Seevio
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Thems the ones. Seemed to have staved off drowning in the end though.
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Thems the ones. Seemed to have staved off drowning in the end though.
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Bournemouth vs Forest is going to be massive game on Tuesday.
T4tomo
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I was hoping QPR would do the chasing pack a favour on Friday vs Sheff U. Let's hope Fulham haven't gone on holiday next week, although I can't see Boro getting thru the play offs and we'd be hopelessly outgunned in the Prem in any event.
Everton must be getting nervous now with Burnley winning again...
Everton must be getting nervous now with Burnley winning again...
Accy cyclist
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"Seven Goal Thriller"
Yes, Stanley were 3-0 up then decided to do their total collapse act. Luckily they got a 4th and held on. Not bad, mid-table and nowhere near relegation since we've been in this division now for 4 seasons.
Accy cyclist
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Yes, I'll be rooting for Forest as they haven't been in the top flight for years and all Bournemouth will do if they go back up is struggle, like Fulham.
Stephenite
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Aye. Dale were taken down a peg or two at the bitter end. Nail biter next week then.
Accy cyclist
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Yes, I'll be rooting for Forest as they haven't been in the top flight for years and all Bournemouth will do if they go back up is struggle, like Fulham.
And please, if there are any football gods up there, DO NOT let Norwich back up next season!!
We've had enough of them running away with the Championship one year then failing badly in the Premiership the next! They've had their turn, time for someone else to be given a chance!!
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CanucksTraveller
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And please, if there are any football gods up there, DO NOT let Norwich back up next season!!
Fulham: "Hold my beer".
PaulSB
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I remember earlier in the season saying that Rovers were nailed on for a play-off place even maybe an automatic promotion.I think i put the mockers on it
Whatever happens you still have that memory of winning the premier league title(with help from the Hammers),something a lot of clubs haven't achieved.
Despite my natural bias I can honestly say up till Christmas we were one of the best three sides in the division and having seen them all now I'm even more convinced of this. Bournemouth were very, very good yesterday and fully deserved their 3-0 victory, we didn't have an answer. A 20,000 crowd at Ewood didn't complain and the difference was obvious. I hope they go up. Fulham tonked us 7-0 at our place and again we didn't have an answer. Beyond that since Christmas we have lost form, mainly lost the confidence and flair which a young team had shown for months, for no apparent reason. Points were thrown away - two penalties missed cost us six points, three of those at Bramhall Lane meaning we would be sixth today. We outplayed Sheff Utd and Forest, both above us and should have taken another three points off Forest.......it goes on. I'm not complaining just nodding at some of the reasons we have failed to make the play-offs and how yesterday's match which could well have been a battle for second place but in reality was a stroll for Bournemouth.
Yes, we still have the memory of 14th May 1995. I was at Anfield that day with 8 year oldson. We still have our tickets, framed! When we arrived in Liverpool I parked up and we started walking to the ground. I happened to notice we had parked on Ince Avenue.......I went back and moved the car to another road!!!
Truth is for the last 35 years we've had more than our fair share of glory, some great days, some real depths, seen some of the best players British football has ever had and some great managers. Can you imagine watching a young Alan Shearer in his pomp? He never came close to those heights at Newcastle. Tugay? Sublime. The fabulous Simon Garner. The list is long. I've been there on everyone of those great days.
So I have nothing to complain about, hopefully we go again next year but much depends on if we keep some of these youngsters because they are very good. I'm quite relaxed about missing out, disappointed but not angry as many are.
Thanks for the help.........I have a little story about that day involving the Hammers v Utd game which made the day more fun. Makes me fill up just thinking about the day.
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PaulSB
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Yes, the whole situation is strange. There is a large section of the support who have been calling for Mowbray's head for a couple of years. I am not one of them and I like having a decent, honest football man in charge of my team. His decisions can be strange at times but if I knew better I'd be in the manager's box instead. There is truth though in the view this current team was forced on him as our recruitment last summer was very poor as we had/have no cash. Mowbray must be given huge credit for drafting in the young players, six under 21, from the U23s and giving them the freedom to play without fear and with real flair.
In January the owners might have cashed in 3-4 players to the tune of £30-40m and given our debts it's a credit to them that they gambled on Mowbray and promotion. Possibly it is time for a change of manager, not because Mowbray has failed but sometimes change is needed. A lot may depend on whether or not the club try to keep this squad together, if it doesn't I can imagine Mowbray saying "right I'm off."
I'm no apologist for our owners but praise is due for their response in January. For those who know a little of the story Venkys have ruined a very good mid-table PL club. I won't bore you all with the many incidents I could point to but will say I have had deep and long involvement in trying to get them out and in attempting to protect my club. None of it has worked and these days I can only turn up and watch.......and I always will, no more protest from me, no refusal to attend until Venkys leave.
AndyRM
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And please, if there are any football gods up there, DO NOT let Norwich back up next season!!
Bit harsh. A well run club who spend within their means. Carrow Road is a cracking ground too, albeit a PITA to get to.
Accy cyclist
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Well it won't be difficult for them to spend within their means as they've been given so much money over the last few years in the form of SKY TV payments, parachute relegation payments etc etc they don't know what to do with it. No doubt they're already planning another promotion attempt for the 2022/23 season, courtesy of many of those millions they keep getting for being a crap team in the Premiership. As I said earlier, it's about time someone else (who hasn't been there) is given a chance. I'd like to see Preston North End given that chance. Without looking it up I think they haven't been in the top flight since 1961 when the legendary Tom Finney was probably still playing for them.
"You're not singing anymore"!!!!
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PaulSB
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This very good summary of what has and is happening at Ewood probably answers your question better than I can.
https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co....ckburn-rovers-end-new-beginning-fear-unknown/
Accy cyclist
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In fact I might stick a tenner, even £20 on Preston NE winning promotion from the Championship next season. Not champions, but runners up as first place has Everton's name written on it!
The battle for a league place is seemingly going down to the wire nevermind the play offs with all teams slipping up at times.
Current pos- Team - Pts - Pts last 5 games - Max Pts possible
1. Stockport County - 85 - 6 - 97
2. Wrexham - 84 - 10 - 93
3. FC Halifax Town - 80 - 10 - 89
4. Solihull Moors - 78 - 10 - 87
Aside from 3 of the 4 above the playoffs will be challenged from 3 of the following
5. Notts County - 73 - 9 - 82
6. Grimsby Town - 73 - 11 - 82
7. Chesterfield - 73 - 6 - 82
8. Dagenham & Redbridge - 69 - 12 - 78
9. Boreham Wood - 65 - 6 - 77
10. Bromley 62 - 8 - 74
11. Torquay United 61 - 8 - 73
Former league clubs avoided falling further down the non-league with Aldershot Towns win over Notts County yesterday ensuring they avoided the drop if another result had not been in their favour.
Current pos- Team - Pts - Pts last 5 games - Max Pts possible
1. Stockport County - 85 - 6 - 97
2. Wrexham - 84 - 10 - 93
3. FC Halifax Town - 80 - 10 - 89
4. Solihull Moors - 78 - 10 - 87
Aside from 3 of the 4 above the playoffs will be challenged from 3 of the following
5. Notts County - 73 - 9 - 82
6. Grimsby Town - 73 - 11 - 82
7. Chesterfield - 73 - 6 - 82
8. Dagenham & Redbridge - 69 - 12 - 78
9. Boreham Wood - 65 - 6 - 77
10. Bromley 62 - 8 - 74
11. Torquay United 61 - 8 - 73
Former league clubs avoided falling further down the non-league with Aldershot Towns win over Notts County yesterday ensuring they avoided the drop if another result had not been in their favour.
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