British Football Thread (all divisions) - Page 132

BossMark · 05-10-19, 08:00 AM

Feel a bit sorry for Arsenal and Chelsea fans who are going travel to the game.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48220247

Jimbuna · 05-10-19, 08:04 AM

Aye, quite a trip ahead of them

Threadfin · 05-10-19, 01:05 PM

It took me 15 months to reach Baku in Grigsby's War in the East, and that was starting on the Romanian border! It's a long haul

I saw a report that United are interested in signing Swansea's Daniel James. Grain of salt and all, but I wouldn't dismiss it necessarily. I think I can already see Solksjaer's plan. He wants to create a terracotta '99 team.

So this guy is Giggs (well he is fast) and then you'll see the new Scholes, and the new Beckham, Yorke and well you get the idea. This is going to be fun. Ole has already said it will be a miracle for United to qualify for the CL next year. Hmmm, already downplaying expectations. Too bad he can't just clone Fergie. They even just signed Phelan to a 3 year deal. The best players want out, the manager looks overmatched and Woodward is in charge. Fun summer ahead.

As to the all-English finals.... fantastic it is. La Liga was crowing about their dominance recently, and it must be a bitter pill. It's an amazing feat when you think about it. For four English sides to all navigate their knockout tournaments and reach the final, and also to not have knocked each other out along the way, is amazing. So many things have to happen just right. Seedings, the draw, the performances. Good stuff.

Jimbuna · 05-11-19, 09:43 AM

Tomorrow is the final day of the Premier League and TOON are away to Fulham.

BossMark · 05-11-19, 09:53 AM

Derby v Leeds in the play off semi final 1st leg, the other semi final saw Aston Villa beat WBA by 2 goals to 1

Jimbuna · 05-11-19, 09:59 AM

Mackems play Portsmouth tonight in the division One play offs.

You know, the Division they said they would win easily at the beginning of the season

Threadfin · 05-12-19, 11:42 AM

Well done to City. They earned this title, nothing cheap about it.

Liverpool did what they had to do, but it wasn't enough. A fantastic season for them.

It's odd but I don't feel bad about it. Optimistic. It was thrilling to be along for this ride, even if they fell short in the end. Going on 30 years now and it would have been brilliant, but the future looks so bright. Liverpool need to keep right on going. Smart recruitment and keep Klopp happy. A Champion's League title would be nice consolation

The truth is that Liverpool, as good as they are, and for all they have achieved, have holes. Specifically, they are too reliant on the front three for goals. They need to develop a goal threat from midfield. City have it. Everywhere else they are terrific. The defense/keeper are fantastic, and will be so for a long time. If Gomez gets back to his best after this lost season who would have a better back five? I mentioned fullback assists earlier, and I have to see what TAA and Robertson ended up with. It must be a high number.

Liverpool's midfield often outplayed the opposition's throughout the season. But they need to add goals. Do that, and Liverpool would be odds-on to win it next season for me.

Special mention for Wolves' amazing return. Best promoted campaign in ages. They were fun to watch all season. They are an interesting case with the Mendes connection. You could feel that they were able to get players of a higher caliber than perhaps they would have otherwise, as if the relationship gives them an advantage that other Championship teams don't enjoy. It will be interesting what happens with their squad this summer. A player like Neves could get in any team in Europe.

Everton, Leicester, and West Ham can feel it was job well done I think. And Watford with their highest ever finish I think.

The biggest surprise for me was how the top-six became the top-two. Chelsea, United, Arsenal and Tottenham finished so far behind I think all of them should be concerned. What was it, 25 points to third? United finished 32 points behind City.

But a fantastic title race, and a very entertaining season. Just wish it wasn't over.

Jimbuna · 05-13-19, 12:30 PM

Team of the season for me were definitely Wolves.

Not too impressed with Brighton over the sacking of Chris Hughton but Newcastle did the same back in 2010 despite them gaining promotion out of the Championship.

Hopefully we will find out next week if Rafa is going to stay or go.

Threadfin · 05-13-19, 03:31 PM

Let me guess.... Curbishley's 5-1 odds for the Brighton post right?

But yeah, I agree with you. He'll land on his feet. I think he's well-respected, hell even I respect Hughton, and I don't like anyone.

Jimbuna · 05-14-19, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Uefa investigators want Manchester City to be banned from the Champions League for a season if they are found guilty of breaking financial rules.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48265079

How could anyone accuse City of such a thing?

Threadfin · 05-15-19, 12:39 PM

From that article

"investigators now want rules upheld"

Haha!

Not surprised of course if City are in breach, but would likely die of shock if they were banned from the CL over this. Money will change hands (well, more of it anyway) and it will all be settled by a 'fine' and maybe an admonishment over their naughty behavior and a warning to not be naughty anymore.

FFP is a joke. The only reason this is even happening is the football leaks stuff that Der Spiegel published. UEFA would not have found anything on their own, and even if they had, it's all hush hush, look under the table, I am handing you an envelope to uh, help with youth football, err, yeah that's it. Youth football. Spend it as you see fit.

Platini gone. Blatter gone. Meet the new boss, same as the old boss.

BossMark · 05-16-19, 05:39 AM

I dont want metion what happened last night

Jimbuna · 05-16-19, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BossMark

I dont want metion what happened last night

I do, I thought the Derby fightback was a fantastic achievement.

Before the game I gave them no chance but now I reckon they'll be the favourites to beat Villa despite the two league results this past season.

Hopefully Pompey will have their shooting boots on tonight.

BossMark · 05-16-19, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

I do, I thought the Derby fightback was a fantastic achievement.

Well TBH Derby didnt win Leeds gave it to them on a plate. As for our keeper well think he thought he was playing sweeper and a very bad one too..

Jimbuna · 05-17-19, 05:34 AM

Mackems went through last night so hopefully Charlton will see off Doncaster and triumph in the final.

05-10-19, 08:00 AM	#1966
BossMark Fleet Admiral Join Date: May 2011 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 15,272 Downloads: 278 Uploads: 0	Feel a bit sorry for Arsenal and Chelsea fans who are going travel to the game. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48220247 __________________ Never trust the Tories look what Thatcher and Major did in the 80s and 90s and look what the wicked witch May is doing now doing now

05-10-19, 08:04 AM	#1967
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,044 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Aye, quite a trip ahead of them __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

05-10-19, 01:05 PM	#1968
Threadfin Ace of the Deep Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,165 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	It took me 15 months to reach Baku in Grigsby's War in the East, and that was starting on the Romanian border! It's a long haul I saw a report that United are interested in signing Swansea's Daniel James. Grain of salt and all, but I wouldn't dismiss it necessarily. I think I can already see Solksjaer's plan. He wants to create a terracotta '99 team. So this guy is Giggs (well he is fast) and then you'll see the new Scholes, and the new Beckham, Yorke and well you get the idea. This is going to be fun. Ole has already said it will be a miracle for United to qualify for the CL next year. Hmmm, already downplaying expectations. Too bad he can't just clone Fergie. They even just signed Phelan to a 3 year deal. The best players want out, the manager looks overmatched and Woodward is in charge. Fun summer ahead. As to the all-English finals.... fantastic it is. La Liga was crowing about their dominance recently, and it must be a bitter pill. It's an amazing feat when you think about it. For four English sides to all navigate their knockout tournaments and reach the final, and also to not have knocked each other out along the way, is amazing. So many things have to happen just right. Seedings, the draw, the performances. Good stuff. __________________ What? Behind the rabbit?

05-11-19, 09:43 AM	#1969
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,044 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Tomorrow is the final day of the Premier League and TOON are away to Fulham. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

05-11-19, 09:53 AM	#1970
BossMark Fleet Admiral Join Date: May 2011 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 15,272 Downloads: 278 Uploads: 0	Derby v Leeds in the play off semi final 1st leg, the other semi final saw Aston Villa beat WBA by 2 goals to 1 __________________ Never trust the Tories look what Thatcher and Major did in the 80s and 90s and look what the wicked witch May is doing now doing now

05-11-19, 09:59 AM	#1971
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,044 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Mackems play Portsmouth tonight in the division One play offs. You know, the Division they said they would win easily at the beginning of the season __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

05-12-19, 11:42 AM	#1972
Threadfin Ace of the Deep Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,165 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	Well done to City. They earned this title, nothing cheap about it. Liverpool did what they had to do, but it wasn't enough. A fantastic season for them. It's odd but I don't feel bad about it. Optimistic. It was thrilling to be along for this ride, even if they fell short in the end. Going on 30 years now and it would have been brilliant, but the future looks so bright. Liverpool need to keep right on going. Smart recruitment and keep Klopp happy. A Champion's League title would be nice consolation The truth is that Liverpool, as good as they are, and for all they have achieved, have holes. Specifically, they are too reliant on the front three for goals. They need to develop a goal threat from midfield. City have it. Everywhere else they are terrific. The defense/keeper are fantastic, and will be so for a long time. If Gomez gets back to his best after this lost season who would have a better back five? I mentioned fullback assists earlier, and I have to see what TAA and Robertson ended up with. It must be a high number. Liverpool's midfield often outplayed the opposition's throughout the season. But they need to add goals. Do that, and Liverpool would be odds-on to win it next season for me. Special mention for Wolves' amazing return. Best promoted campaign in ages. They were fun to watch all season. They are an interesting case with the Mendes connection. You could feel that they were able to get players of a higher caliber than perhaps they would have otherwise, as if the relationship gives them an advantage that other Championship teams don't enjoy. It will be interesting what happens with their squad this summer. A player like Neves could get in any team in Europe. Everton, Leicester, and West Ham can feel it was job well done I think. And Watford with their highest ever finish I think. The biggest surprise for me was how the top-six became the top-two. Chelsea, United, Arsenal and Tottenham finished so far behind I think all of them should be concerned. What was it, 25 points to third? United finished 32 points behind City. But a fantastic title race, and a very entertaining season. Just wish it wasn't over. __________________ What? Behind the rabbit?

05-13-19, 12:30 PM	#1973
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,044 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Team of the season for me were definitely Wolves. Not too impressed with Brighton over the sacking of Chris Hughton but Newcastle did the same back in 2010 despite them gaining promotion out of the Championship. Hopefully we will find out next week if Rafa is going to stay or go. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

05-13-19, 03:31 PM	#1974
Threadfin Ace of the Deep Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,165 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	Let me guess.... Curbishley's 5-1 odds for the Brighton post right? But yeah, I agree with you. He'll land on his feet. I think he's well-respected, hell even I respect Hughton, and I don't like anyone. __________________ What? Behind the rabbit?

05-15-19, 12:39 PM	#1976
Threadfin Ace of the Deep Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,165 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	From that article "investigators now want rules upheld" Haha! Not surprised of course if City are in breach, but would likely die of shock if they were banned from the CL over this. Money will change hands (well, more of it anyway) and it will all be settled by a 'fine' and maybe an admonishment over their naughty behavior and a warning to not be naughty anymore. FFP is a joke. The only reason this is even happening is the football leaks stuff that Der Spiegel published. UEFA would not have found anything on their own, and even if they had, it's all hush hush, look under the table, I am handing you an envelope to uh, help with youth football, err, yeah that's it. Youth football. Spend it as you see fit. Platini gone. Blatter gone. Meet the new boss, same as the old boss. __________________ What? Behind the rabbit?

05-16-19, 05:39 AM	#1977
BossMark Fleet Admiral Join Date: May 2011 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 15,272 Downloads: 278 Uploads: 0	I dont want metion what happened last night __________________ Never trust the Tories look what Thatcher and Major did in the 80s and 90s and look what the wicked witch May is doing now doing now

05-17-19, 05:34 AM	#1980
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,044 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Mackems went through last night so hopefully Charlton will see off Doncaster and triumph in the final. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!