the_engineer 1,415 Posted March 19, 2013 Michael Appelton sacked as manager of Blackburn, after 67 (sixty seven) days. :lol: :lol: http://www.bbc.co.uk...otball/21843906 Those indian owners are doing a wonderful job ... ... of destroying Blackburn rovers. So they are doing a wonderful job then. Nah i like Blackburn there ok i guess .lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadEgg 38 Posted March 30, 2013 Sunderland giving Martin O'Neill his P45 at this stage of the season is bonkers!!!!!! Basically the twats who run that club have relegated them for sure Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_engineer 1,415 Posted March 31, 2013 Sunderland giving Martin O'Neill his P45 at this stage of the season is bonkers!!!!!! Basically the twats who run that club have relegated them for sure That is one bad choice . After hearing that they are my favourites to go down with reading and QPR . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,101 Posted March 31, 2013 I really hope this isn't true. If R&C do go down south, it'll be the death of a lot of teams in Scotland. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted March 31, 2013 I really hope this isn't true. If R&C do go down south, it'll be the death of a lot of teams in Scotland. FIFA will take a dim view of a politician interfering in one of their acredited associations... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RIP Wee Jum 1,559 Posted March 31, 2013 I really hope this isn't true. If R&C do go down south, it'll be the death of a lot of teams in Scotland. They are demanding to start in the Premiership. Which is FAF. If they want to go down to England to play they have to make there way through the leagues. I do believe getting rid of them would be good for the SPL in the long term, where 5 or 6 teams all have a chance of winning the league rather than the one team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted March 31, 2013 I really hope this isn't true. If R&C do go down south, it'll be the death of a lot of teams in Scotland. Lol, no chance. English clubs wouldn't want the competition re more chance of being relegated and definitely the police would bounce the idea in both teams counts. Thank fuck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadEgg 38 Posted April 1, 2013 They've only just got rid of the smell of piss in Manchester after Rangers visit in 2008 when they played Zenit St.Petersburg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RIP Wee Jum 1,559 Posted April 2, 2013 They've only just got rid of the smell of piss in Manchester after Rangers visit in 2008 when they played Zenit St.Petersburg Go on take them. We don't want them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadEgg 38 Posted April 3, 2013 Only if they start off in the Combined Counties League Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Zorders 1,271 Posted April 4, 2013 http://www.bbc.co.uk...otball/22004803 I thought I'd post this here so other football fans can enjoy a trip down memory lane. In some cases, suppressed-memory lane. I'm shocked by one particular omission though, that almost always gets mentioned in these articles. Anyone care to hazard a guess what specifically I'm referring to? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,136 Posted April 4, 2013 I'm shocked by one particular omission though, that almost always gets mentioned in these articles. Anyone care to hazard a guess what specifically I'm referring to? Would it be the all-grey strip worn by Manchester Utd on the night Southampton put six past them? Man Utd's excuse being that their players couldn't see each other ..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,572 Posted April 4, 2013 I really hope this isn't true. If R&C do go down south, it'll be the death of a lot of teams in Scotland. I had to check the date on this because I thought it was more appropriate to 01/04. Surely Rangers won't be back into the Scottish First Division by Autumn 2014. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Zorders 1,271 Posted April 4, 2013 Would it be the all-grey strip worn by Manchester Utd on the night Southampton put six past them? Man Utd's excuse being that their players couldn't see each other ..... ABSOLUTEMENT. (to borrow a phrase from Arnold Rimmer). That's in fact the first thing I was expecting to see. To correct you though, Man Utd only lost 3-1 that day. They did lose 6-3 to Southampton in a later game (dunno if it was the same season). The Chelsea kit featured on that article greatly reminded me of it. What a corker that is. I honestly can't decide if I hate it or like it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,598 Posted April 4, 2013 Would it be the all-grey strip worn by Manchester Utd on the night Southampton put six past them? Man Utd's excuse being that their players couldn't see each other ..... ABSOLUTEMENT. (to borrow a phrase from Arnold Rimmer). That's in fact the first thing I was expecting to see. To correct you though, Man Utd only lost 3-1 that day. They did lose 6-3 to Southampton in a later game (dunno if it was the same season). The Chelsea kit featured on that article greatly reminded me of it. What a corker that is. I honestly can't decide if I hate it or like it. That Chelsea kit is by no means their worst away kit; there's some real horrors here. Its a shame these Brighton & Hove kits never got a mention : You needed sunglassses whatever the weather. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RIP Wee Jum 1,559 Posted April 4, 2013 Some (IMO) iconic Scottish football shirts Dundee United East Fife Celtic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Zorders 1,271 Posted April 4, 2013 Good 'effin Christ @ that pink Brighton shirt After further consideration I've decided that orange and grey Chelsea kit is the best away kit ever. Also, here's another, er, "classic" away kit from the mid-90's. Mail your eye surgery bills/complaints to Peterborough United FC. And finally I forgot to mention I actually owned the notorious grey Man Utd 3rd kit. My parents bought me one when I was a kid because they were selling 'em cheap after the Southampton debacle. I wonder if it's still somewhere in the house... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,136 Posted April 4, 2013 When did this whole thing of wearing an "away" strip start? When I were a lass, the away team only wore their second strip if their colours clashed with the home side. Then at some point they started wearing their second strip just because they were the away team. This sometimes created a clash, but instead of reverting to the non-clashing first strip they wheel out yet another strip. There was never any need for a third strip, it is of course just to milk more money from the punters. And finally I forgot to mention I actually owned the notorious grey Man Utd 3rd kit. My parents bought me one when I was a kid because they were selling 'em cheap after the Southampton debacle. I wonder if it's still somewhere in the house... Goodness, now I feel really old. To correct you though, Man Utd only lost 3-1 that day. They did lose 6-3 to Southampton in a later game (dunno if it was the same season). It was the same season, if memory serves. Although my memory seems to be faulty. Ah well, you have to make allowances for us aged old bats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Zorders 1,271 Posted April 4, 2013 No I think it was the next season actually (but I still can't be arsed to check properly). BTW, don't worry I'm not that young so no need to feel that bad. This is a world of One Directions and Justin Biebers, everyone who's over 23 (and isn't a Facebook millionaire) is now considered a washed-up bum. Not that I'm saying that's a healthy situation we find ourselves in, of course. Still the fact remains, all I have to do is look up a footballer on Wikipedia while I'm watching some on TV and see "Born: 1993" and I feel like Abe Simpson myself. Maybe it's just me and I'm dangerously neurotic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,136 Posted April 4, 2013 Here you are .... different seasons but same year The Joy of Six A few names I'd forgotten there ... but it all comes flooding back. Entertaining read for Saints fans Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Zorders 1,271 Posted April 4, 2013 Yeah certain family members used to never let me forget that back in "the day". Of course now I look back and laugh and wish the Premiership was interesting enough to feature "rubbish" teams putting six past Chelsea or Man Utd every once in a while. You have to give the young(er) me some credit, I was a lot closer to Manchester United than most fans. I was only a 20 minute rail journey away. Let's face it most of them lived, and continue to live, in Malaysia. By rights I probably should have been a Leeds fan instead. You remember this guy?: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,598 Posted April 4, 2013 Here's one for Maryport. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,689 Posted April 4, 2013 The FA Cup gets underway tomorrow... I see we aren't eligible to win this year's FA Cup, but the Evo-Stik League One Div North should be a piece of piss. Come on Prescot Cables, Woodley Sports and Leigh Genesis, let's be avin ya. It was, if you call winning the league by two goals after losing the final game while your rivals won 8-2 a piece of piss. Just six more promotions and we're in the Prem. First Division North 1. Chester 44 14 6 2 15 4 3 29 10 5 107 36 71 97 2. Skelmersdale 44 14 4 4 16 3 3 30 7 7 117 48 69 97 3. Chorley 44 14 3 5 11 8 3 25 11 8 87 43 44 86 4. Curzon Ashton 44 14 4 4 11 6 5 25 10 9 85 49 36 85 Evo-Stik Premier tucked away in front of 5,009, not bad for a seventh-tier match. Gonna call this one early - barring a meltdown of biblical proportions, a third title/promotion in three years. All things going well and the goats blow the playoffs as usual, the Wrexham-Chester derby is back on next year. Honez?! 100 points from a possible 111. Occy, any ideas on the best total/percentage? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_engineer 1,415 Posted April 5, 2013 Good 'effin Christ @ that pink Brighton shirt After further consideration I've decided that orange and grey Chelsea kit is the best away kit ever. Also, here's another, er, "classic" away kit from the mid-90's. Mail your eye surgery bills/complaints to Peterborough United FC. And finally I forgot to mention I actually owned the notorious grey Man Utd 3rd kit. My parents bought me one when I was a kid because they were selling 'em cheap after the Southampton debacle. I wonder if it's still somewhere in the house... Reminds me of this Very camp looking and the kit is not too nice either. Taste the rainbow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
