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!
posted by The Blue Devil @ 2:50 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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Afternoon, chaps! Liverpool are the best team in Europe but Atletico are probably the best party-poopers in Europe. They will have not a solitary qualm about defending deep, wasting time, playing on the break and bantering Liverpool off for 90 minutes with you-know-what. If Atletico score one goal, Liverpool will need to get three against an accomplished and extremely experienced (sic) defence.
Good afternoon, Bob. Thanks for posting the thread. Are you on Spring Break next week? Will you be teaching online from the Cottage?These are scary times.
The other tie is PSG vs Dortmund with the German side 2-1 up on aggregate and this tie also in the balance. PSG manager , Thomas Tuchel managing against his former club.
Team news out of Merseyside tonight:
Liverpool (4-3-3) Adrian; Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, van Dijk, Robertson; Oxlade-Chamberlain, Henderson, Wijnaldum; Salah, Firmino, Mane.
Substitutes: Lonergan, Fabinho, Milner, Minamino, Lallana, Origi, Matip.
Atletico Madrid (4-4-2) Oblak; Trippier, Savic, Felipe, Renan Lodi; Koke, Saul Niguez, Thomas, Correa; Diego Costa, Joao Felix.
Substitutes: Adan, Gimenez, Morata, Lemar, Llorente, Carrasco, Vrsaljko.
Referee Danny Makkelie (Netherlands).
We are on Spring Break next week and then shifting to on-line for the last half of the semester. Who knows how that will work!
Just about to get on my bike and pedal on home for the match.
Hey Boys
I have left school a bit early...I had enough today!
I will be here for the first 10 minutes but then have to pick up Kathy. I should be back for the second half...ish
I had to take a survey today about if I had the ability to teach remotely
Good Afternoon, Dave. It would be probably harder for you to teach remotely then Bob based on the students you teach. They really need interaction with the teacher
If you were to teach from home, then that might give you more free time and not having to travel to work.
I'm home after a brisk bike ride. Looking forward to this one. I'm hoping that Liverpool score early and Atletico have to play a bit.
I just asked Jacquelyn if our local community college will have all instruction no line after Spring Break. She hasn't heard anything regarding that. I will ask Melanie this evening Texas State will be putting everything online after Spring Break
Glad you made it home. Would love to see Athletico being humiliated. The CL will be better off without them.
Listening to 5Live and they are singing YNWA.... TNT... idiots yapping
Teams coming out of tunnel as YNWA is finishing
The teams are coming out of the tunnel , headed on to the Anfield pitch
People say AM will be intimidated... they play in huge stadiums... Barca, Real...this won't affect them
I have the volume really low on the telly because my father-in-law is taking his afternoon nap. At least , I don't have to listen to the morons on TNT
I highly doubt that Diego Costa and Co. will fear Anfield. They love being the pantomime villains.
Hendo back in the starting lineup for Liverpool. That's massive boost for Pool as they have been a different aside when he was out injured
Kickoff time!
Away we go
They're off from Anfield.
I just can't stand Simone... player and manager
Costa has an early chance!!
Oh - Diego Costa nearly in there. That's typical Atletico - trying to punk Liverpool early doors.
OH!!!! Costa nearly gave AM the lead seconds into the match . Beat the offside trap and shot wide with just Adrian to beat
I'm with you, mate. Simeone is one of the great villains of the game.
If AM don't score early, they'll defend early and often
Of course, maybe I'd like all the Liverpool fans to but shut up once again
Agreed with both of you about Simeone.
Wolves match at Olympiacos tomorrow will be played in an empty stadium for similar reasons to Citeh vs the Gunners being cancelled today
Come on, you Reds!
Afternoon, UWS - how's your day been?
Wijnaldum heads a cross straight to the keeper.
A goal by AM would be the worst thing for this match.
Great run by the Ox... modern day cross
What do you think about the away goal rule? I think Mike said it has past it effectiveness
It definitely shouldn't count in Extra Time
Thoughts?
Why are the English fans acting like foreign crowds and booing possession...so stupid
I agree. If it's tied on aggregate then ET then pens no matter how many away goals have been scored?
It was just one of those days that I just had to leave early
My two classes are fine....it's the rest of the garbage
Kieran Triippier is a great outlet for this Atletico side.
Kieran Trippier shoots into the side netting off a long diagonal pass off a short free kick
AM seem to be getting some openings
Oh - Mo Salah tries a curler! Just wide.
I felt the same as you, Dave. On the days I had last period conference I left early the last couple of years . You should be delighted that you just have a few months remaining
I am off to pick up Kath
I should be home for the second half
I have a TNT link going on my phone
I'll be back
TTFN
Hendo shoot well wide off a cross that was headed away. It's raining cats and dogs in Merseyside
Cheers, Dave. Look forward to chatting with you during the second half.
AM is the most route one Spanish team I have watched.
OH!!! great save by Jan Oblak
Oh - great save by Oblak from The Ox. Liverpool starting to turn the screw.
It was a nice save from the Ox
Van Dyjck clears a long AM free kick for a corner
OH!!! Costa heads inches over from the corner with free header
This is a bit more open than I'd expected. AM aren't just parking the bus - they're trying to play a bit.
Pool win a corner off a long ball and pressure from Mane
Good pressure now from the Reds.
Pool win another corner . Again to be taken by Andy Robertson and again cleared
Am players surrounding the ref, trying to get TAA sent off for a minor challenge. Thankfully common sense prevails and just a lecture from the ref
Agreed, Bob. AM attacking when they have the chance and have had a few chances.
Diego is still up to his old tricks, I see.
Costa acting like the moron he is and throws the ball away as Adrian was about to take a goal kick. He should have been booked for that
A leopard never changes it's spots. That applies to Diego Costa
Salah is tackled for a corner
All Liverpool pressure now.
Other than the one save from the ox, Jan Oblak has had little to do.
Neymar gives PSG the lead. It's Desmond on agg, but PSG leads on away goals.
Van Dyjck heads out for an AM corner
The corner is headed away at the near post. It's a spell of AM pressure.
It's noticeable that Atletico are taking every opportunity to waste 20 or 30 seconds off the clock.
Oh - Salah caught the left back out and fed Mane but his first time shot was smothered by Oblak.
Salah out muscles the AM left back off a long ball then passes to Mane. Jan Oblak fumbles then gathers
Hope fully, Pool can score, so AM is forced to play
Oh - that should have been 1-0. Firmino at point blank range denied by Oblak.
Another fumble by Oblak , but AM clears then Pool win a corner
The referee should just give a pen if Atletico keep pushing and shoving at the corners.
Oblak punches away the corner from TAA then it's hoofed away
AM making a meal of every challenge.
Korea falling theatrically off minor contact from Hendo and now time wasting being down. Play resumes
Mo Salah nearly in there again - wins a corner.
Savic clears for a Pool corner
Desperate defending off the Pool corner
Van Dijk is basically playing as a center forward at this point.
Agreed, Bob. AM lacks sportsmanship and class of any sort
He probably will the remainder of the match
A long range effort from the Ox is wide off the high press
GOAL! Winnie smashes home a superb header!
GOAL !WIJNALDUM HEADS IN A GREAT CROSS AND IT'S NOW 1-1 ON AGG
Terrific overlapping play there from The Ox and a superbly placed header from Winaljdum.
1-0 on the night; 1-1 on aggregate.
Great first time passig down the right then a great cross from the Ox was well headed in by Wijnaldum
I expect AM to continue their tactics. They will be content to take this to penalties
Well, that changes things, doesn't it? AM are going to have to come out and play a bit - they can't just try to absorb pressure for 50 minutes.
A minute of stoppage time
Mane forces a late Pool corner
And that's half-time - things are poised perfectly.
Corner cleared and Pool lead 1-0 and it's 1-1 on agg. Simeone sprints to the tunnel
Juan Bernat puts PSG two up and now 2-1 ahead on agg vs Dortmund
The second half is underway from Anfield
Back for the second half now - this one is perfectly set up.
Salah shoots straight at Oblak on a Pool break
Oh - Salah was in there but he somewhat telegraphed the right footed curler. Oblak right behind it.
A correction on PSG vs Dortmund. PSG lead 3-2 on agg
Welcome back, Dave
OH!!! Oblak does well to save a volley from Mane, who was flagged offside
PSG vs Dortmund is being played in an empty stadium. I wasn't aware that either team was connected to the Coronavirus
Oh - great move there but The Ox wasted the opportunity.
I'm wondering how many matches will go on this weekend and whether the stadia will be open or whether they'll be behind closed doors.
Oh - The Ox draws a great full-stretch save out of Oblak. Out for a corner.
Oblak does well to turn around a long range effort from the Ox
Mane draws a foul out of Korea. Good chance here.
As far as I know all Prem matches are on. The main country affected is Italy where all sporting events except for international matches are off until April 3rd.
Diego isn't a happy camper about being subbed.
Costa looks none too pleased at being substituted and kicks the water jug as well as having a few words for Simeone. Replaced by Marcos Llorente.
It should be more tranquil now that Costa is off the pitch. I wouldn't want to be in the middle of the ensuing argument between Costa and Someone
Thomas called for hand ball as Pool wins a free kick
Another free kick chance now for the Reds. All the big boys up. Oh - Firmino was in at the backpost but Oblak did well.
OH!!! Oblak with a point blank save off the free kick from TAA
Oh - a quick break through Joao Felix nearly caught Liverpool out. Adrian saved at the second chance.
OH!!! Nice double save from Adrian on an AM break
AM tries a chip from 70 yards out and it's well wide
Poor foul by Savic on Mane
This one could easily go down to extra time and pens.
Andy Robertson offside from he free kick
Agreed. I seems headed for ET
Still - 25 minutes to play; anything could happen.
AM just playing useless triangles all over the pitch to no end.
Oh - off the bar!
OH!!! A cross from Salah is headed off the bar by Andy Robertson.
Liverpool really running the AM backline ragged at this point.
Mane tackled for a corner off a one two with Andy Robertson
Oblak with a fumble off the corner that's cleared off the line
Agreed. AM hanging by a thread.
Desperate defending again from AM. Another corner.
Sorry....been away from computer
Oblak turns around a long shot from TAA
Did you see they just announced the entire March Madness will be with no fans
Welcome back, Dave.
YIKES! That just tells you how serious this epidemic is
What are you up to this afternoon, UWS?
TAA tackled for a Pool corner that is taken by TAA and headed away
Not surprised at all. I doubt whether any of the big music festivals will be on this summer.
It's about time for afternoon tea on the East Coast
It's definitely not safe to go on cruise ships and wonder if it's even safe to fly on an airplane.
Not much... just doing stuff around the house after getting back home
AM look really ragged. Hopefully, Pool can score soon.
I hope things settle down after a while
I hope my trip in October will be okay
I don't think Euros will go ahead
Probably not a good idea. My conference in San Francisco for next month was canceled.
I'm afraid you're right, UWS.
Sadly, I also think you're correct
A long range AM is closer to the corner flag than the goal
Milner about to come on
Liverpool seem to have taken the foot off the gas in the past five minutes, almost as if they're resigned to a draw and ET.
Two former LUFC players are on the POOL bench. James Milner, who is about to come on and Andy Lonergan is the reserve keeper.
Still 2-0 in Paris....PSG have lost in this round four years in a row.... who did they lose to last year...hummm....let me think
LUFC Academy to the rescue!
Pool score lots of late goals, so they should continue pressuring AM
Robertson...big chance....well over
James Milner on for the OX.
Andy Lonergan the only former Leeds player left on the Pool bench.
Milner has apparently played in every position for Liverpool apart from central defense. He's even gone in goal a couple of times! What a hero!
There's no way we can forget about that United comeback in Paris last year
More players should show Milner's dedication.
OH!! Oblak finger tips away a cross/shot from Mane
oooh... missed header then a miss bicycle kick
A bicycle kick from Mane is well over. Nice run and cross from Milner headed on by Wijnaldum
Great move by Salah.... finish lets him down
Salah goes on a run, cuts inside then shoots well over
Oh - Salah weaved his way into the box but leaned back with the shot.
Three First Names with a shot blocked.... Pool get a corner
Bloody short one.. get a throw in
A close range effort from TAA is blocked then TAA wins a corner
Another spectacular effort... same result from Mane
Mane with another overhead kick attempt - didn't get that one right either.
Pool took it short and another bicycle from Mane and the same result. Well over
Mane sure was obstructed in the AM box, but nothing given
Wonder how much time will be added.
You know my frustration with the clock these days
A team that is wasting time.... more added time should happen BUT if they don't hold out and concede... don't add the time
Only two added minutes...are back in the 90s?
Mane misses a header on a great cross. A pair of stoppage time minutes
25 shots to 7
8 to 3 on target
I refuse to quote possession
TAA with a stupid push on Joe Felix as AM have a late free kick
Last chance saloon and it's for Madrid
Don't blame you, Dave
Oh my - AM think that they've won the match with that header. But he's ruled offside.
IT IS IN THE NET...BUT THE FLAG IS UP
Well offside
Last action of the 90 minutes!
GOAL !!! nO THE HEADER FROM THE FREE KICK OS DISALLOWED FOR OFFSIDE AND IT WAS WELL OFF.
Of course, Milner is on for pens
This is headed for ET
Emre Can gets a red card in Paris
A team that goes for pens... I just hate
It is POURING in Anfield
It's not raining...it's Liverpool crying....Birth of the Beatles
Dortmund down to ten men as former Pool player is sent off and CAN not continue
again, away goals should not count any more...they have each had 90 minutes to score away goals...why do Madrid get an extra 30
PSG have knocked out Dortmund
It's over in Paris as PSG win 2-0 and advance 3-2 on agg. Dortmund is out
Trippier replaced by Croatian international, Vrsjalko. ET underway
Do I really want Liverpool to win another European Cup?
Liverpool trying to be too fancy!
Oh - Firmino is just destined not to score at Anfield.
Bobby Chompers heads wide after Oblak made a good save
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