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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!
Saturday, November 21, 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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The teams are out on the pitch at SJP:
Newcastle United: Darlow, Manquillo, Fernandez, Lascelles, Clark, Lewis, Murphy, Hayden, Sean Longstaff, Saint-Maximin, Joelinton.
Subs: Schar, Carroll, Shelvey, Hendrick, Krafth, Almiron, Gillespie.
Chelsea: Mendy, James, Zouma, Rudiger, Chilwell, Kovacic, Kante, Mount, Ziyech, Abraham, Werner.
Subs: Arrizabalaga, Christensen, Jorginho, Giroud, Hudson-Odoi, Azpilicueta, Emerson Palmieri.
Referee: Craig Pawson (South Yorkshire).
And we're away at SJP, Newcastle in their usual black and white stripes and Chelsea is some hot pink number.
Quick start from the home side; first free kick and now first corner of the match.
A bit of dropsy from Mendy but Chelsea clear it out eventually.
Chelsea working the ball around the pitch really well now.
Oh - great cross over from Ziyech and Abraham produced a terrific save out of Darlow!
GOAL! From the corner, they play it short and finally Mount finds the angle to get a cross over and Fernandes puts in his own net under the pressure from Chilly.
0-1 Chelski!
Now what does Brucey have up his sleeve?
Chelsea are totally bossing this match now - Newcastle are in complete retreat.
Oh - James whips a great cross in and Werner was inches away from converting it.
Oh - Werner was in there with only the keeper to beat, but he knocked it wide.
Chelsea look dangerous every time they break forward now.
Now Lacselles is down in need of treatment on his knee - more headaches from Brucey.
Darlow has really kept Newcastle in this one with some superb saves. They really should be two or three down at this point.
Good morning, Bob. Here to join you. I had a bit of a late lie in
Half-time: Chelsea troop in 0-1 up away, but it could and should have been more. They'll be somewhat disappointed that they didn't make more of those chances.
Chelsea one up at the half at SJP
Morning, David - welcome. How was your week?
We're back on for the second half. Schar has replaced the injured Lascelles.
Back for the second half at SJP
The week went well, thank you for asking. How about you? I think you have just begun your vacation and will be working from home the rest of the semester.
Yes, it feels great to have no need for exposure to the campus until February.
Oh - another let off for Newcastle from Werner. He was in there after a poor defensive error. But for some reason he elected to pass instead of taking a shot. That's a sign of an under confident striker. Frank won't be impressed.
OH! Werner through on goal after winning possession in the Toon box. Then with just Darlow to beat passed the ball and it was cleared. Chelsea should have gone two up
The table topping Reading Railroad two up at the Cherries.
Dave has just texted that he'll only be around for the two late matches.
Zouma heads just wide from a corner
That would be a great result for Reading. I don't know how they've come on so strong this season. They were not that good last season.
Those are the two top matches of the day. Glad he'll be around
Reading and the Hornets are the two top teams and have gone with Serb managers. Not sure if that's the complete reason
Newcastle really haven't been in this one, but they're trying to make something happen now.
OH! A Rare Toon chance and Hayden blasts over with just Mendy to beat
Interesting - a Serbian invasion on the Premier League next season?
Glad you're campus free until February. We're delighted for you
That could be. The Serb invasion didn't work with the Cottagers two years ago, but may next season
OH! Another Toon chance and just over from Joe Linton from just outside the box
The Cherries have come from two down to make it Desmond vs the Reading Railroad with both goals scored three minutes apart
James goes down holding the back of his leg. He springs back up and gets on with it, but doesn’t look totally comfortable.
Are you feeling better about the whole election situation now?
GOAL! Chelsea break away and Werner feeds Abraham who scores!
0-2!
GOAL !!! TAMMY ABRAHAM PUTS CHELSEA TWO UP WITH A FINISH OFF THE INSIDE OF THE POST . WERNER WENT ON A SOLO RUN THAT STARTED IN HIS OWN HALF THEN PLAYED A NICE THROUGH BALL FOR TAMMY ABRAHAM
This win will leave Chelsea top of the pops on 18 points from nine matches. Newcastle will be stuck at 13th, which is good for both of our clubs who are immediately below them. Crucially, they now have a -4 GD, which is worse than both Uniteds.
Yes, definitely so. Nothing came of those two electors from Michigan, so I think this is pretty much done and dusted even though I think it's official; on December 14th. It is getting really ridiculous
That's surprising , but is temporary as other teams will overtake Chelsea. It shows how competitive the league is this year
I think so. Yes, December 14th is a crucial date when the Electors meet. After that point, even the most ardent Trump supporters will have to realize that the jig is up.
Blimey - it's Andy Carroll coming off the Newcastle bench. Where's he been?
Oh - Longstaff with a great drive, but it rocketed off the crossbar and out.
OH! One of the Longstaffe brothers has a rocket off a shot crash off the top of the bar off a short corner
There's Andy Carroll on for St. Max
i TIHUGHT wERNER PUT cHELSEA THREE UP, BUT HE'S FLAGGED OFFSIDE
Oh - Werner has the ball in the net but is flagged offside. He thought he finally had scored.
Hudson-Odoi on for Werner
OH! A Shot was mounted just wide with just Darlow to beat
OH! Deflected shot from ALmiron turned around by Mendy
The Cherries have come from two down to lead the Reading Railroad 3-2 and the Cherries are now top. Former LUFC Academy grad, Lewis Cook, with the goal
Like for like as Emmerson is on for Chilly
This one is somewhat petering out as Newcastle don't seem to have any counter to Chelsea. When they do press, they risk conceding a third.
Ah yes, Lewis Cook - he was one of many youngsters that we let go during the Gary Monk years.
Carlisle takes the lead at Crawley and is up to third place in L2
Now Sean Longstaff is down, which is a concern for Brucey as he's made all of his changes.
Olly offside as he volleys wide with just Darlow to beat
A trio of stoppage time minutes
Andy Carroll through and it it takes a nick off Mendy and into the side netting
It's over at SJP and Chelsea wins 0-2 at SJP and is temporarily top of the table
That's that. It's great to have the Premiership back. Chelsea off to a winning start his weekend and sit top of the pops.
Cherries now lead the Reading Railroad 4-2 after being two down early on . Solanke with his second goal of the match
Agreed, Bob. Glad the Prem is back. The next match is Villa vs the Seagulls on NBCSN
Off to take Sparky walkies
We're back on the telly now, with Villa v. Brighton. I'll likely be in and out of this one, having brekkies and taking my shower.
Cheers, Bob. If you're not around then look forward to chatting the last two matches
The team news for this one:
Aston Villa (4-2-3-1) Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Targett; Douglas Luiz, McGinn; Trezeguet, Barkley, Grealish; Watkins.
Substitutes: Taylor, Steer, Hourihane, Traore, Nakamba, El Ghazi, Elmohamady.
Brighton (3-4-2-1) Ryan; White, Dunk, Webster; Lamptey, Gross, Bissouma, March; Lallana, Maupay; Welbeck.
Substitutes: Connolly, Jahanbakhsh, Alzate, Steele, Burn, Veltman, Molumby.
GOAL! Danny Welbeck gets his first goal for Brighton! That came out of nothing. Villa’s defenders were too high and Welbeck was able to run from inside his own half to receive Lallana’s through pass. He moved to the edge of the area, drew Martinez and flipped the ball gently over him. Lovely finish.
Incredible save by Matty Ryan with his feet to prevent an equalizer.
The Seagulls one up at the half thanks to that smash and grab from Wellie. Villa dominated but were wasteful in front of goal and shaky at the back.
The Seagulls now half a dozen points clear of the drop zone
Oh dear. You know there's never a good reason to post a photo of Little Joe before I've finished eating. Very, very, poor judgement Bro.
GOAL !!!!VILLA TIES IT UP. MATT TARGETT WON A FREE KICK , BERTRAND TRAORE PLAYED IT INTO THE BOX AND EZRI KONSA VOLLWEYED IN AT THE FAR POST
Good morning, Steve. I'm sure Bob feels terribly about posting that photo. He will be in a sup[posed battle of wits with his mate, Pep.
GOAL !!! THE SEAGULLS HAVE MARCHED THEMSELVES BACK INTO THE LEAD IN NOVEMBER.NICE ONE TOUCH PASSING MOVE THAT CULMINATED IN GROSS PASSING TO MARCH WHO SCORED WITH A WELL PLACED SHOT FROM THE EDGE OF THE BOX TO GIVE THE SEAGULLS A 1-2 LEAD
Will The Seagulls cash in on that foul on Maupay just outside the Villa box
Welcome, Steve - sorry about that Mou photo. I'm in the habit of posting the image from the Guardian's "Ten Things to Look Out for" post on Fridays.
No they don't . It's headed away and the Seagulls maintain possession
I'm not surprised to see Brighton back in the lead here - it's been that kind of season. Villa could have gone top today with a win - instead, they're losing at home to a bunch of relegation battlers. What gives?
Thanks for your support David. By now you know my opinion of that miserable little bastard.
I'm so very tired of his daily witless provocations disguised as footballing nous. I am equally tired of his overweening entitlement and hubris and being directed to look for the good in his character that just isn't there. The only reason that I continue to read anything in the Guardian which is obsessed with him is the faint hope that his latest nasty, bitter statement will end with the sound of a shotgun.
Welcome back, Bob. Would you watch a debate between Little Joe and Trump?
LOL, Steve. He and Trump should be shot together in a two for one special.
The Canaries take the lead at the Riverside and are now second behind the Hornets on goals scored. The three relegated from the Prem are the top three in the Championship
Fleetwood Mac five up vs Argyle Sweater
Pukki with a spot kick for the Canaries. Evil Neil will not be pleased
Hibs leads Celtic 2-1. Hibs up to third while Rangers would go a dozen points clear with a win vs Aberdeen tomorrow
I think I'd skip that one. I did enjoy Pep's response to Mou's provocations this week. Should make for a spicy encounter.
Elias Chair ties it up for QPR vs the Hornets. I don't think he was sitting on the chair. Hornets down to fifth place with the Canaries top, which they were two seasons ago
Bristol City takes the lead vs the Rams and are now third , behind the Cherries on goal difference. Rams back bottom of the table behind Not a Big Club on goal difference.
I don't blame you, Bob. Hopefully, it will be an entertaining match between two teams that are not always as entertaining as they should be
As things stand The Seagulls are half a dozen points clear of the drop zone
Hey Boys
Back from early errands
Great coverage on 5Live tho
Good morning, Dave. How have you been?
Third home defeat in a row for Villa if they lose today. So much for being title challengers
Barnsley takes the lead vs Forest. Barnsley up to thirteenth
Pompey 4 nil up
Ipswich equalize at home to the Shrews
Rooney's debut as part of the "managerial team" not doing well!!
Veltman down for the Seagulls, wasting time and Villa players are not impressed. Grealish booked as we enter an LOB blogging quartet of stoppage time minutes
Glad that NBC are showing the two big games this weekend
The Spurs v Citeh match and the Dahlgren Derby.... the time slot that they have put on the Cock recently!
Speaking of the Cock...United vs West Barcode Albion today
Can United actually win a home game this season!!
A good omen....WBA is not a London club!!!
First four games at OT have been against clubs from the capital!
Palace L
Spurs L
Chelsea D
Arsenal L
Lamptey sent off for the Seagulls as it gets feisty late on. Not sure why he's sent off . That wasn't much off a challenge. Shouldn't VAR check that?
Oh my - it's a late, late penalty for Villa!
PENALTY VILLA AS IT GOES FROM BAD TO WORSE FOR THE SEAGULLS
Penalty to Villa.... will it still be after VAR?
Looked a bit of a dive
It looks as if Ollie Watkins conned the ref there.
VAR checking now.
He touched the ball....I hate all this diving!!
He touched the ball but who knows these days!
It happened recently
It was a foul by March in November but Trezeguet didn't need to go down so theatrically
Hiya, Dave - welcome!
Michael Oliver going to have a look now.
Ref looking at the screen....again the clock is still running!
At least stop the clock during VAR!!
VAR checking. Now Oliver Twist checking. We're going to get tons of stoppage time.
No Pen
And it's no penalty - VAR worked this time.
Two successive very soft calls from Oliver. Brighton should definitely appeal the sending off.
It's overruled. I think that's the right call. Trezeguet went down rather theatrically
No penalty. Late justice of a sort
Agreed, Steve . That's a horrible decision from Oliver Twist and VAR should have checked that.
Barnsley two up vs Forest
Hibs blew a late two goal lead vs Celtic as it finished Desmond. Rangers eight points clear
Lamptey will be suspended for the Liverpool match
That's it
Brighton win at Villa Park for the first time EVER!!
The Seagulls hold on to win 1-2 at Villa Park and the Seagulls now half a dozen points clear of the drop zone
Have you ever seen even a moment where that Egyptian mug did anything on the pitch at all that reminded you of Trezeguet?
Brighton hang on for a vital win there. Not good for Leeds, as it pushes them up to 9 points from 9 matches now, just behind us. Villa stay in 6th now on 15 points from 8 matches.
Ipswich score a 97th minute winner
Cambridge's match was postponed against Southend for Covid....they got a message last night at 9:40 from Southend saying they couldn't play
Back for the big one now - here's the team news out of North London:
Tottenham Hotspur: Lloris, Aurier, Alderweireld, Dier, Reguilon, Sissoko, Hojbjerg, Bergwijn, Ndombele, Son, Kane.
Subs: Bale, Hart, Rodon, Lo Celso, Lucas Moura, Davies, Vinicius.
Manchester City: Ederson, Walker, Dias, Laporte, Joao Cancelo, De Bruyne, Rodri, Bernardo Silva, Mahrez, Gabriel Jesus, Torres.
Subs: Stones, Sterling, Gundogan, Aguero, Steffen, Foden, Garcia.
Referee: Mike Dean (Wirral).
I won't be around for the Spuds vs Citeh since Texas State is on the telly . I'm recording the match on NBC , but will be around for the match from OT
We're away at Shite Fart Lane.
Spurs seem happy to sit back and let City have the ball. The visitors stroke it around at the back. Everyone gets a touch.
Back from eating a quick lunch
Don't want Citeh to win here...sorry Steve
GOAL....SONALDO SCORES!!
GOAL! Sonaldo opens the scoring against the run of play. Ran onto a great ball there that split the defense.
1-0 Spuds!
Lovely Jubbley..... Bloody Pep
Spurs replace Chelsea on top
From a previous comment hidden by VAR Non Pen
Glad that NBC are showing the two big games this weekend
The Spurs v Citeh match and the Dahlgren Derby.... the time slot that they have put on the Cock recently!
Speaking of the Cock...United vs West Barcode Albion today
Can United actually win a home game this season!!
A good omen....WBA is not a London club!!!
First four games at OT have been against clubs from the capital!
Palace L
Spurs L
Chelsea D
Arsenal L
Citeh with a big chance.... KDB shot blocked by Jesus.... called offside too
That would have been a goal
Oh - great move by Spurs there but Kane was offside when he tapped home.
ball in the net..... Kane offside....bugger....I could have used that goal for fantasy purposes
City get ripped open at the back again
I hope that you lot give the Baggies a right hammering today.
Are you for Spurs today? I'm pulling for a draw.
KDB delivers a free kick...header straight at keeper
Spurs all the way
Did you see my second posted comment about United's home fixtures....very stranger
Arlo going gaga again about City
Useless corner by City
Bloody Pep
I saw that - it is a strange run of results. However, no reason to not hammer the Baggies.
All from London!!!
Good news we aren't playing Millwall
Silva could have taken a shot twice.... USELESS
Ball in the net.... Spurs want a handball
I guess VAR is going to check
It did hit his hand....will it stand?
Pitchside screen time
No goal!!
Citeh think that they've scored but Mike Dean is having a look. Looks like a handball to me. It's going to be ruled out.
Rodri still pleading his case but it's for nowt.
Ten minutes to go of the half
I agree with Lee Dixon - this trend toward defenders keeping their hands behind their backs in the penalty area is a nonsense.
I know I am in the minority....especially with everyone in the media....but I think City are BORING
United are boring for a different reason
HT
Spurs take their early lead all the way to the half
KDB really complaining to the ref..... SEND HIM OFF
You're absolutely right, mate. Citeh are absolutely boring. Spurs aren't much better. They're both possession merchants. The only thing that elevates Spurs is Kane and Son. Otherwise, they're super boring.
Spurs 1-0 up at the interval.
We're back on for the second half now.
Citeh look completely toothless this season. I would love to see them finish mid-table and out of Europe.
Even KDB seems out of ideas today. Remarkable!
Busy outside with some holiday lights before the cold weather comes back
TWO NIL!!!
LeCelso scores inside a minute after coming on
GOAL! Gio Locelso comes off the bench and scores!
2-0 Spuds!
I really think Pep is so overrated !
Best in Europe…..with Messi…..won in Germany because he was at Bayern…now at City…. won the league…..so did Mancini…..so did Pellegrini……but…HE’S A GENIUS!
United line up announced
DeGea, ObiWan, Lindeloff, Maguire, Telles, Matic, Fred, Mata, Bruno, Rash, Martial
TWO HOLDING MIDDIES...AGAINST WEST BROM!!!
Bale warming up...but Alderweireld down hurt
Looks like he's done
NO Bale then
Here we go again....complaining about all the games and the injuries...suck it up...everyone is in the same boat.... you are an entertainment to people stuck at home!!
STOP WHINNING!
Short goal kicks again.... HATE IT
I agree - lots of excuses out of the Citeh camp these days.
Spurs will be top if it stays this way
Citeh will be in ten....8 points behind(with a game in hand)
IF and it's a big IF...if United beat WBA....they will be ahead of Citeh.
So would Leeds if they win
No yellows....and now two within a minute
No need for them at all
Bloody Hell ... now Kane gets a yellow!
Hurts me in Fantasy
Lloris with a decent save from free kick
3 added minutes
Oh - good point blank save from Lloris from Gabby Jesus' header!
I'll take a point from tomorrow's match - no need to be greedy.
Bob....Did you see the new mural of Kal Phillips?
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8972561/Leeds-United-team-Jay-Zs-Roc-Nation-sports-agency-celebrate-diverse-club-mural.html
Well....I am greedy....I need THREE POINTS today
Oh - that's a cracking mural - thanks for posting it!
Full time
PEP....you suck
Definitely - that would keep the Baggies cemented to the relegation zone.
Line Ups for the last game of the day
Man Utd: De Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Alex Telles, Matic, Mata, Fred, Bruno Fernandes, Martial, Rashford.
Substitutes: Henderson, Cavani,James, Williams, Van de Beek, Tuanzebe, McTominay.
West Brom: Johnstone, Furlong, Bartley, Ivanovic, Ajayi, Townsend, Gallagher, Sawyers, Diangana, Pereira, Grant
Substitutes: Button, Robson-Kanu, Robinson, Phillips, Harper, Krovinovic, O'Shea.
Not happy with such a negative line up!
Why have Fred and Matic?
Taxi for Pep?
He just signed a new contract!
They can always sack him, can't they?
A win tonight would move United into the top half of the table, perhaps as high as seventh. A West Brom victory would lift them from 18th to 17th.
Is your link working?
Mine "beginn shortly"
Finally!!
I am so annoyed with NBC!!
I have put my phone in a draw so I don't get any updates
West Barcode Albion must have won the toss....they made us attack the Stretford End in the first half
START FAST UNITED!!
Don't be damn patient!!
And we are off
COME ON MAN U
COME ON MAN U
COME ON MAN U
Hoping for a quick start!!
We don't do that....except if we score inside the first minute and then concede SIX
Back for the match at OT as it's underway
Already....just passing it around the back!!
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