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Post by Christ in Shades (art) on May 27, 2023 22:52:56 GMT 1
Hey, just think if Town had backed Carlos and signed Clinton Morris we might have been there ourselves but what a season we had instead getting out of the relegation scap, wouldn't swap it for nowt 🤔 Clinton Morrison or Carlton Morris? |
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Post by shatterrier on May 27, 2023 22:58:28 GMT 1
Gyoerkes is premiership quality. Quiet enough bar the assist, I thought. Time will tell. Gyoerkes is far too good to play in Scotland, he may be Premier League quality though |
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Post by bluetit on May 27, 2023 23:36:05 GMT 1
Odd fact we have the honour of being only team from 1922 playoffs not in premier league
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Post by themanfromatlantis on May 27, 2023 23:41:58 GMT 1
Must admit that I didn’t watch much of the game, just had it on in the background, but it seemed like a more entertaining affair than most Championship play off finals?
I wouldn’t have begrudged either of the teams winning this, so good luck to Luton, we all know they’ll need it, and I can’t imagine their supporters going up there expecting to recreate their halcyon days.
Maybe they should go for it and reinstall the plastic pitch?
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Post by nicovaesen on May 28, 2023 0:19:05 GMT 1
I’ll call it now. Financial thus will ruin then.like us.
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Post by twyford on May 28, 2023 0:31:38 GMT 1
Can't help thinking of the chant as PL relegation loomed '.... now it's Luton Town, Luton Town away'.
Understandable dig at the little club just making it back to the Championship not long after a spell in Non League. I fully expected them to do a Peterborough and go straight back down. In the 4 years since though it's been us that's had 3 relegation battles and whilst we did have another Wembley visit, at their expense, they've continued to build and were able to convert the third place finish which we couldn't.
Would still be surprised if they managed to make a successful transition to the PL. As in each of the seasons since our relegation I hope that there's a team which scores fewer points than we did so we edge further away from the 'worst PL teams of all time'. Luton are surely more likely to be that team than Burnley or Sheffield U.
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Post by Torquayterrier on May 28, 2023 0:59:06 GMT 1
They will be in a difficult situation. Their ground will probably take more millions to bring up to PL standards than some aspiring championship clubs. The issue then is do the directors decide that they have spent so much on the infrastructure they don't want it to be just one season and decide to 'have a go' and get sucked into the merry go round of paying unknown journeymen extortionate fees to come on board or they write off the ground updates which they won't need if they stick with most of their current squad and get relegated after one season.
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Post by wildhogg on May 28, 2023 1:02:53 GMT 1
Can't help thinking of the chant as PL relegation loomed '.... now it's Luton Town, Luton Town away'. Understandable dig at the little club just making it back to the Championship not long after a spell in Non League. I fully expected them to do a Peterborough and go straight back down. In the 4 years since though it's been us that's had 3 relegation battles and whilst we did have another Wembley visit, at their expense, they've continued to build and were able to convert the third place finish which we couldn't. Would still be surprised if they managed to make a successful transition to the PL. As in each of the seasons since our relegation I hope that there's a team which scores fewer points than we did so we edge further away from the 'worst PL teams of all time'. Luton are surely more likely to be that team than Burnley or Sheffield U. I reckon that's quite possible especially without a rich backer. It'll be really interesting to see where they recruit from/who they recruit before now and the start of the new season. Presuming it'll be players from the Championshiop and lower-end top flight teams in Holland, Germany, France, Belgium etc. I could actually see them making a bid for Sorba, as they'll need to try and exploit every set-piece they win. Obvious forecast is very few points away, whilst picking as many as possible up at home. I can see that happening at the start of the season, with the novelty then wearing off and them being quickly rooted to the bottom. Good luck though, what a remarkable rise. |
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Post by Sio on May 28, 2023 1:45:31 GMT 1
Good to see that Wembley still manage to capture the moment by playing the shittiest music at maximum volume to drown out any fan songs The new Wembley experience is awful. They could at least play the club song of the winning team, not Coldplay or some other shite They do these days, to be fair. Fairly sure the club are given the option. I just don't think our lot knew what to go with so they whacked on the Hefele song. Sums us up, really. |
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Post by aksaiblue on May 28, 2023 3:22:56 GMT 1
Can't help thinking of the chant as PL relegation loomed '.... now it's Luton Town, Luton Town away'. Understandable dig at the little club just making it back to the Championship not long after a spell in Non League. I fully expected them to do a Peterborough and go straight back down. In the 4 years since though it's been us that's had 3 relegation battles and whilst we did have another Wembley visit, at their expense, they've continued to build and were able to convert the third place finish which we couldn't. Would still be surprised if they managed to make a successful transition to the PL. As in each of the seasons since our relegation I hope that there's a team which scores fewer points than we did so we edge further away from the 'worst PL teams of all time'. Luton are surely more likely to be that team than Burnley or Sheffield U. Surely the fact that we stayed up for two seasons and didn't get relegated in the first season takes us out of that category? |
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Post by detox on May 28, 2023 4:04:51 GMT 1
Sure I just saw Jon Moss - twat! Grey suit jacket, anyone else saw him? You'd think he'd be back home 'minding the shop..', the pillock... although that arrogant arse Tierney is just as culpable...yes,I'm still annoyed |
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Post by Niggled on May 28, 2023 6:10:46 GMT 1
Odd fact we have the honour of being only team from 1922 playoffs not in premier league Really long memory some people. |
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Post by twyford on May 28, 2023 7:16:02 GMT 1
Can't help thinking of the chant as PL relegation loomed '.... now it's Luton Town, Luton Town away'. Understandable dig at the little club just making it back to the Championship not long after a spell in Non League. I fully expected them to do a Peterborough and go straight back down. In the 4 years since though it's been us that's had 3 relegation battles and whilst we did have another Wembley visit, at their expense, they've continued to build and were able to convert the third place finish which we couldn't. Would still be surprised if they managed to make a successful transition to the PL. As in each of the seasons since our relegation I hope that there's a team which scores fewer points than we did so we edge further away from the 'worst PL teams of all time'. Luton are surely more likely to be that team than Burnley or Sheffield U. Surely the fact that we stayed up for two seasons and didn't get relegated in the first season takes us out of that category? Should have said 'worst PL season records of all time' (is it the 3rd lowest points haul?) Arguably though that second season team would be vying for worst team. |
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Post by Deleted on May 28, 2023 8:08:26 GMT 1
I think Luton will struggle, it is a big jump, but they have had a very sensible build strategy up to now and hopefully will maintain that. Good luck to them.
Looking at the table only the top six clubs had a double figure positive goal difference this season. Not sure what that highlights but I was surprised.
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Post by dewsburyterrier on May 28, 2023 8:19:32 GMT 1
I saw reported that Luton will have to do £10 million of upgrades to their stadium to be acceptable to PL. Question is how long would it take to get it all done? Would it be better to play at MK and put that money towards a new stadium?
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Post by Million Dollar Babies on May 28, 2023 8:37:16 GMT 1
I saw reported that Luton will have to do £10 million of upgrades to their stadium to be acceptable to PL. Question is how long would it take to get it all done? Would it be better to play at MK and put that money towards a new stadium? I know you get ridiculous amounts for promotion but it must still be galling for them to have to spend £10 million plus on a shit tip which is getting knocked down in the next few years |
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Post by Porrohman on May 28, 2023 9:03:55 GMT 1
I’ll call it now. Financial thus will ruin then.like us. Pardon ? |
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Post by Is It Eidur Gudjohnsen on May 28, 2023 9:11:24 GMT 1
I saw reported that Luton will have to do £10 million of upgrades to their stadium to be acceptable to PL. Question is how long would it take to get it all done? Would it be better to play at MK and put that money towards a new stadium? A new stadium nowadays would be well over £100m probably several multiples of that depending on the value of land and all the infrastructure you have to build. It’s just too cost prohibitive when ticket revenue is next to nothing in the Premier League. My last company is building the Everton stadium and they literally dredged the Irish Sea to fill in the docks they are building on, hugely expensive! |
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Post by Million Dollar Babies on May 28, 2023 9:22:45 GMT 1
I saw reported that Luton will have to do £10 million of upgrades to their stadium to be acceptable to PL. Question is how long would it take to get it all done? Would it be better to play at MK and put that money towards a new stadium? A new stadium nowadays would be well over £100m probably several multiples of that depending on the value of land and all the infrastructure you have to build. It’s just too cost prohibitive when ticket revenue is next to nothing in the Premier League. My last company is building the Everton stadium and they literally dredged the Irish Sea to fill in the docks they are building on, hugely expensive! It's coming along nicely though. The upgrade from Goodison (that stand which houses the away fans is a joke) will be huge |
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Post by irverino on May 28, 2023 9:25:27 GMT 1
Met a Carlisle fan who said moving todays final to the Etihad would have made a much better option for both sets of supporters, with no trains arriving in time for ko & hotels booked up or overpriced then Wembley may well be ok for Stevenage v Northampton on a Sunday @1-30, but not for the leagues most northerly team.......Probably would sell out too, but EFL thinking of fans 1st.....never gonna happen mate.
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Post by sabailand on May 28, 2023 10:23:27 GMT 1
Odd fact we have the honour of being only team from 1922 playoffs not in premier league You've lost me...playoffs....1922???  |
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Post by Stewpot on May 28, 2023 10:31:10 GMT 1
Odd fact we have the honour of being only team from 1922 playoffs not in premier league You've lost me...playoffs....1922??? Stop being pedantic....only a century out! |
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Post by westislandterrier on May 28, 2023 10:43:13 GMT 1
I saw reported that Luton will have to do £10 million of upgrades to their stadium to be acceptable to PL. Question is how long would it take to get it all done? Would it be better to play at MK and put that money towards a new stadium? A new stadium nowadays would be well over £100m probably several multiples of that depending on the value of land and all the infrastructure you have to build. It’s just too cost prohibitive when ticket revenue is next to nothing in the Premier League. My last company is building the Everton stadium and they literally dredged the Irish Sea to fill in the docks they are building on, hugely expensive! Aye - very apt as Everton have been all at sea this season... They’re moving to The Dock then - I’ve nothing for or against them but hopefully it’s not an omen for them being ‘Docked’ points - however if they’ve (or anyone else) subverted the rules, then hell mend them ! Sad to see a lovely traditional and atsmopheric ground like Goodson Park pass away into the sunset, but I suppose Everton like everyone else have to move forward with the times ! |
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Post by ram on May 28, 2023 10:46:56 GMT 1
Correct me if I am wrong but,do Coventry now start next season with a 15pt. deduction?
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Post by incognito on May 28, 2023 11:00:49 GMT 1
I saw reported that Luton will have to do £10 million of upgrades to their stadium to be acceptable to PL. Question is how long would it take to get it all done? Would it be better to play at MK and put that money towards a new stadium? It cost us and Brighton the best part of £5 million each to get our grounds PL compliant in 2017 - I'm sure Stadium MK would be similar. Almost all of it will go on satisfying the exigences of the PL broadcasting operation (even down to replacing the floodlights) rather than fundamentally upgrading fan / player experience. The logistical difficulties at Luton will increase the costs involved, but I imagine they will gladly swallow it as hosting 19 games at Kennilworth Road is going to be a major factor in their effort to accumulate enough points to survive. |
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Post by galpharm2400 on May 28, 2023 11:03:03 GMT 1
I saw reported that Luton will have to do £10 million of upgrades to their stadium to be acceptable to PL. Question is how long would it take to get it all done? Would it be better to play at MK and put that money towards a new stadium? I know you get ridiculous amounts for promotion but it must still be galling for them to have to spend £10 million plus on a shit tip which is getting knocked down in the next few years Small price to pay, especially if they dont rush out and buy Diakhaby??😉 |
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Post by Porrohman on May 28, 2023 11:07:19 GMT 1
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Post by alexdire on May 28, 2023 11:13:36 GMT 1
I saw reported that Luton will have to do £10 million of upgrades to their stadium to be acceptable to PL. Question is how long would it take to get it all done? Would it be better to play at MK and put that money towards a new stadium? A new stadium nowadays would be well over £100m probably several multiples of that depending on the value of land and all the infrastructure you have to build. It’s just too cost prohibitive when ticket revenue is next to nothing in the Premier League. My last company is building the Everton stadium and they literally dredged the Irish Sea to fill in the docks they are building on, hugely expensive! Luton have the site and have permission. They're just working out the financial side. |
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Post by waggers on May 28, 2023 11:13:47 GMT 1
It's a fair point. If they've got some clever folk at the club in the decision making seats they might be able to get relegated properly in a good financial footing. I think a lot of fans from the Championship and lower will hope they can make a decent job of it. |
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Post by alexdire on May 28, 2023 11:14:35 GMT 1
Well the Millwall players decided to protect Danny. |
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