I will probably be banned for this but... Footie Thread

[pino]

Is that 3 stars now?

Yes 3 stars, 1 every ten titles !

[anfield5]

3-3 against Crystal Palace . Still second in the EPL is a good result considering where we came from last season. Still bitterly disappointing though, not sure how we threw a 3 goal lead with 10 minutes to play.

At the start of the season every Liverpool supporter would have bitten your hand off if a top 2 place had been offered, but it does seem a wee bit hollow now.

As a sportsman though I would congatulate Palace for not giving in at 3 down

[steveaki13]

3-3 against Crystal Palace . Still second in the EPL is a good result considering where we came from last season. Still bitterly disappointing though, not sure how we threw a 3 goal lead with 10 minutes to play.

At the start of the season every Liverpool supporter would have bitten your hand off if a top 2 place had been offered, but it does seem a wee bit hollow now.

As a sportsman though I would congatulate Palace for not giving in at 3 down

Anfield. Do you think this is a one off season, or do you see an even better chance next season?

[Rollo]

If Villa beat Man City on the 7th, then the Liverpool is back in the box seat for the title.
If Man City draw against both Villa and West Ham and Liverpool beat Newcastle, then Liverpool will have won the title.
If City score 3 points or less and Liverpool win on the last day, then Liverpool will have won the title.

Do you think this is a one off season, or do you see an even better chance next season?

There's always next season... yeah there's ALWAYS next season; there's never THIS season. I've seen this all before.

[anfield5]

Anfield. Do you think this is a one off season, or do you see an even better chance next season?

It is definitely a stepping stone. We (Liverpool folk) were expecting a top 4 finish, with further development for a chance at the top 2 next season, that hasn't changed.

Brendan Rogers has shown that he has the ability to dramatically improve players, so even without having to spend hundreds of millions, Liverpool will be better next year. The club basically only really need a couple of defenders, (a centre back and a left back) to add to the squad. A third top-line striker would be another good addition to add more options up front.

When B.R. took the manager's job his mandate was to improve the team and have them challenging the league leaders within 3 season. Mission accomplished.

[anfield5]

If Villa beat Man City on the 7th, then the Liverpool is back in the box seat for the title.
If Man City draw against both Villa and West Ham and Liverpool beat Newcastle, then Liverpool will have won the title.
If City score 3 points or less and Liverpool win on the last day, then Liverpool will have won the title.



There's always next season... yeah there's ALWAYS next season; there's never THIS season. I've seen this all before.

Quite correct Rollo, it is not over yet we still have 3 or 4 ways to finish top, and if it happens you will here me all the way across the Tasman.

[anfield5]

City 4-0 Villa.
Baring a miracle i.e. West Ham going to Eastlands and winning, the title is City's now. So congratulations to Pellagrini and his mob. Also congratulations to Brendan and his team. To be in the championship race until the final day of the season is far more than anyone could have hoped for. The challenge for Liverpool now is to do even better next year, the only way they can do that is by winning the title.

[Storm]

^it is still not City's till the last game though....

as we thought Barca was out of it after the Getafe late goal but then Atleti messed up and lost and Real M has now drawn 2 in a row
Cr7 injured too..so basically if Barca can win both games they will be champs...who would have thought a couple of weeks ago?
easier said than done as last game is against Atleti who haven't lost to Barca all season (maybe it is time!)

[steveaki13]

Crazy. Now Barca and Atletico are neck and neck. Amazing seasons in both England and Spain.

[Brown, Jon Brow]

A final day decider between Atlectico and Barca will be quite a game. I hope it goes to the wire.