(03 May 2014, 7:24 am)Andreos Constantopolous wrote It's squeaky bum time this weekend and I'm not just talking about Max Clifford!
(03 May 2014, 2:15 pm)AdamY wrote I went to pick up my tickets for the Gateshead match earlier today and stayed to watch Gateshead train for a short while afterwards.
It would be great to see Gateshead gain promotion to League 2 but, even if they don't, the extra revenue generated from their last few home games should hopefully bolster their finances enough to strengthen squad in preparation for a renewed push next season.
(03 May 2014, 3:54 pm)danpick wrote cardiff and fulham in championship and carlisle in league 2 and sunderland beat man utd 1-0
(04 May 2014, 6:47 am)Andreos Constantopolous wrote Unable to get down to see Gateshead today, but hopefully they will be able to put in a shift and get to Wembley.
Just reading this article about Sunderland in The Guardian.
http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014...-deduction
Premier League rule 6.9
“Any club found to have played an ineligible player in a match shall have any points gained from that match deducted from its record and have levied upon it a fine.
“The company may vary this decision in respect of the points gained only in circumstances where the ineligibility is due to the failure to obtain an International Transfer Certificate or where the ineligibility is related to the player's status only."
(04 May 2014, 7:09 am)marxistafozzski wrote They can use Wimbedon ane Altrincham and any case they want, the fact is, those clubs ARE NOT governed by the Premier League as Sunderland are, if Sunderland were in the Championship they would have lost points...
But the Premier League Rulebook states:
Going by that, I cannot see what argument this so called 'gang of three' have...
This will only heat up more if Sunderland take a point in Midweek
(04 May 2014, 2:35 pm)Andreos Constantopolous wrote It's a right mess.
The gang of three obviously think they have a case - but it is yet another example of Premier League rules being challenged after the farce with West Ham and Sheffield Utd a few years back.
On a more positive note, the day evolved in a way I didn't plan - so at the game. Hopefully it wont rain cos I ain't under the roof.
(04 May 2014, 2:40 pm)Michael wrote They still going on about Ji?
In the games he played we didn't pick up any points at all
Don't see why teams are moaning, the club picked up the error and reported it themselves to the premier league people.
The club, like many.. didn't know that they had to re-apply for international clearance after coming back from being on loan.
They should be giving us points for playing him haha
(04 May 2014, 2:49 pm)marxistafozzski wrote I honestly can see why the gang of 3 are pissed off, I think as a fan I would be narked about it if it was a rival club, but as has been posted already, the Rule Book states the League can use there discretion when it comes to a points deduction...
1 point at Southampton and even then, I think he was only a sub possibly
(04 May 2014, 2:54 pm)Michael wrote Ah ye, they just moaning cause there down, it's being sorted, don't know why they keep bringing it up
(04 May 2014, 3:11 pm)marxistafozzski wrote Be honest Michael, if the shoe was on the other foot, how would you, as a SAFC fan react...
I can see there argument, but Cardiff and Fulham are wasting there time anyway, there down regardless of a pts deduction for Sunderland...
I cant see the League imposing a pts deduction, West Ham got off without one and there situation was much more serious than this, they came away with 5m quid fine...
The Premier League should think about revising the rules 6.9 in particular and write so that it will always be a pts deductable offence
(04 May 2014, 3:14 pm)Michael wrote Gateshead team news:
Gateshead Team V Grimsby Town : Bartlett, Magnay, Chandler, Curtis, Clark, Larkin, Turnbull, Baxter, Marwood, Maddison, Oster.
Gateshead Subs V Grimsby Town: Hatch, Walker, Lester, Ramshaw, O'Donnell.
(04 May 2014, 3:13 pm)Michael wrote Would depend on how it all panned out, if we went all season playing him and we knew, fair enough, points should of being took off us.
The premier league does need to be more clear about the rules.
(04 May 2014, 5:28 pm)aureolin wrote Amazing scenes at Gateshead. I really hope they make it.
(04 May 2014, 10:25 pm)Adam wrote Que sera sera. Whatever will be will be. I'm going to Wembley. Que sera sera!
Still hasn't sunk in yet. I'm feeling bloody excellent at the minute. Been celebrating with my family so I'm a tad drunk bit hey ho
(04 May 2014, 11:03 pm)marxistafozzski wrote I am not speaking as a Darlington fan, I am speaking as a lover of football when I say congratulations, enjoy yourself and whatever the outcome, your team has done you proud...
See you soon my friend, hopefully when in league 2 ourselves
(04 May 2014, 11:19 pm)Adam wrote Thank you. Mills and the team have done a bloody grand job this year. As I'm sure you're aware, this is the first time Gateshead have been at Wembley, so all sorts of records have already been broken.
I really hope Darlington bounce back soon enough. I was gutted the other night when they got beat off Ramsbottom
(04 May 2014, 11:19 pm)Adam wrote Thank you. Mills and the team have done a bloody grand job this year. As I'm sure you're aware, this is the first time Gateshead have been at Wembley, so all sorts of records have already been broken.
I really hope Darlington bounce back soon enough. I was gutted the other night when they got beat off Ramsbottom
(05 May 2014, 9:20 am)AdamY wrote I'm also tempted by Wembley depending on how much it will all cost.
However, price isn't the only factor I have to consider. Although I'm off work on the 18th, I'm at a wedding on the 16th and, unfortunately, have work on the 17th finishing at 10pm. Also, it looks like I might have some sort of appointment on Monday 19th - so, if I go to down to London, it'll have to be a one-day affair rather than a two-day trip which would be my preference.