The General Football Thread

[TheSecondStain]

Jack's playing for the England U21's in the European Championship this summer along with JWP, Nathan, Matt, and Sam, so Gareth's excused this time.

I don't think it is any accident that Saints played so many of their young Academy kids in the first team squad that the other U21s found themselves relegated: http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/academy/premier-league-2-table/

Incidentally, Spurs just squeaked it.

 

[fran-MLs little camera]

We are entitled to three English teams, I can only see Arsenal and Everton. Arsenal are in the FA Cup and are already qualified, Chelsea are already in the Champions League. Surely we should qualify either as eighth or Runners Up in the League Cup, it is absolutely unfair.

Not sure we want to be involved in qualifying this summer....let the players have their break and then do a good preseason. Hard enough to start when we did this season....resulted in a crowded schedule...but qualifying means an even earlier start.

 

[fran-MLs little camera]

I don't think it is any accident that Saints played so many of their young Academy kids in the first team squad that the other U21s found themselves relegated: http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/academy/premier-league-2-table/

Incidentally, Spurs just squeaked it.

The Saints' attitude is that results don't matter....only learning from the experience etc etc....but I bet Academy pride is hurt. Like to be a fly on the wall for the post-season review. And the opposition will be lower....though I'm sure it will still be competitive. In the end, I doubt it will make much difference....though I'm sure Les will expect a rapid promotion.

 

[fran-MLs little camera]

England U20s beat S. Korea 1-0 to finish top of group.

 

[----HistoryRepeating----]

Why did they not do that for us!!! Furious.
1-0 Off side evaluated.

 

[tomw24]

Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea. Cracking decision from Taylor.

 

[Paddy Podped]

Exactly what the final needed

 

[Rich]

Hahahaahahaaa. Can't believe that.

 

[Libby]

Perfect start for the neutral, reckon we could have a good final here.

 

[Qwerty]

I really hope Costa gets sent off in his last ever game here.

 

[tomw24]

Off the line!

 

[Libby]

Should be 2

 

[tomw24]

Chelsea all over the place.

 

[Libby]

Chelsea all over the place.

Not turned up yet have they?

Arsenal need a second though.

 

[tomw24]

Cahill off the line again!

 

[fatletiss]

Yep, Arsenal need to score again with this dominance. Conte twill sort them at half time.

 

[Libby]

Yeah I can't see them being this bad again in the second half.

 

[ihatemyselfandwanttodie]

Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea. Cracking decision from Taylor.

Genuine Q - if Ramsey who was offside moved towards the ball, which he did, then stopped as Sanchez shot, does that not count as offside?

 

[tomw24]

Genuine Q - if Ramsey who was offside moved towards the ball, which he did, then stopped as Sanchez shot, does that not count as offside?

Nope. He moved slightly towards the ball but stopped before touching it. He didn't prevent a Chelsea player from blocking Sanchez's shot nor was he interfering with Courtois.

 

[fatletiss]

Nope. He moved slightly towards the ball but stopped before touching it. He didn't prevent a Chelsea player from blocking Sanchez's shot nor was he interfering with Courtois.

You've missed one other point Tom. I'm surprised at you as a referee.