Badger

When and where will we hold the candle lit vigil ?

One of them appears to have lost interest... or perhaps that's a simplification

Great idea. More time to allow our 'top, top players' to rest, and benefit our chances in European competions, and the national team. and even more meaningless but lucrative friendlies and tours to Asia and the Middle East.

Billy

I thought there were a few more reliable posters than him who had speculated on this at the time.

The Europa winners go into next season's CL , but I think the downside is that 4th place from the league go into the Europa as England are only allowed 4 places in the CL (even if we also win the CL).

No - just a gravelly coarse scouse accent, sweat a lot during the game, and appear for interviews with a tie undone and slacking... before faking indignation ( or lets just say anger so any skates reading this can understand it) at any questions about the shortcomings of the bestest team L2 has ever had. O, and an unhealthy diet at a greasy egg and spoon on the seafront for boosting morale and bonding.

wither

Interesting points, possibly worthy of their own thread but wouldn't take long for it to be hijacked as all the old coals are raked over again. Not sure about would be leavers had NC stayed. Although I accept NC might have put up a greater fight to keep them and resist the inevitable, do you really think Lovren and Nivea Boy would not have had their heads turned by Liverpool's interest (especially once discussed on an England WC tour). Shaw was always destined for a bigger stage, although that might have been deferred. Just how 'loyal' would MP have been to his master once Levy had flashed his 'pieces of silver' ? Forget all the b*llocks about leaving because NC had gone, that was a convenient and face saving 'get out'. Inclined to agrre about the recruitment falling a little, but conversely we've avoided the Ramires/ Osvaldo acquisitions. It seemed to me NC liked making big signings in Italy, despite how drawn out they were even after players stated they weren't interested in coming here. Like you though, I'm not too sure how the Koeman - Black Box issue is worked out.

Or put it another way, no easy games left for us as things stand today (although Villa might be beyond salvation when we play them). Hopefully we'll help scupper Poch.

Wonder if Stuart Hall has any other suggestions as to how the game can be revolutionised? Maybe he should form a think tank with Adam Johnson.

Definitely. MP's mis-management of that was a disgrace, possibly as suggested on here at the time that C^ntese had only given an incentive for a league place, and probably also that MP knew where he was going at the end of the season.

Yes. I recall thinking how lucky Everton were to face Watford in the Cup Final in 1984. Looks like those c^nts might strike luck again with their route to the final. God what a dreadful season if spurs were to win the league, and Everton the FA Cup. Not even the skates missing promotion would compensate for that.

If the FA Cup winners finish in a Euopa League spot (5th or 6th) does that not mean Europa qualification drops to 7th place as well ?

Could now be rearranged as: " decent pro, works hard, fairly average finisher, bit of a pest for defenders". Agree he brings several attributes to the team but his finishing is not one of them and lets him down.

Best admission from one of them for me is: No doubt Cook will look to increase their fat laden fry up diet to get them back moving again.

Nice to see RK acknowledging the fans. I remember going to Stoke a couple of years ago (the 1-1 when Begovic scored), and at the end Poch could bearely bring himself to acknowledge the support.

Text from 'Young Badger I' - on the pitch at Exeter due a fire evacuation of the stand after smoke was seen. 'Young Badger II' - Cheltenham Town winning. All Saints fans really so a happy day so far.

Oh well, not a disaster - enjoy going to Swansea as well.

Bournemouth winning 1-0. Bless'em , keep the 'not a derby- derby' going for another year at least.

Lets not get carried away, plenty of time to throw this away again. 3-1 up there under Adkins, drew 3-3 Last season 1-0, lost in the second half. Last season League Cup - 2-0, and did our best to let them back into it. Okay we can't go on throwing it away year after year up there, hope today's the day.

So, Benitez or Allardyce ? Long term theres no comparison, but has Rafa ever been in a relegation scrap before ? Certainly Allardyce has, and has the nous to keep his team chipping away to pick up points here and there. Be intersting to see how Benitez manages this (Leicester away, and a TYne-Wear derby in his first couple of games. No doubt we'll oblige to throw them a lifeline in a couple of weeks if they lose the first two under him).

Many people , me included, say the same thing year after year, but expect to be disappointed again. Kit designers , sash aside, tend to overlook this and previous kits, but prefer to tinker with the stripes.

Pure fantasy island though. The only way to achieve that would be an American style/MSL format where the league operate a system of allocating players so that no club has an advantage of financial clout. (Assuming I've understood the US system correctly that is). Wouldn't work here. The other option to even out the system would be for the big 4 or 5 to bugger off into the European Super league they dream of, leaving the rest to play the domestic game. This has been motted for years though, although it may still happen. Talking of it 15 years ago and a Man Utd fan ( one who was actually from Lancashire as well) said he hoped it wouldn't happen because he would miss games against the likes of City (who were a lesser club then), Southampton and West Ham.

No. Fixtures at Christmas and New Year have a special place in the calender and I wouldn't want to see us lose that, or FA Cup 3rd round day in early January.