Maybe yous are right, but how about if we qualify for the Europa? Surely that's better than losing at Wembley. Last season was so enjoyable with our European endeavours, 20000 fans hitting Bruges aswell was something else. These are the moments you live for as a football fan.
You may as we'll talk to seahorses about bunions & chilblains mate. It's 60 years since they celebrated at Wembley!
You're not making sense. You claim that being a losing finalist is nothing. Then claim that being in a competition where you don't make the final is everything. Sorry but you're talking ****e.
Mate, if you qualify for Europe then fair play to you. It did however, **** you up last season, either way I'm not bothered you know. Of course I want to win the league cup but this Europa League thing? It's pish as the Scottish folk would say. Have a nice day though.
I'm very interested in the Europa League. But I want to get their by winning something, not getting there for being an also ran.
Having an interest in it & being bothered about it are two completely different things Bri. As a competition I think it's **** & I lay the blame solely at UEFA's door.
It's the format that's ****ed. To win it adds you to an elite list. Like i mentioned there about wanting to win something to win qualification. That's another thing that pisses me off that's contributed to having this dreadful format in place. Teams who don't truly earn their places in these competition are getting in to them. Leads to too many teams competing I think it should be like this. Winner of the league should go into the European cup and the winners of the FA Cup and League Cup should go into the European Cup Winners Cup. Qualification for low ranking countries and league cup winners. With a simple knock out format for each Cup.
Oh aye, absolutely. We discussed this on Saturday morning & most agreed it should have stayed the same as it was in the 80's.
Does anyone reckon Remy engineered that red card? That was the most half hearted 'head butt' I've ever seen. He actually waited until the referee had strolled over before he 'performed'. I reckon it could be his last game. Is he having a paddy because De Jong is arriving?
Not technically true, they apparently took the roof off Wembley back in '93 when Jimmy Nail started strumming Crocodile Shoes. Serious question - is this Derby not on Sky/BT for a reason, have I missed something and if not why has it been moved to 12:45 KO if it's not on TV?
Is that really why it is? Oh well only a few more years before the home office is unable to provide security at PL level due to money issues. I'm sure Sky Police will do a much better job, after they hit you with a truncheon round the canister they pick you up and try to sell you Multiroom.
Listen to this ****ing pile of ****e...Mags singing a song. http://www.4shared.com/video/irCeqJ3Yce/nufc6_0001-1.html
Weird in the pub pre-match, no one was talking about the derby. I'm more interested in the Hull match tbh. We're just at Dover, driving home, and planning a trip back for next Saturday. We know we can beat the Mags when we like but an away defeat wouldn't bother me too much. The 3 points would be more important than another derby win.
yep Statement on behalf of Sunderland AFC and Newcastle United FC. Newcastle United and Sunderland AFC are surprised and disappointed with the statement issued yesterday by Northumbria Police in which the force claims that the police cannot direct changes to kick-off times for the clubs' fixtures, referring in particular to the derby games. Over a number of years both clubs have made repeated representations to Northumbria Police to try and reach agreement over kick-off times to enable a traditional 3pm kick-off or later to enable broadcasters to give the game consideration in the majority of their time slots for live coverage. Police forces up and down the country have been able to police high-profile derby matches for years, including most recently the first Welsh derby in the Premier League, Cardiff v Swansea, on Sunday 3rd November at 4:00pm, Arsenal v Tottenham at 5:15pm on Saturday 4th January, and Manchester City v Manchester United on Sunday 22nd September at 4:00pm. In recent years Northumbria Police have rejected every request made by the clubs for later kick-off slots including Saturday 5:30pm, Sunday 4:00pm and Monday 8:00pm. Both clubs have evidence in the form of considerable written correspondence between Northumbria Police, the Premier League and the clubs which contradicts their statement of yesterday. Indeed that correspondence has stated that Northumbria Police would not be prepared to police the evening fixtures requested previously, as well as their confirmation to the Premier League in writing in January 2013 that the force would not support derby matches with kick-off times later than 1:30pm. For Northumbria Police therefore to issue a statement stating that they do not direct changes to kick-off times is quite frankly false and absurd - and conflicts with the respectful and responsible manner in which both Newcastle United and Sunderland AFC have engaged with the police over many years with regard to the derby fixture. In light of Northumbria Police's latest statement, Newcastle United and Sunderland AFC will now inform the Premier League that all future fixtures between the two clubs will be available for kick-off times to suit the clubs, the League and their broadcast partners, if applicable, and will expect Northumbria Police to police these games, especially given the considerable costs both clubs incur for such special police services. After considering the police position, Sunderland AFC will be withdrawing the terms and conditions of ticket sales, which previously stated that all supporters must attend the game on official transport. The arrangements to provide complimentary buses and supporters branch transport will remain in place and Sunderland AFC advises fans that this is the safest method of travel to St James’ Park. http://www.safc.com/news/club-news/2014/january/joint-statement-issued
Well that explains why the cops can't move it to a certain time, but why aren't Sky going with their cameras? West Ham vs Swansea is the game that is shown (On BT Sport) at the same time. I'd rather watch a re-run of Songs of Praise than tune in to that snorefest, and besides I've got a bet on the Tyne-Wear derby! Sky are showing a Championship fixture, albeit a very important one QPR v Burnley.
Because Sky don't hold the rights to Saturday lunch time kick off's. BT do and the police dictated the kick off time after BT had scheduled West Ham United v Swansea City. BT Announced the February matches in December and the police decided to switch the dates earlier this month. http://metro.co.uk/2013/12/10/all-eyes-on-arsenal-as-bt-sport-announce-february-schedule-4224986/ http://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport...-rescheduled-for-lunchtime-kick-off-1-6349824 Our coppers are ****s but they won't dictate any more
Bri, cheers. Illegal streaming appears the order of the day then. Seems Pardew has been told to get ****ed ref Remy's appeal but the Johnson bloke from Norwich got his red rescinded. The team Newcastle will field will have scored about what, 3 goals all season between them after Cabaye has gone and Remy is banned and Gouffran is injured... Might give Paddy Power a call now see if they fancy paying out.
