Today's Football 2014/15

[Durham Toffee]

Yeah that's what a lot said about di Canio at Sunderland

But Sunderland was always an old boy's club; still is...

Look at the debacle that kicked off there over the season. There are various seedy things that occur within the walls of that club and the players are allegedly fireproof when anything is suggested as to cleaning up shop.

The unconfirmed stories we hear about the goings on within that club in our neck of the woods is nothing short of shocking.

And if your face doesn't fit and you are spoiling their fun, you're on your way son...

 

[FOXINPEACE]

We are staying up!!! (Hopefully) lol

 

[Durham Toffee]

We are staying up!!! (Hopefully) lol

Great resilience and determination yesterday. Got to say, I was really pleased when you boys slotted in that third yesterday. I do hope you stay up! Good luck!

 

[FOXINPEACE]

Cheers mate, we don't like to do it the easy way that's for sure

 

[rascal]

That's fair enough, not everyone can be a great player. My point is that he's a 100% snide from the few games I've seen him in.

Vardy is far far worse. Wound me up no end that the media was pressuring Hodgson to include him for England after one decent performance against a (jarg) United youth player.

 

[Billy Dean]

But Sunderland was always an old boy's club; still is...

Look at the debacle that kicked off there over the season. There are various seedy things that occur within the walls of that club and the players are allegedly fireproof when anything is suggested as to cleaning up shop.

The unconfirmed stories we hear about the goings on within that club in our neck of the woods is nothing short of shocking.

And if your face doesn't fit and you are spoiling their fun, you're on your way son...

What kind of things are going on mate?

 

[Durham Toffee]

What kind of things are going on mate?

I wouldn't want to make accusations on here. Too much pride in this forum to see it accused of alleging anything.

Suffice to say, the players haven't really grown up...

 

[Alan Whittle]

That's fair enough, not everyone can be a great player. My point is that he's a 100% snide from the few games I've seen him in.

May well be the key words in that sentence. Bloody Palace players getting above their station etc. etc. etc.

 

[kenada_blue]

They've won 9 league games in a row and 13 out of the last 14. I would say that's improvement.

While its a great run, theyve always gone on runs at this stage of the year and bag 4th spot.

And the reason why it's 9 on the trot...is because there's some badly pap sides this year.

Burnley today went all out. Arsenal had another gear and still won.

Last season they won 5 on the bounce at this stage.

The season before they were unbeaten in 10, winning 8 and drawing 2.

 

[badger blue]

Just got back home (inlaws) after a meal after going to see Real Zaragoza play Sporting Gijon. Brutal match. I've never been to a 2nd tier match in England but from what I have seen on telly over the years it's much better than here in Spain.
Fair play to Gijon, they brought a good number of supporters to La Romareda and then played the last 25 minutes with 10 men and had glorious chances to win.
The refereeing was way worse than what we see in England.
Zaragoza's left-back got some real vociferous, er, criticism from a sizeable chunk of the crowd. He reminded me of a drunk Unsworth.
But all in all decent entertainment despite the lack of quality, made our match a couple of hours before seem a classic.

Just wondering mate, how much was it for a ticket for this game?

 

[toffeejack]

While its a great run, theyve always gone on runs at this stage of the year and bag 4th spot.

And the reason why it's 9 on the trot...is because there's some badly pap sides this year.

Burnley today went all out. Arsenal had another gear and still won.

Last season they won 5 on the bounce at this stage.

The season before they were unbeaten in 10, winning 8 and drawing 2.

what if they finish 2nd as looks likely?

 

[maccavennie]

Cheers mate, we don't like to do it the easy way that's for sure

Great result yesterday mate, still in there with a fighting chance which is all you can ask for at this stage of the season.

 

[maccavennie]

May well be the key words in that sentence. Bloody Palace players getting above their station etc. etc. etc.

What's going on with Palace then? Isn't that about 14 wins on the spin playing 1970 style Brazil togger under Pardew? Bet your absolutely loving it atm, team looks free of all pressure and enjoying there football.

 

[Alan Whittle]

What's going on with Palace then? Isn't that about 14 wins on the spin playing 1970 style Brazil togger under Pardew? Bet your absolutely loving it atm, team looks free of all pressure and enjoying there football.

Since I started going in 68 this is the best it's been aside from the period between 89 - 91 when we finished third in the old Division 1 and reached an FA Cup final.
I put it down to a number of things;
Sensible owners who are Palace fans.
A squad of players who have a real togetherness (still have six of the playoff final team playing regularly).
One or two players that can play a bit at this level. (Speroni, Ward ,Dann, Jedinak, Macarthur, Bolasie).
No prima donnas
A manager who believes in the squad and lets them play to their strengths.

In reality, it could all go pear shaped if we sell a couple of the best players and we're miles off actually competing seriously for anything, but, by our standards, it's ***** fantastic.

 

[kenada_blue]

what if they finish 2nd as looks likely?

Possibly do it with the same points they had last season

We had 66 points this time last season. In 4th.

Arsenal had 64 points in 5th.