Football

[Clip]

What is the point of this argument, or banter if some people prefer?

So it is within Greater Manchester but not within Manchester City Council jurisdiction. So what? Interpret what "Manchester" means for yourself.

Blundell Park is not in Grimsby, City Ground is not in Nottingham City, Upton Park is not in West Ham... There are plenty of examples. This is getting boring so can we talk about something else?

Sorry, dont you mean the Boleyn Ground?

all very nice but I bring you back to the original point. is old trafford football stadium within the boundaries of the city of Manchester? the answer is and remains. no

Your logic/stupidity knows no bounds.

But Im guessing your football knowledge may not either. Could you tell me how many teams play in the city of London please?

 

[Ivo]

Please take the hint guys This is one of the best and longest-standing threads on this forum, having averaged nearly 15 posts per day across a period of nearly two years. We don't want to lose it because of some silly Manchester debate...

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Meanwhile, one of England's most dangerous matches will take place for the first time in a few years tomorrow: Luton Town vs Millwall. Anyone in the Luton area tomorrow (my advice is don't be ) should be aware that policing will be very strong, including on FCC services.

In 1985, during the Hatters' golden era, violence struck during an FA Cup tie. With these two teams clashing once more, it's entirely possible that such an incident may happen again - we need only look at that League Cup game at Upton Park a few years ago for evidence.

[BBC Article describing the same matter]

 

[bb21]

Meanwhile, one of England's most dangerous matches will take place for the first time in a few years tomorrow: Luton Town vs Millwall. Anyone in the Luton area tomorrow (my advice is don't be ) should be aware that policing will be very strong, including on FCC services.

In 1985, during the Hatters' golden era, violence struck during an FA Cup tie. With these two teams clashing once more, it's entirely possible that such an incident may happen again - we need only look at that League Cup game at Upton Park a few years ago for evidence.

[BBC Article describing the same matter]

Trust you to bring up their ugly past.

 

[Clip]

Please take the hint guys This is one of the best and longest-standing threads on this forum, having averaged nearly 15 posts per day across a period of nearly two years. We don't want to lose it because of some silly Manchester debate...

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Meanwhile, one of England's most dangerous matches will take place for the first time in a few years tomorrow: Luton Town vs Millwall. Anyone in the Luton area tomorrow (my advice is don't be ) should be aware that policing will be very strong, including on FCC services.

In 1985, during the Hatters' golden era, violence struck during an FA Cup tie. With these two teams clashing once more, it's entirely possible that such an incident may happen again - we need only look at that League Cup game at Upton Park a few years ago for evidence.

[BBC Article describing the same matter]

Boleyn ground.


To be honest itll just all go off with a whimper. Probably a few arrests as some dinosaurs come out of hiding because of past history.. not really worth getting excited about.

 

[balne-wonderer]

we make the short trip across the pennines at the weekend to alan turing way to visit eastlands\city of manchester\etihad stadium or whatever its called now.

should be a good day out for the pride of Yorkshire. lets hope mancini goes easy on us.

 

[Oswyntail]

....Meanwhile, one of England's most dangerous matches will take place for the first time in a few years tomorrow: Luton Town vs Millwall. ....

Nothing like delving back nearly 30 years to publicise your grudge (whatever the cause). I suspect back then even Southend had a few naughty fans. I repeat, Luton generally are not dangerous (though the York fans try to say otherwise)
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...The pride of Yorkshire.

Leeds Rhinos!

 

[balne-wonderer]

Nothing like delving back nearly 30 years to publicise your grudge (whatever the cause). I suspect back then even Southend had a few naughty fans. I repeat, Luton generally are not dangerous (though the York fans try to say otherwise)
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Leeds Rhinos!

Alot of my lufc mates from the south side of the city hate the rhinos as they are Hunslet fans. I'm a rhinos fans though through and through. Salford at home tonight.

 

[Ivo]

I have no grudges against either Luton or Millwall (except for that whole agents thing that got Mike Newell the sack at the former). It's when West Sham are involved that the grudge thingy becomes an issue

Random fact: Luton are the only side "away" side I have seen more than once. They lost both games by a combined score of 6-2. Even Southend can win sometimes

 

[D841 Roebuck]

I have no grudges against either Luton or Millwall (except for that whole agents thing that got Mike Newell the sack at the former). It's when West Sham are involved that the grudge thingy becomes an issue

Random fact: Luton are the only side "away" side I have seen more than once. They lost both games by a combined score of 6-2. Even Southend can win sometimes

Even more random fact. I've travelled to Edgar Street on two occasions to watch Rochdale, in 1992 and 2007. On both occasions 158824 was the transport for the Manchester to Hereford leg of the journey...

 

[Geezertronic]

All this debate about who plays where reminds me that Warwickshire County Cricket Club should really change their name to West Midlands County Cricket Club

 

[balne-wonderer]

Well ex Leeds player Robbie Rogers has come out as gay. it's been widely known for a while in leeds that he was gay and I suspect the squad at the time was aware. with so many professional footballers its likely there are many that are too afraid to come out. mainly due to possible fan reaction.

surely nowadays no one really cares whos gay, straight etc so why should football be any different.

 

[Oswyntail]

.....surely nowadays no one really cares whos gay, straight etc so why should football be any different.

Now that is a very interesting question. I look forward to it being studiously ignored

 

[Butts]

FA Cup.....Arsenal 0-1 Blackburn

Another year without a trophy

 

[Oswyntail]

It seems that the predictable crowd violence at the Luton game was so terrible that all news feed have been prevented from reporting it

 

[VTPreston_Tez]

STOP THE PRESS PRESTON HAVE WON AT HOME

2-0 to us, Hayhurst missed two open goals in the space of a minute (like Neymar did at Wembley) and Aussie Bailey Wright came back from suspension with a belter of a goal.
Also the programme now reckons Nicky Wroe's Australian, think it was an error when Shane Cansdell-Sherriff was taken off it as Wroe is right underneath.
Viva John Dreyer!

 

[richw]

Steve Thompson let slip in his press conference that Paul Ince is set to be confirmed as Blackpool manager on Monday, subject to finalising his contract.

 

[YorkshireBear]

GO on Oldham.... what a story for Matt Smith

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

GO on Oldham.... what a story for Matt Smith

A fitting ending for a good FA Cup match. When Oldham went 2-1 down just after half-time, Everton began to control the midfield, but once Oldham made their second half substitutions, the match was far more even and the Oldham pressure in the last five minutes brought its just reward. Matt Smith was not at all fazed by the Everton defence and it was two good saves from Howard that prevented him scoring, but that towering header was worthy of a goal at any standard of football.

 

[MidnightFlyer]

I'll just leave this piece of nonsensical drivel here...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/fo...odgers-Liverpool-envelopes.html#ixzz2L4JkNyVr

(The first story)

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

FA Cup.....Arsenal 0-1 Blackburn

Another year without a trophy

This result must have been the brightest star in Blackburn Rovers season. Well done !!

 

[richw]

A fitting ending for a good FA Cup match. When Oldham went 2-1 down just after half-time, Everton began to control the midfield, but once Oldham made their second half substitutions, the match was far more even and the Oldham pressure in the last five minutes brought its just reward. Matt Smith was not at all fazed by the Everton defence and it was two good saves from Howard that prevented him scoring, but that towering header was worthy of a goal at any standard of football.

How many other sacked managers show the amount of passion and excitement of Paul Dickov in the clips they showed!

 

[MidnightFlyer]

This result must have been the brightest star in Blackburn Rovers season. Well done !!

On the field certainly, off the field I think the fans are more joyous about happenings that occurred last autumn

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

How many other sacked managers show the amount of passion and excitement of Paul Dickov in the clips they showed!

That sacking was the result of nine league matches during which they only gained one point from the drawn game against Scunthorpe United and saw them go on a fast downward spiral from a mid-table position into the dreaded "bottom four" section of League 1.

 

[VTPreston_Tez]

Steve Thompson let slip in his press conference that Paul Ince is set to be confirmed as Blackpool manager on Monday, subject to finalising his contract.

I almost feel sorry for Blackpool. Paul Ince only wants the job to be with Tom. He'll end up getting them relegated, he's borderline useless and us Lilywhite fans are really happy about this new manager

 

[richw]

That sacking was the result of nine league matches during which they only gained one point from the drawn game against Scunthorpe United and saw them go on a fast downward spiral from a mid-table position into the dreaded "bottom four" section of League 1.

The reasons behind is sacking is irrelevant the way he was celebrating and showing passion in the ITV studio. Very much doubt Mark Hughes shows that much passion when QPR win.

 

[balne-wonderer]

I'll just leave this piece of nonsensical drivel here...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/fo...odgers-Liverpool-envelopes.html#ixzz2L4JkNyVr

(The first story)

I got as far as the name Adrian Durham and stopped reading. Can't believe people still listen to him.

 

[83G/84D]

I know we are into the last third of the season but I'd like your predictions for who is going up and down in the Championship, League 1, League 2 & Conference.

 

[VTPreston_Tez]

Championship: Cardiff, Leicester, M'boro, going down Blackpool, Bristol, Peterborough
L1: Tranmere, Doncaster, Brentford, going down Bury, Portsmouth, Hartlepool, Shrewsbury
L2: Port Vale, Fleetwood, Gillingham, Cheltenham, going down Aldershot and Accrington

 

[MidnightFlyer]

Championship - Promoted: (As much as I'd hate them to) Cardiff City; Dull City; Watford. Relegated: Bristol City; Barnsley; Wolves.
League 1 - Promoted: Bournemouth; Yeovil Town; Swindon Town. Relegated: Colchester United; Oldham Athletic; Hartlepool United; Portsmouth.
League 2 - Promoted: Gillingham; Port Vale; Cheltenham Town; Exeter City. Relegated: AFC Wimbledon; Aldershot Town.
Conference - Promoted: Grimsby Town; Forest Green Rovers. Relegated - Gateshead, Barrow, Telford; Ebbsfleet United.

 

[balne-wonderer]

Championship

Promoted - Baadiff, Dull City, Watford

Going down - Huddersfailed, Barnsley, P'Boro.