Storts Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 6 minutes ago, Smiley Culture said: Surely they can just switch the game, so it's at Burnley? I thought the same. Why are they letting a wanky game between two crap teams get in the way of a cup final, I don't know. Think more likely they will just move it to the Sunday. Although pitch won't be a great condition. Cup final Couldn't be more insignificant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan Posted June 14, 2017 Author Administrator Share Posted June 14, 2017 12 minutes ago, Storts said: Think more likely they will just move it to the Sunday. Although pitch won't be a great condition. Cup final Couldn't be more insignificant what's happening with your games when the NFL is played in October there? Surely the pitch will get ruined or heavily damaged as a result? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storts Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 12 minutes ago, Stan said: what's happening with your games when the NFL is played in October there? Surely the pitch will get ruined or heavily damaged as a result? Probably yeah - we will play before the NFL though if we are at home, haven't checked, so shouldn't be as much of a problem. I hate Wembley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafa Beneathus Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Hopefully this wakes the club up into getting some signings in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Culture Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 36 minutes ago, Storts said: Think more likely they will just move it to the Sunday. Although pitch won't be a great condition. Cup final Couldn't be more insignificant Pitch will be fine. It's the competitive scrums and mauls of Rugby Union that do damage to a pitch, though Wembley isn't typically used to such heavy use in such a short space of time. A wanky league game that can take place any time, anywhere. Couldn't be more insiginificant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storts Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 27 minutes ago, Smiley Culture said: Pitch will be fine. It's the competitive scrums and mauls of Rugby Union that do damage to a pitch, though Wembley isn't typically used to such heavy use in such a short space of time. A wanky league game that can take place any time, anywhere. Couldn't be more insiginificant. Haha, a league game that has a million times more significance than a minority sport nobody in this country bar a small section cares about. The global appeal of Tottenham vs Burnley is massive compared to a challenge cup final(?) Whatever that is, that nobody has really heard of. If I wanted scripted 'entertainment' I'd go to the theatre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machado Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Which Premier League fixtures follow European games in the 2017/18 season? Quote CHELSEA Champions Chelsea face an extremely daunting set of fixtures after their Champions League group games in 2017/18, including meetings with Arsenal, Manchester City, United and Liverpool. The silver lining is that four of their six games will take place at Stamford Bridge, but Antonio Conte's squad depth will certainly be far more sternly tested than last season. Sept 16: Arsenal (h) Sept 30: Manchester City (h) Oct 21: Watford (h) Nov 4: Manchester United (h) Nov 25: Liverpool (a) Dec 9: West Ham (a) TOTTENHAM Maurico Pochettino will be pleased with Tottenham's post-European schedule for the season ahead. Five of Spurs' six Champions League group games will be followed by home encounters, with Liverpool the only top-half opponent on the weekend of October 21. Their relatively kind schedule boosts their chances of managing the heavy workload successfully. Sept 16: Swansea (h) Sept 30: Huddersfield (a) Oct 21: Liverpool (h) Nov 4: Crystal Palace (h) Nov 25: West Brom (h) Dec 9: Stoke (h) MANCHESTER CITY City's tricky post-European schedule means Pep Guardiola will have to manage his squad carefully. Four of their six games come away from home, including long trips to Watford and Chelsea and a Manchester derby with United at Old Trafford. They will also have to contend a home game against Arsenal on the weekend of November 4. Sept 16: Watford (a) Sept 30: Chelsea (a) Oct 21: Burnley (h) Nov 4: Arsenal (h) Nov 25: Huddersfield (a) Dec 9: Manchester United (a) LIVERPOOL Liverpool's Champions League involvement depends on whether they successfully navigate their qualifying play-off, but if they do make it through they will face a tough post-European schedule. Jurgen Klopp's men will have to travel to Newcastle, Tottenham and West Ham directly after their group games, And they will also face difficult home clashes against Chelsea and Everton. Sept 16: Burnley (h) Sept 30: Newcastle (a) Oct 21: Tottenham (a) Nov 4: West Ham (a) Nov 25: Chelsea (h) Dec 9: Everton (h) MANCHESTER UNITED Jose Mourinho spent much of last season complaining about United's fixture schedule, and it wouldn't be surprising to hear more of the same next season. Only two of United's post-group game fixtures are away from home, but that includes a daunting trip to Chelsea and they must also prepare for home games against Everton and Manchester City. Sept 16: Everton (h) Sept 30: Crystal Palace (h) Oct 21: Huddersfield (a) Nov 4: Chelsea (a) Nov 25: Brighton (h) Dec 9: Man City (h) ARSENAL As if dropping into the Europa League wasn't disappointing enough for Arsenal, they have now been handed a horrible run of Premier League fixtures directly after their group games. Arsene Wenger's side will rack up the miles with five of their six fixtures coming away from home, including long trips to Everton, Manchester City and Burnley. Arsenal may have little choice but to rest their stars in the Europa League. Sept 16: Chelsea (a) Sept 30: Brighton (h) Oct 21: Everton (a) Nov 4: Manchester City (a) Nov 25: Burnley (a) Dec 9: Southampton (a) EVERTON Everton have to get through a qualifying round in order to take their place in the Europa League group stage, but they face a tough schedule if they do make it. Ronald Koeman's side will have to travel to Manchester United, Southampton and Liverpool, and there is also a home clash with Arsenal scheduled for November 4. Sept 16: Manchester United (a) Sept 30: Burnley (h) Oct 21: Arsenal (h) Nov 4: Watford (h) Nov 25: Southampton (a) Dec 9: Liverpool (a) https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11675/10913432/which-premier-league-fixtures-follow-european-games-in-the-201718-season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Culture Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 1 hour ago, Storts said: Haha, a league game that has a million times more significance than a minority sport nobody in this country bar a small section cares about. The global appeal of Tottenham vs Burnley is massive compared to a challenge cup final(?) Whatever that is, that nobody has really heard of. If I wanted scripted 'entertainment' I'd go to the theatre. I wouldn't expect anything less from a self-confessed Rugby Union fan. The arrogance is strong with this one. It's been set in stone for years, there's a contract in place, don't like it, oh well. Arrogance is a horrible trait. If the global appeal is there for Spurs v Burnley, this is no issue at all. It can be played at a different time on a different date to suit the Asian market and the South Beijing Burnley Supporters Club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storts Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 8 minutes ago, Smiley Culture said: I wouldn't expect anything less from a self-confessed Rugby Union fan. The arrogance is strong with this one. It's been set in stone for years, there's a contract in place, don't like it, oh well. Arrogance is a horrible trait. If the global appeal is there for Spurs v Burnley, this is no issue at all. It can be played at a different time on a different date to suit the Asian market and the South Beijing Burnley Supporters Club. Self-confessed? I think Union is better but wouldn't say I'm a big fan I genuinely watch pretty much every sport too - just cannot stand League. It's awful and thankfully confined to one small area of the country. I also don't really care that our game is being moved - I was just on the wind up. It's funny how defensive league fans always get though. Such an inferiority complex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber RandoEFC+ Posted June 14, 2017 Subscriber Share Posted June 14, 2017 4 hours ago, HK85 said: Our first five are Stoke(h), City(a), Chelsea(a), Spurs(h), United(a). Brutal. fuck off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Blue Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 On 6/9/2017 at 3:50 PM, Spike said: Chelsea will get a newly promoted team. Will they now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Blue Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 On 6/9/2017 at 5:15 PM, Stan said: yep. Brighton at home probably Will they now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Fuck me. We face United, Arsenal, City, and Liverpool after a Champions League game. FA Cup defeat, our rivals strengthening. I know our board are stingy bastards, but this should be the last fucking notice to get some recruitment in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 I think once TV have had their say you'll probably see the following moved. Brighton v Man City - (Sky) - Saturday 12.30 Newcastle v Tottenham (BT) - Saturday 5.30 Watford v Liverpool (Sky) - Sunday 1.30 Chelsea v Burnley (Sky) - Sunday 4pm Man Utd v West Ham (Sky) - Monday 8pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan Posted June 14, 2017 Author Administrator Share Posted June 14, 2017 52 minutes ago, True Blue said: Will they now I meant us as our first home game 8 minutes ago, Lucas said: I think once TV have had their say you'll probably see the following moved. Brighton v Man City - (Sky) - Saturday 12.30 Newcastle v Tottenham (BT) - Saturday 5.30 Watford v Liverpool (Sky) - Sunday 1.30 Chelsea v Burnley (Sky) - Sunday 4pm Man Utd v West Ham (Sky) - Monday 8pm maybe champions on first? Can expect Sky to screw over Man City fans by putting it on Monday 8pm, leaving them with no options for travelling home that day by train... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Sky would jizz if City wins the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 2 minutes ago, Stan said: I meant us as our first home game maybe champions on first? Can expect Sky to screw over Man City fans by putting it on Monday 8pm, leaving them with no options for travelling home that day by train... Possibly. I always consider the main Sky game to be the Sunday 4pm game so thought they may build up the Chelsea game for that slot but you could be right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Blue Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 6 minutes ago, Cicero said: Sky would jizz if City wins the league. How heavily they started investing they could do just that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 20 minutes ago, True Blue said: How heavily they started investing they could do just that. Won't be fearing them until they sort out their defence. People moan about how terrible it would be if Liverpool win the league (from the bollocks sky and the media would produce), but City is equally if not worse. Treating them as some fairy tale on par with Leicester's accomplishment. I still remember last month after we won the title and had the trophy ceremony. Do you know what Sky aired the next day? Some laughable 'premier' documentary on how City won the league (on goal difference) back in 2012. Fuck sake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber RandoEFC+ Posted June 14, 2017 Subscriber Share Posted June 14, 2017 47 minutes ago, Cicero said: Won't be fearing them until they sort out their defence. People moan about how terrible it would be if Liverpool win the league (from the bollocks sky and the media would produce), but City is equally if not worse. Treating them as some fairy tale on par with Leicester's accomplishment. I still remember last month after we won the title and had the trophy ceremony. Do you know what Sky aired the next day? Some laughable 'premier' documentary on how City won the league (on goal difference) back in 2012. Fuck sake Do you watch the same media I do? Sky have had a huge stiffy for Liverpool winning the league again since I started actually watching football about 15 years ago and anyone who denies that or calls me 'bitter' for coming to that conclusion is deluded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toony Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Champions will probably open up at midday on the Saturday, that happened last season anyway though not sure if it's a regular occurrence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 4 minutes ago, RandoEFC said: Do you watch the same media I do? Sky have had a huge stiffy for Liverpool winning the league again since I started actually watching football about 15 years ago and anyone who denies that or calls me 'bitter' for coming to that conclusion is deluded. Sky would wank in a sock if Pep wins the title with City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber RandoEFC+ Posted June 14, 2017 Subscriber Share Posted June 14, 2017 1 minute ago, Cicero said: Sky would wank in a sock if Pep wins the title with City. Shit, misunderstood your comment, thought you were saying the media say Liverpool winning the league would be terrible. Yes I agree, it would be absolutely as cringe worthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Dan+ Posted June 14, 2017 Subscriber Share Posted June 14, 2017 Our first two months are a nightmare. Horrible first game. Arsenal v Leicester is statistically the most one sided fixture in the PL era as we've lost our last ten trips there. Man Utd away, Chelsea home and Liverpool home in the first six as well, with the other two games being against newly promoted sides. Not good. Spurs away last day, again, not good. Away on boxing day. Yet again, not good. Nice run in towards the end barring the Spurs game though. I expect Shakespeare to be the favourite to get the boot first. A lot of murmurings around him not seeing Christmas when he was appointed from neutrals and given our opening few games I can see us starting slowly. Arsenal don't have a great record on the opening day but Leicester losing at Arsenal is an unwritten rule so I'm not expecting anything to fall our way there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Dan+ Posted June 14, 2017 Subscriber Share Posted June 14, 2017 2 hours ago, Lucas said: I think once TV have had their say you'll probably see the following moved. Brighton v Man City - (Sky) - Saturday 12.30 Newcastle v Tottenham (BT) - Saturday 5.30 Watford v Liverpool (Sky) - Sunday 1.30 Chelsea v Burnley (Sky) - Sunday 4pm Man Utd v West Ham (Sky) - Monday 8pm Fingers crossed about that. Thought ours would be nailed on for a move but maybe we'll get away with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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