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

Next month, this is 20 years old!

(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/11677/10287003/aston-villa-sold-to-chinese-company-owned-by-dr-tony-xia

2. John Terry signs one-year extension at Chelsea - http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11668/10286728/john-terry-signs-one-year-extension-at-chelsea

3. Neil Warnock leaves Rotherham United after winning battle to keep them in Sky Bet Championship - http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11747/10287035/neil-warnock-leaves-rotherham-united-after-winning-battle-to-keep-them-in-sky-bet-championship

4. Stephane Sessegnon and Victor Anichebe leave West Brom - http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11698/10287193/stephane-sessegnon-and-victor-anichebe-leave-west-brom

5. Neil McDonald exit confirmed by Blackpool - http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11728/10287298/neil-mcdonald-exit-confirmed-by-blackpool

(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/11095/10288212/english-football-league-faces-revamp-under-radical-proposals

(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/football/sunderland-afc/everything-visitors-to-england-v-australia-game-at-stadium-of-light-need-to-know-1-7920055#ixzz49AleO6NW


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

(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.

(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/11095/10288212/english-football-league-faces-revamp-under-radical-proposals

(24 May 2016, 9:01 am)MrFozz wrote That would Marco Materazzi [FACE WITH TEARS OF JOY]

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(24 May 2016, 9:32 am)MrFozz wrote http://mobile.football-league.co.uk//news/article/2016/a-whole-game-solution-3119809.aspx#CZto4qTiQjAG6eaP.99

Thats the Football League Proposal Michael...

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(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.

(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.

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

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

Some interesting stuff

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.

(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

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

http://breakingfootballupdate.com/2016/05/with-benitez-staying-30-year-old-decides-to-remain-at-newcastle-united/1301/2

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

(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

(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

(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!

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

(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.