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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Did you not support but admired?
The AC Milan team of the mid-2000s for me. Absolutely stacked with stars and so well drilled and with Kaka at the point of the Diamond, were deadly going forward |
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Might sound silly to any ‘big’ club Supporters but having watched lower leagues football most of my life I tend to admire those smaller clubs that prosper against the odds.
Like when Yeovil Town made the Championship, and even though it sticks in my throat to say it, the likes of Wycombe a couple of years ago (albeit in controversial circumstances when the season was truncated early). Both those sides didn’t have huge cash injections to dope the league like some teams do.
For example, I can’t really admire the likes of Bournemouth making the Premier League given the financial inputs and rule breaking they did go get there first then. Brentford however is more impressive a couple of seasons ago.  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Might sound silly to any ‘big’ club Supporters but having watched lower leagues football most of my life I tend to admire those smaller clubs that prosper against the odds.
Like when Yeovil Town made the Championship, and even though it sticks in my throat to say it, the likes of Wycombe a couple of years ago (albeit in controversial circumstances when the season was truncated early). Both those sides didn’t have huge cash injections to dope the league like some teams do.
For example, I can’t really admire the likes of Bournemouth making the Premier League given the financial inputs and rule breaking they did go get there first then. Brentford however is more impressive a couple of seasons ago. "
I didn't think of it like that but it's not silly at all! Any smaller clubs achieving against the odds adds to the romanticism of football that many think is lost |
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By *imbo59seMan
over a year ago
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"Admired"!!!!!
Grossly overpaid prima Donna's!
They'll fall over as if they've been shot if any opposing player comes within 5 yds of them!
Playing (as in "work") to rule when they're only halfway through their contract to get an improved contract!
What's to like about it, stupid bloody game! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Always like and admired Newcastle
Been a LFC fan always admired Newcastle the fighting spirit was so disappointed when they got relegated
But they are back where they belong with good manager and definitely better owners
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"Chelsea 09/10 squad
Drogba
Essien
Ballack
Deco
Lampard
John Obi Mikel etc were so exciting to watch
Also Keegans Newcastle The Entertainers squad
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Didn't see much of that Newcastle side but that Chelsea squad were amazing. Didn't they score over 100 goals in the league that season as well? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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""Admired"!!!!!
Grossly overpaid prima Donna's!
They'll fall over as if they've been shot if any opposing player comes within 5 yds of them!
Playing (as in "work") to rule when they're only halfway through their contract to get an improved contract!
What's to like about it, stupid bloody game! "
Oh piss off  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Chelsea 09/10 squad
Drogba
Essien
Ballack
Deco
Lampard
John Obi Mikel etc were so exciting to watch
Also Keegans Newcastle The Entertainers squad
Didn't see much of that Newcastle side but that Chelsea squad were amazing. Didn't they score over 100 goals in the league that season as well?"
I think so they were Superb |
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"Did you not support but admired?
The AC Milan team of the mid-2000s for me. Absolutely stacked with stars and so well drilled and with Kaka at the point of the Diamond, were deadly going forward"
They also had an excellent sideline in losing Champions League finals from 3-0 up 
Has to be said though that the third goal from Crespo in that final was perfection. That pass from Kaka! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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""Admired"!!!!!
Grossly overpaid prima Donna's!
They'll fall over as if they've been shot if any opposing player comes within 5 yds of them!
Playing (as in "work") to rule when they're only halfway through their contract to get an improved contract!
What's to like about it, stupid bloody game! "
Let me guess .. rugby fan? |
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By *P994Man
over a year ago
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I really always liked Arsenal under Wenger. He doesn’t get enough credit, revolutionised English football and football in general. The game wouldn’t be up to its current standard without his input and the invincibles team was the best I’ve seen play in person even though that pains me as I wish QPR got to that kind of level one day. |
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I also liked Lippi's Juventus team of the mid to late 90s with players like Del Piero, Boksic, Paolo Sousa, Paulo Montero, Ciro Ferrara et al.
The Deportivo La Coruna team of the early to mid 00s was also a great watch with players like Roy Makaay, Djalminha, Diego Tristan and Mauro Silva.
The Valencia team of the turn of the century with Claudio Lopez, Ruben Baraja, David Albelda, Gaizka Medieta was a brilliant counter-attacking team and regularly spanked Barcelona. |
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"The Arsenal under the French bloke, Henri, Vierra, Dixon, Keown, Bergkamp etc..
Played some cracking football..
It's not like Wenger was in charge for very long or owt  "
That's him.. 
Thanks Mrs KC..  |
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"Chelsea 09/10 squad
Drogba
Essien
Ballack
Deco
Lampard
John Obi Mikel etc were so exciting to watch
Also Keegans Newcastle The Entertainers squad
Didn't see much of that Newcastle side but that Chelsea squad were amazing. Didn't they score over 100 goals in the league that season as well?"
Happy days. Will come again I hope with Todd getting the cheque book out. |
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By *imbo59seMan
over a year ago
North Norfolk area |
""Admired"!!!!!
Grossly overpaid prima Donna's!
They'll fall over as if they've been shot if any opposing player comes within 5 yds of them!
Playing (as in "work") to rule when they're only halfway through their contract to get an improved contract!
What's to like about it, stupid bloody game!
Let me guess .. rugby fan?"
Having played for over 30 years..... Guilty as charged
Having said that, appreciate any "honest" sport that is played in the true spirit, but soccer has just gone beyond belief!! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Always like and admired Newcastle
Been a LFC fan always admired Newcastle the fighting spirit was so disappointed when they got relegated
But they are back where they belong with good manager and definitely better owners
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Oooft! Controversial but it'll definitely be interesting to see what they do in this transfer window for next season |
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""Admired"!!!!!
Grossly overpaid prima Donna's!
They'll fall over as if they've been shot if any opposing player comes within 5 yds of them!
Playing (as in "work") to rule when they're only halfway through their contract to get an improved contract!
What's to like about it, stupid bloody game!
Let me guess .. rugby fan?
Having played for over 30 years..... Guilty as charged
Having said that, appreciate any "honest" sport that is played in the true spirit, but soccer has just gone beyond belief!! "
What about Football then ?? |
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"Did you not support but admired?
The AC Milan team of the mid-2000s for me. Absolutely stacked with stars and so well drilled and with Kaka at the point of the Diamond, were deadly going forward"
Everyone's favourite second team.... The keegan Newcastle team... I tell you something, I'd love it if we beat them |
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By *imbo59seMan
over a year ago
North Norfolk area |
""Admired"!!!!!
Grossly overpaid prima Donna's!
They'll fall over as if they've been shot if any opposing player comes within 5 yds of them!
Playing (as in "work") to rule when they're only halfway through their contract to get an improved contract!
What's to like about it, stupid bloody game!
Let me guess .. rugby fan?
Having played for over 30 years..... Guilty as charged
Having said that, appreciate any "honest" sport that is played in the true spirit, but soccer has just gone beyond belief!!
What about Football then ??"
OK...soccer/football has just gone beyond belief
Happy now?  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Another lower league fan here. I think what Forest Green Rovers have achieved and the way they operate is to be admired "
Agreed, any well run lower league team who can spen in their means and do well deserve to be admired |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Did you not support but admired?
The AC Milan team of the mid-2000s for me. Absolutely stacked with stars and so well drilled and with Kaka at the point of the Diamond, were deadly going forward
They also had an excellent sideline in losing Champions League finals from 3-0 up
Has to be said though that the third goal from Crespo in that final was perfection. That pass from Kaka!"
What second half? but agreed, they managed to get a bit of revenge a couple of years later |
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"No one gonna mention the treble winning Man It's squad, although I'm a saints supporter, always admired Ferguson "
As a Liverpool fan, I could never enjoy a Utd team sweeping all before them but the midfield quartet of Giggs, Keane, Scholes and Beckham has to be one of the greatest ever in British football. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"The Arsenal under the French bloke, Henri, Vierra, Dixon, Keown, Bergkamp etc..
Played some cracking football.."
Solid at the back with flair going forward. It really was the perfect balance in a team. Shame Wenger was hamstrung in his later years. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I really always liked Arsenal under Wenger. He doesn’t get enough credit, revolutionised English football and football in general. The game wouldn’t be up to its current standard without his input and the invincibles team was the best I’ve seen play in person even though that pains me as I wish QPR got to that kind of level one day."
Hard agree on Wenger. He really put an emphasis on diet and a lot of older players credit him for prolonging their careers at the top |
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By (user no longer on site)
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""Admired"!!!!!
Grossly overpaid prima Donna's!
They'll fall over as if they've been shot if any opposing player comes within 5 yds of them!
Playing (as in "work") to rule when they're only halfway through their contract to get an improved contract!
What's to like about it, stupid bloody game!
Let me guess .. rugby fan?
Having played for over 30 years..... Guilty as charged
Having said that, appreciate any "honest" sport that is played in the true spirit, but soccer has just gone beyond belief!! "
I don’t get the resentment that rugby supporters have for football, tbh, but whenever someone properly has a dig at football it’s inevitably a rugby man or woman that does it!
The “overpaid” players tend to be at the elite level. The average journeyman lower league player will earn a lot less than you think!
But then at the elite level in rugby, now it’s professional, the money is also crazy (not at football levels *yet* admittedly) yet nobody whinges about overpaid rugby players. Or tennis players. Or F1. Or basketball. Or American Football. Or cricketers etc. I could go on!
It’s easy to say it’s a bloody stupid game but no other has such a global appeal. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I also liked Lippi's Juventus team of the mid to late 90s with players like Del Piero, Boksic, Paolo Sousa, Paulo Montero, Ciro Ferrara et al.
The Deportivo La Coruna team of the early to mid 00s was also a great watch with players like Roy Makaay, Djalminha, Diego Tristan and Mauro Silva.
The Valencia team of the turn of the century with Claudio Lopez, Ruben Baraja, David Albelda, Gaizka Medieta was a brilliant counter-attacking team and regularly spanked Barcelona."
Italian football was the gold standard in the 90s. Deportivo also had that great comeback in the CL, once again against Milan! My argument is looking a bit crap now  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Did you not support but admired?
The AC Milan team of the mid-2000s for me. Absolutely stacked with stars and so well drilled and with Kaka at the point of the Diamond, were deadly going forward
Everyone's favourite second team.... The keegan Newcastle team... I tell you something, I'd love it if we beat them"
That speech is legend now for the wrong reasons but imagine if they had won that season, the perception would be very different! |
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"No one gonna mention the treble winning Man It's squad, although I'm a saints supporter, always admired Ferguson "
As I support Man United I couldn't mention them but they go without saying |
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""Admired"!!!!!
Grossly overpaid prima Donna's!
They'll fall over as if they've been shot if any opposing player comes within 5 yds of them!
Playing (as in "work") to rule when they're only halfway through their contract to get an improved contract!
What's to like about it, stupid bloody game!
Let me guess .. rugby fan?
Having played for over 30 years..... Guilty as charged
Having said that, appreciate any "honest" sport that is played in the true spirit, but soccer has just gone beyond belief!!
I don’t get the resentment that rugby supporters have for football, tbh, but whenever someone properly has a dig at football it’s inevitably a rugby man or woman that does it!
The “overpaid” players tend to be at the elite level. The average journeyman lower league player will earn a lot less than you think!
But then at the elite level in rugby, now it’s professional, the money is also crazy (not at football levels *yet* admittedly) yet nobody whinges about overpaid rugby players. Or tennis players. Or F1. Or basketball. Or American Football. Or cricketers etc. I could go on!
It’s easy to say it’s a bloody stupid game but no other has such a global appeal. "
I'm not sure many rugby fans resent football. I think there's an air of superiority about the behaviour of rugby fans when compared to the behaviour of football fans and its mostly well deserved as football fans behaviour can be dreadful... But its also creeping slowly into rugby fans and cricket fans behaviours too mow.which is nothing to crow about.
If footballers can get paid loads for what they do.. Good luck to them. I'm a rugby fan and love the values woven into the sport. But we are far from perfect and can always learn from other sports. Football has a widespread appeal rugby will never have. |
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"The Arsenal under the French bloke, Henri, Vierra, Dixon, Keown, Bergkamp etc..
Played some cracking football.."
Bergkamp, only player to havea 1, 2, 3, in goal of the month competition.
Stunning.
Winston |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Why women get involved in football man's game let's play women show how crap they our it's a joke"
Take your hate elsewhere I think the women's game is great, everyone deserves to play what they want! |
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"Why women get involved in football man's game let's play women show how crap they our it's a joke"
Mate, the skill levels and fitness in the women's game is to be applauded and is inspiring young girls to take up sport which is great, ditto the women who play rugby..
Ps, women have the vote now..
They are serving this country and their communities and views such as yours are rightly a tiny minority .. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Always like and admired Newcastle
Been a LFC fan always admired Newcastle the fighting spirit was so disappointed when they got relegated
But they are back where they belong with good manager and definitely better owners
Oooft! Controversial but it'll definitely be interesting to see what they do in this transfer window for next season"
Only ever had eyes for Newcastle, it’s such an exciting time for us… |
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"Always like and admired Newcastle
Been a LFC fan always admired Newcastle the fighting spirit was so disappointed when they got relegated
But they are back where they belong with good manager and definitely better owners
Oooft! Controversial but it'll definitely be interesting to see what they do in this transfer window for next season
Only ever had eyes for Newcastle, it’s such an exciting time for us… "
Newcastle are my team too, looking forward to the next season |
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Showing my age.. But the Milan team of around 89/90. Sacchi was a revolutionary coach, and they had Maldini, Baresi, Costacurta, Albertini, Gullit, Rijkaard, and Van Basten... won the European cup (ok ok Champions League) twice in a row.. which was the last time it was retained before Madrid in the early 2010s |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Always like and admired Newcastle
Been a LFC fan always admired Newcastle the fighting spirit was so disappointed when they got relegated
But they are back where they belong with good manager and definitely better owners
Oooft! Controversial but it'll definitely be interesting to see what they do in this transfer window for next season
Only ever had eyes for Newcastle, it’s such an exciting time for us…
Newcastle are my team too, looking forward to the next season "
I hope and prayer they make good decisions with transfers and buying, up to now been amazing  |
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Begrudgingly, the MUFC team of the late 90s (around the treble). Amazing team, winning mentality, but also played great football to watch (which is why I can't admire any Mourinho teams).
Outside the PL, was slightly obsessed with the early 90s AC Milan team of Gullit, Van Basten and Rijkard!
As an Arsenal fan, appreciating the Wenger love above: man's a genius. Don't @ me! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Showing my age.. But the Milan team of around 89/90. Sacchi was a revolutionary coach, and they had Maldini, Baresi, Costacurta, Albertini, Gullit, Rijkaard, and Van Basten... won the European cup (ok ok Champions League) twice in a row.. which was the last time it was retained before Madrid in the early 2010s"
That's a great shout! I don't know much about that team but sounds like they had a really strong Dutch core there |
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"Begrudgingly, the MUFC team of the late 90s (around the treble). Amazing team, winning mentality, but also played great football to watch (which is why I can't admire any Mourinho teams).
Outside the PL, was slightly obsessed with the early 90s AC Milan team of Gullit, Van Basten and Rijkard!
As an Arsenal fan, appreciating the Wenger love above: man's a genius. Don't @ me! "
Seems a lot of people begrudgingly respect that United late 90s team haha. I actually really respect Mourinho and his team's. He was great at the Us Vs Them mentality with Chelsea, Inter, and especially with Real Madrid where it got pretty tasty with him and Pep |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Chelsea 09/10 squad
Drogba
Essien
Ballack
Deco
Lampard
John Obi Mikel etc were so exciting to watch
Also Keegans Newcastle The Entertainers squad
Didn't see much of that Newcastle side but that Chelsea squad were amazing. Didn't they score over 100 goals in the league that season as well?
Happy days. Will come again I hope with Todd getting the cheque book out. "
Typical.........money solves everything! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Begrudgingly, the MUFC team of the late 90s (around the treble). Amazing team, winning mentality, but also played great football to watch (which is why I can't admire any Mourinho teams).
Outside the PL, was slightly obsessed with the early 90s AC Milan team of Gullit, Van Basten and Rijkard!
As an Arsenal fan, appreciating the Wenger love above: man's a genius. Don't @ me!
Seems a lot of people begrudgingly respect that United late 90s team haha. I actually really respect Mourinho and his team's. He was great at the Us Vs Them mentality with Chelsea, Inter, and especially with Real Madrid where it got pretty tasty with him and Pep"
Mourinho is a paint by numbers coach and has no idea how the beautiful game is to be played.
Fergie is god and will never be matched! |
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Middlesbrough. I’m a massive Brian Robson fan. And the team he built was unreal. Some of my favourite players at the time. Juninho was a legend. That team should have done better, but great players don’t always make great managers I suppose. |
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The Tranmere team when the had John Aldridge up front, Pat Nevin and Johnny Morrisey on the wings. They regularly beat top flight teams in Cup games and flirted so many times with the first division but never made it. They had a cavalier approach to playing - classic vindaloo tactics (‘we’re gonna score one more than you’)
I always wonder what could have been if they did make it. Now they are languishing in the lower leagues.
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"The Tranmere team when the had John Aldridge up front, Pat Nevin and Johnny Morrisey on the wings. They regularly beat top flight teams in Cup games and flirted so many times with the first division but never made it. They had a cavalier approach to playing - classic vindaloo tactics (‘we’re gonna score one more than you’)
I always wonder what could have been if they did make it. Now they are languishing in the lower leagues.
K"
Yeah! I couldn't choose that TRFC team because I'm a fan and supposed to be admiring another team for the purposes of the thread. But yeah, the TRFC team of the mid to late 90s was  |
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"The Tranmere team when the had John Aldridge up front, Pat Nevin and Johnny Morrisey on the wings. They regularly beat top flight teams in Cup games and flirted so many times with the first division but never made it. They had a cavalier approach to playing - classic vindaloo tactics (‘we’re gonna score one more than you’)
I always wonder what could have been if they did make it. Now they are languishing in the lower leagues.
K"
Actually that’s a very good shout! |
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"The Tranmere team when the had John Aldridge up front, Pat Nevin and Johnny Morrisey on the wings. They regularly beat top flight teams in Cup games and flirted so many times with the first division but never made it. They had a cavalier approach to playing - classic vindaloo tactics (‘we’re gonna score one more than you’)
I always wonder what could have been if they did make it. Now they are languishing in the lower leagues.
K"
Didn't they lose in the playoff semi finals about three or four years in a row? |
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"The Tranmere team when the had John Aldridge up front, Pat Nevin and Johnny Morrisey on the wings. They regularly beat top flight teams in Cup games and flirted so many times with the first division but never made it. They had a cavalier approach to playing - classic vindaloo tactics (‘we’re gonna score one more than you’)
I always wonder what could have been if they did make it. Now they are languishing in the lower leagues.
K
Didn't they lose in the playoff semi finals about three or four years in a row?"
Yes. I was there 
3 in a row... |
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The Blackpool team under Ian Holloway, you always thought they had goals in them but couldn’t actually believe they were where they were.
They even washed their own kits.
But I’m cheating because I support them.
The team I don’t support but admire is the Bobby Robson Ipswich Town team of the late 70s early 80s. 2nd in the league, winning in Europe playing great football. Introduced Dutch players to British football which was radical at the time. |
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