The Soccer/Football Thread

[zim]

Liverpool thrown another one away. Story of their season. Had a really strong chance to win it all at one point and just weakly capitulated.

[PNGRaider37]

Liverpool thrown another one away. Story of their season. Had a really strong chance to win it all at one point and just weakly capitulated.

Pretty much. I'll take top 4 and a trophy after last seasons debacle. Wouldve been nice to send off Klopp in a bigger way but not to be Spurs fans (those not of an ange persuasion but the ones that live there) are celebrating that loss like a huge win all over the internet

[zim]

I'd just like to watch Liverpool defend with some chutzpah next season.

[RedRaider]

The final two deferred matches have been played and Chelsea beat Brighton 2-1 and Manchester United beat Newcastle 3-2. So with all sides now having played 37 of 38 matches Manchester City are on track to win a record breaking 4 Premier League titles in a row. A fabulous effort by them. The table:

1. Manchester City - 88
2. Arsenal - 86
3. Liverpool - 79
4. Aston Villa - 68
5. Tottenham Hotspur - 63
6. Chelsea - 60
7. Newcastle - 57
8. Manchester United - 57

The matches for the two sides competing for top spot are Manchester City V West Ham and Arsenal V Everton.

[RedRaider]

Liverpool thrown another one away. Story of their season. Had a really strong chance to win it all at one point and just weakly capitulated.

Liverpool leading the Premier League competition in late January and then Coach Klopp drops the news he will be leaving at the end of the season. I reckon the uncertainty created affected the Liverpool season. In one surprise announcement there was fog about the future. Imo some of Klopp's authority within the structure was diminished and we saw the likes of Mo Salah openly angry with Klopp on the sideline during a game to the point where he had to be restrained by other Liverpool players. Whoever replaces Klopp will be inheriting a strong squad of players who had Liverpool placed top of the Premier League beyond the half way point of the season. Good luck to whoever they choose.

[zim]

Salah needed that rev up. He'd been **** since coming back and pulled it together after the confrontation. I think that defensive unit is just not as good as they think they are.

[PNGRaider37]

Liverpool thrown another one away. Story of their season. Had a really strong chance to win it all at one point and just weakly capitulated.

Liverpool leading the Premier League competition in late January and then Coach Klopp drops the news he will be leaving at the end of the season. I reckon the uncertainty created affected the Liverpool season. In one surprise announcement there was fog about the future. Imo some of Klopp's authority within the structure was diminished and we saw the likes of Mo Salah openly angry with Klopp on the sideline during a game to the point where he had to be restrained by other Liverpool players. Whoever replaces Klopp will be inheriting a strong squad of players who had Liverpool placed top of the Premier League beyond the half way point of the season. Good luck to whoever they choose.

Maybe. Maybe not. Who knows. But yes, whoever comes in, they have a great squad to work with. Couple of signings in defence and a defensive midfielder should help. The squad will have experience after that but they need a bit more steel and know how in those games where you just need to get the win and not try to total football oppositions for 90mins. Hopefully the new coach (looks like Arne slot is the guy) and signings bring that.

Disagreements happen all the time between players and coach (see Pep KDB). Doubt it had anything to do with the announcement. Salah was playing crap and he had a whinge that he (deservedly) wasnt starting. End.

[PNGRaider37]

Salah needed that rev up. He'd been **** since coming back and pulled it together after the confrontation. I think that defensive unit is just not as good as they think they are.

I swear to god the amount of bonehead goals conceded this year. Basic errors, lines not compact or just switching off. Allison was the busiest he's been since he joined LFC. Gotta sort that out to have any chance.

[RedRaider]

Liverpool thrown another one away. Story of their season. Had a really strong chance to win it all at one point and just weakly capitulated.

Liverpool leading the Premier League competition in late January and then Coach Klopp drops the news he will be leaving at the end of the season. I reckon the uncertainty created affected the Liverpool season. In one surprise announcement there was fog about the future. Imo some of Klopp's authority within the structure was diminished and we saw the likes of Mo Salah openly angry with Klopp on the sideline during a game to the point where he had to be restrained by other Liverpool players. Whoever replaces Klopp will be inheriting a strong squad of players who had Liverpool placed top of the Premier League beyond the half way point of the season. Good luck to whoever they choose.

Maybe. Maybe not. Who knows. But yes, whoever comes in, they have a great squad to work with. Couple of signings in defence and a defensive midfielder should help. The squad will have experience after that but they need a bit more steel and know how in those games where you just need to get the win and not try to total football oppositions for 90mins. Hopefully the new coach (looks like Arne slot is the guy) and signings bring that.

Disagreements happen all the time between players and coach (see Pep KDB). Doubt it had anything to do with the announcement. Salah was playing crap and he had a whinge that he (deservedly) wasnt starting. End.

I reckon there is a big difference between a disagreement, which happens between people everywhere and players taking action to physically restrain a team mate. I don't know (or want to know) the details, but one half of the disagreement, Klopp, will no longer be there after next Monday, our time. I wish Liverpool FC well for next season.

[PNGRaider37]

Liverpool thrown another one away. Story of their season. Had a really strong chance to win it all at one point and just weakly capitulated.

Liverpool leading the Premier League competition in late January and then Coach Klopp drops the news he will be leaving at the end of the season. I reckon the uncertainty created affected the Liverpool season. In one surprise announcement there was fog about the future. Imo some of Klopp's authority within the structure was diminished and we saw the likes of Mo Salah openly angry with Klopp on the sideline during a game to the point where he had to be restrained by other Liverpool players. Whoever replaces Klopp will be inheriting a strong squad of players who had Liverpool placed top of the Premier League beyond the half way point of the season. Good luck to whoever they choose.

Maybe. Maybe not. Who knows. But yes, whoever comes in, they have a great squad to work with. Couple of signings in defence and a defensive midfielder should help. The squad will have experience after that but they need a bit more steel and know how in those games where you just need to get the win and not try to total football oppositions for 90mins. Hopefully the new coach (looks like Arne slot is the guy) and signings bring that.

Disagreements happen all the time between players and coach (see Pep KDB). Doubt it had anything to do with the announcement. Salah was playing crap and he had a whinge that he (deservedly) wasnt starting. End.

I reckon there is a big difference between a disagreement, which happens between people everywhere and players taking action to physically restrain a team mate. I don't know (or want to know) the details, but one half of the disagreement, Klopp, will no longer be there after next Monday, our time. I wish Liverpool FC well for next season.

U lost me mate. At least we aint spurs

[RedRaider]

Match Fixing - three players from Macarthur FC have been arrested for manipulating yellow cards during matches. Allegedly acting on orders from organised crime figures from South America. Just as the A League is into the return semi final clashes, something like this has to take some of the shine off the highlight of the season, final series. If the players involved are found guilty I hope they cop a world wide playing ban.

https://time.com/6979222/australia-leag ... rd-fixing/

[zim]

Crazy stuff.

[RedRaider]

A-League 2nd round semi final results have seen Melbourne Victory defeat Wellington Phoenix 2-1 and go through to the final. The Melbourne Victory goal keeper Paul Izzo at it again by saving a penalty shot in normal time.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/football/a ... a0ae4470e3

In the other match Central Coast Mariners have drawn with Sydney FC but go through thanks to their 2-1 victory in the round 1 semi final.
So the final for this season will see Central Coast Mariners vs Melbourne Victory. The game will be played on Saturday 25 May 2024 at 7:45pm at Gosford's Industree Group Stadium. It will also be live on Ten Bold free to air TV.

A big weekend coming up for Football Fans with the FA Cup final between Manchester City and Manchester United being played on Sunday 26 May 2024 at midnight our time.

[RedRaider]

Congratulations to Manchester City who have won the Premier League title for the 4th year in succession. What a great side.

1. Manchester City - 91 - last year 1st with 89 - still the best
2. Arsenal - 89 - last year 2nd with 84 - runner up again
3. Liverpool - 82 - last year 5th with 67 - improved 2 places in a fine year
4. Aston Villa - 68 - last year 7th with 61 - improved 3 places but beaten 5-0 by Crystal Palace in the final game of the season
5. Tottenham - 66 - last year 8th with 60 - improved 3 places - need a better run with injuries next year with 9 missing last night
6. Chelsea - 63 - last year 12th with 44 - the biggest improver lifting 6 places on last year
7. Newcastle - 60 - last year 4th with 71 - shocking injury run which affected their position
8. Manchester United - 60 - last year 3rd with 75

[RedRaider]

Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle have played a 1 all draw at the MCG overnight, but Newcastle then won the match 5-4 on penalties. Goals to James Maddison (Spurs) and Alexander Isak (Newcastle). A lot of younger players were subbed on for both teams during the game, one of which was 19 year old Australian Garang Kuol for Newcastle. He played a part in the Newcastle penalty shoot out by successfully taking his penalty shot, Newcastle's fourth. Well done young man.

In other Premier League news, Mauricio Pochettino has left Chelsea after just one season in charge by mutual consent. In just two years under the ownership of an American consortium fronted by LA Dodgers co-owner Todd Boehly and private equity group Clearlake Capital, Chelsea have spent over £1 billion ($AUD1.9 billion) on new players.

It is a cut throat game off the field. No news as yet on Poch's likely replacement. Poch is the fourth manager to depart under Boehly’s regime after Thomas Tuchel, Graham Potter and Frank Lampard.

[RedRaider]

After 51 games undefeated Bayer Leverkusen have lost the Europa Cup final to Atalanta from Italy 3-0. London born Lookman with a hat trick was the star for Atalanta.

[PNGRaider37]

After 51 games undefeated Bayer Leverkusen have lost the Europa Cup final to Atalanta from Italy 3-0. London born Bookman with a hat trick was the star for Atalanta.

Mad result. Thats football aye. Deserved winners in the end. Makes me feel a little better LFC were knocked out by eventual winners

[Lamenting Actions]

After 51 games undefeated Bayer Leverkusen have lost the Europa Cup final to Atalanta from Italy 3-0. London born Bookman with a hat trick was the star for Atalanta.

We had Lookman at Everton. Everyone loved him. Then he hardly played and we sold him. Typical of us during the Moshiri era.

[PNGRaider37]

After 51 games undefeated Bayer Leverkusen have lost the Europa Cup final to Atalanta from Italy 3-0. London born Bookman with a hat trick was the star for Atalanta.

We had Lookman at Everton. Everyone loved him. Then he hardly played and we sold him. Typical of us during the Moshiri era.

Typical of a small club

[Lamenting Actions]

After 51 games undefeated Bayer Leverkusen have lost the Europa Cup final to Atalanta from Italy 3-0. London born Bookman with a hat trick was the star for Atalanta.

We had Lookman at Everton. Everyone loved him. Then he hardly played and we sold him. Typical of us during the Moshiri era.

Typical of a small club

Oh god I knew it. I'm surrounded by kopites.

At least no one supports MK Dons on here...

[RedRaider]

Newcastle played an 'up and coming' squad against the A League all stars who have mostly never played together before and Newcastle were beaten 8-0. What a shame they could not have played at least of few of their Premier League standard players to at least make it a contest for the punters who went to the game.

[Battered Savage]

Central Coast Mariners go back to back and win 3 trophies in the season. Top effort for a side operating on the poverty line in comparison to the rest of the competition.

Now hopefully Leeds United can do it on Sunday night!!!


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[RedRaider]

What a cracker of an A League final. 1 all at the end of normal time and Central Coast Mariners have gone on to win 3-1 during the 30 minutes of extra time. Melbourne Victory pressed the whole time but it was not to be for them. Of note Di Pizio became the youngest ever scorer in an A League final at 18 for the Mariners. Record crowd of over 21000 at the game showing how strong the Mariners fans feel about their Club. There was an estimate of 3000 Melbourne Victory supporters as well which was a long, expensive and ultimately disappointing trip for them.

[RedRaider]

Manchester United have beaten Manchester City in the FA Cup final. Some had written off Man United but anything can happen in a 2 horse race. United were gifted the first goal when a back header went over the keeper and Gamacho tapped it into an empty goal. The second was a well worked move for teenager Mainoo to finish and United led 2 nil by the 39th minute. City did not get a goal until the 87th minute when Doku scored. I don't know if it will save Ten Hag but to leave this season with the FA Cup silverware is a fine achievement.

[RedRaider]

In the Scottish Cup, Celtic beat Rangers 1 nil scoring in the 90th minute via Adam Idah. Ange Postecoglou will be happy with that result for his former club. Celtic had 64% possession and received 7 yellow cards and had 3 corners. Rangers 36% possession and received 5 yellow cards and had 11 corners. Both sides had 4 shots on target.

[RedRaider]

Southampton have defeated Leeds 1-0 to join with Ipswich Town and Leicester City in being promoted to Premier League next season.

https://sport.optus.com.au/news/premier ... gue-return

[RedRaider]

Only 2 weeks to go until the UEFA Euro 2024 begins 14 June (Euro calendar and 15 June Australian) with the final on 14 July (Euro calendar). What a month of football that should be. 24 teams competing to determine the best national team in Europe. Germany are the hosts this time around.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Euro_2024

6 Days later the Copa America 2024 will begin in the USA with final being one day following the Euro's final. The best 16 teams in the Americas playing to determine the best national team.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Copa_Am%C3%A9rica

[PNGRaider37]

How good is it having the Champions League final FTA. Gonna be a cracker.

[RedRaider]

Real Madrid have defeated Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in the Champions final at Wembley. The greatest winning side in this competition ever have won their 15th title. Next season Real Madrid will add Kylian Mbappe to their squad.

[RedRaider]

The Matilda's have beaten China 2-0 in a friendly at Stadium Australia tonight. The smallest player in the team, Clare Wheeler scored the first goal via a well taken header. The second was a classic piece of football with Vine sending a beautiful through ball for Hayley Rasso to run onto then secure the ball from a defender and slot it past the goalie. Brilliant stuff. No Kerr, No Foord, No Worries.

[PNGRaider37]

Real Madrid have defeated Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in the Champions final at Wembley. The greatest winning side in this competition ever have won their 15th title. Next season Real Madrid will add Kylian Mbappe to their squad.

15th. Wow.. and now they got Mbappe to join

[RedRaider]

The England final 26 player squad for Euro 2024 has been named. They sure have some attacking fire power with Kane, Bellingham, Palmer, Saka and Foden.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/live/cw0010vjr2dt

[PNGRaider37]

The England final 26 player squad for Euro 2024 has been named. They sure have some attacking fire power with Kane, Bellingham, Palmer, Saka and Foden.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/live/cw0010vjr2dt

That will get them to the semis and eventually lose on penalties... as usual

[RedRaider]

Euro 2024 kicks off with Germany V Scotland on 14 June (Euro time). See full list of group matches below.

https://www.uefa.com/euro2024/news/0275 ... e-matches/

[PNGRaider37]

Euro 2024 kicks off with Germany V Scotland on 14 June (Euro time). See full list of group matches below.

https://www.uefa.com/euro2024/news/0275 ... e-matches/

Lookin forward to those late night/early morning kick offs