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Jennings and Wells dismissed in quick succession, Lancs 78-2, victory target still 366 away, unlikely to get that, and even a draw might prove challenging against this attack on a day 4 pitch.

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Even back, in the second week of September, this thread was deeply embarrassing. Today, it serves as a reminder to just how finicky some football fans are. If we get off to a poor start next season, we will have people on here, and elsewhere, calling for VK to be potted. This is why good managers m...

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Cheers Ash thanks for the memories. 450k bought us 9 years of service. Some vital goals. And a Jose meltdown. Means Jack Cork is our last remaining scorer from that memorable EL campaign, with Barnes, Vokes, Vydra and Wood all having moved on. I was one of those who doubted Barnes could contribute m...

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Tella paid the price for his honesty in a way, however if he'd have buried that chance nobody would be complaining the ref had played advantage.

No biggie for us anyway given we still won.

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Fulham ran away with league last year Lost 10 I think we have enough quality there to be as good or better than their side that went up apart from Mitrovic Fantastic shout that, and not something I would have predicted way back last summer. I suspected we'd gradually improve over the course of the ...

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How many times are they going to make these c**k up's. I thought the whole point of introducing VAR was to eradicate the clear and obvious errors. And not the 1st time key decisions have denied sides much needed points this season. Those calls could deprive Brighton of a European place next season, ...

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Seemed to be very little perspective from many during that early part of the season. Some very silly comments, strops left right and centre. Some of us saw the context, the journey. Excellent choice of vocabulary with context, journey and crucially perspective at what we were slowly building. I'd a...

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Premier League.

I'd happily settle for a draw here to maintain our 11 point cushion.

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Watford being levels above us is my personal favourite Edit - just realised this is the Sheff Utd running away with it after 9 games thread and changed my mind Now come on RV Watford are a mere 32 points behind us, they might still catch us yet, :) This is why I try and take a balanced viewpoint wh...

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The self confessed football expert gets it wrong again 🤣🤣 In fairness he wasn't far out Sheff Utd are almost certain to be 2nd whatever happens tomorrow. It's amazing to refer to the table after 10 games and Reading sat 3rd, well QPR were 5th, not impossible one of those suffers relegation in the n...

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If you want a Sunday morning chuckle this thread is comedy gold. I'm only thankful my comments were reasoned, although even I wouldn't have predicted we'd be strolling to promotion in early April. For context this was in the aftermath of the 3-3 classic against Blackpool. Good that we didn't continu...

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Another BUMP this has to be included in the UTC most ridiculous thread top 10 for the OP being OTT about an early season derby draw.

Shows you shouldn't judge a new manager and team until they've had time to gel doesn't it.

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BUMP! Some good calls on here, but also some terrible ones. I was correct that we could compete with Sheff Utd for auto. But I was totally wrong about Norwich (though they might still sneak into the top 6) I predicted Blackpool/Cardiff, Coventry and Huddersfield to drop, well out on Coventry, but a ...

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Similar situation to Burnley last season. Squad got too old, and they failed to reinvest and recruit as they had been doing in previous years. Manager couldn't adapt his tactics, or simply lost interest. Injuries to the likes of Maddison, note how their form has often dropped off when he's been abse...

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If he can't bag at Man Utd with the service they've got he's hardly likely to suddenly turn into a goalscoring machine at Burnley is he. I take on board the comments regarding his experience and work rate, but he'll likely be one of our higher earners, and he's the wrong side of 30 now. Plus we curr...

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He's done ok for us over the years but I won't miss him. I think he's a dirty footballer and i'm glad to see the back of him. He's done more than ok considering he's played most of his Burnley career in the PL, and he will be missed, however time to move on in my view. I don't agree he's dirty, old...

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I think the only two clubs never to be relegated or promoted in my lifetime are Arsenal and Everton. I think every devoted fan needs to experience that agonizing pain of relegation and that great ecstasy of promotion at least once. Was talking to 2 young lads in gym last week who recognized my Burn...

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Tiger makes the cut just, and in doing so he's created more history.

With Tiger Woods hanging around for the rest of the weekend he ties the record for most consecutive cuts made at the Masters Tournament with 23 (1997-2023), matching Gary Player (1959-1982) and Fred Couples (1983-2007).

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Massive for Bournemouth. I had them going down but now they are sat on 30 points with 8 games left. Possibly another 2 wins off safety. They were my bankers for the drop along with Southampton, however their recent form is suggesting they have every hope of staying up. And if they do stay up then a...

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Our achievement deserves a musical thread I feel.

A couple of club classics to kick us off.

M People - Moving on Uphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkHOVJINRD8

Yazz - The Only Way Is Uphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjD3EVC1-zU

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Huge wins for Bournemouth, West Ham and Wolves in the relegation battle.

Cooper will be lucky to survive another defeat.

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It was never going to be easy, but by now we should know this side find a way to win. Still lots to play for not least the small matter of another Championship crown. Fitting that Barnes netted his 50th on a memorable night to be a Claret. Promotion has been a question of when not if for many weeks ...

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4 wickets for Parky, but it's done little to halt Surrey's serene progress, 214-5, lead of 365 with a declaration surely imminent.

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Nice to see Harry Kane has recovered from his dreadful injury he suffered against Everton.

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ElectroClaret wrote: ↑
Sat Apr 08, 2023 3:43 pm
Leicester 0 Bournemouth 1

Leicester lose this and you really do fear for them.

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A 3rd wicket for Parky, but Surrey stretching their lead it's now over 300.

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Lancs facing a testing target 4th innings, Surrey 113-3 leading by 264, 2 wickets for Parky, 1 for Williams, and de Grandhomme made an unbeaten 67.

But not much else to bring cheer for Lancashire fans.

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Everton not having much up front is really going to hurt them It's been an issue for them all season, last year they got away due to Richarlison hitting a purple patch in the last 10 games. 23 goals in 30 games tells a sorry story, and if Ellis Sims is your main striker that has to be a concern. De...

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taio wrote: ↑
Sat Apr 08, 2023 2:31 pm
Man United should've won 7-0.

Probably would have scored a hatful if not for Pickford playing a blinder.

Everton offered nothing going forwards, which has to be a worry for SD.

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Wins for Celtic & Utd.

Looks like Joe Hart is going to get his hands on more silverware.

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Weghorst on for a limping Rashford as Utd play out time.

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It took courage to pot Dyche when he did, however in hindsight it was the right thing to do, and as well as having the nerve to do that he had the foresight to appoint Vinny Kompany, who has transformed our fortunes in rapid order and crucially brought back the feel good factor once again.

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3-1 Celtic another gift though.

Everton heading for defeat, and with Leicester & Bournemouth meeting they could find themselves back in the bottom 3 come teatime.

3-2 at Parkhead, good game for the neutrals even with the lack of away support.

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The OP nails it our strength in depth and deep squad has proven invaluable, and when some players have been unavailable or suffered a dip in form others have stepped up. Some have only made modest contributions, well others have been immense all season, however all have played their part in our rema...

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2-1 Celtic, a gift from Rangers though.

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4 promotions in recent years, 2009, 2014, 2016.2023, and only one of those (2016) was really expected, all the others have came out of the blue (2009), or against the odds 2014, 2023. All were memorable for various reasons, however this one has been a statement promotion as we've breezed back to the...

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Fortunately JBG wasn't seriously hurt, however I do fear that it will take somebody to suffer a serious injury before this pathetic behaviour is firmly clamped down on. Though TBF to the clubs I'm not really sure what measures they can put in place to deter it, although if the reported video footage...

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My son said exactly the same thing to me after the Blackpool home fixture and I had to agree with him. As disappointing a result as there has been all season. Might have said the same away at Sunderland at half time. Was that second half a turning point in our season? I think it probably was. Diffi...

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Is everyone still hungover from last night.

Anyway Utd 1-0 up against Everton, who are lucky it's only 1.

1-1 in the Old Firm Rangers having just equalised right on HT.

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Well at least Lancs have made 250 to secure a 1st batting point. that's something I suppose.

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Vinny has it spot on, we shouldn't fear the PL, respect it sure, but fear it no.

"We want to compete. I don't think we have to fear that. We'll embrace it."

Just enjoy the moment as season's like this should be savoured.

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After the euphoria of last night we can now sit back relax and enjoy the PL and SPL action on offer. Celtic-Rangers (12.30) Utd-Everton (12,30) Kick things off, we could see Hart v Arfield in the former. And Weghorst v Keane, McNeil & Tarks in the latter. Leicester-Bournemouth is a vital game at the...

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Another club that is in a mess, but after their abject display in a key relegation clash with fellow strugglers Cardiff perhaps not a surprise he's gone.

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If it wasn't for Vincent Kompany tearing up the Championship with Burnley, then Carrick's achievements at Middlesborough would be getting greater recognition, considering the mess he inherited from Wilder he's done amazing to have them even in contention for automatic promotion, although their last ...

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He's been a marvellous servant. I think he's our record Premier League goalscorer and my guess is he'll hold that record for all time - it's hard to see another forward achieving the sheer longevity at that level needed to surpass him. I'm a bit surprised by this news. I don't think anyone expected...

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If he soes leave which appears to be the case, then Ash will be the last member of our 15/16 Championship winning squad to depart. For the pittance we forked out for him he's been an incredible servant, over 250 appearances, 50 goals, but it's not only his goals important as they naturally are, it's...

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Actually looking at the teams likely to drop from the Prem we might have timed our promotion to perfection. And for all the talk of long term plans at many clubs, how many managers get the chance to stick around long enough. If you get the opportunity to grab promotion then grab it with both hands, ...

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I certainly didn't expect us to sweep to promotion at the first attempt, my pre-season hopes were a play-off challenge at best.

But what his really caught the eye is how quickly we've evolved our style of play so radically.

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Beat me to it and he'll go down in Claret folklore as the man who fired us back to the Prem. He struggled to establish himself due to injury in his 1st season, but he has shown glimpses, and since the World Cup he's been excellent. We shouldn't be surprised he's excelled at Championship level as his...

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Play suspended for the day after the anticipated storm finally arrived. Leader board as it stands. -12 Koepka (F) -9 Rahm (9) -8 Bennett* (F) -6 Hovland (10), Morikawa (F) -5 Day (F), Burns (F), Spieth (F), Young (9) *denotes amateur The real story is the incredible performance by the amateur Sam Be...

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