Football 2021/2022

[pink_triangle]

Good for the champions league to see Chelsea eliminated. Potentially 3 English teams out of 4 would be bad for the competition and at least there is a chance of avoiding another all English final. Unfortunately this has Liverpool v city final written all over it.

[DareToDibble]

8 hours ago, pink_triangle said:

Good for the champions league to see Chelsea eliminated. Potentially 3 English teams out of 4 would be bad for the competition and at least there is a chance of avoiding another all English final. Unfortunately this has Liverpool v city final written all over it.

Agree in part, although there is the potential for there to be 3 Spanish teams in the semi finals which isn’t much better. 
As you say, I can’t see anything but Liverpool v City final. I would rather face either of the Madrid teams personally, feels like more of a European final when it isn’t 2 teams from the same nation. 
That and City are the best remaining team by some way. 

[charlierc]

Quite the contrast from last night's 2 Champions League games, given Liverpool v Benfica's second leg looked like good fun with six goals, two more disallowed and a real gung ho nature, while Atletico Madrid and Man City seemingly had plenty of the fight and spite that a lot of people clearly wanted out of Man City-Liverpool last weekend.

[pink_triangle]

For all the criticism of the Europa league and Europa conference. I find myself far more interested in the progress of West Ham and Leicester than Man City and Liverpool.

[Hugh Jass II]

Can’t think of anything more unappealing than a West Ham v Rangers European final.

Dildo Bros v Sectarian c**ts

(yes, yes, Celtic are just as bad)

[WS_Jack_III]

West Ham have a real chance of winning some silverware this season now surely?

 

Dyche sacked by Burnley, odd timing.

Edited April 15, 2022 by WS_Jack_III

[lost]

1 hour ago, Hugh Jass II said:

Dildo Bros 

I quite like West Ham at the moment though thats probably because of Moyes. I think they are slowly selling up to the Czech's aren't they? Its complicated due to the tax payer funded Olympic stadium being transferred into foreign hands. 

Dyche seems a odd decision though similar style/players to big Sam who's performed the Houdini act a few times so maybe thats what they are thinking?

Edited April 15, 2022 by lost

[rock the clock]

You do fear for the city of Seville if its a Rangers/West Ham final 

[Punksnotdead]

1 hour ago, WS_Jack_III said:

 

Dyche sacked by Burnley, odd timing.

Didn't expect that. Thought they'd have kept him even if they get relegated. Surely he deserves at least one chance of getting them back up. 

Awful football though. I wouldn't want to be a Burnley fan.

[pink_triangle]

2 hours ago, rock the clock said:

You do fear for the city of Seville if its a Rangers/West Ham final 

I don't think there is much chance of rangers getting to the final.

[rock the clock]

4 minutes ago, pink_triangle said:

I don't think there is much chance of rangers getting to the final.

it'll be a struggle for sure, but ibrox seems to have been a bit of a fortress so far and they've had a few great performances so you never know 

 

 

[rock the clock]

frankfurt had 30,000 fans get in to the nou camp last night. I remember when they came to stamford bridge a few years ago they somehow bought up nearly a whole block in the home end... that's dedication 

[charlierc]

4 hours ago, Punksnotdead said:

Didn't expect that. Thought they'd have kept him even if they get relegated. Surely he deserves at least one chance of getting them back up. 

Awful football though. I wouldn't want to be a Burnley fan.

See I felt like Dyche was going to leave at the end of the season if they went down, feeling like it was just asking for one miracle too much and that having managed them for nearly 10 years that he might see it as a chance to try something new. Plus just 4 wins all season indicates the magic was waning between this manager with this group of players, which has been pretty stable for a few seasons now.

But yeah - this sacking is a very unexpected surprise. I'm not sure how it really helps Burnley in this situation tbh. From what little I've seen from their fans on Twitter, they're not happy about this either.

Edited April 15, 2022 by charlierc

[Neil]

Anyone seen mancity today they ha a semi to play but haven't turned up. 

[Wooderson]

You stay classy Manchester.

[ThomThomDrum]

Some City fans showing their class during the minutes silence, that had to be cut short as a result…. Knobs…. 

[Neil]

3 hours ago, ThomThomDrum said:

Some City fans showing their class during the minutes silence, that had to be cut short as a result…. Knobs…. 

Were fighting outside too. 

[thetime]

Uniteds cup final this week.

[Neil]

17 minutes ago, thetime said:

Uniteds cup final this week.

they'll lose.

aren't they now like west ham were every match is a cup final.

Edited April 17, 2022 by Neil

[thetime]

19 minutes ago, Neil said:

they'll lose.

aren't they now like west ham were every match is a cup final.

We struggle against everyone, I'm expecting another massacre from the scousers. 

[Neil]

5 minutes ago, thetime said:

We struggle against everyone, I'm expecting another massacre from the scousers. 

nearly maasacred by norwich

[WS_Jack_III]

Eddie Howe, manager of the season.

[DareToDibble]

Liverpool v Chelsea again. Expected them to beat Palace but still had some hope that might not have been the case. They're so solid defensively I expect a similar game to the Carabao Cup Final. Hopefully it goes the same way.

I have actually realised - depending on kick off time - it might be a nightmare to watch as I'm in Bristol for a gig. @crazyfool1we might need to go on the hunt for a pub showing the game beforehand!

 

[Crazyfool01]

2 minutes ago, DareToDibble said:

Liverpool v Chelsea again. Expected them to beat Palace but still had some hope that might not have been the case. They're so solid defensively I expect a similar game to the Carabao Cup Final. Hopefully it goes the same way.

I have actually realised - depending on kick off time - it might be a nightmare to watch as I'm in Bristol for a gig. @crazyfool1we might need to go on the hunt for a pub showing the game beforehand!

 

It just can’t go to extra time … and that later kickoff is gonna be a pain 

[DareToDibble]

Just now, crazyfool1 said:

It just can’t go to extra time … and that later kickoff is gonna be a pain 

I had a look earlier and kick off time was showing as TBC. But I assume it'll be something like 4:30/5:30, which isn't ideal. As you say, extra time would be a nightmare. We'll stream it on my phone during the gig 😄