FA Cup 2026 (7 Viewers)

[fernandopartridge]

Decent game at Wrexham. They're quite a decent side going forward I think.

 

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[Brighton Sky Blue]

Decent game at Wrexham. They're quite a decent side going forward I think.

Unlimited expenditure will do that.

 

[SkyBlueCharlie9]

Unlimited expenditure will do that.

To be fair they have been very smart in the transfer market buying established experienced Championship players (basically 4 of our ex players) to fit a system and avoid relegation. I fear they will make playoffs!

 

[JohnWH]

I watched Preston v. Wigan, to keep an eye on our Raph. Seemed like either team could barely get forward but Preston really faffed about. Raph's instructions may have been to stay back for defensive purposes rather than making too many forward actions? Still, decent show.
Everyone on Wigan team seemed to benefit with a +2, +3 player rating on the BBC match report just for winning the game. Asamoah impressed, I'll add.

 

[clint van damme]

Unlimited expenditure will do that.

Their owners are far better for football than that tosser at Forest.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Their owners are far better for football than that tosser at Forest.

Hard disagree.

 

[clint van damme]

Hard disagree.

SBT fit and proper person test

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

SBT fit and proper person test

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Ah you misunderstand Clint. I don’t want either of them in the game, they can both piss off.

 

[clint van damme]

Ah you misunderstand Clint. I don’t want either of them in the game, they can both piss off.

We're well past the point of there being any sort of governance regarding ownership
We've had, or currently have, Russian Oligarchs, Greek Oligarchs, corrupt Thais, hedge funds, Gulf states, in the grand scheme of things these grinning thespian simpletons are far from the worse.

We never saw many Jack Walkers or Steve Gibsons before, we'll see even less now, not in the top 2 leagues anyway unfortunately

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

We're well past the point of there being any sort of governance regarding ownership
We've had, or currently have, Russian Oligarchs, Greek Oligarchs, corrupt Thais, hedge funds, Gulf states, in the grand scheme of things these grinning thespian simpletons are far from the worse.

We never saw many Jack Walkers or Steve Gibsons before, we'll see even less now, not in the top 2 leagues anyway unfortunately

I can understand the reality of English football while also not liking it and furthermore not cheering on some of the leading piss takers in the system.

 

[clint van damme]

I can understand the reality of English football while also not liking it and furthermore not cheering on some of the leading piss takers in the system.

I'm past the point of caring to be honest.
When we've been balls deep with the Saudis for decades and the POTUS is defending the Khashoggi murder I'm not sure why football should try to be some beacon of morality.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

I'm past the point of caring to be honest.
When we've been balls deep with the Saudis for decades and the POTUS is defending the Khashoggi murder I'm not sure why football should try to be some beacon of morality.

To each his own I guess, the bigger problem is that each club doing what they do sends transfer and wages into increasingly ridiculous proportions that encourage other clubs to either risk their futures or accept mediocrity.

They’re ruining the game.

 

[clint van damme]

To each his own I guess, the bigger problem is that each club doing what they do sends transfer and wages into increasingly ridiculous proportions that encourage other clubs to either risk their futures or accept mediocrity.

They’re ruining the game.

Fuelled by supporters.
You only have to look at the reaction to some on here if you suggest spending less than 100 mil in the event of promotion.

 

[Frank Sidebottom]

We're well past the point of there being any sort of governance regarding ownership
We've had, or currently have, Russian Oligarchs, Greek Oligarchs, corrupt Thais, hedge funds, Gulf states, in the grand scheme of things these grinning thespian simpletons are far from the worse.

We never saw many Jack Walkers or Steve Gibsons before, we'll see even less now, not in the top 2 leagues anyway unfortunately

Wasn't Grinning Thespian Simpleton one of Strachans signings?
Scandinavian fella, Midfielder, Often injured.

 

[SBT]

To each his own I guess, the bigger problem is that each club doing what they do sends transfer and wages into increasingly ridiculous proportions that encourage other clubs to either risk their futures or accept mediocrity.

They’re ruining the game.

The rise of American VC and Arab petro-state money in football is just a reflection of the British economy writ large really.

Where I have a particular problem with Ryan Reynolds (and Wagner/Brady at Birmingham to a lesser extent) is this idea that football clubs exist primarily as a way to generate content for some other commercial endeavour, rather than as a community asset/competitive team in itself.

 

[robofcov]

For those that missed it here is a quick overview of the commentary of the Wrexham v Forest game .........
So the game is underway.....
Ryan Reynolds is about 5 yards away from our commentary position go say hello Ally
Camera cuts to Ryan Reynolds
Theres been a shot on goal by Wrexham
Ryan Reynolds who is 5 yards from our commentary box enjoyed that
Camera cuts to Ryan Reynolds
Wrexham has scored
Ryan Reynolds who is 5 yards from our commentary box is going wild in celebration Ally
Camera cuts to Ryan Reynolds
Wrexham make it 2
Ryan Reynolds who is 5 yards form our commentary box missed it Ally he just returned to box he must be cold hes put a gilet on
Camera cuts to Ryan Reynolds

Oh look Ally theres Mickey Thomas

 

[wingy]

The rise of American VC and Arab petro-state money in football is just a reflection of the British economy writ large really.

Where I have a particular problem with Ryan Reynolds (and Wagner/Brady at Birmingham to a lesser extent) is this idea that football clubs exist primarily as a way to generate content for some other commercial endeavour, rather than as a community asset/competitive team in itself.

ManU say's it all.

 

[Grendel]

I can understand the reality of English football while also not liking it and furthermore not cheering on some of the leading piss takers in the system.

Crowds have grown exponentially and the quality has as well. If you want self sustainable businesses you’re mad. It would be back to 80’s level of shite

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Crowds have grown exponentially and the quality has as well. If you want self sustainable businesses you’re mad. It would be back to 80’s level of shite

There’s levels and levels G. Clubs coming in and spending vastly inflated fees and wages makes the situation worse, not better.

 

[Grendel]

There’s levels and levels G. Clubs coming in and spending vastly inflated fees and wages makes the situation worse, not better.

There’s no evidence of that though

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

There’s no evidence of that though

44 clubs have filed for administration since Lesta in 2002 compared to about 25 in the 20 years prior.

 

[Earlsdon_Skyblue1]

You can't hate Wrexham enough, but other than a couple of really good goals that showing from Forest was poor overall really.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Anyway. Macclesfield v Palace on now, what this competition is all about.

 

[no_loyalty]

Wolves already 2-0 up against Shrewsbury.

 

[thekidfromstrettoncamp]

Watching Macclesfield great gesture by Palace giving up their share of gate receipts .

 

[Grendel]

44 clubs have filed for administration since Lesta in 2002 compared to about 25 in the 20 years prior.

How many actually went bankrupt?

 

[stupot07]

Palace are playing a 16 year old winger called Thomas.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Wow!

 

[stupot07]

Dawson has been brilliant in that first half. Proper captain's performance.

 

[stupot07]

Wow! 2-0 Macclesfield!

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Wow! 2-0 Macclesfield!

Just incredible

 

[Paul Anthony]

Go on then, Macclesfield!

 

[thekidfromstrettoncamp]

And it's deserved.

 

[rondog1973]

GK with an about turn about as quick as the QEII

 

[Nick]

Wow. Palace brought the big wigs on and still conceded