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Coffee 7:58 Sat Mar 16
Saturday football
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*PREMIER LEAGUE – SATURDAY*
BURNLEY vs BRENTFORD (1500)
The Bees are still in the relegation albeit on its periphery. The Clarets are as good as down. Draw.
LUTON TOWN vs NOTTINGHAM FOREST (1500)
A genuine six-pointer. Having led by three clear goals at half time on Wednesday, the Hatters contrived to do a West Ham and hand all three points to Bournemouth. How much will that affect their confidence and chances of survival? It will take all the man management skills of boss Rob Edwards to get them back on track. Draw.
FULHAM vs TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR (1730)
Fulham look set for a comfortable mid-table finish. Spurs’ battle for the remaining weeks of the season is with Aston Villa. The prize: a Champions League place (although West Ham may have done both a favour in that respect). Away win.
*FA CUP QUARTERS – SATURDAY*
WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS vs COVENTRY CITY (1215)
The FA Cup still has its old magic. Coventry are still in with a shout for a play-off place in the league and that has to be the season’s absolute priority. But an FA Cup quarter final isn’t a bad little side hustle, even though it will take something special to progress at Premier League mid-table Wolves. Could be a good ‘un. Home win.
MANCHESTER CITY vs NEWCASTLE UNITED (1730)
How Newcastle would have liked to have got Wolves’ draw today. But they didn’t and now face the trickiest tie of the day. Thay couldn’t, could they? No. Home win.
*PREMIER LEAGUE – SUNDAY*
WEST HAM UNITED vs ASTON VILLA (1400)
Both sides moved convincingly into the next stage of their respective European competitions with comprehensive wins in midweek. Villa remain very impressive under boss Emery as they continue the hunt for a Champions League place and will be tough opposition. Confidence and home advantage will play their special roles, but there’s little to choose between these sides. Home win.
*FA CUP QUARTERS – SUNDAY*
CHELSEA vs LEICESTER CITY (1245)
Mind the gap. Since this game came onto the horizon, Leicester’s form has plummeted and they could end the weekend out of the automatic promotion places for the first time since September. Chelsea, meanwhile, seem to have got their season back on track, to some extent anyway. Dangerous times for the Foxes. Stand clear of the closing doors. Home win.
MANCHESTER UNITED vs LIVERPOOL (1530)
This, as much as minnows baring teeth at sharks, is what the FA Cup is all about. Away win.
*CHAMPIONSHIP*
Oak trees still had their leaves when last a side other than Leicester were atop the Championship. By the end of the weekend, chances are that Leeds will have supplanted the Foxes in that exalted position.
Leicester have the weekend off league duty while gentle Leeds host charming Millwall just as we kick off the second half tomorrow. The West Yorkshire Constabulary will have their hands full. The Lions are in 16th spot, a position that would usually spell safety in mid-March. But this time round, they’re one of nine sides separated by five points. Of whom two will go down.
At the top, two out of Leicester, Leeds and Ipswich look set to go up, with Southampton ready to pounce if any of those three mess up.
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Replies - In Chronological Order ( Show Newest Messages First)
Manuel
8:07 Sat Mar 16
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Agree that Howe could have done with progressing in the FA Cup. I doubt he'll be there next season.
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Coffee
8:16 Sat Mar 16
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Yeah, a lot of people seem to think he'll be gone at the end of the season. But who is there to realistically take over? He's still a decent manager and can still do a job. The Barcodes should proceed with caution.
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happygilmore
9:01 Sat Mar 16
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After last week's lazy home wins post, I am going to give you a detailed EPL forecast.
Burnley 1 v 3 Brentford
Luton 2 v 2 Notts Forest
Fulham 1 v 3 Spurs
West Ham 2 v 2 Aston Villa
Fuck the cup!
Oh, and re managerial options for Newcastle, I don't think there has ever been so many high profile names available with others also due to be available at the season end. Let's pray Eddie is dealt with in a humane way.
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Coffee
9:04 Sat Mar 16
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happygilmore 9:01 Sat Mar 16
Agree with those outcomes. But deeply disappointed at the absence of half-time scores. ;-)
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fraser
9:06 Sat Mar 16
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Do the geordies want him out and if so has anyone said be careful what you wish for?
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Mex Martillo
10:01 Sat Mar 16
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I'll go for, Brentford, agree Luton-Forest draw, Spurs and agree us.
Also, no interest in the cup as the important team is not in it.
I'd be happy if Howe came to us.
Thanks Coffee
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Manuel
10:30 Sat Mar 16
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Coffee - Mourinho's name is coming up and to be fair he could be a good fit up there as he's a football man and will get the club/city etc, but would the fans like his style of play? It would just be a vanity appointment by the Arabs looking for a big name and there isn't many bigger than the special (needs) one. Of course, it will end in disaster as usual.
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With Kind Regards
2:48 Sat Mar 16
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Thank you Coffee.
For what it’s worth (a shilling at Ladbrokes?):
BvB draw
Luton
Spurs
Wolves
City
WHUvAV draw
Chelsea
Liverpool
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,
4:13 Sat Mar 16
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Coventry giving a good account of themselves against Wolves right now.
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El Scorchio
5:09 Sat Mar 16
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Cov are going to be absolutely kicking themselves if they lose this now. Missed some golden, golden chances and wolves have been very lucky not to be losing by more and to still have 11 men on the pitch.
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El Scorchio
5:11 Sat Mar 16
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2-1 wolves. What a sickener for the sky blues.
Great move leading to the goal though.
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lowlife
5:21 Sat Mar 16
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2-2, this is an FA Cup classic.
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lowlife
5:23 Sat Mar 16
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2-3. Absolutely mental. Hahahaha.
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happygilmore
5:26 Sat Mar 16
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a great second half and cup game. Ally called his MOTM a bit too soon
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Manuel
5:27 Sat Mar 16
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Well fuck me, that was simply incredible, I won't be dissing the FA Cup again. WELL AND TRULY ALIVE!
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El Scorchio
5:28 Sat Mar 16
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Incredible finish! What a match.
Well played Cov.
About time they had something good happen to them. Wembley bound.
Obviously they’ll franchise jammy Scouse cunts who will get a free pass to another final.
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onsideman
5:29 Sat Mar 16
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Yep, enjoyed that second half!
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lowlife
5:33 Sat Mar 16
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Great game, and I only caught the last 15!
Only downer is they’ve got that absolute racist twat Aluko in the studio.
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the coming of gary
5:36 Sat Mar 16
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great game !
... and to think if the TV companies were only allowed to pick 3 of the 4 games , it woudn't have been shown
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