Scott7

35 minutes ago, Gonzo79 said:

I've met and spoken to many bankers and accountants and the vast majority aren't alpha males.  

True beyond doubt but some of them think they are. They do the gym work and have fancy outfits and special watches and things. Then the rain comes on and they have to go home.

11 minutes ago, compo said:

The toffees march on they made enough chances to win a dozen games 

Luton next at home. I recall when the Hatters were cup-finalists, losing to Forest.

Tie of the round is at the Hawthorns with Wolves visiting.

15 minutes ago, ranger_syntax said:

https://candcgroupplc.com/brands

 

The futility of consumer activism.

 

Just wait until a bigger drinks company acquires this one.

Thanks. No wonder it all tastes the same. 
 

Even Innis & Gunn. O tempora, o mores.

39 minutes ago, Gonzo79 said:

Flamethrowers or crossbows?

Nuclear Missiles.

Just now, alexscottislegend said:

Should have won comfortably: disappointed.

Score?

Dowell had injury trouble at Norwich, did he not? 

14 minutes ago, 26th of foot said:

the man behind the wire.

Maybe he’s in front of the wire looking in.

1 hour ago, Uilleam said:

@compo to manage it: too old to interfere with the fillies

I wouldn’t bank on that.

25 minutes ago, compo said:

Hatters I did watch Liverpool last night in the league cup they do have some very decent young players.

A couple of them came on for the last fifteen minutes against Arsenal. Gunners schooled by schoolboys.

2 hours ago, Bluedell said:

Players nowadays are faster, stronger and generally fitter than they were

And they still go down like flies.

19 minutes ago, Sutton_blows_goats said:

The Gullane thing was psychological, its probably not a good idea to burn your players out on sand dunes for a week in pre season when you have 60 odd games coming up in the season ahead.

That team had season long stamina of mind and body.

32 minutes ago, compo said:

a week at Gullane would be more beneficial 

But more expensive.

1 hour ago, Malangsob said:

Exactly....minus Jack's developmentally malnourished ligament

I think the “Jack” he refers to is the ‘keeper, Jack Butland, not Ryan Jack.

44 minutes ago, Sutton_blows_goats said:

Did not see Shankland to Wrexham coming, would be a decent move for him as they are on the up.

Like Gretna were?

Lammers wouldn’t get on to Alaves’ bench. Would Cantwell? 

Brum have appointed Mowbray. Right move.

1 hour ago, Fa1833 said:

I didn’t know until recently that Bobby Charlton marked him the whole World Cup final,  also Beckenbauer was told the exact same thing so neither of them was actually involved in the final match of the  World Cup. 

Not how I remember it but small screen black and white telly makes it hard to judge.

1 hour ago, compo said:

1963 seen Mazzola and Fachetti playing for inter we beat them Jim Forrest goal but you could see they were class acts 

And Angelo Domenghini. It was 1965. I’ve still got the ticket.

Roger Hynd was terrific that night. Thought I’d seen the new George Young. I was wrong.

Standout player at the 1966 World Cup

On 07/01/2024 at 11:15, Scott7 said:

Liverpool will win the tournament, Manchester United an outside bet.

 

The meaning of this is that Arsenal will cruise to victory this evening and United might be struggling at Wigan.

I think I confused myself with double ju-ju there. Pity the Board doesn’t have a resident witch doctor to advise on protocols.

Best match of the round. Arsenal had five scoring opportunities in the first ten minutes and plenty more throughout the match but could do nothing. Martinelli came on and was unstoppable for five minutes then seemed t lose his touch completely.

In the last quarter hour Liverpool brought on two primary schoolboys. They played like Bobby Moore and Franz Beckenbauer.

Wednesday beat Cardiff City. Two questions. How did Wednesday manage to score four goals? How did Cardiff not score about six minimum from umpteen chances including two saved penalties?

The Tyne/Wear Derby was a sensational spectacle of noise, fanaticism, hatred and colour, then the football started and it wasn’t so good after that.

Liverpool will win the tournament, Manchester United an outside bet.

The meaning of this is that Arsenal will cruise to victory this evening and United might be struggling at Wigan.

Big cop out. Very few people’s work is free from scrutiny. Get it right and nobody will moan at you. Admit when you’re wrong and the moaning doesn’t disappear but it’s considerably reduced.

21 minutes ago, compo said:

I remember in cup games England and Scotland they would give you the attendance and gate receipts can’t remember what percentage the away team got after expenses.

Was it half?

Rotten attendance at Boro tonight.

Easy 3-0 for Newcastle.

The hand of Beale was visible. Sunderland were sent out to defend. That’s ok but the defence had to be sharp with fast closing down and sure tackling not standing off and conceding ground.