Tonight’s football (6/12)

Foshiznik · Post by **Foshiznik** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 7:43 pm

Couldn’t find a thread on tonight’s fixtures but Sheff Utd look like a different team tonight than they did against us!

sjb · Post by **sjb** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 7:46 pm

Our Youth Cup tie against Birmingham at Leyland has been postponed because of a frozen pitch.

chekhov · Post by **chekhov** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 7:51 pm

Foshiznik wrote: ↑
Wed Dec 06, 2023 7:43 pm
Couldn’t find a thread on tonight’s fixtures but Sheff Utd look like a different team tonight than they did against us!

Yes! Already two good opportunities.

Foshiznik · Post by **Foshiznik** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 7:56 pm

Showing what a difference having good tactics can do.

Foshiznik · Post by **Foshiznik** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 7:57 pm

Bournemouth 1-0 up at Palace

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 7:59 pm

Brentford 1 up at Brighton

Florian · Post by **Florian** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 8:03 pm

Vegas Claret wrote: ↑
Wed Dec 06, 2023 7:59 pm
Brentford 1 up at Brighton

Were

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 8:05 pm

half a chance Cooper gets potted tonight, Forest 2 down at Fulham

Westleigh · Post by **Westleigh** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 8:24 pm

Don’t see how Utd got a pen there ,the ball is 5 yds away from Antony when his foot his stood on.

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 8:34 pm

Vegas Claret wrote: ↑
Wed Dec 06, 2023 8:05 pm
half a chance Cooper gets potted tonight, Forest 2 down at Fulham

If they lose tonight that will 1 win in 11

CrosspoolClarets · Post by **CrosspoolClarets** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 8:43 pm

Forest have for a while been my tip for the bottom three along with Luton and Sheffield. We just need to be 4 points closer by the final day.

Just as well, Bournemouth looking good again tonight.

Westleigh · Post by **Westleigh** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 8:44 pm

After watching all the teams over the last few days and weeks every other team at the bottom end has played at least one good game against the top half apart from us ,one good display against 10 men that’s our chuffing lot.

Taffy on the wing · Post by **Taffy on the wing** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 8:57 pm

Villa playing Man City off the park!

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:07 pm

Spijed wrote: ↑
Wed Dec 06, 2023 8:34 pm
If they lose tonight that will 1 win in 11

he'll sadly not survive tonight, 4-0 down

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:18 pm

Now 5

chekhov · Post by **chekhov** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:19 pm

Brighton playing in blue, so Brentford thought it was a good moment bring out their own (hideous) blue kit. Hmmm…

Florian · Post by **Florian** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:20 pm

Palace are absolute dog ****
Losing 2 nil

CombatClaret · Post by **CombatClaret** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:27 pm

Mind the gap

dougcollins · Post by **dougcollins** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:30 pm

Florian wrote: ↑
Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:20 pm
Palace are absolute dog ****
Losing 2 nil

Should have beat them at the Turf.

And West Ham.

And Forest away.

Florian · Post by **Florian** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:30 pm

dougcollins wrote: ↑
Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:30 pm
Should have beat them at the Turf.

And West Ham.

And Forest away.

Bournemouth are **** too

Swizzlestick · Post by **Swizzlestick** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:31 pm

Forest battered 5-0. Wasn’t so long back when Cooper was touted as the coach to follow.

Tricky Trevor · Post by **Tricky Trevor** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:32 pm

Westleigh wrote: ↑
Wed Dec 06, 2023 8:24 pm
Don’t see how Utd got a pen there ,the ball is 5 yds away from Antony when his foot his stood on.

That’s why it was a pen. It was so late it was a stamp.

Tricky Trevor · Post by **Tricky Trevor** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:34 pm

Had the SheffU match on all night and must say I’ve enjoyed Efan Ekoku summarising again.
Never heard him talk nonsense.

Foshiznik · Post by **Foshiznik** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:37 pm

Tricky Trevor wrote: ↑
Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:34 pm
Had the SheffU match on all night and must say I’ve enjoyed Efan Ekoku summarising again.
Never heard him talk nonsense.

He’s really good on the US streams I’ve watched.

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:42 pm

Great game this, at Villa Park.
Can't believe its still 0-0.
Excellent are Villa this season

chekhov · Post by **chekhov** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:43 pm

Villa on top. Can see man city nickibg a winner.

distortiondave · Post by **distortiondave** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:43 pm

I've only had it on in the background, but Villa have been excellent against City.

DAVETHEVICAR · Post by **DAVETHEVICAR** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:47 pm

Villa ahead

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:48 pm

Deserve that, do Villa.

gsyclaret · Post by **gsyclaret** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:48 pm

bang, 1-0

Conroysleftfoot · Post by **Conroysleftfoot** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:49 pm

Very impressed with Villa tonight. Making City look ordinary.

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:49 pm

It’s hard to believe this Villa squad is, more or less, the same group of players Gerrard had. Just shows what an outstanding coach can do for a team.

distortiondave · Post by **distortiondave** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:51 pm

Villa deservedly lead. Villa a different animal since Emery came in, and will hopefully usurp Brighton and De Zerbi as the next best thing.
City have been poor, but could also score 3 in the next 10 minutes.

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:53 pm

City arent playing particularly badly. But Villa are not allowing them to play.
Can't remember seeing Peps lot getting a lesson like this.
Its brilliant.

Swizzlestick · Post by **Swizzlestick** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:53 pm

Tricky Trevor wrote: ↑
Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:34 pm
Had the SheffU match on all night and must say I’ve enjoyed Efan Ekoku summarising again.
Never heard him talk nonsense.

One of the best co-commentators going

gsyclaret · Post by **gsyclaret** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:53 pm

distortiondave wrote: ↑
Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:51 pm
Villa deservedly lead. Villa a different animal since Emery came in, and will hopefully usurp Brighton and De Zerbi as the next best thing.
City have been poor, but could also score 3 in the next 10 minutes.

Not if Villa keep this up

Tricky Trevor · Post by **Tricky Trevor** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:54 pm

Maatsen stripped to come on.
ManUre retake the lead.
Maatsen puts bib back on.

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:55 pm

For those who say we can't compete due to money, Kieffer Moore scored the winner for Bournemouth.

Would anyone suggest he's better than Jay-Rod, or any player we have in our squad?

kentonclaret · Post by **kentonclaret** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:57 pm

Swizzlestick wrote: ↑
Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:31 pm
Forest battered 5-0. Wasn’t so long back when Cooper was touted as the coach to follow.

Losing their 2 main goal scorers from last season in Brennan Johnson (Tottenham) and Awoniyi (injured) are massive holes for Forest to fill. Chris Wood is not the force he once was at this level.

distortiondave · Post by **distortiondave** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:59 pm

Spijed wrote: ↑
Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:55 pm
For those who say we can't compete due to money, Kieffer Moore scored the winner for Bournemouth.

Would anyone suggest he's better than Jay-Rod, or any player we have in our squad?

What are you talking about you madhead?!

taio · Post by **taio** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:59 pm

Villa have had 21 shots to City's 2. Impressive

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 10:00 pm

So close to a second!
Brilliant play.

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 10:01 pm

distortiondave wrote: ↑
Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:59 pm
What are you talking about you madhead?!

I'm pointing out that many are saying the PL is getting away from us due to money yet that's obviously not the case if players with his lack of quality can do ok.

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 10:04 pm

Have to admire how Emery has got Villa playing.

Foshiznik · Post by **Foshiznik** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 10:10 pm

Fantastic result and performance to match from Villa

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 10:11 pm

Villa have been absolutely superb all through tonight.
Refreshing to see.
Great watch.

chekhov · Post by **chekhov** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 10:13 pm

Really enjoying studio chat with Jeff Stelling. Much better than regular commentary.

SGr · Post by **SGr** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 10:15 pm

I remember when Mike Garlick agreed a deal with Villa to allow them to receive Ashley Westwood money early, because Villa were broke. In the same window, Grealish was available for a discount. Both because Villa were broke.

Imagine, if in 2018, we were ran by people who wanted to win.

It’s a funny one

Swizzlestick · Post by **Swizzlestick** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 10:15 pm

Spijed wrote: ↑
Wed Dec 06, 2023 10:01 pm
I'm pointing out that many are saying the PL is getting away from us due to money yet that's obviously not the case if players with his lack of quality can do ok.

This doesn’t make any sense. Just because a limited player has scored, doesn’t make that point untrue. Bournemouth spent more than us in the summer.

distortiondave · Post by **distortiondave** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 10:19 pm

Swizzlestick wrote: ↑
Wed Dec 06, 2023 10:15 pm
This doesn’t make any sense. Just because a limited player has scored, doesn’t make that point untrue. Bournemouth spent more than us in the summer.

Don't fall into the spijed trapdoor of logical fallacy. I nearly did, so I'm acting as lifeguard.