The newer footy thread

[Bloody Brian Burke]

Man Team Arse had such a lead at one time

They are destined to never win a title at the Emirates.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

It’s highly unlikely they blow it but man it would be hilarious if Napoli don’t manage to clinch Serie A.

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Random thought, why isn't India a soccer powerhouse? A billion people so massive talent pool, former British colony so they should have picked the game up. Seems odd they're completely invisible on the world stage.

 

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Random thought, why isn't India a soccer powerhouse? A billion people so massive talent pool, former British colony so they should have picked the game up. Seems odd they're completely invisible on the world stage.

Too busy focusing on cricket and squash

 

[mooger_35]

Tottenham off to a great start again.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

Tottenham off to a great start again.

Made a game of it though. Wow.

 

[mooger_35]

Only to throw it away again. Fuck me.

 

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Big Sam is coming back...

Leeds set to replace Javi Gracia with Sam Allardyce in desperate Premier League survival bid - sources​

Sources: Leeds turn to Big Sam for Prem survival

Leeds United are set to appoint Sam Allardyce to replace Javi Gracia as manager with four Premier League games remaining, sources have told ESPN.

global.espn.com

 

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Quite the turnaround for Man City...

 

[mattola]

Fuck them

Quite the turnaround for Man City...

 

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Fuck them

Amazing what some oil money can do.

 

[mattola]

Amazing what some oil money can do.

no kidding. and cheating.... lots of cheating which they all do of course

 

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I recently read (or heard) that the goal for Ryan Reynolds and Wrexham is to have them in the Premiership within 10 years. That sounds like some lofty ambitions to me, but it will be interesting to watch their progress.

 

[mattola]

I recently read (or heard) that the goal for Ryan Reynolds and Wrexham is to have them in the Premiership within 10 years. That sounds like some lofty ambitions to me, but it will be interesting to watch their progress.

my old boss came close to buying a team from that same league Wrexham was in. We didnt know the name of the team but I think it was actually Wrexham. We were actually pretty damn excited for that but then he just decided not to move forward with it. Such a shame. I would not put it past Ryan to get that team there. He has limitless ambition

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

ESPN etc. have given Wrexham more exposure on their network than they did the Champions League or EPL when they had those rights.

If Wrexham wind up climbing the ladder that fast it'll be the result of increased revenues and/or investment brought on solely by their association with celebrities. I find that no better than the oil assholes doing the same with more established prem clubs. It also hurts similar smaller clubs that might have a chance at promotion hindered by Wrexham, or find themselves in more and more abnormally hostile atmospheres simply because their opponents are gaining fans thanks not to players but ownership.

Reynolds is also an "environmental activist" who flies private to Wrexham when he needs to and will probably add Ottawa to that list if that one goes through but will keep telling us to stahhhp with all the carbon!

Do people ever tire of being wowed by celebrity?

 

[mattola]

ESPN etc. have given Wrexham more exposure on their network than they did the Champions League or EPL when they had those rights.

If Wrexham wind up climbing the ladder that fast it'll be the result of increased revenues and/or investment brought on solely by their association with celebrities. I find that no better than the oil assholes doing the same with more established prem clubs. It also hurts similar smaller clubs that might have a chance at promotion hindered by Wrexham, or find themselves in more and more abnormally hostile atmospheres simply because their opponents are gaining fans thanks not to players but ownership.

Reynolds is also an "environmental activist" who flies private to Wrexham when he needs to and will probably add Ottawa to that list if that one goes through but will keep telling us to stahhhp with all the carbon!

Do people ever tire of being wowed by celebrity?

I am not wowed by celebrity. but they can make it a little more fun to follow.

 

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Do people ever tire of being wowed by celebrity?

I don't know if it's being wowed by celebrity or just a feel good story at a time when the world could use more of these types of stories. Wrexham still has a long way to climb to even get close to the Premiership. It's why the FA Cup still has the appeal it does, although it usually ends up being two Premiership teams vying for the title, it's always cool (at least to me) to see a lower division team send a Premier League team out of the FA Cup.

For the people of Wrexham who have supported the team through thick and thin, it has to be a fun ride at the moment.

 

[mattola]

I don't know if it's being wowed by celebrity or just a feel good story at a time when the world could use more of these types of stories. Wrexham still has a long way to climb to even get close to the Premiership. It's why the FA Cup still has the appeal it does, although it usually ends up being two Premiership teams vying for the title, it's always cool (at least to me) to see a lower division team send a Premier League team out of the FA Cup.

For the people of Wrexham who have supported the team through thick and thin, it has to be a fun ride at the moment.

you leave Tottenham out of this

 

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you leave Tottenham out of this

My Saints are going down to the Championship after a very disappointing season. The irony is that they are under new owners who opened up their wallet and actually spent money on bringing guys to the south coast and its been a spectacular failure.

 

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Speaking of relegation, it sure sounds like Everton is in trouble if they get relegated. Even if they manage to stay up, the total dollar amount of losses over the last few seasons likely means a point deduction and certain relegation to the Championship next season.

"Everton will say the mitigating factors have been having to find capital for a new stadium, which should open in 18 months' time, and the issues around Covid. But the losses are staggering, they are off the scale.

"Clubs are limited to £105m losses over three seasons and their losses are probably three or four times higher than that. Whenever Everton's day comes, whether it's this season or next season, it's going to be tough for them.

"It's very unlikely that a points deduction could come in before the end of the season given the timescale but if it's delayed until next season it could make it virtually impossible for them to stay up next season, which would mean going to the new stadium in the Championship.

"I just don't see an easy way out for Everton. They have lived beyond their means. They need to find a way out and I just don't see one this season or next."

Everton's relegation from Premier League would threaten the club's ability to continue, according to auditors

The ability of Everton Football Club to continue as a going concern could be in jeopardy if the club are relegated from the Premier League; assessment comes as accounts reveal losses £44.7m for 2020/21 season, taking the total of combined losses to £430m for last five seasons

www.skysports.com