So it's been 38 years since the other 'pool (nor perennial strugglers but the mighty pool) graced the top league
Could this year be it?????
On a team of on loan players that were tipped for league 1 next year.....
Could be the best year since the anglo-italian cup triumph of '72
Could this year be it?????
On a team of on loan players that were tipped for league 1 next year.....
Could be the best year since the anglo-italian cup triumph of '72
Permalink
Permalink
They stand a good chance after yesterday's result, but N. Forrest is a tough team to beat, especially at home ground. Interesting second leg.
Permalink
Permalink
Been following Nottingham Forest through the championship, hoping they take it. But whatever happens eh?
We will never fully decide who has won the football.
Permalink
Permalink
Have you seen the goal for Nottingham Forrest in this first leg against B'pool? Absolute cracker, perfect strike
Permalink
Permalink
That goal was f**king brilliant!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHBwag7Hj9U
I am guessing they're working that beast of the aggregate rule..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHBwag7Hj9U
I am guessing they're working that beast of the aggregate rule..
We will never fully decide who has won the football.
Permalink
Permalink
does Stanley Matthews still play on the wing for the Tangerines?
"Always remember lads,one Evertonian is worth 20 Liverpudlians"...Brian Labone
Permalink
Permalink
does Stanley Matthews still play on the wing for the Tangerines?
No but a certain DJ Campbell does and today has scored a hatrick in yet another famous 4-3 victory....now just 1 game away from the premiership.
Must have been a cracker of a game to be at and shame we don't get the TV coverage....
keefy_NZ2010-05-12 10:21:41
Permalink
Permalink
great stuff Blackpool!It'd fab to see them in the top flight again:wheel out Tony Green and a top 6 place would be certain...
"Always remember lads,one Evertonian is worth 20 Liverpudlians"...Brian Labone
Permalink
Permalink
Ah the Memories....
Standing in the Spion Kop watching the 'pool regularly knock 10 goals past Italian Opposition (well once).
First Division footy watching that other famous Stan (Bowles) when tha LOndon Glamour Boys,...errr.. QPR came to town.
Having a White, Brown & Green in the same side - just like Pot Black...
and now 90 minutes away (or 120 minutes plus penalties) from the EPL. Magic...
Standing in the Spion Kop watching the 'pool regularly knock 10 goals past Italian Opposition (well once).
First Division footy watching that other famous Stan (Bowles) when tha LOndon Glamour Boys,...errr.. QPR came to town.
Having a White, Brown & Green in the same side - just like Pot Black...
and now 90 minutes away (or 120 minutes plus penalties) from the EPL. Magic...
Permalink
Permalink
Ah the Memories....
Standing in the Spion Kop watching the 'pool regularly knock 10 goals past Italian Opposition (well once).
First Division footy watching that other famous Stan (Bowles) when tha LOndon Glamour Boys,...errr.. QPR came to town.
Having a White, Brown & Green in the same side - just like Pot Black...
and now 90 minutes away (or 120 minutes plus penalties) from the EPL. Magic...
Standing in the Spion Kop watching the 'pool regularly knock 10 goals past Italian Opposition (well once).
First Division footy watching that other famous Stan (Bowles) when tha LOndon Glamour Boys,...errr.. QPR came to town.
Having a White, Brown & Green in the same side - just like Pot Black...
and now 90 minutes away (or 120 minutes plus penalties) from the EPL. Magic...
Magic days indeed...Lanarossi Vicenti being put to the sword 10-0 was great!
and karma to with 1953 with the 4-3 result and a hatrick!
bring on wembley..and cardiff or else DJ Campbell can't play as terms of loan agreement with leicester
goal highlights on eurorivals.net
Pool 3rd goal a cracker!
keefy_NZ2010-05-13 11:05:33
Permalink
Permalink
Cardiff just won through after a penalty shootout with Leicester.
Permalink
Permalink
While not wanting to rain on the Blackpool fans optimisim, wouldn't it be fantastic to have a Welsh club in the Premiership.
Permalink
Permalink
While not wanting to rain on the Blackpool fans optimisim, wouldn't it be fantastic to have a Welsh club in the Premiership.
No.
Three for me, and two for them.
Permalink
Permalink
While not wanting to rain on the Blackpool fans optimisim, wouldn't it be fantastic to have a Welsh club in the Premiership.
dont talk crazy man... next thing you'll be saying why dont we have a Kiwi team in the Aussie competition...
oh hold on....
Permalink
Permalink
So it's Cardiff v Blackpool and DJ Campbell can play, the loan agreement only ruled him out if the opponents were Leicester.
BTW he likes to be called DJ as his given name is Dudley. I would too.
Cardiff or Blackpool in the Prem, who've thunk it? I'm just worried that either of them will sink as fast as they've risen, a la Burnley.
Nix, Leyton Orient and Alloa Athletic supporting schmuck.
Permalink
Permalink
So it's Cardiff v Blackpool and DJ Campbell can play, the loan agreement only ruled him out if the opponents were Leicester.
BTW he likes to be called DJ as his given name is Dudley. I would too.
Cardiff or Blackpool in the Prem, who've thunk it? I'm just worried that either of them will sink as fast as they've risen, a la Burnley.
Phew Dudley can play.....and Charlie Adam avoided getting a yellow that would have seen him ruled out of final.
strange about not using the away goals rule in these play offs..thought it was fairly standard to do so..a quick search of the regulations didn't give any clarity..
suspect either team would be straight back down..but then Pool were tipped for relegation this season..so stranger things can happen.
Frankly would be happy for Blackpool to get a few wins, a big scalp and seeing them on highlights every week!
Permalink
Permalink
Like to see Blackpool for old times sake (not that i'm that old!) but I would have thought they could be a candidate for relegation with the least number of points next season.
They don't look to have a squad that could survive. Given they'll have a few additions, but the players they get are unlikely to be world beaters
They don't look to have a squad that could survive. Given they'll have a few additions, but the players they get are unlikely to be world beaters
"You can never get a bloody tradesman at Easter, it's a wonder Jesus got crucified" - Karl Pilkington
Permalink
Permalink
While not wanting to rain on the Blackpool fans optimisim,
Blackpool fans are used to the Rain - it's the Riviera of the North don't you know.
Permalink
Permalink
Frankly would be happy for Blackpool to get a few wins, a big scalp and seeing them on highlights every week!
Meaning not getting spanked by Chelski 7-0. Can't see it myself
Permalink
Permalink
Cardiff or Blackpool in the Prem, who've thunk it? I'm just worried that either of them will sink as fast as they've risen, a la Burnley.
I don't think anyone expected Wigan, Reading and Hull to survive their first season in the Prem either though. Would be good to see them come up.
Permalink
Permalink
While not wanting to rain on the Blackpool fans optimisim, wouldn't it be fantastic to have a Welsh club in the Premiership.
No.
It would be good for football in Wales
If you are old and wise you were probably young and stupid
Permalink
Permalink
When is said final?
Not sure who to go for. Would be happy if either side got in.
P.S: Wish it was televised.
Permalink
Permalink
would quite like to see Blackpool in the EPL next year. Mates a Cardiff fan so undecided on this one..
Permalink
Permalink
While not wanting to rain on the Blackpool fans optimisim, wouldn't it be fantastic to have a Welsh club in the Premiership.
No.
It would be good for football in Wales
Yes but Cardiff fans are sub human scum. Wrexham or Swansea would be alright.
Three for me, and two for them.
Permalink
Permalink
Wrexham are a few hundred wins away from the premiership.
Cardiff have an element of fans, like Chelsea, West Ham, Leeds, Portsmouth, Arsenal, Burnley..........7th place Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspurs and Accrington Stanley do. These days they are no better or worse than most clubs.
All I do is make the stuff I would've liked
Reference things I wanna watch, reference girls I wanna bite
Now I'm firefly like a burning kite
And yousa fake fuck like a fleshlight
Permalink
Permalink
After watching both games in the semi's, I go for Blackpool, really liked the way they play. Anyway, it would be a big thing for any of the teams winning the final and getting the promotion.
Permalink
Permalink
When is said final?
Not sure who to go for. Would be happy if either side got in.
P.S: Wish it was televised.
22 May..have to get a certain double winning trophy out the way this weekend at Wembley for my "other" team...
keefy_NZ2010-05-14 09:54:09
Permalink
Permalink
P.S: Wish it was televised.
Those games have been televised by SKY in the past, but not sure if the coverage was live.
Permalink
Permalink
[QUOTE=simon_hampton]
P.S: Wish it was televised.
OMG! Game is live on sky sport 2 2.00 am sunday morning!!!!!!!!!]keefy_NZ2010-05-17 12:43:25
Permalink
Permalink
the Backbencher will be showing this delayed along with a replay of the CL final on sunday afternoon.
Permalink
Permalink
Justr confirmed we wil show delayed coverage of the Championship playoff final @ 12:30 PM Sunday afternoon at the backbencher and the CL final replay @ 3pm (allows time for penalties if it comes to that.
Permalink
Permalink
Justr confirmed we wil show delayed coverage of the Championship playoff final @ 12:30 PM Sunday afternoon at the backbencher and the CL final replay @ 3pm (allows time for penalties if it comes to that.
Don't worry...extra time or penailties won't be needed..2-1 to the pool in regular tiime...ormerod and adam to get the goals.
However wish i could be there (preferably wembley but BB second best) to witness history but am on up on east coast this weekend (very poor planning!) with no power ergo no tv!
the brothers will be txting and will catch it on HD tapiing when i get home..............
keefy_NZ2010-05-20 15:24:39
Permalink
Permalink
Interesting article on BBC - How Pool manager Ollie has been inspired by Kiwi rugby coach Warren Gatland
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/wales/8690777.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/wales/8690777.stm
Permalink
Permalink
common Wrexham you can do it, got a soft spot for this team, sadly they have fallen further adn further down
Calling all fans in Japan, come down and support the mighty nix in Osaka
http://www.facebook.com/WellingtonPhoenixClubMembersSupportersGroupOsaka
Permalink
Permalink
Personally, I'd love to see Blackpool in the Premier League. Ian Holloway is a great character and has done a superb job there in a short space of time. The money would certainly rejuvenate the club after years in the wilderness.
The stadium now looks like it's taking shape too, and I'd rather see an English team than a Welsh-based team in the top flight. Personally I believe that if Scottish teams can't play in the Premier League then Welsh teams shouldn't be able to either. But that's another topic altogether... 
Freelance Football Writer
Permalink
Permalink
common Wrexham you can do it, got a soft spot for this team, sadly they have fallen further adn further down
ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.. Wrexham????
11th in blue square prem div????
come on indeed.......
maybe Cardiff can do it..or not!
Permalink
Permalink
Ian Holloway is a good Manager.Would be nice to see him make it to the EPL and see how he fares. Cardiff should be stuck back in the Welsh league, Perhaps a 3am false fire alarm call might be in order. Oh hang on, they've already done that. Perhaps whining about there should be no national anthem played before the final game, oh hang on, they've done that already too.
Cardiff seem to have spent a lot of time complaining about the English League yet they are happy to stay in it. There's no love lost for Cardiff in amongst Championship followers. It would have been nicer to have seen Swansea in the final. Paulo Sousa has done a great job on a small budjet there. Cardiff have spent fairly big on players like Michael Chopra whom must be on decent wages and others. They are in some severe debt and although they have a new ground, they are teetering on going into administration.
Cardiff have an element of racist fans that rival the Millwall, Stoke fans.
Proud to have attended the first 175 Consecutive "Home" Wellington Phoenix "A League" Games !!
The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!
The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!
Permalink
Permalink
Cracking equaliser for 'pool after Chopra put Cardiff ahead with a great strike.
Proud to have attended the first 175 Consecutive "Home" Wellington Phoenix "A League" Games !!
The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!
The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!
Permalink
Permalink