England starting XI: Hart; Walker, Stones, Cahill, Rose; Dier, Wilshere, Vardy, Alli, Sterling, Kane.

(17 May 2016, 8:23 pm)Andreos1 wrote http://m.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36294567

Next month, this is 20 years old!

Bloody hell...

What Gazza could not do with a football was not worth knowing, the most naturally gifted British Born footballer since George Best...

I remember the Scotland game well, Gazza made Andy Goram look like a fool

A few days later we scored one of the finest victories ever when we beat Holland 4-1

(18 May 2016, 7:03 pm)Michael wrote Loads of news today:

1.Aston Villa sold to Chinese company owned by Dr Tony Xia - http://www.skysports.com/football/news/1...r-tony-xia

2. John Terry signs one-year extension at Chelsea - http://www.skysports.com/football/news/1...at-chelsea

3. Neil Warnock leaves Rotherham United after winning battle to keep them in Sky Bet Championship - http://www.skysports.com/football/news/1...ampionship

4. Stephane Sessegnon and Victor Anichebe leave West Brom - http://www.skysports.com/football/news/1...-west-brom

5. Neil McDonald exit confirmed by Blackpool - http://www.skysports.com/football/news/1...-blackpool

I hope Villa sort out the mess there in

(19 May 2016, 7:28 pm)Michael wrote This is interesting:

English football could be heading for its biggest shake-up since the introduction of the Premier League under radical proposals which include a fifth professional division.



http://www.skysports.com/football/news/1...-proposals

We dont need another national division to be honest.

Countries in Europe comparable to England dont have so many National Divisions...I think France has 2, Germany has 3 and Spain has 2 or 3.

What should happen though in my opinion is a merger of League 2 and Conference and go North/South from there with further regionalisation to follow on right down the NLS.

A League 3 will push the entire non-League System down one step and I believe the Conference are not happy with this idea

(20 May 2016, 5:56 am)Michael wrote Everything visitors to England v Australia game at Stadium of Light need to know

Read more: http://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/foot...z49AleO6NW


ROADWORKS, ROADWORKS EVERYWHERE


Also the Sunderland Echo is reporting that after 4pm, the metro will run every 5 minutes - METRO

Metro trains run regularly, with passengers advised to plan their journey in advance, leave extra time and check on-line for the latest updates at www.nexus.org.uk.

There will be a Metro train every 15 minutes during the day between Newcastle and Sunderland rising to a train every five minutes after 4pm, with the high-frequency service continuing after the event to make sure large crowds can get away from the venue safely.

All passengers going to the match should use St Peter’s station only, which is the nearest station to the stadium, before and after the match.

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BUSES
Go North East is providing enhanced bus services around the Stadium of Light, including areas such as South Shields, both before and after the match.
Full advice is on the travel information website www.nexus.org.uk and through North East Traveline on 0871 200 22 33.


Nothing announced by Stagecoach/Arriva yet

Might have to check this out, Me and the Boss are going and dont fancy taking the car to be honest

(21 May 2016, 4:22 pm)Andreos1 wrote I must admit to misreading the surname and when looking at the photo, thinking that he had aged over the years.
I was convinced it was Walter Materazzi, former Everton defender and victim on Zidane's head-butt.

That would Marco Materazzi

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(19 May 2016, 7:28 pm)Michael wrote This is interesting:

English football could be heading for its biggest shake-up since the introduction of the Premier League under radical proposals which include a fifth professional division.



http://www.skysports.com/football/news/1...-proposals

http://mobile.football-league.co.uk//new...jAG6eaP.99

Thats the Football League Proposal Michael...

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(24 May 2016, 9:01 am)MrFozz wrote That would Marco Materazzi

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Exactly!

(24 May 2016, 9:32 am)MrFozz wrote http://mobile.football-league.co.uk//new...jAG6eaP.99

Thats the Football League Proposal Michael...

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I'm not sure i want this to happen, it would be the biggest changes to to the football league in years.... maybe it will be the best thing ever to happen 

The extra teams should only be from the National league, NOT premier league "B" teams.

(24 May 2016, 4:01 pm)Michael wrote I'm not sure i want this to happen, it would be the biggest changes to to the football league in years.... maybe it will be the best thing ever to happen 

The extra teams should only be from the National league, NOT premier league "B" teams.

It will be the biggest shake up since The Premier League was formed in 1992.

But I dont see why it is needed, we dont need 6 national divisions, I think 3 National Divisions is enough, like Germany.

My idea would be quite radical itself, I would merge the National League Premier with League 2 and have a North/South split and further regionalise from there down over...

I have been known in the past to support B teams in the League System, but I would not support the inclusion of Premier League B Teams that high up the system.

I agree with you that if this happens, only teams from The Conference should be invited to apply for a place

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Reports in The Chronicle tonight that Alan Johnson has a job as a hairdresser in prison.
There are lots of tasteless jokes kicking around relating to hairdressing tasks... In the interests of deceny, I won't post them here.

(24 May 2016, 5:56 pm)Andreos1 wrote Reports in The Chronicle tonight that Alan Johnson has a job as a hairdresser in prison.
There are lots of tasteless jokes kicking around relating to hairdressing tasks... In the interests of deceny, I won't post them here.

PM me I am partial to a sick and tasteless joke or 10 😀

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36377851 - YES!!!

(25 May 2016, 6:04 pm)Tom wrote http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36377851 - YES!!!

Press conference key points can be found here,

Some interesting stuff

(25 May 2016, 6:34 pm)mb134 wrote Press conference key points can be found here,

Some interesting stuff

Yeah great he gets control of transfers!

Having read the press release and associated quotes, my mind went back to Kevin Keegan.

nufc.com have had similar thoughts and have put it better than I ever could.

Comparing this situation to Kevin Keegan's time in charge at the club is valid, but rather than his first arrival as manager, our mind turns to the Swindon home game and his "not like the brochure" line.

 An upturn came after the manager asserted his position and stared down the board - hopefully it's that element that will be repeated this time.

Video tech to be trialled next season...

Link to the Fail

Video Technology to aid referees in FA Cup trial

The Grauniad

https://www.theguardian.com/football/201...-infantino

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FA Cup quarter-final replays scrapped from next season

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36393608

(27 May 2016, 3:29 pm)Michael wrote FA Cup quarter-final replays scrapped from next season

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36393608

Good theres no point in them at all

England 1 - 0 Australia

Rashford becomes the youngest player to score for England... well done to him!

How the hell is this a huge boost 

http://breakingfootballupdate.com/2016/0...ted/1301/2

(27 May 2016, 7:36 pm)Tom wrote How the hell is this a huge boost 

http://breakingfootballupdate.com/2016/0...ted/1301/2

He might be good in the championship.

(27 May 2016, 7:41 pm)Michael wrote He might be good in the championship.

Would rather Mitro and Armstrong though. Cisse can fuck off to Qatar or wherever he wants to go

England game canny...

Rashford scoring on his debut...MOTM well deserved

Though Booing Townsend is fucking disgraceful...

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(27 May 2016, 3:29 pm)Michael wrote FA Cup quarter-final replays scrapped from next season

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36393608

Good...

Though I think the FA Cup should go the same way as the FA Trophy...

Extra time on the day if both sides agree

(27 May 2016, 7:42 pm)Tom wrote Would rather Mitro and Armstrong though. Cisse can fuck off to Qatar or wherever he wants to go

Every one of them should be forced to stay at Sid James'

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Tottenham have agreed a deal with Wembley that will see them play their Champions League matches at the national stadium next season.

The agreement also provides Spurs with the option to play all their Premier League and cup home games at Wembley from the 2017-18 season.

Tottenham have begun the process of transforming White Hart Lane into a 61,000-seater stadium and will be playing in front of a reduced capacity from next season as a consequence.

They will vacate White Lane Hart for the whole of the 2017-18 campaign to complete the work and plan to open their new stadium the following season.

http://news.sky.com/story/1703455/totten...at-wembley

Penalty shoot outs now - Come on athletico! Might have been done ages ago if Griezmann scored that pen though!

Athletico must be devastated with that what a horrible way to loose. Played well in the 2nd half though nothing to split the 2 teams.

Next year the final is in Cardiff so might try and get there as it would be a great experience. Hopefully a English team will be in it though!

Deleted my last post instead of editing it..

Hull went up yesterday.

Barnsley is now in the Championship, after winning 3-1 against Milwall.

Wimbledon 1-0 Plymouth - now in League 1 - MK Dons V Wimbleton next season!

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(28 May 2016, 9:35 pm)Tom wrote Athletico must be devastated with that what a horrible way to loose. Played well in the 2nd half though nothing to split the 2 teams.

Next year the final is in Cardiff so might try and get there as it would be a great experience. Hopefully a English team will be in it though!

Leicester City

England U21 v.France U20 - 17:45pm Kick off.

Its the final and Sunderland goalkeep Pickford is starting.


Pickford, Iorfa, Targett, Chalobah, Chambers, Hause, Watmore, Ward-Prowse ©, Loftus-Cheek, Redmond, Baker.

Subs: Woodrow, Gunn, Grealish, Stephens, Grimes, Swift, Holding, Palmer

Confirmed Premiership teams:

The Premier League line-up for 2016/17
Arsenal
Bournemouth
Burnley
Chelsea
Crystal Palace
Everton
Hull City
Leicester
Liverpool
Manchester City
Manchester United
Middlesborough
Southampton
Stoke City
Sunderland
Swansea
Tottenham Hotspur
Watford
West Bromwich Albion
West Ham


Confirmed teams for each football league next season:

How the hell is Wilshire getting in the Euro squad over Drinkwater or Townsend?

(31 May 2016, 1:55 pm)Tom wrote How the hell is Wilshire getting in the Euro squad over Drinkwater or Townsend?

"Arsenal"

Disgrace though, Drinkwater should be in the squad.


The full Premier League fixture list for the 2016/17 season will be released on Wednesday, June 15, at 9am, the season will begin on August 13, 2016, and end on May 21, 2017.

(31 May 2016, 1:56 pm)Michael wrote "Arsenal"

Disgrace though, Drinkwater should be in the squad.


The full Premier League fixture list for the 2016/17 season will be released on Wednesday, June 15, at 9am, the season will begin on August 13, 2016, and end on May 21, 2017.

Sturridge also in, doesn't deserve a place neither does Jordan Henderson.