English (and other British lower league) Football Discussion

The official CHAMPIONSHIP Thread

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26 Apr 09:03

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.........

26 Apr 09:19

brain fade...

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

27 Apr 01:55

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..."

29 Apr 02:22

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?!

30 Apr 00:21

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

02 May 13:08

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

02 May 17:27 · edited 02 May 18:28 · History

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.  

02 May 20:34

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!!

02 May 22:47

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

02 May 23:20

liberty_nz wrote:

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

Your place next Sunday?

02 May 23:44

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. 

02 May 23:57

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.

03 May 00:48

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..."

03 May 00:56
Biggest east Anglia derby ever?

Kotahitanga. We are one.

03 May 01:16

Yes, for a long long time.

03 May 21:25

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! - 

03 May 21:37

Global Game wrote:
Biggest east Anglia derby ever?

GG WP.  I support Ipswich so they will lose spectacularly.  Get on it at the TAB.

How's my driving? - Whine here

04 May 00:57

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

04 May 09:07

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!!

04 May 10:15
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.

04 May 10:36
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.

09 May 08:25

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

09 May 12:05

Fudgeing Ipswich are such a larry long ball team.

Typical McCarthy

10 May 22:03

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!)

10 May 22:13

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

10 May 22:46

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.

15 May 09:07

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

16 May 07:05

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
16 May 10:57

Congrats to Boro by the way.

16 May 11:04

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

16 May 11:49

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

Long ball stuff from both sides. Norwich midfield misfiring.

16 May 12:05

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

16 May 12:24

Berra gonski for a handball off the line!

16 May 12:25

Wes slots it. Long road ahead for Town now.

16 May 12:35

OMG.... ufckin tommy smith

16 May 12:38

Redders you beauty!

16 May 12:52

I think your money is safe now Matt

16 May 13:14

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.

16 May 19:44

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.

16 May 20:45

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.