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Old 12-05-2016, 23:48
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Belgium and France picked their squads today. On paper that would surely be the final both have ridiculous squads on paper!
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Old 13-05-2016, 00:03
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Belgium and France picked their squads today. On paper that would surely be the final both have ridiculous squads on paper!
Are these teams due to meet in the final
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Old 13-05-2016, 09:38
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Looks like Newcastle could be in a bit of bother-

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/f...re_Click_Other
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Old 13-05-2016, 09:44
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Happy 93:20 day everybody!

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Old 13-05-2016, 10:43
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Are these teams due to meet in the final
It could be semis owen was more a figure of speech than a definitive prediction
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Old 13-05-2016, 10:44
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It seems that there might be or could be one more league game for West Ham and Liverpool after this weekend's set of games -


http://www.sportsjoe.co.uk/football/...-play-off/2260
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Old 13-05-2016, 10:46
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I would have a look but joe.ie is the greatest load of clickbait shite, it's probably the most unlikely thing ever with a dramatic headline
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Old 13-05-2016, 10:56
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I would have a look but joe.ie is the greatest load of clickbait shite, it's probably the most unlikely thing ever with a dramatic headline
Sorry about that, I am just trying to be responsible and post links to where I find things, as I don't want to be accused of stealing things from elsewhere anymore (which I was not, but this seems to be the only way to go about disproving that belief).

Basically what it says, is that there could be a European play-off between West Ham and Liverpool, if the results on Sunday leave them with the same points, goals scored and goal difference, and if Liverpool get beat in the final of the Europa League.
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Old 13-05-2016, 11:51
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I would have a look but joe.ie is the greatest load of clickbait shite, it's probably the most unlikely thing ever with a dramatic headline
What about the BBC then?

http://m.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36283099
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Old 13-05-2016, 11:51
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Old 13-05-2016, 13:44
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New contract on the table for John Terry. Source: SSN
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Old 13-05-2016, 14:36
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36284162

Quite sad by this decision. I would have thought he would stay on for another season and push them up higher.

One must wonder who the board are thinking of replacing him with? Rafa? Jose? Martinez?
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Old 13-05-2016, 14:58
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http://ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps...387319adbc.jpg

Squad numbers are really getting out of hand.
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Old 13-05-2016, 15:33
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Very good!
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Old 13-05-2016, 17:11
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36284162

Quite sad by this decision. I would have thought he would stay on for another season and push them up higher.
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That is the trouble - due to our lack of form since Christmas I think they had no faith in Flores to turn things around.
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Old 13-05-2016, 17:13
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Sorry about that, I am just trying to be responsible and post links to where I find things, as I don't want to be accused of stealing things from elsewhere anymore (which I was not, but this seems to be the only way to go about disproving that belief).

Basically what it says, is that there could be a European play-off between West Ham and Liverpool, if the results on Sunday leave them with the same points, goals scored and goal difference, and if Liverpool get beat in the final of the Europa League.
Not blaming you at all, sorry just can't stand that website ha!
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Old 13-05-2016, 18:14
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New contract on the table for John Terry. Source: SSN
The funny bit was they were also reporting he's considering whether to accept it or not. I bet he can't sign it quick enough, which makes his agents attempt at hardball in trying to pretend he might go elsewhere or needs a 2 year contract laughable. As reported on bbc website:

"With it coming so late in the season, this is a big decision for John and his family and it is something that they are now considering," a spokesman said.
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Old 13-05-2016, 19:08
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Flip flopping around in the case of Leicester's Danny Simpson convicted of assaulting his ex- girlfriend . First he was sentenced to 300 hours unpaid community work . He then had that overturned because he complained of press intrusion . He was then given a tag & a curfew which has now been reversed because his lawyer stated it would be onerous given the celebrations Leicester have planned & trip to Thailand .

He now has to finish the community service instead . The judge said "he's hardly keeping a low profile turning up in in a Lamborghini , why can't he get a cab".?
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Old 13-05-2016, 19:18
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Is the Terry contract offer clever from Chelsea? Leave as late as possible so he gets big money offers from, say, China - and then offer a greatly reduced salary knowing that if he takes the money from China he's suddenly walked away from Chelsea rather than nasty Chelsea letting a legend go. Intriguing...
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Old 13-05-2016, 20:52
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Flip flopping around in the case of Leicester's Danny Simpson convicted of assaulting his ex- girlfriend . First he was sentenced to 300 hours unpaid community work . He then had that overturned because he complained of press intrusion . He was then given a tag & a curfew which has now been reversed because his lawyer stated it would be onerous given the celebrations Leicester have planned & trip to Thailand .

He now has to finish the community service instead . The judge said "he's hardly keeping a low profile turning up in in a Lamborghini , why can't he get a cab".?
Things like this cheese me off no end, as I don't at all see why he cannot do the community service, other far more famous people (not just footballers) have managed to do it (I am thinking of say Boy George), so there is no reason at all that he cannot.

If we are just sticking to footballers, then Eric Cantona had to do community service after his kick at Selhurst Park, and he is way more famous.
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Old 13-05-2016, 21:20
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Can't believe Flores will be allowed to leave at the end of the season. Did he not meet their objectives? He secured premiership status. What were they expecting, top 6 finish? Serve them right if next manager relegates them next season.
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Old 13-05-2016, 21:32
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See my little post above.

Big loss in form and player confidence cost Flores.

You are right though - not exactly certain the new manager will be any better!

Pozzos will expect a younger more attacking side I feel but then when you only have 2 strikers all season it's hard to keep scoring and when you play with no real width.
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Old 13-05-2016, 22:33
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Is the Terry contract offer clever from Chelsea? Leave as late as possible so he gets big money offers from, say, China - and then offer a greatly reduced salary knowing that if he takes the money from China he's suddenly walked away from Chelsea rather than nasty Chelsea letting a legend go. Intriguing...
Personally i dont think so. You only have a finite salary budget and a finite number of players you can name in your squad. So Terry on top whack and being the age he is i believe they didn't want to take a chance on him still being at his peak next season so were going down an alternative route. Didn't Giggs only get 12mth contracts (well 8 or 9) for the last 8-9 years of his playing career?

And now Chelsea have changed their minds. Perhaps seeing Man City waste countless millions on useless centre halves or having to play Mikel as a centre half recently or even Conti has spoken up have probably secured Terry another year if he wants it. Although seeing more recent comments from Terry about "a new role" perhaps their plan is Terry not to be a first choice centre half.
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Old 13-05-2016, 23:06
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Personally i dont think so. You only have a finite salary budget and a finite number of players you can name in your squad. So Terry on top whack and being the age he is i believe they didn't want to take a chance on him still being at his peak next season so were going down an alternative route. Didn't Giggs only get 12mth contracts (well 8 or 9) for the last 8-9 years of his playing career?

And now Chelsea have changed their minds. Perhaps seeing Man City waste countless millions on useless centre halves or having to play Mikel as a centre half recently or even Conti has spoken up have probably secured Terry another year if he wants it. Although seeing more recent comments from Terry about "a new role" perhaps their plan is Terry not to be a first choice centre half.
I'd imagine they'll be looking to bring in someone over the summer to partner Zouma next season, so Terry would be a back-up as you say. I'd still sooner have him above Cahill and Ivanovic in the CB pecking order as things stand at the moment.
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Old 14-05-2016, 08:08
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That rumor about José going to man u doesn't seem to be going away. I did read that giggs said he'd leave if José comes. Maybe that's not a bad idea because giggs is obviously expecting to get the job at some point and its never gonna happen until be gets some managerial experience.
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