Premier League 26/27 Season

[Johnthewhite]

[media] [/media]

Removal truck is booked for 08.00am Monday morning, and thats just for his spitting buckets.

I won't miss him one little bit, filthy human being.

[Barlow Boy]

Removal truck is booked for 08.00am Monday morning, and thats just for his spitting buckets.

I won't miss him one little bit, filthy human being.

You’ll be pleased with this then John ….

[media] [/media]

[whiteswan]

Interesting times ahead at Citeh for everyone. I wonder how Kalvin will fair under the new boss?
I wont miss Peps disgusting vile spitting either

[Johnthewhite]

You’ll be pleased with this then John ….

[media] [/media]

Is that the one that is always half empty?
What are they trying to say

[Barlow Boy]

Is that the one that is always half empty?
What are they trying to say

Isn’t it going to fully open for the first time this weekend, might have got that wrong though.

[Johnthewhite]

Isn’t it going to fully open for the first time this weekend, might have got that wrong though.

Really ?
Could have sworn we sat I the top half of that stand at a Coldplay concert a few years back.
I know, don't judge me

[Barlow Boy]

Really ?
Could have sworn we sat I the top half of that stand at a Coldplay concert a few years back.
I know, don't judge me

Not sure John, I’m sure I read that somewhere.

We went to see Coldplay at the Etihad, and were in the South Stand.

[Orange Box]

I did my disaster management course at Citeh a few years back, and we went on a tour of the stadium. By the home dressing room there is a full sized marked out half pitch (does that make sense?) for them to warm up. The away team doesn’t have anything.

[Barlow Boy]

Really ?
Could have sworn we sat I the top half of that stand at a Coldplay concert a few years back.
I know, don't judge me

I was correct, open for the first time this weekend….

https://www.mancity.com/news/mens/manch ... g-63915045

[Johnthewhite]

Not sure John, I’m sure I read that somewhere.

We went to see Coldplay at the Etihad, and were in the South Stand.

In that case, so we're we
The stage must have been at the North stand end then.
We were right at the top/back and it was bloody steep

[Johnthewhite]

I was correct, open for the first time this weekend….

https://www.mancity.com/news/mens/manch ... g-63915045

Thanks for that, I didn't realise it was a new extension.
Capacity now over 61k, that's going to be a lot of empty seat's if Poundland Pep doesn’t get it right.

[Cjay]

Arsenal the first team in Premier league history to concede 0 pens and have no red cards.

Remember the league has a "strategic plan" to make different teams win the league every 6 years.

[Barlow Boy]

“Millwall away, ole ole” was the #LUFC fans refrain to West Ham, in the baking spring sunshine.

It was a taunt with a bitter experiential edge - Leeds fans know all too well that the pain of Millwall, Preston and Portsmouth away, is just the tip of the Championship iceberg.

Leeds ended their season with a bit of a wilted whimper against a side who were fighting for their lives.

But looking back, 14th, 47 points and an FA Cup semi-final is a tremendous achievement.

And for Leeds’ manager - this was the season Daniel Farke proved his adaptability, and now he has a season where he secured Premier League survival on his CV.

And a very famous win at Old Trafford.

The season hinged on a half time adjustment at the Etihad to a 3-4-2-1 formation.

From 6 losses in 7 games, Leeds hit levels of form post-December that saw them sit 6th in the form table.

But today in the heat with a depleted squad, against a desperate West Ham team, Leeds’ squad players showed the lack of depth that has to be addressed in the summer.

Sunderland were able to splash the cash last year due to their strong PSR standings, but still, they absolutely went for it and it paid off - they’re in the Europa League.

#LUFC have been excellent at recruitment. And had to pay for the sins of the past.

But the club are in a position now where they can add another 9,000 or so seats to a stand that hasn’t really been touched since the sale of John Charles that paid for it.

The Whites are in a position to build a squad for a system and formation they know can bring success; and find players ready-made for the roles.

Also, getting into Europe might not be the prize Sunderland are ready for.

It was only 3 years ago that West Ham lifted the Europa Conference trophy.

Their steady descent into the Championship came amid managerial changes, big player sales, poor recruitment and disharmony from board level through every facet of the club, to the fans.

A few times today both sets of fans were in unison singing about the London Stadium being soulless.

The soul of West Ham is the fans, but it’s an odd place the London Stadium - it’s a running track, with a working class, historical football club parachuted in.

The ground has all the amenities one could ever ask for, except character.

When you win the Championship, it can be a really fun league to be in. And it can be a respite, in a way, from the trappings of England’s top tier - the state-run clubs spending billions, agents, VAR and just the sheer inequality.

Good luck to West Ham. They will always be - to me - the team of Di Canio; and Yeboah’s goal in the sun during the first game of the season in 1995; and Upton Park.

As for Leeds - that performance wasn’t really good enough. Despite it being a dead rubber, I’d be furious if I was Daniel Farke, and it is abundantly clear how much the quality of the squad will need to improve.

One strange thing that happened in the final few games of this season is the awkwardness of Ao Tanaka when his name is sung or when he’s being applauded.

When Ao came over to take a corner, and when he was subbed off, the away end were in full voice singing his name and applauding.

Tanaka didn’t look at the fans. I’m not sure why, but I felt it was pretty poor not to applaud the fans, who have travelled across the country, and shown him so much love.

One to keep an eye on.

So now the off-season analysis will begin in earnest.

Luckily there is a World Cup to distract from the inevitable avalanche of transfer rumours and speculation.

One thing is certain, every #LUFC fan would have snapped your hand off for 14th, an FA Cup semi-final; and a win at Old Trafford.

The future is bright, but there’s a lot of work to do.

[Victor_OTT_17]

I told my wife we only got 15 points away from home this season! She replied, and I quote: ‘Danny Dyer, pants on fire!’ Michèle: you make me laugh every day

[Orange Box]

“Millwall away, ole ole” was the #LUFC fans refrain to West Ham, in the baking spring sunshine.

It was a taunt with a bitter experiential edge - Leeds fans know all too well that the pain of Millwall, Preston and Portsmouth away, is just the tip of the Championship iceberg.

Leeds ended their season with a bit of a wilted whimper against a side who were fighting for their lives.

But looking back, 14th, 47 points and an FA Cup semi-final is a tremendous achievement.

And for Leeds’ manager - this was the season Daniel Farke proved his adaptability, and now he has a season where he secured Premier League survival on his CV.

And a very famous win at Old Trafford.

The season hinged on a half time adjustment at the Etihad to a 3-4-2-1 formation.

From 6 losses in 7 games, Leeds hit levels of form post-December that saw them sit 6th in the form table.

But today in the heat with a depleted squad, against a desperate West Ham team, Leeds’ squad players showed the lack of depth that has to be addressed in the summer.

Sunderland were able to splash the cash last year due to their strong PSR standings, but still, they absolutely went for it and it paid off - they’re in the Europa League.

#LUFC have been excellent at recruitment. And had to pay for the sins of the past.

But the club are in a position now where they can add another 9,000 or so seats to a stand that hasn’t really been touched since the sale of John Charles that paid for it.

The Whites are in a position to build a squad for a system and formation they know can bring success; and find players ready-made for the roles.

Also, getting into Europe might not be the prize Sunderland are ready for.

It was only 3 years ago that West Ham lifted the Europa Conference trophy.

Their steady descent into the Championship came amid managerial changes, big player sales, poor recruitment and disharmony from board level through every facet of the club, to the fans.

A few times today both sets of fans were in unison singing about the London Stadium being soulless.

The soul of West Ham is the fans, but it’s an odd place the London Stadium - it’s a running track, with a working class, historical football club parachuted in.

The ground has all the amenities one could ever ask for, except character.

When you win the Championship, it can be a really fun league to be in. And it can be a respite, in a way, from the trappings of England’s top tier - the state-run clubs spending billions, agents, VAR and just the sheer inequality.

Good luck to West Ham. They will always be - to me - the team of Di Canio; and Yeboah’s goal in the sun during the first game of the season in 1995; and Upton Park.

As for Leeds - that performance wasn’t really good enough. Despite it being a dead rubber, I’d be furious if I was Daniel Farke, and it is abundantly clear how much the quality of the squad will need to improve.

One strange thing that happened in the final few games of this season is the awkwardness of Ao Tanaka when his name is sung or when he’s being applauded.

When Ao came over to take a corner, and when he was subbed off, the away end were in full voice singing his name and applauding.

Tanaka didn’t look at the fans. I’m not sure why, but I felt it was pretty poor not to applaud the fans, who have travelled across the country, and shown him so much love.

One to keep an eye on.

So now the off-season analysis will begin in earnest.

Luckily there is a World Cup to distract from the inevitable avalanche of transfer rumours and speculation.

One thing is certain, every #LUFC fan would have snapped your hand off for 14th, an FA Cup semi-final; and a win at Old Trafford.

The future is bright, but there’s a lot of work to do.

Thanks, Kev, that was a nice easy read to summarise our season - one or two of our posters, me included, ought to take note that number of words per paragraph doesn’t necessarily correlate with the number of brain cells used.

Some interesting points, especially about Sunderland and Europe. Ask Forest, Palace, Spurs, West Ham how they feel about the journey. Ask Rangers. I’m glad Europe isn’t on our agenda next year, or the one after that, if I’m honest.

Ao Tanaka’s attitude isn’t one I’d picked up on, but it’s interesting. Maybe he’s shy.

I hope Daniel Farke is boiling this morning, not in anger, not at his players, but at the 49ers and the need to build his squad. Can you imagine where we would be if we’d had multiple serious injuries this season? Our back room staff have done marvellous.

And the team. A prime example of being greater than the sum of its parts. And some people still want rid of the manager. Bonkers.

Anyway, a positive season draws to a close, and I look forward to seeing you and Leon and Cussie and Heidi again a few more times next season. Maybe even a few more posters might fancy trying their luck in the teeth grinding ticket lottery?

Have a good summer, all. See you in Dublin.

[The Subhuman]

“Millwall away, ole ole” was the #LUFC fans refrain to West Ham, in the baking spring sunshine.

It was a taunt with a bitter experiential edge - Leeds fans know all too well that the pain of Millwall, Preston and Portsmouth away, is just the tip of the Championship iceberg.

Leeds ended their season with a bit of a wilted whimper against a side who were fighting for their lives.

But looking back, 14th, 47 points and an FA Cup semi-final is a tremendous achievement.

And for Leeds’ manager - this was the season Daniel Farke proved his adaptability, and now he has a season where he secured Premier League survival on his CV.

And a very famous win at Old Trafford.

The season hinged on a half time adjustment at the Etihad to a 3-4-2-1 formation.

From 6 losses in 7 games, Leeds hit levels of form post-December that saw them sit 6th in the form table.

But today in the heat with a depleted squad, against a desperate West Ham team, Leeds’ squad players showed the lack of depth that has to be addressed in the summer.

Sunderland were able to splash the cash last year due to their strong PSR standings, but still, they absolutely went for it and it paid off - they’re in the Europa League.

#LUFC have been excellent at recruitment. And had to pay for the sins of the past.

But the club are in a position now where they can add another 9,000 or so seats to a stand that hasn’t really been touched since the sale of John Charles that paid for it.

The Whites are in a position to build a squad for a system and formation they know can bring success; and find players ready-made for the roles.

Also, getting into Europe might not be the prize Sunderland are ready for.

It was only 3 years ago that West Ham lifted the Europa Conference trophy.

Their steady descent into the Championship came amid managerial changes, big player sales, poor recruitment and disharmony from board level through every facet of the club, to the fans.

A few times today both sets of fans were in unison singing about the London Stadium being soulless.

The soul of West Ham is the fans, but it’s an odd place the London Stadium - it’s a running track, with a working class, historical football club parachuted in.

The ground has all the amenities one could ever ask for, except character.

When you win the Championship, it can be a really fun league to be in. And it can be a respite, in a way, from the trappings of England’s top tier - the state-run clubs spending billions, agents, VAR and just the sheer inequality.

Good luck to West Ham. They will always be - to me - the team of Di Canio; and Yeboah’s goal in the sun during the first game of the season in 1995; and Upton Park.

As for Leeds - that performance wasn’t really good enough. Despite it being a dead rubber, I’d be furious if I was Daniel Farke, and it is abundantly clear how much the quality of the squad will need to improve.

One strange thing that happened in the final few games of this season is the awkwardness of Ao Tanaka when his name is sung or when he’s being applauded.

When Ao came over to take a corner, and when he was subbed off, the away end were in full voice singing his name and applauding.

Tanaka didn’t look at the fans. I’m not sure why, but I felt it was pretty poor not to applaud the fans, who have travelled across the country, and shown him so much love.

One to keep an eye on.

So now the off-season analysis will begin in earnest.

Luckily there is a World Cup to distract from the inevitable avalanche of transfer rumours and speculation.

One thing is certain, every #LUFC fan would have snapped your hand off for 14th, an FA Cup semi-final; and a win at Old Trafford.

The future is bright, but there’s a lot of work to do.

Not sure I agree with a lot of that, but excellent post and well presented point of view

[1964white]

Arsenal the first team in Premier league history to concede 0 pens and have no red cards.

Wow!

[1964white]

“Millwall away, ole ole” was the #LUFC fans refrain to West Ham, in the baking spring sunshine.

It was a taunt with a bitter experiential edge - Leeds fans know all too well that the pain of Millwall, Preston and Portsmouth away, is just the tip of the Championship iceberg.

I couldn't make out what the ole chants referred to, so I text my good mate Paul who does all the aways, and he replied back, our fans were oleing Lincoln & Blackburn too.

Of course SKY turned the volume down so it was difficult to hear our 3,000 fans in a 62k stadium.

[1964white]

But looking back, 14th, 47 points and an FA Cup semi-final is a tremendous achievement.

And for Leeds’ manager - this was the season Daniel Farke proved his adaptability, and now he has a season where he secured Premier League survival on his CV.

And a very famous win at Old Trafford.

The season hinged on a half time adjustment at the Etihad to a 3-4-2-1 formation.

From 6 losses in 7 games, Leeds hit levels of form post-December that saw them sit 6th in the form table.

Brilliant season mate, thorougly enjoy it, Kev

[1964white]

But today in the heat with a depleted squad, against a desperate West Ham team, Leeds’ squad players showed the lack of depth that has to be addressed in the summer.

Sunderland were able to splash the cash last year due to their strong PSR standings, but still, they absolutely went for it and it paid off - they’re in the Europa League.

#LUFC have been excellent at recruitment. And had to pay for the sins of the past.

But the club are in a position now where they can add another 9,000 or so seats to a stand that hasn’t really been touched since the sale of John Charles that paid for it.

The Whites are in a position to build a squad for a system and formation they know can bring success; and find players ready-made for the roles.

Also, getting into Europe might not be the prize Sunderland are ready for.

It was only 3 years ago that West Ham lifted the Europa Conference trophy.

Their steady descent into the Championship came amid managerial changes, big player sales, poor recruitment and disharmony from board level through every facet of the club, to the fans.

A few times today both sets of fans were in unison singing about the London Stadium being soulless.

The soul of West Ham is the fans, but it’s an odd place the London Stadium - it’s a running track, with a working class, historical football club parachuted in.

The ground has all the amenities one could ever ask for, except character.

When you win the Championship, it can be a really fun league to be in. And it can be a respite, in a way, from the trappings of England’s top tier - the state-run clubs spending billions, agents, VAR and just the sheer inequality.

Good luck to West Ham. They will always be - to me - the team of Di Canio; and Yeboah’s goal in the sun during the first game of the season in 1995; and Upton Park.

As for Leeds - that performance wasn’t really good enough. Despite it being a dead rubber, I’d be furious if I was Daniel Farke, and it is abundantly clear how much the quality of the squad will need to improve.

Fans can't judge our season on that display yesterday.

Apart from Arsenal, Sunderland (h) & West Ham, we've been fantastic since the end of November '25

Glad we are not in Europe, I doubt Sunderland will be ready.

Farke will be furious, because he's a winner.

Tottenham & West Ham stadiums are soulless!

For that Yeboah goal, I was right behind the net at Upton Park, thank god his shot was accurate, or else he would have knocked somebody's block off.