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Sky Blue Pete

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  • Apr 27, 2023
  • #3,151
Evo1883 said:
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Watford lol
 

slowpoke

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  • Apr 27, 2023
  • #3,152
Colesy55 said:
What’s the advantage in Luton finishing 3rd ? Can see them resting players Monday against Blackburn!
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If they finish third they play whoever finishes sixth, I’m sure they will be conservative with their better players. They might be happy to play Blackburn over two legs, nice position to be in.
 
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slowpoke

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  • Apr 27, 2023
  • #3,153
skybluetony176 said:
Not sure if anyone else has mentioned it but Blackburn have just been dealt a blow (aside from their form), the injury Tyler Morton picked up against PNE at the weekend and kept him out last night is a fracture which he’s had surgery on so his season is over. Pretty sure we can write Blackburn out of contention. From the highlights I’ve seen Norwich are awful (especially at the weekend, they looked like the fabled team on the beach already) and their league place flatters to deceive. Tonight’s a big night for WBA, loose tonight and I think their heads will go down and that’s them for the season. Milwalls current form ain’t good but I wouldn’t write them off just yet and neither would I Swansea based on their current form. I think PNE goal difference will scupper them even if they improve their current form which leaves Sunderland. If we win on Saturday I don’t think Middlesbrough will fancy running the risk of adding a local derby over the two legs into the mix, coupled with they might want to rest or not risk key players on the final day which you would think would be to our benefit. Squeaky bum time but we could all be confirmed in the playoffs at the weekend. There is of course a scenario where we go into the final game needing the 3 points, Swanseas form continues so we end up fighting for the last place on the final day, Middlesbrough field a rested team getting us the 3 points meaning Sunderland miss out. Throw in a delayed kickoff for crowd congestion and last minute goal to get the three points and Sunderland fans would go into meltdown. Almost too perfect but I’d prefer we tied it up on Saturday with other results going our way.
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Going to stick my neck out and say Swansea are dark horses, they need a result at Hull Saturday though.
 
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PVA

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  • Apr 27, 2023
  • #3,154
Colesy55 said:
What’s the advantage in Luton finishing 3rd ? Can see them resting players Monday against Blackburn!
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Just that they get to play 6th, so in theory a worse team. But given it's so tight I don't think it really makes a difference.
 
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SeaSeeEffCee

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  • Apr 27, 2023
  • #3,155
tbh if it was us with the play-offs wrapped up with two games to go I’m not sure I’d want us resting players. We’ve seen what happens to us every international break when we have a bit of time off. I think it’s better to keep up the momentum and rhythm.
 
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The Philosopher

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  • Apr 27, 2023
  • #3,156
Just looking at the Cardiff v Rotherham match and their run in fixture list to see if we had a preference for tonight.

Only thing I can see is that Rotherham have Middlesbrough before us so we want Rotherham fired up and fighting and softening Middlesbrough up? Rotherham have Wigan after which may be a decider.

Cardiff win keeps Rotherham scrapping.

It’s a bad state of affairs when we are picking sides in a relegation fight that has ostensibly nothing to do with us

Edit: CCFC supporter tonight. Kinda ok.
 
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Johhny Blue

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  • Apr 27, 2023
  • #3,157
The Philosopher said:
Just looking at the Cardiff v Rotherham match and their run in fixture list to see if we had a preference for tonight.

Only thing I can see is that Rotherham have Middlesbrough before us so we want Rotherham fired up and fighting and softening Middlesbrough up? Rotherham have Wigan after which may be a decider.

Cardiff win keeps Rotherham scrapping.

It’s a bad state of affairs when we are picking sides in a relegation fight that has ostensibly nothing to do with us

Edit: CCFC supporter tonight. Kinda ok.
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Thanks. I was looking forward to a day off. Now I’m terrified of a Rotherham win.
 
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Brighton Sky Blue

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  • Apr 27, 2023
  • #3,158
The Philosopher said:
Just looking at the Cardiff v Rotherham match and their run in fixture list to see if we had a preference for tonight.

Only thing I can see is that Rotherham have Middlesbrough before us so we want Rotherham fired up and fighting and softening Middlesbrough up? Rotherham have Wigan after which may be a decider.

Cardiff win keeps Rotherham scrapping.

It’s a bad state of affairs when we are picking sides in a relegation fight that has ostensibly nothing to do with us

Edit: CCFC supporter tonight. Kinda ok.
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I would just enjoy it as a neutral and then go back to being a nervous mess watching Millwall tomorrow
 

Robinshio

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  • Apr 27, 2023
  • #3,159
Brighton Sky Blue said:
I would just enjoy it as a neutral and then go back to being a nervous mess watching Millwall tomorrow
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Yes , need a night off
 

shmmeee

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  • Apr 27, 2023
  • #3,160
If Millwall or Sunderland drop points this weekend I’ll really start to believe it’s our year.
 
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Brighton Sky Blue

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  • Apr 27, 2023
  • #3,161
Ogbene of Rotherham’s not a bad player
 
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steve cooper

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  • Apr 28, 2023
  • #3,162
Blackpool have a realistic chance of staying up if they beat Millwall. That should give them enough incentive, and they have won 2 of their last 3
 

SBAndy

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  • Apr 28, 2023
  • #3,163
Brighton Sky Blue said:
Ogbene of Rotherham’s not a bad player
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Out of contract in the summer as well.
 

Razzle Dazzle Dean Gordon

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  • Apr 28, 2023
  • #3,164
Brighton Sky Blue said:
Ogbene of Rotherham’s not a bad player
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One of a few down the bottom end of the table that we'd hopefully look at for next season (especially if their clubs go down).
 
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Brighton Sky Blue

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  • Apr 28, 2023
  • #3,165
Razzle Dazzle Dean Gordon said:
One of a few down the bottom end of the table that we'd hopefully look at for next season (especially if their clubs go down).
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Not sure where we'd fit him in unless we're planning to use wingers next season though.
 

curly_tom

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  • Apr 28, 2023
  • #3,166
My Millwall fried is absolutely convinced that they won't get another point this season. He says they have completely gone off the boil. I hope he's right.
 

Razzle Dazzle Dean Gordon

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  • Apr 28, 2023
  • #3,167
Brighton Sky Blue said:
Not sure where we'd fit him in unless we're planning to use wingers next season though.
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Losing Gyokores might prompt a change of shape (depends who we replace him with) but otherwise it would be a case of trying to coach the defensive side of the game into him which might not be the best idea i suppose.
 
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Brighton Sky Blue

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  • Apr 28, 2023
  • #3,168
Razzle Dazzle Dean Gordon said:
Losing Gyokores might prompt a change of shape (depends who we replace him with) but otherwise it would be a case of trying to coach the defensive side of the game into him which might not be the best idea i suppose.
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You could use him as a very aggressive wing back but I'm not sure even that plays to his strengths. His crossing was impressive last night anyway
 

The Philosopher

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  • Apr 28, 2023
  • #3,169
steve cooper said:
Blackpool have a realistic chance of staying up if they beat Millwall. That should give them enough incentive, and they have won 2 of their last 3
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Rotherham losing last night gave them a bit of extra hope. That’s another team in theoretical range for them (a draw would have left a 6 point gap with a big GD to chase)

C’mon Blackpool
 
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robbiethemole

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  • Apr 28, 2023
  • #3,170
Reports of Sheffield Utd takeover falling through with the Nigerian guy pulling out and wanting his money back. He’s paid millions in to keep them going and pay the tax man as an exclusivity deal, but if he pulls out, will they have gained an unfair advantage to getting promoted?
Will other clubs claim they wouldn’t have got promoted without those funds
 

Sky Blue Pete

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  • Apr 28, 2023
  • #3,171
robbiethemole said:
Reports of Sheffield Utd takeover falling through with the Nigerian guy pulling out and wanting his money back. He’s paid millions in to keep them going and pay the tax man as an exclusivity deal, but if he pulls out, will they have gained an unfair advantage to getting promoted?
Will other clubs claim they wouldn’t have got promoted without those funds
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Won’t matter they will be under premier league rules so they’ll be treated like wolves were as bloody heroes
 
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The Philosopher

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  • Apr 28, 2023
  • #3,172
robbiethemole said:
Reports of Sheffield Utd takeover falling through with the Nigerian guy pulling out and wanting his money back. He’s paid millions in to keep them going and pay the tax man as an exclusivity deal, but if he pulls out, will they have gained an unfair advantage to getting promoted?
Will other clubs claim they wouldn’t have got promoted without those funds
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I’ll try to find out what’s happening there - I’ve got some staff who have a bit of low level inside intel.

There’ll be others who will no doubt jump in to bail out SUFC now that they have “guaranteed” prem income for a bit. It’s a nice thought that they could have a points deduction though (and while I remember, didn’t they sue West Ham for something vaguely along those lines years ago?
 

Nick

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  • Apr 28, 2023
  • #3,173
If somebody has put shit loads of money in when they aren't the owner and then it falls through. They should really be docked points.
 
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Grendel

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  • Apr 28, 2023
  • #3,174
slowpoke said:
Going to stick my neck out and say Swansea are dark horses, they need a result at Hull Saturday though.
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Hardly any chance - in fact realistically their only chance is if we only get one point from our next two and even then they won’t do it
 

Evo1883

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  • Apr 28, 2023
  • #3,175
I just saw sunderland have sold around 45,000 tickets for tomorrow , rather alot eh
 
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Hutch11

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  • Apr 28, 2023
  • #3,176
Evo1883 said:
I just saw sunderland have sold around 45,000 tickets for tomorrow , rather alot eh
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To be fair , apart from a few meatheads they have fantastic support
 
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Evo1883

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  • Apr 28, 2023
  • #3,177
Hutch11 said:
To be fair , apart from a few meatheads they have fantastic support
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I just looked at their historical average , its the 12th largest in England all time .. really good fair play
 
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Terry Gibson's perm

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  • Apr 28, 2023
  • #3,178
robbiethemole said:
Reports of Sheffield Utd takeover falling through with the Nigerian guy pulling out and wanting his money back. He’s paid millions in to keep them going and pay the tax man as an exclusivity deal, but if he pulls out, will they have gained an unfair advantage to getting promoted?
Will other clubs claim they wouldn’t have got promoted without those funds
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Dozy Mmobuosi imagine that message came through a Nigerian billionaire has money to invest.
 

skyblueelephant76

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  • Apr 28, 2023
  • #3,179
Watford selling Joao Pedro to Brighton for £30m, I wonder if he'll play against Sunderland now

Joao Pedro: Brighton agree club-record deal for Watford striker

Watford striker Joao Pedro is set to join Brighton this summer in a club-record deal; Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi is looking to bolster his striking options to supplement Evan Ferguson, Danny Welbeck and Deniz Undav
www.skysports.com
 
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Hutch11

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  • Apr 28, 2023
  • #3,180
Be interesting to see if he buys into the Brighton work ethic
Talented lad but he ain't Vik
 
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JAM See

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  • Apr 28, 2023
  • #3,181
Somebody's going to have their chips pissed on in the next 24 hours.

Just hope it's not us.

3-1.
 
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Brighton Sky Blue

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  • Apr 28, 2023
  • #3,182
Cheers Blackpool…
 
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play_in_skyblue_stripes

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  • Apr 28, 2023
  • #3,183
skyblueelephant76 said:
Watford selling Joao Pedro to Brighton for £30m, I wonder if he'll play against Sunderland now

Joao Pedro: Brighton agree club-record deal for Watford striker

Watford striker Joao Pedro is set to join Brighton this summer in a club-record deal; Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi is looking to bolster his striking options to supplement Evan Ferguson, Danny Welbeck and Deniz Undav
www.skysports.com
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What's that guy like compared to Vik?
 
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Sky Blue Pete

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  • Apr 28, 2023
  • #3,184
I’m afraid that’s now the least I’d accept for yok. He is nowhere near the all round striker yok is
 

shmmeee

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  • Apr 28, 2023
  • #3,185
Sky Blue Pete said:
I’m afraid that’s now the least I’d accept for yok. He is nowhere near the all round striker yok is
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Three years younger tho.
 
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