The Football Thread - Page 1974

**snowy25** · March 14th, 2017, 08:42 PM

Vardy has had a shocker tonight. Missed chance after chance but thanks to Sevilla's poor record in penalties its not hurt Leicester. They go through though which is all that matters and you can hear the crowd in the ground from my flat singing very loud.

It would seem that the Ranieri sacking was indeed the right choice after recent performances and results. Those fans moaning about the owners showing no loyalty may well see things slightly different now. Leicester are now in the last 8 of the Champions League. They have beaten a team whose expertise over the last few season has been European football. A well deserved win and a great result. Now the fans are likely to get to see a dream match with those that are left being the biggest clubs in Europe.

On a side note it seems the humble Kante made an effort to see his old mates tonight as he was in the crowd watching history being made once again.

**judy84** · March 14th, 2017, 10:29 PM

I have now added Leicester to my hate list because of Vardy, Savage and Linekar...and also the players treacherous treatment of Ranieri.

**Devius** · March 14th, 2017, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by judy84

I have now added Leicester to my hate list because of Vardy, Savage and Linekar...and also the players treacherous treatment of Ranieri.

Whether you admire Leicester or loathe them for their treatment of the Tinkerman, you have to admit they performed on the night - and they've neatly put the omnishambles in North London masquerading as Arsenal FC into perspective....

I wonder if Leicester was 5000-1 at any stage this season to win the CL?

**buttsie** · March 15th, 2017, 01:27 AM

Leicester City betting guide for 2016/17,

with Foxes 50-100/1 to win the Champions League depending on where you look

25/1 for relegation

3 May 2016

http://metro.co.uk/2016/05/03/leices...eague-5855678/

**judy84** · March 15th, 2017, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by judy84

I have now added Leicester to my hate list because of Vardy, Savage and Linekar...and also the players treacherous treatment of Ranieri.

Which is a pity because I have always liked Leicester City since the cup final in 1961, the first I saw in full (delayed). After that i pinned on my bedroom wall a team picture from Tiger (which i used to cycle 5 miles to get from a second-hand bookshop in NZ). I even mocked-up a Leicester City pennant on the back of an old one i got for playing for Granville Waratahs and pinned that on my wall as well.

**footstep** · March 15th, 2017, 05:40 PM

Difficult for Monaco!
But possible.

**buttsie** · March 15th, 2017, 07:12 PM

A Man City no trophy season gets closer to reality

With 2 ex- Arsenal defenders and John Stones in defence - leaking goals was a given

Monaco 3

Mbappe (8' minutes),
Tavares (29' minutes),
Bakayoko (77' minutes)

Man City 1

Sané (71' minutes)

(Agg 6-6)

Monaco win on away goals

http://www.bbc.com/sport/live/football/38926207

**tsunamiSD** · March 15th, 2017, 08:17 PM

cause he's gonna need lots of them! How did he get sentenced to only 22 years in the first place?

CNN - Bruno, Convicted of murdering ex-girlfriend, goalkeeper makes controversial return to soccer

Quote:

Rio de Janeiro (CNN)After serving seven years in prison for killing his ex-girlfriend and feeding her to dogs, Brazilian goalkeeper Bruno Fernandes de Souza is controversially back in the game, signed by Boa Esporte for two years.

Guardian - Outrage after Brazil football team signs goalkeeper convicted of killing girlfriend

Quote:

The violence and misogyny of Brazilian society was highlighted on Monday when a second-division club signed up a goalkeeper who was convicted of murdering his girlfriend and having her body fed to his dogs.

Amid smiles and handshakes, Boa Esporte unveiled a two-year contract for Bruno Fernandes de Souza, who was released from jail last month pending an appeal.

Daily Mail -Brazilian goalkeeper who fed his girlfriend to his dogs trains with his new club after being released from jail as women protest outside the ground

Quote:

The case has caused outrage among those who claim his return to football sets a terrible example in a country where there is reportedly a high level of violence against women.One of the Boa Esporte's main sponsors, Nutrends Nutrition, has declared it has ended its deal with the club.

**victor meldrew** · March 15th, 2017, 09:15 PM

City were somewhere else in the first half and Monaco took full advantage. Second half they were better, got back into the game and scored what should have been the tie winning goal, unfortunately gave away a silly free kick and defended it like schoolboys.

Pep's resume taking a pounding, not sure where he and City go from here.

captain fanta · March 15th, 2017, 10:07 PM

Just Leicester now to fly the flag for England. At least we don't let the country down.

March 15th, 2017, 07:12 PM	#19737
buttsie Porn Archeologist Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: earth Posts: 12,714 Thanks: 92,252 Thanked 241,293 Times in 12,746 Posts	A Man City no trophy season gets closer to reality With 2 ex- Arsenal defenders and John Stones in defence - leaking goals was a given Monaco 3 Mbappe (8' minutes), Tavares (29' minutes), Bakayoko (77' minutes) Man City 1 Sané (71' minutes) (Agg 6-6) Monaco win on away goals http://www.bbc.com/sport/live/football/38926207 Last edited by buttsie; March 15th, 2017 at 09:10 PM.. Reason: updating

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March 14th, 2017, 08:42 PM	#19731
snowy25 Vintage Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,274 Thanks: 6,664 Thanked 23,142 Times in 2,260 Posts	Vardy has had a shocker tonight. Missed chance after chance but thanks to Sevilla's poor record in penalties its not hurt Leicester. They go through though which is all that matters and you can hear the crowd in the ground from my flat singing very loud. It would seem that the Ranieri sacking was indeed the right choice after recent performances and results. Those fans moaning about the owners showing no loyalty may well see things slightly different now. Leicester are now in the last 8 of the Champions League. They have beaten a team whose expertise over the last few season has been European football. A well deserved win and a great result. Now the fans are likely to get to see a dream match with those that are left being the biggest clubs in Europe. On a side note it seems the humble Kante made an effort to see his old mates tonight as he was in the crowd watching history being made once again.

March 14th, 2017, 10:29 PM	#19732
judy84 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Wilts Posts: 2,008 Thanks: 34,481 Thanked 21,442 Times in 2,021 Posts	I have now added Leicester to my hate list because of Vardy, Savage and Linekar...and also the players treacherous treatment of Ranieri.

March 15th, 2017, 01:27 AM	#19734
buttsie Porn Archeologist Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: earth Posts: 12,714 Thanks: 92,252 Thanked 241,293 Times in 12,746 Posts	Leicester City betting guide for 2016/17, with Foxes 50-100/1 to win the Champions League depending on where you look 25/1 for relegation 3 May 2016 http://metro.co.uk/2016/05/03/leices...eague-5855678/

March 15th, 2017, 05:40 PM	#19736
footstep Lost luggages? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: France Posts: 7,268 Thanks: 92,097 Thanked 86,759 Times in 7,170 Posts	Difficult for Monaco! But possible.

March 15th, 2017, 09:15 PM	#19739
victor meldrew Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: At the bottom of an empty glass Posts: 15,776 Thanks: 531,841 Thanked 179,897 Times in 15,764 Posts	City were somewhere else in the first half and Monaco took full advantage. Second half they were better, got back into the game and scored what should have been the tie winning goal, unfortunately gave away a silly free kick and defended it like schoolboys. Pep's resume taking a pounding, not sure where he and City go from here.

March 15th, 2017, 10:07 PM	#19740
captain fanta Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 79 Thanks: 39,751 Thanked 1,012 Times in 75 Posts	Just Leicester now to fly the flag for England. At least we don't let the country down.