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[Sub_Zero]

Also forgot Bayern

 

[Sub_Zero]

Forgot Bayern Cruyff14

 

[Sub_Zero]

Sorry drunk and dont know how to delete posts from tapatalk

 

[glenferry23]

Also forgot Bayern

Forgot Bayern Cruyff14

Sorry drunk and dont know how to delete posts from tapatalk

 

[Cruyff14]

Looks like Madrid supporter is getting under your skin haha

You should try to be less jealous.

Errr ok. I like that you stayed away from the CL thread because you're too embarrassed to face what has happened.

Wait, United are prestigious in Europe? With their huge sum of 4 European trophies?

I meant in the world.

 

[moomba]

Wahey. Just come back from my kids Saturday football club. One of the kids (6 yr old) has been training at United for the past two weeks.

Went to tackle my little girl and she sat him on his arse and scored the winning goal.

Take that Alex Ferguson. Might have cheered just a little bit too hard.

 

[Magma]

http://www.reddit.com/r/soccer/comments/368jm0/leaked_contract_reveals_how_national_federation/

a tad concerning

 

[Stan_Darsh72]

http://www.reddit.com/r/soccer/comments/368jm0/leaked_contract_reveals_how_national_federation/

a tad concerning

It does explain why neymar is captain.

 

[juice t]

Brazil getting banned by FIFA...
Yeah probably won't happen

 

[NUFC Tiger]

Well at least the Toon are champions of something!

I also found this pretty lighthearted article pretty interesting (Premier League Ineptitude Index as done by the Guardian).
http://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2015/may/19/premier-league-clubs-ineptitude-index?CMP=fb_gu

Final table
QPR: 61.5
Burnley: 54
Everton: 49
Leicester: 42
Manchester United: 41.5
Liverpool: 41.5
Crystal Palace: 41
Newcastle: 39
Aston Villa: 37
West Brom: 36
Hull: 32
Sunderland: 31
Tottenham: 30
Stoke City: 26
West Ham: 25
Manchester City: 17
Arsenal: 16.5
Southampton: 16
Swansea: 14
Chelsea: 13.5

"So there we have it. After a painstaking couple of days Guardian Sport can exclusively reveal that the two sides that have already been relegated are the most inept in the league. Meanwhile, in a surprise twist, the champions are the least inept - and though it was tempting to create a special Cesc Fàbregas category after what was certainly the most entertaining dismissal of the season against West Bromwich Albion, but his red card and presumed ban for pinging Chris Brunt on the back of the head for no good reason whatsoever has not harmed his side’s chances this season.

However, perhaps it is the detail elsewhere that’s eye-opening: Everton, Manchester United and Liverpool have every reason to fear the talent scouts from Billy Smart’s Circus might begin to hover around their training grounds after a season in which – at least according to these stats – their players have done passable impressions of clowns. But at the other end, Southampton, Swansea and Arsenal can congratulate themselves on serene, error-free progress through the season. As we near the final weekend of the league, though, could there still be time for Newcastle and Hull to mount a last desperate charge up the table and into the ranks of total incompetence that both clubs’ form suggests they should already have achieved?

 

[NUFC Tiger]

Fryer Tuck - saw this earlier, seems like the kind of quirky/interesting thing you'd most likely post about or share.

Reminded me of that amazing final day when Man Utd looked like they had won the league only to find out a few minutes later that City had done somehow done a Houdini and snatched the title in injury time.

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/32795641




"Title celebrations cut short, brawls in the stands and a call for calm from government - Iran's Gulf Pro League had a thrilling final day.

Portuguese coach Toni Oliveira beamed as his Tractor Sazi side wildly celebrated their first Pro League title but within minutes discovered the honour belonged to Sepahan, a club located 560 miles further south.

How could this happen? Sazi had drawn 3-3, a result good enough to seal the title with their rivals being held 2-2 - or so Oliveira and his staff were told.

"We were tricked," said the 68-year-old former Benfica manager. Sepahan had actually won their match 2-0, enough to take the title by a point and when the news filtered back to Sazi's stadium, brawls broke out, seats were launched and bins were thrown."

 

[Fryer Tuck]

Well at least the Toon are champions of something!

I also found this pretty lighthearted article pretty interesting (Premier League Ineptitude Index as done by the Guardian).
http://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2015/may/19/premier-league-clubs-ineptitude-index?CMP=fb_gu

Final table
QPR: 61.5
Burnley: 54
Everton: 49
Leicester: 42
Manchester United: 41.5
Liverpool: 41.5
Crystal Palace: 41
Newcastle: 39
Aston Villa: 37
West Brom: 36
Hull: 32
Sunderland: 31
Tottenham: 30
Stoke City: 26
West Ham: 25
Manchester City: 17
Arsenal: 16.5
Southampton: 16
Swansea: 14
Chelsea: 13.5

"So there we have it. After a painstaking couple of days Guardian Sport can exclusively reveal that the two sides that have already been relegated are the most inept in the league. Meanwhile, in a surprise twist, the champions are the least inept - and though it was tempting to create a special Cesc Fàbregas category after what was certainly the most entertaining dismissal of the season against West Bromwich Albion, but his red card and presumed ban for pinging Chris Brunt on the back of the head for no good reason whatsoever has not harmed his side’s chances this season.

However, perhaps it is the detail elsewhere that’s eye-opening: Everton, Manchester United and Liverpool have every reason to fear the talent scouts from Billy Smart’s Circus might begin to hover around their training grounds after a season in which – at least according to these stats – their players have done passable impressions of clowns. But at the other end, Southampton, Swansea and Arsenal can congratulate themselves on serene, error-free progress through the season. As we near the final weekend of the league, though, could there still be time for Newcastle and Hull to mount a last desperate charge up the table and into the ranks of total incompetence that both clubs’ form suggests they should already have achieved?

Pfft, Huth's 10 point penalty should've been applied to Stoke, since he was still there when he incurred that ban. But yeah, we have conceded a few too many own goals.

That injury table is also quite interesting. I do wonder if that only applies for the registered 25?

Fryer Tuck - saw this earlier, seems like the kind of quirky/interesting thing you'd most like post about.

Reminded me of that amazing final day when Man Utd looked like they had won the league only to find out a few minutes later that City had done somehow done a Houdini and snatched the title in injury time.

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/32795641




"Title celebrations cut short, brawls in the stands and a call for calm from government - Iran's Gulf Pro League had a thrilling final day.

Portuguese coach Toni Oliveira beamed as his Tractor Sazi side wildly celebrated their first Pro League title but within minutes discovered the honour belonged to Sepahan, a club located 560 miles further south.

How could this happen? Sazi had drawn 3-3, a result good enough to seal the title with their rivals being held 2-2 - or so Oliveira and his staff were told.

"We were tricked," said the 68-year-old former Benfica manager. Sepahan had actually won their match 2-0, enough to take the title by a point and when the news filtered back to Sazi's stadium, brawls broke out, seats were launched and bins were thrown."

Yeah, I saw that, and I was reminded of it during the Sunderland game. They were discussing whether the manager should inform the club of the result or not. There's also the fan factor, which probably played a role here. Kasper admitted that the fans were keeping him updated on the Hull game, so he knew the result of the game. It was quite obvious he was taking his sweet time, more interested in keeping the clean sheet than to create opportunities up the field. Could you imagine the tension if Hull actually won?

While it wouldn't have affected us too much, in the Iran case, I think it just to show the tension of it all, because as of the 85th minute, Sazi were 3-1 up. They should've killed the game off. That draw bit them hard big time. (The guy that got the 2nd goal was unmarked. Heck, the Sazi goalkeeper just immediately resumed play instead of time wasting.)

Sazi were playing third placed Naft Tehran, who were also level on points at the top of the table. Tehran had to win if it wanted the title. As noted, Tehran scored two goals in the dying minutes, but that wasn't good enough since their GD was poorer.

As far as I can see, there was live TV coverage as well, so the staff would've at least been informed by it. They should've been defending the lead instead of... well, whatever it was they were trying to do. Especially after they got the 2nd goal.




Well, here's a shorty for you, though I think you've already seen it:

Telegram? I'd rather
have three points....

1934, 1961, 1978, 1989, 2009....2015?

Desperately hoping that he doesn't witness the pain of relegation for the sixth time in his Newcastle supporting life is the Reverend James W Errington, who reached the landmark of his 100th birthday last Thursday.

Methodist Minister Jim is United's oldest current season ticket holder and watched his first match at St. James' Park during the 1928/29 season - shortly after the Magpies secured their last League Championship.

Selecting Hughie Gallacher as his favourite player, Jim - born in Annfield Plain - once lined up alongside the prolific Scot in a wartime fundraiser against a United XI.

Asked about United's current plight, Jim commented:

"This is the most disappointing of all the season I’ve seen, for them to be in a relegation place...we’ve lost the passion, the pride that playing for Newcastle and playing in the North East meant.”Amen to that. Many happy returns, Jim.



Followed the club only the year after Newscastle won the title? What a band-wagoner!



Speaking of interesting stories, I was perhaps thinking about sharing one about the 2nd most hated club in England? That being the MK Dons. This one is an owner story, so it will be focused there.

 

[jod23]

That injury table doesnt mean much. 1 point for each player that is injured per week. That's great and all but say for instance Liverpool have Kolo Toure and Enrique injured. Cheslea have Hazard and Cesc injured. We each get two points on the injury table but I think those injuries effect Chelsea far more than it would Liverpool.

 

[Jatz]

Danny Simpson has been found guilty of strangling his partner. Could very well end up in prison.

I really hope we cancel his contract, I've got no time for scumbags.

 

[NUFC Tiger]

Pfft, Huth's 10 point penalty should've been applied to Stoke, since he was still there when he incurred that ban. But yeah, we have conceded a few too many own goals.

That injury table is also quite interesting. I do wonder if that only applies for the registered 25?

Yeah, I saw that, and I was reminded of it during the Sunderland game. They were discussing whether the manager should inform the club of the result or not. There's also the fan factor, which probably played a role here. Kasper admitted that the fans were keeping him updated on the Hull game, so he knew the result of the game. It was quite obvious he was taking his sweet time, more interested in keeping the clean sheet than to create opportunities up the field. Could you imagine the tension if Hull actually won?

While it wouldn't have affected us too much, in the Iran case, I think it just to show the tension of it all, because as of the 85th minute, Sazi were 3-1 up. They should've killed the game off. That draw bit them hard big time. (The guy that got the 2nd goal was unmarked. Heck, the Sazi goalkeeper just immediately resumed play instead of time wasting.)

Sazi were playing third placed Naft Tehran, who were also level on points at the top of the table. Tehran had to win if it wanted the title. As noted, Tehran scored two goals in the dying minutes, but that wasn't good enough since their GD was poorer.

As far as I can see, there was live TV coverage as well, so the staff would've at least been informed by it. They should've been defending the lead instead of... well, whatever it was they were trying to do. Especially after they got the 2nd goal.

Well, here's a shorty for you, though I think you've already seen it:

Telegram? I'd rather
have three points....

1934, 1961, 1978, 1989, 2009....2015?

Desperately hoping that he doesn't witness the pain of relegation for the sixth time in his Newcastle supporting life is the Reverend James W Errington, who reached the landmark of his 100th birthday last Thursday.

Methodist Minister Jim is United's oldest current season ticket holder and watched his first match at St. James' Park during the 1928/29 season - shortly after the Magpies secured their last League Championship.

Selecting Hughie Gallacher as his favourite player, Jim - born in Annfield Plain - once lined up alongside the prolific Scot in a wartime fundraiser against a United XI.

Asked about United's current plight, Jim commented:

"This is the most disappointing of all the season I’ve seen, for them to be in a relegation place...we’ve lost the passion, the pride that playing for Newcastle and playing in the North East meant.”Amen to that. Many happy returns, Jim.



Followed the club only the year after Newscastle won the title? What a band-wagoner!



Speaking of interesting stories, I was perhaps thinking about sharing one about the 2nd most hated club in England? That being the MK Dons. This one is an owner story, so it will be focused there.

Yeah, I'm actually wondering what Carver and Bruce will be telling the players on the final day. Do they let them know the scores elsewhere or just let them be and try and allow them to focus on the job at hand? Would be fascinating to hear their pre game talks (maybe not so much Carver - the guy is a loony!)

Saw an article from a different publication about Jim - we might need some divine intervention to relieve us of Ashley!

He's so right though - the club is a shell of what it once was. Maybe not the most successful of clubs but would have been up there for the most passionate. Lost just about everything that was good about being a Newcastle supporter sadly.

Total bandwagoner! Though I guess in his defence, he's had a very long time between drinks to seeing success.

 

[Latro]

For some reason Wenger is on the shortlist for Manager of the year. Also includes Monk, Pearson, Koeman and Jose.

 

[Jatz]

Has to be Jose doesn't it.

 

[moomba]

On whether or not you should tell the team whats happening in other games, I imagine it's a bit harder to keep it secret nowadays. I remember the game against QPR a few years back (the Aguerroooooooooooo match), definite change in atmosphere every time Stoke or Bolton scored.

Anyway, this from 1996.

Battling against relegation the Blues conceded two own-goals before clawing level through Uwe Rosler and Kit Symons.

Alan Ball knew his side needed to do better than Southampton and Coventry to survive - so when he got word that Coventry were losing he instructed City to play out time.

Steve Lomas was playing keep ball near the corner flag when the recently substituted Niall Quinn ran out of the tunnel to tell his team-mates otherwise.

But it was too late to find a winner - and City were down, again.

 

[moomba]

Heaton, Vardy and Charlie Austin into the England squad.

 

[Stan_Darsh72]

Jamie vardy for england.

They wonder why there team is ****ing shite when he is getting picked.

 

[Latro]

Has to be Jose doesn't it.

I would pick Koeman

 

[kreglze]

I had to take a double take I read Charlie Austin as Charlie Adam, banging them in from half way for the Three Lions...

 

[Jatz]

Jamie vardy for england.

They wonder why there team is ******* shite when he is getting picked.

Picked your defense apart

 

[Magma]

any of pearson, monk and koeman would be good picks

 

[Stan_Darsh72]

Picked your defense apart

But could he do it again, or against Germany, or Argentina or even against us.

Most international teams would not pick him but Woy still likes grit over technique.