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!
Fulham and Atletico Madrid enter the AOL Arena in Hamburg tonight with a chance to grab some European glory. It's especially rarefied air for Roy Hodgson's side and Cottagers fans who haven't seen this kind of event since Johnny Haynes was wearing Fulham colors in the 1960s. Join me from 2:45 pm EST onward to see if the Cottagers led by super Yank Clint Dempsey can pull off the unthinkable.
posted by The Blue Devil @ 1:57 PM
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!
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The sides are in for tonight's final:
Atletico: De Gea, Antonio Lopez, Alvaro Dominguez, Perea, Ujfalusi, Raul Garcia, Paulo Assuncao, Reyes, Simao, Forlan, Aguero. Subs: Robles, Valera, Camacho, Jurado, Salvio, Juanito, Cabrera.
Fulham: Schwarzer, Konchesky, Hangeland, Hughes, Baird, Davies, Murphy, Etuhu, Duff, Gera, Zamora. Subs: Zuberbuhler, Pantsil, Nevland, Riise, Dempsey, Greening, Dikgacoi
The big news there out of the Fulham camp is that Bobby Zamora is in the side only 48 hours after having been left out of Don Fabio's plans for England.
Nice link up through Iraq Goals at:
http://iraqgoals.tv/ch11.html
And Fulham get us underway this evening in Hamburg. Come on, you Cottagers!
Early chance for Zoltan Gera but he just couldn't get the shot off.
Cagey opening from Atletico so far. They've somewhat invited Fulham onto them, while maintaining a good deal of possession in the back.
Schwarzer was off his line quickly there to snuff out a chance for Sergio Aguero.
Bobby Zamora breaks free but is ruled offside.
Oh - Forlan rifles a shot off the post!
That was poor work in midfield from Fulham. Duff gave the ball away and Aguero quickly fed Forlan. Dangerous chance there.
The Fulham defense are looking a bit more nervy now after that big let-off.
Fulham still holding their own after 20 minutes, with only that Forlan chance to count against them.
Hangeland has definitely got his hands full with Aguero and Reyes bombing at him. Aaron Hughes isn't helping much.
Hello Blue Devil. I am at work. I might not have any access to any links, but am joining you to keep posted on the score. Come on you Cottagers.
GOAL! Diego Forlan breaks the deadlock. It was certainly coming. The ball shook loose in the box after Aguero's lethal shot and Forlan doesn't miss from those positions - at least not in an Atletico shirt!
1-0!
Welcome, MUR! Good to have you about this afternoon. Shame about that goal.
I noticed that Bobby Zamora did not make the provisional squad, however, I found little fault with Capello's choices.
The Iraq Goals stream has crapped out all of a sudden. I'm on the search for another.
Come on you Cottagers!! You need to do better in the biggestmatch your club has ever played.
Yeah - he didn't quite make the cut, which is not to say that Fabio couldn't change his mind. I seem to remember that Theo Walcott wasn't included in the provisional squad of 30 but ended up in the final squad.
I will be relying on you since I do not have access to any video streams.
I've got another one up:
http://www.hwawshytv.info/
GOAL! Fulham are level as Simon Davies reacts quickly to a nice chipped in cross by Gera. Zamora had originally started the move and it seemed as if the chance had gone.
Great response from the Cottagers.
1-1!
Clint Dempsey is on the subs bench. Has an American player ever participated in Champions league or Uefa /Europa Cup Final match prior to this evening?
Well done Cottagers!! Sounds like we have a memorable final.
No - I think Dempsey is the first.
Half-time: A thoroughly absorbing match so far. Both sides have had their fair share of chances with Atletico slightly edging it.
1-1 and delicately poised for the second period.
All to play for in the second half.
Hey Guys
I am here for the second half. I have a link from that new site
http://eplsite.com/stream1.html
Leicester are leading 2-1 at half in Cardiff so the scores are tied at 2. Who will meet BLACPOOL in the final?
What a second half it was last night
Blackpool looked really good!
DJ Campbell with a hat-trick!
He won't be pleased with tonight's score so far. He is on loan from Leicester. If they win tonight, he can't play at Wembley
Second half underway
COME ON YOU COTTAGERS!!!
I have two links going
The Championship play off is just kicking off the second half
Hello UWS.That was unexpected. I was certain that Forest would be in the playoff final. It will be interesting to see who plays Blackpool in the final.I will rejoin LOB in about twenty minutes as my last class is about to begin.
Good possession by Fulham
Afternoon, Dave! Welcome - I've just made my way back to the office for the second half. Busy day today but I should be able to keep one eye on the match.
Leicester City have take a two goal lead and are now winning
Gera was in there for a moment but his touch let him down. And he carried on into the keeper and now seems to be picking up a yellow for his trouble. He's apologizing to the keeper.
Would either Leicester or Blackpool survive in the Premiership next season. I don't think so. Leicester only got promoted from L1 last season!
Wahay! Zamora is trooping off to be replaced by Clint Dempsey, the first Yank to ever compete in a European final. What a moment!
Danny Murphy has got to stop coughing up the ball in dangerous areas!
Is that true about Dempsey?
You're right. The BBC just said it
Great noise now from the Fulham fans. Dempsey's gone straight into the action.
Wot - you believe Auntie Beeb but not me?!
ooh, Davies almost gets his second
Yes I do
Leicester are 28 minutes away from Wembley!
Hugh Grant gets himself a pint in Hamburg!
I am offended. Personally offended.
I guess Hugh Grant is a Fulham fan!
Scarf and all!
I can live with that
Athletico makes a change.. the bloke coming off isn't a happy camper!
Cardiff have a bloke go down and a penalty is given
I thought he tripped over himself. I didn't know if Howard Webb gave the spot kick because the Cardiff players were complaining. I guess they wanted a red
Cardiff convert the spot kick...3-3 on agg.
17 minutes to play in the Europa League Final
Anyone's match
How are you watching both matches at the same time. That does me head in!
Bothroyd hits the bar for Cardiff
Another end to end game just like last night
Yup, both games at the same time
Sound for the European game
Atletico make another change. Arse old boy Reyes off; Salvio on.
That Reyes is former Gunner?
Not much happened to his career after he left Highbury!
Did he go to Real?
Both games are going to extra time if it keeps the same
ooh, Cardiff have a shot saved off the line!
Fulham have lost their way a little
Hello UWS and Blue Devil. I have the students working on an assignment. I was teaching a lesson on arcs and chords.I seemed to have joined at the perfect time.
Just under 10 to go in Hamburg
Just over 10 to go in Cardiff
Inside ten minutes now. Atletico look the more likely but it could swing either way. Damien Duff coming off for Erik Nevland.
Welcome back, MUR. Excellent technique - a pop quiz is perfect for the time when the match is on!
Free kick chance for the Welsh inside the D
Cardiff whacks the crossbar again!
None of the links are working due to the school district's server. Every footie site is blocked. I will be relying on you, Blue Devil and UWS.
Free kick chance for Fulham.
Too far out for a shot?
Maybe not
Fulham with a free kick chance that Murphy blasts into the wall.
Hits the wall and goes out for a throw in
2 minutes of the 90 to go
That playoff match goes straight to extra time, right?
Your mate, Peter Ridsdale, pacing nervously!
I would predict Cardiff City to defeat Leicester and then to defeat Blackpool. They seemed to be the best equipped playoff team to survive in the EPL.
What do you mean 'straight into extra time'?
What else would it do?
Just because of Risdale, I don't want Cardiff to be in the Prem
Two minutes of added time coming right up.
Hopefully Ridsdale won't contrive to ruin another team. I hear Cardiff City are in finanacial difficulty thanks to him. Is this true?
oooh,
Leicester go within a whisker of taking the lead
Great save!
Athletico dive but the ref isn't fooled!
Extra time it is!!
I will be cheering for the Foxes. I hate Ridsdale too. I don't know anyone that likes him.
Into the 90th minute in Cardiff
I mean that away goals don't seem to count in the playoffs.
I am cheering for the Tangerines!
Three added minutes
Nope, away goals don't count at all
Strange that!
DJ Campbell is nervous... he'd be sitting at Wembley
That is correct. The away goals rule does not apply in the playoffs. I will cheer for the Tangerines in the playoff final, but tonight it is the Foxes.
Absolutely - go Foxes. There's the Ridsdale factor. And the Sam Hammam factor. The thuggish Cardiff support. Shall I go on?
Leicester almost score directly from a corner kick
The keeper fists it against the post!
I think away goals used to count AFTER extra time
I'd love for the Tangerines to go up. Of course you two just want that so that you've got an easy away road trip and some free target practice for the likes of Roon and Berba. What would the scoreline be - 8-0? 10-0?
Extra time in Wales
Extra time beginning in Germany
The teams have had their fluid replacement treatments and a bit of a groin massage on the pitch. Now it's time to get back into the action.
I have decided to go for Swindon in the League One playoffs and the Daggers in the League Two playoffs.
Fulham going the same direction as the second half
Who do Leeds have in the playoffs Bob?
Bob, you might want to ask Wigan. They conceded nine against Spurs and eight aginst Chelski. That seems to be their area of expertise.
Useless corner by Davies and then a useless cross!!
Still hard to get used to the extra officials by the goals!
Fulham have been playing in this tournament since last July!
Was Madrid in the CL?
The playoff game is just underway again
Fulham nearly in there through sub Nevland. Shot was just wide of the mark.
I think Atletico were in the CL group stages. I would love to see a true Europa League side claim the trophy.
This one could easily go to pens.
I did not relaize that,UWS. I know the Cottagers have had a marathon season. Victory tonight would be a remarkable achievement under the circumstances.
I agree Bob. I would love to see the Cottagers win.
Both matches may go to pens. I will have to stay after class if this is the case.
When does your school day usually end, MUR? 3:30? 4 pm?
The last class ends at 4:05 central time. The students are still working on their assignment.
Coming up on the turnaround now.
STRUTH!!
How did that not go in?
The first bloke misses it and then the second guy hits the side netting. Everyone thought it was in
Half time
What are the latest scores?
1-1
2-3
Come on Fulham
First English manager to lead an English side to a European title since Howard Kendall in '85
COME ON ROY!
They're off for the second half
I assume 2-3 means that Team Ridsdale is losing.
Thank you UWS.
Yup but 3-3 on aggregate
A quiz question. Who was the last English manager to lead a team to a top flight championship?
Come on Clint... get a goal!
Howard Kendall I would guess in '87
Half time in Wales
NO... it is HOWARD WILKINSON for Leeds United in '92
ooh Forlan almost whips it in!
10 to go in Hamburg
COME ON FULHAM
Tommy Cooper in the stands!
Just like that!
Bob had the correct response. Correct manager and year. Well done Bob. However, you had an unfair advantage as you are a Leeds fan.
Bugger... just lost my link for Fulham
Just got another one on atdhe
BUGGER
FORLAN HAS SCORED FOR ATHLETICO!
Class just ended and penalties are just around the corner.
Bob didn't get now right!!
It was me!!!!
Bugger - I've just come back from meeting with a student to see you reject Forlan stick the knife into Fulham hearts.
Didn't get NOWT right!!!
I guessed Wilky
3 minutes to get a goal
COME ON FULHAM!!! How much time is remaining in the Europa League final?
Some twelve minutes and change for the Cottagers to respond again. I wouldn't count them out yet but they must be knackered.
Hey... MUR gives you credit for getting a quiz question right!!
What a rip off
I have to admit - I was out of the office when you asked the question, so Davey gets the credit. I would have got it right, of course!
TWELVE??
TWO!!
I've got one for you -
When was the last time that Accrington Stanley won the FA Cup?
Sorry UWS. You did answer the quiz question with the correct manager and year. Well done.
That, in fact, is a trick question
Accrington Stanley have never won the FA Cup
Two added of extra time
Still all tied in Cardiff
5 to go
To the best of my knowledge Accrington Stanley have never won the FA Cup.
Kitchen sink time
ooh offside
COME ON YOU COTTAGERS!!!
That is it
What a shame!
Great run Fulham... you have everything to be proud of!
COME ON FOXES!!
Madrid's first European glory
Well done, you two. No pulling the wool over your eyes!
Ah well - Fulham ran Atletico a hard second tonight. All credit to them. Shame that they won't feature in the tournament next season.
Still - Roy Hodgson for next England manager?
Perfectly stated UWS. Fulham have had an excellent season and should feel a great deal of pride despite the disappointment of this evening.
Of course... I had the right quote with my answer
Do I win a beautiful lounge suite?
Last minute of extra time in Cardiff
Leicester have a free kick
Saved
Saved
Roy Hodgson is an excellent choice for England manager.
On to penalties!
COME ON YOU FOXES!!!
Another quiz question. When were the Tangerines last in the top flight?
41 years ago
Has the penalty shootout started?
1-0
1-1
2-1
2-2
Leicester up next.... 3-2 Nobby Salano
Cardiff to take...3-3
All brilliant penalties so far... any playing for England this summer?
I remember him. He played for the Toon and the Hammers.
Leicester... SAVED!!!
He tried a little chip down the middle and the keeper saved it when he was laying on the ground!!
Cardiff... 3-4
Leicester must score.... missed!!!
Great save
Cardiff are in the Final!!
DJ Campbell is dancing
Wembley Stadium
Blackpool vs Cardiff City
Another new team to be in the Premier League
Sorry UWS. The Tangerines were relegated in 1971. Their last season in the top flight.
Too bad. I will be cheering for the Tngerines even though Cardiff will be the favorites. Thank you for the updates Blue Devil and UWS.I will be heading home. Cheers UWS and Blue Devil.
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