Stinkenzo Posted 16 March 2018 Author Share Posted 16 March 2018 What an utterly retarded league system 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban.spaceman Posted 23 April 2018 Share Posted 23 April 2018 They don't seem to be doing all that well: Group A Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification ZWA KVK OHL EXM LIE W-B 1 Zulte Waregem 5 4 1 0 16 5 +11 13 Qualification for the Europa League play-off semi-final — 3–0 2–2 5–1 2 Kortrijk 5 3 0 2 9 7 +2 9 — 2–1 4–1 3 OH Leuven 5 2 1 2 9 7 +2 7 — 3–1 1–2 4 Excel Mouscron 5 2 1 2 8 10 −2 7 2–1 — 1–1 5 Lierse 5 2 0 3 4 10 −6 6 1–4 0–2 0–3 — 6 Waasland-Beveren 5 0 1 4 3 10 −7 1 1–2 0–2 0–1 — Quite possibly the most confusing system I've ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosbehFox Posted 23 April 2018 Share Posted 23 April 2018 (edited) 18 minutes ago, urban.spaceman said: They don't seem to be doing all that well: Group A Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification ZWA KVK OHL EXM LIE W-B 1 Zulte Waregem 5 4 1 0 16 5 +11 13 Qualification for the Europa League play-off semi-final — 3–0 2–2 5–1 2 Kortrijk 5 3 0 2 9 7 +2 9 — 2–1 4–1 3 OH Leuven 5 2 1 2 9 7 +2 7 — 3–1 1–2 4 Excel Mouscron 5 2 1 2 8 10 −2 7 2–1 — 1–1 5 Lierse 5 2 0 3 4 10 −6 6 1–4 0–2 0–3 — 6 Waasland-Beveren 5 0 1 4 3 10 −7 1 1–2 0–2 0–1 — Quite possibly the most confusing system I've ever seen. They are actually doing well. They are outperforming teams from the division above and the other teams from the second tier (including the other group). Both of their wins came against top flight teams and they are the only team to take points off Zulte Edited 23 April 2018 by Cardiff_Fox 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban.spaceman Posted 23 April 2018 Share Posted 23 April 2018 15 minutes ago, Cardiff_Fox said: They are actually doing well. They are outperforming teams from the division above and the other teams from the second tier (including the other group). Both of their wins came against top flight teams and they are the only team to take points off Zulte #PearsonOut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinkenzo Posted 10 May 2018 Author Share Posted 10 May 2018 Standard Liege finished 23 points behind the leaders (Club Brugge) before the league split and only got into the Championship play offs on the last day of their regular season. They are now 1pt behind Club Brugge having played one game more... what the **** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spudulike Posted 10 May 2018 Share Posted 10 May 2018 There were a group of, I think, Belgiums at the match last night. Didn't have King Power jackets so probably not OH Leuven Seemed to be guests of the club in the West Stand posh seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rain King Posted 10 May 2018 Share Posted 10 May 2018 3 minutes ago, Spudulike said: There were a group of, I think, Belgiums at the match last night. Didn't have King Power jackets so probably not OH Leuven Seemed to be guests of the club in the West Stand posh seats. It was the Belgium U17 team who went to the match as they are competing in the U17 Championships nearby.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davieG Posted 10 May 2018 Share Posted 10 May 2018 There was a group of lads getting off a minibus with some Danish (Danemark) writing on their coats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boots60 Posted 10 May 2018 Share Posted 10 May 2018 29 minutes ago, pds said: It was the Belgium U17 team who went to the match as they are competing in the U17 Championships nearby.. I saw them. They had a remarkable amount of facial hair for under 17s!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leuven Posted 16 May 2018 Share Posted 16 May 2018 according to belgian newspaper 'Het Nieuwsblad' 2 or 3 extra players (unnamed) will be sent on loan from Leicester for the upcoming season. If they are at the same level as Moore, we can be very happy about this. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Prussian Posted 16 May 2018 Share Posted 16 May 2018 13 minutes ago, leuven said: according to belgian newspaper 'Het Nieuwsblad' 2 or 3 extra players (unnamed) will be sent on loan from Leicester for the upcoming season. If they are at the same level as Moore, we can be very happy about this. With the way things are going at Leicester in terms of personnel and planning ahead for next season, I don't see it as overly unrealistic that you could be rewarded with one or two more experienced first team players. How's Moore doing for you lot? He's been captain for pretty much the whole campaign - is he the rock in your back four? How do you rate him as a 21-year old? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leuven Posted 16 May 2018 Share Posted 16 May 2018 7 minutes ago, MC Prussian said: With the way things are going at Leicester in terms of personnel and planning ahead for next season, I don't see it as overly unrealistic that you could be rewarded with one or two more experienced first team players. How's Moore doing for you lot? He's been captain for pretty much the whole campaign - is he the rock in your back four? How do you rate him as a 21-year old? Moore has been rock solid. Very consistent throughout the season, which is uncommon for players his age. Especially those that have not played first team football before. All in all our best player this season, and rewarded with the captaincy in the last few matches. We sincerely hope he will come back next season. Rumour has it that he would have to start practices with leicester in the pre-season (so the leicester coach can have a look at him) which would be far from ideal for us in preparation for the new season. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxFossil Posted 16 May 2018 Share Posted 16 May 2018 1 hour ago, leuven said: according to belgian newspaper 'Het Nieuwsblad' 2 or 3 extra players (unnamed) will be sent on loan from Leicester for the upcoming season. If they are at the same level as Moore, we can be very happy about this. Morgan, Simmo and Huth? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasyl boy Posted 16 May 2018 Share Posted 16 May 2018 20 minutes ago, FoxFossil said: Morgan, Simmo and Huth? Sam Hughes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leuven Posted 17 May 2018 Share Posted 17 May 2018 20 hours ago, Wasyl boy said: Sam Hughes? I think Hughes would be a very good option. He could get used to playing with Moore in defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxfanazer Posted 17 May 2018 Share Posted 17 May 2018 23 hours ago, leuven said: Moore has been rock solid. Very consistent throughout the season, which is uncommon for players his age. Especially those that have not played first team football before. All in all our best player this season, and rewarded with the captaincy in the last few matches. We sincerely hope he will come back next season. Rumour has it that he would have to start practices with leicester in the pre-season (so the leicester coach can have a look at him) which would be far from ideal for us in preparation for the new season. You can have Musa, Slimani and Fuchs no problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leuven Posted 17 May 2018 Share Posted 17 May 2018 Choudhury, Hughes and Barnes the 3 best players from the U23? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beechey Posted 17 May 2018 Share Posted 17 May 2018 (edited) 2 minutes ago, leuven said: Choudhury, Hughes and Barnes the 3 best players from the U23? I think most would agree, although Choudhury has probably been promoted to the first team. Maybe have Thomas in there. Edited 17 May 2018 by Beechey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozartfox Posted 17 May 2018 Share Posted 17 May 2018 On 23/04/2018 at 21:59, urban.spaceman said: They don't seem to be doing all that well: Group A Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification ZWA KVK OHL EXM LIE W-B 1 Zulte Waregem 5 4 1 0 16 5 +11 13 Qualification for the Europa League play-off semi-final — 3–0 2–2 5–1 2 Kortrijk 5 3 0 2 9 7 +2 9 — 2–1 4–1 3 OH Leuven 5 2 1 2 9 7 +2 7 — 3–1 1–2 4 Excel Mouscron 5 2 1 2 8 10 −2 7 2–1 — 1–1 5 Lierse 5 2 0 3 4 10 −6 6 1–4 0–2 0–3 — 6 Waasland-Beveren 5 0 1 4 3 10 −7 1 1–2 0–2 0–1 — Quite possibly the most confusing system I've ever seen. Finishing third means you qualify for the AFCON. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Prussian Posted 17 May 2018 Share Posted 17 May 2018 6 minutes ago, mozartfox said: Finishing third means you qualify for the AFCON. They're now in fourth, two points behind Mouscron, whom the play tomorrow in a meaningless last playoff game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collymore Posted 18 May 2018 Share Posted 18 May 2018 (edited) 5-0 down at halftime in tonight's game Nige will kill him them in the changing rooms. Would be surprised if there's a team left to field in the second half. Edited 18 May 2018 by Collymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban.spaceman Posted 18 May 2018 Share Posted 18 May 2018 9 minutes ago, Collymore said: 5-0 down at halftime in tonight's game Nige will kill him them in the changing rooms. Would be surprised if there's a team left to field in the second half. Oh, Leuven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webbo Posted 18 May 2018 Share Posted 18 May 2018 I wonder if the owners will be appointing Puel there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post StriderHiryu Posted 10 June 2018 Popular Post Share Posted 10 June 2018 Super interesting piece on what’s happening in the Belgian 2nd division: 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pelotas Posted 17 June 2018 Share Posted 17 June 2018 The Lierse story is quite tragic, they were one of the oldest clubs in Belgian football and the last "small" champion (not a big team). Since their last title in 1997 it all went downhill really, they managed a cup win in 1999 but meanwhile dropped steadily in the rankings and with poor results also came serious financial trouble. They were one of the clubs named in a Chinese gambling maffia corruption case in 2006 (although eventually cleared of charges in 2008) and when they relegated in 2007 (Since 1953 the team had only played two seasons outside the first division) all signs pointed to an oncoming bankruptcy, before they were suddenly acquired by Egyptian investor group Wadi Degla (led by Maged Samy) in November 2007. Under Samy's reign the team did promote back to the first division in 2010 but remained a bottom of the table team before relegating back in 2015. Rumours of Samy wanting to sell the club became more common and when renewed financial trouble arose this season eventually the club folded, although until the final deadline they were apparently negotiating with takeover candidates. Due to the bankruptcy of Lierse, bottom team Tubize was saved and no team relegated from the 2017-18 Second Division (or First Division B as it is officially called). Lommel returns to replace Lierse after relegating in 2016-17 and is actively looking for a foreign investor, as is Westerlo, the only current team still owned by a local guy. Soon all eight teams will be foreign owned. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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