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The FA Cup Final
Posted: Fri May 26, 2017 6:31 pm
by cricketfieldclarets
Anyone looking forward to it? Chelsea should be overwhelming favourites but it is The FA Cup so who knows.
Both clubs have a great history in this competition so hope it should be a good game.
Still love the full days build up on terrestrial TV. Just a shame its a later kick off these days.
Re: The FA Cup Final
Posted: Fri May 26, 2017 6:36 pm
by FactualFrank
I can't say I'm looking forward to it, it just doesn't feel as big as it used to. But I'm sure I'll watch it with my 2 young nephews.
I'd like to see Arsenal win, just so their ungrateful fans can give their manager a bit of a breather.
Re: The FA Cup Final
Posted: Fri May 26, 2017 6:39 pm
by Smallpaul
FA Cup final eh! now there's a blast from the past, 70's football tournament right? the one abandoned some years back? I remember it well, funny hair cuts, really short shorts. Them were the days.
Re: The FA Cup Final
Posted: Fri May 26, 2017 6:52 pm
by kentonclaret
Surely the really big game (the potential £290m match) is on Monday isn't it?
Re: The FA Cup Final
Posted: Fri May 26, 2017 6:52 pm
by Wile E Coyote
1-0 arsenal, no , cup final was ruined several years ago, not bothering.
media obsessed with gunners every single hour of every single day, its made me hate hearing the name arsenal.
Re: The FA Cup Final
Posted: Fri May 26, 2017 6:55 pm
by Acting Claret
When they move it back to 3pm, I'll be interested.
Re: The FA Cup Final
Posted: Fri May 26, 2017 6:56 pm
by claretdj
After being robbed twice, I can't stand Arsenal n hope Chelsea stuff em!
Re: The FA Cup Final
Posted: Fri May 26, 2017 6:58 pm
by FactualFrank
Acting Claret wrote:When they move it back to 3pm, I'll be interested.
Is there a reason for making it so late? Other than allowing people to make the very length drive from the north and south of London, to west London?
Re: The FA Cup Final
Posted: Fri May 26, 2017 6:59 pm
by LeadBelly
I'm off to Twickenham for the rugby Premiership final. 14.30 ko. I'll be finding a pub after that game and will have half an eye on the footy if its on screen there. I'm not overly interested, I don't particularly like or dislike either of the two teams involved (though not keen on Chelsea when Mou was there).
Re: The FA Cup Final
Posted: Fri May 26, 2017 7:01 pm
by dsr
I'll be in Blackpool watching the rugby (summer bash).
Re: The FA Cup Final
Posted: Fri May 26, 2017 7:20 pm
by Diesel
Acting Claret wrote:When they move it back to 3pm, I'll be interested.
I don't mind the 17.30 kick off, in fact I prefer it, if they ever revert back to15.00 I wouldn't be at all bothered, in the slightest, whatsoever.
Re: The FA Cup Final
Posted: Fri May 26, 2017 7:40 pm
by cutsy123
Chelsea r favs but even with arsenals defense im guna take a punt on them. They always come good.
Arsenal
Madrid
Kell brook
Trebble
Re: The FA Cup Final
Posted: Fri May 26, 2017 7:44 pm
by wilks_bfc
FactualFrank wrote:Is there a reason for making it so late? Other than allowing people to make the very length drive from the north and south of London, to west London?
Didn't they initially move it the other season when they played it before the final game of the season due to a Euro/World Cup?
FA explanation for continuing with it
What time is kick-off?
The action will begin at 5.30pm. Here is the explanation from the FA: "Traditionalists may argue for a 3pm kick-off but, quite simply, we want as many people across the world to enjoy this event. The FA Cup final is the highlight of the domestic football calendar and it attracts a huge domestic and international audience.
"The 5.30pm kick-off slot on Saturday attracts the most viewers domestically and globally."
Re: The FA Cup Final
Posted: Fri May 26, 2017 10:27 pm
by minnieclaret
I'm going on a big match. Cobh Ramblers vs Waterford Utd. 3rd vs 1st in Irish Div1. but only 2 points between them.
745 ko so I might just catch first half of t'other game.
Re: The FA Cup Final
Posted: Fri May 26, 2017 10:41 pm
by JohnMac
If we hadn't stopped at the Copthorne Hotel at Stamford Bridge this week I would have forgot it was tomorrow.
We are as guilty as all the others that have belittled this once exciting annual spectacle.
Re: The FA Cup Final
Posted: Fri May 26, 2017 10:43 pm
by Winstonswhite
I'll be watching Chelsea beat Arsenal and deservedly win another trophy.
As for "Arsenals ungrateful fans " - ungrateful for what? 15 years + of never mind not winning the league, but not even challenging?
Of the "big sides" In the 10 years that they have been coming to Burnley they have been the least impressive IMO.
Re: The FA Cup Final
Posted: Fri May 26, 2017 10:45 pm
by ElectroClaret
If it was a choice between the FA cup final and the play off Final, I'd definitely
go for the play offs.
Far more entertaining.
Re: The FA Cup Final
Posted: Fri May 26, 2017 10:55 pm
by NRC
Just sat next to an American on a flight to the UK from Washington DC, and he's coming over for the Championship play-off "so he can participate in the atmosphere." Hope he can get a ticket - but good for him!
Re: The FA Cup Final
Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 5:21 pm
by Diesel
Nobody needs to start a new thread, there's one here, this one.
Re: The FA Cup Final
Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 5:28 pm
by TheFamilyCat
Half watching. No massive interest in football that doesn't involve Burnley to be honest.
Need to pack it in with the singer warbling the national anthem though.
Re: The FA Cup Final
Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 5:34 pm
by TheFamilyCat
Second kick of the game: hooooooooooof.
Conte out!
Re: The FA Cup Final
Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 5:39 pm
by Buxtonclaret
Ref wasn't as accommodating for us (twice) against Arsenal.
Re: The FA Cup Final
Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 5:40 pm
by Vegas Claret
what is it with Arsenal and handballs !!
Re: The FA Cup Final
Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 5:41 pm
by Bin Ont Turf
I see that Costa is still a ******.
Re: The FA Cup Final
Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 5:41 pm
by thatdberight
I'd love Arsenal to win this but that's so offside it hurts. Ramsey is clearly involved and part of Courtois' decision-making process.
Re: The FA Cup Final
Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 5:51 pm
by Shore claret
Look a bit lost Chelsea, Kante not running the strings and their struggling
Re: The FA Cup Final
Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 5:53 pm
by Buxtonclaret
Could, probably should, be 4-1 to Arsenal!
Not played 20 minutes yet.
Re: The FA Cup Final
Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 6:06 pm
by Diesel
Good game, enjoying this, of course I fashionable don't really care.
Re: The FA Cup Final
Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 6:06 pm
by claret wizard
Great game so far. I'll actually put the iPad down to watch this after this post.
Re: The FA Cup Final
Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 6:11 pm
by Vegas Claret
anyone else think Arsenal are going to regret not taking all these chances ? No chance Chelsea will be this poor in the second half
Re: The FA Cup Final
Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 6:32 pm
by Buxtonclaret
Nice to see that Defour goal at HT.
Does he still play for us?
Re: The FA Cup Final
Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 6:34 pm
by cutsy123
Arsenal will win 3 nowt
Re: The FA Cup Final
Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 6:39 pm
by Juan Tanamera
Buxtonclaret wrote:Nice to see that Defour goal at HT.
Does he still play for us?
Get voting people its on the BBC FA cup page.
To me it's one of those 'how did he do that?' sort of goal.
Re: The FA Cup Final
Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 6:45 pm
by Vegas Claret
Anthony Taylor is ******* hopeless
Re: The FA Cup Final
Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 6:48 pm
by Shore claret
Buxtonclaret wrote:Nice to see that Defour goal at HT.
Does he still play for us?
Accy goal for me, why is the Blackburn goal on there?
Re: The FA Cup Final
Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 6:52 pm
by bfcmik
Sanchez goal wasn't an offside because the ball wasn't passed forward it was Sanchez who played it forward to himself (however unknowingly) and then Ramsey was behind the ball when Sanchez shot.
Re: The FA Cup Final
Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 6:58 pm
by Spijed
bfcmik wrote:Sanchez goal wasn't an offside because the ball wasn't passed forward it was Sanchez who played it forward to himself (however unknowingly) and then Ramsey was behind the ball when Sanchez shot.
But it was handball anyway.
Re: The FA Cup Final
Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 7:00 pm
by Vegas Claret
Vegas Claret wrote:Anthony Taylor is ******* hopeless
......but he got that spot on
Re: The FA Cup Final
Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 7:00 pm
by taio
What a cheat.
Re: The FA Cup Final
Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 7:00 pm
by ElectroClaret
Get off, Moses. Pathetic.
Re: The FA Cup Final
Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 7:00 pm
by Buxtonclaret
Good call by the ref!
Should happen more often for diving.
Re: The FA Cup Final
Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 7:01 pm
by starting_11
Cheating ******...
Can't wait for them to bring bans in for this
Re: The FA Cup Final
Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 7:01 pm
by Diesel
Why dive? How thick are footballers (some)(most)?
Re: The FA Cup Final
Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 7:02 pm
by cutsy123
I cant wait for contes face wen they lose
Re: The FA Cup Final
Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 7:06 pm
by starting_11
20/1 chelsea win now...
got my last 53p on it!
Re: The FA Cup Final
Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 7:08 pm
by Vegas Claret
1-1
Re: The FA Cup Final
Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 7:08 pm
by Buxtonclaret
Had to happen.
Down to ten men.
Bang.
1-1.
Re: The FA Cup Final
Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 7:08 pm
by starting_11
Re: The FA Cup Final
Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 7:09 pm
by Vegas Claret
2-1 lol
Re: The FA Cup Final
Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 7:09 pm
by ClaretAndJew
2-1 arsenal