The British & Irish Football Thread

[Pizzamorg]

I missed the game, but it appears Ulloa is a Leicester hero once again. From the stats I've seen, Norwich were beating us at our own game and looked likely to push ahead but then we took control when it counted. I haven't actually seen the game though and the stats rarely tell the whole story.

[Geoff D]

WBA go 1-0 up inside 12 minutes with a good move. I hate it when palace are on TV.

And Leicester

[Pizzamorg]

How homoerotic is this image from the BBC?

[Geoff D]

2-0, easy as you like.

[Geoff D]

Steed, I dunno how you played in the loss today but it couldn't have been much worse than this shambles. On this evidence you won't have much trouble rolling us over. Am I allowed to start worrying yet?

[David LFC]

Game on, what a hit

[Geoff D]

It's been a spirited fightback but if Palace keep giving teams 3-0 head-starts then they'll be bang in trouble. (Still, you know about those don't you David? )

That's 10 and games and counting without a win in the EPL, no win in 2016 heading into the third calendar month. Woeful.

[Geoff D]

We really are a one-man team though, we're absolutely toothless without bolasie (who had a ****ing stonewall penalty turned down, you could see his leg bend from the impact of the tackle in the replay!). If they can get him fully fit we'll be okay.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

Steed, I dunno how you played in the loss today but it couldn't have been much worse than this shambles. On this evidence you won't have much trouble rolling us over. Am I allowed to start worrying yet?

We played very well second half. Makes it incredibly infuriating. Been in a right mood all day after that.
Rodwell couldn't hit a barn door with a banjo the (in my opinion) useless knacker.

It's looking really bad now.

Well done Leicester. They looked nervy but the only thing that mattered was 3 points. Good that Norwich didn't pick up any points.


Geoff, I was stunned that Connor scored 2!

Good job the bottom teams lost though. No harm done really.

Tuesday now , failure to win means it's all over.

[tob]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

We played very well second half. Makes it incredibly infuriating. Been in a right mood all day after that.
Rodwell couldn't hit a barn door with a banjo the (in my opinion) useless knacker.

It's looking really bad now.

Well done Leicester. They looked nervy but the only thing that mattered was 3 points. Good that Norwich didn't pick up any points.


Geoff, I was stunned that Connor scored 2!

Good job the bottom teams lost though. No harm done really.

Tuesday now , failure to win means it's all over.

Do you not feel as a Sunderland fan steedeel it was a bad mistake by Allardyce to take the squad to Dubai for a week's rest before this match.
That to me is rewarding these players who do not deserve it but football and the real world are very different indeed.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by tob

Do you not feel as a Sunderland fan steedeel it was a bad mistake by Allardyce to take the squad to Dubai for a week's rest before this match.
That to me is rewarding these players who do not deserve it but football and the real world are very different indeed.

It has worked very well for him in the past Tob. He has done it for the last fifteen years apparently. I think we played well Tob. We deserved at the very least a point. It's a cruel cruel game at times. If Rodwell wasn't such a waste of 10 million, we would have drawn the game easily today. Last chance saloon now.

[tob]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

It has worked very well for him in the past Tob. He has done it for the last fifteen years apparently. I think we played well Tob. We deserved at the very least a point. It's a cruel cruel game at times. If Rodwell wasn't such a waste of 10 million, we would have drawn the game easily today. Last chance saloon now.

But leave aside the game steedeel my point is these players have been awful up to now and the fans should be annoyed that they get this break in Dubai play the media game with things like this will bring us together and better morale in the team and what happens nothing the same old Sunderland again.
These players don't care just like at Aston.Villa but as long as my money is there that's ok.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by tob

But leave aside the game steedeel my point is these players have been awful up to now and the fans should be annoyed that they get this break in Dubai play the media game with things like this will bring us together and better morale in the team and what happens nothing the same old Sunderland again.
These players don't care just like at Aston.Villa but as long as my money is there that's ok.

You have described pretty much all footballers though Tob. Look at Chelsea. In my opinion they didn't want to play for Jose. It was obvious to me and they are last seasons champions!
I know what point you are making but this happens a lot. To be honest this last six games is the best we have played all season. It's just come too late. I have no doubt if big Sam started the season with his players we would not be in this position. I am certain of it.

[David LFC]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

It's been a spirited fightback but if Palace keep giving teams 3-0 head-starts then they'll be bang in trouble. (Still, you know about those don't you David? )

That's 10 and games and counting without a win in the EPL, no win in 2016 heading into the third calendar month. Woeful.

I do know about that alright!!! You won't have to worry about going down you have to much quality compared to the crap that's fighting relegation.

Villa are gone and if McLaren can't get Newcastle going they will join them.

[David LFC]

Big game today. Hoping they play Cavallero in goal he was shocking against Chelsea in the FA Cup game. Our luck he will have the game of his life today!!!

[Pizzamorg]

I know MOTD is about as good as The Sun for providing factual information, but given that I've read a lot of reports claiming Leicester had a really bad game against Norwich, MOTD certainly found a way to make Leicester look like they were having a great one. Lots of nearly chances on both ends of the pitch, but Norwich's bad form was their undoing and for us it was hard because Norwich parked the bus. At least that is what I took away from the MOTD edit.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Pizzamorg

I know MOTD is about as good as The Sun for providing factual information, but given that I've read a lot of reports claiming Leicester had a really bad game against Norwich, MOTD certainly found a way to make Leicester look like they were having a great one. Lots of nearly chances on both ends of the pitch, but Norwich's bad form was their undoing and for us it was hard because Norwich parked the bus. At least that is what I took away from the MOTD edit.

It ties in with my comment a while back about Leicester needing to adapt to different teams and formations. They have done that and in my eyes passed that test. Now, it's about keeping their nerve. I thought a couple of players looked nervous (or at least didn't come out of their shell) yesterday. Every game is so massive now.

[Pizzamorg]

Both Spurs and Arsenal behind? This could turn into a magnificent weekend.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Pizzamorg

Both Spurs and Arsenal behind? This could turn into a magnificent weekend.

Can't afford Swansea to win. Sorry mate shouting for Spuds. (Despite hating them)

[Pizzamorg]

I can't afford Spurs to win, so how about we settle on a draw?