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5th May 2011, 20:07
JackSparrow

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Originally Posted by Brown, Jon Brow

So it will be a Man Utd v Barca final at Wembley after United breezed past Schalke 6-1. :)

Manchester United and Barcelona have dominated the Champions League for the past few years. The stats between them are incredible.

Man Utd have reached 3 of the last 4 finals (2008, 2009, 2011), Barcelona have reached 3 of the last 6 (2006, 2009, 2011).

Both have 3 European Cups wins, which seems less than what you'd expect from these too huge clubs.

It hurts me to say, as a Man Utd fan, that Barcelona will win. Barcelona are a better side than they were 2 years ago and Man Utd are arguably worse than they were two years ago. But Man Utd have the best defence in Europe and Rooney, Carrick, Hernandez, Nani, Giggs, Valencia and Nani are all in superb form. Lets hope that the players decide the winner and not the ref.

ManU is very underrated.They will give Barca a run for their money.I wouldn't be surprised either way.
9th May 2011, 12:56
Brown, Jon Brow

Man Utd close in on a record 19th league title after a 2-1 win over Chelsea. The first half for Man U was amazing. So much power and pace. Playing like that they could really upset Barcalona. I think Sir Alex has a dilema of who to pick up front. Park, Valencia, Rooney and Hernandez work so hard for each other, but this means leaving out our most skilled player, Nani.
9th May 2011, 20:45
steveaki13

It will be amazing to see United step ahead of Liverpool in league titles.

I wonder if Sir Alex may think of calling it a day now he has bettered Liverpool.
14th May 2011, 14:55
Rollo

As of today Man United have stepped ahead of Liverpool in league titles.
Hooray, boo, whatever.

At the other end of the table, Blackpool could potentially stay in the Premier League by winning on the very last day of the season... against today crowned champions Man United :eek:
16th May 2011, 18:56
odykas

campeones :D
16th May 2011, 23:26
steveaki13

West Ham Relegated. Which is fair enough, but the way they sacked Grant was very disappointing.

Too sack him in the tunnel about 5 minutes after the game, then send him out to face the press is not right.
17th May 2011, 03:48
Rollo

Under the "fair play" regulations, it's possible that Blackpool could be playing in the Europa League depending on how results and cards fall.
That'd be weird if it were to happen. A team from the Championship playing in Europe.
17th May 2011, 07:47
pino

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Originally Posted by aki13

West Ham Relegated. Which is fair enough, but the way they sacked Grant was very disappointing.

Too sack him in the tunnel about 5 minutes after the game, then send him out to face the press is not right.

The way they did might be disappointing but it was well deserved, they should've sacked him 6 months ago ;)
17th May 2011, 12:35
Alexamateo

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Originally Posted by Rollo

Under the "fair play" regulations, it's possible that Blackpool could be playing in the Europa League depending on how results and cards fall.
That'd be weird if it were to happen. A team from the Championship playing in Europe.

Since Birmingham won the Carling Cup, Don't they play in the Europa? They're right on the cusp of being relegated too.
17th May 2011, 13:19
Rollo

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Originally Posted by Alexamateo

Since Birmingham won the Carling Cup, Don't they play in the Europa? They're right on the cusp of being relegated too.

Aye. As winners of the League Cup, they are entitled to a spot in the Europa League.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/13312588.stm
Birmingham City will be allowed to play in the Europa League next season after being granted a licence by Uefa.
There were concerns the club's financial situation might prevent them from competing in the tournament.
17th May 2011, 14:26
Brown, Jon Brow

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Originally Posted by Rollo

Under the "fair play" regulations, it's possible that Blackpool could be playing in the Europa League depending on how results and cards fall.
That'd be weird if it were to happen. A team from the Championship playing in Europe.

Didn't Milwall play in the UEFA Cup a few years back after they reached the F.A. Cup final against Man Utd?
18th May 2011, 13:05
pedro17

Europa league final is tonight , should be a good game
18th May 2011, 13:18
Rollo

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Originally Posted by Brown, Jon Brow

Didn't Milwall play in the UEFA Cup a few years back after they reached the F.A. Cup final against Man Utd?

They played in the 2004 FA Cup Final and lost 3-0 against Man Utd. Poo Boots scored once, and Ruuuuuuud bagged a double. If memory serves me right, they lost in two legs against some Hungarian club.

The Geordies may have even made it to the Qtr Finals that season, or was that the season before or after? Aw Who Cares? This isn't a pub quiz.

When I say PUB you say QUIZ.

PUB.

QUIZ.

PUB.

QUIZ :D
19th May 2011, 23:23
Alexamateo

http://engineeringsport.co.uk/2011/0...cenario-no-55/

One of the most interesting things to this newbie fan of soccer is promotion/relegation. It seems there are 81 different scenarios that could take place this weekend among the 5 teams involved. (There are actually a lot more once you take goal difference into account.) It's crazy. Blackpool could beat Manchester United and still be relegated or they could lose and still stay in the Premier League in certain scenarios. :crazy:
19th May 2011, 23:37
Rollo

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Originally Posted by Alexamateo

It's crazy. Blackpool could beat Manchester United and still be relegated or they could lose and still stay in the Premier League in certain scenarios. :crazy:

If Blackpool were to beat Manchester United, would the Premier League then fine Manchester United for fielding a weaker side in the same way as they did when they fined Blackpool when they did against Villa earlier this season?
20th May 2011, 00:11
Brown, Jon Brow

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Originally Posted by Rollo

If Blackpool were to beat Manchester United, would the Premier League then fine Manchester United for fielding a weaker side in the same way as they did when they fined Blackpool when they did against Villa earlier this season?

Whats the point of having a squad of 25 players of you aren't going to use them. Man U should field a weaker side with one eye on the big game mid-week against Juventus.
20th May 2011, 22:32
odykas

Man Who vs Jubentus? :eek:

Is this a friendly match? :crazy: :p :
20th May 2011, 23:28
Brown, Jon Brow

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Originally Posted by odykas

Man Who vs Jubentus? :eek:

Is this a friendly match? :crazy: :p :

Gary Neville's testimonial.
21st May 2011, 02:31
Alexamateo

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Originally Posted by Brown, Jon Brow

Gary Neville's testimonial.

Is he on trial? :p
22nd May 2011, 23:55
Rollo

Blackpool have been relegated, but at least the fans left with a spot of humour.

To the tune of Joy Division's "Love Will Tear Us Apart":
Giggs, Giggs is shagging a tart again.
Giggs, Giggs is shagging a tart again.

Of course the editors of this forum may wish to act if there's a superinjuction :D
23rd May 2011, 09:23
MrJan

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Originally Posted by Rollo

Of course the editors of this forum may wish to act if there's a superinjuction :D

Seem to remember Mark saying that it's a cheese eating surrender forum, so I think that theoretically we don't have to follow the English laws stopping people from referring to the Man Utd and Wales footballer that has been shagging Imogen Thomas.
23rd May 2011, 09:35
MrJan

Seems that a Man City/England/former Aston Villa midfielder also has an injunction out, although that could just be the old wives of Twitter getting together. Apparently for porking the same lass too.
23rd May 2011, 10:00
Brown, Jon Brow

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Originally Posted by barryfullalove

Seems that a Man City/England/former Aston Villa midfielder also has an injunction out, although that could just be the old wives of Twitter getting together. Apparently for porking the same lass too.

That doesn't narrow it down enough.
23rd May 2011, 10:10
Brown, Jon Brow

I must say I'm a bit dissapointed that Wigan still haven't been relegated. They really are a waste of a Premier League space.
23rd May 2011, 10:10
Mark

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Originally Posted by barryfullalove

Seem to remember Mark saying that it's a cheese eating surrender forum, so I think that theoretically we don't have to follow the English laws stopping people from referring to the Man Utd and Wales footballer that has been shagging Imogen Thomas.

Yes the forum is hosted in Paris, but it's not that simple. I own the forums and I'm in England therefore English law applies.
23rd May 2011, 10:15
MrJan

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Originally Posted by Mark

Yes the forum is hosted in Paris, but it's not that simple. I own the forums and I'm in England therefore English law applies.

Ah right, good job I didn't mentiond the name of either of them then.
23rd May 2011, 17:06
pino

Ancelotti sacked by Chelsea, eventhough he won the double last year and finished 2nd this year :s
23rd May 2011, 18:02
Brown, Jon Brow

This injuction malarky isn't good preperation for Man Utds Champions League final :(
25th May 2011, 11:15
steveaki13

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Originally Posted by pino

Ancelotti sacked by Chelsea, eventhough he won the double last year and finished 2nd this year :s

I know, its crazy isn't it.

Football clubs seem to always looking for short term answers.

But look at Man U with Sir Alex, and how long the Barcelona core has been together and you see success can't just be created. It does need a few seasons of consistancy to get the best out of players.

Most teams would give their right arms to finish 2nd in the league and have won 2 major trophies in 2 years, with a couple of decent runs in the champions League.
25th May 2011, 11:31
MrJan

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Originally Posted by aki13

I know, its crazy isn't it.

Football clubs seem to always looking for short term answers.

Our manager has been at the club for 5 season now (appointed June 2006). The scary thing is how those 5 years don't seem to be that much, yet there are only 7 current managers in the league who have been at their club for longer. That's an amazing statistic really, only 5 managers from 92 clubs have been given more than 5 years at their club!!

Source: http://www.leaguemanagers.com/manage...t-current.html

Edit: Jaysus! Get this too, average durations for managers in the league:
Barclays Premier League 3.58
npower Championship 1.54
npower League One 1.65
npower League Two 1.68

Across all leagues for the last 5 seasons the average is 1.90!!!
25th May 2011, 11:50
steveaki13

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Originally Posted by barryfullalove

Our manager has been at the club for 5 season now (appointed June 2006). The scary thing is how those 5 years don't seem to be that much, yet there are only 7 current managers in the league who have been at their club for longer. That's an amazing statistic really, only 5 managers from 92 clubs have been given more than 5 years at their club!!

Source: http://www.leaguemanagers.com/manage...t-current.html

Edit: Jaysus! Get this too, average durations for managers in the league:
Barclays Premier League 3.58
npower Championship 1.54
npower League One 1.65
npower League Two 1.68

Across all leagues for the last 5 seasons the average is 1.90!!!

Only Sir Alex and Arsene Wenger take that Premier League Average up as well.

Sir Alex about 24 years and Arsene about 14 or 15.
27th May 2011, 18:53
odykas

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Originally Posted by pino

Ancelotti sacked by Chelsea, eventhough he won the double last year and finished 2nd this year :s

They misstook him for Capello :devil:
27th May 2011, 19:02
race aficionado

tomorrows final . . . .

OK . . . .
Barca or ManU.

I'm going for Barca and also expect a good fight from Rooney and his gang.

It should be fun . . . we hope!
:s mokin:
27th May 2011, 22:10
steveaki13

What odds that Rooney is sent off.

Barcelona will dominate possesion what ever, and Rooney will run and chase and get really frustrated and end up kicking out at someone.

As for the game, I want Man U to win as an Englishman, but I love the way Barcelona play and if they perform like they can, they will win and I won't be sad about it.

Above all I am a Football fan and really the best team should win, and I think they will.
28th May 2011, 15:21
MrJan

I want Barca to win. I love the way that they play and I'm more a fan of good football than I am a patriot. I won't begrudge United the victory though, they're also an exciting team to watch and far better that they win it than Chelsea or Real.

Good luck to Torquay as well in a more important game than the CL Final, the L2 playoff final. Never really liked Stevenage and TUFC coming up would mean a local game (easy to get to) and Plymouth Argyle being a league below both of their Devon rivals :D
28th May 2011, 18:19
pino

I just wish it will be a great and exciting match with the best side to win :up:
28th May 2011, 19:27
Brown, Jon Brow

If Scholes starts I might watch from behind the sofa incase he gets a red card.
28th May 2011, 20:32
donKey jote

nice match so far... pretty footie, no dirty fouls, no acting... shame about Giggs not being called offside :p
28th May 2011, 20:40
Brown, Jon Brow

Barca should be 3-1 up at half-time. But Man Utd are still in it. A very watcheable match. Reminds me of the Arsenal v Barcelona earlier in the competion.
28th May 2011, 20:56
donKey jote

Messsiiiiiiii :bananas:

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