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2 hours ago, MrBlack said:

Is it weird that they didn't play Josh or Tommi for most of the year, then throw them both in to start the most crunch game of their season?

Great news that they survived. Maybe they'll get some more of our players next season and we'll find better fits for their team. 

Apologies @MrBlack. I **** that one right up. Tommi was an unused substitute. Josh got a decent little run towards the end of the season which is good.

Summary of the weekend - Real Union & Puszcza Niepolomice survive on the final day

Leander Dendoncker (Napoli) 10th/20th [Serie A]
Home to Lecce (0-0) - Not in the squad.

Josh Feeney (Real Union) 15th/20th [Spanish Primera Federación]
Away at Deportivo (3-1) - Substituted in the 69th minute [2-0]. Booked.

Survive by one point.

Kosta Nedeljkovic (FK Crvena zvezda) 1st/16th [Serbian Super Liga]
Home to Cukaricki (4-1) - Came on in the 59th minute. 17 touches, 100% pass accuracy, 2 key passes. WhoScored.com rating of 6.8.

Tommi O'Reilly (Real Union) 15th/20th [Spanish Primera Federación]
Away at Deportivo (3-1) - Unused substitute.

Oliver Zych (Puszcza Niepolomice) 12th/18th [Ekstraklasa]
Home to Piast (1-0) - Played 90 minutes. 31 touches, 50% pass accuracy, 6 saves. Sofascore.com rating of 8.3.

Survive by three points.

5 hours ago, Nor-Cal Villan said:

Dante is the son of the late Cecil Exum, who played for my beloved University of North Carolina. He was on the 1982 National Championship team, on which a guy named Michael Jordan made his name. Was always disappointed & surprised when he rebuffed playing college ball & went straight into the draft. His career hasn’t quite panned out the way many expected it would. I barely remember Green at Arizona, even though I watch a huge amount of college hoops 

Like you I will be for Dallas simply because my loathing of the Celtics runs much deeper & was established a long time ago

I am obligated to hate Kyrie because of where he went to college. His being a world-class freak (and not the good kind) makes it so much easier

It's a small world. I was lucky enough to Cecil play when I was very young, as he played for my local Australian team, the Geelong Supercats, in the early 90s. The team unfortunately is no longer in the national competition, but hopefully that will change very soon.

4 hours ago, Nor-Cal Villan said:

Not looking good for you. Shaping up for a Celtics/Mavs final, which for me is one of those where I want both to lose. Not a fan of either city’s sports teams in general and hate to see either win a championship

No, not at all. Don’t particularly like Dallas with Cuban, Kyrie & Doncic. The latter a phenomenal player but a chronic sook on the court.

I will be hoping the Mavs win though due to their two Aussies, Josh Green and Dante Exum.

23 hours ago, sne said:

Antonio Brown filed for personal bankruptcy in a federal court in Florida last week

Bit of a thread on X, I’ll see if I can find it.

Summary of the weekend - Kosta sighting (but misses Cup Final victory)!

Philippe Coutinho (Al-Duhail) 6th/12th [Qatar Stars]
Home to Al-Sadd [Amir Cup SF] (0-1) - Substituted in the 78th minute [0-1].

Leander Dendoncker (Napoli) 10th/20th [Serie A]
Home to Bologna (0-2) - Unused substitute.

Josh Feeney (Real Union) 13th/20th [Spanish Primera Federación]
Home to Fuenlabrada  (2-1) - Substituted in the 79th minute [1-1].

Two points above the relegation zone with one game remaining.

Kosta Nedeljkovic (FK Crvena zvezda) 1st/16th [Serbian Super Liga]
Away at Napredak (0-4) - Came on in the 62nd minute. 16 touches, 100% pass accuracy. WhoScored.com rating of 6.7.
Versus Vojvodina [Serbian Cup Final] (2-1) - Not in the squad.

Tommi O'Reilly (Real Union) 13th/20th [Spanish Primera Federación]
Home to Fuenlabrada  (2-1) - Unused substitute.

Morgan Sanson (Nice) 5th/18th [Ligue 1]
Home to PSG (1-2) - Substituted in the 68th minute [1-2]. 33 touches, 90.5% pass accuracy, 1 shot off target, 1 key pass. WhoScored.com rating of 6.05 / Sofascore.com rating of 6.4.
Away at Lille (2-2) - Not in the squad.

Will play Europa League next year. Permanent moved confirmed.

Oliver Zych (Puszcza Niepolomice) 15th/18th [Ekstraklasa]
Away at Gornik (1-1) - Played 90 minutes. 27 touches, 52.9% pass accuracy, 3 saves. Sofascore.com rating of 7.1.

Two points above the relegation zone, 1 game to play.

On the Quickly Kevin podcast, Steve Bruce said he's looking to get back into management...

11 hours ago, Zatman said:

This game is fine but in other scenarios like for example an FA Cup final if its City vs Everton

If Everton sold a player to City and got 5 million if won an FA Cup but get maybe 2 million for winning it alone. FFP might kick in and Everton board might tell the manager to rest players

You make a good point but you have to factor in all the other financial benefits Everton would earn from winning the cup (merchandise, exposure etc.)

6 hours ago, bcarpet said:

I saw on twitter  that this is from Optus Sport Australia and they do different "under the skin" segments on different clubs so isn't anything to do with our documentary.  

No idea myself - just passing on what I read

This is right.

They’ve done them for the “top 10 clubs” thus far from what I’ve seen.

That Sporting top is very nice IMO.

5 hours ago, Nor-Cal Villan said:

Congrats! Huge comeback, perfect combo of your guys playing great & Nuggets totally the bed

At this point I’m fine as long as the Celtics don’t hang another banner 

That's been my wish all playoffs. I don't think Dallas can stop them so go T-Wolves!

3 hours ago, VillaChris said:

When did Palace last finish top half in the top division? Early 80s? Like us they've had their best league season for decades.

Very funny season considering how toxic it was getting under Hodgson and relegation looked a serious possibility in March.

They finished 10th in 2014-15.

56 minutes ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said:

Did we ever find out what his actual injury was by the way?

From memory he's been having major knee issues.

1 hour ago, foreveryoung said:

Defo had a gagging order on the media. Not mentioned the Man City charges on any channels lately, never mind tonight after they are about to secure a 4th title.

I don't know about that. The media companies pay a shitload of cash to broadcast the Premier League. It's in their best interests not to tarnish it with talk of cheating. They want you to believe it's the best league in the world. They are quite happy to stick their head in the sand until they have to talk about it (punishment being handed out).

Summary of Monday Night - Coutinho Cup Action Excitement!

Philippe Coutinho (Al-Duhail) 6th/12th [Qatar Stars]
Home to Al-Arabi [Amir Cup QF] (3-2) - Substituted in the 81st minute [3-2]. Scored.

On 12/05/2024 at 05:16, useless said:

Just seen Marschall is in goal for MK Dons, didn't play in the last leg. Nine appearances ten goals conceded including today so far, doesn't seem too bad, considering he only joined in Janaury, and missed around ten games through injury

The reviews I read on Twitter prior to him being replaced by Kelly were not nice.

Summary of the weekend - Rare starts for Feeney & Marschall end in defeat

Leander Dendoncker (Napoli) 8th/20th [Serie A]
Home to Bologna (0-2) - Unused substitute.

Josh Feeney (Real Union) 15th/20th [Spanish Primera Federación]
Away at Ponferradina (2-1) - Substituted in the 86th minute [2-1].

Will face Crawley in the Playoff Semi-Finals.

Filip Marschall (MK Dons) 4th/24th [League Two]
Home to Crawley [Playoff SF 2nd leg] (1-5) - Played 90 minutes. 36 touches, 68% pass accuracy, 1 save. WhoScored.com rating of 4.87 / Sofascore.com rating of 5.5.

Eliminated.

Kosta Nedeljkovic (FK Crvena zvezda) 1st/16th [Serbian Super Liga]
Home to FK Radnicki 1923 (3-2) - Not in the squad (hip).

Tommi O'Reilly (Real Union) 15th/20th [Spanish Primera Federación]
Away at Ponferradina (2-1) - Unused substitute.

Morgan Sanson (Nice) 5th/18th [Ligue 1]
Home to Le Havre (1-0) - Substituted in the 74th minute [1-0]. 41 touches, 90.9% pass accuracy, 3 shots off target, 1 shot blocked, 3 key passes. WhoScored.com rating of 6.58 / Sofascore.com rating of 6.8.

Europe League qualification secured. Outside shot at 4th spot.

Oliver Zych (Puszcza Niepolomice) 15th/18th [Ekstraklasa]
Home to Warta Poznan (1-0) - Played 90 minutes. 34 touches, 53.6% pass accuracy, 1 save. Sofascore.com rating of 7.2

Four points above the relegation zone, 2 games to play.

59 minutes ago, Nor-Cal Villan said:

I read that in Al Swearingen’s (from Deadwood) voice

It can get fed to the pigs!

What a dream run...

The NBA draft lottery can go **** itself.

2 hours ago, T-Dog said:

I hear the criticism about Spitty Carra and Red Nev but surely to god they're still much better options than most of the others.

I put the Real Madrid game on earlier and Steve McManaman was on, Clinton Morrison on Blues game on the weekend, Michael Owen, Owen Hargreaves, Don Goodman, Andy Hinchcliffe. I'm quite happy with JC and GN still at the minute until someone better comes through the ranks. 

I forget the name of the fella who works in Germany (I think) and runs a podcast (I think) - James someone? (I think?) - He's always been good value for proper punditry.

James Horncastle? Expert in Italian & European football.

14 hours ago, The_Steve said:

Another driving fine. Doing 44mph in a 30mph zone. Keep him off of the road.

I'm sure he could easily afford a full time driver.

Summary of Wednesday night - Crvena zvezda are champions (may have been confirmed last game!...shhh)

Kosta Nedeljkovic (FK Crvena zvezda) 1st/16th [Serbian Super Liga]
Away at Mladost (0-1) - Not in the squad (hip).

Summary of Tuesday night

Filip Marschall (MK Dons) 4th/24th [League Two]
Away at Crawley [Playoff Semi 1st Leg] (3-0) - Unused substitute.