The official CHAMPIONSHIP Thread

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almost 11 years ago

Well done Watford.

And can't believe Boro boss waved the keeper forward??? Terrible decision - a point although not ideal would still have meant Bmth couldn't lose a game, now there is the fact that just one win will do...

Seeing as how crazy this league is, I am not counting any chickens yet BUT.........

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almost 11 years ago

brain fade...

A small town in Europe........looking to bounce straight back up....well that aint going to happen

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almost 11 years ago

prayers answered

"At the end of the drive the lawmen arrive...

I'll take my chance because luck is on my side or something...

Her name is Rio, she don't need to understand...

Oh Rio, Rio, hear them shout across the land..."

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almost 11 years ago

Hey Boro4Eva, funny thing happened yesterday (Well, for us!)

Me and my fellow Bmth mate went into Wellington to have a few celebratory drinks yesterday lunchtime and went to the Four Kings. We're having a beer when another barmaid comes in and says "no way, I can't stay here with these boys"... She's a massive boro fan!

Of course, we grabbed a photo with her pulling a very sad face as we cheered.

What are the chances of that?!

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almost 11 years ago

Salvatori wrote:

Hey Boro4Eva, funny thing happened yesterday (Well, for us!)

Me and my fellow Bmth mate went into Wellington to have a few celebratory drinks yesterday lunchtime and went to the Four Kings. We're having a beer when another barmaid comes in and says "no way, I can't stay here with these boys"... She's a massive boro fan!

Of course, we grabbed a photo with her pulling a very sad face as we cheered.

What are the chances of that?!

Lol..must put my shirt on and go for a beer and chat.  We are few and far between here..parked car in New World Thorndononce  next to a car with Boro personalised plate so left message on windscreen!

A small town in Europe........looking to bounce straight back up....well that aint going to happen

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almost 11 years ago

Wolves and Derby are going to just miss out on the playoffs.

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Congrats to Watford.....Bournemouth to join them & whilst unlikely, here's hoping Derby lose at home (v Reading) & Brentford nick 6th spot.

Nice....Will settle for 5th instead !

Middlesbrough next..

Credit to Mark Warburton who was told back in February he was being replaced at the end of the season, (regardless of whether he leads the Bees to back to back promotions) due to differences with the owners long term plan/structure.

Also credit to Mathew Benham (owner) - a fan whose put his money and his "moneyball" type approach into a long term plan at Brentford.  

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almost 11 years ago

What a final day of results. Ipswich lose, Derby lose at home 0-3 to Reading. Brentford win 3-0 at home over Wigan. All three results take Brentford from 7th to 5th on goal difference. You Bees!!

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almost 11 years ago

Norwich v Ipswich in playoff games. Tasty. Bloody nervous though.

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almost 11 years ago

liberty_nz wrote:

Norwich v Ipswich in playoff games. Tasty. Bloody nervous though.

Your place next Sunday?

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almost 11 years ago

liberty_nz wrote:

Norwich v Ipswich in playoff games. Tasty. Bloody nervous though.

Your place next Sunday?

Streams have been a little difficult to come by for Championship games. Hopefully though. I will definitely be up looking for a stream. 

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almost 11 years ago

BTW, congratulations to Cherries fans. I am very happy for your lot. Fantastic attacking side with a great attitude this season. If Eddie Howe doesn't get League Manager of the Year then something is wrong in the world.

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almost 11 years ago

liberty_nz wrote:

liberty_nz wrote:

Norwich v Ipswich in playoff games. Tasty. Bloody nervous though.

Your place next Sunday?

Streams have been a little difficult to come by for Championship games. Hopefully though. I will definitely be up looking for a stream. 

Cooking Delia S for Sunday dinner?

"At the end of the drive the lawmen arrive...

I'll take my chance because luck is on my side or something...

Her name is Rio, she don't need to understand...

Oh Rio, Rio, hear them shout across the land..."

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almost 11 years ago
Biggest east Anglia derby ever?

Kotahitanga. We are one.

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almost 11 years ago

Yes, for a long long time.

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almost 11 years ago

Cheers Liberty and good luck in the play-offs - Definitely want to see you knock Ipswich out... Shame Wolves couldn't quite jump over them into 6th. Good luck to Boro4Eva too, pay-offs are a nervy time for all and will be watching!

Liberty - I always use Drakula Stream for the games as nearly always comes up trumps.

And lastly, here's a video of the Sheffield Wednesday fans at Watford after they equalised in the 91st min to give us the title. Class! - 

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almost 11 years ago

Congrats to Watford.....Bournemouth to join them & whilst unlikely, here's hoping Derby lose at home (v Reading) & Brentford nick 6th spot.

Nice....Will settle for 5th instead !

Middlesbrough next..

Credit to Mark Warburton who was told back in February he was being replaced at the end of the season, (regardless of whether he leads the Bees to back to back promotions) due to differences with the owners long term plan/structure.

Also credit to Mathew Benham (owner) - a fan whose put his money and his "moneyball" type approach into a long term plan at Brentford.  

Cmon Boro..

A small town in Europe........looking to bounce straight back up....well that aint going to happen

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almost 11 years ago

I was kinda hoping that Narwich v Ipswich would have been the final.

Proud to have attended the first 175 Consecutive "Home" Wellington Phoenix "A League" Games !!

The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!

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almost 11 years ago
I was at Carrow Road on a Tuesday night in 1980 v Aston Villa. I think justin fashanu scored that night (on the pitch). Canaries beware, McCarthy will have the tractor boys fired up.

Kotahitanga. We are one.

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almost 11 years ago
Edit. Wednesday 12 nov, 1980. Villa 3-1 winners at Carrow Rd. Villa won the league that season. Can't confirm goals scorers.

Kotahitanga. We are one.

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almost 11 years ago

A step in the right direction this morning...

A small town in Europe........looking to bounce straight back up....well that aint going to happen

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almost 11 years ago

Fudgeing Ipswich are such a larry long ball team.

Typical McCarthy

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almost 11 years ago

Yep, hoping you guys get the job done in the 2nd leg.

And I watched the Boro Bford game, Boro did well as you were a bit under the pump in the 2nd half but obviously have the strong defence (Even if your keeper is trying really hard to blow your promotion ambitions again!)

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almost 11 years ago

liberty_nz wrote:

Fudgeing Ipswich are such a larry long ball team.

Typical McCarthy

Bit of a shame as we used to be known for Sexy football for a long long time.  Still, should do the right thing and lose to you this weekend.  I have every faith.

How's my driving? - Whine here

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almost 11 years ago

I'll give Ipswich some due credit, they sat deep and defended well enough. Norwich were patchy. Russell Martin is a bit of a worry at CB. Some of his clearances were not even Cap 12 worthy. 

Ipswich haven't won in last nine games at Carrow Rd. Hoping the quality of the game is better.

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almost 11 years ago

Salvatori wrote:

Yep, hoping you guys get the job done in the 2nd leg.

And I watched the Boro Bford game, Boro did well as you were a bit under the pump in the 2nd half but obviously have the strong defence (Even if your keeper is trying really hard to blow your promotion ambitions again!)

Yeah he is inconsistent.  See what 2moro brings.  I wont try find a stream..keep getting put off by requests for credit card.

A small town in Europe........looking to bounce straight back up....well that aint going to happen

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almost 11 years ago

Massive game today...

http://www.yopika.tv/20150515/v-haha_sport_1_name-...

  • Ipswich have not won a game at Norwich since Fabian Wilnis and Darren Bent scored in a 2-0 win in March 2003.
  • Sunday's encounter will be the 96th East Anglian Derby. Ipswich edge the all-time head-to-head record with 40 wins to Norwich's 38
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almost 11 years ago

Congrats to Boro by the way.

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almost 11 years ago

Just put $55 on your lot at $1.83 to win inside 90mins.  I'm confident.

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almost 11 years ago

Ipswich playing the slighlty better football but it's extremely poor quality so far.

Long ball stuff from both sides. Norwich midfield misfiring.

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almost 11 years ago

Don't like your chances much of a goal in normal time.

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almost 11 years ago

Berra gonski for a handball off the line!

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almost 11 years ago

Wes slots it. Long road ahead for Town now.

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almost 11 years ago

OMG.... ufckin tommy smith

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almost 11 years ago

Redders you beauty!

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almost 11 years ago

I think your money is safe now Matt

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almost 11 years ago

Well well well. Should be a ding-dong battle against Boro at Wembley.

Ipswich should a lot of character and were the better team of the first half. Alex Neill must have given Norwich a rocket at half time as it was a different Canaries that turned up second stanza.

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almost 11 years ago

Was following the minute-by-minute report on the Guardian website but fell asleep during the 1st half.  Congrats on getting to Wembley - seems like it was deserved.  Going to be a tense game next week.

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almost 11 years ago

Disappointed for Brentford but congrats to Middlesbrough & Norwich - Always seems fair enough when the 3rd & 4th place league finishers make the final.

Hopefully will be a good, fair final decided without any contentious decisions etc. 

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