Sunday in the Prem
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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, October 18, 2020
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!
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Good morning everyone. Just woke up to watch Zaha give Palace he lead with a spot kick sending Ryan the wrong way. A very soft penalty. Bat Boy barely tapped on his shoulder and went down easily
The early match finished 1-1 as both teams got their first points of the season. Lookman, on loan from Leipzig gave the Cottagers the lead then Billy Sharp equalized with a late spot kick for the Evil Blades. The Evil Blades out of the drop zone on goal difference. The Cottagers second from bottom on goal difference
A chance for the Seagulls to tie it up. A cross from the right is nice side footed a s a volley across the box by Solly March and a close range header from Neil Maupay is over
Earlie today in the Championship Cardiff won 0-1 at PNE, moving Cardiff up to 12th, just two points below a playoff spot
In the earlier Prem match, the Cottagers could have won at Bramall Lane, but Mitrovic missed a penalty
Morning, David - I'm just getting settled in and catching up on the early morning action. I'm really happy with that earlier result at Bramall Lane. It keeps both clubs rooted at the bottom of the table.
A minute of stoppage time
Good morning Bob. Glad you're settled in. Hopefully the last two matches are more entertaining
Palace one up at the half thanks to a controversial penalty
Did you see the penalty incident that led to the Zaha goal?
I notice that it was my old friend Billy Sharp who brought the Blades back from the death this morning with a late penalty.
Back for the second half as Neil Maupay received a p[ass from Solly March in October, turned and his deflected shot was saved by Guaita. McCarthy was down injured a splay resumes
I did see a piece of the incident . It looked like Bat Boy was lightly tapped and went down really easily
Bat Boy scores off a through ball from Riedewald. Now VAR is checking
It's disallowed . Palace still one up thanks to a really soft penalty decision
VAR check for an offside goal there for Palace. No goal in the end.
Shot from Trossard from 25 yards out always rising as he got a pass then cut in to shoot
Shame for Batboy there - that was a sharp finish at the near post.
OH! Lallana should have tied it up Put through by Ben White , had just the keeper to beat, but took too long to shot and three defenders were there as his shot went out for a corner
The Coyote is down and Uncle Woy not exactly joyously about it
Bob, you will be interested to note that the Cottagers should have won, but Mitrovic missed a penalty. He wasn't as Sharp as Billy from the spot
Brighton knocking at the door now.
Corner from Solly March in October headed on and Neil Maupay flagged offside as he completely miss hit a bicycle kick
I saw some of those clips earlier - it looked like Bad Boy Mitrovic missed a few free header chances as well as the penalties. He's been a bust so far in the Premier League.
Nice Seagulls passing move and the pass into the box from Lamptey was desperately cleared
It's sad to see Ben White lining up for a rubbish side like Brighton. I'll bet he wishes he were still Leeds.
I'm guessing that you will be wanting a draw tomorrow when the Baggies host Burnley in another relegation six pointer. No matter what happens , one or both of the teams will be out of the drop zone and the Evil Blades will be back in the drop zone regardless of the result
That's true, but hard to predict the outcome of a season as both were expected to finish in similar positions. Looks like Ben White made the wrong decision, but only time will tell
Yeah - that would be a great result for us. I'm just happy that there are some weak teams such as the Baggies, Cottagers and Blades rooted to the bottom. It gives us some breathing space.
I'd be happy with a point against Wolves tomorrow.
Each side with a youngster in a fight. Lamptey of the Seagulls and Mitchell of Palace . Mitchell booked minutes earlier. VAR checking for violent conduct. Nothing doing as the free kick from Trossard is dunked wide
Agreed. That would be quite a result. Strange Leeds schedule as they play Monday and Friday this week against teams from the West Midlands
Seagulls cross headed out by Joe Ward for a Seagulls corner
I'm not expecting much from the next match between two former United managers who are known for their defensive tactics . I think the late one will be the MOTD
Shot from Bissouma blocked by Cahill for a corner. Corner from Solly March in October dunked down to Bissouma who slices a shot high and wide
Strange that a foul wasn't called on Zaha for the challenge on Lamptey when the same exact challenge was called a penalty. Guaita booked for time wasting
Hmmm - interesting. Why do you think that?
Joe Ward called for a foul on Trossard about a foot outside the box. Lallana and Trossard off to replaced by Aaron Connolly and Alexis McAllister. That wasn't even a foul
I expect Moyes vs Little Joe to be defensive. I think the Foxes and Villa are less defensive than the Spuds and Hammers
The final roll of the dice from Harry Potter as Dan is burned off by more than a gross.
That makes sense. I suppose I'm still thinking in terms of last season when Villa were rubbish.
Uncle Woy shutting up shop as Milovojevic is on for Bat Boy
If this result holds then Palace will be 6th and the Seagulls 16th. That's strange as these teams look to be of equal quality
This match is hardly an advert for the league.
Townsend with a stupid foul on Solly March in October
I agree - Palace are playing a bit above their abilities at this point. I expect them to end up mid-table. Brighton I'd say will be lower half.
Beneteke on for Schlupp on the final roll of the dice for Uncle Woy
Guaita fumbles the free kick in a crowd of players then gathers the rebound in a crowd of feet and somehow Guaita wins a fee kick
GOAL! Brighton grab a late, late equalizer, just as in the last match.
1-1!
GOAL !!!ALEXIS MCALLISTER TIES IT UP FOR A DESERVED SEAGULLS EQUALIZER. A LONG CLESRRACE RESULTED IN A POOR CLEARANCE FROM JOE WARD TO NEIL MAUPAY HAD A PASS COME OF SOLLY MARCH AS MCALLISTER SCORD WITH A DEFLECTED SHOT FROM 25 YARDS OUT
Into seven minutes of stoppage time. That's ridiculous
The Seagulls remain 16th, but are now three points clear of the drop zone. Palace down to 12th. That's more realistic
Late Seagulls corner taken and in crowd of players Lewis Dunk sent off for a two footed challenge on Gary Cahill
A deserved equalizer for the Seagulls as they dominated the second half and Palace pay for sitting on a lead for half a match
Now Neil Maupay and Zaha are in an argument . No surprises as they are the two most vocal players on the pitch
A bit of a ruck now as the match winds down.
Play resumes after a stoppage of three minutes so a total of ten minutes of stoppage time will be played. This is bloody ridiculous.
Aaron Connolly goes down looking for a penalty under the challenge of the Coyote, but Stuart Atwell is having none of it
Palace haven't had a shot for 80 minutes. They definitely haven't earned three points
That's it for this one - it ends a 1-1 draw, just like the early one.
I'm off for a refreshing shower.
The Coyote blocks a close range shot from Neil Maupay and it finishes 1-1 as the Seagulls will feel they should have won this match
Next is a London Derby on NBCSN as the Spuds host the Hammers The Spuds will move up to second with a win while the Hammers will finish somewhere between third and fifth with win pending the late match when the Foxes host Villa
Back for the only televised match today as the Spuds host the Hammers in a London Derby
The two former United managers in a pre match chat. Are they talking about United?
Gareth Bale on the bench for the Spuds
They're off from SFL 2.0
GOAL !!! NUMBER ONE SON GIVES THE SPUDS THE LEAD 45 SECONDS INTO THE MATCV . FANTASTIC FINISH
The Spuds won a tackle just outside their own D and a couple of passes later Harry Kane and Abel to find Number One Son with a long Ball. He cut inside Balbuena and scored with a great finish from just outside the box
OH! Free kick from Aaron Creswell just wide , curling into the side netting but Lloris looked to have it covered
The Spuds now up to second pending the results of the late matches today and tomorrow
Hammers corner is volleyed wide by Antonio
GOAL !!! HARRY KANE AND ABEL TO PUT THE SPUDS TWO UP. HE CUT INSIDE RICE AND SHOT PAST SEVERAL JAMMERS DEFENDERS LEAVING FLAPPY FLAT FOOTED
Will the Spuds do to the Hammers what they did to our United?
Masuaku wins a corner off of Aurier
Jarred Bowen passes to Antonio who has a shot deflected for a corner, but the offside flag is raised
GOAL !!! HAMMERS SLICED APART AS HARRY KANE AND ABEL TO HEAD THE SPUDS THREE UP. PASS FROM NUMBER ONE SON PLAYED WIDE LEFT TO REGULON AND HARRY KANE AND ABEL TO IN AT THE FAR POST AS HE'S NOW ON A HAT-TRICK
Hey Boys,
I am back from the store to see Harry score Spurs third.... Could they win the league???
Blimey! I'm just back from the shower and Spurs are already 3-0 within the first quarter of an hour. You can't be napping this season.
Antonio booked for a naughty challenge on Number One Son
Welcome, Dave - I can't see Spurs winning the league. At best, they're flat-track bullies. But the Hammers could get relegated this season. I don't rate them.
Bale still to come!
Good morning , Dave. Welcome back, Bob. Will spurs do what they did at OT?
To answer your question, Dave I think yes. They were talkin g about the fact that with Bale playing in future matches Spurs have to be considered title candidates. It should be wide open this season with Spurs and the Toffees challenging Pool and Citeh
Cissy down with a head injury off the Spuds free kick
They were also talking about an incident involving Aguero and the lineswoman in the Citeh vs Gunners match yesterday.
I am not sure. As you said, United aren't exactly flat-track fodder! In less than two games... NINE goals.... without Bale
I think they could be a real threat!!
West Ham have won 4-0 at home and 3-0 at Leicester
I think they'll be fine too
I'm not sure that Bale will make much of a difference to this team. Where does he fit in?
Long ball headed on by Antonio and Pablo Fornals shoots straight at Lloris. I think that's the first save of the match for either side
I think Bale can play a lot of positions . He's a wildcard for Spurs and offers something different. I think he will make them even better. His speed and trickery will be an extra threat for opponents to deal with
Do you think it is the Gunner Color Shades that is causing you to think they are no-hopers?
Bale will be part of the top 3.... especially with Kane dropping back... he could look for Son or Bale
Frightening!!
I picked Spurs to finish third in the PPP and that was without Bale. Not sure how I would have predicted their season with Bale
If Spurs score four more without reply then United will move one place up to 13th
Brave keeping by Flappy as the Spuds won the ball deep in the Hammers half and pass from Aurier was gathered at the flying feet of Number One Son
Bale in his prime might have fit in well; Bale after years of sitting on the Real Madrid bench - I'm not so sure.
Davinson Sanchez clears for a Hammers corner
Harry Kane and Abel to be well offside off a long ball from Number One Son
Bale could also be an option off the bench. I just think that's one additional threat to what the Spuds already have. Also that will give them plenty of depth
I think Bale is going to be deadly!
I think Spurs could go far this season!
They're far to Spursy. They'll have amazing days like this and then lose in a damp squib match to a team like Brighton.
The Spuds break off a tackle on Masuaku and it ends in a long range shot from Steve Berg-Wine being well wide
Spurs up to second
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That's possible, but Pool and Citeh look like they will this season too. It should be a really tight title race this year
Spurs only loss to the Toffees on the opening weekend to the first place team
A pair of stoppage time minutes
Stupid foul by Aurier on Fornals
Free kick from Aaron Cresswell is over everyone, but the Hammers keep possession then the Spuds break and it comes to nothing
HT
I hope to see Bale in the second half
The Spuds are three up at the half and well in control as they are up to second place
Don't rate them.
It is your Red Half of N. London bias...I think
Kane's role at Spurs was said to have changed on the Beeb
From striker to quarterback
Would it work with England?
I don't see why it wouldn't . Something for Gareth to ponder.
Teams out for the second half
No change
We are off
The second half is underway from SFL 2.0
Harry Kane seems to have overcome that slight knock and we're set to start the second half.
Since Gareth Bale has been signed then surely it's difficult to see Delle Alli getting any playing time, not that he is now
Half Volley from Masuaku well over after a cross from Bouffal was not cleared
He can't even make the match day squad!
Don't know why he didn't make a move in the window!
I saw somewhere they may be something to do with a drinking culture that had Brandon Williams and more importantly Mason Greenwood not making the bench yesterday
Offside...but hit the damn net!
OH! Fornals offside but heads over from a yard out off a deflected shot from Antonio
Oh - I thought that Fournells might get one back. Spurs have really taken their foot off the gas, in true Mourinho fashion.
With the way that this season has been going, you can't rule out a 3-3 draw in this one. Or 9-2 for that matter!
That makes sense as to why Mason Greenwood didn't even make the squad and why Brandon Williams was almost loaned out to the Saints. Terrible start to the season for Greenwood and really stupid., breaking COVID rules in Iceland in September and now the drinking. Greenwood and Williams threatening to ruin promising careers that are just starting
Another corner for the Hammers as they have made a good start to the second half
Dele Alli not even in the squad - wow! How far his career has fallen!
Agreed, Bob. As Dave stated he should have left during the transfer window because his Spurs day are pretty much numbered.
I want to see Bale come on
Glad he's back from Bloody Madrid
Wish he came to United
I agree, Dave. Would prefer him over bloody Pogba
Still no 0-0 matches this season . Long may this continue
VVD's injury....could Pool be in trouble?
That's why I think Spurs could make a real challenge...wish I could say the same for United!!
That 4-1 result was very flattering
We played better but scored three goals after the 86th minute
I think it is 46 matches and counting
This is the 5 match day
10 each week
Still two left this week and the two that still have to be mad up by United and City
I agree that the result flattered us a little but it was much improved performance that showed signs of encouragement
Wonder if the Baggies vs Burnley tomorrow will break that streak. Hopefully not
Just to be annoying, Jose will take off Son or Kane for Bale and not have them all together
He'd do it just be controversial
Spurs break off a Hammers corner
Ogbonna booked for a nasty challenge on Steve Berg-Wine
Bale on for Steve Berg-Wine for his debut in his second spell with Spurs and NDummy Winked off the pitch for the other change
Bale is making his second Spurs debut
First one was as a left back!
Almost went to OT back then too!
It was 'Arry Redknapp who moved him up
Free kick... Bale takes!! On target but weak
Again, I think Spurs are major challengers this season....can I change my pick from United?
That change is interesting because I'm thinking that Berg-Wine would be the odd man out if Bale plays with Kane and Son
Soucek booked for a cynical foul on Harry Kane , who was heading nowhere
Jammy Lenko for Antonio and Lanzini for Fornals. Both like for like
OH! Harry Kane and not Abel to complete his hat-trick as a side footed shot from just outside the D clips the outside of the post
The final roll of the dice from Jose as Lucas Moura is on for Number One Son
Son comes off.... so we won't see the three of them together
This is typical of a Jose Mourinho team. Light it up for twenty minute and then go to sleep. I'm off for an early lunch. I've see enough Spursiness.
Hammers get a goal back
Wahay! The Hammers have one back just as I'm leaving.
GOAL !!! BALBUEN A HEADS IN A FREE KICK FROM AARON CRESSWELL FOR A CONSOLATION GOAL FOR THE HAMMERS. NOW 3-1
GOAL !!! COMEBACK ON AS THE HAMMERS PULL IT BACK TO 3-2 AS A CROSS IS HEADED IN FOR AN OG BY DAVINSON SANCHEZ
AND ANOTHER ONE BACK!!!!
Brilliant OG
Bob was right about 3-3
An innocuous Hammers move down the right resulted in Jammy Lenko playing a pass down the line to Gouffal and his cross was headed in for an OG by Davinson Sanchez
Corner from Bale easily caught by Flappy
Teams should never ease up
Maybe this is why Bob doesn't rate Spurs
Agreed. It could easily be 3-3.
Bob may have a point . It's going to be a really tight title race. The late one may be part of that too.
Hammers almost in again
Masuaku booked for fouling Lucas Moura on a Spurs break
The final roll of the dice from Davie Moyes as Snoddy is on for Masuaku
4 added minutes
A Babrber Shop Quartet of stoppage time minutes
Bale had to score!!
Hit the target man...hit the target!
OH! Bale should have scored on the break. Nice pass from Harry Kane , Bale went past two Hammers, but shot wide with just Flappy to beat
Spurs doing what they did on Jose's Spurs debut. Went three up vs the Hammers and holding on to win 3-2. His debut was at the London Stadium
Stupid foul...they've scored from one of these!
Aurier concedes yet another Hammers free kick
Last chance saloon for the Hammers...cleared
IT IS THERE!!!
LANZINI WITH A THUNDERBOLT
This one from Cresswell is cleared then
GOAL !!!! THE HAMMERS HAVE COME THREE DOWN TO MAKE IT 3-3
Nostrabobus
Free kick from Cresswell headed away then faffing from Number One Son which resulted in that long range rocket from Lanzini in the upper 90
IT IS ALL OVER
WOW!!
Jose shouldn't make stupid changes!
The Hammers come from three down early as it finishes 3-3. Definitely Nostrabobus
3-0 after 82 minutes!!
I am off to do errands
Busy week off footer ahead...... talk to later
Spurs down to sixth and the Hammers up to eighth
The winner of the late match will be second a point behind the Toffees. A draw would put Villa second, the Foxes third , and Pool fourth all level on points
Cheers Dave. Great chatting . Enjoy the rest of the weekend and look forward to chatting during the week
Bloody hell! Just when I thought it was petering out and I headed off to have an early lunch, the Hammers staged an epic come-back!
I knew it!
Are you still around for the late one, David? I may be in and out depending on the weather. We were planning to wash out cars and swap out the mats for the winter, but it's looking a bit breezy now.
It was too breezy out front, so I'm back for more of the good stuff. I'll be grading some papers while watching this one.
They're off from the KP
Yes, Bob. Back for the late one. It's third vs fourth. The winner goes into second place
Anyone around for Leicester Villa? I'm sorry for being late today, but I've only just started breathing again after a 45 minute laugh at Little Joe and his gang of chancers.
Good afternoon , Steve. Yes Bob and I are here for the late one. Don't blame you for laughing hysterically
This top of the table clash is a bit tame for my liking. Hi David.
Dennis Pratt brings down Jack Grealish . Decent position for a Villa free kick on a rare attack
Agreed, Steve. I was expecting this one to be more entertaining with or without Vardy
Near post pass from Castegne off Martinez for a Foxes corner
I think Barnes was impeded off the ball there. Leicester should have had a pen.
First shot on target of the match as a deflected shot from Ihenacho off a pass from Ayoze is comfortably saved by Martinez
Amazing how much having a quality keeper has improved Villa. I guess they also picked up Ollie, but Emmy has been just as brilliant as he was for us during Leno's injury lay off.
Nice Villa possession as a cross field pass from McGinn finds Matty Targett , who passes to Jack Grealish and his pass finds Trezeguet who shoots just wide
Very clever pull-back from Grealish picks out Trezeguet whose shot goes wide. I hope Southgate is watching. There were opportunities to start him during the Interlull.
Agreed, Steve. Some of Gareth's picks during the last break were really questionable. Hope players like Grealish and Mings play if they're in better form than anyone else
Ayoze booked for a foul from behind on Jack Grealish
That Merseyside derby yesterday was too early for me, but I'm really disappointed for VVD who I guess is having knee surgery today and will be out most of the rest of the season. He's the standard of defending quality in the league and even for neutrals is a big loss.
McGinn booked for a foul from behind on Harvey Barns. It would be nice to see Gareth giving Harvey Barnes a chance
Agreed, Steve . That will definitely hurt Liverpool and the league in general. I thought Pickford should have been sent off.
I think Barnes was in the squad wasn't he? The Denmark match went off the rails so early that I think Southgate's plans to try Graelish and others went out the window.
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