(Football) Soccer thread (English Premier League, Champions League)

[Hammer of the Gods]

Nights like today make you realize how great this game really is

 

Look like the ref won't be working anymore UCL games this year

 

http://metro.co.uk/2017/03/10/uefa-to-sideline-referee-deniz-aytekin-after-barcelona-win-over-paris-saint-germain-6500425/

 

Speaking of questionable calls, Milan got hosed today in stoppage time what a shame as Donnarumma put on another show that kid is must see tv at this point.

[scruffynick]

Just taken my seat at old Trafford and I've got a gold plate on it.....30 years plus a season ticket holder! Crikey that long??? Nice touch by the club for once

[hammer1]

Manchester United fan here. I think that they can crack the top four in the next few weeks. Relatively easy schedule from here on out.

[onlyomar]

Come on you Blues!

[Mcnulty]

Just taken my seat at old Trafford and I've got a gold plate on it.....30 years plus a season ticket holder! Crikey that long??? Nice touch by the club for once

Mate, what's the feeling about Jose around there? I'm a Liverpool fan. I come in peace. Just wondering.

[scruffynick]

Just taken my seat at old Trafford and I've got a gold plate on it.....30 years plus a season ticket holder! Crikey that long??? Nice touch by the club for once

Mate, what's the feeling about Jose around there? I'm a Liverpool fan. I come in peace. Just wondering.

Wasn't my choice as he seems hell bent on arguments with anybody. But as the season has gone on the footy has greatly improved, it was simply dull and dire under van gaal - lost the will sometimes and buggered off to pub before end of match. I just wish he'd just stay quite and manage but hes a winner and already got a trophy in the bank....and it was a good day out at Wembley which is never bad. So he's growing on me, just hope he's here for the long haul as United really need a long term plan

[Mcnulty]

Just taken my seat at old Trafford and I've got a gold plate on it.....30 years plus a season ticket holder! Crikey that long??? Nice touch by the club for once

Mate, what's the feeling about Jose around there? I'm a Liverpool fan. I come in peace. Just wondering.

Wasn't my choice as he seems hell bent on arguments with anybody. But as the season has gone on the footy has greatly improved, it was simply dull and dire under van gaal - lost the will sometimes and buggered off to pub before end of match. I just wish he'd just stay quite and manage but hes a winner and already got a trophy in the bank....and it was a good day out at Wembley which is never bad. So he's growing on me, just hope he's here for the long haul as United really need a long term plan

Can't see him hanging around for more than 3-4 years. He needs his ego stroked constantly, and well you lot don't like to do that do you? Is Zlatan hanging around next season? I feel you need a replacement and a no. 10.

[Puckoon]

The last of the longevity Managers is poor Arsene. Jose won't be at united 3 years from now. Different game these days. Management is Taylormade. New and improved constantly. Meanwhile Arsenal are still battering away with the R11.

[Mcnulty]

Lallana out at least a month, Internationals in the season should be banned.

[Puckoon]

Lallana out at least a month, Internationals in the season should be banned.

 

Coleman with a horrific leg break. Arguably having a more influential season for his club. I think Lallana has had a vastly improved season compared to last however.

 

I'd still be in favour of internationals a few times a year. Some degree of consistency and fluidity in the national teams is needed.

 

Poor England though, they'll always flatter to deceive.

[Mcnulty]

Lallana out at least a month, Internationals in the season should be banned.

 

Coleman with a horrific leg break. Arguably having a more influential season for his club. I think Lallana has had a vastly improved season compared to last however.

 

I'd still be in favour of internationals a few times a year. Some degree of consistency and fluidity in the national teams is needed.

 

Poor England though, they'll always flatter to deceive.

He's so integral to Liverpool's pressing, not to mention how hard he works. Coleman is no doubt a big loss for the Ev.

[Mcnulty]

What a terrible week for Liverpool, with the Mane news and then Bournemouth. I'd much rather play the top 4 every week. It's so frustrating to watch. Good to see United back to 6th.

[scruffynick]

Just taken my seat at old Trafford and I've got a gold plate on it.....30 years plus a season ticket holder! Crikey that long??? Nice touch by the club for once

Mate, what's the feeling about Jose around there? I'm a Liverpool fan. I come in peace. Just wondering.

Wasn't my choice as he seems hell bent on arguments with anybody. But as the season has gone on the footy has greatly improved, it was simply dull and dire under van gaal - lost the will sometimes and buggered off to pub before end of match. I just wish he'd just stay quite and manage but hes a winner and already got a trophy in the bank....and it was a good day out at Wembley which is never bad. So he's growing on me, just hope he's here for the long haul as United really need a long term plan

Can't see him hanging around for more than 3-4 years. He needs his ego stroked constantly, and well you lot don't like to do that do you? Is Zlatan hanging around next season? I feel you need a replacement and a no. 10.

Zaltan will go, got loads of no 10s....need another centre half, strong midfielder and a centre forward. But the game on Sunday showed how good rashford is, he destroyed cahill and sideshow bob! Best United and played all season and the noise inside OT was stunning, like the good old days!

[Golfingfanatic]

Amazing Clasico last night!

[onlyomar]

Blues win Sunday and you can lock it up.

[scruffynick]

Derby day.... The city is starting to buzz!! Hope to God it's a red night come 10 tonight!

[Texas1]

Jose, give him 100m and he'll build you a bus

Give him 500m and he'll build 5 buses

Give him a billion he'll park them buses and then throw all the players fans and media under them

 

If ever 2 entities deserve each other it's the dirty mancs and the pathetic wanker Jose. Long may they continue their relationship

[scruffynick]

Jose, give him 100m and he'll build you a bus

Give him 500m and he'll build 5 buses

Give him a billion he'll park them buses and then throw all the players fans and media under them

 

If ever 2 entities deserve each other it's the dirty mancs and the pathetic wanker Jose. Long may they continue their relationship

Still better than van gaal! And at least it's not been 27 years....ouch!

[Bearinthewoods]

I have a nack for picking sports teams that underwhelm or underperform. Started watching man city, loved the eagle crest in my younger days. All the new found success has been dizzying. Now they're back to their underperforming best.

Then again, what's the point of following a team that always wins!

[Mcnulty]

Coming up on the last week of the season, pending a Liverpool like collapse LFC should sneak into the 4th spot. I'd call this progress for us as we haven't spent an outrageous amount of money, given our start it seems a real disappointment to limp over the finish line, but I'd would have your hand off for fourth at the start of the season.

[scruffynick]

Going to be a sad day, my last game at Old Trafford! After best on 32 years I'm no longer a season ticket holder...I'll pop along a few times next season but something had to give. Shame the game means nowt, but I just get a look at the kid they are all raving about..gomes ( nanis little cuz).

But I'll walk home a wee bit sad this afternoon as I've had some great times at OT

[Mcnulty]

Going to be a sad day, my last game at Old Trafford! After best on 32 years I'm no longer a season ticket holder...I'll pop along a few times next season but something had to give. Shame the game means nowt, but I just get a look at the kid they are all raving about..gomes ( nanis little cuz).

But I'll walk home a wee bit sad this afternoon as I've had some great times at OT

 

Sad one that.

 

If you don't beat Ajax is Jose safe?

[scruffynick]

Going to be a sad day, my last game at Old Trafford! After best on 32 years I'm no longer a season ticket holder...I'll pop along a few times next season but something had to give. Shame the game means nowt, but I just get a look at the kid they are all raving about..gomes ( nanis little cuz).

But I'll walk home a wee bit sad this afternoon as I've had some great times at OT

 

Sad one that.

 

If you don't beat Ajax is Jose safe?

Probably because sacking another manager ain't going to help....plus any future managers might stay away if United become a sacking club. In truth it's been dire for 6-7 years now. People forgot fergies last 3 years weren't a great watch because United won the title. I enjoyed watching some of the kids as I get to see them alot at leigh sports village....United have some cracking youngsters that deserve a chance to shine

[scruffynick]

I'm in numb shock today, no one really cares about the final. I'm actually stunned it's going ahead...ufea again show lack of dignity and thought

[Sira]

I'm in numb shock today, no one really cares about the final. I'm actually stunned it's going ahead...ufea again show lack of dignity and thought

Man, I'm sorry to hear about what went down in Manchester.

United won, but as Herrera said; it's just a football match.

[scruffynick]

I'm in numb shock today, no one really cares about the final. I'm actually stunned it's going ahead...ufea again show lack of dignity and thought

Man, I'm sorry to hear about what went down in Manchester.

United won, but as Herrera said; it's just a football match.

Great win but with a heavy heart, still sad about Monday night and the police and army being on the streets is plain well I have no words. But it's a small bit of cheer for us mancs, just wish it was under different circumstances

[The Chicken Connoisseur]

Are any of you lads up for Fantasy Premier League? Super fun!

[ETgolf]

Are any of you lads up for Fantasy Premier League? Super fun!

 

Ive been wanting to fantasy EPL for a few years but havent jumped in. If there were a forum league I would be in!

[The Chicken Connoisseur]

Awesome! I run a money league but also those who don't want to play for money are welcomed. You can also put in less money than the rest and we are ok with that as well

[scruffynick]

Ready for new season?? Seems the summer has flown by and here we are again. There's no outstanding favourite, with about 4-5 teams with a great chance of winning it....fancy city in the end, just pipping United to the title.