Lakenheath Old Boys

We are all former students at Lakenheath High School and other public schools in East Anglia. We were in school in the 70s and 80s and drank deeply from the well of British culture of those decades - the pints, the telly, and of course the footie!

Sunday, May 13, 2007

Decision Day


So, D-Day has arrived in the Premiership. Everything at the top has been decided(YES!!!), but all the drama is at the bottom.
All three teams in danger of the drop have it all in their own hands to survive.
If West Ham do the business and get a point, they survive.
If Wigan get a win, they will be ahead of Sheffield United and no matter what West Ham do, they will survive.
The Blades have to get a home draw and they will survive.
I hope I have some company.

165 Comments:

Blogger United We Stand said...

15 minutes to KO

9:44 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

United's Team


01 Van der Sar
22 O'Shea
06 Brown
04 Heinze
03 Evra
20 Solskjaer
16 Carrick
24 Fletcher
23 Richardson
14 Smith
08 Rooney

Not their strongest 11

West Ham
21 Green
02 Neill
19 Collins
05 Ferdinand
06 McCartney
15 Benayoun
20 Reo-Coker
24 Noble
13 Boa Morte
25 Zamora
32 Tevez

9:48 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Morning, Dave! The rumors are flying about collusion between Sheffield United and Wigan. I know that you're hoping that it'll be a moot point, but if it comes down to it would you prefer:

Case A: ManYoo win and the Hammers drop. Or

Case B: ManYoo lose and Hammers stay up.

It may come down to that, mate.

9:51 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

It's a good sign to see that ManYoo is resting several players today.

Come on you Hammers!

9:52 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Choice B.. of course I would prefer a draw. That would be good enough for the Hammers

9:54 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

I am sitting in my normal position on Saturday mornings.(even though it is Sunday)
Watching the footer and listening to Talksport.

So, you're coming next week!!!

9:57 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

FSC is going to be late in starting. It is already 3 pm and they are still giving the line ups. Let's hope they don't go for a commercial

10:01 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Sorry, mate. I tried to swing it so that I could use some frequent flyer miles, but the Gooner couldn't make it work. Some other time, eh?

10:02 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

I'm watching FSC and checking Football 365 for the score updates.

10:03 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Kick off everywhere

10:03 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Wigan appealed for a penalty but not given.
Goal at Anfield. Charlton score after 80 seconds

10:04 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

I'm hoping for wins for both the Hammers and Wigan, so that the Blades get relegated.

10:04 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

I would like that too except that Wigan fans really bother me. They are more rugby fans than footer. Do they deserve a Prem team?

10:06 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Good news for the Hammers. United don't look on fire

10:07 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

There are too many teams from the Greater Manchester area in the Premiership: ManYoo, Citeh, Blackburn, Bolton, Wigan.

10:09 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

I think that the trophy should be raised not by the club captain/s but by the player who's made the most appearances for the club that season. What do you think? Who would that be for United?

10:10 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

What about London?

10:10 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Spurs 1 Citeh 0

Keano

10:10 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Far too many in London too, but we're losing Watford and Charlton, who by the way have just taken the lead at Anfield. Bit too late, eh?

10:11 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Interesting trophy comment.
I have no idea who it would be for United. Possibly Rooney. He has played almost every game

10:11 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Duh, do you read my postings??? I already announce the Matty Holland goal.

10:12 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Where are you JOHNNY????

10:13 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

D'oh, I missed it. Sorry.

10:14 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Goal at Brammel Lane

Shef Utd 0 Wigan 1

10:15 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Bloody, hell, they have scored now. Now play for a 0-0, lads. The Blades will go down - lovely jubbly.

10:16 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

That means the Blades would be relegated by GD and ONE GOAL

Why didn't Roon shoot?

10:17 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Someone tell Roon to save his puff for next weekend, eh? No need to exert yourself, Shrek.

10:18 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

West Ham don't look like they have much going forward today

10:18 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

It looks like United will score soon

10:19 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

That post-match press conference with Neil Warnock is destined to be an absolute classic!

10:19 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

I disagree - I don't think you're lads are that into it. Perhaps the fix is in? Good lads.

10:20 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

What that off the bar?

10:21 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

No, a clearing header by Wes

10:21 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

I agree that they are not at their best but they are starting to get all of the ball

10:22 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

A West Ham goal would mean that SH U would have to go all out for a goal. Then WH could get pegged back by United

10:24 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Easy, Smudger, easy!

10:25 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Close by Roon

10:25 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Wigan nearly got a second there. It's all going wrong for the Blades. Lovely.

10:26 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Blackburn are ahead of Reading.
My vote is for Pompey to get the European spot.
Everton, Spurs and Pompey.

Come on, beat the Gooners

10:26 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

The Hammers need to close things down a bit more. I'd have Bobby Zamora off right now and stick another defensive midfielder on. They don't need a goal!

10:27 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Big Sam is a guest of honor at the Reebok. Why the hell isn't he managing?

10:28 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

I'd like that line-up for the UEFA. Shame that there were so many injuries for Newcastle this season - I've always had a soft spot for the Toon.

Next season - with Owen and Martins up front - could be a different story?

10:28 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Marcus Hahnemann's been stretchered off now. You might be right about Pompey.

10:29 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Great cross by Zamora and great clearing header by Brown

10:30 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Great diving clearance from the 'Orrible Orange - not looking that 'orrible these days.

Jonathan Spector to come on.

10:31 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Speaking of The Toon. They have scored against Watford.

10:31 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Spurs have scored

Berbatov with another sensational goal.
Boy, I wish he was at OT

10:32 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Spector's first thing to do... block the ball with his meat and two veg

10:33 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

He might well be next season. According to the lads at WSD, your main targets for the summer are Hargreaves, Torres, Tevez and Berbatov. What do you reckon?

10:33 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

West Ham have survived!!! What a series of plays

10:34 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Oooh, that was close. Someone take Smithy's batteries out, quick!

10:34 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Great save off the line by the Israli

10:34 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

A "£60 million header" from Benayoun. Whew!

10:35 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Bugger, Bolton have score against Villa

10:35 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Yeah, I agree. It could mean Bolton in the UEFA. Do you think Sammy Lee will stay on there?

10:36 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Boro have scored against Fulham

United are going for it

10:37 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

I don't think this is looking good for West Ham.

As for Sammy Lee, I think Bolton may be a second half of the table team next season.

10:38 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Yeah, what the hell?

10:38 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Let's hope Everton win at Stamford Bridge so Jose loses at The Bridge

10:38 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Reading have tied it up at Ewood

10:39 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

That's for nought if Bolton stay in the lead.

10:40 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Goal at Brammel Lane

The Blades have tied it up.

Good news for West Ham.

I know we want SU to go down but let's just make WH safe

10:40 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

That's not how I'd like it.

10:41 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Villa have equalized at Bolton

Citeh have got one back at WHL

10:41 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

The Arse have a Pen at Fratton

10:42 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Penalty there against Wes Brown?

10:42 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

The Arse have missed the pen. Great save from by James.

A good chance for Tevez.

WH are getting a few chances right now

10:43 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

I'd say definitely. But then do United ever have penalties given against them at OT? Don't think so.

10:43 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Nice header by O'shea

10:44 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Fulham have scored an equalizer at the Riverside

10:45 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

No comment on that penalty, Dave? Hmmm....

10:46 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Never a pen.


By the way, SHUT IT JOSE Dahlgren

10:47 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

You are joking! Look at it again. It's definite hand to ball.

Wigan have had a second player taken off for injury.

10:47 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

TEVEZ SCORES!!!

What a shocker

10:49 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

JOHNNY, where are you????

Now, come on Wigan

10:50 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

GOAL! Yes, great stuff from Tevez. That should keep them up.

10:50 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Pen at Brammel to Wigan...and they score!!!!

UNITED GOING DOWN???

10:53 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

YES! The Blades are going down, the Blades are going down.

10:55 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Can we have Rob Hulse back now?

10:55 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

This football lark is so exciting.
I want some Americans to see how this is so exciting with the scenario changing all the time.

West Ham are still not safe.
I could see United scoring more than one in the second half. They don't like to lose at OT and don't want to have WH do the double over United.

11:06 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

We may rue cheering for that Wigan goal

Wonder what Warnock is saying right now!!!

11:07 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

West Ham have jumped up to FIFTEENTH

11:08 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Warnock is on the phone with his legal representation, no doubt. There will be some legal action this summer if these scores hold up.

Second half starting...

11:09 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Did you hear that fact about the last time West Ham did the double over United? They needed a win to survive the drop. United went on to win the cup the following week.

11:10 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Viduka scores his second.
Boro up 3-1

11:10 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Watford score an early equalizer against the Toon

11:11 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Could happen again.

Big Mark Viduka has got his second at the Riverside. 3-1.

11:11 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

YES, CHELSKI 0 EVERTON 1

11:11 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Nice one. Y'know, Fulham are lucky, lucky boys that Liverpool put out the scrubs a couple of weekends ago. They could well have gone down.

11:12 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

I agree.. they have a Yank to thank

11:13 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Another chance for Tevez
Should have done better

11:15 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Too right. It's been an all-American affair at Craven Cottage. Did you know that their top scorer (McBride), their second top scorer (Bocanegra) and the scorer of the goal that will keep them up (Dempsey) are all Yanks? Fairly impressive, eh?

11:15 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Let's hope in continues. Coleman seemed to be a fan of the Americans. I wonder if Sanchez will be the same.

11:16 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Wow, the commentator mentions LEEDS UNITED winning the championship

Ronaldo warming up

11:17 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Oh dear, here comes the Diving Portugeezer.

11:17 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Blackburn have taken the lead against Reading

11:17 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Bugger, now Bolton have gone ahead again

11:18 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Yep, name the captain and top scorer of our last championship side.

11:18 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Bugger, the Drogs has scored the equalizer.

11:18 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Wigan have gone close again. It's gonna be a long afternoon yet.

11:19 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

McAllistar capt. Chapman top scored

11:19 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Nice one, lad.

11:20 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Weber has hit the post for the Blades.


SCHOLES, GIGGS and RONALDO to come on.
Not bad reserves

11:20 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Bolton back in the lead - that should wrap up the UEFA spots - Everton, Spurs, Bolton.

11:20 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

What's Fergie playing at? Did Curbs not have the crate of Bell's dropped off in the dressing room earlier?

11:21 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Moyes has been sent to the stands because of his agruing about the equalizer. There was a foul in the build up

The Pool have tied it up

Reading have tied it up

11:21 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Is Drogba the top scorer in the Premiership then?

11:22 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Yes, he is ahead of McCarthy and and Ron

11:24 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Into the last half hour around the country. Still all to play for

11:24 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

West Ham bringing on a striker?

11:26 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Bloody Hell

Michael Owen is being carried off on a stretcher!!!

I think it is a head injury. Nothing to do with his leg

11:27 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Oh dear, don't say it! We need him for next month!

11:28 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Boa Morte had a chance at the back post. Should have done better. I guess Tevez's jump put him off

11:29 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Rovers have scored a third against Reading

11:29 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Charlton have taken the lead again at Anfield

11:30 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Please, not one in red get hurt

11:31 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Ronaldo with a free kick and he hits the wall AGAIN!!!

11:31 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

I've just had a look at the predictions on the blog from last August. Do you remember who you predicted for the drop?

11:32 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Oh, Boa Morte's hit the post!

11:33 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Off the post by West Ham. I think the Ref called the foul on him

11:33 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Alvin Martin in the studio on Talksport is doing his nut

11:33 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

I am not feeling that confident for West Ham.
If United score, they will score another.

We are pushing it having Wigan winning

11:35 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

I reckon the commentators are right; ManYoo won't risk injury as they get closer to the end of the match. The real danger is over.

11:37 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Sheffield United have had a penalty claim turned down. Warnock must be doing his nut!

11:38 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

What a save by Green. He didn't know much about it.

Ronaldo can really get up there

11:39 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Reading have tied it up again at Ewood.
They have been a real credit.

Wigan are down to TEN MEN!!!!

11:40 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Grandstand finish.

11:40 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

If West Ham don't score another, I am looking for a Blades goal.

Bolton have been pegged back by Villa.
Come on Pompey, get a goal

11:42 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Bit early for the corner flag shenanigans from Boa Morte. They should just try to stroke the ball about in the midfield.

11:42 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

No goals in either match, please. We like things as they are.

11:43 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Bolton have been pegged back again. That last UEFA Cup spot is up for a grabs again. A last minute winner for Reading or Pompey could snatch it.

11:45 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Spurs have a penalty... saved

Was that a pen for United??? i don't think so

11:45 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Sean Mullins on - good change.

11:46 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

I SAID NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

11:46 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

If Villa hold on... they would have started the season without losing in the first nine games and finish unbeaten in the last nine

11:48 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Pool have a Pen... it has to be Fowler to take it

11:48 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Should be - I've heard Robbie's on his way to the Revs soon.

11:49 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

It can't be. He had been subbed.
Ex White Kewell burries it

11:50 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

From 365: "Incredible stuff at Bramall Lane! A whole series of goal-mouth scrambles are somehow kept out by the Wigan defence. Stats show there has been 1% of play in the Sheffield United half."

11:50 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

I'd take Harry Kewell back in the MLS too.

11:51 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Great short corner from the Hammers

11:51 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Pompey have only got a draw.
They are out of Europe

11:52 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

What a shot by Richardson. I thought that was in.

11:53 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Disappointing end to the season for both Pompey and the Arse. Arse drop to fourth behind Pool. Pompey out of the UEFA.

11:54 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Into injury time

THEY LOOK SAFE

11:54 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Into stoppage time - West Ham must be safe now.

11:54 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Nice shot from Scholes.

I know you will yell at me but I want a United equalizer

11:55 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Another great save from Rob Green - should be in the England set-up.

11:55 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

I don't believe you!! What does it matter?!

11:56 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

We don't lose at OT

11:56 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Five minutes to be added at Br Lane

11:57 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

You just have!

11:57 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

It's OVER

CONGRATULATIONS WEST HAM AND JOHNNO

11:57 AM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Congratulations, Sir Trev... wherever you are.

11:58 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Well deserved by the Hammers.

11:59 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Last minute at Brammel Lane

12:00 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Weeks ago, they thought they were safe but it is over and Sheffield United are DOWN!!!!!!!

12:01 PM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

They're done - stick a fork in them!

12:01 PM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

FT at Bramall - I can just imagine the Blades faithful crying now. Loving it.

12:02 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Are you going to watch Presentation?

12:04 PM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Great results today - you lot lose, the Hammers stay up and the Blades go down. Couldn't have happened any better. Enjoyed sharing it with you, mate. Sorry again that I can't be with you next weekend. I'm going to try to find a congenial Irish pub down here.

12:04 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Well, the offer is still open.

Speak to you later

12:08 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

What the hell was FSC doing?
Leaving the presentation to see the bottom of the table

12:16 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Great scenes

12:23 PM  
Blogger West Ham Rising said...

Power has been off since 10 pm last night. . . . Just came back on . . . I'll write more later . .. That's a sweet double!!!!

12:57 PM  

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