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Post by simple on Sept 27, 2023 21:29:12 GMT
Whst will Pep blame this time? Fraudiola found out again |
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Post by reddevil93 on Sept 27, 2023 21:33:33 GMT
Another home draw, fuck me that's ridiculous. Rematch of the final should be a great occasion tbf.
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Post by Dougs on Sept 27, 2023 21:35:26 GMT
It almost defies the laws of probability.
Thought we just about did enough tonight - Brentford played well 2nd half but we defended well. Spammers away, was inevitable.
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Post by reddevil93 on Sept 27, 2023 21:55:23 GMT
Last time to be drawn away in a one legged match was March 2021 vs Leicester.
However the last time to be drawn away to a stadium with fans, is all the way back on 5th March 2020, away to Derby.
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Post by muddyfunster on Sept 27, 2023 22:22:22 GMT
It almost defies the laws of probability. Thought we just about did enough tonight - Brentford played well 2nd half but we defended well. Spammers away, was inevitable. I forgot we were playing. How did Sagoe do? |
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Post by mcmonkeyplc on Sept 28, 2023 6:32:38 GMT
Last time to be drawn away in a one legged match was March 2021 vs Leicester. However the last time to be drawn away to a stadium with fans, is all the way back on 5th March 2020, away to Derby. Covid broke probability! |
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Post by snackplissken on Sept 28, 2023 9:06:35 GMT
Either Smith Rowe hasn't got match fitness or he just isn't suited to our game. I think his number is up if he doesn't start pressing more and doing defensive duties.
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Post by Dougs on Sept 28, 2023 13:14:07 GMT
He was ok first half, but faded 2nd. Lost a couple of dooals too, which Mikel would have noticed.
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Post by Dougs on Sept 28, 2023 13:15:17 GMT
muddyfunster Sagoe Jr was ok 1st half. Had the confidence to give it a go, which was great to see. And Odegaard made sure he got some applause from thr away fans at the end too.
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Post by patrick on Oct 19, 2023 18:51:41 GMT
Nice to see the FA fucking over lower league teams by getting rid of third and fourth round replays. Pricks.
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Post by Solid-SCB- on Oct 19, 2023 18:55:14 GMT
If they are getting rid of replays they really need to have some sort of ranking system, always fielding the 'lower' ranked team at home. Some clubs have more of less ensured their very survival in the past by securing replays at their home ground.
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Post by Dougs on Oct 19, 2023 19:32:20 GMT
That's absolutely shit. Another nail in the coffin.
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Post by geefe on Oct 19, 2023 19:51:41 GMT
Absolutely bollocks. Stop fucking off on Chinese tours then.
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Post by Frog on Oct 19, 2023 20:09:06 GMT
I'm not sure it hurts the lower league teams. If anything it gives them a better chance of a giant killing as how often do they force a replay and then get absolutely smashed. They rarely win it where as they might scrape a penalty shoot out.
The one thing it may cost them is the pay day but giving lower league teams home advantage would sort that (but probably not easy to implement).
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Post by patrick on Oct 19, 2023 20:23:27 GMT
I'm not sure it hurts the lower league teams. If anything it gives them a better chance of a giant killing as how often do they force a replay and then get absolutely smashed. They rarely win it where as they might scrape a penalty shoot out. The one thing it may cost them is the pay day but giving lower league teams home advantage would sort that (but probably not easy to implement). For me the payday trumps all. Losing that can cost vital transfer cash or stadium improvements that are otherwise impossible during the season. I know we benefited from the fourth round replay against Luton back in January. |
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Post by Dougs on Oct 19, 2023 20:26:08 GMT
It's also just destroying the history, bit by bit. No Hereford vs Newcastle! If PL teams can't manage 2 extra games Max then there's something wrong.
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Post by muddyfunster on Oct 19, 2023 21:25:59 GMT
I thought the economics of it were the other way around?
i.e. the gate receipts are split 50/50 so small teams ideally want to play away in a big stadium as they can massively improve on their usual gate receipts.
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Post by Dougs on Oct 19, 2023 21:35:23 GMT
It's double edged innit. A home draw against a big side gives them chance to progress. And if they pinch a draw, gate receipts keep them afloat for another year.
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Post by muddyfunster on Oct 20, 2023 14:11:51 GMT
Either way it's sad for sure. I guess it does intuitively give smaller clubs a better chance of progression. Would be interested in the stats for how often the higher division team prevails over two matches vs one match.
I'd much rather they just binned off the league cup altogether. It is a bit alarming that European and International football is just grabbing more and more of the calendar.
PL will have to drop to an 18-team league next.
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Post by Frog on Oct 20, 2023 14:27:19 GMT
Yeah I wouldn't mind seeing the league cup go, despite it being one of the only things we can win now!
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Post by Dougs on Oct 20, 2023 14:41:33 GMT
Those in Europe could give it a miss for sure.
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Post by grey_matters on Oct 20, 2023 14:43:03 GMT
Either way it's sad for sure. I guess it does intuitively give smaller clubs a better chance of progression. Would be interested in the stats for how often the higher division team prevails over two matches vs one match. I'd much rather they just binned off the league cup altogether. It is a bit alarming that European and International football is just grabbing more and more of the calendar. PL will have to drop to an 18-team league next. Should always have been. And 4 up, 4 down too. |
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Post by Zomoniac on Oct 20, 2023 17:11:12 GMT
Yeah I wouldn't mind seeing the league cup go, despite it being one of the only things we can win now! I don’t really want it to go, but the two legged semis are stupid. How they survived even after ET was axed is beyond me. |
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Post by Whizzo on Nov 1, 2023 19:47:52 GMT
Ben White scores! In his own net. Bugger.
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Post by clemfandango on Nov 1, 2023 20:15:41 GMT
Ten hag still has no intention of ever playing Casemiro and Amrabat together in midfield. When that is probably the only partnership that makes sense.
Strong ole vibes now
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Post by myk on Nov 1, 2023 20:20:03 GMT
Commentators wanking over West Ham who have done fuck all except defend and foul.
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Post by kal on Nov 1, 2023 20:40:13 GMT
There you go, they did something else.
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Post by myk on Nov 1, 2023 20:44:20 GMT
yeah, fair play, Kudus managed to miscontrol it into a shooting position
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Post by Solid-SCB- on Nov 1, 2023 20:44:31 GMT
Another dreadful half of football for the album so far. Newcastle deservedly ahead now.
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Post by monkman5000 on Nov 1, 2023 20:45:42 GMT
What a goal (Almiron).
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