Ajax!
This Ajax side could make the final, before they’re picked apart by the big clubs.
From the Grauniad ( https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/apr/16/solskjaer-manchester-united-ole-years-doomed-barcelona) "Solskjær must chuck out Manchester United chintz or Ole years are doomed"
The Camp Nou let out a roar. Jones surged back gamely but could only watch as Messi jinked past the other way, teasing him the way you might tease a fond, lovable old family dog with a paper cone on its head and one good eye.
Ouch.
TBF, 99% of defenders have had the same Messi treatment over the years.
I'd imagine most defenders wake up screaming in the middle of the night at the prospect of Messi running at them.
His second goal last night was no 597 that he's scored for Barca! That is a truly staggering statistic! Incredible!
Looking at our squad last night, and the yawning chasm in class, I'm wondering how many will be there at the start of next season. Not many, I'd imagine.
I hope Sanchez is first out of the door. Why we ever bought him, I have absolutely no idea. He's worse than useless
Anyway.... I expect tonight will be a formality for Liverpool, but City v Spurs at the Emptyhad should be interesting
Yes, Liverpool should score meaning Porto would need 4. Can’t see it.
Dumbest comment last night in 5 live from Ian Dennis was along the lines of Messi scores a lot against English teams. He scores against everyone you doughnut!
Forget the Champions League, Premiership and all that guff. As a Leeds fan I am glad I can finally, after 15 years, dare to believe. MOT. Are you with me @johndrummer?
(Although I am getting increasingly nervous and the way this season is swinging I can still see a few more bumps in the road over the final four matches for Leeds, Sheffield United and even Norwich who appeared very nervous against Wigan at the weekend).
Blades for auto-promotion. Leeds to chuck it in the playoffs.
Leeds back down the A62 to play Town again next season.
Blades for auto-promotion. Leeds to chuck it in the playoffs.
I take it you support any other team apart from Leeds then – although by using the term 'Blades' I assume you are a Blunt 😉
Looking dull at the Etihad this evening.....
WTF!!!!!
WOW!!!
How many goals will be scored tonight.
One more than gets on the scoresheet?
What! No! Crazy! Lol.
I want to see that one again, that was a tight call.
Humdinger of a game.
I really can't believe what I've just watched, brought back some memories of life under King Kev back up north!!
So Barca for the trophy?
So Barca for the trophy?
Errrrrm. No.
Ajax will beat Spurs I think - Son is out of the first leg, Kane crocked. Suarez and Coutinho up against their own club - will be close I think.
Honestly Spurs and Liverpool should just let us have the final we really want, see how the kids of Ajax do against Barca 🙂 For the good of the game
On a serious point be interesting to see how the game goes on the weekend, some tough FFL choices to be made this week
Prior to tonight I thought City would win on Saturday regardless of the result. A win and they'd be on a high, defeat and they'd be angry! However, I'm not so sure now given the VAR at the end and Pep going Klopp/Mourinho down the touchline. So 0-0 on Saturday.
COYS!!!!!!!
back to play the old club? Davidson, Christian, Toby, Jan all came from Ajax
The only downside to last night .... that god awful kit.
I know it now will go down as legend, but it's truly horrid.
Wish it had been the proper European night kit .... White shirt, white shorts, white stockings.
Wish it had been the proper European night kit …. White shirt, white shorts, white stockings.
So do I but our white shirts have that horrible blue band at the bottom that ruins the all white look.
Still can't get over that match last night, it must've been great for those that were there.
agree, the 'proper european night lilywhite' is the true kit, that 3rd kit is....mleh...and just not any more different to pale blue than lilywhite surely? the grauation on the shirt looks ok in the prem but does foul up the whole real madrid tribute of the european white shorts!
Apparently there is a new hymn for the Etihad this easter
Veee Aaaa Rrrrr My Lord! Veee aaa Rrrrrr!
V A R my lord, V A Rrrrr!
V A R my Lord! V A R!
Oh Lord! V A R!
'was offside my lord! V A R!
'was offside my lord! VAR
....
🙂
Either of you gents been to the new stadium? I went to the Huddersfield game, it is truly awesome! Market place and goal line bar under the park lane 'white wall*' is good, a nice place to get a pint. (*I can't call it the Kop...please let's find a better name...it is copied on the dortmund yellow wall after all')
the real video starts 13 seconds in. 'Balls Lads! you had HUGE F***in' BALLS!' Hahahahahahaha! Absolutely love Poch! Magic!
Breaking news! Theresa May has been in crunch talks with Pep Guardiola all day, seeking advice on how to leave Europe.'
Thank you than you. I also do weddings and bat Mitzvah.
Tipping my waitress
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47982403
Professional footballers in England and Wales are to boycott social media for 24 hours on Friday, to protest against the way social networks and football authorities respond to racism.
It follows a number of high-profile incidents in domestic and international matches this season.
Earlier this week, Manchester United captain Ashley Young was racially abused on Twitter.
And Watford captain Troy Deeney said "enough is enough".
"On Friday we are sending a message to anyone that abuses players - or anyone else - whether from the crowd or online, that we won't tolerate it within football," said Deeney, who disabled comments on his Instagram after abuse earlier this month.
Back to more sobering things again, I'm sure many will try and just dismiss this as a flounce, I remember one thread about the abuse Lukaku was receiving where people suggested he should be proud of it. I'm really glad this stuff is hitting the front pages.
Either of you gents been to the new stadium?
Yeah, 1st game against Palace, and Man City. Didn't go to the Huddersfield game as I was working, can't get to the Brighton one on Tuesday either, Wet Spam next Saturday is looking good though!
We've already got a name for the south stand, it isn't The Wall or any of the other pony that's been suggested it's Park Lane and always will be!
The Goal Line bar is becoming a problem as they've started to close it as too many people in there, we're going to resort to the old plan 'A' (pub) for the next game, heard rumours the the Olive Tree has closed down though ☹️
So a massive week for everyone, if Liverpool do stuff Cardiff I don't think they will make it back.
Top end I have no idea how Spurs & City are going to come back from that!! Tempted to watch that one tomorrow with the option of running away when it turns dull.
If my FFL is anything to go by I'm backing City and Spurs to have the best run in of the top 4
I hear the Gilpin etc have all been empty so far but the initial novelty and enthusiasm will calm down a bit and old habits and haunts will revive a bit I'm sure. Maybe Levy should buy some of the run down pubs around and extend the 'pie and pint and ticket' offers to other locations. I was suprprised as I arrived at WHL station to see the old pub still derelict. Once the walkway to the stadium is built that would be a great location unless..just thought..does the pub get flattened for the walkway/station development?
I'm happy with Park Lane but actually would be happier to lose it for a new name. Probably because its not lost. The names I want to retain are the links to the lost parts, the history. I grew up watching from the Shelf (saw the '84 final vs Andelecht stood on a milk crate on the shelf!) and I want to keep the Paxton name even though the road has gone. It was the home end for so long.....we need to keep these names. I'll also struggle with a new stadium name when Levy finally gets a big enough offer. Its NWHL for now...and long may it be. But oddly...Park Lane name isn't lost, so I'd happily add to that with a stand name of 'White wall/Spurs wall'
Here we go again!
Go Foden!!!
So, probably down to the Manchester derby to decide the premier league, hard to make a case for city dropping points any where else before the end of the season, and same for Liverpool should really get max points from their remaining matches.
Looking at the points tally as well, both teams look like a cert to amass over 90 points, has that ever happened before?
Should be a stroll for City on today’s evidence! Ole’s at the wheel alright 😂
Wheels have all come off, more like
I’d keep a hand full of players and ship the rest out. Keep Rash, Shaw, McTominay, deGea, Dalot. The rest can eff off imo
Back-up ProjectOle is working nicely after a shaky start. Only hope now for Liverpool now is that Utd need the points so desperately for Top 4 that they have to try properly against City.
As bad a United performance as I’ve ever seen. Absolutely pitiful!! If we play like this on Wednesday, City could get into double figures!
The idea that we paid 90 million for Heskey looks ridiculous! Sanchez ‘earned’ his 450 grand a week from the bench yet again. Pogba went AWOL again
We need rid of the lot of them in the summer. But to who? The wages this lot are on and most of them wouldn’t make it into a mid-table championship side. And who would want to come to Old Trafford at the moment? We’ve not a hope of top four now
It’s embarrassing! Played off the park by Everton with not a single shot on target! Pickford could have sat in a deck-char, reading a book for 90 minutes! No-one in that god-awful pink strip today is fit to wear the shirt!
Gary Neville is on saying his livid at the lack of effort. You’re not alone there Gary
A big clear out is needed for sure. But they’ll need to spend stupid money to get anywhere near competing for the league again. Like £300m, assuming players want to come if they’re not in the Champions League.
Fair play to Everton today though. They were brilliant! Same as they were against Chelski, Liverpool and Arsenal
It’s pretty obvious the Glazers don’t GAF isn’t it. So long as the brand makes money they couldn’t care less where the team finish in the league. Ole will get £150m to spend max, and if they’re pushing for top4 that’s 2 players of the quality needed. It’s need 3-4 to be a top4 side and 6-7 to challenge for the league.
The Glazers couldn’t give a toss if they were running a football club or selling washing machines as long as they can keep leaching billions out of it!
That’s been obvious from the off
We finished outside the top four, but we got a new noodle sponsorship deal in Singapore so ker-****ing-ching
Parasites!
