The Football.....

[The Crofted Crest]

Then those behind the goals all swap ends at half time.

Should it come to a penalty shoot-out (cup matches), one set of fans will often stand to the left of the goal and the other to the right. Cheers go up from one side to the other when the penalties get taken as though someone was toggling the speaker balance on a stereo. Cracking stuff.

 

[T4tomo]

Well Saturday turned out far better for Rovers than I expected. QPR drew and 'Boro lost meaning we maintained third place but QPR gained a point on us while Sheffield United and Huddersfield both gained three on us. Four points separate 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th. It couldn't be much tighter. Losing to Forest 10 days ago is now proving very costly.

We play Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on Wednesday night and QPR on Saturday, two games in four days which will have a huge impact on our season. I'm thinking of heading over to Sheffield on Wednesday. Bit of a trek over the Pennines from here but feel I need to do my bit.

championship play-off race is soooo tight, realistically anyone from about 12th could still get in there (bar West brom - so out of form and have Steve Bruce at the helm ).

Also after last night the Prem relegation battle is now getting interesting with Burnley & NUFC finding some form, leeds, brentford & everton are now looking nervously over their shoulders

 

[Dave7]

And 6 goals - which could be vital this season

Yep.
We have a better GD than City.
If (maybe a big if) we can beat City when we play them it will get very interesting.

 

[ianrauk]

I went to a non league game on Tuesday, first n-l for donkeys years. Was very surprised when half the crowd was milling around at the start waiting for the toss to then make there way behind the attacking goal once "ends" were chosen.

Then those behind the goals all swap ends at half time. I'd sort of forgot that happened. Its also odd as supporters and chant like crazy at each other during the match, and then politely file past each other with a nod at half time

Also as a defender its slightly odd because there is as much / more pleasure in watching a great centre half performance shutting out the opposition, as seeing your striker toe poke one in from 6 yards, but all the fans want to be where their team may score a goal.

Yep, used to see that a lot back in the day with non league footy. Sutton United, Tooting & Mitcham, Carshalton Athletic, Corinthian Casuals all did that whilst I was at a game

 

[The Central Scrutinizer]

Years ago you could do that at Southend United’s ground Roots Hall.

 

[AndyRM]

I imagine the mood is fairly jubilant @Slick towers tonight!

 

[Chislenko]

The World Cup play off Scotland v Ukraine looking slightly dodgy.

I can see it now, Scotland get a bye and go into the final playoff (hopefully against us) fully rested and picking up no injuries / suspensions where as we will have played three days earlier.

Well at least Joe Jordan won't be there to handle the ball!

 

[PaulSB]

The World Cup play off Scotland v Ukraine looking slightly dodgy.

I can see it now, Scotland get a bye and go into the final playoff (hopefully against us) fully rested and picking up no injuries / suspensions where as we will have played three days earlier.

Well at least Joe Jordan won't be there to handle the ball!

I googled this. Quite a headline!

 

[Deleted User]

Gutted, thought Wolves had done enough for a point but no.

Gotta beat the 'ommers on Sunday if theres any chance of a European trip.

 

[yello]

I watched Randers v Leicester. A good result, not reflective and undeserved, but a poor match. The pitch didn't help but it was a game to quickly forget.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Champions League final switched to PSG.

 

[PaulB]

The Champions League Final has now moved to Paris and the price rises have been quick to reflect this late change!

 

[PaulB]

Champions League final switched to PSG.

Sorry but it's not there. PSG play at the Parc des Princes (1981 final!) while this year's final (assuming we're all still here) is at the Stade de France.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Sorry but it's not there. PSG play at the Parc des Princes (1981 final!) while this year's final (assuming we're all still here) is at the Stade de France.

Yes, sorry you are correct.

Addled old brain here. 😁

Less travel if one of the English clubs gets to the final.

High probability I think - hopefully Chelsea of course but we always want an English club to win should one get to the final; struggled with Spurs though. 😊

 

[Scaleyback]

High probability I think - hopefully Chelsea of course but we always want an English club to win should one get to the final; struggled with Spurs though. 😊

I wonder what sort of welcome Abramovich will get at football grounds ? if he shows his face.