015, 11:19:07 AM
Just seen a poll on Yahoo talking about player of the season. A vote between Sanchez (Alexis, not Carlos!) and Hazard. It then got me racking my brain. I literally cannot recall anything Hazard has done this season. Maybe I'm just ignoring Chelsea out of spite, but I've seen a fair few impressive highlights of Sanchez. Honestly though, I'm struggling to recall any of his goals, or assists or standout games. I've seen us playing Chelsea twice (though have largely repressed those memories). He did score after 8 minutes at VP (had to look it up, can't remember the goal).
I dunno, all I've really recalled of Chelsea this season is Costa's early season form and their dismal Euro showings. Other than that, I'm scratching my head...yet they're strolling to the title.

This may just be me. Zidane recently said he was more of a Hazard fan than Ronaldo or Messi. Hazard is of course a class player, but if you had to ask me to pick a favourite goal, or moment, or describe his style of play, I honestly couldn't. I've seen plenty of highlights from Lionel and Ron though. Maybe I just have Hazard blindless.

I know what you mean, the general consensus seems to be he's going to walk player of the year and while he is undoubtedly an important player for the champions I don't think he's made as big an impact as players like Kane and Sanchez. Then again, given I have hardly watched MOTD this season (thanks Paul) I haven't seen many highlights/goals of other teams this season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: passitsideways on April 24, 2015, 12:41:27 PM
I feel like the media narrative about Chelsea was all about Fabregas and Costa in the first half of the season (which makes sense, given their status as big summer signings) and then how they reverted to a typical Mourinho team in grinding out victories in the past few months; which makes Hazard rather overlooked. Looking at his match history (http://www.whoscored.com/Players/33404/Fixtures/Eden-Hazard) it seems like the major thing with him has been his remarkable consistency, as opposed to a stretch of particularly brilliant performances. On the other hand, you look at Alexis and you see him pile up the goals in the first half of the season with the rest of that team floundering a litle, before going off the boil somewhat recently.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ozzjim on April 24, 2015, 01:13:04 PM
I could not agree more supertom. It is a really strange one, and I am sure he has been brilliant, but I can't recall anything amazing from him, yet I have seen him being talked of in the Roanldo/ Messi bracket this season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 24, 2015, 01:18:51 PM
I think he's a super link player on top of the other stuff that we know he can do. He'd makes great runs that just open up space. The truth is it hasn't been a spectacular season in the PL generally. Chelsea have been top for ages now and they haven't really had to be great because all of the other contenders have been so mediocre. Arsenal started their surge way too late. The other thing is I pretty much shut down watching all football up until Sherwood arrived. That is I was forced to watch our lot shit the bed week after week, but I just couldn't stomach watching anything else due to being so massively pissed off all the time. I'm sure Hazard did some good things that I simply didn't bother paying attention too, but like I said it's been a very vanilla season, so I doubt he had to be at his absolute best too often to beat out other players if he does win Player of the Year.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 24, 2015, 02:37:52 PM
13 goals and 9 assists for Hazard, 14 goals and 8 assists for Sanchez.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on April 24, 2015, 08:42:12 PM
Since we have been skaggling about at the wrong end I've watched very little of Match of the Day and very little of other teams to know who has or hasn't played well. i guess somebody at chelsea must be doing okay and Arsenal have been on a decent run so somebody there must also be doing well. but as this has been voted for a while back i guess it was who was doing better then and as Chelsea have been at the top all season it'll tip the balance a Chelsea player's way. i wonder if Costa's start to the season will have a bearing?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 25, 2015, 10:45:22 AM
Kyle Walker.

What the actual fuck?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Des Little on April 25, 2015, 12:23:52 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on April 25, 2015, 10:45:22 AM
Kyle Walker.

What the actual fuck?

Oh dear. Not his best idea.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: thick_mike on April 25, 2015, 12:25:25 PM
Wish I hadn't followed that up! 😖

Is there an "un-see" button?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on April 25, 2015, 12:44:39 PM
A man's best friend I have heard it said😂
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brend'Watkins on April 25, 2015, 01:31:12 PM
Good lord, Nitos oxide x 10. Why did he think that was a good idea.

Could that be classed as beastiality?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on April 25, 2015, 01:39:18 PM
Quote from: thick_mike on April 25, 2015, 12:25:25 PM
Wish I hadn't followed that up! 😖

Is there an "un-see" button?
Ditto.
If he's not careful she'll dump him for the dog.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ez on April 25, 2015, 02:02:39 PM
Southampton 1 Spurs 1 in the battle to avoid the europa league. I wonder if spurs fans will be singing southampton's song today.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 25, 2015, 02:13:32 PM
2-1 Saints. Spurs defence really is poor. Really good header from Pelle mind you. I don't know how his hair isn't affected. Brylcream has come a long way
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on April 25, 2015, 02:20:33 PM
2-2 now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on April 25, 2015, 02:29:02 PM
nasty looking injury to the spurs left back, one of those where you go over without a challenge and just stay still. Ankle ligament I'd think from the way he went over.  To make it worse it looked like he popped his shoulder out when he landed, poor bugger.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on April 25, 2015, 03:03:05 PM
Sunderland winning
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Karlos96 on April 25, 2015, 03:23:21 PM
Newcastle winning
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Karlos96 on April 25, 2015, 03:24:03 PM
QPR just missed a penalty.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ger Regan on April 25, 2015, 03:27:35 PM
Stoke equalise.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Karlos96 on April 25, 2015, 03:27:57 PM
Stoke equalise
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ez on April 25, 2015, 03:29:12 PM
Stoke equalise
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on April 25, 2015, 03:30:00 PM
I am watching Stoke Sunderland. Keeper howler for Sunderland's on 1 minute, almost the entire match played in Sunderland half.

They're truly awful
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 25, 2015, 03:30:50 PM
They are utterly dreadful and I am very confident Stoke will win this now they have equalized.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ez on April 25, 2015, 03:48:18 PM
Terrible team. Safe to say they won't be catching us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on April 25, 2015, 03:50:07 PM
Newcastle winning.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on April 25, 2015, 03:51:15 PM
Quote from: Legion on April 25, 2015, 03:50:07 PM
Newcastle winning.
Impressive jinxing again.

Swansea equalise before Legion has even finished writing his post.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ez on April 25, 2015, 03:51:22 PM
Quote from: Legion on April 25, 2015, 03:50:07 PM
Newcastle winning.

1-1
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ez on April 25, 2015, 04:07:56 PM
Could do with Cameron's lot scoring.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on April 25, 2015, 04:10:01 PM
Hull winning
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on April 25, 2015, 04:13:14 PM
Palace f in typical Pardew side. Run hot for few games and than turn into total dross! West brim  and now Hull this week!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Colhint on April 25, 2015, 04:13:37 PM
Newcastle losing
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on April 25, 2015, 04:16:31 PM
Burnley miss a pen
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Exeter 77 on April 25, 2015, 04:17:23 PM
Burnley miss penalty and Leicester score.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on April 25, 2015, 04:17:25 PM
Leicester winning
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Nastylee on April 25, 2015, 04:18:35 PM
getting close down there all of a sudden
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on April 25, 2015, 04:19:39 PM
Tough couple of minutes for Burnley
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on April 25, 2015, 04:20:09 PM
Fuck me, it doesn't look too good at the bottom now.

Leicester, somehow, are only one point behind us at the moment.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: mrastonvilla on April 25, 2015, 04:22:32 PM
A Stoke winner would be very welcome
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on April 25, 2015, 04:25:06 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fXD3ErsfNkk/TcOqYR9t_PI/AAAAAAAAJyo/8DVZ3u-oaGo/s1600/dog_de_bordeaux_big_head_dog.jpg)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on April 25, 2015, 04:25:22 PM
Palarse on the beach by the look of it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on April 25, 2015, 04:26:34 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on April 25, 2015, 04:20:09 PM
Fuck me, it doesn't look too good at the bottom now.

Leicester, somehow, are only one point behind us at the moment.
Winning what would be 4 on the bounce helps.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LTA on April 25, 2015, 04:26:49 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on April 25, 2015, 04:20:09 PM
Fuck me, it doesn't look too good at the bottom now.

Leicester, somehow, are only one point behind us at the moment.

Leicester should finish above us now with their form and the games they have left.  Really need Sunderland and Hull to lose today, and Burnley look as if they may run out of steam.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on April 25, 2015, 04:31:46 PM
QPR just had a goal disallowed

Newcastle losing 3-1
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Nastylee on April 25, 2015, 04:33:41 PM
It's a shame Newcastle got enough points pre-Christmas because they'd be fucked right now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on April 25, 2015, 04:33:42 PM
Quote from: VillaAlways on April 25, 2015, 04:31:46 PM
QPR just had a goal disallowed

Missed penalty, disallowed goal.  Sometimes it just ain't your day.

(crosses fingers)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on April 25, 2015, 04:34:07 PM
The Geordie Deliverance mob will be out in force with their pitchforks and burning torches tonight.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on April 25, 2015, 04:34:42 PM
Quote from: Nastylee on April 25, 2015, 04:33:41 PM
It's a shame Newcastle got enough points pre-Christmas because they'd be fucked right now.

With a bit of luck, they still might be.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on April 25, 2015, 04:35:25 PM
I think Newcastle could very well still be in the mix. They've been awful for so long, they're lucky they picked up some points early season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LTA on April 25, 2015, 04:37:27 PM
Perhaps the fans who were baying for Pardews blood for months may feel a little daft now.  I think he did a top job job when you consider the crappie he had to contend with
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on April 25, 2015, 04:38:07 PM
Quote from: Pete3206 on April 25, 2015, 04:34:07 PM
The Geordie Deliverance mob will be out in force with their pitchforks and burning torches tonight.
Not allowed. He's one of god's own people and as such incapable of doing wrong.

Note that it was our fault they dropped last time. Nothing to do with Keegan building a squad full of shit and lacking heart or Saint Shearer delivering the square root of f$#k all.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on April 25, 2015, 04:39:23 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on April 25, 2015, 04:35:25 PM
I think Newcastle could very well still be in the mix. They've been awful for so long, they're lucky they picked up some points early season.
If they stay up by 2 points I'll regret that we gifted them 3 a few weeks ago.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on April 25, 2015, 04:41:38 PM
Bloody bbc said palace scored - disallowed
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: mrastonvilla on April 25, 2015, 04:41:56 PM
Palace disallowed goal
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: mike on April 25, 2015, 04:43:21 PM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on April 25, 2015, 04:39:23 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on April 25, 2015, 04:35:25 PM
I think Newcastle could very well still be in the mix. They've been awful for so long, they're lucky they picked up some points early season.
If they stay up by 2 points I'll regret that we gifted them 3 a few weeks ago.

Bollocks to Newcastle, I'm more bothered about how things look for us right now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on April 25, 2015, 04:44:33 PM
We could be back down to earth with a bump after this weekend.  Nothing much going our way in the other games.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ozzjim on April 25, 2015, 04:46:04 PM
Really bad day for us at the moment. Going to have to win a couple more yet. Worrying times.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on April 25, 2015, 04:47:31 PM
Quote from: Risso on April 25, 2015, 04:44:33 PM
We could be back down to earth with a bump after this weekend.  Nothing much going our way in the other games.

Which is why I wasn't so keen to join in with the humble-pie eating in the Sherwood thread just yet.

We've still got an awful lot to do, and results like today's remind us of that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on April 25, 2015, 04:49:43 PM
I don' think it's been too bad. I really expected QPR to win today, Burnley look to have lost, Sunderland are running out of games. Hull and Leicester obviously not so good, but we can't expect all the teams around us to lose
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on April 25, 2015, 04:49:51 PM
I fcukin hate Pardew.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: manic-road on April 25, 2015, 04:50:39 PM
Hull 2 up. Bollocks
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on April 25, 2015, 04:50:39 PM
Hull 2-0 up
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on April 25, 2015, 04:50:48 PM
Hull 2-0 up
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Jimbo on April 25, 2015, 04:50:54 PM
There will be twists and turns yet, but we're in a decent spot, we're in form and we will pick up points. Everybody's fighting, but we're fighting too.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on April 25, 2015, 04:51:14 PM
Quote from: ozzjim on April 25, 2015, 04:46:04 PM
Really bad day for us at the moment. Going to have to win a couple more yet. Worrying times.

Exciting times. Man up mate, come on!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on April 25, 2015, 04:51:36 PM
Surely Burnley and QPR are gone if they don't win today.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on April 25, 2015, 04:51:43 PM
I feel sick.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on April 25, 2015, 04:52:24 PM
Quote from: Legion on April 25, 2015, 04:51:43 PM
I feel sick.

Physically sick.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on April 25, 2015, 04:52:36 PM
Quote from: richard moore on April 25, 2015, 04:49:43 PM
I don' think it's been too bad. I really expected QPR to win today, Burnley look to have lost, Sunderland are running out of games. Hull and Leicester obviously not so good, but we can't expect all the teams around us to lose

Just what I was about to post.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on April 25, 2015, 04:52:50 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on April 25, 2015, 04:51:36 PM
Surely Burnley and QPR are gone if they don't win today.

Agree.

Its one other now
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ozzjim on April 25, 2015, 04:53:13 PM
Crystal Palace and Pardew should be ashamed. After being the most in form side in the league, they have conspired to lose to the worst 2 away sides in the league in consecutive weeks. Fucking awful.

We need 2 more wins for sure. Newcastle could be in massive trouble.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 25, 2015, 04:54:40 PM
Quote from: Legion on April 25, 2015, 04:51:43 PM
I feel sick.

Stay strong Brother Leeg. You saw how we can play. Today is the last of the truly rock games. After that they are all genuinely winnable. Lots can happen and you know what we might even win today. Keep the faith.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on April 25, 2015, 04:54:50 PM
Bad weekend for us so far  ::)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on April 25, 2015, 04:55:12 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on April 25, 2015, 04:47:31 PM
Quote from: Risso on April 25, 2015, 04:44:33 PM
We could be back down to earth with a bump after this weekend.  Nothing much going our way in the other games.

Which is why I wasn't so keen to join in with the humble-pie eating in the Sherwood thread just yet.

We've still got an awful lot to do, and results like today's remind us of that.
However results are as how it will keep spinning till the end of the season. Nothing really bad for us and we can't expect everyone below us to lose. The way I see it despite some favourable results for teams in the  relegation zone all who started the day below is are still there.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on April 25, 2015, 04:55:14 PM
QPR and Burnley have both wasted precious games today that they had to win. They both look gone to me now. So it's one other and I don't honestly think it will be us. The good thing today as that Newcastle are getting dragged into it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on April 25, 2015, 04:55:40 PM
I honestly think there's only one more place left now as I think Burnley and QPR are gone.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on April 25, 2015, 04:55:49 PM
Come on villa, let's beat city now
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Nastylee on April 25, 2015, 04:56:47 PM
So apart from Burnley, everyone around us has picked up points. Need a performance.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 25, 2015, 04:57:06 PM
Sweet Jesus what a bad set of scores
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on April 25, 2015, 04:57:20 PM
QPR and Burnley look like gonners, so there's 3 or 4 of us in the mix for the last place.

I fancy our chances.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Jon Crofts on April 25, 2015, 04:57:57 PM
Could have been better, could have been worse.  It's all still in our own hands, we don't want our fate in the hands of others especially the likes of Palace or West Ham.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on April 25, 2015, 04:58:22 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 25, 2015, 04:57:06 PM
Sweet Jesus what a bad set of scores

What? Two out of five relegation rivals, if you include Newcastle, won....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on April 25, 2015, 04:59:28 PM
Perhaps I'm still on a high from Wembley but I don't think it was disastrous today. Heck we haven't played yet
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mister E on April 25, 2015, 04:59:33 PM
Sunderland, Hull, Barcodes, Leicester and us are the five fighting to avoid one slot.
We need 6-7 points. Our run-in is not horrible but we could do with the requisite points sooner rather than later for the sake of the cup final prospects and my heart.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on April 25, 2015, 04:59:51 PM
Quote from: olaftab on April 25, 2015, 04:55:12 PM
The way I see it despite some favourable results for teams in the  relegation zone all who started the day below is are still there.

Surely that would have been the case mathematically?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ez on April 25, 2015, 05:00:05 PM
Swings and roundabouts. One week it goes well, the next it doesn't. Out of the bottom sides we have the hardest game this weekend. Still, we haven't lost it yet.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aj2k77 on April 25, 2015, 05:00:13 PM
QPR and Burnley are gone now for me. So Villa, Hull, Sunderland and Leicester for the other position. A bad weekend but we are still above them all aren't we? So the momentum is still with us with the added bonus that when Burnley come to play us they should already be relegated, no do or die 50/50 game.

Hull still have a real nasty run in and Sunderland are still very poor at the moment. Leicester are on the charge but we only need to finish above on of them and with home games against West Ham, Everton and a relegated Burnley we should comfortably do it.

What's the panic about?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on April 25, 2015, 05:00:13 PM
Twenty years after nearly beating us in the League Cup Semi Final Tranmere are out of the football league.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on April 25, 2015, 05:00:15 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on April 25, 2015, 03:30:50 PM
They are utterly dreadful and I am very confident Stoke will win this now they have equalized.

Ahem!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john2710 on April 25, 2015, 05:01:24 PM
A month ago I'd have been happy to be 2 points out of the bottom 3 after having to play Man U / Spurs & Man City. Of course we might get something today, which would bring us clearer.

I'm sure we'll be fine, but we need a minimum of 4 points.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on April 25, 2015, 05:01:27 PM
Quote from: richard moore on April 25, 2015, 04:55:14 PM
QPR and Burnley have both wasted precious games today that they had to win. They both look gone to me now. So it's one other and I don't honestly think it will be us. The good thing today as that Newcastle are getting dragged into it.
Absolutely.

I'd rather be in our position over any other team from 14th in the table downwards.

Were we somehow expecting both Burnley and Leicester to lose today?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on April 25, 2015, 05:03:07 PM
If we lose to City we'll be only two points clear of the bottom three, having played a game more.  Sad times.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: walsall villain on April 25, 2015, 05:04:14 PM
I feel sure we have had days like this each of the last few years. We convince ourselves we won't need many points then the teams around us get surprise wins. Who would have thought Leicester could win four in the trot? We all thought they had gone.
Hoping for something today but we will have 3 of last 4 at home so fingers crossed.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 25, 2015, 05:06:30 PM
Quote from: Legion on April 25, 2015, 05:00:15 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on April 25, 2015, 03:30:50 PM
They are utterly dreadful and I am very confident Stoke will win this now they have equalized.

Ahem!

Haven't I always told you not to trust a Mark Hughes team?


*Grabs coat. Pegs it*
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on April 25, 2015, 05:07:43 PM
If they draw their game in hand and we lose today just look at our goal difference, if you're not worried you need to be.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aj2k77 on April 25, 2015, 05:10:03 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on April 25, 2015, 05:07:43 PM
If they draw their game in hand and we lose today just look at our goal difference, if you're not worried you need to be.

Relegation battles are full of ifs though. We have the points in the bag and the position.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on April 25, 2015, 05:11:15 PM
Oh well, just have to beat these City fucks!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on April 25, 2015, 05:11:31 PM
Watford are up and if Bournemouth win on Monday night they are effectively up due to having a miles better goal difference than Boro.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on April 25, 2015, 05:14:13 PM
'Nam have been relegated.

Now attention switches to the Conference.

C'mon u Gas
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: andrew08 on April 25, 2015, 05:26:40 PM
2 results went the wrong way for us. 4 went our way more or less.

Leicester and Hull won. Burnley,QPR, Sunderland and Newcastle didn't. Could have been a lot worse:  Burnley and QPR missed pens to win and Sunderland and Newcastle were both in front.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 25, 2015, 05:31:20 PM
Hull winning is the only disappointing results. Considering they all had games they'd have had big hopes of winning it was hardly a nightmare set of results.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on April 25, 2015, 05:49:47 PM
I wasn't expecting Hull or Sunderland to get anything. I managed to get a big fat zero right out of five on my PL bets. I had Palace, Newcastle,West Ham, Stoke and Liverpool. Wycombe failing to beat Morecambe spoilt a very nice win on my League Two bet.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on April 25, 2015, 05:52:24 PM
Gas are 2-0 up already
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on April 25, 2015, 06:01:34 PM
Terrible shame Cheltenham have gone to the non-league, their 1,500 fans must be gutted. Nobody else will notice. Non entity club. Most people from the town were over in Gloucester watching some world class rugby today anyway.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on April 25, 2015, 07:31:33 PM
Rovers v Rovers in the Conference playoff
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 25, 2015, 08:05:42 PM
Many congrats to Watford for coming back up
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 25, 2015, 08:45:58 PM
Yeah. A great achievement by Udinese.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ozzjim on April 25, 2015, 09:19:21 PM
Quote from: Risso on April 25, 2015, 05:03:07 PM
If we lose to City we'll be only two points clear of the bottom three, having played a game more.  Sad times.

If you want to look at it that way.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 26, 2015, 10:09:22 AM
Jordan Bowery scored a goal.Could be pivotal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on April 26, 2015, 12:10:37 PM
Quote from: ozzjim on April 25, 2015, 09:19:21 PM
Quote from: Risso on April 25, 2015, 05:03:07 PM
If we lose to City we'll be only two points clear of the bottom three, having played a game more.  Sad times.

If you want to look at it that way.
In the week Hull have Liverpool and Leicester face Chelsea. I wouldn't expect any surprises there.
Then on saturday we all play.
If we keep our performance level up, we should beat Everton. We really need to re-establish our good record over them. Defensively they're awful, so Benteke could have a lot of joy, and hopefully Gabbaldinho will be back.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on April 26, 2015, 12:18:59 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on April 25, 2015, 08:05:42 PM
Many congrats to Watford for coming back up
Yes if nothing else because of SGT for me.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pbavfckuwait on April 26, 2015, 12:43:42 PM
Would not bet on Liverpool doing us any favours
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on April 26, 2015, 01:35:02 PM
1 - 0 Everton..............McCarthy
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 26, 2015, 01:37:58 PM
Quote from: AlexAlexCropley on April 26, 2015, 10:09:22 AM
Jordan Bowery scored a goal.Could be pivotal.

Hope so. Hate Steve Evans, but hate Millwall a lot more.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on April 26, 2015, 02:02:51 PM
Everton have scored first in their last six games

Next Saturday is going to be unbelievably tense and I wouldn't be upset with a draw.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on April 26, 2015, 02:05:12 PM
2 - 0 Everton..............Stones
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on April 26, 2015, 02:05:17 PM
2-0 Everton
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aj2k77 on April 26, 2015, 02:10:21 PM
Quote from: Matt Collins on April 26, 2015, 02:02:51 PM
Everton have scored first in their last six games

Next Saturday is going to be unbelievably tense and I wouldn't be upset with a draw.

I would take a draw. West Ham and Burnley we must win one of those, preferably 2.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brend'Watkins on April 26, 2015, 02:18:57 PM
This game is more about ManU being poor than Everton being particularly good. I see ManU getting back into it 2nd half.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 26, 2015, 02:19:58 PM
What happened to Everton being on the beach
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on April 26, 2015, 02:25:34 PM
They are on a beach in an all inclusive deal where the waiters are bringing drinks to their sun bed!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Deano's Mullet on April 26, 2015, 02:28:31 PM
Everton set to beat man utd 3rd game in a row at home. Why can't we manage even one?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on April 26, 2015, 02:55:16 PM
I've always liked Everton as a club,
if I'm ever playing virtual football game and can't be Villa I always choose Everton from the prem

Same if I'm doing one of those football cards and Villa have already been taken I always plump for Everton
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on April 26, 2015, 03:00:48 PM
3 - 0 ........Miralles
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on April 26, 2015, 03:01:26 PM
Anyone fancy playing Everton ?!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on April 26, 2015, 03:03:20 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on April 26, 2015, 03:01:26 PM
Anyone fancy playing Everton ?!
Yes but Man U are rubbish it's only us that make them look like world beaters.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: KRS on April 26, 2015, 03:03:34 PM
Man Utd just haven't turned up. 2 goals on the counter and 1 from a corner. Shocking defending and no threat going forward.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: GarTomas on April 26, 2015, 03:05:59 PM
I get the active vs inactive offside stuff; but how is that 3rd Everton goal allowed?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on April 26, 2015, 03:08:20 PM
Pleased Everton are lording it and hope their heads are bloated on this success when they turn up at vp next week.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: passitsideways on April 26, 2015, 03:13:14 PM
Even though the comment about Michael Carrick in that pre-match thread was funny and all, it's pretty evident just how ridiculously important he is to this United team. I mean, I suppose his presence wouldn't have done much to the overall scoreline, given it's 3-0 already, but they look pretty much devoid of any direction in their build-up play without him.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 26, 2015, 03:37:23 PM
A Carrick-less Utd are like a rudderless ocean liner
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on April 26, 2015, 03:44:49 PM
Praise indeed SV. I thought it was more like a Bedford diesel truck with a punctured right rear!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on April 26, 2015, 04:06:08 PM
Jose parking the bus @ the Emirates
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: andyaston on April 26, 2015, 04:14:59 PM
Quote from: ozzjim on April 25, 2015, 04:53:13 PM
Crystal Palace and Pardew should be ashamed. After being the most in form side in the league, they have conspired to lose to the worst 2 away sides in the league in consecutive weeks. Fucking awful.

We need 2 more wins for sure. Newcastle could be in massive trouble.
Yes Palace have now joined Newcastle in the 'Lets give our relegation rivals three points' category. Hate both clubs with a passion and hope they both go down next year.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 26, 2015, 04:20:54 PM
What I'd pay to see is Carver sacked tomorrow , Shearer installed as manager and relegates them for a second time.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 26, 2015, 04:21:23 PM
Oops
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on April 26, 2015, 04:21:59 PM
Carver is doing quite well himself.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: mr underhill on April 26, 2015, 04:29:12 PM
the Everton game is going to be interesting with them running into a bit of form; four points from it and the West Ham game is a must
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on April 26, 2015, 05:13:27 PM
Arsenal v Chelsea is boring me to tears
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TopDeck113 on April 26, 2015, 05:25:14 PM
Mourinho is a Latin McLeish with better looks and better PR. 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on April 26, 2015, 05:42:32 PM
If I were a Chelsea fan at the Emirates I wouldn't bother with queuing for the tube I would just hop on one of those buses parked in Chelsea's 18 yard box.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on April 26, 2015, 05:50:05 PM
Some news from Emirates:

Cesc Fabregas has taken his mask off. That's as exciting an update as I can bring you.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Deano's Mullet on April 26, 2015, 06:00:00 PM
Martin Tyler kept saying it was compelling and fascinating! No it wasn't.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: timeoutbigbar on April 26, 2015, 06:00:59 PM
Quote from: Deano's Mullet on April 26, 2015, 06:00:00 PM
Martin Tyler kept saying it was compelling and fascinating! No it wasn't.

"Tactically pulsating" I heard.  Absolute gash.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on April 26, 2015, 06:31:59 PM
Arsenal v Chelsea boreathon,
I mean the goalie didn't even throw the ball out to the opposition striker for an easy goal to liven things up a bit
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on April 26, 2015, 06:48:06 PM
Watched the second half. It was awful. Totally devoid of any excitement or entertainment for the neutral.

Chelsea v Man U was bad enough last week. This was worse

Prem league best in the world? i dont think so
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on April 26, 2015, 07:43:06 PM
Quote from: timeoutbigbar on April 26, 2015, 06:00:59 PM
Quote from: Deano's Mullet on April 26, 2015, 06:00:00 PM
Martin Tyler kept saying it was compelling and fascinating! No it wasn't.

"Tactically pulsating" I heard.  Absolute gash.

Broadcaster speak for boring.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 26, 2015, 07:52:31 PM
Quote from: OCD on April 26, 2015, 07:43:06 PM
Quote from: timeoutbigbar on April 26, 2015, 06:00:59 PM
Quote from: Deano's Mullet on April 26, 2015, 06:00:00 PM
Martin Tyler kept saying it was compelling and fascinating! No it wasn't.

"Tactically pulsating" I heard.  Absolute gash.

Broadcaster speak for boring.
Glad I went out and enjoyed the sunshine instead of tuning in.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on April 26, 2015, 07:56:52 PM
Quote from: Legion on April 26, 2015, 04:21:59 PM
Carver is doing quite well himself.

Sounds like he got involved in a swear off with people near the dugout yesterday, a mate who follows them home and away despises him, evidently earlier in the season he was offering people out at Southampton for criticising the performance, he'd love to take him up on the offer.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 26, 2015, 07:58:58 PM
What was Carver saying about us going down after our 0-1 loss up there. Seems a twat to me.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on April 26, 2015, 08:09:30 PM
He's the Nick Clegg of football. Dead man walking.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on April 26, 2015, 08:48:02 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on April 26, 2015, 01:37:58 PM
Quote from: AlexAlexCropley on April 26, 2015, 10:09:22 AM
Jordan Bowery scored a goal.Could be pivotal.

Hope so. Hate Steve Evans, but hate Millwall a lot more.

You don't know Evans well enough.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on April 26, 2015, 09:44:02 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on April 26, 2015, 04:06:08 PM
Jose parking the bus @ the Emirates

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 26, 2015, 09:51:21 PM
Meanwhile in Serbia http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/32470569

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Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 26, 2015, 09:58:17 PM
Reminds of the scenes of the chaos and anarchy on the pitch after the Albion FA Cup game.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 26, 2015, 11:07:05 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on April 26, 2015, 08:48:02 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on April 26, 2015, 01:37:58 PM
Quote from: AlexAlexCropley on April 26, 2015, 10:09:22 AM
Jordan Bowery scored a goal.Could be pivotal.

Hope so. Hate Steve Evans, but hate Millwall a lot more.

You don't know Evans well enough.

Maybe, but he's only a temporary blight on humanity. He could leave soon, and I'd go back to not giving a toss about Rotherham. Millwall will always be twats regardless of who's managing them. I want them down please.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 27, 2015, 12:44:52 AM
Hazard wins player of the year, Kane young player.

And the team of the year is

(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/82577000/png/_82577264_pfateam.png)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: old man villa fan on April 27, 2015, 12:51:50 AM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 27, 2015, 12:44:52 AM
Hazard wins player of the year, Kane young player.

And the team of the year is

(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/82577000/png/_82577264_pfateam.png)

That team just sums up the overall quality of the PL at the moment.  Somewhat lacking.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 27, 2015, 12:56:25 AM
Coutinho is the one I really struggle with, he's a decent player and 4 goals and 6 assists isn't bad but to be in the team of the year? To put it into context, Downing has 5 goals and 8 assists for a worse side.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mister E on April 27, 2015, 07:07:02 AM
Amazed that only one Arse player is in that line-up.
It's a somewhat utilitarian 11.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 27, 2015, 07:27:20 AM
It's a sea of meh.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on April 27, 2015, 07:35:12 AM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 27, 2015, 12:56:25 AM
Coutinho is the one I really struggle with, he's a decent player and 4 goals and 6 assists isn't bad but to be in the team of the year? To put it into context, Downing has 5 goals and 8 assists for a worse side.

Neither Coutinho or Bertrand have stood out for me this season. I would have had Mata ahead of Coutinho. As for Bertrand it shows that the Premier League, for all it's foreign imports is as poorly off for left backs as the England team.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on April 27, 2015, 07:37:58 AM
It never gets boring seeing Manchester United come a cropper does it?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on April 27, 2015, 07:48:04 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on April 27, 2015, 07:37:58 AM
It never gets boring seeing Manchester United come a cropper does it?

Never.

I thought this was bizarre: Van Gaal - I feared the worst after warm up (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/32475010)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on April 27, 2015, 07:49:58 AM
Quote from: Mister E on April 27, 2015, 07:07:02 AM
Amazed that only one Arse player is in that line-up.
It's a somewhat utilitarian 11.
It's well on it's way to being a c**nts 11.

Terry, Ivanonovic, Matic, Costa.  Oh maybe there's a pattern developing, but i can't quite put my finger on it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on April 27, 2015, 10:16:28 AM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on April 26, 2015, 07:56:52 PM
Quote from: Legion on April 26, 2015, 04:21:59 PM
Carver is doing quite well himself.

Sounds like he got involved in a swear off with people near the dugout yesterday, a mate who follows them home and away despises him, evidently earlier in the season he was offering people out at Southampton for criticising the performance, he'd love to take him up on the offer.

Only Aston Villa could get beaten by a team and then the team go on a 7 game losing run
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on April 27, 2015, 11:00:02 AM
Quote from: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on April 27, 2015, 07:48:04 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on April 27, 2015, 07:37:58 AM
It never gets boring seeing Manchester United come a cropper does it?

Never.

I thought this was bizarre: Van Gaal - I feared the worst after warm up (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/32475010)

He's turning actual, proper nuts isn't he?

Man United have been so piss poor at times this season, it is pretty damning to see that they have still managed to get themselves into fourth in the league.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on April 27, 2015, 11:04:24 AM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 27, 2015, 12:44:52 AM
Hazard wins player of the year, Kane young player.

And the team of the year is

(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/82577000/png/_82577264_pfateam.png)

Blimey, having predicted Villa would beat Liverpool 2-1 after going a goal down, that is the exact eleven my son selected.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on April 27, 2015, 11:09:57 AM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on April 27, 2015, 11:00:02 AM
Quote from: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on April 27, 2015, 07:48:04 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on April 27, 2015, 07:37:58 AM
It never gets boring seeing Manchester United come a cropper does it?

Never.

I thought this was bizarre: Van Gaal - I feared the worst after warm up (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/32475010)

He's turning actual, proper nuts isn't he?

Man United have been so piss poor at times this season, it is pretty damning to see that they have still managed to get themselves into fourth in the league.



Van Gaal has been nuts in a funny way all season. Nigel Pearson has been nuts in a scary way.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on April 27, 2015, 11:30:05 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on April 27, 2015, 11:09:57 AM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on April 27, 2015, 11:00:02 AM
Quote from: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on April 27, 2015, 07:48:04 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on April 27, 2015, 07:37:58 AM
It never gets boring seeing Manchester United come a cropper does it?

Never.

I thought this was bizarre: Van Gaal - I feared the worst after warm up (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/32475010)

He's turning actual, proper nuts isn't he?

Man United have been so piss poor at times this season, it is pretty damning to see that they have still managed to get themselves into fourth in the league.



Van Gaal has been nuts in a funny way all season. Nigel Pearson has been nuts in a scary way.

Nigel Pearson looks like he could be the third member of Sleaford Mods.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: D.boy on April 27, 2015, 11:30:52 AM
The better half and I had a ride over to St Ives yesterday afternoon and went for a drink in The Balcony. They had the Tarquins v Chavs game on a large wall mounted tv and 2 further large projector screens. I had no interest in the game and it was shortly before kick off when we sat down at a window seat. There was a group of local gloryhunters sat the other side of the bar to watch the game on the tv screen. The bar wasn't packed and not everyone was interested in the football. Next thing I hear is people ssshhhhing at us in a similar tone to how a teacher demands shush. Oh the teams on the tv are doing a minutes silence and some glory hunters seem to think that everyone in the bar should shush. This really got my back up for several reasons.....

1. My team did their minutes silence Saturday and no doubt you didn't observe it so why should I pay attention to your request when we are sat in a public bar. If I was at that game in the stadium then I would have done the minutes silence out of respect but sat in a bar where you are watching on tv.... really.
2. If you want to observe the minutes silence fine do it yourself but don't start demanding others do it just because your classless tossers are on the tv. Contrary to your belief not all of us give a shit about the bunch of tossers you cheer on (whilst in front of a tv) . If you thought that we were all in the bar to watch the game then you are deluded. If you want to control the people who are (in your mind) privileged enough to be in the same room as a tv showing your team then go sit in your own lounge.

As you can probably tell this boiled my piss and we left soon afterwards.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on April 27, 2015, 12:04:35 PM
Minute silence for what, though?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 27, 2015, 12:07:24 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on April 27, 2015, 12:04:35 PM
Minute silence for what, though?

Bradford fire.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on April 27, 2015, 12:11:19 PM
I'm slightly puzzled as to why the silence was held this weekend?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 27, 2015, 12:15:31 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on April 27, 2015, 12:11:19 PM
I'm slightly puzzled as to why the silence was held this weekend?

"The silence was held before the date of the 30th anniversary in order to coincide with Bradford City's last home game of the season."
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on April 27, 2015, 12:17:43 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 27, 2015, 12:07:24 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on April 27, 2015, 12:04:35 PM
Minute silence for what, though?

Bradford fire.

Ah, ok.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: danno on April 27, 2015, 02:33:52 PM
Seeing George Graham at the Emirates on MOTD, I couldn't help wondering if he actually preferred watching
Chelsea nowadays.

Also I do like MOTD, but I thought showing the nil nil first was in really poor form.
So what if you've got lots of pre prepared snazzy montages of Arsenal and Chelsea?
Show the good game first you muppets.


Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 27, 2015, 03:23:10 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on April 27, 2015, 11:04:24 AM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 27, 2015, 12:44:52 AM
Hazard wins player of the year, Kane young player.

And the team of the year is

(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/82577000/png/_82577264_pfateam.png)

Blimey, having predicted Villa would beat Liverpool 2-1 after going a goal down, that is the exact eleven my son selected.

Surprised that our Carlos made the team of the year and that they playing him so far forward. Clearly his goal at the weekend influenced matters. Good for him though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 27, 2015, 03:25:04 PM
Why hasn't John Stones made that team
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LeeB on April 27, 2015, 03:55:55 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 27, 2015, 03:25:04 PM
Why hasn't John Stones made that team

He get his own "paint trophy" every season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LukeJames on April 27, 2015, 04:00:40 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 27, 2015, 03:25:04 PM
Why hasn't John Stones made that team
Seriously?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on April 27, 2015, 06:56:32 PM
Someone remind me why Matic is in that team. It's obviously not because he plays for Manchester United, so what's the reason?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on April 27, 2015, 07:21:45 PM
Quote from: richard moore on April 27, 2015, 06:56:32 PM
Someone remind me why Matic is in that team. It's obviously not because he plays for Manchester United, so what's the reason?
The obvious answer is that he got more votes than all the other midfielders from the people doing the voting.

Also I think the likes of Cahill, Coutinho and Ivanovic are far more worthy of questioning that Matic who has probably been the one stand-out central midfielder in the league this season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Meanwood Villa on April 27, 2015, 07:25:46 PM
Re Watford's ownership, why can the Pozzo family own teams in Italy, Spain and England, the Sheikhs own a team in USA, Vincent Tan own a team in Bosnia but Ashley can't own Rangers and Newcastle?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on April 27, 2015, 07:43:32 PM
Anyone else watching the Scottish Messi tonight
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on April 27, 2015, 07:44:46 PM
Ivanhoe and the Scottish Messi about to play live on Sky
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 27, 2015, 07:45:32 PM
Quote from: john e on April 27, 2015, 07:43:32 PM
Anyone else watching the Scottish Messi tonight
Yes, I've had a silly few quid on Bolton at 10/1 to be party poopers
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on April 27, 2015, 07:55:29 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 27, 2015, 12:44:52 AM
Hazard wins player of the year, Kane young player.

And the team of the year is

(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/82577000/png/_82577264_pfateam.png)

Load of crap. That team is too disjointed with only one true midfielder.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on April 27, 2015, 08:26:38 PM
1 - 0 ............Bournemouth - Pugh
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on April 27, 2015, 08:30:41 PM
2 - 0 ............Bournemouth - Ritchie (good goal)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on April 27, 2015, 08:31:10 PM
Very.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on April 27, 2015, 09:05:28 PM
Is that the Mark Davies who played for Wolves? Considered a big prospect a few years ago.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on April 27, 2015, 09:06:47 PM
C'mon half hour left Emily needs to bang in a couple.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on April 27, 2015, 09:11:06 PM
Quote from: Rudy65 on April 27, 2015, 07:55:29 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 27, 2015, 12:44:52 AM
Hazard wins player of the year, Kane young player.

And the team of the year is

(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/82577000/png/_82577264_pfateam.png)

Load of crap. That team is too disjointed with only one true midfielder.

I'd have fabregas for coutinho based on form till Xmas. Azpilcueta for bertrand. Fonte for cahill.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on April 27, 2015, 09:14:49 PM
Bolton are flipping garbage.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Nastylee on April 27, 2015, 09:20:11 PM
Noticed Hull and Leicester are in action against Liverpool and Chelsea respectively. If we can still be above them following those games that will be a huge boost going into the home straight.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on April 27, 2015, 09:22:21 PM
3 - 0........Wilson
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on April 27, 2015, 09:25:08 PM
This Premier League selection is absolute gash. Matic is the only stand out world class player who would not look out of place in Bayern/Barca/Real team.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on April 27, 2015, 09:25:47 PM
Quote from: Nastylee on April 27, 2015, 09:20:11 PM
Noticed Hull and Leicester are in action against Liverpool and Chelsea respectively. If we can still be above them following those games that will be a huge boost going into the home straight.
We will be.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on April 27, 2015, 09:29:39 PM
Quote from: olaftab on April 27, 2015, 09:25:08 PM
This Premier League selection is absolute gash. Matic is the only stand out world class player who would not look out of place in Bayern/Barca/Real team.

I would agree with most of that but De Gea would get in the Barca/Real teams............
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Kingthing on April 27, 2015, 09:30:03 PM
I sense a pitch invasion!!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on April 27, 2015, 09:32:01 PM
Quote from: Kingthing on April 27, 2015, 09:30:03 PM
I sense a pitch invasion!!!


As long as its after the game has finished its fine.................
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: eric woolban woolban on April 27, 2015, 09:33:17 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on April 27, 2015, 09:29:39 PM
Quote from: olaftab on April 27, 2015, 09:25:08 PM
This Premier League selection is absolute gash. Matic is the only stand out world class player who would not look out of place in Bayern/Barca/Real team.

I would agree with most of that but De Gea would get in the Barca/Real teams............

I'd put Hazard in there too.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 27, 2015, 09:33:54 PM
Bournemouth have been fantastic, all season. All credit to them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Kingthing on April 27, 2015, 09:34:02 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on April 27, 2015, 09:32:01 PM
Quote from: Kingthing on April 27, 2015, 09:30:03 PM
I sense a pitch invasion!!!


As long as its after the game has finished its fine.................

Just wondering how the BBC will portray it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pat McMahon on April 27, 2015, 09:37:19 PM
Quote from: Kingthing on April 27, 2015, 09:34:02 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on April 27, 2015, 09:32:01 PM
Quote from: Kingthing on April 27, 2015, 09:30:03 PM
I sense a pitch invasion!!!


As long as its after the game has finished its fine.................

Just wondering how the BBC will portray it.

Have a guess Simon.....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: eric woolban woolban on April 27, 2015, 09:38:51 PM
Well played Bournemouth.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on April 27, 2015, 09:40:39 PM
Quote from: Pat McMahon on April 27, 2015, 09:37:19 PM
Quote from: Kingthing on April 27, 2015, 09:34:02 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on April 27, 2015, 09:32:01 PM
Quote from: Kingthing on April 27, 2015, 09:30:03 PM
I sense a pitch invasion!!!


As long as its after the game has finished its fine.................

Just wondering how the BBC will portray it.

Have a guess Simon.....

Well we don't need to guess but we are being charged by the FA mainly for the 1st one when there was at least 4/5 minutes left of the game..........
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 27, 2015, 09:40:51 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on April 27, 2015, 09:33:54 PM
Bournemouth have been fantastic, all season. All credit to them.
Assuming we stay up I'm happy it's Bournemouth (good night out) and Watford (easy to get to) coming up. Just hope now it's my 2nd team Boro who win the play offs (night out Yarm)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on April 27, 2015, 09:41:59 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on April 27, 2015, 09:40:39 PM
Quote from: Pat McMahon on April 27, 2015, 09:37:19 PM
Quote from: Kingthing on April 27, 2015, 09:34:02 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on April 27, 2015, 09:32:01 PM
Quote from: Kingthing on April 27, 2015, 09:30:03 PM
I sense a pitch invasion!!!


As long as its after the game has finished its fine.................

Just wondering how the BBC will portray it.

Have a guess Simon.....

Well we don't need to guess but we are being charged by the FA mainly for the 1st one when there was at least 4/5 minutes left of the game..........

No there wasn't - there was about thirty seconds played afterwards.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on April 27, 2015, 09:44:51 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on April 27, 2015, 09:41:59 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on April 27, 2015, 09:40:39 PM
Quote from: Pat McMahon on April 27, 2015, 09:37:19 PM
Quote from: Kingthing on April 27, 2015, 09:34:02 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on April 27, 2015, 09:32:01 PM
Quote from: Kingthing on April 27, 2015, 09:30:03 PM
I sense a pitch invasion!!!


As long as its after the game has finished its fine.................

Just wondering how the BBC will portray it.

Have a guess Simon.....

Well we don't need to guess but we are being charged by the FA mainly for the 1st one when there was at least 4/5 minutes left of the game..........

No there wasn't - there was about thirty seconds played afterwards.

Well okay......... but there was still time left to play
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Kingthing on April 27, 2015, 09:53:42 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on April 27, 2015, 09:44:51 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on April 27, 2015, 09:41:59 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on April 27, 2015, 09:40:39 PM
Quote from: Pat McMahon on April 27, 2015, 09:37:19 PM
Quote from: Kingthing on April 27, 2015, 09:34:02 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on April 27, 2015, 09:32:01 PM
Quote from: Kingthing on April 27, 2015, 09:30:03 PM
I sense a pitch invasion!!!


As long as its after the game has finished its fine.................

Just wondering how the BBC will portray it.

Have a guess Simon.....

Well we don't need to guess but we are being charged by the FA mainly for the 1st one when there was at least 4/5 minutes left of the game..........

No there wasn't - there was about thirty seconds played afterwards.

Well okay......... but there was still time left to play

I agree with taking a kicking for people on the pitch while the game being played but at the final whistle "what you're seeing here is not right" and "it's soured the day I'm afraid" "a scene from the 80's all over again" "absolutely ridiculous"

Anyway more to the point, Well done Bournemouth, best of luck. 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on April 27, 2015, 09:57:29 PM
Agreed that first invasion was premature but when there is less than a minute left it's quite normal for a crowd to jump the gun at any sound of whistle from the ref and that's what happened.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on April 27, 2015, 09:57:34 PM
Quote from: Kingthing on April 27, 2015, 09:53:42 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on April 27, 2015, 09:44:51 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on April 27, 2015, 09:41:59 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on April 27, 2015, 09:40:39 PM
Quote from: Pat McMahon on April 27, 2015, 09:37:19 PM
Quote from: Kingthing on April 27, 2015, 09:34:02 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on April 27, 2015, 09:32:01 PM
Quote from: Kingthing on April 27, 2015, 09:30:03 PM
I sense a pitch invasion!!!


As long as its after the game has finished its fine.................

Just wondering how the BBC will portray it.

Have a guess Simon.....

Well we don't need to guess but we are being charged by the FA mainly for the 1st one when there was at least 4/5 minutes left of the game..........

No there wasn't - there was about thirty seconds played afterwards.

Well okay......... but there was still time left to play

I agree with taking a kicking for people on the pitch while the game being played but at the final whistle "what you're seeing here is not right" and "it's soured the day I'm afraid" "a scene from the 80's all over again" "absolutely ridiculous"

Anyway more to the point, Well done Bournemouth, best of luck. 

They were totally ridiculous quotes and definitely "encouraged" the FA to charge us
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on April 27, 2015, 10:01:54 PM
If we've been charged for the people on the pitch before the final whistle, why are Reading also being charged?
If it's for people on the pitch after the final whistle, why haven't all the clubs that had celebratory pitch invasions after the final whistle been charged?

Making it up as they go, based on media opinion?  Surely not.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on April 27, 2015, 10:02:29 PM
Did the Bournemouth fans invade the pitch?........They are back in the stands now
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on April 27, 2015, 10:02:32 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 27, 2015, 09:40:51 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on April 27, 2015, 09:33:54 PM
Bournemouth have been fantastic, all season. All credit to them.
Assuming we stay up I'm happy it's Bournemouth (good night out) and Watford (easy to get to) coming up. Just hope now it's my 2nd team Boro who win the play offs (night out Yarm)

Nah hope Derby get their act together and win the play offs so another local team and short trip.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on April 27, 2015, 10:04:53 PM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on April 27, 2015, 10:02:32 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 27, 2015, 09:40:51 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on April 27, 2015, 09:33:54 PM
Bournemouth have been fantastic, all season. All credit to them.
Assuming we stay up I'm happy it's Bournemouth (good night out) and Watford (easy to get to) coming up. Just hope now it's my 2nd team Boro who win the play offs (night out Yarm)

Nah hope Derby get their act together and win the play offs so another local team and short trip.

We wont get many tickets for Bournemouth will we as the ground only holds 12,000
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Meanwood Villa on April 27, 2015, 10:05:40 PM
That's one of the bottom three sorted for next season then.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on April 27, 2015, 10:06:06 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on April 27, 2015, 10:02:29 PM
Did the Bournemouth fans invade the pitch?........They are back in the stands now

Yes and it was all peaceful and justified.  So the FA have created a ridiculous precedent for themselves.  Well done Bournemouth a truly amazing story.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on April 27, 2015, 10:15:13 PM
Quote from: Meanwood Villa on April 27, 2015, 10:05:40 PM
That's one of the bottom three sorted for next season then.

Two when you include Watford.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 27, 2015, 10:16:36 PM
Fair play to Bournemouth but seriously a ground that holds 12,000!? How the hell is that going to work in the PL.
I suspect they will become a novelty item .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on April 27, 2015, 10:18:10 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 27, 2015, 10:16:36 PM
Fair play to Bournemouth but seriously a ground that holds 12,000!? How the hell is that going to work in the PL.
I suspect they will become a novelty item .

They'll be top 6 in November and then not win a game after Christmas.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on April 27, 2015, 10:39:50 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 27, 2015, 10:16:36 PM
Fair play to Bournemouth but seriously a ground that holds 12,000!? How the hell is that going to work in the PL.
I suspect they will become a novelty item .

I think the significance of ground-size will pale slightly when every club is trousering £100 million a year off the TV companies.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 27, 2015, 10:53:12 PM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on April 27, 2015, 10:39:50 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 27, 2015, 10:16:36 PM
Fair play to Bournemouth but seriously a ground that holds 12,000!? How the hell is that going to work in the PL.
I suspect they will become a novelty item .

I think the significance of ground-size will pale slightly when every club is trousering £100 million a year off the TV companies.
I don't disagree on that front. I meant more around ticket demand, safety etc. and also via global TV marketing appeal / PL brand damage . Let's hope they have a few hundred Ultras Sky can get some Mic's under.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on April 27, 2015, 10:59:04 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 27, 2015, 10:53:12 PM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on April 27, 2015, 10:39:50 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 27, 2015, 10:16:36 PM
Fair play to Bournemouth but seriously a ground that holds 12,000!? How the hell is that going to work in the PL.
I suspect they will become a novelty item .

I think the significance of ground-size will pale slightly when every club is trousering £100 million a year off the TV companies.
I don't disagree on that front. I meant more around ticket demand, safety etc. and also via global TV marketing appeal / PL brand damage . Let's hope they have a few hundred Ultras Sky can get some Mic's under.

If the ground is safe to hold 12,000 they will get a safety certificate for 12,000 and give away clubs approximately 1,200. The Premier League's 'brand' will be no more damaged by them than it was by Wigan. 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 27, 2015, 11:15:17 PM
Top marks to the person doing the Charlton Athletic Twitter account

(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/82607000/jpg/_82607594_tweet.jpg)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 27, 2015, 11:23:08 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 27, 2015, 11:15:17 PM
Top marks to the person doing the Charlton Athletic Twitter account

(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/82607000/jpg/_82607594_tweet.jpg)
Top banter
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pat McMahon on April 27, 2015, 11:26:41 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on April 27, 2015, 10:04:53 PM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on April 27, 2015, 10:02:32 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 27, 2015, 09:40:51 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on April 27, 2015, 09:33:54 PM
Bournemouth have been fantastic, all season. All credit to them.
Assuming we stay up I'm happy it's Bournemouth (good night out) and Watford (easy to get to) coming up. Just hope now it's my 2nd team Boro who win the play offs (night out Yarm)

Nah hope Derby get their act together and win the play offs so another local team and short trip.

We wont get many tickets for Bournemouth will we as the ground only holds 12,000

Let's just make sure we are in the same division first
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: KRS on April 27, 2015, 11:39:47 PM
Didn't there used to be PL league rules about stadium standards and size...or have those rules been abolished...or did they never exist in the first place?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 27, 2015, 11:42:16 PM
As far as I know as long as they are safe enough then there is no problem. The smaller the club, and the smaller their ground, the better as far as i'm concerned.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on April 27, 2015, 11:45:30 PM
Quote from: KRS on April 27, 2015, 11:39:47 PM
Didn't there used to be PL league rules about stadium standards and size...or have those rules been abolished...or did they never exist in the first place?

No.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: DeKuip on April 28, 2015, 12:07:44 AM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on April 27, 2015, 10:59:04 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 27, 2015, 10:53:12 PM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on April 27, 2015, 10:39:50 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 27, 2015, 10:16:36 PM
Fair play to Bournemouth but seriously a ground that holds 12,000!? How the hell is that going to work in the PL.
I suspect they will become a novelty item .

I think the significance of ground-size will pale slightly when every club is trousering £100 million a year off the TV companies.
I don't disagree on that front. I meant more around ticket demand, safety etc. and also via global TV marketing appeal / PL brand damage . Let's hope they have a few hundred Ultras Sky can get some Mic's under.

If the ground is safe to hold 12,000 they will get a safety certificate for 12,000 and give away clubs approximately 1,200. The Premier League's 'brand' will be no more damaged by them than it was by Wigan. 

The Premier League 'brand' has survived Small Heath, Stoke and Wimbledon. The way Bournemouth play football they will make it a much more attractive league.
When you look back to the situation they were in 7 or 8 years ago it's an incredible story.
Playing them again is a good omen for the Villa too - the three seasons in which we've met have seen us finish as champions, runners-up and through to an FA Cup final.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 28, 2015, 12:14:53 AM
Not forgetting other small clubs Swindon, Blackpool, Burnley, Barnsley, Bradford, Oldham, Wigan, Albion.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave Cooper please on April 28, 2015, 12:41:02 AM
Well played.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 28, 2015, 01:42:52 AM
Will Bournemouth be charged?

(http://www.standard.co.uk/incoming/article10208359.ece/alternates/w620/Bournemouth.jpg)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pooligan on April 28, 2015, 03:41:24 AM
Well done the Cherries,from almost going out of the Football League not so long ago to the Premier is some feat.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on April 28, 2015, 07:26:19 AM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 28, 2015, 01:42:52 AM
Will Bournemouth be charged?

(http://www.standard.co.uk/incoming/article10208359.ece/alternates/w620/Bournemouth.jpg)

Probably not. Lovely scenes aren't they?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on April 28, 2015, 07:47:11 AM
Animals!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on April 28, 2015, 07:55:25 AM
A return to football's dark ages.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on April 28, 2015, 07:59:34 AM
Disgraceful scenes.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on April 28, 2015, 08:02:03 AM
Phil McNulty was being his usual condescending and rude self with any Villa fan who queried this with him on Twitter yesterday. He said it was completely different, which is odd because his original article said:-

"Many Villa fans were on the pitch in jubilation but this misses the point entirely. This is still an offence..."
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on April 28, 2015, 08:58:36 AM
I'm wondering when the epithet 'plucky' will be removed from Bournemouth's name. My guess is October.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brend'Watkins on April 28, 2015, 08:58:45 AM
Someone on R5 said it was completely different too. 

They're right, Bolton fans weren't hurtling broken seats at the home supporters.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on April 28, 2015, 10:35:53 AM
I've always had a soft spot for Bournemouth, well ever since they thumped Blues twice and lost to us in the same season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on April 28, 2015, 11:01:54 AM
Eddie Howes managerial achievements are astonishing. Well done. He should stay on while they're in the Prem, and I'm sure a big move will be forthcoming in a years time.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brend'Watkins on April 28, 2015, 11:15:32 AM
I would have had Howe at Villa in a heartbeat. Still, I'm more than happy with the way it's working out with Sherwood.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on April 28, 2015, 11:52:12 AM
Good on Bournemouth. Nice to see new faces in the Premier League - just hope we won't be making room for them.

Now, what are the odds on a Hull win this evening?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on April 28, 2015, 12:23:23 PM
Odds on Hull win 4.2
Probably worth a punt.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 28, 2015, 01:35:43 PM
Quote
Sporting Lokeren are "hoping for a miracle" after Belgian defender Gregory Mertens collapsed on the pitch with a heart-related illness.
He is in a critical condition after being given CPR in the first half of Monday's reserve-team game with Genk.
The 24-year-old is in an induced coma in a Genk hospital on a life support machine.

"Sporting Lokeren sympathises with the family and hopes for a positive outcome," read a club statement.

The Jupiler Pro League club say that the exact nature of Mertens' heart condition has yet to be established.

They added that Mertens passed all the pre-season health tests required by Europe's football governing body Uefa and was judged to be one of the fittest players at the club.

A former Belgium Under-21 international, Mertens joined Lokeren in the summer from Cercle Brugge, and has played in 15 league games this term, as well as against Hull City in the Europa League in August.

Monday's game was postponed while Mertens was being treated.

Chelsea keeper Thibaut Courtois  and Everton striker Romelu Lukaku,  both Belgium internationals, have tweeted their support for Mertens, saying: "Keep fighting Gregory".

And the former Chelsea midfielder Kevin De Bruyne tweeted:  "Incredibly bad news. Keep fighting Gregory."
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chipsticks on April 28, 2015, 01:41:31 PM
Liverpool have agreed a deal with Milner, unfortunately.

http://metro.co.uk/2015/04/26/liverpool-complete-transfer-of-manchester-city-star-james-milner-5167488/
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: KRS on April 28, 2015, 03:53:39 PM
Gutted if that's true. I was hoping (praying) that TS would find a way to bring Milner back to VP but I guess wages would have played a major stumbling block anyway.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on April 28, 2015, 04:10:03 PM
The way things are going, and have gone for Milner, how long before he becomes known as: journeyman James Milner.  I know he's pocketed winners medals plus a gazillion quid but sadly, I think that is how he will become to be known.  Shame in a way, I liked him and thought he could have been a cornerstone of success for us. But, what do I know?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 28, 2015, 04:21:58 PM
550 first team appearances at 29 is pretty impressive. Plus 53 England caps.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on April 28, 2015, 04:43:20 PM
Agreed.  Sadly only real thinkers of the game will recognise this.  My point was more along the lines of people only remembering him for the clubs' he's played for not, his achievements.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 28, 2015, 07:53:28 PM
Only 5-0 to Barcelona then at HT vs Getafe
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on April 28, 2015, 07:54:27 PM
This thread is going to terrify me for the next two days.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 28, 2015, 07:56:05 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on April 28, 2015, 07:53:28 PM
Only 5-0 to Barcelona then at HT vs Getafe

Scorers Messi, Xavi, Suarez and Neymar. It's some set of attackers.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 28, 2015, 07:56:49 PM
Quote from: Legion on April 28, 2015, 07:54:27 PM
This thread is going to terrify me for the next two days.

Ya big girl!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on April 28, 2015, 07:57:32 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 28, 2015, 07:56:49 PM
Quote from: Legion on April 28, 2015, 07:54:27 PM
This thread is going to terrify me for the next two days.

Ya big girl!

Big girl here too.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on April 28, 2015, 07:57:33 PM
Yep.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on April 28, 2015, 08:03:19 PM
Quote from: Legion on April 28, 2015, 07:57:33 PM
Yep.

Come on ya scouse gits
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 08:05:01 PM
When you walk through a storm
Hold your head up high
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on April 28, 2015, 08:17:34 PM
I think hull will win this

Come on Liverpool tho!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dubont on April 28, 2015, 08:22:06 PM
Hull 1-0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richl on April 28, 2015, 08:22:41 PM
Shit
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on April 28, 2015, 08:23:12 PM
Oh dear
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on April 28, 2015, 08:23:20 PM
Fuckety fuck
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 08:23:49 PM
FFS
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on April 28, 2015, 08:24:04 PM
Great. Fucking great.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on April 28, 2015, 08:24:15 PM
Very bad news for Sunderland.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 28, 2015, 08:25:39 PM
Plenty of time for Liverpool to score. And it doesn't really matter anyway as we'll pick up more than enough points.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on April 28, 2015, 08:27:00 PM
Would be a real blow if hull win this but I think this has got hull 3 pts written all over it
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: The Man With A Stick on April 28, 2015, 08:28:13 PM
Useless scouse bastards.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 08:29:28 PM
Bottom line is we need to win our next 2 games.
No more excuses or plucky defeats.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on April 28, 2015, 08:30:34 PM
I had a feeling all day that Hull would win this - wish I'd put the bet on.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Jon Crofts on April 28, 2015, 08:33:22 PM
Relying on other teams isn't doing anyone any good, Liverpool are shit, we need 6 more points and everyone else can do whatever the fuck they want.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PGW on April 28, 2015, 08:36:58 PM
Liverpool truly awful tonight, Ibe runs into traffic constantly, Sterling just keeps falling over and as for Balotelli...he's being Balotelli!!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aj2k77 on April 28, 2015, 08:37:17 PM
No one ever tell me Balotelli is any good, he's a complete waster.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on April 28, 2015, 08:39:06 PM
Ironically I do think Newcastle might get a result at Leicester. What do we want there? A draw perhaps?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 08:39:53 PM
We are deep in the mire again.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aj2k77 on April 28, 2015, 08:41:12 PM
Quote from: Matt Collins on April 28, 2015, 08:39:06 PM
Ironically I do think Newcastle might get a result at Leicester. What do we want there? A draw perhaps?

Both to field an ineligible player please.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 28, 2015, 08:42:00 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 08:39:53 PM
We are deep in the mire again.

We are the same number of points from the bottom 3 as we were this morning.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 08:43:58 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 28, 2015, 08:42:00 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 08:39:53 PM
We are deep in the mire again.

We are the same number of points from the bottom 3 as we were this morning.
Phew, I was panicking for no reason then  ;)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: David_Nab on April 28, 2015, 08:46:39 PM
Liverpool are utter shit

Rodgers should be sacked for buying Balotelli along with spending 40mil plus on Lovren and Lanana
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: amfy on April 28, 2015, 08:54:10 PM
Liverpool actually look a bit like Lambert's Villa tonight - one paced, no width, no movement, no ideas.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on April 28, 2015, 08:54:49 PM
It's a bit disturbing to see that as it stands at the moment, should Leicester and Sunderland both win the game in hand they have on us, we'd be in the relegation places.

We have absolutely got to win a couple of games. We can't rely on other people, as we're seeing tonight.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on April 28, 2015, 09:03:47 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 08:43:58 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 28, 2015, 08:42:00 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 08:39:53 PM
We are deep in the mire again.

We are the same number of points from the bottom 3 as we were this morning.
Phew, I was panicking for no reason then  ;)
Look at it logically as PWS correctly pointed out.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LTA on April 28, 2015, 09:03:55 PM
I'm starting to think we're doomed.  I just can't see us surviving this time.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on April 28, 2015, 09:04:57 PM
Quote from: olaftab on April 28, 2015, 09:03:47 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 08:43:58 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 28, 2015, 08:42:00 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 08:39:53 PM
We are deep in the mire again.

We are the same number of points from the bottom 3 as we were this morning.
Phew, I was panicking for no reason then  ;)
Look at it logically as PWS correctly pointed out.

PWS is right, but it's worth noting that, whilst we might be the same number of points from the drop zone, we're currently one place closer to it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on April 28, 2015, 09:05:04 PM
Quote from: amfy on April 28, 2015, 08:54:10 PM
Liverpool actually look a bit like Lambert's Villa tonight - one paced, no width, no movement, no ideas.
I wonder, does Liverpool looking as rubbish as this detract at all from our wonderful semi-final performance?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on April 28, 2015, 09:05:14 PM
It's laughable that Hull could possibly think they stand a chance of beating the might of Liverpool.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 28, 2015, 09:06:36 PM
Quote from: Dave on April 28, 2015, 09:05:04 PM
Quote from: amfy on April 28, 2015, 08:54:10 PM
Liverpool actually look a bit like Lambert's Villa tonight - one paced, no width, no movement, no ideas.
I wonder, does Liverpool looking as rubbish as this detract at all from our wonderful semi-final performance?

no, we genuinely played them off the park. Hull on the other hand have barely had to get out second gear because Liverpool have been horrendous. 100m on new players and they really are utterly gash.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Billy Walker on April 28, 2015, 09:08:18 PM
I take back what I said about Balotelli.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on April 28, 2015, 09:09:27 PM
Thank you.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ozzjim on April 28, 2015, 09:10:30 PM
Rodgers mis use of Lambert has been spectacular. We are getting no fucking help are we.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 28, 2015, 09:12:10 PM
Ultimately we shouldn't expect any help from anyone else. If we can't get to at least 38 points on our own we deserve to go down.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on April 28, 2015, 09:14:27 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on April 28, 2015, 09:06:36 PM
Quote from: Dave on April 28, 2015, 09:05:04 PM
Quote from: amfy on April 28, 2015, 08:54:10 PM
Liverpool actually look a bit like Lambert's Villa tonight - one paced, no width, no movement, no ideas.
I wonder, does Liverpool looking as rubbish as this detract at all from our wonderful semi-final performance?

no, we genuinely played them off the park. Hull on the other hand have barely had to get out second gear because Liverpool have been horrendous. 100m on new players and they really are utterly gash.
So we went into first gear and beat them.

But if they're that 'gash', then maybe it wasn't so heroic as we thought - it was just a bunch of good players beating a group of inferior players.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on April 28, 2015, 09:15:56 PM
The worst thing about this game is that 5 Live appear to have given Alan Green the entire fucking match to spew his shite all over.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ozzjim on April 28, 2015, 09:16:16 PM
I know pws but end of the season it always amazes me how teams start rolling over in games that you would say are bankers and always go against us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on April 28, 2015, 09:16:25 PM
I've given up on this. No way Liverpool are gonna score
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on April 28, 2015, 09:18:13 PM
Scouse wankers.  That's all I have to say on the subject.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 28, 2015, 09:18:17 PM
Quote from: ozzjim on April 28, 2015, 09:16:16 PM
I know pws but end of the season it always amazes me how teams start rolling over in games that you would say are bankers and always go against us.

Other teams probably thinking the same about us at Spurs.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on April 28, 2015, 09:19:32 PM
Quote from: Dave on April 28, 2015, 09:05:04 PM
Quote from: amfy on April 28, 2015, 08:54:10 PM
Liverpool actually look a bit like Lambert's Villa tonight - one paced, no width, no movement, no ideas.
I wonder, does Liverpool looking as rubbish as this detract at all from our wonderful semi-final performance?
You forget that they held West Brazil to a 0-0 draw. How can they be rubbish after that?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on April 28, 2015, 09:19:54 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on April 28, 2015, 09:06:36 PM
Quote from: Dave on April 28, 2015, 09:05:04 PM
Quote from: amfy on April 28, 2015, 08:54:10 PM
Liverpool actually look a bit like Lambert's Villa tonight - one paced, no width, no movement, no ideas.
I wonder, does Liverpool looking as rubbish as this detract at all from our wonderful semi-final performance?

no, we genuinely played them off the park. Hull on the other hand have barely had to get out second gear because Liverpool have been horrendous. 100m on new players and they really are utterly gash.

Agreed. We have played equally well in other recent games as well.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 28, 2015, 09:20:13 PM
This is their revenge for losing to us recently. They can't get to the cup final so next best thing lose to our relegation rivals. Wankers.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LukeJames on April 28, 2015, 09:23:18 PM
"Cruelly for Liverpool if Aston Villa were too go on to win the FA Cup that would mean one less place in Europe, which would be cruel on them" Wow.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on April 28, 2015, 09:24:08 PM
Quote from: Matt Collins on April 28, 2015, 09:16:25 PM
I've given up on this. No way Liverpool are gonna score

Not a chance whatsoever.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Jon Crofts on April 28, 2015, 09:24:10 PM
Based on the 25 games before Tim arrived we are above where we deserve to be, imagine if Lambert was still here, it's unthinkable.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on April 28, 2015, 09:24:21 PM
Hull have a worse run in than us
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on April 28, 2015, 09:26:17 PM
Did Barce take off most of their players at half time. 5-0 up and only scored one more in the second half
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on April 28, 2015, 09:26:28 PM
Quote from: Rudy65 on April 28, 2015, 09:24:21 PM
Hull have a worse run in than us
Yeah, but this is one of those supposed worse games.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: steamer on April 28, 2015, 09:27:45 PM
Need to win games, simple as that. No unlucky losers story, stop giving away stupid fucking goals, Everton, Southampton etc will score if we do not wake up.
Not Tims fault but losing at home to stoke and Swansea could be telling.
We can only despair on the previous results.
Keep the faith,
if we do not make it the pain will be short as we will be back and maybe after the crap of the last few years we could enjoy the ride.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on April 28, 2015, 09:29:09 PM
I am wondering why everyone thinks so and so is going to do us any favours.  It is Aston Villa.  As everyone in their heart of hearts knows full well that this is going to the last few minutes of the Burnley game at home.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Jon Crofts on April 28, 2015, 09:30:23 PM
Quote from: steamer on April 28, 2015, 09:27:45 PM
Need to win games, simple as that. No unlucky losers story, stop giving away stupid fucking goals, Everton, Southampton etc will score if we do not wake up.
Not Tims fault but losing at home to stoke and Swansea could be telling.
We can only despair on the previous results.
Keep the faith,
if we do not make it the pain will be short as we will be back and maybe after the crap of the last few years we could enjoy the ride.

I admire you optimism.  I however have little faith we'd be back anytime soon.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on April 28, 2015, 09:31:33 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on April 28, 2015, 09:29:09 PM
I am wondering why everyone thinks so and so is going to do us any favours.  It is Aston Villa.  As everyone in their heart of hearts knows full well that this is going to the last few minutes of the Burnley game at home.
It hasn't for any of the previous seasons when we were apparently nailed on to go down at a similar point in the season.

That was Aston Villa as well.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on April 28, 2015, 09:31:36 PM
Has the season finished tonight then? Get a grip.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on April 28, 2015, 09:32:57 PM
When you draw at home to Sunderland, palace lose at home to Swansea, stoke and get pissed all over away at Hull quite apart from the other gash that has been served up this season then it was always going to be our most difficult escape task of all.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on April 28, 2015, 09:34:17 PM
Quote from: Dave on April 28, 2015, 09:31:33 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on April 28, 2015, 09:29:09 PM
I am wondering why everyone thinks so and so is going to do us any favours.  It is Aston Villa.  As everyone in their heart of hearts knows full well that this is going to the last few minutes of the Burnley game at home.
It hasn't for any of the previous seasons when we were apparently nailed on to go down at a similar point in the season.

That was Aston Villa as well.

Dave this feels different I think everyone acknowledges that or maybe not.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 09:34:25 PM
Without the cup run I think the panic levels would be far higher.
The cup has been a distraction not just to us fans but also the players and manager.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on April 28, 2015, 09:34:25 PM
Quote from: Pete3206 on April 28, 2015, 09:31:36 PM
Has the season finished tonight then? Get a grip.

It hasn't finished tonight, no, but looking at the table, it's not looking too fantastic at the moment.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on April 28, 2015, 09:36:19 PM
Obviously I'm going to temper it by saying we are playing some very decent stuff so there's still a good chance and I honestly think Sunderland surviving above us would be ridiculous
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on April 28, 2015, 09:36:50 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on April 28, 2015, 09:34:25 PM
Quote from: Pete3206 on April 28, 2015, 09:31:36 PM
Has the season finished tonight then? Get a grip.

It hasn't finished tonight, no, but looking at the table, it's not looking too fantastic at the moment.

And that's just it. Things are really going against us and it means it's really important that we beat Everton.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on April 28, 2015, 09:37:26 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on April 28, 2015, 09:34:17 PM
Quote from: Dave on April 28, 2015, 09:31:33 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on April 28, 2015, 09:29:09 PM
I am wondering why everyone thinks so and so is going to do us any favours.  It is Aston Villa.  As everyone in their heart of hearts knows full well that this is going to the last few minutes of the Burnley game at home.
It hasn't for any of the previous seasons when we were apparently nailed on to go down at a similar point in the season.

That was Aston Villa as well.

Dave this feels different I think everyone acknowledges that or maybe not.
Yeah, unlike all the others (Lambert's first season aside), this feels like we are playing well and getting good results late on rather than being shit and always losing.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on April 28, 2015, 09:38:06 PM
Fcukin Liverpool cnuts.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 09:38:25 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on April 28, 2015, 09:36:19 PM
Obviously I'm going to temper it by saying we are playing some very decent stuff so there's still a good chance and I honestly think Sunderland surviving above us would be ridiculous
That needs to be caveated as our defending continues to be X rated relegation fodder
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 28, 2015, 09:38:31 PM
Liverpool.you are shite.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Jimbo on April 28, 2015, 09:39:20 PM
Have we already lost to Everton then?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on April 28, 2015, 09:39:33 PM
Fucking bollocks
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt C on April 28, 2015, 09:39:51 PM
Balls.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on April 28, 2015, 09:40:21 PM
We are in the sticky stuff and I don't like it
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Nastylee on April 28, 2015, 09:40:44 PM
Still needs Sunderland to 'out-point' us over the remaining games.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 09:40:48 PM
Very good chance we will be 17th come kick off v Everton
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Des Little on April 28, 2015, 09:40:53 PM
Is anyone genuinely surprised?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on April 28, 2015, 09:41:05 PM
We are still exactly on track according to my plot to escape prediction.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on April 28, 2015, 09:41:40 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on April 28, 2015, 09:34:17 PM
Quote from: Dave on April 28, 2015, 09:31:33 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on April 28, 2015, 09:29:09 PM
I am wondering why everyone thinks so and so is going to do us any favours.  It is Aston Villa.  As everyone in their heart of hearts knows full well that this is going to the last few minutes of the Burnley game at home.
It hasn't for any of the previous seasons when we were apparently nailed on to go down at a similar point in the season.

That was Aston Villa as well.

Dave this feels different I think everyone acknowledges that or maybe not.

Please don't say everybody when you mean "I".
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 28, 2015, 09:41:49 PM
We still need to win the 6 points we needed to win this morning. I'd hate to be in the trenches with some of you folks!  ;D
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Des Little on April 28, 2015, 09:43:24 PM
Good point. We needed 4 points this morning. We still need 4 points.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: myf on April 28, 2015, 09:44:16 PM
Quote from: Dave on April 28, 2015, 09:37:26 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on April 28, 2015, 09:34:17 PM
Quote from: Dave on April 28, 2015, 09:31:33 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on April 28, 2015, 09:29:09 PM
I am wondering why everyone thinks so and so is going to do us any favours.  It is Aston Villa.  As everyone in their heart of hearts knows full well that this is going to the last few minutes of the Burnley game at home.
It hasn't for any of the previous seasons when we were apparently nailed on to go down at a similar point in the season.

That was Aston Villa as well.

Dave this feels different I think everyone acknowledges that or maybe not.
Yeah, unlike all the others (Lambert's first season aside), this feels like we are playing well and getting good results late on rather than being shit and always losing.

And yet we're still only averaging a point per game under sherwood despite some good performances. We should get 36 points but I'm concerned with our shite home form. Lose on sat and we're under huge pressure at the wrong time
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on April 28, 2015, 09:44:46 PM
It's in our hands, win 2 home games and we're ok. Still fancy us to win against Southampton, or at least draw there. Stupid defensive errors have to be cut out.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on April 28, 2015, 09:45:40 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on April 28, 2015, 09:41:40 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on April 28, 2015, 09:34:17 PM
Quote from: Dave on April 28, 2015, 09:31:33 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on April 28, 2015, 09:29:09 PM
I am wondering why everyone thinks so and so is going to do us any favours.  It is Aston Villa.  As everyone in their heart of hearts knows full well that this is going to the last few minutes of the Burnley game at home.
It hasn't for any of the previous seasons when we were apparently nailed on to go down at a similar point in the season.

That was Aston Villa as well.

Dave this feels different I think everyone acknowledges that or maybe not.

Please don't say everybody when you mean "I".

No I don't actually.  But I will paraphrase and say more than one person.  I'd say it's a fair bet it's right.  Or are am I not allowed to speculate anymore?

For what it's worth I've calmed down and think Sunderland will still go so we will be okay quite apart from us pulling off results of our own.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Nastylee on April 28, 2015, 09:45:42 PM
Needed to win at least one of Everton/West Ham. That's still the case.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on April 28, 2015, 09:46:20 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 09:40:48 PM
Very good chance we will be 17th come kick off v Everton
No not a very good chance.... a small chance possibly.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Billy Walker on April 28, 2015, 09:46:50 PM
This Everton match will potentially be the least pressure-charged of our final three home games.  We have to approach it as a one-off cup tie, leave nothing on the pitch and get the  win.  The remaining games will then take care of themselves.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 09:48:00 PM
Quote from: Villafirst on April 28, 2015, 09:44:46 PM
It's in our hands, win 2 home games and we're ok. Still fancy us to win against Southampton, or at least draw there. Stupid defensive errors have to be cut out.
Technically it's out of our hands
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john2710 on April 28, 2015, 09:49:10 PM
We need 6 points, I think it's between us & Sunderland (assuming Burnely & QPR are gone) It's in our own hands, if we can't get more points from our games than Sunderland then we deserve to go. We have the opportunity in the next 2 games to get it sorted but I suspect it will now go down to the last day.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on April 28, 2015, 09:49:58 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on April 28, 2015, 09:45:40 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on April 28, 2015, 09:41:40 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on April 28, 2015, 09:34:17 PM
Quote from: Dave on April 28, 2015, 09:31:33 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on April 28, 2015, 09:29:09 PM
I am wondering why everyone thinks so and so is going to do us any favours.  It is Aston Villa.  As everyone in their heart of hearts knows full well that this is going to the last few minutes of the Burnley game at home.
It hasn't for any of the previous seasons when we were apparently nailed on to go down at a similar point in the season.

That was Aston Villa as well.

Dave this feels different I think everyone acknowledges that or maybe not.

Please don't say everybody when you mean "I".

No I don't actually.  But I will paraphrase and say more than one person.  I'd say it's a fair bet it's right.  Or are am I not allowed to speculate anymore?
So you don't think this silly point yourself even though you brought it up in the first place, but you've decided that "everyone" else thinks it?

No, it doesn't "feel different to other seasons". It feels sad that we're in late April and still not completely safe, but nevertheless we've probably scraped enough points to be alright.

Just like the last four seasons.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on April 28, 2015, 09:51:14 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on April 28, 2015, 09:45:40 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on April 28, 2015, 09:41:40 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on April 28, 2015, 09:34:17 PM
Quote from: Dave on April 28, 2015, 09:31:33 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on April 28, 2015, 09:29:09 PM
I am wondering why everyone thinks so and so is going to do us any favours.  It is Aston Villa.  As everyone in their heart of hearts knows full well that this is going to the last few minutes of the Burnley game at home.
It hasn't for any of the previous seasons when we were apparently nailed on to go down at a similar point in the season.

That was Aston Villa as well.

Dave this feels different I think everyone acknowledges that or maybe not.

Please don't say everybody when you mean "I".

No I don't actually.  But I will paraphrase and say more than one person.  I'd say it's a fair bet it's right.  Or are am I not allowed to speculate anymore?

For what it's worth I've calmed down and think Sunderland will still go so we will be okay quite apart from us pulling off results of our own.



If there's one thing I absolutely fucking love on here it's someone who's disagreed with coming back with "Am I not allowed to..." particularly when you then contradict yourself.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 09:51:24 PM
We are actually now relying on others to fail to win.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on April 28, 2015, 09:52:17 PM
Third place is between Leicester and Sunderland. A lot will depend on Saturday's result between  those two however I think Leicester  are done. They have won 4 on the bounce but they are still in the mire. Winning 4 has taken a lot out of that team it is very unlikely they will keep that level up from now till  the end.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Havencheese on April 28, 2015, 09:52:37 PM
I think we'll end up on 39 points. Survival is in our hands, it's that simple.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on April 28, 2015, 09:53:09 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 09:51:24 PM
We are actually now relying on others to fail to win.
How?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 28, 2015, 09:53:36 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 09:51:24 PM
We are actually now relying on others to fail to win.

The same as just about every team in every league ever then.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 28, 2015, 09:53:53 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 09:48:00 PM
Quote from: Villafirst on April 28, 2015, 09:44:46 PM
It's in our hands, win 2 home games and we're ok. Still fancy us to win against Southampton, or at least draw there. Stupid defensive errors have to be cut out.
Technically it's out of our hands

No it isn't. We win all 4 games and we stay up. Burnley and QPR couldn't catch us and Leicester and Sunderland play each other guaranteeing one of them couldn't catch us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on April 28, 2015, 09:54:21 PM
Quote from: olaftab on April 28, 2015, 09:52:17 PM
Third place is between Leicester and Sunderland. A lot will depend on Saturday's result between  those two however I think Leicester  are done. They have won 4 on the bounce but they are still in the mire. Winning 4 has taken a lot out of that team it is very unlikely they will keep that level up from now till  the end.

We could do with Leicester getting a demoralising tonking off Chelsea tomorrow.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: leylandalbion on April 28, 2015, 09:54:30 PM
Get a grip people. We are not in the bottom 3 we will not be even when everyone has played same games. We have 4 winnable games and 3 are at home.  It is in our own hands. And as per all the talk from the club manager etc .....fight like lions...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 09:54:46 PM
Quote from: olaftab on April 28, 2015, 09:52:17 PM
Third place is between Leicester and Sunderland. A lot will depend on Saturday's result between  those two however I think Leicester  are done. They have won 4 on the bounce but they are still in the mire. Winning 4 has taken a lot out of that team it is very unlikely they will keep that level up from now till  the end.
They were very lucky v Burnley.
Chelsea though have a trend of fucking us over so I expect another Leicester win tomorrow then they'll lose to keep Newcastle up
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 28, 2015, 09:55:35 PM
Quote from: Richard E on April 28, 2015, 09:54:21 PM
Quote from: olaftab on April 28, 2015, 09:52:17 PM
Third place is between Leicester and Sunderland. A lot will depend on Saturday's result between  those two however I think Leicester  are done. They have won 4 on the bounce but they are still in the mire. Winning 4 has taken a lot out of that team it is very unlikely they will keep that level up from now till  the end.

We could do with Leicester getting a demoralising tonking off Chelsea tomorrow.

Chelsea don't do tonkings. They do 0-0s and one goal wins.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on April 28, 2015, 09:56:12 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 09:54:46 PM
Chelsea though have a trend of fucking us over
For example?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 09:56:22 PM
Quote from: olaftab on April 28, 2015, 09:53:09 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 09:51:24 PM
We are actually now relying on others to fail to win.
How?
Because technically / mathematically , even if we won our 4 if the other results all go against us, we finish 18th
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 28, 2015, 09:56:59 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 09:56:22 PM
Quote from: olaftab on April 28, 2015, 09:53:09 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 09:51:24 PM
We are actually now relying on others to fail to win.
How?
Because technically / mathematically , even if we won our 4 if the other results all go against us, we finish 18th

How do Sunderland and Leicester both catch us when they play each other?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 09:57:15 PM
Quote from: Dave on April 28, 2015, 09:56:12 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 09:54:46 PM
Chelsea though have a trend of fucking us over
For example?
Inexplicably Losing to Wigan and Sunderland in previous relegation dog fights
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 28, 2015, 09:58:21 PM
They did help by losing to us too under Lambert and McLeish.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on April 28, 2015, 09:58:47 PM
How did that fuck us over?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 28, 2015, 10:00:21 PM
Quote from: olaftab on April 28, 2015, 09:58:47 PM
How did that fuck us over?

Because Leicester and Sunderland will both get 3 points when they play each other.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on April 28, 2015, 10:01:37 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 28, 2015, 09:56:59 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 09:56:22 PM
Quote from: olaftab on April 28, 2015, 09:53:09 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 09:51:24 PM
We are actually now relying on others to fail to win.
How?
Because technically / mathematically , even if we won our 4 if the other results all go against us, we finish 18th

How do Sunderland and Leicester both catch us when they play each other?

If we got 44 points and still went down that would involve everyone else including teams like Albion and Newcastle having absolutely blinding run ins. Newcastle aren't going to get 9 points from the remaining games, for example.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john2710 on April 28, 2015, 10:01:39 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 28, 2015, 09:53:53 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 09:48:00 PM
Quote from: Villafirst on April 28, 2015, 09:44:46 PM
It's in our hands, win 2 home games and we're ok. Still fancy us to win against Southampton, or at least draw there. Stupid defensive errors have to be cut out.
Technically it's out of our hands

No it isn't. We win all 4 games and we stay up. Burnley and QPR couldn't catch us and Leicester and Sunderland play each other guaranteeing one of them couldn't catch us.

Likewise, as unlikely as it seems, we could lose all our games & still stay up.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on April 28, 2015, 10:02:21 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 09:57:15 PM
Quote from: Dave on April 28, 2015, 09:56:12 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 09:54:46 PM
Chelsea though have a trend of fucking us over
For example?
Inexplicably Losing to Wigan and Sunderland in previous relegation dog fights
None of Wigan, Sunderland or Villa were relegated those seasons.

So how did it 'fuck us over'?

If Leicester win tomorrow (which they won't) and both Leicester and Villa stay up then Chelsea won't have 'fucked us over' this time either.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 28, 2015, 10:04:05 PM
Leicester play Newcastle as well. So I think we can discount the mental idea it's out of our hands even if we win all 4 games.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on April 28, 2015, 10:06:58 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 28, 2015, 10:00:21 PM
Quote from: olaftab on April 28, 2015, 09:58:47 PM
How did that fuck us over?

Because Leicester and Sunderland will both get 3 points when they play each other.
Fucking bastards Premier League giving them both 3 points. Now I see it we are doomed.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 28, 2015, 10:07:37 PM
As dodgy as things look and they absolutely do, having 3 of our remaining 4 games at home should be enough to see us home. We are going to attack like crazy and simply try and outscore our opponents. And thank fuck for Sunderland being as gash as they are. Leicester surely can't keep winning, and even Hull will stumble. And bear in mind even if we got a massive point at the weekend we'd still be in the same position tonight albeit with an extra point.

It's a 4 game season now. If we look after our business teams below us cannot catch us. Very little margin for error.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 10:07:52 PM
Quote from: Dave on April 28, 2015, 10:02:21 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 09:57:15 PM
Quote from: Dave on April 28, 2015, 09:56:12 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 09:54:46 PM
Chelsea though have a trend of fucking us over
For example?
Inexplicably Losing to Wigan and Sunderland in previous relegation dog fights
None of Wigan, Sunderland or Villa were relegated those seasons.

So how did it 'fuck us over'?

If Leicester win tomorrow (which they won't) and both Leicester and Villa stay up then Chelsea won't have 'fucked us over' this time either.
Been hearing this for a few weeks now, X won't beat these and Y have no chance against ****
Fact is its unfolding.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SheffieldVillain on April 28, 2015, 10:09:17 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 10:07:52 PM
Quote from: Dave on April 28, 2015, 10:02:21 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 09:57:15 PM
Quote from: Dave on April 28, 2015, 09:56:12 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 09:54:46 PM
Chelsea though have a trend of fucking us over
For example?
Inexplicably Losing to Wigan and Sunderland in previous relegation dog fights
None of Wigan, Sunderland or Villa were relegated those seasons.

So how did it 'fuck us over'?

If Leicester win tomorrow (which they won't) and both Leicester and Villa stay up then Chelsea won't have 'fucked us over' this time either.
Been hearing this for a few weeks now, X won't beat these and Y have no chance against ****
Fact is its unfolding.

Yes. Like it 'unfolded' that we beat Spurs despite having no chance. It works both ways.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 28, 2015, 10:09:18 PM
So have I. We had no chance at WHL or Wembley.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on April 28, 2015, 10:10:53 PM
Off at a tangent, Wigan have gone down to League One tonight. Hopefully that gobshite Whelan will never be heard of again.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on April 28, 2015, 10:11:23 PM
Quote from: Richard E on April 28, 2015, 10:10:53 PM
Off at a tangent, Wigan have gone down to League One tonight. Hopefully that gobshite Whelan will never be heard of again.

and Millwall.............
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on April 28, 2015, 10:12:11 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on April 28, 2015, 10:11:23 PM
Quote from: Richard E on April 28, 2015, 10:10:53 PM
Off at a tangent, Wigan have gone down to League One tonight. Hopefully that gobshite Whelan will never be heard of again.

and Millwall.............

Well that's just proved Richard Dawkins wrong, there clearly is a god.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on April 28, 2015, 10:12:51 PM
That was great managerial appointment by Whelan. He deserves all he got tonight.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 28, 2015, 10:13:03 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 10:07:52 PM
Quote from: Dave on April 28, 2015, 10:02:21 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 09:57:15 PM
Quote from: Dave on April 28, 2015, 09:56:12 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 09:54:46 PM
Chelsea though have a trend of fucking us over
For example?
Inexplicably Losing to Wigan and Sunderland in previous relegation dog fights
None of Wigan, Sunderland or Villa were relegated those seasons.

So how did it 'fuck us over'?

If Leicester win tomorrow (which they won't) and both Leicester and Villa stay up then Chelsea won't have 'fucked us over' this time either.
Been hearing this for a few weeks now, X won't beat these and Y have no chance against ****
Fact is its unfolding.

What's unfolding? That results are completely unpredictable and teams will lose games they are expected to win and even win games they are expected to lose. It happened when we won games others expected us to lose. There is no master plan or conspiracy. Teams that go down won't be down to luck or bad calls. It's unfolding as it is meant to and we need to win our games irrespective of what is happening around us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 10:13:09 PM
Quote from: Richard E on April 28, 2015, 10:10:53 PM
Off at a tangent, Wigan have gone down to League One tonight. Hopefully that gobshite Whelan will never be heard of again.
At least they have the fa cup triumph which cannot be taken away
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on April 28, 2015, 10:14:14 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 10:07:52 PM
Quote from: Dave on April 28, 2015, 10:02:21 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 09:57:15 PM
Quote from: Dave on April 28, 2015, 09:56:12 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 09:54:46 PM
Chelsea though have a trend of fucking us over
For example?
Inexplicably Losing to Wigan and Sunderland in previous relegation dog fights
None of Wigan, Sunderland or Villa were relegated those seasons.

So how did it 'fuck us over'?

If Leicester win tomorrow (which they won't) and both Leicester and Villa stay up then Chelsea won't have 'fucked us over' this time either.
Been hearing this for a few weeks now, X won't beat these and Y have no chance against ****
Fact is its unfolding.

Alright then, I'll rephrase:

None of Wigan, Sunderland or Villa were relegated those seasons.

So how did it 'fuck us over'?

When Leicester win tomorrow, which they inevitably will in the world of the morose, and both Leicester and Villa stay up then Chelsea won't have 'fucked us over' this time either.

Better?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 28, 2015, 10:15:00 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 10:13:09 PM
Quote from: Richard E on April 28, 2015, 10:10:53 PM
Off at a tangent, Wigan have gone down to League One tonight. Hopefully that gobshite Whelan will never be heard of again.
At least they have the fa cup triumph which cannot be taken away

Yes and if we go down and win the cup it will take you five minutes after the hangover clears to start moaning about us going down. Jesus cheer up for a bit.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on April 28, 2015, 10:15:15 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 10:13:09 PM
Quote from: Richard E on April 28, 2015, 10:10:53 PM
Off at a tangent, Wigan have gone down to League One tonight. Hopefully that gobshite Whelan will never be heard of again.
At least they have the fa cup triumph which cannot be taken away

So will we have in 4 1/2 weeks' time :-)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on April 28, 2015, 10:15:35 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 10:13:09 PM
Quote from: Richard E on April 28, 2015, 10:10:53 PM
Off at a tangent, Wigan have gone down to League One tonight. Hopefully that gobshite Whelan will never be heard of again.
At least they have the fa cup triumph which cannot be taken away
And they have a racist ***t of an owner and that also can't be taken away from them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 28, 2015, 10:16:22 PM
Quote from: Dave on April 28, 2015, 10:14:14 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 10:07:52 PM
Quote from: Dave on April 28, 2015, 10:02:21 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 09:57:15 PM
Quote from: Dave on April 28, 2015, 09:56:12 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 09:54:46 PM
Chelsea though have a trend of fucking us over
For example?
Inexplicably Losing to Wigan and Sunderland in previous relegation dog fights
None of Wigan, Sunderland or Villa were relegated those seasons.

So how did it 'fuck us over'?

If Leicester win tomorrow (which they won't) and both Leicester and Villa stay up then Chelsea won't have 'fucked us over' this time either.
Been hearing this for a few weeks now, X won't beat these and Y have no chance against ****
Fact is its unfolding.

Alright then, I'll rephrase:

None of Wigan, Sunderland or Villa were relegated those seasons.

So how did it 'fuck us over'?

When Leicester win tomorrow, which they inevitably will in the world of the morose, and both Leicester and Villa stay up then Chelsea won't have 'fucked us over' this time either.

Better?

What a waste Dave. He's not going to understand any of that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: myf on April 28, 2015, 10:16:31 PM
Quote from: olaftab on April 28, 2015, 09:52:17 PM
Third place is between Leicester and Sunderland. A lot will depend on Saturday's result between  those two however I think Leicester  are done. They have won 4 on the bounce but they are still in the mire. Winning 4 has taken a lot out of that team it is very unlikely they will keep that level up from now till  the end.

With their run in I'd be shocked if they don't get 6 more points. Toon and qpr at home and makems away.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 10:20:15 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on April 28, 2015, 10:15:00 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 10:13:09 PM
Quote from: Richard E on April 28, 2015, 10:10:53 PM
Off at a tangent, Wigan have gone down to League One tonight. Hopefully that gobshite Whelan will never be heard of again.
At least they have the fa cup triumph which cannot be taken away

Yes and if we go down and win the cup it will take you five minutes after the hangover clears to start moaning about us going down. Jesus cheer up for a bit.
I've already said PL survival is to quote sherwood "1,000,000% " the most important thing
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on April 28, 2015, 10:20:39 PM
Bortmund beat Bayern 2 - 0 on penalties in the German Cup

Bayern miss all 4 of theirs............Pepe Out !!!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on April 28, 2015, 10:22:06 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on April 28, 2015, 09:51:14 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on April 28, 2015, 09:45:40 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on April 28, 2015, 09:41:40 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on April 28, 2015, 09:34:17 PM
Quote from: Dave on April 28, 2015, 09:31:33 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on April 28, 2015, 09:29:09 PM
I am wondering why everyone thinks so and so is going to do us any favours.  It is Aston Villa.  As everyone in their heart of hearts knows full well that this is going to the last few minutes of the Burnley game at home.
It hasn't for any of the previous seasons when we were apparently nailed on to go down at a similar point in the season.

That was Aston Villa as well.

Dave this feels different I think everyone acknowledges that or maybe not.

Please don't say everybody when you mean "I".

No I don't actually.  But I will paraphrase and say more than one person.  I'd say it's a fair bet it's right.  Or are am I not allowed to speculate anymore?

For what it's worth I've calmed down and think Sunderland will still go so we will be okay quite apart from us pulling off results of our own.



If there's one thing I absolutely fucking love on here it's someone who's disagreed with coming back with "Am I not allowed to..." particularly when you then contradict yourself.

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, I come in peace. 

I just wanted to clarify that was all.  If I hadn't asked, I thought you might say I was speculating - and obviously I was. 

Swearing is a bit uncalled for.  Well except if slagging Liverpool off.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on April 28, 2015, 10:24:42 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 28, 2015, 09:56:59 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 09:56:22 PM
Quote from: olaftab on April 28, 2015, 09:53:09 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 09:51:24 PM
We are actually now relying on others to fail to win.
How?
Because technically / mathematically , even if we won our 4 if the other results all go against us, we finish 18th

How do Sunderland and Leicester both catch us when they play each other?

Because in this doom laden world (Which sometimes I take part in I admit) the winners of this game are to be awarded six points to completely f us over.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on April 28, 2015, 10:24:48 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on April 28, 2015, 10:22:06 PM
I just wanted to clarify that was all.  If I hadn't asked, I thought you might say I was speculating - and obviously I was. 
So just remind us what 'everyone acknowledges' then?

That's not speculating.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 28, 2015, 10:26:06 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on April 28, 2015, 10:24:42 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 28, 2015, 09:56:59 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 09:56:22 PM
Quote from: olaftab on April 28, 2015, 09:53:09 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 09:51:24 PM
We are actually now relying on others to fail to win.
How?
Because technically / mathematically , even if we won our 4 if the other results all go against us, we finish 18th

How do Sunderland and Leicester both catch us when they play each other?

Because in this doom laden world (Which sometimes I take part in I admit) the winners of this game are to be awarded six points to completely f us over.

The losers still can't catch us. So if we win all 4 we stay up. Technically and mathematically.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on April 28, 2015, 10:27:46 PM
Quote from: Dave on April 28, 2015, 10:24:48 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on April 28, 2015, 10:22:06 PM
I just wanted to clarify that was all.  If I hadn't asked, I thought you might say I was speculating - and obviously I was. 
So just remind us what 'everyone acknowledges' then?

That's not speculating.

I was speculating that everybody acknowledges - is this possible? 

I aint no dumas yaknow.  Or perhaps I am.  Anyway cheer up.  I have.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on April 28, 2015, 10:28:31 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 28, 2015, 10:26:06 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on April 28, 2015, 10:24:42 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 28, 2015, 09:56:59 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 09:56:22 PM
Quote from: olaftab on April 28, 2015, 09:53:09 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 09:51:24 PM
We are actually now relying on others to fail to win.
How?
Because technically / mathematically , even if we won our 4 if the other results all go against us, we finish 18th

How do Sunderland and Leicester both catch us when they play each other?

Because in this doom laden world (Which sometimes I take part in I admit) the winners of this game are to be awarded six points to completely f us over.

The losers still can't catch us. So if we win all 4 we stay up. Technically and mathematically.

There must be some way though surely?  SV might know.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on April 28, 2015, 10:29:46 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on April 28, 2015, 10:27:46 PM
Quote from: Dave on April 28, 2015, 10:24:48 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on April 28, 2015, 10:22:06 PM
I just wanted to clarify that was all.  If I hadn't asked, I thought you might say I was speculating - and obviously I was. 
So just remind us what 'everyone acknowledges' then?

That's not speculating.

I was speculating that everybody acknowledges - is this possible? 
Not really. As even a cursory glance at every thread on here shows. Or even just reading the half dozen posts before the one where you decided that we all think we're going down this season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LTA on April 28, 2015, 10:30:03 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on April 28, 2015, 10:07:37 PM
As dodgy as things look and they absolutely do, having 3 of our remaining 4 games at home should be enough to see us home. We are going to attack like crazy and simply try and outscore our opponents. And thank fuck for Sunderland being as gash as they are. Leicester surely can't keep winning, and even Hull will stumble. And bear in mind even if we got a massive point at the weekend we'd still be in the same position tonight albeit with an extra point.

It's a 4 game season now. If we look after our business teams below us cannot catch us. Very little margin for error.

Yes, but our home form is abysmal
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 28, 2015, 10:30:08 PM
PWS correct , didn't factor in they play each other. I've not had the best day at work if I'm honest, coupled with tonight's result and still pissed off about the injustice of Saturday at the etihad. Layer on 4 years of this shite and it's affecting my optimism levels. Let's just win Saturday and next week and get this season put to bed.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on April 28, 2015, 10:35:18 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on April 28, 2015, 10:20:39 PM
Bortmund beat Bayern 2 - 0 on penalties in the German Cup

Bayern miss all 4 of theirs............
That's the thing about Germans. Rubbish at penalty shoot-outs.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 28, 2015, 10:37:38 PM
No one is named Bort.

(http://shirtshovel.com/products/tv/bort-434.jpg)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: amfy on April 28, 2015, 11:00:26 PM
The post match thread after Man City was quite calm following a defeat, acknowledging that we continue to perform well and look likely to pick up points.

Today, because another team has won, against a team that barely showed up (in sympathy with their supporters), we have suddenly become shite and unlikely to pick up another point.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: amfy on April 28, 2015, 11:04:27 PM
http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/matchday/form-guide.html
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on April 28, 2015, 11:09:26 PM
Here's one to cheer you up. West Ham and Burnley have together taken four points from a possible 36 in their last 6 away games each
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: DeKuip on April 29, 2015, 01:22:20 AM
Here's another stat to cheer you up. We've played 4,542 league games and only been relegated in four of them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 29, 2015, 04:36:43 AM
We've been relegated more than 4 times.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AV82EC on April 29, 2015, 05:20:16 AM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 29, 2015, 04:36:43 AM
We've been relegated more than 4 times.

Yep it's 5 times.

Once in the 30s, once in the 50s, once in the 60s, once in the 70s and once in the 80s.

Anorak intact......
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ozzjim on April 29, 2015, 07:23:57 AM
This is a bit of a strange thread last few pages. It's like people who are showing disappointment at other teams not getting the results that we would expect on paper and understandably being concerned about us going down are being treated like idiots. All a bit harsh. The teams around us have picked up some very impressive results, no one thought Hull would go and beat Palace and Liverpool which has put us right back in the nasty seat. Ex have the most in form side in the county this week at home, who have beaten us more often than not last few seasons at Villa. Hardly a turn up that some might feel a bit gloomy about it all.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on April 29, 2015, 08:06:00 AM
its gona be fun times on here if Liecester win tonight
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on April 29, 2015, 09:00:03 AM
Quote from: john e on April 29, 2015, 08:06:00 AM
its gona be fun times on here if Liecester win tonight

Their manager has talked about resting players against Chelsea though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on April 29, 2015, 09:25:03 AM
If Leicester beat Chelsea or even draw and I will start to feel more pessimistic

I actually fancy them to lose narrowly despite a valiant effort and then struggle against Newcastle where everyone thinks they will win.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: mrastonvilla on April 29, 2015, 10:20:27 AM
Quote from: Matt Collins on April 29, 2015, 09:25:03 AM
If Leicester beat Chelsea or even draw and I will start to feel more pessimistic

I actually fancy them to lose narrowly despite a valiant effort and then struggle against Newcastle where everyone thinks they will win.

This is my worry, Leicester to beat Chelsea and then lose their game at Sunderland
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on April 29, 2015, 10:24:52 AM
Quote from: ADVILLAFAN on April 29, 2015, 09:00:03 AM
Quote from: john e on April 29, 2015, 08:06:00 AM
its gona be fun times on here if Liecester win tonight

Their manager has talked about resting players against Chelsea though.

Dock them points for fielding a weakened team! About 20 should do it...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 29, 2015, 12:22:48 PM
Arsenal are in great form and Mourinho isn't the type to take the foot off so close to securing the title. I certainly see both of them winning and at worst Leicester getting a point because of form/home team. I think Sunderland might take a kicking because we know once they concede it can go shit shaped fast, home or away.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: amfy on April 29, 2015, 01:56:35 PM
Quote from: ozzjim on April 29, 2015, 07:23:57 AM
This is a bit of a strange thread last few pages. It's like people who are showing disappointment at other teams not getting the results that we would expect on paper and understandably being concerned about us going down are being treated like idiots. All a bit harsh. The teams around us have picked up some very impressive results, no one thought Hull would go and beat Palace and Liverpool which has put us right back in the nasty seat. Ex have the most in form side in the county this week at home, who have beaten us more often than not last few seasons at Villa. Hardly a turn up that some might feel a bit gloomy about it all.

I think almost completely the opposite. A handful of posts asking people to get a bit of perspective against pages of doom & gloom. The form guide still shows us as better than the teams around us, even AFTER Hull got a 1-0 win against a Liverpool side who failed to show up. Of course we should be worried, but people have gone from believing WE are playing well enough to stay up, to believing every side around us will get maximum points til 24th May. It's extremes Oz - it drives me mad.

There's a chance we'll go down. The result last night didn't help, but it was one result, and it wasn't ours. We are still playing well and one of the most in form sides at that end of the table. I'm not calling anyone an idiot, just trying to inject some positivity, because negativity breeds and helps no-one. (#fightlikelions ;)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 29, 2015, 02:42:05 PM
Not sure how it's harsh pointing out to someone who kept saying it was out of our hands even if we won all 4 games that no matter how often they say it it is wrong.
Or pointing out that while last night wasn't the result we wanted nothing has actually changed as we are still the same number of points from the bottom 3. WE still need to win the same number of points as we did before the Hull game kicked off, so I don't get why the panic button was suddenly hit.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: David_Nab on April 29, 2015, 04:05:19 PM
We can blame ourselves for Liverpool being shit , being them in the cup semi seems to have destroyed them.Liverpool fan I know says they have been awful in both games since , I watched last nights game and they were dismal.Still they probably would have gotten away with another bore draw if it wasn't for Balotteli's awful positioning playing Turner onside.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Jimbo on April 29, 2015, 04:05:52 PM
A few people developed a case of the collywobbles several weeks ago. We didn't need that then and we don't need it now. We're above the bottom three, we're in form and we have very winnable games remaining. Be positive, get behind the lads and stop talking us down into the Championship, please.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on April 29, 2015, 04:31:30 PM
Rovers v Rovers tonight. Who's ya got ?

I'm going for Rovers.

I've ordered a ticket for the second league on Sunday to be there to celebrate Rovers going to Wembley.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Hookeysmith on April 29, 2015, 04:39:24 PM
Quote from: Jimbo on April 29, 2015, 04:05:52 PM
A few people developed a case of the collywobbles several weeks ago. We didn't need that then and we don't need it now. We're above the bottom three, we're in form and we have very winnable games remaining. Be positive, get behind the lads and stop talking us down into the Championship, please.

Sorry mate but how are we "in Form" Cup semi aside
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Smith on April 29, 2015, 04:50:01 PM
Quote from: Hookeysmith on April 29, 2015, 04:39:24 PM
Quote from: Jimbo on April 29, 2015, 04:05:52 PM
A few people developed a case of the collywobbles several weeks ago. We didn't need that then and we don't need it now. We're above the bottom three, we're in form and we have very winnable games remaining. Be positive, get behind the lads and stop talking us down into the Championship, please.

Sorry mate but how are we "in Form" Cup semi aside

Last three games - beat Spurs away, beat Liverpool and an unlucky defeat at Man City. Consecutive good performances against top 6 sides surely suggests a "form side".
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 29, 2015, 05:06:52 PM
Winning at WHL and the first side to outplay Citeh away for over 6 years.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on April 29, 2015, 05:48:41 PM
Performance wise every game since QPR has been excellent in terms of attacking play. Best in a very long time. We rarely played like that even under oneill

If we keep that up and cut out the stupid errors we should be fine

But that's a big if at the moment
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Jimbo on April 29, 2015, 05:54:07 PM
Compared to the utter garbage we've been playing for the vast majority of this season, we're bang in form. Mate.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: KRS on April 29, 2015, 05:56:03 PM
Hopefully a Chelsea win tonight will settle a few nerves particularly with the remaining fixtures for Sunderland having to play Southampton, Everton, Leicester, Arsenal and Chelsea...they may pick up an unwanted win in one of those games but as long as we get a couple of wins ourselves then we take care of our own destiny.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on April 29, 2015, 05:56:23 PM
I'm really hoping Mourinho has taken great offence from Wenger's comments about Chelsea being "boring" to watch. Hopefully he'll want to smash Leicester tonight.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on April 29, 2015, 07:35:51 PM
Quote from: The Sound of Villadelphia on April 29, 2015, 05:56:23 PM
I'm really hoping Mourinho has taken great offence from Wenger's comments about Chelsea being "boring" to watch. Hopefully he'll want to smash Leicester tonight.

How can any football manager not look at Nigel Pearson and think "what a ******, we're going to do our best to put 6 past you."
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on April 29, 2015, 07:37:45 PM
Quote from: Risso on April 29, 2015, 07:35:51 PM
Quote from: The Sound of Villadelphia on April 29, 2015, 05:56:23 PM
I'm really hoping Mourinho has taken great offence from Wenger's comments about Chelsea being "boring" to watch. Hopefully he'll want to smash Leicester tonight.

How can any football manager not look at Nigel Pearson and think "what a c***, we're going to do our best to put 6 past you."

He is a bit creepy
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: amfy on April 29, 2015, 07:40:43 PM
Quote from: Hookeysmith on April 29, 2015, 04:39:24 PM
Quote from: Jimbo on April 29, 2015, 04:05:52 PM
A few people developed a case of the collywobbles several weeks ago. We didn't need that then and we don't need it now. We're above the bottom three, we're in form and we have very winnable games remaining. Be positive, get behind the lads and stop talking us down into the Championship, please.

Sorry mate but how are we "in Form" Cup semi aside

Up against most teams around us we are - 14th may not be dream form, but it's all we need for our purposes right now. The stats show it, even after Hull's win, & not even counting our semi final win, the current form at the bottom of the table has us staying up. Of course things can change, but in any direction, not just against us - and the trend for us is good.

http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/matchday/form-guide.html
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 29, 2015, 07:45:57 PM
Although I did loff when renowned gobby shit and big hardman Alan Pardew stayed well away when Pearson was tangling with one of his players. If it had been Wenger he;d have been in there like shot the big cockwomble.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 29, 2015, 07:57:34 PM
0-0 after 11 mins
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 29, 2015, 08:00:29 PM
0-0 after 14 mins. PAAAAAAAAANIC!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on April 29, 2015, 08:02:16 PM
0-0 16 gone this is going badly wrong
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 29, 2015, 08:04:01 PM
57% possession Leicester after 18 mins. We. Are. Fucked.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on April 29, 2015, 08:05:38 PM
I wish you had not told me that...I am going to lie down is cold place and wait for the inevitable
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SamTheMouse on April 29, 2015, 08:05:54 PM
There's a poll on the BBC website asking what word people think best describes Chelsea.

Frustratingly, it's a multiple choice question and none of the possible answers are synonyms for female genitalia.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on April 29, 2015, 08:06:14 PM
What? How come you're not all watching the Gloucestershire Derby ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on April 29, 2015, 08:06:56 PM
0-1 Rovers
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on April 29, 2015, 08:07:32 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 29, 2015, 07:45:57 PM
Although I did loff when renowned gobby shit and big hardman Alan Pardew stayed well away when Pearson was tangling with one of his players. If it had been Wenger he;d have been in there like shot the big cockwomble.

who would your money be on as to who is the hardest manager in the prem ?

Koeman, Hughes, big Sam, Sean Dyche.....................reckon I'd go for Dyche
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 29, 2015, 08:10:14 PM
Until he clears his throat I refuse to take Dyche seriously in any capacity.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 29, 2015, 08:11:44 PM
24 mins gone and Leicester have already had to replace 2 players through injury, including Huth who has been a big part of them improving.

It's all going wrong!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on April 29, 2015, 08:12:48 PM
Drogba is dog shit

( he's bound to score now, that's my cunning plan )
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on April 29, 2015, 08:14:28 PM
Shit, Leicester are 10-0 up, and we've had 6 points deducted?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on April 29, 2015, 08:15:22 PM
ha ha , didn't know Dog-shit was auto corrected to Blues
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on April 29, 2015, 08:15:30 PM
Funny that Ronaldo just scored  but Real players left him alone and celebrated with Toni Kroos who set up the goal.


Edit: It was an own goal he only tried to claim it as he would do.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on April 29, 2015, 08:19:14 PM
Quote from: john e on April 29, 2015, 07:37:45 PM
Quote from: Risso on April 29, 2015, 07:35:51 PM
Quote from: The Sound of Villadelphia on April 29, 2015, 05:56:23 PM
I'm really hoping Mourinho has taken great offence from Wenger's comments about Chelsea being "boring" to watch. Hopefully he'll want to smash Leicester tonight.

How can any football manager not look at Nigel Pearson and think "what a c***, we're going to do our best to put 6 past you."


He is a bit creepy

Its his slow monotoned voice that does it. He is trying to look cool, but he isnt
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on April 29, 2015, 08:21:13 PM
Quote from: Rudy65 on April 29, 2015, 08:19:14 PM
Quote from: john e on April 29, 2015, 07:37:45 PM
Quote from: Risso on April 29, 2015, 07:35:51 PM
Quote from: The Sound of Villadelphia on April 29, 2015, 05:56:23 PM
I'm really hoping Mourinho has taken great offence from Wenger's comments about Chelsea being "boring" to watch. Hopefully he'll want to smash Leicester tonight.

How can any football manager not look at Nigel Pearson and think "what a c***, we're going to do our best to put 6 past you."


He is a bit creepy

Its his slow monotoned voice that does it. He is trying to look cool, but he isnt

The eyeliner and blusher doesn't help
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on April 29, 2015, 08:21:44 PM
its mostly Chelsea now,
 Liecester have put a million men behind the ball and relying on a breakaway goal
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Jon Crofts on April 29, 2015, 08:23:53 PM
Quote from: john e on April 29, 2015, 08:21:44 PM
its mostly Chelsea now,
 Liecester have put a million men behind the ball and relying on a breakaway goal

Are they allowed to play with a million men?  Seems unfair, dick them say ooh 20 points just to be on the safe side.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on April 29, 2015, 08:25:22 PM
Could do with cambiasso getting crocked
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on April 29, 2015, 08:25:25 PM
Quote from: Jon Crofts on April 29, 2015, 08:23:53 PM
Quote from: john e on April 29, 2015, 08:21:44 PM
its mostly Chelsea now,
 Liecester have put a million men behind the ball and relying on a breakaway goal

Are they allowed to play with a million men?  Seems unfair, dick them say ooh 20 points just to be on the safe side.

20 points, that's a bit of an exageration
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on April 29, 2015, 08:27:06 PM
Fuck me nearly half time and Leicester still winning 0-0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on April 29, 2015, 08:28:22 PM
Leicester unlucky there.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on April 29, 2015, 08:28:43 PM
That was close for Leicester...........pinball
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 29, 2015, 08:29:38 PM
Quote from: olaftab on April 29, 2015, 08:27:06 PM
Fuck me nearly half time and Leicester still winning 0-0

I imagine old Sillhill reaching for the blades each time Leicester get near the half way line.

Ah only kidding Sillhill mate :)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brend'Watkins on April 29, 2015, 08:30:19 PM
Drogba is a hindrance to the Chelsea side.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aj2k77 on April 29, 2015, 08:31:23 PM
Leicester are throwing it all at Chelsea, we've seen this before with us though they haven't taken the chances and hopefully going to get sucker punched now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on April 29, 2015, 08:32:05 PM
Yeah i'd agree he's well past it, everybody else is injured though so what can you do.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: The Left Side on April 29, 2015, 08:33:44 PM
Oh crumbs, where is that panic button!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on April 29, 2015, 08:33:59 PM
Marc scores
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 29, 2015, 08:34:07 PM
marc typical
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brend'Watkins on April 29, 2015, 08:34:09 PM
There you go.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on April 29, 2015, 08:34:31 PM
Oh dear.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: London Villan on April 29, 2015, 08:34:39 PM
ffs
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on April 29, 2015, 08:34:40 PM
Albrighton
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on April 29, 2015, 08:34:49 PM
Why didn't we see that!?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on April 29, 2015, 08:34:59 PM
Thanks Marc!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on April 29, 2015, 08:34:59 PM
Bollocks
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 29, 2015, 08:35:07 PM
Just great. Does he not know what being an agent is all about? Wanker
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on April 29, 2015, 08:35:10 PM
Seriously Marc, now you decide to score your first goal of the season?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aj2k77 on April 29, 2015, 08:35:18 PM
Fuck off Albrighton. Fucks sake the moaning one better get them revved up and at it now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aj2k77 on April 29, 2015, 08:36:10 PM
The bottom 3 are really getting on my tits now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt C on April 29, 2015, 08:36:15 PM
Of course it's Albrighton.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 29, 2015, 08:37:05 PM
All my Leicester mates have been saying he's been really good lately, I just felt he could score tonight.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: l_mckay on April 29, 2015, 08:37:15 PM
Just what leicester deserve I'm afraid. Chelsea been crap so far
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john2710 on April 29, 2015, 08:38:00 PM
Even the best sides are shite without a decent forward & Drogba is a shadow of the player he was. Chelsea have got a lot of work to do in the 2nd half.

We still need 6 points.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LTA on April 29, 2015, 08:38:22 PM
We're going down.  I'm getting more convinced by the week.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Musicmaan on April 29, 2015, 08:38:39 PM
Aaagh, why won't these bastards lie down and get just get relegated? 😠
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 29, 2015, 08:38:51 PM
Here we go again
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 29, 2015, 08:39:12 PM
Quote from: LTA on April 29, 2015, 08:38:22 PM
We're going down.  I'm getting more convinced by the week.

And I suppose Sunderland will be the ones to survive. Yeh that makes sense.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on April 29, 2015, 08:39:30 PM
Leicester will get out of it regardless of tonight's result.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on April 29, 2015, 08:39:40 PM
Quote from: JUAN PABLO on April 29, 2015, 08:37:05 PM
All my Leicester mates have been saying he's been really good lately, I just felt he could score tonight.

And he was decent for us at the end of last season as well. But twat face Lambert decided otherwise
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 29, 2015, 08:40:05 PM
We need a win Saturday and the week after.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 29, 2015, 08:40:09 PM
Chelsea will get a point at minimum tonight. They'll get a bollocking and get back into it in the second half.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on April 29, 2015, 08:40:29 PM
Quote from: Matt C on April 29, 2015, 08:36:15 PM
Of course it's Albrighton.

Their second will be an own goal by Cahill
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on April 29, 2015, 08:41:03 PM
Quote from: Villafirst on April 29, 2015, 08:39:30 PM
Leicester will get out of it regardless of tonight's result.

As long as its not at our expense, I hope they do
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pooligan on April 29, 2015, 08:41:58 PM
Another decision by the clueless previous manager to give him a free comes back to haunt us
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brend'Watkins on April 29, 2015, 08:42:26 PM
Look on the bright side.  If Chelsea lose Arsenal will get a lift and devote all their energies into the league leaving them knackered for the cup final.  That's the hope, should Chelsea lose.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 29, 2015, 08:42:45 PM
Quote from: Malandro on April 29, 2015, 08:41:03 PM
Quote from: Villafirst on April 29, 2015, 08:39:30 PM
Leicester will get out of it regardless of tonight's result.

As long as its not at our expense, I hope they do
I concur, Easy away trip and I know a great parking spot
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on April 29, 2015, 08:43:02 PM
17th with Sunderland 18th and two points behind with a game in hand, and only four games left.

I am not saying we are going down but with things looking that tight, I find the perception that there's no way we are going down a bit puzzling to say the least.

I am scared.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on April 29, 2015, 08:43:07 PM
There's a bright side?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Musicmaan on April 29, 2015, 08:43:23 PM
Quote from: LTA on April 29, 2015, 08:38:22 PM
We're going down.  I'm getting more convinced by the week.

Nah, we won't. It's just not gonna happen mathematically as soon as we had hoped. It's still in our hands and we will get the points we need.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on April 29, 2015, 08:44:04 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on April 29, 2015, 08:43:02 PM
17th with Sunderland 18th and two points behind with a game in hand, and only four games left.

I am not saying we are going down but with things looking that tight, I find the perception that there's no way we are going down a bit puzzling to say the least.

I am scared.

I'm fucking petrified.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 29, 2015, 08:44:07 PM
Quote from: pooligan on April 29, 2015, 08:41:58 PM
Another decision by the clueless previous manager to give him a free comes back to haunt us

Ah so that's why he scored tonight is it? He's done fuck all over the course of the season and saved it all up for tonight because of the previous manager.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 29, 2015, 08:45:04 PM
Quote from: Musicmaan on April 29, 2015, 08:43:23 PM
Quote from: LTA on April 29, 2015, 08:38:22 PM
We're going down.  I'm getting more convinced by the week.

Nah, we won't. It's just not gonna happen mathematically as soon as we had hoped. It's still in our hands and we will get the points we need.
Not if we defend like muppets
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 29, 2015, 08:46:10 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on April 29, 2015, 08:43:02 PM
17th with Sunderland 18th and two points behind with a game in hand, and only four games left.

I am not saying we are going down but with things looking that tight, I find the perception that there's no way we are going down a bit puzzling to say the least.

I am scared.

Because some of us aren't big girls!  :P
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 29, 2015, 08:46:12 PM
Quote from: Legion on April 29, 2015, 08:44:04 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on April 29, 2015, 08:43:02 PM
17th with Sunderland 18th and two points behind with a game in hand, and only four games left.

I am not saying we are going down but with things looking that tight, I find the perception that there's no way we are going down a bit puzzling to say the least.

I am scared.

I'm fucking petrified.

I'm not petrified but quite concerned. I'll change all of that to bricking it if we swap places with Sunderland after the weekend.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on April 29, 2015, 08:47:11 PM
I always liked Albrighton even though he never quite did enough to convince but he's looked decent in recent weeks. If it wasn't for dropping us in it and Kasabian I'd want them to stay up just for him.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Musicmaan on April 29, 2015, 08:47:29 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 29, 2015, 08:45:04 PM
Quote from: Musicmaan on April 29, 2015, 08:43:23 PM
Quote from: LTA on April 29, 2015, 08:38:22 PM
We're going down.  I'm getting more convinced by the week.

Nah, we won't. It's just not gonna happen mathematically as soon as we had hoped. It's still in our hands and we will get the points we need.
Not if we defend like muppets

Come, share my optimism...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: andyaston on April 29, 2015, 08:47:50 PM
Come on the results in the last 5 days are almost some sort of sick joke, you have to be concerned.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on April 29, 2015, 08:48:29 PM
I'd still take an FA Cup win over staying up but would like both if at all possible.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 29, 2015, 08:49:30 PM
And still nothing changes. We take 6 points from our last 4 games and we stay up.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: boboonthecorner on April 29, 2015, 08:50:24 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on April 29, 2015, 08:48:29 PM
I'd still take an FA Cup win over staying up but would like both if at all possible.

I still cannot believe people have this opinion?????? However it looks very possible you will get half of that wish...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: oishiiniku on April 29, 2015, 08:50:34 PM
Well, on the positive side, any danger of complacency has gone out of the window with Hull's result last night and (potentially) this one too. In some ways it's better to know you have to fight your way out rather than looking over your shoulders and hoping you'll be ok. Right? Right?!?!?

Somebody reassure me that this is a good thing!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 29, 2015, 08:50:41 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 29, 2015, 08:49:30 PM
And still nothing changes. We take 6 points from our last 4 games and we stay up.
Eh ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on April 29, 2015, 08:51:45 PM
I'm not in wrist slashing mode yet.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ez on April 29, 2015, 08:52:54 PM
That's better
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john2710 on April 29, 2015, 08:53:04 PM
Thank Fook
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: KRS on April 29, 2015, 08:53:10 PM
Get in you slaaaaaaaag!!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on April 29, 2015, 08:53:13 PM
whatever
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on April 29, 2015, 08:53:21 PM
Get in
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: KevinGage on April 29, 2015, 08:53:43 PM
Didier, I love you. And I want to have your babies.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brend'Watkins on April 29, 2015, 08:53:51 PM
More of that please.  I did say he was shit and he is but glad he was there for that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on April 29, 2015, 08:53:55 PM

1-1
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on April 29, 2015, 08:53:59 PM
We could say results have been unexpected and surprising, but we shouldn't forget we got an out of the blue win against Spurs. We also out-played Man City.

Am I worrying? No.



I'm talking shit. I'm pretri-fucking-fied
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 29, 2015, 08:54:06 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 29, 2015, 08:50:41 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 29, 2015, 08:49:30 PM
And still nothing changes. We take 6 points from our last 4 games and we stay up.
Eh ?

If we take 6 points we will stay up. I'm not sure what was complex about it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 29, 2015, 08:54:22 PM
Drogba you leg end
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: l_mckay on April 29, 2015, 08:54:24 PM
A lot better chelsea,could be 2-1 up
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on April 29, 2015, 08:54:30 PM
and back to shit again
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on April 29, 2015, 08:54:37 PM
What a great player.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on April 29, 2015, 08:54:52 PM
Feed the Drog and he will score.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Musicmaan on April 29, 2015, 08:55:03 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 29, 2015, 08:49:30 PM
And still nothing changes. We take 6 points from our last 4 games and we stay up.

This ^
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on April 29, 2015, 08:55:33 PM
Everything I previously said about Drogba.... scrap it  ;)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LTA on April 29, 2015, 08:56:13 PM
Quote from: Malandro on April 29, 2015, 08:41:03 PM
Quote from: Villafirst on April 29, 2015, 08:39:30 PM
Leicester will get out of it regardless of tonight's result.

As long as its not at our expense, I hope they do
[/quote ]

Leicester deserve to stay up.  We quite frankly deserve to be relegated.  Yes we have improved under Sherwood, but we've been abysmal all season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on April 29, 2015, 08:56:26 PM
Get in

Mourinho half time tactical change. You have to say that however much of a tiresome twat he is, mourinho is the best at affecting a game like this. Well on top now
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Steve R on April 29, 2015, 08:56:30 PM
At least we are playing well. Newcastle and Sunderland must be bricking it. If Leicester stay up they will probably have to get results against Newcastle and QPR to do it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 29, 2015, 08:56:50 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on April 29, 2015, 08:40:09 PM
Chelsea will get a point at minimum tonight. They'll get a bollocking and get back into it in the second half.

As I was saying...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on April 29, 2015, 08:57:13 PM
Stream turned off after Leicester score. All good now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SheffieldVillain on April 29, 2015, 08:57:35 PM
Quote from: LTA on April 29, 2015, 08:56:13 PM
Leicester deserve to stay up.  We quite frankly deserve to be relegated.  Yes we have improved under Sherwood, but we've been abysmal all season.

Both us and Leicester have been abysmal all season but have improved recently. Yet we deserve to be relegated, but Leicester don't. Why?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 29, 2015, 08:57:49 PM
Quote from: Steve Rose on April 29, 2015, 08:56:30 PM
At least we are playing well. Newcastle and Sunderland must be bricking it. If Leicester stay up they will probably have to get results against Newcastle and QPR to do it.

If I was a Newcastle fan on the back of 7 straight losses I'd be shitting myself.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on April 29, 2015, 08:57:57 PM
Fab should of buried that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 29, 2015, 08:58:36 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on April 29, 2015, 08:57:57 PM
Fab should of buried that.

Delph?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on April 29, 2015, 08:58:44 PM
I do wonder why Albrighton has struggled to hold down a place. He's one of their better players easily. He had a great game against us. I saw the odd highlight of him here and there and he normally stood out for them. He's now in the side and in some form. He's a good crosser of the ball and they have aeriel threats in the box. You'd think he'd have played 30 games by now. Particularly given that Leicester apparently gave him a very good contract.
They didn't particularly have players in his position absolutely tearing it up either.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on April 29, 2015, 08:59:45 PM
Quote from: SheffieldVillain on April 29, 2015, 08:57:35 PM

Both us and Leicester have been abysmal all season but have improved recently. Yet we deserve to be relegated, but Leicester don't. Why?

The difference is they've won four matches in a row, so are on a run of form at just the right time.

We are playing miles better than we were before, but we're not really getting as many league points as we should be doing.

I'm not going to get into the "they deserve it, we don't" thing, because it's nonsense, really, but if a team manages to put together a highly impressive run of results and end up clawing themselves out of the trouble, having looked dead for most of the season, you have to have some admiration for it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on April 29, 2015, 08:59:48 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on April 29, 2015, 08:56:50 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on April 29, 2015, 08:40:09 PM
Chelsea will get a point at minimum tonight. They'll get a bollocking and get back into it in the second half.

As I was saying...

Unoriginal response alert. Are you any good at predicting lottery numbers?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on April 29, 2015, 09:01:12 PM
I said on one of the other threads a while back, that Albrighton was spotted on a train on the way back from Wembley supporting the Villa
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on April 29, 2015, 09:01:31 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on April 29, 2015, 08:58:36 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on April 29, 2015, 08:57:57 PM
Fab should of buried that.

Delph?

Mr Cesc  ;)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 29, 2015, 09:02:42 PM
Quote from: Lizz on April 29, 2015, 08:59:48 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on April 29, 2015, 08:56:50 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on April 29, 2015, 08:40:09 PM
Chelsea will get a point at minimum tonight. They'll get a bollocking and get back into it in the second half.

As I was saying...

Unoriginal response alert. Are you any good at predicting lottery numbers?

Utterly useless Lizz. If I was I'd be minted and would have bought this place out and turned it into a parking garage. Would have saved me loads of time and alleviated a lot of misery over the last few years :)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SheffieldVillain on April 29, 2015, 09:02:54 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on April 29, 2015, 08:59:45 PM
Quote from: SheffieldVillain on April 29, 2015, 08:57:35 PM

Both us and Leicester have been abysmal all season but have improved recently. Yet we deserve to be relegated, but Leicester don't. Why?

The difference is they've won four matches in a row, so are on a run of form at just the right time.

We are playing miles better than we were before, but we're not really getting as many league points as we should be doing.

I'm not going to get into the "they deserve it, we don't" thing, because it's nonsense, really, but if a team manages to put together a highly impressive run of results and end up clawing themselves out of the trouble, having looked dead for most of the season, you have to have some admiration for it.

I don't disagree with any of that.

I was disagreeing with the 'they deserve to stay up, we don't' rubbish. Whoever is in the relegation places at the end of the season deserve to go down.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: boboonthecorner on April 29, 2015, 09:03:14 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on April 29, 2015, 08:59:45 PM
Quote from: SheffieldVillain on April 29, 2015, 08:57:35 PM

Both us and Leicester have been abysmal all season but have improved recently. Yet we deserve to be relegated, but Leicester don't. Why?

The difference is they've won four matches in a row, so are on a run of form at just the right time.

We are playing miles better than we were before, but we're not really getting as many league points as we should be doing.

I'm not going to get into the "they deserve it, we don't" thing, because it's nonsense, really, but if a team manages to put together a highly impressive run of results and end up clawing themselves out of the trouble, having looked dead for most of the season, you have to have some admiration for it.

Totally agree. The teams that finish in the bottom three will deserve to go down, they always do.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on April 29, 2015, 09:04:11 PM
Quote from: SheffieldVillain on April 29, 2015, 08:57:35 PM
Quote from: LTA on April 29, 2015, 08:56:13 PM
Leicester deserve to stay up.  We quite frankly deserve to be relegated.  Yes we have improved under Sherwood, but we've been abysmal all season.

Both us and Leicester have been abysmal all season but have improved recently. Yet we deserve to be relegated, but Leicester don't. Why?
I think they've worked harder than we did under Lambert, and given they came up, had a genuine dearth in quality.
Where-as with our spine, we've really underperformed.

That said, Burnley have worked harder than any other side, but they're sorely lacking in quality. They're bottom on merit. I'd say it's harsh that they "deserve" it, particularly when you see the money outlayed by sides like Newcastle and Sunderland and the shambolic displays they've given. QPR too. If three teams actually deserved it, it would be them for me.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on April 29, 2015, 09:05:08 PM
God when you look at the players in this Leicester team it's a disgrace that lambert got us anywhere near them. How many will be snapped up if they go down? Schmeichel maybe?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john2710 on April 29, 2015, 09:06:36 PM
Quote from: john e on April 29, 2015, 09:01:12 PM
I said on one of the other threads a while back, that Albrighton was spotted on a train on the way back from Wembley supporting the Villa

I've no doubt he's a nice bloke & a Villa fan but he's not a Premiership footballer.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on April 29, 2015, 09:07:16 PM
Quote from: Matt Collins on April 29, 2015, 09:05:08 PM
God when you look at the players in this Leicester team it's a disgrace that lambert got us anywhere near them. How many will be snapped up if they go down? Schmeichel maybe?
Ulloa looked really good for the first 5-6 games but he's looked out of his depth since.
Albrighton could potentially get a move to this level (but he would have to drop his wages).
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on April 29, 2015, 09:09:00 PM
Quote from: john2710 on April 29, 2015, 09:06:36 PM
Quote from: john e on April 29, 2015, 09:01:12 PM
I said on one of the other threads a while back, that Albrighton was spotted on a train on the way back from Wembley supporting the Villa

I've no doubt he's a nice bloke & a Villa fan but he's not a Premiership footballer.

yet there he is playing in the prem, earning 40k a week by all acounts
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 29, 2015, 09:09:16 PM
Quote from: Matt Collins on April 29, 2015, 09:05:08 PM
God when you look at the players in this Leicester team it's a disgrace that lambert got us anywhere near them. How many will be snapped up if they go down? Schmeichel maybe?

He sent us out not to lose and invariably we did. How on earth did the man who came to Villa with the promise of exciting football become Alex McLeish. If he just approached every game with the same attitude he had at the end of the first season he'd probably still be here and we'd not be in this mess. The incredibly negative football killed the spirit at the club. Thank goodness he's gone.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on April 29, 2015, 09:09:24 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 29, 2015, 08:54:06 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 29, 2015, 08:50:41 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 29, 2015, 08:49:30 PM
And still nothing changes. We take 6 points from our last 4 games and we stay up.
Eh ?

If we take 6 points we will stay up. I'm not sure what was complex about it.

I said months ago that 35 or 36 points would be enough and I'm sticking with it.
Leicester's run of form over the last 5 - 6 weeks has been freakish for a team at this end of the table.
I can't see Sunderland going on a run that will give them more than 5 or 6 points from their last 4 games, 3 or 4 is more realistic.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on April 29, 2015, 09:09:46 PM
I'll be pissed of if Chelsea don't win this

They can do so easily if they want it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on April 29, 2015, 09:10:36 PM
Quote from: boboonthecorner on April 29, 2015, 09:03:14 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on April 29, 2015, 08:59:45 PM
Quote from: SheffieldVillain on April 29, 2015, 08:57:35 PM

Both us and Leicester have been abysmal all season but have improved recently. Yet we deserve to be relegated, but Leicester don't. Why?

The difference is they've won four matches in a row, so are on a run of form at just the right time.

We are playing miles better than we were before, but we're not really getting as many league points as we should be doing.

I'm not going to get into the "they deserve it, we don't" thing, because it's nonsense, really, but if a team manages to put together a highly impressive run of results and end up clawing themselves out of the trouble, having looked dead for most of the season, you have to have some admiration for it.

Totally agree. The teams that finish in the bottom three will deserve to go down, they always do.

Apart from west ham, they should have been relegated with tevez
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SheffieldVillain on April 29, 2015, 09:11:01 PM
Quote from: supertom on April 29, 2015, 09:04:11 PM
Quote from: SheffieldVillain on April 29, 2015, 08:57:35 PM
Quote from: LTA on April 29, 2015, 08:56:13 PM
Leicester deserve to stay up.  We quite frankly deserve to be relegated.  Yes we have improved under Sherwood, but we've been abysmal all season.

Both us and Leicester have been abysmal all season but have improved recently. Yet we deserve to be relegated, but Leicester don't. Why?
I think they've worked harder than we did under Lambert, and given they came up, had a genuine dearth in quality.
Where-as with our spine, we've really underperformed.

That said, Burnley have worked harder than any other side, but they're sorely lacking in quality. They're bottom on merit. I'd say it's harsh that they "deserve" it, particularly when you see the money outlayed by sides like Newcastle and Sunderland and the shambolic displays they've given. QPR too. If three teams actually deserved it, it would be them for me.

Leicester spent nearly 17 million quid on two strikers, who've scored 9 league goals between them.  Compared to Burnley, they've spent fortunes.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on April 29, 2015, 09:12:33 PM
Sunderland have five games left.  Southampton and Leicester look the easier on paper, so this weekend is pretty big I reckon.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aj2k77 on April 29, 2015, 09:14:02 PM
Chelsea are on top they need to force home another now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 29, 2015, 09:15:35 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 29, 2015, 08:54:06 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 29, 2015, 08:50:41 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 29, 2015, 08:49:30 PM
And still nothing changes. We take 6 points from our last 4 games and we stay up.
Eh ?

If we take 6 points we will stay up. I'm not sure what was complex about it.
It's not a fact like you are stating, what it is , it's highly probable but this is a bizarre season in the making.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: amfy on April 29, 2015, 09:17:09 PM
Listen to the Leicester fans - that is the level we have to find! This is why I try to stay positive & believe, because I honestly believe that kind of support lifts teams. Neither the team nor the fans can afford to let our heads drop now!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on April 29, 2015, 09:17:10 PM
Just been listening to the Wednesday Night Club on R5, Shay Given was on, so lot of discussion about Villa. The presenter said something about Paul Lambert, Shay was kind of diplomatic in skirting round discussing him but saying something about how positive Sherwood's been
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 29, 2015, 09:20:15 PM
Quote from: Lizz on April 29, 2015, 09:17:10 PM
Just been listening to the Wednesday Night Club on R5, Shay Given was on, so lot of discussion about Villa. The presenter said something about Paul Lambert, Shay was kind of diplomatic in skirting round discussing him but saying something about how positive Sherwood's been
Lambert put Shay into the bomb squad, after the 2 were sacked for bullying someone at the club promoted Shay to head coach? It wasn't lambo
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 29, 2015, 09:20:35 PM
If we hit 38 points, to catch us QPR and Burnley would have to win every game. Sunderland would need at least 8 points. Leicester 6, Hull 4. Even Newcastle would need another 3. Not going to happen.
It's entirely up to us if we stay up or not. If we can't get at least 6 points then we'll have no one to blame but ourselves.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on April 29, 2015, 09:20:39 PM
Fucking hell stop dicking around
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brend'Watkins on April 29, 2015, 09:20:42 PM
Fabregas appears to be half arsed.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 29, 2015, 09:23:10 PM
Has there been a 'worse' side to win the league since probably Leeds in '92? For the money they've spent and the players they have Chelsea really are pretty uninspiring.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john2710 on April 29, 2015, 09:23:19 PM
Quote from: john e on April 29, 2015, 09:09:00 PM
Quote from: john2710 on April 29, 2015, 09:06:36 PM
Quote from: john e on April 29, 2015, 09:01:12 PM
I said on one of the other threads a while back, that Albrighton was spotted on a train on the way back from Wembley supporting the Villa

I've no doubt he's a nice bloke & a Villa fan but he's not a Premiership footballer.

yet there he is playing in the prem, earning 40k a week by all acounts

Not bad for 5 starts out of 33
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on April 29, 2015, 09:23:29 PM
Yes!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ez on April 29, 2015, 09:23:44 PM
2-1 to chelsea
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: l_mckay on April 29, 2015, 09:23:52 PM
Get in!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: The Left Side on April 29, 2015, 09:23:56 PM
that'll do
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on April 29, 2015, 09:24:03 PM
Wanker scores
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on April 29, 2015, 09:24:08 PM
I feel dirty, feeling pleased that John "the ******" Terry has scored.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on April 29, 2015, 09:24:18 PM
Always loved JT
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ez on April 29, 2015, 09:24:22 PM
Another ex villan scores.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on April 29, 2015, 09:24:23 PM
Looking a little better now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on April 29, 2015, 09:24:26 PM
I have always loved JT...............
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on April 29, 2015, 09:24:36 PM
Don't you just love John Terry!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: eric woolban woolban on April 29, 2015, 09:24:53 PM
John Terry - what a legend!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chipsticks on April 29, 2015, 09:25:03 PM
I feel absolutely sick to my stomach. I just ran around the room about a Terry goal.

This is what relegation worries does to a man :(
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Kingthing on April 29, 2015, 09:25:11 PM
I never had a bad word to say against JT.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on April 29, 2015, 09:25:19 PM
Quote from: boboonthecorner on April 29, 2015, 08:50:24 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on April 29, 2015, 08:48:29 PM
I'd still take an FA Cup win over staying up but would like both if at all possible.

I still cannot believe people have this opinion?????? However it looks very possible you will get half of that wish...

It's not a 'wish' that Villa go down, don't twist my words unless you mean my 'wish' that we win the FA Cup.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: McGraths Dry Cleaning on April 29, 2015, 09:25:22 PM
john terry - you know what you are  ;D
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on April 29, 2015, 09:25:25 PM
Bang in a few more.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on April 29, 2015, 09:25:43 PM
John Terry!  what a great pro!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on April 29, 2015, 09:25:47 PM
WTF - the BBC sports page is showing it as 2-1 to Leicester on the headline, then 1-2 below.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on April 29, 2015, 09:25:54 PM
Can I bring myself to celebrate a John terry goal?

You bet I can

I'm not buying all this Leicester are on the way to safety crap. They've been on a spawny run and have championship players all over.

I predict they won't beat Newcastle either
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: KRS on April 29, 2015, 09:26:09 PM
Get in you slaaaaaaaaaaaaaag!!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on April 29, 2015, 09:26:11 PM
I do feel very dirty at celebrating a goal for Chelski scored by that **** himself but there we are....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on April 29, 2015, 09:26:12 PM
Rovers (Bristol variety) Down to ten men
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on April 29, 2015, 09:26:21 PM
Gawd bless you John Terry sir, here, please attend my wedding in your Chelsea kit and have my wife.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: thick_mike on April 29, 2015, 09:26:24 PM
I feel dirty
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: usav on April 29, 2015, 09:26:27 PM
Is having an "ic" in your team nowadays the same as having a hard scottish bastard a few years ago?

Matic, Ivanovic.  Ugly players, but get the job done very effectively.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Meanwood Villa on April 29, 2015, 09:26:36 PM
Captain. Leader. ******.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: The Left Side on April 29, 2015, 09:26:41 PM
Quote from: Kingthing on April 29, 2015, 09:25:11 PM
I never had a bad word to say against JT.

Lovely lad, upstanding member of society
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on April 29, 2015, 09:26:47 PM
Captain Leader Legend
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 29, 2015, 09:26:49 PM
And that's also why I don't go all Rita Hayworth earlier in the game. Things change so no use getting worked up.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ez on April 29, 2015, 09:26:50 PM
Quote from: ez on April 29, 2015, 09:24:22 PM
Another ex villan scores.

Ah it was Terry. Thought it was Cahill.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: andyaston on April 29, 2015, 09:27:01 PM
Quote from: Lizz on April 29, 2015, 09:25:47 PM
WTF - the BBC sports page is showing it as 2-1 to Leicester on the headline, then 1-2 below.
Yes that has pissed me off but its the other way
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: l_mckay on April 29, 2015, 09:27:43 PM
That will do
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 29, 2015, 09:27:44 PM
John Terry is still a ******.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on April 29, 2015, 09:27:49 PM
Grand
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: The Left Side on April 29, 2015, 09:27:54 PM
Clinches the points!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chipsticks on April 29, 2015, 09:27:58 PM
We're done here. On to Saturday!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: KRS on April 29, 2015, 09:28:01 PM
Get the fuck in you slaaaaaaaaaaaaaaag!!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on April 29, 2015, 09:28:06 PM
1 - 3..........never in doubt
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt C on April 29, 2015, 09:28:08 PM
That's more like it Chelsea
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on April 29, 2015, 09:28:09 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on April 29, 2015, 09:24:26 PM
I have always loved JT...............
More than Damon?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 29, 2015, 09:28:16 PM
Get your trousers on you're nicked !! Get in JT
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brend'Watkins on April 29, 2015, 09:28:22 PM
Come on clock up a few more now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: London Villan on April 29, 2015, 09:28:25 PM
So brave, swoon.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on April 29, 2015, 09:28:28 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 29, 2015, 09:20:35 PM
If we hit 38 points, to catch us QPR and Burnley would have to win every game. Sunderland would need at least 8 points. Leicester 6, Hull 4. Even Newcastle would need another 3. Not going to happen.
It's entirely up to us if we stay up or not. If we can't get at least 6 points then we'll have no one to blame but ourselves.

Commentators here have just said that the Danish bookies (who work with market makers rather than computer algorithms) have set the mark for survival at 33½ points.  i.e. you can bet under to say 33 points or less to survive, or bet over to say 34 points or more to survive.  That will be placed on the point of greatest uncertainty.

So if anyone thinks it's so set in stone that it'll be a high points total get yourselves onto oddset.dk or betfair.dk.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: The Left Side on April 29, 2015, 09:28:33 PM
All good for the GD
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on April 29, 2015, 09:29:19 PM
Ooh I say!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 29, 2015, 09:29:36 PM
Told you that you were a bunch of big girls!  ;D
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on April 29, 2015, 09:29:45 PM
Quote from: The Left Side on April 29, 2015, 09:26:41 PM
Quote from: Kingthing on April 29, 2015, 09:25:11 PM
I never had a bad word to say against JT.
Lovely lad, upstanding member of society
And a great wholesome family.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 29, 2015, 09:30:20 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 29, 2015, 09:29:36 PM
Told you that you were a bunch of big girls!  ;D

If only everyone was as brave as you and I. The big fairies.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on April 29, 2015, 09:30:53 PM
.........And a few more
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on April 29, 2015, 09:31:23 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 29, 2015, 09:29:36 PM
Told you that you were a bunch of big girls!  ;D

nothings changed
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 29, 2015, 09:31:28 PM
Quote from: Risso on April 29, 2015, 09:26:21 PM
Gawd bless you John Terry sir, here, please attend my wedding in your Chelsea kit and have my wife.

And feel free to jump into our FA Cup winning team photo
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 29, 2015, 09:32:48 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on April 29, 2015, 09:31:28 PM
Quote from: Risso on April 29, 2015, 09:26:21 PM
Gawd bless you John Terry sir, here, please attend my wedding in your Chelsea kit and have my wife.

And feel free to jump into our FA Cup winning team photo
Stick it in the family
Album
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Jon Crofts on April 29, 2015, 09:32:51 PM
Are all you bed wetters OK now?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on April 29, 2015, 09:33:08 PM
Always had a soft spot for the boys in blue!






(just off for a bit of flagellation in the shed)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on April 29, 2015, 09:33:55 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 29, 2015, 09:27:44 PM
John Terry is still a c***.

Yes, but tonight, for one night only, he's our special c***.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on April 29, 2015, 09:34:17 PM
Well I still fucking hate Chelsea.




Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chipsticks on April 29, 2015, 09:34:23 PM
Hopefully this abrupt end to their long run of form will knock the confidence out of them a bit.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 29, 2015, 09:35:20 PM
Quote from: Lizz on April 29, 2015, 09:33:55 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 29, 2015, 09:27:44 PM
John Terry is still a c***.

Yes, but tonight, for one night only, he's our special c***.

I like it when the word ****** is used correctly.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 29, 2015, 09:35:41 PM
Quote from: Chipsticks on April 29, 2015, 09:34:23 PM
Hopefully this abrupt end to their long run of form will knock the confidence out of them a bit.

Especially after leading at HT. They may have lost 2 players as well, Huth especially would screw them over if he misses the rest of the season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on April 29, 2015, 09:36:14 PM
Quote from: Matt Collins on April 29, 2015, 09:25:54 PM
I'm not buying all this Leicester are on the way to safety crap. They've been on a spawny run and have championship players all over.

I predict they won't beat Newcastle either
Finally a comment from you this week that I agree with as you have been  miserable  mostly!
I agree and as I said last night Leicester have used up enormous effort and lot of luck just to get to the edge of survival. From now on they are very capable of losing all their  remaining games.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on April 29, 2015, 09:36:23 PM
Hopefully this abrupt end to their long run of form will knock the confidence out of them a lot.

:D
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: walsall villain on April 29, 2015, 09:37:34 PM
Quote from: Jon Crofts on April 29, 2015, 09:32:51 PM
Are all you bed wetters OK now?
Sheets changed, fine now thanks.
Well, until Saturday.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: andyaston on April 29, 2015, 09:37:45 PM
Quote from: Jon Crofts on April 29, 2015, 09:32:51 PM
Are all you bed wetters OK now?
trying the piss off the boxers
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on April 29, 2015, 09:40:07 PM
Quote from: Jon Crofts on April 29, 2015, 09:32:51 PM
Are all you bed wetters OK now?


Quick spray with my rescue remedy and then off to bed
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on April 29, 2015, 09:40:38 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on April 29, 2015, 09:31:28 PM
Quote from: Risso on April 29, 2015, 09:26:21 PM
Gawd bless you John Terry sir, here, please attend my wedding in your Chelsea kit and have my wife.

And feel free to jump into our FA Cup winning team photo
I feel like starting a campaign to allow Terry to receive the FA cup when we win it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on April 29, 2015, 09:41:12 PM
Will the barcodes lose again on Saturday, probably. When did they last win a game.

Oh wait...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on April 29, 2015, 09:42:15 PM
Quote from: Malandro on April 29, 2015, 09:40:07 PM
Quote from: Jon Crofts on April 29, 2015, 09:32:51 PM
Are all you bed wetters OK now?


Quick spray with my rescue remedy and then off to bed

Kalm down  ;)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on April 29, 2015, 09:43:30 PM
Quote from: olaftab on April 29, 2015, 09:36:14 PM
Quote from: Matt Collins on April 29, 2015, 09:25:54 PM
I'm not buying all this Leicester are on the way to safety crap. They've been on a spawny run and have championship players all over.

I predict they won't beat Newcastle either
Finally a comment from you this week that I agree with as you have been  miserable  mostly!
I agree and as I said last night Leicester have used up enormous effort and lot of luck just to get to the edge of survival. From now on they are very capable of losing all their  remaining games.
I thought Leicester were largely crap tonight. Plenty of effort but nowt else.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 29, 2015, 09:45:15 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on April 29, 2015, 09:41:12 PM
Will the barcodes lose again on Saturday, probably. When did they last win a game.

Oh wait...
I predicted a Newcastle win but I'm not sure they have it in them
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on April 29, 2015, 09:47:08 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on April 29, 2015, 09:45:15 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on April 29, 2015, 09:41:12 PM
Will the barcodes lose again on Saturday, probably. When did they last win a game.

Oh wait...
I predicted a Newcastle win but I'm not sure they have it in them

Nah Leicester will do em 2-0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 29, 2015, 09:47:57 PM
A draw that leaves them both worried.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: andyaston on April 29, 2015, 09:49:49 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on April 29, 2015, 09:41:12 PM
Will the barcodes lose again on Saturday, probably. When did they last win a game.

Oh wait...
Yea Carver got them up for that one.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on April 29, 2015, 09:50:31 PM
Are Newcastle really going to go 11 games without a win? They've got to win some time and with all the attention their results have been getting, one might well arrive soon.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 29, 2015, 09:50:55 PM
Tonight is the first league game Chelsea have won by more than a goal in over 3 months.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 29, 2015, 09:51:20 PM
Quote from: OCD on April 29, 2015, 09:50:31 PM
Are Newcastle really going to go 11 games without a win? They've got to win some time and with all the attention their results have been getting, one might well arrive soon.

They can win their first game next season in the Championship.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lastfootstamper on April 29, 2015, 10:00:22 PM
Quote from: OCD on April 29, 2015, 09:50:31 PM
Are Newcastle really going to go 11 games without a win? They've got to win some time and with all the attention their results have been getting, one might well arrive soon.

I remember thinking that about us earlier this season. Waiting, fruitless, waiting some more, still nothing, waiting, think it must end soon.....
Happened to us, could easily happen to them. We were shit, they look like they've given up.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: walsall villain on April 29, 2015, 10:05:54 PM
Quote from: OCD on April 29, 2015, 09:50:31 PM
Are Newcastle really going to go 11 games without a win? They've got to win some time and with all the attention their results have been getting, one might well arrive soon.
I can only imagine they might finally wake up to the trouble they are in. I think they won't lose at Leicester.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 29, 2015, 10:07:20 PM
Anything can happen when you have the wrong man in charge. How the smeg did we score 12 goals in 25 league games with the players we have? To put it in to context, we've scored 11 in the last 6, which has included both Manchester clubs and Spurs away. That's how much we were being held back.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on April 29, 2015, 10:10:09 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 29, 2015, 10:07:20 PM
Anything can happen when you have the wrong man in charge. How the smeg did we score 12 goals in 25 league games with the players we have? To put it in to context, we've scored 11 in the last 6, which has included both Manchester clubs and Spurs away. That's how much we were being held back.
That's a bit shocking isn't it?
In football terms?
And one of the first stats TS came up with and couldn't believe either.

Speaks volumes.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 29, 2015, 10:22:54 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 29, 2015, 10:07:20 PM
Anything can happen when you have the wrong man in charge. How the smeg did we score 12 goals in 25 league games with the players we have? To put it in to context, we've scored 11 in the last 6, which has included both Manchester clubs and Spurs away. That's how much we were being held back.
So do you blame Lambert or those who kept him in charge ??
There have been numerous milestones where it was very clear he should be sacked . None more so than when Karsa and Culverhouse were sacked, he needed to be terminated there aswell. Dressing room was so far lost at that point
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 29, 2015, 10:25:10 PM
Both take blame, but Lambert mainly because i'm convinced I could have been  in charge for 25 games and we'd have scored more. In fact my cat could have got us scoring more and it's been dead a decade.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on April 29, 2015, 10:25:31 PM
Quote from: Richard E on April 29, 2015, 09:43:30 PM
Quote from: olaftab on April 29, 2015, 09:36:14 PM
Quote from: Matt Collins on April 29, 2015, 09:25:54 PM
I'm not buying all this Leicester are on the way to safety crap. They've been on a spawny run and have championship players all over.

I predict they won't beat Newcastle either
Finally a comment from you this week that I agree with as you have been  miserable  mostly!
I agree and as I said last night Leicester have used up enormous effort and lot of luck just to get to the edge of survival. From now on they are very capable of losing all their  remaining games.
I thought Leicester were largely crap tonight. Plenty of effort but nowt else.

I don't think I've ever suggested I think we'll drop. But it could be close. Beat Everton though and I think we're very, very unlikely to go down
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on April 29, 2015, 11:50:49 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 29, 2015, 10:25:10 PM
Both take blame, but Lambert mainly because i'm convinced I could have been  in charge for 25 games and we'd have scored more. In fact my cat could have got us scoring more and it's been dead a decade.

Lambert was definitely to blame for the shitness on the pitch, but they stuck with him far, far too long.

Even if you accept that they were right to stick with him to the start of the season - and that is highly debatable - it is staggering to think they gave him so long this season.

His period here was characterised by breaking unwanted record after unwanted record, and by this season we'd become a national joke (quite literally). They should have given him the bullet way before they did.

He was lucky to be in a job at the end of the first season.

He was incredibly lucky to still be there after two seasons.

The fact he not only survived so long in the third but also - and this is mindboggling - managed to pick up a new contract on the basis of a decent run which lasted all of four league matches (despite including an embarrassing league cup exit to a lower league club) is just remarkable.

As it stands, we will probably stay up, but the fact that they left it so long and we are still so at risk with four games to go shows just how close they pushed it. Either it was not caring (hey, this is our level, at least we're still in the top flight, we're happy) too much or being incredibly incompetent (for which they have form), but either way it really was piss poor management.

Here's hoping we get away with it this season and get some people with proper, working brains who give half a shit in this summer, otherwise we'll no doubt get even more of the stupidity.

After the last few years, I wouldn't even put "has loads of money" at the top of my list of attributes for a new owner. I'll be happy with:

1. Knows what they're doing
2. Is in it properly, and for the long haul.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on April 29, 2015, 11:56:47 PM
I'd love to know the full stories of apparently the two occasions he offered to resign/told the board to sack him and they just ignored him and told him to carry on!

A few journos have hinted at this in a few of the articles, I presume one of the offers came in New York at the end of last season when it was an ideal time to sack him and get in Sherwood or someone else there and then.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 30, 2015, 12:03:56 AM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on April 29, 2015, 11:56:47 PM
I'd love to know the full stories of apparently the two occasions he offered to resign/told the board to sack him and they just ignored him and told him to carry on!

A few journos have hinted at this in a few of the articles, I presume one of the offers came in New York at the end of last season when it was an ideal time to sack him and get in Sherwood or someone else there and then.

I've never been able to believe that. Lambert turned out to be an utterly shit manager for us but I just don't see him having so little pride or respect for himself that he'd a) ask to be sacked, and on the slim chance that did happen b) stay on in the job after admitting he's too shit to do it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: IAmTheOneIanOlney on April 30, 2015, 12:12:23 AM
Just watched Nigel Pearson's post-match interview and press conference tonight. He's really a big fan of Nigel Pearson.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 30, 2015, 12:16:29 AM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 30, 2015, 12:03:56 AM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on April 29, 2015, 11:56:47 PM
I'd love to know the full stories of apparently the two occasions he offered to resign/told the board to sack him and they just ignored him and told him to carry on!

A few journos have hinted at this in a few of the articles, I presume one of the offers came in New York at the end of last season when it was an ideal time to sack him and get in Sherwood or someone else there and then.

I've never been able to believe that. Lambert turned out to be an utterly shit manager for us but I just don't see him having so little pride or respect for himself that he'd a) ask to be sacked, and on the slim chance that did happen b) stay on in the job after admitting he's too shit to do it.

Yeh, I don't believe it for a second. If you are so desperate to be fired, resign and then fight it in the courts by claiming how impossible the working conditions were. The man was walking excuse and is being shown up with the way we are now playing.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: tomd2103 on April 30, 2015, 12:20:25 AM
Quote from: IAmTheOneIanOlney on April 30, 2015, 12:12:23 AM
Just watched Nigel Pearson's post-match interview and press conference tonight. He's really a big fan of Nigel Pearson.

Yep.  Properly into himself and seems to consider himself somewhat of an intellectual.  He apparently had a bizarre rant at a journalist after the game, calling him an ostrich. 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 30, 2015, 12:23:13 AM
Quote from: tomd2103 on April 30, 2015, 12:20:25 AM
Quote from: IAmTheOneIanOlney on April 30, 2015, 12:12:23 AM
Just watched Nigel Pearson's post-match interview and press conference tonight. He's really a big fan of Nigel Pearson.

Yep.  Properly into himself and seems to consider himself somewhat of an intellectual.  He apparently had a bizarre rant at a journalist after the game, calling him an ostrich. 

That genuinely has made me LOL. A lot. I don't even know if it's true but I can't stop laughing.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 30, 2015, 12:27:51 AM
A quick google reveals this to be the interview. He ay all there is he. Reporter comments in bold, Pearson comments in the loony bin.

Quote
What criticism are you talking about?

Have you been on holiday for six months? Have you been away for six months?

I am not quite sure what specific criticism you are referring to?

I think you must have been either head in the clouds or away on holiday or reporting on a different team because if you don’t know the answer to that question your question is absolutely unbelievable the fact you do not understand where I am coming from. If you don’t know the answer to that question then I think you are an ostrich. Your head must be in the sand. Is your head in the sand? Are you flexible enough to get your head in the sand? My suspicion would be no.

Probably not.

I can, you can’t. You can’t. Listen you have been here often enough and for you to ask that question, you are either being very, very silly or you are being absolutely stupid, one of the two because for you to ask that question, I am sorry son, you are daft.

There hasn’t been much harsh criticism of the players.

You are wrong. No, you are wrong. You have been in here, I know you have so don’t give that crap with me, please don’t give that crap with me. I will smile at you because I can afford to smile at you. Now do you want to ask a different question or do you want to ask it differently. Come on, ask it. Ask it or are you not capable?

I just don’t know what you, erm…

You don’t know. What’s erm?

I don’t know how you’ve taken that question.

Well you must be very stupid. I’m sorry.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 30, 2015, 01:20:23 AM
I'm in Montreal at the Big O watching Montreal Impact vs Club America in the Champions League Final second leg. Winner heads to Japan to the FIFA Club World Cup. 1-1 from the first leg in Mexico, Montreal have just a taken the lead. 61,000 in attendance. Great atmosphere.

Ah well, ended 4-2 to Club America
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: KRS on April 30, 2015, 02:36:13 AM
I think you answered your own question there Paulie...

Quote from: pauliewalnuts on April 29, 2015, 11:50:49 PM
Lambert was definitely to blame for the shitness on the pitch, but they stuck with him far, far too long.

Even if you accept that they were right to stick with him to the start of the season - and that is highly debatable - it is staggering to think they gave him so long this season.

His period here was characterised by breaking unwanted record after unwanted record, and by this season we'd become a national joke (quite literally). They should have given him the bullet way before they did.

He was lucky to be in a job at the end of the first season.

He was incredibly lucky to still be there after two seasons.

The fact he not only survived so long in the third but also - and this is mindboggling - managed to pick up a new contract on the basis of a decent run which lasted all of four league matches (despite including an embarrassing league cup exit to a lower league club) is just remarkable.

...they put themselves in the awkward position where there would have been asking themselves how can they sack a manager so soon after they've just given him a new 4 year contract.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 30, 2015, 04:23:06 AM
Old, but contains two lots of brilliance.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on April 30, 2015, 08:01:40 AM
After winning a few quid by having a tenner on Hull at 3/1 on Tuesday (plus an apology from my old man after he took the piss out of me for placing the bet) I came close to glory last night. I had Chelsea to win 3-2 at 25/1.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on April 30, 2015, 08:11:08 AM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 30, 2015, 12:27:51 AM
A quick google reveals this to be the interview. He ay all there is he. Reporter comments in bold, Pearson comments in the loony bin.

Quote
What criticism are you talking about?

Have you been on holiday for six months? Have you been away for six months?

I am not quite sure what specific criticism you are referring to?

I think you must have been either head in the clouds or away on holiday or reporting on a different team because if you don’t know the answer to that question your question is absolutely unbelievable the fact you do not understand where I am coming from. If you don’t know the answer to that question then I think you are an ostrich. Your head must be in the sand. Is your head in the sand? Are you flexible enough to get your head in the sand? My suspicion would be no.

Probably not.

I can, you can’t. You can’t. Listen you have been here often enough and for you to ask that question, you are either being very, very silly or you are being absolutely stupid, one of the two because for you to ask that question, I am sorry son, you are daft.

There hasn’t been much harsh criticism of the players.

You are wrong. No, you are wrong. You have been in here, I know you have so don’t give that crap with me, please don’t give that crap with me. I will smile at you because I can afford to smile at you. Now do you want to ask a different question or do you want to ask it differently. Come on, ask it. Ask it or are you not capable?

I just don’t know what you, erm…

You don’t know. What’s erm?

I don’t know how you’ve taken that question.

Well you must be very stupid. I’m sorry.

Its up on the main BBC football section now. Very funny. That guy is nuts.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on April 30, 2015, 08:19:29 AM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on April 29, 2015, 11:56:47 PM
I'd love to know the full stories of apparently the two occasions he offered to resign/told the board to sack him and they just ignored him and told him to carry on!

A few journos have hinted at this in a few of the articles, I presume one of the offers came in New York at the end of last season when it was an ideal time to sack him and get in Sherwood or someone else there and then.
Re - worded he went looking for a pay off.

If he'd genuinely wanted out he would of resigned and walked away from the pay out. He didn't .

All about money .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on April 30, 2015, 09:53:44 AM
Quote from: Malandro on April 30, 2015, 08:11:08 AM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 30, 2015, 12:27:51 AM
A quick google reveals this to be the interview. He ay all there is he. Reporter comments in bold, Pearson comments in the loony bin.

Quote
What criticism are you talking about?

Have you been on holiday for six months? Have you been away for six months?

I am not quite sure what specific criticism you are referring to?

I think you must have been either head in the clouds or away on holiday or reporting on a different team because if you don’t know the answer to that question your question is absolutely unbelievable the fact you do not understand where I am coming from. If you don’t know the answer to that question then I think you are an ostrich. Your head must be in the sand. Is your head in the sand? Are you flexible enough to get your head in the sand? My suspicion would be no.

Probably not.

I can, you can’t. You can’t. Listen you have been here often enough and for you to ask that question, you are either being very, very silly or you are being absolutely stupid, one of the two because for you to ask that question, I am sorry son, you are daft.

There hasn’t been much harsh criticism of the players.

You are wrong. No, you are wrong. You have been in here, I know you have so don’t give that crap with me, please don’t give that crap with me. I will smile at you because I can afford to smile at you. Now do you want to ask a different question or do you want to ask it differently. Come on, ask it. Ask it or are you not capable?

I just don’t know what you, erm…

You don’t know. What’s erm?

I don’t know how you’ve taken that question.

Well you must be very stupid. I’m sorry.

Its up on the main BBC football section now. Very funny. That guy is nuts.

I think the only way Pearson is going to learn is if the FA dock Leicester points. 13 points, I'd say.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on April 30, 2015, 10:49:25 AM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on April 30, 2015, 01:20:23 AM
I'm in Montreal at the Big O watching Montreal Impact vs Club America in the Champions League Final second leg. Winner heads to Japan to the FIFA Club World Cup. 1-1 from the first leg in Mexico, Montreal have just a taken the lead. 61,000 in attendance. Great atmosphere.

Ah well, ended 4-2 to Club America

Is the roof at the Big O currently stuck on or stuck off ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on April 30, 2015, 10:54:35 AM
Quote from: Malandro on April 30, 2015, 08:11:08 AM
Its up on the main BBC football section now. Very funny. That guy is nuts.

Scarily so. There's been managers such as Ollie who were nuts in a quirky way but Pearson doesn't come across like that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on April 30, 2015, 11:04:15 AM
Quote from: UK Redsox on April 30, 2015, 10:54:35 AM
Quote from: Malandro on April 30, 2015, 08:11:08 AM
Its up on the main BBC football section now. Very funny. That guy is nuts.

Scarily so. There's been managers such as Ollie who were nuts in a quirky way but Pearson doesn't come across like that.

I will smile at you because I can afford to smile at you
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Witton Warrior on April 30, 2015, 12:39:52 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on April 30, 2015, 10:54:35 AM
Quote from: Malandro on April 30, 2015, 08:11:08 AM
Its up on the main BBC football section now. Very funny. That guy is nuts.

Scarily so. There's been managers such as Ollie who were nuts in a quirky way but Pearson doesn't come across like that.

psychotic/sadist/PT teacher look....  "are you an ostricth or just stupid boy?"
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on April 30, 2015, 12:45:08 PM
Somebody said you just know he's the sort who will phone a call centre and his opening words will be "put your manager on please love".
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pav on April 30, 2015, 12:49:21 PM
Made me laugh to start with,  but then I thought he looked like q total madman. As for calling him an ostrich... Hilarious
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pav on April 30, 2015, 12:50:00 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on April 30, 2015, 12:45:08 PM
Somebody said you just know he's the sort who will phone a call centre and his opening words will be "put your manager on please love".

erm.....What's wrong with that? 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chipsticks on April 30, 2015, 12:52:02 PM
Pearson is a massive wanker, he deserves to go down. The way he says "I can - you can't" just shows him as an egotistical prick.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Small Rodent on April 30, 2015, 01:15:01 PM
Quote from: Chipsticks on April 30, 2015, 12:52:02 PM
Pearson is a massive wanker, he deserves to go down. The way he says "I can - you can't" just shows him as an egotistical prick.

If he can put his head in the stand he can also give himself oral relief.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on April 30, 2015, 01:19:13 PM
Quote from: pav on April 30, 2015, 12:50:00 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on April 30, 2015, 12:45:08 PM
Somebody said you just know he's the sort who will phone a call centre and his opening words will be "put your manager on please love".

erm.....What's wrong with that? 
It would be a pretty rude way to behave, wouldn't it?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on April 30, 2015, 01:28:25 PM
Baseball managers have the best rants. Bryan Price of the Reds did one against the media the other week that included 77 expletives

http://nypost.com/2015/04/21/the-best-manager-rants-in-baseball-history/
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 30, 2015, 02:02:39 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on April 30, 2015, 01:28:25 PM
Baseball managers have the best rants. Bryan Price of the Reds did one against the media the other week that included 77 expletives

http://nypost.com/2015/04/21/the-best-manager-rants-in-baseball-history/

I have no idea from what is essentially quite a sedate game how the managers get so mentally fired up. That one is a beauty, but there are so many others across history that are just as good.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 30, 2015, 02:08:03 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on April 30, 2015, 10:49:25 AM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on April 30, 2015, 01:20:23 AM
I'm in Montreal at the Big O watching Montreal Impact vs Club America in the Champions League Final second leg. Winner heads to Japan to the FIFA Club World Cup. 1-1 from the first leg in Mexico, Montreal have just a taken the lead. 61,000 in attendance. Great atmosphere.

Ah well, ended 4-2 to Club America

Is the roof at the Big O currently stuck on or stuck off ?

It's all very temporary and quite the mess. I didn't really pay attention fearing something might drop on my head as has happened over the years as the stadium deteriorated. I know they have planning permission to get a new one but given how seldom it is used now it's hard to believe the funding will ever get passed. Heard it was something like $300m. Still great atmosphere there last night right up until Club America scored their second.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on April 30, 2015, 02:14:44 PM
Quote from: Dave on April 30, 2015, 01:19:13 PM
Quote from: pav on April 30, 2015, 12:50:00 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on April 30, 2015, 12:45:08 PM
Somebody said you just know he's the sort who will phone a call centre and his opening words will be "put your manager on please love".

erm.....What's wrong with that? 
It would be a pretty rude way to behave, wouldn't it?

Absolutely. Whenever we have somebody do that at our work place it almost certainly guarantees they are not going to get whatever it is they are demanding, it's usually a refund (because the comedian wasn't funny / play was boring / there was swearing in the performance) or free tickets to make up for their 'disgust and disappointment'. They are always without exception bullies and incredibly rude.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: stuart r on April 30, 2015, 02:38:01 PM
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on April 30, 2015, 02:42:01 PM
Quote from: pav on April 30, 2015, 12:50:00 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on April 30, 2015, 12:45:08 PM
Somebody said you just know he's the sort who will phone a call centre and his opening words will be "put your manager on please love".

erm.....What's wrong with that? 

Calling them 'love' is disrespectful and give them a chance to resolve the issue before escalating it. They will have been trained so it's condescending to just assume they don't know how to do their job.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: andyaston on April 30, 2015, 02:59:56 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on April 30, 2015, 12:27:51 AM
A quick google reveals this to be the interview. He ay all there is he. Reporter comments in bold, Pearson comments in the loony bin.

Quote
What criticism are you talking about?

Have you been on holiday for six months? Have you been away for six months?

I am not quite sure what specific criticism you are referring to?

I think you must have been either head in the clouds or away on holiday or reporting on a different team because if you don’t know the answer to that question your question is absolutely unbelievable the fact you do not understand where I am coming from. If you don’t know the answer to that question then I think you are an ostrich. Your head must be in the sand. Is your head in the sand? Are you flexible enough to get your head in the sand? My suspicion would be no.

Probably not.

I can, you can’t. You can’t. Listen you have been here often enough and for you to ask that question, you are either being very, very silly or you are being absolutely stupid, one of the two because for you to ask that question, I am sorry son, you are daft.

There hasn’t been much harsh criticism of the players.

You are wrong. No, you are wrong. You have been in here, I know you have so don’t give that crap with me, please don’t give that crap with me. I will smile at you because I can afford to smile at you. Now do you want to ask a different question or do you want to ask it differently. Come on, ask it. Ask it or are you not capable?

I just don’t know what you, erm…

You don’t know. What’s erm?

I don’t know how you’ve taken that question.

Well you must be very stupid. I’m sorry.
The man is a bully. The things he came out with to that journalist was getting close to nasty, when he said I have to smile at you because I have to, looked to me as he was almost threatening the Jorno. Also, that touchline altercation a few months ago when he grabbed that player down by the neck illustrated that he is wannabe hardman. He wouldn't be so brave if he was talking to Roy Keane I wager.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: KRS on April 30, 2015, 03:07:01 PM
Pearson has just publicly apologised to the journalist in todays press conference.

You have only have to look at some of his previous press conferences and that time he pinned down that player (can't remember who or what game) to realise he's a mentalist under pressure.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on April 30, 2015, 03:12:08 PM
I'm hoping that Pav's was a tongue-in-cheek joke comment
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LeeB on April 30, 2015, 03:24:49 PM
Quote from: pav on April 30, 2015, 12:50:00 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on April 30, 2015, 12:45:08 PM
Somebody said you just know he's the sort who will phone a call centre and his opening words will be "put your manager on please love".

erm.....What's wrong with that? 

I don't know flower, but why don't you make us a cup of tea, eh?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on April 30, 2015, 03:48:33 PM
Quote from: LeeB on April 30, 2015, 03:24:49 PM
Quote from: pav on April 30, 2015, 12:50:00 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on April 30, 2015, 12:45:08 PM
Somebody said you just know he's the sort who will phone a call centre and his opening words will be "put your manager on please love".

erm.....What's wrong with that? 

I don't know flower, but why don't you make us a cup of tea, eh?

*makes that clicking sound*
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: curiousorange on April 30, 2015, 04:56:09 PM
Pearson reminds me of the kind of nutter that repeats what he thinks is a reasonable viewpoint about half a dozen times before trying to stick a pint glass in your face.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dekko on April 30, 2015, 05:02:39 PM
Quote from: Telegraph
There has always been this story circulating in football that Nigel Pearson, Leicester City’s record-breaking manager, once fought a bear in Romania. It wasn’t a bear. It was a pack of five vicious dogs and they almost killed the backpacking Pearson.
Pearson had done his research three years ago before boarding the rattler from Sheffield to London, the Eurostar to France and then trains across Europe and deep into the Carpathian mountains. He’d read up on these dogs who inhabit the area, protecting their owner’s sheep, regularly killing bears and occasionally attacking hikers.
Pearson was walking alone when confronted by the pack. One dog went straight for him, trying to occupy his attention while the other four circled behind, looking to bite his legs. Pearson blinded a couple with his walking pole, then fended the others off before diving into stinging nettles. The dogs loathe these because of their sensitive noses.
It went quiet and Pearson thought the dogs had gone. So he set off walking again but the pack was waiting, and attacked again. Sweat pouring off him, Pearson backed up against a tree and poked with his walking pole at the eyes of the dogs until they gave up, leaving him to his walking holiday.

Watching the video of that press conference I was concerned Pearson was going to have a flashback and start poking that journo's eyes.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on April 30, 2015, 05:10:27 PM
So  basically, I think,  he deliberately went there to harm these poor creature.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 30, 2015, 05:40:21 PM
Quote from: olaftab on April 30, 2015, 05:10:27 PM
So  basically, I think,  he deliberately went there to harm these poor creature.

you on about the Carpathian mountains and the dogs or the press room and the journalists?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: damon loves JT on April 30, 2015, 05:44:16 PM
I've always wanted to have a bizarre `ostrich' rant. I never realised this until now
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tom_Mc9? on April 30, 2015, 05:54:22 PM
He got a good telling off from Pat Murphy today.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: eamonn on April 30, 2015, 06:13:26 PM
Quote from: dekko on April 30, 2015, 05:02:39 PM
Quote from: Telegraph
There has always been this story circulating in football that Nigel Pearson, Leicester City’s record-breaking manager, once fought a bear in Romania. It wasn’t a bear. It was a pack of five vicious dogs and they almost killed the backpacking Pearson.
Pearson had done his research three years ago before boarding the rattler from Sheffield to London, the Eurostar to France and then trains across Europe and deep into the Carpathian mountains. He’d read up on these dogs who inhabit the area, protecting their owner’s sheep, regularly killing bears and occasionally attacking hikers.
Pearson was walking alone when confronted by the pack. One dog went straight for him, trying to occupy his attention while the other four circled behind, looking to bite his legs. Pearson blinded a couple with his walking pole, then fended the others off before diving into stinging nettles. The dogs loathe these because of their sensitive noses.
It went quiet and Pearson thought the dogs had gone. So he set off walking again but the pack was waiting, and attacked again. Sweat pouring off him, Pearson backed up against a tree and poked with his walking pole at the eyes of the dogs until they gave up, leaving him to his walking holiday.

Watching the video of that press conference I was concerned Pearson was going to have a flashback and start poking that journo's eyes.

That's brilliant, better than the Guardian's Fiver, even.

And that video with Pat Murphy is cringey. Such passive-aggression from Pearson. I'm warming a lot more to Murphy these days. I used to think he was far too harsh on us at every opportunity but he just says it as he sees it and asks questions that aren't the standard, tedious ones most of his colleagues ask.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: walsall villain on April 30, 2015, 06:19:27 PM
Much as I agree with what Murphy said regarding what's expected in return for all the media cash, I can't help thinking Mourinho can be just as bad when he feels like it and as for Fergie, he managed to avoid talking to the BBC for years and got away with it.
It's a good job Ron Saunders doesn't manage in the modern era!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: KRS on April 30, 2015, 07:12:15 PM
Was Pearson a condescending headteacher or in the army in a previous life or former profession?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dekko on April 30, 2015, 07:37:03 PM
Quote from: KRS on April 30, 2015, 07:12:15 PM
Was Pearson a condescending headteacher or in the army in a previous life or former profession?

In the same article I quoted from earlier he said if it wasn't for football he would've gone into the armed forces, so you aren't too far off.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: adrenachrome on April 30, 2015, 07:44:18 PM
Are you flexible enough? I am, you're not.

This reminds me of a chap at college who was quite short but very stocky with a neck the size of a fashion model's waist and a rugby player for the first X1 ("The Warwick wankers ore on the piss again, we want a wee wee now" was their drunken anthem). He and his cronies would approach likely lads in the Student Union bar and pose the question "Have you been dipped?".   

Anyway, it's good to know that Pearson has been flexed.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on April 30, 2015, 07:56:53 PM
Quote from: Tom_Mc9 on April 30, 2015, 05:54:22 PM
He got a good telling off from Pat Murphy today.



Well done Pat Murphy.  And what a massive cunting twat of a wankstain Pearson is, an absolute bellend of the first water.  I hope that horrible bastard goes down, gets relegated again and again, and meets a grisly end somehow.  The twat.  Scum of the highest order.  Sorry, but he winds me up.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: damon loves JT on April 30, 2015, 07:57:40 PM
Pat Murphy is in the lucky position of knowing that he will still be in a job long after Pearson is gone. The young kids who get sent to push a microphone in players' faces don't have that privilege. Terrifying to know that you are just one stroppy manager away from being a YouTube pisstake.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Marlon From Bearwood on April 30, 2015, 08:00:24 PM
Really great stuff from Pat Murphy there. As for Pearson, complete wanker, and a bit scary too. As in, creepy scary. He's proper weird.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on April 30, 2015, 08:03:40 PM
Quote from: Risso on April 30, 2015, 07:56:53 PM
Quote from: Tom_Mc9 on April 30, 2015, 05:54:22 PM
He got a good telling off from Pat Murphy today.



Well done Pat Murphy.  And what a massive cunting twat of a wankstain Pearson is, an absolute bellend of the first water.  I hope that horrible bastard goes down, gets relegated again and again, and meets a grisly end somehow.  The twat.  Scum of the highest order.  Sorry, but he winds me up.
Anyone would think Leicester have suddenly become Brazil. They've had one quite fortunate run of results having been bottom all season. I know that they were playing Chelsea last night but even so I thought they were poor. Still wouldn't surprise me if they went down.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: damon loves JT on April 30, 2015, 08:04:17 PM
I look at somebody like Pearson and wonder whether he laid his patio himself, and whether he dug the footings at night
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on April 30, 2015, 08:09:10 PM
Quote from: damon loves JT on April 30, 2015, 07:57:40 PM
Pat Murphy is in the lucky position of knowing that he will still be in a job long after Pearson is gone. The young kids who get sent to push a microphone in players' faces don't have that privilege. Terrifying to know that you are just one stroppy manager away from being a YouTube pisstake.

Just like that interview you were involved with, it's the interviewees who show themselves up.  Decent journalists asking reasonable questions shouldn't have to put up with that sort of shite.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 30, 2015, 08:10:44 PM
Isn't it strange the number of times in the two interviews that Pearson was asked to give an example, and never gave one. He's a cockwomble of the highest order.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: curiousorange on April 30, 2015, 08:11:20 PM
Quote from: damon loves JT on April 30, 2015, 08:04:17 PM
I look at somebody like Pearson and wonder whether he laid his patio himself, and whether he dug the footings at night

It does make me concerned as to how he gets his aggression out. I get that football's a passionate thing, and that if you see your team lose from a winning position in a scrabble for points yadda yadda..., but he seems a man who is wound up far too easily. That hostility doesn't just come from nowhere, because he's eerily calm about it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on April 30, 2015, 08:20:29 PM
As soon as Pearson mentioned the word ostrich my mind switched to a vision of Bernie Clifton walking into the press conference!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on April 30, 2015, 08:27:11 PM
Quote from: curiousorange on April 30, 2015, 08:11:20 PM
Quote from: damon loves JT on April 30, 2015, 08:04:17 PM
I look at somebody like Pearson and wonder whether he laid his patio himself, and whether he dug the footings at night

It does make me concerned as to how he gets his aggression out. I get that football's a passionate thing, and that if you see your team lose from a winning position in a scrabble for points yadda yadda..., but he seems a man who is wound up far too easily. That hostility doesn't just come from nowhere, because he's eerily calm about it.

He doesn't even seem that wound up, it's just the calm, sneering hostility of a life-long bully.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: brian green on April 30, 2015, 08:35:05 PM
Every time I see Pearson the overwhelming question which jumps into my mind is what does he say to his barber?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on April 30, 2015, 08:36:09 PM
Quote from: brian green on April 30, 2015, 08:35:05 PM
Every time I see Pearson the overwhelming question which jumps into my mind is what does he say to his barber?

'Just cut my hair you idiot. Are you stupid or something?'
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mister E on April 30, 2015, 08:37:17 PM
Quote from: adrenachrome on April 30, 2015, 07:44:18 PM
Are you flexible enough? I am, you're not.

This reminds me of a chap at college who was quite short but very stocky with a neck the size of a fashion model's waist and a rugby player for the first X1 ("The Warwick wankers ore on the piss again, we want a wee wee now" was their drunken anthem). He and his cronies would approach likely lads in the Student Union bar and pose the question "Have you been dipped?".   

Anyway, it's good to know that Pearson has been flexed.
First XV ... but I know what you mean.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: brian green on April 30, 2015, 08:37:41 PM
Then again I always think the same thing when I see LVG.   I must have a hair thing.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on April 30, 2015, 08:42:57 PM
Quote from: brian green on April 30, 2015, 08:37:41 PM
Then again I always think the same thing when I see LVG.   I must have a hair thing.

He says 'gelieve mijn haar knippen, de heer kapper' or words to that effect.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on April 30, 2015, 08:48:28 PM
Pearson clearly models himself on this bloke:

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: brian green on April 30, 2015, 09:08:00 PM
I suspect LVG might say something more along the lines "pleesh mak meen haarshteel zu lookie liken shomebody wishout cazie falsh teesh und ein shtupid faysh liken shtartled shtoat".

(reproduced by kind permission of the publishers of Talk Dutch In A Day by Shteve McLaren, all copyrights reserved)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on April 30, 2015, 09:12:08 PM
Pearson is a twat of the highest order but after pat Murphy gets his point across very well I thought he started to cross into the territory of trying to goad Pearson to get a reaction. After the apology it was clear Pearson was going to be on his best behaviour.  Murphy got his point over though and brought it back together towards the end but ultimately it'll be pointless because Pearson is just another miserable moment away from blowing up again.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on April 30, 2015, 09:13:38 PM
Quote from: brian green on April 30, 2015, 09:08:00 PM
I suspect LVG might say something more along the lines "pleesh mak meen haarshteel zu lookie liken shomebody wishout cazie falsh teesh und ein shtupid faysh liken shtartled shtoat".

(reproduced by kind permission of the publishers of Talk Dutch In A Day by Shteve McLaren, all copyrights reserved)

I only did the first two years of the Dutch night school course at the Brasshouse so I think that vocab is a bit more advanced than I got to!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: IAmTheOneIanOlney on April 30, 2015, 09:51:25 PM
Some of these are quite funny, Pearson at it again in the last one.

 http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/apr/30/nigel-pearson-ostrich-manager-rants-reporters   (http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/apr/30/nigel-pearson-ostrich-manager-rants-reporters)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on April 30, 2015, 11:45:24 PM
Quote from: peter w on April 30, 2015, 09:12:08 PM
Pearson is a twat of the highest order but after pat Murphy gets his point across very well I thought he started to cross into the territory of trying to goad Pearson to get a reaction. After the apology it was clear Pearson was going to be on his best behaviour.  Murphy got his point over though and brought it back together towards the end but ultimately it'll be pointless because Pearson is just another miserable moment away from blowing up again.
I suspect he's as thick as pig shit and worried about proving it in public, hence the swings between passive aggressive defense as with Murphy or the naked aggression of last night.
He's incapable of an articulate response to a reasonable question or an alternative point of view. He just sits there nodding and murmuring "yes, ok" or "did I?" trying desperately not to say anything that would reveal himself as the brainless dick stain he occasionally shows himself to be. And then when he finally goes off on one you get the frankly bizarre crap he came out with last night.

A half decent psychologist could have a living for life there.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Duncan Shaw on April 30, 2015, 11:56:07 PM
He really is a fucking nutter isn't he?!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on May 01, 2015, 06:53:26 AM
Everybody is talking about Pearson, nobody is talking about his players. Mourinho talks disingenuous bollocks every week after a game and has the media cooing over him, and never talking about his players.

Job jobbed as far as Pearson is concerned.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Witton Warrior on May 01, 2015, 08:38:00 AM
Quote from: Ads on May 01, 2015, 06:53:26 AM
Everybody is talking about Pearson, nobody is talking about his players. Mourinho talks disingenuous bollocks every week after a game and has the media cooing over him, and never talking about his players.

Job jobbed as far as Pearson is concerned.

He's not that clever though is he?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on May 01, 2015, 09:07:27 AM
Quote from: Risso on April 30, 2015, 08:48:28 PM
Pearson clearly models himself on this bloke:



Nigel Pearson is funnier than those two have ever been or ever will be.

I wish that Fry & Laurie had never decided to get their place decorated.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: joe_c on May 01, 2015, 12:06:07 PM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on April 30, 2015, 11:45:24 PM
I suspect he's as thick as pig shit and worried about proving it in public, hence the swings between passive aggressive defense as with Murphy or the naked aggression of last night.
He's incapable of an articulate response to a reasonable question or an alternative point of view. He just sits there nodding and murmuring "yes, ok" or "did I?" trying desperately not to say anything that would reveal himself as the brainless dick stain he occasionally shows himself to be. And then when he finally goes off on one you get the frankly bizarre crap he came out with last night.

A half decent psychologist could have a living for life there.

I think that's bang on. Somebody on twitter (I think) described a moment in the original rant along the lines of "pauses, tries to think of a clever word to use, fails, uses a rubbish one instead." Increasingly projecting the air of someone who the next time you see him in the news will be in a report that concludes with the words "... before turning the gun on himself."
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: mr underhill on May 01, 2015, 01:06:34 PM
he's going to punch someone and then implode
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on May 01, 2015, 01:16:05 PM
I think Pearson's a decent manager in fairness. The stripeyfilth were a tad bit hasty getting rid of him when he was there. He made way for Tony Mowbray if memory serves me right and what a fine idea that was.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on May 01, 2015, 01:31:32 PM
Pearson never takes Murphy on,
 he is on the defensive the whole time, he knows Murphy is more experienced, educated and clever than him, he is the classic bully, only goes for the weakest

its good to see Pat Murphy sticking up for the young reporter, I presume he went there with that intention
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: usav on May 01, 2015, 02:05:43 PM
I love how the press officer tried more than once to get "Chris" (presumably another journalist) to ask a question to change the subject and "Chris" kept schtum  :)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on May 01, 2015, 02:10:07 PM
Quote from: Clampy on May 01, 2015, 01:16:05 PM
I think Pearson's a decent manager in fairness. The stripeyfilth were a tad bit hasty getting rid of him when he was there. He made way for Tony Mowbray if memory serves me right and what a fine idea that was.

His record in charge,as the caretaker manager, was won three, drew one!  Not bad at all.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on May 01, 2015, 05:00:40 PM
Quote from: Ron Manager on May 01, 2015, 02:10:07 PM
Quote from: Clampy on May 01, 2015, 01:16:05 PM
I think Pearson's a decent manager in fairness. The stripeyfilth were a tad bit hasty getting rid of him when he was there. He made way for Tony Mowbray if memory serves me right and what a fine idea that was.

His record in charge,as the caretaker manager, was won three, drew one!  Not bad at all.

Just as well they sacked the bugger in that case, we can't be having that sort of stats at the Yawnthorns.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on May 02, 2015, 08:52:36 AM
Quote from: Tom_Mc9 on April 30, 2015, 05:54:22 PM
He got a good telling off from Pat Murphy today.



God Pat Murphy is an insufferable twat. He managed the unthinkable, made me think better of Pearson. That takes some doing.

 

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: villa for life on May 02, 2015, 10:47:26 AM
Terribly sad news for Rio Ferdinand. Once again, puts football into perspective. Thoughts are with him.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on May 02, 2015, 11:11:11 AM
Quote from: villa for life on May 02, 2015, 10:47:26 AM
Terribly sad news for Rio Ferdinand. Once again, puts football into perspective. Thoughts are with him.

Yes indeed, no wonder his mind seems to have been elsewhere this season. That is very sad, and with such young children too. Doesn't bear thinking about.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on May 02, 2015, 12:28:50 PM
Very sad about Ferdinands wife, I'd not heard that she was ill. Poor kiddies.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Karlos96 on May 02, 2015, 12:47:52 PM
Leicester winning 1-0 after 40 seconds.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on May 02, 2015, 12:50:07 PM
Lawrie Sanchez love child with the goal
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ez on May 02, 2015, 01:01:14 PM
We obviously played Leicester at a better time. They are the form team now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OzVilla on May 02, 2015, 01:04:54 PM
Fuck me, Newcastle are absolutely shite. As horrendous a piece of defending of a set piece you'll see in a while.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: garyshawsknee on May 02, 2015, 01:05:36 PM
I'm confused as to what result i want out of this one.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on May 02, 2015, 01:05:41 PM
I can only imagine Lambert is taking over at Newcastle and is pulling the strings behind the scenes
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on May 02, 2015, 01:06:49 PM
This was supposed to be my viewing until villa. Switching off!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dekko on May 02, 2015, 01:09:02 PM
2-0 now, I think its safe to say Leicester are staying up
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: villa for life on May 02, 2015, 01:12:04 PM
Now that Leicester are going to get three points, shouldn't we hope they score a few more. Then,  Newcastle would have a much worse GD than us, which could be important later this month...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 02, 2015, 01:13:10 PM
I don't think it's safe to say Leicester are staying up even if they win this one as it looks likely now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OzVilla on May 02, 2015, 01:14:02 PM
Quote from: garyshawsknee on May 02, 2015, 01:05:36 PM
I'm confused as to what result i want out of this one.

I'd have been pleased with a draw.  The Barcodes have the Albion next week who who seem a bit like we used to be, roll over for anyone who needs a few needed points.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on May 02, 2015, 01:21:32 PM
Can somebody pop round and check on sillhillvilla please?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john2710 on May 02, 2015, 01:31:22 PM
Leicester have got goals from a corner & free kick, it's not like they are over running Newcastle.  They'll run out of steam 2nd half.

Albion will role over for Newcastle next week.

It's between us & Sunderland for that 3rd spot. We should have enough to get away.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: DrGonzo on May 02, 2015, 01:45:46 PM
You could roll over for Newcastle, but at the moment they would most likely stub their collective toe on you fall over and get booked for diving.  They aren't safe yet.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on May 02, 2015, 01:50:58 PM
Quote from: DrGonzo on May 02, 2015, 01:45:46 PM
You could roll over for Newcastle, but at the moment they would most likely stub their collective toe on you fall over and get booked for diving.  They aren't safe yet.

I think they may just have enough points already
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on May 02, 2015, 01:53:11 PM
God they are bad
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on May 02, 2015, 01:53:44 PM
Quote from: john2710 on May 02, 2015, 01:31:22 PM
Leicester have got goals from a corner & free kick, it's not like they are over running Newcastle.  They'll run out of steam 2nd half.


Just have to hope Newcastle don't concede an early penalty or anything daft like that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ozzjim on May 02, 2015, 01:58:38 PM
Albion will roll over and die next week at Newcastle. Inevitable as it comes.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: GarTomas on May 02, 2015, 01:59:21 PM
Newcastle look woeful
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SheffieldVillain on May 02, 2015, 02:14:14 PM
Championship season over - Bournemouth are champions. What a magnificent job Eddie Howe has done for them. Derby miss out on play-offs after Darren Bent missed a penalty.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Duncan Shaw on May 02, 2015, 02:21:27 PM
OK all out for Will Hughes in the summer then please!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on May 02, 2015, 02:23:47 PM
Quote from: Duncan Shaw on May 02, 2015, 02:21:27 PM
OK all out for Will Hughes in the summer then please!

Is he that good? Seems ok but not much more, especially considering the price that they will demand.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 02, 2015, 02:28:43 PM
Quote from: SheffieldVillain on May 02, 2015, 02:14:14 PM
Championship season over - Bournemouth are champions. What a magnificent job Eddie Howe has done for them. Derby miss out on play-offs after Darren Bent missed a penalty.

I want to laugh at the irony of it all. Ok I will then ...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Flamingo Lane on May 02, 2015, 02:31:48 PM
Quote from: Duncan Shaw on May 02, 2015, 02:21:27 PM
OK all out for Will Hughes in the summer then please!

it doesn't look to me as if his game has progressed at all in the last couple of years.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on May 02, 2015, 02:33:02 PM
Quote from: Ian Price on May 02, 2015, 02:31:48 PM
Quote from: Duncan Shaw on May 02, 2015, 02:21:27 PM
OK all out for Will Hughes in the summer then please!

it doesn't look to me as if his game has progressed at all in the last couple of years.

I think he once had three good games in a row and maybe one of them was on television? Next minute, he was worth £8m and on his way to Arsenal...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on May 02, 2015, 02:35:02 PM
Newcastle down to 9 men
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Small Rodent on May 02, 2015, 02:35:18 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on May 02, 2015, 02:28:43 PM
Quote from: SheffieldVillain on May 02, 2015, 02:14:14 PM
Championship season over - Bournemouth are champions. What a magnificent job Eddie Howe has done for them. Derby miss out on play-offs after Darren Bent missed a penalty.

I want to laugh at the irony of it all. Ok I will then ...

Not really it wasn't a miss it was a very good save. Would have taken them in at half time level though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: GarTomas on May 02, 2015, 02:37:23 PM
Can someone link the next video of that Geordie bloke who ranted after the Sunderland game? I fear he may have exploded with today's efforts.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OzVilla on May 02, 2015, 02:38:50 PM
3-0 to Leicester and that flattered the Barcodes. They were shit beyond belief.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Proposition Joe on May 02, 2015, 02:40:51 PM
I saw the game, but still, how in the wide world of crap did we lose to Newcastle????
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on May 02, 2015, 02:41:42 PM
Wolves miss out on goal difference, no points today for us and that is how are season could be decided :o
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 02, 2015, 02:47:55 PM
Quote from: Small Rodent on May 02, 2015, 02:35:18 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on May 02, 2015, 02:28:43 PM
Quote from: SheffieldVillain on May 02, 2015, 02:14:14 PM
Championship season over - Bournemouth are champions. What a magnificent job Eddie Howe has done for them. Derby miss out on play-offs after Darren Bent missed a penalty.

I want to laugh at the irony of it all. Ok I will then ...

Not really it wasn't a miss it was a very good save. Would have taken them in at half time level though.

Sure, but at the end of the day the odds are firmly in favour of the penalty taker from 12yds. That and he went there to give them the final push and in the end his failure to convert has in part cost them a place in the playoffs.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on May 02, 2015, 02:48:57 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on May 02, 2015, 02:41:42 PM
Wolves miss out on goal difference, no points today for us and that is how are season could be decided :o

I reckon it's more than goal difference that will prevent us from making the play offs.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on May 02, 2015, 02:57:41 PM
I had just got my head around who had done what and what it all meant in the English championship when they decided to explain the situation regarding promotion to the SPL. I think someone has to win three play off ties, the world snooker title and Wimbledon and then they get a chance to pick a playing card and if it is higher than an eight they go up. Although I'm not clear if it is aces high or aces low.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Somniloquism on May 02, 2015, 04:03:33 PM
Quote from: Proposition Joe on May 02, 2015, 02:40:51 PM
I saw the game, but still, how in the wide world of crap did we lose to Newcastle????

Their players hadn't totally given up on Carver, ours hadn't totally lost Lamberts cloud of playing defensively. If that match was played today I would have said we could easily get our highest ever PL score.

Anyone see Carver has indicated Williamson deliberately got himself sent off so he won't have to play the rest of that match and the next two. 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on May 02, 2015, 04:06:34 PM
Quote from: Somniloquism on May 02, 2015, 04:03:33 PM
Quote from: Proposition Joe on May 02, 2015, 02:40:51 PM
I saw the game, but still, how in the wide world of crap did we lose to Newcastle????

Their players hadn't totally given up on Carver, ours hadn't totally lost Lamberts cloud of playing defensively. If that match was played today I would have said we could easily get our highest ever PL score.

Anyone see Carver has indicated Williamson deliberately got himself sent off so he won't have to play the rest of that match and the next two.

Here's the interview.

Quote from: BBC
Newcastle United boss John Carver: "On a scale of one to 10, it's a minus 10. I can't accept it. I wish the players had as much determination and fight as I had. We can talk about systems and players but if we're not willing to compete, get your head onto the ball and risk getting an injury, you won't get anywhere.

"The referee made the right decisions. I spoke to Mike Williamson at half-time and had a few choice words. I thought he'd done that [got sent off] on purpose - it looks like he did. The ball was off the pitch - he had no need to make the challenge. He will miss two games now, is it an easy way out? I got Tim Krul to speak to Daryl Janmaat, I told him to stay calm and he didn't. The game had gone away from us. We can't keep shooting ourselves in the foot.

"We can't just keep saying next week will do - it has to happen now. Losing two players doesn't help. The next 24 hours is thinking time - we have to see who is available. We need to find a solution. I can talk all day and make excuses but I have no excuses today.

"It was a very animated dressing room at half time and even more so at full-time. I've asked everyone to have a think and we'll have an open discussion on Monday - it'll be interesting. "
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: usav on May 02, 2015, 04:37:02 PM
Gerrard misses a penalty
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on May 02, 2015, 04:38:30 PM
Pathetic attempt. Never mind playing in the USA he should just retire.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: usav on May 02, 2015, 04:56:27 PM
Same difference.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Jon Crofts on May 02, 2015, 05:01:45 PM
Glad we did the business today, didn't exactly go our way in a few other games, we need to keep this up though as I suspect there are a few more twisty turny things ahead what with our defensive brain farts.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on May 02, 2015, 05:43:43 PM
Possession stats so far: Man Utd 86%. West Brom 14%
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tony Erdington on May 02, 2015, 06:05:41 PM
I imagine pulis is happy with that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on May 02, 2015, 06:09:42 PM
Pulis tactics?

Quote
Berahino may as well be in the chippy. The balls forwards to him are just aimless punts. He really isn’t cut out to play the lone striker role.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Jon Crofts on May 02, 2015, 06:12:59 PM
Aimless punts?  Spelling mistake there when describing the bitters fans?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on May 02, 2015, 06:17:07 PM
Spelling mistake aside, how can you say he's not cut out as a lone forward player if you're just kicking the ball aimlessly forward and there's about 5 red shirts around him?

Typical Pulis tactics of parking the bus.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aj2k77 on May 02, 2015, 06:20:14 PM
The joys of watching a Penis side.

He will take a 0-0 every single away game given the option, boring, 1980's, cap chav snidey wanker.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on May 02, 2015, 06:29:15 PM
From the beeb after 25 minutes.

17:54
Goalkeeper Boaz Myhill (eight) has made the most passes for West Brom so far. Boxed in.

How's your "playing the right way" going now, you hypocritical 6 toed cretins?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on May 02, 2015, 06:31:38 PM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on May 02, 2015, 06:29:15 PM
From the beeb after 25 minutes.

17:54
Goalkeeper Boaz Myhill (eight) has made the most passes for West Brom so far. Boxed in.

How's your "playing the right way" going now, you hypocritical 6 toed cretins?

*applause*
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on May 02, 2015, 06:49:40 PM
Young has been really good for United. Come on United, score!!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on May 02, 2015, 06:51:20 PM
Quote from: Villafirst on May 02, 2015, 06:49:40 PM
Young has been really good for United. Come on United, score!!!

Wash your mouth out. Come on West Brazil, concede!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 02, 2015, 06:51:27 PM
0 - 1......Tesco Bags, great free kick
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Karlos96 on May 02, 2015, 06:51:56 PM
Jammy bastards knew they would get a lucky goal like that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on May 02, 2015, 06:52:36 PM
Bugger.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AV82EC on May 02, 2015, 06:53:02 PM
Are the Stars moving into alignment that the Geordies are going to go down? After Carvers comments before our match I'm preparing a large dose of humble pie, a can of whoop ass and the biggest karma fest ever if it happens.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 02, 2015, 06:53:10 PM
Great deflection....there is still time for manure to fuck it up
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on May 02, 2015, 06:53:36 PM
Jammy bastards.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on May 02, 2015, 06:53:41 PM
Oh well that's West Brom out of the equation again....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Karlos96 on May 02, 2015, 06:54:33 PM
They are a horrible side to watch still think Man Utd will win this.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on May 02, 2015, 06:55:18 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on May 02, 2015, 06:51:27 PM
0 - 1......Tesco Bags, great free kick

Great?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on May 02, 2015, 06:57:00 PM
Lucky. Spawny. Jammy. Freaky.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ozzjim on May 02, 2015, 06:57:03 PM
Fecking Albion. Means they can roll for Newcastle next week too. Jammy bastards. Really hate them, and bloody Pulis. Grrr.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 02, 2015, 06:59:47 PM
Quote from: Rudy65 on May 02, 2015, 06:55:18 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on May 02, 2015, 06:51:27 PM
0 - 1......Tesco Bags, great free kick

Great?

The way he deflected it in off Olsson's leg............
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 02, 2015, 07:01:29 PM
RVP misses a penalty
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on May 02, 2015, 07:01:49 PM
FFS
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on May 02, 2015, 07:03:18 PM
FFS again.

How did he miss that header?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TopDeck113 on May 02, 2015, 07:11:17 PM
Really pleased for some very good friends and colleagues who follow Bury.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aj2k77 on May 02, 2015, 07:20:20 PM
Di Maria is shite.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Karlos96 on May 02, 2015, 07:22:13 PM
Quote from: aj2k77 on May 02, 2015, 07:20:20 PM
Di Maria is shite.

However he cost £60 million I'll never know.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on May 02, 2015, 07:32:17 PM
Quote from: AV82EC on May 02, 2015, 06:53:02 PM
Are the Stars moving into alignment that the Geordies are going to go down? After Carvers comments before our match I'm preparing a large dose of humble pie, a can of whoop ass and the biggest karma fest ever if it happens.

I don't know about stars moving into alignment, it's more like a fucking huge black hole sucking them in.

Couldn't happen to a nicer bunch of self righteous ******.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 02, 2015, 07:50:35 PM
Without Carrick, Yanited are nobodies.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 02, 2015, 07:53:07 PM
Will the sad twats talk about this win for the next 40 years as well?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 02, 2015, 07:57:02 PM
As much as I never want that lot to win I think this is really bad news for Newcastle. They'll be on a massive high if they win this and want to carry it on to the end of the season and Newcastle are a complete mess. I can see an Albion win.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on May 02, 2015, 07:57:59 PM
Let's hope so.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 02, 2015, 08:01:49 PM
WBA will roll over next week
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on May 02, 2015, 08:02:45 PM
Why would they? They are professional footballers.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on May 02, 2015, 08:03:42 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 02, 2015, 08:01:49 PM
WBA will roll over next week
Makes no difference to us whether they do or not. The way we're playing we'll get the points we need.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on May 02, 2015, 08:08:01 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 02, 2015, 08:01:49 PM
WBA will roll over next week

Correct.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on May 02, 2015, 08:09:23 PM
Pulisball.

Remember when they used to bore the shit out of us telling us how they passed it around and played the game "properly" (being the model for Swansea along the way)?

(http://i.imgur.com/omlKbVh.jpg)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on May 02, 2015, 08:09:31 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on May 02, 2015, 08:08:01 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 02, 2015, 08:01:49 PM
WBA will roll over next week

Correct.


Wrong.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 02, 2015, 08:10:48 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on May 02, 2015, 08:09:23 PM
Pulisball.

Remember when they used to bore the shit out of us telling us how they passed it around and played the game "properly" (being the model for Swansea along the way)?

(http://i.imgur.com/omlKbVh.jpg)

Remember how they used to say they'd rather lose than play like that every time we beat them? Twats.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 02, 2015, 08:14:47 PM
Quote from: Legion on May 02, 2015, 08:09:31 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on May 02, 2015, 08:08:01 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 02, 2015, 08:01:49 PM
WBA will roll over next week

Correct.


Wrong.

I'm sure if the fans were playing they'd gladly roll over. The players won't.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on May 02, 2015, 08:18:13 PM
Exactly.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on May 02, 2015, 08:21:39 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on May 02, 2015, 08:14:47 PM
Quote from: Legion on May 02, 2015, 08:09:31 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on May 02, 2015, 08:08:01 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 02, 2015, 08:01:49 PM
WBA will roll over next week

Correct.


Wrong.

I'm sure if the fans were playing they'd gladly roll over. The players won't.

I think we will discover the bitter players and manager will be all too happy to "accidentally" keep Newcastle up at our expense.

But hey, I don't blame you both for hoping for some integrity from WBA. I have a rather lower opinion of them :)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 02, 2015, 08:33:34 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on May 02, 2015, 08:21:39 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on May 02, 2015, 08:14:47 PM
Quote from: Legion on May 02, 2015, 08:09:31 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on May 02, 2015, 08:08:01 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 02, 2015, 08:01:49 PM
WBA will roll over next week

Correct.


Wrong.

I'm sure if the fans were playing they'd gladly roll over. The players won't.

I think we will discover the bitter players and manager will be all too happy to "accidentally" keep Newcastle up at our expense.

But hey, I don't blame you both for hoping for some integrity from WBA. I have a rather lower opinion of them :)
Spot on .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on May 02, 2015, 08:33:58 PM
Beating the toon will make the other bunch of self righteous stripey 6 toed twats mathematically safe, so I can't see Pubis not making them put the effort in.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LeeB on May 02, 2015, 08:44:57 PM
On Carver:

Irish Independent journalist Dion Fanning:   "John Carver seems to have taken Nigel Pearson's midweek press conference as a personal challenge. Astonishing performance."
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 02, 2015, 09:02:40 PM
Jason Manford has had to issue an apology after describing the Chairman of Blackpool FC as an odious ferret.

Dear fans,

After my earlier post regarding calling Karl Oyston of Blackpool FC an ‘odious ferret’ I've been contacted by my lawyers.

So I would like to retract my comments, they were unfair and misjudged and I can only apologise for letting myself, my family and my fans down. The last thing I want is to cause upset and to be taken to court over a silly comment.

I can only hope that my apology is accepted by ferrets and ferret owners everywhere. They of course make lovely, loving, loyal pets & are easily trainable & entertaining. To compare them to that total bell*** was an insult to ferrets and for that I am sorry. To be even be mentioned in the same sentence to that knuckle-dragging slimy c********* was a miscalculation on my part.

Regards,

Jason Manford”
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Des Little on May 02, 2015, 09:16:09 PM
Darren Bent's missed penalty today cost me £176. A pox on his house.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on May 02, 2015, 10:29:26 PM
I thought Carver gave a good interview. I'm hoping for the worst not only because they're relegation rivals but because of what he said earlier on in the season just before we played them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 02, 2015, 10:30:38 PM
Quote from: peter w on May 02, 2015, 10:29:26 PM
I thought Carver gave a good interview. I'm hoping for the worst not only because they're relegation rivals but because of what he said earlier on in the season just before we played them.
Yep, he behaved like a twat in our game, karma .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 02, 2015, 10:36:14 PM
Wow Newcastle lost the ball from the kick off inside the centre circle
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on May 02, 2015, 10:47:08 PM
When a manager sets up with a diamond against 352 you've got to wonder. It's like tactics lesson number 1. Unbelievable

Newcastle in massive trouble I think. Who are they gonna be able to play next week
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on May 02, 2015, 11:16:23 PM
Just watching the Sunderland game on MOD.  The first penalty if, as the commentator said was awarded for dangerous play then, the decision should have been an indirect free kick and not a penalty.  If the commentator was incorrect in his assumption and the referee decided it wasn't dangerous play then, the only reason he could award a penalty would be that he considered that the challenge was serious foul play which warrants a red card.  IMO. It was a genuine attempt by the Southampton player to play the ball but by virtue of the Sunderland player dropping his head and the player's foot being high it was no more than an indirect free kick for dangerous play.  If it had played out that way, Sunderland would only have gained one point and, life would be just that little bit easier for us.  On such little things...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: curiousorange on May 02, 2015, 11:33:49 PM
I agree with that. The first Sunderland penalty looked bad, but it was a genuine accident rather than a high foot.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on May 02, 2015, 11:46:56 PM
The Wasel booked for diving. Slimy little cheat.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on May 03, 2015, 12:19:17 AM
Sako looked good for Wolves today.

And the Brentford pitch invasion was a further stain on football's good name. Obviously.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: adrenachrome on May 03, 2015, 12:27:21 AM
Quote from: Dave on May 03, 2015, 12:19:17 AM
Sako looked good for Wolves today.

And the Brentford pitch invasion was a further stain on football's good name. Obviously.

Yes he did.

Brentford have been a hooligan scourge on West London ever since the heyday of gang leaders Sid and Doris Bonkers.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on May 03, 2015, 10:28:44 AM
Quote from: adrenachrome on May 03, 2015, 12:27:21 AM
Quote from: Dave on May 03, 2015, 12:19:17 AM
Sako looked good for Wolves today.

And the Brentford pitch invasion was a further stain on football's good name. Obviously.

What I don't get is why the Watford fans ran on the pitch in cerebration yesterday considering they already knew that they were going up and that the title was snatched away from them?

Think Norwich are strong favourites in the PO but it would be a good story if Brentford went up.  MM has done a great job on little money at Ipswich and I expect them to be back in the mix next year if they don't make it this time.

Am almost 100% sure that SM will be going to Newcastle now.  Still think he has done well at Derby, but they really did blow it this year.  Then again if Newcastle are going to be a Championship side anyway then his options just got a bit more tricky...

Yes he did.

Brentford have been a hooligan scourge on West London ever since the heyday of gang leaders Sid and Doris Bonkers.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on May 03, 2015, 10:31:01 AM
Watching MOTD last night, Ulloa is such a cracking little player.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on May 03, 2015, 10:40:29 AM
Another thing about MOTD last night, I've no idea who was commentating on the Liverpool game but the way he was going on when Gerrard scored, you would have thought he'd just scored his last goal before leaving to have a life saving operation. It was so over the top.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 03, 2015, 10:43:06 AM
Quote from: Clampy on May 03, 2015, 10:40:29 AM
Another thing about MOTD last night, I've no idea who was commentating on the Liverpool game but the way he was going on when Gerrard scored, you would have thought he'd just scored his last goal before leaving to have a life saving operation. It was so over the top.
I suspect he will be back on merseyside inside 6 months
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on May 03, 2015, 10:44:15 AM
Quote from: Clampy on May 03, 2015, 10:40:29 AM
Another thing about MOTD last night, I've no idea who was commentating on the Liverpool game but the way he was going on when Gerrard scored, you would have thought he'd just scored his last goal before leaving to have a life saving operation. It was so over the top.

Yeah just think what he'll be like when Gerrard gets sent off again in his final Anfield game! lol.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: curiousorange on May 03, 2015, 10:58:43 AM
It was Pearce, wasn't it?

That interview with Gerrard afterwards was teeth-itching. He sounded really smug:

'Was that the best header you've ever scored?'
'The one in Istanbul was pretty good.'
'I forgot about that one.'
'I haven't.'
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on May 03, 2015, 11:15:18 AM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 03, 2015, 10:43:06 AM
Quote from: Clampy on May 03, 2015, 10:40:29 AM
Another thing about MOTD last night, I've no idea who was commentating on the Liverpool game but the way he was going on when Gerrard scored, you would have thought he'd just scored his last goal before leaving to have a life saving operation. It was so over the top.
I suspect he will be back on merseyside inside 6 months




Player manager of Tranmere? Although if they can't have their beloved FSW back the Liverpool fans would probably want Steevee. With King Kenny as general manager probably. They really don't like letting go do they?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on May 03, 2015, 11:21:43 AM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 02, 2015, 10:30:38 PM
Quote from: peter w on May 02, 2015, 10:29:26 PM
I thought Carver gave a good interview. I'm hoping for the worst not only because they're relegation rivals but because of what he said earlier on in the season just before we played them.
Yep, he behaved like a twat in our game, karma .



After correctly predicting prior to midweek that after several previous outbursts Nigel Pearson's best was yet to come  I now predict that John Carver will, in true rock style, leave his best outburst for his encore before he exits the Newcastle stage. Probably never to be heard of again.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Flamingo Lane on May 03, 2015, 11:24:35 AM
I don't understand why the "pitch invasion" at Blackpool v Huddersfield (that seemed to involve no more than a couple of hundred people) should have caused the abandonment of the match.  Surely it wouldn't have been that difficult to clear?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Des Little on May 03, 2015, 11:26:14 AM
I fully expect Carver to be sacked tomorrow. He's even gone public in blaming his players and insinuating that there are some that are actively trying to avoid playing. His position is untenable IMO.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on May 03, 2015, 11:34:21 AM
I would imagine Carver's relationship with his players is beyond repair. I don't know what other short term options there are at the club but I would imagine he will stay there until the end of the season then be given the push. Although this is Newcastle and Ashley so don't bet against him getting a ten year contract.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on May 03, 2015, 11:45:15 AM
Quote from: Ian Price on May 03, 2015, 11:24:35 AM
I don't understand why the "pitch invasion" at Blackpool v Huddersfield (that seemed to involve no more than a couple of hundred people) should have caused the abandonment of the match.  Surely it wouldn't have been that difficult to clear?

Not wishing to make light of a person's disability but, I believe one of the pitch invaders did so on a mobility scooter!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 03, 2015, 11:50:26 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on May 03, 2015, 11:34:21 AM
I would imagine Carver's relationship with his players is beyond repair. I don't know what other short term options there are at the club but I would imagine he will stay there until the end of the season then be given the push. Although this is Newcastle and Ashley so don't bet against him getting a ten year contract.
Will Ashley pay the compo for McLaren and his wage demands or gamble on Carver til the summer .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on May 03, 2015, 12:04:24 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 03, 2015, 11:50:26 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on May 03, 2015, 11:34:21 AM
I would imagine Carver's relationship with his players is beyond repair. I don't know what other short term options there are at the club but I would imagine he will stay there until the end of the season then be given the push. Although this is Newcastle and Ashley so don't bet against him getting a ten year contract.
Will Ashley pay the compo for McLaren and his wage demands or gamble on Carver til the summer .



The media are convinced that McLaren and Newcastle is a done deal. But am I right in saying that in appointing previous managers like Kinnear, Hughton and Pardew, two were out of work and one was already on the staff. So that would be three managerial appointments where he has avoided paying compo. Did he also appoint Keegan as well? Who was also 'available'.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 03, 2015, 12:10:22 PM
Quote from: dave shelley on May 03, 2015, 11:45:15 AM
Quote from: Ian Price on May 03, 2015, 11:24:35 AM
I don't understand why the "pitch invasion" at Blackpool v Huddersfield (that seemed to involve no more than a couple of hundred people) should have caused the abandonment of the match.  Surely it wouldn't have been that difficult to clear?

Not wishing to make light of a person's disability but, I believe one of the pitch invaders did so on a mobility scooter!
Dave I am pleased he did as it shows these devices are allowing people to lead a "full" life!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: danno on May 03, 2015, 12:16:04 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on May 03, 2015, 12:04:24 PM

The media are convinced that McLaren and Newcastle is a done deal. But am I right in saying that in appointing previous managers like Kinnear, Hughton and Pardew, two were out of work and one was already on the staff. So that would be three managerial appointments where he has avoided paying compo. Did he also appoint Keegan as well? Who was also 'available'.

So are you suggesting Bassett Redknapp or Venables?  :D
After Carver's reign I reckon none of them would have to worry about the 'cockney Mafia' tag.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on May 03, 2015, 12:19:13 PM
Currently stood in the rain waiting for the Rovers v Rovers playoff second leg
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 03, 2015, 12:43:36 PM
Colchester appear to be managed by a lizard.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 03, 2015, 12:54:56 PM
Quote from: dave shelley on May 03, 2015, 11:45:15 AM
Quote from: Ian Price on May 03, 2015, 11:24:35 AM
I don't understand why the "pitch invasion" at Blackpool v Huddersfield (that seemed to involve no more than a couple of hundred people) should have caused the abandonment of the match.  Surely it wouldn't have been that difficult to clear?

Not wishing to make light of a person's disability but, I believe one of the pitch invaders did so on a mobility scooter!

(http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CEAKfe7UEAAoydJ.png)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on May 03, 2015, 12:56:11 PM
Nice ride-on lawnmower.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 03, 2015, 12:59:20 PM
He's about to high 5 the oncoming chav too.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: amfy on May 03, 2015, 01:08:10 PM
Horribly tense here having to follow PNE's promotion challenge on the BBC Sport app! Yesterday I thought it was bad listening to Talksport on an iPad in the pub, but this is torture!

They need to match or better MK Dons score for automatic promotion. PNE v Colchester currently 0-0 whilst MK Dons are 4-0 up!

Have to remember that the convincing 4 goal lead for MK Dons is meaningless if PNE get just one (& don't concede obviously) but it feels awful at the moment.

Not helped by being up til 1am for the fight, and having to be up for 7am for kick off, just prior to a full day at the cricket!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Smith on May 03, 2015, 01:15:05 PM
The rate at which wickets are falling expecting a full day might be being a touch optimistic. ;¬)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on May 03, 2015, 01:15:37 PM
Gas 1, FGR 0. Chris Lines after some great play by Matty Taylor
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: amfy on May 03, 2015, 01:18:05 PM
Given the heat here, a couple of hours will feel like a full day! We are in the stand with no cover today, and probably a very limited chance to blag our way into anywhere else like we did Friday.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on May 03, 2015, 01:19:35 PM
Quote from: amfy on May 03, 2015, 01:18:05 PM
Given the heat here, a couple of hours will feel like a full day! We are in the stand with no cover today, and probably a very limited chance to blag our way into anywhere else like we did Friday.

My heart deeply and sincerely bleeds for you.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on May 03, 2015, 01:20:45 PM
PNE need to pull their finger out and save football here.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on May 03, 2015, 01:25:40 PM
Crawley 1-0 Coventry.

Coventry a Notts County goal away from relegation to league 2 as it stands.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: amfy on May 03, 2015, 01:26:19 PM
Thanks Dave!

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on May 03, 2015, 01:27:40 PM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on May 03, 2015, 01:25:40 PM
Crawley 1-0 Coventry.

Coventry a Notts County goal away from relegation to league 2 as it stands.

Not quite: http://www.flashscores.co.uk/standings/Q5lCayhE/bXobGC0K/#live
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 03, 2015, 01:29:38 PM
Quote from: SoccerHQ on May 03, 2015, 01:25:40 PM
Crawley 1-0 Coventry.

Coventry a Notts County goal away from relegation to league 2 as it stands.

They are currently 19th according to the Beeb, so needs goals in a couple of games to send them down. No worries if they do go down though, they'll be back!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on May 03, 2015, 01:31:32 PM
Colchester miss a penalty in spectacular style.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on May 03, 2015, 01:31:32 PM
sorry everyone,
 but I'm rooting for the MK Dons, as both my parents and daughter (shes Villa) and her boyfriend (he's not) are at the game
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 03, 2015, 01:32:57 PM
Come on Preston! Robinson on now. Be nice if he got the promotion-clinching goal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 03, 2015, 01:36:19 PM
Cov 20th now. A Crewe or Colchester goal puts them in the drop zone.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: amfy on May 03, 2015, 01:37:05 PM
Come on Preston - even if they could win the play offs, a third trip to Wembley may actually mean we have to sell the house!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on May 03, 2015, 01:37:16 PM
Come on Crewe!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 03, 2015, 01:37:46 PM
A Colchester goal wouldn't relegate Coventry as Cov would be above them on goal difference.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on May 03, 2015, 01:37:58 PM
Also hope Preston win.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on May 03, 2015, 01:39:19 PM
HT - Gas 1, FGR 0 (Agg 2-0)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 03, 2015, 01:40:38 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on May 03, 2015, 01:37:46 PM
A Colchester goal wouldn't relegate Coventry as Cov would be above them on goal difference.



Yep my mistake, I read it as they were on 51, but that's Leyton O! Doh!

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 03, 2015, 01:48:14 PM
Coventry have scored. Booooo.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 03, 2015, 01:56:42 PM
Preston are fucking it up.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on May 03, 2015, 01:58:41 PM
Quote from: dave shelley on May 03, 2015, 11:45:15 AM
Quote from: Ian Price on May 03, 2015, 11:24:35 AM
I don't understand why the "pitch invasion" at Blackpool v Huddersfield (that seemed to involve no more than a couple of hundred people) should have caused the abandonment of the match.  Surely it wouldn't have been that difficult to clear?

Not wishing to make light of a person's disability but, I believe one of the pitch invaders did so on a mobility scooter!

I shouldn't have laughed at that, but I did.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on May 03, 2015, 02:00:10 PM
It's going to be the greatest day in their 8 year history, amazing rise through the leagues. They'll be dancing in the streets of MK Don tonight.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on May 03, 2015, 02:02:26 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on May 03, 2015, 02:00:10 PM
It's going to be the greatest day in their 8 year history, amazing rise through the leagues. They'll be dancing in the streets of MK Don tonight.

my dad will and he's 82
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Jarpie on May 03, 2015, 02:03:51 PM
Looks like John Gregory/Dean Saunders' Crawley is getting relegated as Coventry just scored to 1-2.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 03, 2015, 02:06:39 PM
Quote from: Jarpie on May 03, 2015, 02:03:51 PM
Looks like John Gregory/Dean Saunders' Crawley is getting relegated as Coventry just scored to 1-2.

I think they were down with a draw any way.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 03, 2015, 02:10:04 PM
Bristol C 8-2 Walsall.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Jarpie on May 03, 2015, 02:10:23 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 03, 2015, 02:06:39 PM
Quote from: Jarpie on May 03, 2015, 02:03:51 PM
Looks like John Gregory/Dean Saunders' Crawley is getting relegated as Coventry just scored to 1-2.

I think they were down with a draw any way.

Yeah, needed a win.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on May 03, 2015, 02:12:29 PM
Just look at all those pitch invasions. A return to the dark ages...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: amfy on May 03, 2015, 02:13:40 PM
Well it could be worse - being in Barbados definitely helps at moments like this! .......and there's still the play offs, and who knows - now that Mike has broke his Wembley jinx with Villa, it might be different this time......

....but probably not, how often does the top team of the 4 in the play offs end up being the one who goes up?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on May 03, 2015, 02:15:04 PM
Got good friends who follow both MK Dons and Preston so a bit split on this, Preston have a dreadful record in play offs so their fans will be dreading that now
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on May 03, 2015, 02:15:15 PM
Hazard misses penalty for Chelsea but scores from the rebound right on half time.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dekko on May 03, 2015, 02:19:38 PM
Preston have former Villa man Daniel Johnson and current Villa man Callum Robinson so I wanted them to go up.

Samir Carruthers is a key player for MK Dons these days so its nice to see another academy product doing well.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SoccerHQ on May 03, 2015, 02:19:41 PM
Could be a PNE-Sheffield final. Both have hopeless play off records so it will probably be 0-0 and they'll be missing penalties for about two days.

Franchise in the championship will be ironically like Wimbledon in the premier league...at least half the championship will take 8k there and outnumber the home fans.

I'm off to get pissed!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 03, 2015, 02:27:33 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 03, 2015, 02:10:04 PM
Bristol C 8-2 Walsall.

What a lovely way for the fans of Walsall to end the season and head off into the summer full of optimism.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on May 03, 2015, 02:39:55 PM
Gas win, so that's yet another Wembley trip for me
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: usav on May 03, 2015, 03:30:11 PM
Fair play to Terry for mentioning Ferdinand's wife in his on-pitch interview there. 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 03, 2015, 03:33:39 PM
Chelsea win the league. A sad day for football.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 03, 2015, 03:53:25 PM
Sad day indeed. I will hate it absolutely hate it when we play this scum in the Community Shield.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 03, 2015, 03:55:46 PM
Chelsea on the beach then , could work well for Sunderland
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 03, 2015, 04:00:00 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 03, 2015, 03:55:46 PM
Chelsea on the beach then , could work well for Sunderland

And where will mid table West Ham, quite possibly nothing to play for Southampton, and relegated Burnley be? I'll take our position and run in every day of the week.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lastfootstamper on May 03, 2015, 04:05:15 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 03, 2015, 04:00:00 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 03, 2015, 03:55:46 PM
Chelsea on the beach then , could work well for Sunderland

And where will mid table West Ham, quite possibly nothing to play for Southampton, and relegated Burnley be? I'll take our position and run in every day of the week.

I reckon Burnley won't even bother turning up, they'll think it's that pointless.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 03, 2015, 04:11:34 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 03, 2015, 04:00:00 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 03, 2015, 03:55:46 PM
Chelsea on the beach then , could work well for Sunderland

And where will mid table West Ham, quite possibly nothing to play for Southampton, and relegated Burnley be? I'll take our position and run in every day of the week.
I was referring more to possible Newcastle problem, albeit I think WBA will make it comfortable for them next week.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 03, 2015, 04:29:06 PM
0 - 1 ........Citeh - Aguero
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 03, 2015, 04:42:36 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 03, 2015, 04:11:34 PM
I was referring more to possible Newcastle problem, albeit I think WBA will make it comfortable for them next week.
No there is no rhyme or reason why that should happen and just self gratification to think that way.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 03, 2015, 04:43:31 PM
Some of us are becoming as obsessed with the Bitters as they are with us. Sort it out lads.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 03, 2015, 05:09:08 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 03, 2015, 04:43:31 PM
Some of us are becoming as obsessed with the Bitters as they are with us. Sort it out lads.

Agreed. To think their players, professional footballers with win/goal/clean sheet bonuses written into their contracts, most of whom have little or no local affiliation will suddenly forgo thousands of £ to screw us is preposterous. Like Insaid yesterday if it was a fans game they'd very gladly roll over and play dead, but it simply doesn't work that way. Newcastle despite their problems will need to change their fortunes for their own reasons but it won't because Albion "let them".
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on May 03, 2015, 05:09:53 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on May 03, 2015, 05:09:08 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 03, 2015, 04:43:31 PM
Some of us are becoming as obsessed with the Bitters as they are with us. Sort it out lads.

Agreed. To think their players, professional footballers with win/goal/clean sheet bonuses written into their contracts, most of whom have little or no local affiliation will suddenly forgo thousands of £ to screw us is preposterous. Like Insaid yesterday if it was a fans game they'd very gladly roll over and play dead, but it simply doesn't work that way. Newcastle despite their problems will need to change their fortunes for their own reasons but it won't because Albion "let them".

And yet it happens every season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 03, 2015, 05:12:10 PM
That's because they are shit and lose a lot regardless of how it could affect us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 03, 2015, 05:15:44 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on May 03, 2015, 05:09:53 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on May 03, 2015, 05:09:08 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 03, 2015, 04:43:31 PM
Some of us are becoming as obsessed with the Bitters as they are with us. Sort it out lads.

Agreed. To think their players, professional footballers with win/goal/clean sheet bonuses written into their contracts, most of whom have little or no local affiliation will suddenly forgo thousands of £ to screw us is preposterous. Like Insaid yesterday if it was a fans game they'd very gladly roll over and play dead, but it simply doesn't work that way. Newcastle despite their problems will need to change their fortunes for their own reasons but it won't because Albion "let them".

And yet it happens every season.

I'm not saying Albion won't lose but to think it is because a squad of players, manager and coaching staff will have collectively conspired against their local rival is nuts. Sorry I don't buy it at all.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on May 03, 2015, 05:17:01 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 03, 2015, 05:12:10 PM
That's because they are shit and lose a lot regardless of how it could affect us.

Then beat Manchester United.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: old man villa fan on May 03, 2015, 05:17:10 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on May 03, 2015, 05:09:08 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 03, 2015, 04:43:31 PM
Some of us are becoming as obsessed with the Bitters as they are with us. Sort it out lads.

Agreed. To think their players, professional footballers with win/goal/clean sheet bonuses written into their contracts, most of whom have little or no local affiliation will suddenly forgo thousands of £ to screw us is preposterous. Like Insaid yesterday if it was a fans game they'd very gladly roll over and play dead, but it simply doesn't work that way. Newcastle despite their problems will need to change their fortunes for their own reasons but it won't because Albion "let them".

There is such a thin line between been at the top of your game or seemingly coasting though.  Players do not need the win bonuses from every game with the money they earn these days.  This is why as Dave said, it happens every season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 03, 2015, 05:18:09 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on May 03, 2015, 05:09:08 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 03, 2015, 04:43:31 PM
Some of us are becoming as obsessed with the Bitters as they are with us. Sort it out lads.

Agreed. To think their players, professional footballers with win/goal/clean sheet bonuses written into their contracts, most of whom have little or no local affiliation will suddenly forgo thousands of £ to screw us is preposterous. Like Insaid yesterday if it was a fans game they'd very gladly roll over and play dead, but it simply doesn't work that way. Newcastle despite their problems will need to change their fortunes for their own reasons but it won't because Albion "let them".
You must have amnesia as it keeps happening.
Coincidence ??
Nah
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Somniloquism on May 03, 2015, 05:18:12 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on May 03, 2015, 05:17:01 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 03, 2015, 05:12:10 PM
That's because they are shit and lose a lot regardless of how it could affect us.

Then beat Manchester United.

I didn't realise Van Persie was in on the act as well.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on May 03, 2015, 05:19:18 PM
There are about to be some disturbing scenes at the Grimsby match, I was going to say back to the dark ages but I've been to Grimsby (Cleethorpes).
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 03, 2015, 05:19:45 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on May 03, 2015, 05:17:01 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 03, 2015, 05:12:10 PM
That's because they are shit and lose a lot regardless of how it could affect us.

Then beat Manchester United.

Burnley beat Man City despite being shit. It happens.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on May 03, 2015, 05:21:12 PM
well we'll just have to beat West ham then, won't we?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 03, 2015, 05:23:35 PM
Quote from: old man villa fan on May 03, 2015, 05:17:10 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on May 03, 2015, 05:09:08 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 03, 2015, 04:43:31 PM
Some of us are becoming as obsessed with the Bitters as they are with us. Sort it out lads.

Agreed. To think their players, professional footballers with win/goal/clean sheet bonuses written into their contracts, most of whom have little or no local affiliation will suddenly forgo thousands of £ to screw us is preposterous. Like Insaid yesterday if it was a fans game they'd very gladly roll over and play dead, but it simply doesn't work that way. Newcastle despite their problems will need to change their fortunes for their own reasons but it won't because Albion "let them".

There is such a thin line between been at the top of your game or seemingly coasting though.  Players do not need the win bonuses from every game with the money they earn these days.  This is why as Dave said, it happens every season.

Not denying that but we are talking about a Newcastle team that has lost 8 straight. If anyone has been coasting it is that lot despite the urgency of their situation. And they have a plank of a manager that just accused a player of getting sent off intentionally. If they keep Carver I'll be amazed if they show any fight at all next week. At the end of the day players don't get fired, managers do. And if they go down the rats that took the ship down will look for ways out. So while Albion may not be at their very best next week they'll be against a side that has mastered being shit for almost 3 months now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dekko on May 03, 2015, 05:23:42 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on May 03, 2015, 05:19:18 PM
There are about to be some disturbing scenes at the Grimsby match, I was going to say back to the dark ages but I've been to Grimsby (Cleethorpes).

I feel the need to defend Grimsby because I went there to visit a mate a while back and had a grand old time but if we're being honest it is a bit of a dump.

Anyway I just wanted an excuse to post their goals from the first playoff semifinal because they're both great:

http://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/WATCH-Nathan-Arnold-s-superb-goals-Eastleigh/story-26424774-detail/story.html
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 03, 2015, 05:25:00 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 03, 2015, 05:18:09 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on May 03, 2015, 05:09:08 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 03, 2015, 04:43:31 PM
Some of us are becoming as obsessed with the Bitters as they are with us. Sort it out lads.

Agreed. To think their players, professional footballers with win/goal/clean sheet bonuses written into their contracts, most of whom have little or no local affiliation will suddenly forgo thousands of £ to screw us is preposterous. Like Insaid yesterday if it was a fans game they'd very gladly roll over and play dead, but it simply doesn't work that way. Newcastle despite their problems will need to change their fortunes for their own reasons but it won't because Albion "let them".
You must have amnesia as it keeps happening.
Coincidence ??
Nah

It's because they are shit, but even a shit side can get a decent win now and again.

This pathetic conspiracy that Albion try and screw us, 2012/13 They won 4 games after Boxing Day. Which is what happens when you're shite.
2013/14 They won 4 games after November the second. Same again. They lose a lot because they are generally shite.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on May 03, 2015, 05:31:31 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 03, 2015, 05:25:00 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 03, 2015, 05:18:09 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on May 03, 2015, 05:09:08 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 03, 2015, 04:43:31 PM
Some of us are becoming as obsessed with the Bitters as they are with us. Sort it out lads.

Agreed. To think their players, professional footballers with win/goal/clean sheet bonuses written into their contracts, most of whom have little or no local affiliation will suddenly forgo thousands of £ to screw us is preposterous. Like Insaid yesterday if it was a fans game they'd very gladly roll over and play dead, but it simply doesn't work that way. Newcastle despite their problems will need to change their fortunes for their own reasons but it won't because Albion "let them".
You must have amnesia as it keeps happening.
Coincidence ??
Nah

It's because they are shit, but even a shit side can get a decent win now and again.

This pathetic conspiracy that Albion try and screw us, 2012/13 They won 4 games after Boxing Day. Which is what happens when you're shite.
2013/14 They won 4 games after November the second. Same again. They lose a lot because they are generally shite.

It might not be true but it's certainly a huge coincidence that they invariably lose against the teams who are around us while they're always able to somehow get enough points off the better teams to keep themselves out of trouble.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on May 03, 2015, 05:31:56 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 03, 2015, 03:33:39 PM
Chelsea win the league. A sad day for football.

Did they? Big f*****g deal in that case. Oh and they bought it, they didn't win it. Bunch of c***ts from their fans to their players to their manager and back again.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 03, 2015, 05:32:37 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on May 03, 2015, 05:31:31 PM
It might not be true but it's certainly a huge coincidence that they invariably lose against the teams who are around us while they're always able to somehow get enough points off the better teams to keep themselves out of trouble.

Sounds like us under Lambert, which is also because we were shite more often than not.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Somniloquism on May 03, 2015, 05:34:40 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on May 03, 2015, 05:31:31 PM
It might not be true but it's certainly a huge coincidence that they invariably lose against the teams who are around us while they're always able to somehow get enough points off the better teams to keep themselves out of trouble.

Players raise themselves for bigger matches. Last season we had the highest points against top 6 sides and the lowest against the bottom 6.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on May 03, 2015, 05:38:31 PM
Quote from: dekko on May 03, 2015, 05:23:42 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on May 03, 2015, 05:19:18 PM
There are about to be some disturbing scenes at the Grimsby match, I was going to say back to the dark ages but I've been to Grimsby (Cleethorpes).

I feel the need to defend Grimsby because I went there to visit a mate a while back and had a grand old time but if we're being honest it is a bit of a dump.

Anyway I just wanted an excuse to post their goals from the first playoff semifinal because they're both great:

http://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/WATCH-Nathan-Arnold-s-superb-goals-Eastleigh/story-26424774-detail/story.html

I've got a real soft spot for the football club, they are a real community club and have some great people working for them.

But yes, it is a dump although I discovered the ground isn't actually in Grimsby but just inside Cleethorpes. Which is also a dump.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on May 03, 2015, 05:38:39 PM
Quote from: Somniloquism on May 03, 2015, 05:34:40 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on May 03, 2015, 05:31:31 PM
It might not be true but it's certainly a huge coincidence that they invariably lose against the teams who are around us while they're always able to somehow get enough points off the better teams to keep themselves out of trouble.

Players raise themselves for bigger matches. Last season we had the highest points against top 6 sides and the lowest against the bottom 6.

If that's the case then why doesn't every club do it?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 03, 2015, 05:51:54 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on May 03, 2015, 05:31:31 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 03, 2015, 05:25:00 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 03, 2015, 05:18:09 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on May 03, 2015, 05:09:08 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 03, 2015, 04:43:31 PM
Some of us are becoming as obsessed with the Bitters as they are with us. Sort it out lads.

Agreed. To think their players, professional footballers with win/goal/clean sheet bonuses written into their contracts, most of whom have little or no local affiliation will suddenly forgo thousands of £ to screw us is preposterous. Like Insaid yesterday if it was a fans game they'd very gladly roll over and play dead, but it simply doesn't work that way. Newcastle despite their problems will need to change their fortunes for their own reasons but it won't because Albion "let them".
You must have amnesia as it keeps happening.
Coincidence ??
Nah

It's because they are shit, but even a shit side can get a decent win now and again.

This pathetic conspiracy that Albion try and screw us, 2012/13 They won 4 games after Boxing Day. Which is what happens when you're shite.
2013/14 They won 4 games after November the second. Same again. They lose a lot because they are generally shite.

It might not be true but it's certainly a huge coincidence that they invariably lose against the teams who are around us while they're always able to somehow get enough points off the better teams to keep themselves out of trouble.

That they might lose to Newcastle next week is then just who they are which is why they are in the lower reaches of the table. I don't equate that to sticking it to Villa. It's just that they are inconsistent, or more consistently shit than not.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on May 03, 2015, 05:58:43 PM
if you could hand pick a side to play next week West Ham would be right up there

they won their last game so no real pressure, they are comfortable in the league with nothing to go for, they wont come with a load of attacking intent, their manager seems to be on his way out and the players may feel that, ultimately they aren't that good or scary

and that's whats worrying, if we could hand pick we might well choose them,
that's exactly the sort of senario we like to fuck up in the past
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on May 03, 2015, 06:00:14 PM
You have to applaud the club, they are giving their supporters what they want.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on May 03, 2015, 06:01:00 PM
Hopefully city winning will fire up Arsenal tomorrow
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on May 03, 2015, 06:02:38 PM
I recall WBA being 2-0 down at Bolton and coming back with two late goals to draw. A Bolton win would have really fucked us. McLeish's season I think.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 03, 2015, 06:05:00 PM
(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/82729000/jpg/_82729654_rodegrsout,rafainbanner.jpg)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 03, 2015, 06:19:15 PM
WBA have a desire to be the only Midlands Premier League club in my opinion. Their hair brain owner thinks he can groom more fans and make more money that way, again that's my opinion.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 03, 2015, 06:20:50 PM
I'm sure they'd like to be the only Midlands team in the Champions League, with an annual revenue higher than Real Madrid's. Wishing for it to happen doesn't make it so, though.

Admittedly, I do think they'll lose to Newcastle. Because they're rubbish.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 03, 2015, 06:21:59 PM
I think they'd like to finish above us and the only way to guarantee that is by winning their games.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on May 03, 2015, 06:26:19 PM
When Villa were losing against Swansea, Newcastle, QPR, Hull etc was that all something to do with West Brom as well? I must admit I'm not a fan of their chairman after he kept Lambert in the job so long.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 03, 2015, 06:32:22 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on May 03, 2015, 05:17:01 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 03, 2015, 05:12:10 PM
That's because they are shit and lose a lot regardless of how it could affect us.

Then beat Manchester United.
Paranoia: a mental condition characterized by delusions of persecution, unwarranted jealousy, or exaggerated self-importance, typically worked into an organized system.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on May 03, 2015, 06:33:12 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 03, 2015, 06:19:15 PM
WBA have a desire to be the only Midlands Premier League club in my opinion. Their hair brain owner thinks he can groom more fans and make more money that way, again that's my opinion.

probably not told Stoke this I guess.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 03, 2015, 07:17:33 PM
Quote from: peter w on May 03, 2015, 06:33:12 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 03, 2015, 06:19:15 PM
WBA have a desire to be the only Midlands Premier League club in my opinion. Their hair brain owner thinks he can groom more fans and make more money that way, again that's my opinion.

probably not told Stoke this I guess.
They don't count too far north
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on May 03, 2015, 07:48:01 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 03, 2015, 07:17:33 PM
Quote from: peter w on May 03, 2015, 06:33:12 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 03, 2015, 06:19:15 PM
WBA have a desire to be the only Midlands Premier League club in my opinion. Their hair brain owner thinks he can groom more fans and make more money that way, again that's my opinion.

probably not told Stoke this I guess.
They don't count too far north
Tell that to Central News
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on May 03, 2015, 07:49:05 PM
Shame about MK Dons going up, especially at the expense of Preston.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on May 03, 2015, 08:18:23 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 03, 2015, 07:17:33 PM
Quote from: peter w on May 03, 2015, 06:33:12 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 03, 2015, 06:19:15 PM
WBA have a desire to be the only Midlands Premier League club in my opinion. Their hair brain owner thinks he can groom more fans and make more money that way, again that's my opinion.

probably not told Stoke this I guess.
They don't count too far north

In Staffordshire?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brend'Watkins on May 03, 2015, 08:46:04 PM
Quote from: peter w on May 03, 2015, 08:18:23 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 03, 2015, 07:17:33 PM
Quote from: peter w on May 03, 2015, 06:33:12 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 03, 2015, 06:19:15 PM
WBA have a desire to be the only Midlands Premier League club in my opinion. Their hair brain owner thinks he can groom more fans and make more money that way, again that's my opinion.

probably not told Stoke this I guess.
They don't count too far north

In Staffordshire?

Stoke isn't in the midlands.  It isn't in the north either.  It's in Geographical purgatory and there it shall remain.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on May 03, 2015, 08:50:14 PM
Quote from: Bren'd on May 03, 2015, 08:46:04 PM
Quote from: peter w on May 03, 2015, 08:18:23 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 03, 2015, 07:17:33 PM
Quote from: peter w on May 03, 2015, 06:33:12 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 03, 2015, 06:19:15 PM
WBA have a desire to be the only Midlands Premier League club in my opinion. Their hair brain owner thinks he can groom more fans and make more money that way, again that's my opinion.

probably not told Stoke this I guess.
They don't count too far north

In Staffordshire?

Stoke isn't in the midlands.  It isn't in the north either.  It's in Geographical purgatory and there it shall remain.

So this purgatory that the catholics go on about is actually a dumpy shit hole? No wonder they don't want to go there.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on May 03, 2015, 09:06:59 PM
Rovers have been allocated the West part of Wemberleee, so I should be able to be in section 126 again and scope out the best vantage point to watch Fab lift the cup two weeks later.

NB the ticket for the Conference Playoff Final will be a third of the price of the FA Cup Final
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on May 03, 2015, 09:35:51 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on May 03, 2015, 09:06:59 PM
NB the ticket for the Conference Playoff Final will be a third of the price of the FA Cup Final
I'm not sure if you're suggesting that you're getting good value out of the Conference Play-off final or whether you're saying that paying forty odd quid to see Bristol Rovers vs Grimsby Town is ridiculously expensive compared to Villa - Arsenal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 03, 2015, 09:38:16 PM
& more importantly, how much is the yellow car park for the Conference Final ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on May 03, 2015, 09:47:10 PM
Quote from: Dave on May 03, 2015, 09:35:51 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on May 03, 2015, 09:06:59 PM
NB the ticket for the Conference Playoff Final will be a third of the price of the FA Cup Final
I'm not sure if you're suggesting that you're getting good value out of the Conference Play-off final or whether you're saying that paying forty odd quid to see Bristol Rovers vs Grimsby Town is ridiculously expensive compared to Villa - Arsenal.
Just providing the information for comparison purposes
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on May 03, 2015, 09:47:45 PM
Quote from: john e on May 03, 2015, 01:31:32 PM
sorry everyone,
 but I'm rooting for the MK Dons, as both my parents and daughter (shes Villa) and her boyfriend (he's not) are at the game

Me too John, got a fair few old friends who go to MK regularly.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on May 03, 2015, 09:48:22 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 03, 2015, 09:38:16 PM
& more importantly, how much is the yellow car park for the Conference Final ?

No info yet on CSP's website. However, I'll be abit pissed off if it's £30.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on May 03, 2015, 10:08:36 PM
Bet they're glad it's not a Forest Green Rovers v Eastleigh final.

What time's kick off?
What time can you get here?

The old ones...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: tomd2103 on May 03, 2015, 11:25:43 PM
Just watching MOTD 2 and for the budding refs out there, should Sunderland's first pen been an indirect free kick since it was given for a high foot?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 03, 2015, 11:35:25 PM
Not sure if any indirects are given these days? Most if not all are direct.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on May 03, 2015, 11:37:00 PM
Quote from: olaftab on May 03, 2015, 11:35:25 PM
Not sure if any indirects are given these days? Most if not all are direct.
A goalkeeper picking up a back-pass is one that you still see.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 04, 2015, 12:05:30 AM
Boca Juniors 1- 0 River Plate.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 04, 2015, 12:16:37 AM
Ended 2-0 to Boca and now for blood bath in the streets of -Buenos Aires!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pat McMahon on May 04, 2015, 12:39:56 AM
Quote from: olaftab on May 04, 2015, 12:16:37 AM
Ended 2-0 to Boca and now for blood bath in the streets of -Buenos Aires!

I've been to a Boca game - good fun with non stop noise but at times it feels like a pre-designed playlist that has bugger all to do with the game.

Because of JPA. I prefer River Plate. And Boca play in blue....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on May 04, 2015, 12:41:39 AM
Quote from: tomd2103 on May 03, 2015, 11:25:43 PM
Just watching MOTD 2 and for the budding refs out there, should Sunderland's first pen been an indirect free kick since it was given for a high foot?
Quote from: tomd2103 on May 03, 2015, 11:25:43 PM
Just watching MOTD 2 and for the budding refs out there, should Sunderland's first pen been an indirect free kick since it was given for a high foot?
Quote from: tomd2103 on May 03, 2015, 11:25:43 PM
Just watching MOTD 2 and for the budding refs out there, should Sunderland's first pen been an indirect free kick since it was given for a high foot?

It's late, I've been on the piss but, I posted on another thread about this, or earlier on this one, explaining the reasons why Sunderland's first penalty was an indirect free kick.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 04, 2015, 12:45:26 AM
We'd never have guessed you were pissed with that quoting Dave!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 04, 2015, 12:46:32 AM
Quote from: dave shelley on May 02, 2015, 11:16:23 PM
Just watching the Sunderland game on MOD.  The first penalty if, as the commentator said was awarded for dangerous play then, the decision should have been an indirect free kick and not a penalty.  If the commentator was incorrect in his assumption and the referee decided it wasn't dangerous play then, the only reason he could award a penalty would be that he considered that the challenge was serious foul play which warrants a red card.  IMO. It was a genuine attempt by the Southampton player to play the ball but by virtue of the Sunderland player dropping his head and the player's foot being high it was no more than an indirect free kick for dangerous play.  If it had played out that way, Sunderland would only have gained one point and, life would be just that little bit easier for us.  On such little things...

Here is Dave's post about it. I'd better bump it, Dave will break the site if he tries to do it!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on May 04, 2015, 12:49:16 AM
Thanks PWS.  It's better if I went to bed now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Louzie0 on May 04, 2015, 12:57:46 AM
Ok, but before you go, I'd quite like another triple quote to send me off to sleep, please.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Steve67 on May 04, 2015, 02:20:33 AM
I'm pleased that Man City beat Spurs. It will keep Arsenal at it for the Hull game.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 04, 2015, 08:03:02 AM
Quote from: Pat McMahon on May 04, 2015, 12:39:56 AM
Quote from: olaftab on May 04, 2015, 12:16:37 AM
Ended 2-0 to Boca and now for blood bath in the streets of -Buenos Aires!

I've been to a Boca game - good fun with non stop noise but at times it feels like a pre-designed playlist that has bugger all to do with the game.

Because of JPA. I prefer River Plate. And Boca play in blue....
You lucky bugger. That game is on do list!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 04, 2015, 09:02:13 AM
Glad Forest Green lost because:

(a) they refuse to sell meat at the stadium as the manager is a vegan fascist.

(b) they were the only team not to win on my fourteen team, 700-1 accumulator the other week.

Bastards. Hope they rot.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on May 04, 2015, 09:22:52 AM
Quote from: Risso on May 03, 2015, 09:47:45 PM
Quote from: john e on May 03, 2015, 01:31:32 PM
sorry everyone,
 but I'm rooting for the MK Dons, as both my parents and daughter (shes Villa) and her boyfriend (he's not) are at the game

Me too John, got a fair few old friends who go to MK regularly.
e

Good day for our friends and family bud

Good luck to Preston in the play offs, Preston and Villa the original aristocrats of the game
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on May 04, 2015, 09:25:55 AM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on May 04, 2015, 09:02:13 AM
Glad Forest Green lost because:

(a) they refuse to sell meat at the stadium as the manager is a vegan fascist.

(b) they were the only team not to win on my fourteen team, 700-1 accumulator the other week.

Bastards. Hope they rot.



If they had let me down on a 700/1 acca I reckon SKY news would have been broadcasting live from Gloucestershire and my wife would be on there making a tearful appeal to give myself up before anyone else got hurt. Although I might have got a free KFC* off Gazza.

*KFC. My kids would be so proud I am finally calling it by it's 'new' name. They always give me a strange look when I suggest getting a 'Kentucky'.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 04, 2015, 09:40:34 AM
A friend of mine wants to get a Colonel Sanders tattoo. I think I might, finally, have talked him out of this mental idea by mentioning that people might think he's a really big fan of an Antipodeon sex pest known for singing "Two Little Boys".
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on May 04, 2015, 10:01:34 AM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on May 04, 2015, 09:40:34 AM
A friend of mine wants to get a Colonel Sanders tattoo. I think I might, finally, have talked him out of this mental idea by mentioning that people might think he's a really big fan of an Antipodeon sex pest known for singing "Three Little Boys".


My wife used to be a graphic designer. Two female friends have got her to design tattoos for them to take in to have done. A girl I worked with wanted a pig sitting on a bed tattooed on her lower back for some reason. My wife's mate got her to do a design of the female Tazmanian devil from the Looney Tunes cartoons smoking a spliff. For the best part of twenty years this has had pride of place on her upper tit for when she reveals her cleavage. She is the Banksy of breasts my wife.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 04, 2015, 10:10:02 AM
Quote from: Louzie0Tim on May 04, 2015, 12:57:46 AM
Ok, but before you go, I'd quite like another triple quote to send me off to sleep, please.
Do you mean tipple post
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on May 04, 2015, 10:28:45 AM
Oh the shame, the shame!  I never noticed that (obviously) until now.  In my defence I think it was the last post on the previous page.  I do have previous though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Steve R on May 04, 2015, 01:21:32 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 04, 2015, 12:46:32 AM
Quote from: dave shelley on May 02, 2015, 11:16:23 PM
Just watching the Sunderland game on MOD.  The first penalty if, as the commentator said was awarded for dangerous play then, the decision should have been an indirect free kick and not a penalty.  If the commentator was incorrect in his assumption and the referee decided it wasn't dangerous play then, the only reason he could award a penalty would be that he considered that the challenge was serious foul play which warrants a red card.  IMO. It was a genuine attempt by the Southampton player to play the ball but by virtue of the Sunderland player dropping his head and the player's foot being high it was no more than an indirect free kick for dangerous play.  If it had played out that way, Sunderland would only have gained one point and, life would be just that little bit easier for us.  On such little things...

Here is Dave's post about it. I'd better bump it, Dave will break the site if he tries to do it!

Has to be a penalty. If the Southampton lad kicks any other part of the attackers anatomy it is a foul and a pen. Why is it only an indirect for kicking him in the face?

Surely dangerous play is when there is no contact but the defender nevertheless put his opponent at risk of serious injury.

Personally I'd have sent Defoe off. He is a grade A twat.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on May 04, 2015, 01:51:42 PM
Sorry Steve, I have to disagree.  The Southampton defender is making a genuine attempt to play the ball, his cause is not helped by the fact that the Sunderland player is lowering his head to head the ball which, if you want to take it to the nth degree can also be construed as dangerous play.

If, as you say it's a penalty because everything similar in other areas of the field of play results in direct free kicks then, basically the only indirect free-kick awarded throughout the game would be for offside.  It's all about interpreting the situation correctly and, as we saw in our game, referees don't always interpret flashpoint situations correctly.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on May 04, 2015, 02:44:45 PM
If its dangerous play then its a penalty, surely? I agree that its all in the intent but if - and I haven't seen it other than a replay of the decision once - the Sunderland catches him then the decision is what to award. The referee would have given an indirect if it had have been head high but given where his foot was the referee thought it was reckless whether intended or not. for that, it had to be a pen?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on May 04, 2015, 03:49:05 PM
Quote from: dave shelley on May 04, 2015, 01:51:42 PM
Sorry Steve, I have to disagree.  The Southampton defender is making a genuine attempt to play the ball, his cause is not helped by the fact that the Sunderland player is lowering his head to head the ball which, if you want to take it to the nth degree can also be construed as dangerous play.
This is irrelevant, surely?

If a defender slides in and makes a genuine attempt to win the ball and takes an attacker's legs out in the area then it's still a penalty. Regardless of how honestly he was trying to win the ball.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: old man villa fan on May 04, 2015, 05:02:16 PM
An indirect free kick for dangerous play is given if there is no contact made, otherwise direct.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on May 04, 2015, 05:07:23 PM
Gary Cahill's been at Chelsea for three and a half years and has won 1 x Premier League title, 1 x FA Cup, 1 x League Cup, 1 x Champions League and 1 x Europa League.

There can't be many players who have won pretty much every major club trophy in such a short period of time.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: old man villa fan on May 04, 2015, 05:09:21 PM
Quote from: Dave on May 04, 2015, 05:07:23 PM
Gary Cahill's been at Chelsea for three and a half years and has won 1 x Premier League title, 1 x FA Cup, 1 x League Cup, 1 x Champions League and 1 x Europa League.

There can't be many players who have won pretty much every major club trophy in such a short period of time.

and MON thought he was surplus to requirements!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on May 04, 2015, 05:10:15 PM
Pretty impressive really. Well done To Cahill I say. An England regular as well!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Des Little on May 04, 2015, 05:36:05 PM
Quote from: Dave on May 04, 2015, 05:07:23 PM
Gary Cahill's been at Chelsea for three and a half years and has won 1 x Premier League title, 1 x FA Cup, 1 x League Cup, 1 x Champions League and 1 x Europa League.

There can't be many players who have won pretty much every major club trophy in such a short period of time.

Yeah, but he's no Zat Knight is he?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on May 04, 2015, 06:20:10 PM
Maybe this will clear things up a bit:

Indirect free kick offences[edit]
Fouls punishable by an indirect free kick are:

When a goalkeeper, inside his own penalty area:
controls the ball with his hands for more than six seconds before releasing it from his possession
touches the ball again with his hands after he has released it from his possession and before it has touched another player
touches the ball with his hands after it has been deliberately kicked to him by a team-mate (the back-pass rule)
touches the ball with his hands after he has received it directly from a throw-in taken by a team-mate
When any player in the opinion of the referee:
plays in a dangerous manner
impedes the progress of an opponent
prevents the goalkeeper from releasing the ball from his hands
commits any other offence, not previously mentioned in Law 12, for which play is stopped to caution or send off a player[1]:37
Some technical breaches of the rules, such as the offside offence, result in play being restarted with an indirect free kick, though these are not considered fouls.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on May 04, 2015, 06:29:54 PM
and a direct free kick:

kicks or attempts to kick a player...

for it to be a direct free-kick the referee must consider how the action was done:

recklessly
carelessly
with excessive force

It seems the ref summed up the incident and thought the challenge fell into this category and gave the penalty. I thought he was probably right, too.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: old man villa fan on May 04, 2015, 06:30:10 PM
See 1. Infringement without contact https://www.myactivesg.com/sports/football/how-to-play/football-rules/indirect-free-kicks-in-penalty-box (https://www.myactivesg.com/sports/football/how-to-play/football-rules/indirect-free-kicks-in-penalty-box)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 04, 2015, 06:51:19 PM
Hull v arse tonight. Kind of looking forward to seeing hull expose arsenals weak areas but obviously without winning, in fact be good to see arsenal win without deserving to.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Des Little on May 04, 2015, 06:53:37 PM
I'm looking forward to Hull getting their three best players sent off and Arsenal ripping them a new one.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 04, 2015, 06:57:02 PM
Quote from: Des Little on May 04, 2015, 06:53:37 PM
I'm looking forward to Hull getting their three best players sent off and Arsenal ripping them a new one.
Don't disagree, just would like to see some of arsenals frailties exposed.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on May 04, 2015, 07:02:00 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 04, 2015, 06:51:19 PM
Hull v arse tonight. Kind of looking forward to seeing hull expose arsenals weak areas but obviously without winning, in fact be good to see arsenal win without deserving to.
That sounds fine. Maybe with three or four injuries to keep those players out for about a month or so.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: garyshawsknee on May 04, 2015, 07:07:32 PM
Yeah, i'm hoping for Sanchez to put Hull to the sword, then get a hamstring injury, Ramsey to slip off the team bus and suffer a 4 week injury.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on May 04, 2015, 07:07:49 PM
Quote from: Des Little on May 04, 2015, 06:53:37 PM
I'm looking forward to Hull getting their three best players sent off and Arsenal ripping them a new one.

Yes please.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on May 04, 2015, 07:19:51 PM
With respect, this is all down to the interpretation of the referee of Law 12.  It can be construed as either if you so wish.  It can be viewed as a deliberate kick, in which case why wasn't the player sent off for serious foul play?  Or, it can be viewed as dangerous play within the spirit of the laws, in which case it's an indirect free kick.  I've looked again at FIFA's Law 12 and all I see is it's either direct or indirect all dependent on the interpretation of the referee.

We're not going to agree on this one.  If I had been the referee in that match on Saturday, my decision would have been to award an indirect free kick to Sunderland for dangerous play.  For most of you had you been the referee then you would have given the penalty as did Saturday's match official.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on May 04, 2015, 07:20:54 PM
I'd have awarded a free-kick to Southampton and sent the Sunderland player off.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on May 04, 2015, 07:24:44 PM
Quote from: Legion on May 04, 2015, 07:20:54 PM
I'd have awarded a free-kick to Southampton and sent the Sunderland player off.

and deducted Sunderland 10 points.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on May 04, 2015, 07:25:28 PM
Quote from: Legion on May 04, 2015, 07:20:54 PM
I'd have awarded a free-kick to Southampton and sent the Sunderland player off.

I'd have awarded the penalty to Southampton and sent the Sunderland keeper off.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on May 04, 2015, 07:26:51 PM
Quote from: dave shelley on May 04, 2015, 07:19:51 PM
With respect, this is all down to the interpretation of the referee of Law 12.  It can be construed as either if you so wish.  It can be viewed as a deliberate kick, in which case why wasn't the player sent off for serious foul play?  Or, it can be viewed as dangerous play within the spirit of the laws, in which case it's an indirect free kick.  I've looked again at FIFA's Law 12 and all I see is it's either direct or indirect all dependent on the interpretation of the referee.

We're not going to agree on this one.  If I had been the referee in that match on Saturday, my decision would have been to award an indirect free kick to Sunderland for dangerous play.  For most of you had you been the referee then you would have given the penalty as did Saturday's match official.

My own simpleton view on it is that in today's game it was a penalty, before Sky it wouldn't have been. It shouldn't have been a penalty.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 04, 2015, 07:37:10 PM
Quote from: old man villa fan on May 04, 2015, 05:09:21 PM
Quote from: Dave on May 04, 2015, 05:07:23 PM
Gary Cahill's been at Chelsea for three and a half years and has won 1 x Premier League title, 1 x FA Cup, 1 x League Cup, 1 x Champions League and 1 x Europa League.

There can't be many players who have won pretty much every major club trophy in such a short period of time.

and MON thought he was surplus to requirements!
Yes but... But MON didn't really wanted to win any of those. He just wanted people to recognise how brilliant he was in making us sixth place team in the League.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 04, 2015, 07:44:10 PM
Hull XI: Harper, Chester, Dawson, McShane, Elmohamady, Livermore, Huddlestone, Quinn, Brady, N'Doye, Aluko. Subs: McGregor, Rosenior, Bruce, Meyler, Hernandez, Jelavic, Robertson.

Arsenal XI: Ospina, Bellerin, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Monreal, Cazorla, Coquelin, Ramsey, Ozil, Sanchez, Giroud. Subs: Szczesny, Gibbs, Gabriel, Rosicky, Wilshere, Walcott, Flamini.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on May 04, 2015, 07:47:11 PM
Is Welbeck injured?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 04, 2015, 07:54:12 PM
Quote from: Villafirst on May 04, 2015, 07:47:11 PM
Is Welbeck injured?
Knee injury, back next week
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on May 04, 2015, 08:12:50 PM
Not sure arsenal are quite on it yet. Could do with an early goal to settle everything down
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 04, 2015, 08:12:51 PM
Very good decision by Newcastle to keep Carver till end of the season. You have to admire strong resolve shown by their board :)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 04, 2015, 08:28:53 PM
0 - 1..........Sanchez
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: McGraths Dry Cleaning on May 04, 2015, 08:29:05 PM
1-0 arsenal
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on May 04, 2015, 08:29:11 PM
Sanchez scores!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on May 04, 2015, 08:29:46 PM
Good.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 04, 2015, 08:30:46 PM
Deflected in.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on May 04, 2015, 08:31:10 PM
Heart in mouth time - click onto the beeb site and it says Hull 1 Arsenal 0 ... Sanchez...


GOAL
Hull 1-0 Arsenal - Alexis Sanchez
Posted at 29 mins
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Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 04, 2015, 08:33:36 PM
0 - 2........Ramsey (another deflection)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 04, 2015, 08:33:42 PM
This is the page of the devil so anything could happen such as a first ever "turn around" by Hull this season! So be worried.

Edit: Oh ok a massive turn around!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: McGraths Dry Cleaning on May 04, 2015, 08:33:52 PM
2-0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on May 04, 2015, 08:33:59 PM
Arsenal 2 up
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on May 04, 2015, 08:34:12 PM
Even better.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on May 04, 2015, 08:34:46 PM
Christ BBC

GOAL
Hull 2-0 Arsenal - Aaron Ramsey
Posted at 33 mins
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Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on May 04, 2015, 08:35:20 PM
Another 7 for Arsenal would be nice.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 04, 2015, 08:36:08 PM
Are we doomed yet?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Steve R on May 04, 2015, 08:37:18 PM
Game over. Two flukey goals, I hope Arse are using all their luck up.

English Heritage should do something about Steve Bruce. He's a eyesore.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on May 04, 2015, 08:39:00 PM
More like it, made even better by me forgetting this was on and suddenly remembering just as Arsenal scored both their goals. Excellent start to what I think could be a defining week for the clubs at the bottom
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on May 04, 2015, 08:41:01 PM
So far so good
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on May 04, 2015, 08:42:51 PM
Yeah we just need n'doye to be sent off for a horror tackle that rules Sanchez out for the next month
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Karlos96 on May 04, 2015, 08:46:10 PM
And it is 3-0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 04, 2015, 08:46:34 PM
0 - 3.......Sanchez, good move and finish
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on May 04, 2015, 08:47:14 PM
And Arsenal win it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: garyshawsknee on May 04, 2015, 08:47:32 PM
Leicester will be even happier, they could go up a position.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: l_mckay on May 04, 2015, 08:47:59 PM
Keep it going arsenal please
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on May 04, 2015, 08:48:21 PM
Hull have been atrocious. How on earth are they only a point behind us? And is anyone really thinking Sunderland have got any chance of getting a result at the Emirates?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 04, 2015, 08:48:32 PM
Starting to think arsenal may give us a game on 30th
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 04, 2015, 08:48:36 PM
another 5 for Arsenal would not help Hull's goal difference @ all
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 04, 2015, 08:49:26 PM
Quote from: garyshawsknee on May 04, 2015, 08:47:32 PM
Leicester will be even happier, they could go up a position.

They have according to the BBC "as it happens" league table
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 04, 2015, 08:50:25 PM
Let's not get too happy FFS.... it's only 0-3 at HT. This could go badly wrong. I mean an early goal for Hull and then two more and before we know we are in massive trouble....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on May 04, 2015, 08:50:59 PM
Quote from: Richard E on May 04, 2015, 08:48:21 PM
Hull have been atrocious. How on earth are they only a point behind us? And is anyone really thinking Sunderland have got any chance of getting a result at the Emirates?

Your forgetting we were atrocious until a few weeks back
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ez on May 04, 2015, 08:52:35 PM
Another goal or 2 will move Arsenal up to second.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: timeoutbigbar on May 04, 2015, 08:53:46 PM
Got to say Arsenal are very good to watch once they get going.  Sanchez gets the goals but Cazorla's passing is fantastic.  We're going to have to get at them straight away and not let them settle.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 04, 2015, 08:56:37 PM
The movement of the midfield is very good - Ozil , Ramsay, Cazorla, Sanchez.
We will have a game on 30th
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 04, 2015, 08:58:40 PM
Hull only need to score 4 in the second half and we're down.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lastfootstamper on May 04, 2015, 09:02:50 PM
Quote from: olaftab on May 04, 2015, 08:50:25 PM
Let's not get too happy FFS.... it's only 0-3 at HT. This could go badly wrong. I mean an early goal for Hull and then two more and before we know we are in massive trouble....

Yep. Jeremy Peace is probably on the phone to Wenger as we speak. You watch.....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on May 04, 2015, 09:05:57 PM
Hull still have a superior goal difference to us. Relegation is a racing certainty
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 04, 2015, 09:11:00 PM
Quote from: Richard E on May 04, 2015, 08:48:21 PM
Hull have been atrocious. How on earth are they only a point behind us? And is anyone really thinking Sunderland have got any chance of getting a result at the Emirates?

Sunderland have to be bricking it thinking they will need to win there. The one thing about Arsenal is if you press them too high they have the ability to blow you away on the break. And Sunderland can't go there and park the bus. Same as when they play Chelsea on the last day.

We'll do bloody well to win the FA Cup on this showing from Arsenal but giving it a proper go is the least we can ask.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 04, 2015, 09:12:01 PM
This is the sort of wisdom we pay to listen to  on radio:Hull 0-3 Arsenal

Phil Neville
BBC Radio 5 live
"Hull have got three games to go - they won't get relegated tonight. They need to make sure they keep their heads, their composure and don't concede four, five, six or seven. That would really damage them."
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 04, 2015, 09:13:53 PM
1 - 3..........we are doomed
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 04, 2015, 09:14:22 PM
Fuck me Hull are back in it....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on May 04, 2015, 09:14:47 PM
We're way better than Hull - only the curse of Lambert means that we're only one point in front of them. Anyway, 1-3 now
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 04, 2015, 09:15:35 PM
I can't watch this. My nerves are jingling
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chipsticks on May 04, 2015, 09:27:04 PM
Quote from: Villafirst on May 04, 2015, 09:14:47 PM
We're way better than Hull - only the curse of Lambert means that we're only one point in front of them. Anyway, 1-3 now

The infamous game there this season was probably the worst time of my life following Villa. I wouldn't change a thing though, given everything that's followed.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on May 04, 2015, 09:31:43 PM
Quote from: olaftab on May 04, 2015, 09:15:35 PM
I can't watch this. My nerves are jingling

Hull are 375/1 with Paddy Power to win. Stick a quid on and you'll soon calm down.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on May 04, 2015, 09:32:08 PM
I reckon Hull will get a draw if they score 2 goals now. We'll need snookers and a miracle after that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on May 04, 2015, 09:35:49 PM
Quote from: olaftab on May 04, 2015, 09:15:35 PM
I can't watch this. My nerves are jingling

To misquote Faith No More, it must be a mid life crisis.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 04, 2015, 09:46:58 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on May 04, 2015, 09:31:43 PM
Quote from: olaftab on May 04, 2015, 09:15:35 PM
I can't watch this. My nerves are jingling

Hull are 375/1 with Paddy Power to win. Stick a quid on and you'll soon calm down.
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on May 04, 2015, 09:35:49 PM
Quote from: olaftab on May 04, 2015, 09:15:35 PM
I can't watch this. My nerves are jingling

To misquote Faith No More, it must be a mid life crisis.
Yes you two can laugh at me but you won't be laughing when Hull score 3 in injury time. The match is too close to call.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on May 04, 2015, 09:47:36 PM
Quote from: olaftab on May 04, 2015, 09:46:58 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on May 04, 2015, 09:31:43 PM
Quote from: olaftab on May 04, 2015, 09:15:35 PM
I can't watch this. My nerves are jingling

Hull are 375/1 with Paddy Power to win. Stick a quid on and you'll soon calm down.
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on May 04, 2015, 09:35:49 PM
Quote from: olaftab on May 04, 2015, 09:15:35 PM
I can't watch this. My nerves are jingling

To misquote Faith No More, it must be a mid life crisis.
Yes you two can laugh at me but you won't be laughing when Hull score 3 in injury time. The match is too close to call.

If they do that I'll be dancing with joy.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 04, 2015, 09:49:55 PM
I can't believe you have placed an anti Villa bet...how can you?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on May 04, 2015, 09:51:37 PM
Quote from: olaftab on May 04, 2015, 09:49:55 PM
I can't believe you have placed an anti Villa bet...how can you?

It's not an anti-Villa bet. Villa aren't playing.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: The Left Side on May 04, 2015, 09:52:28 PM
We could do with half of the Arsenal team picking up a few injuries in the next few weeks.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on May 04, 2015, 09:52:28 PM
Quote from: olaftab on May 04, 2015, 09:46:58 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on May 04, 2015, 09:31:43 PM
Quote from: olaftab on May 04, 2015, 09:15:35 PM
I can't watch this. My nerves are jingling

Hull are 375/1 with Paddy Power to win. Stick a quid on and you'll soon calm down.
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on May 04, 2015, 09:35:49 PM
Quote from: olaftab on May 04, 2015, 09:15:35 PM
I can't watch this. My nerves are jingling

To misquote Faith No More, it must be a mid life crisis.
Yes you two can laugh at me but you won't be laughing when Hull score 3 in injury time. The match is too close to call.

It's not all bad.  The previous line is "I'm thirty something" and from previous comments I'm guessing that we're sort of the same age, in which case thirty something would be a treat.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 04, 2015, 09:56:21 PM
Quote from: The Left Side on May 04, 2015, 09:52:28 PM
We could do with half of the Arsenal team picking up a few injuries in the next few weeks.

not until they play Sunderland
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on May 04, 2015, 10:00:56 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on May 04, 2015, 09:56:21 PM
Quote from: The Left Side on May 04, 2015, 09:52:28 PM
We could do with half of the Arsenal team picking up a few injuries in the next few weeks.

not until they play Sunderland

Not until they are 3-0 up against Sunderland.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on May 04, 2015, 10:04:54 PM
I'm not sure why I kept my eye on the game, probably irrelevant.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on May 04, 2015, 11:09:42 PM
Nicked from elsewhere:

If you take the seven league champions from Conference North/South upwards and arrange them by alphabetical order, Chelsea would be bottom:

Chelsea
Bournemouth
Bristol City
Burton Albion
Barnet
Barrow
Bromley
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on May 04, 2015, 11:12:13 PM
Quote from: Dave on May 04, 2015, 11:09:42 PM
Nicked from elsewhere:

If you take the seven league champions from Conference North/South upwards and arrange them by alphabetical order, Chelsea would be bottom:

Chelsea
Bournemouth
Bristol City
Burton Albion
Barnet
Barrow
Bromley

Nicked again.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on May 05, 2015, 10:32:07 AM
Quote from: The Left Side on May 04, 2015, 09:52:28 PM
We could do with half of the Arsenal team picking up a few injuries in the next few weeks.

Oh I don't care about that, we know we are the underdogs no matter their team, but we also that if we match the performance against than we will have a chance.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 05, 2015, 05:56:10 PM
New York City hand out song sheets.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CEJzIjiWoAAtYFn.jpg)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on May 05, 2015, 05:59:15 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 05, 2015, 05:56:10 PM
New York City hand out song sheets.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CEJzIjiWoAAtYFn.jpg)
How does " Villa Maravilla " go I wonder?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 05, 2015, 06:03:19 PM
Obviously someone from Sunderland came up with that one.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: KRS on May 05, 2015, 06:51:24 PM
It seems Newcastle are trying to rally the backroom staff, player and fans...I fully expect they will end their losing streak and turn Baggies over at the weekend. If we beat West Ham, both ourselves and Newcastle will be on 38pts so all eyes on the early kick off at Everton.

On a side note, I'd also fancy our chances to finish above the Stripy Filth if they lose to Newcastle.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 05, 2015, 06:56:06 PM
Well people who do we fancy tonight in Juve v Real? I think Madrid will have far too much quality to deal with  the Turin mob.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 05, 2015, 07:04:39 PM
Quote from: olaftab on May 05, 2015, 06:56:06 PM
Well people who do we fancy tonight in Juve v Real? I think Madrid will have far too much quality to deal with  the Turin mob.
I think Real will go for a quick kill. I've backed them to win 3-1
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 05, 2015, 07:55:41 PM
Goal Juve Morata
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 05, 2015, 07:56:22 PM
1 - 0  Juve............Morata
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 05, 2015, 08:06:39 PM
Tevez was useless there. Benteke would have placed it right in the corner.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 05, 2015, 08:12:15 PM
Juve a better side than I'd anticipated
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Exeter 77 on May 05, 2015, 08:13:08 PM
Surely Juve can't maintain this tempo - although I won't be complaining if they do.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 05, 2015, 08:14:17 PM
1 - 1...........Ronaldo
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on May 05, 2015, 08:14:19 PM
And everyone's favourite narcissist makes it 1-1.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 05, 2015, 08:14:32 PM
Boooo...Real number 7 scores when offside 1-1
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 05, 2015, 08:18:31 PM
Quote from: olaftab on May 05, 2015, 08:14:32 PM
Boooo...Real number 7 scores when offside 1-1
Was he ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 05, 2015, 08:19:25 PM
Quote from: olaftab on May 05, 2015, 08:14:32 PM
Boooo...Real number 7 scores when offside 1-1

Is there a Pretend number 7?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on May 05, 2015, 08:20:19 PM
Artificial.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 05, 2015, 08:21:55 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 05, 2015, 08:18:31 PM
Quote from: olaftab on May 05, 2015, 08:14:32 PM
Boooo...Real number 7 scores when offside 1-1
Was he ?
IMO but looks as though your bet is on.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 05, 2015, 08:23:12 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 05, 2015, 08:19:25 PM
Quote from: olaftab on May 05, 2015, 08:14:32 PM
Boooo...Real number 7 scores when offside 1-1

Is there a Pretend number 7?
I bet you think that's funny? Well ok it is and Bale is the false 7.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: DB on May 05, 2015, 08:25:55 PM
Quote from: olaftab on May 05, 2015, 08:21:55 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 05, 2015, 08:18:31 PM
Quote from: olaftab on May 05, 2015, 08:14:32 PM
Boooo...Real number 7 scores when offside 1-1
Was he ?
IMO but looks as though your bet is on.

Offside? Is your TV broken???
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 05, 2015, 08:26:35 PM
Blatant handball as well as offside.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 05, 2015, 08:28:44 PM
James hits the bar from 2 yards out with a diving header
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brend'Watkins on May 05, 2015, 08:29:24 PM
Has Bale had a kick?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: KRS on May 05, 2015, 08:30:11 PM
How the f**k did he miss that?!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TonyD on May 05, 2015, 08:30:15 PM
Looks bigger than 41,000 ground ?  ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LukeJames on May 05, 2015, 08:30:32 PM
Buffons not afraid of the guzan ball is he?  :o
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 05, 2015, 08:31:18 PM
Quote from: Bren'd on May 05, 2015, 08:29:24 PM
Has Bale had a kick?

Centre forward isn't really his best position
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on May 05, 2015, 08:32:25 PM
Quote from: Bren'd on May 05, 2015, 08:29:24 PM
Has Bale had a kick?

In the bollocks?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on May 05, 2015, 08:41:54 PM
W'or jackie is getting everywhere...

"Isco, socks rolled down like Jack Grealish's Spanish cousin..."
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on May 05, 2015, 08:52:50 PM
Quote from: Dave on May 04, 2015, 11:09:42 PM
Nicked from elsewhere:

If you take the seven league champions from Conference North/South upwards and arrange them by alphabetical order, Chelsea would be bottom:

Chelsea
Bournemouth
Bristol City
Burton Albion
Barnet
Barrow
Bromley

Actually incorrect its all 'B's

the Premier League was won by 'Bastard Chelsea'
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 05, 2015, 08:53:11 PM
Quote from: DB on May 05, 2015, 08:25:55 PM
Quote from: olaftab on May 05, 2015, 08:21:55 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 05, 2015, 08:18:31 PM
Quote from: olaftab on May 05, 2015, 08:14:32 PM
Boooo...Real number 7 scores when offside 1-1
Was he ?
IMO but looks as though your bet is on.
Offside? Is your TV broken???
Didn't see HTA so what did Roy Keane say about offside?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 05, 2015, 08:59:49 PM
Yes yes ... Come on Martin red needed
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 05, 2015, 09:00:55 PM
2-1 Tevez pen
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 05, 2015, 09:01:21 PM
Good decision's their a stonewall pen and booking Vidal for card waving
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 05, 2015, 09:02:04 PM
Real are poor here
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 05, 2015, 09:04:31 PM
Evra with a Bacuna-esque bit of wing play there
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 05, 2015, 09:08:08 PM
Couple of yellows or a straight red for Ronaldo would be nice
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 05, 2015, 09:11:32 PM
Chelini's bite wound has opened up again.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TonyD on May 05, 2015, 09:32:04 PM
Delphi, Teckers and Jack would have these guys for breakfast.   
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on May 05, 2015, 09:38:21 PM
Juve were pretty convincing. Real can't really defend breakaways very well, can they?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 05, 2015, 09:38:33 PM
Good game and well officiated by Martin Atkinson and his officials
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Steve R on May 05, 2015, 09:54:00 PM
It's amazing how when English officials are taken away from premier league games they suddenly start making good decisions.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: eric woolban woolban on May 05, 2015, 09:54:50 PM
Tydesley had to mention 'that night'.

'If UEFA had the rule of cancelling yellow cards after the quarter final, Keane and Scholes would have played in the final.'

FIFTEEN YEARS ago Clive, give it a rest!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 05, 2015, 10:02:05 PM
In our current form I'd have fancied us v either of them. Hic
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: rob_bridge on May 06, 2015, 06:02:17 AM
Quote from: eric woolban woolban on May 05, 2015, 09:54:50 PM
Tydesley had to mention 'that night'.

'If UEFA had the rule of cancelling yellow cards after the quarter final, Keane and Scholes would have played in the final.'

FIFTEEN YEARS ago Clive, give it a rest!


16.

Tyldesley always sounds as if he going to wet himself anytime the ball goes near Ronaldo
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on May 06, 2015, 07:59:36 AM
I think Bale has been found out at this level. Players looking to pass the ball to Ronaldo rather than him.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on May 06, 2015, 09:23:27 AM
Quote from: lovejoy on May 06, 2015, 07:59:36 AM
I think Bale has been found out at this level. Players looking to pass the ball to Ronaldo rather than him.

Bale is not a centre forward but he looks like an outsider playing in a very good team. Probably best for him if he returns to the UK as soon as possible. He has achieved some success at Madrid but not in this current season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: itbrvilla on May 06, 2015, 01:37:05 PM
Quote from: Ron Manager on May 06, 2015, 09:23:27 AM
Quote from: lovejoy on May 06, 2015, 07:59:36 AM
I think Bale has been found out at this level. Players looking to pass the ball to Ronaldo rather than him.

Bale is not a centre forward but he looks like an outsider playing in a very good team. Probably best for him if he returns to the UK as soon as possible. He has achieved some success at Madrid but not in this current season.
Can't help with the way the press and fans have treated him.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 06, 2015, 01:38:25 PM
And despite all the stick he's taken he's scored 39 in 89 games for Madrid. Not bad for a player not good enough.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on May 06, 2015, 01:52:59 PM
Quote from: eric woolban woolban on May 05, 2015, 09:54:50 PM
Tydesley had to mention 'that night'.

'If UEFA had the rule of cancelling yellow cards after the quarter final, Keane and Scholes would have played in the final.'

FIFTEEN YEARS ago Clive, give it a rest!

Yes, I noted that as well. Five minutes into the game as well. He can't help himself.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on May 06, 2015, 01:55:44 PM
Quote from: itbrvilla on May 06, 2015, 01:37:05 PM
Quote from: Ron Manager on May 06, 2015, 09:23:27 AM
Quote from: lovejoy on May 06, 2015, 07:59:36 AM
I think Bale has been found out at this level. Players looking to pass the ball to Ronaldo rather than him.

Bale is not a centre forward but he looks like an outsider playing in a very good team. Probably best for him if he returns to the UK as soon as possible. He has achieved some success at Madrid but not in this current season.
Can't help with the way the press and fans have treated him.

I get the impression that Ronaldo doesn't like anybody else getting the attention.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 06, 2015, 01:55:51 PM
I'm off to the Bescot tonight for a cup final. Come on Bromsgrove!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on May 06, 2015, 01:59:27 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 06, 2015, 01:55:51 PM
I'm off to the Bescot tonight for a cup final. Come on Bromsgrove!

The Saddlers's Suite is not a bad place for pre-match beer if you have time and have'nt been in there before.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 06, 2015, 02:01:22 PM
Quote from: Clampy on May 06, 2015, 01:59:27 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 06, 2015, 01:55:51 PM
I'm off to the Bescot tonight for a cup final. Come on Bromsgrove!

The Saddlers's Suite is not a bad place for pre-match beer if you have time and have'nt been in there before.

I'm actually popping my Bescot cherry. I assume it depends what they will open as it's a non league cup final, probably only one stand.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 06, 2015, 06:15:02 PM
I childishly 'saluted' the sty as I passed it on the train.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on May 06, 2015, 06:22:08 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 06, 2015, 06:15:02 PM
I childishly 'saluted' the sty as I passed it on the train.

I'm not sure why I'd need to make that journey but I may one day
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithe on May 06, 2015, 08:11:57 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on May 06, 2015, 07:59:36 AM
I think Bale has been found out at this level. Players looking to pass the ball to Ronaldo rather than him.

He's had some fantastic games for Madrid but there has to be a question over his mental toughness, he was just a passenger last night, he didnt do anything badly, he just didnt seem to want to be playing.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithe on May 06, 2015, 08:12:40 PM
Ps Sky's picture for the semi tonight is atrocious.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 06, 2015, 08:17:50 PM
 Nou Camp is very quiet tonight considering there are about 120k in there.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 06, 2015, 08:27:05 PM
In the main match of the night it's 1-1 at ht. Dopey defending leading to a penalty Clattenburg would have been proud of sent the Southam dozen crazy. Bromsgrove equaliser sends the hundreds from Bromsgrove mental.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mister E on May 06, 2015, 08:32:01 PM
Quote from: PeterWithe on May 06, 2015, 08:11:57 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on May 06, 2015, 07:59:36 AM
I think Bale has been found out at this level. Players looking to pass the ball to Ronaldo rather than him.

He's had some fantastic games for Madrid but there has to be a question over his mental toughness, he was just a passenger last night, he didnt do anything badly, he just didnt seem to want to be playing.
Funny, I read last night's game as the RM players not wanting to pass to Bale.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on May 06, 2015, 08:42:59 PM
Quote from: olaftab on May 06, 2015, 08:17:50 PM
Nou Camp is very quiet tonight considering there are about 120k in there.

Bit pedantic but I thought capacity was 90k
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 06, 2015, 08:49:02 PM
May be I don't know for sure. When Villa played there it was 120k.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on May 06, 2015, 09:03:17 PM
Messi really is a joy to watch.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on May 06, 2015, 09:03:32 PM
The Nou Camp's current capacity is 98,000 but will be extended to 105,000 by 2017.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on May 06, 2015, 09:18:47 PM
How come Neymar wasn't at least booked for squaring up to the ref?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 06, 2015, 09:20:30 PM
Messi strikes
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on May 06, 2015, 09:20:48 PM
Lapse of concentration by Munich lets in the greatest player there's ever been.

However, this does spoil what might have been the best 0-0 ever
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on May 06, 2015, 09:22:28 PM
Nice finish from Messi.

Just need Bayern to score for my both teams to score bet.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Karlos96 on May 06, 2015, 09:22:59 PM
What a goal he is just unbelievable. 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: taylorsworkrate on May 06, 2015, 09:23:07 PM
He's got a future in the game that Messi.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on May 06, 2015, 09:23:09 PM
OH MY GOD!!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on May 06, 2015, 09:23:56 PM
And that's why he's better than Ronaldo.

2-0 and still want Bayern to score.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 06, 2015, 09:23:58 PM
Genius genius genius 2-0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on May 06, 2015, 09:24:04 PM
Messi does a Grealish and puts the defender on his arse
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on May 06, 2015, 09:25:09 PM
I wonder if young Jack will ever be able to finish how Messi just did for his second. He can beat players like that, just needs to add finishing to his repertoire.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 06, 2015, 09:25:21 PM
Wow that is genius
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on May 06, 2015, 09:25:29 PM
That's just absurd.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on May 06, 2015, 09:26:16 PM
Suarez proves he's no Messi.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 06, 2015, 09:26:21 PM
Quote from: taylorsworkrate on May 06, 2015, 09:23:07 PM
He's got a future in the game that Messi.
He needs to bulk up for for the Premier League you know that?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: usav on May 06, 2015, 09:26:45 PM
I don't want to start ww3 again, but he is the best ever and no one will convince me otherwise.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithe on May 06, 2015, 09:27:10 PM
Need Bayern to score to bring in a couple of bets.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Karlos96 on May 06, 2015, 09:28:35 PM
Quote from: usav on May 06, 2015, 09:26:45 PM
I don't want to start ww3 again, but he is the best ever and no one will convince me otherwise.

I agree he is just on a completely different level.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 06, 2015, 09:35:53 PM
Not till he wins the World Cup and that's the final word.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on May 06, 2015, 09:36:16 PM
Well that's Bayern fecked
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 06, 2015, 09:36:24 PM
Main news of the night. Bromsgrove won the cup!!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithe on May 06, 2015, 09:36:31 PM
Fuck
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 06, 2015, 09:39:43 PM
Well that fucks up my treat next week as I had managed to secure a prawn sandwich invite to the Allianz Arena.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on May 06, 2015, 09:41:17 PM
Quote from: olaftab on May 06, 2015, 09:35:53 PM
Not till he wins the World Cup and that's the final word.

It's a team game with 11 a side. Winning the World Cup isn't down to an individual player.

It's different in 5/6 a-side sports like basketball or hockey where being the best player does require leading your team to the title. However, that's not the case in football.

Messi is the best ever and, for me, it's not even close.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithe on May 06, 2015, 09:41:39 PM
So much for the 'bedlam' the commentator was telling us about after the final whistle, fuck all compared to VP after the Baggies game with less than half the people there.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SteveN on May 06, 2015, 09:52:21 PM
Messi is a genius.  The best I have ever seen in over 50 years of watching football.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: nuninho on May 06, 2015, 09:54:42 PM
I think we're privileged to have both Messi and Ronaldo at the same time.  In 50 years there will be the same reverence dished out to both as given now to Pele, Maradona etc...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on May 06, 2015, 09:57:30 PM
I will never tire of watching Messi, he's the only player (other than Titus Bramble) to make me laugh on many occasions, some of the stuff he does is outrageous. The fact he obviously gets so much enjoyment from the game also makes me love him even more.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on May 06, 2015, 09:59:47 PM
Quote from: PeterWithe on May 06, 2015, 09:41:39 PM
So much for the 'bedlam' the commentator was telling us about after the final whistle, fuck all compared to VP after the Baggies game with less than half the people there.

Barca have had some many consecutive years of quality and excitement they are a bit blasé to it. Meanwhile in Aston we are starved of any success go mental as a result of any big victories. Well I do anyway.

I did notice a few Barca fans applauding after the second goal. Looked a bit prawn sandwich
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 06, 2015, 10:06:16 PM
T'was a lovely game, marred only by the tones of Martin Tyler. Will that bloke ever retire.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on May 06, 2015, 11:13:46 PM
Bit late adding this but Messi utterly destroying Boateng is one of the best bits of skill I've ever seen, made it look so easy but the speed of his feet and the total control he had was just astonishing, truly brilliant goal.

Nice also to see that the internet is giving that bit of skill the treatment it deserves:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2456161-jerome-boateng-memes-go-crazy-after-lionel-messi-turns-him-in-barcelona-game
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 06, 2015, 11:24:52 PM
Messi is the greatest player of all time.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on May 07, 2015, 12:18:47 AM
Messi is amazing. Neymar & Suarez were particularly unlikeable today though what with whining at the ref and celebrating in Neuer's face, loathsome pair.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on May 07, 2015, 07:46:52 AM
Quote from: paul_e on May 06, 2015, 11:13:46 PM
Bit late adding this but Messi utterly destroying Boateng is one of the best bits of skill I've ever seen, made it look so easy but the speed of his feet and the total control he had was just astonishing, truly brilliant goal.

Nice also to see that the internet is giving that bit of skill the treatment it deserves:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2456161-jerome-boateng-memes-go-crazy-after-lionel-messi-turns-him-in-barcelona-game

As I said earlier, that move was positively Grealish-esque
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on May 07, 2015, 08:53:29 AM
I did actually laugh at Messi's second goal. Felt a bit sorry for the defender who ended up on his arse and then to dink the ball over the keeper was amazing.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on May 07, 2015, 09:07:26 AM
Quote from: UK Redsox on May 07, 2015, 07:46:52 AM
Quote from: paul_e on May 06, 2015, 11:13:46 PM
Bit late adding this but Messi utterly destroying Boateng is one of the best bits of skill I've ever seen, made it look so easy but the speed of his feet and the total control he had was just astonishing, truly brilliant goal.

Nice also to see that the internet is giving that bit of skill the treatment it deserves:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2456161-jerome-boateng-memes-go-crazy-after-lionel-messi-turns-him-in-barcelona-game

As I said earlier, that move was positively Grealish-esque

Yep, Grealish has the ability to turn a defender inside out like that, it's just a case of getting him doing it in the right areas and then adding the finishing to his game.  He's also nowhere near as quick as Messi which will hold him back a little.  I think Grealish will probably end up playing deeper in the long term because of his lack of pace.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on May 07, 2015, 09:10:23 AM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 06, 2015, 01:38:25 PM
And despite all the stick he's taken he's scored 39 in 89 games for Madrid. Not bad for a player not good enough.

But for a team as dominant domestically as they are, and compared to the forwards at Barca, for the "most expensive player ever" its not enough.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on May 07, 2015, 09:24:09 AM
Quote from: lovejoy on May 07, 2015, 09:10:23 AM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 06, 2015, 01:38:25 PM
And despite all the stick he's taken he's scored 39 in 89 games for Madrid. Not bad for a player not good enough.

But for a team as dominant domestically as they are, and compared to the forwards at Barca, for the "most expensive player ever" its not enough.

I'll never understand how, even in today's batshit prices, spurs managed to get that much for him. Kudos.

Kudos for pissing that money away as well.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dr Butler on May 07, 2015, 09:29:14 AM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 06, 2015, 11:24:52 PM
Messi is the greatest player of all time.

indeed......loved his 2nd goal last night...

UTV
The Doc
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on May 07, 2015, 08:16:18 PM
Most definitely.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on May 07, 2015, 08:17:06 PM
1-0 Sheffield United v Swindon Town

Swindon Town had a penalty saved.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on May 07, 2015, 09:33:26 PM
Quote from: paul_e on May 07, 2015, 09:07:26 AM
Quote from: UK Redsox on May 07, 2015, 07:46:52 AM
Quote from: paul_e on May 06, 2015, 11:13:46 PM
Bit late adding this but Messi utterly destroying Boateng is one of the best bits of skill I've ever seen, made it look so easy but the speed of his feet and the total control he had was just astonishing, truly brilliant goal.

Nice also to see that the internet is giving that bit of skill the treatment it deserves:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2456161-jerome-boateng-memes-go-crazy-after-lionel-messi-turns-him-in-barcelona-game

As I said earlier, that move was positively Grealish-esque

Yep, Grealish has the ability to turn a defender inside out like that, it's just a case of getting him doing it in the right areas and then adding the finishing to his game.  He's also nowhere near as quick as Messi which will hold him back a little.  I think Grealish will probably end up playing deeper in the long term because of his lack of pace.

All fair points but come on... Grealish v Messi?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on May 07, 2015, 10:32:57 PM
Quote from: Legion on May 07, 2015, 08:17:06 PM
1-0 Sheffield United v Swindon Town

Swindon Town had a penalty saved.

Finished 1-2 to Swindon.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 07, 2015, 10:35:28 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 06, 2015, 11:24:52 PM
Messi is the greatest player of all time.
The way he sat boateng down last night was akin to Our Jack sitting McCarthy down or The Beast sitting Foster down.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on May 07, 2015, 11:12:03 PM
Quote from: peter w on May 07, 2015, 09:33:26 PM
Quote from: paul_e on May 07, 2015, 09:07:26 AM
Quote from: UK Redsox on May 07, 2015, 07:46:52 AM
Quote from: paul_e on May 06, 2015, 11:13:46 PM
Bit late adding this but Messi utterly destroying Boateng is one of the best bits of skill I've ever seen, made it look so easy but the speed of his feet and the total control he had was just astonishing, truly brilliant goal.

Nice also to see that the internet is giving that bit of skill the treatment it deserves:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2456161-jerome-boateng-memes-go-crazy-after-lionel-messi-turns-him-in-barcelona-game

As I said earlier, that move was positively Grealish-esque

Yep, Grealish has the ability to turn a defender inside out like that, it's just a case of getting him doing it in the right areas and then adding the finishing to his game.  He's also nowhere near as quick as Messi which will hold him back a little.  I think Grealish will probably end up playing deeper in the long term because of his lack of pace.

All fair points but come on... Grealish v Messi?

Not at all the point, just suggesting that the bit of skill involved in that move is something I can see Grealish doing.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: usav on May 08, 2015, 12:38:03 PM
One thing that has been missed from the second Messi goal on Wednesday because of the complete fool he made of Boateng, is the way he took the pass in the first place.  That ball was zinged in there at high speed and he takes it in one touch and it remains at the end of his toe.  His control and first touch are what makes him as amazing as he is, just an incredible talent.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Somniloquism on May 08, 2015, 01:00:45 PM
A lot of people are also missing the brilliance of the first goal as well. Enough precision and pace from 20 yards to beat a top keeper like Neuer at his near post.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: usav on May 08, 2015, 02:48:23 PM
Yep, agree with that as well.  In the commentary Neville said he gave him the eyes that he was going far post and then surprised him.  Not sure if that is true or not, but he certainly did something to beat him near post like that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on May 08, 2015, 02:51:06 PM
Quote from: Somniloquism on May 08, 2015, 01:00:45 PM
A lot of people are also missing the brilliance of the first goal as well. Enough precision and pace from 20 yards to beat a top keeper like Neuer at his near post.

the key was how quickly he got the ball and hit it. It gave the keeper little time to get set. That he hit it so well also kind of helped.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dr Butler on May 08, 2015, 04:29:17 PM
my best friend is unwell at the moment and he is a big Middlesbrough fan.....he also has a soft spot for us unless we are playing them, so tonight I will cheering them on...

Come on Boro for my good mate Daz !

UTV
The Doc
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on May 08, 2015, 05:51:26 PM
For possibly the first time since they played Ipswich in 1981 I'll be rooting for Boro, my brother is going to be working with them and could do with them in the Premier League.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: CJ on May 08, 2015, 06:38:15 PM
Was there some sort of draw to decide who would play on Friday night/Saturday lunchtime, or are the powers that be taking the piss by scheduling Middlesbrough/Brentford (250 miles apart) for Friday evening and Norwich/Ipswich (45 miles apart) for Saturday lunchtime?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 08, 2015, 06:46:00 PM
It was decided before they knew which teams would be involved.

http://www.football-league.co.uk/news/article/2015/dates-for-sky-bet-football-league-play-offs-confirmed-2323292.aspx
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: CJ on May 08, 2015, 06:50:57 PM
Ah ok
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on May 08, 2015, 07:29:23 PM
The reason I rate Messi above Ronaldo is that Ronaldo should be a better player. He's got the pace and physique to score so many kinds of goals. He's great in the air and can and does use that  to score, he can out-run people to score, bulldoze past people to score, and use skill to score. All Messi has got is unbelievable skill, and yet I think he's scored more.

I'm willing to bet he's well ahead on assists.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on May 08, 2015, 07:41:07 PM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on May 08, 2015, 07:29:23 PM
The reason I rate Messi above Ronaldo is that Ronaldo should be a better player. He's got the pace and physique to score so many kinds of goals. He's great in the air and can and does use that  to score, he can out-run people to score, bulldoze past people to score, and use skill to score. All Messi has got is unbelievable skill, and yet I think he's scored more.

I'm willing to bet he's well ahead on assists.

I think it's almost impossible to separate them.  The unbelievable skill of Messi versus the pace and power and still a huge amount of skill from Ronaldo.  If either of them scored any more goals the universe would probably implode or something.  I would expect you're right about the assists, but then Ronaldo has done it in the Premier League.  The one thing neither can really claim is that they've carried their country to glory like Pele or Maradona.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on May 08, 2015, 07:44:56 PM
Quote from: Risso on May 08, 2015, 07:41:07 PM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on May 08, 2015, 07:29:23 PM
The reason I rate Messi above Ronaldo is that Ronaldo should be a better player. He's got the pace and physique to score so many kinds of goals. He's great in the air and can and does use that  to score, he can out-run people to score, bulldoze past people to score, and use skill to score. All Messi has got is unbelievable skill, and yet I think he's scored more.

I'm willing to bet he's well ahead on assists.

I think it's almost impossible to separate them.  The unbelievable skill of Messi versus the pace and power and still a huge amount of skill from Ronaldo.  If either of them scored any more goals the universe would probably implode or something.  I would expect you're right about the assists, but then Ronaldo has done it in the Premier League.  The one thing neither can really claim is that they've carried their country to glory like Pele or Maradona.

Never convinced Pele carried his country to WC glory like Maradonna did
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 08, 2015, 07:48:06 PM
Only Maradona can really claim to have carried his country to glory. Brazil would've won the 1958 World Cup without him, as they proved in 1962 when they won it again with virtually the same team while Edson was injured. The 1970 team in considered, arguably, the greatest national team ever so, again, I reckon they'd have won it without him.

I'm struggling to think of too many Argentinian players in the 1986 competition other than Diego. He basically won it on his own.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 08, 2015, 08:12:50 PM
0 -1 .........Boro - Vossen, against the run of play I reckon
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on May 08, 2015, 08:31:12 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on May 08, 2015, 07:48:06 PM
Only Maradona can really claim to have carried his country to glory. Brazil would've won the 1958 World Cup without him, as they proved in 1962 when they won it again with virtually the same team while Edson was injured. The 1970 team in considered, arguably, the greatest national team ever so, again, I reckon they'd have won it without him.

I'm struggling to think of too many Argentinian players in the 1986 competition other than Diego. He basically won it on his own.

He did something similar with Napoli as well.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on May 08, 2015, 08:59:18 PM
I think messi is absolutely miles ahead on assists

He also doesn't sulk or refuse to celebrate when a team mate scores instead of him
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 08, 2015, 09:00:23 PM
1 - 1...........Gray, very very poor goalkeeping by Konstantopolis
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on May 08, 2015, 09:24:03 PM
They're very hirsute aren't they, Brentford?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 08, 2015, 09:40:06 PM
1 - 2 ..........Boro in injury time
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 08, 2015, 10:18:06 PM
Messi is great but Maradona by winning the WC is unassailable. Next on the list is Zidane as he did  the same with France. Messi can score as many as he likes but he does need to turn up at a WC and  he has had two go's now and "failed".
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: DB on May 09, 2015, 12:04:21 AM
Rubbish. You don't have to win the world cup to be considered the best. It takes 11 players to win it, he can't do it on his own.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on May 09, 2015, 12:27:35 AM
Quote from: DB on May 09, 2015, 12:04:21 AM
Rubbish. You don't have to win the world cup to be considered the best. It takes 11 players to win it, he can't do it on his own.

True, but then again, Maradona did a good impression of it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 09, 2015, 02:59:14 AM
Quote from: DB on May 09, 2015, 12:04:21 AM
Rubbish. You don't have to win the world cup to be considered the best. It takes 11 players to win it, he can't do it on his own.

I imagine some would have different opinion of Maradona also if that game and that incident hadn't taken place in 1986. Also what would people think about him if we had access to his games, goals and highlights like we do Messi today? There simply wasn't the depth of coverage as there is today.

There is no doubt Messi is absolutely sensational but it will always be a legitimate argument as long as Messi doesn't bring a WC to his country. Brazil was such a great opportunity and he wasn't able to elevate his game throughout the tournament as Maradona did in 1986 and to a lesser extent in 1990. And you can certainly make the case that he had around him far greater talent, especially in midfield and attack to help him than Maradona had.
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Post by: Sexual Ealing on May 09, 2015, 03:22:43 AM
Amen to all that, TV.
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Post by: Dave on May 09, 2015, 08:52:33 AM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on May 09, 2015, 02:59:14 AM
Quote from: DB on May 09, 2015, 12:04:21 AM
Rubbish. You don't have to win the world cup to be considered the best. It takes 11 players to win it, he can't do it on his own.

I imagine some would have different opinion of Maradona also if that game and that incident hadn't taken place in 1986. Also what would people think about him if we had access to his games, goals and highlights like we do Messi today? There simply wasn't the depth of coverage as there is today.

There is no doubt Messi is absolutely sensational but it will always be a legitimate argument as long as Messi doesn't bring a WC to his country. Brazil was such a great opportunity and he wasn't able to elevate his game throughout the tournament as Maradona did in 1986 and to a lesser extent in 1990. And you can certainly make the case that he had around him far greater talent, especially in midfield and attack to help him than Maradona had.
Can you clarify why it's so crucial that Messi win the World Cup but it doesn't matter that Maradona didn't win any European Cups? Napoli played in it twice, it's not like he didn't have the opportunity to do so.

If Messi is expected to drag Argentina to World Cup victory just to keep par with Maradona, surely Maradona should be expected to have matched Messi's achievements in other areas, which he failed to do?

And let's say that Higuain didn't miss those two chances in the Final last summer and Argentina had gone on to win - does that somehow make Messi a much better player even though he did nothing differently?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: DB on May 09, 2015, 08:57:15 AM
Maradonna was a genius like Messi. The 86 incident has not skewed my view if him for his ability. He still is a junky cheating pie eater.

That game the other night was one of the highest quality games with the world's current best players...and Messi stole the show. Nowadays most WC teams are not as good as the top clubs in Europe.
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Post by: paul_e on May 09, 2015, 10:09:32 AM
I think the focus has changed, the world cup was the be all and end all for players 20-30 years ago, I don't think that's the case any more. In that light the 'he hasn't won a world cup' argument becomes a bit shallow.
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Post by: Lastfootstamper on May 09, 2015, 10:17:55 AM
That George Best, he musta been shite, he never played in one, let alone won it.

Daft argument.
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Post by: peter w on May 09, 2015, 10:24:08 AM
Its not just that a player hasn't won a world Cup but more its the measure of when your team needs that extra brilliance to make all the difference on the international stage can the player step up? Its not just about the players you are playing against but can you deal with the pressure of an entire country looking to you to win a World Cup. You are constantly reminded about what the country is expecting and the pressure is immense. That's the big difference between international football and club football even though many club sides would beat most international sides. When the pressure was on Maradona came through. Messi or Ronaldo have ultimately failed to deliver when the pressure was truly on on the biggest stage.
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Post by: paul_e on May 09, 2015, 10:37:15 AM
Quote from: peter w on May 09, 2015, 10:24:08 AM
Its not just that a player hasn't won a world Cup but more its the measure of when your team needs that extra brilliance to make all the difference on the international stage can the player step up? Its not just about the players you are playing against but can you deal with the pressure of an entire country looking to you to win a World Cup. You are constantly reminded about what the country is expecting and the pressure is immense. That's the big difference between international football and club football even though many club sides would beat most international sides. When the pressure was on Maradona came through. Messi or Ronaldo have ultimately failed to deliver when the pressure was truly on on the biggest stage.

but you're still assuming that international football is the biggest stage and I just don't think that's true any more.  I'd say there is just as much pressure and expectation for the champions league final as there is for the world cup final.  For example look at the attitude to England on here I don't think that's a uniquely English trait and it's certainly not solely confined to villa fans or this forum.  I think international tournaments are well watched and enjoyed but in general the game at that level is largely marginalised now because of the over exposure to pointless friendlies and qualifying games against postmen, etc.

I'm not saying it's not important or that it isn't a decent measure of a players ability, I just don't think you can dismiss someone's club achievements because he's not done it in the world cup. On top of that I think the setup of the Argentina side in the last world cup did nothing to make the most of having Messi there whereas in 86 the entire side was built to get Maradona on the ball in the right areas, which make s a big difference.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 09, 2015, 10:39:21 AM
You also have to take into account that there were less teams to beat. No African threat as the African nations were considered a bit of a joke then, even teams like Portugal, Turkey, Greece were considered shite. Remember the disgrace of losing to Portugal in 1986? Sticking 8 past Turkey in a qualifier and no one was surprised. The overall standard of competing nations now is much greater than back then.

Another thing to take into account is how many more games they play now as well, which often leaves players knackered by the time the WC comes around. Messi is 27 and has played 508 club games. Maradona retired at 37 having played 588.

And if it's down to what you've won, then does that make David May a better PL defender than Paul McGrath?
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Post by: silhillvilla on May 09, 2015, 10:50:14 AM
Re the CL , until you get to the QF stage most games are unwatchable nonsense. Like the WC group games, largely Charlie Ollox
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 09, 2015, 10:54:49 AM
And while I think of it, I give plenty of stick to Ronaldo for being a cock, but if the story of him giving £5m to the Nepal appeal are true, big respect for that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 09, 2015, 11:35:42 AM
Agreed. Even though, apparently, £4.8 million is for them to carve a giant sculpture of his face into the side of Mount Everest.
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Post by: edgysatsuma89 on May 09, 2015, 11:54:58 AM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on May 09, 2015, 11:35:42 AM
Agreed. Even though, apparently, £4.8 million is for them to carve a giant sculpture of his face into the side of Mount Everest.

That made me laugh.

There's no debate for me as I've never seen Maradona play (apart from the odd clip). With Ronaldo and Messi I change my mind a lot. It's hard because I do think that Ronaldo is a massive bell end which definitely clouds my judgement sometimes. I am aware of this flaw. I really want to see Messi outside of Barcelona though but I don't think that will happen (apart from the MLS when he's 54).
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Post by: Axl Rose on May 09, 2015, 12:44:00 PM
Come on Everton, win this.
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Post by: Axl Rose on May 09, 2015, 12:58:37 PM
All Everton so far, without really testing Sunderland's keeper. Hopefully, Barry can do us a favour. Lukaku just went through, but dallied.
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Post by: TheMalandro on May 09, 2015, 01:01:54 PM
Quote from: Axl Rose on May 09, 2015, 12:58:37 PM
All Everton so far, without really testing Sunderland's keeper. Hopefully, Barry can do us a favour. Lukaku just went through, but dallied.

This really shows how well we having been doing, Everton passing and attacking is very good.
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Post by: TheMalandro on May 09, 2015, 01:11:40 PM
Osman is letting them down at the moment
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Post by: thick_mike on May 09, 2015, 01:15:38 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on May 09, 2015, 11:35:42 AM
Agreed. Even though, apparently, £4.8 million is for them to carve a giant sculpture of his face into the side of Mount Everest.

Brilliant! Made me spit sausage sandwich onto my shirt!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on May 09, 2015, 01:18:49 PM
Everton making hard work of this
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Axl Rose on May 09, 2015, 01:19:21 PM
Quote from: Malandro on May 09, 2015, 01:11:40 PM
Osman is letting them down at the moment

Yes, he even changed his boots. But just fell over again.
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Post by: Goldie.7 on May 09, 2015, 01:19:34 PM
Quote from: Malandro on May 09, 2015, 01:11:40 PM
Osman is letting them down at the moment

Big time
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on May 09, 2015, 01:20:23 PM
Apart from Liecester and Chelsea who is Sunderland other game against ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on May 09, 2015, 01:22:19 PM
Arsenal I think
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Post by: olaftab on May 09, 2015, 01:23:00 PM
Quote from: DB on May 09, 2015, 12:04:21 AM
Rubbish. You don't have to win the world cup to be considered the best. It takes 11 players to win it, he can't do it on his own.
Hardly rubbish. Messi has been part of two fairly decent Argentinian sides in 10 and 14 whereas Maradona has 10 donkeys on his side.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Axl Rose on May 09, 2015, 01:23:08 PM
Is it just me, or is there something I'm missing regarding Barkley? I've heard rave reviews, but have yet to see him reach such heights.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on May 09, 2015, 01:23:15 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on May 09, 2015, 01:22:19 PM
Arsenal I think

Ok, that would be nice
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Axl Rose on May 09, 2015, 01:24:28 PM
Connor Wickham has a face that needs to be punched. And he's pretty rubbish
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 09, 2015, 01:25:55 PM
Quote from: Dave on May 09, 2015, 08:52:33 AM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on May 09, 2015, 02:59:14 AM
Quote from: DB on May 09, 2015, 12:04:21 AM
Rubbish. You don't have to win the world cup to be considered the best. It takes 11 players to win it, he can't do it on his own.

I imagine some would have different opinion of Maradona also if that game and that incident hadn't taken place in 1986. Also what would people think about him if we had access to his games, goals and highlights like we do Messi today? There simply wasn't the depth of coverage as there is today.

There is no doubt Messi is absolutely sensational but it will always be a legitimate argument as long as Messi doesn't bring a WC to his country. Brazil was such a great opportunity and he wasn't able to elevate his game throughout the tournament as Maradona did in 1986 and to a lesser extent in 1990. And you can certainly make the case that he had around him far greater talent, especially in midfield and attack to help him than Maradona had.
Can you clarify why it's so crucial that Messi win the World Cup but it doesn't matter that Maradona didn't win any European Cups? Napoli played in it twice, it's not like he didn't have the opportunity to do so.

If Messi is expected to drag Argentina to World Cup victory just to keep par with Maradona, surely Maradona should be expected to have matched Messi's achievements in other areas, which he failed to do?

And let's say that Higuain didn't miss those two chances in the Final last summer and Argentina had gone on to win - does that somehow make Messi a much better player even though he did nothing differently?

I didn't say it was crucial. I said it creates a legitimate argument which clearly it continues to do. And I haven't even given my opinion on Messi vs Maradona either because for me it goes either way.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on May 09, 2015, 01:28:48 PM
Sunderland keeper having a blinder so far.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 09, 2015, 01:32:33 PM


Quote from: Dave on May 09, 2015, 08:52:33 AM
And let's say that Higuain didn't miss those two chances in the Final last summer and Argentina had gone on to win - does that somehow make Messi a much better player even though he did nothing differently?
OK fair enough that could have happened but when it didn't that is where true greats show their worth. There was plenty of time post those misses and than extra time even after the German goal but......
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on May 09, 2015, 01:37:21 PM
Got a bad feeling about this. Hope to God I'm wrong
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Post by: TheMalandro on May 09, 2015, 01:37:55 PM
I didn't realise Derek Mountfield was part of Everton's league winning team
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Post by: PaulWinch again on May 09, 2015, 01:48:02 PM
I listened to a bit on the radio it sounded like there were about 4 people there.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on May 09, 2015, 01:55:10 PM
Shit
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Axl Rose on May 09, 2015, 01:55:32 PM
fucks sake
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OzVilla on May 09, 2015, 01:55:47 PM
Fuck me. How jammy is that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on May 09, 2015, 01:56:06 PM
Lucky ******
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Axl Rose on May 09, 2015, 01:56:22 PM
come on Everton!
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Post by: Goldie.7 on May 09, 2015, 01:57:01 PM
oh dear
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on May 09, 2015, 01:58:01 PM
Come on bareth garry
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OzVilla on May 09, 2015, 01:58:19 PM
For all their possession, Everton have been dreadful.
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Post by: django on May 09, 2015, 01:58:24 PM
Unbelievable.
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Post by: VillaAlways on May 09, 2015, 01:58:31 PM
Everton have been totally wasteful
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Post by: Axl Rose on May 09, 2015, 01:59:55 PM
jesus christ Everton, get a grip. Nearly Giggs-esque from their defender whose name I cannot spell.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: django on May 09, 2015, 01:59:57 PM
Would have been some second goal for Sunderland then.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Axl Rose on May 09, 2015, 02:02:02 PM
I still think Everton will equalise, that Leicester and ourselves will win, Newcastle will draw, and that Burnley will beat Hull.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OzVilla on May 09, 2015, 02:03:37 PM
This is looking like one of those "we could play till midnight and not score" jobs for Everton.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ian c. on May 09, 2015, 02:05:04 PM
This bunch of slack pricks need to pull their fingers out.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Axl Rose on May 09, 2015, 02:05:07 PM
I'm watching this online, but later, of all the 3pm kickoff's, guess which game Japanese TV has chosen? Stoke vs Spurzzzzzz. Madness. The Japanese have very little idea of what an important game is in the Premier League. They only really ever show Man Utd, Liverpool, Chelsea, Man City, Arsenal or Spurzzzzzz
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 09, 2015, 02:05:27 PM
Not good , not good
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Post by: Tom_Mc9? on May 09, 2015, 02:07:41 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 09, 2015, 02:05:27 PM
Not good , not good

I wouldn't worry: we just need to win our own games and not worry about the others.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: django on May 09, 2015, 02:09:15 PM
Van Aanalt would be worth a look for us at left back if Chelsea would move him on.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on May 09, 2015, 02:09:26 PM
Sunderland will be fine if they can keep this luck going
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Axl Rose on May 09, 2015, 02:10:48 PM
Everton are very 'tippy tappy' around the box, and pretty much always looking for the ball to Lukaku's feet......there doesn't appear to be a plan B
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Axl Rose on May 09, 2015, 02:14:38 PM
Everton hit the post
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Post by: OzVilla on May 09, 2015, 02:15:23 PM
Everton hit the post.

Correction, they could play till midnight tomorrow and not score.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Proposition Joe on May 09, 2015, 02:16:40 PM
Fuxake Everton.
Fuxake Sunderland.

And even though Sam Allardici is a figure of ridicule, he does know football and he can set teams up, especially to frustrate.  Thinking we'll only get a point today.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on May 09, 2015, 02:18:06 PM
Can't fault Everton for effort. Get it in you fookers!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Axl Rose on May 09, 2015, 02:21:05 PM
Incredibly frustrating. Come on Everton!!!
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Post by: john e on May 09, 2015, 02:21:28 PM
Lukaka is shit


That should do it

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Post by: PaulWinch again on May 09, 2015, 02:24:13 PM
This is really bad.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on May 09, 2015, 02:24:32 PM
Penalty!
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Post by: David_Nab on May 09, 2015, 02:25:39 PM
Fucking hell how lucky are Sunderland ...last game given 2 pens and now looking like a win from a deflected shot with around 15% of possession ..
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OzVilla on May 09, 2015, 02:26:06 PM
That should have been a neatly to Everton. Fuck me Sunderland have been incredibly lucky here.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: beness on May 09, 2015, 02:26:47 PM
How the fuck.......
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OzVilla on May 09, 2015, 02:27:01 PM
And another deflected goal to Sunderland.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on May 09, 2015, 02:27:19 PM
Fuck
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Axl Rose on May 09, 2015, 02:27:31 PM
fucking hell
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Proposition Joe on May 09, 2015, 02:27:34 PM
Fuckinell.  Useless scouse tossers.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: David_Nab on May 09, 2015, 02:27:44 PM
Unbelivable ...2 fucking deflections for this goal

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on May 09, 2015, 02:27:52 PM
You are fucking kidding me.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: beness on May 09, 2015, 02:28:04 PM
Talk about luck.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on May 09, 2015, 02:28:12 PM
I didn't cash out  :'(
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OzVilla on May 09, 2015, 02:28:18 PM
Defoe should have been sent off too. Fuck me what an incredible game.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on May 09, 2015, 02:28:32 PM
They are as shit as Newcastle too
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Post by: Monty on May 09, 2015, 02:28:54 PM
The lucky fucking feckers. Looks like we have to beat the only thing which David Cameron has in common with Russell Brand (and if that doesn't make you hate West Ham, nothing will).
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PhilGibson on May 09, 2015, 02:29:05 PM
We really need to care of our own business, it is that simple, everyone else down with us are getting results (Bar Newcastle until today).
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: eamonn on May 09, 2015, 02:29:29 PM
Looks like we're going to have to do this ourselves. Hopefully the Barcodes don't start getting this type of fortune.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on May 09, 2015, 02:30:43 PM
Quote from: eamonn on May 09, 2015, 02:29:29 PM
Looks like we're going to have to do this ourselves. Hopefully the Barcodes don't start getting this type of fortune.

Cisse is back though
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Post by: OCD on May 09, 2015, 02:31:55 PM
I bet the Baggies roll over them. This is going down to the last day.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Proposition Joe on May 09, 2015, 02:32:04 PM
What is the preferred result today in Burnley - Hull? Burnley win or draw?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on May 09, 2015, 02:32:48 PM
Burnley win, please.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aj2k77 on May 09, 2015, 02:33:31 PM
2 bastard deflections and should have conceded a penalty it's fair to say that Sunderland are getting all the breaks at the moment. Utter wankers.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OzVilla on May 09, 2015, 02:33:44 PM
I have a horrible feeling about today now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on May 09, 2015, 02:33:58 PM
Yeah Burnley can't realistically stay up. If they beat Hull, it will be a great result for everyone else down there.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on May 09, 2015, 02:33:58 PM
Dark forces at work here
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on May 09, 2015, 02:35:03 PM
Quote from: john e on May 09, 2015, 02:33:58 PM
Dark forces at work here

Hopefully to send toon down
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 09, 2015, 02:36:02 PM
This is absolute bullshit
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OzVilla on May 09, 2015, 02:37:03 PM
So 2 dodgy penalties last week, 2 deflected goals this when they barely had a kick in the match and they've got 6 points.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: boboonthecorner on May 09, 2015, 02:37:12 PM
Quote from: Malandro on May 09, 2015, 02:35:03 PM
Quote from: john e on May 09, 2015, 02:33:58 PM
Dark forces at work here

Hopefully to send toon down

Something about my luck must be changing I had Defoe 2nd goal which got me £50. Not good for my nerves though
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Concrete Tom on May 09, 2015, 02:38:02 PM
Defoe should have conceded a penalty and then goes on to handball into the net at the other end.

Everton battered Sunderland and have nothing to show for it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on May 09, 2015, 02:39:02 PM
It's really tight down there now goddamn it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OzVilla on May 09, 2015, 02:40:17 PM
Everton had 73% of the possession, 22 attempts on goal and the Sunderland keeper wins MOTM.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tom_Mc9? on May 09, 2015, 02:42:15 PM
You bunch of wusses. We'll win our games.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: GarTomas on May 09, 2015, 02:50:16 PM
John Carver pre game interview here. Most important game since the one to stay up at Villa in 2009.

Can't let it go can he?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aj2k77 on May 09, 2015, 03:07:51 PM
Carver acts like a girl we dumped years ago.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on May 09, 2015, 03:08:58 PM
Just bet on Newcastle to win, fancy Albion to go belly up today.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: old man villa fan on May 09, 2015, 05:08:20 PM
What's the best result next week in Sunderland v Leicester.  A draw and they both drop 2 points or for one of the teams to win.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Meanwood Villa on May 09, 2015, 05:17:06 PM
Quote from: old man villa fan on May 09, 2015, 05:08:20 PM
What's the best result next week in Sunderland v Leicester.  A draw and they both drop 2 points or for one of the teams to win.

After we've beaten Southampton we'll be safe so who gives a shit. Having said which Sunderland's spawny wins are pissing me off so fuck em, they can lose.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 09, 2015, 05:23:00 PM
Amazing to think that us, Sunderland and Leicester have looked completely dead and buried at various times this season and looks like all three will now survive. I mean Sunderland after Palace battered them is so impressive to win two straight and be where they are.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on May 09, 2015, 05:53:08 PM
For me it would be ironic if Hull are the one's who drop because I thought they were awful when we beat them at home in August and thought then that they would go.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on May 09, 2015, 06:37:24 PM
Quote from: old man villa fan on May 09, 2015, 05:08:20 PM
What's the best result next week in Sunderland v Leicester.  A draw and they both drop 2 points or for one of the teams to win.

Draw.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 09, 2015, 06:42:31 PM
No not a draw. A win for either but preferably Sunderland.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Colhint on May 09, 2015, 06:51:09 PM
a win for Leicester surely, Sunderland still 2 behind us with Arse and Chelsea away
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 09, 2015, 07:14:34 PM
I'm absolutely disgusted at the way Albion rolled over today!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on May 09, 2015, 07:15:28 PM
WTF is Chamakh's hair meant to look like?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 09, 2015, 07:18:09 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 09, 2015, 07:14:34 PM
I'm absolutely disgusted at the way Albion rolled over today!

Yes just thinking the same thing Mr Shin. What a bunch of wankers they are. I heard they made a pact to fuck the Villa before the start and at HT laid into the idiot who have them the lead.
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Post by: UK Redsox on May 09, 2015, 07:28:09 PM
(http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--hOTW6P2w--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/dnhm7b3lygdtfkahjcmo.gif)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 09, 2015, 07:29:25 PM
Haha he fell over trying to head it. And then somehow shanked it in as he was falling. Jammiest goal ever!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 09, 2015, 07:55:31 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 09, 2015, 07:14:34 PM
I'm absolutely disgusted at the way Albion rolled over today!
Pretty pathetic that they halted a 7 match losing streak and gifted them a point. Typical Albion.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 09, 2015, 07:56:08 PM
Real losing 0 -2 @ half time v Valencia and to make things better Ronaldo has just missed a penalty
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 09, 2015, 08:15:52 PM
1 - 2..........Pepe
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tom_Mc9? on May 09, 2015, 08:18:16 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on May 09, 2015, 07:15:28 PM
WTF is Chamakh's hair meant to look like?

A post oil spill bird.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on May 09, 2015, 08:41:27 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on May 09, 2015, 07:28:09 PM
(http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--hOTW6P2w--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/dnhm7b3lygdtfkahjcmo.gif)

Who scored that?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 09, 2015, 08:42:05 PM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on May 09, 2015, 08:41:27 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on May 09, 2015, 07:28:09 PM
(http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--hOTW6P2w--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/dnhm7b3lygdtfkahjcmo.gif)

Who scored that?

Pedro
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 09, 2015, 08:43:03 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on May 09, 2015, 08:15:52 PM
1 - 2..........Pepe

2 - 2........Isco with a great goal
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: KevinGage on May 09, 2015, 10:58:04 PM
Sunderland have used about 5 years worth of luck in the past week.

They're still well in it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 09, 2015, 11:00:58 PM
Just saw trip on Coleman and no penalty to Everton. This is the wanker who grabbed Shay's arm last week and got away with it. So just like to say to him what goes around comes around
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 09, 2015, 11:04:19 PM
That Sunderland win has to be one the jammiest of all time.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on May 09, 2015, 11:06:36 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 09, 2015, 11:04:19 PM
That Sunderland win has to be one the jammiest of all time.
Even Advocaat ( sp) said it
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 09, 2015, 11:08:50 PM
Leicester should be relegated just on principal for those clapper things.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OzVilla on May 10, 2015, 02:26:23 AM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 09, 2015, 11:04:19 PM
That Sunderland win has to be one the jammiest of all time.

I can't remember ever seeing a game where one team had so much luck. It was truly astonishing.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 10, 2015, 07:05:27 AM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 09, 2015, 11:08:50 PM
Leicester should be relegated just on principal for those clapper things.

It costs them £10,000 per game to supply those horrible things
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Steve67 on May 10, 2015, 07:14:22 AM
I have never known there to be so many teams at the bottom of the league to pick up wins like they have this season. Sunderland and Villa have three from four, Leicester have six from their last seven. I still don't trust the other teams to lose like they should do though! Hull really should lose at Spurs and at home to United but will probably pick up six points!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on May 10, 2015, 07:32:45 AM
Nigel Pearson has gone from playground bully to smug twat. Sooner he gets his come up pane the better.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on May 10, 2015, 10:48:04 AM
Quote from: Newby on May 10, 2015, 07:14:22 AM
I have never known there to be so many teams at the bottom of the league to pick up wins like they have this season. Sunderland and Villa have three from four, Leicester have six from their last seven. I still don't trust the other teams to lose like they should do though! Hull really should lose at Spurs and at home to United but will probably pick up six points!

As long as it's at Newcastle's expense, that's fine by me.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on May 10, 2015, 11:15:58 AM
Quote from: OzVilla on May 10, 2015, 02:26:23 AM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 09, 2015, 11:04:19 PM
That Sunderland win has to be one the jammiest of all time.

I can't remember ever seeing a game where one team had so much luck. It was truly astonishing.

No wonder they are called the black cats - they certainly haven't run over one recently with luck like that, goodness me. They couldn't complain if they don't get another decision go their way this season after using up so much luck yesterday
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: curiousorange on May 10, 2015, 11:19:50 AM
Quote from: lovejoy on May 10, 2015, 07:32:45 AM
Nigel Pearson has gone from playground bully to smug twat. Sooner he gets his come up pane the better.

He was such a wanker in that Lineker interview. It was the self-referencing 'everyone thinks I'm weird, and that's why I won't get manager of the season even though I definitely should' attitude that did it for me.

By the way, as I've only just started watching it again, I'd recommend they pull the plug on that aspect. Cringeworthy.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on May 10, 2015, 11:28:42 AM
I don't mind Pearson that much although I can see why some people would dislike him.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on May 10, 2015, 11:52:45 AM
Its noticeable that Leicester's massive improvement in results has coincided with Marc Albrighton's return to the first team. This is after being totally ignored by Pearson for most of this season!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 10, 2015, 12:16:00 PM
He was injured for much of the early part of the season, wasn't he?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 10, 2015, 12:16:29 PM
Anyhow, for Amfy of this parish and her other half, come on Preston today!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LeeB on May 10, 2015, 12:19:07 PM
Quote from: Ron Manager on May 10, 2015, 11:52:45 AM
Its noticeable that Leicester's massive improvement in results has coincided with Marc Albrighton's return to the first team. This is after being totally ignored by Pearson for most of this season!

Playing wing back as well. Good for him, he's absolutely one of us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 10, 2015, 01:34:56 PM
1 - 0 Citeh, Aguero............QPR all over the place @ the back
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on May 10, 2015, 01:44:38 PM
Quote from: LeeB on May 10, 2015, 12:19:07 PM
Quote from: Ron Manager on May 10, 2015, 11:52:45 AM
Its noticeable that Leicester's massive improvement in results has coincided with Marc Albrighton's return to the first team. This is after being totally ignored by Pearson for most of this season!

Playing wing back as well. Good for him, he's absolutely one of us.

People sat in the LTR or reading on here might recall that several years ago that I was banging on about trying Marc as a fullback/wingback.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on May 10, 2015, 01:46:00 PM
Relegation battle getting a bit boring now, missing the adrenalin/nervous breakdown.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on May 10, 2015, 01:53:16 PM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on May 10, 2015, 01:46:00 PM
Relegation battle getting a bit boring now, missing the adrenalin/nervous breakdown.

I look at QPR and it makes me feel slightly sick, we were pretty damn close to them not so long ago, it could easily be us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 10, 2015, 02:00:42 PM
What we are witnessing here is the relegation and impending doom of qpr. Their wage structure is a train crash.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on May 10, 2015, 02:02:38 PM
2-0 Citeh
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 10, 2015, 02:03:03 PM
2 - 0 Citeh - Kolarov (free-kick)

Jermaine Beckford has just scored a cracker from miles out as well
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: amfy on May 10, 2015, 02:03:57 PM
4-0 on aggregate to PNE now (3-0 on the day) - superb half way line strike from Beckford to put the cherry on the cake.

Both are teams are on the way to Wembley!

PNE fans ready to get on the pitch - like a return to the dark ages!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: mrastonvilla on May 10, 2015, 02:04:27 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 10, 2015, 02:00:42 PM
What we are witnessing here is the relegation and impending doom of qpr. Their wage structure is a train crash.

It'll get even worse when the football league ask them to pay the fine for not staying within their ffp rules last season
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 10, 2015, 02:05:55 PM
Quote from: mrastonvilla on May 10, 2015, 02:04:27 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 10, 2015, 02:00:42 PM
What we are witnessing here is the relegation and impending doom of qpr. Their wage structure is a train crash.

It'll get even worse when the football league ask them to pay the fine for not staying within their ffp rules last season

They will appeal that fine and it will go to court and drag on and on and on.......Was the fine about £60m?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on May 10, 2015, 02:11:43 PM
Sticking my neck out here, I think QPR are down.
You heard it here first.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on May 10, 2015, 02:15:00 PM
It is funny watching a team spend so much money and still go down. Beautiful. I also hate their ground.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Deano's Mullet on May 10, 2015, 02:18:42 PM
Tannoy music really loud at city, good job cos atmosphere is non existent
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on May 10, 2015, 02:18:58 PM
I see Backford is at it again.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on May 10, 2015, 02:35:12 PM
You can see why Citeh are expanding the ground, they are in desperate need of a few thousand extra empty seats each week.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 10, 2015, 02:36:54 PM
3 - 0.......Aguero
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 10, 2015, 02:37:55 PM
Quote from: Dave on May 10, 2015, 02:18:58 PM
I see Backford is at it again.
Darren ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on May 10, 2015, 02:40:00 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on May 10, 2015, 02:36:54 PM
3 - 0.......Aguero

I'm thinking it might be worth sticking a few quid on QPR to go down. What do people reckon?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Deano's Mullet on May 10, 2015, 02:40:45 PM
3-0 up and they still so quiet!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 10, 2015, 02:40:59 PM
And to cap it all Sandro couldn't play because of a visa issue ...lolz as kidz would say
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 10, 2015, 02:42:37 PM
Quote from: Richard E on May 10, 2015, 02:40:00 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on May 10, 2015, 02:36:54 PM
3 - 0.......Aguero

I'm thinking it might be worth sticking a few quid on QPR to go down. What do people reckon?
Yes do that. I guess you are a pro at this gambling lark?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 10, 2015, 02:42:58 PM
Quote from: Deano's Mullet on May 10, 2015, 02:40:45 PM
3-0 up and they still so quiet!
They barely sung when we were there 2 weeks ago. Sterile God awful monolith of a stadium.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on May 10, 2015, 02:49:05 PM
Newcastle and Leicester are guaranteed 3 points against QPR, I reckon.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 10, 2015, 02:50:56 PM
4 - 0.......Aguero
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 10, 2015, 02:52:16 PM
Qpr have given up. It looks bleak for Hull now. Thank god.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 10, 2015, 02:56:17 PM
5 - 0.......Milner
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Deano's Mullet on May 10, 2015, 02:56:50 PM
5-0 and they going down with all the fight they've shown this season. None. So much for that fabulous recovery they were supposedly having when they came to VP a few weeks back.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: darren woolley on May 10, 2015, 03:00:51 PM
QPR are a really poor side.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Big Dick Edwards on May 10, 2015, 03:11:58 PM
Quote from: Malandro on May 10, 2015, 01:53:16 PM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on May 10, 2015, 01:46:00 PM
Relegation battle getting a bit boring now, missing the adrenalin/nervous breakdown.

I look at QPR and it makes me feel slightly sick, we were pretty damn close to them not so long ago, it could easily be us.


If Lambert was still our manager this would most certainly have been our fate..
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Flamingo Lane on May 10, 2015, 03:13:38 PM
In his 16 years as a manager (of Crystal Palace, Wigan, Birmingham, Wigan, Sunderland and Hull) Steve Bruce's record in his 21 games against his old team Manchester United has been lost 17 and drawn 4.  What's the betting that his first win comes against them in 2 weeks time?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: passitsideways on May 10, 2015, 03:14:41 PM
I'm glad that we're probably going to avoid relegation because otherwise only managing one point against this shower would've hurt very badly.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on May 10, 2015, 03:15:13 PM
It's a tennis score. 6-0.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Deano's Mullet on May 10, 2015, 03:17:12 PM
Alan parry is dreadful commentator - every goal he's treated as if its the last one of the game as if hes hoping to provide champagne commentary.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 10, 2015, 03:19:07 PM
Hope they get punted to the Conference.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 10, 2015, 03:41:51 PM
Looks precarious for QPR now
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on May 10, 2015, 03:56:47 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 10, 2015, 02:37:55 PM
Quote from: Dave on May 10, 2015, 02:18:58 PM
I see Backford is at it again.
Darren ?

No, it's Dave.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on May 10, 2015, 03:57:49 PM
Has barton imploded yet?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on May 10, 2015, 03:59:51 PM
Fancy having to give the chav scum a guard of honour onto the pitch. I'd be having a heart attack if that was us right now
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Deano's Mullet on May 10, 2015, 04:04:21 PM
Blue carpet and all! Horrible horrible club.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on May 10, 2015, 04:05:19 PM
It is funny that Liverpool had to do it, though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Deano's Mullet on May 10, 2015, 04:05:39 PM
1-0 and the kiss assing starting already
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 10, 2015, 04:06:02 PM
1 - 0........Chelski - Terry
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 10, 2015, 04:16:04 PM
It's very very funny that Slippy had to give a guard of honour to the club he cost his side the title against last season. Enjoy your birthday Slippy G!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 10, 2015, 04:35:35 PM
Quote from: darren woolley on May 10, 2015, 03:00:51 PM
QPR are a really poor side.
A bit harsh Darren but as usual  I have to agree with however for a team at the very bottom of Premier League they are not that bad.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on May 10, 2015, 04:36:20 PM
They're quite poor, really.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on May 10, 2015, 04:38:35 PM
I agree with Darren.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 10, 2015, 04:41:42 PM
Wonder if Ramsey will now join team Sherwood in B6
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 10, 2015, 04:44:09 PM
Chesterfield captain Ian Evatt said he was "punched, kicked and spat on several times" by rival fans after the League One club's defeat at Preston.

Evatt claimed he was attacked after the Spireites were beaten 3-0 in the second leg of their play-off semi-final at Deepdale to lose 4-0 on aggregate.

The 33-year-old used to play for Blackpool, Preston's Lancashire rivals.

"To be attacked on a football pitch and fear for your safety is an absolute disgrace," Evatt tweeted. 

Chesterfield said Evatt had given a statement to police  "following an alleged assault as he left the pitch, surrounded by fans".

Lancashire Police confirmed to BBC Sport that a Chesterfield player had contacted them to report an alleged assault.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 10, 2015, 04:44:28 PM
1 - 1........Gerrard
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Somniloquism on May 10, 2015, 04:44:35 PM
Quote from: amfy on May 10, 2015, 02:03:57 PM
4-0 on aggregate to PNE now (3-0 on the day) - superb half way line strike from Beckford to put the cherry on the cake.

Both are teams are on the way to Wembley!

PNE fans ready to get on the pitch - like a return to the dark ages!

From the BBC

Quote
'I was punched, kicked and spat on'
Play-off problems
Some news reaching us from the aftermath of the lunchtime League One play-off game between Preston and Chesterfield, which Preston won 3-0 and 4-0 on aggregate.

Chesterfield captain Ian Evatt has said he was "punched, kicked and spat on several times" by rival fans who entered the pitch after the match.

Evatt, who used to play for Blackpool, Preston's Lancashire rivals, said: "To be attacked on a football pitch and fear for your safety is an absolute disgrace."

Chesterfield said Evatt had given a statement to police "following an alleged assault as he left the pitch, surrounded by fans".
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on May 10, 2015, 04:50:12 PM
£20M for Lallana? He looks rubbish. Jack is worth £40M on that evidence...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 10, 2015, 04:50:19 PM
Preston may get punished for that
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 10, 2015, 04:51:01 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on May 10, 2015, 04:38:35 PM
I agree with Darren.
However you have to look behind the obvious poor results and understand what Harry tried to do. He has put together a team that will go on and absolutely  very successfully ruin that club.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on May 10, 2015, 05:16:38 PM
I still agree with Darren.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 10, 2015, 05:31:58 PM
Hazard looks knackered.........
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on May 10, 2015, 05:39:28 PM
Gerrard subbed, all the Chelsea fans singing the 'fell on his fucking arse' song, Mourinho applauding them for their sportsmanship. Guess he doesn't know the words.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on May 10, 2015, 05:42:07 PM
 “Steve Gerrard, Gerrard. He slipped on his f*cking a*se. He gave it to Demba Ba. Steve Gerrard, Gerrard.”
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 10, 2015, 05:43:14 PM
Quote from: The Sound of Villadelphia on May 10, 2015, 05:42:07 PM
“Steve Gerrard, Gerrard. He slipped on his f*cking a*se. He gave it to Demba Ba. Steve Gerrard, Gerrard.”
Blimey, when did chelsea fans develop a sense of humour
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 10, 2015, 05:45:22 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v436/EnglishPride2004/21994_10206559541173060_1495466231866130512_n_zpssrzcobdz.jpg)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: amfy on May 10, 2015, 05:46:38 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 10, 2015, 04:50:19 PM
Preston may get punished for that

Preston made numerous announcements asking their fans to stay off the pitch/get off the pitch (which we didn't) and therefore probably cannot be held responsible on the basis that they can claim to have taken all possible steps to manage the situation.

If anyone did assault him - then those individuals can hopefully be identified from TV footage which covered the pitch invasion quite extensively, and they can be held responsible. However, before jumping to conclusions, we should probably remember that the video evidence didn't exactly back up similar claims by Albion players, and if anything, it was the other way round!

It is also worth noting that he made a challenge during the game that could have broke Joey Garner's leg - doesn't justify what he is claiming happened, but the bloke behaved like an absolute cock throughout the match.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on May 10, 2015, 05:49:03 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 10, 2015, 05:43:14 PM
Quote from: The Sound of Villadelphia on May 10, 2015, 05:42:07 PM
“Steve Gerrard, Gerrard. He slipped on his f*cking a*se. He gave it to Demba Ba. Steve Gerrard, Gerrard.”
Blimey, when did chelsea fans develop a sense of humour

They didn't. First heard sang by the Plastics at Old Trafford.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on May 10, 2015, 05:56:34 PM
Laughing at Sky commentator saying how wonderful it was for all of Stamford Bridge to give a standing ovation to Slippy Gerrard.

I wonder how they'll spin in when we all sing Happy Birthday to him at Wembley?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Flamingo Lane on May 10, 2015, 06:12:36 PM
Sky don't have a clue.  The Chelsea fans gave dogs abuse to Gerrard throughout the game, as Gerrard quite rightly said after the game, when asked about the "standing ovation" from the Stamford Bridge crowd.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on May 10, 2015, 06:38:39 PM
Interesting comments from Slippy Gee

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 10, 2015, 07:12:43 PM
Dave Beasant aged 56 is on the Stevenage bench tonite

Still 0 - 0 v Southend

Game has been stopped for ages due to a nasty, nasty clash of heads
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on May 10, 2015, 07:21:35 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 10, 2015, 05:45:22 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v436/EnglishPride2004/21994_10206559541173060_1495466231866130512_n_zpssrzcobdz.jpg)

What is it with that club and their stupid fucking signs and flags?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Steve R on May 10, 2015, 08:24:12 PM
Just watching Lazio/Inter (1-1 so far) and for the umpteenth time this last few weeks I am sitting here thinking "we'd muller both of these".
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on May 10, 2015, 08:26:55 PM
I think they should run out to this at his final game.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 10, 2015, 08:33:22 PM
I'm amazed John Terry scored today, Liverpool are usually very effective defending racists.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on May 10, 2015, 08:45:31 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 10, 2015, 08:33:22 PM
I'm amazed John Terry scored today, Liverpool are usually very effective defending racists.

Very good.

Nicked for numerous text messages.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Nev on May 10, 2015, 11:13:41 PM
If MOTD2 is anything to go by, Gerrard at the Cup Final would've been horrific.

So once again, well done us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Comrade Blitz on May 11, 2015, 02:12:18 PM
New York Red Bulls supporters taking the piss out of NY FC

(http://i.imgur.com/ooS6VEJ.jpg)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on May 11, 2015, 02:30:48 PM
It must hurt to have the mick taken by a team called New York Red Bulls who have such a fine history.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on May 11, 2015, 03:01:53 PM
North Shields won the FA Vase last weekend. Their manager is Graham Fenton.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on May 11, 2015, 08:59:38 PM
Swansea showing just how to defend against arsenal - if not attack

I'm sure that's how Sunderland will set up against them too
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Flamingo Lane on May 11, 2015, 09:38:28 PM
I've been watching an incredible play off game tonight, Swindon 5 Sheffield United 5, now just started 7 minutes of added time, Sheffield need one more to level the aggregate score.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 11, 2015, 09:39:51 PM
With 10 goals, Swindon v Sheffield Utd is now the highest scoring match in the history of the playoffs (previous high was 8).
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 11, 2015, 09:44:00 PM
Arse 0-1 swans
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 11, 2015, 09:46:45 PM
Arsenal 0-1 Swansea - Bafetimbi Gomis
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Witton Warrior on May 11, 2015, 09:47:58 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on May 11, 2015, 09:46:45 PM
Arsenal 0-1 Swansea - Bafetimbi Gomis


Hope Tim's taking notes
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: timeoutbigbar on May 11, 2015, 09:55:55 PM
Quote from: Witton Warrior on May 11, 2015, 09:47:58 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on May 11, 2015, 09:46:45 PM
Arsenal 0-1 Swansea - Bafetimbi Gomis


Hope Tim's taking notes

Sit back and get battered for 90 minutes, ride our luck and nick a bundled winner in the last few minutes?  I sincerely hope that isn't our plan A.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: usav on May 11, 2015, 09:56:02 PM
Quote from: Witton Warrior on May 11, 2015, 09:47:58 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on May 11, 2015, 09:46:45 PM
Arsenal 0-1 Swansea - Bafetimbi Gomis


Hope Tim's taking notes
It was a smash and grab, not his style.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 11, 2015, 09:57:46 PM
Good result for us. They won't want to finish 4th and have to do the CL play-offs.

As for taking notes, I hope we don't let them have 23 shots at Wembley!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 11, 2015, 10:04:03 PM
Quote from: Ian Price on May 11, 2015, 09:38:28 PM
I've been watching an incredible play off game tonight, Swindon 5 Sheffield United 5, now just started 7 minutes of added time, Sheffield need one more to level the aggregate score.

I think that is 8 times Sheff Utd have reached the play offs, and they have failed to get promoted every time.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on May 11, 2015, 10:05:34 PM
Quote from: timeoutbigbar on May 11, 2015, 09:55:55 PM
Quote from: Witton Warrior on May 11, 2015, 09:47:58 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on May 11, 2015, 09:46:45 PM
Arsenal 0-1 Swansea - Bafetimbi Gomis


Hope Tim's taking notes

Sit back and get battered for 90 minutes, ride our luck and nick a bundled winner in the last few minutes?  I sincerely hope that isn't our plan A.
Me too, but if that's what happens and the result is the same I'll live with it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on May 11, 2015, 10:06:05 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 11, 2015, 09:57:46 PM
Good result for us. They won't want to finish 4th and have to do the CL play-offs.

As for taking notes, I hope we don't let them have 23 shots at Wembley!

Yes!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 11, 2015, 10:08:53 PM
Got to hand it to Swansea , they've been superb again this season and now have a good chance of a top 6 finish.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Steve R on May 11, 2015, 10:09:19 PM
Arsenal now have Manu (A), Sunderland (H) and Smethwick (H), and need points. Let the red cards begin.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 11, 2015, 10:13:30 PM
We could do with Yanited doing arsenal at the weekend and leapfrogging them into 3rd.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on May 11, 2015, 10:15:48 PM
Swansea have done really, really well again this season despite my pre-season prediction that Gary Monk would be the first Premiership manager to get the bullet!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on May 11, 2015, 10:17:03 PM
Agreed even a draw would still be good for us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OzVilla on May 11, 2015, 10:27:02 PM
That Arsenal result is great. Means they can't slack off against Sunderland and a defeats are never good for the confidence.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on May 11, 2015, 10:29:44 PM
I agree good result

But does give Sunderland the template to follow and they're quite well equipped to do that.

I can't believe they can have the same luck as they did at Everton again though. Outrageous fortune
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on May 11, 2015, 10:31:28 PM
Doesn't matter what Sunderland do because we'll do what we need to do. And Hull will lose again anyway.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OzVilla on May 11, 2015, 10:34:21 PM
Quote from: Matt Collins on May 11, 2015, 10:29:44 PM


I can't believe they can have the same luck as they did at Everton again though. Outrageous fortune

Never in 35 years of watching football seen a team ave so much good fortune in one game. I just started laughing when their 2nd goal went in.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: RossLeach on May 11, 2015, 10:52:33 PM
Quote from: OzVilla on May 11, 2015, 10:34:21 PM
Quote from: Matt Collins on May 11, 2015, 10:29:44 PM


I can't believe they can have the same luck as they did at Everton again though. Outrageous fortune

Never in 35 years of watching football seen a team ave so much good fortune in one game. I just started laughing when their 2nd goal went in.
Quote from: OzVilla on May 11, 2015, 10:34:21 PM
Quote from: Matt Collins on May 11, 2015, 10:29:44 PM


I can't believe they can have the same luck as they did at Everton again though. Outrageous fortune

Never in 35 years of watching football seen a team ave so much good fortune in one game. I just started laughing when their 2nd goal went in.

Arsenal when they played at Viila Park in the first 55 minutes on that Boxing Day.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on May 11, 2015, 11:29:12 PM
Quote from: Matt Collins on May 11, 2015, 10:29:44 PM
But does give Sunderland the template to follow and they're quite well equipped to do that.
The difference is though that Swansea are quite good and Sunderland are horrendous.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 12, 2015, 05:55:14 AM
Quote from: spangley1812 on May 11, 2015, 09:39:51 PM
With 10 goals, Swindon v Sheffield Utd is now the highest scoring match in the history of the playoffs (previous high was 8 )

Didn't Sunderland v Charlton finish six-all?

Tim was at the Swindon-Sheff U game, wonder who he's scouting? Pulis was there too, must've been far too exciting for his tastes.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 12, 2015, 05:56:29 AM
Just Googled and the Sunderland game was four each so talking shite.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mister E on May 12, 2015, 07:20:07 AM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on May 12, 2015, 05:55:14 AM
Quote from: spangley1812 on May 11, 2015, 09:39:51 PM
With 10 goals, Swindon v Sheffield Utd is now the highest scoring match in the history of the playoffs (previous high was 8 )

Didn't Sunderland v Charlton finish six-all?

Tim was at the Swindon-Sheff U game, wonder who he's scouting? Pulis was there too, must've been far too exciting for his tastes.
Luongo presumably
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on May 12, 2015, 08:09:57 AM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on May 11, 2015, 02:30:48 PM
It must hurt to have the mick taken by a team called New York Red Bulls who have such a fine history.

And who also play in the middle of an industrial area that's not even in New York State, let alone New York City
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on May 12, 2015, 08:10:57 AM
Quote from: Ian Price on May 11, 2015, 09:38:28 PM
I've been watching an incredible play off game tonight, Swindon 5 Sheffield United 5, now just started 7 minutes of added time, Sheffield need one more to level the aggregate score.

This idiot changed the channel after Obika scorred
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on May 12, 2015, 08:12:54 AM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on May 12, 2015, 05:55:14 AM
Tim was at the Swindon-Sheff U game, wonder who he's scouting?

Hopefully none of the defenders
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on May 12, 2015, 11:06:06 AM
Quote from: UK Redsox on May 12, 2015, 08:12:54 AM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on May 12, 2015, 05:55:14 AM
Tim was at the Swindon-Sheff U game, wonder who he's scouting?

Hopefully none of the defenders

I noticed the final score in that match whilst playing around with a football app in my phone, and assumed it must have been some sort of penalties score or something.

Remarkable result.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: somec on May 12, 2015, 12:15:56 PM
Does anyone know why the season is finishing so late this year?

It was strange that the football league was finished with 3 games left to play in the Premier League.

Also the Champions League final is on June 6th this year, I've never known it to be so late.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 12, 2015, 01:14:01 PM
Quote from: somec on May 12, 2015, 12:15:56 PM
Does anyone know why the season is finishing so late this year?

It was strange that the football league was finished with 3 games left to play in the Premier League.

Also the Champions League final is on June 6th this year, I've never known it to be so late.

The season always starts later after a major international tournament, which, in turn, means it finishes later. Admittedly this is the latest ever I think.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on May 12, 2015, 02:08:27 PM
I couldn't believe it when I booked to come home, I thought here I go again, home when I can't get to the Villa.  Then I checked the fixtures; just for buggery and, lo and behold I'm going to be there for the Burnley game.  Tickets sorted, can't wait.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LeeB on May 12, 2015, 04:24:01 PM
Quote from: somec on May 12, 2015, 12:15:56 PM
Does anyone know why the season is finishing so late this year?

It was strange that the football league was finished with 3 games left to play in the Premier League.

Also the Champions League final is on June 6th this year, I've never known it to be so late.

Yeah, to be fair I thought we'd be pretty safe going to Cyprus on the 20th for two weeks.

Fucks sake.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dr Butler on May 12, 2015, 04:30:00 PM
looking forward to Bayern v Barca tonight....the last match was a great game :)

UTV
The Doc
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on May 12, 2015, 06:07:40 PM
I triple mega dare him to go 3 at the back again.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 12, 2015, 06:52:20 PM
20/1 bayern to qualify, that's stingey odds
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on May 12, 2015, 07:09:13 PM
Quote from: Dr Butler on May 12, 2015, 04:30:00 PM
looking forward to Bayern v Barca tonight....the last match was a great game :)

Me too but have a feeling it will turn out to be a bit boring. It will be pretty difficult to match the last game for entertainment.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 12, 2015, 07:53:11 PM
Game on
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on May 12, 2015, 07:58:29 PM
How come there's fences behind both goals? I thought things had improved since the 80's??
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on May 12, 2015, 08:00:31 PM
Tie over!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 12, 2015, 08:00:39 PM
Game Over

Neymar

1 - 1
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 12, 2015, 08:01:20 PM
Game over.
That should be offside IMHO. Neymar is off and benefits from the break
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on May 12, 2015, 08:01:30 PM
Quote from: The Sound of Villadelphia on May 12, 2015, 07:09:13 PM
Quote from: Dr Butler on May 12, 2015, 04:30:00 PM
looking forward to Bayern v Barca tonight....the last match was a great game :)

Me too but have a feeling it will turn out to be a bit boring. It will be pretty difficult to match the last game for entertainment.
Well, I've seen worse games so far...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 12, 2015, 08:02:02 PM
Shame, wanted Barcelona dumped out of this
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on May 12, 2015, 08:09:12 PM
Why? They are the best team in it as far as I am concerned.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on May 12, 2015, 08:10:07 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 12, 2015, 08:01:20 PM
Game over.
That should be offside IMHO. Neymar is off and benefits from the break

Agreed. Now can he NOT be offside
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on May 12, 2015, 08:13:16 PM
Quote from: Rudy65 on May 12, 2015, 08:10:07 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 12, 2015, 08:01:20 PM
Game over.
That should be offside IMHO. Neymar is off and benefits from the break

Agreed. Now can he NOT be offside
Because he's irrelevant in the part of the move that sees the pass played to Suarez. The ball is played forward to Suarez, who is onside. He then passes to Neymar who is onside.

You can complain about the law about 'phases of play' if you want, but with the rules as they are at the moment it was correctly judged all the way through.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on May 12, 2015, 08:14:06 PM
Correct.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 12, 2015, 08:14:56 PM
1 - 2..........Neymar
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on May 12, 2015, 08:16:15 PM
Awful defending.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on May 12, 2015, 08:16:28 PM
Quote from: Legion on May 12, 2015, 08:09:12 PM
Why? They are the best team in it as far as I am concerned.
Why does that mean that people should want them to win?

Arsenal are the best team left in the FA Cup, but I bet most non-Arsenal fans would prefer us to win on May 30th.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on May 12, 2015, 08:18:04 PM
Quote from: Dave on May 12, 2015, 08:16:28 PM
Quote from: Legion on May 12, 2015, 08:09:12 PM
Why? They are the best team in it as far as I am concerned.
Why does that mean that people should want them to win?

Arsenal are the best team left in the FA Cup, but I bet most non-Arsenal fans would prefer us to win on May 30th.

No, we are!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 12, 2015, 08:18:41 PM
Quote from: Dave on May 12, 2015, 08:13:16 PM
Quote from: Rudy65 on May 12, 2015, 08:10:07 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 12, 2015, 08:01:20 PM
Game over.
That should be offside IMHO. Neymar is off and benefits from the break

Agreed. Now can he NOT be offside
Because he's irrelevant in the part of the move that sees the pass played to Suarez. The ball is played forward to Suarez, who is onside. He then passes to Neymar who is onside.

You can complain about the law about 'phases of play' if you want, but with the rules as they are at the moment it was correctly judged all the way through.
Yes my point is I don't agree with the rules. Allows an element of subjectivity to be brought into decisions, which suits the authorities,
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on May 12, 2015, 08:19:05 PM
Quote from: Dave on May 12, 2015, 08:16:28 PM
Quote from: Legion on May 12, 2015, 08:09:12 PM
Why? They are the best team in it as far as I am concerned.
Why does that mean that people should want them to win?

Arsenal are the best team left in the FA Cup, but I bet most non-Arsenal fans would prefer us to win on May 30th.

It doesn't. It simply means that they are the team I enjoy watching the most and would like to see win it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 12, 2015, 08:19:56 PM
Quote from: Legion on May 12, 2015, 08:09:12 PM
Why? They are the best team in it as far as I am concerned.
I don't like them , and I don't like the bandwagon of having Barcelona as your second side .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 12, 2015, 08:20:36 PM
Talking about Arsenal Sherwood and coaching staff should study what Swansea did last night by stopping Arsenal in the centre. I am quite impressed with Gary Monk.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on May 12, 2015, 08:21:00 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 12, 2015, 08:19:56 PM
Quote from: Legion on May 12, 2015, 08:09:12 PM
Why? They are the best team in it as far as I am concerned.
I don't like them , and I don't like the bandwagon of having Barcelona as your second side .

It's not a bandwagon and they're not my second side.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dr Butler on May 12, 2015, 08:21:05 PM
Racist cannibal looking abit......fat...or is it my telly ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on May 12, 2015, 08:21:44 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 12, 2015, 08:18:41 PM
Quote from: Dave on May 12, 2015, 08:13:16 PM
Quote from: Rudy65 on May 12, 2015, 08:10:07 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 12, 2015, 08:01:20 PM
Game over.
That should be offside IMHO. Neymar is off and benefits from the break

Agreed. Now can he NOT be offside
Because he's irrelevant in the part of the move that sees the pass played to Suarez. The ball is played forward to Suarez, who is onside. He then passes to Neymar who is onside.

You can complain about the law about 'phases of play' if you want, but with the rules as they are at the moment it was correctly judged all the way through.
Yes my point is I don't agree with the rules.
Which is fine - I was just pointing out why he quite easily can be 'not offside' to Rudy.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on May 12, 2015, 08:21:58 PM
On the drink again Aftab?   ;)

Please ignore, just re-read your post only properly this time.  It's me that needs to lay off the drink!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 12, 2015, 08:22:54 PM
Quote from: Legion on May 12, 2015, 08:21:00 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 12, 2015, 08:19:56 PM
Quote from: Legion on May 12, 2015, 08:09:12 PM
Why? They are the best team in it as far as I am concerned.
I don't like them , and I don't like the bandwagon of having Barcelona as your second side .

It's not a bandwagon and they're not my second side.
Sorry I didn't mean you personally, that was a generic / global "your". I like watching Messi but beyond that, too much play acting, soft decisions etc for my liking.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on May 12, 2015, 08:24:44 PM
Gotcha. No problem.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 12, 2015, 08:25:26 PM
Ter - Stegen is having a great game
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 12, 2015, 08:26:13 PM
Quote from: dave shelley on May 12, 2015, 08:21:58 PM
On the drink again Aftab?   ;)
Don't know what you mean Dave? If I were you I would read it again ; :)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 12, 2015, 08:27:15 PM
Not a fan of that Hi - viz kit either
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 12, 2015, 08:27:31 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on May 12, 2015, 08:25:26 PM
Ter - Stegen is having a great game
Can we say the two best keepers in the world are both Germans?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on May 12, 2015, 08:31:14 PM
Quote from: olaftab on May 12, 2015, 08:26:13 PM
Quote from: dave shelley on May 12, 2015, 08:21:58 PM
On the drink again Aftab?   ;)
Don't know what you mean Dave? If I were you I would read it again ; :)

I've edited my post Aftab.  I managed to read it the first time but, somehow neglected to see the word 'Swansea' I'm having trouble with all this excitement, I can't cope!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 12, 2015, 08:47:00 PM
Quote from: dave shelley on May 12, 2015, 08:31:14 PM
Quote from: olaftab on May 12, 2015, 08:26:13 PM
Quote from: dave shelley on May 12, 2015, 08:21:58 PM
On the drink again Aftab?   ;)
Don't know what you mean Dave? If I were you I would read it again ; :)

I've edited my post Aftab.  I managed to read it the first time but, somehow neglected to see the word 'Swansea' I'm having trouble with all this excitement, I can't cope!
I bet you thought it said Swindon! Have a pint that will help you read properly 8)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on May 12, 2015, 08:54:24 PM
Quote from: olaftab on May 12, 2015, 08:20:36 PM
Talking about Arsenal Sherwood and coaching staff should study what Swansea did last night by stopping Arsenal in the centre. I am quite impressed with Gary Monk.

Agreed aftab...Monk certainly seems to know how to set Swansea up to nick some good results. Also good to see Wenger whingeing about how terrible the opposition were to deliberately negate Arse's tippy tappy stuff and then have the audacity to play on the break and worst sin of all...score a goal!

He's clearly practising his excuses for the 30th!
;-)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on May 12, 2015, 09:00:58 PM
Quote from: olaftab on May 12, 2015, 08:47:00 PM
Quote from: dave shelley on May 12, 2015, 08:31:14 PM
Quote from: olaftab on May 12, 2015, 08:26:13 PM
Quote from: dave shelley on May 12, 2015, 08:21:58 PM
On the drink again Aftab?   ;)
Don't know what you mean Dave? If I were you I would read it again ; :)

I've edited my post Aftab.  I managed to read it the first time but, somehow neglected to see the word 'Swansea' I'm having trouble with all this excitement, I can't cope!
I bet you thought it said Swindon! Have a pint that will help you read properly 8)

Indeed I did.  How to make a bollox of yourself in one easy lesson!  I'm finding it very easy these days! I will certainly take your advice, pass the beer!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 12, 2015, 09:05:15 PM
2 - 2......Lewandowski

Bayern need 4 in 30 mins to go through
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on May 12, 2015, 09:06:45 PM
Quote from: Dave on May 12, 2015, 08:01:30 PM
Quote from: The Sound of Villadelphia on May 12, 2015, 07:09:13 PM
Quote from: Dr Butler on May 12, 2015, 04:30:00 PM
looking forward to Bayern v Barca tonight....the last match was a great game :)

Me too but have a feeling it will turn out to be a bit boring. It will be pretty difficult to match the last game for entertainment.
Well, I've seen worse games so far...

It has to be said, it's not as bad as I expected.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 12, 2015, 09:14:16 PM
Is Robben on........

I thought he was injured?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 12, 2015, 09:19:08 PM
3 - 2........Muller

Bayern need 3 in 16 mins
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on May 12, 2015, 09:19:58 PM
Weird seeing Messi with one of those trendy full arm tattoos. Wish he hadn't done that. I sound like his mum. I don't like tattoos, everybody seems to have one these days, there was a time when you knew which of your mates had been in prison, borstal or the navy but now I don't know my primary school teachers from somebody who has tried to do a murder.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on May 12, 2015, 09:25:39 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on May 12, 2015, 09:19:58 PM
Weird seeing Messi with one of those trendy full arm tattoos. Wish he hadn't done that. I sound like his mum. I don't like tattoos, everybody seems to have one these days, there was a time when you knew which ofyour mates had been in prison, borstal or the navy but now I don't know my primary school teachers from somebody who has tried to do a murder.

Interesting to read on the Decent Footballers thread, a link posted by Peter W re an article outlining Cristiano Ronaldo's list of charitable deeds.  He states that he doesn't have tattoo's as, he donates blood twice a year and doesn't wish to run the risk of cross-contamination of the blood due to any irregularities in the inking.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 12, 2015, 09:26:54 PM
Indeed , I quite like Alonso's arms which are clean and free of ink
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on May 12, 2015, 09:28:58 PM
Worse than Messi's tattoos is seeing Gazprom advertising around the stadium.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: adrenachrome on May 12, 2015, 09:30:59 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 12, 2015, 09:26:54 PM
Indeed , I quite like Alonso's arms which are clean and free of ink

You do? Fair play, so. There's no 'arm in it, as they say.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: sidcowans10 on May 12, 2015, 09:31:24 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on May 12, 2015, 09:19:58 PM
Weird seeing Messi with one of those trendy full arm tattoos. Wish he hadn't done that. I sound like his mum. I don't like tattoos, everybody seems to have one these days, there was a time when you knew which of your mates had been in prison, borstal or the navy but now I don't know my primary school teachers from somebody who has tried to do a murder.

Totally this !!!! I just don't get them.
I've noticed a lot of tattoo parlours now offer tattoo removal. You'd think that would make people think twice about having them !!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 12, 2015, 09:32:22 PM
Quote from: sidcowans10 on May 12, 2015, 09:31:24 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on May 12, 2015, 09:19:58 PM
Weird seeing Messi with one of those trendy full arm tattoos. Wish he hadn't done that. I sound like his mum. I don't like tattoos, everybody seems to have one these days, there was a time when you knew which of your mates had been in prison, borstal or the navy but now I don't know my primary school teachers from somebody who has tried to do a murder.

Totally this !!!! I just don't get them.
I've noticed a lot of tattoo parlours now offer tattoo removal. You'd think that would make people think twice about having them !!

Nor me...........
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on May 12, 2015, 09:32:24 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on May 12, 2015, 09:19:58 PM
Weird seeing Messi with one of those trendy full arm tattoos. Wish he hadn't done that. I sound like his mum. I don't like tattoos, everybody seems to have one these days, there was a time when you knew which of your mates had been in prison, borstal or the navy but now I don't know my primary school teachers from somebody who has tried to do a murder.
In the late 19th century, 90% of the British Navy had tattoos - now apparently a higher percentage of teachers have tattoos than naval personnel.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: fbriai on May 12, 2015, 09:34:38 PM
Quote from: Dave on May 12, 2015, 09:32:24 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on May 12, 2015, 09:19:58 PM
Weird seeing Messi with one of those trendy full arm tattoos. Wish he hadn't done that. I sound like his mum. I don't like tattoos, everybody seems to have one these days, there was a time when you knew which of your mates had been in prison, borstal or the navy but now I don't know my primary school teachers from somebody who has tried to do a murder.
In the late 19th century, 90% of the British Navy had tattoos - now apparently a higher percentage of teachers have tattoos than naval personnel.

Tsk...modern times...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on May 12, 2015, 09:35:33 PM
There was a dedicated Tattoo thread a year or two ago.  I'll try and find it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 12, 2015, 09:37:22 PM
Quote from: dave shelley on May 12, 2015, 09:35:33 PM
There was a dedicated Tattoo thread a year or two ago.  I'll try and find it.
Maybe it got removed.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on May 12, 2015, 09:38:07 PM
It's in Off Topic called Tattoo Rant, sorry can't do the link.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on May 12, 2015, 09:38:29 PM
Quote from: dave shelley on May 12, 2015, 09:25:39 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on May 12, 2015, 09:19:58 PM
Weird seeing Messi with one of those trendy full arm tattoos. Wish he hadn't done that. I sound like his mum. I don't like tattoos, everybody seems to have one these days, there was a time when you knew which ofyour mates had been in prison, borstal or the navy but now I don't know my primary school teachers from somebody who has tried to do a murder.

Interesting to read on the Decent Footballers thread, a link posted by Peter W re an article outlining Cristiano Ronaldo's list of charitable deeds.  He states that he doesn't have tattoo's as, he donates blood twice a year and doesn't wish to run the risk of cross-contamination of the blood due to any irregularities in the inking.

I think it's more a case that Ronaldo is scared of needles.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on May 12, 2015, 09:41:36 PM
Trypanophobia amongst other names, if you don't mind please.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aev on May 12, 2015, 09:44:00 PM
Quote from: The Sound of Villadelphia on May 12, 2015, 09:38:29 PM
Quote from: dave shelley on May 12, 2015, 09:25:39 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on May 12, 2015, 09:19:58 PM
Weird seeing Messi with one of those trendy full arm tattoos. Wish he hadn't done that. I sound like his mum. I don't like tattoos, everybody seems to have one these days, there was a time when you knew which ofyour mates had been in prison, borstal or the navy but now I don't know my primary school teachers from somebody who has tried to do a murder.

Interesting to read on the Decent Footballers thread, a link posted by Peter W re an article outlining Cristiano Ronaldo's list of charitable deeds.  He states that he doesn't have tattoo's as, he donates blood twice a year and doesn't wish to run the risk of cross-contamination of the blood due to any irregularities in the inking.

I think it's more a case that Ronaldo is scared of needles.

I didn't think he had a problem with pricks?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 12, 2015, 09:49:05 PM
Quote from: aev on May 12, 2015, 09:44:00 PM
I didn't think he had a problem with pricks?
No Cristiano doesn't have a problem with pricks and he particularly likes the one in his mirror!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on May 12, 2015, 09:53:57 PM
I was asked how many tattoos I had, not whether I had a tattoo by a friend. When I told her I didn't have one and have never liked them she said "I thought you were a punk when you were younger." I'm still trying to work that one out.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: curiousorange on May 12, 2015, 10:38:11 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 12, 2015, 09:37:22 PM
Quote from: dave shelley on May 12, 2015, 09:35:33 PM
There was a dedicated Tattoo thread a year or two ago.  I'll try and find it.
Maybe it got removed.

I can't let this pass without offering a hearty clappy thing.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: damon loves JT on May 12, 2015, 10:44:31 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on May 12, 2015, 09:53:57 PM
I was asked how many tattoos I had, not whether I had a tattoo by a friend. When I told her I didn't have one and have never liked them she said "I thought you were a punk when you were younger." I'm still trying to work that one out.

Is it remotely possible that she was after a glimpse of the famous Jameson torso? I am getting too old to notice when people are hitting on me, to be fair.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on May 12, 2015, 10:50:20 PM
Quote from: damon loves JT on May 12, 2015, 10:44:31 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on May 12, 2015, 09:53:57 PM
I was asked how many tattoos I had, not whether I had a tattoo by a friend. When I told her I didn't have one and have never liked them she said "I thought you were a punk when you were younger." I'm still trying to work that one out.

Is it remotely possible that she was after a glimpse of the famous Jameson torso? I am getting too old to notice when people are hitting on me, to be fair.

Anybody desperate enough to hit on me needs to be given a wide berth to be honest.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: damon loves JT on May 12, 2015, 10:57:05 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on May 12, 2015, 10:50:20 PM
Quote from: damon loves JT on May 12, 2015, 10:44:31 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on May 12, 2015, 09:53:57 PM
I was asked how many tattoos I had, not whether I had a tattoo by a friend. When I told her I didn't have one and have never liked them she said "I thought you were a punk when you were younger." I'm still trying to work that one out.

Is it remotely possible that she was after a glimpse of the famous Jameson torso? I am getting too old to notice when people are hitting on me, to be fair.

Anybody desperate enough to hit on me needs to be given a wide berth to be honest.

Oh come now. Don't be hard on yourself.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on May 13, 2015, 08:36:53 AM
Can I buy you a drink?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: tom jennings III on May 13, 2015, 08:58:23 AM
Quote from: The Sound of Villadelphia on May 12, 2015, 09:38:29 PM
Quote from: dave shelley on May 12, 2015, 09:25:39 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on May 12, 2015, 09:19:58 PM
Weird seeing Messi with one of those trendy full arm tattoos. Wish he hadn't done that. I sound like his mum. I don't like tattoos, everybody seems to have one these days, there was a time when you knew which ofyour mates had been in prison, borstal or the navy but now I don't know my primary school teachers from somebody who has tried to do a murder.

Interesting to read on the Decent Footballers thread, a link posted by Peter W re an article outlining Cristiano Ronaldo's list of charitable deeds.  He states that he doesn't have tattoo's as, he donates blood twice a year and doesn't wish to run the risk of cross-contamination of the blood due to any irregularities in the inking.

I think it's more a case that Ronaldo is scared of needles.

Needles to say, Ronadlo took drugs
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on May 13, 2015, 02:08:04 PM
Asked a Baggies' fan at work who they're playing this weekend and he said "Monday night, against Chelsea".

Are Sky on a mission to show the most pointless games at the moment?

Chelsea v Liverpool = 2 teams with nothing to play for
Arsenal v Swansea = 2 teams with nothing to play for
West Brom v Chelsea - 2 teams with nothing to play for
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on May 13, 2015, 02:39:39 PM
Be interesting to see how they sell the final games of the season, top four already decided and every chance bottom three places. The race for 14th?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on May 13, 2015, 03:03:35 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on May 13, 2015, 02:39:39 PM
Be interesting to see how they sell the final games of the season, top four already decided and every chance bottom three places. The race for 14th?

The graphic I've seen them use recently says "The Run In"
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on May 13, 2015, 05:16:25 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on May 13, 2015, 08:36:53 AM
Can I buy you a drink?

Damon is probably in the pub waiting for you right now, dressed in his best Age of Chance gear. He's bloody keen that lad.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on May 13, 2015, 05:26:54 PM
Quote from: The Sound of Villadelphia on May 13, 2015, 05:16:25 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on May 13, 2015, 08:36:53 AM
Can I buy you a drink?

Damon is probably in the pub waiting for you right now, dressed in his best Age of Chance gear. He's bloody keen that lad.

Tell him he's pulled. I'm on my way...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paul_e on May 13, 2015, 05:31:00 PM
Quote from: ADVILLAFAN on May 13, 2015, 02:08:04 PM
Asked a Baggies' fan at work who they're playing this weekend and he said "Monday night, against Chelsea".

Are Sky on a mission to show the most pointless games at the moment?

Chelsea v Liverpool = 2 teams with nothing to play for
Arsenal v Swansea = 2 teams with nothing to play for
West Brom v Chelsea - 2 teams with nothing to play for

The fixtures will have been arranged when the top of the league looked close between Man City and Chelsea and when Arsenal were starting a run of form which suggested they might challenge if those 2 slipped up.  I doubt many people would've predicted the league would be sewn up by the time Chelsea played Liverpool back in January/February, for example.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Steve R on May 13, 2015, 07:03:38 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on May 13, 2015, 02:39:39 PM
Be interesting to see how they sell the final games of the season, top four already decided and every chance bottom three places. The race for 14th?

Super Lukewarm Sunday
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on May 13, 2015, 07:39:23 PM
Quote from: Steve Rose on May 13, 2015, 07:03:38 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on May 13, 2015, 02:39:39 PM
Be interesting to see how they sell the final games of the season, top four already decided and every chance bottom three places. The race for 14th?

Super Lukewarm Sunday

Sunday.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 13, 2015, 07:40:18 PM
I'm expecting sky will go with lots of Gerrard coverage and close ups of dewy eyed fans etc. luckily I will be at B6 so won't have to endure it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 13, 2015, 07:50:46 PM
Liverpool fans will all be handed candles on the way out of the ground.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on May 13, 2015, 07:52:47 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on May 13, 2015, 07:50:46 PM
Liverpool fans will all be handed candles on the way out of the ground.

They'll have their own candles surely?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 13, 2015, 07:54:58 PM
Heard today their tickets for his final home game are fetching as much as £1,000 a head. They haven't clued in that he'll be back on loan inside 6 months yet
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on May 13, 2015, 07:57:13 PM
Next up for Stevie G-lead in the Oberamergau plays.The Passion of the Scouse.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on May 13, 2015, 08:03:48 PM
I wonder how they'll cover Villa and Arsenal fans celebrating Slippy Me's birthday?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 13, 2015, 08:04:06 PM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on May 13, 2015, 07:52:47 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on May 13, 2015, 07:50:46 PM
Liverpool fans will all be handed candles on the way out of the ground.

They'll have their own candles surely?

you can never have too many in Liverpool
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on May 13, 2015, 08:11:27 PM
Casillas v Buffon. Nowt bigger in goalkeeping match-ups since, erm, Spink v Muller??
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on May 13, 2015, 08:39:38 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 13, 2015, 07:40:18 PM
I'm expecting sky will go with lots of Gerrard coverage and close ups of dewy eyed fans etc. luckily I will be at B6 so won't have to endure it.

With Phil Thompson gushing over it on Soccer Saturday.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 13, 2015, 08:42:34 PM
On a Sunday?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on May 13, 2015, 08:57:30 PM
Gareth Bale needs to get his haircut or ditch the Alice band, I've never seen a player fanny about with their hair during a match as much as he does.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on May 13, 2015, 08:59:41 PM
Quote from: The Sound of Villadelphia on May 13, 2015, 08:03:48 PM
I wonder how they'll cover Villa and Arsenal fans celebrating Slippy Me's birthday?

There's only one choice for background music.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 13, 2015, 09:03:06 PM
1 - 1..........Morata, Come on Juve
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on May 13, 2015, 09:04:44 PM
Good game this.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on May 13, 2015, 09:05:18 PM
I'm suddenly warming to this Morata chap.

Get in.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 13, 2015, 09:07:42 PM
Come on Juve
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on May 13, 2015, 09:08:16 PM
Bale not playing well so far. needs to get a proper haircut.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: danno on May 13, 2015, 09:10:56 PM
I don't understand.. everyone on TV and radio has been telling us for weeks how tantalising a prospect an el classico final is..

why are you all Juventus fans?  aren't you rooting for Bale like you're supposed to?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on May 13, 2015, 09:12:36 PM
I hate both these teams.

Real because they're a bunch of corrupt crypto-fascist wankers.

Juve because they're a bunch of corrupt wankers. And one thing I picked up from living in Italy is that you're supposed to hate Juventus.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on May 13, 2015, 09:17:19 PM
True all three of the teams left are odious and unpleasant. Actually I will happily add Bayern to that list.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 13, 2015, 09:21:17 PM
Quote from: danno on May 13, 2015, 09:10:56 PM
I don't understand.. everyone on TV and radio has been telling us for weeks how tantalising a prospect an el classico final is..

why are you all Juventus fans?  aren't you rooting for Bale like you're supposed to?
What are you on about?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 13, 2015, 09:22:39 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on May 13, 2015, 09:08:16 PM
Bale not playing well so far. needs to get a proper haircut.
That style is wickedly popular in downtown Apeville.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on May 13, 2015, 09:25:55 PM
Bale playing well
He's only missed 4 golden chances to score

I don't mind the lad actually
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on May 13, 2015, 09:26:11 PM
Quote from: olaftab on May 13, 2015, 09:21:17 PM
Quote from: danno on May 13, 2015, 09:10:56 PM
I don't understand.. everyone on TV and radio has been telling us for weeks how tantalising a prospect an el classico final is..

why are you all Juventus fans?  aren't you rooting for Bale like you're supposed to?
What are you on about?

I think he's being sarcastic.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on May 13, 2015, 09:27:13 PM
Just a little.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 13, 2015, 09:28:21 PM
Quote from: john e on May 13, 2015, 09:25:55 PM
Bale playing well
He's only missed 4 golden chances to score

I don't mind the lad actually
He certainly needs to sort his hair out ! Then again I wouldn't mind that problem
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on May 13, 2015, 09:29:43 PM
Listening to the speed with which the Real fans get on the backs of their players, it makes me wonder how the pampered, spoiled fuckers would handle year after year of the utter pigshit we've served up, week in, week out, for the last five years.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 13, 2015, 09:33:19 PM
Quote from: Risso on May 13, 2015, 09:26:11 PM
Quote from: olaftab on May 13, 2015, 09:21:17 PM
Quote from: danno on May 13, 2015, 09:10:56 PM
I don't understand.. everyone on TV and radio has been telling us for weeks how tantalising a prospect an el classico final is..

why are you all Juventus fans?  aren't you rooting for Bale like you're supposed to?
What are you on about?
I think he's being sarcastic.
Yes read it again. Sorry danno we are all obviously not on message!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: danno on May 13, 2015, 09:37:07 PM
Quote from: olaftab on May 13, 2015, 09:33:19 PM
Quote from: Risso on May 13, 2015, 09:26:11 PM
Quote from: olaftab on May 13, 2015, 09:21:17 PM
Quote from: danno on May 13, 2015, 09:10:56 PM
I don't understand.. everyone on TV and radio has been telling us for weeks how tantalising a prospect an el classico final is..

why are you all Juventus fans?  aren't you rooting for Bale like you're supposed to?
What are you on about?
I think he's being sarcastic.
Yes read it again. Sorry danno we are all obviously not on message!

haha I think its just my completely rational dislike of Clive Tyldsley, Barcelona  playing yesterday and all he wants to talk about is Real Madrid and Gareth bale...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 13, 2015, 09:39:40 PM
Yes.............
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 13, 2015, 09:40:16 PM
Well done Juve. Of course I feel sorry for Prince of Madeira!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Flamingo Lane on May 13, 2015, 09:40:22 PM
The thing with Bale and his hair is that he's forever fiddling with it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 13, 2015, 09:44:40 PM
Deano gets another job after relegating his 3 previous club said. Good luck with Chesterfield Dean.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 13, 2015, 09:48:36 PM
Quote from: olaftab on May 13, 2015, 09:44:40 PM
Deano gets another job after relegating his 3 previous club said. Good luck with Chesterfield Dean.
He's not management material is he, no.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on May 13, 2015, 09:49:14 PM
Quote from: olaftab on May 13, 2015, 09:44:40 PM
Deano gets another job after relegating his 3 previous club said. Good luck with Chesterfield Dean.

I'd normally wish him luck but my second team is Mansfield Town
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: darren woolley on May 13, 2015, 09:53:57 PM
I think Juventus deserve to get to the final they defended really well and got the all important away goal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 13, 2015, 10:01:06 PM
I can't argue with that.
But they are in the final and won it outright rather then on away goals other than that I agree with Darren of course.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 13, 2015, 10:04:57 PM
Be nice to see Juve win this now
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Wilfred the Hairy on May 13, 2015, 10:07:15 PM
Morata practically in tears in the post-match interview ...

Well done that club! Sell your young hopefuls! Make way for some blokes you saw at the World Cup and only cost 60 million each!

And as for Gareth Bale ...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 13, 2015, 10:08:31 PM
I don't know why Chielini is so happy the cannibal awaits him in Berlin😁
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: fbriai on May 13, 2015, 10:10:10 PM
I juventini at work are going to be full of it tomorrow.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dr Butler on May 14, 2015, 08:19:50 AM
Quote from: fbriai on May 13, 2015, 10:10:10 PM
I juventini at work are going to be full of it tomorrow.

come on Barcelona :)

UTV
The Doc
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on May 14, 2015, 08:43:48 AM
anyone remember Juventus at VP in 83

Rossi 1 min

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on May 14, 2015, 08:46:40 AM
Quote from: fbriai on May 13, 2015, 10:10:10 PM
I juventini at work are going to be full of it tomorrow.
Is this a bad thing fbriai?
Or is it because they are unbearable smug twats like Yanited, Citeh and Chavski are here?

My mate Stefano - lives in Montecatini - is a lifelong Juve fan so I'm quite pleased for him.
However, if a few well-deserved digs are appropriate I will be happy to oblige! ;-)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on May 14, 2015, 09:14:15 AM
They are considerably worse than United etc - imagine all the conspiracy theories about United turning out to be true, and then some. There used to be a whole website devoted to the bits of 'luck' which went in Juve's favour.

However, Serie A's in such a painful situation these days (and Juve don't cheat like they used to - they are just that much better than everyone else in Italy, tbh) that I'm pleased for them. It's great to see Italy back in the final, and great to see the spoilt children at Real wailing in misery at not winning the CL, the diddums.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pav on May 14, 2015, 09:33:47 AM
Quote from: john e on May 14, 2015, 08:43:48 AM
anyone remember Juventus at VP in 83

Rossi 1 min


I was there,  fair side then
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on May 14, 2015, 09:50:41 AM
Maybe the wrong thread, but while we're on the subject, is it true that the Premier League might be losing a Champions League place due to English clubs' poor performance in Europe?

I do hope so.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on May 14, 2015, 09:52:28 AM
Quote from: pav on May 14, 2015, 09:33:47 AM
Quote from: john e on May 14, 2015, 08:43:48 AM
anyone remember Juventus at VP in 83

Rossi 1 min


I was there,  fair side then

and me, the Polish fella whose name I cant spell was half decent as well
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on May 14, 2015, 09:53:15 AM
Quote from: pav on May 14, 2015, 09:33:47 AM
Quote from: john e on May 14, 2015, 08:43:48 AM
anyone remember Juventus at VP in 83

Rossi 1 min


I was there,  fair side then

Yeah, not bad. Platini, Boniek (sp?) and about half-a-dozen of the Italy team that had just won the World Cup.

Went to the Atlas by the sty after the game to see the topless barmaid. It was closing as soon as they ran out of beer, to be replaced by the iron head which is now the subject of turf wars between nocturnal painters with blue and white or claret and blue paint when we play them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on May 14, 2015, 09:58:26 AM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on May 14, 2015, 09:53:15 AM
Quote from: pav on May 14, 2015, 09:33:47 AM
Quote from: john e on May 14, 2015, 08:43:48 AM
anyone remember Juventus at VP in 83

Rossi 1 min


I was there,  fair side then

Yeah, not bad. Platini, Boniek (sp?) and about half-a-dozen of the Italy team that had just won the World Cup.

Went to the Atlas by the sty after the game to see the topless barmaid. It was closing as soon as they ran out of beer, to be replaced by the iron head which is now the subject of turf wars between nocturnal painters with blue and white or claret and blue paint when we play them.

Not a war likely to resume for a few years then.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on May 14, 2015, 10:02:01 AM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on May 14, 2015, 09:58:26 AM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on May 14, 2015, 09:53:15 AM
Quote from: pav on May 14, 2015, 09:33:47 AM
Quote from: john e on May 14, 2015, 08:43:48 AM
anyone remember Juventus at VP in 83

Rossi 1 min


I was there,  fair side then

Yeah, not bad. Platini, Boniek (sp?) and about half-a-dozen of the Italy team that had just won the World Cup.

Went to the Atlas by the sty after the game to see the topless barmaid. It was closing as soon as they ran out of beer, to be replaced by the iron head which is now the subject of turf wars between nocturnal painters with blue and white or claret and blue paint when we play them.

Not a war likely to resume for a few years then.

God willing.

Our little friend almost got arrested when painting it for the third time over the weekend leading up to the infamous Monday night game at the Sty.

In his pants at seven o'clock on the Monday morning as buses packed with commuters were going past on their way to work. That's dedication.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on May 14, 2015, 10:04:49 AM
And that Juventus team weren't even (according to reports - I missed the other one) the best team to play here that year. Moscow Spartak were even better.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on May 14, 2015, 10:05:22 AM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on May 14, 2015, 09:50:41 AM
Maybe the wrong thread, but while we're on the subject, is it true that the Premier League might be losing a Champions League place due to English clubs' poor performance in Europe?

I do hope so.

If I remember correctly they were talking about it on Talksport a few weeks back and if English teams perform as poorly in the CL next season we are in danger of losing a place to another country. I can't remember which country or countries were in line to take our place if they do better than us next season though. Good to see Evra, Pogba and Pique continuing to prove that when you leave Manchester United the only way is down.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: fbriai on May 14, 2015, 10:07:41 AM
Quote from: frankmosswasmyuncle on May 14, 2015, 08:46:40 AM
Quote from: fbriai on May 13, 2015, 10:10:10 PM
I juventini at work are going to be full of it tomorrow.
Is this a bad thing fbriai?
Or is it because they are unbearable smug twats like Yanited, Citeh and Chavski are here?

My mate Stefano - lives in Montecatini - is a lifelong Juve fan so I'm quite pleased for him.
However, if a few well-deserved digs are appropriate I will be happy to oblige! ;-)

They are the Italian equivalent of Man Utd, FMWMU. You get the picture.

By way of an anecdote, my lad hasn't really shown any interest in football as yet, but he still came home from a school a couple of months ago singing 'viva juve, viva juve'. I don't think he even knows who or what juve are, to be honest.

I didn't watch the game yesterday evening. I actually fell asleep while I was reading a story to the kids, but we had the windows open as it's starting to warm up now, and I was woken up by the cheering from the other houses when they scored. It wasn't as loud as when Italy score during a World Cup, which is like being in curva (in the stands), but it was loud enough to rouse me from my sleep.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on May 14, 2015, 10:10:52 AM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on May 14, 2015, 10:04:49 AM
And that Juventus team weren't even (according to reports - I missed the other one) the best team to play here that year. Moscow Spartak were even better.

Spartak were the best passers of a ball I had ever seen. Although the only one in their team I could name all these years later is the keeper Dasayev. For Juventus I can remember Zoff, Gentile, Cabrini, Brio, Scirea, Tardeli, Platini, Boniek, Rossi and Bettega. I'm missing the winger aren't I? I will kick myself when I remember. Was it Conti or did he play for Roma?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: fbriai on May 14, 2015, 10:13:04 AM
Quote from: fbriai on May 14, 2015, 10:07:41 AM
Quote from: frankmosswasmyuncle on May 14, 2015, 08:46:40 AM
Quote from: fbriai on May 13, 2015, 10:10:10 PM
I juventini at work are going to be full of it tomorrow.
Is this a bad thing fbriai?
Or is it because they are unbearable smug twats like Yanited, Citeh and Chavski are here?

My mate Stefano - lives in Montecatini - is a lifelong Juve fan so I'm quite pleased for him.
However, if a few well-deserved digs are appropriate I will be happy to oblige! ;-)

They are the Italian equivalent of Man Utd, FMWMU. You get the picture.

By way of an anecdote, my lad hasn't really shown any interest in football as yet, but he still came home from a school a couple of months ago singing 'viva juve, viva juve'. I don't think he even knows who or what juve are, to be honest.

I didn't watch the game yesterday evening. I actually fell asleep while I was reading a story to the kids, but we had the windows open as it's starting to warm up now, and I was woken up by the cheering from the other houses when they scored. It wasn't as loud as when Italy score during a World Cup, which is like being in curva (in the stands), but it was loud enough to rouse me from my sleep.

I should add that on top of that, you have all of the calciopoli (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006_Italian_football_scandal) back-drop, too, which doesn't help.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on May 14, 2015, 10:15:00 AM
I think we might be supporting Juve in the final

my little fella thinks he's the next Gordon Banks and is having a love in about Buffon at the moment
a very charismatic man I'm finding in our household

he also loved the fact that both Goalies were captains last night, he was very impressed with that
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: fbriai on May 14, 2015, 10:20:13 AM
I'm moaning about Juve, but I love Buffon. I'd have him in my Greatest XI team over any other goalkeeper you could offer me.

I love Pirlo, too. What were Milan thinking?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on May 14, 2015, 10:37:11 AM
Quote from: fbriai on May 14, 2015, 10:13:04 AM
Quote from: fbriai on May 14, 2015, 10:07:41 AM
Quote from: frankmosswasmyuncle on May 14, 2015, 08:46:40 AM
Quote from: fbriai on May 13, 2015, 10:10:10 PM
I juventini at work are going to be full of it tomorrow.
Is this a bad thing fbriai?
Or is it because they are unbearable smug twats like Yanited, Citeh and Chavski are here?

My mate Stefano - lives in Montecatini - is a lifelong Juve fan so I'm quite pleased for him.
However, if a few well-deserved digs are appropriate I will be happy to oblige! ;-)

They are the Italian equivalent of Man Utd, FMWMU. You get the picture.

By way of an anecdote, my lad hasn't really shown any interest in football as yet, but he still came home from a school a couple of months ago singing 'viva juve, viva juve'. I don't think he even knows who or what juve are, to be honest.

I didn't watch the game yesterday evening. I actually fell asleep while I was reading a story to the kids, but we had the windows open as it's starting to warm up now, and I was woken up by the cheering from the other houses when they scored. It wasn't as loud as when Italy score during a World Cup, which is like being in curva (in the stands), but it was loud enough to rouse me from my sleep.

I should add that on top of that, you have all of the calciopoli (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006_Italian_football_scandal) back-drop, too, which doesn't help.
Thanks for that fbriai...I do get the picture now!
Was aware of the calciopoli stuff in general but not the detail.

I will remain totally neutral regarding the final then...not dissimilar to your anecdote re: your boy...I taught 5 Spanish lads (11-12 years old) last year, from various parts of Spain, but they were all Barcelona "fans"!


(We took them to one game at VP - against Chelsea - and they became Villa fans for a few days, having seen a great game, a Villa win and were spoilt rotten by the Villa faithful around them in the Lower Holte)

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: fbriai on May 14, 2015, 10:44:20 AM
Quote from: frankmosswasmyuncle on May 14, 2015, 10:37:11 AM
Quote from: fbriai on May 14, 2015, 10:13:04 AM
Quote from: fbriai on May 14, 2015, 10:07:41 AM
Quote from: frankmosswasmyuncle on May 14, 2015, 08:46:40 AM
Quote from: fbriai on May 13, 2015, 10:10:10 PM
I juventini at work are going to be full of it tomorrow.
Is this a bad thing fbriai?
Or is it because they are unbearable smug twats like Yanited, Citeh and Chavski are here?

My mate Stefano - lives in Montecatini - is a lifelong Juve fan so I'm quite pleased for him.
However, if a few well-deserved digs are appropriate I will be happy to oblige! ;-)

They are the Italian equivalent of Man Utd, FMWMU. You get the picture.

By way of an anecdote, my lad hasn't really shown any interest in football as yet, but he still came home from a school a couple of months ago singing 'viva juve, viva juve'. I don't think he even knows who or what juve are, to be honest.

I didn't watch the game yesterday evening. I actually fell asleep while I was reading a story to the kids, but we had the windows open as it's starting to warm up now, and I was woken up by the cheering from the other houses when they scored. It wasn't as loud as when Italy score during a World Cup, which is like being in curva (in the stands), but it was loud enough to rouse me from my sleep.

I should add that on top of that, you have all of the calciopoli (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006_Italian_football_scandal) back-drop, too, which doesn't help.
Thanks for that fbriai...I do get the picture now!
Was aware of the calciopoli stuff in general but not the detail.

I will remain totally neutral regarding the final then...not dissimilar to your anecdote re: your boy...I taught 5 Spanish lads (11-12 years old) last year, from various parts of Spain, but they were all Barcelona "fans"!

(We took them to one game at VP - against Chelsea - and they became Villa fans for a few days, having seen a great game, a Villa win and were spoilt rotten by the Villa faithful around them in the Lower Holte)

You'll have done well if you've converted them from the blaugrana!

I'm hoping to take my lad to Villa Park for the first time in August. Maybe that will light the kindle for him.

Then half of me thinks, maybe he'd better off living in ignorance of it all!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: itbrvilla on May 14, 2015, 10:45:51 AM
Quote from: frankmosswasmyuncle on May 14, 2015, 10:37:11 AM
Quote from: fbriai on May 14, 2015, 10:13:04 AM
Quote from: fbriai on May 14, 2015, 10:07:41 AM
Quote from: frankmosswasmyuncle on May 14, 2015, 08:46:40 AM
Quote from: fbriai on May 13, 2015, 10:10:10 PM
I juventini at work are going to be full of it tomorrow.
Is this a bad thing fbriai?
Or is it because they are unbearable smug twats like Yanited, Citeh and Chavski are here?

My mate Stefano - lives in Montecatini - is a lifelong Juve fan so I'm quite pleased for him.
However, if a few well-deserved digs are appropriate I will be happy to oblige! ;-)

They are the Italian equivalent of Man Utd, FMWMU. You get the picture.

By way of an anecdote, my lad hasn't really shown any interest in football as yet, but he still came home from a school a couple of months ago singing 'viva juve, viva juve'. I don't think he even knows who or what juve are, to be honest.

I didn't watch the game yesterday evening. I actually fell asleep while I was reading a story to the kids, but we had the windows open as it's starting to warm up now, and I was woken up by the cheering from the other houses when they scored. It wasn't as loud as when Italy score during a World Cup, which is like being in curva (in the stands), but it was loud enough to rouse me from my sleep.

I should add that on top of that, you have all of the calciopoli (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006_Italian_football_scandal) back-drop, too, which doesn't help.
Thanks for that fbriai...I do get the picture now!
Was aware of the calciopoli stuff in general but not the detail.

I will remain totally neutral regarding the final then...not dissimilar to your anecdote re: your boy...I taught 5 Spanish lads (11-12 years old) last year, from various parts of Spain, but they were all Barcelona "fans"!


(We took them to one game at VP - against Chelsea - and they became Villa fans for a few days, having seen a great game, a Villa win and were spoilt rotten by the Villa faithful around them in the Lower Holte)


Got a Spanish colleague who is immediately asked if he supports Barca or Real. He is a diehard Tenerife fan and is getting a Villa season ticket next season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on May 14, 2015, 10:53:23 AM
Quote from: itbrvilla on May 14, 2015, 10:45:51 AM

Got a Spanish colleague who is immediately asked if he supports Barca or Real. He is a diehard Tenerife fan and is getting a Villa season ticket next season.

There was a letter in Scottish fanzine The Absolute Game once about someone who was a junior (their equivalent of non-league) fan. When asked who he supported he'd say Buckie Juniors or something and the response was invariably "But who do you really support?" He'd reply that he sometimes watched Arbroath, "But who do you really support?" A passing interest in Dundee United, "But who...?" and so on all the way up to Celtic or Rangers.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on May 14, 2015, 11:51:54 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on May 14, 2015, 10:05:22 AM
Good to see Evra, Pogba and Pique continuing to prove that when you leave Manchester United the only way is down.
Tevez as well.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on May 14, 2015, 12:01:14 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on May 14, 2015, 10:53:23 AM
Quote from: itbrvilla on May 14, 2015, 10:45:51 AM

Got a Spanish colleague who is immediately asked if he supports Barca or Real. He is a diehard Tenerife fan and is getting a Villa season ticket next season.

There was a letter in Scottish fanzine The Absolute Game once about someone who was a junior (their equivalent of non-league) fan. When asked who he supported he'd say Buckie Juniors or something and the response was invariably "But who do you really support?" He'd reply that he sometimes watched Arbroath, "But who do you really support?" A passing interest in Dundee United, "But who...?" and so on all the way up to Celtic or Rangers.

Out with a Jock last night and to take this a step further whenever asked who he supports (Rangers by the way) he's always asked, "yeah, but who do you support in the Premier League". And as if to prove a point another mate came with his Austrian friends and asked my mate who he supported he said Rangers, and you can guess their very next question.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Small Rodent on May 14, 2015, 12:19:07 PM
Mark Draper always wanted to play for a top Italian side.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: fbriai on May 14, 2015, 12:43:52 PM
Quote from: Small Rodent on May 14, 2015, 12:19:07 PM
Mark Draper always wanted to play for a top Italian side.

He never quite made it to Barcelona, did he? Four games for Rayo Vallecano on loan, though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tom_Mc9? on May 14, 2015, 01:17:29 PM
Is there any way to avoid the Gerrard love in this weekend?

If not, here's my tribute to him:

“If I ever saw one of my team-mates diving, I'd definitely have a word”

(http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01107/steven-gerrard_1107779c.jpg)

"I think he (George Boateng) is a good actor."
(http://img.thesun.co.uk/aidemitlum/archive/00154/SNS0454B_154409a.jpg)

"Don't let this slip lads."
(http://www.football-banter.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/gerrard-slip.gif)

Farewell, England's rose.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on May 14, 2015, 01:20:14 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on May 14, 2015, 10:04:49 AM
And that Juventus team weren't even (according to reports - I missed the other one) the best team to play here that year. Moscow Spartak were even better.

I agree wholeheartedly.  I was at both games, and whilst we competed against Juventus, Spartak played us off the park.  I really thought I was watching a future European Powerhouse in the making.  There are times when you walk away having been beaten and think, I can have no complaints about that.  Super team but they just basically sank without trace.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dr Butler on May 14, 2015, 01:21:12 PM
cheers Tom....that's great :)

UTV
The Doc
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Comrade Blitz on May 14, 2015, 01:22:51 PM
Speaking of calciopoli and the falling of the once mighty, (Robur) Siena won promotion from Serie D last week.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LeeB on May 14, 2015, 02:13:12 PM
Quote from: dave shelley on May 14, 2015, 01:20:14 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on May 14, 2015, 10:04:49 AM
And that Juventus team weren't even (according to reports - I missed the other one) the best team to play here that year. Moscow Spartak were even better.

I agree wholeheartedly.  I was at both games, and whilst we competed against Juventus, Spartak played us off the park.  I really thought I was watching a future European Powerhouse in the making.  There are times when you walk away having been beaten and think, I can have no complaints about that.  Super team but they just basically sank without trace.

Too young myself for both games, but I remember Celta Vigo absolutely schooling a very decent Villa side at home.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on May 14, 2015, 02:21:24 PM
Quote from: LeeB on May 14, 2015, 02:13:12 PM
Quote from: dave shelley on May 14, 2015, 01:20:14 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on May 14, 2015, 10:04:49 AM
And that Juventus team weren't even (according to reports - I missed the other one) the best team to play here that year. Moscow Spartak were even better.

I agree wholeheartedly.  I was at both games, and whilst we competed against Juventus, Spartak played us off the park.  I really thought I was watching a future European Powerhouse in the making.  There are times when you walk away having been beaten and think, I can have no complaints about that.  Super team but they just basically sank without trace.

Too young myself for both games, but I remember Celta Vigo absolutely schooling a very decent Villa side at home.
Yup, they were a smashing side - Mostovoi pretty much took us apart in that Villa Park game.

I seem to recall it was that UEFA Cup run that first made Claude Makelele and Michel Salgado's names as well.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 14, 2015, 02:24:53 PM
Spartak put in a fantastic performance. I was only about 12 but even at that age I knew i'd just seen an excellent side. They played better than Juventus did at VP.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on May 14, 2015, 02:38:26 PM
I just really enjoy seeing Real Madrid lose. Silly twats waving their white hankies.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 14, 2015, 02:54:52 PM
Trabzonspor at Villa Park was a pretty gutting night even though we won the 2nd leg.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on May 14, 2015, 02:59:34 PM
Quote from: dave shelley on May 14, 2015, 01:20:14 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on May 14, 2015, 10:04:49 AM
And that Juventus team weren't even (according to reports - I missed the other one) the best team to play here that year. Moscow Spartak were even better.

I agree wholeheartedly.  I was at both games, and whilst we competed against Juventus, Spartak played us off the park.  I really thought I was watching a future European Powerhouse in the making.  There are times when you walk away having been beaten and think, I can have no complaints about that.  Super team but they just basically sank without trace.

I think they lost to Sparta Rotterdam in the next round - hardly world-beaters.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: somec on May 14, 2015, 03:14:00 PM
It's odd the references to Spartak Moscow on this thread because just the other day I heard for the first time that just 1 year before playing us in the UEFA Cup, there was a fatal crush at one of their UEFA cup games that killed more than 60 people.

It doesn't seem to be as well known as other stadium disasters.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 14, 2015, 03:19:41 PM
Just the £1200+ to see Slippy play his last game at Anfield. I would laugh so much if he got crocked and couldn't play.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: damon loves JT on May 14, 2015, 03:22:05 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on May 13, 2015, 09:29:43 PM
Listening to the speed with which the Real fans get on the backs of their players, it makes me wonder how the pampered, spoiled fuckers would handle year after year of the utter pigshit we've served up, week in, week out, for the last five years.

a wave of suicide bombings probably
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithe on May 14, 2015, 06:11:14 PM
Was Moscow Spartak the team Mark Walters scored that great goal against in the away leg, we were wearing that hooped shirt?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 14, 2015, 09:15:23 PM
This Europa semi is dire
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on May 14, 2015, 09:16:16 PM
Quote from: somec on May 14, 2015, 03:14:00 PM
It's odd the references to Spartak Moscow on this thread because just the other day I heard for the first time that just 1 year before playing us in the UEFA Cup, there was a fatal crush at one of their UEFA cup games that killed more than 60 people.

It doesn't seem to be as well known as other stadium disasters.

It was covered up by the Russian government & media and I think details only got out post-glasnost.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: bertlambshank on May 14, 2015, 09:21:01 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on May 14, 2015, 09:16:16 PM
Quote from: somec on May 14, 2015, 03:14:00 PM
It's odd the references to Spartak Moscow on this thread because just the other day I heard for the first time that just 1 year before playing us in the UEFA Cup, there was a fatal crush at one of their UEFA cup games that killed more than 60 people.

It doesn't seem to be as well known as other stadium disasters.

It was covered up by the Russian government & media and I think details only got out post-glasnost.
ESPN done a very good doc on it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: bertlambshank on May 14, 2015, 09:23:40 PM
Don't think much of Rafa's Pullis impression.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 14, 2015, 09:25:54 PM
Slight aside but found out today why at night games Stamford Bridge appears so poorly lit.
LED floodlights. Only team in PL with them. The light doesn't come across well on TV
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on May 14, 2015, 09:31:17 PM
Quite enjoying the Southend v Stevenage game, end to end 1-1, 2-2 on aggregate.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Exeter 77 on May 14, 2015, 11:10:37 PM
Quote from: PeterWithe on May 14, 2015, 06:11:14 PM
Was Moscow Spartak the team Mark Walters scored that great goal against in the away leg, we were wearing that hooped shirt?

Yes - Colin Gibson got the other in a 2-2 draw.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on May 14, 2015, 11:34:51 PM
player attacked during post game interview in Venezuela

http://tinyurl.com/nqlcevf
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on May 15, 2015, 09:45:13 AM
Quote from: fbriai on May 14, 2015, 10:13:04 AM
Quote from: fbriai on May 14, 2015, 10:07:41 AM
Quote from: frankmosswasmyuncle on May 14, 2015, 08:46:40 AM
Quote from: fbriai on May 13, 2015, 10:10:10 PM
I juventini at work are going to be full of it tomorrow.
Is this a bad thing fbriai?
Or is it because they are unbearable smug twats like Yanited, Citeh and Chavski are here?

My mate Stefano - lives in Montecatini - is a lifelong Juve fan so I'm quite pleased for him.
However, if a few well-deserved digs are appropriate I will be happy to oblige! ;-)

They are the Italian equivalent of Man Utd, FMWMU. You get the picture.

By way of an anecdote, my lad hasn't really shown any interest in football as yet, but he still came home from a school a couple of months ago singing 'viva juve, viva juve'. I don't think he even knows who or what juve are, to be honest.

I didn't watch the game yesterday evening. I actually fell asleep while I was reading a story to the kids, but we had the windows open as it's starting to warm up now, and I was woken up by the cheering from the other houses when they scored. It wasn't as loud as when Italy score during a World Cup, which is like being in curva (in the stands), but it was loud enough to rouse me from my sleep.

I should add that on top of that, you have all of the calciopoli (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006_Italian_football_scandal) back-drop, too, which doesn't help.

Doesn't Moggi still go to games at Juventus and work there in some official capacity. Bloke should be rotting in a prison cell.

On a different note, Dnipro knocked out Napoli last night parking the bus from minute 1 in wet conditions. Across both matches the refereeing was suspicious to say the least (see Dnipro's away goal). It's a great feel good story for UEFA to have a Ukrainian team in a final after what's happened over there in the last few years, but did they have to throw morality out of the window to achieve this?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dr Butler on May 15, 2015, 11:31:56 AM
and the tributes continue to flood in for Stevie G...

(https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/t31.0-8/11262491_841467302556833_924288270149294172_o.jpg)


UTV
The Doc
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: CJ on May 15, 2015, 11:40:07 AM
Bit of a kick in the teeth for anyone going to the Championship play-off final on Bank Holiday Monday - rail strike called for 24 hours starting at 5 p.m. on the day. So anyone relying on trains for any part of their journey after the game is basically screwed. I've been keeping an eye on this issue for a couple of weeks now dreading that we may be affected on the 30th - hopefully that won't be the case now but feel really sorry for those now affected.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on May 15, 2015, 11:40:17 AM
Quote from: PeterWithe on May 14, 2015, 06:11:14 PM
Was Moscow Spartak the team Mark Walters scored that great goal against in the away leg, we were wearing that hooped shirt?

It was. 2-2.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on May 15, 2015, 04:54:35 PM
Ideal preparation for Hull ahead of their visit to Spurs:-

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/9851399/hull-midfielder-jake-livermore-tests-positive-for-cocaine
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 15, 2015, 05:10:12 PM
An oldie but worth watching.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on May 15, 2015, 05:11:46 PM
Quote from: Richard E on May 15, 2015, 04:54:35 PM
Ideal preparation for Hull ahead of their visit to Spurs:-

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/9851399/hull-midfielder-jake-livermore-tests-positive-for-cocaine

Choice between cocaine and alcohol, I guess he valued his Liver-more?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on May 15, 2015, 05:15:24 PM
What a blow
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on May 15, 2015, 05:17:47 PM
No response from him yet, he must be snowed under.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on May 15, 2015, 05:30:32 PM
That's why Pepsi is better than Coke
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 15, 2015, 05:48:51 PM
headline for the story is Bungle Tiger
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on May 15, 2015, 06:15:45 PM
It's down to him when he crosses that white line.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cfetters on May 15, 2015, 09:12:57 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on May 15, 2015, 05:11:46 PM
Quote from: Richard E on May 15, 2015, 04:54:35 PM
Ideal preparation for Hull ahead of their visit to Spurs:-

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/9851399/hull-midfielder-jake-livermore-tests-positive-for-cocaine

Let the one-liners begin...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 15, 2015, 09:15:20 PM
Go Boro.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LeeB on May 15, 2015, 09:15:57 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 15, 2015, 05:10:12 PM
An oldie but worth watching.



I love this, the absolute reward for endeavour.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on May 16, 2015, 10:11:37 AM
This morning on Talk Sport.

Alvin Martin 'Today's all about Steven Gerrard'.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on May 16, 2015, 10:28:43 AM
Quote from: Clampy on May 16, 2015, 10:11:37 AM
This morning on Talk Sport.

Alvin Martin 'Today's all about Steven Gerrard'.

I remember another day a couple of weeks ago that was supposed to be all about Steven Gerrard.

That ended well for him didn't it?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on May 16, 2015, 10:31:28 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on May 16, 2015, 10:28:43 AM
Quote from: Clampy on May 16, 2015, 10:11:37 AM
This morning on Talk Sport.

Alvin Martin 'Today's all about Steven Gerrard'.

I remember another day a couple of weeks ago that was supposed to be all about Steven Gerrard.

That ended well for him didn't it?

Not sure what game you mean, were we involved at all?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on May 16, 2015, 10:38:45 AM
Quote from: Clampy on May 16, 2015, 10:31:28 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on May 16, 2015, 10:28:43 AM
Quote from: Clampy on May 16, 2015, 10:11:37 AM
This morning on Talk Sport.

Alvin Martin 'Today's all about Steven Gerrard'.

I remember another day a couple of weeks ago that was supposed to be all about Steven Gerrard.

That ended well for him didn't it?

Not sure what game you mean, were we involved at all?


Funnily enough we were. Although his final battle with Manchester United was also massively hyped and also ended well for him didn't it?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on May 16, 2015, 11:23:02 AM
A terrible 0-0 with little or no goalmouth action or incidents will still be the main match on MOTD with his substitution in the final minute being analysed and shown from several camera angles.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 16, 2015, 11:24:42 AM
Personally I hope he creates a personal milestone for himself. And beats 38 seconds.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on May 16, 2015, 11:27:08 AM
An own goal and a sending off please , for the puke-inducing "boy from Huyton".  Puke.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 16, 2015, 11:28:41 AM
What odds on a really dodgy penalty in front of the Kop so as Slippy can score?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on May 16, 2015, 11:36:10 AM
Which he misses but is ordered to be retaken. And he misses and that is then ordered to be retaken etc
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on May 16, 2015, 11:46:16 AM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 16, 2015, 11:24:42 AM
Personally I hope he creates a personal milestone for himself. And beats 38 seconds.

In fairness, it's not so much him, it's the media portrayal of him. Alvin Martin saying that this morning is a classic example.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on May 16, 2015, 03:14:20 PM
can see qpr beating newcastle. I'd hate to be struggling and come up against a relegated team


*** oh shit did I just write that!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ger Regan on May 16, 2015, 03:18:45 PM
Jelavic just hit the bar. Still 0-0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 16, 2015, 03:18:56 PM
Glad our game provided some interest in the PL today. No goals anywhere after 20 min which suits me just fine.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on May 16, 2015, 03:19:42 PM
Hull are playing quite well, and should have scored just now.

Spurs look worryingly unarsed.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on May 16, 2015, 03:22:00 PM
It least Soldado isn't playing, you'd know they were on the beach then.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on May 16, 2015, 03:23:41 PM
Hull hit the bar.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on May 16, 2015, 03:23:45 PM
balls no1
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LTA on May 16, 2015, 03:24:13 PM
1 0 Newcastle
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on May 16, 2015, 03:24:17 PM
Fucking hell, Newcastle.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 16, 2015, 03:24:35 PM
****** off QPR, bunch of tossbags.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on May 16, 2015, 03:25:06 PM
Christ.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: CT on May 16, 2015, 03:25:55 PM
....and so it begins.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on May 16, 2015, 03:26:50 PM
Just waiting for Hull to score and they will
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: curiousorange on May 16, 2015, 03:27:06 PM
I remember writing the same thing here for the last four years, about not wanting to have to care about this bollocks ever again.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on May 16, 2015, 03:29:37 PM
I think I expended more energy having my early morning dump this morning than Spurs have so far in this match.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 16, 2015, 03:30:49 PM
Just realized a Hull draw is shit too given they have a far superior GD to us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: curiousorange on May 16, 2015, 03:31:09 PM
Who would have thought N'Doye and Jelavic would look like Puskas and Di Stefano?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: shipscat on May 16, 2015, 03:31:29 PM
Unfortunately,Spurs have the same shambolic appearance at the back as we had earlier.

Hull are very much up for this!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on May 16, 2015, 03:37:11 PM
Need Leicester to win

Cant trust Spurs
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on May 16, 2015, 03:38:13 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on May 16, 2015, 03:30:49 PM
Just realized a Hull draw is shit too given they have a far superior GD to us.

Of all the teams fighting to stay up, our GD is the worst.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on May 16, 2015, 03:39:39 PM
The Hamilton Academical goal against Ross County is significant as it finally removed our score from view on the sky vidiprinter.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on May 16, 2015, 03:40:45 PM
Barcodes winning. Can today get any worse?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on May 16, 2015, 03:41:08 PM
Quote from: The Sound of Villadelphia on May 16, 2015, 03:40:45 PM
Barcodes winning. Can today get any worse?

Yes, Hull are only drawing thus far.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on May 16, 2015, 03:41:35 PM
just lose Hull, please.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: curiousorange on May 16, 2015, 03:42:39 PM
All I can hear on Five Live's commentary is 'Tottenham come forward...Hull clear'.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on May 16, 2015, 03:42:52 PM
I've just been physically sick
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on May 16, 2015, 03:43:42 PM
Quote from: curiousorange on May 16, 2015, 03:42:39 PM
All I can hear on Five Live's commentary is 'Tottenham come forward...Hull clear'.

Hull look the better team to me.

Spurs are ambling about like it's a kickaround on a beach or something.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on May 16, 2015, 03:44:13 PM
Spurs sound as though they're playing half asleep! Not good.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on May 16, 2015, 03:44:35 PM
Spurs are definitely trying to avoid the Europa league spot.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: curiousorange on May 16, 2015, 03:45:19 PM
Spurs go one up, you expect them to cock it up. Hull go one up, you expect that to stay the same.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on May 16, 2015, 03:46:27 PM
I shall tune in for the second half. I think Harry Kane will score....two.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on May 16, 2015, 03:47:53 PM
Come on Kane get a couple
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: curiousorange on May 16, 2015, 03:48:03 PM
Now that bloke's definitely on his holidays. And Ryan Mason is still being a dickhead to us, by being bloody useless.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on May 16, 2015, 03:59:22 PM
How many times have we said this in recent times but this is the biggest half of our season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 16, 2015, 04:01:00 PM
It would be somewhat ironic if it was Spurs that shit the bed today.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 16, 2015, 04:01:07 PM
I've always liked and respected Spurs. And that slow "Oh when the Spurs" has never ever annoyed me. Just  throwing that out there.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on May 16, 2015, 04:03:39 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 16, 2015, 04:01:07 PM
I've always liked and respected Spurs. And that slow "Oh when the Spurs" has never ever annoyed me. Just  throwing that out there.

I laaave em, apples and pears, trabble an strife, rahnd the aaahld joanna for a sing son, Ossie's gah to Wembley is knees av gorn all trembly cam on you spurs!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 16, 2015, 04:03:49 PM
Harry Kane. Great looking guy. One of my favourite all time Spurs players. Love him, Ardiles and that lovely bearded lad Villa.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on May 16, 2015, 04:06:41 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on May 16, 2015, 04:03:39 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 16, 2015, 04:01:07 PM
I've always liked and respected Spurs. And that slow "Oh when the Spurs" has never ever annoyed me. Just  throwing that out there.

I laaave em, apples and pears, trabble an strife, rahnd the aaahld joanna for a sing son, Ossie's gah to Wembley is knees av gorn all trembly cam on you spurs!

I love everything about them, from good old Harry Redknapp to loveable Sol Campbell, they're the people's club, and we've been lucky to share a league with them for so long.

Now score some fucking goals you shithouse Cockney twats!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on May 16, 2015, 04:07:12 PM
Spurs are going to lose this.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on May 16, 2015, 04:07:41 PM
Quote from: PaulWinch again on May 16, 2015, 04:07:12 PM
Spurs are going to lose this.

Yup, Spurs have looked abysmal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on May 16, 2015, 04:07:46 PM
I just loved Mark Falco.  I think it was a disgrace what Christian Gross did to that club.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: steamer on May 16, 2015, 04:08:30 PM
I always remember standing and applauding as that big nosed c***t Chivers scored against us in the 71 L.C Final.
How I cried when Coventry beat them in the Cup
It is payback time you Cockney bastards. Beat Hull !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 16, 2015, 04:08:43 PM
Glen Hoddle was way better than Sid. Honest.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LTA on May 16, 2015, 04:09:03 PM
Spurs are going through the motions
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on May 16, 2015, 04:09:34 PM
Fuck me, Spurs, WAKE FUCKING UP
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on May 16, 2015, 04:10:14 PM
Always loved Chadli
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ez on May 16, 2015, 04:10:19 PM
yes 1-0 spurs
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on May 16, 2015, 04:10:21 PM
1-0 Spuds
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on May 16, 2015, 04:10:35 PM
Burnley aren't being pushovers either. Butland has had a stormer by all accounts.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on May 16, 2015, 04:10:40 PM
yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on May 16, 2015, 04:10:42 PM
BOOOOOOOOOOOMMMM!!!

Tottingham score!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on May 16, 2015, 04:10:49 PM
Get in.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: CT on May 16, 2015, 04:10:53 PM
Spurs have been shite, but they lead 1-0!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 16, 2015, 04:11:01 PM
I always buy a Villa/Tottingham half and half scarf. The only one I do buy, and it's a pleasure and honour to own.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on May 16, 2015, 04:11:02 PM
Well I thought that hull and Newcastle would win today but I also didn't expect that villa result

I think the hull game has 1-0 away win written all over it but let's hope Spurs can pull their finger out of their arse
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on May 16, 2015, 04:11:06 PM
Thank the Lord
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on May 16, 2015, 04:11:21 PM
Ah, nice that. Nice goal. And his haircut isn't an effete, aesthetically bankrupt piece of shit either. Nice.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 16, 2015, 04:11:25 PM
Apples and Pears and all that, thank fuck
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Axl Rose on May 16, 2015, 04:11:33 PM
phew
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john2710 on May 16, 2015, 04:11:44 PM
Thank fuck for that
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on May 16, 2015, 04:11:49 PM
I know it's 36 minutes to go but how long is this 36 minutes going to take.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on May 16, 2015, 04:11:55 PM
Thank God for that. He might have been offside as well!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ez on May 16, 2015, 04:12:05 PM
Hull have got to go for it now. Hopefully it means spurs will score more.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on May 16, 2015, 04:12:06 PM
Booom

Right keep hold of that Spurs and I'll be able to ignore the villa result and enjoy the rest of my weekend
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 16, 2015, 04:12:29 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 16, 2015, 04:11:01 PM
I always buy a Villa/Tottingham half and half scarf. The only one I do buy, and it's a pleasure and honour to own.

Fuck that. I only buy Spurs scarves. I have many and a picture of Clive Allen on my wall.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on May 16, 2015, 04:12:49 PM
Fuck me, that Harry Kane looks like a drooling simpleton.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: martin o`who?? on May 16, 2015, 04:13:14 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 16, 2015, 04:08:43 PM
Glen Hoddle was way better than Sid. Honest.
Lol - for a moment, you had me there you naughty boy!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ez on May 16, 2015, 04:13:17 PM
qpr score
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: beness on May 16, 2015, 04:13:19 PM
QPR 1-1
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: CT on May 16, 2015, 04:13:26 PM
QPR equalise
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on May 16, 2015, 04:13:31 PM
yeahhhhhhhhhhhh
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tayls_7 on May 16, 2015, 04:13:46 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on May 16, 2015, 04:11:49 PM
I know it's 36 minutes to go but how long is this 36 minutes going to take.

I can provide you with that information but it'll cost you.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Exeter 77 on May 16, 2015, 04:13:58 PM
QPR equalise.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Musicmaan on May 16, 2015, 04:14:19 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 16, 2015, 04:11:01 PM
I always buy a Villa/Tottingham half and half scarf. The only one I do buy, and it's a pleasure and honour to own.

That's the first time I've laughed since 12:45 today... 😅
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 16, 2015, 04:15:15 PM
I've always had a lot of respect for both QPR and Spurs as clubs, they are the footballers football clubs. I think it's because Harry was in charge at both, class from top to bottom.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Axl Rose on May 16, 2015, 04:16:10 PM
Danny Rose's hair is a tribute to us. A wonderful player
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 16, 2015, 04:16:32 PM
Love Terry Venables and his cheeky smile, QPR and Spurs links. Hero in my house
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on May 16, 2015, 04:17:16 PM
2-0 Spuds
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Axl Rose on May 16, 2015, 04:17:37 PM
And Danny Rose scores!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 16, 2015, 04:17:42 PM
Quote from: Goldie.7 on May 16, 2015, 04:17:16 PM
2-0 Spuds

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: CT on May 16, 2015, 04:17:51 PM
2-0! Can I stop supporting them now, it makes me feel sick.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on May 16, 2015, 04:17:59 PM
Get in!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on May 16, 2015, 04:18:11 PM
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!


TOTTINGHAM BOOOOOOOOMMMSPURS!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on May 16, 2015, 04:18:18 PM
Thats my boy!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 16, 2015, 04:18:19 PM
I want to move to London so as i'm nearer to the spiritual home of football, White Hart Lane.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on May 16, 2015, 04:18:24 PM
Right that must surely be us safe. Surely??!

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 16, 2015, 04:18:30 PM
Quote from: CT on May 16, 2015, 04:17:51 PM
2-0! Can I stop supporting them now, it makes me feel sick.

Bathe in Dettol later.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on May 16, 2015, 04:18:38 PM
Danny Rose, my new favourite player who I have never ever referred to as shite.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 16, 2015, 04:18:59 PM
A Rose by any other name.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on May 16, 2015, 04:19:05 PM
Yet another lad with completely unobjectionable hair which doesn't make him look like an extra from a particularly trashy scene of 'Demolition Man'.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john2710 on May 16, 2015, 04:19:09 PM
Thank fuck, we're safe
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Musicmaan on May 16, 2015, 04:19:47 PM
Get in!!!

(But can we pleeeaase not do this again next Season?!)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: CT on May 16, 2015, 04:20:03 PM
QPR winning! Geordies to go down on the last day??
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Exeter 77 on May 16, 2015, 04:20:11 PM
2-1 QPR.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on May 16, 2015, 04:20:12 PM
Why am I mopping my kitchen
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on May 16, 2015, 04:20:27 PM
QPR 2-1 up

That's more like it
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on May 16, 2015, 04:20:33 PM
(http://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/9/96109/2670006-7183311308-Danie.gif)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: villa_cads on May 16, 2015, 04:20:42 PM
Newcastle losing too
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on May 16, 2015, 04:20:43 PM
Get in!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 16, 2015, 04:20:48 PM
Ryan Mason with the assist. Lovely fella, never liked Benteke the bully ever since he had a go at him at VP.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gerrin on May 16, 2015, 04:21:11 PM
WooooHoooo! Happy Days!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on May 16, 2015, 04:21:38 PM
Spurs second goal was like something from FIFA14

Lobbed over the defence.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ez on May 16, 2015, 04:22:08 PM
Newcastle losing. Hope things stay as they are now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 16, 2015, 04:22:40 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on May 16, 2015, 04:21:38 PM
Spurs second goal was like something from FIFA14

Lobbed over the defence.

Or Aston Villa today
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 16, 2015, 04:22:41 PM
We'll return the favour to Spurs fans in a couple of weeks.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on May 16, 2015, 04:22:50 PM
Come on you fuckers!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on May 16, 2015, 04:23:25 PM
Fabulous ten minutes for us!!!!

We are staying up, say we are...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 16, 2015, 04:23:46 PM
I'm having a right cockney knees up in the lounge.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Axl Rose on May 16, 2015, 04:23:59 PM
thank you QPR.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on May 16, 2015, 04:24:18 PM
QPR's second was an absolute fucking belter.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on May 16, 2015, 04:24:33 PM
I hope Hull manage to stay up
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: villadelph on May 16, 2015, 04:24:50 PM
WE'RE UP BITCHES!!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 16, 2015, 04:25:20 PM
West Ham winning. It's a great day for us cockneys. Now if only Palace could complete a clean sweep today.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on May 16, 2015, 04:25:40 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 16, 2015, 04:25:20 PM
West Ham winning. It's a great day for us cockneys. Now if only Palace could complete a clean sweep today.

Everton have scored.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on May 16, 2015, 04:25:41 PM
Will Sunderland be happy with a draw today? They would still need a pt to guarantee safety.  I think probably yes
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 16, 2015, 04:25:59 PM
Or maybe West Ham aren't winning.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: MalcolmP on May 16, 2015, 04:26:43 PM
Sherwood knew we would be safe so tactically put in todays performance to make Arsenal over confident thinking all they have to do is turn up - pure genius on Tim's part !!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on May 16, 2015, 04:26:47 PM
Spurs clear off the line about three times in two seconds
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on May 16, 2015, 04:26:55 PM
Hull miraculously fail to score from a real scramble. Nerve-shredding to watch.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 16, 2015, 04:27:24 PM
That's when you know it isn't your day
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on May 16, 2015, 04:27:25 PM
Quote from: Monty on May 16, 2015, 04:26:55 PM
Hull miraculously fail to score from a real scramble. Nerve-shredding to watch.

It was horrible, wasn't it?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on May 16, 2015, 04:27:45 PM
Tom Huddlestone makes Holt look athletic
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on May 16, 2015, 04:28:36 PM
I'm listening on 5 live and it's horrible
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ez on May 16, 2015, 04:29:13 PM
Sorry Hull but i can't feel sorry for you.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 16, 2015, 04:29:13 PM
I'm watching on here and the Beeb site, I'm surprisingly calm.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Axl Rose on May 16, 2015, 04:29:53 PM
Quote from: Matt Collins on May 16, 2015, 04:28:36 PM
I'm listening on 5 live and it's horrible

It's ok mate. I'm sat here in Tokyo with Spurs on my girlfriend's TV, she's passed out in her 82 European Cup Final shirt, and I'm laughing about Newcastle's demise on BBC vidiprinter. We're staying up mate!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SamTheMouse on May 16, 2015, 04:30:14 PM
Charles Kennedy hasn't been out of work long. He appears to be co-commentating on Spurs v Hull.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on May 16, 2015, 04:31:45 PM
I still feel physically sick
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Reuben on May 16, 2015, 04:33:21 PM
Quote from: Axl Rose on May 16, 2015, 04:29:53 PM
Quote from: Matt Collins on May 16, 2015, 04:28:36 PM
I'm listening on 5 live and it's horrible

It's ok mate. I'm sat here in Tokyo with Spurs on my girlfriend's TV, she's passed out in her 82 European Cup Final shirt, and I'm laughing about Newcastle's demise on BBC vidiprinter. We're staying up mate!

This scenario sounds like the ending to a cool film
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on May 16, 2015, 04:33:35 PM
come on leicester
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on May 16, 2015, 04:34:04 PM
Quote from: SamTheMouse on May 16, 2015, 04:30:14 PM
Charles Kennedy hasn't been out of work long. He appears to be co-commentating on Spurs v Hull.

Er... Its Ray Houghton!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Axl Rose on May 16, 2015, 04:35:21 PM
Quote from: Reuben on May 16, 2015, 04:33:21 PM
Quote from: Axl Rose on May 16, 2015, 04:29:53 PM
Quote from: Matt Collins on May 16, 2015, 04:28:36 PM
I'm listening on 5 live and it's horrible

It's ok mate. I'm sat here in Tokyo with Spurs on my girlfriend's TV, she's passed out in her 82 European Cup Final shirt, and I'm laughing about Newcastle's demise on BBC vidiprinter. We're staying up mate!

This scenario sounds like the ending to a cool film

Also, next to me is an inflatable remote control R2-D2...surreal times, but good times, especially after our result earlier.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: martin o`who?? on May 16, 2015, 04:35:29 PM
This must never EVER be allowed to happen again, it's funny, I'm sure I wrote the same thing at the same time last year, and the year before, and the year before.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on May 16, 2015, 04:36:12 PM
Quote from: martin o`who?? on May 16, 2015, 04:35:29 PM
This must never EVER be allowed to happen again, it's funny, I'm sure I wrote the same thing at the same time last year, and the year before, and the year before.

Yes, I was thinking exactly the same thing earlier today, how if we get away with it, we absolutely must make sure this doesn't happen again. Like we failed to the last four years :(
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 16, 2015, 04:36:52 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on May 16, 2015, 04:31:45 PM
I still feel physically sick

Nah, it would take the miracle or miracles now. Breathe baby
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Reuben on May 16, 2015, 04:37:05 PM
Quote from: Axl Rose on May 16, 2015, 04:35:21 PM
Quote from: Reuben on May 16, 2015, 04:33:21 PM
Quote from: Axl Rose on May 16, 2015, 04:29:53 PM
Quote from: Matt Collins on May 16, 2015, 04:28:36 PM
I'm listening on 5 live and it's horrible

It's ok mate. I'm sat here in Tokyo with Spurs on my girlfriend's TV, she's passed out in her 82 European Cup Final shirt, and I'm laughing about Newcastle's demise on BBC vidiprinter. We're staying up mate!

This scenario sounds like the ending to a cool film

Also, next to me is an inflatable remote control R2-D2...surreal times, but good times, especially after our result earlier.

Forget what I said - it's a cool beginning.....now we have to have a Tarantino-esque couple of hours showing us how you ended up here
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on May 16, 2015, 04:37:53 PM
I wouldn't wish relegation on any fan (well apart from Newcastle, West Brom, Birmingham)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Axl Rose on May 16, 2015, 04:40:27 PM
Quote from: Reuben on May 16, 2015, 04:37:05 PM
Quote from: Axl Rose on May 16, 2015, 04:35:21 PM
Quote from: Reuben on May 16, 2015, 04:33:21 PM
Quote from: Axl Rose on May 16, 2015, 04:29:53 PM
Quote from: Matt Collins on May 16, 2015, 04:28:36 PM
I'm listening on 5 live and it's horrible

It's ok mate. I'm sat here in Tokyo with Spurs on my girlfriend's TV, she's passed out in her 82 European Cup Final shirt, and I'm laughing about Newcastle's demise on BBC vidiprinter. We're staying up mate!

This scenario sounds like the ending to a cool film

Also, next to me is an inflatable remote control R2-D2...surreal times, but good times, especially after our result earlier.

Forget what I said - it's a cool beginning.....now we have to have a Tarantino-esque couple of hours showing us how you ended up here

We should send it to him in the form of a film idea. You never know, he might fall in love with the whole idea and buy the Villa.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on May 16, 2015, 04:40:36 PM
guess sunderland draw may be best for our final league position
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on May 16, 2015, 04:41:36 PM
Hull are so poor. To think back in the summer quite a few people considered their summer business to be the most impressive. I'm not sure Bruce can have too many excuses for this season. They've underperformed big time.
That said I really hope they send Newcastle down.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Jon Crofts on May 16, 2015, 04:41:36 PM
Fucking fuckers. Come 5pm and you can fuck off again Spurs.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on May 16, 2015, 04:42:58 PM
Quote from: Jon Crofts on May 16, 2015, 04:41:36 PM
Fucking fuckers. Come 5pm and you can fuck off again Spurs.

I fucking hate spurs (is it safe to say it?)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on May 16, 2015, 04:43:08 PM
Quote from: supertom on May 16, 2015, 04:41:36 PM
Hull are so poor. To think back in the summer quite a few people considered their summer business to be the most impressive. I'm not sure Bruce can have too many excuses for this season. They've underperformed big time.
That said I really hope they send Newcastle down.

Newcastle are going to be very, very lucky to go down. That is one point from the last 30 for them, and they're getting worse. If there was one more week left than there is, they'd be doomed.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Axl Rose on May 16, 2015, 04:45:59 PM
Quote from: Malandro on May 16, 2015, 04:42:58 PM
Quote from: Jon Crofts on May 16, 2015, 04:41:36 PM
Fucking fuckers. Come 5pm and you can fuck off again Spurs.

I fucking hate spurs (is it safe to say it?)

Me too, sir. They're behind Blues in the hatred stakes, and just below Liverpool. But level on par with Chelsea and the Baggies.

Vile
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TopDeck113 on May 16, 2015, 04:48:12 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on May 16, 2015, 04:43:08 PM
Quote from: supertom on May 16, 2015, 04:41:36 PM
Hull are so poor. To think back in the summer quite a few people considered their summer business to be the most impressive. I'm not sure Bruce can have too many excuses for this season. They've underperformed big time.
That said I really hope they send Newcastle down.

Newcastle are going to be very, very lucky to go down. That is one point from the last 30 for them, and they're getting worse. If there was one more week left than there is, they'd be doomed.

Or if their bad run had started just one game earlier...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on May 16, 2015, 04:48:16 PM
3 mins stoppage time at WHL
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 16, 2015, 04:48:34 PM
We're safe boys and girls. Thank fuck for that. What a day. Erase this defeat from the memory, beat Burnley and win the cup!!!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on May 16, 2015, 04:48:44 PM
Quote from: TopDeck113 on May 16, 2015, 04:48:12 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on May 16, 2015, 04:43:08 PM
Quote from: supertom on May 16, 2015, 04:41:36 PM
Hull are so poor. To think back in the summer quite a few people considered their summer business to be the most impressive. I'm not sure Bruce can have too many excuses for this season. They've underperformed big time.
That said I really hope they send Newcastle down.

Newcastle are going to be very, very lucky to go down. That is one point from the last 30 for them, and they're getting worse. If there was one more week left than there is, they'd be doomed.

Or if their bad run had started just one game earlier...

Were we the last team they beat?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 16, 2015, 04:49:29 PM

Quote from: Axl Rose on May 16, 2015, 04:29:53 PM
Quote from: Matt Collins on May 16, 2015, 04:28:36 PM
I'm listening on 5 live and it's horrible

It's ok mate. I'm sat here in Tokyo with Spurs on my girlfriend's TV, she's passed out in her 82 European Cup Final shirt, and I'm laughing about Newcastle's demise on BBC vidiprinter. We're staying up mate!
hi Nik all those sleepless nights for you and miserable Saturday afternoons for me at VP have been worth it in the end! Never in doubt🌞
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 16, 2015, 04:49:42 PM
Quote from: Risso on May 16, 2015, 04:48:44 PM
Quote from: TopDeck113 on May 16, 2015, 04:48:12 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on May 16, 2015, 04:43:08 PM
Quote from: supertom on May 16, 2015, 04:41:36 PM
Hull are so poor. To think back in the summer quite a few people considered their summer business to be the most impressive. I'm not sure Bruce can have too many excuses for this season. They've underperformed big time.
That said I really hope they send Newcastle down.

Newcastle are going to be very, very lucky to go down. That is one point from the last 30 for them, and they're getting worse. If there was one more week left than there is, they'd be doomed.

Or if their bad run had started just one game earlier...

Were we the last team they beat?

Yes in a game we should never have lost.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: martin o`who?? on May 16, 2015, 04:50:21 PM
And breathe !!!!!!!!..............
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on May 16, 2015, 04:50:45 PM
I feel much much better now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Steve R on May 16, 2015, 04:50:56 PM
We're safe.

Typically lucky Spurs. What a shite club. When was the last time Kane scored a goal?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on May 16, 2015, 04:51:00 PM
thank fuck for that. Perfect 3pm matches.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on May 16, 2015, 04:51:03 PM
Thank fuck for that.  Safe.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: philp52 on May 16, 2015, 04:51:13 PM
We r staying up we r staying up.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on May 16, 2015, 04:51:19 PM
You know, I really thought this was the season. I thought, when we lost to Hull, that that was it, we're finally gone. But somehow we've survived.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on May 16, 2015, 04:51:26 PM
And...unclench.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on May 16, 2015, 04:51:44 PM
Oh and by the way Spurs, you're a bunch of ******! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Jon Crofts on May 16, 2015, 04:51:56 PM
Thanks Spurs now you can all fuck off again.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OzVilla on May 16, 2015, 04:52:20 PM
Praise McGrath.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villan For Life on May 16, 2015, 04:52:32 PM
Yes.

Never again please Villa
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 16, 2015, 04:52:36 PM
I fucking hate Spurs. Fuck off, wankers.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john2710 on May 16, 2015, 04:52:47 PM
That's a relief, but after today's display that's nothing to be proud of.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: The Man With A Stick on May 16, 2015, 04:53:22 PM
It's World Whisky Day, I'm not going to be in a hurry to get home for MOTD and we're safe.

This isn't going to end well.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LTA on May 16, 2015, 04:53:23 PM
Just relived that we're safe.

We cannot do this again though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: mrastonvilla on May 16, 2015, 04:53:31 PM
Looking forward to next Sunday now. Phew!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 16, 2015, 04:53:33 PM
QPR fans invade the pitch. I wonder what fine they will get.......
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on May 16, 2015, 04:54:08 PM
Barcodes are in a right mess, carver should of kept his mouth shut.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PROVERBS1966 on May 16, 2015, 04:56:02 PM
Thank you Tim Sherwood, nightmare game today but you have saved us, what a contrast in emotion today.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on May 16, 2015, 04:56:16 PM
Quote from: Steve Rose on May 16, 2015, 04:50:56 PM
We're safe.

Typically lucky Spurs. What a shite club. When was the last time Kane scored a goal?

That's ungrateful!! Spurs have SAVED us!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: DB on May 16, 2015, 04:56:33 PM
Are we doing a dvd like the boggy knobs? The Geat Escape...hahaha.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TopDeck113 on May 16, 2015, 04:56:44 PM
Quote from: Monty on May 16, 2015, 04:51:19 PM
You know, I really thought this was the season. I thought, when we lost to Hull, that that was it, we're finally gone. But somehow we've survived.

Me, too.   

Those in charge must really ensure that this is the last time we find ourselves in this situation.  At last we appear to have a manager who can perhaps give us exciting football.  What he now needs is money to fix the glaringly obvious.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on May 16, 2015, 04:56:54 PM
I fear it won't happen but I would love love love it if Big Sam relegated Newcarrrrrrsul
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TopDeck113 on May 16, 2015, 04:57:56 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 16, 2015, 04:53:33 PM
QPR fans invade the pitch. I wonder what fine they will get.......

The FA are nothing but consistent and even-handed to all clubs.  That will be another £200k in their coffers.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on May 16, 2015, 04:58:01 PM
Quote from: TopDeck113 on May 16, 2015, 04:56:44 PM
Quote from: Monty on May 16, 2015, 04:51:19 PM
You know, I really thought this was the season. I thought, when we lost to Hull, that that was it, we're finally gone. But somehow we've survived.

Me, too.   

Those in charge must really ensure that this is the last time we find ourselves in this situation.  At last we appear to have a manager who can perhaps give us exciting football.  What he now needs is money to fix the glaringly obvious.

I'll take the odd 6-1 as long as we can give out 6-1s ourselves. That's the kind of thing which you can afford to do in midtable, so let's hope we get there! Oh the promised land, eh.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 16, 2015, 04:58:57 PM
Quote from: Villafirst on May 16, 2015, 04:56:16 PM
Quote from: Steve Rose on May 16, 2015, 04:50:56 PM
We're safe.

Typically lucky Spurs. What a shite club. When was the last time Kane scored a goal?
That's ungrateful!! Spurs have SAVED us!!
No they have not. We have saved ourselves by getting more points than teams to be relegated
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: amfy on May 16, 2015, 05:03:31 PM
To be honest, Spurs have now helped us stay up, after relegating Blues, & gifting us Tim Sherwood. I might keep them@
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 16, 2015, 05:04:56 PM
There's tears on the streets of Smethwick and Bordesley tonight. And Coventry. And Newcastle.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on May 16, 2015, 05:09:11 PM
Phew...

funny though that in every one of these relegation threatened seasons we haven't once been involved in the last day drama.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on May 16, 2015, 05:09:20 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 16, 2015, 05:04:56 PM
There's tears on the streets of Smethwick and Bordesley tonight. And Coventry. And Newcastle.

Going past Newcastle tonight may beep the old horn
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on May 16, 2015, 05:10:41 PM
Quote from: peter w on May 16, 2015, 05:09:11 PM
Phew...

funny though that in every one of these relegation threatened seasons we haven't once been involved in the last day drama.

Actually, technically, mathematically we have.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 16, 2015, 05:10:43 PM
Funny. Spurs now helping out three times in keeping us up. Fired Sherwood, lost to us at WHL, beat Hull. What accomodating wankers they are.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: FrankyH on May 16, 2015, 05:11:53 PM
Quote from: The Man With A Stick on May 16, 2015, 04:53:22 PM
It's World Whisky Day, I'm not going to be in a hurry to get home for MOTD and we're safe.

This isn't going to end well.

I might listen to a bit of Chaz & Dave when Match of the Day is on !!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on May 16, 2015, 05:11:59 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on May 16, 2015, 05:10:43 PM
Funny. Spurs now helping out three times in keeping us up. Fired Sherwood, lost to us at WHL, beat Hull. What accomodating wankers they are.

Don't forget them relegating Small Heath for us as well.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 16, 2015, 05:14:40 PM
Dear Crystal Palace, please smash Slippy and co, lots of love, the rest of football x
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Duncan Shaw on May 16, 2015, 05:18:08 PM
All aboard for the Stevie G love in..................
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: django on May 16, 2015, 05:22:28 PM
On the train listening to the radio. Did I miss Steven Gerrard curing a leper with his healing touch or something?

A good player no doubt but I can't remember anything like this coverage before.

I hope he injures himself getting sent off whilst scoring an own goal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: curiousorange on May 16, 2015, 05:27:12 PM
I'm completely not going to watch Match of the Day. In fact, were it not for the fact I have a ticket, I probably wouldn't pay much attention to next Sunday. In my mind, I have a fortnight off before I have to care again.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 16, 2015, 05:30:04 PM
Dear Slippy,

Here is a picture of a title winning Scouser x

(http://www.2uptop.com/sites/www.2uptop.com/uploads/images/Article%20Pics/villa_birmingham/villa_46.jpg)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Duncan Shaw on May 16, 2015, 05:31:24 PM
To be fair, I don't know how he can play a game after that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on May 16, 2015, 05:33:09 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on May 16, 2015, 05:10:41 PM
Quote from: peter w on May 16, 2015, 05:09:11 PM
Phew...

funny though that in every one of these relegation threatened seasons we haven't once been involved in the last day drama.

Actually, technically, mathematically we have.

Mcleish season? Wasn't it a 12 goal swing or something?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Colhint on May 16, 2015, 05:37:03 PM
I don't mind the Stevie G love in. After all we'll be doing the same in 15 years time, recognising Jack as one of the best players in a generation.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on May 16, 2015, 05:40:16 PM
Wasn't there a last day drama in the 90s?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: nick harper on May 16, 2015, 05:45:02 PM
I don't get all the vitriol over Gerrard. He was a genuine world class player and a one club man who has played in a period when Liverpool have been left behind by Man Utd and the money of Chelsea and Man City. He could have gone anywhere and got as many pots as he'd wanted.

He has also borne the pain of Hillsborough personally and with quiet dignity - the youngest victim being his cousin who was only 12 months older than him at the time.

Good luck to him.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 16, 2015, 05:46:49 PM
Quote from: nick harper on May 16, 2015, 05:45:02 PM
I don't get all the vitriol over Gerrard. He was a genuine world class player and a one club man who has played in a period when Liverpool have been left behind by Man Utd and the money of Chelsea and Man City. He could have gone anywhere and got as many pots as he'd wanted.

He has also borne the pain of Hillsborough personally and with quiet dignity - the youngest victim being his cousin who was only 12 months older than him at the time.

Good luck to him.

I agree mate 200%
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 16, 2015, 05:47:34 PM
He could have gone anywhere, if he'd been allowed to by certain people. Allegedly.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Karlos96 on May 16, 2015, 05:47:37 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on May 16, 2015, 05:40:16 PM
Wasn't there a last day drama in the 90s?

94/95 - Four teams went down that year I think we needed a point on the last day to be sure we were away at Norwich, Palace lost at Newcastle and took the last spot.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 16, 2015, 05:48:20 PM
Yes you're right. And tarnished by all the cheating and hypocrisy over the years. When you have dived as much as him only your own fans will want to wish you all the best. Don't be shocked if we and most other fans don't especially those he has cheated against.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on May 16, 2015, 05:50:31 PM
Quote from: Karlos96 on May 16, 2015, 05:47:37 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on May 16, 2015, 05:40:16 PM
Wasn't there a last day drama in the 90s?

94/95 - Four teams went down that year I think we needed a point on the last day to be sure we were away at Norwich, Palace lost at Newcastle and took the last spot.

Four teams went down - are you sure? Thought that was in Dr Jo's season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on May 16, 2015, 05:51:38 PM
Quote from: nick harper on May 16, 2015, 05:45:02 PM
I don't get all the vitriol over Gerrard. He was a genuine world class player and a one club man who has played in a period when Liverpool have been left behind by Man Utd and the money of Chelsea and Man City. He could have gone anywhere and got as many pots as he'd wanted.

He has also borne the pain of Hillsborough personally and with quiet dignity - the youngest victim being his cousin who was only 12 months older than him at the time.

Good luck to him.
Think world class is slightly over egging it.County class certainly.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on May 16, 2015, 05:52:24 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on May 16, 2015, 05:33:09 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on May 16, 2015, 05:10:41 PM
Quote from: peter w on May 16, 2015, 05:09:11 PM
Phew...

funny though that in every one of these relegation threatened seasons we haven't once been involved in the last day drama.

Actually, technically, mathematically we have.

Mcleish season? Wasn't it a 12 goal swing or something?

That's the one, and with him it was possible.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 16, 2015, 05:52:50 PM
Yeah, he was a right charmer. And that's before we get to his cheating and diving. As Stan will remember.

(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/02/22/article-1152310-005C20F100000258-714_468x296.jpg)

(http://img.thesun.co.uk/aidemitlum/archive/00154/SNS0454B_154409a.jpg)

(http://thefilter.blogs.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/03/31/gerrard2.jpg)

(http://cdn.caughtoffside.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Gerrard-stamp.png)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on May 16, 2015, 05:53:31 PM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on May 16, 2015, 05:50:31 PM
Quote from: Karlos96 on May 16, 2015, 05:47:37 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on May 16, 2015, 05:40:16 PM
Wasn't there a last day drama in the 90s?

94/95 - Four teams went down that year I think we needed a point on the last day to be sure we were away at Norwich, Palace lost at Newcastle and took the last spot.

Four teams went down - are you sure? Thought that was in Dr Jo's season.

Four went down and I think two came up.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Karlos96 on May 16, 2015, 05:53:50 PM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on May 16, 2015, 05:50:31 PM
Quote from: Karlos96 on May 16, 2015, 05:47:37 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on May 16, 2015, 05:40:16 PM
Wasn't there a last day drama in the 90s?

94/95 - Four teams went down that year I think we needed a point on the last day to be sure we were away at Norwich, Palace lost at Newcastle and took the last spot.

Four teams went down - are you sure? Thought that was in Dr Jo's season.

It was definitely 1994/95 I thought at the time how typical it was of Villa to decide to struggle in a season when they sent four down.  We stayed up on 48 points, Palace went down on 45, Norwich on 43, Leicester 29 and Ipswich 27. 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on May 16, 2015, 05:54:03 PM
I don't think anyone objects to Liverpool honouring one of their players. Its just the media going bonkers over it, like anyone else should care, that is annoying.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy65 on May 16, 2015, 05:54:53 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 16, 2015, 05:47:34 PM
He could have gone anywhere, if he'd been allowed to by certain people. Allegedly.

Do tell
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 16, 2015, 05:55:10 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on May 16, 2015, 05:53:31 PM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on May 16, 2015, 05:50:31 PM
Quote from: Karlos96 on May 16, 2015, 05:47:37 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on May 16, 2015, 05:40:16 PM
Wasn't there a last day drama in the 90s?

94/95 - Four teams went down that year I think we needed a point on the last day to be sure we were away at Norwich, Palace lost at Newcastle and took the last spot.

Four teams went down - are you sure? Thought that was in Dr Jo's season.

Four went down and I think two came up.

I think that was the last 22 team season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 16, 2015, 05:57:39 PM
1 - 0........Lallana
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 16, 2015, 05:59:05 PM
Quote from: Rudy65 on May 16, 2015, 05:54:53 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 16, 2015, 05:47:34 PM
He could have gone anywhere, if he'd been allowed to by certain people. Allegedly.

Do tell

I don't fancy getting kneecapped. Neither did Slippy. Allegedly.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on May 16, 2015, 06:01:17 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on May 16, 2015, 05:53:31 PM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on May 16, 2015, 05:50:31 PM
Quote from: Karlos96 on May 16, 2015, 05:47:37 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on May 16, 2015, 05:40:16 PM
Wasn't there a last day drama in the 90s?

94/95 - Four teams went down that year I think we needed a point on the last day to be sure we were away at Norwich, Palace lost at Newcastle and took the last spot.

Four teams went down - are you sure? Thought that was in Dr Jo's season.

Four went down and I think two came up.



I think four went down in 94/95 and I think it was only two in 90/91. The only last day drama I recall is 94/95. Although in 88/89 we were sweating on West Ham completing two fixtures without winning them both. They played Forest and Liverpool when everyone else bar Arsenal had finished their fixtures due to Hillsborough.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TonyD on May 16, 2015, 06:11:07 PM
He certainly did England proud,  did he fuck. 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on May 16, 2015, 06:12:19 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on May 16, 2015, 05:10:41 PM
Quote from: peter w on May 16, 2015, 05:09:11 PM
Phew...

funny though that in every one of these relegation threatened seasons we haven't once been involved in the last day drama.

Actually, technically, mathematically we have.

Wigan? Not really involved though as I don't think any of us went there worried about relegation.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on May 16, 2015, 06:14:03 PM
Palace equalise. How dare they!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on May 16, 2015, 06:14:06 PM
Quote from: peter w on May 16, 2015, 06:12:19 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on May 16, 2015, 05:10:41 PM
Quote from: peter w on May 16, 2015, 05:09:11 PM
Phew...

funny though that in every one of these relegation threatened seasons we haven't once been involved in the last day drama.

Actually, technically, mathematically we have.

Wigan? Not really involved though as I don't think any of us went there worried about relegation.

McLeish - see earlier.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on May 16, 2015, 06:15:03 PM
Ah, yes, just read through.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TopDeck113 on May 16, 2015, 06:16:19 PM
If you're going to have a local boy made good turning out for his local team for his entire career,  I'd rather have a Steven Gerrard at Villa Park than, say, a Gabby.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Karlos96 on May 16, 2015, 06:18:06 PM
Glad Palace scored for two reasons one it's spoiling Slippy's day and secondly it was the last goal I needed on my accumulator and it won me £46.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on May 16, 2015, 06:19:18 PM
Quote from: TopDeck113 on May 16, 2015, 06:16:19 PM
If you're going to have a local boy made good turning out for his local team for his entire career,  I'd rather have a Steven Gerrard at Villa Park than, say, a Gabby.
Isn't he a blue though?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SamTheMouse on May 16, 2015, 06:20:56 PM
Poll on the BBC website asking who people think is the best midfielder of the Premier League era.

Apparently, they're unaware that competitive football did actually exist before 1992. Twats.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 16, 2015, 06:20:58 PM
Nah, he's red through and through............

(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/04/24/article-0-1D50F10200000578-108_634x679.jpg)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: London Villan on May 16, 2015, 06:23:31 PM
I wish Gerrard  sounded/looked like he has actually enjoyed at least one day of his 17 years playing football for a living.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on May 16, 2015, 06:34:03 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 16, 2015, 06:20:58 PM
Nah, he's red through and through............

(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/04/24/article-0-1D50F10200000578-108_634x679.jpg)

Is that definitely him?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 16, 2015, 06:37:02 PM
Yep. He claims a relative got him to wear the Everton kit.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on May 16, 2015, 06:37:53 PM
Quote from: London Villan on May 16, 2015, 06:23:31 PM
I wish Gerrard  sounded/looked like he has actually enjoyed at least one day of his 17 years playing football for a living.
This
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on May 16, 2015, 06:39:36 PM
What's all of this guard of honour bollocks about as well?  As a professional footballer, being asked to line up and praise another team or player at the start of the game must be a very galling experience.  If I was the opposing manager, I'd tell them to piss off.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 16, 2015, 06:40:45 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 16, 2015, 06:20:58 PM
Nah, he's red through and through............

(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/04/24/article-0-1D50F10200000578-108_634x679.jpg)

That must be Photoshopped!

There's no way Stevie G would be holding the league trophy.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on May 16, 2015, 06:45:27 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on May 16, 2015, 06:34:03 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 16, 2015, 06:20:58 PM
Nah, he's red through and through............

(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/04/24/article-0-1D50F10200000578-108_634x679.jpg)

Is that definitely him?

No way. Gerrard's at least 34.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Karlos96 on May 16, 2015, 06:48:03 PM
Sky won't be happy Palace winning 2-1
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on May 16, 2015, 06:48:53 PM
The goal was about a kilometre offside, too. Marvellous.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: amfy on May 16, 2015, 06:49:42 PM
Today is just getting better and better!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on May 16, 2015, 06:52:03 PM
Quote from: Risso on May 16, 2015, 06:39:36 PM
What's all of this guard of honour bollocks about as well?  As a professional footballer, being asked to line up and praise another team or player at the start of the game must be a very galling experience.  If I was the opposing manager, I'd tell them to piss off.

Agreed.  Scholes who won infinitely more PL trophies didn't get any of this.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 16, 2015, 06:52:43 PM
Slippy to miss a late penalty please. You just know he will be subbed off before the final whistle so as he can be "appreciated" by the Norwegians on the Kop.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on May 16, 2015, 06:57:46 PM
Looks like my candle lighting and 10 Novenas for Stevie worked a treat.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: nick harper on May 16, 2015, 07:00:46 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 16, 2015, 06:52:43 PM
Slippy to miss a late penalty please. You just know he will be subbed off before the final whistle so as he can be "appreciated" by the Norwegians on the Kop.

I think we get you don't have any time for him.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on May 16, 2015, 07:03:09 PM
Quote from: nick harper on May 16, 2015, 07:00:46 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 16, 2015, 06:52:43 PM
Slippy to miss a late penalty please. You just know he will be subbed off before the final whistle so as he can be "appreciated" by the Norwegians on the Kop.

I think we get you don't have any time for him.

Plenty of us agree with him I assure you.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 16, 2015, 07:07:17 PM
Quote from: amfy on May 16, 2015, 06:49:42 PM
Today is just getting better and better!
Yeh yes. A few non Villa mates have been giving me text wisecracks about the 6-1 and I am smiling  ear to ear walking around all content. Simple reply  "and what are YOU doing on May 30th?" soon shuts them up.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frank black on May 16, 2015, 07:10:28 PM
Come on Stevey Gee say the BBC,

A stat for Liverpool to cling to. Apparently 43% of Steven Gerrard's 185 Liverpool goals have come in the last hour an hour of games. In to the last ten minutes.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 16, 2015, 07:12:38 PM
FFS even the ref and linos were part of the guard of honour...pass me the sick bag please someone.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 16, 2015, 07:15:19 PM
More sick bags needed

(http://ichef.bbci.co.uk/live-experience/cps/1376/mcs/media/images/83045000/jpg/_83045784_liverpool_banner_hero_pa.jpg)

(http://ichef.bbci.co.uk/live-experience/cps/512/mcs/media/images/83040000/jpg/_83040611_gerrardboots.jpg)

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 16, 2015, 07:20:57 PM
1-3
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on May 16, 2015, 07:22:31 PM
Well done Palace!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on May 16, 2015, 07:25:38 PM
Ha ha Slippy G.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: usav on May 16, 2015, 07:26:56 PM
Don't get the love-in necessarily, however,  he deserved to go out in a better way than that.  Probably a year to late.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on May 16, 2015, 07:30:20 PM
Quote from: usav on May 16, 2015, 07:26:56 PM
Don't get the love-in necessarily, however,  he deserved to go out in a better way than that.  Probably a year to late.

Now you've got to suffer him and Lumpard over your side of the pond
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on May 16, 2015, 07:31:01 PM
Palace should have let Gerrard take the penalty.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on May 16, 2015, 07:31:22 PM
This Slippy-G media love in is just vile. Listening to the commentary in the car and they were just desperate for Liverpool to win and I'm sure it's the same on Sky. If he had any balls he'd have left Liverpool years ago and won a sack full of titles but he didn't have the guts to leave his Scouse cesspit. Now he'll be defined by that slip at Chelsea last season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 16, 2015, 07:34:01 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on May 16, 2015, 07:31:22 PM
This Slippy-G media love in is just vile. Listening to the commentary in the car and they were just desperate for Liverpool to win and I'm sure it's the same on Sky. If he had any balls he'd have left Liverpool years ago and won a sack full of titles but he didn't have the guts to leave his Scouse cesspit. Now he'll be defined by that slip at Chelsea last season.

BBC were no better.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/32535848
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 16, 2015, 07:45:54 PM
Hilarious to think tickets were changing hands at £1000 to watch the slippy show.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on May 16, 2015, 07:45:55 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 16, 2015, 07:34:01 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on May 16, 2015, 07:31:22 PM
This Slippy-G media love in is just vile. Listening to the commentary in the car and they were just desperate for Liverpool to win and I'm sure it's the same on Sky. If he had any balls he'd have left Liverpool years ago and won a sack full of titles but he didn't have the guts to leave his Scouse cesspit. Now he'll be defined by that slip at Chelsea last season.

BBC were no better.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/32535848


Fuck me.  "Gerrard's Farewell Speech Live". 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on May 16, 2015, 07:55:30 PM
Quote from: Risso on May 16, 2015, 07:45:55 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 16, 2015, 07:34:01 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on May 16, 2015, 07:31:22 PM
This Slippy-G media love in is just vile. Listening to the commentary in the car and they were just desperate for Liverpool to win and I'm sure it's the same on Sky. If he had any balls he'd have left Liverpool years ago and won a sack full of titles but he didn't have the guts to leave his Scouse cesspit. Now he'll be defined by that slip at Chelsea last season.

BBC were no better.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/32535848


Fuck me.  "Gerrard's Farewell Speech Live".

OMFG! I wonder if they have any awareness how fucking stupid they look? I mean just about all football fans (outside of Liverpool) around the country must be feeling the same as us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on May 16, 2015, 07:56:53 PM
Well done Palace for fucking it up for them, the insufferable sentimental twats.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on May 16, 2015, 07:57:31 PM
Some stuff doing the rounds on twitter about Everton fans involved in some horrible stuff at Kings Cross today - attacking Newcastle and Hull fans, people getting glassed.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on May 16, 2015, 07:59:47 PM
I don't mind the love-in at Anfield. It's what the 'The Mighty Reds YNWA' fans wanted and it's their own business. It's not their fault the media thinks everyone else feels the same.

And if one of those kids is Pancake's, they all must be.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on May 16, 2015, 07:59:48 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on May 16, 2015, 07:56:53 PM
Well done Palace for fucking it up for them, the insufferable sentimental twats.

I genuinely would be happy for Liverpool to celebrate a club legend. Good for them. Its the press coverage with the idea that this matters to anyone else that pisses me off.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on May 16, 2015, 08:00:28 PM
 Justice for Stevie I say.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 16, 2015, 08:02:49 PM
Quote from: AlexAlexCropley on May 16, 2015, 08:00:28 PM
Justice for Stevie I say.

are the PL going to have this game played again? In fact played until "he" wins?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 16, 2015, 08:05:00 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on May 16, 2015, 07:57:31 PM
Some stuff doing the rounds on twitter about Everton fans involved in some horrible stuff at Kings Cross today - attacking Newcastle and Hull fans, people getting glassed.
Wankers to a man if true.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on May 16, 2015, 08:06:35 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on May 16, 2015, 08:02:49 PM
Quote from: AlexAlexCropley on May 16, 2015, 08:00:28 PM
Justice for Stevie I say.

are the PL going to have this game played again? In fact played until "he" wins?

Capital aitch if you don't mind.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 16, 2015, 08:08:46 PM
Reports that they glassed a woman !!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on May 16, 2015, 08:09:50 PM
Can't see him in the MLS somehow
Expect a 'Stevie in 'pool exit turnaround ' headline very, very soon.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 16, 2015, 08:10:00 PM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on May 16, 2015, 08:06:35 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on May 16, 2015, 08:02:49 PM
Quote from: AlexAlexCropley on May 16, 2015, 08:00:28 PM
Justice for Stevie I say.

are the PL going to have this game played again? In fact played until "he" wins?

Capital aitch if you don't mind.

Yes, how could I have been so disrespectful?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on May 16, 2015, 08:12:16 PM
Shame on you.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 16, 2015, 08:12:31 PM
Quote from: AlexAlexCropley on May 16, 2015, 08:09:50 PM
Can't see him in the MLS somehow
Expect a 'Stevie in 'pool exit turnaround ' headline very, very soon.
Yep, or a fat frank loaned straight back Manoeuvre .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on May 16, 2015, 08:14:23 PM
Jesus, this must be some sick parody:

""Steven has basically been the fan on the pitch. Every kid who grows up wants to be Steven Gerrard.""


"A hush falls over Anfield as Steven Gerrard's Liverpool team-mates wait on the pitch for their captain to re-emerge with his family."

"We didn't do Steven justice today,"

Elton John must be penning another rewrite of Candle in the Wind as we speak.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on May 16, 2015, 08:17:20 PM
Dreading Sports Personality of the Year already.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 16, 2015, 08:18:48 PM
The more you scroll down that Beeb link, the more vomit inducing it is.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: villalion on May 16, 2015, 08:19:31 PM
Quote from: Risso on May 16, 2015, 08:14:23 PM
Jesus, this must be some sick parody:

""Steven has basically been the fan on the pitch. Every kid who grows up wants to be Steven Gerrard.""


"A hush falls over Anfield as Steven Gerrard's Liverpool team-mates wait on the pitch for their captain to re-emerge with his family."

"We didn't do Steven justice today,"

Elton John must be penning another rewrite of Candle in the Wind as we speak.

Steven in the bin?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 16, 2015, 08:35:44 PM
It really is set up now for a memorable final day. Hull to beat Man U, Big Sam to go to Newcastle with West Ham, where he was chased out after only a few months, and beat them sending them to the Championship. What a fabulous day that will be.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on May 16, 2015, 08:52:01 PM
Quote from: Risso on May 16, 2015, 08:14:23 PM
Jesus, this must be some sick parody:

""Steven has basically been the fan on the pitch. Every kid who grows up wants to be Steven Gerrard.""


"A hush falls over Anfield as Steven Gerrard's Liverpool team-mates wait on the pitch for their captain to re-emerge with his family."

"We didn't do Steven justice today,"

Elton John must be penning another rewrite of Candle in the Wind as we speak.

We ended up in a pub with Sky in time to see his speech. It's not so much the man himself, it's the coverage and sycophantic reporting that's got to me. I'd rather watch a royal wedding,.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on May 16, 2015, 08:55:04 PM
OMFG. Just reading the BBC page. He'd come back in an emergency. Here's another little gem.

Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew: "You have to admire the stadium as the emotion of the occasion wasn't going to stop them from celebrating Stevie. That was a really nice moment and an honour to be here. Words don't really conduct the feeling for Stevie across the country. Today we respect what he's done for both Liverpool and England and I'm sure he'll go on to better things in the USA and in coaching."

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 16, 2015, 08:55:08 PM
Steviee should be awarded an honorary Premier League winners medal. Until that is done there will be no justice for His Highness the Prince of Toxteth.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 16, 2015, 08:57:06 PM
BBC still have a live stream , it's nearly 9pm FFS

[Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer tweets: There are good players and then there are great players. Good luck to Steven Gerrard, one of the great English players of our generation./i]
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: bertlambshank on May 16, 2015, 08:58:41 PM
I have lit a candle like the rest of the country.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on May 16, 2015, 09:00:33 PM
Brad Friedel retires next week. He was interviewed on Five Live by some hysterical headline hunter, talking about 'the day you must be dreading' and other such guff. You could tell by Brad's responses that he couldn't understand what all the fuss was about. My point is that Gerrard is a multi millionaire, about to change one very well paid job for another. That's all it is. The rest is show business.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 16, 2015, 09:01:36 PM
Quote from: bertlambshank on May 16, 2015, 08:58:41 PM
I have lit a candle like the rest of the country.
I'm building a little shrine.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on May 16, 2015, 09:23:58 PM
His mrs is fit though
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: johnc on May 16, 2015, 09:32:25 PM
S
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on May 16, 2015, 09:23:58 PM
His mrs is fit though
She used to be a dancer in clubs up town. She did amregular turn in Miss Moneypennys back in the day
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on May 16, 2015, 10:00:15 PM
Quote from: Lizz on May 16, 2015, 08:55:04 PM
OMFG. Just reading the BBC page. He'd come back in an emergency. Here's another little gem.

Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew: "You have to admire the stadium as the emotion of the occasion wasn't going to stop them from celebrating Stevie. That was a really nice moment and an honour to be here. Words don't really conduct the feeling for Stevie across the country. Today we respect what he's done for both Liverpool and England and I'm sure he'll go on to better things in the USA and in coaching."

He's right, just not how he thinks he is.

Oh and Liverpool were the last game in a 7 game accumulator that would have paid for a Club Wembley hospitality deal for the final. Should have gone with the heart instead of the head.  F@%king Scouse ******. The one time I actually wanted them to get a result.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Jon Crofts on May 16, 2015, 10:15:23 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 16, 2015, 09:01:36 PM
Quote from: bertlambshank on May 16, 2015, 08:58:41 PM
I have lit a candle like the rest of the country.
I'm building a little shrine.
I burnt the sausages on the barbecue.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 16, 2015, 10:24:51 PM
Palace really have screwed up the bbc Motd running order . The "slippy" show is now on 5th in the running order.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on May 16, 2015, 10:32:32 PM
Were first I see :/
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 16, 2015, 10:34:00 PM
I refuse it watch it if we are on first.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tony Erdington on May 16, 2015, 10:41:12 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 16, 2015, 09:01:36 PM
Quote from: bertlambshank on May 16, 2015, 08:58:41 PM
I have lit a candle like the rest of the country.
I'm building a little shrine.

what the young Asian girl ? oops were not meant to know about dat
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 16, 2015, 10:47:48 PM
Quote from: Tony Erdington on May 16, 2015, 10:41:12 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 16, 2015, 09:01:36 PM
Quote from: bertlambshank on May 16, 2015, 08:58:41 PM
I have lit a candle like the rest of the country.
I'm building a little shrine.

what the young Asian girl ? oops were not meant to know about dat
How have you accessed my emails !
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on May 16, 2015, 10:49:54 PM
We're watching one of those crap TV moments type shows on C5. Bad. Courtesy of Twitter, I'm assuming there's a SG porn fest going on.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 16, 2015, 10:59:17 PM
Quote from: Lizz on May 16, 2015, 10:49:54 PM
We're watching one of those crap TV moments type shows on C5. Bad. Courtesy of Twitter, I'm assuming there's a SG porn fest going on.
Lizz. Toe curlingly disturbing intro to Motd tonight for "slippy". They haven't been on yet so it could , sorry will get worse,
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on May 16, 2015, 11:25:58 PM
And to think we didn't do the same for Craig Gardner.  Shame on us I reckon.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Axl Rose on May 17, 2015, 12:40:37 AM
Quote from: olaftab on May 16, 2015, 04:49:29 PM

Quote from: Axl Rose on May 16, 2015, 04:29:53 PM
Quote from: Matt Collins on May 16, 2015, 04:28:36 PM
I'm listening on 5 live and it's horrible

It's ok mate. I'm sat here in Tokyo with Spurs on my girlfriend's TV, she's passed out in her 82 European Cup Final shirt, and I'm laughing about Newcastle's demise on BBC vidiprinter. We're staying up mate!
hi Nik all those sleepless nights for you and miserable Saturday afternoons for me at VP have been worth it in the end! Never in doubt🌞

haha. Hello Aftab, true mate, very true. Never in doubt!

I was looking forward to coming home for the final, as it coincided with my sister's wedding. However, the wedding was cancelled, and I'll now have her as a brokenhearted guest here in Japan for 2 weeks. And I can't really complain to her that due to her and her(now ex)fiance, I can't go to Wembley....
Did you get a ticket?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 17, 2015, 04:20:36 AM
Oh no that's bad cos in future when you mention the year Villa won the cup she'll start crying! Never mind  I am sure it's prob good and she'll find better! Yes my two bad boys (tickets) arrived yesterday. All sorted for Friday night prep and Saturday night celebrations in London. How we all deserve that for all the suffering during Lambert's reign!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: JD on May 17, 2015, 05:53:44 AM
For all you people wishing Spurs to fuck off, give it a rest please.

I have had no end of Spurs fans from home contacting me today to congratulate us on staying up and wishing us the best of luck in the FA Cup Final. I know lots of Spurs fans and believe me the fans are not the Press who big them up and most of them are passionate and genuine fans who think the Press are delusional about them.     
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 17, 2015, 07:41:03 AM
Agreed there is no need to do that however they didn't "save us" as some have said. They no more saved us than we relegated Newcastle and this wasn't the last game of the season either.
Yes they will be cheering us on come the cup final and both  Spurs fans I know are thoroughly decent human beings.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on May 17, 2015, 08:14:07 AM
Never.

Spurs can fuck right off.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on May 17, 2015, 08:19:08 AM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on May 16, 2015, 06:52:03 PM
Quote from: Risso on May 16, 2015, 06:39:36 PM
What's all of this guard of honour bollocks about as well?  As a professional footballer, being asked to line up and praise another team or player at the start of the game must be a very galling experience.  If I was the opposing manager, I'd tell them to piss off.

Agreed.  Scholes who won infinitely more PL trophies didn't get any of this.

Scholes who was an infinitely better player too.

The media obsession with a blood and thunder player like Gerrard, whose never world class, sums up part of the reason why England are shit.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 17, 2015, 09:49:13 AM
I'm no big Gerrard fan, but must admit it was a bit emotional at the end when the crowd were all singing for him as he walked round Anfield for the last time with Kris Commons' daughters.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ads on May 17, 2015, 09:53:41 AM
Stolen!
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Post by: RichardBatchelor on May 17, 2015, 11:09:41 AM
Sorry to dissent, but Gerrard seems an alright bloke to me and often carried a mediocre side single-handed- here's to 16 years of Jack Grealish staying at the Villa and getting a similar send-off in 2031!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: RossLeach on May 17, 2015, 11:12:32 AM
Quote from: RichardBatchelor on May 17, 2015, 11:09:41 AM
Sorry to dissent, but Gerrard seems an alright bloke to me and often carried a mediocre side single-handed- here's to 16 years of Jack Grealish staying at the Villa and getting a similar send-off in 2031!

I think I'd accept no league titles, but one European Cup in the next 16 years
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TopDeck113 on May 17, 2015, 11:18:41 AM
Quote from: RichardBatchelor on May 17, 2015, 11:09:41 AM
Sorry to dissent, but Gerrard seems an alright bloke to me and often carried a mediocre side single-handed- here's to 16 years of Jack Grealish staying at the Villa and getting a similar send-off in 2031!

Just so long as Jack has also won us some trophies by being the one to grab the situation by the scruff on the neck and snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.

I think the national media's obsession with Gerrard's long goodbye has been completely overblown - and I shudder at the thought of what it'll be like when John Terry calls time on his Chelsea career - and will seem even more ridiculous when he's back playing on loan in January.  However, I, too, like the player and although you can argue about his limitations at the highest international level, I would have someone like him in our midfield in a heartbeat.   
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ez on May 17, 2015, 11:50:19 AM
I'm glad we tore up the script. No doubt it would have been the Stevie Gerrard cup final totalling spoiling the occasion.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 17, 2015, 11:56:24 AM
Quote from: RichardBatchelor on May 17, 2015, 11:09:41 AM
Sorry to dissent, but Gerrard seems an alright bloke to me and often carried a mediocre side single-handed- here's to 16 years of Jack Grealish staying at the Villa and getting a similar send-off in 2031!

What's "alright" about a cheating, diving thug who should've gone to prison?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Axl Rose on May 17, 2015, 12:05:31 PM
Quote from: olaftab on May 17, 2015, 04:20:36 AM
Oh no that's bad cos in future when you mention the year Villa won the cup she'll start crying! Never mind  I am sure it's prob good and she'll find better! Yes my two bad boys (tickets) arrived yesterday. All sorted for Friday night prep and Saturday night celebrations in London. How we all deserve that for all the suffering during Lambert's reign!

I'm extremely jealous! Enjoy it mate, you thoroughly deserve it!
She'll be alright-will need her and the girlfriend to stop me diving into the river naked in celebration when we win the cup!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Nev on May 17, 2015, 12:39:05 PM
I'm no fan of either player or either club but in response to all the Gerrard guff, Paul Scholes was arguably twice the player and although he retired twice, received half the adulation.

I've no beef against Hull and despite the history Bruce has with some of our least liked opponents, I could never bring myself to hate him, but there was moment on MOTD last night where the camera showed Bruce and Phelan on the touchline and I suddenly recalled Easter Saturday 1993 and allowed myself a little smile.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on May 17, 2015, 01:41:46 PM
I'm waiting for the Stevie G fans helpline number to be announced for all those struggling to come to terms with his leaving. Like when Robbie Williams left Take That.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on May 17, 2015, 01:48:03 PM
Watching the build up to the Conference play off, it seems Bristol Rovers are playing but not much on the opposition. Bit like their FA Cup semi final build up.

Hope it's a similar result, come on Grimsby.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on May 17, 2015, 02:11:26 PM
The Rovers manager seems to fancy himself a bit.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dekko on May 17, 2015, 02:15:37 PM
1-0 Mariners

That shop name bloke
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on May 17, 2015, 02:37:08 PM
1-1. Not sure why the Bristol hipster goalkeeper wasn't sent off for his handball outside the area and for having a stupid hipster beard.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on May 17, 2015, 02:45:38 PM
It's a cracking game but I'm beginning to really hate Bristol Rovers. That Taylor bloke has so far rolled about I the floor clutching his face as if he's been leathered by Mike Tyson and now dived for a penalty which the referee thankfully saw, took an instant dislike to their cocky manager as well.

All set up for their hipster keeper to be the hero in the penalty shoot out whilst the cheating, hipster striker scores the winning penalty.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 17, 2015, 02:52:06 PM
Ball over the top works again Swansea 2 City 2
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 17, 2015, 02:56:52 PM
Swansea are drawing with themselves?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on May 17, 2015, 03:01:28 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on May 17, 2015, 02:56:52 PM
Swansea are drawing with themselves?

Ha ha ha. I presume he means Bristol City.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 17, 2015, 03:05:08 PM
Bloody comedians on here ....
Swansea no longer drawing with themselves. They have done same as we did against C£ty!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Jon Crofts on May 17, 2015, 03:47:26 PM
Am I alone in hoping for a tough, bruising, overly physical encounter between ManUre & the Arse?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on May 17, 2015, 03:49:43 PM
Quote from: Jon Crofts on May 17, 2015, 03:47:26 PM
Am I alone in hoping for a tough, bruising, overly physical encounter between ManUre & the Arse?

I prefer Arsenal, and would like them to beat Man United, and if they could do it with a few injuries and sendings-off I'd like them even more.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on May 17, 2015, 03:50:22 PM
injuries, crowd trouble, red and yellow cards everywhere, Wenger going tooled up and opening some C***. Yeah, I'm up for that, too.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on May 17, 2015, 03:52:55 PM
Quote from: peter w on May 17, 2015, 03:50:22 PM
injuries, crowd trouble, red and yellow cards everywhere, Wenger going tooled up and opening some C***. Yeah, I'm up for that, too.

You're hoping Wenger goes all Jean Claude van Damme on them? That he becomes the Menace from Alsace, so to speak? Sounds fun. Maybe he could get a £200k fine.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: shipscat on May 17, 2015, 03:57:19 PM
Here's hoping, with the pre requisite bath in dettol, the man.ure win so arsenal have to approach their final two competively, and aren't allowed the luxury of resting players.

Spurs and the brummie reds in the same weekend..i feel my own pain
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on May 17, 2015, 03:58:07 PM
A draw or United win would be good meaning Arsenal still have plenty to play for in their final two games where they pick up injuries and suspensions.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on May 17, 2015, 04:02:08 PM
A few injuries would be welcome to some of the key Arsenal players. Hope United get stuck into them...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on May 17, 2015, 04:03:02 PM
Quote from: shipscat on May 17, 2015, 03:57:19 PM
Here's hoping, with the pre requisite bath in dettol, the man.ure win so arsenal have to approach their final two competively, and aren't allowed the luxury of resting players.

Spurs and the brummie reds in the same weekend..i feel my own pain

Ah shit, that's a good point. Dammit.

Alright then, come on you Reds, you can beat whoever this team is at the Theatre of Dreams (TM). As my country's greatest teacher Confucius said, 'he who supports the team that wins wins himself also and can gloat at work'.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 17, 2015, 04:14:03 PM
Arsenal playing classic counter attacking football. We will have to be wary of that on 30th
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on May 17, 2015, 04:18:20 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 17, 2015, 04:14:03 PM
Arsenal playing classic counter attacking football. We will have to be wary of that on 30th

Certainly will. If we overcommit the direct pace of Sanchez in particular could really fuck us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 17, 2015, 04:19:18 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 17, 2015, 04:14:03 PM
Arsenal playing classic counter attacking football. We will have to be wary of that on 30th

Which means we will be doing the attacking. Let's hope then that we take our chances as opposed to them winning the ball back from us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 17, 2015, 04:20:19 PM
I can see arsenal winning this , a Carrick-less Yanited is like a shark without a dorsal fin.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 17, 2015, 04:21:20 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on May 17, 2015, 04:19:18 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 17, 2015, 04:14:03 PM
Arsenal playing classic counter attacking football. We will have to be wary of that on 30th

Which means we will be doing the attacking. Let's hope then that we take our chances as opposed to them winning the ball back from us.
Look at yesterday's stats we had about 65% possession but kept getting picked off
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ez on May 17, 2015, 04:22:27 PM
I wonder if Timbo is there.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 17, 2015, 04:24:07 PM
Quote from: ez on May 17, 2015, 04:22:27 PM
I wonder if Timbo is there.
Not sure he will be. I would suggest he will gleen more from watching arsenal v Sunderland live.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 17, 2015, 04:28:33 PM
"We'll race you back to London"
Arsenal fans banter .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Jon Crofts on May 17, 2015, 04:28:45 PM
Quote from: ez on May 17, 2015, 04:22:27 PM
I wonder if Timbo is there.

At home counting his bonus.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 17, 2015, 04:30:21 PM
Comical defending from arsenal .
1-0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on May 17, 2015, 04:34:32 PM
Arsenal look weak on the back post. The beast could have a field day...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 17, 2015, 04:35:23 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 17, 2015, 04:21:20 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on May 17, 2015, 04:19:18 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 17, 2015, 04:14:03 PM
Arsenal playing classic counter attacking football. We will have to be wary of that on 30th

Which means we will be doing the attacking. Let's hope then that we take our chances as opposed to them winning the ball back from us.
Look at yesterday's stats we had about 65% possession but kept getting picked off

Yep, we did some things well and got killed every time they got the ball from us through our own carelessness before we even get to the defensive disaster.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 17, 2015, 04:39:07 PM
According to the Beeb, Arsenal have had zero shots so far. When did Lambert take over?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on May 17, 2015, 04:41:05 PM
Rovers change their keeper just in time for penalties
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 17, 2015, 04:43:31 PM
Was that a fly ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on May 17, 2015, 04:44:04 PM
Will Puddy has played well for the past couple of months but his listing as 6 foot 1 is probably generous. Middenhall will be fresh and is about six inches taller.

As they say in basketball, you can't teach height
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 17, 2015, 04:48:33 PM
Not a single shot from Arsenal in the first half. I don't think even we managed that under Lambert.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on May 17, 2015, 04:49:11 PM
Gaaaaaaaaaaassssssssssss
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on May 17, 2015, 04:50:20 PM
Bananarama playoff final winners 5-3 on penalties after the game ended 1-1
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 17, 2015, 04:52:54 PM
Just saw this video on Facebook, what the smeg is Phil Jones doing? Made me laugh mind.

http://tinyurl.com/o4wx3uh
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on May 17, 2015, 04:59:14 PM
He's doing everything he can to stop the opposition from scoring a goal.
As opposed to C Ron who seems to think he should actually help the opposition to score a goal!
:D
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on May 17, 2015, 05:02:11 PM
Yep, Phil Jones just defended better whilst crawling along the ground than Spongey Ron can manage on his feet
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 17, 2015, 05:43:08 PM
1-1 . Yanited have been poor again today
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on May 17, 2015, 05:56:58 PM
I'm glad Arsenal equalised. We don't want them using up their May defeat ration too early.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: amfy on May 17, 2015, 06:05:17 PM
Van Gaal just stopped his end of season speech to the crowd to acknowledge their singing & say 'thank you, thank you'. .......
They were singing 'whatever will be will be, we're going to wemberley...' - it was the Arsenal fans!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on May 17, 2015, 07:39:01 PM
Xavi got a tremendous reception from the Athletico supporters when he came on tonight.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on May 17, 2015, 08:06:06 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on May 17, 2015, 07:39:01 PM
Xavi got a tremendous reception from the Athletico supporters when he came on tonight.

The emetic coverage of Stevie G's 'so long and thanks for all the death threats' ceremony is absurd enough to begin with, but it almost looks like self-conscious satire when you consider the comparison between his Liverpool career and Xavi's at Barca - and that's without comparing their respective international records. Xavi's effective retirement is a real moment in the history of the game, a player who actually changed the sport a little bit leaving the stage; Gerrard has been an exceptional player with many fine moments (and also an underwhelming player with many terrible moments), but he's got absolutely nothing on Xavi.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on May 17, 2015, 08:16:55 PM
It'll be fascinating to see the media response when John Terry leaves Chelsea.  A similar number of years at Chelsea as Gerrard had at Liverpool, and apart from a short loan spell as a youngster, a one club man.  Won a lot more than Slippy G, and has been the bedrock at Chelsea for over a decade.  BUT, an absolute cesspit of a human being, and probably up there as one of the all time most despised Premier League players.  The media managed to conveniently forget most of Gerrard's misdemeanours, but shagging a team mate's other half and racism is a bit more difficult to turn a blind eye to.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: old man villa fan on May 17, 2015, 08:46:58 PM
I used to like Liverpool in the days of Souness, Dalglish etc  but for a number of years have really disliked them.  Similarly with Spurs but have always disliked them.

I started to think why I dislike them so much and then realised when somebody mentioned it earlier.  It is not the team or players so much but the media hype.  The more they go on about them, the more I dislike them.

I have followed football for almost 50 years now and I know a good player when I see one, a good pass etc. and I do not need a commentator telling me that X player is great when he is clearly not when compared with others.  Similarly, when a player hits a 40 yard pass that goes out of play when a team mate just fails to get there, is not a great pass with vision, especially when it is hit with so much pace, controlling it would be very difficult.  A great pass is one hit with just enough pace and direction that a player does not have to break stride to take it.

Gerard has been a very good PL player with his never say die attitude and some very good goals but has got a way with a lot, whether it be over the top tackling or diving.  He is not a 'great' as he has never been able to deliver the dominating play at international level.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dante Lavelli on May 17, 2015, 08:56:15 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on May 17, 2015, 07:39:01 PM
Xavi got a tremendous reception from the Athletico supporters when he came on tonight.

I saw that.  Do any of our posters live in Spain, how has their media compared to ours with Gerrard?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Walmley_Villa on May 17, 2015, 09:03:37 PM
I don't begrudge Gerard his swan song, it is the press not him who have made a big deal of it. There are many scumbags in the English games and he isn't one of them, stayed loyal to his club and has scored some incredible and crucial goals for them. Liverpool will go backwards now as they have lost their last talisman and are left with the likes of Sterling and Balotelli.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 17, 2015, 09:08:06 PM
I'm not sure that DJ would agree that he wasn't a scumbag. And is this the statement of a "loyal" player?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/4653041.stm

In any case, he's only stayed at one of the biggest clubs on the planet and been paid handsomly for it. It's not like he's stayed at Lincoln City, rejecting numerous advances from global giants.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on May 17, 2015, 09:44:28 PM
Joey Barton made the best comment about SG IMO.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/32769620
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Walmley_Villa on May 17, 2015, 10:03:56 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on May 17, 2015, 09:08:06 PM
I'm not sure that DJ would agree that he wasn't a scumbag. And is this the statement of a "loyal" player?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/4653041.stm

In any case, he's only stayed at one of the biggest clubs on the planet and been paid handsomly for it. It's not like he's stayed at Lincoln City, rejecting numerous advances from global giants.

I was working in Liverpool at this time and well aware of the 'pressure' the low lives of Liverpool were supposed to have applied to Gerard to change his mind but he is no Marlon King is he?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 17, 2015, 10:15:17 PM
No. He's still a scumbag though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 17, 2015, 10:16:29 PM
Although it does give me an idea... could we persuade/bribe the gangs of Birmingham to threaten Benteke into staying?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 17, 2015, 10:17:23 PM
I'd be loyal for 180K a week and keeping my kneecaps as well.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: footyskillz on May 17, 2015, 10:23:08 PM
Yes he's had quite a career with his back passing vision and over hit hollywood passing. Included v arsenal when he passed back to assist henry as well as costing the game v France in 2004 and of course what he did v Uruguay to assist Suarez for the goal and his title costing slip.

The reckless tackle on George boateng back in the day was a disgrace villa deservedly won 3-1 There were other tackles like  90 minute kevin campbell assault in a derby they were losing .at thecstatb of his career 19 years old!! But did he learn ?? Well no what was his performance against manu this season . The guy cant take losing.

He also took a red card v Chelsea in a must win match which cost liverpool champions league place in 2003!! Effectively a play off Stevie g cost liverpool again.

Oh and there also those interesting  links... Check out this article in to background of Stevie g ....


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-560616/Soccer-star-gangsters-Steven-Gerrard-murky-depths-Liverpools-underworld.html


Perspective and balance to the Liverpool leg end

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Post by: footyskillz on May 17, 2015, 10:30:04 PM
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GprcTAFLQCw

Oh forgot that back pass to drogbraaaa as well
Nice one Stevie
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 17, 2015, 10:35:54 PM
Or his one against France at Euro 2004.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on May 17, 2015, 10:38:09 PM
I'm quite sure if Gerard's  last match was played at VP and he was substituted with a few minutes to go he would get a standing ovation from the crowd
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 17, 2015, 10:49:09 PM
I loved the way we reacted to Lampard and Terry at VP a couple of seasons ago. Terry down injured for ages and gets non stop abuse, even as he's getting carried off on a stretcher. Lampard leaves the field having scored twice, one a later winner that could relegate us, and he gets a standing ovation.

We know an utter wanker when we see one, we also know a quality player when we see one. I know which reaction i'd have bet on Slippy getting.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 17, 2015, 10:52:34 PM
Why would I give a standing ovation to  a player who spent most of his time in games against us trying to cheat and win free kicks or pens?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 17, 2015, 10:56:51 PM
It was a definite foul by Petrov. I mean he stood there on the pitch and everything!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 17, 2015, 10:59:27 PM
And this was a dive by Boateng that got Lord Saint Queen of all our Hearts Stevie sent off.

(http://img.thesun.co.uk/aidemitlum/archive/00154/SNS0454B_154409a.jpg)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 17, 2015, 11:32:18 PM
Quote from: Monty on May 17, 2015, 03:49:43 PM
Quote from: Jon Crofts on May 17, 2015, 03:47:26 PM
Am I alone in hoping for a tough, bruising, overly physical encounter between ManUre & the Arse?

I prefer Arsenal, and would like them to beat Man United, and if they could do it with a few injuries and sendings-off I'd like them even more.
See I knew you liked football in its purest form!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on May 18, 2015, 08:09:49 AM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 17, 2015, 10:59:27 PM
And this was a dive by Boateng that got Lord Saint Queen of all our Hearts Stevie sent off.

(http://img.thesun.co.uk/aidemitlum/archive/00154/SNS0454B_154409a.jpg)

Although it is nice to see a picture of both Liverpool's most legendary player and Villa's most legendary player in action. Right up there with that shot of Mackay and Bremner.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on May 18, 2015, 10:37:26 AM
Quote from: olaftab on May 17, 2015, 11:32:18 PM
Quote from: Monty on May 17, 2015, 03:49:43 PM
Quote from: Jon Crofts on May 17, 2015, 03:47:26 PM
Am I alone in hoping for a tough, bruising, overly physical encounter between ManUre & the Arse?

I prefer Arsenal, and would like them to beat Man United, and if they could do it with a few injuries and sendings-off I'd like them even more.
See I knew you liked football in its purest form!

What can I say, I'm a hopeless romantic.

Re Gerrard, comparing him and Lampard the last few years has really settled the issue for me. True, Lampard's not the player he was either, but his technique and understanding of football have enabled him to settle into a new role, to still be a bit useful. Gerrard, shorn of his Hulk Hogan-like mania and physical drive, has just become basically a nothing player.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: fbriai on May 18, 2015, 10:54:47 AM
So who's going to be relegated then? Now that we can relax for the final week, what about the three still in the mix?

The current situation is:

16Sunderland36-2037
17Newcastle37-2536
18Hull37-1834

Remaining fixtures are:

Arsenal v Sunderland
Chelsea v Sunderland

Newcastle v West Ham

Hull v Man Utd

So, who do you want to go down and who do you think will go down?

I reckon Hull are going to drop, although I'm hoping they get 3 points on the weekend.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on May 18, 2015, 10:55:17 AM
I think it'll be Hull, but I'd love Newcastle to go.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on May 18, 2015, 10:56:40 AM
Quote from: Monty on May 18, 2015, 10:55:17 AM
I think it'll be Hull, but I'd love Newcastle to go.

Controversial and unpopular choice there.....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on May 18, 2015, 10:59:35 AM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on May 18, 2015, 10:56:40 AM
Quote from: Monty on May 18, 2015, 10:55:17 AM
I think it'll be Hull, but I'd love Newcastle to go.

Controversial and unpopular choice there.....

Quite. I'd just like West Ham to prove it's not just us who think their various calamities are a little bit funny.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on May 18, 2015, 11:03:13 AM
I reckon Brendon Rodgers has been incredibly lucky in the last 2 seasons. Last year Suarez and Sturridge got Liverpool into the Champs League ( they scored 50 goals last season, as much as the entire squad have scored this season) and their absolutely shocking end of season form this year was only masked by the sad passing of Gerrard. May he rest in peace. Rodgers will be exposed next season as the poor manager that I reckon he is
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VILLA MOLE on May 18, 2015, 11:11:30 AM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 17, 2015, 10:59:27 PM
And this was a dive by Boateng that got Lord Saint Queen of all our Hearts Stevie sent off.

(http://img.thesun.co.uk/aidemitlum/archive/00154/SNS0454B_154409a.jpg)

What the hell is Boatang doing lunging in with his knees like that ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pooligan on May 18, 2015, 11:12:05 AM
Am hoping it will be Newcastle but feel it will be Hull
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: fbriai on May 18, 2015, 11:16:42 AM
There would definitely be an element of schadenfreude if the Geordies go. Especially after Carver's comments.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: fbriai on May 18, 2015, 11:21:25 AM
Looking at the table, the thing working most against Newcastle is that, if Hull win, then they have to win as well, because of that goal difference. I could see them maybe scraping a draw, but one point in 30 tells its own story. Three points is probably beyond them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VILLA MOLE on May 18, 2015, 11:28:43 AM
I WOULD LOVE IT, JUST LOVE IF THEY GO DOWN 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on May 18, 2015, 11:34:01 AM
Quote from: fbriai on May 18, 2015, 11:21:25 AM
Looking at the table, the thing working most against Newcastle is that, if Hull win, then they have to win as well, because of that goal difference. I could see them maybe scraping a draw, but one point in 30 tells its own story. Three points is probably beyond them.

Sadly, I think the most Hull will get is a draw and I suspect that Newcastle will just sneak past West Ham, even given Big Sam's desire for revenge. The media will be all over the Geordies at the weekend without giving Hull or Sunderland a second thought. They are, lest we forget, our third favourite team after Villa and Liverpool judging by the amount of attention both they and the scousers get
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on May 18, 2015, 11:35:34 AM
I reckon West Ham will thrash Newcastle but I also think it won't matter because man United will do the same to Hull
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brend'Watkins on May 18, 2015, 11:52:14 AM
Is it safe to listen to radio 5 again as I nearly had a Rick Mayall Comedy Strip moment when Spandau Ballet's 'Gold' was stuck constantly on while I was driving back along the A14 yesterday? At one point I thought George Sephton, Liverpool's Tannoy announcer who they had in the studio was about to burst into tears.  I've never heard of such self appreciating bollocks in all my life.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on May 18, 2015, 12:00:42 PM
Quote from: Bren'd on May 18, 2015, 11:52:14 AM
Is it safe to listen to radio 5 again as I nearly had a Rick Mayall Comedy Strip moment when Spandau Ballet's 'Gold' was stuck constantly on while I was driving back along the A14 yesterday? At one point I thought George Sephton, Liverpool's Tannoy announcer who they had in the studio was about to burst into tears.  I've never heard of such self appreciating bollocks in all my life.

Wasn't that awful, I caught some of it on the way out to lunch with friends. The statement that perhaps Liverpool, in their view, is the most sentimental city in the United Kingdom is a contender for understatement of the century. I felt quite sick listening to it, I wonder if the media know what effect it has on fans of other clubs when they pedal this sort of stuff?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on May 18, 2015, 12:04:05 PM
Quote from: richard moore on May 18, 2015, 12:00:42 PM
Quote from: Bren'd on May 18, 2015, 11:52:14 AM
Is it safe to listen to radio 5 again as I nearly had a Rick Mayall Comedy Strip moment when Spandau Ballet's 'Gold' was stuck constantly on while I was driving back along the A14 yesterday? At one point I thought George Sephton, Liverpool's Tannoy announcer who they had in the studio was about to burst into tears.  I've never heard of such self appreciating bollocks in all my life.

Wasn't that awful, I caught some of it on the way out to lunch with friends. The statement that perhaps Liverpool, in their view, is the most sentimental city in the United Kingdom is a contender for understatement of the century. I felt quite sick listening to it, I wonder if the media know what effect it has on fans of other clubs when they pedal this sort of stuff?

When he said "Liverpool aren't A football club, they are THE football club" I put my foot though the radio and sent Cilla Black the bill
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on May 18, 2015, 12:28:24 PM
Every year there seems to be a load of them travel up to Shankly's place of birth and have some sort of ceremony and commemoration, it's slightly bizarre and mawkish.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: MoetVillan on May 18, 2015, 02:10:12 PM
Out of interest, does anyone know when Stephen Gerrards last home game is?  There appears to have been a media blackout, or else they seem to have forgotten to mention it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on May 18, 2015, 02:19:46 PM
Quote from: MoetVillan on May 18, 2015, 02:10:12 PM
Out of interest, does anyone know when Stephen Gerrards last home game is?  There appears to have been a media blackout, or else they seem to have forgotten to mention it.

It has been airbrushed from history, the same as our away game at Southampton which did not happen at the weekend either.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: danno on May 18, 2015, 03:25:53 PM
Quote from: MoetVillan on May 18, 2015, 02:10:12 PM
Out of interest, does anyone know when Stephen Gerrards last home game is? 

Sometime in March 2016 when the new MLS season starts?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Jon Crofts on May 18, 2015, 03:34:40 PM
I didn't really pay any attention whatsoever to the Steven fucking Gerrard love in at the weekend.

Suffice to say I was rather chipper when I found out that not only had Villa pissed all over his chips at Wembley a few weeks ago but Palace managed to drop a massive turd on them on Saturday evening as well.   Bravo to the cheeky south Londoners.  Hurrah.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 18, 2015, 05:40:49 PM
I wasn't intending to watch but it was on in the pub. Massive immature sod that I am, I couldn't resist shouting "their not yours Stevie" when he was on the pitch with Alex Curran's daughters.

My girlfriend just gave me that look that says "shut it now" and I started behaving myself again.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Jon Crofts on May 18, 2015, 06:35:17 PM
You're only young once, but you can be immature forever.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Des Little on May 18, 2015, 06:36:26 PM
Aren't any of those kids Gerrard's?  Or are we entering libel city here?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Meanwood Villa on May 18, 2015, 06:49:36 PM
Leon Osman scored a cracking goal on Saturday and they mentioned he's 34 soon, might have been day after. One club man, presumably retiring soon, I wonder if Everton's last home game with him in the squad will be televised especially and be on the front pages of the sports pages the next day?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on May 18, 2015, 08:15:06 PM
Chelsea losing one nil at the moment.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chipsticks on May 18, 2015, 08:21:11 PM
Quote from: Meanwood Villa on May 18, 2015, 06:49:36 PM
Leon Osman scored a cracking goal on Saturday and they mentioned he's 34 soon, might have been day after. One club man, presumably retiring soon, I wonder if Everton's last home game with him in the squad will be televised especially and be on the front pages of the sports pages the next day?

To be fair he's not half the player Gerrard was, with nothing near the amount of accolades.

Not to say the circlejerk wasn't miles over the top at the weekend.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on May 18, 2015, 08:21:40 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on May 18, 2015, 08:09:49 AM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 17, 2015, 10:59:27 PM
And this was a dive by Boateng that got Lord Saint Queen of all our Hearts Stevie sent off.

(http://img.thesun.co.uk/aidemitlum/archive/00154/SNS0454B_154409a.jpg)

Although it is nice to see a picture of both Liverpool's most legendary player and Villa's most legendary player in action. Right up there with that shot of Mackay and Bremner.

He really was made of steel, Mr Boateng.  As well as refusing to buckle under that horrendous assault, he also managed to break Paul Gascoigne's arm on the side of his head.  I remember the H&V cover imaging him as Captain Claret.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on May 18, 2015, 08:22:56 PM
Quote from: Lizz on May 18, 2015, 08:15:06 PM
Chelsea losing one nil at the moment.
Listening on the wireless.
Did a bit of a double take when Kevin Kilbain started discussing, to my ears, "Wanker Drado".

Took a few seconds to realise: Juan Cuadrado.

Got to admit, I chuckled.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 18, 2015, 08:30:32 PM
Fabregas off.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave Cooper please on May 18, 2015, 08:32:56 PM
Possibly the daftest sending off of the season, pinging the ball at the West Brom players from ten yards away for no apparent reason.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: nicardinho on May 18, 2015, 08:39:22 PM
What a farce this game has become. Mike Jones will be hoping for a less feisty affair as he referees Villa v Burnley on Sunday.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Steve R on May 18, 2015, 08:42:57 PM
That was a good gross from Fabregas.

I hope they bring Ramires on.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on May 18, 2015, 08:46:13 PM
It's entertaining radio though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 18, 2015, 08:59:30 PM
Quote from: Dave Winpercentage on May 18, 2015, 08:32:56 PM
Possibly the daftest sending off of the season, pinging the ball at the West Brom players from ten yards away for no apparent reason.
Oh come on be fair it was almost 20 yards!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on May 18, 2015, 09:00:12 PM
He struck that pretty well.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on May 18, 2015, 09:01:22 PM
Costa playing the hardman again....he really is a wanker.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on May 18, 2015, 09:04:51 PM
45 minutes for Chelsea to avert a commemorative DVD release.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on May 18, 2015, 09:06:45 PM
2-0 now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 18, 2015, 09:06:49 PM
Why no red for Terry? 2-0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on May 18, 2015, 09:08:39 PM
Chelsea's problems? What problems.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on May 18, 2015, 09:13:34 PM
Quote from: olaftab on May 18, 2015, 09:06:49 PM
Why no red for Terry? 2-0

Ref must had thought that Cahill offered enough cover.

However, I think that John Terry should still have been sent off just for being John Terry
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on May 18, 2015, 09:14:45 PM
Should have been red.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on May 18, 2015, 09:18:06 PM
The FA are after Chelsea don't you know.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on May 18, 2015, 09:21:18 PM
3 now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on May 18, 2015, 09:21:33 PM
3-0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: KRS on May 18, 2015, 09:24:17 PM
Great. My stripy filth inbred friend has already started with his "pride of the midlands" bolx. Never going to hear the end of this.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on May 18, 2015, 09:27:26 PM
Quote from: KRS on May 18, 2015, 09:24:17 PM
Great. My stripy filth inbred friend has already started with his "pride of the midlands" bolx. Never going to hear the end of this.

Just bide your time because come a week Saturday you won't be hearing from them in a very long time indeed.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LTA on May 18, 2015, 09:28:05 PM
No doubt the Tim Sherwood song will be ringing out and some point.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on May 18, 2015, 09:28:34 PM
Or just remind them that Stoke is in Staffordshire.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on May 18, 2015, 09:30:33 PM
Presumably the same Tony Pulis they were all whining about after they lost to Leicester and QPR is now back to being the Second Coming again. God, I don't half hate Albion.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on May 18, 2015, 09:31:02 PM
Imagine actually boasting about being "kings of the Midlands"

The epitome of small time
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 18, 2015, 09:32:28 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on May 18, 2015, 09:31:02 PM
Imagine actually boasting about being "kings of the Midlands"

The epitome of small time

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/512F44JZ75L._SY300_.jpg)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on May 18, 2015, 09:32:33 PM
Quote from: Richard E on May 18, 2015, 09:30:33 PM
Presumably the same Tony Pulis they were all whining about after they lost to Leicester and QPR is now back to being the Second Coming again. God, I don't half hate Albion.

Winning they may be but they are playing the same eye meltingly horrible lump it long "football".

35% possession against ten men.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on May 18, 2015, 09:33:54 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on May 18, 2015, 09:31:02 PM
Imagine actually boasting about being "kings of the Midlands"

The epitome of small time

If we finished bottom of the league and they finished second bottom they'd still be deliriously happy.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: saunders_heroes on May 18, 2015, 09:35:26 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 18, 2015, 09:32:28 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on May 18, 2015, 09:31:02 PM
Imagine actually boasting about being "kings of the Midlands"

The epitome of small time

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/512F44JZ75L._SY300_.jpg)

Don't ever remember Villa fans boasting about being Kings of the Midlands though. Certainly never heard it being chanted by the fans that's for sure.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on May 18, 2015, 09:37:48 PM
Chelsea have an endless supply of players with clown hair
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on May 18, 2015, 09:38:00 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on May 18, 2015, 09:33:54 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on May 18, 2015, 09:31:02 PM
Imagine actually boasting about being "kings of the Midlands"

The epitome of small time

If we finished bottom of the league and they finished second bottom they'd still be deliriously happy.

I doubt it to be fair. That's Small Heath territory.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on May 18, 2015, 09:38:49 PM
Quote from: saunders_heroes on May 18, 2015, 09:35:26 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 18, 2015, 09:32:28 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on May 18, 2015, 09:31:02 PM
Imagine actually boasting about being "kings of the Midlands"

The epitome of small time

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/512F44JZ75L._SY300_.jpg)

Don't ever remember Villa fans boasting about being Kings of the Midlands though. Certainly never heard it being chanted by the fans that's for sure.
We probably got bored of singing it after about 25 successive seasons.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on May 18, 2015, 09:43:53 PM
Chelsea fans have been singing 'you only sing about the Villa.'
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LTA on May 18, 2015, 09:47:25 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on May 18, 2015, 09:32:33 PM
Quote from: Richard E on May 18, 2015, 09:30:33 PM
Presumably the same Tony Pulis they were all whining about after they lost to Leicester and QPR is now back to being the Second Coming again. God, I don't half hate Albion.

Winning they may be but they are playing the same eye meltingly horrible lump it long "football".

35% possession against ten men.

If it gets points on the board though it's worth it.  We've had loads of possession in games this season but haven't translated it into points.  It's something Sherwood has to address next season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on May 18, 2015, 09:48:30 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 18, 2015, 09:32:28 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on May 18, 2015, 09:31:02 PM
Imagine actually boasting about being "kings of the Midlands"

The epitome of small time

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/512F44JZ75L._SY300_.jpg)

Made me laugh
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on May 18, 2015, 09:52:58 PM
Quote from: LTA on May 18, 2015, 09:47:25 PM

If it gets points on the board though it's worth it.


I have a rather old fashioned notion that football is supposed to be a form of entertainment, sadly.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: luke95 on May 18, 2015, 09:56:11 PM
West Bromwich Albion... Premier League Champions 2015
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on May 18, 2015, 09:59:42 PM
What is it with Man Utd and Chelsea when they play West Brom? Very chaitable indeed. As for Fabregas...a complete jerk!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 18, 2015, 09:59:43 PM
Little clubs sing about it, big clubs just do it. Enjoy watching us in yet another cup final bitter boys and girls.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on May 18, 2015, 10:03:55 PM
The game will be out on double DVD in 3D and sponsored by Kleenex
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 18, 2015, 10:04:31 PM
Don't mind tonight's result. Never cared about Wessbrum. Hate Chelsea. They'll get at most 87 points now. Bearing in mind champions tend to get ninety plus, it shows they've won the league due to the failings of others (notably Man City) rather than to any genius on the part of Mourinho who has only ever won a league title when managing one of the two wealthiest clubs in given country.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 18, 2015, 10:07:36 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 18, 2015, 09:32:28 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on May 18, 2015, 09:31:02 PM
Imagine actually boasting about being "kings of the Midlands"

The epitome of small time

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/512F44JZ75L._SY300_.jpg)
CTRL - ALT - DEL
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on May 18, 2015, 10:36:24 PM
Quote from: LTA on May 18, 2015, 09:47:25 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on May 18, 2015, 09:32:33 PM
Quote from: Richard E on May 18, 2015, 09:30:33 PM
Presumably the same Tony Pulis they were all whining about after they lost to Leicester and QPR is now back to being the Second Coming again. God, I don't half hate Albion.

Winning they may be but they are playing the same eye meltingly horrible lump it long "football".

35% possession against ten men.

If it gets points on the board though it's worth it.  We've had loads of possession in games this season but haven't translated it into points.  It's something Sherwood has to address next season.


Over the course of a season, lumping it long and being overly physical isn't going to get that many points on the board.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on May 18, 2015, 10:41:05 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on May 18, 2015, 10:36:24 PM
Quote from: LTA on May 18, 2015, 09:47:25 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on May 18, 2015, 09:32:33 PM
Quote from: Richard E on May 18, 2015, 09:30:33 PM
Presumably the same Tony Pulis they were all whining about after they lost to Leicester and QPR is now back to being the Second Coming again. God, I don't half hate Albion.

Winning they may be but they are playing the same eye meltingly horrible lump it long "football".

35% possession against ten men.

If it gets points on the board though it's worth it.  We've had loads of possession in games this season but haven't translated it into points.  It's something Sherwood has to address next season.


Over the course of a season, lumping it long and being overly physical isn't going to get that many points on the board.

I'd give him a thirty year contract if I owned yo yo club
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on May 18, 2015, 10:42:07 PM
Carragher and Gary Neville absolutely bang on about Sterling just now on Sky.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OzVilla on May 18, 2015, 10:46:23 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on May 18, 2015, 10:42:07 PM
Carragher and Gary Neville absolutely bang on about Sterling just now on Sky.

What are they saying?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on May 18, 2015, 10:49:19 PM
Quote from: Malandro on May 18, 2015, 10:41:05 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on May 18, 2015, 10:36:24 PM
Quote from: LTA on May 18, 2015, 09:47:25 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on May 18, 2015, 09:32:33 PM
Quote from: Richard E on May 18, 2015, 09:30:33 PM
Presumably the same Tony Pulis they were all whining about after they lost to Leicester and QPR is now back to being the Second Coming again. God, I don't half hate Albion.

Winning they may be but they are playing the same eye meltingly horrible lump it long "football".

35% possession against ten men.

If it gets points on the board though it's worth it.  We've had loads of possession in games this season but haven't translated it into points.  It's something Sherwood has to address next season.


Over the course of a season, lumping it long and being overly physical isn't going to get that many points on the board.

I'd give him a thirty year contract if I owned yo yo club

Yes, I'd make Albion suffer 30 years of soul destroying football purgatory if I had the chance too.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 18, 2015, 10:50:42 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on May 18, 2015, 09:13:34 PM
Quote from: olaftab on May 18, 2015, 09:06:49 PM
Why no red for Terry? 2-0

Ref must had thought that Cahill offered enough cover.

However, I think that John Terry should still have been sent off just for being John Terry
Let's hope he gets a red on Sunday and we don't see his horrible face at the Community Shield match.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on May 18, 2015, 11:18:00 PM
Quote from: OzVilla on May 18, 2015, 10:46:23 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on May 18, 2015, 10:42:07 PM
Carragher and Gary Neville absolutely bang on about Sterling just now on Sky.

What are they saying?


Basically that he's a kid, is taking the piss, is being led by his agent, hasn't actually achieved anything or proved himself with any consistency.

Gary Neville particularly good on needing an agent who will look after you in more than the £££ sense at that age.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on May 18, 2015, 11:31:52 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on May 18, 2015, 11:18:00 PM
Quote from: OzVilla on May 18, 2015, 10:46:23 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on May 18, 2015, 10:42:07 PM
Carragher and Gary Neville absolutely bang on about Sterling just now on Sky.

What are they saying?


Basically that he's a kid, is taking the piss, is being led by his agent, hasn't actually achieved anything or proved himself with any consistency.

Gary Neville particularly good on needing an agent who will look after you in more than the £££ sense at that age.

I sincerely hope his career goes to shit. He just comes across as unlikeable. Not exactly a shock being a footballer mind.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 19, 2015, 12:00:55 AM
Sterling and Berahino strike as the very worst of the modern footballer, just something about the pair of them. I can see them both pissing their careers away.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 19, 2015, 12:06:29 AM
Obviously they'll both become multi multi millionaires while pissing it away, which may be all that matters to them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 19, 2015, 01:00:26 AM
The West Ham OS got hacked, or this is just a piss take photoshop. Either way, it amused me.

(http://i.imgur.com/9hjmUsq.jpg)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on May 19, 2015, 06:44:30 AM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on May 18, 2015, 11:18:00 PM
Quote from: OzVilla on May 18, 2015, 10:46:23 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on May 18, 2015, 10:42:07 PM
Carragher and Gary Neville absolutely bang on about Sterling just now on Sky.

What are they saying?


Basically that he's a kid, is taking the piss, is being led by his agent, hasn't actually achieved anything or proved himself with any consistency.

Gary Neville particularly good on needing an agent who will look after you in more than the £££ sense at that age.

They are very good pundits, and they are right of course. But you feel if it was Jack Grealish talking like this they'd be talking about which of their wanky plastic clubs he should sign for.

That said, the two of them are brilliant on Monday night football. I always put it on to watch their bit afterwards even if I haven't bothered watching the actual game that's been on, like last night.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 19, 2015, 07:40:32 AM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 19, 2015, 12:06:29 AM
Obviously they'll both become multi multi millionaires while pissing it away, which may be all that matters to them.
Yes but bankrupt by time they are 29.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on May 19, 2015, 07:58:04 AM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on May 18, 2015, 11:18:00 PM
Quote from: OzVilla on May 18, 2015, 10:46:23 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on May 18, 2015, 10:42:07 PM
Carragher and Gary Neville absolutely bang on about Sterling just now on Sky.

What are they saying?


Basically that he's a kid, is taking the piss, is being led by his agent, hasn't actually achieved anything or proved himself with any consistency.

Gary Neville particularly good on needing an agent who will look after you in more than the £££ sense at that age.
And if better clubs than Liverpool are seemingly falling over themselves to try and sign him, why wouldn't he be better off trying to prove himself somewhere where he is more likely to win things?

And if he's such an unproven non-entity, why are Liverpool so desperate to make him their highest paid player and get him to commit to a five-year contract?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on May 19, 2015, 08:53:53 AM
Sterling should join Chelsea.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on May 19, 2015, 08:57:17 AM
Quote from: Dave on May 19, 2015, 07:58:04 AM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on May 18, 2015, 11:18:00 PM
Quote from: OzVilla on May 18, 2015, 10:46:23 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on May 18, 2015, 10:42:07 PM
Carragher and Gary Neville absolutely bang on about Sterling just now on Sky.

What are they saying?


Basically that he's a kid, is taking the piss, is being led by his agent, hasn't actually achieved anything or proved himself with any consistency.

Gary Neville particularly good on needing an agent who will look after you in more than the £££ sense at that age.
And if better clubs than Liverpool are seemingly falling over themselves to try and sign him, why wouldn't he be better off trying to prove himself somewhere where he is more likely to win things?

And if he's such an unproven non-entity, why are Liverpool so desperate to make him their highest paid player and get him to commit to a five-year contract?

For £50m id bite a buyers hands off. Great talent but he can't even kick the ball properly half the time
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on May 19, 2015, 09:16:08 AM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 19, 2015, 01:00:26 AM
The West Ham OS got hacked, or this is just a piss take photoshop. Either way, it amused me.

(http://i.imgur.com/9hjmUsq.jpg)

That made me laugh. It was probably Sullivan.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Jon Crofts on May 19, 2015, 09:16:54 AM
Surely the only discussion today should be about whether Liverpool retire the no 8 shirt what with old Slippy G's passing.

Should we have a poll?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on May 19, 2015, 09:27:15 AM
Quote from: Matt Collins on May 19, 2015, 08:57:17 AM
Quote from: Dave on May 19, 2015, 07:58:04 AM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on May 18, 2015, 11:18:00 PM
Quote from: OzVilla on May 18, 2015, 10:46:23 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on May 18, 2015, 10:42:07 PM
Carragher and Gary Neville absolutely bang on about Sterling just now on Sky.

What are they saying?


Basically that he's a kid, is taking the piss, is being led by his agent, hasn't actually achieved anything or proved himself with any consistency.

Gary Neville particularly good on needing an agent who will look after you in more than the £££ sense at that age.
And if better clubs than Liverpool are seemingly falling over themselves to try and sign him, why wouldn't he be better off trying to prove himself somewhere where he is more likely to win things?

And if he's such an unproven non-entity, why are Liverpool so desperate to make him their highest paid player and get him to commit to a five-year contract?

For £50m id bite a buyers hands off. Great talent but he can't even kick the ball properly half the time

I agree for 50m I'd take that all day. He isn't as good as he thinks he is.

The reason why he wouldn't be better off going to clubs better than liverpool who can win things is for his own development. If he moves now to a chelsea for instance, he will seriously slow down his growth. Depends what he wants. He probably thinks that isn't a problem and that he'll walk into any team. I suspect he'll find out quickly he is wrong. It all depends on how good you think he is really.

Similar would apply to Grealish, no one would advise him leaving even if Manchester came knocking. Not for a few years anyway.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on May 19, 2015, 09:33:40 AM
He seemed to be the main topic of conversation on the train to and from the FA Cup semi final amongst Liverpool supporters and every one of them wouldn't have been upset to see him go and Liverpool get the cash to spend on promising players who they will then sell at a loss after loaning them out to various clubs.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 19, 2015, 09:46:02 AM
Sterling's stats this season are very average indeed. If Liverpool can get that kind of money for him they'd be nuts not to take it. Now Sterling's stats might be because he has been pissed of all year with how he perceives Liverpool have "treated him" which is a bit rich for a player that has just come on the scene.

Now if does leave he might become the player he has the potential to be at Chelsea or Man City, be a bit part player on a lot of money still picking up trophies and medals, or simply fade away and be sold again in 3 years time infinitely more wealthy than he is today. In the end he'll need to decide if any of those options are better than being where he is, and given Liverpool are hardly pulling up trees the answer is probably yes.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on May 19, 2015, 10:10:33 AM
Quote from: edgysatsuma89 on May 19, 2015, 09:27:15 AM
The reason why he wouldn't be better off going to clubs better than liverpool who can win things is for his own development. If he moves now to a chelsea for instance, he will seriously slow down his growth.

So far this season he has been played at wingback, winger, central striker and central attacking midfield. Maybe he'd rather that his development wasn't happening all over the pitch?

Navas has played the majority of Man City's games this season, I'm pretty sure that Sterling would be in that team ahead of him.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: fbriai on May 19, 2015, 10:22:35 AM
The reaction of some of my Liverpool-supporting mates to the news was generally 'good riddance'. Followed swiftly by 'I wonder who we will buy from Southampton with the money'.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on May 19, 2015, 10:37:54 AM
Quote from: Matt Collins on May 19, 2015, 08:57:17 AM
Quote from: Dave on May 19, 2015, 07:58:04 AM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on May 18, 2015, 11:18:00 PM
Quote from: OzVilla on May 18, 2015, 10:46:23 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on May 18, 2015, 10:42:07 PM
Carragher and Gary Neville absolutely bang on about Sterling just now on Sky.

What are they saying?


Basically that he's a kid, is taking the piss, is being led by his agent, hasn't actually achieved anything or proved himself with any consistency.

Gary Neville particularly good on needing an agent who will look after you in more than the £££ sense at that age.
And if better clubs than Liverpool are seemingly falling over themselves to try and sign him, why wouldn't he be better off trying to prove himself somewhere where he is more likely to win things?

And if he's such an unproven non-entity, why are Liverpool so desperate to make him their highest paid player and get him to commit to a five-year contract?

For £50m id bite a buyers hands off. Great talent but he can't even kick the ball properly half the time

Don't the two halves of that sentence contradict each other?

Anyway, he apparently feels that he's being bullied into signing his £100,000 per week contract (https://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/premier-league-raheem-sterling-tell-liverpool-wants-leave-210640283--sow.html), bless him.

It might just be me, but I don't see it with him.  Tony Daley with less on field intelligence. (and absolutely none off the field)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on May 19, 2015, 10:40:23 AM
Mourinho saying its their rivals fault for the defeat last night, they let them win the title too easily. What a tit.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ktvillan on May 19, 2015, 11:36:13 AM
I think Sterling is a touch over rated and over hyped. He's very talented if talent amounts to to running at high speed up blind alleys with one arm crooked in an effeminate manner, as if a handbag were perched precariously upon it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on May 19, 2015, 01:19:00 PM
I think Sterling looks like he's put on a few pounds.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mister E on May 19, 2015, 01:21:35 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on May 19, 2015, 09:46:02 AM
Sterling's stats this season are very average indeed. If Liverpool can get that kind of money for him they'd be nuts not to take it. Now Sterling's stats might be because he has been pissed of all year with how he perceives Liverpool have "treated him" which is a bit rich for a player that has just come on the scene.

Now if does leave he might become the player he has the potential to be at Chelsea or Man City, be a bit part player on a lot of money still picking up trophies and medals, or simply fade away and be sold again in 3 years time infinitely more wealthy than he is today. In the end he'll need to decide if any of those options are better than being where he is, and given Liverpool are hardly pulling up trees the answer is probably yes.
For this season's stats, look no further than Matt Phillips. We should be making moves for him, IMHO.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on May 19, 2015, 01:23:49 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on May 18, 2015, 10:42:07 PM
Carragher and Gary Neville absolutely bang on about Sterling just now on Sky.

As usual, this puts it better than I did:

Quote
Mediawatch was shocked to hear Liverpool fan Jamie Carragher opining on Sky Sports that he feels Raheem Sterling should stay at Liverpool.
 
"He doesn't need to move clubs in my opinion," Carragher said. "For his football development, he needs to stay at Liverpool. He plays every week."
 
He would also presumably have "played every week" at Queens Park Rangers, where Liverpool chose to pluck him from for an initial fee for £600,000. But that spectacularly (and deliberately) ignores the nature of ambition, doesn't it?
 
"Raheem is a very exciting young English player whose progress was being closely monitored by many other leading clubs and I'm delighted he's joining us," said then-managing director Christian Purslow upon signing Sterling.

Having beaten Manchester United, Manchester City and Arsenal to sign Sterling, that seemed to work out well enough for the ambitious young English player. It seems a bit rich to then decry that ambition further down the line.
 
As for "footballing development", does that include being played out of position for a team that have dropped three places in the Premier League and sold their best player last summer?
 
"It may not be about money. It could be about trophies or playing in the Champions League," Carragher continued. "If it's about trophies, last season Liverpool were that close to winning the league and he was fantastic. Now they're not close this year and they're not going to be close next year, if I'm totally honest."
 
At last the admission from Carragher. Sterling was labelled by Brendan Rodgers the "best young player in Europe" in April 2014, and yet didn't offer him a new deal at that time. Why wouldn't the "best player in Europe" want to be playing at the highest level? Or does "footballing development" translate as "not going close"?
 
And so to Carragher's pay-off line: "If you want to win trophies and you want big money - which is what he wants - they don't get given to you. You've got to earn them and you've got to play well in big games. Liverpool had a chance of a trophy this year in the semi-final of the FA Cup against Aston Villa. Where was Raheem Sterling?"
 
'Up front,' is the pithy answer to that question. Sterling was played as a central striker, forced into an unfamiliar and imperfect role through the inadequacies of his club in the transfer market.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: aev on May 19, 2015, 01:27:53 PM
It s all very well publicly castigating a young kid about being money grabbing, but the whole bloody industry is based upon greed.

He might turn out to be England's best player over the next few years, or turn into the next great hype, but that is the risk Liverpool and his suitors face.

Also, lets not forget, Liverpool were quite happy getting Sterling from QPR at a young age. Maybe some of this media anger is that Liverpool are no longer at the top of the food chain.

edit - I agree with the mediawatch bit!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on May 19, 2015, 01:41:52 PM
Quote from: Malandro on May 19, 2015, 10:40:23 AM
Mourinho saying its their rivals fault for the defeat last night, they let them win the title too easily. What a tit.

I think he was kinda joking. He is a tit though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on May 19, 2015, 03:06:48 PM
Arsenal-Sunderland tomorrow..... and relax.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on May 19, 2015, 03:24:50 PM
Quote from: Malandro on May 19, 2015, 03:06:48 PM
Arsenal-Sunderland tomorrow..... and relax.

Hope Clattermore gets incredibly wound up and puts a couple out of the final. Not bothered who as long as it's Sanchez and Cazorla.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Jon Crofts on May 19, 2015, 04:20:50 PM
Arsenal's games seem to be coming thick and fast, hope they don't get too puffed out.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: KRS on May 19, 2015, 04:22:34 PM
Think they mentioned Sanchez was carrying a knock in the Man Utd game on Sunday?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on May 19, 2015, 06:16:05 PM
Quote from: KRS on May 19, 2015, 04:22:34 PM
Think they mentioned Sanchez was carrying a knock in the Man Utd game on Sunday?
Would be nice to have George Curtis confirm it for us in the first 3 minutes of the final.
;-)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on May 19, 2015, 06:52:06 PM
Just seen Berahino's goal from last night. I was expecting something a bit more special to be honest.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: villalion on May 19, 2015, 07:23:10 PM
Quote from: Clampy on May 19, 2015, 06:52:06 PM
Just seen Berahino's goal from last night. I was expecting something a bit more special to be honest.
 
Goughy and Durham said it was world class on talkshite.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on May 19, 2015, 09:00:21 PM
Quote from: villalion on May 19, 2015, 07:23:10 PM
Quote from: Clampy on May 19, 2015, 06:52:06 PM
Just seen Berahino's goal from last night. I was expecting something a bit more special to be honest.
 
Goughy and Durham said it was world class on talkshite.

I had WM on at the time it went in and they were saying it's probably put a another couple of million on his price tag so I was expecting bestest goal ever scored or something.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on May 19, 2015, 09:01:03 PM
I thought it was quite good. Not world class.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 19, 2015, 10:25:43 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on May 19, 2015, 03:24:50 PM
Quote from: Malandro on May 19, 2015, 03:06:48 PM
Arsenal-Sunderland tomorrow..... and relax.

Hope Clattermore gets incredibly wound up and puts a couple out of the final. Not bothered who as long as it's Sanchez and Cazorla.
Can I remind you that our 8-0 defeats this season were inflicted by them without Sanchez so I would welcome his presence in their team.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on May 20, 2015, 03:52:40 AM
feck off. BBC World News showing clips of the Liverpool end of season awards. Jesus. Will it ever stop? Well, thankfully yes.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on May 20, 2015, 06:58:31 AM
Quote from: peter w on May 20, 2015, 03:52:40 AM
feck off. BBC World News showing clips of the Liverpool end of season awards. Jesus. Will it ever stop? Well, thankfully yes.

I'm guessing there were three awards. The being Steven Gerrard award , the award for best player in a supporting role to Steven Gerrard and the most promising youngster award. Named the Steven Gerrard most promising youngster award in his honour.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaAlways on May 20, 2015, 07:40:01 AM
Quote from: aev on May 19, 2015, 01:27:53 PM
It s all very well publicly castigating a young kid about being money grabbing, but the whole bloody industry is based upon greed.

He might turn out to be England's best player over the next few years, or turn into the next great hype, but that is the risk Liverpool and his suitors face.

Also, lets not forget, Liverpool were quite happy getting Sterling from QPR at a young age. Maybe some of this media anger is that Liverpool are no longer at the top of the food chain.

edit - I agree with the mediawatch bit!
The fact that Liverpool , fans, pundits, ex players are in absolute uproar that a player may not sign a contract with them but think that signing Benteke from us for double his money would be a great move for them, just sums up their sheer hypocrisy !
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Witton Warrior on May 20, 2015, 07:54:40 AM
Quote from: peter w on May 20, 2015, 03:52:40 AM
feck off. BBC World News showing clips of the Liverpool end of season awards. Jesus. Will it ever stop? Well, thankfully yes.

Could you hear them booing Sterling?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 20, 2015, 08:02:41 AM
So bored of Raheem Sterling. Only consolation is the Thieverpool fans must be even more sick of it. I remember Barry's rumoured transfer to Klanfield dragging out all Summer so bollocks to them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on May 20, 2015, 09:31:47 AM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on May 20, 2015, 08:02:41 AM
So bored of Raheem Sterling. Only consolation is the Thieverpool fans must be even more sick of it. I remember Barry's rumoured transfer to Klanfield dragging out all Summer so bollocks to them.

I hope the whole affair drones on for ages and causes them untold levels of uncertainty.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 20, 2015, 10:58:27 AM
I hope having to deal with this 20 year old kid who is holding the Club to a ransom totally  f*cks up their transfer plans.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Somniloquism on May 20, 2015, 12:27:17 PM
Quote from: olaftab on May 20, 2015, 10:58:27 AM
I hope having to deal with this 20 year old kid who is holding the Club to a ransom totally  f*cks up their transfer plans.

Brendon Rogers managed to do that last season without Sterlings issues, so I wouldn't worry.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: damon loves JT on May 20, 2015, 04:31:29 PM
Quote from: Witton Warrior on May 20, 2015, 07:54:40 AM
Quote from: peter w on May 20, 2015, 03:52:40 AM
feck off. BBC World News showing clips of the Liverpool end of season awards. Jesus. Will it ever stop? Well, thankfully yes.

Could you hear them booing Sterling?


They edited the sound feed to omit the booing. My colleague was there and says it was hilarious.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on May 20, 2015, 04:39:06 PM
Well they edited the sound by just talking over it. Obviously Stevie G is the story not young Raheem.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on May 20, 2015, 06:40:09 PM
Isn't it great not to have to give a toss what happens in the Arsenal/Sunderland game tonight?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 20, 2015, 06:41:47 PM
I give a toss. I've hoping for a large number of 3 week injuries to Arsenal players, or a batch of straight reds.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 20, 2015, 07:14:01 PM
yep, I want Sunderland to win thus making Newcastle fans completely shit themselves if they aren't already. And Sunderland to give Arsenal's delicate players a good working over. Hopefully Cattermole plays and in one very irresponsible challenge goes through the back of Sanchez, Cazola and Wilshere at the same time.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 20, 2015, 07:27:32 PM
A Sunderland win also means Arsenal can't relax for their last game as they could still be caught by Manure and get dumped into the CL play-offs. I assume 4th place still have to do a qualifying round.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on May 20, 2015, 07:42:27 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 20, 2015, 06:41:47 PM
I give a toss. I've hoping for a large number of 3 week injuries to Arsenal players, or a batch of straight reds.

I agree.

That's what makes this doubly ace.

One, couldn't give too much of a flying fuck what Sunderland do.

Two, hope Arsenal pick up a load of injuries, thus providing some interest in the match, at least.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: peter w on May 20, 2015, 07:45:14 PM
3 straight red cards for Sanchez, Giroud, and Ozil. Every other players to get one yellow card (the other coming on Sunday for Cazorla, the keeper, whoever their defenders are, Walcott, Wilshere and anyone else worthwhile). Lots of injuries too. just pulls and strains and dead legs nothing too serious, you know, just enough.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on May 20, 2015, 07:47:49 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 20, 2015, 07:27:32 PM
A Sunderland win also means Arsenal can't relax for their last game as they could still be caught by Manure and get dumped into the CL play-offs.
All good, but there would also be a fair bit of fun to be had from an Arsenal win tonight followed by a guaranteed-fourth-place ManYoo sending their disinterested third team to Hull and Newcastle dropping on the last day.

There's a silver lining either way.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on May 20, 2015, 07:48:21 PM
Safe to say Sunderland not a big draw in North London, looking at the empty seats.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 20, 2015, 07:49:33 PM
Worrying about other team's results is like, sooooooo totally last week.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on May 20, 2015, 07:52:59 PM
Arsenal can play some excellent football, but their insistence on only ever playing 100 short passes through the middle in the build-up must get annoying for their fans at times.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Taylor on May 20, 2015, 08:21:34 PM
It feels great to be watching this game without feeling physically sick!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on May 20, 2015, 08:22:25 PM
Arsenal look predictable. Sunderland doing well.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on May 20, 2015, 08:30:46 PM
Quote from: peter w on May 20, 2015, 07:45:14 PM
3 straight red cards for Sanchez, Giroud, and Ozil. Every other players to get one yellow card (the other coming on Sunday for Cazorla, the keeper, whoever their defenders are, Walcott, Wilshere and anyone else worthwhile). Lots of injuries too. just pulls and strains and dead legs nothing too serious, you know, just enough.

Talking of red cards, I see Fabregas has had his from Monday night reduced to a one game ban. I'm not sure the FA would have been quite as charitable had it been us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SheffieldVillain on May 20, 2015, 08:35:38 PM
Quote from: Clampy on May 20, 2015, 08:30:46 PM
Quote from: peter w on May 20, 2015, 07:45:14 PM
3 straight red cards for Sanchez, Giroud, and Ozil. Every other players to get one yellow card (the other coming on Sunday for Cazorla, the keeper, whoever their defenders are, Walcott, Wilshere and anyone else worthwhile). Lots of injuries too. just pulls and strains and dead legs nothing too serious, you know, just enough.

Talking of red cards, I see Fabregas has had his from Monday night reduced to a one game ban. I'm not sure the FA would have been quite as charitable had it been us.

What were the reasons they gave for that? Surely it was either a 3 game ban for violent conduct, or not worthy of a red card at all?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on May 20, 2015, 08:37:34 PM
Quote from: SheffieldVillain on May 20, 2015, 08:35:38 PM
Quote from: Clampy on May 20, 2015, 08:30:46 PM
Quote from: peter w on May 20, 2015, 07:45:14 PM
3 straight red cards for Sanchez, Giroud, and Ozil. Every other players to get one yellow card (the other coming on Sunday for Cazorla, the keeper, whoever their defenders are, Walcott, Wilshere and anyone else worthwhile). Lots of injuries too. just pulls and strains and dead legs nothing too serious, you know, just enough.

Talking of red cards, I see Fabregas has had his from Monday night reduced to a one game ban. I'm not sure the FA would have been quite as charitable had it been us.

What were the reasons they gave for that? Surely it was either a 3 game ban for violent conduct, or not worthy of a red card at all?

Chelsea argued that a 3 game ban was 'excessive' and the FA rolled over and agreed.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on May 20, 2015, 08:38:53 PM
Quote from: Clampy on May 20, 2015, 08:37:34 PM
Quote from: SheffieldVillain on May 20, 2015, 08:35:38 PM
Quote from: Clampy on May 20, 2015, 08:30:46 PM
Quote from: peter w on May 20, 2015, 07:45:14 PM
3 straight red cards for Sanchez, Giroud, and Ozil. Every other players to get one yellow card (the other coming on Sunday for Cazorla, the keeper, whoever their defenders are, Walcott, Wilshere and anyone else worthwhile). Lots of injuries too. just pulls and strains and dead legs nothing too serious, you know, just enough.

Talking of red cards, I see Fabregas has had his from Monday night reduced to a one game ban. I'm not sure the FA would have been quite as charitable had it been us.

What were the reasons they gave for that? Surely it was either a 3 game ban for violent conduct, or not worthy of a red card at all?

Chelsea argued that a 3 game ban was 'excessive' and the FA rolled over and agreed.
Just like the Matic one from earlier in the season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SheffieldVillain on May 20, 2015, 08:39:13 PM
Quote from: Clampy on May 20, 2015, 08:37:34 PM
Quote from: SheffieldVillain on May 20, 2015, 08:35:38 PM
Quote from: Clampy on May 20, 2015, 08:30:46 PM
Quote from: peter w on May 20, 2015, 07:45:14 PM
3 straight red cards for Sanchez, Giroud, and Ozil. Every other players to get one yellow card (the other coming on Sunday for Cazorla, the keeper, whoever their defenders are, Walcott, Wilshere and anyone else worthwhile). Lots of injuries too. just pulls and strains and dead legs nothing too serious, you know, just enough.

Talking of red cards, I see Fabregas has had his from Monday night reduced to a one game ban. I'm not sure the FA would have been quite as charitable had it been us.

What were the reasons they gave for that? Surely it was either a 3 game ban for violent conduct, or not worthy of a red card at all?

Chelsea argued that a 3 game ban was 'excessive' and the FA rolled over and agreed.

Figures. A new offence of 'slightly violent conduct but not really'.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: maidstonevillain on May 20, 2015, 08:54:11 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 20, 2015, 07:27:32 PM
A Sunderland win also means Arsenal can't relax for their last game as they could still be caught by Manure and get dumped into the CL play-offs. I assume 4th place still have to do a qualifying round.

Sunderland draw has to be the best result.  Makes them safe.  Leaves ManU requiring a too a big goal swing to overhaul Arsenal, giving Hull a better chance on Saturday to send Newcastle down.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on May 20, 2015, 08:56:38 PM
This is what Arsenal did in the Swansea defeat. 2 passes for every 1 needed, too slow, fail to score. Timbo is surely there watching and plotting strong defence + counter attacks?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 20, 2015, 08:57:44 PM
I'd rather Arsenal have to play everyone in the last game than bother about what may relegate Newcastle.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on May 20, 2015, 08:58:54 PM
Quote from: SheffieldVillain on May 20, 2015, 08:39:13 PM
Quote from: Clampy on May 20, 2015, 08:37:34 PM
Quote from: SheffieldVillain on May 20, 2015, 08:35:38 PM
Quote from: Clampy on May 20, 2015, 08:30:46 PM
Quote from: peter w on May 20, 2015, 07:45:14 PM
3 straight red cards for Sanchez, Giroud, and Ozil. Every other players to get one yellow card (the other coming on Sunday for Cazorla, the keeper, whoever their defenders are, Walcott, Wilshere and anyone else worthwhile). Lots of injuries too. just pulls and strains and dead legs nothing too serious, you know, just enough.

Talking of red cards, I see Fabregas has had his from Monday night reduced to a one game ban. I'm not sure the FA would have been quite as charitable had it been us.

What were the reasons they gave for that? Surely it was either a 3 game ban for violent conduct, or not worthy of a red card at all?

Chelsea argued that a 3 game ban was 'excessive' and the FA rolled over and agreed.

Figures. A new offence of 'slightly violent conduct but not really'.

They exercised the 'Chelsea' clause.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on May 20, 2015, 09:01:58 PM
Fuck me, this is nuts.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on May 20, 2015, 09:02:19 PM
If i were a Sunderland fan, I'd have vomited up at least one, and possibly both of my kidneys in the last few minutes.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on May 20, 2015, 09:02:22 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 20, 2015, 08:57:44 PM
I'd rather Arsenal have to play everyone in the last game than bother about what may relegate Newcastle.
Newcastle always do better against us each year than either Hull or Sunderland do.

Them going down is likely to benefit Villa far more than the impact Arsenal's final match will have on their cup final performance.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 20, 2015, 09:10:15 PM
Quote from: Dave on May 20, 2015, 09:02:22 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 20, 2015, 08:57:44 PM
I'd rather Arsenal have to play everyone in the last game than bother about what may relegate Newcastle.
Newcastle always do better against us each year than either Hull or Sunderland do.

Them going down is likely to benefit Villa far more than the impact Arsenal's final match will have on their cup final performance.

Not sure how a possible extra 3 points next season benefits us far more than another 90 mins for Arsenal to have players crocked or suspended. Each to their own though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on May 20, 2015, 09:11:46 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 20, 2015, 09:10:15 PM
Quote from: Dave on May 20, 2015, 09:02:22 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 20, 2015, 08:57:44 PM
I'd rather Arsenal have to play everyone in the last game than bother about what may relegate Newcastle.
Newcastle always do better against us each year than either Hull or Sunderland do.

Them going down is likely to benefit Villa far more than the impact Arsenal's final match will have on their cup final performance.

Not sure how a possible extra 3 points next season benefits us far more than another 90 mins for Arsenal to have players crocked or suspended. Each to their own though.
They will still have another 90 minutes to have players 'crocked or suspended', regardless of what the result is tonight.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 20, 2015, 09:13:42 PM
Obviously the concept of resting players when having nothing to play for hasn't reached North London then.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brend'Watkins on May 20, 2015, 09:19:39 PM
Rangers 2 Hibs 0 is what I'm watching as I'm in a bar in Moffatt. Wouldn't even know either was playing had I not been here. Hibbs are the better team but have nothing in attack.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on May 20, 2015, 09:21:27 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 20, 2015, 09:13:42 PM
Obviously the concept of resting players when having nothing to play for hasn't reached North London then.
If they win or lose tonight, they will technically have something to play for - a win and there's an very unlikely chance of second, lose and there's an unlikely chance they could drop to fourth. Either way, it's very unlikely to be the difference between us winning or losing the Cup Final.

We're not going to play a completely different first XI on Sunday, so whatever happens tonight I think it's a safe bet that they won't be either.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on May 20, 2015, 09:26:27 PM
This made me laugh and thought it deserved a bigger audience.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HyTK2JLmwFE
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on May 20, 2015, 09:28:57 PM
Fletcher is absolutely gash.

How much did MON pay for him?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on May 20, 2015, 09:30:14 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on May 20, 2015, 09:28:57 PM
Fletcher is absolutely gash.

How much did MON pay for him?
Just the £14m.

Pantilimon has been great for Sunderland tonight.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on May 20, 2015, 09:30:40 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on May 20, 2015, 09:28:57 PM
Fletcher is absolutely gash.

How much did MON pay for him?

£13m was it?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richl on May 20, 2015, 09:31:05 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on May 20, 2015, 09:26:27 PM
This made me laugh and thought it deserved a bigger audience.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HyTK2JLmwFE


Quality
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: amfy on May 20, 2015, 09:32:02 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on May 20, 2015, 09:02:19 PM
If i were a Sunderland fan, I'd have vomited up at least one, and possibly both of my kidneys in the last few minutes.

It's making me feel like that! what if Arsenal are using up all their bad luck in this game?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on May 20, 2015, 09:33:39 PM
Quote from: amfy on May 20, 2015, 09:32:02 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on May 20, 2015, 09:02:19 PM
If i were a Sunderland fan, I'd have vomited up at least one, and possibly both of my kidneys in the last few minutes.

It's making me feel like that! what if Arsenal are using up all their bad luck in this game?

Can I be physically sick on their behalf?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on May 20, 2015, 09:33:56 PM
Quote from: amfy on May 20, 2015, 09:32:02 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on May 20, 2015, 09:02:19 PM
If i were a Sunderland fan, I'd have vomited up at least one, and possibly both of my kidneys in the last few minutes.

It's making me feel like that! what if Arsenal are using up all their bad luck in this game?

Nah, don't worry, we're going to beat these.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on May 20, 2015, 09:36:17 PM
I have no idea how Sunderland have survived with their appalling side but well done.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on May 20, 2015, 09:37:10 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on May 20, 2015, 09:33:56 PM
Quote from: amfy on May 20, 2015, 09:32:02 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on May 20, 2015, 09:02:19 PM
If i were a Sunderland fan, I'd have vomited up at least one, and possibly both of my kidneys in the last few minutes.

It's making me feel like that! what if Arsenal are using up all their bad luck in this game?

Nah, don't worry, we're going to beat these.
If we defend as well as Sunderland did tonight then it'll be an easy win, regardless of what team they put out.

Incidentally, Sunderland's ridiculous escapes from relegation over the last few seasons make us look a team stuck in comfortable mid-table by comparison.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: DB on May 20, 2015, 09:37:28 PM
Great performance from S-land. Giroud is shit.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on May 20, 2015, 09:40:08 PM
Right come on Hull.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Jon Crofts on May 20, 2015, 09:40:37 PM
Well done Blunderland, they won't keep getting away with it though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on May 20, 2015, 09:41:00 PM
The rest of this week will be a great time to be a toilet paper retailer on Tyneside.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on May 20, 2015, 09:42:08 PM
Newcastle were in 5th place at one point during the season.  I bet they cannot believe they have a 50-50 chance of going down on the last day.  Pardew must be pissing himself.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on May 20, 2015, 09:42:57 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on May 20, 2015, 09:42:08 PM
Newcastle were in 5th place at one point during the season.  I bet they cannot believe they have a 50-50 chance of going down on the last day.  Pardew must be pissing himself.

He ain't the only one who's pissing himself!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on May 20, 2015, 09:43:57 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on May 20, 2015, 09:42:08 PM
Newcastle were in 5th place at one point during the season.  I bet they cannot believe they have a 50-50 chance of going down on the last day.  Pardew must be pissing himself.
We were second at one point this season.

And they haven't got a 50/50 chance of going down. They've got somewhere in the region of a 20/80 chance of going down.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on May 20, 2015, 09:48:59 PM
Thanks Dave I've no idea what I'd do without your total common sense.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 20, 2015, 09:49:23 PM
There is obviously a way to stop Arsenal from winning however Tim is unlikely to play that way.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on May 20, 2015, 09:49:34 PM
Quote from: Dave on May 20, 2015, 09:43:57 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on May 20, 2015, 09:42:08 PM
Newcastle were in 5th place at one point during the season.  I bet they cannot believe they have a 50-50 chance of going down on the last day.  Pardew must be pissing himself.
We were second at one point this season.

And they haven't got a 50/50 chance of going down. They've got somewhere in the region of a 20/80 chance of going down.

Indeed, the chances of Hull beating Man U are a lot less than 50:50. This reminds me of the season where it was West Ham or Sheef U going down and on the last day West Ham were at Old Trafford. They were also about to sell Tevez to Man U. What happened was West Ham won and stayed up and Tevez went to Man U in a bargain deal. Coincidence?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on May 20, 2015, 09:49:41 PM
Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on May 20, 2015, 09:48:59 PM
Thanks Dave I've no idea what I'd do without your total common sense.

You're more than welcome.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on May 20, 2015, 09:50:35 PM
Honoured I tells ya.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Jimbo on May 20, 2015, 09:52:29 PM
Newcastle are in the unenviable position of having the whole nation wanting them relegated on the last day of the season. Again.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: The Man With A Stick on May 20, 2015, 09:52:42 PM
Pleased for Sunderland, not a dislikeable club (or bunch of fans) and they haven't beaten us since about 1971 either.

Still praying for a Hull win at the weekend but I'll allow myself a small chuckle if ol' Fistface leads another team to the promised land of the Championship.  If 'Everyone's Second Favourite Team' go down and we win the bloody Cup though, it will be the best week ever.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 20, 2015, 09:57:52 PM
If they drop I really hope West Ham take the piss, so as they maybe realise it's not just us that think they are cocks.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villafirst on May 20, 2015, 09:59:10 PM
We've dropped a place on GD. A result of our stupidity last weekend. Hopefully we can climb above Sunderland by beating Burnley. I can't see them getting anything at Chelsea. Places are worth about £1M each in merit money.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Des Little on May 20, 2015, 10:05:10 PM
Delighted for Sunderland as I've got a few Mackem mates. If I were a Geordie I'd be shitting it now. Great
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on May 20, 2015, 10:39:34 PM
Quote from: Jon Crofts on May 20, 2015, 09:40:37 PM
Well done Blunderland, they won't keep getting away with it though.

Says us Villa fans...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Steve67 on May 20, 2015, 10:55:47 PM
Hopefully beat Burnley on Sunday to creep up a couple of places. I hope the barcodes go down!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on May 21, 2015, 12:00:53 AM
Quote from: Villafirst on May 20, 2015, 09:59:10 PM
We've dropped a place on GD. A result of our stupidity last weekend. Hopefully we can climb above Sunderland by beating Burnley. I can't see them getting anything at Chelsea. Places are worth about £1M each in merit money.

Yeah it's £1.2m a place. More than i thought. Bit shit how the more you get shown the more money you get. 750k a game, obviously the big guns will get a few mil more (particularly united).
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on May 21, 2015, 12:15:56 AM
Quote from: edgysatsuma89 on May 21, 2015, 12:00:53 AM
Quote from: Villafirst on May 20, 2015, 09:59:10 PM
We've dropped a place on GD. A result of our stupidity last weekend. Hopefully we can climb above Sunderland by beating Burnley. I can't see them getting anything at Chelsea. Places are worth about £1M each in merit money.

Yeah it's £1.2m a place. More than i thought. Bit shit how the more you get shown the more money you get. 750k a game, obviously the big guns will get a few mil more (particularly united).

It's pretty equitable compared to some countries.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on May 21, 2015, 12:21:22 AM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on May 21, 2015, 12:15:56 AM
Quote from: edgysatsuma89 on May 21, 2015, 12:00:53 AM
Quote from: Villafirst on May 20, 2015, 09:59:10 PM
We've dropped a place on GD. A result of our stupidity last weekend. Hopefully we can climb above Sunderland by beating Burnley. I can't see them getting anything at Chelsea. Places are worth about £1M each in merit money.

Yeah it's £1.2m a place. More than i thought. Bit shit how the more you get shown the more money you get. 750k a game, obviously the big guns will get a few mil more (particularly united).

It's pretty equitable compared to some countries.

Yeah you're right. I can't believe how Real and Barca have gotten away with it for so long. I don't know anything about what the new deal in Spain means though. I don't actually know why they are striking, what's the beef?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on May 21, 2015, 12:57:23 AM
Quote from: edgysatsuma89 on May 21, 2015, 12:00:53 AM
Quote from: Villafirst on May 20, 2015, 09:59:10 PM
We've dropped a place on GD. A result of our stupidity last weekend. Hopefully we can climb above Sunderland by beating Burnley. I can't see them getting anything at Chelsea. Places are worth about £1M each in merit money.

Yeah it's £1.2m a place. More than i thought. Bit shit how the more you get shown the more money you get. 750k a game, obviously the big guns will get a few mil more (particularly united).

A couple of years ago Stoke got paid not to be on.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on May 21, 2015, 02:59:35 AM
Quote from: Des Little on May 20, 2015, 10:05:10 PM
Delighted for Sunderland as I've got a few Mackem mates. If I were a Geordie I'd be shitting it now. Great

Me too. Great club, great fans. happy for them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pooligan on May 21, 2015, 04:19:27 AM
How sweet for fat Sam if he was to help relegate the club that sacked him.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on May 21, 2015, 05:58:16 AM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on May 21, 2015, 12:57:23 AM
Quote from: edgysatsuma89 on May 21, 2015, 12:00:53 AM
Quote from: Villafirst on May 20, 2015, 09:59:10 PM
We've dropped a place on GD. A result of our stupidity last weekend. Hopefully we can climb above Sunderland by beating Burnley. I can't see them getting anything at Chelsea. Places are worth about £1M each in merit money.

Yeah it's £1.2m a place. More than i thought. Bit shit how the more you get shown the more money you get. 750k a game, obviously the big guns will get a few mil more (particularly united).

A couple of years ago Stoke got paid not to be on.

However much Sky paid for that, it was money well spent from the viewers' perspective!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on May 21, 2015, 07:28:14 AM
What would be just as funny would be Newcastle re-employing Allardyce after they'd been relegated by him; as he's a dead man walking and on the lookout for a new job.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on May 21, 2015, 08:49:38 AM
I think Sky Sports are showing 'Relegation Sunday', featuring Hull, Newcastle and Sunderland's matches.

So now that Sunderland are safe, the only reason for putting on that match might be to listen to the crowd's reaction if ever Newcastle look like going down.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on May 21, 2015, 02:24:02 PM
Allardyce probably still has a lot of friends at Newcastle and may have a soft spot for them. Will he be really driven to send them down?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on May 21, 2015, 02:26:05 PM
Quote from: OCD on May 21, 2015, 02:24:02 PM
Allardyce probably still has a lot of friends at Newcastle and may have a soft spot for them. Will he be really driven to send them down?

Apparently he has a holiday home in Spain named 'St. James's', because it was bought with the pay-off he got from Newcastle. He is quite bitter about it still, it seems.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on May 21, 2015, 02:41:01 PM
West Ham only need to draw with them, more worried about Hull's ability to beat Manure.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Comrade Blitz on May 21, 2015, 02:55:36 PM
NBC Sports Network's "Championship Sunday" has yet to be renamed "Relegation Sunday" - nevertheless all 10 matches will be shown live across 10 different NBC-affiliated stations.

My remote only remembers 5 stations on the "last channel(s) viewed" button....

What's on the table then?

Arsenal v Yanited for 3rd place (long shot but could happen)
'The Mighty Reds YNWA' v Spuds v Soton for 5th
Leicester v Sunderland v Villa (v Newcastle) for 14th - 17th
Newcastle v Hull for the drop

 
 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on May 21, 2015, 02:56:28 PM
Hull won't beat Man United, they've not won a Premier League match in May under Bruce and he's never managed a team to victory over Man United in his career.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 21, 2015, 03:00:45 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on May 21, 2015, 02:56:28 PM
Hull won't beat Man United, they've not won a Premier League match in May under Bruce and he's never managed a team to victory over Man United in his career.
Which means it's highly likely to happen.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: usav on May 21, 2015, 03:40:52 PM
Also, Man Ure have nothing to play for.  Safe in 4th, can't make 3rd (mathematically they can, but won't).
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 21, 2015, 04:06:14 PM
Quote from: usav on May 21, 2015, 03:40:52 PM
Also, Man Ure have nothing to play for.  Safe in 4th, can't make 3rd (mathematically they can, but won't).

I'm hoping Man U roll over much like Chelsea did the other night and then Allardyce sticks it to Newcastle.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on May 21, 2015, 04:54:25 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on May 21, 2015, 02:56:28 PM
Hull won't beat Man United, they've not won a Premier League match in May under Bruce and he's never managed a team to victory over Man United in his career.

Most of the time he's lost to Utd was when Fergie was the manager,
 I always though Bruce rolled over to have his belly tickled to easily by Ferguson, as did most of his ex players to be fair
Although we all know who would be top of the list for the most obvious forgone conclusion losing result over the last 30 years
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 21, 2015, 05:23:03 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 21, 2015, 03:00:45 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on May 21, 2015, 02:56:28 PM
Hull won't beat Man United, they've not won a Premier League match in May under Bruce and he's never managed a team to victory over Man United in his career.
Which means it's highly likely to happen.

Ermmm... no. On that basis we'd be highly likely to beat Man U every time we play them by now.

I remember when everyone wanted Man U to win, to relegate West Ham, and they lost, because they're ******.

This time everyone wants Man U to lose, to relegate Newcastle. They'll win. Because they're still ******.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: curiousorange on May 21, 2015, 06:36:42 PM
Whatever happens, happens. I wish only the best for the team that deserves to stay up.

There, that should give me some good karma for the Cup Final.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on May 21, 2015, 07:02:55 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on May 21, 2015, 05:23:03 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 21, 2015, 03:00:45 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on May 21, 2015, 02:56:28 PM
Hull won't beat Man United, they've not won a Premier League match in May under Bruce and he's never managed a team to victory over Man United in his career.
Which means it's highly likely to happen.

Ermmm... no. On that basis we'd be highly likely to beat Man U every time we play them by now.

I remember when everyone wanted Man U to win, to relegate West Ham, and they lost, because they're c***s.

This time everyone wants Man U to lose, to relegate Newcastle. They'll win. Because they're still c***s.
It's nice to know that in an ever changing world, there are some constants to navigate by.

Completely agree with the sentiment by the way.
Once a ******, always a ******. (Isn't that the title of Paul Tait's autobiography?)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Kingthing on May 21, 2015, 08:28:28 PM

I'm playing in this, can't wait.
http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~4733809,00.html

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pat McMahon on May 21, 2015, 08:57:06 PM
Quote from: Kingthing on May 21, 2015, 08:28:28 PM

I'm playing in this, can't wait.
http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~4733809,00.html



I shall be offering constructive advice from the sidelines....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Kingthing on May 21, 2015, 09:03:53 PM
Quote from: Pat McMahon on May 21, 2015, 08:57:06 PM
Quote from: Kingthing on May 21, 2015, 08:28:28 PM

I'm playing in this, can't wait.
http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~4733809,00.html



I shall be offering constructive advice from the sidelines....

You fat bastard

You fat bastard
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on May 21, 2015, 09:43:24 PM
Survival Sunday? Who cares? We're not in it and I'm up for a party.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on May 21, 2015, 09:45:45 PM
Quote from: Pete3206 on May 21, 2015, 09:43:24 PM
Survival Sunday? Who cares? We're not in it and I'm up for a party.

First one since 2011.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on May 21, 2015, 10:01:03 PM
An early goal for Man U and the excitement is basically over. Love to see how sky spin this with so many dead rubbers.

Title - confirmed
Top 4 - confirmed
Relegation - 2/3 confirmed.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: usav on May 21, 2015, 10:43:07 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on May 21, 2015, 10:01:03 PM
Love to see how sky spin this with so many dead rubbers.
NBC (like last year) are showing all 10 games on 10 different channels.  I'm not even sure I get the channel that the Villa game is on!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tucson Villain on May 21, 2015, 10:48:30 PM
Quote from: usav on May 21, 2015, 10:43:07 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on May 21, 2015, 10:01:03 PM
Love to see how sky spin this with so many dead rubbers.
NBC (like last year) are showing all 10 games on 10 different channels.  I'm not even sure I get the channel that the Villa game is on!
I have heard of some of these channels.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Jon Crofts on May 22, 2015, 09:32:16 AM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on May 21, 2015, 09:45:45 PM
Quote from: Pete3206 on May 21, 2015, 09:43:24 PM
Survival Sunday? Who cares? We're not in it and I'm up for a party.

First one since 2011.

Really?  I try to forget but 4 years on the spin, enough really is enough now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: andyaston on May 22, 2015, 12:23:52 PM
Quote from: Jon Crofts on May 20, 2015, 09:40:37 PM
Well done Blunderland, they won't keep getting away with it though.
Im Happy they stayed up. However, its a good job we got the points because if it was between us and Sunderland their fortune is unreal. They beat Southampton and Everton without having a shot on goal. During the same time we smashed Everton to pieces but the ref did his best to stop us winning, and we played well against West Ham first half especially. Both teams us and Sunderland got 6 points each and we performed much better.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 22, 2015, 07:25:09 PM
The Whinging One has won Manager of the Season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on May 22, 2015, 07:27:38 PM
Quote from: Jon Crofts on May 22, 2015, 09:32:16 AM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on May 21, 2015, 09:45:45 PM
Quote from: Pete3206 on May 21, 2015, 09:43:24 PM
Survival Sunday? Who cares? We're not in it and I'm up for a party.

First one since 2011.

Really?  I try to forget but 4 years on the spin, enough really is enough now.

Sunday will be our first home game since Liverpool in 2011 where we'll be safe from relegation.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Jon Crofts on May 22, 2015, 07:44:50 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on May 22, 2015, 07:27:38 PM
Quote from: Jon Crofts on May 22, 2015, 09:32:16 AM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on May 21, 2015, 09:45:45 PM
Quote from: Pete3206 on May 21, 2015, 09:43:24 PM
Survival Sunday? Who cares? We're not in it and I'm up for a party.

First one since 2011.

Really?  I try to forget but 4 years on the spin, enough really is enough now.

Sunday will be our first home game since Liverpool in 2011 where we'll be safe from relegation.

I wasn't doubting you for 1 minute, more sad at the fact than anything else.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 22, 2015, 08:43:44 PM
This could get very interesting!

Quote
Football's most controversial transfer saga exploded into acrimony today as England star Raheem Sterling’s agent launched an extraordinary attack on Liverpool and the club’s former players.

The Premier League striker’s representative, Aidy Ward, said Londoner Sterling would refuse to sign a new deal even if he was offered nearly £1 million a week and may well return to the capital to play for Chelsea.

20-year-old Sterling, one of English football’s brightest young prospects, has already turned down a £100,000-a-week deal and is set to have a crunch meeting with manager Brendan Rodgers and Liverpool chief executive Ian Ayre tomorrow.

The protracted and bitter negotiations have reignited the debate about the effect of big money deals on young football players and former Liverpool stars and pundits have queued up to attack Sterling and his advisers.

But hitting back today, Ward told the Standard he “didn’t care” about the club or its image, dismissed criticism by former players as “irrelevant” and branded Liverpool legend and Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher “a knob”.

He said: “I don’t care about the PR of the club and the club situation. I don’t care.

“He is definitely not signing. He’s not signing for £700, £800, £900 thousand a week. He is not signing.

“My job is to make sure I do the best with them (my clients). If people say I am bad at my job, or they are badly advised it does not matter.”

Sterling’s relationship with Liverpool has deteriorated since giving an unauthorised interview to the BBC in which he insisted he was not a “money-grabber”.

Many have blamed his agent Aidy Ward for allegedly giving him “terrible advice” over the handling of contract negotiations and for orchestrating the interview as leverage.

Sterling, who was booed as he collected the club’s Young Player of the Year award this week, is rapidly falling out of favour with Liverpool fans, with one apparently kicking his car as he drove away from Liverpool’s training ground yesterday.

He said their criticism would be the same if Sterling stayed and then left in two years’ time when his contract expires, the only difference being the club would receive less money in transfer fees.

And he also appeared to blame the club for making news about the discussions public, saying: “How did this all occur? There is no smoke without fire.”

Ward said Sterling would not move to Real Madrid, Barcelona or Bayern Munich, and suggested Chelsea or Manchester City were the most likely destinations.

He added: “I am not worried. Worried is making a decision not knowing what is going to happen. Every Premier League club will make a bid for him.”

Ward, 34, from Bromley, Kent, was formerly associated with agency Impact Sports Management before setting up his own company.

He is also Saido Berahino’s agent, who himself has been at the centre of public contract negotiations with West Bromwich Albion, while Arsenal star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is also thought to be set to join his roster of clients.

Sterling has been public in crediting his agent for helping him improve as a footballer, for “getting inside my head” to help him to fulfil his potential.

However Lawrenson lamented the fact Sterling was “so badly advised”.

He said: “There were stories three months ago that he could play for Real Madrid, that he could play for Barcelona…. Absolute tosh, he’s a million miles away from that.”

Ward clearly plans to try to force Liverpool into selling the star, who currently earns £35,000-a-week, despite the manager’s insistence that he is not going anywhere.

The club’s handling of the contract situation has however been criticised, especially as Sterling was not offered an improved deal after they challenged for the title last season.

And his relationship with the club appeared to sour significantly after telling the BBC he was not a “money-grabbing 20-year-old” but wanted to “win trophies”.

Nevertheless, Souness said the striker should stay at the club.

He told Sky Sports: “At the end of the day, he’s maybe being advised by people who have the wrong priorities – right now it’s all about him learning how to play the game, understanding the game and improving.

“Nothing is ever set in stone but he’s privately making it known that he wants to leave Liverpool then that news will get out and the fans will be entitled to turn on him.”


I didn't know until reading this, that he was Berahino's agent as well. Funny how I put the two players together in this post.

Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 19, 2015, 12:00:55 AM
Sterling and Berahino strike as the very worst of the modern footballer, just something about the pair of them. I can see them both pissing their careers away.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on May 22, 2015, 08:45:54 PM
Not sure if this has been posted before..........yep, I think that's a sending off offence

http://youtu.be/E3YCCAaYCKI
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 22, 2015, 08:47:27 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on May 22, 2015, 08:45:54 PM
Not sure if this has been posted before..........yep, I think that's a sending off offence

http://youtu.be/E3YCCAaYCKI

That's going on my FB page! Very harsh red card.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PaulWinch again on May 22, 2015, 08:48:01 PM
Sterling's agent seems pretty appalling. But equally Sterling does not come out well from this.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 22, 2015, 08:49:48 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 22, 2015, 08:43:44 PM
This could get very interesting!

Quote
Football's most controversial transfer saga exploded into acrimony today as England star Raheem Sterling’s agent launched an extraordinary attack on Liverpool and the club’s former players.

The Premier League striker’s representative, Aidy Ward, said Londoner Sterling would refuse to sign a new deal even if he was offered nearly £1 million a week and may well return to the capital to play for Chelsea.

20-year-old Sterling, one of English football’s brightest young prospects, has already turned down a £100,000-a-week deal and is set to have a crunch meeting with manager Brendan Rodgers and Liverpool chief executive Ian Ayre tomorrow.

The protracted and bitter negotiations have reignited the debate about the effect of big money deals on young football players and former Liverpool stars and pundits have queued up to attack Sterling and his advisers.

But hitting back today, Ward told the Standard he “didn’t care” about the club or its image, dismissed criticism by former players as “irrelevant” and branded Liverpool legend and Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher “a knob”.

He said: “I don’t care about the PR of the club and the club situation. I don’t care.

“He is definitely not signing. He’s not signing for £700, £800, £900 thousand a week. He is not signing.

“My job is to make sure I do the best with them (my clients). If people say I am bad at my job, or they are badly advised it does not matter.”

Sterling’s relationship with Liverpool has deteriorated since giving an unauthorised interview to the BBC in which he insisted he was not a “money-grabber”.

Many have blamed his agent Aidy Ward for allegedly giving him “terrible advice” over the handling of contract negotiations and for orchestrating the interview as leverage.

Sterling, who was booed as he collected the club’s Young Player of the Year award this week, is rapidly falling out of favour with Liverpool fans, with one apparently kicking his car as he drove away from Liverpool’s training ground yesterday.

He said their criticism would be the same if Sterling stayed and then left in two years’ time when his contract expires, the only difference being the club would receive less money in transfer fees.

And he also appeared to blame the club for making news about the discussions public, saying: “How did this all occur? There is no smoke without fire.”

Ward said Sterling would not move to Real Madrid, Barcelona or Bayern Munich, and suggested Chelsea or Manchester City were the most likely destinations.

He added: “I am not worried. Worried is making a decision not knowing what is going to happen. Every Premier League club will make a bid for him.”

Ward, 34, from Bromley, Kent, was formerly associated with agency Impact Sports Management before setting up his own company.

He is also Saido Berahino’s agent, who himself has been at the centre of public contract negotiations with West Bromwich Albion, while Arsenal star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is also thought to be set to join his roster of clients.

Sterling has been public in crediting his agent for helping him improve as a footballer, for “getting inside my head” to help him to fulfil his potential.

However Lawrenson lamented the fact Sterling was “so badly advised”.

He said: “There were stories three months ago that he could play for Real Madrid, that he could play for Barcelona…. Absolute tosh, he’s a million miles away from that.”

Ward clearly plans to try to force Liverpool into selling the star, who currently earns £35,000-a-week, despite the manager’s insistence that he is not going anywhere.

The club’s handling of the contract situation has however been criticised, especially as Sterling was not offered an improved deal after they challenged for the title last season.

And his relationship with the club appeared to sour significantly after telling the BBC he was not a “money-grabbing 20-year-old” but wanted to “win trophies”.

Nevertheless, Souness said the striker should stay at the club.

He told Sky Sports: “At the end of the day, he’s maybe being advised by people who have the wrong priorities – right now it’s all about him learning how to play the game, understanding the game and improving.

“Nothing is ever set in stone but he’s privately making it known that he wants to leave Liverpool then that news will get out and the fans will be entitled to turn on him.”


I didn't know until reading this, that he was Berahino's agent as well. Funny how I put the two players together in this post.

Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 19, 2015, 12:00:55 AM
Sterling and Berahino strike as the very worst of the modern footballer, just something about the pair of them. I can see them both pissing their careers away.



Liverpool cancelled talks today that were planned ages ago between Sterling, his people and Rodgers and Ian Ayre

They are gonna make him put in a transfer request I reckon
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on May 22, 2015, 08:52:21 PM
Evidently the agent also had dealings with Odemwinge as well.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on May 23, 2015, 09:32:54 AM
Quote from: UK Redsox on May 22, 2015, 08:45:54 PM
Not sure if this has been posted before..........yep, I think that's a sending off offence

http://youtu.be/E3YCCAaYCKI

Clearest dive I've ever seen.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on May 23, 2015, 09:36:03 AM
I reckon this agent may be ... just may be ... a smeg sandwich. I'd love to see someone turn down £900k a week. How principled.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dante Lavelli on May 23, 2015, 09:43:02 AM
I'd love Liverpool to refuse to sell sterling and leave him in the reserves earning his current 30k a week.
He has 2-years left on that deal and I think Liverpool would be within their rights to use that negotiation tactic if Sterling's agent is going to behave like that.

Of course it won't happen.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on May 23, 2015, 09:46:19 AM
Quote from: UK Redsox on May 22, 2015, 08:45:54 PM
Not sure if this has been posted before..........yep, I think that's a sending off offence

http://youtu.be/E3YCCAaYCKI
Our players should be allowed to react like this to every decision Phil Dowd makes!
;-)
Or Clattenberg v Everton a few weeks ago...should have been compulsory!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on May 23, 2015, 09:48:49 AM
Jamie Carragher has tweeted this.

Steven Gerrard's last game at Stoke for Lfc Sunday, not much been said about it which is a bit disrespectful in my opinion
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on May 23, 2015, 11:26:31 AM
Quote from: Clampy on May 23, 2015, 09:48:49 AM
Jamie Carragher has tweeted this.

Steven Gerrard's last game at Stoke for Lfc Sunday, not much been said about it which is a bit disrespectful in my opinion

Amazing. There's a pretty extreme shortage of self-awareness which people connected to that club can show sometimes.

The other funny Liverpool news is that Gary Neville described the city as 'emotional' in his column about Raheem Sterling, which Liverpudlians disproved by immediately losing all of their shit at him on Twitter. It's quite funny when they're upset.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on May 23, 2015, 11:28:03 AM
Quote from: Clampy on May 23, 2015, 09:48:49 AM
Jamie Carragher has tweeted this.

Steven Gerrard's last game at Stoke for Lfc Sunday, not much been said about it which is a bit disrespectful in my opinion


They should make the entire population of the Potteries change their name by deed poll to Gerrard for the day, out of respect for the greatest footballer to ever grace the game of football.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AV82EC on May 23, 2015, 11:30:02 AM
Quote from: Monty on May 23, 2015, 11:26:31 AM
Quote from: Clampy on May 23, 2015, 09:48:49 AM
Jamie Carragher has tweeted this.

Steven Gerrard's last game at Stoke for Lfc Sunday, not much been said about it which is a bit disrespectful in my opinion

Amazing. There's a pretty extreme shortage of self-awareness which people connected to that club can show sometimes.

The other funny Liverpool news is that Gary Neville described the city as 'emotional' in his column about Raheem Sterling, which Liverpudlians disproved by immediately losing all of their shit at him on Twitter. It's quite funny when they're upset.

To be honest I'd assumed he was saying that tongue in cheek. If he wasn't though......
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Can Gana Be Bettered!?!? on May 23, 2015, 11:30:38 AM
Quote from: Clampy on May 23, 2015, 09:48:49 AM
Jamie Carragher has tweeted this.

Steven Gerrard's last game at Stoke for Lfc Sunday, not much been said about it which is a bit disrespectful in my opinion


When will they realise nobody but Liverpool fans care about Liverpool?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on May 23, 2015, 11:32:03 AM
Quote from: AV82EC on May 23, 2015, 11:30:02 AM
Quote from: Monty on May 23, 2015, 11:26:31 AM
Quote from: Clampy on May 23, 2015, 09:48:49 AM
Jamie Carragher has tweeted this.

Steven Gerrard's last game at Stoke for Lfc Sunday, not much been said about it which is a bit disrespectful in my opinion

Amazing. There's a pretty extreme shortage of self-awareness which people connected to that club can show sometimes.

The other funny Liverpool news is that Gary Neville described the city as 'emotional' in his column about Raheem Sterling, which Liverpudlians disproved by immediately losing all of their shit at him on Twitter. It's quite funny when they're upset.

To be honest I'd assumed he was saying that tongue in cheek. If he wasn't though......

That's what I though afterwards, but you never know.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on May 23, 2015, 11:35:37 AM
It was good-natured, but I thought he was only half-joking.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on May 23, 2015, 12:52:52 PM
Quote from: Monty on May 23, 2015, 11:26:31 AM
Quote from: Clampy on May 23, 2015, 09:48:49 AM
Jamie Carragher has tweeted this.

Steven Gerrard's last game at Stoke for Lfc Sunday, not much been said about it which is a bit disrespectful in my opinion

Amazing. There's a pretty extreme shortage of self-awareness which people connected to that club can show sometimes.

The other funny Liverpool news is that Gary Neville described the city as 'emotional' in his column about Raheem Sterling, which Liverpudlians disproved by immediately losing all of their shit at him on Twitter. It's quite funny when they're upset.

Excellent, Gary Neville moves ever upwards in my estimation. Have just watched Class of 92 in which he also came across very well, as indeed all those young players did from that generation. They seem a really nice, and modest, bunch given what they achieved. I found it very easy to like them in the film despite who they played for
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 23, 2015, 01:08:46 PM
Can you imagine all of those high pitched voices and gesticulations at the television agreeing with Carragher. Candles at the ready, songs being written in protest at the outrage. They'll be having sit ins and hunger strikes when he finally leaves.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on May 23, 2015, 01:25:00 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on May 23, 2015, 11:30:38 AM
Quote from: Clampy on May 23, 2015, 09:48:49 AM
Jamie Carragher has tweeted this.

Steven Gerrard's last game at Stoke for Lfc Sunday, not much been said about it which is a bit disrespectful in my opinion


When will they realise nobody but Liverpool fans care about Liverpool?

Indeed

Also, if there's one thing I hate about coverage of football, it is half-witted players or former players using the word "disrespect" all the fecking time.

At the semi final, we had a Liverpool fan in front of us. When they played YNWA, it was totally drowned out by our fans. At which point, Liverpool fan got all arsey and started loudly gobbing off about "show some respect".

It's a fucking song associated with someone else's football team, you ******.

I've got nothing but "disrespect" for Gerrard, the violent, cheating piece of shit.

Good riddance.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on May 23, 2015, 02:06:18 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on May 23, 2015, 01:25:00 PM


I've got nothing but "disrespect" for Gerrard, the violent, cheating piece of shit.

Good riddance.

Magic.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Nev on May 23, 2015, 02:54:02 PM
Re Sterling.

IIRC, he was treated differently from the rest of the squad around Christmas, sent on holiday while everyone else was yomping through the sleet at Melwood (he tweeted a photo of himself as well).

So now he has a rather high opinion of himself. I wonder what gave him that idea?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 23, 2015, 02:58:30 PM
I think it's brilliant watching the once great Liverpool go through this. They'll now know what it's like to be one of the rest of the clubs as opposed to what they once were. They're not special anymore as much as they desperately try to cling onto it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on May 23, 2015, 04:35:02 PM
Liverpool fans can't understand that the game has moved on and they are just one of a number of big PL clubs and no longer classed in the same bracket as some European clubs. Their fans also seem to believe things were totally different in the good old days. When the likes of Keegan, Souness and Rush would never have left for big money offers elsewhere. I also seem to remember John Barnes doing a big newspaper interview every summer reminding people how keen he was to 'test himself' abroad.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: mr underhill on May 23, 2015, 08:04:12 PM
Isn't Liverpool  abroad?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on May 23, 2015, 08:12:37 PM
Southend equalise in the dying seconds of extra-time against Wycombe.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 23, 2015, 08:15:22 PM
Southend fans running back up Wembley way after leaving early so they can watch the penalties
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on May 23, 2015, 08:29:04 PM
Southend win.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 23, 2015, 08:33:41 PM
Quote from: PaulWinch again on May 22, 2015, 08:48:01 PM
Sterling's agent seems pretty appalling. But equally Sterling does not come out well from this.
seems the agent is a good judge of character though , Carragher especially.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Jon Crofts on May 23, 2015, 08:40:47 PM
Fucking Southend.  Bollocks.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on May 23, 2015, 08:48:13 PM
They had a perfectly good goal disallowed as well as a penalty that should have been given but was not. Karma on the day.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on May 23, 2015, 09:34:07 PM
Just yer standard 7-3 between Real and Getafe.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 23, 2015, 09:38:46 PM
61 goals for Ronaldo this season, 48 in the league. And they brought on that kid I did a post about a while ago, Martin Odegaard, who become their youngest ever player in the league.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 23, 2015, 10:16:52 PM
I know it's almost at the point where you shrug your shoulders at what Ronaldo and Messi are doing in La Liga, but it truly is astonishing. Year after year they just tear up the league at a pace never done before.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on May 23, 2015, 11:26:31 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 23, 2015, 09:38:46 PM
61 goals for Ronaldo this season, 48 in the league. And they brought on that kid I did a post about a while ago, Martin Odegaard, who become their youngest ever player in the league.

Who then did the square root of fuck all. A lot of hype about this kid so there will be a lot of pressure at a club like that to be producing right away.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: villalion on May 23, 2015, 11:39:39 PM
Quote from: mr underhill on May 23, 2015, 08:04:12 PM
Isn't Liverpool  abroad?

they are scouse not English,like so many of their fans like to harp on about.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on May 24, 2015, 12:45:40 AM
Quote from: OCD on May 23, 2015, 11:26:31 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 23, 2015, 09:38:46 PM
61 goals for Ronaldo this season, 48 in the league. And they brought on that kid I did a post about a while ago, Martin Odegaard, who become their youngest ever player in the league.

Who then did the square root of fuck all.
Yeah, stupid 16 year old not immediately being amazing in his first 32 minutes.

What a waste of £3m.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 24, 2015, 12:48:15 AM
Shows how shit the bulk of la liga is.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on May 24, 2015, 12:49:04 AM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 24, 2015, 12:48:15 AM
Shows how shit the bulk of la liga is.
What does?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 24, 2015, 12:51:46 AM
Quote from: Dave on May 24, 2015, 12:49:04 AM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 24, 2015, 12:48:15 AM
Shows how shit the bulk of la liga is.
What does?
The fact that laughing boy and his mate have scored 300 goals this season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 24, 2015, 03:32:33 AM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 24, 2015, 12:51:46 AM
Quote from: Dave on May 24, 2015, 12:49:04 AM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 24, 2015, 12:48:15 AM
Shows how shit the bulk of la liga is.
What does?
The fact that laughing boy and his mate have scored 300 goals this season.

And the bulk of every league is shit. Every major league in Europe only has only 2 or 3 good teams, and in some cases less which is why the teams that win it do so quite easily.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: mrastonvilla on May 24, 2015, 08:42:03 AM
Quote from: Legion on May 23, 2015, 08:29:04 PM
Southend win.

In the west stand
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 24, 2015, 09:25:23 AM
Quote from: Dave on May 24, 2015, 12:49:04 AM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 24, 2015, 12:48:15 AM
Shows how shit the bulk of la liga is.
What does?
The fact that they regularly have Europa League winners and so far finalist this year... proves nothing of course it must be a shit league!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on May 24, 2015, 11:38:06 AM
I wouldn't say it is a shit league. I would say they have by some distance to two best players in the world playing for the two best teams. If one went to Chelsea and the other went to Manchester City this summer would you fancy any team other than those two to win the Premier League? I would also back both teams to hand out a few hidings over the course of the season.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on May 24, 2015, 11:47:16 AM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 24, 2015, 12:48:15 AM
Shows how shit the bulk of la liga is.

Genuine question. Do you ever get enjoyment out of anything, ever? Music, art, reading?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 24, 2015, 12:15:20 PM
The Beatles? Shit.
Leonardo da Vinci? Shit.
Charles Dickens? Shit.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on May 24, 2015, 01:58:34 PM
I don't think however that Ronaldo and Messi would score as many goals in the prem. Not saying it makes it a better league.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on May 24, 2015, 02:18:52 PM
I was quite confident in my Aberdeen, Celtic, Dundee United treble. Aberdeen have stuffed me up.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 24, 2015, 02:20:04 PM
Quote from: edgysatsuma89 on May 24, 2015, 01:58:34 PM
I don't think however that Ronaldo and Messi would score as many goals in the prem. Not saying it makes it a better league.

Probably, but I would bet they would still dominate the game. In fact Ronaldo did while at Man U. Didn't he get to 50 one season?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 24, 2015, 02:20:40 PM
C'MON HULL, C'MON WEST HAM!!!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on May 24, 2015, 02:26:35 PM
I'm starting to like Mike Ashley, when you think about everything he's done at Newcastle, he's got to be taking the piss
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 24, 2015, 03:18:50 PM
Hull goal chalked off x 2
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on May 24, 2015, 03:19:13 PM
Baggies doing their best to boost Arsenal's morale
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on May 24, 2015, 03:31:03 PM
Nice to see Slippy G go out on a high
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on May 24, 2015, 03:50:13 PM
Shit, I'm going to have to nip out and get some more beer and snacks so I'm fully stocked for the RAWK meltdown tonight.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 24, 2015, 03:59:52 PM
Liverpool wearing black today. Fitting.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on May 24, 2015, 04:02:07 PM
God I hope Newcastle go down. Purely so I can watch the reaction video from The True Geordie which will undoubtedly be comedy gold.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Flamingo Lane on May 24, 2015, 04:03:40 PM
Quote from: Malandro on May 24, 2015, 03:19:13 PM
Baggies doing their best to boost Arsenal's morale

The way I look at it, Arsenal are due scoring a hatful, so good that it's today.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SheffieldVillain on May 24, 2015, 04:04:43 PM
Quote from: Ian Price on May 24, 2015, 04:03:40 PM
Quote from: Malandro on May 24, 2015, 03:19:13 PM
Baggies doing their best to boost Arsenal's morale

The way I look at it, Arsenal are due scoring a hatful, so good that it's today.

Also, very often Arsenal follow a brilliant performance with a terrible one. *

* This may not be backed up by stats.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: papa lazarou on May 24, 2015, 04:07:29 PM
First time Liverpool have conceded five goals in the first half since 1976.................December 17th 1976 in fact.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: villa for life on May 24, 2015, 04:08:59 PM
Trying to avoid Europa!!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on May 24, 2015, 04:55:44 PM
Quote from: villa for life on May 24, 2015, 04:08:59 PM
Trying to avoid Europa!!!
They're currently top of the Fair Play league, so if they hadn't qualified automatically through the league (which they still have) then their season would start in the Europa League first qualifying round.

On July 2nd in just over five weeks time.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 24, 2015, 04:59:17 PM
Funny how 3 years ago, Lambert and Rodgers were the two most sought after young managers. One is now fired the other must be very close to the edge. Having spent a fortune and now being battered two weeks in a row in what has been a season far lower than expectations he may not be trusted much further.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on May 24, 2015, 05:18:03 PM
First thing John Carver mentioned in his interview after the game was the two lads that died pre season.

Letting it be known he fancies the Liverpool job?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on May 24, 2015, 05:33:13 PM
Quote from: Dave on May 24, 2015, 04:55:44 PM
Quote from: villa for life on May 24, 2015, 04:08:59 PM
Trying to avoid Europa!!!
They're currently top of the Fair Play league, so if they hadn't qualified automatically through the league (which they still have) then their season would start in the Europa League first qualifying round.

On July 2nd in just over five weeks time.

And the funny thing is I bet they didn't even know that! You can just imagine their reaction in the dressing room, "Right lads job done, Stevie got his send off goal, and we don't have to play in that awful.....WAIT A MINUTE?" LOL.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 24, 2015, 05:34:28 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on May 24, 2015, 05:18:03 PM
First thing John Carver mentioned in his interview after the game was the two lads that died pre season.

Letting it be known he fancies the Liverpool job?
Eh ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Gregorys Boy on May 24, 2015, 05:36:44 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 24, 2015, 05:34:28 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on May 24, 2015, 05:18:03 PM
First thing John Carver mentioned in his interview after the game was the two lads that died pre season.

Letting it be known he fancies the Liverpool job?
Eh ?

Yeah I wondered what he was on too.  If Carver got the Liverpool job the fans would be banging down Rodgers door to return.

I still think he's done a good overall since being there and until this season they had improved year on year.  I think he deserves more time.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 24, 2015, 05:38:01 PM
PNE 1 up. You know who   ;)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on May 24, 2015, 05:53:26 PM
Apart from Sunderland last year the only teams to be bottom of the PL at Christmas and stay up are Albion in 2005 and Leicester this year. Am I right in saying Nigel Pearson was also Robson's assistant when Albion did it?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 24, 2015, 06:04:10 PM
PNE 2 up.
Daniel Johnson is playing well.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 24, 2015, 06:17:46 PM
3-0, great goal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 24, 2015, 06:55:15 PM
4-0
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on May 24, 2015, 07:18:11 PM
Callum Robinson should be there at Wembley. Instead he got to jog up and down the touch line at Villa Park a couple of times
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 24, 2015, 07:27:04 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on May 24, 2015, 07:18:11 PM
Callum Robinson should be there at Wembley. Instead he got to job up and down the touch line at Villa Park a couple of times
Agree, he must be a bit miffed.
Feel a bit sorry for Swindon, just didn't turn up today.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 24, 2015, 07:37:11 PM
Quote
Sam Allardyce has revealed he planned to leave West Ham United even if the club had offered to renew his contract.
Allardyce's departure was announced within minutes of the end of West Ham's 2-0 loss at Newcastle United that saw The Magpies stay in the Premier League.

The Hammers decided not to renew the 60-year-old's deal that expired at the end of this season.

Allardyce said: "I didn't want to stay. I suppose you could say it was mutual if they didn't want me to stay either."
West Ham will now begin the search for a successor, although they look likely to miss out on top target Rafael Benitez as he is linked with Real Madrid.

"I thought it was the right time to leave - and probably the right time for me and the club," added Allardyce, who now plans to take an extended break from the game.

Allardyce learned of his fate on Friday, but the news was made public on Sunday afternoon at the conclusion of the 2014-15 Premier League season.

In a statement, joint chairmen David Sullivan and David Gold said: "We would like to start by thanking Sam Allardyce for his valuable work since arriving at the Boleyn Ground four years ago.

"He leaves the club in a considerably better state than when he arrived and, for that, the board are truly grateful."

Allardyce said: "I knew it was coming and I have no problems with it. We had the discussion and I wasn't going to sign a new contract so it was probably time to move on.

"It's done and dusted and we both move on. West Ham have a big job appointing a new manager moving forward and I have the job of seeing my family for a change. This job is 24/7 and it's time for me to give the family a bit more time."

Sullivan and Gold want a new manager to oversee the club's final season at their current home before a move to the Olympic Stadium for the 2016-17 campaign.

The statement was released just minutes after West Ham lost their final Premier League game of the season 2-0 at Newcastle - a result which ensured their opponents avoided relegation and meant the Hammers finished 12th.

Allardyce insists he has no intention of making a quick return to football, saying: "For me four years is a long time and I don't want to overstay my welcome. You have to commit your whole life to being a Premier League manager.

"It's time to have that break. I'm looking to have a break, recharging the batteries and when the batteries are recharged you are better prepared to carry on doing the job at this level.

"It's not just a job I'm after, it's the right job. You can never say never but I can't see myself being in charge of another football club at the start of next season."
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 24, 2015, 07:49:07 PM
Poor Slippy G, worst ending for a captain since Titanic.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: IAmTheOneIanOlney on May 24, 2015, 07:49:38 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 24, 2015, 07:37:11 PM
Quote
You can never say never but I can't see myself being in charge of another football club at the start of next season."
Gerrard and Big Sam in the same day, I'm not sure I can take it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 24, 2015, 07:50:09 PM
The move to the Athletics ground in Stratford will be the death of that club.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 24, 2015, 07:55:03 PM
RAWK

I thought we were just reenacting Istanbul, only in... Stoke. It seems the players didn't get the other pages of the script though.  :-\
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on May 24, 2015, 07:56:53 PM
West Ham will have no problem finding an extra 19,000 to fill the stadium every other week. I'm forever meeting West Ham supporters who don't go to the game because they can't get a ticket.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 24, 2015, 07:58:49 PM
They'll get a shit load of tourists at most games as long as they are in the top flight. A tourists wet dream, a real live "English soccer" game in the Olympic stadium.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 24, 2015, 08:00:41 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 24, 2015, 07:58:49 PM
They'll get a shit load of tourists at most games as long as they are in the top flight. A tourists wet dream, a real live "English soccer" game in the Olympic stadium.
Nah not sure, a ground that is a good hour away from the west end in reality.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 24, 2015, 08:02:22 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 24, 2015, 08:00:41 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 24, 2015, 07:58:49 PM
They'll get a shit load of tourists at most games as long as they are in the top flight. A tourists wet dream, a real live "English soccer" game in the Olympic stadium.
Nah not sure, a ground that is a good hour away from the west end in reality.

We get plenty of tourists at games. They will get loads.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 24, 2015, 08:04:37 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 24, 2015, 08:02:22 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 24, 2015, 08:00:41 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 24, 2015, 07:58:49 PM
They'll get a shit load of tourists at most games as long as they are in the top flight. A tourists wet dream, a real live "English soccer" game in the Olympic stadium.
Nah not sure, a ground that is a good hour away from the west end in reality.

We get plenty of tourists at games. They will get loads.
Maybe they'll have a "neutral" end like fulham did for the floaters .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on May 24, 2015, 09:35:36 PM
It's half an hour from Bond St to Stratford on the Jubilee line, so quicker than to Fulham. I agree though, I suspect they'll go down the neutral end route.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 24, 2015, 09:53:22 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 24, 2015, 07:37:11 PM
Quote
Sam Allardyce has revealed he planned to leave West Ham United even if the club had offered to renew his contract.
Allardyce's departure was announced within minutes of the end of West Ham's 2-0 loss at Newcastle United that saw The Magpies stay in the Premier League.

The Hammers decided not to renew the 60-year-old's deal that expired at the end of this season.

Allardyce said: "I didn't want to stay. I suppose you could say it was mutual if they didn't want me to stay either."
West Ham will now begin the search for a successor, although they look likely to miss out on top target Rafael Benitez as he is linked with Real Madrid.

"I thought it was the right time to leave - and probably the right time for me and the club," added Allardyce, who now plans to take an extended break from the game.

Allardyce learned of his fate on Friday, but the news was made public on Sunday afternoon at the conclusion of the 2014-15 Premier League season.

In a statement, joint chairmen David Sullivan and David Gold said: "We would like to start by thanking Sam Allardyce for his valuable work since arriving at the Boleyn Ground four years ago.

"He leaves the club in a considerably better state than when he arrived and, for that, the board are truly grateful."

Allardyce said: "I knew it was coming and I have no problems with it. We had the discussion and I wasn't going to sign a new contract so it was probably time to move on.

"It's done and dusted and we both move on. West Ham have a big job appointing a new manager moving forward and I have the job of seeing my family for a change. This job is 24/7 and it's time for me to give the family a bit more time."

Sullivan and Gold want a new manager to oversee the club's final season at their current home before a move to the Olympic Stadium for the 2016-17 campaign.

The statement was released just minutes after West Ham lost their final Premier League game of the season 2-0 at Newcastle - a result which ensured their opponents avoided relegation and meant the Hammers finished 12th.

Allardyce insists he has no intention of making a quick return to football, saying: "For me four years is a long time and I don't want to overstay my welcome. You have to commit your whole life to being a Premier League manager.

"It's time to have that break. I'm looking to have a break, recharging the batteries and when the batteries are recharged you are better prepared to carry on doing the job at this level.

"It's not just a job I'm after, it's the right job. You can never say never but I can't see myself being in charge of another football club at the start of next season."

If you want a good laugh clicky me (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/west-ham/11627750/West-Ham-target-Carlo-Ancelotti-as-their-new-manager.html)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 24, 2015, 10:15:47 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on May 24, 2015, 09:35:36 PM
It's half an hour from Bond St to Stratford on the Jubilee line, so quicker than to Fulham. I agree though, I suspect they'll go down the neutral end route.
Yeah right. That's if all goes to plan. Then the walk from Stratford to the Athletics track is at least 20 mins.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on May 24, 2015, 10:51:32 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on May 24, 2015, 09:53:22 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 24, 2015, 07:37:11 PM
Quote
Sam Allardyce has revealed he planned to leave West Ham United even if the club had offered to renew his contract.
Allardyce's departure was announced within minutes of the end of West Ham's 2-0 loss at Newcastle United that saw The Magpies stay in the Premier League.

The Hammers decided not to renew the 60-year-old's deal that expired at the end of this season.

Allardyce said: "I didn't want to stay. I suppose you could say it was mutual if they didn't want me to stay either."
West Ham will now begin the search for a successor, although they look likely to miss out on top target Rafael Benitez as he is linked with Real Madrid.

"I thought it was the right time to leave - and probably the right time for me and the club," added Allardyce, who now plans to take an extended break from the game.

Allardyce learned of his fate on Friday, but the news was made public on Sunday afternoon at the conclusion of the 2014-15 Premier League season.

In a statement, joint chairmen David Sullivan and David Gold said: "We would like to start by thanking Sam Allardyce for his valuable work since arriving at the Boleyn Ground four years ago.

"He leaves the club in a considerably better state than when he arrived and, for that, the board are truly grateful."

Allardyce said: "I knew it was coming and I have no problems with it. We had the discussion and I wasn't going to sign a new contract so it was probably time to move on.

"It's done and dusted and we both move on. West Ham have a big job appointing a new manager moving forward and I have the job of seeing my family for a change. This job is 24/7 and it's time for me to give the family a bit more time."

Sullivan and Gold want a new manager to oversee the club's final season at their current home before a move to the Olympic Stadium for the 2016-17 campaign.

The statement was released just minutes after West Ham lost their final Premier League game of the season 2-0 at Newcastle - a result which ensured their opponents avoided relegation and meant the Hammers finished 12th.

Allardyce insists he has no intention of making a quick return to football, saying: "For me four years is a long time and I don't want to overstay my welcome. You have to commit your whole life to being a Premier League manager.

"It's time to have that break. I'm looking to have a break, recharging the batteries and when the batteries are recharged you are better prepared to carry on doing the job at this level.

"It's not just a job I'm after, it's the right job. You can never say never but I can't see myself being in charge of another football club at the start of next season."

If you want a good laugh clicky me (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/west-ham/11627750/West-Ham-target-Carlo-Ancelotti-as-their-new-manager.html)

Elsewhere they were reportedly going after Rafa Benitez.

You have to admire the ambition level.




Then piss yourself laughing at the lack of self awareness.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on May 24, 2015, 11:12:55 PM
Good to see Walcott back to his best for England.

oh wait....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: andyh on May 24, 2015, 11:20:15 PM
Just watching MOTD, those Stoke players actually stopped to let Steeevieee Geeee score, didn't they?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on May 24, 2015, 11:30:48 PM
Both Crouchy and Adam celebrating like fuck when they scored

Nice to see
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on May 24, 2015, 11:32:59 PM
That thing that Chelsea did with Drogba was one of the worst things I've seen in a sporting arena, just when you think you couldn't possibly hate them any more. To be fair to Mourinho he looked like he was equally unimpressed with them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on May 24, 2015, 11:33:53 PM
Nice hit from Albrighton.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on May 25, 2015, 12:12:48 AM
I see Beckford's been at it again.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 25, 2015, 12:45:38 AM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on May 25, 2015, 12:12:48 AM
I see Beckford's been at it again.
Cough, arranges billiards.
Goal 2 was sublime. Very Sinclair v WBA type.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: IAmTheOneIanOlney on May 25, 2015, 07:03:53 AM
Quote from: andyh on May 24, 2015, 11:20:15 PM
Just watching MOTD, those Stoke players actually stopped to let Steeevieee Geeee score, didn't they?
Certainly looked like it. I think they'd have tried a bit harder if it was 0-0 at that time.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on May 25, 2015, 08:08:53 AM
I wouldn't rule out Ancelotti or Benitez going to West Ham. They both like working in England. New stadium, the lure of London. Plus obviously managing the only club team to win a World Cup and the chance to work with Dame Karen. I do suspect however that they will end up with someone like Bilic who they will claim to have been their number one choice all along.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on May 25, 2015, 08:51:59 AM
Quote from: andyh on May 24, 2015, 11:20:15 PM
Just watching MOTD, those Stoke players actually stopped to let Steeevieee Geeee score, didn't they?
t

Ha ha, thought you were joking when you wrote that
But having seen the goal that's exactly what they do, one Stoke defender actually visibly stops as if to say on you go lad
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Bad English on May 25, 2015, 09:04:56 AM
What did the Chelsea players do with Drogba then?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: andyh on May 25, 2015, 09:18:46 AM
Quote from: Bad English on May 25, 2015, 09:04:56 AM
What did the Chelsea players do with Drogba then?
It was absolutely fucking disgraceful and disrespectful.
They actually picked him carried him off the pitch.

http://youtu.be/49qvBBHCpLc

Well, they tried, and it was a bit messy because he's a big fucker and quite heavy.
Plus, JT was just on the edge of it, not actually helping, probably because he didn't want to touch a black man.
It was still disgraceful though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on May 25, 2015, 09:43:24 AM
I thought the Newcastle owner actually came over quite well in his rare interview. I'm not expecting him to do a tour of fans Q&A forums though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on May 25, 2015, 09:52:01 AM
It took Drogba over two minutes to leave the pitch.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithe on May 25, 2015, 10:16:01 AM
Mourinho doesn't look overly impressed.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Bad English on May 25, 2015, 10:23:55 AM
Cheers for the info. At least I watched that from the Harry Potter trap in our house. Was able to vomit directly  into the porcelain bus.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on May 25, 2015, 10:26:50 AM
Quote from: john e on May 25, 2015, 08:51:59 AM
Quote from: andyh on May 24, 2015, 11:20:15 PM
Just watching MOTD, those Stoke players actually stopped to let Steeevieee Geeee score, didn't they?
t

Ha ha, thought you were joking when you wrote that
But having seen the goal that's exactly what they do, one Stoke defender actually visibly stops as if to say on you go lad

I said that the Mrs as we were watching MOTD.  That Stoke player wants kneecapping.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dante Lavelli on May 25, 2015, 10:27:53 AM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 24, 2015, 10:15:47 PM
Quote from: lovejoy on May 24, 2015, 09:35:36 PM
It's half an hour from Bond St to Stratford on the Jubilee line, so quicker than to Fulham. I agree though, I suspect they'll go down the neutral end route.
Yeah right. That's if all goes to plan. Then the walk from Stratford to the Athletics track is at least 20 mins.

Add in the connections from Kings Cross and the Central Line, it's a lot closer, time-wise, than most other clubs in London.  Not to mention that the whole area is being developed too, so you'll have the QE Park, Aquatic's Centre, the new V&E museum, Pubs, restaurants, pop up street food and a giant shopping Centre.  It's much better than White Hart Lane for example, especially for your average tourists.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on May 25, 2015, 10:29:42 AM
Quote from: Risso on May 25, 2015, 10:26:50 AM
Quote from: john e on May 25, 2015, 08:51:59 AM
Quote from: andyh on May 24, 2015, 11:20:15 PM
Just watching MOTD, those Stoke players actually stopped to let Steeevieee Geeee score, didn't they?
t

Ha ha, thought you were joking when you wrote that
But having seen the goal that's exactly what they do, one Stoke defender actually visibly stops as if to say on you go lad

I said that the Mrs as we were watching MOTD.  That Stoke player wants kneecapping.

His hamstring went. He went off immediately after the goal.

What makes the Chelsea thing even worse is that they had planned it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 25, 2015, 10:31:20 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on May 25, 2015, 09:43:24 AM
I thought the Newcastle owner actually came over quite well in his rare interview. I'm not expecting him to do a tour of fans Q&A forums though.
I'd never heard him speak so the cockney accent was a shock . I always thought he was a Geordie .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dante Lavelli on May 25, 2015, 10:31:52 AM
Liverpool must be gutted that Drogba upstaged Gerrard in best/worst final game clusterfuck.
Lampard actually seems quite classy by comparison.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on May 25, 2015, 10:34:57 AM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 25, 2015, 10:31:20 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on May 25, 2015, 09:43:24 AM
I thought the Newcastle owner actually came over quite well in his rare interview. I'm not expecting him to do a tour of fans Q&A forums though.
I'd never heard him speak so the cockney accent was a shock . I always thought he was a Geordie .

Despite the fact they've sung  "You fat cockney bastard, get out of our club" for however many years at every game and the talk of a supposed cockney mafia and common knowledge he's a Spurs fan?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 25, 2015, 10:36:26 AM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on May 25, 2015, 10:34:57 AM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 25, 2015, 10:31:20 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on May 25, 2015, 09:43:24 AM
I thought the Newcastle owner actually came over quite well in his rare interview. I'm not expecting him to do a tour of fans Q&A forums though.
I'd never heard him speak so the cockney accent was a shock . I always thought he was a Geordie .

Despite the fact they've sung  "You fat cockney bastard, get out of our club" for however many years at every game and the talk of a supposed cockney mafia and common knowledge he's a Spurs fan?
Ha true. Well I kind of knew but it was still a bit odd to hear the cockney accent out of what effectively looks like a full on Geordie .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on May 25, 2015, 10:38:59 AM
Alan Shearer dosen't seem to like the chap very much.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on May 25, 2015, 10:52:44 AM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 25, 2015, 10:36:26 AM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on May 25, 2015, 10:34:57 AM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 25, 2015, 10:31:20 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on May 25, 2015, 09:43:24 AM
I thought the Newcastle owner actually came over quite well in his rare interview. I'm not expecting him to do a tour of fans Q&A forums though.
I'd never heard him speak so the cockney accent was a shock . I always thought he was a Geordie .

Despite the fact they've sung  "You fat cockney bastard, get out of our club" for however many years at every game and the talk of a supposed cockney mafia and common knowledge he's a Spurs fan?
Ha true. Well I kind of knew but it was still a bit odd to hear the cockney accent out of what effectively looks like a full on Geordie .


I knew he was a cockney but he somehow manages to look like both a cockney and a geordie. And compliments don't come much higher than that. ;)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on May 25, 2015, 10:56:39 AM
Must admit I was amazed to see him being interviewed, first time I've heard him speak. Does anybody know whether Randy Lerner really is American?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: amfy on May 25, 2015, 11:18:29 AM
Mr amfy got talking to a Wembley litter picker yesterday at the play off final about what a tough job it was.

The litter picker said - 'it'll be tougher tomorrow for The Championship play off, but the worst was that Villa lot the other week! They just can't seem to drink enough! I've never seen anything like it!'

Mike said he looked as if he was still traumatised!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on May 25, 2015, 11:36:41 AM
Hope Mr amfy and his Preston mates also gave the litter-picker lots to do.
That's a very impressive performance and I'm sure Mr amfy is rather chuffed!

Hope he brings a bit of the same magic with him next Saturday!
UTV!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: amfy on May 25, 2015, 12:06:31 PM
He's on a Wembley hat trick now!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on May 25, 2015, 12:14:12 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on May 25, 2015, 09:52:01 AM
It took Drogba over two minutes to leave the pitch.

The ref didn't seem to mind, he was applauding him off.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on May 25, 2015, 12:17:44 PM
Quote from: Dante Lavelli on May 25, 2015, 10:31:52 AM
Liverpool must be gutted that Drogba upstaged Gerrard in best/worst final game clusterfuck.
Lampard actually seems quite classy by comparison.

Lampard is annoyingly likeable

He deserved to have far more fuss made about his last game than Slippy did
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Somniloquism on May 25, 2015, 12:36:58 PM
When he scored his two goals against us that broke the record,  we all applauded.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: IAmTheOneIanOlney on May 25, 2015, 12:47:38 PM
I don't remember it being commented on at the time about that, either. Whereas if all of Anfield had applauded...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on May 25, 2015, 12:51:57 PM
Pearce did commentate on a Liverpool game on MOTD a few weeks back and when Gerrard scored, i thought he was going to explode. It was as if he just brought world peace.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on May 25, 2015, 12:52:55 PM
I noticed when Lampard was walking along the touchline as the teams came out this season he got a good reception from those in the Trinity Road before kick off and after half time.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: footyskillz on May 25, 2015, 02:34:01 PM
Paul Lambert's ex Norwich  for me in the play offs . They have the players of prem quality/experience and far better to watch for goal scoring be more deserving than boro.

 Think cuellar is injured as ever ! But good luck to canaries they are a very decent outfit as is carrow road to visit
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on May 25, 2015, 02:42:00 PM
Tough one to call. I have had 3-2 Norwich and 3-2 Boro for a bit of extra interest. 28/1.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 25, 2015, 02:46:00 PM
Boro because it is a bit new and for the way Norwich acted during the Hoolahan saga.

Mind you, we did do quite well against them...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on May 25, 2015, 02:47:48 PM
Boro because I quite like Aitor Karanka and the football they play.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on May 25, 2015, 02:50:41 PM
Whenever I think of Norwich I think of a midweek match in the 90's when they beat us with a late goal and as we were leaving on the coaches there were loads of snotty little kids running alongside taunting us. Despite the fact I got a tooth broken coming out of Ayresome Park and I hate the town it's got to be Boro for me.

Those 'kids' will be in their thirties now and no doubt excited about the occasion so fuck 'em!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on May 25, 2015, 02:53:33 PM
I just want pens. I like watching pens when i have no emotional involvement.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john2710 on May 25, 2015, 03:03:38 PM
When I think of Boro, I think or the original boring / park the bus team that Charlton managed.

When I think of Norwich, I think of their pettiness towards Lambert.

Boro for me.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 25, 2015, 03:17:24 PM
1 - 0 Norwich..........Jerome
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 25, 2015, 03:18:12 PM
2 - 0.......Redmond
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chipsticks on May 25, 2015, 03:18:39 PM
I don't think this is over yet but bloody hell Boro get it together

(please please please Villa don't let this happen in 5 days oh fuck it's only 5 days away I'm so excited)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on May 25, 2015, 03:25:51 PM
I like hoolahan, was disappointed when that move didn't happen.

Something else I like - that Boro strip. Very smart
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 25, 2015, 03:31:19 PM
Quote from: Chipsticks on May 25, 2015, 03:18:39 PM
(please please please Villa don't let this happen in 5 days oh fuck it's only 5 days away I'm so excited)
What's wrong with us leading 2-0 after 20 in 5 days time?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chipsticks on May 25, 2015, 03:32:52 PM
Quote from: olaftab on May 25, 2015, 03:31:19 PM
Quote from: Chipsticks on May 25, 2015, 03:18:39 PM
(please please please Villa don't let this happen in 5 days oh fuck it's only 5 days away I'm so excited)
What's wrong with us leading 2-0 after 20 in 5 days time?

All jokes aside I'd genuinely probably be thinking 'oh no we've taken the lead too early'.
 
Following the Villa does strange things to cognition.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on May 25, 2015, 04:03:06 PM
That was terrible from the Boro defender for the first goal, he just stopped.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on May 25, 2015, 04:05:57 PM
I've got a soft spot for Boro and Norwich moaned like big girl's blouses when Lambert left.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on May 25, 2015, 04:48:09 PM
I've got no feelings one way or the other on this one. Boro are horrible and Norwich are the sort of club who had 12,000 crowds and took 200 away in the eighties then the Premier League hype kicked in, they found 15,000 new fans and think they're our equals.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on May 25, 2015, 04:56:35 PM
I'd prefer Norwich, as I can have a weekend on the coast and go to the game.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on May 25, 2015, 05:07:29 PM
Quote from: Malandro on May 25, 2015, 04:56:35 PM
I'd prefer Norwich, as I can have a weekend on the coast and go to the game.

You could do that at Middlesbrough.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on May 25, 2015, 05:11:17 PM
Bob Mortimer is a Boro supporter and I really like him.
Stephen Fry is a Norwich supporter and I really cannot stand him.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on May 25, 2015, 05:12:21 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on May 25, 2015, 05:11:17 PM
Bob Mortimer is a Boro supporter and I really like him.
Stephen Fry is a Norwich supporter and I really cannot stand him.

I am the opposite on those two. What was that recent Reeves and Mortimer sitcom? It was horrible. Fry, on the other hand, made a few very decent documentaries about AIDS, bipolar disorder and the USA.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on May 25, 2015, 05:13:28 PM
You see I wouldn't know about that because I don't watch anything he does.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chipsticks on May 25, 2015, 05:13:38 PM
Fair play to Norwich they've deserved it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Deano's Mullet on May 25, 2015, 05:15:50 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on May 25, 2015, 02:50:41 PM
Whenever I think of Norwich I think of a midweek match in the 90's when they beat us with a late goal and as we were leaving on the coaches there were loads of snotty little kids running alongside taunting us. Despite the fact I got a tooth broken coming out of Ayresome Park and I hate the town it's got to be Boro for me.

Those 'kids' will be in their thirties now and no doubt excited about the occasion so fuck 'em!

That Norwich game was a  "title decider" in 1993 I think. Garry Parker missed an open goal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 25, 2015, 05:16:32 PM
Bit gutted for Boro. Norwich is an away game I never do as its a bitch of a drive.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 25, 2015, 05:17:36 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on May 25, 2015, 05:07:29 PM
Quote from: Malandro on May 25, 2015, 04:56:35 PM
I'd prefer Norwich, as I can have a weekend on the coast and go to the game.

You could do that at Middlesbrough.

yes and come out of the water sporting a fin you just grew
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ChicagoLion on May 25, 2015, 05:19:46 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on May 25, 2015, 05:07:29 PM
Quote from: Malandro on May 25, 2015, 04:56:35 PM
I'd prefer Norwich, as I can have a weekend on the coast and go to the game.

You could do that at Middlesbrough.
And come back glowing.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on May 25, 2015, 05:23:42 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on May 25, 2015, 05:07:29 PM
Quote from: Malandro on May 25, 2015, 04:56:35 PM
I'd prefer Norwich, as I can have a weekend on the coast and go to the game.

You could do that at Middlesbrough.

Be a hard sell at home!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on May 25, 2015, 05:31:28 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 25, 2015, 05:16:32 PM
Bit gutted for Boro. Norwich is an away game I never do as its a bitch of a drive.

Boro is a longer distance isn't it?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chipsticks on May 25, 2015, 05:34:55 PM
Quote from: Pete3206 on May 25, 2015, 05:31:28 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 25, 2015, 05:16:32 PM
Bit gutted for Boro. Norwich is an away game I never do as its a bitch of a drive.

Boro is a longer distance isn't it?

Longer drive but dead easy!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 25, 2015, 05:47:39 PM
Quote from: Pete3206 on May 25, 2015, 05:31:28 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 25, 2015, 05:16:32 PM
Bit gutted for Boro. Norwich is an away game I never do as its a bitch of a drive.

Boro is a longer distance isn't it?
It is but its motorway.
Driving to Norwich and back from Brum is not pleasant.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: mr underhill on May 25, 2015, 05:56:05 PM
funnily enough, I've just finished reading the very first Inspector  George Gently novel, the plot dénouement of which, heavily features Norwich City.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Mister E on May 25, 2015, 05:56:37 PM
Shame about 'Boro. Always liked them, and the trip to the Riverside has been good to us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 25, 2015, 05:59:15 PM
Boro have been good to us overall particularly in 80/81
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on May 25, 2015, 06:07:24 PM
Quote from: Monty on May 25, 2015, 05:12:21 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on May 25, 2015, 05:11:17 PM
Bob Mortimer is a Boro supporter and I really like him.
Stephen Fry is a Norwich supporter and I really cannot stand him.

I am the opposite on those two. What was that recent Reeves and Mortimer sitcom? It was horrible. Fry, on the other hand, made a few very decent documentaries about AIDS, bipolar disorder and the USA.

Stephen Fry is a living legend. Bob Mortimer is one half of an unfunny double act.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Nev on May 25, 2015, 06:09:47 PM
I've just watched MOTD.

Fuck me what a pile of shite, mawkish fuckin' nonsense topped off with Wilshere winning goal of the season. Motson's hysterical commentary was just shameful. Almost screaming for Arsena'ls goals and utterly flat when Sandwell scored.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 25, 2015, 06:14:01 PM
I like Bob Mortimer and Stephen Fry.

Norwich are twats though. Another Villa-hating team in the top flight to add to the bitter pyjama-wearers in Sandwell and the wife-beating horse-punchers.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 25, 2015, 06:36:03 PM
Well done to Alex Neil. I guess his first season in England and he nails it to Premier League.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on May 25, 2015, 06:56:56 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on May 25, 2015, 06:07:24 PM
Quote from: Monty on May 25, 2015, 05:12:21 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on May 25, 2015, 05:11:17 PM
Bob Mortimer is a Boro supporter and I really like him.
Stephen Fry is a Norwich supporter and I really cannot stand him.

I am the opposite on those two. What was that recent Reeves and Mortimer sitcom? It was horrible. Fry, on the other hand, made a few very decent documentaries about AIDS, bipolar disorder and the USA.

Stephen Fry is a living legend. Bob Mortimer is one half of an unfunny double act.

Two Pints of Lager. That's all I've got to say regarding any comments you make regarding anything comedy related.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on May 25, 2015, 07:46:42 PM
Middlesbrough is a hideous, depressing shit hole to be avoided at all costs, but there are also some very nice, well to do towns and villages up there.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 25, 2015, 07:50:26 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on May 25, 2015, 07:46:42 PM
Middlesbrough is a hideous, depressing shit hole to be avoided at all costs, but there are also some very nice, well to do towns and villages up there.
Yarm being one.
Cave another (nearer hull though)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on May 25, 2015, 08:49:49 PM
When they were last in the Premier League most of their players and management lived in Harrogate.

Middlesbrough is my most hated town I've ever visited, I've been to loads of matches and gigs there and each time there has been violence or the threat of violence, it's a horrible place and the smog and smells from the chemical plants only add to the glamour of the place.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: adrenachrome on May 25, 2015, 08:58:10 PM
They used to be referred to as the Smogmonsters on here. Not to mention Villabrough.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on May 25, 2015, 09:04:18 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on May 25, 2015, 08:49:49 PM
When they were last in the Premier League most of their players and management lived in Harrogate.

Someone once told me that Harrogate had the highest percentages of millionaires outside of London. No idea if it's true, but having been to Harrogate, it doesn't seem far fetched.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 25, 2015, 09:11:25 PM
Quote from: Lizz on May 25, 2015, 09:04:18 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on May 25, 2015, 08:49:49 PM
When they were last in the Premier League most of their players and management lived in Harrogate.

Someone once told me that Harrogate had the highest percentages of millionaires outside of London. No idea if it's true, but having been to Harrogate, it doesn't seem far fetched.
Old spa town with historic accumulated wealth , status and a legacy of lovely buildings. Not my cup of tea personally but nice all the same.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AVH87 on May 25, 2015, 09:17:27 PM
Would have rather Boro came up today.

Norwich seemed to stay bitter for quite a while after Lambert came to us, and I'm not sure I agree with their fans on the phone-ins that they are 'back where they belong', they've spent well over half their history outside the top flight.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on May 25, 2015, 10:04:37 PM
Quote from: Lizz on May 25, 2015, 09:04:18 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on May 25, 2015, 08:49:49 PM
When they were last in the Premier League most of their players and management lived in Harrogate.

Someone once told me that Harrogate had the highest percentages of millionaires outside of London. No idea if it's true, but having been to Harrogate, it doesn't seem far fetched.

I can believe that, there is some serious wealth in this town. Our biggest regret is not leaving the town before the kids started school, they're settled in a great school but bloody hell the people in this town are an odd bunch and for all it's very nice it's a dull place to live in.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Des Little on May 25, 2015, 10:30:37 PM
I'm pleased its Norwich. My mate lives there so the annual weekender is back on the agenda. Middlesbrough also happens to be the worst town in the country so I can live without going there any time soon.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 26, 2015, 01:16:50 AM
I really don't know what to say (http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/liverpool-istanbul-reunion-live-reds-5761358)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on May 26, 2015, 01:25:08 AM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 26, 2015, 01:16:50 AM
I really don't know what to say (http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/liverpool-istanbul-reunion-live-reds-5761358)

At least they're not ignoring it like we did.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Comrade Blitz on May 26, 2015, 01:31:53 AM
Slippy G's last 7 matches before he cashes in a big fat MLS check:

Played 7
Won 1
Lost 4
Drawn 2
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on May 26, 2015, 11:11:38 AM
Quote from: Comrade Blitz on May 26, 2015, 01:31:53 AM
Slippy G's last 7 matches before he cashes in a big fat MLS check:

Played 7
Won 1
Lost 4
Drawn 2


The hyped up 'big four' of last game against United, last game at Wembley (which obviously at the time was actually supposed to be the last but one), last game at Anfield and absolutely definitely without doubt, no this really really is the last game all went so wrong it was almost hard to believe.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on May 26, 2015, 11:16:08 AM
Quote from: Lizz on May 25, 2015, 09:04:18 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on May 25, 2015, 08:49:49 PM
When they were last in the Premier League most of their players and management lived in Harrogate.

Someone once told me that Harrogate had the highest percentages of millionaires outside of London. No idea if it's true, but having been to Harrogate, it doesn't seem far fetched.

Bizarrely, I think Aberdeen has the highest number of millionaires outside of London. Or at least it did, before the arse fell out of the oil market recently.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: supertom on May 26, 2015, 12:58:59 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on May 26, 2015, 11:11:38 AM
Quote from: Comrade Blitz on May 26, 2015, 01:31:53 AM
Slippy G's last 7 matches before he cashes in a big fat MLS check:

Played 7
Won 1
Lost 4
Drawn 2


The hyped up 'big four' of last game against United, last game at Wembley (which obviously at the time was actually supposed to be the last but one), last game at Anfield and absolutely definitely without doubt, no this really really is the last game all went so wrong it was almost hard to believe.
Since January the whole club has had a big Stevie Me shadow cast over it. Of their own making too. They've been more pre-occupied with the last games of their club legend, rather than the team itself and the form has suffered. They should have put all that bullshit sentiment aside and left it until the last game at Anfield.
It's not Gerrard's fault either, but the club really have made an almighty meal out of it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on May 26, 2015, 02:00:02 PM
Quote from: Chico Hamilton III on May 26, 2015, 11:16:08 AM
Quote from: Lizz on May 25, 2015, 09:04:18 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on May 25, 2015, 08:49:49 PM
When they were last in the Premier League most of their players and management lived in Harrogate.

Someone once told me that Harrogate had the highest percentages of millionaires outside of London. No idea if it's true, but having been to Harrogate, it doesn't seem far fetched.

Bizarrely, I think Aberdeen has the highest number of millionaires outside of London. Or at least it did, before the arse fell out of the oil market recently.

Middlesbrough, Leeds and Bradford dropping out of the Premier League no doubt caused numbers to drop in Harrogate. Bizarrely David Gest appears to live in the town, he certainly visits it often.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: mrastonvilla on May 26, 2015, 02:58:26 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on May 26, 2015, 02:00:02 PM
Quote from: Chico Hamilton III on May 26, 2015, 11:16:08 AM
Quote from: Lizz on May 25, 2015, 09:04:18 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on May 25, 2015, 08:49:49 PM
When they were last in the Premier League most of their players and management lived in Harrogate.

Someone once told me that Harrogate had the highest percentages of millionaires outside of London. No idea if it's true, but having been to Harrogate, it doesn't seem far fetched.

Bizarrely, I think Aberdeen has the highest number of millionaires outside of London. Or at least it did, before the arse fell out of the oil market recently.

Middlesbrough, Leeds and Bradford dropping out of the Premier League no doubt caused numbers to drop in Harrogate. Bizarrely David Gest appears to live in the town, he certainly visits it often.

He's got a house in York as well. Often found ambling around the shops and cafes of Bishopthorpe road. Odd looking bloke.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on May 26, 2015, 03:05:26 PM
Quote from: mrastonvilla on May 26, 2015, 02:58:26 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on May 26, 2015, 02:00:02 PM
Quote from: Chico Hamilton III on May 26, 2015, 11:16:08 AM
Quote from: Lizz on May 25, 2015, 09:04:18 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on May 25, 2015, 08:49:49 PM
When they were last in the Premier League most of their players and management lived in Harrogate.

Someone once told me that Harrogate had the highest percentages of millionaires outside of London. No idea if it's true, but having been to Harrogate, it doesn't seem far fetched.

Bizarrely, I think Aberdeen has the highest number of millionaires outside of London. Or at least it did, before the arse fell out of the oil market recently.

Middlesbrough, Leeds and Bradford dropping out of the Premier League no doubt caused numbers to drop in Harrogate. Bizarrely David Gest appears to live in the town, he certainly visits it often.

He's got a house in York as well. Often found ambling around the shops and cafes of Bishopthorpe road. Odd looking bloke.

Most people from Yorkshire look odd.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on May 26, 2015, 05:24:34 PM
Oi Kelly, bugger off back to taking the piss out of Weller.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on May 26, 2015, 05:31:17 PM
Sorry, Chris.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 26, 2015, 07:11:24 PM
West Ham have qualified for the Europa as they topped the Fair Play League. Their season now starts on July 2nd.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on May 26, 2015, 09:28:34 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 26, 2015, 07:11:24 PM
West Ham have qualified for the Europa as they topped the Fair Play League. Their season now starts on July 2nd.

Yes and having got rid of allardyce it's possible they'll struggle. Which would be hilarious
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on May 26, 2015, 09:36:52 PM
Probably knocked out by whoever won the Latvian cup
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 26, 2015, 10:15:55 PM
Quote from: Comrade Blitz on May 26, 2015, 01:31:53 AM
Slippy G's last 7 matches before he cashes in a big fat MLS check:

Played 7
Won 1
Lost 4
Drawn 2
The hilarious thing is he will be back there on loan quicker than a rat up a drainpipe.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Grande Pablo on May 26, 2015, 10:32:56 PM
Quote from: Matt Collins on May 26, 2015, 09:28:34 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 26, 2015, 07:11:24 PM
West Ham have qualified for the Europa as they topped the Fair Play League. Their season now starts on July 2nd.

Yes and having got rid of allardyce it's possible they'll struggle. Which would be hilarious

Some wag has posted elsewhere that pitch side microphones picked up the Everton bench ordering players to continue fouling against WHU on Sunday so they could avoid qualifying.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 26, 2015, 10:34:53 PM
Wouldn't it be lovely if West Ham went down and started life in the Athletics track in Stratford as a championship side
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on May 26, 2015, 11:22:48 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on May 26, 2015, 09:36:52 PM
Probably knocked out by whoever won the Latvian cup

FC Shithouse of Moldova.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on May 27, 2015, 12:11:52 AM
Quote from: Matt Collins on May 26, 2015, 09:28:34 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 26, 2015, 07:11:24 PM
West Ham have qualified for the Europa as they topped the Fair Play League. Their season now starts on July 2nd.

Yes and having got rid of allardyce it's possible they'll struggle. Which would be hilarious

No chance,
 they have the pick of either Klopp or Ancelotti have you not heard
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on May 27, 2015, 12:16:26 AM
Quote from: john e on May 27, 2015, 12:11:52 AM
Quote from: Matt Collins on May 26, 2015, 09:28:34 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 26, 2015, 07:11:24 PM
West Ham have qualified for the Europa as they topped the Fair Play League. Their season now starts on July 2nd.

Yes and having got rid of allardyce it's possible they'll struggle. Which would be hilarious

No chance,
 they have the pick of either Klopp or Ancelotti have you not heard

I'm still expecting Benitez to turn down Madrid for it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 27, 2015, 01:06:00 AM
Quote from: edgysatsuma89 on May 27, 2015, 12:16:26 AM
Quote from: john e on May 27, 2015, 12:11:52 AM
Quote from: Matt Collins on May 26, 2015, 09:28:34 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 26, 2015, 07:11:24 PM
West Ham have qualified for the Europa as they topped the Fair Play League. Their season now starts on July 2nd.

Yes and having got rid of allardyce it's possible they'll struggle. Which would be hilarious

No chance,
 they have the pick of either Klopp or Ancelotti have you not heard

I'm still expecting Benitez to turn down Madrid for it.

I was listening to 606 at the weekend and the number of complete muppets from West Ham and Newcastle who thought Klopp would be rolling in was astonishing. Yes, likely the most sought after manager in Europe this summer is going to show up and save Newcastle or work for the porn twins. My guess is he'll land on his feet somewhere there is CL football on offer.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on May 27, 2015, 06:49:45 AM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on May 27, 2015, 01:06:00 AM
Quote from: edgysatsuma89 on May 27, 2015, 12:16:26 AM
Quote from: john e on May 27, 2015, 12:11:52 AM
Quote from: Matt Collins on May 26, 2015, 09:28:34 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on May 26, 2015, 07:11:24 PM
West Ham have qualified for the Europa as they topped the Fair Play League. Their season now starts on July 2nd.

Yes and having got rid of allardyce it's possible they'll struggle. Which would be hilarious

No chance,
 they have the pick of either Klopp or Ancelotti have you not heard

I'm still expecting Benitez to turn down Madrid for it.

I was listening to 606 at the weekend and the number of complete muppets from West Ham and Newcastle who thought Klopp would be rolling in was astonishing. Yes, likely the most sought after manager in Europe this summer is going to show up and save Newcastle or work for the porn twins. My guess is he'll land on his feet somewhere there is CL football on offer.

According to one of the radio channels over here, Laudrup was asked if he was going to sign a new contract in Qatar, or interested in coming back to England at Newcastle or West Ham when his contract expires next month.  His reply was along the lines of "I'd be interested in working in the Premier League again, but not at either of those clubs"
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on May 27, 2015, 07:04:12 AM
Nice to know Michael learnt quite a lot about English football clubs whilst he was here.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dante Lavelli on May 27, 2015, 07:15:35 AM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on May 27, 2015, 06:49:45 AM
According to one of the radio channels over here, Laudrup was asked if he was going to sign a new contract in Qatar, or interested in coming back to England at Newcastle or West Ham when his contract expires next month.  His reply was along the lines of "I'd be interested in working in the Premier League again, but not at either of those clubs"

Is he known for his arrogance?  He seemed normal enough at Swansea however - if true - it seems a bit unnecessary to say something like that.  Great for us, but not wise for someone within the game.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on May 27, 2015, 07:52:50 AM
Quote from: Dante Lavelli on May 27, 2015, 07:15:35 AM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on May 27, 2015, 06:49:45 AM
According to one of the radio channels over here, Laudrup was asked if he was going to sign a new contract in Qatar, or interested in coming back to England at Newcastle or West Ham when his contract expires next month.  His reply was along the lines of "I'd be interested in working in the Premier League again, but not at either of those clubs"

Is he known for his arrogance?  He seemed normal enough at Swansea however - if true - it seems a bit unnecessary to say something like that.  Great for us, but not wise for someone within the game.
I suppose it can be seen as arrogance.

It's a very Danish approach.  Very blunt and straight forward. Our Norwegian neighbours can't work us out.  I work for a Norwegian company and as an Englishman it's quite amusing to see the frustrations of the Danes as they can't get a straight answer to the most basic of questions whilst the Norwegians are repeatedly shocked at the unfiltered answers they get in return.

He missed out on Euro '92, partly because he thought that excluding Yugoslavia for political instead of football reasons was wrong (punishing colleagues for the crimes of their government) and partly because of a fall out with the Danish coach Ricciardo Nielsen over systems and tactics and maintains that it was the right thing to do as he couldn't perform in the system Nielsen wanted to use and that there were other players better suited to it.

Not wise for someone in the game?  If you get him, you know you've got someone who's committed to the job under the terms of the contract. Don't be surprised if he doesn't renew a contract, and be prepared for a falling out if he feels that the rug's been pulled from beneath him.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on May 27, 2015, 09:03:53 AM
Doesn't sound like arrogance to me - sounds like he just doesn't want to work for Gollivan or Mike Ashley, which merely shows he has a modicum of basic human dignity.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on May 27, 2015, 09:06:06 AM
I agree Monty, but I can see how it could come across as arrogance.

Anyway the one area where he can be definitely criticised is accepting the tainted money in Qatar.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on May 27, 2015, 12:25:29 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 26, 2015, 10:34:53 PM
Wouldn't it be lovely if West Ham went down and started life in the Athletics track in Stratford as a championship side

When Leyton Orient were going well a couple of seasons ago and Spam looked like going down, it was shaping up nicely for them to be in the same division when Spam moved into the Olympic Stadium.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Bad English on May 27, 2015, 02:46:19 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on May 26, 2015, 10:34:53 PM
Wouldn't it be lovely if West Ham went down and started life in the Athletics track in Stratford as a championship side
As someone who was wont to refer to Newton Heath as "TTOD", I am sure you could find an acronym for West Ham's new home at "The West-'ammers' Athletics Track, Stratford".
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 27, 2015, 03:14:47 PM
Completely Unbelievable New Temple of Sullivan.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on May 27, 2015, 07:13:50 PM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on May 27, 2015, 07:52:50 AM
Quote from: Dante Lavelli on May 27, 2015, 07:15:35 AM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on May 27, 2015, 06:49:45 AM
According to one of the radio channels over here, Laudrup was asked if he was going to sign a new contract in Qatar, or interested in coming back to England at Newcastle or West Ham when his contract expires next month.  His reply was along the lines of "I'd be interested in working in the Premier League again, but not at either of those clubs"

Is he known for his arrogance?  He seemed normal enough at Swansea however - if true - it seems a bit unnecessary to say something like that.  Great for us, but not wise for someone within the game.
I suppose it can be seen as arrogance.

It's a very Danish approach.  Very blunt and straight forward. Our Norwegian neighbours can't work us out.  I work for a Norwegian company and as an Englishman it's quite amusing to see the frustrations of the Danes as they can't get a straight answer to the most basic of questions whilst the Norwegians are repeatedly shocked at the unfiltered answers they get in return.

He missed out on Euro '92, partly because he thought that excluding Yugoslavia for political instead of football reasons was wrong (punishing colleagues for the crimes of their government) and partly because of a fall out with the Danish coach Ricciardo Nielsen over systems and tactics and maintains that it was the right thing to do as he couldn't perform in the system Nielsen wanted to use and that there were other players better suited to it.

Not wise for someone in the game?  If you get him, you know you've got someone who's committed to the job under the terms of the contract. Don't be surprised if he doesn't renew a contract, and be prepared for a falling out if he feels that the rug's been pulled from beneath him.

I think the Dutch are similar in there straightforwardness
I know 3 Dutch families and they all have that trait,

my son went to work for one of them a few years ago,
 and he said right at the beginning not to be offended easily because they will just be very blunt about stuff,
its nothing personal that's just the way they are and don't really know they are doing it, but he had had people just walk out on him so he knew there was a sort of lost in translation problem

as it happens I quite like the up front approach, and get on great with them all
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 27, 2015, 07:53:06 PM
1 - 0...........Dnipro - good header
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Can Gana Be Bettered!?!? on May 27, 2015, 08:02:01 PM
The way this match has started, I can't help but think this will reflect Saturday.

Sevilla had most of the ball and had a few chances, Dnipro haven't touched it all that much, but have scored on the break and look like they could do it again.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chipsticks on May 27, 2015, 08:06:55 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on May 27, 2015, 08:02:01 PM
The way this match has started, I can't help but think this will reflect Saturday.

Sevilla had most of the ball and had a few chances, Dnipro haven't touched it all that much, but have scored on the break and look like they could do it again.

Which one are we? I want to say Dnipro!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Can Gana Be Bettered!?!? on May 27, 2015, 08:10:27 PM
Quote from: Chipsticks on May 27, 2015, 08:06:55 PM
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on May 27, 2015, 08:02:01 PM
The way this match has started, I can't help but think this will reflect Saturday.

Sevilla had most of the ball and had a few chances, Dnipro haven't touched it all that much, but have scored on the break and look like they could do it again.

Which one are we? I want to say Dnipro!

Dnipro it is. Though that will change with whoever wins. That one will be us ;-)

Edit: Sevilla. We're definitely Sevilla.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 27, 2015, 08:15:14 PM
1 - 1...........Game on
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 27, 2015, 08:17:07 PM
2 - 1........Sevilla - Bacca another good goal
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on May 27, 2015, 08:17:37 PM
1-2.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on May 27, 2015, 08:22:55 PM
I bags we are Sevilla now
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on May 27, 2015, 08:23:53 PM
Maybe I've been spoilt by HD TV, but these ITV4 pictures look shit.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on May 27, 2015, 08:24:34 PM
Quote from: john e on May 27, 2015, 07:13:50 PM
I think the Dutch are similar in there straightforwardness
I know 3 Dutch families and they all have that trait,

my son went to work for one of them a few years ago,
 and he said right at the beginning not to be offended easily because they will just be very blunt about stuff,
its nothing personal that's just the way they are and don't really know they are doing it, but he had had people just walk out on him so he knew there was a sort of lost in translation problem

as it happens I quite like the up front approach, and get on great with them all
The Dutch and the Danes are quite similar in a lot of ways, and yes it's quite refreshing to not have to cut through swathes of bullshit, clichés and oxymorons  (management LEADERSHIP group anyone?).  It's all changing unfortunately as everywhere succumbs to Americanisation.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on May 27, 2015, 08:24:51 PM
Dnipro far too slow and one dimensional.Hope that's not us Sat.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 27, 2015, 08:29:23 PM
2-2
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on May 27, 2015, 08:30:01 PM
As I said.........
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Can Gana Be Bettered!?!? on May 27, 2015, 08:30:40 PM
Not a bad game. The guy who scored that free kick don't look too shabby.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Can Gana Be Bettered!?!? on May 27, 2015, 08:32:31 PM
Quote from: Tokyo Sexwhale on May 27, 2015, 08:23:53 PM
Maybe I've been spoilt by HD TV, but these ITV4 pictures look shit.

It does look shit. 80's like. Are Saint & Greavsie in the studio?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on May 27, 2015, 08:33:21 PM
Pitch seems to be slow.Probably come down to the fittest team
Similar to Wembley?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on May 27, 2015, 08:34:24 PM
Quote from: john e on May 27, 2015, 08:22:55 PM
I bags we are Sevilla now

Balls
I might have to think again
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on May 27, 2015, 08:41:37 PM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on May 27, 2015, 08:24:34 PM
Quote from: john e on May 27, 2015, 07:13:50 PM
I think the Dutch are similar in there straightforwardness
I know 3 Dutch families and they all have that trait,

my son went to work for one of them a few years ago,
 and he said right at the beginning not to be offended easily because they will just be very blunt about stuff,
its nothing personal that's just the way they are and don't really know they are doing it, but he had had people just walk out on him so he knew there was a sort of lost in translation problem

as it happens I quite like the up front approach, and get on great with them all
The Dutch and the Danes are quite similar in a lot of ways, and yes it's quite refreshing to not have to cut through swathes of bullshit, clichés and oxymorons  (management LEADERSHIP group anyone?).  It's all changing unfortunately as everywhere succumbs to Americanisation.

like the Swedes they do tend to get dressed in the dark though
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on May 27, 2015, 09:03:09 PM
I'm going to have to up my game for Saturday. Yet another match I've found myself falling asleep to, saw the first goal and next thing I knew it was half time, my dad always used to fall asleep watching football on TV and I seem to have inherited that trait.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 27, 2015, 09:16:58 PM
2 - 3..............Bacca ( I know his brother "Chew")
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 27, 2015, 09:32:21 PM
Dnipro player just collapsed on the pitch, lets hope he is ok

He seems to be ok
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on May 27, 2015, 09:39:07 PM
anyone know where the Europa final is next year,
might just get in a hotel booking early
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on May 27, 2015, 09:39:20 PM
Sevilla win 3 - 2..........good game
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Karlos96 on May 27, 2015, 09:51:48 PM
Quote from: john e on May 27, 2015, 09:39:07 PM
anyone know where the Europa final is next year,
might just get in a hotel booking early

Apparently it's at St. Jakob-Park in Basel, Switzerland on 18th May.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on May 27, 2015, 09:56:10 PM
Quote from: Karlos96 on May 27, 2015, 09:51:48 PM
Quote from: john e on May 27, 2015, 09:39:07 PM
anyone know where the Europa final is next year,
might just get in a hotel booking early

Apparently it's at St. Jakob-Park in Basel, Switzerland on 18th May.
Bollux. Expensive hotels there.
Might have to make do with a decent camp-site!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AV82EC on May 27, 2015, 10:12:18 PM
Quote from: Karlos96 on May 27, 2015, 09:51:48 PM
Quote from: john e on May 27, 2015, 09:39:07 PM
anyone know where the Europa final is next year,
might just get in a hotel booking early

Apparently it's at St. Jakob-Park in Basel, Switzerland on 18th May.

Shit capacity as well. With only 33k seats and UEFA taking the FA approach to allocations we'd probably get about 10k!! I am of course getting slightly ahead of myself......
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on May 27, 2015, 10:16:27 PM
Quote from: AV82EC on May 27, 2015, 10:12:18 PM
Quote from: Karlos96 on May 27, 2015, 09:51:48 PM
Quote from: john e on May 27, 2015, 09:39:07 PM
anyone know where the Europa final is next year,
might just get in a hotel booking early

Apparently it's at St. Jakob-Park in Basel, Switzerland on 18th May.

Shit capacity as well. With only 33k seats and UEFA taking the FA approach to allocations we'd probably get about 10k!! I am of course getting slightly ahead of myself......

better be investing in another one of those villa cash cards then
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on May 28, 2015, 08:57:31 AM
Hamburg V Karlsruhe - German Play-Off First Leg on ESPN tonight

Rangers V Motherwell - Scottish Play-Off First Leg on BT Sport tonight
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on May 28, 2015, 10:33:25 AM
Quote from: spangley1812 on May 27, 2015, 09:39:20 PM
Sevilla win 3 - 2..........good game


Not for me. I had a fiver on Sevilla to win 3-1.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: lovejoy on May 28, 2015, 04:06:32 PM
I had 3-2 and 5-2 as predicted by my 6 year old son. He'll be there Saturday with the biggest smile in e ground at kick off.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on May 28, 2015, 04:20:45 PM
Quote from: frankmosswasmyuncle on May 27, 2015, 09:56:10 PM
Quote from: Karlos96 on May 27, 2015, 09:51:48 PM
Quote from: john e on May 27, 2015, 09:39:07 PM
anyone know where the Europa final is next year,
might just get in a hotel booking early

Apparently it's at St. Jakob-Park in Basel, Switzerland on 18th May.
Bollux. Expensive hotels there.
Might have to make do with a decent camp-site!

I used to cross the French - Swiss border at Basel every weekend almost, for about six months.

Going one way, 10ish Friday evening, going the other, late afternoon Sunday.

I've never seen, before or since, a big city with so little sign of life in the evening.

On the bright side, as per above, you're right next door to That France where cheap motel accomodation can be had easily (although that'll probably change for the final).

Christ. Just read the above and realised I'd talking about accommodation for when we reach the final of a competition we don't know if we're even allowed to enter yet.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AV82EC on May 28, 2015, 04:34:56 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on May 28, 2015, 04:20:45 PM
Quote from: frankmosswasmyuncle on May 27, 2015, 09:56:10 PM
Quote from: Karlos96 on May 27, 2015, 09:51:48 PM
Quote from: john e on May 27, 2015, 09:39:07 PM
anyone know where the Europa final is next year,
might just get in a hotel booking early

Apparently it's at St. Jakob-Park in Basel, Switzerland on 18th May.
Bollux. Expensive hotels there.
Might have to make do with a decent camp-site!

I used to cross the French - Swiss border at Basel every weekend almost, for about six months.

Going one way, 10ish Friday evening, going the other, late afternoon Sunday.

I've never seen, before or since, a big city with so little sign of life in the evening.

On the bright side, as per above, you're right next door to That France where cheap motel accomodation can be had easily (although that'll probably change for the final).

Christ. Just read the above and realised I'd talking about accommodation for when we reach the final of a competition we don't know if we're even allowed to enter yet.

Ha ha it's the hope that kills you. And isn't that the frustrating thing, we should be a very competitive team in the Europa League.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 28, 2015, 08:39:30 PM
COME ON MOTHERWELL!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Woofles The Wonder Dog on May 28, 2015, 09:02:43 PM
Most chortlesome so far (0-3 to Motherwell)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on May 28, 2015, 09:19:47 PM
Quote from: AV82EC on May 28, 2015, 04:34:56 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on May 28, 2015, 04:20:45 PM
Quote from: frankmosswasmyuncle on May 27, 2015, 09:56:10 PM
Quote from: Karlos96 on May 27, 2015, 09:51:48 PM
Quote from: john e on May 27, 2015, 09:39:07 PM
anyone know where the Europa final is next year,
might just get in a hotel booking early

Apparently it's at St. Jakob-Park in Basel, Switzerland on 18th May.
Bollux. Expensive hotels there.
Might have to make do with a decent camp-site!

I used to cross the French - Swiss border at Basel every weekend almost, for about six months.

Going one way, 10ish Friday evening, going the other, late afternoon Sunday.

I've never seen, before or since, a big city with so little sign of life in the evening.

On the bright side, as per above, you're right next door to That France where cheap motel accomodation can be had easily (although that'll probably change for the final).

Christ. Just read the above and realised I'd talking about accommodation for when we reach the final of a competition we don't know if we're even allowed to enter yet.

Ha ha it's the hope that kills you. And isn't that the frustrating thing, we should be a very competitive team in the Europa League.
Thanks AV!
Just loving the optimism!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on May 29, 2015, 08:39:52 AM
Karlsruhe drew 1-1 away against Hamburg and could easily have won. Hamburg scored with one of their two good chances and Karlsruhe hit the crossbar twice in 11 seconds.

The Rangers game was funny.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on May 29, 2015, 09:07:49 AM
Quote from: Woofles The Wonder Dog on May 28, 2015, 09:02:43 PM
Most chortlesome so far (0-3 to Motherwell)

Pity that Zombie Rangers got one back.

Hopefully Motherwell will hang on in the second leg but I've a horrible feeling that Rangers will pull off a comeback


Do any countries other than Scotland and Germany still have this format of playoff, ie involving a team from the higher league ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on May 29, 2015, 09:30:07 AM
Quote from: UK Redsox on May 29, 2015, 09:07:49 AM
Quote from: Woofles The Wonder Dog on May 28, 2015, 09:02:43 PM
Most chortlesome so far (0-3 to Motherwell)

Pity that Zombie Rangers got one back.

Hopefully Motherwell will hang on in the second leg but I've a horrible feeling that Rangers will pull off a comeback


Do any countries other than Scotland and Germany still have this format of playoff, ie involving a team from the higher league ?

Maybe some of the countries with a smaller top flight? Austria, Scandinavian countries, Netherlands??
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Duncan Shaw on May 29, 2015, 09:27:09 PM
Can I just say good luck to Falkirk for their final tomorrow - destiny innit!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Witton Warrior on May 29, 2015, 10:22:59 PM
Best of luck Motherwell - lay the zombies to rest for another year
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on May 30, 2015, 11:05:07 PM
Mr Messi

http://screengrabber.deadspin.com/messi-opens-copa-del-rey-final-scoring-with-marvelous-g-1707941937
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on May 30, 2015, 11:45:38 PM
That stat that's been doing the rounds for the last few weeks about Falkirk reaching the cup final for the first time since they last won it in 1957?

Well they fucking lost as well.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 31, 2015, 12:58:58 AM
Quote from: Dave on May 30, 2015, 11:45:38 PM
That stat that's been doing the rounds for the last few weeks about Falkirk reaching the cup final for the first time since they last won it in 1957?

Well they fucking lost as well.

Yep a friend texted me that 1913 Falkirk won the Scottish Cup, Villa FA Cup. 1957 same thing. He then went on to say it was bad news because Falkirk were a goal down at the time and went on to lose. Then "us" happened...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 31, 2015, 01:03:13 AM
Quote from: UK Redsox on May 30, 2015, 11:05:07 PM
Mr Messi

http://screengrabber.deadspin.com/messi-opens-copa-del-rey-final-scoring-with-marvelous-g-1707941937

Was saying to someone having been battered today, that remember a few years ago when Messi scored 4 against Arsenal? And then you look at the kicking Arsenal gave us, makes you realize relative to your place in the game the gaps in front of you. For as great as Arsenal can be they have been battered a number of times in the past few years too.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on May 31, 2015, 10:13:04 AM
Quote from: Dave on May 30, 2015, 11:45:38 PM
That stat that's been doing the rounds for the last few weeks about Falkirk reaching the cup final for the first time since they last won it in 1957?

Well they fucking lost as well.


Falkirk reached the final and lost to Kilmarnock in 1997. Our Andy Gray junior played for them in it for them if I remember correctly.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: footyskillz on May 31, 2015, 10:13:16 AM
Actually those suggestion are realistic. When we ve been previously linked with 33 year old Rickie Lambert, lescott and Darren fletcher and previous windows  the likes of Joe Cole and cleverly and senderos were signed what I've mentioned is total sense. I've just noted players who would improve and are all names we have heard of.
Plus the papers and internet media talk utter garbage about transfers whereas I put thought into potential signings as to what level villa are at at this moment. We can all suggest spurs players or ex spurs players they all do links with ex clubs but my thinking is players of the proven prem ilk and winners .
The under 21 tournament kicks off in June and expect villa and other clubs to be linked to players.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on May 31, 2015, 03:29:27 PM
Bloody hell, is there no escape? Please don't make me go to Time Wasters.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on May 31, 2015, 04:17:24 PM
See there's always someone worse off than you. Imagine how rangers fans feel having to spend another season in this turd of a league.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: jcsutv on May 31, 2015, 05:10:31 PM
There was a stramash after the Motherwell game according to the Beeb. Any links?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Karlos96 on May 31, 2015, 08:45:34 PM
Quote from: jcsutv on May 31, 2015, 05:10:31 PM
There was a stramash after the Motherwell game according to the Beeb. Any links?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sC7n3VOeqwM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sC7n3VOeqwM)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave.woodhall on May 31, 2015, 09:08:19 PM
What a wonderful word 'stramash' is.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Bad English on May 31, 2015, 10:04:46 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on May 31, 2015, 01:03:13 AM
makes you realize relative to your place in the game the gaps in front of you. For as great as Arsenal can be they have been battered a number of times in the past few years too.
It is like that video comparing the planets where you see that Earth is a lot smaller than Neptune and Jupiter. Then you see that our planet is the size of a pea compared to our sun. Then you see a succession of unbelievably bigger planets which make you realise you are nothing.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 31, 2015, 10:50:13 PM
Love that video. Must've watched it ten times but I still get awed by it each time. Cheers BE.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on May 31, 2015, 10:54:41 PM
Wow
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 31, 2015, 11:37:26 PM
Quote from: Bad English on May 31, 2015, 10:04:46 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on May 31, 2015, 01:03:13 AM
makes you realize relative to your place in the game the gaps in front of you. For as great as Arsenal can be they have been battered a number of times in the past few years too.
It is like that video comparing the planets where you see that Earth is a lot smaller than Neptune and Jupiter. Then you see that our planet is the size of a pea compared to our sun. Then you see a succession of unbelievably bigger planets which make you realise you are nothing.


not seen that before but that's a really good way of putting it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on June 01, 2015, 10:03:35 AM
Quote from: Karlos96 on May 31, 2015, 08:45:34 PM
Quote from: jcsutv on May 31, 2015, 05:10:31 PM
There was a stramash after the Motherwell game according to the Beeb. Any links?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sC7n3VOeqwM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sC7n3VOeqwM)



It was quite comical until he threw a punch. I know it isn't big or clever but there is something amusing about one grown man booting another grown man up the arse.  Probably the fact that it isn't really a very grown up thing to do. Unless it involves a pair of circus clowns.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on June 01, 2015, 11:04:07 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on June 01, 2015, 10:03:35 AM
Quote from: Karlos96 on May 31, 2015, 08:45:34 PM
Quote from: jcsutv on May 31, 2015, 05:10:31 PM
There was a stramash after the Motherwell game according to the Beeb. Any links?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sC7n3VOeqwM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sC7n3VOeqwM)



It was quite comical until he threw a punch. I know it isn't big or clever but there is something amusing about one grown man booting another grown man up the arse.  Probably the fact that it isn't really a very grown up thing to do. Unless it involves a pair of circus clowns.

Or a bishop.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Comrade Blitz on June 01, 2015, 03:55:02 PM
I prefer this explanation of perspective:

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 01, 2015, 04:05:14 PM
"This video contains content from Channel 4, who has blocked it in your country on copyright grounds"

So here's another one

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on June 01, 2015, 07:50:35 PM
Great match on BT sport Karlsruher v Hamburger relegation play off. Hamburg have just equalised last minute super free kick.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Karlos96 on June 01, 2015, 08:27:37 PM
2-1 to Hamburg now, looks like that clock is going to keep running.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on June 01, 2015, 09:11:21 PM
Quote from: Karlos96 on June 01, 2015, 08:27:37 PM
2-1 to Hamburg now, looks like that clock is going to keep running.

Burgers win after extra time
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Lizz on June 01, 2015, 11:05:24 PM
Quote from: Karlos96 on May 31, 2015, 08:45:34 PM
Quote from: jcsutv on May 31, 2015, 05:10:31 PM
There was a stramash after the Motherwell game according to the Beeb. Any links?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sC7n3VOeqwM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sC7n3VOeqwM)

Paul Lambert was just on BBC News commenting about it. Wasn't paying much attention, vaguely thought I know that voice, looked up, and it was him.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on June 02, 2015, 11:43:51 AM
Quote from: UK Redsox on June 01, 2015, 09:11:21 PM
Quote from: Karlos96 on June 01, 2015, 08:27:37 PM
2-1 to Hamburg now, looks like that clock is going to keep running.

Burgers win after extra time

Sob, they equalised 2 minutes into injury time!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: JD on June 03, 2015, 10:30:00 AM
I've been watching the Under 20's World Cup which is on over here. There have been some great games. Went to see Germany v Fiji (8-1) and Honduras v Uzbekistan (4-3) on Monday.
Off to see the second round of Group games tomorrow here in Christchurch Honduras v Fiji and Uzbekistan v Germany and on Sunday both Germany and Brazil are playing here in Christchurch.
Some of the players at the tournament are excellent youngters. 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on June 04, 2015, 02:40:42 PM
Quote from: Witton Warrior on May 20, 2015, 07:54:40 AM
Quote from: peter w on May 20, 2015, 03:52:40 AM
feck off. BBC World News showing clips of the Liverpool end of season awards. Jesus. Will it ever stop? Well, thankfully yes.

Could you hear them booing Sterling?

They wouldn't boo at Derby. But that would be the silence of the Rams.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 04, 2015, 03:23:01 PM
Lets see how good Messi and Ronaldo are on this against a tree-four-three formation.

(http://www.pitchcheck.ie/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/footy_pitch_on_the_side_of_a_hill.jpg)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: OCD on June 04, 2015, 10:36:58 PM
Messi would probably flick the ball up and over the trees, get to the other side and volley it into the top corner.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: JD on June 05, 2015, 09:49:33 AM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on June 04, 2015, 03:23:01 PM
Lets see how good Messi and Ronaldo are on this against a tree-four-three formation.

(http://www.pitchcheck.ie/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/footy_pitch_on_the_side_of_a_hill.jpg)

Ronaldo would probably stand there hand on hips complaining that the tree didn't pass to him. 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 05, 2015, 09:54:30 AM
He'd be lying on the floor, hoping that the referee would book one of the branches.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: JD on June 05, 2015, 10:11:32 AM
Went to see Fiji beat Honduras 3-0 in the Fifa U20's World Cup last night, absolutely magical and so pleased for them. Shot count was about Fiji !0 shots (3 on target) and Honduras 38 shots (10 on target). Brilliant stuff.

Germany beat Uzbekistan 3-0 in the second game and looked like a normal and clinical German Team. Very impressive.

On Sunday I am going to see Germany v Honduras followed by Brazil v North Korea.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on June 05, 2015, 10:25:38 AM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on June 04, 2015, 03:23:01 PM
Lets see how good Messi and Ronaldo are on this against a tree-four-three formation.

(http://www.pitchcheck.ie/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/footy_pitch_on_the_side_of_a_hill.jpg)



How many footballers are  in that picture? I spotted Michael Branch and Michael Oakes.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on June 05, 2015, 10:59:10 AM
Rasmus Elm is definitely around there somewhere
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Post by: Toronto Villa on June 05, 2015, 11:01:15 AM
Alongside Graham Branch
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave Cooper please on June 05, 2015, 11:24:46 AM
Leaf Mortensen

And of course - Paul Birch
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on June 05, 2015, 11:26:52 AM
Spruce Rioch could probably still do a job.
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Post by: CJ on June 05, 2015, 11:28:15 AM
As could Martin Larchsen
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Post by: PeterWithe on June 05, 2015, 11:29:02 AM
Ash Westwood
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Post by: Ger Regan on June 05, 2015, 11:33:15 AM
Sap Blatter is going to be presenting the trophy to the winners.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brend'Watkins on June 05, 2015, 11:43:57 AM
I think I can see Titus Bramble in that lot next to Emlyn Yews.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on June 05, 2015, 11:54:26 AM
They have missed a couple of tricks if they haven't called the place Elm Park and had Acorns on their shirts.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on June 05, 2015, 12:05:57 PM
I noticed Billy Twelvetrees got lost on his way to Twickenham.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Comrade Blitz on June 05, 2015, 12:09:59 PM
Don't forget the supporters: Three blokes and a dogwood
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on June 05, 2015, 12:11:54 PM
Isn't that Jores Oakore at the back there?
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on June 05, 2015, 12:15:08 PM
I'm wondering whether that side will be poplar next season.
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Post by: UK Redsox on June 05, 2015, 01:30:01 PM
Looks like the team on the right is just a pickup side
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Post by: silhillvilla on June 05, 2015, 07:02:00 PM
Did they play the Leylandi DAF final there
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on June 05, 2015, 08:30:39 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on June 04, 2015, 03:23:01 PM
Lets see how good Messi and Ronaldo are on this against a tree-four-three formation.

(http://www.pitchcheck.ie/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/footy_pitch_on_the_side_of_a_hill.jpg)
What's Billy Twelvetrees doing on a football pitch?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on June 05, 2015, 08:49:40 PM
Anyway people Champions League final tomorrow and I am going for Juve for two reasons.
1. They were Champions of their home League when the competition started this season.
2. Suarez plays for Barca.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on June 05, 2015, 08:51:47 PM
Quote from: olaftab on June 05, 2015, 08:49:40 PM
Anyway people Champions League final tomorrow and I am going for Juve for two reasons.
1. They were Champions of their home League when the competition started this season.
2. Suarez plays for Barca.

And Buffon plays for Juve
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on June 05, 2015, 08:52:37 PM
Barcelona

1. Lionel Messi
2. See 1.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on June 05, 2015, 08:52:53 PM
Yes 3 reasons.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 05, 2015, 11:10:10 PM
I'll make about £7 if Juve aren't winning at the end of 90 minutes, and roughly £200 if they are. So Forza Scummy Bribey Juve.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on June 05, 2015, 11:13:46 PM
Barcelona.

Xavi, would love to see his final act as a Barcelona player to be lifting the trophy.
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Post by: edgysatsuma89 on June 05, 2015, 11:36:12 PM
Juve. I just generally like supporting the underdog. Even if the dog is big. And corrupt.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on June 06, 2015, 09:18:45 AM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on June 05, 2015, 11:10:10 PM
I'll make about £7 if Juve aren't winning at the end of 90 minutes, and roughly £200 if they are. So Forza Scummy Bribey Juve.
It's briba in Italian as in cas sporchi per voi come bribarella!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on June 06, 2015, 09:23:38 AM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on June 05, 2015, 11:13:46 PM
Barcelona.

Xavi, would love to see his final act as a Barcelona player to be lifting the trophy.

As the whole of China apparently world said about Steviemememe just before the FA cup semi final!

Of course I recognise the two completely different characters.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 06, 2015, 09:48:02 AM
Quote from: olaftab on June 06, 2015, 09:18:45 AM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on June 05, 2015, 11:10:10 PM
I'll make about £7 if Juve aren't winning at the end of 90 minutes, and roughly £200 if they are. So Forza Scummy Bribey Juve.
It's briba in Italian as in cas sporchi per voi come bribarella!

I thought Bribarella was that film where Jane Fonda gets her kit off in outer space?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on June 06, 2015, 10:52:21 AM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on June 05, 2015, 11:10:10 PM
I'll make about £7 if Juve aren't winning at the end of 90 minutes, and roughly £200 if they are. So Forza Scummy Bribey Juve.

I've gone for Barcelona to win 3-1. Last night I had Hungary, Holland, Scotland and Chile and sodding Holland managed to lose 3-4 at home to the USA.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 06, 2015, 11:18:22 AM
If you like a bet, Bet365 are offering a risk-free bet inplay up to the value of your pre-match bet. So if you bet in certain ways you can guarantee profit either way.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on June 06, 2015, 12:03:08 PM
Oh Barbarella...it was a very hard day at school after watching that for the first time. The next 10000 plus viewings were a little easier!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ChicagoLion on June 06, 2015, 06:15:09 PM
Quote from: olaftab on June 06, 2015, 12:03:08 PM
Oh Barbarella...it was a very hard day at school after watching that for the first time. The next 10000 plus viewings were a little easier!
Barbarellas was a famous Brum night club
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on June 06, 2015, 06:35:38 PM
Fancy an Italian Job upset tonight.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on June 06, 2015, 06:57:24 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on June 05, 2015, 11:13:46 PM
Barcelona.

Xavi, would love to see his final act as a Barcelona player to be lifting the trophy.


He'll have to do it John Terry style as he's not playing.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on June 06, 2015, 07:08:51 PM
Quote from: The Sound of Villadelphia on June 06, 2015, 06:57:24 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on June 05, 2015, 11:13:46 PM
Barcelona.

Xavi, would love to see his final act as a Barcelona player to be lifting the trophy.


He'll have to do it John Terry style as he's not playing.
On bench so will no doubt get on at some point.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on June 06, 2015, 07:31:33 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on June 06, 2015, 07:08:51 PM
Quote from: The Sound of Villadelphia on June 06, 2015, 06:57:24 PM
Quote from: Chris Jameson on June 05, 2015, 11:13:46 PM
Barcelona.

Xavi, would love to see his final act as a Barcelona player to be lifting the trophy.


He'll have to do it John Terry style as he's not playing.
On bench so will no doubt get on at some point.

He hasn't started very often this season but he'll come on at some stage.

Xavi and Terry, you couldn't get more polar opposites.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 06, 2015, 07:35:51 PM
Much as I can't stand Suarez, I hope Barcelona win and Messi has a blinder. I've disliked Juventus ever since 1983 even if they were the second best side i've seen visit Villa Park.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 06, 2015, 07:40:45 PM
Gotta love the lazy bastard Juventus player taking the escalator.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 06, 2015, 07:48:11 PM
120 goals for the Barcelona front three this season. Mental.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 06, 2015, 07:48:49 PM
Has it kicked off yet? Waiting to put an inplay bet on.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on June 06, 2015, 07:50:07 PM
Yup.

Barcelona slightly all over the place.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 06, 2015, 07:50:16 PM
When did Lambert take over Barcelona with these tactics from a goal kick?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on June 06, 2015, 07:50:33 PM
Only 70,000 there ?! Wonder how barca sold theirs ? Ballot ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 06, 2015, 07:52:10 PM
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on June 06, 2015, 07:52:20 PM
Jesus so simple
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on June 06, 2015, 07:52:49 PM
It's easy this game
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: RossLeach on June 06, 2015, 07:53:44 PM
Could this be more one sided than last week?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on June 06, 2015, 07:56:40 PM
Class from Marata there
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Post by: AlexAlexCropley on June 06, 2015, 07:56:48 PM
What I'd give for Racatic at Villa.My fav Barca player.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 06, 2015, 07:57:10 PM
"This is only their 8th European Cup final" my heart bleeds for the minnows from Juventus.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on June 06, 2015, 07:57:27 PM
Iniesta and Mascherano have the silliest hair cuts whilst Vidal and Neymar  look quite normal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on June 06, 2015, 07:58:10 PM
Quote from: AlexAlexCropley on June 06, 2015, 07:56:48 PM
What I'd give for Racatic at Villa.My fav Barca player.
Apart from the other ten
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on June 06, 2015, 07:58:37 PM
Quote from: RossLeach on June 06, 2015, 07:53:44 PM
Could this be more one sided than last week?
Coul be but Juve are having a go at least.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 06, 2015, 07:59:24 PM
If were a betting man i'd be looking for the odds on Juventus having a player sent off.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on June 06, 2015, 08:00:33 PM
Jeez, this camera angle makes WHL one almost pitch level.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on June 06, 2015, 08:00:44 PM
I wouldn't say no to Mascherano down the villa next season and he can play the westwood role .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 06, 2015, 08:01:52 PM
This is as one sided as last week so far.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on June 06, 2015, 08:03:49 PM
Juve are all over the place
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on June 06, 2015, 08:04:08 PM
That Vidal living up to his namesake.....Gore.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on June 06, 2015, 08:05:18 PM
Not that we'll ever find out but can you imagine what this barca team would do to villa?

😱😱😱
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 06, 2015, 08:05:28 PM
What a pass, Juventus look worse than us, at least we didn't pass it to the advertising boards.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on June 06, 2015, 08:09:45 PM
Quote from: Matt Collins on June 06, 2015, 08:05:18 PM
Not that we'll ever find out but can you imagine what this barca team would do to villa?

😱😱😱
💩💩💩👃👃👃
👤👤👤👆👆👆
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 06, 2015, 08:12:39 PM
I hope Vidal gets a red this half so as I can my "Vidal, so soon?" joke just for Aftab because he loves my jokes.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on June 06, 2015, 08:14:23 PM
Juve are inching their way into this. Fair play to them at least they are giving it the full 110%
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on June 06, 2015, 08:16:49 PM
Barca massively on top but their shoddy defending could hurt them, at least while it's only 1-0

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on June 06, 2015, 08:28:12 PM
That should have been 2 from Suarez.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on June 06, 2015, 08:29:35 PM
Pogba looks like the next Zaha .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on June 06, 2015, 08:29:37 PM
Interesting to think that the two players to leave the PL in the past two seasons; Bale then Suarez could win back to back in the Champions League
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on June 06, 2015, 08:29:45 PM
If they can get to halftime only 0-1, I fancy Juve to do a classical Italian "do just enough" in the second half.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on June 06, 2015, 08:30:27 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on June 06, 2015, 08:29:35 PM
Pogba looks like the next Zaha .
What on earth are you talking about?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on June 06, 2015, 08:32:38 PM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on June 06, 2015, 08:29:45 PM
If they can get to halftime only 0-1, I fancy Juve to do a classical Italian "do just enough" in the second half.

Yep, that's what I was thinking at HT last week.

LMAO as the kids say
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on June 06, 2015, 08:33:29 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on June 06, 2015, 08:12:39 PM
I hope Vidal gets a red this half so as I can my "Vidal, so soon?" joke just for Aftab because he loves my jokes.
It's needs to be much more contrived than this to be one of your specials!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on June 06, 2015, 08:34:54 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on June 06, 2015, 08:29:35 PM
Pogba looks like the next Zaha .
If you mean overrated, I've nev seen Zaha try to keep the entire Barcelona midfielder at bay pretty much single handed.

By that token, on tonight's showing, Pirlo is a poor man's Westward.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on June 06, 2015, 08:35:11 PM
Quote from: Dave on June 06, 2015, 08:30:27 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on June 06, 2015, 08:29:35 PM
Pogba looks like the next Zaha .
What on earth are you talking about?
He don't look like a £60m player Dave. More £600k right now
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on June 06, 2015, 08:35:59 PM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on June 06, 2015, 08:34:54 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on June 06, 2015, 08:29:35 PM
Pogba looks like the next Zaha .
If you mean overrated, I've nev seen Zaha try to keep the entire Barcelona midfielder at bay pretty much single handed.

By that token, on tonight's showing, Pirlo is a poor man's Westward.
Westward Ho ?
You been reading last weeks programme  ;)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on June 06, 2015, 08:38:09 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on June 06, 2015, 08:35:11 PM
Quote from: Dave on June 06, 2015, 08:30:27 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on June 06, 2015, 08:29:35 PM
Pogba looks like the next Zaha .
What on earth are you talking about?
He don't look like a £60m player Dave. More £600k right now

You do realize this is the Barcelona midfield he's up against.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on June 06, 2015, 08:39:41 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on June 06, 2015, 08:35:11 PM
Quote from: Dave on June 06, 2015, 08:30:27 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on June 06, 2015, 08:29:35 PM
Pogba looks like the next Zaha .
What on earth are you talking about?
He don't look like a £60m player Dave. More £600k right now
He's no Darren Backford, that's for sure.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 06, 2015, 08:40:24 PM
"Two thirds percent"
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on June 06, 2015, 08:40:50 PM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on June 06, 2015, 08:34:54 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on June 06, 2015, 08:29:35 PM
Pogba looks like the next Zaha .
If you mean overrated, I've nev seen Zaha try to keep the entire Barcelona midfielder at bay pretty much single handed.

By that token, on tonight's showing, Pirlo is a poor man's Westward.
Do you think we can blag enough people into believing that Pirlo is just a poor man's Westwood, and then craftily sign him on a free?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on June 06, 2015, 08:44:11 PM
Vidal and Pogba got to tread carefully like Cleverley and Delph last week.
=effectiveness nullified.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on June 06, 2015, 08:44:44 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on June 06, 2015, 08:35:59 PM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on June 06, 2015, 08:34:54 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on June 06, 2015, 08:29:35 PM
Pogba looks like the next Zaha .
If you mean overrated, I've nev seen Zaha try to keep the entire Barcelona midfielder at bay pretty much single handed.

By that token, on tonight's showing, Pirlo is a poor man's Westward.
Westward Ho ?
You been reading last weeks programme  ;)
Bloody autocorrect.
Apparently the personal dictionary was also missing from the transfer settings. (see things that make you smile thread)
Anyway, the point still stands. Juve have got three or four players that might get into their squad.
Pogba almost single handed broke up Madrid's midfield in the second leg. That he's struggling to do the same again tonight is more a reflection on this Barcelona team than Paul Pogba.

What do you think of Pirlo's performance so far?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on June 06, 2015, 08:47:57 PM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on June 06, 2015, 08:44:44 PM
What do you think of Pirlo's performance so far?
Just a poor man's Karim El-Ahmadi probably.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on June 06, 2015, 08:59:10 PM
Messi hasn't been on his game tonight. Or at least not his usual razor sharp self.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on June 06, 2015, 09:00:13 PM
Get in
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on June 06, 2015, 09:00:42 PM
Yes get innnnnmmm
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on June 06, 2015, 09:00:45 PM
Game on
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 06, 2015, 09:00:45 PM
All came from them fannying around at the back a couple of mins ago.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on June 06, 2015, 09:03:07 PM
This is what we needed to do last week, hang in, breathe, focus, believe and rally. We simply gave up instead.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 06, 2015, 09:03:27 PM
Townsend talking bollocks as usual "a lot like the Barca goal, lots of passes and real quality" wasn't the only pass the back heel, then a saved shot and a goal from the rebound?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on June 06, 2015, 09:04:31 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on June 06, 2015, 08:32:38 PM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on June 06, 2015, 08:29:45 PM
If they can get to halftime only 0-1, I fancy Juve to do a classical Italian "do just enough" in the second half.

Yep, that's what I was thinking at HT last week.

LMAO as the kids say

You were saying😆
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on June 06, 2015, 09:05:43 PM
How many players on the pitch right now do you honestly think would walk into out team ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on June 06, 2015, 09:07:28 PM
I've only seen pogba play a few times but I've never really Seen quite what the hype is all about
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 06, 2015, 09:07:42 PM
Quote from: john e on June 06, 2015, 09:05:43 PM
How many players on the pitch right now do you honestly think would walk into out team ?

Messi might challenge Zog for a place, but that's about it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on June 06, 2015, 09:08:37 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on June 06, 2015, 09:03:07 PM
This is what we needed to do last week, hang in, breathe, focus, believe and rally. We simply gave up instead.

Or maybe the disparity between a side that finished 3rd and one that finished 17th was greater than two sides that won their respective domestic leagues.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tony Erdington on June 06, 2015, 09:08:57 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on June 06, 2015, 09:00:45 PM
All came from them fannying around at the back a couple of mins ago.

yeah , reminds me of Villa
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on June 06, 2015, 09:09:30 PM
Quality football there both Iniesta and Buffon
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on June 06, 2015, 09:11:09 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on June 06, 2015, 09:08:37 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on June 06, 2015, 09:03:07 PM
This is what we needed to do last week, hang in, breathe, focus, believe and rally. We simply gave up instead.

Or maybe the disparity between a side that finished 3rd and one that finished 17th was greater than two sides that won their respective domestic leagues.
Goals 3 and 4 we gave up, didn't even try ??
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on June 06, 2015, 09:13:10 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on June 06, 2015, 09:07:42 PM
Quote from: john e on June 06, 2015, 09:05:43 PM
How many players on the pitch right now do you honestly think would walk into out team ?

Messi might challenge Zog for a place, but that's about it.
I think possibly Buffon for Carling cup games.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on June 06, 2015, 09:13:33 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on June 06, 2015, 09:07:42 PM
Quote from: john e on June 06, 2015, 09:05:43 PM
How many players on the pitch right now do you honestly think would walk into out team ?

Messi might challenge Zog for a place, but that's about it.

Maybe, I see him more as an impact player though
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on June 06, 2015, 09:13:34 PM
Quote from: Tony Erdington on June 06, 2015, 09:08:57 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on June 06, 2015, 09:00:45 PM
All came from them fannying around at the back a couple of mins ago.

yeah , reminds me of Villa
Now I bet that at the start of the night you didn't think you'd be comparing one of the teams to the Villa.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 06, 2015, 09:13:53 PM
Messi magic
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tony Erdington on June 06, 2015, 09:14:19 PM
get in there you biter
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on June 06, 2015, 09:14:22 PM
Juventus robbed and Barca score
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on June 06, 2015, 09:14:31 PM
Bollox Shergar
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: CJ on June 06, 2015, 09:14:33 PM
Breathtaking stuff. Terrific game
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on June 06, 2015, 09:15:19 PM
Oh dear the most horrid individual player in football
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Flamingo Lane on June 06, 2015, 09:15:31 PM
Given poor for that one.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 06, 2015, 09:15:59 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on June 06, 2015, 09:14:22 PM
Juventus robbed and Barca score

Didn't look a penalty to me.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 06, 2015, 09:16:47 PM
3-1
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 06, 2015, 09:17:03 PM
or not
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 06, 2015, 09:18:11 PM
World's wankest ever header.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richl on June 06, 2015, 09:18:30 PM
Messi looks like he has just woken up
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on June 06, 2015, 09:18:35 PM
OMG 6th official makes a decision and Townsend talks bollocks again "that's not deliberate"
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on June 06, 2015, 09:18:54 PM
Quote from: Ian Price on June 06, 2015, 09:15:31 PM
Given poor for that one.

I thought Benteke was at fault there.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on June 06, 2015, 09:18:59 PM
Interesting call
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on June 06, 2015, 09:19:20 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on June 06, 2015, 09:14:22 PM
Juventus robbed and Barca score
How often do you see a team concede jus after a decision like that goes against them?
Anyway bit of karma with Neymar's goal getting wiped off.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on June 06, 2015, 09:20:35 PM
Quote from: olaftab on June 06, 2015, 09:18:35 PM
OMG 6th official makes a decision and Townsend talks bollocks again "that's not deliberate"

I wasn't deliberate
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on June 06, 2015, 09:21:14 PM
Should have stood imo
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on June 06, 2015, 09:21:22 PM
The referee has been superb so far
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 06, 2015, 09:21:51 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on June 06, 2015, 09:20:35 PM
Quote from: olaftab on June 06, 2015, 09:18:35 PM
OMG 6th official makes a decision and Townsend talks bollocks again "that's not deliberate"

I wasn't deliberate

So many jokes, so little time!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tony Erdington on June 06, 2015, 09:22:21 PM
any one else think this ref wouldn't be out of place in the English game, poor
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on June 06, 2015, 09:22:30 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on June 06, 2015, 09:20:35 PM
Quote from: olaftab on June 06, 2015, 09:18:35 PM
OMG 6th official makes a decision and Townsend talks bollocks again "that's not deliberate"

I wasn't deliberate

Not deliberate, just a rubbish header
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 06, 2015, 09:22:37 PM
He's no Bacuna is he that Messi fella.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Grande Pablo on June 06, 2015, 09:24:02 PM
Just put it on for 5 minutes & all every player seems to do is complain outlandishly.  No interest until we qualify.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on June 06, 2015, 09:24:46 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on June 06, 2015, 09:15:59 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on June 06, 2015, 09:14:22 PM
Juventus robbed and Barca score

Didn't look a penalty to me.
50/50.
Mascherano had his arm across Pogba's back so as he turned he was pulling him down. Probably pissed off if it was given against you and likewise if it wasn't given for you.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tony Erdington on June 06, 2015, 09:26:15 PM
tbf Messi, hasn't had to do much, and his bossed vidal and evra
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on June 06, 2015, 09:27:48 PM
Xavi on
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on June 06, 2015, 09:31:02 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on June 06, 2015, 09:27:48 PM
Xavi on yet ?
5 minutes ago.

He's no Paul Pogba😝
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on June 06, 2015, 09:32:54 PM
If that cheating ****** Suarez has scored the winner I think I might be sick
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on June 06, 2015, 09:34:12 PM
A handball that diverted the ball into net correctly disallowed deliberate or not.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on June 06, 2015, 09:34:23 PM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on June 06, 2015, 09:32:54 PM
If that cheating c*** Suarez has scored the winner I think I might be sick
Yup
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: bertlambshank on June 06, 2015, 09:35:08 PM
The commentators have been comedy gold tonight.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: paulcomben on June 06, 2015, 09:35:20 PM
Assessing Pogba & he might indeed suit #CFC or #MUFC. A whining Prima Donna always moaning that the ref was wrong. When the ref was right,
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on June 06, 2015, 09:35:43 PM
Marchisio has been superb. Pogba has done f**k all
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on June 06, 2015, 09:37:10 PM
QATAR on the front of your shirt must feel like you've rolled in Blues now
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on June 06, 2015, 09:39:06 PM
Great game that. Wanted extra time.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on June 06, 2015, 09:40:11 PM
Quote from: Matt Collins on June 06, 2015, 09:39:06 PM
Great game that. Wanted extra time.

Wrong thread, the FA Cup Final one is in 'Match Threads.'
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on June 06, 2015, 09:41:07 PM
How repulsive
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on June 06, 2015, 09:42:20 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on June 06, 2015, 09:35:43 PM
Marchisio has been superb. Pogba has done f**k all
Apart from cover Evra at left back, cover the entire of Barcelona's right side of midfield, be Juve's main outlook down their left and pop up behind Morreta for the 2nd ball.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on June 06, 2015, 09:43:02 PM
Neymar has been the pick of the front three for me, cocked up header apart
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 06, 2015, 09:43:12 PM
3-1. Good game, enjoyed that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on June 06, 2015, 09:44:04 PM
Credit Juve who made a game of it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on June 06, 2015, 09:44:08 PM
It's not what Juve deserved but at least Wanker's goal was not the only winner.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on June 06, 2015, 09:44:31 PM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on June 06, 2015, 09:42:20 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on June 06, 2015, 09:35:43 PM
Marchisio has been superb. Pogba has done f**k all
Apart from cover Evra at left back, cover the entire of Barcelona's right side of midfield, be Juve's main outlook down their left and pop up behind Morreta for the 2nd ball.

His energy was incredible. His quality wasn't for me
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on June 06, 2015, 09:46:04 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on June 06, 2015, 09:43:12 PM
3-1. Good game, enjoyed that.

Yes. Far cry from the late 80's and early 90's where you knew it was first goal winner because both teams were afraid to cross the half way line. (Lambert jokes not required)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Monty on June 06, 2015, 09:46:12 PM
Well, those are two good teams. The difference is that, whereas Juve are a very good side, Barca appear to be just a bit superhuman.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on June 06, 2015, 09:47:17 PM
Quote from: olaftab on June 06, 2015, 09:44:08 PM
It's not what Juve deserved but at least Wanker's goal was not the only winner.
Small mercies and all that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on June 06, 2015, 09:48:23 PM
Quote from: Damo70 on June 06, 2015, 10:52:21 AM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on June 05, 2015, 11:10:10 PM
I'll make about £7 if Juve aren't winning at the end of 90 minutes, and roughly £200 if they are. So Forza Scummy Bribey Juve.

I've gone for Barcelona to win 3-1. Last night I had Hungary, Holland, Scotland and Chile and sodding Holland managed to lose 3-4 at home to the USA.



I had a fiver on 3-1 at 12/1.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on June 06, 2015, 09:49:11 PM
Quote from: Matt Collins on June 06, 2015, 09:44:31 PM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on June 06, 2015, 09:42:20 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on June 06, 2015, 09:35:43 PM
Marchisio has been superb. Pogba has done f**k all
Apart from cover Evra at left back, cover the entire of Barcelona's right side of midfield, be Juve's main outlook down their left and pop up behind Morreta for the 2nd ball.

His energy was incredible. His quality wasn't for me


And we are linked to be signing him, he'd have a hard job displacing Sanchez
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 06, 2015, 09:49:17 PM
Quote from: olaftab on June 06, 2015, 09:44:08 PM
It's not what Juve deserved but at least Wanker's goal was not the only winner.

They deserved to concede more than 3 the amount of chances Barcelona muffed up.

8 European Cup finals for Juventus, they've lost 6. Their fans must be about as optimistic about the European Cup as we are with the FA Cup.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on June 06, 2015, 09:52:31 PM
Had £50 on Barca 3rd Goal Live @ 6/5, then put half the winnings on a Barca 4th Goal Live @ 7/5.

So yes really good game.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 06, 2015, 09:53:21 PM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on June 06, 2015, 09:46:04 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on June 06, 2015, 09:43:12 PM
3-1. Good game, enjoyed that.

Yes. Far cry from the late 80's and early 90's where you knew it was first goal winner because both teams were afraid to cross the half way line. (Lambert jokes not required)

Peaking with that Red Star/Marseille final in the early 90s.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on June 06, 2015, 09:53:26 PM
Quote from: Matt Collins on June 06, 2015, 09:44:31 PM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on June 06, 2015, 09:42:20 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on June 06, 2015, 09:35:43 PM
Marchisio has been superb. Pogba has done f**k all
Apart from cover Evra at left back, cover the entire of Barcelona's right side of midfield, be Juve's main outlook down their left and pop up behind Morreta for the 2nd ball.

His energy was incredible. His quality wasn't for me
I think he has some games where he looks brilliant technically in Serie A. As the quality of the opposition increases his technique appears to go off. I don't know how much is him feeling intimidated or trying to compensate for colleagues he knows are going to be overrun and trying to do too much.

I'd think he was a fair swap for Cleverley😊
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on June 06, 2015, 09:57:25 PM
Quote from: Matt Collins on June 06, 2015, 09:44:31 PM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on June 06, 2015, 09:42:20 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on June 06, 2015, 09:35:43 PM
Marchisio has been superb. Pogba has done f**k all
Apart from cover Evra at left back, cover the entire of Barcelona's right side of midfield, be Juve's main outlook down their left and pop up behind Morreta for the 2nd ball.

His energy was incredible. His quality wasn't for me
Maybe the moral of this story is not judging a player who is still a year younger than Gary Gardner on one match against the best team in the world?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on June 06, 2015, 09:59:20 PM
Quote from: john e on June 06, 2015, 09:49:11 PM
Quote from: Matt Collins on June 06, 2015, 09:44:31 PM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on June 06, 2015, 09:42:20 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on June 06, 2015, 09:35:43 PM
Marchisio has been superb. Pogba has done f**k all
Apart from cover Evra at left back, cover the entire of Barcelona's right side of midfield, be Juve's main outlook down their left and pop up behind Morreta for the 2nd ball.

His energy was incredible. His quality wasn't for me


And we are linked to be signing him, he'd have a hard job displacing Sanchez

Sadly it is his unknown brother we are linked with.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brend'Watkins on June 06, 2015, 10:00:14 PM
Best team won. Surprised at how good Juve were though. I feel for Perlo. Any team that has Messi in their ranks is going to be the winner. Pleased for Xavi too, great aend off.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on June 06, 2015, 10:00:40 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on June 06, 2015, 09:53:21 PM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on June 06, 2015, 09:46:04 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on June 06, 2015, 09:43:12 PM
3-1. Good game, enjoyed that.

Yes. Far cry from the late 80's and early 90's where you knew it was first goal winner because both teams were afraid to cross the half way line. (Lambert jokes not required)

Peaking with that Red Star/Marseille final in the early 90s.
You bastard, I'd expunged that from my memory.
The game where both teams had decided to play for penalties as soon as they'd qualified.

Quote
Over twenty years later in 2011, talking to a French football magazine about the famous win in Bari, Siniša Mihajlović said:

“   That final is still very vivid in my memory. I think it was the most boring final match in the European Cup history. Few hours before the match, seven of us were shown tapes with Olympique matches. I remember [manager] Ljupko Petrović telling us: 'If we attack them we'll leave ourselves open for counterattacks', to which I asked 'so, what do we do then'. His answer was: 'When you get the ball, give it back to them'. So we spent 120 minutes on the pitch without practically touching the ball.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on June 06, 2015, 10:03:06 PM
Quote from: Richard E on June 06, 2015, 09:59:20 PM
Quote from: john e on June 06, 2015, 09:49:11 PM
Quote from: Matt Collins on June 06, 2015, 09:44:31 PM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on June 06, 2015, 09:42:20 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on June 06, 2015, 09:35:43 PM
Marchisio has been superb. Pogba has done f**k all
Apart from cover Evra at left back, cover the entire of Barcelona's right side of midfield, be Juve's main outlook down their left and pop up behind Morreta for the 2nd ball.

His energy was incredible. His quality wasn't for me


And we are linked to be signing him, he'd have a hard job displacing Sanchez

Sadly it is his unknown brother we are linked with.

Oh, and there was me thinking we were splashing out on one of the best young midfielders in European football
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 06, 2015, 10:03:32 PM
Wouldn't surprise me if the penalty shoot out was the only attempts on goal it was that bad. Neither side seemed to have the slightest interest in trying to win the game before penalties.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on June 06, 2015, 10:04:33 PM
Quote from: Dave on June 06, 2015, 09:57:25 PM
Quote from: Matt Collins on June 06, 2015, 09:44:31 PM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on June 06, 2015, 09:42:20 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on June 06, 2015, 09:35:43 PM
Marchisio has been superb. Pogba has done f**k all
Apart from cover Evra at left back, cover the entire of Barcelona's right side of midfield, be Juve's main outlook down their left and pop up behind Morreta for the 2nd ball.

His energy was incredible. His quality wasn't for me
Maybe the moral of this story is not judging a player who is still a year younger than Gary Gardner on one match against the best team in the world?
Err a player valued at £60m and meant to be one of the worlds best.
Nah I'm judging him based on that and he didn't perform .
Let's leave gary Gardner out of this one though   ;D
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on June 06, 2015, 10:06:01 PM
Disgraceful scenes there with Pique.
A return to the dark ages.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on June 06, 2015, 10:07:20 PM
Quote from: john e on June 06, 2015, 10:03:06 PM
Quote from: Richard E on June 06, 2015, 09:59:20 PM
Quote from: john e on June 06, 2015, 09:49:11 PM
Quote from: Matt Collins on June 06, 2015, 09:44:31 PM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on June 06, 2015, 09:42:20 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on June 06, 2015, 09:35:43 PM
Marchisio has been superb. Pogba has done f**k all
Apart from cover Evra at left back, cover the entire of Barcelona's right side of midfield, be Juve's main outlook down their left and pop up behind Morreta for the 2nd ball.

His energy was incredible. His quality wasn't for me


And we are linked to be signing him, he'd have a hard job displacing Sanchez

Sadly it is his unknown brother we are linked with.

Oh, and there was me thinking we were splashing out on one of the best young midfielders in European football

Well, we are linked to signing him, in the sense of 'there's no way in a million years Paul Pogba will ever be signing for Aston Villa.'
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 06, 2015, 10:07:32 PM
Pique is on the pitch with a blade! Jonathan Pearce is sat at home screaming at the telly about such disgraceful scenes.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Richard E on June 06, 2015, 10:10:09 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on June 06, 2015, 10:07:32 PM
Pique is on the pitch with a blade! Jonathan Pearce is sat at home screaming at the telly about such disgraceful scenes.

Phil McNulty has just become a victim of spontaneous human combustion.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on June 06, 2015, 10:13:58 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on June 06, 2015, 10:04:33 PM
Quote from: Dave on June 06, 2015, 09:57:25 PM
Quote from: Matt Collins on June 06, 2015, 09:44:31 PM
Quote from: Villa in Denmark on June 06, 2015, 09:42:20 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on June 06, 2015, 09:35:43 PM
Marchisio has been superb. Pogba has done f**k all


Apart from cover Evra at left back, cover the entire of Barcelona's right side of midfield, be Juve's main outlook down their left and pop up behind Morreta for the 2nd ball.

His energy was incredible. His quality wasn't for me
Maybe the moral of this story is not judging a player who is still a year younger than Gary Gardner on one match against the best team in the world?
Err a player valued at £60m and meant to be one of the worlds best.
Nah I'm judging him based on that and he didn't perform .
Let's leave gary Gardner out of this one though   ;D

Honestly you'd find negatives in getting a sloppy blow job from Kaley Cuoco
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on June 06, 2015, 10:15:27 PM
Quote from: Richard E on June 06, 2015, 10:10:09 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on June 06, 2015, 10:07:32 PM
Pique is on the pitch with a blade! Jonathan Pearce is sat at home screaming at the telly about such disgraceful scenes.

Phil McNulty has just become a victim of spontaneous human combustion.

Good. Serve him right for describing Villa fans on the pitch as the apocalypse.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richard moore on June 06, 2015, 10:58:57 PM
Danni Alves seems like a nice sort of chap...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on June 06, 2015, 11:03:17 PM
I find it very difficult to not find somebody who dresses like this:

(http://m.cdn.blog.hu/ba/barcarazza/image/a/alvesstyle/alvesstyle11.jpg)

Or like this:

(https://averdadedofutebol.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/daniel-alves-felipe-massa-640x900-getty.jpg)

Or even like this:

(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/15/9c/1a/159c1a9f68a3d5813f975eab0f01bdf2.jpg)

At least a little bit endearing.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on June 06, 2015, 11:06:18 PM
And we chuckled Jean II's jumper.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Meanwood Villa on June 06, 2015, 11:27:19 PM
Alves is a narky ******
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on June 07, 2015, 12:23:28 PM
And on we go to another pointless England friendly.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on June 07, 2015, 12:29:20 PM
Delph not playing so I will be in the garden instead.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on June 07, 2015, 12:31:40 PM
Delph Townsend and Given all on the bench.
Super Jack is in Dubai, clever move.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on June 07, 2015, 12:39:49 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on June 07, 2015, 12:23:28 PM
And on we go to another pointless England friendly.


I find the pointless quarter finals more annoying and upsetting. ;)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on June 07, 2015, 01:03:31 PM
Looking at the Ireland side I am surprised Long and Hoolahan aren't in the starting eleven. I see Ireland have fifteen subs whereas we have decided to take a gamble on not picking up too many injuries and only named twelve.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 07, 2015, 01:05:08 PM
Oh the joy of listening to Clive and Andy again.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on June 07, 2015, 01:11:17 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on June 07, 2015, 01:05:08 PM
Oh the joy of listening to Clive and Andy again.

Very much so PeterWithesShin.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Exeter 77 on June 07, 2015, 01:18:46 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on June 07, 2015, 01:05:08 PM
Oh the joy of listening to Clive and Andy again.

For the penultimate time I think - Townsend definitely won't with ITV next season - they didn't renew his contract after lising the live Champions League games.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 07, 2015, 01:31:10 PM
Jeeze this game is shit. And seeing that pubeheaded Judas twat nozzle so often reminds me just how much I dislike the little shit.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on June 07, 2015, 01:38:17 PM
Loads of villa ex's on show or to be heard,
McGrath, Townsend, Cahill, Bertrand, O'neil, Keene, Milner, Delph, Cleverley, Given,

But no actual players on the pitch right now
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: KRS on June 07, 2015, 01:54:24 PM
Such a boring game I've reverted to researching (google) why the Aviva Stadium has such a ridiculous design with the north stand being only one tier...apparently its due to residents refusing to sell and move house. Surely they'd have been offered decent packages to relocate...there can't be that many worse places to live than in the shadow of a national stadium.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on June 07, 2015, 01:56:28 PM
At least it made it to half time
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on June 07, 2015, 01:57:24 PM
When are Ireland going to finish the stadium? It looks atrocious.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: KRS on June 07, 2015, 02:09:31 PM
They're not...looks like the local residents are well and truly dug in seeing as it opened 5 years ago.

Just checked and ITV have an hour long highlights show covering this match tonight...they are going to struggle to fill an hour at this rate. Why do ITV feel the need to do highlights shows of meaningless games, and even worse when they have highlights shows of games half an hour after they finished showing the live game.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on June 07, 2015, 02:24:14 PM
Why is Sterling getting booed by the Irish fans ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: KRS on June 07, 2015, 02:25:20 PM
Because most of them support Liverpool.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on June 07, 2015, 02:28:55 PM
Quote from: KRS on June 07, 2015, 02:25:20 PM
Because most of them support Liverpool.

Suppose your right, and the others support Man Utd who will only be to glad to boo a Liverpool player
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on June 07, 2015, 02:36:20 PM
Quote from: Pete3206 on June 07, 2015, 01:57:24 PM
When are Ireland going to finish the stadium? It looks atrocious.

i was wondering similar. It looks very odd.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Exeter 77 on June 07, 2015, 02:40:14 PM
The other odd thing about that stadium for this game is the camera position. I'm sure that for rugby internationals the cameras are on the other side of the ground.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on June 07, 2015, 02:44:32 PM
I've fallen asleep on three separate occasions during this match.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on June 07, 2015, 02:51:49 PM
Well, that was worthwhile.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 07, 2015, 02:54:12 PM
Probably the worst game of football i've seen this season. And I watched us play Parma and Leyton Orient, that's how bad this was.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on June 07, 2015, 02:58:14 PM
A game that in twelve months time you will be unlikely to remember at all, let alone remember what the score was. I had a fiver on 1-1.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 07, 2015, 02:59:14 PM
Paul Scholes on the game "Waste of an afternoon really"
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on June 07, 2015, 03:06:21 PM
I didn't even know what time the kick off was and I wish I hadn't found out.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: KRS on June 07, 2015, 03:12:09 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on June 07, 2015, 02:59:14 PM
Paul Scholes on the game "Waste of an afternoon really"
Couldn't have put it better myself. The players aren't interested in these end of season friendlies as much as anyone else even if there is a Euro qualifier coming up. The whole concept of international friendlies needs to be looked at.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on June 07, 2015, 03:15:50 PM
Quote from: KRS on June 07, 2015, 03:12:09 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on June 07, 2015, 02:59:14 PM
Paul Scholes on the game "Waste of an afternoon really"
Couldn't have put it better myself. The players aren't interested in these end of season friendlies as much as anyone else even if there is a Euro qualifier coming up. The whole concept of international friendlies needs to be looked at.

the US and Holland put on a good one the other day. Maybe the truth is both teams are utterly boring, devoid of real ideas and in the most part gash.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: CorkVilla on June 07, 2015, 03:34:12 PM
Quote from: KRS on June 07, 2015, 02:09:31 PM
They're not...looks like the local residents are well and truly dug in seeing as it opened 5 years ago.

Just checked and ITV have an hour long highlights show covering this match tonight...they are going to struggle to fill an hour at this rate. Why do ITV feel the need to do highlights shows of meaningless games, and even worse when they have highlights shows of games half an hour after they finished showing the live game.

What time are the highlights on ITV? I'm just on the way back from the game and want to check if it really was as boring as I thought. What a pointless game. Twenty years ago you got to see the cream of the premiership when Ireland and England played. Now you get to sew David McGoldrick
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on June 07, 2015, 03:36:02 PM
What highlights? It was abysmal from start to finish.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 07, 2015, 03:43:56 PM
When you have Jamie Vardy on one team, and Jonathan Walters on the other, it's a pretty safe bet that you aren't watching a top class international game.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: KRS on June 07, 2015, 04:23:16 PM
Quote from: CorkVilla on June 07, 2015, 03:34:12 PM
What time are the highlights on ITV?
10:20pm
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Hoppo on June 07, 2015, 04:34:46 PM
Best part of the game was England chant of 'Sepp Blatter paid for your ground.'
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on June 07, 2015, 04:50:03 PM
Quote from: KRS on June 07, 2015, 04:23:16 PM
Quote from: CorkVilla on June 07, 2015, 03:34:12 PM
What time are the highlights on ITV?
10:20pm

They're showing an old episode of 'Police, Camera, Action' at 10.25pm to fill the schedule.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 07, 2015, 04:50:34 PM
Best part of the game was the final whistle.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on June 07, 2015, 05:00:51 PM
It was like watching Aston Villa v Aston Villa.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Woofles The Wonder Dog on June 07, 2015, 05:03:24 PM
The highlights were Shreck's attempts at ball control (I could do better, and there's nothing more damning I could say) and Sterling's comical attempt to win a penalty.

Barkley's banana skin moments were mildly entertaining too.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on June 07, 2015, 05:23:52 PM
Quote from: john e on June 07, 2015, 02:24:14 PM
Why is Sterling getting booed by the Irish fans ?

It's an Ireland/England thing. We are the Sterling, they are the Euro.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on June 07, 2015, 05:26:22 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on June 07, 2015, 02:36:20 PM
Quote from: Pete3206 on June 07, 2015, 01:57:24 PM
When are Ireland going to finish the stadium? It looks atrocious.

i was wondering similar. It looks very odd.

Very surprising and disappointing considering the national sport of the Irish has traditionally been building things.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on June 07, 2015, 06:21:27 PM
Norway/Thailand in the women's world cup is good game so far. Kind of hoping Thailand can pull one back.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Percy McCarthy on June 07, 2015, 07:31:41 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on June 07, 2015, 06:21:27 PM
Norway/Thailand in the women's world cup is good game so far. Kind of hoping Thailand can pull one back.

Yes, let's hope we get a happy ending.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on June 07, 2015, 07:39:20 PM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on June 07, 2015, 07:31:41 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on June 07, 2015, 06:21:27 PM
Norway/Thailand in the women's world cup is good game so far. Kind of hoping Thailand can pull one back.

Yes, let's hope we get a happy ending.

They'll be giving each other massages after the game
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on June 07, 2015, 08:06:23 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on June 07, 2015, 07:39:20 PM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on June 07, 2015, 07:31:41 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on June 07, 2015, 06:21:27 PM
Norway/Thailand in the women's world cup is good game so far. Kind of hoping Thailand can pull one back.

Yes, let's hope we get a happy ending.

They'll be giving each other massages after the game

Any of them got decent jaw lines?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on June 07, 2015, 08:30:22 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on June 07, 2015, 07:39:20 PM
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on June 07, 2015, 07:31:41 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on June 07, 2015, 06:21:27 PM
Norway/Thailand in the women's world cup is good game so far. Kind of hoping Thailand can pull one back.

Yes, let's hope we get a happy ending.

They'll be giving each other massages after the game
You have totally disturbed my concentration on the Canadian  GP where I was trying to spot some local "sights"!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on June 07, 2015, 08:56:34 PM
Didn't watch the England friendly (glad it went peacefully), watched Hamilton get round the first bend in pole and knew the result (played lewis) . Got some gardening sorted and banked the brownie points. Albuferra Portugal may be on after all.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pat McMahon on June 07, 2015, 09:20:37 PM
Quote from: KRS on June 07, 2015, 01:54:24 PM
Such a boring game I've reverted to researching (google) why the Aviva Stadium has such a ridiculous design with the north stand being only one tier...apparently its due to residents refusing to sell and move house. Surely they'd have been offered decent packages to relocate...there can't be that many worse places to live than in the shadow of a national stadium.

Nice part of Dublin and on the coast too. To find something similar would probably  cost a fortune.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: adrenachrome on June 07, 2015, 09:21:45 PM
Just  switched on the France v Belgium game at the moment Benteke was being replaced by Lukaku on 60 minutes. Belgium 4-1 up but CB not among the goal scorers.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on June 07, 2015, 09:24:22 PM
Quote from: adrenachrome on June 07, 2015, 09:21:45 PM
Just  switched on the France v Belgium game at the moment Benteke was being replaced by Lukaku on 60 minutes. Belgium 4-1 up but CB not among the goal scorers.

I am ashamed to admit I was half hoping to see him pick up an injury for the summer. I am not proud of myself.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on June 07, 2015, 09:32:29 PM
Watching Germany v Ivory Coast ladies. Germans leading 4-0 after 30 minutes just as efficient and ruthless as their male counterparts.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on June 07, 2015, 09:35:05 PM
Take it IC don't have a female version of Drogba up front ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on June 07, 2015, 09:52:38 PM
Quote from: olaftab on June 07, 2015, 09:32:29 PM
Watching Germany v Ivory Coast ladies. Germans leading 4-0 after 30 minutes just as efficient and ruthless as their male counterparts.

I saw the first few goals. They looked significantly better and more technically skilled than the England/Ireland mens teams :)

lol never mind.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Bad English on June 07, 2015, 10:07:52 PM
Quote from: adrenachrome on June 07, 2015, 09:21:45 PM
Just  switched on the France v Belgium game at the moment Benteke was being replaced by Lukaku on 60 minutes. Belgium 4-1 up but CB not among the goal scorers.
I switched that on but She-who-must-be-obeyed overruled because she wanted to see the Bone Collector with Denzel and Angelina.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on June 08, 2015, 01:34:04 AM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on June 07, 2015, 06:21:27 PM
Norway/Thailand in the women's world cup is good game so far. Kind of hoping Thailand can pull one back.

Sounds like they needed Little Britain's Ting Tong to ping pong a few in.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on June 08, 2015, 01:47:48 AM
Friday night I had Hungary, Holland, Scotland and Chile to win. Holland let me down by losing 3-4. Today I had an acca on all six games. Argentina, Russia, Serbia, Brazil to win and draws in the Ireland/England and France/Belgium games. The France/Belgium game let me down for a right few quid. The score?
3-4 again.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on June 08, 2015, 02:21:14 AM
Last night I went to see DC United v Toronto FC.

Luke Moore started for TFC (he was replaced late on by Jose Altidore). However I didn't get to see former Aston Villa legend Michael Bradley because he's in Europe with the U.S. National team.

It was an entertaining game, won 2-1 by TFC. I let out a stifled cheer when TFC scored their winner
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: JD on June 08, 2015, 08:41:21 AM
Went the to the Fifa Under 20's yesterday to see the Germans beat Honduras 5-1 and Brazil beat North Korea 3-0. I wasn't overly impressed by Brazil in the first half, but they improved in the second half.
Now the knock out games start - Last 16 starts on Wednesday. Unfortunately I'm out of town on Thursday so will miss Germany v Nigeria, but I'm back for the quarter final on Sunday.
 
I've been very impressed with the tournament so far and there have been some great games.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on June 08, 2015, 09:41:32 AM
Quote from: olaftab on June 07, 2015, 09:32:29 PM
Watching Germany v Ivory Coast ladies. Germans leading 4-0 after 30 minutes just as efficient and ruthless as their male counterparts.

I watched that - ended up 10 nil
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on June 08, 2015, 12:34:22 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on June 08, 2015, 02:21:14 AM
Last night I went to see DC United v Toronto FC.

Luke Moore started for TFC (he was replaced late on by Jose Altidore). However I didn't get to see former Aston Villa legend Michael Bradley because he's in Europe with the U.S. National team.

It was an entertaining game, won 2-1 by TFC. I let out a stifled cheer when TFC scored their winner

You saw two lovely goals by Giovinco Mr Sox
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on June 08, 2015, 12:59:07 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on June 08, 2015, 12:34:22 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on June 08, 2015, 02:21:14 AM
Last night I went to see DC United v Toronto FC.

Luke Moore started for TFC (he was replaced late on by Jose Altidore). However I didn't get to see former Aston Villa legend Michael Bradley because he's in Europe with the U.S. National team.

It was an entertaining game, won 2-1 by TFC. I let out a stifled cheer when TFC scored their winner

You saw two lovely goals by Giovinco Mr Sox

it was easy to see why he's the highest paid player in MLS. he's too good for this league and at 28 is still at the peak of his career.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on June 09, 2015, 10:42:34 AM
Quote from: UK Redsox on June 08, 2015, 02:21:14 AM
Last night I went to see DC United v Toronto FC.

Luke Moore started for TFC (he was replaced late on by Jose Altidore). However I didn't get to see former Aston Villa legend Michael Bradley because he's in Europe with the U.S. National team.

It was an entertaining game, won 2-1 by TFC. I let out a stifled cheer when TFC scored their winner


Most teams can only dream of having a squad so strong they can take off Luke Moore and replace him with Jozy Altidore.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on June 09, 2015, 10:49:56 AM
Quote from: Damo70 on June 09, 2015, 10:42:34 AM
Quote from: UK Redsox on June 08, 2015, 02:21:14 AM
Last night I went to see DC United v Toronto FC.

Luke Moore started for TFC (he was replaced late on by Jose Altidore). However I didn't get to see former Aston Villa legend Michael Bradley because he's in Europe with the U.S. National team.

It was an entertaining game, won 2-1 by TFC. I let out a stifled cheer when TFC scored their winner


Most teams can only dream of having a squad so strong they can take off Luke Moore and replace him with Jozy Altidore.

With Jay Spearing pulling the strings in midfield you've got footyskillz dream team there.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on June 09, 2015, 02:22:50 PM
Is NRC still tearing up the MLS ??
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on June 10, 2015, 02:34:26 AM
NRC is playing for Montreal
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: VillaSpen on June 10, 2015, 06:15:09 AM
Quote from: JD on June 08, 2015, 08:41:21 AM
Went the to the Fifa Under 20's yesterday to see the Germans beat Honduras 5-1 and Brazil beat North Korea 3-0. I wasn't overly impressed by Brazil in the first half, but they improved in the second half.
Now the knock out games start - Last 16 starts on Wednesday. Unfortunately I'm out of town on Thursday so will miss Germany v Nigeria, but I'm back for the quarter final on Sunday.
 
I've been very impressed with the tournament so far and there have been some great games.

I've been to the 5 games we've had so far in New Plymouth. Brazil beat Nigeria 4-2 in the first one and it was a belter of a game. The last one we've got here is tomorrow night - Brazil v Uruguay. Looking forward to it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 11, 2015, 05:56:54 PM
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on June 12, 2015, 06:23:50 PM
Any idea which broadcaster is showing Wales v Belgium tonight?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on June 12, 2015, 06:24:47 PM
Quote from: olaftab on June 12, 2015, 06:23:50 PM
Any idea which broadcaster is showing Wales v Belgium tonight?

It's on Sky Sports 5, I think.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on June 12, 2015, 06:26:09 PM
Thank you.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: DB on June 12, 2015, 08:05:19 PM
I hope Benteke gets injured until end of the transfer window....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on June 12, 2015, 08:12:45 PM
Wales beating Belgium...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on June 12, 2015, 08:23:16 PM
Quote from: Dave on June 12, 2015, 08:12:45 PM
Wales beating Belgium...
I am listening to it on the wireless.

It makes no difference how hard I try to think otherwise, Savage can't help coming across as a complete twunt.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on June 12, 2015, 08:29:28 PM
Quote from: frankmosswasmyuncle on June 12, 2015, 08:23:16 PM
It makes no difference how hard I try to think otherwise, Savage can't help coming across as a complete twunt.
Why would you try to think otherwise?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on June 12, 2015, 08:35:52 PM
Quote from: Dave on June 12, 2015, 08:29:28 PM
Quote from: frankmosswasmyuncle on June 12, 2015, 08:23:16 PM
It makes no difference how hard I try to think otherwise, Savage can't help coming across as a complete twunt.
Why would you try to think otherwise?

Quite. I couldn't even contemplate listening to him after Wales have scored. With a bit of luck he might get a bit too excited and spontaneously combust.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on June 12, 2015, 08:40:21 PM
How's our £32.5m striker playing ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: devilla on June 12, 2015, 08:44:59 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on June 12, 2015, 08:40:21 PM
How's our £32.5m striker playing ?

Not very well i think.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brend'Watkins on June 12, 2015, 08:45:08 PM
Benteke hasn't been in it which I think is good news. Good game though and even better when the player with the twattish hair brings the wrong sort of attention on himself with an horrendous error.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on June 12, 2015, 08:46:27 PM
Quote from: Dave on June 12, 2015, 08:29:28 PM
Quote from: frankmosswasmyuncle on June 12, 2015, 08:23:16 PM
It makes no difference how hard I try to think otherwise, Savage can't help coming across as a complete twunt.
Why would you try to think otherwise?
It's in my character to give everyone a second chance once I've slapped my first impression on them. Sometimes works, sometimes doesn't with all things Villa!

With Savage I always think "He can't be that bad ALL OF THE TIME can he?"

Yes he can.
And our TV licence fee is paying for him to be it, ffs!!!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on June 12, 2015, 09:39:07 PM
Excellent result for Wales. Belgium ranked 2nd in the world............yeah right!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on June 12, 2015, 09:49:44 PM
Looks like we've got Benteke for another season then  :D
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on June 12, 2015, 09:50:02 PM
Benteke 32.5 mill............yeah right
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on June 12, 2015, 09:51:35 PM
Quote from: john e on June 12, 2015, 09:50:02 PM
Benteke 32.5 mill............yeah right
Turkish lira ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on June 12, 2015, 09:57:21 PM
Is that 8p?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on June 12, 2015, 10:01:13 PM
Quote from: Legion on June 12, 2015, 09:57:21 PM
Is that 8p?
Close. £7.5m
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Brend'Watkins on June 12, 2015, 10:07:52 PM
So with better players around him he would .......
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on June 12, 2015, 10:09:23 PM
Quote from: Bren'd on June 12, 2015, 10:07:52 PM
So with better players around him he would .......

He had loads of better players round him tonight and was anonymous
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on June 12, 2015, 10:12:10 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on June 12, 2015, 10:09:23 PM
Quote from: Bren'd on June 12, 2015, 10:07:52 PM
So with better players around him he would .......

He had loads of better players round him tonight and was anonymous

I think that's what he was meaning mate
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on June 12, 2015, 10:13:50 PM
Quote from: john e on June 12, 2015, 10:12:10 PM
Quote from: spangley1812 on June 12, 2015, 10:09:23 PM
Quote from: Bren'd on June 12, 2015, 10:07:52 PM
So with better players around him he would .......

He had loads of better players round him tonight and was anonymous

I think that's what he was meaning mate

Oh..........:-) sorry
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on June 13, 2015, 10:16:15 AM
Quote from: Dave on June 12, 2015, 08:29:28 PM
Quote from: frankmosswasmyuncle on June 12, 2015, 08:23:16 PM
It makes no difference how hard I try to think otherwise, Savage can't help coming across as a complete twunt.
Why would you try to think otherwise?

My thoughts exactly. If it looks like something, smells like something and feels like something that is probably what it is.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on June 13, 2015, 04:17:55 PM
Neutrals who you going for

 Ireland or Scotland

I can't make me mind up yet
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on June 13, 2015, 04:27:37 PM
Quote from: john e on June 13, 2015, 04:17:55 PM
Neutrals who you going for

 Ireland or Scotland

I can't make me mind up yet


I couldn't decide either so I backed the draw. Although with an Irish mother I'm not exactly neutral in who I would prefer to win if it isn't a draw.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 13, 2015, 04:47:27 PM
Come on Scotland. Fuck off O'Neill and (Roy) Keane.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on June 13, 2015, 04:48:08 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on June 13, 2015, 04:47:27 PM
Come on Scotland. Fuck off O'Neill and (Roy) Keane.

This.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Karlos96 on June 13, 2015, 04:49:13 PM
Quote from: Legion on June 13, 2015, 04:48:08 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on June 13, 2015, 04:47:27 PM
Come on Scotland. Fuck off O'Neill and (Roy) Keane.

This.

Same for me :)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on June 13, 2015, 04:55:14 PM
O'Neill might finally manage to get a top four finish with this job.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on June 13, 2015, 05:40:33 PM
1 - 0 Ireland - Walters
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 13, 2015, 05:45:27 PM
Offside.

Doesn't excise the doubly awful marking though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on June 13, 2015, 06:07:05 PM
1 - 1........OG
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 13, 2015, 06:07:27 PM
One-each. Super Shaun Maloney.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on June 13, 2015, 06:11:53 PM
John O'Shea keeping up his Sunderland form.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on June 13, 2015, 06:15:38 PM
In news from elsewhere...

Armenia 1 - 2 Portugal.  Ronaldo has just scored his second after Armenia had been completely dominating 2nd half.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on June 13, 2015, 06:17:05 PM
And just for Edvard ahead of tonights game against Greece

Faroe Islands: Why foreigners play in Europe's most remote league (http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/33052020)

Held og lykke!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on June 13, 2015, 06:18:46 PM
Make that Armenia 1- 3 Portugal - Ronaldo hattrick
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on June 13, 2015, 06:23:00 PM
And now Tiago's been sent of for Portugal.  2nd Yellow card for a blatant and cyncial pull back.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 13, 2015, 06:34:01 PM
Switzerland scrape a 10-1 win against Ecuador in the Women's World Cup.

Armenia back to 2-3 against Portugal with the Portugeezers down to ten men.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 13, 2015, 06:41:56 PM
Zoltan Stieber (remember him?) scores a screamer for Hungary.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on June 13, 2015, 06:51:14 PM
I saw the score come through and new it sounded familiar but couldn't place why straight away.  Took a few minutes.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Karlos96 on June 13, 2015, 06:58:12 PM
Lewandowski scored a hattrick for Poland scored his first goal in the 89th minute, second in the second minute of injury time and the 3rd a minute later.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: The Man With A Stick on June 13, 2015, 07:02:33 PM
Quote from: Karlos96 on June 13, 2015, 06:58:12 PM
Lewandowski scored a hattrick for Poland scored his first goal in the 89th minute, second in the second minute of injury time and the 3rd a minute later.

Must feel awful being on the receiving end of something like that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on June 13, 2015, 07:02:52 PM
Portugal won 3-2 in the end :(.

Now waiting for Denmark v Serbia.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on June 13, 2015, 07:16:22 PM
Only just noticed this.

Croatia swastika: Hosts apologise for Nazi pitch symbol (http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/33120517)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 13, 2015, 07:20:07 PM
They love racism, don't they?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on June 13, 2015, 07:47:33 PM
They appear to.

It could be a bit tasty in Copenhagen later with Serbia visiting.

Serbia still pissed off about the Albania game fracas
No official ticket allocation for the Serbs after talks between the Danish and Serbian FA
But no attempts to stop Serbian supporters buying directly from Parken - the Danish national stadium

Hopefully it all passes of peacefully
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on June 13, 2015, 08:02:36 PM
And Denmark lead 1-0.   Yussuf Poulsen.

Whisper it quietly but Bendtner is playing quite well.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 13, 2015, 08:19:42 PM
Faroe Islands beating Greece again!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on June 13, 2015, 08:20:07 PM
Edvard will be going mental Faroe Islands are 1-0 up at home against Greece.  Chance of doing the double.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on June 13, 2015, 08:20:39 PM
Agger misses a penalty for Denmark.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on June 13, 2015, 08:20:50 PM
I hope so!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: villalion on June 13, 2015, 08:23:03 PM
My acca is f***ed. >:(
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on June 13, 2015, 08:24:11 PM
Denmark, Faroe Islands or both?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on June 13, 2015, 09:15:33 PM
2-0 Faroes!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: brontebilly on June 13, 2015, 09:15:34 PM
Awful Ireland v Scotland game earlier, a lucky goal for either side and neither did enough to win.

The MON/Keano show really has never got started with the international side, imbalanced team selections, dreadful substitutions and no discernible game plan being the consistent order of the day. If they cant get the side to a 24 team Euros then their respective managerial careers will well and truly be over. Coleman and McCarthy continue to struggle at international level and the game is truly in crisis in Ireland at this stage. Robbie Brady used his left foot to good affect for much of the game, one maybe for us to consider this summer and I feel there may be more in him. Reports post game are suggesting Hendrick was one of Ireland's better players, thought he was anonymous in truth. Given nearly threw one in, in the second half and was jittery throughout. Poor decision from MON to bring him back into the fold

As with the game in Glasgow, Scotland seemed a better drilled side. But Strachan's team selection was puzzling. Surely McArthur, Robertson, Adam, Anya would be better than the likes of Brown, Forsyth, Naismith and Ritchie. Was impressed by Mulgrew again today, has been out for a long time injured but showed good leadership for them. Morrison was the best player in the second half, often thought he could be playing at a better club side than the Baggies.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on June 13, 2015, 09:25:10 PM
England's women are almost entirely lacking in flair and the ability to pass a ball to each other.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Can Gana Be Bettered!?!? on June 13, 2015, 09:25:57 PM
Does this include the women's football or does it have its own thread?

This is the first Women's match I've seen. Some players look decent, but some seem like they can't kick a ball properly.

Seems like the women are about as good as the men though (not very).
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on June 13, 2015, 09:30:07 PM
Quote from: Tokyo Sexwhale on June 13, 2015, 09:25:10 PM
England's women are almost entirely lacking in flair and the ability to pass a ball to each other.
Maybe it's genetic?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Exeter 77 on June 13, 2015, 09:30:59 PM
The Mexican women's coach has changed a bit since his playing days.

I remember him like this from my Argentina 78 sticker book.

http://www.laststicker.com/i/cards/375/183.jpg

He now looks like this.

http://img.vavel.com/leo-1303358259.jpg
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on June 13, 2015, 09:33:31 PM
2-0 to Denmark. Jakob Poulsen

How a team that's got Ivanovic, Kolarov and Nastasic in the back 4 and Matic in midfield can look so crap as the Serbs is quite puzzling, until you remember the England tems of the last 10-15 years and beyond.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on June 13, 2015, 09:34:22 PM
Quote from: Exeter 77 on June 13, 2015, 09:30:59 PM
The Mexican women's coach has changed a bit since his playing days.

I remember him like this from my Argentina 78 sticker book.

http://www.laststicker.com/i/cards/375/183.jpg

He now looks like this.

http://img.vavel.com/leo-1303358259.jpg

That first picture could be our Cuellar in a 70's afro.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on June 13, 2015, 09:36:41 PM
Or the singer from "System of a Down".
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on June 13, 2015, 09:40:10 PM
Quote from: Tokyo Sexwhale on June 13, 2015, 09:36:41 PM
Or the singer from "System of a Down".

Ha, yes.  Serj Tankian (thank you google, he was nearly given a French passport and called Serge :) )
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on June 13, 2015, 09:42:30 PM
Final score Denmark 2-0 Serbia.

And congratulations Edvard.  Faroe Islands 2-1 Greece.

Don't have too many Sambucas :o
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Villa in Denmark on June 13, 2015, 09:46:34 PM
Only just seen, the Faroe Islands are up to the heady heights of 4th in their group, 2 points clear of Iceland and 4 points clear of Greece!

Serbia are joint bottom of their group below Portugal, Denmark and Albania, level with Armenia on 1 point!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on June 13, 2015, 10:00:46 PM
Come on you...Islanders...Faroes...Faroe Boys?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on June 13, 2015, 10:26:45 PM
Nick Barmby comes out of retirement to put England Women 1-0 up.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Can Gana Be Bettered!?!? on June 13, 2015, 10:49:40 PM
Men/Women...Jonathan Pearce is equally adaptable at being a shit commentator for both.

He states how England left it open from their corner, during highlights that showed England had more players back than Mexico had forward. Lazy commentating.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Edvard Remberg on June 13, 2015, 11:00:40 PM
And the Eurovision Jury from Greece - Faroe Islands  6 points

And well played. We got a new star - a bit of a Grealish type - Brandur Olsen

He is the player building up the attack and scores http://gfycat.com/UnevenDamagedAsiaticmouflon

Cheers
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chinchilla Bathhouse on June 13, 2015, 11:02:32 PM
I watched the England women's match too.  I reckon I catch one of their games on the telly every couple of years, and once again the thing that strikes me is how patronising the coverage is.  It's all so apologetic and conditional.  There was a moment in the first half where an England player had an extraordinarily feeble shot at goal, one of those scuffed and trundling efforts so lacking in venom that it could have come from the boot of a sick Charles Hawtrey, a strike so weak the goalie could not only have thrown her hat on it but nipped home to get her hat to make that possible.  It was a waste of a great chance, as anyone who has ever watched any football could see.  Not according to that shrieking guffmonger Jonathan Pearce, who tried to tell me it was a "fine effort" that had "made the keeper work".  It's always bothered me this, it's like the commentators are scared to criticise in case they're seen as being sexist, which is just idiotic.  A striker shanking a one-on-one out for a throw-in is a shite finish in any game, regardless of their genitals.     
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on June 13, 2015, 11:16:59 PM
Quote from: Edvard Remberg on June 13, 2015, 11:00:40 PM
And the Eurovision Jury from Greece - Faroe Islands  6 points

And well played. We got a new star - a bit of a Grealish type - Brandur Olsen

He is the player building up the attack and scores http://gfycat.com/UnevenDamagedAsiaticmouflon

Cheers
Well I can't say beware of Greeks bearing gifts as they have been generous twice now  but that could be unfair to your own effort. Well done to Faroesians or is it Faroeish?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Edvard Remberg on June 13, 2015, 11:29:07 PM
Faroese :)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Risso on June 13, 2015, 11:39:14 PM
Congratulations Edvard, I am hugely chuffed for you!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Witton Warrior on June 14, 2015, 12:01:32 AM
Quote from: Chinchilla Bathhouse on June 13, 2015, 11:02:32 PM
I watched the England women's match too.  I reckon I catch one of their games on the telly every couple of years, and once again the thing that strikes me is how patronising the coverage is.  It's all so apologetic and conditional.  There was a moment in the first half where an England player had an extraordinarily feeble shot at goal, one of those scuffed and trundling efforts so lacking in venom that it could have come from the boot of a sick Charles Hawtrey, a strike so weak the goalie could not only have thrown her hat on it but nipped home to get her hat to make that possible.  It was a waste of a great chance, as anyone who has ever watched any football could see.  Not according to that shrieking guffmonger Jonathan Pearce, who tried to tell me it was a "fine effort" that had "made the keeper work".  It's always bothered me this, it's like the commentators are scared to criticise in case they're seen as being sexist, which is just idiotic.  A striker shanking a one-on-one out for a throw-in is a shite finish in any game, regardless of their genitals.     

I get pissed off with the way they try and report it in the same way as the developed men's game - women's football is in its global infancy and is a different game to the male/established way of playing.  I think it must be like footie 150 years ago when a couple of teams (Oh alright Villa and Sunderland) dominated the scene. Enjoy it  (or not) for what it is and don't compare it to a global industry - they will soon spoil  it anyway.

Was doing some cricket practice with my lad last week and several junior football teams were training alongside us. All we heard form the boys side was the coach extolling them to greater physical exertions (at one point they ran a relay wearing drogue chutes!) while the girls laughed and squealed their way through training and a practice match in a delightful manner delaying a corner kick at one point to pet a couple of puppies - who was having more fun?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dave shelley on June 14, 2015, 01:10:11 AM
Lovely stuff Edvard, enjoy it mate.  The memories will stay with you.  COYF!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on June 14, 2015, 12:20:22 PM
Quote from: villalion on June 13, 2015, 08:23:03 PM
My acca is f***ed. >:(

Finland f***ed my 55/1 fivefold up yesterday. They will be known by me all weekend as f***ing Finland".

By all weekend I mean until about 9.30 tonight when someone will have stuffed up my acca today.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on June 14, 2015, 04:20:23 PM
Delph starts for Engerland,
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: manic-road on June 14, 2015, 04:43:35 PM
Happy that Delph is starting for England, but how the hell is Sterling starting ahead of Theo? Woy haven't you realised yet that Sterling has been poo for a few months now....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on June 14, 2015, 04:48:30 PM
Why is Wilshere playing
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on June 14, 2015, 04:58:16 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on June 14, 2015, 04:48:30 PM
Why is Wilshere playing
Does it really matter?

It's not like we've got Zinedine Zidane in reserve that he's keeping out the side.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on June 14, 2015, 05:05:05 PM
Awful miss Sterling
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on June 14, 2015, 05:05:44 PM
Oh dear Mr Stirling
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SamTheMouse on June 14, 2015, 05:05:50 PM
You can see why he's worth 50 million, can't you?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on June 14, 2015, 05:06:11 PM
Oops!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on June 14, 2015, 05:06:59 PM
Delph  started well .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PGW on June 14, 2015, 05:07:25 PM
That's not going to do his confidence any good.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on June 14, 2015, 05:39:57 PM
Dismal defending
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on June 14, 2015, 05:41:21 PM
Oops II!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Steve R on June 14, 2015, 05:41:22 PM
Not long tuned into the England game. All over Slovenia but unable to register a meaningful shot at goal. Jones at right back, Henderson in central midfield and Sterling/Townsend on the flanks. This looks like a team that will qualify but look shite in the tournament proper. What a surprise.

Ha! Slovenia get the ball up the other end for once and go through the defence like a dose of salts. 1-0.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PGW on June 14, 2015, 05:41:36 PM
Commentators said all that was needed.....
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SamTheMouse on June 14, 2015, 05:42:18 PM
Jones throws the ball straight to the opposition. Useless lump. And what the hell is Smalling doing still playing for England? He's utter garbage.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on June 14, 2015, 05:43:17 PM
Quote from: SamTheMouse on June 14, 2015, 05:42:18 PM
Jones throws the ball straight to the opposition. Useless lump. And what the hell is Smalling doing still playing for England? He's utter garbage.

Cahill was to blame as well...........
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SamTheMouse on June 14, 2015, 05:44:27 PM
Townsend looks the epitome of a one-trick pony. Cut inside and shoot, cut inside and shoot, ad nauseam.

Hope to God he doesn't pitch up at Villa.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on June 14, 2015, 05:48:05 PM
Quote from: SamTheMouse on June 14, 2015, 05:44:27 PM
Townsend looks the epitome of a one-trick pony. Cut inside and shoot, cut inside and shoot, ad nauseam.

Hope to God he doesn't pitch up at Villa.

That's what I think about Stirling.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: RonBurgundy on June 14, 2015, 05:52:26 PM
Is Rooney going bald for a second time? That's some trick.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 14, 2015, 05:53:59 PM
Absolutely wank defending by Cahill and Smalling.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on June 14, 2015, 05:55:34 PM
Delph is doing well

I worry Townsend is only a minor upgrade on N'Zogbia. You must be able to get so much better value abroad.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: CJ on June 14, 2015, 05:58:52 PM
Henderson is a bit pants
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on June 14, 2015, 05:59:59 PM
Quote from: RonBurgundy on June 14, 2015, 05:52:26 PM
Is Rooney going bald for a second time? That's some trick.

Think it's the third time.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on June 14, 2015, 06:01:22 PM
Quote from: RonBurgundy on June 14, 2015, 05:52:26 PM
Is Rooney going bald for a second time? That's some trick.

He needs to unglue that syrup and get the the clippers on the rest of that shredded wheat bonce. Let it go Rooney.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Pete3206 on June 14, 2015, 06:05:11 PM
Perhaps if Clyne went and sat on Tottenham's bench for a season, he'd get some game time for England.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: hipkiss92 on June 14, 2015, 06:13:36 PM
Quote from: Matt Collins on June 14, 2015, 05:55:34 PM
Delph is doing well

I worry Townsend is only a minor upgrade on N'Zogbia. You must be able to get so much better value abroad.

We did, in January.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SamTheMouse on June 14, 2015, 06:14:13 PM
Jesus, this is utterly dire.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on June 14, 2015, 06:14:50 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on June 14, 2015, 04:48:30 PM
Why is Wilshere playing

*shrugs*
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 14, 2015, 06:15:03 PM
TWAT! He has a foot like a traction engine.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on June 14, 2015, 06:15:06 PM
Class 1-1
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on June 14, 2015, 06:15:12 PM
Not as bad as the friendly v Ireland.

Wilshere scores!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 14, 2015, 06:16:23 PM
Shit from Shrek.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on June 14, 2015, 06:16:37 PM
Quote from: RonBurgundy on June 14, 2015, 05:52:26 PM
Is Rooney going bald for a second time? That's some trick.
The first was premature baldness now it's mature baldness. He will have another transplant by borrowing some hair from Colleen and forever suffer from split ends!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on June 14, 2015, 06:17:18 PM
Shrek shit again...
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 14, 2015, 06:17:20 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on June 14, 2015, 06:16:23 PM
Shit from Shrek.

And repeat.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: CJ on June 14, 2015, 06:18:03 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on June 14, 2015, 06:16:23 PM
Shit from Shrek.

x2
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on June 14, 2015, 06:18:10 PM
I think he is suffering from an hair imbalance.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: villalion on June 14, 2015, 06:18:36 PM
Shrek couldn't hit a cows arse with a banjo.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on June 14, 2015, 06:19:11 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on June 14, 2015, 06:17:20 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on June 14, 2015, 06:16:23 PM
Shit from Shrek.

And repeat.

Sh*t from Shrek.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SamTheMouse on June 14, 2015, 06:19:16 PM
Quote from: villalion on June 14, 2015, 06:18:36 PM
Shrek couldn't hit a cows are with a banjo.

That's not a nice way to talk about Coleen.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on June 14, 2015, 06:19:33 PM
Sterling playing a "bit" better.......
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Flamingo Lane on June 14, 2015, 06:20:09 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on June 14, 2015, 06:17:20 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on June 14, 2015, 06:16:23 PM
Shit from Shrek.

And repeat.

Which brings Townsend to comment "he's better than that", when self-evidently he isn't.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: andrew08 on June 14, 2015, 06:20:57 PM
Rooney hasn't scored since early April..... Against who of course.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on June 14, 2015, 06:21:38 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on June 14, 2015, 06:17:20 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on June 14, 2015, 06:16:23 PM
Shit from Shrek.

And repeat.

I couldn't help but laugh out loud at that miss. Rooney, for all the hype, just isn't that good. He has his moments, obviously but never 'world class' as the UK media would like us to believe.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on June 14, 2015, 06:22:50 PM
Townsend has been poor. No way he should be ahead of walcott.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on June 14, 2015, 06:23:58 PM
Why is Henderson always trying to play the complicated ball? Learn from Germans ... keep it simple stupid!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 14, 2015, 06:24:45 PM
Being offside saves Shrek from yet another miss.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on June 14, 2015, 06:26:54 PM
Delph does love his Hollywood passes.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on June 14, 2015, 06:29:20 PM
Quote from: SamTheMouse on June 14, 2015, 05:44:27 PM
Townsend looks the epitome of a one-trick pony. Cut inside and shoot, cut inside and shoot, ad nauseam.

Hope to God he doesn't pitch up at Villa.

I think you've nailed it, Sam.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SamTheMouse on June 14, 2015, 06:30:18 PM
Is Walcott injured again?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on June 14, 2015, 06:31:22 PM
He hammered that in 1-2
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 14, 2015, 06:31:23 PM
Liquid football!

That was fucking excellent.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SamTheMouse on June 14, 2015, 06:31:29 PM
Fuck me, that's a goal of the season contender.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richl on June 14, 2015, 06:31:43 PM
Wow
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Legion on June 14, 2015, 06:31:46 PM
WOW! What a goal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on June 14, 2015, 06:32:12 PM
Kwality
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on June 14, 2015, 06:32:12 PM
Too damn good.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: villalion on June 14, 2015, 06:32:26 PM
As much as I dislike him,that was quality.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on June 14, 2015, 06:32:26 PM
Fuck, what a belter that was.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on June 14, 2015, 06:32:42 PM
Quote from: Dave on June 14, 2015, 06:14:50 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on June 14, 2015, 04:48:30 PM
Why is Wilshere playing

*shrugs*

*shrugs*
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on June 14, 2015, 06:32:52 PM
Delightful move and what a goal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on June 14, 2015, 06:33:37 PM
Wow. Best goal I've seen in a while that. Lallana is such a lovely player. A bit like grealish in that he doesn't look English

Wilshere isn't a holding midfielder. He's much better further forwards
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 14, 2015, 06:34:15 PM
Gotta love a smart arse comment ending up in a quote fail.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on June 14, 2015, 06:34:52 PM
Quote from: The Sound of Villadelphia on June 14, 2015, 06:32:52 PM
Delightful move and what a goal.
Thanks Clive
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on June 14, 2015, 06:35:39 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on June 14, 2015, 06:34:15 PM
Gotta love a smart arse comment ending up in a quote fail.
Took the words out of my mouth Lolz
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: CJ on June 14, 2015, 06:35:43 PM
Should have been a red card
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on June 14, 2015, 06:36:41 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on June 14, 2015, 06:34:52 PM
Quote from: The Sound of Villadelphia on June 14, 2015, 06:32:52 PM
Delightful move and what a goal.
Thanks Clive

You're welcome, Gordon.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on June 14, 2015, 06:36:50 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on June 14, 2015, 06:35:39 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on June 14, 2015, 06:34:15 PM
Gotta love a smart arse comment ending up in a quote fail.
Took the words out of my mouth Lolz

I had to read it about 8 times to work out what was going on.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on June 14, 2015, 06:37:14 PM
"Rooney...wall did it's job" from the commentator  was a bit crap. True words would have been "Rooney and he has wasted it again"
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: SteveN on June 14, 2015, 06:37:51 PM
Lallana gives England a far better balance in midfield with Delph and Wilshire.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on June 14, 2015, 06:37:57 PM
I might buy an England top tomorrow . For the family holiday, like.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on June 14, 2015, 06:38:18 PM
watching England's RB situation today you have to think Richards might fancy his chances if he ends up playing there for us. Or even at CB. The country is hardly flush with talent at either position.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on June 14, 2015, 06:38:45 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on June 14, 2015, 06:36:50 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on June 14, 2015, 06:35:39 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on June 14, 2015, 06:34:15 PM
Gotta love a smart arse comment ending up in a quote fail.
Took the words out of my mouth Lolz

I had to read it about 8 times to work out what was going on.
I saw who the poster was and just shrugged  ;)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on June 14, 2015, 06:39:55 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on June 14, 2015, 06:38:18 PM
watching England's RB situation today you have to think Richards might fancy his chances if he ends up playing there for us. Or even at CB. The country is hardly flush with talent at either position.
That Cahill looks decent. If only our academy could produce gems as such.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: bertlambshank on June 14, 2015, 06:40:56 PM
Steve Sims could play centre back for England yes we are that bad.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on June 14, 2015, 06:41:18 PM
Get Austin on already.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 14, 2015, 06:41:35 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on June 14, 2015, 06:39:55 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on June 14, 2015, 06:38:18 PM
watching England's RB situation today you have to think Richards might fancy his chances if he ends up playing there for us. Or even at CB. The country is hardly flush with talent at either position.
That Cahill looks decent. If only our academy could produce gems as such.

Apart from royally fucking up for their goal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on June 14, 2015, 06:41:38 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on June 14, 2015, 06:39:55 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on June 14, 2015, 06:38:18 PM
watching England's RB situation today you have to think Richards might fancy his chances if he ends up playing there for us. Or even at CB. The country is hardly flush with talent at either position.
That Cahill looks decent. If only our academy could produce gems as such.

Yes he's decent and the best of the bunch. Which is why in tournaments we get our arses handed to us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on June 14, 2015, 06:42:02 PM
2-2 blimey
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on June 14, 2015, 06:42:09 PM
Crap defending...so simple 2-2
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on June 14, 2015, 06:42:24 PM
Like watching the Villa, you could see that coming. Cracking goal though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: bertlambshank on June 14, 2015, 06:42:36 PM
Quote from: bertlambshank on June 14, 2015, 06:40:56 PM
Steve Sims could play centre back for England yes we are that bad.
Told ya.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 14, 2015, 06:42:46 PM
Great cross but I think that was poor defending.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on June 14, 2015, 06:43:07 PM
FFS Gibbs
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: bertlambshank on June 14, 2015, 06:43:52 PM
Cahill is poor without the racist next to him.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 14, 2015, 06:43:54 PM
Shrek makes it 3-2.
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Post by: manic-road on June 14, 2015, 06:43:59 PM
Rooney hits the target at last.
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Post by: Toronto Villa on June 14, 2015, 06:44:03 PM
3-2 England Rooney
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Post by: silhillvilla on June 14, 2015, 06:44:07 PM
Get in shrek
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Post by: CJ on June 14, 2015, 06:44:22 PM
Shrek!
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Post by: Legion on June 14, 2015, 06:44:35 PM
Less sh*t from Shrek.
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Post by: silhillvilla on June 14, 2015, 06:45:05 PM
Tipton youth FC
Wtf !
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Post by: bertlambshank on June 14, 2015, 06:45:07 PM
The way we have defended there is time for a few more yet.
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Post by: Goldie.7 on June 14, 2015, 06:45:20 PM
This second half has been a cracking watch.
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Post by: pauliewalnuts on June 14, 2015, 06:45:39 PM
Quote from: bertlambshank on June 14, 2015, 06:43:52 PM
Cahill is poor without the racist next to him.

He was asleep for their first goal.

He's not as good as you might think he'd be, if you were to look at his record, but having said that, he's much better than some of the dross we've had playing in that position since he left.
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Post by: silhillvilla on June 14, 2015, 06:45:51 PM
This is straight out of the villa defensive manual
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Post by: Toronto Villa on June 14, 2015, 06:45:51 PM
We should buy some of these Slovenian wide men to put in crosses for Benteke
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 14, 2015, 06:45:58 PM
"It's what the best players do" actually the best tend to score some of the previous chances Shrek wasted.
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Post by: pauliewalnuts on June 14, 2015, 06:47:25 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on June 14, 2015, 06:45:51 PM
We should buy some of these Slovenian wide men to put in crosses for Benteke

In fairness, we did have Jordan Henderson at right back.

Given that sort of opposition, I'd expect even players of even less quality than N'Zogbia to get a decent supply in.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: bertlambshank on June 14, 2015, 06:47:26 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on June 14, 2015, 06:45:39 PM
Quote from: bertlambshank on June 14, 2015, 06:43:52 PM
Cahill is poor without the racist next to him.

He was asleep for their first goal.

He's not as good as you might think he'd be, if you were to look at his record, but having said that, he's much better than some of the dross we've had playing in that position since he left.
100% agree he has had more partners than Katie Price.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on June 14, 2015, 06:49:34 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on June 14, 2015, 06:47:25 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on June 14, 2015, 06:45:51 PM
We should buy some of these Slovenian wide men to put in crosses for Benteke

In fairness, we did have Jordan Henderson at right back.

Given that sort of opposition, I'd expect even players of even less quality than N'Zogbia to get a decent supply in.

I'm struggling to think who they might be.
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Post by: Toronto Villa on June 14, 2015, 06:49:43 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on June 14, 2015, 06:47:25 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on June 14, 2015, 06:45:51 PM
We should buy some of these Slovenian wide men to put in crosses for Benteke

In fairness, we did have Jordan Henderson at right back.

Given that sort of opposition, I'd expect even players of even less quality than N'Zogbia to get a decent supply in.

Like I said earlier, Micah Richards must be licking his lips if he gets to show any kind of form and consistency. There's nothing back there that should be overly concerning if he really wants to get back into the England squad.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on June 14, 2015, 06:51:32 PM
Come the actual Euro 2016, this England team will really struggle
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 14, 2015, 06:52:00 PM
Got the win and it wasn't too bad a game to watch, especially second half. I still wouldn't fancy us against a decent side though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: manic-road on June 14, 2015, 06:52:26 PM
For once I actually found watching that England game quite entertaining. Better than the normal dross that's served up.
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Post by: olaftab on June 14, 2015, 06:55:00 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on June 14, 2015, 06:51:32 PM
Come the actual Euro 2016, this England team will really struggle
No they will win it. Just need to add a proper defence, a decent midfield and some world class forwards and Germans would be shaking in their boots!
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Post by: paul_e on June 14, 2015, 06:55:26 PM
Lallana made the difference, he did the job sterling and Townsend should have been doing and got in and around the box and kept the ball moving.  That front 3 doesn't work because they all want to do it on their own, Townsend shouldn't be anywhere near the team and Sterling needs to grow up.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on June 14, 2015, 06:55:51 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on June 14, 2015, 06:49:43 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on June 14, 2015, 06:47:25 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on June 14, 2015, 06:45:51 PM
We should buy some of these Slovenian wide men to put in crosses for Benteke

In fairness, we did have Jordan Henderson at right back.

Given that sort of opposition, I'd expect even players of even less quality than N'Zogbia to get a decent supply in.

Like I said earlier, Micah Richards must be licking his lips if he gets to show any kind of form and consistency. There's nothing back there that should be overly concerning if he really wants to get back into the England squad.

I imagine he'll be happy enough just to actually get to play league games consistently before even thinking about the national side.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 14, 2015, 06:56:08 PM
Quote from: olaftab on June 14, 2015, 06:55:00 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on June 14, 2015, 06:51:32 PM
Come the actual Euro 2016, this England team will really struggle
No they will win it. Just need to add a proper defence, a decent midfield and some world class forwards and Germans would be shaking in their boots!

And a reliable keeper. Then there will be no stopping us.
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Post by: silhillvilla on June 14, 2015, 07:54:04 PM
I've applied for tickets for the QF, SF and F , slim chance but probably have a better personal chance than England of being there .
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Post by: PGW on June 14, 2015, 08:35:23 PM
David Silva 44th minute to give Spain the lead
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Post by: edgysatsuma89 on June 14, 2015, 08:44:04 PM
I know we won but I've never been a big fan of Roy as national coach. Surely that's not the best XI England can offer? If it is I'm a 3ft 4inch Egyptian rug salesman. I know we haven't exactly got talent coming out of our ears but Phil Jones at RB, then Henderson, over Clyne? Townsend over Walcott? Ay? This team will get torn a new arsehole when it comes across a decent team in a tournament at this rate. I know that's nothing new but I mean truly embarrassed, the defence is so poor it's unreal.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on June 14, 2015, 08:47:19 PM
The second half was great to watch, was like a premier league game , full of over hyped players and basic errors , with the one shining light in the northern hemisphere Jack Wilshere doing what he does best .
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on June 14, 2015, 08:50:12 PM
Quote from: silhillvilla on June 14, 2015, 08:47:19 PM
The second half was great to watch, was like a premier league game , full of over hyped players and basic errors , with the one shining light in the northern hemisphere Jack Wilshere doing what he does best .

The little prick :-). It was an entertaining 2nd half, I give Roy that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on June 14, 2015, 10:02:39 PM
Venezuela beat Colombia 1-0 in the Copa America. Carlos Sanchez played the first hour.
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Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on June 14, 2015, 10:16:57 PM
I like Carlos.
The other 10 must have been really shite.
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Post by: Toronto Villa on June 14, 2015, 10:43:50 PM
Carlos needs a few weeks off so he can play the last 30 minutes in games. He looks spent after 60 and starts making errors. I think he's a very good player to have in the squad given the right circumstances. Not an every game player.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: bertlambshank on June 14, 2015, 10:46:17 PM
Brazil V Peru is free to air on Virgin Media channel 551.
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Post by: Dante Lavelli on June 14, 2015, 10:57:26 PM
Quote from: paul_e on June 14, 2015, 06:55:26 PM
Lallana made the difference, he did the job sterling and Townsend should have been doing and got in and around the box and kept the ball moving.  That front 3 doesn't work because they all want to do it on their own, Townsend shouldn't be anywhere near the team and Sterling needs to grow up.

I agree with that, Townsend and Sterling are too similar and offer no subtlety, in fact very little other than pace.  I'd argue that Walcott should be picked ahead of both too.  Lallana is a great player - similar to Grealish in a way - but has been under utilised at Liverpool, I think, as he is seen to lack power or pace. 
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Post by: KRS on June 14, 2015, 11:50:22 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on June 14, 2015, 10:43:50 PM
Carlos needs a few weeks off so he can play the last 30 minutes in games. He looks spent after 60 and starts making errors. I think he's a very good player to have in the squad given the right circumstances. Not an every game player.
Starring Carlos Sanchez...
(http://www.asset1.net/tv/pictures/movie/gone-in-sixty-seconds-2000/gone-in-60-seconds-1S.jpg)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: brontebilly on June 15, 2015, 12:34:48 AM
Quote from: silhillvilla on June 14, 2015, 06:51:32 PM
Come the actual Euro 2016, this England team will really struggle

Don't think England will be too far off tbh. Delph's energy could be crucial in summer football, England have had too many one paced plodders in midfield and he is a welcome change there.

Big problem at centre back. Jagielka looked a bit bambi on ice at the World Cup. Not a huge Smalling fan but at least is quick. Shaw should be a certainty at left back with Clyne or maybe Walker with a turnaround in form on the other side. Hart is one of the better keepers in Europe. Shrek should be up top at club and international level or on the bench. Need to surround him with quick players. Think Hodgson has a better shape in the side with the likes of Gerrard and even Sturridge out, with Delph giving legs in midfield and Rooney up front. potential for a good counterattacking side there especially with the full backs. No point trying to patiently pass through the best sides with the likes of Henderson or Milner in midfield.

England have a lot of players in the maybe category, need a few of these to step up big time next season to have a decent shout - Walcott, Barkley, Wilshere, Lallana, Sturridge, Sterling, Wellbeck.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on June 15, 2015, 07:02:14 AM
Good game to watch. Surprised Walcott didn't play. Our problem is the defence. Only Hart and Cahill are really good enough at that level and even they suffer from playing in a weaker defence than they do at club level. We really need another centre half and two full backs to have outstanding league seasons next season to cement their places. Although even that doesn't guarantee they will do it for England. Baines is a prime example of that.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave Cooper please on June 15, 2015, 11:33:50 AM
Quote from: silhillvilla on June 14, 2015, 06:45:05 PM
Tipton youth FC
Wtf !

West Midlands League Division 2, saw them beat AFC Worcester Olympic 6-2 at the RSA Academy back in April.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 17, 2015, 02:17:47 PM
Quote
Clint Dempsey ripped up a referee's notebook and was sent off as Seattle Sounders finished a cup match against Portland Timbers with seven men.

The United States captain reacted angrily to a red card  for team-mate Michael Azira during a US Open Cup tie.

Referee Daniel Radford sent off the 32-year-old forward as well as Azira, having earlier dismissed Brad Evans.

Dempsey flicked the notebook out of Radford's hand, picked it up off the pitch and then tore it into pieces.

Striker Obafemi Martins also went off injured with all three substitutions used as Seattle lost the game 3-1.

Dempsey, who left Tottenham and returned to Major League Soccer with Seattle in August 2013, was dismissed in extra time at the Starfire Stadium.

After the red card Dempsey, capped 112 caps by the US, had to be restrained by team-mates and sarcastically applauded in the face of an assistant referee as he made his way off the pitch.

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Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 17, 2015, 11:32:04 PM
The cynic in me wonders whether they'd have taken similar action if the players involved were say, Vardy, Ulloja and Schmeichel and not 3 crap players.

Quote
Leicester City have sacked three players, including manager Nigel Pearson's son, after they took part in a racist sex tape filmed on the club's end-of-season tour of Thailand.

James Pearson, 22, Tom Hopper, 21, and Adam Smith, 22, had their contracts terminated following an internal investigation by the club.

The offending video was obtained by the Sunday Mirror.

The three development squad players apologised for their behaviour.

A club statement said Leicester City "is acutely aware of its position, and that of its players, as a representative of the city of Leicester, the Premier League, the Football Association and the club's supporters".

It added that it is "committed to promoting a positive message of community and family values and equality" and "to upholding the standards expected of a club with its history, tradition and aspirations".

The Premier League team were on tour in Thailand, home of the club's billionaire owners, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and son Aiyawatt.

Of the three men, only defender Pearson has made a first-team appearance this season.

He played in the Capital One Cup loss to Shrewsbury Town.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on June 18, 2015, 05:58:16 AM
Sanchez apparently outstanding against Brazil overnight. Kept Neymar out of it and pretty much dictated play.

I've still got hope for him. Plus I like his hair.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: garyshawsknee on June 18, 2015, 06:57:41 AM
Yeah, i had a middle of the night txt from a Colombian friend who told me he was the best player on the pitch.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 18, 2015, 08:16:45 AM
Quote from: Matt Collins on June 18, 2015, 05:58:16 AM
Sanchez apparently outstanding against Brazil overnight. Kept Neymar out of it and pretty much dictated play.

I've still got hope for him. Plus I like his hair.


Likewise.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Clampy on June 18, 2015, 09:06:45 AM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on June 18, 2015, 08:16:45 AM
Quote from: Matt Collins on June 18, 2015, 05:58:16 AM
Sanchez apparently outstanding against Brazil overnight. Kept Neymar out of it and pretty much dictated play.

I've still got hope for him. Plus I like his hair.


Likewise.

I think there's a decent player in him. Sometimes you just need to give some foreign players time to settle in, both on and off the pitch.
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Post by: Hillbilly on June 18, 2015, 09:55:10 AM
Quote from: garyshawsknee on June 18, 2015, 06:57:41 AM
Yeah, i had a middle of the night txt from a Colombian friend who told me he was the best player on the pitch.
I was talking to some random happy Colombians on the tram this evening who said he was fantastic.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Hairbandinho on June 18, 2015, 10:17:24 AM
Carlos was fantastic last night, shut down Neymar. Don't forget he did the same to Messi too when the played Argentina last..so clearly he is a quality player.

If he can adjust to the quicker pace over here, and improve his fitness to last a full 90 minutes at the pace we play,  i think he could be the best in his position in the league personally.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: silhillvilla on June 18, 2015, 10:29:00 AM
It was always going to take 6 months to a year to bed into the PL.
Big season ahead for Sanchez
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Post by: footyskillz on June 18, 2015, 07:14:22 PM
England under 21 v Portugal under 21 bt sport 745pm . also on uefa website. I think Ricardo up front , midfielder Carvahlo and tricky Silva who will stand out especially playmaker Silva. All England have is Harry Kane and I think Portugal and Bernando Silva boss the match 8/1 Portugal to win both to score . or just straight up 2/1 win. 5 internationals  and unbeaten in qualifying .
Game on !!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on June 18, 2015, 07:51:11 PM
I quite like the look of England so far. Carroll has played some lovely passes and I'd have loved Redmond at villa
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Post by: john e on June 18, 2015, 09:23:03 PM
So England revert to type in tournament football
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: footyskillz on June 18, 2015, 09:38:08 PM
Always make money off over hyped england teams in football !! especially in this country.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on June 20, 2015, 07:37:22 AM
I thought they were ok. Not great

You just have to compare the players who are playing regular top flight football in our squad to the others.
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Post by: ciggiesnbeer on June 20, 2015, 10:28:22 PM
Womens Wc , wow Germany have taken their game up a level vs Sweden. This should be at least 4-0, Sweden have been lucky.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on June 21, 2015, 06:11:37 PM
My goodness English football is so dire to watch in tournaments. The U21's are marginally more exciting than the first XI.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on June 21, 2015, 06:16:57 PM
How are you watching it TV? The Uefa youtube thing doesn't work for me here in the USA.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on June 21, 2015, 06:20:51 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on June 21, 2015, 06:16:57 PM
How are you watching it TV? The Uefa youtube thing doesn't work for me here in the USA.

All the games are live on TSN which is owned by ESPN. There are 5 TSN channels. Italy v Portugal is on in a bit.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on June 21, 2015, 06:21:29 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on June 21, 2015, 06:20:51 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on June 21, 2015, 06:16:57 PM
How are you watching it TV? The Uefa youtube thing doesn't work for me here in the USA.

All the games are live on TSN which is owned by ESPN. There are 5 TSN channels. Italy v Portugal is on in a bit.

Cheers, i will see if its on my directtv
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on June 21, 2015, 06:32:40 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on June 21, 2015, 06:11:37 PM
My goodness English football is so dire to watch in tournaments. The U21's are marginally more exciting than the first XI.

It'd be nice to say the future looks bright, but it doesn't, it looks more than a little bit like the present.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 21, 2015, 06:37:23 PM
In the present, England are top of their group having won every match. Not sure what you've got to moan about, to be honest.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on June 21, 2015, 06:37:31 PM
Found a stream. Nice to see England sitting back and defending this 0-0 which will eliminate them from the tournament.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on June 21, 2015, 06:37:51 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on June 21, 2015, 06:32:40 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on June 21, 2015, 06:11:37 PM
My goodness English football is so dire to watch in tournaments. The U21's are marginally more exciting than the first XI.

It'd be nice to say the future looks bright, but it doesn't, it looks more than a little bit like the present.

I think we have settled for trying to wangle a penalty win out of this game by the way we are going down in the box at the moment
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pauliewalnuts on June 21, 2015, 06:39:24 PM
Danny Ings looks at least 35 to me.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on June 21, 2015, 06:39:56 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on June 21, 2015, 06:32:40 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on June 21, 2015, 06:11:37 PM
My goodness English football is so dire to watch in tournaments. The U21's are marginally more exciting than the first XI.

It'd be nice to say the future looks bright, but it doesn't, it looks more than a little bit like the present.

2022 WC is in the bag. I used to go into tournaments from 2000 to 06 actually thinking we had a chance. Oh the naivety of youth. I don't know which is worse, going into a tournament really positive and then being disappointed, or knowing how shit we are and that being verified. At least in the former there were positive vibes at some point.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on June 21, 2015, 06:40:12 PM
Oh Guidetti was playing. Was he any good for the rest of the game? I didnt really notice him in the few mins I watched before he was subbed.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on June 21, 2015, 06:40:56 PM
Wow wee
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: spangley1812 on June 21, 2015, 06:41:07 PM
Great goal from Lingaard
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on June 21, 2015, 06:42:14 PM
Wahoo! Well needed!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on June 21, 2015, 06:42:34 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on June 21, 2015, 06:42:14 PM
Wahoo! Well needed!

did you find the game?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on June 21, 2015, 06:43:42 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on June 21, 2015, 06:42:34 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on June 21, 2015, 06:42:14 PM
Wahoo! Well needed!

did you find the game?

Yeah on a dodgy swedish stream.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on June 21, 2015, 06:45:18 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on June 21, 2015, 06:43:42 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on June 21, 2015, 06:42:34 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on June 21, 2015, 06:42:14 PM
Wahoo! Well needed!

did you find the game?

Yeah on a dodgy swedish stream.

Sounds promising !
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on June 21, 2015, 06:46:47 PM
Quote from: john e on June 21, 2015, 06:45:18 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on June 21, 2015, 06:43:42 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on June 21, 2015, 06:42:34 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on June 21, 2015, 06:42:14 PM
Wahoo! Well needed!

did you find the game?

Yeah on a dodgy swedish stream.

Sounds promising !

Which just went flacid  died on me :(

Oh well, my few mins obviously inspired England to score :)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on June 21, 2015, 07:15:09 PM
Not sure where else to put it but fuck me Keys is without a doubt the absolute worst fucking pundit ever. He asks such inane shite. What a twat. I am embarrassed for Andy Gray a genuinely superb player that he has to sit next to him.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 21, 2015, 07:36:42 PM
Australia 1 Brazil 0 in the Women's World Cup.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on June 21, 2015, 09:14:55 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on June 21, 2015, 07:15:09 PM
Not sure where else to put it but fuck me Keys is without a doubt the absolute worst fucking pundit ever. He asks such inane shite. What a twat. I am embarrassed for Andy Gray a genuinely superb player that he has to sit next to him.

Andy Gray is just as big a wanker if not more so by all accounts. Great player he might have been, but much since has proved him to be anything but great as a person. They are made for each other.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on June 21, 2015, 09:19:11 PM
Thats crazy talk TV :)

Anyway agree to disagree btw Sanchez is having another great game against Peru. He looks so assured when playing for his country.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on June 22, 2015, 08:35:51 AM
Found out last night that my missus has Premier Sports. So watched quite a bit of the Copa America.

Carlos Sanchez was Colombia's best player in the first half, but faded in the second half.

In the Brazil Venezuela match, Brazil were cruising 2-0 and brought David Luiz on. After that Venezuela suddenly started to have chances and nearly got an injury time equaliser losing 2-1 in the end.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 22, 2015, 10:38:15 AM
Quote from: ADVILLAFAN on June 22, 2015, 08:35:51 AM
Found out last night that my missus has Premier Sports. So watched quite a bit of the Copa America.

You old romantic. Bet she was thrilled.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on June 22, 2015, 12:07:51 PM
Quote from: ADVILLAFAN on June 22, 2015, 08:35:51 AM
Found out last night that my missus has Premier Sports. So watched quite a bit of the Copa America.

Carlos Sanchez was Colombia's best player in the first half, but faded in the second half.

In the Brazil Venezuela match, Brazil were cruising 2-0 and brought David Luiz on. After that Venezuela suddenly started to have chances and nearly got an injury time equaliser losing 2-1 in the end.

Nothing baffles me more in football than David Luiz. £50m? In teams of the year? I have a greater understanding of black holes.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 22, 2015, 11:33:00 PM
2-1 to England Ladies. Screamer.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on June 22, 2015, 11:36:08 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on June 22, 2015, 11:33:00 PM
2-1 to England Ladies. Screamer.


Proper good goal that
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on June 22, 2015, 11:56:55 PM
Really enjoyed that. Well done.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on June 23, 2015, 10:48:23 PM
Quote from: edgysatsuma89 on June 21, 2015, 06:39:56 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on June 21, 2015, 06:32:40 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on June 21, 2015, 06:11:37 PM
My goodness English football is so dire to watch in tournaments. The U21's are marginally more exciting than the first XI.

It'd be nice to say the future looks bright, but it doesn't, it looks more than a little bit like the present.

2022 WC is in the bag. I used to go into tournaments from 2000 to 06 actually thinking we had a chance. Oh the naivety of youth. I don't know which is worse, going into a tournament really positive and then being disappointed, or knowing how shit we are and that being verified. At least in the former there were positive vibes at some point.

In fairness, England did have a pretty decent set of players in that period and with a bit of luck and the ability to take penalties under pressure, we might just have sneaked a final place.

And there wasn't an outstanding/dominant World/Euro team at the time.  We could have beaten Brazil in 2002, and then it would have been Turkey and one of the weakest German teams ever in the Final.

Euro 2004 - Rooney's only great tournament, if he hadn't got injured we'd have beaten Portugal in the QFs.

World Cup 2006 is where we turned to shit, and even then we got to the QFs before another inevitable penalty shoot-out defence.

We've only truly been shit since then.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on June 24, 2015, 12:04:20 AM
Quote from: Tokyo Sexwhale on June 23, 2015, 10:48:23 PM
Quote from: edgysatsuma89 on June 21, 2015, 06:39:56 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on June 21, 2015, 06:32:40 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on June 21, 2015, 06:11:37 PM
My goodness English football is so dire to watch in tournaments. The U21's are marginally more exciting than the first XI.

It'd be nice to say the future looks bright, but it doesn't, it looks more than a little bit like the present.

2022 WC is in the bag. I used to go into tournaments from 2000 to 06 actually thinking we had a chance. Oh the naivety of youth. I don't know which is worse, going into a tournament really positive and then being disappointed, or knowing how shit we are and that being verified. At least in the former there were positive vibes at some point.

In fairness, England did have a pretty decent set of players in that period and with a bit of luck and the ability to take penalties under pressure, we might just have sneaked a final place.

And there wasn't an outstanding/dominant World/Euro team at the time.  We could have beaten Brazil in 2002, and then it would have been Turkey and one of the weakest German teams ever in the Final.

Euro 2004 - Rooney's only great tournament, if he hadn't got injured we'd have beaten Portugal in the QFs.

World Cup 2006 is where we turned to shit, and even then we got to the QFs before another inevitable penalty shoot-out defence.

We've only truly been shit since then.

It just baffles me how we persisted for so long playing 4-4- f**king-2. I just don't get it. I mean even back to when scholes played we played him out left and he quit. We played Gerrard out right. It was so painfully obvious the formation needed changing. Can Lampard and Gerrard play together? Well obviously f**king not in a two man midfield.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AV82EC on June 24, 2015, 09:34:03 AM
Quote from: edgysatsuma89 on June 24, 2015, 12:04:20 AM
Quote from: Tokyo Sexwhale on June 23, 2015, 10:48:23 PM
Quote from: edgysatsuma89 on June 21, 2015, 06:39:56 PM
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on June 21, 2015, 06:32:40 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on June 21, 2015, 06:11:37 PM
My goodness English football is so dire to watch in tournaments. The U21's are marginally more exciting than the first XI.

It'd be nice to say the future looks bright, but it doesn't, it looks more than a little bit like the present.

2022 WC is in the bag. I used to go into tournaments from 2000 to 06 actually thinking we had a chance. Oh the naivety of youth. I don't know which is worse, going into a tournament really positive and then being disappointed, or knowing how shit we are and that being verified. At least in the former there were positive vibes at some point.

In fairness, England did have a pretty decent set of players in that period and with a bit of luck and the ability to take penalties under pressure, we might just have sneaked a final place.

And there wasn't an outstanding/dominant World/Euro team at the time.  We could have beaten Brazil in 2002, and then it would have been Turkey and one of the weakest German teams ever in the Final.

Euro 2004 - Rooney's only great tournament, if he hadn't got injured we'd have beaten Portugal in the QFs.

World Cup 2006 is where we turned to shit, and even then we got to the QFs before another inevitable penalty shoot-out defence.

We've only truly been shit since then.

It just baffles me how we persisted for so long playing 4-4- f**king-2. I just don't get it. I mean even back to when scholes played we played him out left and he quit. We played Gerrard out right. It was so painfully obvious the formation needed changing. Can Lampard and Gerrard play together? Well obviously f**king not in a two man midfield.

Frustrating wasn't the word. The whole team should have been built around Scholes but yet again England promote athleticism and power(Gerard/Lampard/Beckham) over ability to keep hold of a Football (Scholes). We had a good team then but couldn't get the thing to gel, God knows what our best formation should have been ut Eriksen/McLaren/Capello were paid shit loads of money to find it, and didn't.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 24, 2015, 01:43:22 PM
England should be promoting athleticism and power. It's what they're good at. They're never going to be able to pass the ball around like Spain, have the natural flair of Brazil or the Netherlands and don't have one of the greatest players of all time in their ranks like Portugal or Argentina do.

When English clubs dominated Europe they did so playing a particularly British style that was extremely high intensity. They should do the same with the national team.

While Scholes was a great player, a large part of his success was due to the pandering of English referees who were terrified of the wrath of Ferguson if they booked/sent him off for any of those ninety ludicrous challenges he did per game. Had he been played in the middle for England regularly, ahead of Gerrard/Lampard, he'd have been sent off twice a tournament.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AV82EC on June 24, 2015, 08:23:05 PM
So 2-0 down in the U21s, that went well then......
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 24, 2015, 08:59:22 PM
Under-21 Internationals are pointless. They'd have been better letting the players have a proper holiday. Like our Jack.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Steve R on June 24, 2015, 08:59:42 PM
usual England malaise at tournaments. Players not nearly as good as their hype. The Swedish lad was right. This lot look lop sided because the manager is determined to pick Kane and needs to pick Ings as well because Kane has been ineffective. We are undermanned in midfield, and Chalobah/LoftusCheek are not as good as their opposite numbers.

Only Redmond and Lingaard look to be worth the air fare.

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Big Dick Edwards on June 24, 2015, 10:10:23 PM
Quote from: Steve Rose on June 24, 2015, 08:59:42 PM

Only Redmond and Lingaard look to be worth the air fare.


I've watched all England's games in this tournament and Redmond has been gash in all of them. He's a very poor man's Raheem Sterling.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on June 24, 2015, 10:46:19 PM
I've watched quite a bit of the England U21 tournament
and the same problem persists with the youngsters as it does with the senior team

They just arnt technically good enough
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Steve67 on June 24, 2015, 10:49:32 PM
Quote from: Big Dick Edwards on June 24, 2015, 10:10:23 PM
Quote from: Steve Rose on June 24, 2015, 08:59:42 PM

Only Redmond and Lingaard look to be worth the air fare.


I've watched all England's games in this tournament and Redmond has been gash in all of them. He's a very poor man's Raheem Sterling.

Agree on Redmond, gash. The only player who looked like he could potentially step up was Jenkinson. The rest of them were awful. I bet Harry Kane wishes he'd fecked off to Ibiza instead.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on June 25, 2015, 09:14:00 AM
Quote from: Steve Rose on June 24, 2015, 08:59:42 PM
usual England malaise at tournaments. Players not nearly as good as their hype. The Swedish lad was right. This lot look lop sided because the manager is determined to pick Kane and needs to pick Ings as well because Kane has been ineffective. We are undermanned in midfield, and Chalobah/LoftusCheek are not as good as their opposite numbers.

Only Redmond and Lingaard look to be worth the air fare.




Is Loftus-Cheek a QPR fan who changed his name in protest at their ticket prices?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on June 25, 2015, 09:54:28 AM
I'd prefer U19 to be the main age group level and then bring back B Internationals

Its already clear that most of the U21s aren't going to be good enough for full internationals and those that are either aren't there (Sterling, Shaw) or shouldn't be there (Kane).

I'd rather see those on the fringe of the full squad (regardless of age) in a proper 'B' tournament
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on June 27, 2015, 09:09:52 AM
Anyone got any idea why Carlos Sanchez didn't play last night for Colombia? I can't find anything on the net.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 27, 2015, 10:27:52 AM
His booking in the final group game was his second of the tournament so I'm assuming he had a one game ban.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on June 27, 2015, 09:23:31 PM
Portugal U21's 5-0 Germany U21's is a bit of a stunner.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on June 27, 2015, 09:26:54 PM
Australia v Japan. Japanese giving an organisational masterclass lesson and wearing down Aussies for a second half thrashing no doubt!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: footyskillz on June 27, 2015, 09:47:10 PM
Quote from: olaftab on June 27, 2015, 09:26:54 PM
Australia v Japan. Japanese giving an organisational masterclass lesson and wearing down Aussies for a second half thrashing no doubt!

Japan women play the game beautifully. Their play and passes is immense. Class apart. The beauty of footy ,at times , that japan are clearly far  superior but Australia fighting spirit and counter attack keeps game interesting. However japan are like arsenal and barca and Spain in men's game fully applad the way they play and their attitude. Some of the passing sublime.

Unfortunately I found England women on whole pretty dull and an upgraded version of Australian team - hussle and bustle.
I do wish the male commentator acknowledged the play of japan both with defensive tackles and great passing and creating.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: footyskillz on June 27, 2015, 09:51:00 PM
Same with the half time  studio commentating talking about Australia when  it's been japan with the stand out chances . Strange all about Australia perspective when should be talking about world champions japan feel they are quite dismissive of the champions and because Australia linked more to England.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richl on June 28, 2015, 12:25:21 AM
England women need to show some bollocks now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 28, 2015, 12:43:38 AM
One-nil England. Good finish.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 28, 2015, 12:45:26 AM
Make that two.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on June 28, 2015, 01:35:06 AM
Canada will equalise and then win on penalties.

Speaking of which, Paraguay have beaten Brazil on penalties.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on June 28, 2015, 01:35:15 AM
Need the next goal
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on June 28, 2015, 01:46:48 AM
Great game I must say. Worth staying up for. COME ON ENGLAND.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richl on June 28, 2015, 02:07:06 AM
Kaylynn kyle aka Robbie savage has just come on
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on June 28, 2015, 02:22:51 AM
That was a strangest defence/attack lineup at that free kick I have ever seen.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: The Left Side on June 28, 2015, 04:24:44 AM
Quote from: richl on June 28, 2015, 02:07:06 AM
Kaylynn kyle aka Robbie savage has just come on

She is quite nice off the field, i've met her a few times... Christine Sinclair is very quiet though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on June 28, 2015, 11:33:12 AM
Great goal from Real Salt Lake

http://screengrabber.deadspin.com/mls-gets-it-together-real-salt-lake-score-fantastic-go-1714456237
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on June 28, 2015, 11:37:14 AM
After the England v Canada game the ground was still full 10/15 minutes after the final whistle
They lost and still stook around to applaud both teams

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: adrenachrome on June 28, 2015, 12:05:37 PM
Quote from: john e on June 28, 2015, 11:37:14 AM
After the England v Canada game the ground was still full 10/15 minutes after the final whistle
They lost and still stook around to applaud both teams

They love stooking around there. Fair play to them.
 
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on June 28, 2015, 12:13:15 PM
Quote from: adrenachrome on June 28, 2015, 12:05:37 PM
Quote from: john e on June 28, 2015, 11:37:14 AM
After the England v Canada game the ground was still full 10/15 minutes after the final whistle
They lost and still stook around to applaud both teams

They love stooking around there. Fair play to them.
 
i

I'm not even going to change that spelling mistake,
I've just shrugged my shoulders in a maverick i just don't care sort of way

Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on June 28, 2015, 12:18:50 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on June 28, 2015, 11:33:12 AM
Great goal from Real Salt Lake

http://screengrabber.deadspin.com/mls-gets-it-together-real-salt-lake-score-fantastic-go-1714456237
Absolute precision.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: simon ward 50 on June 29, 2015, 02:47:26 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on June 28, 2015, 11:33:12 AM
Great goal from Real Salt Lake

http://screengrabber.deadspin.com/mls-gets-it-together-real-salt-lake-score-fantastic-go-1714456237

Hope our coaching staff are watching!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on June 29, 2015, 03:02:44 PM
Quote from: adrenachrome on June 28, 2015, 12:05:37 PM
Quote from: john e on June 28, 2015, 11:37:14 AM
After the England v Canada game the ground was still full 10/15 minutes after the final whistle
They lost and still stook around to applaud both teams

They love stooking around there. Fair play to them.
 

Stooking is very popular in Canada. Especially amongst the farming crowd.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 29, 2015, 03:48:43 PM
No idea what you're on aboot.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: adrenachrome on June 29, 2015, 06:54:42 PM
Quote from: Toronto Villa on June 29, 2015, 03:02:44 PM
Quote from: adrenachrome on June 28, 2015, 12:05:37 PM
Quote from: john e on June 28, 2015, 11:37:14 AM
After the England v Canada game the ground was still full 10/15 minutes after the final whistle
They lost and still stook around to applaud both teams

They love stooking around there. Fair play to them.
 

Stooking is very popular in Canada. Especially amongst the farming crowd.

Good point. The Germans were big on Stookers in WW2 as well.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on June 29, 2015, 08:19:05 PM
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on June 29, 2015, 03:48:43 PM
No idea what you're on aboot.

Eh
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on July 01, 2015, 11:18:06 PM
BBC have started off the coverage of this Women's World Cup semi-final, by going on and on about England's men's teams in the World Cup semi-final.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: tomd2103 on July 01, 2015, 11:28:35 PM
Quote from: john e on June 28, 2015, 11:37:14 AM
After the England v Canada game the ground was still full 10/15 minutes after the final whistle
They lost and still stook around to applaud both teams

Another difference - on the news today there was an interview with the husband and kids of one of the England players who were at home because they couldn't afford to go out and watch it over there.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on July 02, 2015, 12:34:41 AM
1-0 to Japan's Women.

England's left back doing a Phil Neville.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richl on July 02, 2015, 12:51:15 AM
Kamikaze defending
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on July 02, 2015, 01:50:39 AM
England were the better side, but some wank defending costs them.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on July 02, 2015, 01:54:50 AM
Laura Bassett is a Villa fan.

There's a curse on us.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Goldie.7 on July 02, 2015, 01:58:32 AM
Quote from: Tokyo Sexwhale on July 02, 2015, 01:54:50 AM
Laura Bassett is a Villa fan.

There's a curse on us.

After five shit years hopefully it's lifted now.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: AV82EC on July 02, 2015, 02:02:16 AM
Yep much the better team, won all the second balls but didn't quite have the clinical finishing to go with our aggression. Thought Japan looked poor until that no 16 came on and quite frankly we've blown it. That said from comparing last night and this USA won't be breaking too much sweat.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: pelty on July 02, 2015, 02:33:18 AM
Feel badly for the women. They were the better side and deserved to win. A cruel way to go out.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: usav on July 02, 2015, 02:43:57 AM
Only England could fuck up quite so spectacularly.  Gutted.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on July 02, 2015, 04:37:19 AM
Jesus. England and international football.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on July 02, 2015, 12:30:49 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on July 02, 2015, 04:37:19 AM
Jesus. England and international football.

Is that the replacement for the "Villa - Stella - Balti" banner ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on July 02, 2015, 12:32:00 PM
Quote from: Tokyo Sexwhale on July 02, 2015, 01:54:50 AM
Laura Bassett is a Villa fan.

There's a curse on us.

I'm not sure why the media are calling her a national hero

I assume its just because she cried like Gaza
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Chris Jameson on July 02, 2015, 12:39:36 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on July 02, 2015, 12:32:00 PM
Quote from: Tokyo Sexwhale on July 02, 2015, 01:54:50 AM
Laura Bassett is a Villa fan.

There's a curse on us.

I'm not sure why the media are calling her a national hero

I assume its just because she cried like Gaza

If scoring an own goal or being responsible for a defensive fuck up makes you a hero then it really should be Sir Titus Bramble.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Ron Manager on July 02, 2015, 12:58:37 PM
Frankly everybody is forgetting we should have scored a second when Jill Scott missed that header that she should have put away with ease.

Mind you she was born in Sunderland so that explains it!!

Toni Duggan and Steph Houghton were excellent throughout.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on July 02, 2015, 06:11:16 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox on July 02, 2015, 12:30:49 PM
Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on July 02, 2015, 04:37:19 AM
Jesus. England and international football.

Is that the replacement for the "Villa - Stella - Balti" banner ?


Nice!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on July 03, 2015, 12:23:15 AM
Quote from: Dave on July 02, 2014, 03:58:10 PM
Africa are surely the home of the best names. In addition to Naughty Boys, you can also find Golf Leopards FC, King Faisal Babies and (my own favourite) Botswana Meat Commission FC.

Botswana Meat Commission has always been my favourite. Love it.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dekko on July 03, 2015, 03:12:00 PM
Quote from: edgysatsuma89 on July 03, 2015, 12:23:15 AM
Quote from: Dave on July 02, 2014, 03:58:10 PM
Africa are surely the home of the best names. In addition to Naughty Boys, you can also find Golf Leopards FC, King Faisal Babies and (my own favourite) Botswana Meat Commission FC.

Botswana Meat Commission has always been my favourite. Love it.

I think you've found the best one but I rather like Police Machine FC
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: UK Redsox on July 04, 2015, 01:19:31 PM
Shouldn't this have stayed stickified until after the Women's World Cup Final ?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave on July 04, 2015, 02:11:48 PM
Yup.

I've returned it from whence it came.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Matt Collins on July 04, 2015, 09:46:38 PM
I haven't watched any of the WWC until now

Germany seem to be a lot better than us?
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on July 04, 2015, 10:07:26 PM
Quote from: Matt Collins on July 04, 2015, 09:46:38 PM
I haven't watched any of the WWC until now

Germany seem to be a lot better than us?


Yes. Actually though England are playing relatively well so far this game. They really are massive underdogs versus germany so half time to 0-0 should be counted as one of those "moral victories" we specialize in. Still very much Germany's game to lose though, there is a huge quality gap.

edit: Oh boy Germany just took it up a few gears. Great save by our keeper there though.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on July 04, 2015, 11:17:40 PM
Well done England!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on July 04, 2015, 11:33:59 PM
Brilliant!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: timeoutbigbar on July 04, 2015, 11:50:40 PM
Chile win the Copa America on penalties.  Wanted it so much more, well deserved.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on July 04, 2015, 11:51:43 PM
Wow, what a great day!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on July 05, 2015, 12:08:19 AM
Quote from: Dave on July 02, 2014, 03:58:10 PM
(my own favourite) Botswana Meat Commission FC.
Botswana Meat Commission FC are a cut above the rest in their league. A very lean joint that roasts most of the opposition every Sunday.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on July 05, 2015, 12:34:35 AM
Quote from: timeoutbigbar on July 04, 2015, 11:50:40 PM
Chile win the Copa America on penalties.  Wanted it so much more, well deserved.
I must say this has been a very disappointing tournament with far too many bland results and key matches being decided on pens. Messi fails once again and misses another chance to join the ultimate greats of this game. Argentina for their talent do end up playing some complete tripe in important games.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: LeeB on July 05, 2015, 09:10:30 AM
I've watched quite a bit of the spli..women's world cup, and keepers aside the quality is very good.

But whilst I've enjoyed the determination of the England team, they've looked technically inferior to every opponent they've faced.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: TheMalandro on July 05, 2015, 09:45:57 AM
Quote from: LeeB on July 05, 2015, 09:10:30 AM


But whilst I've enjoyed the determination of the England team, they've looked technically inferior to every opponent they've faced.

I think that's why so many people got behind them. A team of characters and they gave their all.

On another note, the German woman with the helmet! Even the ladies German team has to have a really horrible player.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Dave Cooper please on July 05, 2015, 10:16:12 AM
This was a close game:

Clicky (http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/jul/05/fiji-hammer-micronesia-38-0-in-record-international-win-at-pacific-games)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: dekko on July 05, 2015, 10:18:07 AM
Quote from: LeeB on July 05, 2015, 09:10:30 AM
I've watched quite a bit of the spli..women's world cup, and keepers aside the quality is very good.

But whilst I've enjoyed the determination of the England team, they've looked technically inferior to every opponent they've faced.

I think you've just summed up English sports in general
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: john e on July 05, 2015, 11:26:53 AM
Quote from: LeeB on July 05, 2015, 09:10:30 AM
I've watched quite a bit of the spli..women's world cup, and keepers aside the quality is very good.

But whilst I've enjoyed the determination of the England team, they've looked technically inferior to every opponent they've faced.

Could have written the exact same thing about the men's team at any point in the last 40 years
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: olaftab on July 05, 2015, 02:51:44 PM
However the sheer passion, enthusiasm and will to succeed  has not been there in the men's team over the last few tournaments. Leaving technical deficiencies aside the ladies  showed how much it mattered to them and how grateful they were for being there whereas men just use it as another notch to secure more sponsorship deals and can't wait to get back to Puerto Banus!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: CJ on July 06, 2015, 12:15:52 AM
USA 4-0 up after 16 minutes!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on July 06, 2015, 12:16:40 AM
Wow. The vision for that 4th was truly excellent.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: CJ on July 06, 2015, 12:17:10 AM
Almost Petrov-esque
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on July 06, 2015, 12:20:07 AM
I forgot it was on, not worth turning off Time Tunnel to watch it now. Which obviously means it will be 6-6 at HT.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on July 06, 2015, 12:23:20 AM
USA to FIFA, cleaning up yer corruption, winning yer world cups.

Nice work :)
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: CJ on July 06, 2015, 12:28:18 AM
Japan on the come back. Pity it's on so late - wouldn't have minded watching the rest of this
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on July 06, 2015, 12:29:48 AM
As soon as this episode ends i'll turn it on. Nailed on there will be no more goals as soon as I do.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on July 06, 2015, 12:30:00 AM
Exciting stuff!
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on July 06, 2015, 12:39:44 AM
Told you, i've been watching nearly 10 mins and Japan making 2 subs is the most exciting thing to happen.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on July 06, 2015, 01:11:59 AM
Japan score early in second half, and then promptly do some abysmal defending at a corner for 5-2.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: PeterWithesShin on July 06, 2015, 01:13:45 AM
Pearce "some of you at home may have lost sound". I fucking wish you bellend.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richl on July 06, 2015, 02:44:38 AM
Quote from: john e on July 05, 2015, 11:26:53 AM
Quote from: LeeB on July 05, 2015, 09:10:30 AM
I've watched quite a bit of the spli..women's world cup, and keepers aside the quality is very good.

But whilst I've enjoyed the determination of the England team, they've looked technically inferior to every opponent they've faced.

Could have written the exact same thing about the men's team at any point in the last 40 year
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: richl on July 06, 2015, 02:50:21 AM
Hope solo. Mental but lovely looking, Google her
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Toronto Villa on July 06, 2015, 03:23:26 AM
Quote from: richl on July 06, 2015, 02:50:21 AM
Hope solo. Mental but lovely looking, Google her

Yes she's like a female Praying Mantis. Google what she would do to you after mating.
Title: Re: Other Games 2014-15
Post by: Damo70 on July 06, 2015, 09:07:53 AM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on July 06, 2015, 01:13:45 AM
Pearce "some of you at home may have lost sound". I fucking wish you bellend.


He still has a lot of credit in the bank with me for his commentary on the Delph goal against Chelsea. Plus nostalgic days of when Sky first showed premier league football. "Phone in to us and let's have the crack on Super Sunday Talkback".
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