Today’s Footy

Westleigh · Post by **Westleigh** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 12:33 pm

Come on Chelsea.

Westleigh · Post by **Westleigh** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 12:43 pm

1-0 Chelsea.

kentonclaret · Post by **kentonclaret** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 12:47 pm

Palmer a fantastic signing for Chelsea and one seemingly that Guardiola let get away.

claretburns · Post by **claretburns** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 12:47 pm

Celtic v Rangers currently 0-0 after 15 mins

CrosspoolClarets · Post by **CrosspoolClarets** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 12:48 pm

Still rueful that we were so, so close to signing Cole Palmer on loan before Chelsea came in with that offer. So much could have been different with just 1 or 2 loans of that calibre.

Westleigh · Post by **Westleigh** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 12:53 pm

CrosspoolClarets wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 30, 2023 12:48 pm
Still rueful that we were so, so close to signing Cole Palmer on loan before Chelsea came in with that offer. So much could have been different with just 1 or 2 loans of that calibre.

He’s improved a heck of a lot now he’s playing every week rather than being a bit part player at City.

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 1:02 pm

Celtic 1 up.

Newcastleclaret93 · Post by **Newcastleclaret93** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 1:05 pm

Still can’t believe some of our posters think Luton are just a long ball team.

They play good football

Westleigh · Post by **Westleigh** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 1:08 pm

2-0 Chelsea.

Swizzlestick · Post by **Swizzlestick** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 1:09 pm

Chelsea 2-0

kentonclaret · Post by **kentonclaret** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 1:13 pm

Palmer scored the opener and provides the assist for a second. Lucky he is back for this game after suspension.

taio · Post by **taio** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 1:13 pm

Newcastleclaret93 wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 30, 2023 1:05 pm
Still can’t believe some of our posters think Luton are just a long ball team.

They play good football

They've played the second highest number of long balls in the league.

Nothing wrong with that mind.

DAVETHEVICAR · Post by **DAVETHEVICAR** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 1:20 pm

Chelsea look in control of game

Roosterbooster · Post by **Roosterbooster** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 1:26 pm

Newcastleclaret93 wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 30, 2023 1:05 pm
Still can’t believe some of our posters think Luton are just a long ball team.

They play good football

They play some good football.
But they also play the long diagonal alot. And why wouldn't you if you had the height and pace to manage it, when you don't otherwise have much of the ball. Pragmatic approach. And by having that option available, makes other playing options available

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 1:40 pm

Seeing a replay of a penalty shout for Rangers, seems a blatant handball, but got checked by VAR and no action taken. Pundits in the studio mystified.
You really wonder what exactly the VAR people look for.

2-0 Celts

CrosspoolClarets · Post by **CrosspoolClarets** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 1:42 pm

For all this talk about Luton, if they lose at the Turf they will have fewer points than us over the last 10 games. Their form is only marginally better than ours currently.

I don’t they have the same improvement potential in the second half of the season as we do.

It Is What It Is · Post by **It Is What It Is** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 1:42 pm

Weren't we in the running for Ross Barklay at some point...would have been good for us

Westleigh · Post by **Westleigh** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 2:02 pm

JimmyRobbo · Post by **JimmyRobbo** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 2:06 pm

Quite happy to admit I was wrong on Palmer. I wasn't that keen. What a season he is having! That 3rd goal was absollute class.

claretandy · Post by **claretandy** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 2:08 pm

Superb goal from Palmer, city were mad to let him go.

ecc · Post by **ecc** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 2:08 pm

Thought Luton would get something today.

Only seen Palmer play once and have no idea why Guardiola let him go.

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 2:10 pm

Luton like a pub team.

taio · Post by **taio** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 2:11 pm

FCBurnley wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 30, 2023 2:10 pm
Luton like a pub team.

In what ways are they remotely like a pub team?

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 2:14 pm

1-3 Barkley

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 2:16 pm

taio wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 30, 2023 2:11 pm
In what ways are they remotely like a pub team?

Well we beat em for starters lol

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 2:19 pm

taio · Post by **taio** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 2:20 pm

FCBurnley wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 30, 2023 2:16 pm
Well we beat em for starters lol

So they are in no way a pub team.

JimmyRobbo · Post by **JimmyRobbo** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 2:22 pm

Chelsea's capitulation since they took the 3-0 lead has been quite remarkably poor.

They lack leadership in a way that we do. Not sold on Gallagher at all.

Luton could still get something out of this.

Lip · Post by **Lip** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 2:22 pm

Luton can win this yet.

ecc · Post by **ecc** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 2:22 pm

Bloody Hell!

AGENT_CLARET · Post by **AGENT_CLARET** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 2:23 pm

Luton scored 2 so far, hit the woodwork x2 and had x1 chalked off, they have what we don't have organisation and fight

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 2:23 pm

Perhaps they will get another 2 own goals !!

Stayingup · Post by **Stayingup** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 2:26 pm

AGENT_CLARET wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 30, 2023 2:23 pm
Luton scored 2 so far, hit the woodwork x2 and had x1 chalked off, they have what we don't have organisation and fight

They also have the ability to score against some of the top teams.

chekhov · Post by **chekhov** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 2:26 pm

Really hoping Luton grab a late equaliser.
Does that make me bad?

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 2:29 pm

chekhov wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 30, 2023 2:26 pm
Really hoping Luton grab a late equaliser.
Does that make me bad?

Makes you a Luton supporter

Paul Waine · Post by **Paul Waine** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 2:30 pm

Finishes 2-3.

SalisburyClaret · Post by **SalisburyClaret** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 2:30 pm

Phew!

chekhov · Post by **chekhov** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 2:31 pm

FCBurnley wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 30, 2023 2:29 pm
Makes you a Luton supporter

Phew!

Roosterbooster · Post by **Roosterbooster** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 2:33 pm

My watch is telling me my stress levels are too high. And we haven't even kicked off. Chelsea and Newcastle between them are doing my blood pressure no favours this December

cockneyclaret · Post by **cockneyclaret** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 2:34 pm

AGENT_CLARET wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 30, 2023 2:23 pm
They have what we don't have organisation and fight

We would have just rolled over after the 2nd goal..
Hurts to see another club showing the fight that we dont

JimmyRobbo · Post by **JimmyRobbo** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 2:35 pm

chekhov wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 30, 2023 2:26 pm
Really hoping Luton grab a late equaliser.
Does that make me bad?

Such a hard thing in life to balance.
It is absolutely natural to want Chelsea to lose.
It is quintessentially British to cheer on the underdog having a good go.
I think Luton remind me of our aproach to the EPL under Dyche.

Will we escape the drop anyway? Is it all irrelevant looking at anyone else's results?

I'm sure there are other things that will make you a bad person, anyway.

P.s. If it wasn't for us getting relegated, I'd love Luton to stay up having such pitiful resources.

colne-claret · Post by **colne-claret** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 2:38 pm

I said after we drew with them on turf last season that Adebajo would be perfect for us and I still stand by this. He’s a great striker, holds up the ball so well, strong, can head the ball. We should have gone all out for him in January last year. I imagine that ship has now sailed.

ecc · Post by **ecc** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 2:39 pm

"P.s. If it wasn't for us getting relegated, I'd love Luton to stay up having such pitiful resources."

Hi JimmyRobbo,

I agree with you. They're giving it a right good go and their fans, I think, must be proud of them.

Commy · Post by **Commy** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 2:54 pm

If Forest lose the 6 players expected to the African Cup they could struggle even more. They are losing 4 defenders and 3 of them have played 10 games or more this season. Two are centre halves and two full backs. That must leave them short of players if they get injuries in defence.

chekhov · Post by **chekhov** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 3:01 pm

JimmyRobbo wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 30, 2023 2:35 pm
Such a hard thing in life to balance.
It is absolutely natural to want Chelsea to lose.
It is quintessentially British to cheer on the underdog having a good go.
I think Luton remind me of our aproach to the EPL under Dyche.

Will we escape the drop anyway? Is it all irrelevant looking at anyone else's results?

I'm sure there are other things that will make you a bad person, anyway.

P.s. If it wasn't for us getting relegated, I'd love Luton to stay up having such pitiful resources.

The way I look at it JimmyRobbo, I enjoy willing the underdog to score from my armchair knowing it doesn’t make a blind bit of difference to the final result.

ecc · Post by **ecc** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 3:03 pm

If I were a betting man, I'd be tempted to put money on Forest against NH. I just hope they used up their goals in the last two games. United have a raft of CBs out. You just fear Wood will be too good in the air and Onana is not exactly reassuring.

Westleigh · Post by **Westleigh** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 6:50 pm

Just watching Forest v Utd ,Forest guy does 3 fouls all in one phase ,the last one was a real lunge ,cant understand why he doesn’t get a red,we would have got one,the inconsistency is so consistent.

Goliath · Post by **Goliath** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 6:51 pm

1 0 Forest.
Relegation confirmed really if it finishes like this.

KefkaClaret · Post by **KefkaClaret** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 6:52 pm

We've been down for a while.

Westleigh · Post by **Westleigh** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 6:52 pm

Chuffing Utd ,can’t rely on them apart from when they play us.