Premier League 2020/21 Thread

[Super_horns]

13 minutes ago, jammie82uk said:

Somebody must have opened a door to let them in albeit accidentally or otherwise 

There was a video online basically showing some bloke kicking a door in and getting through!

 

I guess because it's an old stadium albeit very re-developed except one stand (which is where they got in I think)  there won't quite be the up to date structures in place?

 

Compared to yours for example.

 

 

Edited 2 May 2021 by Super_horns

[tom27111]

17 minutes ago, David Hankey said:

When was the last time the Spuds scored 4 goals without Kane being on the scoresheet?

 

Don't know, but I saw the stat that Spurs last 3 Premier League hat-tricks have been scored by Bale, Son and Lucas Moura, previous to that, Harry Kane scored the last 8.

Edited 2 May 2021 by tom27111

[The People's Hero]

19 minutes ago, jammie82uk said:

Somebody must have opened a door to let them in albeit accidentally or otherwise 

There are plenty of videos on twitter (and hosted elsewhere) of a door (possibly more than one door; I don't know) being kicked in.

 

The same fella who threw the tripod seemed to be involved in making F&V entry.

 

Curiously, he's also seen fist-pumping Gary Neville. Not a rabbit hole I'm going down but thought I'd mention for anyone who is interested in the more bizarre theories that always pop up around these things.

 

 

[Lesta2014]

6 minutes ago, The People's Hero said:

There are plenty of videos on twitter (and hosted elsewhere) of a door (possibly more than one door; I don't know) being kicked in.

 

The same fella who threw the tripod seemed to be involved in making F&V entry.

 

Curiously, he's also seen fist-pumping Gary Neville. Not a rabbit hole I'm going down but thought I'd mention for anyone who is interested in the more bizarre theories that always pop up around these things.

 

 

You saying Neville instigated it and told them where weak spots were? You been watching line of duty by chance haha

[jayfox26]

I'm not usually a fan of protesting but can understand why the United fans and fans of the other "corrupt 6" have had protests, but breaking into the stadium and attacking police is just ridiculous. I fully believe the FA need to make an example of United that will both screw the money grabbing Glazers and make a point to all football fans that kind of behaviour is unacceptable. A points deduction that ensures they don't get into next season champs league would massively screw the Glazers financially and would send a message to "fans" that they won't get away with violent protests. 

 

And yes I do have an ulterior motive for wanting United punished 🤣

[The People's Hero]

2 minutes ago, Lesta2014 said:

You saying Neville instigated it and told them where weak spots were? You been watching line of duty by chance haha

No mate. I just enjoyed seeing someone else suggest just that! 

 

I do think these 'celebs' do have to be a bit careful though as I think they have a lot of sway in inciting things....

 

Anyway; here's a link to a tweet if this works; which does solve the 'mystery' of how access was gained

 

 

[jayfox26]

6 minutes ago, The People's Hero said:

No mate. I just enjoyed seeing someone else suggest just that! 

 

I do think these 'celebs' do have to be a bit careful though as I think they have a lot of sway in inciting things....

 

Anyway; here's a link to a tweet if this works; which does solve the 'mystery' of how access was gained

 

 

I could never imagine a scenario so bad that would make me vandalise the stadium of the club I love. Brainless idiots that should just be put in prison. 

[Guest Manini]

I hate United but I’m with them here. **** the Glazers. 
 

 

 

But also....**** the Mancs. 
 

 

Edit: if they have assaulted the police (or anybody) that is clearly unacceptable before anyone starts. 

Edited 2 May 2021 by Manini

[filbertway]

Massive respect for the protestors at United today. Actually had a proper impact. Mincing around outside will get you nowhere.

 

 

[jammie82uk]

50 minutes ago, Super_horns said:

There was a video online basically showing some bloke kicking a door in and getting through!

 

I guess because it's an old stadium albeit very re-developed except one stand (which is where they got in I think)  there won't quite be the up to date structures in place?

 

Compared to yours for example.

 

 

Fair enough I hadn’t seen the video posted, I just assumed they had gained entry via one of the big metal gates that lead into the stadium 

Edited 2 May 2021 by jammie82uk

[Aus Fox]

Hearing from a United friend who’s usually up on his ins and outs of Man Utd that it all kicked off in the United team hotel.

Apparently some senior players wanted to go out and talk with fans very early on in the events, but were refused permission by those higher up. 
United players were not happy to say the least.

 

Now this isn’t certain, I haven’t seen any pictures to back it up or seen anything written, it’s a bit of 2nd or 3rd hand information, but this lad is usually spot on with United things. 
 

Could be an interesting end to the season for the Reds.

[Aus Fox]

42 minutes ago, The People's Hero said:

There are plenty of videos on twitter (and hosted elsewhere) of a door (possibly more than one door; I don't know) being kicked in.

 

The same fella who threw the tripod seemed to be involved in making F&V entry.

 

Curiously, he's also seen fist-pumping Gary Neville. Not a rabbit hole I'm going down but thought I'd mention for anyone who is interested in the more bizarre theories that always pop up around these things.

 

 

The Manchester Donald Trump had kicked it all off!

#Nevilleforpm. #makefootballgreatagain #impeachgary

[Guest Manini]

1 minute ago, Aus Fox said:

Hearing from a United friend who’s usually up on his ins and outs of Man Utd that it all kicked off in the United team hotel.

Apparently some senior players wanted to go out and talk with fans very early on in the events, but were refused permission by those higher up. 
United players were not happy to say the least.

 

Now this isn’t certain, I haven’t seen any pictures to back it up or seen anything written, it’s a bit of 2nd or 3rd hand information, but this lad is usually spot on with United things. 
 

Could be an interesting end to the season for the Reds.

There were protesters outside The Lowry Hotel this afternoon and down the canal yeah, I’d say your info is fairly accurate. 

[fuchsntf]

34 minutes ago, Unabomber said:

This is gonna be really controversial but I would swap Maddison for Son. 

I wouldnt...but I would like Son, playing with Maddison at Leicester..!!!

 

Maddison us incorrectly being judged...His injury/injuries  woes , are so underrated...

When he Returned and started to score and assists,Kicked our  season into   Top 4-6 serious  aspirations...

He was the first (then Barnes) who shown us an incling, that Vardy's Quiet moments could be balanced out, then both Jamies struggled with injuries.

Barnes & Justins woes came later...

 

That this Forum cant Stand Proud , appreciate & respect what the squad has done, with all our Bbone Major talent being decimated....

But this decimated squad pushing then holding top 3....OF THE ENGLISH PREMIER-LEAGUE. With 3-4 other outside Teams also having a push for  Europe..!!

 

I for One have nothing but admiration for the whole playing staff ,backroom-staff, and manager, who havent whined, & kept it, clever & humberly low-key,

unlike 2-3 , thought of Giants of the English game..!!!

No matter Now unknown even blind to the situation pundits & some Fans on here who havent done their homework dress it up...

From the 6 Teams still pushing, we are still the underdogs...

From our top-potential injury returnees...Only Soyuncu & Evans have Returned slowly Bit dudelt showing some Face of  consistent form,

Ndidi is just slowly  starting again to find his groove..

Castagnas niggling injury, still sees him, blowing hot n cold...

 

All have had those moments in games, where moments of  Class has shown through, But Not enough to own a game, or give 4-5 Run of games...

These are the Major issues & reasons we have been inconsistent & have struggle to Grab hold of a game for 70-90minutes..

Our fringe players who all did a Sterling job have also been nibbled at...

Not forgetting, the only high-Octane player, who hadnt taken a hit ( hopefully) is our ever-present Mr Tielemans, who might of benifitted, with

a little bit of rotation..!! 

 

Our fans should be bias..Stay humble within the forum but Shout the odds and Remind the outside world of our True Football endeavours...trials & tribulations.

for a Middle of the Road club, which we must be if we are Not big 6.....put

Rodgers, the players have kept that fearless - heart, going this season....

 

Thats Why !!!   I See this season has a massive achievement...

Yes..CP,Burnley, Soton, also had injury hit season, L'pool & Villa, Maybe Spurs  lost 1-3 important players, at times, But they didn t have their Bbone

of highest-octane talent exactly those that allowed us to even believe we could Challenge... ripped out...!!  We  are talking Not of 1-2, but 6-7, over

very long parts of the season also with 3-5 from them returning, then  experiencing reoccuring injuries,to See them pull  back out of the squad yet again...!!!

Or forcing Rodgers to try and nurse individuals through games...

 

Sad, disapointment, frustration..."what could of been"  emotions...We will all have , our team, our squad, our manager just got on with it.!!!..

Probably .unlike some realise outside ( also in sport)  Covid has given us more, on many platforms to really worry about...

 

this season The word, failure, slagging off ( Not normal game critic) players, selection ,tactics & manager,

just does not belong, its wrong...for anything Play related...

Players themselves have owned up, not hidden, when Team or themselves have played below expectations....But normal Hype from outside can also

Make One blind from your own unbalanced situation also to some fans..!!

Then One doesn't like showing opposition anytime through the season possible weak areas...

Playing it down...Rodgers did well, its only Now this week he said, we are here,anything can  tip either way, but 'we ' have to go for  it on both fronts,

'we want it'...The situation is as it is..!!!ich

 

Now These last 5 games...no matter how they pan out, this squad and manager have earnt the right....to get nothing  but 100% support & encouragement

From all City fans & this forum...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[filbertway]

 Watching Leicester fans realise Sheff utd aren't that good this year. This is superb entertainment. They might cotton on that WBA are terrible soon.

[jayfox26]

16 minutes ago, filbertway said:

Massive respect for the protestors at United today. Actually had a proper impact. Mincing around outside will get you nowhere.

 

 

Do you agree with them vandalising the stadium and attacking police? Whilst I agree that fans have a big part to play to try and get football back from the greedy owners of certain clubs, I really can't condone attacking the police and vandalising  the stadium of a club you apparently support. Could never imagine a scenario where I would vandalise the KP 

[PhillippaT]

7 minutes ago, jayfox26 said:

Do you agree with them vandalising the stadium and attacking police? Whilst I agree that fans have a big part to play to try and get football back from the greedy owners of certain clubs, I really can't condone attacking the police and vandalising  the stadium of a club you apparently support. Could never imagine a scenario where I would vandalise the KP 

The problem with protests is that it's easy to take advantage of them to cause a riot

[filbertway]

8 minutes ago, jayfox26 said:

Do you agree with them vandalising the stadium and attacking police? Whilst I agree that fans have a big part to play to try and get football back from the greedy owners of certain clubs, I really can't condone attacking the police and vandalising  the stadium of a club you apparently support. Could never imagine a scenario where I would vandalise the KP 

Nah none of that 

The pictures I saw were of people on the pitch protesting and causing an issue.

 

I've no doubt some of that happened because pricks attach themselves to stuff like this. 

[KFS]

Amount of yappers on 606 condemning the actions today. 
 

“we should write to the sponsors”

 

 

[fuchsntf]

1 hour ago, David Hankey said:

I have no problem at all with the fans "right to protest" and I fully understand why the Glazers are so hated, however, to bring about the postponement of a fixture in the way they have is mindless and idiotic. Where was the security?

Many fixtures would be postponed, if their & L'pool owners would of got their....most likely (( if they thought has a collective)  

Showing total Contempt & Discontent now...fcuk consequences...It will sink in  that English fans Dont want any changes to the English-game,

especially from American sport-ideology-Business people,owners Not Boardroom, nor European greedy equivilants....

Of all Club fans & Choice of game to Show Super-League " it aint on"...Not   with our name....This was the right time....

Consequences...was Not their creation....!!!

 

i know many Manutd fans, who claim & sometimes even now Shout loud,

they  didn t agree with Manutds FA.cup withdrawal Way back then...!!i

Nor Pay-TV hogging & taking Away their League, cup, & European games from normal fans...!!!

Edited 2 May 2021 by fuchsntf

[jayfox26]

3 minutes ago, PhillippaT said:

The problem with protests is that it's easy to take advantage of them to cause a riot

Absolutely and as always a small minority of idiots have made the situation look worse than it was. When I saw United fans were protesting outside OT I thought great, give the Glazers something to think about. When I saw they were protesting outside the players hotel I thought great, really sending a message and standing up for the football club. When I saw some had broke into the stadium and attacked police I was like nah that's just ridiculous and absolutely going way over the top. But you always get idiots/thugs who will jump in on peaceful protests to cause a riot. 

[NasPb]

I completely 100% support the protests and the anger behind them but i do think it's too far to actually vandalise anything. At the max it should have been like what west ham fans did in 17/18. No violence was necessary though or destruction of anything. 

 

 

With all that being said, those who truly caused this situation (in the grand scheme of things) are the Glazers, and they should be punished heavily. 

[fuchsntf]

18 minutes ago, jayfox26 said:

Do you agree with them vandalising the stadium and attacking police? Whilst I agree that fans have a big part to play to try and get football back from the greedy owners of certain clubs, I really can't condone attacking the police and vandalising  the stadium of a club you apparently support. Could never imagine a scenario where I would vandalise the KP 

These lot having been fighting Police as a pastime, for Donkey years....

What Else would you do in manchester on  a Covid Sunday & no L'pool supporters travelling...

 

[Gerard]

4 hours ago, Kendal Fox said:

I don't recall anyone saying they hoped we drew with Southampton so as to not put pressure on ourselves in our bid to secure CL football before kick-off on Friday!

 

Instead, people were hoping for us to win which would have taken us to 65 points, 2 behind United. With that scenario and had Liverpool beaten or drawn with United today, the gap between us would have been only 2 or 3 points and I find it hard to believe people would have been complaining. But because we drew, all of a sudden it would be a disaster for Liverpool to win even though the gap between us and United would still be wider than if we'd beaten Southampton!?

 

Think of it like the Championship.

 

It's all about promotion, no one cares if you win it or not, it's pretty much irrelevant. The real prize is promotion and anything else is just the cherry on top.

 

Our league campaign is about getting CL football at this stage not risking 4th in the hope we finish 2nd.

 

Man Utd are nearly home and hosed for top four, I want them to beat the teams that can still catch us and there is no better placed club to catch us more than Liverpool outside the top four and their chances will be looking great if they beat Man Utd.

Edited 3 May 2021 by Gerard

[Duquesne Whistle]

The one advantage we may get from yesterdays postponement, is that Man City can win the title against Chelsea in their next game. I'd feared a bit of a no show from Peps lot in this one due to other commitments, but they'll be eager to win it on their own turf, under their own steam now. The fact they can do it against Chelsea, with that bit of revenge for the FA Cup semi final and a possible precursor for the Champions League final and I think they'll be desperate to stamp their authority and win this one.