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I know you deliberately said this to see if anyone was paying attention, so do I get a prize?

Hearts 2 v Rangers 1.

Rangers were leading at half time, so as you say a good turnaround by Hearts.

Hearts still have to play Celtic who are right behind them so will be an interesting end to the season (for Scots).

Scottish football? Interesting?

I still don't get why BBC Live Scores show Scots Prem results before EFL.

They have their own TV and radio stations up there. Leave them on there or at the most show them after EFL below the border.
 
Not much change in the PL today. 3 draws so far. :rolleyes:
Indeed, the only game that did finish with a winner was the West Ham v Arsenal game, and that result owed some of its outcome to controversy and VAR.

I watched the game and whilst I agree that the correct decision was made to disallow West Ham's late equaliser (there was indeed a foul or two on the Arsenal keeper Raya) my one gripe is that there were 3 or 4 Arsenal players doing nothing but blocking and wrestling with WHU players as the ball was swung in from the corner PRIOR to the foul that was ultimately awarded on Raya.
In my book there was probably a very good penalty shout for WHU in the lead up to the foul on Raya so why didn't VAR go back to that rather than take the 'easy' option and just pick the supposed 'key' moment that prevented the goal??

I'd also like to put it out there that IF Arsenal win the league and (heaven forbid) the Champions League they will be the most undeserving Champions for quite some time.
Their football nowadays is nothing like the old free flowing stuff or lovely passing team they became synonymous with and on times is like watching Stoke under Pulis (or even us under Warnock) and whilst I'm no football snob, and fully appreciate that thee are multiple ways to be successful, when you combine the whinging from Arteta, the play acting, falling over and general gamesmanship they now employ, even against supposed 'lesser' opponents it really does make them a dislikable team right now.
 
Indeed, the only game that did finish with a winner was the West Ham v Arsenal game, and that result owed some of its outcome to controversy and VAR.

I watched the game and whilst I agree that the correct decision was made to disallow West Ham's late equaliser (there was indeed a foul or two on the Arsenal keeper Raya) my one gripe is that there were 3 or 4 Arsenal players doing nothing but blocking and wrestling with WHU players as the ball was swung in from the corner PRIOR to the foul that was ultimately awarded on Raya.
In my book there was probably a very good penalty shout for WHU in the lead up to the foul on Raya so why didn't VAR go back to that rather than take the 'easy' option and just pick the supposed 'key' moment that prevented the goal??

I'd also like to put it out there that IF Arsenal win the league and (heaven forbid) the Champions League they will be the most undeserving Champions for quite some time.
Their football nowadays is nothing like the old free flowing stuff or lovely passing team they became synonymous with and on times is like watching Stoke under Pulis (or even us under Warnock) and whilst I'm no football snob, and fully appreciate that thee are multiple ways to be successful, when you combine the whinging from Arteta, the play acting, falling over and general gamesmanship they now employ, even against supposed 'lesser' opponents it really does make them a dislikable team right now.

Absolutely agree with your last paragraph but, as a Spurs fan, yesterday was "come on you Gooners!!!"

Spurs have been on the wrong end of so much ref and VAR crap this season it was wonderful to see a VAR decision, however dubious, go their way. Another 1.0 to the Arseanal.

To cap the season, Spurs stay up and Man City pip the Arse to the Prem. <ok>
 
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Absolutely agree with your last paragraph but, as a Spurs fan, yesterday was "come on you Gooners!!!"

Spurs have been on the wrong end of so much ref and VAR crap this season it was wonderful to see a VAR decision, however dubious, go their way. Another 1.0 to the Arseanal.

To cap the season, Spurs stay up and Man City pip the Arse to the Prem. <ok>
Surely you want Spurs in the same league as you, Andy, then you can see them more often??
 
Surely you want Spurs in the same league as you, Andy, then you can see them more often??

Robbie I bloody hate it when City play Spurs, whether it is League or Cup. I have to sit on my hands and zip up my lips.

Spurs have to stay up and play the other CCFC. Takes me back to a dreadful game in 1987. Probably a great day for you, one of the best.
One of the worst for me!!!
 
Monsieur TwoWrights will be a very happy chappy this evening.

Feel sorry for Millwall personally (no offence TwoWrights). Hope Hull go on and get the job done in the final now.
Yes. I hope TwoWrights is celebrating and looking forward to Wembley. Good luck to them.
Can't find it within me to feel sorry for Millwall though.
 
Monsieur TwoWrights will be a very happy chappy this evening.

Feel sorry for Millwall personally (no offence TwoWrights). Hope Hull go on and get the job done in the final now.
Cheers, avery happy chappy, the last time I was a Monsieur was at the World Cup in France in 1998. The tabloids were full of guff that if your name didn't match that on the ticket you wouldn't get in the stadia.

Monsieur Bouchard, Hull. :emoticon-0103-cool:
 
Playoffs 40 years old this year. Couldnt believe it was that long.
A change in format from the original concept.
Good or bad? Fair or unfair?
I suppose it keeps us entertained for a little longer.
Oh and it helps keep the revenues for Sky up.

Unfair, if three go up it should be the top three. Feck Sky, they've never had a penny of my money, and won't be getting any.
 
Unfair, if three go up it should be the top three. Feck Sky, they've never had a penny of my money, and won't be getting any.
I think most of us that are over a certain age would agree the 3 up 3 down approach is the fairest way AND aligns best to the true ethos of what sport is meant to be.

Sure the playoffs are exciting and prolong the interest for more clubs, and it could be argued it gives "lesser" clubs like Stevenage in our division more opportunity to succeed and grow, BUT I still can't help but think if a team finishes 3rd and is for arguments sake 15 points clear of 6th, why should they potentially miss out when they have clearly been a better team over the course of the season? How is that fair?

I'm no aficionado of the egg chasing but the English Premier League I believe doesn't get decided on who finishes top of the table, they then have some bizarre playoff (is it just the top 2 or is there some game before that??) where 2nd (or possibly lower) could be crowned as Champions..... I mean WTAF <confused>
 
BUT I still can't help but think if a team finishes 3rd and is for arguments sake 15 points clear of 6th, why should they potentially miss out when they have clearly been a better team over the course of the season? How is that fair?
It’s not fair in the general sense but it does I suppose give more teams an incentive to not have dead rubbers. Next season of course it’s going to be even more expansive:

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