Today's footie 26/12/20

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 12:12 pm

So although the mighty Clarets aren't in action today, there is plenty of other games to whet the appetite.

Not least Leicester-Man Utd at lunchtime.

For those still harbouring hopes of Daniel James leaving Utd, he starts today, so It's safe to say we can put that rumour to bed.

From a BFC perspective wins for Chelsea, City, Southampton & Villa would be welcome.

And Sheff Wed returning over the Pennines with all 3 points would be the icing on the cake.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 12:57 pm

1-0 United Rashford.

MRG · Post by **MRG** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 12:58 pm

United seem to struggle to find the right formula at the back, always looking dodgy regardless of team selection

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 1:24 pm

MRG wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 26, 2020 12:58 pm
United seem to struggle to find the right formula at the back, always looking dodgy regardless of team selection

1-1 Harvey Barnes. can't see it finishing 1-1 the way these 2 are defending.

And yes for all United's quality going forward they are still leaky at the back, what often gets them out of jail is they are scoring 2/3 goals a game, so their defensive problems aren't yet costing them points.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 1:29 pm

Watching Soccer Saturday, reviewing our game... or should that be Leeds. That's all they talked about.

We got a minute in at the end.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 1:40 pm

FactualFrank wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 26, 2020 1:29 pm
Watching Soccer Saturday, reviewing our game... or should that be Leeds. That's all they talked about.

We got a minute in at the end.

Wouldn't expect anything less, as long as we bag the 3 points tomorrow, they can talk about Leeds until they're hoarse.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 1:43 pm

tiger76 wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 26, 2020 1:40 pm
Wouldn't expect anything less, as long as we bag the 3 points tomorrow, they can talk about Leeds until they're hoarse.

Merson thinks the way they play will suit us.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 1:56 pm

FactualFrank wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 26, 2020 1:43 pm
Merson thinks the way they play will suit us.

Well let's hope Merson is right

jrgbfc · Post by **jrgbfc** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 2:03 pm

tiger76 wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 26, 2020 12:12 pm
So although the mighty Clarets aren't in action today, there is plenty of other games to whet the appetite.

Not least Leicester-Man Utd at lunchtime.

For those still harbouring hopes of Daniel James leaving Utd, he starts today, so It's safe to say we can put that rumour to bed.

From a BFC perspective wins for Chelsea, City, Southampton & Villa would be welcome.

And Sheff Wed returning over the Pennines with all 3 points would be the icing on the cake.

I can't see James lasting at United much longer, he's nowhere near good enough.

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 2:06 pm

1-2 Man U

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 2:11 pm

Vardy 2-2

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 2:14 pm

Proper game this.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 2:25 pm

2-2 at the King Power, perfect result for Liverpool, and the rest of the chasing pack.

Meanwhile the Stevie G Rangers bandwagon rolls on, 19 points clear after another Ibrox win, Scotty came on as a sub, but then had to go off himself with an ankle injury.

BTW Southampton are missing several key players including Danny Ings for their trip to the cottage, hope they can still pull a result out of the bag.

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 2:33 pm

Acct Stanley v Doncaster off, Covid 19 in the Donny squad.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 2:38 pm

ElectroClaret wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 26, 2020 2:33 pm
Acct Stanley v Doncaster off, Covid 19 in the Donny squad.

A quick count shows 6 league games postponed, and many more in the non-leagues, don't know how many are covid related, or due to the severe weather, possibly an element of both.

The games are piling up for Accy though, hope it doesn't derail their promotion challenge.

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 2:42 pm

I can understand the testing of lower league teams isn't as good as in the PL but surely the players themselves should be keeping safe and thus there should be no more postponements down the leagues than there are in the Prem.

SalisburyClaret · Post by **SalisburyClaret** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 2:58 pm

Cmon Southampton now

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 3:14 pm

Good to see Tom on the bench for Villa,unfortunately for Tom I think that's were he will stay barring injury...the new Villa keeper is pretty special

Bigvince · Post by **Bigvince** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 3:18 pm

Just watching Fulham, they’re playing some good stuff. Scott Parker showing signs of turning them around. Although Southampton missing a few with injuries

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 3:21 pm

Villa are a fantastic team to watch,Grealish really needs a bigger club though...fantastic footballer

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 3:26 pm

Well Taylor said no pen and VAR told him to look at the monitor and still no pen ... No Pen ... right result jesus wept its a farce

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 3:34 pm

Bosscat wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 26, 2020 3:26 pm
Well Taylor said no pen and VAR told him to look at the monitor and still no pen ... No Pen ... right result jesus wept its a farce

Cannot believe that Pawson even suggested he go and have a look at the monitor. Took over two and a half minutes to sort that out.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 3:35 pm

Bloody ridiculous by Pawson

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 3:41 pm

Rovers 0 Owls 1

Mings off for Villa.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 3:46 pm

Zaha being clever but I do think Mings is an arrogant prick

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 3:46 pm

Zaha knew what he was doing .... Wonder if Villa will wind Zaha up now to react and even things up

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 3:55 pm

Stupid 1st booking from Mings, and that always leaves you on the edge.

VAR call correct but what took so long.

eastanglianclaret · Post by **eastanglianclaret** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 3:59 pm

How on earth Mings is playing football at PL level is beyond me. He was poor when playing at Ipswich and as I recall couldn't get a regular game at Bournemouth. Clearly I know nothing as Gareth Softsh**e sees fit to pick this liability ahead of our two much better centre halves! Interesting that the two serial fallers Zaha and Grealish, when through on goal but under pressure find it quite easy to stay upright but can't do so elsewhere on the pitch!!

SalisburyClaret · Post by **SalisburyClaret** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 4:27 pm

Villa add another

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 4:27 pm

Bradley Dack returns for Rovers, his 1st appearance in over a year.

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 4:28 pm

2-0 Villa

Rowls · Post by **Rowls** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 4:29 pm

Nice to see Villa have fixed the goal line technology now they’re kicking that direction

expoultryboy · Post by **expoultryboy** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 4:29 pm

Palace are awful , they'll soon be below us

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 4:30 pm

Palace look poor, and they've not taken advantage of the extra man whatsoever.

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 4:33 pm

Rovers equalise.

Stproc · Post by **Stproc** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 4:35 pm

Zaha and Grealish in the same match, non-stop diving. Grealish’s screams as he goes over are something else though

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 4:37 pm

3 for Villa.

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 4:40 pm

Palace are gash.....time to go Roy

Conroysleftfoot · Post by **Conroysleftfoot** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 4:42 pm

Stproc wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 26, 2020 4:35 pm
Zaha and Grealish in the same match, non-stop diving. Grealish’s screams as he goes over are something else though

Totally agree, they both are skilful players but the diving is ridiculous.

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 4:44 pm

Getting hammered by 10 men very embarrassing,Roy wont survive this....Dyche to Palace

Conroysleftfoot · Post by **Conroysleftfoot** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 4:45 pm

Shows what a good point we got at Villa

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 4:50 pm

Palace should surrender....embarrassing!

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 4:53 pm

Crystal Palace showing just how fragile they are

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 4:57 pm

Rovers finished 1-1, 1 win in 6 for them now, and they're starting to slip away from the playoff places. What a shame.

eastanglianclaret · Post by **eastanglianclaret** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 4:59 pm

Grealish must practice diving. He's really very good at it. Quite often he's into the fall before contact is made, that must take some practice. Clever. Cheating, but clever.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 5:00 pm

Fulham drew with Southampton. Not too bad a score.

Palace losing is decent, as we can still catch them.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 5:00 pm

tiger76 wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 26, 2020 4:57 pm
Rovers finished 1-1, 1 win in 6 for them now, and they're starting to slip away from the playoff places. What a shame.

B'stards cost me in super six I had em for a 2-1 win ... f**kin typical B'stards

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 5:02 pm

Bosscat wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 26, 2020 5:00 pm
B'stards cost me in super six I had em for a 2-1 win ... f**kin typical B'stards

If you back them to win you get what you deserve!!

Come on Watford!

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 5:03 pm

I'll take Fulham getting a draw, shows how vital it is to put the points on the board, whatever happens tomorrow we'll not be in the bottom 3.

A winning start for Michael Jolley at Barrow. 2-0 victory at Port Vale.

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 5:05 pm

FactualFrank wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 26, 2020 5:00 pm
Fulham drew with Southampton. Not too bad a score.

Palace losing is decent, as we can still catch them.

I must be unduly optimistic - I was hoping we could still catch Villa, so was hoping for a draw FF. Better than a Palace win though.

Gutted Southampton didn’t beat Fulham though.