The English Football Thread

Unknown Soldier · 01-21-2010, 03:41 AM

We`ve probably got the strangest league for many year at the moment where Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester Utd are making it a three horse race. None of the teams overly convince and have weaknesses. Arsenal are the most interesting, because the team are now showing a level of commitment that you would normally associate with Man.Utd, in as much, as they often come from behind or score late goals that grab vital points, things that are key to winning a championship.

If any of the other teams such as Liverpool, Tottenham, Villa and Man.city etc were able to bridge the gap between 3rd and 4th the race would become even more interesting.

Bulldog · 01-21-2010, 05:24 PM

Definitely a much more interesting title race for the neutral than usual, but I'm not sure about it being the most riveting I've ever watched unfold. 2007-08's gonna take some beating - non-stop tension and excitement, right down to literally the last 10 minutes of the season too.

zeppy111 · 01-21-2010, 09:28 PM

I am glad Arsenal have joined the title race and are competing rather well I must say.

The race for 4th spot is more entertaining to me, 4 or 5 sides going for one spot, that is not even the title spot, now that is cool. I still think that Liverpool will crack it, and if not Spurs, but in my heart, Villa 4th spot

Dr.Seussicide · 01-21-2010, 10:01 PM

The only noticeable difference is the absence of CR7...

Yeah I said it!

Mojo · 01-22-2010, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr.Seussicide

Arsenal's on top... What the fuck is going on with the league?

Arsenal are capitalising on middle of the road results from both Chelsea and Man Utd, neither club are exactly in what you would normally call championship form. Arsenal are too weak overall at the back to contend i think but its good to see them making it more interesting in the meantime.

Bulldog · 01-23-2010, 12:29 PM

Holy crap, Jason Scotland actually scored a goal in the FA Cup today

Looks like it's my hat for dinner today then...

right-track · 01-27-2010, 11:34 AM

The mood at work today was tense to say the least. Gone was the usual pre match banter always present on the eve of the usual Manchester derbies, for fear of verbal retribution tomorrow morning.
Because tonight's semi-final is no usual derby.
Fueled by the incidents that marred the 1st Leg is the added promise of a trip to Wembley for the winners. Add that to local pride and bragging rights for the rest of the decade all go to make the stakes uber-high.
The local pubs are admitting regulars only and the traditional red pubs/blue pubs are to remain exclusively that, with opposing fans not welcome.
The pubs that aren't closing tonight...are, as soon as the final whistle blows.
Riot vans are already on standby in the city centre and patrol the suburbs as I type.
As the legions of fans, both red and blue march on The Theatre of Dreams and the pubs of Salford and Manchester...the city braces itself for civil war!

God bless United...God help Manchester!

Mojo · 01-27-2010, 01:49 PM

2-0 down at half time. 2 Everton goals in 19 minutes. One chance in total which was off target. The 14th different defensive line up this season and Andy Reid sitting on the bench.

Absolutely hopeless performance so far. Its performances like this one that worries me, nevermind the 8 game win-less streak before kick off.

right-track · 01-27-2010, 03:20 PM

ROOOOOONEY!!!

...not bad for a job dodging, fat thieving scouse bastard.

Mojo · 01-27-2010, 03:23 PM

I saw the goals but obviously didnt see the game. I was watching paint dry over on Sky Sports 2. A great result for you lot tonight after the first leg.

01-21-2010, 09:28 PM	#2243 (permalink)
zeppy111 16, so? Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Africa Posts: 630	I am glad Arsenal have joined the title race and are competing rather well I must say. The race for 4th spot is more entertaining to me, 4 or 5 sides going for one spot, that is not even the title spot, now that is cool. I still think that Liverpool will crack it, and if not Spurs, but in my heart, Villa 4th spot __________________ My Blog (album of the day): http://musicfromthesouth.blogspot.com

01-21-2010, 10:01 PM	#2244 (permalink)
Dr.Seussicide FakingSuicideForApplause Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: I live in a van down by the river Posts: 1,365	The only noticeable difference is the absence of CR7... Yeah I said it! __________________ I'll stay if I ever could, and pick up your pieces babe, because there's never a perfect day. Don't fret, baby, we're simply growing And my darling, I wouldn't mind to die like this.

01-27-2010, 01:49 PM	#2248 (permalink)
Mojo Melancholia Eternally Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 5,018	2-0 down at half time. 2 Everton goals in 19 minutes. One chance in total which was off target. The 14th different defensive line up this season and Andy Reid sitting on the bench. Absolutely hopeless performance so far. Its performances like this one that worries me, nevermind the 8 game win-less streak before kick off. __________________ Last.FM \| Echoes and Dust

01-27-2010, 03:23 PM	#2250 (permalink)
Mojo Melancholia Eternally Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 5,018	I saw the goals but obviously didnt see the game. I was watching paint dry over on Sky Sports 2. A great result for you lot tonight after the first leg. __________________ Last.FM \| Echoes and Dust

01-21-2010, 03:41 AM	#2241 (permalink)
Unknown Soldier Horribly Creative Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London, The Big Smoke Posts: 8,265	We`ve probably got the strangest league for many year at the moment where Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester Utd are making it a three horse race. None of the teams overly convince and have weaknesses. Arsenal are the most interesting, because the team are now showing a level of commitment that you would normally associate with Man.Utd, in as much, as they often come from behind or score late goals that grab vital points, things that are key to winning a championship. If any of the other teams such as Liverpool, Tottenham, Villa and Man.city etc were able to bridge the gap between 3rd and 4th the race would become even more interesting.

01-21-2010, 05:24 PM	#2242 (permalink)
Bulldog why bother? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Posts: 4,840	Definitely a much more interesting title race for the neutral than usual, but I'm not sure about it being the most riveting I've ever watched unfold. 2007-08's gonna take some beating - non-stop tension and excitement, right down to literally the last 10 minutes of the season too.

01-23-2010, 12:29 PM	#2246 (permalink)
Bulldog why bother? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Posts: 4,840	Holy crap, Jason Scotland actually scored a goal in the FA Cup today Looks like it's my hat for dinner today then...

01-27-2010, 11:34 AM	#2247 (permalink)
right-track Atchin' Akai Join Date: May 2005 Location: Unamerica Posts: 8,723	The mood at work today was tense to say the least. Gone was the usual pre match banter always present on the eve of the usual Manchester derbies, for fear of verbal retribution tomorrow morning. Because tonight's semi-final is no usual derby. Fueled by the incidents that marred the 1st Leg is the added promise of a trip to Wembley for the winners. Add that to local pride and bragging rights for the rest of the decade all go to make the stakes uber-high. The local pubs are admitting regulars only and the traditional red pubs/blue pubs are to remain exclusively that, with opposing fans not welcome. The pubs that aren't closing tonight...are, as soon as the final whistle blows. Riot vans are already on standby in the city centre and patrol the suburbs as I type. As the legions of fans, both red and blue march on The Theatre of Dreams and the pubs of Salford and Manchester...the city braces itself for civil war! God bless United...God help Manchester!

01-27-2010, 03:20 PM	#2249 (permalink)
right-track Atchin' Akai Join Date: May 2005 Location: Unamerica Posts: 8,723	ROOOOOONEY!!! ...not bad for a job dodging, fat thieving scouse bastard.