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Post by workshyfop on Jun 11, 2023 18:24:46 GMT 1
Nathan Jones’ Southampton stopped them doing the quadruple!
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Post by workshyfop on Jun 11, 2023 14:58:25 GMT 1
A lad I know went there when Liverpool won in 2005, he said the stadium was a 4 hour coach ride from Istanbul And the pitch was another 20mins away from that! Is that why people in the City end appeared to be watching through their phones? They were zooming in to see what was happening?!
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Post by workshyfop on Jun 11, 2023 14:24:38 GMT 1
I can't stand plastic fans, but can understand why a young lad/lass would have their heads turned by guaranteed glory, rather than the hard hours put in watching a club like ours. It's what's in your heart at the end of the day. There are no rules. I know loads my age who are livarpool fans cos they were the best in the late 70s early 80s. Sad fuckers have never set foot inside anfield Same here. The hilarious and sad thing now is there’s the next generation of Liverpool fan who supports them “because they’re my dad’s team”. Yes, your dad was a glory-hunting prick back in the day!
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Post by workshyfop on Jun 11, 2023 11:07:59 GMT 1
Didn’t think so. As mentioned he had his family with him, so you can probably take a decent guess as to which of the players it was. Regardless whether they’re 17 or 35, every footballer seems to have a toddler It’s actually illegal for a professional footballer to appear on the pitch during non-playing time without having a kid in a replica shirt perched on their shoulders (preferably with “Daddy” and a number 1 on the back).
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Post by workshyfop on Jun 11, 2023 10:34:38 GMT 1
Saw one of the Town players in an airport this morning, travelling back on the same flight. He had his family with him so only said hello to confirm it was him. What was a little bit interesting is he asked me if I knew who the new Mgr was, so I mentioned that there’s a lot of noise about NW taking the reins for another season. The fact that a currently contracted player isn’t aware of this situation can probably be put down to the fact he’s probably been switched off from Town for the last 2-3 weeks, but nonetheless it was a little surprising to hear his comment. Perhaps he was taking the piss?! Surely, it’s an open secret by now and even if they hadn’t heard themselves, a mate would have told them. Unless it was Sorba of course!
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Post by workshyfop on Jun 11, 2023 10:05:37 GMT 1
I don’t mind City winning as I know a few old fans from that way and it must’ve been torture when United were winning everything. Above all else though, they boil a lot of piss from (plastic) fans of other clubs I hate! They old guard hate the upstarts. First Chelsea, now City and next Newcastle. The FFP has only become a thing since they started losing their grip. It’s not as if Man U and Liverpool haven’t chucked loads of money at it. This brings me nicely on to Pep … Spending money doesn’t guarantee success. You have to buy the right players and get them to play together. People said after he’d managed Barcelona and Bayern, that he wouldn’t be able to do that in England. Well, he has. Three titles on the bounce culminating in the treble. Same way people wrote Haaland off after the Charity Shield and said he wouldn’t be “playing against farmers every week” in the Premier League and would struggle. Pep has changed the way we play football (for better and sometimes worse) with his coaching. I can’t understand people arguing otherwise.
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Post by workshyfop on Jun 10, 2023 21:05:25 GMT 1
I like it (certainly more than last season’s anyway), but isn’t it a bit strange that the stripes on the arms don’t have the pinstripe outline? Also, the blue shoulders rather than the stripes continuing is a bit weird. The gold seems a bit tacky. Guess what? Next season, two stars will be gold! Wow! Should be black socks, surely? Honestly, I do like it but think it could be better. I’m expecting the 2026 kit will have the string collar (last seen on Umbro kits around 1992).
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Post by workshyfop on Jun 8, 2023 19:03:25 GMT 1
Anyone know what decision the french came to regarding the outrageous play acting in the 2nd tier game last weekend, someone left a link/footage of the game on here. I think someone said they'd delayed the decision til next week Yep, latest I saw was 12th June thus making it less likely to be replayed. “I see the Bordeaux v Rodez decision has been postponed a week until 12 June. Surely this reduces the likelihood of it being replayed. Feel sorry for the other teams affected. Imagine being a Metz fan and not knowing if you can celebrate being promoted to the top division or not? It’s VAR on steroids! What a complete farce. That said, I’m not sure what the answer is. Replaying it seemed the sensible option, but now it’s dragged on I suppose the result will stand. Harsh on Bordeaux for one push from an irate fan, result for Rodez and their acting skills.”
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Post by workshyfop on Jun 8, 2023 16:39:11 GMT 1
As far as I’m aware, and with no inside knowledge, it’s been approved be the EFL and the hold up is with the FCA.
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Post by workshyfop on Jun 7, 2023 22:45:22 GMT 1
Fair play to BT. They are currently conducting the worst post match interviews with the worst questions I've ever heard. I bet Rice appreciated being asked if he’s leaving at this moment in his career!
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Post by workshyfop on Jun 7, 2023 20:49:56 GMT 1
I missed the start, but from the time I switched on West Ham haven’t seen the ball. Completely outclassed. Apparently Fiorentina had the 2nd best possession stats in Serie A. West Ham are just going to hit them on the break, or they are if the ref ever stops falling for the Italian playacting. Like I said, not seen it from the start but one of the first things I did see was Behrahma booked for a blatant dive …
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Post by workshyfop on Jun 7, 2023 20:41:32 GMT 1
I missed the start, but from the time I switched on West Ham haven’t seen the ball. Completely outclassed.
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Post by workshyfop on Jun 7, 2023 14:03:22 GMT 1
Some of the names mentioned aren’t going to set the pulse racing and probably aren’t near the top of anyone’s dream wish list, but after last season, Warnock’s earned the right to do whatever he thinks best. No one thought we could stay up, people questioned some of the team selections, yet here we are still in the Championship.
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Post by workshyfop on Jun 6, 2023 11:57:10 GMT 1
The most shocking thing about this is someone throwing a £2 coin. In this day and age with a cost of living crisis and being, presumably, a Yorkshireman.
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Post by workshyfop on Jun 6, 2023 8:44:56 GMT 1
I see the Bordeaux v Rodez decision has been postponed a week until 12 June. Surely this reduces the likelihood of it being replayed. Feel sorry for the other teams affected. Imagine being a Metz fan and not knowing if you can celebrate being promoted to the top division or not? It’s VAR on steroids! What a complete farce. That said, I’m not sure what the answer is. Replaying it seemed the sensible option, but now it’s dragged on I suppose the result will stand. Harsh on Bordeaux for one push from an irate fan, result for Rodez and their acting skills.
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Post by workshyfop on Jun 5, 2023 13:52:42 GMT 1
Doesn’t surprise me about Ajaccio, sadly.
The incident at Bordeaux was ridiculously premeditated. Not sure how they’re going to sort it out. A replay behind closed doors would seem the sensible option, therefore probably unlikely!
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Post by workshyfop on Jun 4, 2023 19:40:09 GMT 1
I hate “smile awhile” in any format. Just an awful dirge like the National Anthem.
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Post by workshyfop on Jun 4, 2023 10:53:59 GMT 1
Deputy next season. Proved capable. Plus, saves another wage. Has he proven himself capable? To play the occasional cup game? Absolutely. To step in for the odd game here and there if Nicholls is suspended or has a short term injury, sure. But if we got a silly offer for Lee Nicholls on deadline day and couldn't replace, or if he got a long term injury after the deadline, would you be happy with Bilo until at least January? I don't think he's proven himself any more capable than Ryan Schofield had after the same number of games. Pre that howler at Watford RS was well worth his place in the side. For me, Bilo is best served getting a loan out somewhere that he's likely to get plenty of first team minutes. Once he's had experience of playing week in, week out then maybe next season, but I'm worried that if we throw him in the deep end too quickly he'll drown as quickly as Ryan Schofield did. Bring in an experienced deputy for LN and send Bilo (plus one of Bellagambi and Chapman) out on loan. (I'd also look at a loan for at least Yeah, I meant as an understudy. The odd cup game, covering for suspensions/injuries. It wouldn’t be a priority for me unless we’re planning on selling Nicholls.
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Post by workshyfop on Jun 3, 2023 20:52:41 GMT 1
Deputy next season. Proved capable. Plus, saves another wage.
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Post by workshyfop on Jun 2, 2023 13:15:20 GMT 1
Do people seriously think Stoke, Norwich, Preston, Watford, Leicester, Southampton, Swansea et al. are looking at our squad thinking “I wish we had their players … and don’t forget they’ve still got Turton to come back!”? Absolutely deluded some folk. We need some serious quality adding if we’re not going to struggle again. When our squad was managed correctly, did we get more points than Stoke, Norwich, Preston, Watford, Swansea etc? We probably did, so maybe they are. Turton was a great player when we finished 3rd. Why would it be deluded to see it as a big boost to have him back fit? Okay, let’s take West Brom. Do you think Corberan would rather be going into the season with their squad or ours? Last season, we got less points than all those teams. Or are you on about the season before when we had LOB et al (i.e. better players)?
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Post by workshyfop on Jun 2, 2023 11:10:56 GMT 1
Do people seriously think Stoke, Norwich, Preston, Watford, Leicester, Southampton, Swansea et al. are looking at our squad thinking “I wish we had their players … and don’t forget they’ve still got Turton to come back!”? Absolutely deluded some folk. We need some serious quality adding if we’re not going to struggle again.
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Post by workshyfop on May 31, 2023 22:35:04 GMT 1
Lamela is some piece of shit. One of the most detestable players in the game. Impressive to pick one person out in this anti-football spectacle!
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Post by workshyfop on May 31, 2023 22:17:05 GMT 1
I backed over 7.5 cards and under 2.5 goals at 7/1. Looking okay so far! Did the card bet include those dished out to the bench? Sadly not. 😢
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Post by workshyfop on May 31, 2023 20:46:56 GMT 1
Great pass Mancini, great goal Dybala. It’s all going to kick off isn’t it? Fans, coaches, players. Absolute pressure cooker. I backed over 7.5 cards and under 2.5 goals at 7/1. Looking okay so far!
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Post by workshyfop on May 31, 2023 20:37:48 GMT 1
Great pass Mancini, great goal Dybala. It’s all going to kick off isn’t it? Fans, coaches, players.
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Post by workshyfop on May 30, 2023 22:00:32 GMT 1
It’s no-brainer. The man produced an absolute miracle. If he has a full season with that squad, I reckon we could be safe with two games to spare! Seriously, makes sense to me. Hopefully our budget will be a bit bigger and we can be at least comfortable and competitive at this level.
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Post by workshyfop on May 30, 2023 11:04:55 GMT 1
Town 11/2 for a top 6 finish. With the takeover, and new manager. Is this unrealistic? Depends if there’s money for new players. The achievements of Warnock and Corberan can’t be allowed to overshadow the issue we’ve got of not enough quality in the squad.
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Post by workshyfop on May 29, 2023 20:42:33 GMT 1
Does anyone know if a player has ever gone from playing non-league to the Premier League with the same club? Thanks in advance. Pelly Rudock Mpanzu has just achieved it Sorry mate, I was being facetious. I must have heard that more times this weekend than Sam Allardyce has had hot dinners!
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Post by workshyfop on May 29, 2023 20:32:39 GMT 1
Does anyone know if a player has ever gone from playing non-league to the Premier League with the same club? Thanks in advance.
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Post by workshyfop on May 29, 2023 8:11:52 GMT 1
Don’t want him either but it’s a bit harsh to say he’s underachieved when they got 96 points. Agree , he did a cracking job at West Brom in the prem - almost making them safe and beating some big boys on the way . Finished in playoffs in his first season in champ then sacked . With Wednesday they bottled the lead in the league but 96 points can’t be sniffed at. My fear is we end up with someone like bowyer or woodgate Knowing Town, we’d probably give Sarfraz Najeib his first coaching job instead!
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