hatterson
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Fan jailed for 14 weeks for Grealish assault
14 weeks in jail. That's about 23 years too few as far as I'm concerned, although still a pretty stiff punishment.
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Fan jailed for 14 weeks for Grealish assault
14 weeks in jail. That's about 23 years too few as far as I'm concerned, although still a pretty stiff punishment.
Massive win by Sheffield United at Leeds as they jump ahead of them into 2nd place, had they lost then 2nd place would look less likely. Norwich can also go 5 points clear of Leeds if they beat strugglers Rotherham later today
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It’s all there for United to hold onto that second spot or even jump top.
Last 8 fixtures:
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Birmingham City deducted 9 points for breach of EFL financial fair play rules. They are the first EFL club to suffer this punishment since the new rules were put in place
Birmingham City deducted nine points for EFL profitability and sustainability rule breaches
Birmingham City deducted nine points for EFL profitability and sustainability rule breaches
Spectacular Checkatrade Trophy final, with Portsmouth winning on penalties.
Portsmouth equalized late, went ahead in the 114th minute, only for Sunderland to claw back the tying goal with 90 seconds left.
Portsmouth equalized late, went ahead in the 114th minute, only for Sunderland to claw back the tying goal with 90 seconds left.
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Juve
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I was cheering for Sunderland because the Netflix docuseries and because that series I apllied for the team in season 3 when they fired the manager on my unemployed save on Fm 19.
Looking at the League 1 table...
Luton looks to be likely title winners, 8 points clear of Barnsley and Sunderland (though Sunderland has 2 games in hand).
Portsmouth is in 4th, 2 back of Barnsley and Sunderland. They play against Sunderland the 2nd to last week of the season, and that could quite possibly determine the 2nd automatic promotion spot.
Remarkably, just 6 points separate mid-table 13th from 23rd, second from the bottom. Going to be a tense, tense finish for a lot of teams.
Luton looks to be likely title winners, 8 points clear of Barnsley and Sunderland (though Sunderland has 2 games in hand).
Portsmouth is in 4th, 2 back of Barnsley and Sunderland. They play against Sunderland the 2nd to last week of the season, and that could quite possibly determine the 2nd automatic promotion spot.
Remarkably, just 6 points separate mid-table 13th from 23rd, second from the bottom. Going to be a tense, tense finish for a lot of teams.
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Oxford with a really nice string of results to put themselves at what should be safety.
AFC Wimbledon also a decent run of form in the second half of feb/march to give themselves a chance at staying up.
AFC Wimbledon also a decent run of form in the second half of feb/march to give themselves a chance at staying up.
Leeds back to 2nd after Sheffield Utd drop points at Birmingham. Norwich too drop points but still in good shape for promotion
Ipswich could be relegated by the weekend. Important results for Reading, Millwall as Rotherham lose, however the gap is only two points along with Wigan who lost
Ipswich could be relegated by the weekend. Important results for Reading, Millwall as Rotherham lose, however the gap is only two points along with Wigan who lost
Sheffield United drop points at home to Millwall in a drama filled game. Sheffield had a player sent off when a defender blocked a goal bound shot with his hand but the penalty was missed. Millwall went on to equalize in the 95th minute. Leeds host their rivals Sheffield Wed in the late kickoff and a win will see them three points clear.
At the bottom, Ipswich Town officially relegated after their 1:1 draw with Birmingham. Big win for Reading to go 4 points clear of third bottom while Rotherham, Millwall all picked up potentially vital away points.
Lincoln City (League 2) is the first team in the EFL to earn promotion this season with 4 games to spare
At the bottom, Ipswich Town officially relegated after their 1:1 draw with Birmingham. Big win for Reading to go 4 points clear of third bottom while Rotherham, Millwall all picked up potentially vital away points.
Lincoln City (League 2) is the first team in the EFL to earn promotion this season with 4 games to spare
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Was really hoping both Leeds and Sheffield United would get promoted. One of the two will but neiter are playing their best football right now so not sure how they'll do in the playoffs. Sucks Norwich is getting promoted. I only say this because Carrow road is already in Fifa so I wanted to see 3 new stadiums in the game next year. Hopefully we can still get Elland road or Bramell lane, don't want Villa or WBA getting promoted.
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Fernando Forestieri scored a beautiful strike today. He really should have had a better top flight career in either Italy or England.
Despite four straight draws, Norwich still in good shape for promotion and they are pretty much 1 point away from confirming it (though with their superior GD it will take essentially two heavy defeats to miss out)
The big result today was in Brentford where Leeds fell for the second straight match (3rd in 5) and they fall three points behind Sheffield Utd, but with the GD involved its "really" 4. One win for United should be enough and they host an already relegated Ipswich this weekend. Leeds also play Ipswich on the final day but before they play the inform Villa
Villa and West Brom pretty much cemented to play each other, only question is who hosts the 2nd leg which in my opinion doesn't mean much without away goals being involved. Five teams still can get that final playoff spot: Derby (67), Boro (67), Bristol (66), Sheffield Wed (63), Swansea (62)...Derby, Bristol and Swansea all have three games remaining, one of them is actually Swansea vs. Derby on May 1st, Swansea are in a position where they must win out. Bristol's game in hand is away to Millwall. Bristol also face Derby next week so those two teams really control their own destiny somewhat. Middlesbrough with two games left only but they have the easiest fixtures on paper.
With Ipswich and Bolton already down only the last spot is to be determined, Rotherham lost a lead at home to Birmingham are in the most trouble. Millwall is probably the only other realistic candidate for the drop but they have a game in hand. Reading are six points clear but their GD is much better than Rotherham's. Rotherham's remaining fixtures are both again playoff contending teams (West Brom away, Boro home) while Millwall host Bristol, host Stoke then go to Wigan on the final day
The big result today was in Brentford where Leeds fell for the second straight match (3rd in 5) and they fall three points behind Sheffield Utd, but with the GD involved its "really" 4. One win for United should be enough and they host an already relegated Ipswich this weekend. Leeds also play Ipswich on the final day but before they play the inform Villa
Villa and West Brom pretty much cemented to play each other, only question is who hosts the 2nd leg which in my opinion doesn't mean much without away goals being involved. Five teams still can get that final playoff spot: Derby (67), Boro (67), Bristol (66), Sheffield Wed (63), Swansea (62)...Derby, Bristol and Swansea all have three games remaining, one of them is actually Swansea vs. Derby on May 1st, Swansea are in a position where they must win out. Bristol's game in hand is away to Millwall. Bristol also face Derby next week so those two teams really control their own destiny somewhat. Middlesbrough with two games left only but they have the easiest fixtures on paper.
With Ipswich and Bolton already down only the last spot is to be determined, Rotherham lost a lead at home to Birmingham are in the most trouble. Millwall is probably the only other realistic candidate for the drop but they have a game in hand. Reading are six points clear but their GD is much better than Rotherham's. Rotherham's remaining fixtures are both again playoff contending teams (West Brom away, Boro home) while Millwall host Bristol, host Stoke then go to Wigan on the final day
Bolton Wanderers players will boycott the final two games of the season due to unpaid wages from March. Former Watford chairman Lawrence Bassini has taken over the club but it still needs EFL approval
This has been an issue all season, with payments coming late and the club staff has boycotted in the past due to missed payments
This has been an issue all season, with payments coming late and the club staff has boycotted in the past due to missed payments
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Well the latest news is that the EFL is "forcing" Bolton to play these last two matches so its been temporarily rescheduled for a midweek match. Of course they will still probably boycott. Likely scenario is both Brentford and Forest awarded 3:0 wins and Bolton get a points penalty next season
Today was the final matchday in the Conference, Leyton Orient win the league and return to league football after a two year absence. Teams in the playoffs: Solihull Moors, Salford City, Wrexham, Fylde, Harrogate Town & Eastleigh. Eastleigh made the playoffs with a negative GD. Very likely whoever gets promoted will be playing in the football leagues for the first time in their history, only Wrexham have played there previously. Salford is the club owned by mostly the "Class of 92" from Manchester United
Today was the final matchday in the Conference, Leyton Orient win the league and return to league football after a two year absence. Teams in the playoffs: Solihull Moors, Salford City, Wrexham, Fylde, Harrogate Town & Eastleigh. Eastleigh made the playoffs with a negative GD. Very likely whoever gets promoted will be playing in the football leagues for the first time in their history, only Wrexham have played there previously. Salford is the club owned by mostly the "Class of 92" from Manchester United
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Lincoln City has been around since the 1880's and were playing Conference football 4 years ago are going to win League Two to earn promotion to League One for the first time ever.
And they have this bad ass crest
And they have this bad ass crest
All the promotion candidates in the Championship have late kickoffs or play tomorrow but the big result in the top half was Derby beating Bristol away, they are firm favorites now for 6th place with two games to play while Boro only have 1 left. At the bottom Rotherham are relegated are losing at West Brom so the three sides going down are known before the final game of the season
League 1: Crazy league with very little decided with 1-2 games left (many teams have games in hand). Luton failed to secure promotion with a loss at Burton while Barnsley go joint top with 91 points. Sunderland-Portsmouth played a 1:1 draw today, not helping eithers automatic promotion chances, in fact it ended it for Sunderland who cannot finish in the top 2 even with a game in hand. Portsmouth need some result to go their way. Charlton and Doncaster secure playoff spot. At the bottom only Bradford is relegated. Five teams can still go down: Wimbledon (49), Southend (47), Plymouth (47), Walsall (46), Scunthorpe (46). Three of these will go down. Plymouth play Scunthorpe too
League 2: Lincoln already promoted but the final two spots still up for grabs. Bury are one win away as they have two games left and play midweek at Tranmere. Final spot is likely down to Mansfield/MK Dons, both on 76 points but Mansfield with the much better GD. Ironically they play each other on the final day in Milton Keynes. Essentially the winner will promote, Mansfield only need a point. Forest Green and Tranmere in the playoffs. Final playoff spot still down to 5 teams. At the bottom Yeovil Town officially relegated, their third relegation in 6 seasons, they were in the Championship in 2014. Last spot down to Macclesfield and Notts County
League 1: Crazy league with very little decided with 1-2 games left (many teams have games in hand). Luton failed to secure promotion with a loss at Burton while Barnsley go joint top with 91 points. Sunderland-Portsmouth played a 1:1 draw today, not helping eithers automatic promotion chances, in fact it ended it for Sunderland who cannot finish in the top 2 even with a game in hand. Portsmouth need some result to go their way. Charlton and Doncaster secure playoff spot. At the bottom only Bradford is relegated. Five teams can still go down: Wimbledon (49), Southend (47), Plymouth (47), Walsall (46), Scunthorpe (46). Three of these will go down. Plymouth play Scunthorpe too
League 2: Lincoln already promoted but the final two spots still up for grabs. Bury are one win away as they have two games left and play midweek at Tranmere. Final spot is likely down to Mansfield/MK Dons, both on 76 points but Mansfield with the much better GD. Ironically they play each other on the final day in Milton Keynes. Essentially the winner will promote, Mansfield only need a point. Forest Green and Tranmere in the playoffs. Final playoff spot still down to 5 teams. At the bottom Yeovil Town officially relegated, their third relegation in 6 seasons, they were in the Championship in 2014. Last spot down to Macclesfield and Notts County
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AFC Wimbledon with a big win today that gives them a really solid shot at staying in league one another year. A draw will almost for sure see them stay up because of goal difference.
2 months ago it looked almost guaranteed they were going down but since then they’ve pulled 5 wins, 5 draws, and only 1 loss from their last 11.
2 months ago it looked almost guaranteed they were going down but since then they’ve pulled 5 wins, 5 draws, and only 1 loss from their last 11.
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