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Reply #280 on: May 07, 2021, 08:08:51 PM
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MissB - there are more then a few American women playing in England in the women's division of the EPL


I know.

Tobin Heath and Christen Press both play for Man U, and Sam Mewis and Rose Lavelle play for Man City.





I, for one, am enjoying the rise in popularity of women soccer here and abroad. College games are being televised live, same as the men's teams. The sport is growing big time, both for the women and the men. Nice to see non-American teams scouting the United States for players and hiring them. 

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Reply #281 on: May 07, 2021, 08:34:45 PM

Sir Ramos The Rogue has been vanquished  :emot_updwn:

(MissB will understand the reference - and many thanks for the part played by her compatriot)


I was able to watch both legs, and Chelsea certainly earned their victory.

Sir Ramos wasn't himself. He was coming off an injury and hadn't played in two months, but the Chelsea attackers were dancing around him all afternoon. And he wasn't a presence when RMA was attacking.

My loyalty notwithstanding, Pulisic is always exciting to watch. He gives 100% every second he's on the pitch, and his assist to Mount was a thing of beauty.

I've long been a fan of Cesar Azpilicueta (and not just because his name is so fun to say out loud). He's a true field general, and it was interesting to see him play as a wing back (or whatever you call that position).





Nobody on the Madrid side appeared to be themselves, not even Hazard. A frightening team on paper but maybe long past their best, as long as we kept the ball away from Benzema we had their measure.  I was on the point of screaming "*!$£ing pass it" at the screen but Pulisic knew what he was doing and delayed just long enough for Mount to get into position.

I am a great fan of Azpilicueta (or "Dave" as he is known to Chelsea fans - it's a long story, explanation on request).  People that have met him say he is really great to talk to, and so was Diego Costa who appeared as a bit of a thug on the pitch.  A few years ago while on holiday in Spain I saw a wine from the Azpilicueta vineyard, it turned out that it was nothing to do with him but I just had to try a glass or two.  ;D

The Chelsea women's team are in their Champoins League final as well, and still in with a chance of four trophies this year.




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Reply #282 on: May 07, 2021, 09:11:54 PM
or "Dave" as he is known to Chelsea fans - it's a long story, explanation on request).

Explanation requested  ;D



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Reply #283 on: May 08, 2021, 01:54:26 PM
Diego Costa appeared a bit of a thug?

That's like saying Stalin was a bit of a thug  ;D



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Reply #284 on: May 08, 2021, 04:21:39 PM
Diego Costa appeared a bit of a thug?

That's like saying Stalin was a bit of a thug  ;D

The league needs to rein in the hard physical fouls that seem to be occurring with more frequency. Takes away from the game.

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Reply #285 on: May 08, 2021, 06:30:24 PM
or "Dave" as he is known to Chelsea fans - it's a long story, explanation on request).

Explanation requested  ;D

Between 1981 and 2003 there was a much loved comedy series on the BBC called "Only Fools & Horses" about a South London market trader called Del Boy and his younger brother Rodney.  In it was a long running joke that, for some never explained reason, one of the other characters insisted on calling Rodney "Dave".  When César Azpilicueta joined Chelsea the fans joked that they would never be able to pronounce his name so decided to call him Dave.  He now has his own chant "We just call him Dave, we just call him Dave, Azpilicueta, we just call him Dave........"  ;D

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Reply #286 on: May 08, 2021, 10:26:23 PM
Ah, thanks for the explanation  8)

Well, looks like Newcastle are safe for another season, and wow, great form by Chelsea recently.



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Reply #287 on: May 09, 2021, 01:11:07 AM
Congrats, Obi, to a good win by Chelsea over ManCity.   Aguero from ManCity should be fined by the coach for that pitiful attempt at a PK.

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Reply #288 on: May 09, 2021, 03:16:26 PM
Congrats, Obi, to a good win by Chelsea over ManCity.   Aguero from ManCity should be fined by the coach for that pitiful attempt at a PK.

I have the feeling that we rather stole that one, I also think the ref might have been trying to balance things up by denying ManC a second penalty in return for not giving Sterling a red card. Only a few days ago Guardiola couldn't praise Aguero enough. A good job for him that ManC have the PL sewn up.


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Reply #289 on: May 09, 2021, 03:29:10 PM
Congrats, Obi, to a good win by Chelsea over ManCity.   Aguero from ManCity should be fined by the coach for that pitiful attempt at a PK.

I have the feeling that we rather stole that one, I also think the ref might have been trying to balance things up by denying ManC a second penalty in return for not giving Sterling a red card. Only a few days ago Guardiola couldn't praise Aguero enough. A good job for him that ManC have the PL sewn up.

When I saw Aguero's feeble attempt at the PK, I thought he must have money on the game but then thought, nah, that never happens in soccer.  ;D ;D

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Reply #290 on: May 13, 2021, 02:50:59 AM
Obi, I thought Chelsea might have a chance to overtake ManU for second place, the way they had been playing but they blew it by losing today to Arsenal. Pretty sure they will be in the top 4 at season's end.

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Reply #291 on: May 15, 2021, 05:26:57 PM
Obi, I thought Chelsea might have a chance to overtake ManU for second place, the way they had been playing but they blew it by losing today to Arsenal. Pretty sure they will be in the top 4 at season's end.

Very disappointed in that display against The Arse. :emot_pullhair:
Fans are getting nervous about a top 4 finish, there is a scenario where Chelsea finishes lower than 4th but wins the Champions League and denies the 4th placed team entry to next season's Champions League.

Just about to settle down to watch the Cup Final.


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Reply #292 on: May 15, 2021, 07:42:48 PM
Well, Man City beat Newcastle 4-3, and Newcastle scoring three and still losing is somehow more believable than Newcastle scoring three goals against Man City  :roll: :o



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Reply #293 on: May 16, 2021, 07:59:04 AM
I'm so happy for Leicester for the win against Chelsea. They even sent their season ticket holders gifts as a thank you for their support.

That's how you treat your fans.



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Reply #294 on: May 16, 2021, 03:56:48 PM
I didn't watch the FA Cup match but from what I read,  Tielemans' goal from 30 meters out must have been one heck of a shot. And in the top corner, virtually defenseless for a keeper.

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Reply #295 on: May 16, 2021, 06:36:13 PM

I certainly don't begrudge Leicester the win for the first time in their history.  But very disappointed that Chelsea once again didn't show more attacking imagination and better finishing.  Our Cup Final record now stands at Won 8 Lost 7 (third most frequent winners and second most frequent losers, behind Everton). 

Fun Fact - Jamie Vardy became the only player to have played in all 13 rounds of the FA Cup (not all in the same season though  ;D)

If we win the women's Champions League tonight we may have to ask them to stand in for the men on the 29th.




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Reply #296 on: May 17, 2021, 08:13:07 PM

If we win the women's Champions League tonight we may have to ask them to stand in for the men on the 29th.

Thought last night's game would have been closer but to be shut out 4 - 0? 

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Reply #297 on: May 18, 2021, 11:55:37 AM

Yes, disappointing how they were overrun in the first half, although I understand that they had a right back playing on the left and an inexperienced right back because the first choice was injured.  Not to mention the freak own goal and the very dubious penalty.  :(

Barcelona's domestic league record - P26 W26 GD+123  :o Although it may say more about the quality of the opposition than anything else.

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Reply #298 on: May 18, 2021, 12:04:31 PM

I have just discovered that there will be three European competitions next season.  The Europa League has been trimmed down to 32 (?) teams and a third level called the Europa Conference League created so that the usual lowly suspects get more game time.  Teams that exit the Europa early do have the chance of continuing in the Conference. The winners of the English Football League Cup will get a place in the Conference (unless they have qualified for the Champions or Europa, in which case it will be awarded to the 7th placed team in the Premier League).


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Reply #299 on: May 18, 2021, 12:27:33 PM
That's pure greed. All it does is dilutes the prestige of the other competitions.  It's gonna end up with part-time goat farmers competing for a trophy.