maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted April 26, 2020 So there's only the EFL and Premiershit to go in England in terms of writing off a season - but surely it's only a matter of time. Was bantering online with some of my Carlisle supporting friends and we have a master plan. The next time we surge into an early season lead and know full-well our budget and lack of squad depth will leave us falling off the pace in the inevitable injury crisis after Christmas. So, once we're top after about three games the lot of us will charter a jet, head off to China, find the nearest restaurant and all order a slice of wild meat! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Great Uncle Bulgaria 1,284 Posted April 26, 2020 Shame for my lot currently (formerly) in a playoff position in National League South. Latest informed speculation/kite-flying says that non-league should be prepared to accept no football for the rest of 2020 and possibly not until 2021, which would wipe out most of non-league football. I know fans of Liverpool/WBA/Leeds etc will be annoyed about not getting what they think they deserve but at least they will still have a club to support - there is going to be absolute carnage lower down the pyramid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,218 Posted April 26, 2020 8 minutes ago, Great Uncle Bulgaria said: Shame for my lot currently (formerly) in a playoff position in National League South. Latest informed speculation/kite-flying says that non-league should be prepared to accept no football for the rest of 2020 and possibly not until 2021, which would wipe out most of non-league football. I know fans of Liverpool/WBA/Leeds etc will be annoyed about not getting what they think they deserve but at least they will still have a club to support - there is going to be absolute carnage lower down the pyramid. Same situation with my local team in the National League North. They are in a play off position with 4 games in hand and plenty of points ahead of the teams below them. They have had an incredible season which, by the look of it, they will have to do all over again if it is decided to void this seasons efforts. I really don't miss the Premier league or my team, I never thought I would say it but I really have not missed it. Non league and the lower professional leagues are where it's at. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,477 Posted April 26, 2020 Thistle are in the neverland of being relegated thanks to every other team in the league having played more games, but maybe not relegated because of league restructure. So I haven't a clue what league we're on, or what effect it'll have on the finances. Presumably no great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miracle Aligner 249 Posted May 15, 2020 League Two have voted to suspend the season. League One failed to make a decision. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52679614 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Great Uncle Bulgaria 1,284 Posted May 15, 2020 League two have decided that the ones at the top deserve to be promoted, but the one(s) at the bottom don't deserve to be relegated. Fallacy somewhere I fancy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miracle Aligner 249 Posted May 22, 2020 On 15/05/2020 at 17:38, Great Uncle Bulgaria said: League two have decided that the ones at the top deserve to be promoted, but the one(s) at the bottom don't deserve to be relegated. Fallacy somewhere I fancy. The thing is the PL is easiest to expand so thus could work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miracle Aligner 249 Posted May 23, 2020 Anyone been watching the Bundesliga? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genfærd 452 Posted May 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Miracle Aligner said: Anyone been watching the Bundesliga? Yeah, even without fans, the games are good. The Berliner derby yesterday was great even though Hertha dominated Union and Gladbach against Leverkusen this afternoon had some action. Kai Havertz is going to be a top tier player in the future. The Danish league is starting this thursday, and my hometown team who are deadlast plays on friday. They're talking about letting few fans into the stadium and as a season ticket holder who refused to get a refund, I hope it's possible. Can't wait for the La Liga and the Prem to start again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miracle Aligner 249 Posted May 28, 2020 June 17th for football to return. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52833725 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted May 29, 2020 Seeing all the Celtic fans celebrating winning the Scottish Premiership reminded me of that time I broke open a bottle of champagne after beating my 6 year old daughter in an arm wrestle. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miracle Aligner 249 Posted June 17, 2020 We're back. We're back. We're motherfucking back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted June 17, 2020 Yeah sure thing lads. What the fuck was the VAR ref doing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RIP Wee Jum 1,559 Posted June 17, 2020 The Villa v Sheffield Unied games was terrible. Hopefully the Man Shitty v Arse will be a bit better Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,611 Posted June 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Wee Jum said: The Villa v Sheffield Unied games was terrible. Hopefully the Man Shitty v Arse will be a bit better My mate the gooner doesn't think so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RIP Wee Jum 1,559 Posted June 17, 2020 4 minutes ago, time said: My mate the gooner doesn't think so. David Luiz didn't think he should of been sent off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,611 Posted June 17, 2020 Just now, Wee Jum said: David Luiz didn't think he should of been sent off Sideshow Bob is trending on Twitter. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted June 17, 2020 Sideshow Bob always delivers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RIP Wee Jum 1,559 Posted June 20, 2020 Hearts owner Anne Budge is still can't get her head around Hearts being relegated because they are bottom of the league 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miracle Aligner 249 Posted June 20, 2020 So the BBC showed their first top flight football match for 32 years tonight. To put that in perspective the last time they showed a match neither I or half a dozen other DL members were born. The question is will they actually put their hands in their pockets and buy the rights to some games next season? It's all very well showing games that were never going to be on telly during a pandemic, but will the BBC do the right thing and cough up for some Sunday afternoon/Saturday evening matches next season? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,102 Posted June 20, 2020 36 minutes ago, Miracle Aligner said: So the BBC showed their first top flight football match for 32 years tonight. To put that in perspective the last time they showed a match neither I or half a dozen other DL members were born. The question is will they actually put their hands in their pockets and buy the rights to some games next season? It's all very well showing games that were never going to be on telly during a pandemic, but will the BBC do the right thing and cough up for some Sunday afternoon/Saturday evening matches next season? Doubt it as long as the big money (Sky, BT) is being thrown at the football leagues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted June 20, 2020 Can always rely on Arsenal to raise a few laughs 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miracle Aligner 249 Posted June 21, 2020 So for at least this morning Bournemouth v Crystal Palace appears to be 2nd highest rated premier league match in history. It's amazing how many people watch the 10th pick match when it's available for free isn't it? An opportunity for ITV or BBC to try and get a foothold in next season here. Likely to be beaten by either Newcastle v Sheffield Utd and Everton v Liverpool which are available FTA on Pick today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted June 21, 2020 Leeds beaten by Cardiff If they lose to Fulham on Saturday they'll blow promotion again I reckon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
