Lakenheath Old Boys

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Friday, May 10, 2013

They All Seem Friendly Now....

...but all indications are that fierce rivals Brighton and Palace will be engaged in a real grudge match this afternoon in the Championship playoff. Apparently, the history of the conflict goes back to the Quadrophenia-style Teddie Boy v. Mods riots in Brighton during a fixture in the late 60s. The police have been fore-warned. Cor!

130 Comments:

Blogger The Blue Devil said...

I've got BEin coverage up through First Row here:

http://www.firstrow1.eu/watch/185822/1/watch-crystal-palace-vs-brighton-and-ha.html

2:42 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Teams coming out at Selhurst Park:

Palace - Speroni, Ward, Delaney, Gabbidon, Moxey, Dikgacoi, Jedinak, Garavan, Williams, Murray, Zaha.

Subs - Price, Bolasie, Phillips, Wilbraham, O'Keefe, Ramage, Moritz.

Brighton - Kuszczak, Calderon, Greer, Upson, Bridge, Bridcutt, Lopez, Hammond, Buckley, Ulloa, Orlandi.

Subs - Ankergren, El-Abd, Crofts, Barnes, Vicente, Painter, LuaLua

2:45 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

The obligatory reference to some Scots git who retired this week. Dunno who he is - who cares?

2:46 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Lots of dignitaries in the ground - Zola, who hoping to meet one of these teams in the final, alongside Harry Redknapp and LUFC legend Joe Jordan.

2:47 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Selhurst Park is buzzing as the home side get us underway in this crucial promotion clash.

2:47 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

An early free kick chance for the away side. Poyet looking pensive on the bench.

2:52 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

What a chance for Calderon - but he's ruled offside anyway.

2:53 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Afternoon Robert

Did you see the anonymous comments in the PPP thread?
Plonkers

2:53 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

For those who didn't catch it, Leicester took a slim 1-0 lead into the second leg against Watford yesterday. That one's still in the balance.

2:53 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Shtuum with the anti-alex talk!!!

2:54 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Hi UWS! I did see that, but for some reason I didn't have the usual trash can icon to delete them. I'm going to keep trying. I don't like to encourage spam on the site.

2:54 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

EAGLES EAT SEAGULLS
SEAGULLS EATS EAGLES

2:54 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Alex? Who's that?

2:54 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Apparently the whole rivalry stems from a late 60s Mod v. Rockers riot of Palace fans on Brighton beach after a match. These fans have long memories!

2:55 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

News out of OT today is that Moyesy will be bringing Baines, Hair Bear and Jags with him. And Roon is off to PSG.

What do you think of that?

2:56 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

I remember they were big rivals in the mid 70s and 80s. It must have grown from those Mod and Rocker days

2:57 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

I'd like Baines
Not sure about the other two. Is Felani United type?
Is Jags too old?

I'd send Roon off to Paris. He has asked to leave United twice in a few years!! THEN LEAVE.

Just send him abroad.. not to Chelsea

2:59 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Most of these players seem to be foreign. I can't imagine that they give a toss about Mods v. Rockers.

2:59 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

How about Roon back to Everton?

2:59 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

These two clubs have really been going in the opposite direction at the end of the season

3:00 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Oh - Williams had Kusz stretching there to get to that shot. Not that wide of the mark.

3:00 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

I'd love to punish him and do that!

Seriously, he has really been poor and he still complains about United's ambition

3:01 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

True - Palace almost blew their chance. Brighton have had far better form of recent days.

3:01 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Still can't believe you haven't put in a decent effort commenting about the SAF retirement

His career deserves it
Only the two United fans have put forth their two cents... you've put in ha'penny... more than your bruv!!

3:02 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Fergie and Moyesy were numbers 1 and 3 in longevity. Wenger was 2... will he move up to one or move on!

Who will be behind Arsene? Pulis?

3:03 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Good afternoon BD and UWS.

3:07 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

I was right
Fergie 27
Wenger 17
Moyes 11
Pulis 7
Martinez 4
Mancini 4
Pardew 3
Allardyce 2
Jol 2
Rest is one or less

THAT IS DISGUSTING!!

3:08 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Afternoon MUR

3:08 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Brighton should of scored a while back.
They are well on top

3:10 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

It is still 0-0. A classic in London SE?

3:11 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Wonder if Moyes will like Zaha

3:11 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

A great block by Brighton defender

3:11 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I agree, UWS. Pulis needs to go

3:11 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I t was a great block and now Ulloa is down after a hand to the back of thew head by Zedinak

3:13 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

What do you think Moyes should do when he arrives on July 1st. First, he should start earlier.. bloody contracts!

I dont' think he should come in and say I am doing it MY WAY. His way hasn't won anything. He should come in and say I am not going to come in and change things... why fix something when it ain't broke!

3:13 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I have a feeling Zaha will not be a regular. I heard that Moyes is bringing Baines, Jags, and Hair Bear to OT?

3:13 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I agree, UWs, but he might want to tweak a few things.I was asking Bob if Klopp would have been a better choice. He said stick with Moyes.

3:15 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Watching Football Focus about Fergie and Cup Final

3:15 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Looks kind of scrappy like the other playoff at The Crisps was.

3:15 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

What did Fergie say

3:16 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I just noticed that Kruscz is in goal for Brighton;/

3:16 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Between the green and black stripes and the red and blue stripes , it's a nightmare for a myoptic person.

3:17 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Afternoon, MUR - sorry, I was distracted by a needy student.

3:20 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Great football by the Seagulls . Great one touch passing and an effort went just wide,

3:20 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

No problems, BD. I was commenting that these stripes are a nightmare for anyone trying to watch the match

3:20 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The Seagulls are starting to get on top of this match as I had expected.

3:21 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Matty Upson must be on loan at Brighton.

3:22 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The second legs are on Sunday and Monday. The Championship Final is on Memorial Day

3:23 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Great show so far

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22484024

3:23 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

It is a stripy mess on the pitch today.

3:23 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Have they interviewed Fergie's missus about his addiction to the Pick 'n' Mix yet?

3:24 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The stats verified what I stated. Brighton have out shot Palace 5 to 1 but only 1-0 for shots on target

3:24 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

That Dahlgren bloke is really starting to get on my nerves... I'll DO EM

3:25 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

BD being naughty. UWS will not be pleased.

3:25 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

i'll headbutt him right in the noggin

3:26 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Jedinak is booked for a push in the back . His second in the past ten minutes..

3:26 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

First booking today goes to the Palace skipper Jedinak.

3:26 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

See you, Jimmy!

3:26 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Sounds like a War of the Roses!

3:26 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

On 5Live they asked the panel what position United will finish next season. The first bloke said fourth... all the others said first!

After this match, they are supposed to pick the starting XI for United's first match next season

3:27 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I would like to see Brighton and UW in the playoff Final on Memorial Day

3:28 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I would definitely have Baines , Jags , and Hair Bear in the starting XI.

3:28 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Calderon is booked for a foul from behind. The first booking for the Seagulls.

3:29 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Pat Nevin thinks WBA's Steve Clarke should take over at Goodison

3:29 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

I'd take that final, MUR.

3:29 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

How about a return to OT for Timmy?

3:29 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Neil Warnock is free?

3:30 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Thanks, Bob. I should be around for that because I have Memorial day off.

3:30 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Free is not good in this case!

3:30 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

How about a return to OT for Diego Forlan?

3:30 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

This is resembling the match I watched on BEIN yesterday from The Crisps.

3:31 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Not a chance. NEVER!

3:31 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Not really much of an advert for the Championship. Into stoppage time now.

3:31 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Into stoppage time.one minute

3:32 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Just like the match yesterday

3:32 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Halftime and 0-0 from Selhurst Park

3:33 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Your sister posted the new vid for JHJ's "Magnetized" on FB, UWS. Check it out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHg5SJYRHA0

3:35 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Rick Astley... really!!

3:41 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

LOL!

3:43 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Serves you right for not being on FB, mate.

3:43 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

BD is really mischievous today. I don't think I can keep up. BD is definitely in promotion winning form!

3:45 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

On the JHJ BookFace page. The album is up to #8 on the amazon uk chart for AC

3:46 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Brilliant! Keep up the good work, JHJ!

3:47 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I missed the start of the second half because I was putting the Geometry STAAR review workbooks in the storage cabinet.

3:51 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I can't believe that the Brighton corner was the first of the match

3:51 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

No corners in the first half for either team.

3:52 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Dr. Dahlgren will be sleeping on the front porch Memorial Day Weekend if he keeps it up

I still want a proper SAF comment from him

3:52 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Just a suggestion that Rick would be a good opening act for JHJ on their triumphant US come-back tour. I'd certainly go see them.

3:52 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

An old fashioned drop in midfield and cleared to Palace after a tussle.

3:53 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

The front porch sounds rather cosy this time of year. I'll just curl up with the raccoons.

3:53 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

They worked together in the Far East.
They know each other

3:54 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Could I suggest a ritual bonfire of the STAAR workbooks out in the school parking lot?

3:54 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Hope the Memorial weekend weather is pleasant, Bob.will he get to watch the CL final in your house?

3:54 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

I'm sure that they did? Did Mike ever have a shag with a bit of famous skirt? One of the Bananarama girls, perhaps?

3:55 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

This match is dreadful. I reckon that they should throw these two sides out and stick Leeds into the playoff final.

3:56 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The Bonfire may be reality sooner rather than later. The state trimmed the number of STAAR tests down from 15 to 5.One of the tests to go is Geometry . When that takes effect is unknown

3:56 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Apparently I'll have to watch the final through the window from out on the porch!

3:56 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

He used to have a a lot of birds apparently
I was sitting in the studio when I was back in England in 90 and Calvin was reading The Sun. He turned to Page 3 and said that was one of Mike's girls!

3:57 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

That's got to be good news. Is the guvnor Rick Perry slashing the testing budget on you?

3:57 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I agree, Bob. And on that note I have to bugger off as my last class is about to start. Great chatting. See you tomorrow morning.CHEERS

3:57 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Wahay - well in, Mike!

3:57 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

See you early doors tomorrow, MUR!

3:58 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

YES YOU WILL UNLESS I GET A PROPER COMMENT.. HIS CAREER WITH ABERDEEN AND UNITED IS THE GREATEST EVER... BREAKING THE STRANGLEHOLD OF THE GLASGOW CLUBS AND THEN MOVED DOWN AND DID THE SAME TO MERSEYSIDE

3:58 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Oh - surely either Murray or Williams should have been able to tap that Zaha cross in.

3:58 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Now, now, no need to shout. I'll eat your Spam. I luv it. I'm having Spam, Spam, Spam, Spam, Spam, Spam, baked bean, Spam and Spam...

3:59 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Take care MUR
I will be round for a little. I have our friends from Charlotte coming in this evening. Tomorrow morning, I have to go to a funeral. In the afternoon, I may be forced to play golf,weather permitting, during the Cup Final

4:00 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Now Brighton have a free kick chance. Dangerous one from Hammond but it's ruled offside.

4:00 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Super Super Kev
Super Super Kev
Super Super Kev
Super Kevin Phillips
is warming up

4:03 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Oh - Orlandi and Kusz just about denied that opener for Palace. Chances are finally starting to come in this match.

4:03 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Palace go close. Saved off the line by keeper and defender?

4:03 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Was that a handball?

4:04 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Are either of these sides good enough to stay up in the Premiership?

4:06 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Oh dear - it looks like Murray has twisted his knee badly. He's in real trouble.

4:08 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

That's horrible to look at - I wish they'd stop replaying that.

4:09 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Off on a stretcher

4:11 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Wilbraham to come on as Murray's replacement.

4:12 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

I'm off home, mate. I'll catch you tomorrow for the early one and the Cup Final. Cheerio!

4:17 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Take care

May not be around tomorrow though

4:19 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Another forced change for the Eagles

4:20 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Into the final two minutes

still scoreless

these matches always have a more exciting second leg

There should be quite a few added minutes

4:34 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

6 added minutes

4:35 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Useless corner by Palace...went out for a throw in

4:35 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Back for the closing minutes and still 0-0. Advantage Brighton.

4:36 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Did I really miss much?

4:37 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Useless cross by Zaha. Looks a lot like Valencia, but clumsier.

4:39 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The Brighton fans who made the short journey are celebrating. It's only halftime.

4:40 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

It finishes 0-0. Advantage Brighton as these teams meet on Monday

4:41 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

All over
0-0


Take care boys

4:41 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Great chatting again. It will be great doing the same tomorrow. CHEERS

4:41 PM  
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