English Football Thread 2012/2013

[MasterBlaster76]

And as a result the latter

Back in the day I had cartoons and day time television to raise me. My parents would have loved it if they could dump me on an internet forum, like having an after school creche

 

[barmyarmy]

Blackburn relegated. One from Bolton/QPR remaining. All on Bolton getting a result against Stoke really as hard to see QPR getting anything at Man City.

 

[Manly]

Would love Bolton to come down.

 

[puddleduck]

If Bolton go down, will this be the first time not one of the promoted teams has been relegated? Especially interesting when you consider that all three of them with the possible exception of QPR were comfortable favourites for the drop before a ball was kicked.

 

[Manly]

If Bolton go down, will this be the first time not one of the promoted teams has been relegated? Especially interesting when you consider that all three of them with the possible exception of QPR were comfortable favourites for the drop before a ball was kicked.

Fairly sure it's happened, couldn't tell you the year however.

 

[puddleduck]

I checked and it was 2002. Funnily enough Bolton and Blackburn were two of the teams promoted for that season. Fulham completed the set. Also two of those sides had budgets that put them in the middle of the pack in terms of competing with the sides they joined.

 

[thedon5]

I'd like Stoke to be charged with bribing officials causing them to be relegated.

They play a bloody terrible brand of football, real pathetic to see a team where goalkeepers and throw-in takers are the highest assisters and pre-assisters at a club. Ugliest football imaginable.

Otherwise, I'd prefer if QPR dropped as they beat us.

 

[puddleduck]

I have a soft spot for QPR since one of my longest friends (time, not actual length) used to be a season ticket holder and we had a clever little scam running. He'd go to the ticket office, say he forget his season ticket and they'd print off a spare ticket for the day which I'd then use to get in with. Since it was never a capacity crowd we'd then just find two seats next to each other.

Shame the football was crap... although I was there for the greatest goal ever scored. Trev Sinclair, take a bow son

 

[thedon5]

Always thought Nike was crap at making kits, but this next season's kits confirm they're the worst.

The Arsenal, Man Utd and Barca kits all look hideous, plus the Inter one is pretty bad too, whereas Adidas have made great kits for AC Milan, Chelsea and Real.

Though I'll probably be buying the Arsenal away kit, looks identical to the Man Utd away kit this season with red instead of club - just how I like it.

 

[puddleduck]

Isn't Arsenal's third kit white? Get your own colours

 

[MasterBlaster76]

Always thought Nike was crap at making kits, but this next season's kits confirm they're the worst.

The Arsenal, Man Utd and Barca kits all look hideous, plus the Inter one is pretty bad too, whereas Adidas have made great kits for AC Milan, Chelsea and Real.

Though I'll probably be buying the Arsenal away kit, looks identical to the Man Utd away kit this season with red instead of club - just how I like it.

I love Adidas kits, always liked the look of the three stripes down the arm. Wish Utd had gone Adidas instead of Nike when we left Umbro - I agree, Nike kits all look a bit crap.

 

[shravi]

The Holland kit for the Euros looks awesome (Nike) but yea, Nike makes pretty bad kits.

Hmm, well the match wouldn't be complete without Downing hitting the post now would it? It's no excuse and Liverpool's position in the table reflects the quality of their performances but they have hit the woodwork 33 times now.

 

[Haarithan]

Sweeeeeeeeeeet! What a way to relegate Chelski to the Europa League.

 

[puddleduck]

You are aware they have one more chance yet right?

 

[Haarithan]

Which they'll definitely lose. Yes, I'm reeking of overconfidence atm regarding their chances on May 19 at Munich. Hopefully won't be regretting my cockiness later.