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"So... High drama in both semi finals but now we have an all English Champions league final between Liverpool and Tottenham... " And every chance of an all English final in the Europa league also | |||
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Dead and buried in the group stages, quater finals and half time in the semi finals.
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 , what a team ,rewatching the second half again now x storm x | |||
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"Oops, that should be part 5!" I also started one at the same time but have asked other forumites to use this one instead... | |||
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"OMFG!! I'm never taking these pants off!!" Frame them | |||
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Wonderful hat trick also from Lucas.... | |||
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"What’s the cheapest way to either Bermuda Triangle, North Korea, Genosha, Mordor I have scoustitus - need a vacation to get over it" I have now decided to join mike in north korea.......
this cannot happen...s***s winning the whole thing would be the worst thing that could ever happen...... | |||
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"Can we put the 'spursy' tag to bed now finally? I think this team has done more than enough to show grit, resolve and determination. " god no... the only thing keeping me going is that 5-0 humping klopp is going to give them, and THAT would be the most spursy thing that could happen.....
in fact, this is the only thing that could happen that would bring harmony to arsenal, chelsea and west ham fans.....
the only place rooting for liverpool harder than liverpool fans is going to be 95% of london!!!  | |||
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"Can we put the 'spursy' tag to bed now finally? I think this team has done more than enough to show grit, resolve and determination. god no... the only thing keeping me going is that 5-0 humping klopp is going to give them, and THAT would be the most spursy thing that could happen.....
in fact, this is the only thing that could happen that would bring harmony to arsenal, chelsea and west ham fans.....
the only place rooting for liverpool harder than liverpool fans is going to be 95% of london!!! "Be about 85% once you factor in the Man U fans.. | |||
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"You just don't get that with rugby "err.. in the words of the legend that is Robbo, 'he kicks for World Cup glory'.. | |||
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"OMFG!! I'm never taking these pants off!! Frame them" Frame them? They're never getting washed again!! | |||
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Forget wiggle wednesday, bulge pic Friday and any other days - Wet Wednesday it remains!! | |||
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Stone the flamin crows!!
Lucas Mooooooooooooooura !!! x3
I been saying it all along Spurs in the final of CL. Many had written them off including their own fans with all the doubts creeping in... but the time is now!! Never stop believing... right to the final whistle. Omg !!
Another English miracle !! What a night... this is absolutely mental. I am going to have to go to London and spend some time with Spurs club for old times sake 
We have so much to cover including the posts from previous thread... "Spursy" as OP mentioned again... Poch... team, but for now...
Woooooooohooooooooo !!
Whoop! Whoop!
Incredible
Guess what...
Kane went in at half time like the leader he is and gave them a "pep" talk... he said:
2nd half... you have nothing to lose and give it your best shot...
Next thing...
Gooooooooooaaaaaaaaal
And
Gooooooooooaaaaaaaaal
And
Gooooooooooaaaaaaaaal
Btw wait till I come back in here!!
The final:
Liverpool V Tottenham
No you're not dreaming...
Liverpool V Tottenham
Brb !! | |||
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"So... High drama in both semi finals but now we have an all English Champions league final between Liverpool and Tottenham... " This sets up the first all English Champions League final since we Manchester United defeated Chelsea on penalties in 2008!! We know the feeling
Liverpool being dominate in Europe know the feeling and Klopp has unfinished business from last year...
But this is Tottenham now!!
Take it all in Spurs fans. Look at the emotions from Poch... the tears... what it means... football is a family!! Wow just wow!! | |||
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"I don't think my nerves can take any more
Dead and buried in the group stages, quater finals and half time in the semi finals.
So so proud of them "Oh you will develop new nerves now... wait till the final
Just as you have posted and as the OP said going through the hard route... that is why it is such a huge achievement... teams go through CL campaigns... but...
Spurs are on an adventure !! They are taking their fans that have been waiting for years all the way to the final !!
You have got to be proud. Love it and milk it | |||
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"I am still buzzing - and yes I have just uploaded a pic of the lucky pants and yes I am a little bit refreshed - but oh what a night!!! "Mr Ggggggggggggggggggggg !!! Ha ha ha
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"What’s the cheapest way to either Bermuda Triangle, North Korea, Genosha, Mordor I have scoustitus - need a vacation to get over it I have now decided to join mike in north korea.......
this cannot happen...s***s winning the whole thing would be the worst thing that could ever happen......"Ha ha it's a tough spot to be in for rival fans... but it's happening!! The only place to not see/hear anything about this epic showdown is Mars | |||
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" in fact, this is the only thing that could happen that would bring harmony to arsenal, chelsea and west ham fans..... the only place rooting for liverpool harder than liverpool fans is going to be 95% of london!!! "True story......
"IF" the Spuds win the CL are they automatically in it next season?
As they'd qualify through being top 4 in the PL, would their PL place go to whoever finishes 5th?
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" in fact, this is the only thing that could happen that would bring harmony to arsenal, chelsea and west ham fans..... the only place rooting for liverpool harder than liverpool fans is going to be 95% of london!!!
True story......
"IF" the Spuds win the CL are they automatically in it next season?
As they'd qualify through being top 4 in the PL, would their PL place go to whoever finishes 5th?
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" in fact, this is the only thing that could happen that would bring harmony to arsenal, chelsea and west ham fans..... the only place rooting for liverpool harder than liverpool fans is going to be 95% of london!!!
True story......
"IF" the Spuds win the CL are they automatically in it next season?
As they'd qualify through being top 4 in the PL, would their PL place go to whoever finishes 5th?
I believe they stopped that rule, in favour of giving the place to the UEFA cup winners."So the Arse could still get into the CL....... Bugger. | |||
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" in fact, this is the only thing that could happen that would bring harmony to arsenal, chelsea and west ham fans..... the only place rooting for liverpool harder than liverpool fans is going to be 95% of london!!!
True story......
"IF" the Spuds win the CL are they automatically in it next season?
As they'd qualify through being top 4 in the PL, would their PL place go to whoever finishes 5th?
I believe they stopped that rule, in favour of giving the place to the UEFA cup winners.
So the Arse could still get into the CL....... Bugger.
"Potentially, yes. | |||
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" in fact, this is the only thing that could happen that would bring harmony to arsenal, chelsea and west ham fans..... the only place rooting for liverpool harder than liverpool fans is going to be 95% of london!!!
True story......
"IF" the Spuds win the CL are they automatically in it next season?
As they'd qualify through being top 4 in the PL, would their PL place go to whoever finishes 5th?
I believe they stopped that rule, in favour of giving the place to the UEFA cup winners.
So the Arse could still get into the CL....... Bugger.
Potentially, yes. "Assuming they win the EUFA of course. | |||
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"Oh and this is my new avatar until after 1st June
Forget wiggle wednesday, bulge pic Friday and any other days - Wet Wednesday it remains!!"Ooh GM what a night !!! It’s all a blur and don’t actually remember anything after that third goal went in. The emotions and wet Wednesday for a whole different reason
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"I've just watched Glenn Hoddle's reaction to the third goal... Easy there Glenn!! " My thoughts exactly | |||
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"I've just watched Glenn Hoddle's reaction to the third goal... Easy there Glenn!! " Twitter is awash with amazing videos from last night Hugo's run the full length of the pitch to join the celebrations is brilliant | |||
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"Oh and this is my new avatar until after 1st June
Forget wiggle wednesday, bulge pic Friday and any other days - Wet Wednesday it remains!!
Ooh GM what a night !!! It’s all a blur and don’t actually remember anything after that third goal went in.
The emotions and wet Wednesday for a whole different reason
Now where did you put those lucky pants ?!? "They're on my profile  | |||
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"Oh and this is my new avatar until after 1st June
Forget wiggle wednesday, bulge pic Friday and any other days - Wet Wednesday it remains!!
Ooh GM what a night !!! It’s all a blur and don’t actually remember anything after that third goal went in.
The emotions and wet Wednesday for a whole different reason
Now where did you put those lucky pants ?!?
They're on my profile"You do realise that you're not allowed to wash them and have to wear them on the 1st of June? | |||
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"Oh and this is my new avatar until after 1st June
Forget wiggle wednesday, bulge pic Friday and any other days - Wet Wednesday it remains!!
Ooh GM what a night !!! It’s all a blur and don’t actually remember anything after that third goal went in.
The emotions and wet Wednesday for a whole different reason
Now where did you put those lucky pants ?!?
They're on my profile
You do realise that you're not allowed to wash them and have to wear them on the 1st of June? "Wear them on 1st June can be done - not washing them even I can't take my love of Spurs that far | |||
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"Oh and this is my new avatar until after 1st June
Forget wiggle wednesday, bulge pic Friday and any other days - Wet Wednesday it remains!!
Ooh GM what a night !!! It’s all a blur and don’t actually remember anything after that third goal went in.
The emotions and wet Wednesday for a whole different reason
Now where did you put those lucky pants ?!?
They're on my profile
You do realise that you're not allowed to wash them and have to wear them on the 1st of June?
Wear them on 1st June can be done - not washing them even I can't take my love of Spurs that far "But, that washes the luck out! You know nothing Gemini man!
Fine... Wear clean underwear, frankly I think it's disgusting | |||
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"Oh and this is my new avatar until after 1st June
Forget wiggle wednesday, bulge pic Friday and any other days - Wet Wednesday it remains!!
Ooh GM what a night !!! It’s all a blur and don’t actually remember anything after that third goal went in.
The emotions and wet Wednesday for a whole different reason
Now where did you put those lucky pants ?!?
They're on my profile
You do realise that you're not allowed to wash them and have to wear them on the 1st of June?
Wear them on 1st June can be done - not washing them even I can't take my love of Spurs that far
But, that washes the luck out! You know nothing Gemini man!
Fine... Wear clean underwear, frankly I think it's disgusting " | |||
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"I've just watched Glenn Hoddle's reaction to the third goal... Easy there Glenn!! " Indeed and Rio just pushing him, but the full clip shows both Gary and Rio asking how his heart and telling him to sit down | |||
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"I've just watched Glenn Hoddle's reaction to the third goal... Easy there Glenn!! Twitter is awash with amazing videos from last night Hugo's run the full length of the pitch to join the celebrations is brilliant "I should be working but been on Twitter all morning! Still trying to believe that actually happened | |||
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"Oh and this is my new avatar until after 1st June
Forget wiggle wednesday, bulge pic Friday and any other days - Wet Wednesday it remains!!
Ooh GM what a night !!! It’s all a blur and don’t actually remember anything after that third goal went in.
The emotions and wet Wednesday for a whole different reason
Now where did you put those lucky pants ?!?
Good plan... no excuse forgetting now
They're on my profile" | |||
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"Don’t rule Spurs out!" Definitely don’t.... it’s one game, 90 mins, no one knows ! | |||
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"I've just watched Glenn Hoddle's reaction to the third goal... Easy there Glenn!! Twitter is awash with amazing videos from last night Hugo's run the full length of the pitch to join the celebrations is brilliant
I should be working but been on Twitter all morning! Still trying to believe that actually happened "I know, me too! I don't have any friends who are arsenal supporters, I need to make some before the 1st, just so I can mock them if we win. | |||
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"I've just watched Glenn Hoddle's reaction to the third goal... Easy there Glenn!! Twitter is awash with amazing videos from last night Hugo's run the full length of the pitch to join the celebrations is brilliant
I should be working but been on Twitter all morning! Still trying to believe that actually happened "Believe!!!!! | |||
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"I've just watched Glenn Hoddle's reaction to the third goal... Easy there Glenn!! Twitter is awash with amazing videos from last night Hugo's run the full length of the pitch to join the celebrations is brilliant
I should be working but been on Twitter all morning! Still trying to believe that actually happened
Believe!!!!! "I do !! | |||
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"I've just watched Glenn Hoddle's reaction to the third goal... Easy there Glenn!! Twitter is awash with amazing videos from last night Hugo's run the full length of the pitch to join the celebrations is brilliant
I should be working but been on Twitter all morning! Still trying to believe that actually happened
Believe!!!!!
I do !! "It was an awesome second half from Spurs..
The manner in which we have two teams in the final was something else and as a red I can't wait for the 1st.. | |||
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"We have another all English final... Arsenal will play Chelsea for the Europa League trophy... What an amazing season this has been...." Yeah, first time ever all 4 teams from the same country have been in both finals | |||
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"We have another all English final... Arsenal will play Chelsea for the Europa League trophy... What an amazing season this has been...." Hasn't it just! The first time in nearly 50 years that both major European competition finals will be between two English teams. I'm sure that someone has made some money on those odds! | |||
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"We have another all English final... Arsenal will play Chelsea for the Europa League trophy... What an amazing season this has been.... Yeah, first time ever all 4 teams from the same country have been in both finals "*ahem* 1972 *ahem* | |||
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"We have another all English final... Arsenal will play Chelsea for the Europa League trophy... What an amazing season this has been.... Hasn't it just! The first time in nearly 50 years that both major European competition finals will be between two English teams. I'm sure that someone has made some money on those odds! " I wonder what the odds would have been?! | |||
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"We have another all English final... Arsenal will play Chelsea for the Europa League trophy... What an amazing season this has been.... Yeah, first time ever all 4 teams from the same country have been in both finals
*ahem* 1972 *ahem*"*ahem* That was only UEFA Cup Final *ahem* | |||
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"Amazing - congratulations to both Arsenal and Chelsea "Awesome few days for English clubs | |||
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"We have another all English final... Arsenal will play Chelsea for the Europa League trophy... What an amazing season this has been.... Yeah, first time ever all 4 teams from the same country have been in both finals
*ahem* 1972 *ahem*
*ahem* That was only UEFA Cup Final *ahem* "Exactly, it's still a massive achievement anyway. At least some part of football's coming home | |||
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"We have another all English final... Arsenal will play Chelsea for the Europa League trophy... What an amazing season this has been.... Yeah, first time ever all 4 teams from the same country have been in both finals
*ahem* 1972 *ahem*
*ahem* That was only UEFA Cup Final *ahem* "What's *ahem*? | |||
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"We have another all English final... Arsenal will play Chelsea for the Europa League trophy... What an amazing season this has been.... Yeah, first time ever all 4 teams from the same country have been in both finals
*ahem* 1972 *ahem*
*ahem* That was only UEFA Cup Final *ahem* "Damnit BBC sport! Back in my hole I go! | |||
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"We have another all English final... Arsenal will play Chelsea for the Europa League trophy... What an amazing season this has been.... Yeah, first time ever all 4 teams from the same country have been in both finals
*ahem* 1972 *ahem*
*ahem* That was only UEFA Cup Final *ahem*
What's *ahem*? "Is it french? | |||
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"Shame Arsenal & Chelsea fans will have to travel 2,500 miles to see the game live though "It seems a bit weird to be holding the final in such a remote and difficult place to travel to though... | |||
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"We have another all English final... Arsenal will play Chelsea for the Europa League trophy... What an amazing season this has been.... Yeah, first time ever all 4 teams from the same country have been in both finals
*ahem* 1972 *ahem*
*ahem* That was only UEFA Cup Final *ahem*
Damnit BBC sport!
Back in my hole I go! "Ah I see where the confusion came from - they put "UEFA Cup/Europa League" which is the same thing. The heady days of Martin Chivers and co | |||
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"Shame Arsenal & Chelsea fans will have to travel 2,500 miles to see the game live though
It seems a bit weird to be holding the final in such a remote and difficult place to travel to though... "Exactly, it's closer to Mumbai in India than it is to London | |||
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"Shame Arsenal & Chelsea fans will have to travel 2,500 miles to see the game live though
It seems a bit weird to be holding the final in such a remote and difficult place to travel to though... "Probably cheaper to get flights to than Madrid on 1st June though!! £1500 return and 3* hotels charging £3000 a night!! | |||
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"Amazing - congratulations to both Arsenal and Chelsea
Awesome few days for English clubs "Will be even worse next year when 6 English teams reach the finals | |||
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"Shame Arsenal & Chelsea fans will have to travel 2,500 miles to see the game live though
It seems a bit weird to be holding the final in such a remote and difficult place to travel to though...
Probably cheaper to get flights to than Madrid on 1st June though!! £1500 return and 3* hotels charging £3000 a night!!"Note to self; next year, book several hotel rooms and buy tickets to the final, then sell them on the week before and live off the profits. | |||
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An all English double final is great and what many wanted... well actually the country is divided! Here is the real history made now:
This is the first time ever four teams from the same nation reach two European finals in same season.
#Domination
Get behind it folks... some still can't though and the extreme "tribal element" is still active'ish.
Quick note on Arsenal:
Congrats on another hat-trick treat! They have the real incentive of winning with CL as the prize... Emery has experience and knows how to win this trophy. Chelsea are extremely poor with many problems, but with Hazard/Loftus-Cheek and a few others not easy to rule them out. Plus Arsenal can flop on their own... with all that in mind my prediction is...
Arsenal to win!
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Poch:
Double/triple verified. I always do that with any major news on and off Fab. From my time working at the club and keeping in touch with friends/contacts... he was not joking or mind games and has repeated. There are several things going on behind the scenes. Not the time to go into it right now, but he could depart win or lose... let's hope not because the "stability" at Spurs will be gone with him...
One man team:
For those that were thinking without Kane they are nothing... totally the opposite because they perform better! Tottenham is much more then that right now. We knew that from the starter threads discussions. As for Son... not the decider on this occasion because Lucas takes the Superhero title and the match ball, but without him it would have been a different story. Son is the type of player where his presence alone makes a major impact...
"Spursy" tag:
This is self inflicted due to poor decisions and lack of ambition over the years... not believing... settling for top 4 etc so many Spurs fans still don't mind if team does not win anything... Poch wants major trophies... he has the mindset of winning... Spurs don't win anything for reasons mentioned and many other things...
The World is watching now. Spurs have felt what they never knew existed or could be possible... more fans are converting to actually believing in their team... as someone that knows the club well I have repeatedly said the time is now! This could be a once in a lifetime opportunity because may never happen again. Poch agrees.
Expect the unexpected...
The real magic happens when you keep on believing even when all others have written you off... L'pool do that well over and over again in Europe! Cheeky fuckers
If you dare to dream... dream big! Miracles happen all around us...
Will expand on the "once in a lifetime opportunity" another time. The weekend is fast approaching! Will there be one final twist!? Or are the City fans going to come back with something to cheer about!? Super Sunday !! | |||
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"The backlog from previous/current thread before I get to the good stuff tomorrow
Poch:
Double/triple verified. I always do that with any major news on and off Fab. From my time working at the club and keeping in touch with friends/contacts... he was not joking or mind games and has repeated. There are several things going on behind the scenes. Not the time to go into it right now, but he could depart win or lose... let's hope not because the "stability" at Spurs will be gone with him...
One man team:
For those that were thinking without Kane they are nothing... totally the opposite because they perform better! Tottenham is much more then that right now. We knew that from the starter threads discussions. As for Son... not the decider on this occasion because Lucas takes the Superhero title and the match ball, but without him it would have been a different story. Son is the type of player where his presence alone makes a major impact...
"Spursy" tag:
This is self inflicted due to poor decisions and lack of ambition over the years... not believing... settling for top 4 etc so many Spurs fans still don't mind if team does not win anything... Poch wants major trophies... he has the mindset of winning... Spurs don't win anything for reasons mentioned and many other things...
The World is watching now. Spurs have felt what they never knew existed or could be possible... more fans are converting to actually believing in their team... as someone that knows the club well I have repeatedly said the time is now! This could be a once in a lifetime opportunity because may never happen again. Poch agrees.
Expect the unexpected...
The real magic happens when you keep on believing even when all others have written you off... L'pool do that well over and over again in Europe! Cheeky fuckers
If you dare to dream... dream big! Miracles happen all around us...
Will expand on the "once in a lifetime opportunity" another time. The weekend is fast approaching! Will there be one final twist!? Or are the City fans going to come back with something to cheer about!? Super Sunday !! "I Concur. | |||
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I'm going to bed...
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"Liverpool are the BEST" I beg to differ. Winners of the PL = The best in the PL. Who are the current PL champions? Winners of the CL = the best in Europe, (but not the best in the world). Who are the current CL champions? | |||
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"Arsenal's Henrikh Mkhitaryan wont be able to play in the EL final in Baku, Azerbaijan as he comes from Armenia and they dont qualify for visas due to the hostilities between the 2 countries!" Yeah it was only a matter of time till we see "politics" in here! We pretty much cover everything else in these threads, but this is such a shame. As sports fans we want to see the best competing for the titles. Like with everything else football is not immune to politics! They are looking into Visa requirements/status and good news is UEFA will assist. There is a route for him to make it and play... so let's see how this goes. | |||
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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HRBL4XE-U7Y
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For those of a sensitive nature look away now and you don't want to be watching this:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9HphIgtEU8g
#SizzlingSpurs
What a night!!
That clip has everything in 9mins... no filter emotions! Incredible | |||
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The roles are reversed here because ideally L'pool needed the Premier League and City the CL... but all L'pool can do is beat a tough Wolves team hungry to break into top 6 next season... and hope City slip up...
I can't see City dropping points, but if that happened... oooooft will be unbearable for those fans. If L'pool don't win it looking at 30 years!! That is shocking because they are the best team to never win it... all the way to Steven Gerrard days because this is all he/they wanted... the ultimate domestic prize...
So much is at stake tomorrow and to play for... while it is fun with amazing entertainment value for the rest of us with no opportunity of a trophy win... it is going to be a real emotional rollercoaster for the ones that come close. Man Utd only team in top 6 to not be in a chance for trophy this season...
Not only that we used to be known for super subs. These days Spurs/City/L'pool all have them! | |||
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"The final countdown is on for an epic title race! Will there be one more twist/miracle... can the fans take anymore!?
The roles are reversed here because ideally L'pool needed the Premier League and City the CL... but all L'pool can do is beat a tough Wolves team hungry to break into top 6 next season... and hope City slip up...
I can't see City dropping points, but if that happened... oooooft will be unbearable for those fans. If L'pool don't win it looking at 30 years!! That is shocking because they are the best team to never win it... all the way to Steven Gerrard days because this is all he/they wanted... the ultimate domestic prize...
So much is at stake tomorrow and to play for... while it is fun with amazing entertainment value for the rest of us with no opportunity of a trophy win... it is going to be a real emotional rollercoaster for the ones that come close. Man Utd only team in top 6 to not be in a chance for trophy this season...
Not only that we used to be known for super subs. These days Spurs/City/L'pool all have them!"*nods head in agreement* | |||
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"UEFA are a bunch of robbing cunts, £513 for a ticket is an absolute joke " It's exploiting to the max!! Taking advantage of fans and the demand. Maximum profit and all that. The flights/hotels... all commercial and in cahoots! Mental
Not fair/ideal, but until there isn't a crack down/regulation on price hikes this is how it's always been. They know fans will do whatever they can to be there so bumping up to over 800% in some cases! Shocking 
Madrid is local, but Baku though... wtf why there!? Like Klopp said what were they thinking/thought process to choose a location that far for a European final. Not only that... giving Arsenal/Chelsea total 12,000 seats...
That is madness! Stadium will be empty because it is huge! Improvements need to be made on how these finals are handled in future. | |||
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"The final countdown is on for an epic title race! Will there be one more twist/miracle... can the fans take anymore!?
The roles are reversed here because ideally L'pool needed the Premier League and City the CL... but all L'pool can do is beat a tough Wolves team hungry to break into top 6 next season... and hope City slip up...
I can't see City dropping points, but if that happened... oooooft will be unbearable for those fans. If L'pool don't win it looking at 30 years!! That is shocking because they are the best team to never win it... all the way to Steven Gerrard days because this is all he/they wanted... the ultimate domestic prize...
So much is at stake tomorrow and to play for... while it is fun with amazing entertainment value for the rest of us with no opportunity of a trophy win... it is going to be a real emotional rollercoaster for the ones that come close. Man Utd only team in top 6 to not be in a chance for trophy this season...
Not only that we used to be known for super subs. These days Spurs/City/L'pool all have them!"It's been an amazing title race this year, I seem to remember reading that the lead has changed hands more times than any other. Whoever comes second will do so with a higher points total than the vast majority of title winners, it's crazy! Are City the greatest ever PL team? | |||
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"So much is at stake tomorrow and to play for... while it is fun with amazing entertainment value for the rest of us with no opportunity of a trophy win... it is going to be a real emotional rollercoaster for the ones that come close. Man Utd only team in top 6 to not be in a chance for trophy this season..." A utd friend remarked to me "City will take the league, spurs Liverpool arsenal Chelsea...even bloody Watford, everyone's getting a day out except for us" | |||
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"The final countdown is on for an epic title race! Will there be one more twist/miracle... can the fans take anymore!?
The roles are reversed here because ideally L'pool needed the Premier League and City the CL... but all L'pool can do is beat a tough Wolves team hungry to break into top 6 next season... and hope City slip up...
I can't see City dropping points, but if that happened... oooooft will be unbearable for those fans. If L'pool don't win it looking at 30 years!! That is shocking because they are the best team to never win it... all the way to Steven Gerrard days because this is all he/they wanted... the ultimate domestic prize...
So much is at stake tomorrow and to play for... while it is fun with amazing entertainment value for the rest of us with no opportunity of a trophy win... it is going to be a real emotional rollercoaster for the ones that come close. Man Utd only team in top 6 to not be in a chance for trophy this season...
Not only that we used to be known for super subs. These days Spurs/City/L'pool all have them!
It's been an amazing title race this year, I seem to remember reading that the lead has changed hands more times than any other. Whoever comes second will do so with a higher points total than the vast majority of title winners, it's crazy!
Are City the greatest ever PL team? "They're not the greatest PL team yet, they do seem to have the foundations in place to be hugely successful into the future though. Liverpool had their time, same with utd. Arsenal and Chelsea, footy has always been cyclical. It's city's turn...... | |||
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"Are City the greatest ever PL team? They're not the greatest PL team yet, they do seem to have the foundations in place to be hugely successful into the future though. Liverpool had their time, same with utd. Arsenal and Chelsea, footy has always been cyclical. It's city's turn......" Not even close to be the greatest yet. I agree the foundations are in place and footy is definitely cyclical... well it used to be much more. Now trophies are being shared among different teams. For City to have the status and be ranked the "greatest" as teams before them did they have to dominate... I reckon this will be decided in the next 3 seasons. My guess is City will win only 1 of the next 3. This is due to other teams "waking up" Tottenham as a club will have a major decision to make soon... depending on how that goes they could win 1. Chelsea/Arsenal are out of it for now. L'pool have been knocking on the door for so long it's only a matter of time... I think they will finally get 1. On top of that: Poch/Klopp/Pep... these are World class managers that need major trophies. Keeping the focus on City for now in relation to the question... Pep has tried for CL... it ain't working. He has full power/control at City so he is happy for now, but as soon as a blip happens again... there will be "disruption" to the flow. Managers these days don't tend to stick around long term if the trophies are not coming in. City can't grow globally without the CL. Guess what though... None of those are the possible/major stumbling blocks compared to the following issue: Raheem Sterling... United fan that is why he can't/doesn't score when playing us
Onto Man Utd:
I am going to try to keep this as realistic as possible... we were the greatest. Still the biggest most recognised club in the World. You can go to parts of the planet where they don't have TV's to watch football, but you will see fans/supporters wearing our logo... our global reach is still strong.
Having said that the past is the past as they say... so depending on blips or possible manager changes with other teams we could win 1. (Don't laugh hear me out folks ) Change is coming at United... we have gone through a few managers... things have been tested and didn't work/match... now we have one of our own... Ole!
Roy Keane said it best... top doesn't mean in the top 6, 4 or 2nd... top only means one thing... number 1. Ole has the same mindset and knowing how United work the time has started for the comeback. It ain't gonna be simple/easy, but we never forget:
Theatre of Dreams
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Could the following happen...
City lose 4-0
L'pool draw 4-4
If that did happen it will be a first ever title play off! Because all the stats between them will be equal! Could it... nah... bit much that... surely!? If it did I would say L'pool would take the title
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"Are City the greatest ever PL team? They're not the greatest PL team yet, they do seem to have the foundations in place to be hugely successful into the future though. Liverpool had their time, same with utd. Arsenal and Chelsea, footy has always been cyclical. It's city's turn...... Not even close to be the greatest yet. I agree the foundations are in place and footy is definitely cyclical... well it used to be much more. Now trophies are being shared among different teams. For City to have the status and be ranked the "greatest" as teams before them did they have to dominate... I reckon this will be decided in the next 3 seasons. My guess is City will win only 1 of the next 3. This is due to other teams "waking up" Tottenham as a club will have a major decision to make soon... depending on how that goes they could win 1. Chelsea/Arsenal are out of it for now. L'pool have been knocking on the door for so long it's only a matter of time... I think they will finally get 1. On top of that: Poch/Klopp/Pep... these are World class managers that need major trophies. Keeping the focus on City for now in relation to the question... Pep has tried for CL... it ain't working. He has full power/control at City so he is happy for now, but as soon as a blip happens again... there will be "disruption" to the flow. Managers these days don't tend to stick around long term if the trophies are not coming in. City can't grow globally without the CL. Guess what though... None of those are the possible/major stumbling blocks compared to the following issue: Raheem Sterling... United fan that is why he can't/doesn't score when playing us
Onto Man Utd:
I am going to try to keep this as realistic as possible... we were the greatest. Still the biggest most recognised club in the World. You can go to parts of the planet where they don't have TV's to watch football, but you will see fans/supporters wearing our logo... our global reach is still strong.
Having said that the past is the past as they say... so depending on blips or possible manager changes with other teams we could win 1. (Don't laugh hear me out folks ) Change is coming at United... we have gone through a few managers... things have been tested and didn't work/match... now we have one of our own... Ole!
Roy Keane said it best... top doesn't mean in the top 6, 4 or 2nd... top only means one thing... number 1. Ole has the same mindset and knowing how United work the time has started for the comeback. It ain't gonna be simple/easy, but we never forget:
Theatre of Dreams
History will be made and rewritten."
Couldn't agree more about United's global branding, they've got the right man to do that.
Personally I think he needs a counterpart to handle the football side, those decisions don't seem to be his forte.
As for Chelsea, I fear for the next two seasons.
Two season transfer ban while our closest competitors strengthen their squads.
A manager who seems inflexible in his tactics and team selection.
A couple of our better players coming to the end of their careers.
Seemingly little faith in our highly talented youth. Apparently we have 50+ players out on loan.
And worst of all, by the looks of it, our most prized asset about to sold for what looks like peanuts compared to players of his talent.
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"As for Chelsea, I fear for the next two seasons. Two season transfer ban while our closest competitors strengthen their squads. A manager who seems inflexible in his tactics and team selection. A couple of our better players coming to the end of their careers. Seemingly little faith in our highly talented youth. Apparently we have 50+ players out on loan.
And worst of all, by the looks of it, our most prized asset about to sold for what looks like peanuts compared to players of his talent.
Troubling times ahead.... "I really don't get Sarri... his decision making is questionable at times
Some of those out on loan will be coming back especially with the bans still in place. Yikes!
Not only that the new stadium has been in the pipeline for a while. Costs/budget issues/concerns so that is still up in the air!
Hazard unfortunately for Chelsea has to go now otherwise he could miss his opportunity. A talent like that needs to push limits and test his ability against other top rivals...
Despite all of the problems:
Could still finish 3rd today and 4th ain't a bad result considering the circumstances. Plus in the final for Europa so you never know... CL is guaranteed for next season.
Every team has something to play for though... it could just be pride! We got our own problems today... #NeilWarnock
He is such a great character and has been amazing manager for many different teams over the years. I enjoy watching the way he fights for his team, but now he wants to come to "Theatre of Dreams" and go out in style!!
I almost forgot...
@LJ - West Ham could finish in top 10 if they beat a tough Watford side. That would be a great result! Do you agree on that?
Alright, footy fans enjoy your day. No matter who you support, wherever you are keep smiling and remember... before you know it next season is here and it's all kicking off again.
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"As for Chelsea, I fear for the next two seasons. Two season transfer ban while our closest competitors strengthen their squads. A manager who seems inflexible in his tactics and team selection. A couple of our better players coming to the end of their careers. Seemingly little faith in our highly talented youth. Apparently we have 50+ players out on loan.
And worst of all, by the looks of it, our most prized asset about to sold for what looks like peanuts compared to players of his talent.
Troubling times ahead....
I really don't get Sarri... his decision making is questionable at times
Some of those out on loan will be coming back especially with the bans still in place. Yikes!
Not only that the new stadium has been in the pipeline for a while. Costs/budget issues/concerns so that is still up in the air!
Hazard unfortunately for Chelsea has to go now otherwise he could miss his opportunity. A talent like that needs to push limits and test his ability against other top rivals...
Despite all of the problems:
Could still finish 3rd today and 4th ain't a bad result considering the circumstances. Plus in the final for Europa so you never know... CL is guaranteed for next season.
Every team has something to play for though... it could just be pride! We got our own problems today... #NeilWarnock
He is such a great character and has been amazing manager for many different teams over the years. I enjoy watching the way he fights for his team, but now he wants to come to "Theatre of Dreams" and go out in style!!
I almost forgot...
@LJ - West Ham could finish in top 10 if they beat a tough Watford side. That would be a great result! Do you agree on that?
Alright, footy fans enjoy your day. No matter who you support, wherever you are keep smiling and remember... before you know it next season is here and it's all kicking off again.
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"Warnock has to be one of THE most passionate men in the game. Knows his stuff, knows how to get the best out of his teams. Hazard and Real Madrid is mouth watering..... | |||
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"Oh the drama! As things stand it's heading Liverpool way... I can barely take my eyes off it! " And again, back to city... | |||
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The emotional rollercoaster! For 1 minute... L'pool fans were thinking could it... will it... and then City charged forward! The best team won because the table is spot on. Unfortunately for L'pool they remain the "best" team to never win it... coming upto 30 years...
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"Well well well... Will need to do a proper catch up in here later! An incredible end to the season with City finally winning it in style on the final day. I was watching both games at the same time on "split screen" because had invited a few mates (City/L'pool) fans... I know right!! Had to be done!
The emotional rollercoaster! For 1 minute... L'pool fans were thinking could it... will it... and then City charged forward! The best team won because the table is spot on. Unfortunately for L'pool they remain the "best" team to never win it... coming upto 30 years...
It's going to be 30 long hard years!! "It's been an intriguing season. Nip and tuck between two superb teams for first place. Nip and tuck between 4 teams for 3rd and 4th. Nip and tuck between 4 teams for who stays up. Great entertainment. How the Hell Chelsea managed 3rd after their inconsistent season is astounding. Spurs nearly choking for 4th and totally unravelling yet again. I had my fingers crossed. | |||
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"Well well well... Will need to do a proper catch up in here later! An incredible end to the season with City finally winning it in style on the final day. I was watching both games at the same time on "split screen" because had invited a few mates (City/L'pool) fans... I know right!! Had to be done!
The emotional rollercoaster! For 1 minute... L'pool fans were thinking could it... will it... and then City charged forward! The best team won because the table is spot on. Unfortunately for L'pool they remain the "best" team to never win it... coming upto 30 years...
It's going to be 30 long hard years!!
It's been an intriguing season.
Nip and tuck between two superb teams for first place.
Nip and tuck between 4 teams for 3rd and 4th.
Nip and tuck between 4 teams for who stays up.
Great entertainment.
How the Hell Chelsea managed 3rd after their inconsistent season is astounding.
Spurs nearly choking for 4th and totally unravelling yet again. I had my fingers crossed.
"Haha whoops yeah was a close one for Spurs! Will come back with my opinions/views on the teams now that the table has been finalised. Chelsea/Sarri is interesting... how he managed what he did with his decision making... maybe he can see things they way others can't... in other words there is a method to the madness
You have to give him credit for what he has achieved. Post league analysis coming up later. So much to go through. L'pool/Klopp, Chelsea/Sarri, Spurs/Poch, United/Ole and a few others... | |||
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"Well well well... Will need to do a proper catch up in here later! An incredible end to the season with City finally winning it in style on the final day. I was watching both games at the same time on "split screen" because had invited a few mates (City/L'pool) fans... I know right!! Had to be done!
The emotional rollercoaster! For 1 minute... L'pool fans were thinking could it... will it... and then City charged forward! The best team won because the table is spot on. Unfortunately for L'pool they remain the "best" team to never win it... coming upto 30 years...
It's going to be 30 long hard years!!
It's been an intriguing season.
Nip and tuck between two superb teams for first place.
Nip and tuck between 4 teams for 3rd and 4th.
Nip and tuck between 4 teams for who stays up.
Great entertainment.
How the Hell Chelsea managed 3rd after their inconsistent season is astounding.
Spurs nearly choking for 4th and totally unravelling yet again. I had my fingers crossed.
Haha whoops yeah was a close one for Spurs!
Will come back with my opinions/views on the teams now that the table has been finalised.
Chelsea/Sarri is interesting... how he managed what he did with his decision making... maybe he can see things they way others can't... in other words there is a method to the madness
You have to give him credit for what he has achieved. Post league analysis coming up later. So much to go through. L'pool/Klopp, Chelsea/Sarri, Spurs/Poch, United/Ole and a few others... "Definitely not knocking his achievements this season. 3rd place and a Europa league final is your first season is a superb achievement. I'm just not sure how the heck he managed it. Sometimes I'm not sure he does either...... | |||
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"Well well well... Will need to do a proper catch up in here later! An incredible end to the season with City finally winning it in style on the final day. I was watching both games at the same time on "split screen" because had invited a few mates (City/L'pool) fans... I know right!! Had to be done!
The emotional rollercoaster! For 1 minute... L'pool fans were thinking could it... will it... and then City charged forward! The best team won because the table is spot on. Unfortunately for L'pool they remain the "best" team to never win it... coming upto 30 years...
It's going to be 30 long hard years!!
It's been an intriguing season.
Nip and tuck between two superb teams for first place.
Nip and tuck between 4 teams for 3rd and 4th.
Nip and tuck between 4 teams for who stays up.
Great entertainment.
How the Hell Chelsea managed 3rd after their inconsistent season is astounding.
Spurs nearly choking for 4th and totally unravelling yet again. I had my fingers crossed.
Haha whoops yeah was a close one for Spurs!
Will come back with my opinions/views on the teams now that the table has been finalised.
Chelsea/Sarri is interesting... how he managed what he did with his decision making... maybe he can see things they way others can't... in other words there is a method to the madness
You have to give him credit for what he has achieved. Post league analysis coming up later. So much to go through. L'pool/Klopp, Chelsea/Sarri, Spurs/Poch, United/Ole and a few others...
Definitely not knocking his achievements this season.
3rd place and a Europa league final is your first season is a superb achievement.
I'm just not sure how the heck he managed it. Sometimes I'm not sure he does either......
"Ha ha that is true!
Based on the stats/facts and achievements this season I am amongst those that believes he should stay and let's see how he tackles the upcoming problems for the next few years...
Hazard transfer is ongoing because of the finances. As always top quality players will attract this type of frenzy!
I wanted to do a proper catch up, but with this heatwave it's been difficult to fit footy in and time flies
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And besides City may not get any ban or it might be applied for the season after... crazy times ahead and it's all up in the air at the moment. | |||
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90mins equals 2 million!! That's right 2 extra mill for finishing 10th instead of 11th. Only missed out on 9th to Leicester because they had higher goal difference. West Ham won their last 3 games to finish season on a high. A few other teams changed table positions up/down towards end of season... huge amounts of money just for kicking a ball. The World has gone mad
West Ham along with other teams from mid table will be looking to move up the ranks in future seasons... could this be the beginning of the end for the top 6... 
Who knows!? Because the rule book has been thrown out. Imagine future generations seeing different teams representing us in the CL/Europa... blimey! | |||
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" Definitely not knocking his achievements this season. 3rd place and a Europa league final is your first season is a superb achievement. I'm just not sure how the heck he managed it. Sometimes I'm not sure he does either......
Ha ha that is true!
Based on the stats/facts and achievements this season I am amongst those that believes he should stay and let's see how he tackles the upcoming problems for the next few years...
Hazard transfer is ongoing because of the finances. As always top quality players will attract this type of frenzy!
I wanted to do a proper catch up, but with this heatwave it's been difficult to fit footy in and time flies
Will have to spread the posts in time for FA Cup on Saturday!"Someone said the other day United should sack Ole, then take him on as a caretaker. Lol. He bleeds United, so definitely the type of passionate manager they need, one who understands the club inside and out. I'm just not sure he has the experience. Fingers crossed for him. As for Sarri, next season could be a real test for him. Hazard on the way out and no chance of any new players coming in. Despite Higuin I still think we're light up from and have been for a few seasons. We need another Hasselbaink, Drogba or Costa to terrorise defences. At least we have Pulisic in the squad now, a talent but untested in the PL. Maybe now our younger players will get regular game time. Unless Sarri believes what that idiot Hansen said; "you'll never win anything with kids". Assuming of course we can keep them anyway. Hudson Odoi wanted by Bayern. Loftus Cheek demanding more game time. Two incredible talents who are unsettled and would be snapped up by another club in a heartbeat. I don't know how City managed to keep their CL situation under wraps for so long. I says a lot for the way the club's run that they did for so long.... Its a funny old game Saint. | |||
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In my view this is the importance of or priority level for each trophy:
1) CL
2) Premier League
3) FA Cup
That is the reason why Liverpool without even winning the league have such a significant global following... the CL! The day they figure out winning domestically... flipping heck that will be one of the biggest football stories because the media is chomping at the bit! 1 point... 1 point... !!
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Frank Lampard could be back!
You know what...
What happened to the times when history making and miracles were a rare or unheard of thing... it seems everyone has got the miracle bug and wants a crack at the big time! No doubt there will be some surprises coming up...
Season is not over yet! | |||
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"Have got to mention the Championship and the play-offs! Just as exciting as the top flight. Derby made history, but let's see if they can actually win it... they sure were celebrating like they already have Frank Lampard could be back!
You know what...
What happened to the times when history making and miracles were a rare or unheard of thing... it seems everyone has got the miracle bug and wants a crack at the big time! No doubt there will be some surprises coming up...
Season is not over yet! "It’s all to play for, who will end up singing ~ “Stop Crying Your Heart Out”.... | |||
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"Have got to mention the Championship and the play-offs! Just as exciting as the top flight. Derby made history, but let's see if they can actually win it... they sure were celebrating like they already have Frank Lampard could be back!
You know what...
What happened to the times when history making and miracles were a rare or unheard of thing... it seems everyone has got the miracle bug and wants a crack at the big time! No doubt there will be some surprises coming up...
Season is not over yet!
It’s all to play for, who will end up singing ~ “Stop Crying Your Heart Out”.... " | |||
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It could be Vincent Kompany's final game so this is set to be the battle of the captains! Popcorn will be consumed for this FA Cup final because one way or another... history will be made.
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"Arsenal's Henrikh Mkhitaryan wont be able to play in the EL final in Baku, Azerbaijan as he comes from Armenia and they dont qualify for visas due to the hostilities between the 2 countries! Yeah it was only a matter of time till we see "politics" in here! We pretty much cover everything else in these threads, but this is such a shame. As sports fans we want to see the best competing for the titles. Like with everything else football is not immune to politics! They are looking into Visa requirements/status and good news is UEFA will assist. There is a route for him to make it and play... so let's see how this goes." Let's start with a follow up on this... he won't be playing! Politics hey | |||
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Had to feel for Watford because they tried, but coming up against a goal scoring machine was never going to be easy.
Final words for Kompany... great captain/leader. Lovely speech and "mic drop" moment...
However, saying "City is best team in the World without winning CL" er nah... that is why he is not equal to Roy Keane
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"*nods in agreement to everything Adam says* " Oh my days... LJ I am trying to do a catch up in here and you surprised me... Again! | |||
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"*nods in agreement to everything Adam says* Oh my days... LJ I am trying to do a catch up in here and you surprised me... Again! " | |||
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"*nods in agreement to everything Adam says* Oh my days... LJ I am trying to do a catch up in here and you surprised me... Again!
"I know it's meant to be all about football mania in these threads, but any words on Eurovision Contest... *ahem*
Let's not forget...
The most lucrative match we have in football is coming up on Monday! That's right, Championship play off final. Winner takes all... literally... £170 million at stake... no pressure lads!
Villa v Derby
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"*nods in agreement to everything Adam says* Oh my days... LJ I am trying to do a catch up in here and you surprised me... Again!
I know it's meant to be all about football mania in these threads, but any words on Eurovision Contest... *ahem*
Let's not forget...
The most lucrative match we have in football is coming up on Monday! That's right, Championship play off final. Winner takes all... literally... £170 million at stake... no pressure lads!
Villa v Derby
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"I’m hoping derby embarrass villa but can’t see it now" Hold on... who the... what... I was about to call it a night, but Cal comes in with no warning... nothing! Why can't Derby embarrass Villa? Has something changed? Don't leave us hanging! And yes LJ agrees
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"I’m hoping derby embarrass villa but can’t see it now Hold on... who the... what... I was about to call it a night, but Cal comes in with no warning... nothing! Why can't Derby embarrass Villa? Has something changed? Don't leave us hanging! And yes LJ agrees
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"I’m hoping derby embarrass villa but can’t see it now Hold on... who the... what... I was about to call it a night, but Cal comes in with no warning... nothing! Why can't Derby embarrass Villa? Has something changed? Don't leave us hanging! Correct me if I’m wrong past two games villa beat the 3-0 4-0. I think villa have the stronger team but as a blue nose I hope derby come with a good ass whooping And yes LJ agrees
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"I’m hoping derby embarrass villa but can’t see it now Hold on... who the... what... I was about to call it a night, but Cal comes in with no warning... nothing! Why can't Derby embarrass Villa? Has something changed? Don't leave us hanging! Correct me if I’m wrong past two games villa beat the 3-0 4-0. I think villa have the stronger team but as a blue nose I hope derby come with a good ass whooping And yes LJ agrees
Now I am wide awake ffs "You had to bring in the bluenose lyrics! Enough said because that explains it... Oh damn!
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Play off final tomorrow!
Charlton V Sunderland @ 3pm
For those fans, thanks for the feedback | |||
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Teaser...
Klopp is the "final" specialist... aka runner-up king can he change that or will Poch take the biggest prize 
Loosing 3 CL finals will be tough even for Klopp! | |||
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Another teaser...
Take a look at dressing rooms for CL final... Spurs given the "away" ones and L'pool get the luxury... that's like being on the dirty side of the track for F1 can't wait for that final!! Flippin heck it's going to be epic | |||
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City were on for the quadruple, but Spurs downgraded that to domestic treble instead... I know I know how dare they! *ahem*
Man Utd... have won triple Premier League trophies consecutively... twice! Yep 1999, 2000 and 01. Then 2007, 2008 and 09 that is what City are up against to be named the "greatest" can go on and on, but looking forward to the rivalries in future seasons. City have an opportunity next season to make it triple victories....
Scottish news!!
Celtic!!
Domestic Treble Treble!! That is insane. 9 consecutive victories. Blimey, Scotland loves to break records and make their own history. Wow those fans are loving it. | |||
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Flippin heck if he ain't going to manage in the Premier League then where ever he goes he will come back stronger and clean up on trophies... L'pool will be fine because them cheeky so and so... enjoy the international stage with CL.
Spurs...
The time is now! | |||
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Going forward...
Those big teams Barca, Real Madrid, Juventus etc are all going to be preparing for having another crack at the big time so once again...
Spurs:
The time is now | |||
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I will add passion is powerful. I do enjoy seeing happy moments:
Tranmere Rovers are promoted back to League One! You have got to make some time to check out Mike Dean celebrations... real passion
#Congrats | |||
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Check out Adam Richman from Man vs Food
I used to watch that back in the day and have food challenges amongst friends haha all clubs have their share of celebrity fans, but this particular one does have an amazing story behind it...
The link shows when he visited the Lane! Funny and emotional. Passionate. This is football!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PvkmBfEGw9U
Thanks for the reminding me about him G. I am going to try to find a suitable link for CL on another fan and share it here.
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Will be great to see 5 teams having a crack at CL. There is no doubt the top European teams are feeling hurt and will come back stronger. We need to keep the momentum going...
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"Aston Villa are back!! It's party time for them. Jack Grealish he could have been a Tottenham player... the links/talks are still ongoing. He should be representing us in the World Cup for future if all goes well. Villa are a big club and suitable/belong in the Premier League. Next season is going to be more competitive with teams pushing for higher rankings... "I’m not a Villa fan but I’m happy to see them back. I know that the teams who deserve to be there are in the premier league, but I feel that the league is stronger by having representatives of all the major cities. Now to see if Leeds can make another run at it | |||
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"Aston Villa are back!! It's party time for them. Jack Grealish he could have been a Tottenham player... the links/talks are still ongoing. He should be representing us in the World Cup for future if all goes well. Villa are a big club and suitable/belong in the Premier League. Next season is going to be more competitive with teams pushing for higher rankings...
I’m not a Villa fan but I’m happy to see them back. I know that the teams who deserve to be there are in the premier league, but I feel that the league is stronger by having representatives of all the major cities.
Now to see if Leeds can make another run at it"Derby deserve to be there,have one of the biggest fan bases in the championship,hopefully Frank stays and get automatically promoted. | |||
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"Would love to see Arsenal win and qualify for champions league.Think they have the best striking partnership in premier league(can’t spell their names ) But need to strengthen midfield and defence." Not long now to find out! The build up has been tense for this final. Unai Emery is the main man for this as a manager. This could be the 4th time he wins it. Let's see if the players perform on the pitch. It all depends which Arsenal turns up... | |||
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"Aston Villa are back!! It's party time for them. Jack Grealish he could have been a Tottenham player... the links/talks are still ongoing. He should be representing us in the World Cup for future if all goes well. Villa are a big club and suitable/belong in the Premier League. Next season is going to be more competitive with teams pushing for higher rankings...
I’m not a Villa fan but I’m happy to see them back. I know that the teams who deserve to be there are in the premier league, but I feel that the league is stronger by having representatives of all the major cities.
Now to see if Leeds can make another run at it
Derby deserve to be there,have one of the biggest fan bases in the championship,hopefully Frank stays and get automatically promoted."Derby do deserve to be in top flight. | |||
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"Aston Villa are back!! It's party time for them. Jack Grealish he could have been a Tottenham player... the links/talks are still ongoing. He should be representing us in the World Cup for future if all goes well. Villa are a big club and suitable/belong in the Premier League. Next season is going to be more competitive with teams pushing for higher rankings...
I’m not a Villa fan but I’m happy to see them back. I know that the teams who deserve to be there are in the premier league, but I feel that the league is stronger by having representatives of all the major cities.
Now to see if Leeds can make another run at it"That is such a great point! Absolutely right with Premier League is stronger with having representatives from different cities. Certainly mixes things up and love to see challenge/contenders. Aston Villa is in the top 10 table for all time played/points record. | |||
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"Unai Emery is the main man for this as a manager. This could be the 4th time he wins it" Whilst simultaneously running a high class bureau de change | |||
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"I think that Chelsea will win tonight, even with Sari playing strange formations and making it harder for his team, I think that Hazard in his (most likely) final outing for the club, will be the difference. Arsenal are too fragile away from home and I think the big occasion will be too much, like Watford at Wembley. " I don't like to say, I told you so, but... | |||
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"I think that Chelsea will win tonight, even with Sari playing strange formations and making it harder for his team, I think that Hazard in his (most likely) final outing for the club, will be the difference. Arsenal are too fragile away from home and I think the big occasion will be too much, like Watford at Wembley. I don't like to say, I told you so, but... " Spot on | |||
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"Had to be Giroud " Yeah, was a good header! 5 goals in 2nd half. Sarri has got his 1st trophy, but Arsenal were not there in 2nd half...
Hazard is quality, but will be a loss as he confirmed it's "goodbye". Was rooting for the Gunners to blaze into CL... they just didn't have the hunger/desire. Missed 2 easy opportunities. Why the heck was Ozil walking off slowly!? Disappointing performance.
Congrats to Chelsea and well deserved. Is Sarri safe/staying? How he managed to do what he did we will never know... as Stingly said even he doesn't know sometimes | |||
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"Both teams have unstoppable players when they are on form, hazard will either be really good or poor tonight " He was bloody good! Could have got a hat-trick. Great way for him to sign out to go onto bigger/better things... | |||
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"Baku... Looks like an absolutely amazing stadium. However no atmosphere! Lack of support for the teams in a final. Hope this is looked at again for future finals because there was no "buzz" factor like a final should have. Got to feel for the Arsenal fans... paid so much money, huge defeat and have a long journey home! It's all upto Tottenham now... No pressure hey! "We will go and enjoy the occasion, play how we play and see what happens in those 90 minutes. Pressure to win, not for us from the fans or the press, let’s just to play our best. Pressure definitely more on the Pool | |||
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"Baku... Looks like an absolutely amazing stadium. However no atmosphere! Lack of support for the teams in a final. Hope this is looked at again for future finals because there was no "buzz" factor like a final should have. Got to feel for the Arsenal fans... paid so much money, huge defeat and have a long journey home! It's all upto Tottenham now... No pressure hey!
We will go and enjoy the occasion, play how we play and see what happens in those 90 minutes. Pressure to win, not for us from the fans or the press, let’s just to play our best.
Pressure definitely more on the Pool "You're right there, pressure is definitely more on Liverpool/Klopp. The main event is coming soon. Can't wait! There is divided opinion on Kane.... should he be in starting lineup or sub... that is an interesting debate. | |||
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"Baku... Looks like an absolutely amazing stadium. However no atmosphere! Lack of support for the teams in a final. Hope this is looked at again for future finals because there was no "buzz" factor like a final should have. Got to feel for the Arsenal fans... paid so much money, huge defeat and have a long journey home! It's all upto Tottenham now... No pressure hey!
We will go and enjoy the occasion, play how we play and see what happens in those 90 minutes. Pressure to win, not for us from the fans or the press, let’s just to play our best.
Pressure definitely more on the Pool
You're right there, pressure is definitely more on Liverpool/Klopp. The main event is coming soon. Can't wait! There is divided opinion on Kane.... should he be in starting lineup or sub... that is an interesting debate."Re Kane, for me he’s there, would I start him... no. He might be “fit” to play but not match fit. Start the team that got us there and have him come on second half, fresh legs and run at Pool. But hey I’m not the boss... we have to believe in Poch and his decisions “he’s magic you know” | |||
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"Re Kane, for me he’s there, would I start him... no. He might be “fit” to play but not match fit. Start the team that got us there and have him come on second half, fresh legs and run at Pool. But hey I’m not the boss... we have to believe in Poch and his decisions “he’s magic you know” "Well said! If only there were more Tottenham fans like you Spurschick. My opinion on Kane is exactly the same as what you said
It's a shame the club didn't believe in him enough to back him over the years like Klopp/Pep have enjoyed. That is why what Poch has done is magic! I mentioned I will expand on this:
"Once in a lifetime opportunity"
I am not a Spurs fan, but know the club well due to my time working there. We all saw the emotions especially from Poch. He knows what he had to do with limited options. Not being able to bring in players. He absolutely loves Spurs!
However...
Just like any other World class manager he has made it clear having an amazing stadium means nothing without trophies. He has the winning mindset, the club didn't over the years... so who will win the negotiations/planning after the final... club or Poch... only time will tell.
The club has to back him. Take advantage of this momentum plus with other clubs failing going/getting weaker (Arsenal, Chelsea and my team Man Utd ) now is the time to take the next step... if Poch wants this, that and other other thing let him have it! I personally want to see what he can really do. Give him more power and freedom to express himself so we can all enjoy the results... well not all football fans due to rivalry... *ahem* | |||
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"Re Kane, for me he’s there, would I start him... no. He might be “fit” to play but not match fit. Start the team that got us there and have him come on second half, fresh legs and run at Pool. But hey I’m not the boss... we have to believe in Poch and his decisions “he’s magic you know”
Well said! If only there were more Tottenham fans like you Spurschick. My opinion on Kane is exactly the same as what you said
It's a shame the club didn't believe in him enough to back him over the years like Klopp/Pep have enjoyed. That is why what Poch has done is magic! I mentioned I will expand on this:
"Once in a lifetime opportunity"
I am not a Spurs fan, but know the club well due to my time working there. We all saw the emotions especially from Poch. He knows what he had to do with limited options. Not being able to bring in players. He absolutely loves Spurs!
However...
Just like any other World class manager he has made it clear having an amazing stadium means nothing without trophies. He has the winning mindset, the club didn't over the years... so who will win the negotiations/planning after the final... club or Poch... only time will tell.
The club has to back him. Take advantage of this momentum plus with other clubs failing going/getting weaker (Arsenal, Chelsea and my team Man Utd ) now is the time to take the next step... if Poch wants this, that and other other thing let him have it! I personally want to see what he can really do. Give him more power and freedom to express himself so we can all enjoy the results... well not all football fans due to rivalry... *ahem* "Regardless of what happens Saturday - Poch should be given the keys to the kingdom, yes that has to be balanced with financial security, we've all seen what *can* happen when outlay exceeds income - but we have the resources available to take a step up without having to be as cautious or frugal as we may have been in the past. Poch has a winning formula and won't go after players for the sake of getting a big name either- he'll assess their worth to the team as team players not as individuals. Whatever happens Saturday this summer is going to be a big one for the club in which they set the agenda for the foreseeable future - get it wrong and I fear Poch will walk away no matter how much he loves the club, and we'll be back to square one to an extent, because if he goes I suspect a number of players will too - their affinity for him is plain to see, and yeah I know that football is a fickle game at times, but you'd have to go a long way to find another manager like Poch to fit. | |||
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"Just a quick one to Spurs fans, how do you feel about the stats that say your better when Kane doesn't play. Correct or would he be in your side every time because he offers more than goals ?" I think stats are easily skewed to read how you want to be honest - it's arguable that without his goals we wouldn't be anywhere near the Top 4 season in/out as we have been since he emerged into the team. Would I start him Saturday? I'm with SC on this and would probably have him on the bench to come on second half and change things up if needed - but have every faith in Poch making the right decision for the good of the team. | |||
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Could they do the double... stopped City and now Liverpool... it's going to be a fun weekend unless Klopp has other ideas... he really does not want to be known as the runner up king. This would have been much more straight forward for them if it was not Spurs in the final...
Oh and another thing on Spurs:
You know how they never win anything... well what a way to start filling the "trophy cabinet" by winning the biggest prize of all...
Champions League Trophy !!
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"Re Kane, for me he’s there, would I start him... no. He might be “fit” to play but not match fit. Start the team that got us there and have him come on second half, fresh legs and run at Pool. But hey I’m not the boss... we have to believe in Poch and his decisions “he’s magic you know”
Well said! If only there were more Tottenham fans like you Spurschick. My opinion on Kane is exactly the same as what you said
It's a shame the club didn't believe in him enough to back him over the years like Klopp/Pep have enjoyed. That is why what Poch has done is magic! I mentioned I will expand on this:
"Once in a lifetime opportunity"
I am not a Spurs fan, but know the club well due to my time working there. We all saw the emotions especially from Poch. He knows what he had to do with limited options. Not being able to bring in players. He absolutely loves Spurs!
However...
Just like any other World class manager he has made it clear having an amazing stadium means nothing without trophies. He has the winning mindset, the club didn't over the years... so who will win the negotiations/planning after the final... club or Poch... only time will tell.
The club has to back him. Take advantage of this momentum plus with other clubs failing going/getting weaker (Arsenal, Chelsea and my team Man Utd ) now is the time to take the next step... if Poch wants this, that and other other thing let him have it! I personally want to see what he can really do. Give him more power and freedom to express himself so we can all enjoy the results... well not all football fans due to rivalry... *ahem*
Regardless of what happens Saturday - Poch should be given the keys to the kingdom, yes that has to be balanced with financial security, we've all seen what *can* happen when outlay exceeds income - but we have the resources available to take a step up without having to be as cautious or frugal as we may have been in the past.
Poch has a winning formula and won't go after players for the sake of getting a big name either- he'll assess their worth to the team as team players not as individuals.
Whatever happens Saturday this summer is going to be a big one for the club in which they set the agenda for the foreseeable future - get it wrong and I fear Poch will walk away no matter how much he loves the club, and we'll be back to square one to an extent, because if he goes I suspect a number of players will too - their affinity for him is plain to see, and yeah I know that football is a fickle game at times, but you'd have to go a long way to find another manager like Poch to fit."Exactly G !! Totally agree Poch will be more "sensible" with the financials. That is the key in terms of having a good manager/club "fit" he just fits! The fans love him, players respect him! What more could you want from a man that wants to fill the trophy cabinet. Give him the keys and the spare keys as backup. Do whatever it takes to keep him... | |||
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"Klopp vs Poch: Battle of the super managers will be on Channel 4 Thursday @ 10pm. Sounds like will be a good documentary "Reminder for those interested: This insightful programme will be on tonight. | |||
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"Klopp vs Poch: Battle of the super managers will be on Channel 4 Thursday @ 10pm. Sounds like will be a good documentary
Reminder for those interested:
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"YNWA !!! I cant wait for Saturday and then the Joshua fight after ... what a night its gona be " Oh you must be nervous/excited at the same time as a Liverpool fan! Yes it is an action packed weekend with Joshua fight. Let's not forget Katie Taylor looking to make history | |||
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"Klopp vs Poch: Battle of the super managers will be on Channel 4 Thursday @ 10pm. Sounds like will be a good documentary
Reminder for those interested:
This insightful programme will be on tonight.
Oh I like klopp. "Ha ha i'm not even going to go there, but have you seen his "Hollywood" teeth. Beaming all the time! But will he be smiling after Saturday night!? That is the question | |||
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"Klopp vs Poch: Battle of the super managers will be on Channel 4 Thursday @ 10pm. Sounds like will be a good documentary
Reminder for those interested:
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Oh I like klopp.
Ha ha i'm not even going to go there, but have you seen his "Hollywood" teeth. Beaming all the time! But will he be smiling after Saturday night!?
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"Klopp vs Poch: Battle of the super managers will be on Channel 4 Thursday @ 10pm. Sounds like will be a good documentary
Reminder for those interested:
This insightful programme will be on tonight.
Oh I like klopp.
Ha ha i'm not even going to go there, but have you seen his "Hollywood" teeth. Beaming all the time! But will he be smiling after Saturday night!?
That is the question
He's a smily kinda guy so win or lose I'd say yes. "Oi cheeky football ain't no joke you know... smily smily would love to meet Klopp/Poch in person someday and share notes so I can pass them onto Man Utd...
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