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**buttsie** · May 11th, 2018, 02:50 AM

The MLS has replaced the Scottish Premier League as the retirement fund top-up league

I'd put Rooneys move in the same box as Beckham going to Real Madrid
at the end of his career.

It sold lots of shirts

Wayne Rooney's a Has-Been, Says Alexi Lalas

http://www.tmz.com/2018/05/10/ben-ol...-wayne-rooney/

**pierrelm** · May 11th, 2018, 05:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buttsie

The MLS has replaced the Scottish Premier League as the retirement fund top-up league

I'd put Rooneys move in the same box as Beckham going to Real Madrid
at the end of his career.

It sold lots of shirts

Wayne Rooney's a Has-Been, Says Alexi Lalas

http://www.tmz.com/2018/05/10/ben-ol...-wayne-rooney/

Oddly enough, I'd speculated that Rooney might have been one of Gerrard's targets to 'do a Gascoigne' and eke out a GB-based dotage for a couple of seasons. Not at £300k a ruddy week though; the grannies of Glasgow must be well disappointed.

**m100** · May 11th, 2018, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buttsie

The MLS has replaced the Scottish Premier League as the retirement fund top-up league

funny how the influx of english has beens and european never were's coincided with the downturn in Scotlands international fortunes isn't it.

**Old Jud** · May 11th, 2018, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by victor meldrew

West Ham Thrash Man Utd. 0-0

In an almost uneventful game Adrian's first half aerobic display kept us in the game, while De Gea looked on in disbelief wondering what he was doing in an athletics stadium.
For some reason Sanchez was seen running towards Jose just to get the ball, rather strange for a forward of his note. Smalling has probably blotted his World Cup bid with a magnificent impression of Wile E Coyote.
The second half was on a par with Utd's kit, dull apart from Noble chest butting Pogba and practising his after football career of cat fighting. Andy Carroll summed up this end of season none sense by letting his hair down before the final whistle.
Everton on Sunday should be a dire affair.

Another West Ham fan demoralised after being totally overwhelmed by our all conquering team! Think yourselves lucky we only gave you a 0-0 thrashing!

Oh, and expect more of the same next season.

The likes of Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are crapping themselves with fear at what we might produce next season......Or did my mate say pissing themselves laughing?

**buttsie** · May 12th, 2018, 02:35 AM

Most players are either in holiday mode with nothing to be gained from the result
or self preservation mode if they are involved in the World Cup

Speaking of all conquering what is it with these teams that dominate all the stats except shots on target & goals scored

Latest

Fulham 3rd 0 - 74 % possession - playing away
Derby 6th 1 - 26%

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/44024784

**m100** · May 12th, 2018, 08:42 AM

i wouldn't mind derby being promoted just to see if they could get less points than last time.

whatever else we may say about allardyce he deserves some praise for getting rid of rooney far quicker than anyone else has.

**victor meldrew** · May 12th, 2018, 03:01 PM

I really cannot believe I am wondering why BFS is not in the mix for Manager of the year. He will more than likely not be at Everton next season, but he has taken them from hovering around the trap door to almost Europa League candidates. He may be a bit of a dullard and the football is as exciting as a plate of lettuce, but if he was in charge from the start of November, Burnley would probably be missing out on Europe.
Speaking of dullards, hopefully our three don't bring him back.

Rooney would be better off heading to Tranmere, but when you have a bag of money dangled under your nose, why would he bother? Welcome to the money-go-round.

**ultimatewarlord** · May 12th, 2018, 03:12 PM

Can't....bring....self....to press....thanks...button....for someone who....suggests Jabba the....manager for....manager of the....year.

Talking of Tranmere (who I don't like because of John Aldridge) I'm watching the National League playoff final and Tranmere were down to 10 men after less than a minute. Despite this they were 1-0 up before Boreham Senseless equalised in the 7th minute of first half stoppage time. Watching Lincoln v Exeter in between times. Good day today. Four live games as well as Rugbys European Final.

**pierrelm** · May 12th, 2018, 04:09 PM

Cheer up Victor - things could be worse: Moyes might have had a go for Rooney. Good man in a punch up, fading fast, flashes of brilliance but mainly mediocre and has the odd unpredictable injury - would have been perfect.

I wonder if Everton will spend the money trying to buy even more attacking midfielders? I suspect they will. As for BFS I know what you mean, but no, have a pint and stop worrying. I'd be tempted to vote for Wenger, purely out of facetiousness. Sean Dyche or Roy H should be the main contenders. If LFC turn over Real Madrid, all bets may be off.

**victor meldrew** · May 13th, 2018, 09:59 AM

A once upon a time story from the pub last night.

If Newcastle, Palace, Bournemouth, Watford and Brighton all lose today and we beat Everton we will finish 10th.

It might be Sunday, but no Premier League biblical miracle's for us today.

TBH I don't even know if its possible as I have not look at the league ladder today.

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ultimatewarlord Vintage Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,474 Thanks: 8,328 Thanked 15,872 Times in 1,441 Posts	Can't....bring....self....to press....thanks...button....for someone who....suggests Jabba the....manager for....manager of the....year. Talking of Tranmere (who I don't like because of John Aldridge) I'm watching the National League playoff final and Tranmere were down to 10 men after less than a minute. Despite this they were 1-0 up before Boreham Senseless equalised in the 7th minute of first half stoppage time. Watching Lincoln v Exeter in between times. Good day today. Four live games as well as Rugbys European Final. __________________ The British Government is a disgrace.

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May 11th, 2018, 02:50 AM	#21331
buttsie Porn Archeologist Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: earth Posts: 12,714 Thanks: 92,252 Thanked 241,293 Times in 12,746 Posts	The MLS has replaced the Scottish Premier League as the retirement fund top-up league I'd put Rooneys move in the same box as Beckham going to Real Madrid at the end of his career. It sold lots of shirts Wayne Rooney's a Has-Been, Says Alexi Lalas http://www.tmz.com/2018/05/10/ben-ol...-wayne-rooney/

May 12th, 2018, 02:35 AM	#21335
buttsie Porn Archeologist Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: earth Posts: 12,714 Thanks: 92,252 Thanked 241,293 Times in 12,746 Posts	Most players are either in holiday mode with nothing to be gained from the result or self preservation mode if they are involved in the World Cup Speaking of all conquering what is it with these teams that dominate all the stats except shots on target & goals scored Latest Fulham 3rd 0 - 74 % possession - playing away Derby 6th 1 - 26% https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/44024784

May 12th, 2018, 08:42 AM	#21336
m100 Vintage Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,505 Thanks: 5,109 Thanked 11,919 Times in 1,489 Posts	i wouldn't mind derby being promoted just to see if they could get less points than last time. whatever else we may say about allardyce he deserves some praise for getting rid of rooney far quicker than anyone else has.

May 12th, 2018, 03:01 PM	#21337
victor meldrew Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: At the bottom of an empty glass Posts: 15,776 Thanks: 531,841 Thanked 179,898 Times in 15,764 Posts	I really cannot believe I am wondering why BFS is not in the mix for Manager of the year. He will more than likely not be at Everton next season, but he has taken them from hovering around the trap door to almost Europa League candidates. He may be a bit of a dullard and the football is as exciting as a plate of lettuce, but if he was in charge from the start of November, Burnley would probably be missing out on Europe. Speaking of dullards, hopefully our three don't bring him back. Rooney would be better off heading to Tranmere, but when you have a bag of money dangled under your nose, why would he bother? Welcome to the money-go-round.

May 12th, 2018, 04:09 PM	#21339
pierrelm Vintage Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Midst the fen mists Posts: 5,450 Thanks: 55,798 Thanked 72,911 Times in 5,422 Posts	Cheer up Victor - things could be worse: Moyes might have had a go for Rooney. Good man in a punch up, fading fast, flashes of brilliance but mainly mediocre and has the odd unpredictable injury - would have been perfect. I wonder if Everton will spend the money trying to buy even more attacking midfielders? I suspect they will. As for BFS I know what you mean, but no, have a pint and stop worrying. I'd be tempted to vote for Wenger, purely out of facetiousness. Sean Dyche or Roy H should be the main contenders. If LFC turn over Real Madrid, all bets may be off.

May 13th, 2018, 09:59 AM	#21340
victor meldrew Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: At the bottom of an empty glass Posts: 15,776 Thanks: 531,841 Thanked 179,898 Times in 15,764 Posts	A once upon a time story from the pub last night. If Newcastle, Palace, Bournemouth, Watford and Brighton all lose today and we beat Everton we will finish 10th. It might be Sunday, but no Premier League biblical miracle's for us today. TBH I don't even know if its possible as I have not look at the league ladder today.