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Because it was obvious even before Spurs went 2-0 up that they were seriously wound up, clattering into reckless challenges, and Poch himself was running on the pitch getting involved in the scuffles. He is responsible for the mind set and attitude and tonight it was truly shocking, apart from their keeper every Spurs player was trying to kick the opposition, a pathetic display from them all round.
Well done Leicester you really do deserve it and tonight showed us just why.

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Great news and well done to Leicester City from a West Ham fan. It's wonderful that a team of no hopers has achieved the biggest prize in UK football led by a manager who seems to me to be a true gentleman. I hope they can keep it up next season and show the fat cats of football how it's done.

:clap: :clap: :clap:

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Well done Leicester, nice to see the championship in the East Midlands, and not with the usual suspects.

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He's an idiot because he left Southampton for that bunch of bozos from down the lane.

Glad Leicester won it, could you imagine the spuds banging on about it for the next 50 years like the last time. Plus we now get to tell the Leicester story to our grandchildren;

Grandad tell me again about how Leicester won the premier league, certainly, it all began when nigel Pearson's son racially abused a Thai hooked....

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North London PL clubs have a rich history of bottling it when the pressure is on, season in season out :D

Congratulations to Leicester, made up for them. I wouldn't say I'm a supporter but from when I lived there I've had a soft spot for them. Remains to be seen whether or not they end up doing a Leeds in 91 or Blackburn from 95 by being a flash in the pan but although I doubt they'll win the league again for a while the club appears to have a good structure. Last year Kane was banging them in for fun, this season clubs seem better prepared for him - I get the feeling the same will apply to Vardy and Leicester rely on him a hell of a lot. Still, good on them :)

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Clubs are better prepared for Harry Kane who's top goal scorer with 25 league goals this season?

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Which is currently 4 more than last year. Who knows.

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Indeed some of the other top clubs would be pretty happy to have a 25 goal a season striker..

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I for one congratulate Leicester City on the PL Title.

Secondly for those Spurs haters on this forum. I have watched Spurs all my life, and have blue and white blood in my viens.

But, l was totally shocked by the performance of Chelsea players lasy night.

All the off the ball fouls, Costa should have been sent off for the ugly tackles he was making. Spurs should have had a penalty, for the way he had his arms round each Spurs player, in every corner.

Ivanovic was his usual cruel self and going in with nasty tackles. And then we have TWO talking points. Lamela and Costa, where Lamela ' stamped' om Costa.

Costa gets up and runs to the linesman, showing his wrist in the face of the Linesman.

Throughout the game, there were ugly tackles. And Clattenberg, and his officials failed to get a grip on the game. And to show authority .

Chelsea went out of the way, as usual. When they are losing. They go on the cheating game. And this has gone on over the season.

Spurs players where to blame in reacting.

After the final whistle, Costa and Vorm were invloind in something RIGHT UNDER THE NOSES OF OFFICIALS.

If you look SEVEN Spurs got booked. Only TWO from Chelsea.

And the FA will look at Cost BITING a Spurs player.

This was a chaotic derby, Each during the week, we had Chelsea players saying we HATE Spurs, even during the game there were chants of WE HATE TOTTENHAM from the Chelsea fans.

Clattenburg, could have ordered the players concerned in the fighting to separate and RED CARDED them.

As even though they are off the field of play, the referee is still in charge of the players. Until the reach the changing room
A very vicious game.

I think that IF Spurs do finish above Arsenal, this could be another factor why the Arsenal fans want Wenger out. I think that finishing below Spurs, this is unthinkable in North London

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Fair enough but MOTD were saying few months ago he started the season off quieter plus some of his other stats were somewhat lower.

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You must have been watching a different game Arthur, it was Fabregas who was stamped on and NINE Spurs players got booked, an all time high (or low) in the Premiership and four from Chelsea.

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You have pointed me correctly.

But Fabregas, is being blamed for inciting the trouble. From what l have heard. And the FA is looking into several videos of the game.

So l can see players from BOTH sides, being banned for the rest of the season. And the start of next season.

I find it extremely sad, that footballers behave in such an appalling manner.

I think personally that a more stronger ref, such as Mike Dean should have taken this game.

I feel that Clattenburg, should have been stronger from the start.


I feel that there could have been troubkle at the end of the game, although, not reported.

I have been to Stamford Bridge for Spurs games. And there is only One railway station - which is Fulham Broadway.

I remember when l went there, there are blocks of flats by the station, and Chelsea fans were waiting for Spurs fans to come out. Before it kicked off

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And what about Dembele's gouging of a Chelsea players eye.

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Sadly missed out in the ballot, 'apparently' even some people who had the full ten home cup game attendance record missed out in the first ballot. A second one being held next week for returns and cancellations but as I only went to nine cup games I have virtually no chance. :(

The really annoying thing is the only game I missed was the Capital One game against Ipswich. That was due to travelling all the way to Cornwall for my nephews wedding, what really bugs me is that they split up five months later.:mad:

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You're a dead cert for the Comedy writers of the year award. The players didn't say they hated spurs, they said they didn't want them to win. And you seem to have omitted Eric Dier and Dembele from your criticism of players. Wonder why?

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What irritates me is that a substantial amount of tickets go to people who don't even support the two clubs in the FA cup final thus depriving some supporters of these clubs any chance of ever going to Wembley.

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All these polls with 90% plus saying that Leicester have achieved the greatest feat ever in English football is way off the mark in my mind.

Nottingham Forest, without the millions that Leicester have had won the 1st division in the 1st season after winning promotion to that division and then won two European Cups and European Super Cup.

A similar sized, small city club with no super stars just like Leicester but IMHO a far superior achievement.

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No l disagree with you as football was a different game money wise then compared to now as there are many mega cash rich clubs just in the PS alone now where generally most of the big players go to thus Leicester have had to build a squad generally on a shoestring to try to compete against the many mega rich giants which in Nottingham Forest days were not there in the depth as they are now and although Nottingham Forests achievements are very very considerable they are not on the scale of Leicester winning the Premiership in my humble opinion.

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I agree with you. They are very similar stories though and it'd be great to think of them emulating forest in the Champions league next season to

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Yes as l say Forest achievements were certainly unforgettable and how Cloughie was not England manager well l think we all know the answer to that but yes it would be wonderful to see Leicester progress in the Champions League next season..

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Well it is certainly true that the passage of time diminishes ones achievements, especially for those that were not even born at the time.;)

As I said Forest won the 1st division at the very first attempt after promotion, not after two seasons in the top flight. A total of 42 games and only 2 points for a win but they still finished 7 points clear.

There obviously wasn't the same money around then but the opposition was equally strong, Liverpool still in their prime, Everton, Man City, Arsenal all top class teams.
To then go on and win 2 European Cups is far and away superior to what Leicester have done.

Leicester have played very well this season BUT.............

1.They ducked out of both domestic cups at a very early stage.

2.They have been very lucky to have hardly any injuries at all compared to several of the 'big' teams.

3.All of the 'big' teams have been heavily involved in domestic and/or European cup competitions.

4.And the biggest bonus of all for Leicester and something that may never happen again for a very long time, every single one of the 'big' teams had a very inconsistent season, all together and at the same time.

The dice fell very nicely for Leicester and I don't begrudge them their success but I still do not think it ranks with a league title at the first attempt followed by two European Cups with what was on paper a very ordinary team.

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Excellent from Liverpool tonight. :)

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Agreed.

Keep the English flag flying high in Europe :)

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If only they played like this all the time old bean.:)

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Yes its nice to be in the final but alas each club will only get about 10.000 tickets each for the final which is rather pathetic in my opinion.

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The thing is , that sort of 'gegenpressing' is so high intensity that teams cannot sustain it week in week out in the Premiership without risk of stress injuries.

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Well it can be done but it needs the right players bought in the transfer market who can buy into it one hundred per cent physically , mentally and tactically and as we know so many players just want to pick up their big wages for the least effort these days apart from Leicester and Spurs and look where it got them.

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It can be done in most European leagues with several 'walk over' easy games and a winter break but I do not think you could maintain that level over a full Premiership season including cup comps.

Liverpool have only really done it in the Europa cup games so far and it has affected their performance in the league a lot of the time.

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That's because they need more strength in depth thus that would give Klopp the capability to rotate more and rest more players when needed.

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Not wanting to bring Liverpool fans back down to earth or anything...

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So sad to hear this tragic news this morning.:(

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36234022

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Middlesbrough promoted to the promised land.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/36056051

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Hopefully only for one season :D

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The next question to ask you is why only one season?.

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please Sunderland win Wednesday and survive and extra bonus send Newcastle down

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Some West Ham should supporters should be ashamed of themselves.:(:td:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/35945740

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Typical lovely West Ham fans doing their club proud :)

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Sadly a small minority ruin it for everybody else as usual.

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I wouldn't say it's a minority with West Ham...

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Its a minority with most clubs so l don't think we should taint the large majority of law abiding supporters who follow most clubs.

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COYI

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Can't wait for the pitch invasion later :)

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Sad scenes indeed outside Upton Park.

Hopefully the match will be an epic.

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Hope there isn't one, they've said fans who invade will be arrested and taken to court and the farewell ceremony would be cancelled if they did.

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You notice tha Sullivan didnt say anything on the intetview. I hope west ham get hit with a fine.
Dispicable behaviiur

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West Ham should be deducted points, that would make fans (I say fans in the losest terms) think again.

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He basically blamed United for it on 5live. Said they should've walked to the ground :dunce:

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We are Leicester City, We are top of the league.

Gotta wait till 25th may to order me EPL title 2016-2017 shirt, massive stock shortage.

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Personally David Sullivan has always struck me as a bit of a slime ball.

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Arsenal striker ruled out for nine months.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36270266

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Sunderland looking good ATM.☺

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He is a slime ball, made his first Million from selling porn and served a few months inside for living of immoral earnings (pimping) 😒

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Yep Newcastle and Norwich are down now..

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:cleader::cleader::cleader::cleader::cleader: getinnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

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Gutted for Norwich, but at least Newcastle went down, cannot stand Rafa so pleased he got relegated.

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Newcastle's relegation has been coming ever since Ashley took over as he and his entourages of cronies have simply not got a clue of running a successful football club.

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It's just bad choice after bad choice. A nice opportunity for a backroom clear out beside a squad clear out. You'll not find many disappointed geordie though. They're too busy wondering how a squad like that has just gone down. The answer isn't even a difficult one. A poor version of the Madrid technique. Buy anyone they think is good and slap them together in awkward fashion to create a team. As with Madrid it goes right 2/10 times. In Newcastles case they went for mid range random signings that added nothing but less experience. The train wreck is the final result. Players like Wijnaldum have to be booted asap.

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Roberto Martinez sacked according to Sky Sports sources.

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BBC Sport says he was sacked, seen someone on Twitter saying that he resigned.

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official

Everton ‏@Everton · 3m3 minutes ago

Everton Football Club regrets to announce that Roberto Martinez has left his position as First Team Manager with immediate effect.

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I hope Newcastle's hear isn't in it for their last game, as Spurs need to finish above the **** :D

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Is it only me or does anyone else think the promotion play offs are intrinsically unfair.

I know that all teams accept it as the norm these days and only the teams finishing 3rd would vote against but a league performance is over 46 games, not a two legged match.

How can it be fair that Brighton who finished 15 points ahead of Wednesday look likely to miss out, and tonight Walsall who finished 10 points in front of Barnsley are almost certainly out of it. :(

Being constructive, my suggestion to give recognition to a teams season long performances would be a 1 goal start for every five points difference in the final tables, so Wednesday would have started at 0-3 and Barnsley at 0-2.

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Totally agree the play off nonsense brings nothing to the sport.

Cut the cup style crap out completely and use 3 up 3 down.
No second bites of the cherry for the also rans.

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No its not fair at all but alas money and TV talks in this country so its here to stay sadly.

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Man Utd match could be delayed by 45 minutes in the PS due to a security alert at OT.

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Man U match abandoned

http://news.sky.com/story/1696502/ol...atch-abandoned

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What a nice way to end the season for Mitrovic. A brilliant Newcastle performance soured by a disgusting challenge allowing Spurs an even better shot at overturning 2 goals.

Scratch that it's 3-1 at Newcastle. This is the Newcastle that should've shown their real energy this season. Pretty confident of an instant bounce back if Benitez stays. The money's there, the managers there, the board are set to be sacked but it's Newcastle... Something can only fail.

Also that was never a penalty, blatant dive.

Newcastle 5-1 Spurs... Demolished by 10 men, Benitez can't be going, I've never seen an atmosphere like this, from a relegated team, utter madness at St James' Park as Benitez chants reign out.

Big questions for Spurs, from chasing the title to being turned over in horrible fashion by a team a man down. Bottled it weeks ago and we're witnessing the implosion now.

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and spuds again below Arsenal :D :D :D

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Well it was a nice day fro a tram ride to Old Trafford, sit in my seat for 20 minutes then come back home. :(

The one upside is that now 4th place has gone they can at least rest crucial players before the Cup final.

I suggested the suspect package was Van Gaals P45. :D

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News on what they have found says a mobile phone was attached to a pipe.

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I LOVE Newcastle! Has Arthur been in yet? Just got back from the game

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Was it ever going to finish any other way, the bottle merchants choke again

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I am totally disgusted at a shabby performance, the Spurs players were a disgrace to the shirt.

I cannot understand the way they played. I saw the whole game, and at the end at least Poch, said he was ashamed and embarrassed for the fans, and families who were supporting us.

Not only did they beat by RELEGATED team, they went down to TEN MEN. And we still bloody lost.

A few weeks ago Poch said in an interview, that it didn't matter whether we finished above Arsenal, its we are in the highest position that we have ever been in and in the Champions League.
I think they were just playing out time

Well done to the Arsenal.

As a long time Spurs fan:(, l am disgusted.:(

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Wow :D:D:D:D

Just back from the game and a perfect end to a perfect day.

Wonderful result for us, Stoke did us a favour and to top it off the filth from the East end of the M27 have another year in div 4 thanks to Plymouth.

Life is sweet.:beer::beer::beer::cleader::cleader:

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Sadly there was the battle of the dockyards tonight in the play offs and there has to be a winner and a loser as my beloved brothers are utterly gutted..

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Aww you're no fun :(

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Happy St Totteringham's Day. :D

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Did spurs turn up?

I'm not looking forward to work tomorrow, the **** fans are going to have a field day.

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Come on the scousers

It's on free view channel 57 in case any of you didn't know

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Well they just have to do their best as Seville are a formidable team in the Europa League and the key is to press them for 90 minutes.

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Oh dear :)

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The weak links have reared their ugly head again.:(

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Liverpool could do with a couple of Stevie Gerards in the team.

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Thought Sevilla were excellent all game, were unlucky to be losing at half time. Moreno has proven once again that he's a total liability.

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The first half was all Liverpool and Sevilla should have been buried but sadly the second half was totally the opposite with Moreno defending worse then a 40 year old still who is still turning out in the Sunday league.:(:td:

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Sadly they don't come along that often LR.

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Come on Accrinton.:)

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Sadly it looks like its going to be one of those nights old boy.

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Well the lights have gone out for Accrinton but the 'real ' Dons would be my choice to succeed if Stanley didn't . Also we now get a chance to see The Beast at Wembley.:)

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The best result for England would have been a Liverpool win tonight.

Spurs threw Europe to chase the league, Liverpool threw the league to chase Europe.

Both failed.......

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Indeed sadly nowt came true so all my hopes rest now with the division two play off final.:bigcry::bigcry:

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Arsenal close to their first signing of the summer.

https://www.theguardian.com/football...e_iOSApp_Other

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And going by past seasons, their only signing of the season.

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Brendon Rodgers has made the biggest mistake of his managerial career . By becoming Manager of Celtic.

At least he wont have to worry about winning titles. What they do is give Celtic every honour at the beginning of the season.

And let all the other 'minnows' of Scottish Football to try and take the titles/cups off Celtic

Brendan could have waited for a bigger club to come in for him.

Scottish football, sadly isn't as big as it was many years ago. Scottish football used to have some big major clubs, but it has gone down drastically over the years.

There has been a suggestion that with the EFL, thinking of changing the format of Football League, and having Celtic and Rangers involve - don't you think that is an insult to Scottish football.

I am a great believer that Scottish Football and English football should merge, to create a football destiny, but you have Chairman who don't want it.

Several years ago, there was talk of Celtic and Rangers joining the EPL. this was block totally by PL chairman. Now it has come round again

Next season, we will have the usual aggro between Celtic and Rangers.

But, l think Brendan should have gone for and EPL club

Just look at TV money, being thrown at EPL by Sky and BT. Now look at Scottish Football ?

What should happen is have Scottish games on Setanta. or even Premier Sports ?

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What hope is there for Rodgers waiting for a big club? An almost success at Liverpool but besides that he's been hopelessly out of his depth, him and Moyes are almost identical in managerial stature

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If United win we get the FA Cup, if we lose LVG gets sacked in the morning. Win/win :)

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What a lovely scenario to have.:D

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Well Palace have been robbed of a goal as the Ref chose not to play the advantage.

I guess a 12 man Man U will have the advantage.

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l wonder what the wise sage of this forum iadom thinks of it?.

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Well palace have twice been denied the advantage, at least one would have been a goal

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I think Mark Clattenburg is the new Howard Webb.:D

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I see some Scottish fans haven't improved much since they vandalised Wembley way back when.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotlan...-west-36350220

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1-0 to Palace :D