2008-09 Football Thread - The Second Half

[Jaffa Cake]

This is not good. Not good at all.

No, haven't seen it before. Probably should sign up though

They like my Jaffatar™ over there.

 

[OllyW]

This is not good. Not good at all.

Won't this be the first time you've been in the relegation zone this season?

If so, it's a bloody daft time to be in there.

 

[Jaffa Cake]

Won't this be the first time you've been in the relegation zone this season?

If so, it's a bloody daft time to be in there.

Yes, we've kind of been a bit wrong headed about this whole relegation zone thing – the idea was that we'd start there and fight our way out, rather than heroically battling our way down the table with a single-minded determination.

It's not over yet – we're only in there by goal difference – so we're just going to have to go all out to try and pick up points against Bolton and Manchester United and hope Newcastle slip up.

Hmm.

 

[swiftaw]

I can actually see Hull only needing 1 point to be safe as I can see Newcastle not picking up another point.

 

[Fizzoid]

I can actually see Hull only needing 1 point to be safe as I can see Newcastle not picking up another point.

Have to agree, I think Newcastle's revival is over.

 

[Jaffa Cake]

We play Bolton on Saturday at the Reebok, while Newcastle entertain Fulham at St James'. On the last day of the season, they play Villa while we play Manchester United (or, if they've won the title by then, their under-12 side and Darren Fletcher).

I think whichever one of us is in 17th next Saturday evening will be all but safe. I can't really see either side taking anything out of the final weekend.

 

[swiftaw]

We play Bolton on Saturday at the Reebok, while Newcastle entertain Fulham at St James'. On the last day of the season, they play Villa while we play Manchester United (or, if they've won the title by then, their under-12 side and Darren Fletcher).

I think whichever one of us is in 17th next Saturday evening will be all but safe. I can't really see either side taking anything out of the final weekend.

Aren't Phil Brown and Sir Alex friends? If Man U have the title locked up before the last day do you see him playing his reserves resting his big names for the CL final 3 days later. Could the reserves be under orders to take it easy?

 

[Jaffa Cake]

Could the reserves be under orders to take it easy?

They're reasonably pally, yes. But I really don't think 'taking it easy' on other teams is part of Sir Alex's mindset.

I fully expect to see a second string side from United if the title has been sown up by that point, as I think I've already mentioned though that's not really a good thing from our point of view. Their reserves are still bristling with very good players, and they'll relish the chance to prove themselves in a first team game against opponents they expect to beat comfortably. Fergie need only point out the example of Macheda to them.

 

[Lord Blackadder]

We play Bolton on Saturday at the Reebok, while Newcastle entertain Fulham at St James'. On the last day of the season, they play Villa while we play Manchester United (or, if they've won the title by then, their under-12 side and Darren Fletcher).

I'd rather play Bolton than Fulham. 3 points against Bolton would be HUGE, and almost certainly save you, but even a draw may be enough as it would force Newcastle to get something done as well. Villa is the easier tie of the two on the last day matches, but as you said it would not be realistic to expect much from either game.

 

[Jaffa Cake]

Hopefully Jääskeläinen will think the clocks go back this weekend and, as a result, won't turn up at the Reebok until Phil Brown is saying something daft as part of a victorious post match interview.

Yes, that'll do the trick.

 

[Lord Blackadder]

It's a scramble for points, pure and simple. Based on current form I can see more 1 point ensuring survival for either Hull City or Newcastle. There's also always the (unlikely) possibility that Sunderland will collapse spectacularly and end up in the bottom three if Newcastle and Hull City both pick up wins. Next weekend almost certainly decides it.

 

[pachyderm]

This is not good. Not good at all.

They like my Jaffatar™ over there.

that they do! that is my ave there...well the Wednesday one..

 

[Jaffa Cake]

The Wednesday version is more Francis Jefferstar™ than Jaffatar™...

 

[pachyderm]

The Wednesday version is more Francis Jefferstar™ than Jaffatar™...

if that were true it would be the most highly overrated and UNDERUSED avatar ever!

 

[Fizzoid]

Actually, the link to it would spend 8 out of 12 months broken and you'd never see it

 

[swiftaw]

Congrats to Burnley on reaching the playoff final. Hope they win. Was actually hoping that PNE would get promoted so that the premiership could experience the Wigan-Preston rivalry.

Also, I hear their two goals last night were spectacular. Unfortunately the game wasn't on tv here so if anyone knows anywhere i can watch the goals online I'd appreciate it.

 

[xUKHCx]

Congrats to Burnley on reaching the playoff final. Hope they win. Was actually hoping that PNE would get promoted so that the premiership could experience the Wigan-Preston rivalry.

Also, I hear their two goals last night were spectacular. Unfortunately the game wasn't on tv here so if anyone knows anywhere i can watch the goals online I'd appreciate it.

They were great goals.

http://www.101greatgoals.com/videodisplay/2515417/

101 is a good website for football goal coverage as well as footytube.com

I really hope they beat Sheffield United.

Bikey is in trouble after his sending off in the other leg.

 

[CarlisleUnited]

I am loving the old premiership games you can now get in the iTunes store some epic games over the last few years! Anyway, looks like our board has messed things up again, how are we broke when we don't even have decent players and draw pretty good crowds

 

[swiftaw]

They were great goals.

http://www.101greatgoals.com/videodisplay/2515417/

101 is a good website for football goal coverage as well as footytube.com

I really hope they beat Sheffield United.

Bikey is in trouble after his sending off in the other leg.

If Burnley get promoted there will be 3 teams in the premier league with the claret/blue strip. Kind of strange given that you wouldn't think it would be that common.

Edit: Just did a little research, apparently West Ham's colours are claret/blue because they got their hands on some Villa kit way back when.

 

[Fizzoid]

Could that let Liverpool in with a shout, or will Man U make a comeback?

 

[pachyderm]

Actually, the link to it would spend 8 out of 12 months broken and you'd never see it

lol. did u sign up...?

 

[Jaffa Cake]

Edit: Just did a little research, apparently West Ham's colours are claret/blue because they got their hands on some Villa kit way back when.

It's surprising how many famous team colours actually started out in this fashion – a key example would be Arsenal, who adopted red after Nottingham Forest donated them a set of old shirts.

On the claret and blue front, there's also Sc*nthorpe United sporting those colours in the League but they're a promotion or two away from the Premier League...

 

[MacsRgr8]

2-1 Man Ure....

Title is almost theirs.... let's hope we can get a huge result @ Old Trafford.

 

[Jaffa Cake]

Title is almost theirs.... let's hope we can get a huge result @ Old Trafford.

Nope – we need them to have the title already won by the time they come to play us on the last day of the season.

 

[MacsRgr8]

Nope – we need them to have the title alreday won by the time they come to play us on the last day of the season.

I was just looking at this weekend's fixtures for the bottom 4.
Even though your rivals play at home, all of those games are extremely tough!

So, yes. I will be having fingers crossed for Hull City, for you! >>> therefore, okay... we'll settle for a draw Saturday...