Raymondo Ponte'
It's all about mid-table...
You Reds !
Football League Play-offs
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(Edit: In response to the chat about Birmingham City, I missed the quote somehow)
True. It's a big city and you'd think Birmingham should be bigger than they are, but they aren't, and historically have been the poor cousin to Villa.
If I was an independent serious investor looking for an English club to take into the Champions league, I think it would be (have been) Villa. Rich history, biggest club in the second big city, European cup, it ticks the boxes. Better than Wolves, better than Leeds.
In fact their new owners are meant to be worth several billion, so if they have the competence to go with the money, I wouldn't rule out them breaking through the London / North West stranglehold. Villa was my initial thought when I heard the story about the PSG owners looking over here, but they're taken now.
True. It's a big city and you'd think Birmingham should be bigger than they are, but they aren't, and historically have been the poor cousin to Villa.
If I was an independent serious investor looking for an English club to take into the Champions league, I think it would be (have been) Villa. Rich history, biggest club in the second big city, European cup, it ticks the boxes. Better than Wolves, better than Leeds.
In fact their new owners are meant to be worth several billion, so if they have the competence to go with the money, I wouldn't rule out them breaking through the London / North West stranglehold. Villa was my initial thought when I heard the story about the PSG owners looking over here, but they're taken now.
Trents
John Robertson
To be honest if it was on Lolley, clear pen.
As Derby, cheating diving twat.
As Derby, cheating diving twat.
For the play-offs, I want what leaves us with the best chance of going up next season.
Derby are in FFP mire, so if they don't go up they should be constrained. Assuming that is, the league don't allow the stadium profits farce to stand. And it's Derby.
Villa could potentially be on the up big time in general, but if they don't go up this season they'll lose their parachute payment and I gather they should be severely constrained by FFP too.
Leeds actually look to be run relatively sensibly on the financials front, with a strong natural revenue because, and you may not be aware, they have enormous crowds. So even if Bielsa-bub and team leave, Leeds should be able to strengthen the playing squad.
West Brom will only be on their 2nd parachute payment, so should be strong.
So basically, I think I want West Brom to go up. Then Leeds, though with gritted teeth. But that depends on FFP not being abused.
Derby are in FFP mire, so if they don't go up they should be constrained. Assuming that is, the league don't allow the stadium profits farce to stand. And it's Derby.
Villa could potentially be on the up big time in general, but if they don't go up this season they'll lose their parachute payment and I gather they should be severely constrained by FFP too.
Leeds actually look to be run relatively sensibly on the financials front, with a strong natural revenue because, and you may not be aware, they have enormous crowds. So even if Bielsa-bub and team leave, Leeds should be able to strengthen the playing squad.
West Brom will only be on their 2nd parachute payment, so should be strong.
So basically, I think I want West Brom to go up. Then Leeds, though with gritted teeth. But that depends on FFP not being abused.
Bryn Gunn
Cash is King!
No. Birmingham are massive, more fans than Leeds.
GOBIAS
Ian Bowyer
I think he probably did get caught slightly. I still say he dived and made the most of it but I guess they would be on a sticky wicket to have banned him when he was clipped.
About even with the Grabban penalty (which he missed) earlier in the season. That was a bit contentious at the time.
GOBIAS
Ian Bowyer
Unfortunately loads do it. Nowhere near as bad as Gayle I think we can all agree.
The Gayle dive was ridiculous. Sickening that it was even awarded really because the referee and linesman COULDN'T see anything. No deception was required in that case; he was always going to give it.
Ravi
Upper Decker
The big game today is Newport v Mansfield 1st leg.
Rzar
Bob McKinlay
Come on you Stags
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MASE
Up-Front
Hows that not Red?
Loving Stags kit btw.
Loving Stags kit btw.
Rzar
Bob McKinlay
I love any green kit. Lovely color.
MASE
Up-Front
Booooom
Cracking finish
Come on Stags, lets get some more daylight between us & the Saddies.
Cracking finish
Come on Stags, lets get some more daylight between us & the Saddies.
I'm Red Till Dead
Stuart Pearce
Go Mansfield. :banana::banana:
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For Gods sake man, for the benefit of those of us stuck in an airport, who scored??
Thomas
Martel Maxwell Enjoyer
Quite like Mansfields kit.
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Thomas
Martel Maxwell Enjoyer
Also, why is there no one at this game.
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MASE
Up-Front
Hamilton.
Thomas
Martel Maxwell Enjoyer
Cj Hamilton looks decent.
League two football tho, doesn't.
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League two football tho, doesn't.
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Viktor
Bee Gees Fan Club member #00001
Former Red for Newport? Dumitru?
BryanRoy
Stuart Pearce
WBA in for him.
It was a great goal. Walker's run to Mellis' perfectly weighted pass for Hamilton to that finish.
Thomas
Martel Maxwell Enjoyer
Viktor
Bee Gees Fan Club member #00001
Lithuanian, was a youngster here