The Football Thread - Page 2252

**pierrelm** · May 8th, 2019, 04:33 PM

At which point we should pause and wonder if Greenman didn't leave a month too soon?

By gum, that was a rattling good performance by Liverpool last night; just when they needed everyone to give everything, they did and Barca were clearly rocked back on their heels by a magnificent team performance coupled with waves of support crashing down from the stands to keep driving the reds onward. And if Trent Alexander Arnold never played another match at Anfield, last night would still see that he went down in LFC folklore. That corner was a moment of pure brilliance and deserved to be decisive in a match which left spectators breathless.

The reds really should buy Allison, their inspired keeper, a big drink. And buy the woefully uninspiring, rooted to the spot, feeble excuse for Barca keeper, an even bigger one. Cheers!

**BCFC_1982** · May 8th, 2019, 09:06 PM

Fuck.
Me.

What a 48 hours for English football in Europe!

**victor meldrew** · May 8th, 2019, 10:22 PM

What will Thursday night footie deliver?

**Meini Again** · May 8th, 2019, 10:47 PM

I have altzheimers if I remember correctly

And I tend to post in the wrong threads about footie... from Anne Libert to Predictions..... to Gardening (another Forum)

Liverpool v Barca..... INCREDIBLE

Ajax v Spurs...... INCREDIBLE

Liverpool came back from a soul-destroying 3-0 defeat against possibly the Best-Team-In-The-World

Spurs came back from a Half-time deficit of 3-0 against the GEM-Of-The-Champions-League.

Liverpool v Spurs Final in Madrid.

TWO DAYS of unforgetable Footie.... Never Again will we witness this.
After this, my family ~ all female plus me dog

~ are rooted to footie.

**pierrelm** · May 9th, 2019, 05:15 AM

The Dutch surely legalised cannabis for days like this, when they will still be in collective shock across Amsterdam, whilst in Rotterdam they will be hanging out the bunting in celebration and laughing their clogs off.
Another staggering performance, this time Spurs, away from home and with a cliff-hanging conclusion that you would only dare dream of in Roy of the Rovers land.
It seems the impossible is now the achievable as a matter of course. On a practical note, apparently LFC supporters have already booked every UK flight to Madrid for the final and the tourist industry must be salivating...Spurs fans face a very high price to follow their side's success as it looks like charter flights will be the only way to get to Spain unless you want to trek across land.

The final should, I hope be rivetting viewing; I bet LFC would have preferred to face Ajax though...

**m100** · May 9th, 2019, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by victor meldrew

What will Thursday night footie deliver?

Let's hope it's an arsenal chelsea final and really piss off eufa and their southern europe bias.

**Motorboater** · May 9th, 2019, 11:18 AM

I still haven't got over the Kompany goal. That was an incredible moment, yet has been overshadowed by two remarkable CL semi finals.

I knew this move would pay off for Tottenham.

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Originally Posted by Motorboater

On another note. I don't see any Spanish or Italian football ever. But I'm loving the work I'm seeing of Fernando Llorente in the games I've seen him play for Swansea. I can't wait til he's a washed up 35yo. Hopefully he'll then come down here and play in the A League.

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Originally Posted by Motorboater

Tottenham will win the premiership. They just signed my man Fernando Llorente!!!

As an Everton fan. I'm very, very nervous about this weekend

Him and Kane? A defence's worst nightmare!

Get ready to park those buses!

**pierrelm** · May 9th, 2019, 03:37 PM

Apparently the flights to Madrid have now been snapped up so readily that the most economic recommendation for any fan wanting to reach Madrid for the CL final is:
buy a package to a Spanish holiday destination located nearby a railway station that runs a reliable service to Madrid. Spend a week or so in the sun, pausing only to take in the football. Celebrate/drown your sorrows thereafter at your resort of choice.

There's something to be said for that. Ole!

**BCFC_1982** · May 9th, 2019, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by pierrelm

Meanwhile, out in the real world, a bunch of PL rejects and kids were untroubled by Spurs even in their wonderful new stadium, while Liverpool were put firmly in their place by Messi & co. who look red hot favourites for the trophy.

What a 72 hours it's been! Both European competitions contested by English teams!

**victor meldrew** · May 9th, 2019, 10:58 PM

Watched the Gooners take Valencia apart, some of the attacking play was breath taking, but still some frail defensive issues. Watched the extra time of the Chelsea game as they thrashed Eintracht Frankfurt 4-3 on pens.

Two PL European finals, apparently miracle's do happen, an even bigger one would be both trophies heading to North London, with the Spuds becoming another member of the three European trophy club.

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Meini Again Vintage Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: North Wales Posts: 3,637 Thanks: 32,358 Thanked 31,827 Times in 3,566 Posts	Correct Thread ? I have altzheimers if I remember correctly And I tend to post in the wrong threads about footie... from Anne Libert to Predictions..... to Gardening (another Forum) Liverpool v Barca..... INCREDIBLE Ajax v Spurs...... INCREDIBLE Liverpool came back from a soul-destroying 3-0 defeat against possibly the Best-Team-In-The-World Spurs came back from a Half-time deficit of 3-0 against the GEM-Of-The-Champions-League. Liverpool v Spurs Final in Madrid. TWO DAYS of unforgetable Footie.... *Never Again will we witness this.* After this, my family ~ all female plus me dog ~ are rooted to footie.

May 8th, 2019, 04:33 PM	#22511
pierrelm Vintage Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Midst the fen mists Posts: 5,450 Thanks: 55,798 Thanked 72,920 Times in 5,422 Posts	At which point we should pause and wonder if Greenman didn't leave a month too soon? By gum, that was a rattling good performance by Liverpool last night; just when they needed everyone to give everything, they did and Barca were clearly rocked back on their heels by a magnificent team performance coupled with waves of support crashing down from the stands to keep driving the reds onward. And if Trent Alexander Arnold never played another match at Anfield, last night would still see that he went down in LFC folklore. That corner was a moment of pure brilliance and deserved to be decisive in a match which left spectators breathless. The reds really should buy Allison, their inspired keeper, a big drink. And buy the woefully uninspiring, rooted to the spot, feeble excuse for Barca keeper, an even bigger one. Cheers!

May 8th, 2019, 10:22 PM	#22513
victor meldrew Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: At the bottom of an empty glass Posts: 15,778 Thanks: 531,920 Thanked 180,039 Times in 15,766 Posts	What will Thursday night footie deliver?

May 9th, 2019, 05:15 AM	#22515
pierrelm Vintage Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Midst the fen mists Posts: 5,450 Thanks: 55,798 Thanked 72,920 Times in 5,422 Posts	The Dutch surely legalised cannabis for days like this, when they will still be in collective shock across Amsterdam, whilst in Rotterdam they will be hanging out the bunting in celebration and laughing their clogs off. Another staggering performance, this time Spurs, away from home and with a cliff-hanging conclusion that you would only dare dream of in Roy of the Rovers land. It seems the impossible is now the achievable as a matter of course. On a practical note, apparently LFC supporters have already booked every UK flight to Madrid for the final and the tourist industry must be salivating...Spurs fans face a very high price to follow their side's success as it looks like charter flights will be the only way to get to Spain unless you want to trek across land. The final should, I hope be rivetting viewing; I bet LFC would have preferred to face Ajax though...

May 9th, 2019, 03:37 PM	#22518
pierrelm Vintage Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Midst the fen mists Posts: 5,450 Thanks: 55,798 Thanked 72,920 Times in 5,422 Posts	Apparently the flights to Madrid have now been snapped up so readily that the most economic recommendation for any fan wanting to reach Madrid for the CL final is: buy a package to a Spanish holiday destination located nearby a railway station that runs a reliable service to Madrid. Spend a week or so in the sun, pausing only to take in the football. Celebrate/drown your sorrows thereafter at your resort of choice. There's something to be said for that. Ole!

May 9th, 2019, 10:58 PM	#22520
victor meldrew Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: At the bottom of an empty glass Posts: 15,778 Thanks: 531,920 Thanked 180,039 Times in 15,766 Posts	Watched the Gooners take Valencia apart, some of the attacking play was breath taking, but still some frail defensive issues. Watched the extra time of the Chelsea game as they thrashed Eintracht Frankfurt 4-3 on pens. Two PL European finals, apparently miracle's do happen, an even bigger one would be both trophies heading to North London, with the Spuds becoming another member of the three European trophy club.