British Football Thread (all divisions)

[Threadfin]

Unbelievable. As crazy as the transfer window is, with all of these fantastic sums being thrown around, it is highly entertaining. And I'm always a bit sad when it closes.

Newcastle's sale of Sissoko is a masterstroke, and you have to hand it to Ashley (I know right?). To get that much for him is astonishing, although I suppose this sort of thing shouldn't surprise any more.

The £30m deal matches the fee Spurs paid Roma for Erik Lamela in summer 2013 and is the highest-ever fee involving a Championship club. And that's for a player that likely won't be first choice, and in a position they really didn't need to strengthen in my opinion. But it adds quality depth. When he's up for it anyway.

So many interesting moves yesterday. Wilshere, Hart, Luiz and on and on.

I'm a Liverpool supporter, and of course they had a poor window. Sane looks the business, but the failure to bring in a left back will reverberate at least until January. Milner's no left back. :/\\!!

Sunderland didn't buy a striker and I like to think that lot has just given up. You know who had a surprisingly good window and I tip to stay up? Boro. They aren't going about things like a promoted side.

The funniest moment for me was Schweinsteiger saying that staying at United was his 'dream'. Haha.

[Jimbuna]

Liverpool huh? Many thanks for the money you gave us for Carroll :O:

:03:

[Threadfin]

My pleasure, he only cost 5 million per goal. When you look at it that way it doesn't, err, well yes it does, doesn't it? Not our shining moment. But at least we also got Suarez in that window and he's been banging 'em in ever since hasn't he? For who, you say? Oh yeah, that's quite right. Hmmm, ok we'll call it a draw.

[Jimbuna]

When you receive £62million for Janmaat, Wijnaldum and Sissoko.

http://i.imgur.com/1q3enjB.jpg

[Threadfin]

Just one of the lads.

Add that sum to the parachute payments and things are looking up around the Sports Direct Arena at St James Park presented by Wonga.com.

Now, to engineer a return to the top flight. If they can bounce right back up all's well. If they don't this season, then it becomes much more difficult. I like your chances though.

[Jimbuna]

So much depends on Rafa but the club must take the position they are in with all seriousness less they remain in the Championship as long as Middlesbrough did....best I don't mention Leeds.

[Moonlight]

Piss poor England struggled to beat Slovakia 1-0 even after captain Martin Skrtel was sent off in the 57th-minute, A goal from Lallana (90'+5minutes) sealed a win for these over paid useless pillocks against a 10 man team of no hopers.

Allardyce claimed before the game that he might be satisfied with a draw against a Slovakian side who shut England out in a 0-0 group-stage draw at Euro 2016.
England's opening match under Allardyce was greeted with cries of "same old same old" from social media observers - and even those of us watching from close quarters in Trnava would have trouble making a case to the contrary.
Nothing's changed then, same old rubbish from the same rubbish players. :mad:

[Jimbuna]

Piss poor England struggled to beat Slovakia 1-0 even after captain Martin Skrtel was sent off in the 57th-minute, A goal from Lallana (90'+5minutes) sealed a win for these over paid useless pillocks against a 10 man team of no hopers.
Nothing's changed then, same old rubbish from the same rubbish players. :mad:

Rgr that and just as I expected, especially when I saw Allardyce appointed :yep:

[Jimbuna]

Well, the mackems got tanked 3-0 off Everton last night, cementing them to second bottom :)

Newcastle, lie second in their league after winning the last five games. hopefully they can make that six away to QPR tonight :sunny:

http://i.imgur.com/ZFGiR0d.jpg

[Moonlight]

Sunderland to be relegated next season could be worth a punt, and I'll include them in a x bet and double with Newcastle to be promoted. :yep:

Hmmm I wonder what price they are, Sunderland 5/2 is the overall average and Newcastle is 8/13, its worth a £20 for a bit of fun me thinks.:up:
I can't see Moyes digging Sunderland out of that deep hole they're in, my £20 cross bet and double is looking good. :D

[Jimbuna]

I'll comment with hopefully a little more confidence in the new year :03:

[mapuc]

It's looks like TOON's are doing everything getting back to the top again

As I wrote some pages back-I would let TOON stay where they are and build a strong team.

Instead of advance to the top and then fall back again after only 1 or 2 years.

Markus

[Jimbuna]

The team they have this season are not Premiership material (in the main) Markus but more of a hopefully 'quick fix' squad.

If the TOON manage to gain promotion a lot of buying and selling will be necessary.

[mapuc]

QPR-Newcastle 0-6 :o:up:

Got the news some minutes ago.

Markus

[Jimbuna]

Aye 6-0 for the TOON but perhaps more importantly, Brighton beat Huddersfield 1-0.

http://i.imgur.com/Gqw2G89.jpg

[Jimbuna]

Toon play Wolves at home today and the mackems are away to Spurs tomorrow.

http://i.imgur.com/PIPzHXm.jpg

[Moonlight]

The Scum have been thrashed 3-1 by Watford, hundreds of millions spent by United's cheque book managers and they've still gone and lost their last 3 games. :har:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37331599

[Jimbuna]

Poor Mourinho :)

[Threadfin]

I happen to like Mourhino. Can't say the same about his dirty rotten club of course. I take perverse pleasure in watching United fail. And the more it happens the better I feel. It's cathartic, innit?

But the man fixes blame everywhere but on himself. He's lost the plot a bit in the past few seasons, and sometimes he just has to admit he's got it wrong. United are unbalanced. And they've been that way for years now, even in Ferguson's final title winning season. Now how could a poor team win a title you might ask. Fair one I'd say, but that most infuriating season saw United scrape by, seemingly coming back in Fergie Time to nick the 3 points in every game. Sour grapes perhaps. But this team is out of balance and they need to recruit top players all over the pitch, not just in the final third.

I hope they continue to sign expensive attacking stars and rely on the likes of Rojo, Valencia and Smalling at the back. Once De Gea gets sick of it all they'll really be in a spot. though I will say that Eric Bailly looks the goods, a proper center half.

This team lacks width, creativity and some sort of cohesive plan.

On a brighter note, anyone catch the Liverpool match? What a rampant and fragile looking outfit they are. Irrepressible one moment, looking ready to cave in the next. So of course I suppose the fine win at the Bridge will be followed by a thrashing at home to Hull. That's LFC in a nutshell. If they can somehow find some resilience and consisitency, a backbone if you like, they could be a surprise package this year. Kiss of death, that is. Optimism will not be tolerated.

[Jimbuna]

TOON play Wolves again tonight at home in the EFL.

Can we exact revenge for Saturdays defeat in the championship?

http://i.imgur.com/EUA3iVX.jpg

[Jimbuna]

Not much time left and TOON are currently 2-0 up so revenge is certainly on the cards.

http://i.imgur.com/I92yXNb.jpg

[Jimbuna]

So it ended....2-0 :yeah:

http://i.imgur.com/DcBVryP.jpg

[Jimbuna]

Next round: TOON at home to Preston, Mackems away to Southampton and tie of the round has to be Man Utd home to Man City.

http://i.imgur.com/MNfcMtk.jpg

[Jimbuna]

Not happy with the pile of money already amassed, always looking for more.

I doubt he's the only one either.

Sam Allardyce: Ex-England boss says entrapment has won

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37493794

[Threadfin]

Well he made the choice, and I won't paint him as a victim, but I'd wager this is the small-time. There are much bigger fish to fry, as they say. Sure, England manager and all, so it's rather shocking and newsworthy. But as far as corruption in football goes this is nothing. And frankly, this 'looks' worse than it really is. But as England manager you need to keep it clean. He is stupid and greedy, but not a criminal (well at least in regards to this case).

But after lobbying so hard for so long for the post, he's just dumb for not walking the other way.

[Jimbuna]

True that :yep:

There are rumours the Telegraph have the dirt on at least eight other Premiership and former Premiership managers.

I wonder if Rafa is amongst them :hmmm:

[mapuc]

3 minutes !? that what the TOON needed to turn a certain defeat to a victory-going from 1-3 to 4-3 and all these goal was scored after fulltime

Makes me wonder, why couldn't they play this way when they were in Premier League ? Or is there a huge gab between Championship and PL, Newcastle is to good for Champ but not enough for PL ?

Markus

[DragonRider]

that shows that this season it will take a really top of there game team to beat the toons not many in the PL could have held them last night or come to that any game they have won this season :Kaleun_Cheers:

[Jimbuna]

TOON were magnificent last night and never gave in but must start converting the multiple chances they are creating during the first half....otherwise, the opposition get a foothold which we have witnessed in the previous two games.

Kill em off early then consolidate in the second half.

The Rafalution is well on track.

http://i.imgur.com/EBVmBJc.jpg

[Threadfin]

I had a quick search of the interweb looking for wage bills for the various clubs in the Championship. I'm curious to see it. I would guess that Newcastle have players that had no relegation wage clause so they're on Premier League wages. Like how much is Shelvey on for example, and how does Newcastle's wage bill compare to the other clubs in the league.

[mapuc]

It happens that I watch a football match from the German 2nd or 3rd liga on some German TV-Channel

I would like to watch a English football match from the 2nd or 3rd liga.

Markus

[Jimbuna]

I had a quick search of the interweb looking for wage bills for the various clubs in the Championship. I'm curious to see it. I would guess that Newcastle have players that had no relegation wage clause so they're on Premier League wages. Like how much is Shelvey on for example, and how does Newcastle's wage bill compare to the other clubs in the league.

http://soccerlens.com/finance-in-english-football-wage-disparities-between-the-divisions/92692/

Latest figures are for 2015 vas far as I can see.

http://www.onefootballforum.co.uk/index.php?threads/wage-bills.7173/

A comparitor with Newcastle.

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-united-biggest-wage-bill-11489819

[Threadfin]

Thanks Jimbuna. That last link is confusing. Is that 65 million the current wage bill? The article was written this year but lists the figures as being from 14/15.

I would imagine that in order to retain Rafa, Ashley needed to keep the team largely intact instead of having a sell-off. With parachute payments I suppose it's sustainable for this season at least. Wonder what would happen should they fail to gain promotion? Are the stands full for the Championship matches?

[Jimbuna]

Ashley made a profit of £30 million plus even after Rafa brought in 12 players of his own choosong so I should imagine both are happy, especially when taking into consideration Rafa is on £5 million a year (Allardyce as England manager was on 3£ million).

Failure to win promotion will mean Ashley decides whether to invest more or sell I should imagine.

[Jimbuna]

Gareth Southgate, the England interim manager says he took over 'a mess' after Allardyce left following only one game in charge.

I can't disagree with him because England have seldom came up with the goods when it is asked of them.

His final two games in charge are at home to Scotland (the old enemy) in a world cup qualifier then four days later, at home to Spain in a friendly.

The month of November should prove interesting.

[Moonlight]

I decided to watch the last two England Internationals for a change and I wish I hadn't. In the 1st game it was a re-hash of the same old rubbish from the players and nothing new from Southgate, I gave them 3\10 and switched off just before half time. :doh:

In the 2nd game I gave them 5\10, not because they were better than the other team but because that midfield and the defence were doing everything they could to help the other team win.
It's a novel idea Southgate but trying to win a football match from 2 or 3 down is just not the way to win a match. :doh:

I don't know how much these England players are on but I would imagine it runs into nearly 2 million pounds a month or thereabouts, and just what do we get for all that financial outlay, the same old rubbish that we got in the World Cup and the same old rubbish from the Euro Championships.

Southgate may well be right that it was a mess after Allardyce left in disgrace, but I challenge him to name an England side that hasn't been running around like headless chickens for the last 20 years or so.

[Threadfin]

Southgate may well be right that it was a mess after Allardyce left in disgrace, but I challenge him to name an England side that hasn't been running around like headless chickens for the last 20 years or so.

Took the words right out of my mouth. Of course it's a mess. It's England. Don't care to offend, so I won't say much, but I feel England has long overvalued it's football team's worth. That's rather delicately put, no?

Southgate is mitigating the hit on his rep. He's been with England since when? After leaving Boro? It's a cushy job managing the Unders, and if he doesn't get the full gig he's surely trying to protect his day job.

The real question is, if not him, then who?

[Jimbuna]

^ Agreed :yep:

No idea who would want to pick up the poisoned chalice though :hmmm:

[Threadfin]

^ Agreed :yep:

No idea who would want to pick up the poisoned chalice though :hmmm:

Anyone's guess really. You might feel it's a bit of a catch-22. Anyone worthy already has a job. And I'd be wary of those who might throw their hats in the ring. The FA seems to need an English chap. If true, who? Pardew? Pulis? Curbishly? Maybe give 'Arry a go? Just effin run about lads. :haha:

To me, the Football Association, as they care to be called, are serial bumblers with their heads in the sand up to their ascots. I just don't see them getting this next one right, although to be fair I don't have a clue who it should be either.

[Jimbuna]

I doubt there are many if any managers around these days that could turn England around.....too much of a cultural thing.

[Jimbuna]

Nearing half time and TOON lead 2-0 whilst the mackems are trailing 0-1 :yeah:

[Jimbuna]

TOON ran out 3-1 winners to take them to second from top spot in the championship and the mackems were beaten 2-0 to leave them four points adrift at the bottom of the premiership.

[Jimbuna]

TOON are away to Barnsley tonight and should they win and Norwich get a draw or lose they'll go top.

[Jimbuna]

TOON won 2-0 and Norwich gave away a two goal lead to draw 2-2 which means TOON are currently top of the league :yeah:

http://i.imgur.com/btZhF2j.jpg

[Threadfin]

Howay the lads, eh? They're going up and Sunderland are going down I'd reckon. Seems a shame as that's always a fairly entertaining derby.

I suppose there's always 'Boro, should they stay up. Long way to go of course, but I doin't see Sunderland escaping the drop. We'll see where it stands come the end of January.

[Jimbuna]

Yeah, the Black Cats might just run out of lives.

[Threadfin]

Yes, with two points from nine played they are on relegation form, and by Christmas at this rate.

What a title race it's shaping up to be in the English top flight. A single point separates the top five. Liverpool briefly topped the table before settling into third on goal differential. They have calamity in them, but so far I really like what I see. Klopp has done wonders. Prior to his arrival, the side was listless and bereft of ideas. Now they are irrepressible going forward at times but always seem ready to concede. It's quite possible they go through the season without a clean sheet. They've taken 16 of a possible 18.

Watched the Chelsea-United match and enjoyed it. Mourinho is close to self-combusting. I wouldn't be surprised to see him just go up in a flash and be gone.

[Jimbuna]

TOON are at home to Preston North End in the fourth round of the EFL Cup tonight and I'm quietly confident of a successful outcome.

http://i.imgur.com/vptIpUA.jpg

[Jimbuna]

TOON lead 2-0 at half time.

http://i.imgur.com/2rBOPMX.jpg

[mapuc]

As I have said before, one of my commercial TV-Channel send English football couple of times each week, about 1-3 games on Saturdays and only from PL.

I have without success tried to find some legal homepage where I can watch The TOON play

First I tried their own homepage- Failed-black screen.

Markus

[Jimbuna]

Final score was a 6-0 demolition job and we play them again in the Championship on Saturday.

Not expecting such a high scoreline then but a victory and three points should be the outcome.

@Markus: If you are on FB join a couple of the TOON supporter sites, there were links to over twenty sites abroad/outside the UK where the game was being streamed live.

I didn't bother because Sky Sports News was showing every goal from every match as it was scored on my tv.

[Jimbuna]

Mackems go down 1-0 to Southampton :nope:

http://i.imgur.com/GiW7jap.gif

[Jimbuna]

Mackems go down 1-4 against Arsenal and TOON are currently 0-0 against Preston North End.

[Highbury]

Mackems go down 1-4 against Arsenal

:D

City, Arsenal and Scousers all level on points at the top, separated only by GD.

[jayni]

Hey Highbury

I am a Gunners fan also. Great to see Arsene Wenger doing so well in what may be his last season. I am proud to be called a gooner.

Gunners Girl.:up:

[Jimbuna]

TOON run out 2-1 winners to extend their points lead at the top but it was a close run game at the end, nothing like the 6-0 drubbing they handed out at home in mid week.

http://i.imgur.com/GMS2k4z.jpg

[Jimbuna]

Off to watch the Stoke v Swansea game and a quick look at the table shows how important a game this is to Sunderland.

I reckon Stoke will win but a Swansea victory would damage the mackems more.

http://i.imgur.com/1yhBAvb.jpg

[Jimbuna]

Stoke ran out easy 3-1 winners meaning Sunderland are now eight points from safety.

[Georgemeister]

Was totally expecting Man Utd to be doing better at this stage of the season:/

[Jimbuna]

Looks like the 'Special One' isn't too happy with his lot atm :)

[Threadfin]

Yes, Sunderland are going down I'd say. They should have gone down in each of the last 5 or so seasons, but they've always found the escape route. perhaps they will again, but they need to start picking up points, and with the current lot I'm not sure how they'll do that. Moyes is doing his reputation no favors. He set the tone with some rather negative comments at the start of the season and that could not have helped.


United. I think we talked about it earlier in this thread around the start of the season. In my opinion United have serious balance issues. Who is the last established top-quality defender they've signed? Vidic?

Now name an established top-level attacker. Not so hard, that. They have little width, a suspect defense, no midfield enforcer and little creativity in the midfield. They are painful to watch, even for a neutral. Mourinho seems unable to establish any sort of identity or gameplan. He needs to figure it out and quick, as the season is slipping away, and they absolutely must qualify for the CL this year.

But you know what? Even with all of their on-field problems, if I were in charge at Old Trafford the first thing I would do is show Ed Woodward the door. I have no idea how this man continues in his post. There must be more to it than his ability to perform his duties. Like he has a lifetime contract or scandalous pictures of the Glazers or something. The mind truly boggles. That said, I enjoy their slide in to mediocrity, and long may it last.

[Highbury]

Hey Highbury

I am a Gunners fan also. Great to see Arsene Wenger doing so well in what may be his last season. I am proud to be called a gooner.

Gunners Girl.:up:

:Kaleun_Salute:

Hello, and sorry for the delay! Always nice to have more Gooners around :up:

[Jimbuna]

TOON are home to Cardiff today.

http://i.imgur.com/uTxUrqa.jpg

[Jimbuna]

TOON march on beating Cardiff 2-1 but incredibly.....Sunderland win away to Bournemouth 2-1 to get their first win of the season. Still anchored at the bottom though.

http://i.imgur.com/rDeDZQT.jpg

[Threadfin]

Sunderland on the rise! :D

Anyone seen the top of the table? Liverpool put six past Watford. That's four goals or more in five of their 11 matches. Irrepressible!

[Jimbuna]

Sunderland on the rise! :D



Aye, next the mackems will be predicting they're now going to win this seasons Premiership title :)

[Moonlight]

Well Newcastle won't be will they. :D

[Jimbuna]

True that but I did predict prior to the season starting which of the two clubs would have the more exciting/enjoyable season.

http://i.imgur.com/lRPnVXl.jpg

[Jimbuna]

TOON are away to Leeds this afternoon in what should prove to be a stern test of their promotion credentials.

Most importantly though, it is live on tv in an hour :yeah:

http://i.imgur.com/81hOQ1x.jpg

[Jimbuna]

Not a bad game and Leeds made worthy opponents and were arguably unlucky on occasion.

Final score 2-0 to the TOON and five points clear at the top.

http://i.imgur.com/p7EAYyT.jpg

[Jimbuna]

Bit of a disaster last week TOON going down 1-0 to third bottom Blackburn Rovers meaning a five point cushion at the top of league was cut to two.

A chance to make amends tonight, playing Premiership team Hull City away in the quarter final of the EFL Cup.

http://i.imgur.com/BwlD24H.jpg

[mapuc]

Got a new TV-channel provide and due to this I have full access to every channel they have even those that cost money, for the next 14 days

Before I went to my job I toke a look on my program guide to see what's on the TV tonight and I saw Eurosport 2 will broadcast Hull-Newcastle

And I'm watching the game right now.

0-0 so far, with a little plus for the TOON when it comes to chances and having the ball.

Edit
Hull-Newcastle 0-1 in ET, HURRAY
one minute later
Hull-Newcastle 1-1, not hurray

Markus

[Jimbuna]

TOON were eventually beaten 3-1 in a penalty shoot-out.

[Jimbuna]

TOON went down 2-1 against Nottingham Forest last night having had two men sent off, a goal disallowed and our goalkeeper saving two penalties.

Some of the referees decisions should make him a childrens favorite at christmas panto this year.

http://i.imgur.com/KdVPWIX.jpg

[Jimbuna]

Both red cards were rescinded by the FA but unfortunately not the result.

It just so happens the name of the referee is Steve Martin....obviously more than one comedian with the same name.

http://i.imgur.com/YT7mAxa.jpg

[Jimbuna]

TOON lead Birmingham 2-0 at half time so should go back to the top of the league in under an hour.

http://i.imgur.com/iH7K4sJ.jpg

[Jimbuna]

Full time score 4-0 and the mackems go back to the bottom of the Premiership after a 4-0 roasting from Swansea.

http://i.imgur.com/uo8mWAM.jpg

[Jimbuna]

TOON beat Wigan 2-0 to return to top of the league and the Mackems go down 1-0 to Chelsea to remain bottom of their league.

http://i.imgur.com/8V03RPH.jpg

[Obltn Strand]

When Cellino stopped meddling Leeds started to play. Now with Bridcutt back...:Kaleun_Thumbs_Up:

[Jimbuna]

When Cellino stopped meddling Leeds started to play. Now with Bridcutt back...:Kaleun_Thumbs_Up:

Any truth in the rumours Defoe is bound for Leeds in January?

[Obltn Strand]

Any truth in the rumours Defoe is bound for Leeds in January?
Only that Monk is looking for another striker...


How have I managed to miss this thread..?

[Highbury]

I know this is a few days old now, but the wilful ignorance of Mourinho continues to amaze me.

http://www.football365.com/news/jose-claims-premier-league-table-is-unfair

:har:

[Obltn Strand]

I know this is a few days old now, but the wilful ignorance of Mourinho continues to amaze me.

http://www.football365.com/news/jose-claims-premier-league-table-is-unfair

:har:
:haha:
Arrogance knows no limits...

[Jimbuna]

Further rumours are circulating that the owner of Sunderland, Ellis Short is willing to sell the club for a price somewhere in the region of £160 million but one sticking point could be the additional payment of £70 million from any buyer should Sunderland avoid relegation at the end of the season.

[Obltn Strand]

Further rumours are circulating that the owner of Sunderland, Ellis Short is willing to sell the club for a price somewhere in the region of £160 million but one sticking point could be the additional payment of £70 million from any buyer should Sunderland avoid relegation at the end of the season.
Last three or four seasons they managed to avoid relegation. Standard 10€ bet nowdays that they stay up...

Quess Black Cats have 6 to 5 avoid relegations left...

[Jimbuna]

Last three or four seasons they managed to avoid relegation. Standard 10€ bet nowdays that they stay up...

Quess Black Cats have 6 to 5 avoid relegations left...

Aye, the Black Cats will eventually run out of lives.

[Jimbuna]

Half time and TOON are leading 2-1 whilst the mackems game is goaless.

http://i.imgur.com/2vKCQLy.jpg

[Jimbuna]

TOON ended the game winning 2-1 and the mackems won 1-0 lifting them off the bottom of the table to the dizzy heights of third from bottom.

http://i.imgur.com/o2Nh49b.jpg

[Jimbuna]

TOON at home to Sheffield Wednesday on Sky1 in half an hour :yeah:

http://i.imgur.com/uIN7eue.jpg

[mapuc]

What a chance TOON had right there after about 11½ minutes.

Markus

[Jimbuna]

Bad result TOON going down 1-0 but in fairness Sheffield Wednesday deserved the win, coming up north and showing no fear. Both goalkeepers were worthy of man of the match awards having made some amazing saves.

TOON still top with a one point advantage but second placed Brighton are at home to QPR today and could well take top spot with a two point lead.

http://i.imgur.com/8OnQ33D.jpg

[Eichhörnchen]

Harry the Hornet :har:... that's so funny. What a bloody po-face Sam Allardyce has got. Has anyone got a squirrel for a mascot?

[Jimbuna]

I reckon he's lucky he is being allowed to manage again after being found guilty of misconduct so recently.

[Jimbuna]

Brighton as expected beat QPR to go top and Swansea have sacked their American born manager Bob Bradley after just 85 days and one win in charge.

[Obltn Strand]

Lucky late game penalty for Villa...

[Jimbuna]

I was happy with a point each, meant no or very little gain on the TOON position.

[Obltn Strand]

Not good....could be 7th position for Leeds at star of the year :(

[Jimbuna]

TOON beat Forest 3-1 to go back into top spot by one point but Brighton game is postponed due to fog meaning they now have a game in hand.

http://i.imgur.com/F5DkDR0.jpg

[Obltn Strand]

Still fifth:yeah:

Competitors scored also draw...

[Jimbuna]

TOON away to Blackburn today and televised live on Sky Sports :yeah:

http://i.imgur.com/U7KN6ba.jpg

[Jimbuna]

Absolutely shell shocked....TOON enjoyed 79% possession and 19 shots on goal to Blackburns 1 but the difference being they scored with their one effort :doh:

http://i.imgur.com/O6y97UA.jpg

[Highbury]

THAT Giroud goal.. best of the year may have been scored on Jan. 1st :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOlAKtGCqEc

[Obltn Strand]

League table after season 16/17

1.
2.
3.
4. Arsenal
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17. Sunderland
18.
19.
20.

:Kaleun_Wink:

[Jimbuna]

^ Is that how you believe the final placings will be at the end of the season?

[Obltn Strand]

^ Is that how you believe the final placings will be at the end of the season?
Mid season humour...

[Jimbuna]

Mid season humour...

Ah, okay, sorry about that.

[Jimbuna]

TOON and mackems are both drawing at half time.

http://i.imgur.com/r29G0VS.jpg

[Obltn Strand]

Ah, okay, sorry about that.
Preseason humor doesn't necessarily work during mid season...

[Jimbuna]

You've gotta see it to believe it :har:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L42RpuzMDfA

[Jimbuna]

Sad to learn of the death of Graham Taylor, the former England manager at the age of only 72.

[Obltn Strand]

Rams are beaten. Third from bottom to third from top in 20 games.:yeah:

[Jimbuna]

Newcastle United will turn down the chance to sign striker Dimitar Berbatov so that they can focus on other transfer targets this January.

http://i.imgur.com/28JRhUm.jpg

[Jimbuna]

Brighton lose to Preston while TOON beat Brentford and go back to top spot.

Mackems are beaten by Stoke to sink to second from bottom.

http://i.imgur.com/9aSVFYv.jpg

[Jimbuna]

The FA Cup - 3rd Rnd
Mackems go down 2-0 at Burnley and TOON beat Birmingham 3-1

http://i.imgur.com/Y9K7RVT.jpg

[Jimbuna]

Half time:

West Brom 2 0 Sunderland

TOON 1 0 Rotherham

http://i.imgur.com/593n8rB.jpg

[Jimbuna]

Final Scores:

West Brom 2 0 Sunderland

TOON 4 0 Rotherham

Leeds lost 3-2 to Barnsley and drop to fourth place.

http://i.imgur.com/eK7faHD.jpg

[Obltn Strand]

Leeds lost 3-2 to Barnsley and drop to fourth place.


No equalizer :(

[Jimbuna]

I was watching the Chelsea v Hull game on tv yesterday and witnessed the accidental clash of heads between Ryan Mason and Gary Cahill.

Until recently, Ryan was fighting for his life but now appears to be stable after an emergency operation.

Ryan Mason is in stable condition after he underwent an emergency operation following after a sickening clash of heads with Chelsea defender Gary Cahill.

In a statement on Sunday evening, Hull said: "The club can confirm that Ryan Mason sustained a skull fracture in our fixture at Chelsea this afternoon.

"He was taken to St Mary’s Hospital where he has undergone surgery.

"Ryan is in a stable condition and is expected to remain in hospital for the next few days.

"Everyone at the Club would like to express their sincere thanks for the excellent and swift care given to Ryan by both the Accident and Emergency department and Neurosurgery Unit at St Mary’s Hospital."

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/ryan-mason-live-updates-surgery-9675627

Speedy recovery Ryan :salute:

[Jimbuna]

Rafa put out a reserve team for the FA Cup game at Oxford and TOON were despatched 3-0.

Much criticism has been levelled at him for the team he selected but with a forthcoming busy game league fixture programme, he is obviously looking to keep first team choices as injury-free as possible.

http://i.imgur.com/FtrrXUO.jpg

[Jimbuna]

Sunderland managed a respectable draw at home to second placed Spurs but remain second from bottom.

TOON are at home to QPR tonight and would regain top spot if they win.

http://i.imgur.com/KnkQWR1.jpg

[Jimbuna]

TOON were terrible last night giving away a 2-1 lead in the last minute to end up with a draw and remain second top.

The top team Brighton are away to Huddersfield tonight, starting their game in-hand with a one point advantage.

http://i.imgur.com/m2ojHmX.jpg

[Jimbuna]

Brighton lose 3-1 so remain top but only by the single point.

http://i.imgur.com/cyMLGaT.jpg

[Jimbuna]

TOON beat Derby 1-0 in a hard fought match to go top by two points and today sees Brighton away to Brentford, a win for them would take them to top again by one point.

http://i.imgur.com/oBi0C9q.jpg

[Jimbuna]

UPDATE: Huddersfield beat Leeds 2-1 and after 52 mins the score is 2-0 to Brentford against Brighton.

http://i.imgur.com/S5d9eVU.jpg

[Jimbuna]

Final score was Brentford 3-3 Brighton so TOON remain in top position.

http://i.imgur.com/HnyoWbt.jpg

[Jimbuna]

Sunderland trail Southampton 2-0 at half time and TOON kick off at Wolves at 5-30pm

http://i.imgur.com/gY7xE3V.jpg

[Jimbuna]

TOON win 1-0 to return to the top of the leage and Sunderland go down 4-0 to remain in bottom position of their league.

http://i.imgur.com/U53OcYR.jpg

[Jimbuna]

Tough game tonight....TOON are away to Norwich.

http://i.imgur.com/iEBbJO4.jpg

[Obltn Strand]

Tough game tonight....TOON are away to Norwich.

http://i.imgur.com/iEBbJO4.jpg Canaries got some wind under their wings lately...and Leeds finally won after two defeats....but only six point gap to Norwich...

[Jimbuna]

TOON fought out a draw to remain top as Brighton could only manage a draw at home against Ipswich

http://i.imgur.com/8FXtktZ.jpg

[Obltn Strand]

Both draws made me decent lunch money and Norwich is six points behind Leeds. In this form Norwich will be on the playoffs. Huddersfield, Reading or Leeds :( will be knocked out...

[Jimbuna]

A long way to go yet and many points up for grabbing.

[Moonlight]

Bayern Munich 5-1 Arsenal, a humiliating collapse by the Arsenal team once again, these players have a manager whose been past his sell by date by some years and by hell its bleeding showing.

There are 3 definite things going to happen at Arsenal this season.
1. Sanchez will be going some where else.
2. Ozil will be leaving as well.
3. Wenger's time is up as manager.

[Highbury]

Wenger will have to leave, he will never be fired. Kronke doesn't care enough about results just finances. Arsenal are the 4th most profitable team in the world. (Hmm 4th... sounds familiar).

I have long since lowered my bar of success for this season to finishing above Sp*rs. 22 years of that would still give me a smile :03:

[Jimbuna]

Bayern Munich 5-1 Arsenal, a humiliating collapse by the Arsenal team once again, these players have a manager whose been past his sell by date by some years and by hell its bleeding showing.

There are 3 definite things going to happen at Arsenal this season.
1. Sanchez will be going some where else.
2. Ozil will be leaving as well.
3. Wenger's time is up as manager.

A possible no 4 could well be the appointment of Rafa Benitez as his replacement if there is any truth in the current rumour mill.

[Threadfin]

Arsenal need a change in direction, I think that's fairly evident. Every year it's a question of mentality. That has to be down to the manager. And throw in some questionable recruitment leading to imbalanced squads and that's your recipe right there for fourth place. They have some fantastic footballers, but not all over the pitch.

If Ozil and Sanchez leave it will be very difficult to recover, and if Wenger is shown the door (or decides to walk through it on his own) I wonder where they will be a year from now.

They need two better strikers, and one of those needs to be world class. Giroud, Welbeck aren't the answer. even if Giroud impresses on occasion, it isn't often enough for a side with Arsenal's aspirations.

Ozil ghosts in and out of matches. On his day he might be the league's most creative force, but at times he is invisible. Sanchez is a full-run motor and losing him will see the side stripped of energy.

In addition, they need a midfield enforcer. Xhaka was to be that player but he is always a mad moment from a red.

I think if they keep Bellerin they're good at fullback. They need another top-class center-back as well.

As I've noted earlier in this thread I'm a Liverpool supporter, and that has it's own challenges, but it must be super frustrating to be an Arsenal supporter as they flatter to deceive each year only to have it all fall apart around the first knockout round.

[Moonlight]

I'm not a supporter of Arsenal either I just like the style of football they play, something's been missing from Arsenal since the invincibles team was broken up and the finger of blame is pointing in your direction Mr Wenger.

There isn't a manager in the UK who is strong minded enough to put things back to how they should be but there is one in Spain, whatever it'll cost to get him they must pay it because if they don't I can see Arsenal becoming just another mid table team in the near future.

if Diego Simeone cannot put a winning mentality into these players minds he'll get rid of them pretty damned quick, he'll sort the good from the bad and bring in the players that's needed to do things his way, that's what Arsenal need, a manager with plenty of backbone. :up:

[Highbury]

One of the big problems in replacing Wenger is that his replacement will have to be a man of stature. No matter what the public thinks, players around the world seem to still respect him. Quite a few (including Ozil & Alexis) have claimed he was a reason they were willing to sign. If he is replaced by someone of middling reputation then many world class players would probably take a "wait and see" approach to the team for a few seasons.

Either way, I followed them before him or any of the current crop of players were around. I will still follow the team when they are all gone.

[Jimbuna]

Arsene Wenger says he will definitely be managing next season, whether at Arsenal "or somewhere else".

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39001868

[Jimbuna]

Brighton won yesterday taking them two points clear at the top but TOON play their game in hand tomorrow night and it is to be televised :cool:

http://i.imgur.com/BnUMXgx.jpg

[Jimbuna]

All set for tonight, beer is chilling in the fridge and Dads photo is positioned facing the tv screen :cool:

http://i.imgur.com/Z31iDI7.jpg

[Jimbuna]

Not the greatest of performances and worrying to see top scorer Dwight Gayle substituted half way through the first half on his first game back with a suspected recurrence of the hamstring injury but a 2-0 win takes the TOON back to top position.

http://i.imgur.com/L6ByaHZ.jpg

[Jimbuna]

Anyone remember earlier in the season when a certain Mr Lansbury (who was playing for Nottingham Forest at the time) feigned two fouls and had two TOON players sent off?

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-united-duo-red-cards-12282989

Both cards were later rescinded and surprise surprise, guess who scored an own goal for hs new club Villa against the TOON the other night.

http://i.imgur.com/ME6fd5h.jpg

Poetic justice :)

http://i.imgur.com/JljYtL7.jpg

[Obltn Strand]

Six point game and victory...Woods scored once and that was enough....

[Jimbuna]

Brighton at home to Reading must be the match of the day.

http://i.imgur.com/7BOirbE.jpg

[Jimbuna]

TOON came back from a shock 0-2 scoreline at half time to earn a draw but Brighton trounced Reading 3-0 to go clear at the top by a point.

http://i.imgur.com/zzUQ4O0.jpg

[Obltn Strand]

TOON came back from a shock 0-2 scoreline at half time to earn a draw but Brighton trounced Reading 3-0 to go clear at the top by a point.

From brink of catastrophe to a tolerable result eh?

After this round Leeds has a nice 8 point cushion to Fulham and 9 to Norwich...

[Jimbuna]

Long way to go yet and the only prediction I'll make at this point is that either Brighton or TOON will get automatic promotion, the other two places are anyones guess.

http://i.imgur.com/mufrfwu.jpg

[mapuc]

I'm divided when it comes to TOON's eventually advancement. On the one side I would be glad to see them take the step up to the highest division(Premier League) On the other side, I fear that they are not strong enough and will have to take a step down again after only one season in Premier League.

Markus

[Jimbuna]

If the TOON are eventually promoted it will take approximately £80 million in player investment to remain there and I'm not sure the clubs sole owner Mike Ashley will commit to that level of expenditure.

It's quite possible Rafa will be enticed to a bigger club next season.

http://i.imgur.com/3MGsXCc.jpg

[Jimbuna]

Big game tonight TOON away to Brighton live on Sky Sports so I'll be watching it with my old man (photograph turned to face the screen).

http://i.imgur.com/ZRe1v3o.jpg

[Jimbuna]

Brighton 1-2 TOON

TOON go back into top position after a hard fought win.

Next two fixtures are equally as tough, away to Huddersfield then Reading.

http://i.imgur.com/1bt8hfs.jpg

[Obltn Strand]

Wining a six point game is power...

[Jimbuna]

True that and if the next two games are wins I expect automatic promotion will soon follow.

http://i.imgur.com/rTB4njw.jpg

[Jimbuna]

Second game sorted, TOON win 3-1 to go five points clear at the top.

Looking forward to the tv game this afternoon, Mackems v Man City.

http://i.imgur.com/5ZfusCp.jpg

[Threadfin]

Looking forward to the tv game this afternoon, Mackems v Man City.


Only two kinds of people could say that...Man City fans, and Newcastle fans :)

Sunderland is poor. They started fairly brightly, Defoe hitting the upright. But they don't have enough in them. They're going down. But I have said that before.

'Pool sitting in fourth. Not bad, I'll take a CL place. Arsenal, Man City and Liverpool are all level on +24 GD. Problem is that mighty Burnley await and that's probably a defeat since the Reds seem to play to the level of their competition.

Looking at the fixture list it looks favorable. Only one match remains against the top six, and that's Man City at home in two weeks. The rest are against teams like Palace, West Brom and Ham, Watford and Stoke. Liverpool host the Merseyside Derby in 3 weeks.

That should be a comfortable run. But then again, it's Liverpool and I'm confident they'll find a way to lose 4 or 5 of those matches.

[mapuc]

^ Or Someone who like to see a good football match whoever is playing.

Except when there are two matches and your favorite team is playing in one of them-Then you pick that one.

Markus

[Jimbuna]

TOON play 5th placed Reading tomorrow night but the game isn't televised.

Tonight I'll make do with watching West Ham v Chelsea.

http://i.imgur.com/Y7BBvU4.jpg

[Threadfin]

^ Or Someone who like to see a good football match whoever is playing.



Umm, it's Sunderland.

I can't decide if you proved my point, or missed it :)

[Jimbuna]

I'm assuming the latter :)

[mapuc]

Umm, it's Sunderland.

I can't decide if you proved my point, or missed it :)

I tried to prove your point.
Umm, its Sunderland- Had to read your former comments about this team-I haven't been following English football that much, just how well or bad Newcastle is playing.

I have no possibility to watch The TOON playing or some other team This has something to do with the 4-6 TV-Channel that broadcast English football matches from England. Premier League or from Championship

In the end of last year Eurosport 1(I think it was) was sending a Newcastle match, 2 weeks later, another Sport channel was sending another Newcastle game. About 2 weeks ago a third channel had Newcastle as their main match of the day- If I have to follow Newcastle I have to pay for least 3-4 sport channels-No way.

Markus

[Threadfin]

I tried to prove your point.
Umm, its Sunderland- Had to read your former comments about this team-I haven't been following English football that much, just how well or bad Newcastle is playing.



Sunderland, or Mackems if you're a Geordie, are currently the bottom club in the English Premier League. They have like 19 points of a possible 81, netting 24 times against 50 conceded. They have won five matches, all season. Sunderland is the main rival for Newcastle, and visa versa.

My point, which was a joke anyway, was that only two kinds of people would be looking forward to this match. Man City fans, to watch their team win. And Newcastle fans, to watch their arch rivals lose.

This is no game for the neutral, and so it proved.

[Obltn Strand]

No luck seeing Fulham-Leeds. Lot of champions league and NHL but no championship. Quess I listen it via facebook. Shame to miss another six pointer...

[Jimbuna]

I know someone who have this plaque hanging from a doorside window of their property:

'I support two football clubs. One is Newcastle and the other one is whoever is playing against Sunderland'

http://i.imgur.com/JFQtEXq.jpg

[Jimbuna]

TOON drew 0-0 with Reading last night therefore dropping two points to those chasing them but still have a three point advantage.

http://i.imgur.com/P7Bz8nc.jpg

[Jimbuna]

Brighton beat Derby last night to go equal on points but behind on goal difference.

TOON play at home to Fulham today....HWTL

http://i.imgur.com/q91n8hJ.jpg

[Jimbuna]

A shock 3-1 defeat and hopefully the added realisation that promotion is not a certainty yet.

Still top on goal difference but nothing can be taken for granted.

http://i.imgur.com/2LhhzJ3.jpg

[Obltn Strand]

Two draws in a row for Leeds:down:

Fulham seems to be in good form...too bad my money is on Norwich:k_confused:

[Jimbuna]

Leeds next game against Brighton will make or break their season.

[mapuc]

I'm terrible sorry posted a comment in a wrong thread-that is what happens when you are doing two things at one time.

Markus

[Jimbuna]

British football thread Markus :hmmm:

[Obltn Strand]

Leeds next game against Brighton will make or break their season.
I agree.

Fulham plays against Blacburn today evening. Rovers has a scant chance against recently well performing cottagers...bye bye six point safety cushion...

[Obltn Strand]

It's my round saturday. Any tips, pointers, comments are appreciated. We are on losing strike...like always:/\\!!

1. Stoke - Chelsea
2. Everton - Hull
3. West Ham - Leicester
4. Crystal P - Watford
5. Sunderland - Burnley
6. Bournemouth - Swansea
7. Birmingham - Newcastle U
8. Norwich C - Barnsley
9. Burton Albion - Brentford
10. QPR - Rotherham
11. Cardiff C - Ipswich T
12. Wigan - Aston Villa
13. Fulham - Wolverhampton

Idea is to know/quess result as home/away win or draw.

[Jimbuna]

A victory for Burnley hopefully :)

I'm not a Chelsea fan but it was rather satisfying seeing Mourinho knocked out of the FA Cup on tv last night :)

[Obltn Strand]

Choosing between Chelsea and ManU is the same thing with FC Lahti and HJK, Of course with english football I can be neutral observer.

I think Sunderland-Burnley is either draw or use my only option to play all three choices. On quick glance Everton, Cardiff and Fulham will most likely win. Chelsea too but Stoke is good home team, so back up home win or draw

[Obltn Strand]

Ha! Fulham really botched up their game giving a penalty kick and over time equalizer:arrgh!:

[Jimbuna]

Yes, given their recent form I expected Fulham to win.

[Jimbuna]

TOON away to Birmingham but the match of the day must surely be Brighton away to Leeds.

http://i.imgur.com/GNrTVwP.jpg

[Obltn Strand]

Wolves at War:har:

[Jimbuna]

TOON were surprisingly held to a draw but go top by one point after Leeds beat Brighton.

http://i.imgur.com/tBOk7zz.jpg

[Obltn Strand]

TOON were surprisingly held to a draw but go top by one point after Leeds beat Brighton.
Magpies failed us again and it cost an evening at the pub. I scored 11/13 thanks to Burton and Newcastle. Well next round is free.

All together what a fine round. Top team beaten and competition lost.

[Jimbuna]

Derry City captain Ryan McBride has died at the age of 27.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/northern-ireland/39324936

Not British (Republic of Ireland) but terribly tragic nonetheless.

RIP

[Jimbuna]

History has been made.

My home town football club South Shields have made it to a Wembley final.

COME ON YOU MARINERS

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39327283

[Threadfin]

Shields almost did not make it past the fourth round, but for a floodlight failure which forced the abandonment of the tie against holders Morpeth at a time when they were 4-2 down with nine minutes remaining.
They convincingly won the rescheduled fixture 4-0 Shenanigans!


Liverpool got a point yesterday against City. Lallana's miss was epic. I had to have another drink after that one, so it wasn't all bad.

United have two games in hand, but Liverpool's run-in is a far easier prospect on paper. But that clearly discounts their maddening tendency to play down to their competition. I envision many hairs pulled and falling short of fourth by a point, followed by a summer of failed recruitment since there is no CL on offer.

[Jimbuna]

TOON beat Wigan to remain top with seven games remaining and Sunderland maintain their inconsistent form by losing 1-0 away to Watford and remain rooted to the foot of the Premiership.

http://i.imgur.com/7VDgHjf.jpg

[Jimbuna]

Sunderland stay rooted to the bottom of the Premiership after an expected defeat to Leicester.

Tonight Hull play Middlesbrough and a win for either side will further destroy any chance of Sunderlands survival hopes.

Brighton won last night to go top of the Championship but TOON play lowly Burton tonight and shouls win to retake top spot (ever the optimist).

http://i.imgur.com/7EhnI5G.jpg

[Jimbuna]

TOON beat Burton 1-0 to return to top spot and despite one of the most bizarre refereeing decisions I have ever witnessed.

Good to see the referee later had the bottle to admit he was wrong and offer his apologies (see the link below).

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11678/10826758/ref-keith-stroud-says-sorry-for-newcastle-penalty-gaffe

[Jimbuna]

TOON went down 2-1 at Shef Wed and admittedly deservedly so and are now second from top, two points behind Brighton.

Mackems face Man Utd on tv just about to start now.

Hopefully an entertaining game.

http://i.imgur.com/ALj3b9r.jpg

[Jimbuna]

Yes, most entertaining....Man Utd win 3-0 to leave the mackems ten points adrift of safety.

[Jimbuna]

TOON totally outplayed and outclassed Leeds last night but were held to a 1-1 the Leeds equaliser coming in the 95th minute :o

Lesson learned: Don't make more of your chances and risk losing the initiative.

Brighton are now four points clear at the top so the title is theirs to lose.

TOON are eight points clear of third placed team (Huddersfield) so hopefully they will maintain second place to the end of the season.

http://i.imgur.com/KWPqAgN.jpg

[Obltn Strand]

I went to a pub to watch it and have to agree. Magpies ruled the field. Luckily for Leeds it is goals that count. Could be very important point.

At least I manged to get that noisy karaoke bar silent for a second by jumping up screaming after Woods scored the equalizer...

[Jimbuna]

I went to a pub to watch it and have to agree. Magpies ruled the field. Luckily for Leeds it is goals that count. Could be very important point.

At least I manged to get that noisy karaoke bar silent for a second by jumping up screaming after Woods scored the equalizer...

I was like that watching the mackems yesterday but luckily for me I was with a few friends so my personal safety was assured :)

[Obltn Strand]

Yes the mackems managed to get a point but it is too little too late. Bad for my betting. Sunderland doesn't stay up, Norwich don't get promoted and Arsenal won't be 4th. One trifecta that will go belly up:wah:

[Jimbuna]

TOON lost 3-1 at Ipswich and must now start looking at their nearest rivals but points in the bag should still see them safely cross the line.

Congratulations to Brighton who gained promotion today.

http://i.imgur.com/uTdBKbt.jpg

[Obltn Strand]

Better cool my head before I write anything more...

[Obltn Strand]

There is hope. Sh**field and Fulham play against each other on last round. Of course it means three wins in a row. Opponents aren't top teams either. Exciting times ahead...

[Jimbuna]

If Fulham beat Huddersfield and TOON beat Preston we'll be just a whisker away from crossing the line.

http://i.imgur.com/tWAXMkW.jpg

[Obltn Strand]

I would rather see it other way around Huds beat Fulham...anyway only total colapse will rob Newcastle of their promotion...

[Jimbuna]

Norwich 2-0 Brighton

Brighton goalkeeper David Stockdale scored two freakish own goals as the Seagulls lost at Norwich to miss out on securing the Championship title.

[Jimbuna]

All of yesterdays results were in favour of the TOON and against the mackems so I'm looking forward to tomorrow nights telrvised game where a draw will see us gain automatic promotion.

http://i.imgur.com/AsmuCSa.jpg

[Obltn Strand]

That's it. No promotion for Leeds. I can concentrate finnish champions league from now on...

[Jimbuna]

Not impossible for Leeds to reach the playoffs but if it hadn't been for that 96th minute equaliser last week, TOON would already be promoted.

[Jimbuna]

Tonight is the night....my lad and future son-in-law are coming round to watch the TOON v Preston game. The beers are cooling in the fridge and the curries are ordered but most importantly, my late fathers photograph will be positioned facing the screen.

Hopefully a good result will make for a great evening in honour of my father :sunny:

http://i.imgur.com/EPIz44L.jpg

[mapuc]

If I understood the Info from NUFC FB-page correctly

The TOON have been promoted to Premier league

:Kaleun_Cheers::Kaleun_Applaud::Kaleun_Cheers:

[Moonlight]

My £20 cross bet and double is almost ready for payment, with Newcastle being promoted last night that's a third of the bet complete.
I'm just waiting for Sunderland to be relegated now to finish off the cross bet and double and that will net me an £105.39 profit for a bet that was a near certainty. :yep:

[Jimbuna]

If I understood the Info from NUFC FB-page correctly

The TOON have been promoted to Premier league

:Kaleun_Cheers::Kaleun_Applaud::Kaleun_Cheers:

Most certainly :yep:

http://i.imgur.com/pnw79DZ.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/PkTM4RT.jpg

[Jimbuna]

Newcastle United's St James' Park and West Ham's London Stadium have been raided by Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs following an investigation into the clubs' transfer activity.

Newcastle's managing director Lee Charnley is among those to have been arrested following the raids.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/04/26/newcastle-managing-director-lee-charnley-arrested-st-james-park/

Early days but it is rumored that money can corrupt.

I hope that is not the case here.

http://i.imgur.com/Cf1lUBh.jpg

[mapuc]

Then I didn't hear that wrong.

Was in another room when I heard the host in the 13.00 news saying something about tax fraud and then the word manager and last Newcastle.

Made me a little nervous-If I have heard correct and Newcastle manager will be convicted will that mean that Newcastle are kicked down some step or what ?

Or will he be accused personally ?

Markus

[Jimbuna]

The manager is not involved Markus, it is a matter involving the clubs and the agents:

Secret payments made to players and agents are the focus of a tax fraud investigation by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), say French authorities.

It is suspected that serious tax fraud was committed during the transfer of players between French and Premier League clubs.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39729853

[Jimbuna]

TOON are away to Cardiff tonight and still in with a chance of catching them.

http://i.imgur.com/3h4cWo1.jpg

[Jimbuna]

TOON won 2-0 to go within one point of Brighton but the title is still theirs to lose.

Not the prettiest or most entertaining of games but a win is a win.

http://i.imgur.com/KleF29Q.jpg

[Jimbuna]

Brighton lose to Bristol City so the title will be decided next week on the last day of the season.

http://i.imgur.com/b4UiBSg.jpg

[Jimbuna]

Final game of the season today started with Brighton holding a one point lead and currently half way through the first half, Brighton are drawing and TOON have a one goal lead.

So, if the scorelines remain the same at the end of each game TOON will be champions but there is still quite a way to go in both matches.

http://i.imgur.com/POefNtQ.jpg

[Jimbuna]

Brighton still goaless but TOON score a second to go 2-0 up.

http://i.imgur.com/xqVkQNy.jpg

[Jimbuna]

TOON are Champions after beating Barnsley 3-0 and Brighton only managing a 1-1 draw against Villa.

Thr Rafantastic Rafalution goes on :sunny:

http://i.imgur.com/CvNQioC.jpg

[mapuc]

:Kaleun_Applaud::Kaleun_Cheers:

Good news indeed-Lets hope their winning form stay sharp in the PL next year.

Markus

[Jimbuna]

Rafa will need around £100 million to improve on 6-8 playing positions if they are to survive in the PM next season Markus.

Only time will tell.

http://i.imgur.com/Y080pdI.jpg

[DragonRider]

Well done the Toon :salute:

[Moonlight]

Rafa will need around £100 million to improve on 6-8 playing positions if they are to survive in the PM next season Markus.

Only time will tell.


£100 million for 6-8 players and the Toon should avoid a relegation scrap if its spent wisely, Ashley will have to dig even deeper if a UEFA cup place is next seasons requirement and I have my doubts if Ashley has got the balls to go for that one.
I can see another x bet and double forming for next season.:yep:

[Jimbuna]

With Her Majesty in our ranks how can we fail :)

http://i.imgur.com/nL5rbX3.jpg

[Jimbuna]

The Mackems are welcome to those who support them :)

http://i.imgur.com/AbDSwEN.jpg

[Jimbuna]

http://i.imgur.com/VEoeD2Z.jpg

[Jimbuna]

http://i.imgur.com/oWIhzuV.jpg

[Jimbuna]

Hull join the Mackems and Boro in the relegation from the Premiership.

Just need to see who wins the play-offs for promotion from the Championship now.

http://i.imgur.com/YF8zcKG.jpg

[Jimbuna]

My home town football team South Shields (Mariners) played at Wembley today for the first time in the FA Vase Trophy and beat Cleethorpes 4-0 :sunny:

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/south-shields-vs-cleethorpes-live-13063962

Well done the Mariners :yeah:

[Jimbuna]

David Moyes quit tiday as Sunderland manager and who can blame him.

Next fool, step forward.

[Jimbuna]

Huddersfield Town have been promoted to the Premier League for the first time by beating Reading 4-3 on penalties at Wembley today.

After a 0-0 draw in 120 minutes, it was a second successive shootout win for Town, who defeated Sheffield Wednesday on spot-kicks in the semi-finals.

[Moonlight]

I watched the Champions League final last night, Real Madrid beat Juventus 4-1 to retain the cup, what are the chances of any British club having a decent chance of beating that team. :doh:
Its looking pretty bleak if you ask me, so it looks as though its going to be a last 16 or if they get a lucky draw a quarter final place before they're sent packing from the competion once again.

my predictions before the 2 Manchester clubs go on the usual massive spending spree.
Tottenham, maybe a last 16 place.
Liverpool, maybe a last 16 place.
Man Utd, maybe a last 8 place.
Man City, maybe a last 8 place.
Chelsea, maybe a last 8 place.

Premier League championship predictions.
1- Man City.
2- Man Utd.
3- Chelsea.
4- Arsenal
5- Liverpool.
6- Tottenham.
I won't be changing this selection as the buying spree has already started, Liverpool and Tottenham are going to be the losers in the money game and if Arsenal don't keep Sanchez and Ozil they'll be swapping places with the 5th or 6th placed teams.

[Jimbuna]

What league placing would you predict for the TOON?

[Jimbuna]

Former Newcastle United midfielder Cheick Tiote has died aged 30 after collapsing during training in China.

In his seven years at United the Ivory Coast player made over 150 appearances, including three last season.

He joined Chinese second-tier side Beijing Enterprises from Newcastle in February.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40163322

So young and so sudden.

RIP Cheick

[Moonlight]

What league placing would you predict for the TOON?

Rafa won't want a relegation scrap that's for certain, if Mike Ashley puts his hands in his pockets and digs deep Rafa will do the rest.
So on that basis I'll go for a mid table spot for the Toon, somewhere around the 12 to 14 placings, if Ashley thinks he can get away with doing things on the cheap though I can see the Toon being in a relegation scrap and I can also see Rafa waving goodbye.

[Jimbuna]

Rafa won't want a relegation scrap that's for certain, if Mike Ashley puts his hands in his pockets and digs deep Rafa will do the rest.
So on that basis I'll go for a mid table spot for the Toon, somewhere around the 12 to 14 placings, if Ashley thinks he can get away with doing things on the cheap though I can see the Toon being in a relegation scrap and I can also see Rafa waving goodbye.

On that we can certainly both agree :yep:

[Jimbuna]

http://i.imgur.com/klJ0ai4.jpg

[Moonlight]

England through to U20 World Cup Final vs Venezuela as Dominic Solanke goals inspire 3-1 comeback win vs Italy http://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/football/england-through-to-u20-world-cup-final-vs-venezuela-as-dominic-solanke-goals-inspire-3-1-comeback-win-vs-italy/ar-BBCjaLF?li=BBoPWjP&ocid=iefvrt

[Jimbuna]

http://i.imgur.com/ZeKKeSS.jpg

[Catfish]

French fans sing "God save the Queen" ahead of the match between France and England in tribute for victims of terror attack

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-40264084

[Jimbuna]

TOON fixture list for the 2017/18 season

Saturday 12 August
15:00
Newcastle United
V.
Tottenham Hotspur

Saturday 19 August
15:00
Huddersfield Town
V.
Newcastle United

Saturday 26 August
15:00
Newcastle United
V.
West Ham United

Saturday 9 September
15:00
Swansea City
V.
Newcastle United

Saturday 16 September
15:00
Newcastle United
V.
Stoke City

Saturday 23 September
15:00
Brighton and Hove Albion
V.
Newcastle United

Saturday 30 September
15:00
Newcastle United
V.
Liverpool

Saturday 14 October
15:00
Southampton
V.
Newcastle United

Saturday 21 October
15:00
Newcastle United
V.
Crystal Palace

Saturday 28 October
15:00
Burnley
V.
Newcastle United

Saturday 4 November
15:00
Newcastle United
V.
Bournemouth

Saturday 18 November
15:00
Manchester United
V.
Newcastle United

Saturday 25 November
15:00
Newcastle United
V.
Watford

Tuesday 28 November
20:00
West Bromwich Albion
V.
Newcastle United

Saturday 2 December
15:00
Chelsea
V.
Newcastle United

Saturday 9 December
15:00
Newcastle United
V.
Leicester City

Wednesday 13 December
19:45
Newcastle United
V.
Everton

Saturday 16 December
15:00
Arsenal
V.
Newcastle United

Saturday 23 December
15:00
West Ham United
V.
Newcastle United

Tuesday 26 December
15:00
Newcastle United
V.
Manchester City

Saturday 30 December
15:00
Newcastle United
V.
Brighton and Hove Albion

Monday 1 January
15:00
Stoke City
V.
Newcastle United

Saturday 13 January
15:00
Newcastle United
V.
Swansea City

Saturday 20 January
15:00
Manchester City
V.
Newcastle United

Wednesday 31 January
19:45
Newcastle United
V.
Burnley

Saturday 3 February
15:00
Crystal Palace
V.
Newcastle United

Saturday 10 February
15:00
Newcastle United
V.
Manchester United

Saturday 24 February
15:00
Bournemouth
V.
Newcastle United

Saturday 3 March
15:00
Liverpool
V.
Newcastle United

Saturday 10 March
15:00
Newcastle United
V.
Southampton

Saturday 17 March
15:00
Tottenham Hotspur
V.
Newcastle United

Saturday 31 March
15:00
Newcastle United
V.
Huddersfield Town

Saturday 7 April
15:00
Leicester City
V.
Newcastle United

Saturday 14 April
15:00
Newcastle United
V.
Arsenal

Saturday 21 April
15:00
Everton
V.
Newcastle United

Saturday 28 April
15:00
Newcastle United
V.
West Bromwich Albion

Saturday 5 May
15:00
Watford
V.
Newcastle United

Sunday 13 May
15:00
Newcastle United
V.
Chelsea

[Jimbuna]

French fans sing "God save the Queen" ahead of the match between France and England in tribute for victims of terror attack

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-40264084

~SALUTE~

[Jimbuna]

At a recent Tyne Wear derby, Rafa Benitez goes into the changing room to find all his squad looking a bit glum. "What’s up?” he asks.
“Well, we’re having trouble getting motivated for this game. We know it’s important but it’s only Sunderland and we can’t be bothered, we always beat them”.
Rafa looks at them and says, “Well, I reckon I can beat these by myself, you lads go down the pub.”
So Rafa goes out to play for Newcastle by himself and the rest of the team go off for a few beers. After a few pints they wonder how the game is going, so they get the landlord to put the television on. A big cheer goes up as the screen reads “Newcastle 1-0 Sunderland (Benitez 10 minutes).” He is beating Sunderland all by himself!
Anyway, a few more pints later and the game is forgotten until someone remembers “It must be full time now, let’s see how he got on.”
They put the TV on. “Result from St James' Park: Newcastle 1 (Benitez 10 minutes) - Sunderland 1 (Cattermole 89 minutes).”
They can’t believe it; he has single-handedly gotten a draw!! They rush back to St James' Park to congratulate him. They find him in the dressing room, still in his gear, sat with his head in his hands. He refuses to look at them. He says, “I’ve let you down, I’ve let you down.”
“Don’t be daft, you got a draw, all by yourself. And they only scored at the very very end!” the players say.
To which Rafa replies: “No, No, I have, I’ve let you down… I got sent off after 12 minutes”

[Jimbuna]

http://i.imgur.com/H5bZO9i.jpg

[Jimbuna]

TOON lose 0-2 in the season opener against Spurs.

Not the best of starts but still early days.

http://i.imgur.com/pnLj2S8.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/SAFe2jN.jpg

[Moonlight]

My assessment of Newcastle for this season will be a neutral and brutal one.
For a start you can get used to results like the one above because its going to be the norm for the rest of the season, I'll also predict that Rafa will be gone or going before this season ends, Rafa needed at least 5 quality players to stave off relegation and you've not got even one through the door and signed up. :doh:
The ones you have signed are not the game winners that are needed and they are not blood sweat and tears players either, they'll go AWOL more often than not and they're going to be more of a liability than an asset.

The transfer policy at Newcastle is an absolute joke with not one new player bringing any quality to the side, as I predicted earlier Mike Ashley is going to do it on the cheap and its going to end up being a relegation scrap from start to finish for the Toon.

Most teams are going to put the welcome mat out for Newcastle this season and then they're going to take the 3 points off of you, I'm going to stick my neck out and predict that Newcastle will finish in the bottom 5 this season with the team struggling to get 10 to 12 wins under their belts.

I thought that Newcastle with the best squad in the Championship last season were gifted it more than won it, its not going to happen this season.
Welcome to the Premiership. :D

[Jimbuna]

So who is your team, Leeds?

[mapuc]

My team is still The TOON, however I'm not a hardcore fan. My world ain't going to crash if they should be sent down once again and I wouldn't create havoc.

Markus

[Jimbuna]

I doubt they'll go down Markus but it will be a tough season with the current squad they have and consolidation will be sufficient for the TOON supporters this season.

[Moonlight]

So who is your team, Leeds?

Leeds United?, bah!, they are so 1970's. :haha:

I don't support a Premier League team although I do like the way the Arsenal team play, but saying that, I still wouldn't pay to watch them either.
World and European cup games that England are not a part of + the odd F.A cup match are the only games I'll watch, and even then they only get half an hour, if they aren't entertaining they are switched off.
I got fed up with the so called golden generation who were paid millions to show the England fans how to be abject failures tournament after tournament, I will never watch them again unless I've had a bet against them. :doh:

[Jimbuna]

Leeds United?, bah!, they are so 1970's. :haha:

I don't support a Premier League team although I do like the way the Arsenal team play, but saying that, I still wouldn't pay to watch them either.
World and European cup games that England are not a part of + the odd F.A cup match are the only games I'll watch, and even then they only get half an hour, if they aren't entertaining they are switched off.
I got fed up with the so called golden generation who were paid millions to show the England fans how to be abject failures tournament after tournament, I will never watch them again unless I've had a bet against them. :doh:

Other than my lifelong passion for the TOON I feel similarly.

[Jimbuna]

1-0 defeat away to Huddersfield so matters become just a little more serious.

http://i.imgur.com/GURXRjq.jpg

[Obltn Strand]

Leeds got a rather nice start, for a change. And today it hit. Wood is lost to Burnley...(no pun intended:03:)

Zlatan is available :03::03::03:

[Jimbuna]

I reckon Wood will be almost irreplaceable.