Today's footie 10/2/21

[tiger76]

I know nobody cares, but here goes anyway.

City eased through at Swansea as you'd expect.

Leicester-Brighton and Sheff Utd-Bristol City have just kicked off.

Lots of changes in the Leicester and Brighton line-up's, but Sheff Utd have picked pretty much their first choice side tonight, so clearly Chris Wilder takes the cup seriously.

Strong teams for Everton and Spurs also, but of course unlike us they have the strength in depth to field strong teams. Keane starts for Everton BTW.

1-1 Reading-Brentford in the big game in the Championship.

[Bosscat]

Interesting Stat on Twitter ... its not often we have someone or something in the Premier League Top Six ...

But we have 3 in the Top Six "Most Accurate Crossers" in the Prem

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[NewClaret]

I know nobody cares, but here goes anyway.

[ClaretTony]

I know nobody cares, but here goes anyway.

City eased through at Swansea as you'd expect.

Leicester-Brighton and Sheff Utd-Bristol City have just kicked off.

Lots of changes in the Leicester and Brighton line-up's, but Sheff Utd have picked pretty much their first choice side tonight, so clearly Chris Wilder takes the cup seriously.

Strong teams for Everton and Spurs also, but of course unlike us they have the strength in depth to field strong teams. Keane starts for Everton BTW.

1-1 Reading-Brentford in the big game in the Championship.

I've been in a meeting and so far I've only caught the first five minutes of the second half at Swansea - not bad though, I did get two goals. Will probably watch the Everton game now.

[tiger76]

Interesting Stat on Twitter ... its not often we have someone or something in the Premier League Top Six ...

But we have 3 in the Top Six "Most Accurate Crossers" in the Prem

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That goes totally against all the experts on here who claim our crossing is abysmal, it's telling that 5 of the 6 on the list aren't plying their trade for big name teams, and even Tierney hasn't been playing in an Arsenal side brimming with confidence.

We shouldn't be surprised to see McNeil & Westwood I suppose, but Lowton is definitely a surprise, and that just highlights how impressive he's been this season.

[Bosscat]

That goes totally against all the experts on here who claim our crossing is abysmal, it's telling that 5 of the 6 on the list aren't plying their trade for big name teams, and even Tierney hasn't been playing in an Arsenal side brimming with confidence.

We shouldn't be surprised to see McNeil & Westwood I suppose, but Lowton is definitely a surprise, and that just highlights how impressive he's been this season.

I know it caught me out too ... but hey ho onwards and upwards ... something from the game on Saturday might help dull the pain of last night

[The Enclosure]

Thought Charlie may have figured.

[tiger76]

1-0 Spurs already, could it be their year, well! it does end in 1 after all.

[NewClaret]

Brentford 1-2 up. Dasilva double. He’s a top player.

Both assisted by Toney!

[Bosscat]

3-1 now toney got number 3

[DomBFC1882]

Brentford 1-2 up. Dasilva double. He’s a top player.

Both assisted by Toney!

Would love them to go up. Play great football and lose their best players year on year yet still perform like they do

[Wellsy1882]

Brentford WILL win that league

[Wile E Coyote]

doesnt look likely that year ending with a 1 is going to help spurs tonight.

[tiger76]

Crazy few minutes at Goodison, 3-1 to Everton now in the blink of an eye.

Blades 1-0 up Billy Sharp penalty, and Alfie Mawson sent off by our friend Robert Jones, he did get this one correct however.

[DomBFC1882]

3 2 everton. What a game

[tiger76]

3-2 at Goodison now, this is a proper cup tie. 4 goals in 10 minutes.

[Bosscat]

Would love them to go up. Play great football and lose their best players year on year yet still perform like they do

I think Wellsy might appreciate it too

[Colburn_Claret]

That goes totally against all the experts on here who claim our crossing is abysmal, it's telling that 5 of the 6 on the list aren't plying their trade for big name teams, and even Tierney hasn't been playing in an Arsenal side brimming with confidence.

We shouldn't be surprised to see McNeil & Westwood I suppose, but Lowton is definitely a surprise, and that just highlights how impressive he's been this season.

I dont want to rain on your parade, but those stats are a load of ********. Undisputable by anyone who's watched us play.

[NewClaret]

Would love them to go up. Play great football and lose their best players year on year yet still perform like they do

I don’t. I want us to raid them!!

[Vegas Claret]

Brentford WILL win that league

[DomBFC1882]

I don’t. I want us to raid them!!

Don't be silly they're far too god footballers for us. Too young also

[dougcollins]

It's like a proper FA cup tie at Goodison, two full strength teams going at it hammer and tongs.

Luckily, I'm able to remember those days.

[Bosscat]

Don't be silly they're far too god footballers for us. Too young also

God Footballers ... hmmmmm did they play for the St Cecils 11

[Wellsy1882]

Brighton. Absolutely shocking with literally seconds left and they all switch off

[tiger76]

Leicester through with the last kick of the game, Oh! well at least Brighton have made sure of their PL status by bowing out gracefully.

Sheff Utd into the last 8, what on earth is Wilder thinking, didn't he get the memo about the cup being a hindrance.

[DomBFC1882]

God Footballers ... hmmmmm did they play for the St Cecils 11

[Bosscat]

Leicester through with the last kick of the game, Oh! well at least Brighton have made sure of their PL status by bowing out gracefully.

Sheff Utd into the last 8, what on earth is Wilder thinking, didn't he get the memo about the cup being a hindrance.

He should have rung Sean for some advice

[dougcollins]

It'll be good on here if we lose on Saturday.

[dougcollins]

Interesting Stat on Twitter ... its not often we have someone or something in the Premier League Top Six ...

But we have 3 in the Top Six "Most Accurate Crossers" in the Prem

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So our strikers really have been sh!t then, no excuse.

[DomBFC1882]

So our strikers really have been sh!t then, no excuse.

Fair point

[jrgbfc]

How do they define an "accurate" cross? Lowton's delivery hasn't been good this season, i don't care what the stats claim.

[Bosscat]

4-3 Toffees

[tiger76]

It'll be good on here if we lose on Saturday.

Surely we can't lose on Saturday, after all that's why the 1st teamers were rested last night, to keep them fresh for the Palace game, plus Palace are garbage ATM, and Zaha is likely to be out, so I fully expect all 3 points, and if they're not delivered then SD will have serious questions to answer.

[tiger76]

So our strikers really have been sh!t then, no excuse.

They haven't even been that good.

[tiger76]

4-3 Toffees

This is an old school cup tie, and I have a feeling that the scoring might not be finished just yet.

[Spijed]

This is an old school cup tie, and I have a feeling that the scoring might not be finished just yet.

Real shame Spurs didn't try to play as well against Brighton or Fulham recently.

[tiger76]

Real shame Spurs didn't try to play as well against Brighton or Fulham recently.

True but equally you could say the same thing about Liverpool against us and Brighton, it's rather worrying Spurs are finding their scoring boots just before we visit them.

[DomBFC1882]

4 4 Kane

[huw.Y.WattfromWare]

4-4. Guess who?

[Bordeauxclaret]

I’d even back us to score against Everton’s keeper.

[huw.Y.WattfromWare]

BHA are playing some really good stuff under Potter. Built on the defence but if they sign a goalscorer they’ll have no trouble over the next few years.

[tiger76]

4-4 Kane getting in on the act now, this could finish up anything at this rate. One of the all time cup classics.

[huw.Y.WattfromWare]

I’d even back us to score against Everton’s keeper.

I was hoping he’d keep pickford out but after letting 3 in @ ManU and 4, so far tonight, I can’t see it. He has made some very good saves though.

[huw.Y.WattfromWare]

Dele Alli back with a pathetic dive. Yellow card every time.

[dougcollins]

Alli's learnt nothing.

[DomBFC1882]

Dele Alli back with a pathetic dive. Yellow card every time.

Disgusting that. I wish they'd start handing out reds for clear dives like that where no contact at all is made

[tiger76]

4-4 at Goodison, ET should be entertaining.

[Stayingup]

Would love them to go up. Play great football and lose their best players year on year yet still perform like they do

Because they replace their best players. They must have some very good scouts and are obviously well menaged. Good luck to them. Wonder what the average age is of their team.

[Chester Perry]

you can see how desperate both clubs are for a cup and a guaranteed spot in Europe

[DomBFC1882]

Because they replace their best players. They must have some very good scouts and are obviously well menaged. Good luck to them. Wonder what the average age is of their team.

Exactly and as you say they scout well and it shows. Even without promotion to the Premier league they're still a great watch. I've streamed many of their games and they always impress me