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RE: All things Football (soccer) related - 9/16/2017 9:40:28 AM

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What more could you want on a Saturday afternoon?

Playing MWIF? Or WiF? Or actually playing football with good friends?

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RE: All things Football (soccer) related - 9/16/2017 10:03:31 AM

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Well, it's the second qualifying round of ....

The FA Cup

Braintree are at home to Royston with a 1500 kick off...

... and the BBC is streaming Deeping Rangers v Kidderminster Harriers live at 1230...

What more could you want on a Saturday afternoon?

Best wishes,
Steve

warspite1

The romance of the FA Cup. Braintree are on the Wembley trail - just a few rounds to negotiate and......Wembley awaits

I still love the FA Cup - even though it does not have the uncertainty and capacity for shocks like it used to have (the big teams dominate this competition too)

its still the FA Cup, 1872 and all that.

To be fair Braintree have got more chance of making the final than Tottenham....

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RE: All things Football (soccer) related - 9/16/2017 10:47:43 AM

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What more could you want on a Saturday afternoon?

Playing MWIF? Or WiF? Or actually playing football with good friends?

Is this American football or fuutball as in soccer?

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RE: All things Football (soccer) related - 9/16/2017 11:15:43 PM

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aaargh, stupid game!

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Bloody ridiculous game

Two penalties not given, hit the bar, 75% possession, 26 shots - 8 on target..... what a pathetic game.

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RE: All things Football (soccer) related - 9/16/2017 11:48:32 PM

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American football is better than soccer. Why kick the ball around all the time when you can just pass it 60 yards? Why have such a small goal to kick the ball into when you can have 30 yards of open space to run the ball or throw the ball into?

Why have so much kicking in the first place for 1 point when you can have just 1 kick for 3 points?

Plus you get a free kick every goal for 1 extra point and you get 6 points per goal.

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RE: All things Football (soccer) related - 9/17/2017 6:23:09 AM

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Rugby is better than American Football because there's not armour to stop the shocks and the punches under the melee.

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RE: All things Football (soccer) related - 9/17/2017 7:39:23 AM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: shunwick

Well, it's the second qualifying round of ....

The FA Cup

Braintree are at home to Royston with a 1500 kick off...

... and the BBC is streaming Deeping Rangers v Kidderminster Harriers live at 1230...

What more could you want on a Saturday afternoon?

Best wishes,
Steve

warspite1

The romance of the FA Cup. Braintree are on the Wembley trail - just a few rounds to negotiate and......Wembley awaits I still love the FA Cup - even though it does not have the uncertainty and capacity for shocks like it used to have (the big teams dominate this competition too) its still the FA Cup, 1872 and all that.

To be fair Braintree have got more chance of making the final than Tottenham....

warspite1

Braintree Town 2-2 Royston Town

I note that Royston play in the Southern League. The only non-league winners of the FA Cup? Tottenham Hotspur - who played at the time in the Southern League. Omen? Sorry shunwick old fruit but I think it could be Royston's year

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RE: All things Football (soccer) related - 9/17/2017 11:14:10 AM

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ORIGINAL: shunwick

Well, it's the second qualifying round of ....

The FA Cup

Braintree are at home to Royston with a 1500 kick off...

... and the BBC is streaming Deeping Rangers v Kidderminster Harriers live at 1230...

What more could you want on a Saturday afternoon?

Best wishes,
Steve

warspite1

The romance of the FA Cup. Braintree are on the Wembley trail - just a few rounds to negotiate and......Wembley awaits I still love the FA Cup - even though it does not have the uncertainty and capacity for shocks like it used to have (the big teams dominate this competition too) its still the FA Cup, 1872 and all that.

To be fair Braintree have got more chance of making the final than Tottenham....

warspite1

Braintree Town 2-2 Royston Town

I note that Royston play in the Southern League. The only non-league winners of the FA Cup? Tottenham Hotspur - who played at the time in the Southern League. Omen? Sorry shunwick old fruit but I think it could be Royston's year

Braintree were dreadful in the first half. Royston came with a predictable plan - robust tackles, chase down and preferably kick anything that moves, and, generally, get in the face of the opposition. In short, a perfectly acceptable plan. Braintree were on the back foot for most of the first half and Royston looked the most likely to score - which they duly did.

The half time team talk in the Braintree dressing room could be heard in Tesco's.

Better in the second half by which time the Braintree team had got used to the idea that they had a game on their hands. Gradually got the upper hand as they made their extra quality tell and started controlling the game as the Royston energy began waning. Two good goals put Braintree in front - they were worth the lead - and then ... the curse of Braintree Town FC in recent years... job done, what's for tea? Caught napping by a Royston side prepared to battle for 90 minutes and thoroughly deserved a draw and could easily have nicked a winner late on. Once you switch off it's bloody hard to switch on again.

Overall, a draw was fair result. Lost track of how many yellow cards were shown though the Royston red came ten minutes from the end. Braintree had the better quality, Royston had the scent of blood.

If Braintree underestimate Royston in the replay then they don't deserve to win the FA Cup...

Best wishes,
Steve

PS...

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RE: All things Football (soccer) related - 9/17/2017 7:52:47 PM

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ORIGINAL: shunwick

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ORIGINAL: warspite1

quote:

ORIGINAL: warspite1

quote:

ORIGINAL: shunwick

Well, it's the second qualifying round of ....

The FA Cup

Braintree are at home to Royston with a 1500 kick off...

... and the BBC is streaming Deeping Rangers v Kidderminster Harriers live at 1230...

What more could you want on a Saturday afternoon?

Best wishes,
Steve

warspite1

The romance of the FA Cup. Braintree are on the Wembley trail - just a few rounds to negotiate and......Wembley awaits I still love the FA Cup - even though it does not have the uncertainty and capacity for shocks like it used to have (the big teams dominate this competition too) its still the FA Cup, 1872 and all that.

To be fair Braintree have got more chance of making the final than Tottenham....

warspite1

Braintree Town 2-2 Royston Town

I note that Royston play in the Southern League. The only non-league winners of the FA Cup? Tottenham Hotspur - who played at the time in the Southern League. Omen? Sorry shunwick old fruit but I think it could be Royston's year

Braintree were dreadful in the first half. Royston came with a predictable plan - robust tackles, chase down and preferably kick anything that moves, and, generally, get in the face of the opposition. In short, a perfectly acceptable plan. Braintree were on the back foot for most of the first half and Royston looked the most likely to score - which they duly did.

The half time team talk in the Braintree dressing room could be heard in Tesco's.

Better in the second half by which time the Braintree team had got used to the idea that they had a game on their hands. Gradually got the upper hand as they made their extra quality tell and started controlling the game as the Royston energy began waning. Two good goals put Braintree in front - they were worth the lead - and then ... the curse of Braintree Town FC in recent years... job done, what's for tea? Caught napping by a Royston side prepared to battle for 90 minutes and thoroughly deserved a draw and could easily have nicked a winner late on. Once you switch off it's bloody hard to switch on again.

Overall, a draw was fair result. Lost track of how many yellow cards were shown though the Royston red came ten minutes from the end. Braintree had the better quality, Royston had the scent of blood.

If Braintree underestimate Royston in the replay then they don't deserve to win the FA Cup...

Best wishes,
Steve

PS...

warspite1

Good point

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RE: All things Football (soccer) related - 9/18/2017 3:43:06 PM

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Every Premier League Fan in 90 Seconds Week 5

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYEBXeHbaB8

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RE: All things Football (soccer) related - 9/20/2017 8:31:33 AM

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And....

We're on our way to Wembley......

Best wishes,
Steve

PS. Oh, and by the way, congrats to England Women for a great result against Russia last night. Cracking game. Looking forward to seeing them in Colchester in November.

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RE: All things Football (soccer) related - 9/23/2017 6:12:55 AM

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I might as well get this in in advance.

I hate football, its a rubbish game

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RE: All things Football (soccer) related - 9/23/2017 8:35:07 AM

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I might as well get this in in advance.

I hate football, its a rubbish game

Ah... it might be a good match... at 12:30, I might watch it.

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RE: All things Football (soccer) related - 9/23/2017 10:13:25 AM

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I might as well get this in in advance.

I hate football, its a rubbish game

Ah... it might be a good match... at 12:30, I might watch it.

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Yes, if one is neutral or a West Ham fan......

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RE: All things Football (soccer) related - 9/23/2017 10:41:16 AM

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I might as well get this in in advance.

I hate football, its a rubbish game

Ah... it might be a good match... at 12:30, I might watch it.

warspite1

Yes, if one is neutral or a West Ham fan......

Well, I'm neutral. And as a neutral, My judgement is not affected with the usual Spur fan negativity.

I believe it can be a good match. I'll finish my work right on time. 1 hour to go.

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RE: All things Football (soccer) related - 9/23/2017 10:51:25 AM

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ORIGINAL: VPaulus

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I might as well get this in in advance.

I hate football, its a rubbish game

Ah... it might be a good match... at 12:30, I might watch it.

warspite1

Yes, if one is neutral or a West Ham fan......

Well, I'm neutral. And as a neutral, My judgement is not affected with the usual Spur fan negativity.
I believe it can be a good match. I'll finish my work right on time. 1 hour to go.

warspite1

Well you are in for a good afternoon, whilst I am going outside.... I may be sometime....

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RE: All things Football (soccer) related - 9/23/2017 1:29:13 PM

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I was almost on the verge to blame your bad vibes...

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RE: All things Football (soccer) related - 9/23/2017 6:09:01 PM

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I might as well get this in in advance.

I hate football, its a rubbish game

Tottenham's brave, but ultimately futile, battle continues with a win away away (and against West Ham so.. not sure if that counts anyway) rather than the draws away.

Meanwhile, have I mentioned lately that life is good in Braintree?

Best wishes,
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RE: All things Football (soccer) related - 9/23/2017 7:00:39 PM

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I was almost on the verge to blame your bad vibes...

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No, just blame Spurs for being Spursey.... That match showed why buying Aurier was a good idea and why he was truly worth the money. That match also showed why we shouldn't have gone anywhere near the massive liability....

Poch needs to have a word or six.

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RE: All things Football (soccer) related - 9/23/2017 7:03:50 PM

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I might as well get this in in advance.

I hate football, its a rubbish game

Tottenham's brave, but ultimately futile, battle continues with a win away away (and against West Ham so.. not sure if that counts anyway) rather than the draws away.

Meanwhile, have I mentioned lately that life is good in Braintree?

Best wishes,
Steve

warspite1

I am pleased for Braintree, and wish life was as good for Spurs. Three away wins on the bounce totally undone by rubbish home results against Burnley and Swansea. Oh hum.....

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RE: All things Football (soccer) related - 9/24/2017 4:58:36 PM

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Well, once again the NFL has failed to provide a competitive game for brits. Maybe next time.
However all is not lost...

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RE: All things Football (soccer) related - 9/24/2017 5:22:48 PM

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I love football, it's a great game.

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RE: All things Football (soccer) related - 9/24/2017 6:29:10 PM

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I love football, it's a great game.

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Do I detect a win for Belenensnsnenes per chance?

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RE: All things Football (soccer) related - 9/24/2017 6:52:30 PM

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1-4 with good goals.

https://www.vsports.pt/vod/38560/m/361823/abola/cf1f974f0a3fb6a6d833f3bda30b2dfb

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RE: All things Football (soccer) related - 9/25/2017 11:09:04 AM

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Football is a beautiful thing.

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RE: All things Football (soccer) related - 9/25/2017 3:06:23 PM

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Football is a beautiful thing.

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Another good away win I see...

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RE: All things Football (soccer) related - 9/26/2017 12:11:58 PM

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Every Premier League Fan in 90 Seconds - Week 6

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czydC2q9iWs

Best wishes,
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RE: All things Football (soccer) related - 9/26/2017 4:20:18 PM

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Every Premier League Fan in 90 Seconds - Week 6

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czydC2q9iWs

Best wishes,
Steve

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RE: All things Football (soccer) related - 9/26/2017 8:55:24 PM

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Well done by Spurs (and yes, that did hurt when I typed it

), and Sturridge was not friends with the ball, so a mere draw for Pool...

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RE: All things Football (soccer) related - 9/27/2017 5:49:12 AM

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Well done by Spurs (and yes, that did hurt when I typed it ), and Sturridge was not friends with the ball, so a mere draw for Pool...

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Not a great performance, but a great result. Harry Kane's finishing was the only difference between the two sides. They hit the bar and forced a couple of fine saves from Lloris - who almost caused Sanchez to score a ridiculous own goal..... It's not over yet though. Assuming Spurs and Dortmund win both their games vs Apoel, it comes down to whether or not one of them can nick a point against Real - and if not then its head to head vs each other - and Spurs still have to go to Dortmund who spanked us 2 years ago....

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