The on topic thread

[typeclub]

i actually won money on real winning the tie so not sure what your on about.

"mid table german clubs > Real this season"

 

[Latro]

Is a chicken otherwise known as a Hotspur? Genuine questions btw, I want to know.

It is because they are all *****.

 

[Fryer Tuck]

Something to do with some geeza called "Harry Hotspur".

Why do you have a fox? Is it because of the sexy football you play?

Fox hunting, duh. Heck, why the heck do you think the Post Horn Gallop is played before every game?

Before you ask; yes, it is very strange that we're named after the prey of the very thing that was targeted in the hunts, but hey, Foxes are a big thing in Leicester, just look at the city coat of arms.

Fun Fact: We became Leicester City in 1920, shortly after Leicester itself was given back its City status.

The flower is the cinquefoil, which is one of the oldest floral symbols in British history (11th century), older than the darn roses! It was the symbol of Leicester's first Duke, Robert Deaumont.

Also, did I ever mention that there are still places, even notable ones, that use the wrong crest? Hint: The fox has white fur, a feature that came with our 125th anniversary. The older one has the same colour throughout the fox's face.

 

[SM]

Fox hunting, duh. Heck, why the heck do you think the Post Horn Gallop is played before every game?

Before you ask; yes, it is very strange that we're named after the prey of the very thing that was targeted in the hunts, but hey, Foxes are a big thing in Leicester, just look at the city coat of arms.

Fun Fact: We became Leicester City in 1920, shortly after Leicester itself was given back its City status.

The flower is the cinquefoil, which is one of the oldest floral symbols in British history (11th century), older than the darn roses! It was the symbol of Leicester's first Duke, Robert Deaumont.

Also, did I ever mention that there are still places, even notable ones, that use the wrong crest? Hint: The fox has white fur, a feature that came with our 125th anniversary. The older one has the same colour throughout the fox's face.

You'll always just be the Lannisters to my Starks.

And yes I realise that means by and large you slaughter us.

 

[Magma]

It is because they are all *****.

who stand on top of balls

 

[chef]

It is because they are all *****.

who stand on top of balls

So you are saying their logo is **** and balls?

 

[jd2010]

Is a chicken otherwise known as a Hotspur? Genuine questions btw, I want to know.

Fighting chooks apparently kick each other with the spur on the back of their feet. Effectively were named after a roosters Achilles which he uses to fight with

 

[Jatz]

Fighting chooks apparently kick each other with the spur on the back of their feet. Effectively were named after a roosters Achilles which he uses to fight with

Outstanding. Thanks for that.

 

[jd2010]

Outstanding. Thanks for that.

Not sure why the chook with the spur became the emblem. The side was named after Harry Hotspur. Apparently he wore riding spurs and was famous for having fighting chooks.

 

[kangaspurs]

Can a Spurs fan explain your logo to me? I know everyone says it's a chicken standing on a ball but I assume there's some kind of meaning behind it?

Since the 1921 FA Cup final the Tottenham Hotspur crest has featured a cockerel. Harry Hotspur (from whom the club is said to have taken its name) wore riding spurs and his fighting ***** were fitted with spurs which can be seen in the crests. In 1909 a former player named William James Scott made a bronze cast of a cockerel standing on a football to be placed on top of the West Stand and since then the cockerel and ball have been the major part of the club's identity.[16]

Between 1956 and 2006 Spurs used a faux heraldic shield featuring a number of local landmarks and associations. The lions flanking the shield came from the Northumberland family (of which Harry Hotspur was a member). The castle is Bruce Castle, 400 yards from the ground and the trees are the Seven Sisters. The arms featured the Latin mottoAudere Est Facere (to dare is to do).

In 1983, to overcome unauthorised "pirate" merchandising, the club's badge was altered by adding the two red heraldic lions and the motto scroll. This device appeared on most Spurs' playing kits for the next 23 years.

In 2006 to rebrand and modernise the club's image, the club badge and coat of arms were dumped for a professionally designed logo/emblem.[17] This revamp showed a leaner, fitter cockerel on an old-time football. The club claims that the rebranding kept much of the original meaning of the name, but emphasised its originality.[18]

This is why I called my player in the BFFC 'Harry Hotspur.'

 

[jod23]

Who knew Tottenham had a history?

 

[WealstoneRaider]

We were the last mon-league club to win the FA cup in 1901.

We were also the first British club to win a major European trophy.

We ****ing rock

 

[Ratts of Tobruk]

We were also the first British club to win a major European trophy.

In football or in ****-fighting?

 

[Gosha]

There are some moments in sporting history that must receive recognition every year and it is our duty as football fans to take time out of our busy lives to reflect on what was a truly remarkable series of events. Over the coming weeks, I encourage you to join me as I take you through what can only be described as an epic journey, featuring a determined football team and their quest for Premier League glory...

Welcome to "That Time Liverpool Almost Won The League"...

The two year anniversary of this incredible moment in sporting history was yesterday...

"This does not f***ing slip now!" were the famous words of Steven George Gerrard after Liverpool defeated Manchester City 3 - 2 at Anfield. Phillip Coutinho scored the winner as Liverpool edged closer towards winning their first ever Premier League title. Nothing could stop this brave leader with his army of red men behind him. The title was in their sights...



Stay tuned for part two.

 

[moomba]

Was a great time to be alive.

 

[FAITH]

how is that not trolling or is it allowed bec its lfc based?

 

[Gosha]

how is that not trolling or is it allowed bec its lfc based?

How is it trolling? Just trying to relive an amazing football story.

 

[Ratts of Tobruk]

The funny thing for me is I have absolutely no problem re-living that season. That football was exhilarating and I can only belittle the kind of mindset that thinks that it might not be seen that way. Of course it's not surprising given a lot of sports fans seem to care as much about their competitors being down than they do about their own team being up. I know a Chelsea fan who recently posted with great pride that Chelsea's "horror season" is Liverpool's regular season because the Blues were one point behind the Reds (and two games ahead). We're having fun at Liverpool. Other's opinions are irrelevant.

One problem is that Gosha isn't providing much detail, though, and given he appears to be one of these people who thinks first division football started in 1990, I don't know if there's going to be much gold to come. Maybe he'll try 'Have you ever seen Gerrard win the league?', and then get annoyed when I mention that the Champions League does indeed have 'league' in its name, and that was a terrifically fun win too.

But let's not get ahead of ourselves...

 

[Sozabarus]

The funny thing for me is I have absolutely no problem re-living that season. That football was exhilarating and I can only belittle the kind of mindset that thinks that it might not be seen that way. Of course it's not surprising given a lot of sports fans seem to care as much about their competitors being down than they do about their own team being up. I know a Chelsea fan who recently posted with great pride that Chelsea's "horror season" is Liverpool's regular season because the Blues were one point behind the Reds (and two games ahead). We're having fun at Liverpool. Other's opinions are irrelevant.

One problem is that Gosha isn't providing much detail, though, and given he appears to be one of these people who thinks first division football started in 1990, I don't know if there's going to be much gold to come. Maybe he'll try 'Have you ever seen Gerrard win the league?', and then get annoyed when I mention that the Champions League does indeed have 'league' in its name, and that was a terrifically fun win too.

But let's not get ahead of ourselves...

Oh ffs, spoiler alert. I was looking forward to reading the next part but now that I know what happens I won't bother.

 

[Stan_Darsh72]

Jose was at his most dickish and trollish best on that day.

 

[Cruyff14]

Jose was at his most dickish and trollish best on that day.

What did he do/say? (Honestly can't remember)

 

[Stan_Darsh72]

What did he do/say? (Honestly can't remember)

Time wasting, over celebrating at the end.

Just being annoying to everyone in liverpool

 

[Ratts of Tobruk]

Time wasting, over celebrating at the end.

Just being annoying to everyone in liverpool

OK. That time-wasting wasn't fun. From about the 4th minute I was pissed at the ref for just pointing at his watch instead of making them hurry-up. As if the time-on made up for the constant disruption and loss of momentum. He clearly didn't want to give a yellow and potentially be the story of the game.

 

[Magma]

all i remember from that game is the last 5 mins and mourinho's vest.

 

[Zidane98]

I much prefer this Liverpool vs Chelsea game:





The day arrogance was put in its place. Massive lols at Mourinho booking somewhere to celebrate the win pre game.


A great time to be alive some may say.