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Dr.Stanley O'Google, HCFC

Dr.Stanley O'Google, HCFC

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The dichotomy of distance and what is presumed to be refined in one, and as to the rough and ready in the other. Fashion versus substance. North versus South, And so on. Not surprised, though always a little disappointed in the predictability of the press.
 
Mr Brindley said:
The dichotomy of distance and what is presumed to be refined in one, and as to the rough and ready in the other. Fashion versus substance. North versus South, And so on. Not surprised, though always a little disappointed in the predictability of the press.
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Just said the exact same thing to the missus.
 
I liked this paragraph from the Independent.

4. Struggling sides take Hull City lightly at their peril

The theory was that if Fulham were to stay up, Felix Magath’s side would have to beat Hull City at Craven Cottage and, frankly, it didn’t seem such a big ask. Steve Bruce’s side were unlikely to overstretch themselves in the run-up to their forthcoming FA Cup final appearance. This ignored the fact that, for a struggling team, coming across Hull is equivalent to skipping down a dark alley wearing a Rolex while holding a wad of £50 notes. It is likely to cost you. In their eight games against the bottom four, including Saturday’s 2-2 draw, Hull have now taken 20 points; they will have contributed significantly to three relegations.
 
John Ex Aberdeen now E.R. said:
I liked this paragraph from the Independent.

4. Struggling sides take Hull City lightly at their peril

The theory was that if Fulham were to stay up, Felix Magath’s side would have to beat Hull City at Craven Cottage and, frankly, it didn’t seem such a big ask. Steve Bruce’s side were unlikely to overstretch themselves in the run-up to their forthcoming FA Cup final appearance. This ignored the fact that, for a struggling team, coming across Hull is equivalent to skipping down a dark alley wearing a Rolex while holding a wad of £50 notes. It is likely to cost you. In their eight games against the bottom four, including Saturday’s 2-2 draw, Hull have now taken 20 points; they will have contributed significantly to three relegations.
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Yeah, I spotted that too, John. And it tickled me too.
 
John Ex Aberdeen now E.R. said:
I liked this paragraph from the Independent.

4. Struggling sides take Hull City lightly at their peril

The theory was that if Fulham were to stay up, Felix Magath’s side would have to beat Hull City at Craven Cottage and, frankly, it didn’t seem such a big ask. Steve Bruce’s side were unlikely to overstretch themselves in the run-up to their forthcoming FA Cup final appearance. This ignored the fact that, for a struggling team, coming across Hull is equivalent to skipping down a dark alley wearing a Rolex while holding a wad of £50 notes. It is likely to cost you. In their eight games against the bottom four, including Saturday’s 2-2 draw, Hull have now taken 20 points; they will have contributed significantly to three relegations.
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3 against Norwich, 4 against Fulham, 4 against Cardiff and 6 against Sunderland. I make that 17. Or did we get 3 more for the FA Cup QF or was one game a genuine 6-pointer?
 
ImperialTiger said:
3 against Norwich, 4 against Fulham, 4 against Cardiff and 6 against Sunderland. I make that 17. Or did we get 3 more for the FA Cup QF or was one game a genuine 6-pointer?
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Well I agree with your figure, not sure how they got to 20, as I think even on Saturday evening the bottom 4 were still the same teams as it was after the Sunday games.
 
The BBC website is no better (does no one proof read any more?)

Regarding La Liga this season, the table for the top 3 says

1. Atletico Madrid P:35 Pts:88 GD:53
2. Barcelona P:35 Pts:84 GD:67
3. Real Madrid P:34 Pts:82 GD:82

The plucky fightback, where all three goals came in the space of 18 second-half minutes, means the Catalan club are four points adrift of leaders Atletico Madrid with three matches left.

The pair go head-to-head at the Nou Camp on the final day of the La Liga season, although Atletico - who beat Valencia earlier on Sunday - will become champions for the first time since 1996 if they beat Levante and Malaga in their next two matches.
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Are Real Madrid expecting a points deduction? While I hope that Atletico hold on I can't help feeling that Barcelona may spoil the party.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/27179949
 
In La Liga its head-to-head that counts. Since Atletico's head-to-head against Real is better they go above them, even if Real have a better GD.

ImperialTiger said:
The BBC website is no better (does no one proof read any more?)

Regarding La Liga this season, the table for the top 3 says

1. Atletico Madrid P:35 Pts:88 GD:53
2. Barcelona P:35 Pts:84 GD:67
3. Real Madrid P:34 Pts:82 GD:82



Are Real Madrid expecting a points deduction? While I hope that Atletico hold on I can't help feeling that Barcelona may spoil the party.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/27179949
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