Still the Biggest Match in England
posted by The Blue Devil @ 8:56 AM
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, May 02, 2021
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 team news is in and Mikel Arteta has made eight (yes, eight) changes to his side:
Newcastle: Dubravka, Murphy, Fernandez, Clark, Dummett, Ritchie, Almiron, Sean Longstaff, Shelvey, Saint-Maximin, Wilson. Subs: Matthew Longstaff, Schar, Joelinton, Gayle, Lewis, Hendrick, Krafth, Gillespie, Anderson.
Arsenal: Ryan, Bellerin, Luiz, Gabriel, Xhaka, Elneny, Ceballos, Willian, Odegaard, Martinelli, Aubameyang. Subs: Leno, Saka, Cedric, Thomas, Pepe, Chambers, Pablo Mari, Nketiah, Smith-Rowe.
Referee: Mike Dean.
And we're away at SJP now.
Good morning, Bob . Here to join you for a big day of footie
Danny Ceballos got sent off on Thursday against Villareal; he obviously won't be available this next week for the return match. Not sure why he's available today.
Some updates:
Rangers win 4-1 in the Old Firm Derby. Some familiar goal scorers. Kemar Rooofe with a brace and old man Dafoe with a late goal against ten man Celtic
Morning Boys
Totally agree...still the biggest match in England!
I am here showered and shaved to watch the first couple of matches.
I have to go to a wake after the match at OT
How refreshing....Arsenal wearing their traditional kit away from home!
Morning, MUR - how goes the progress with the move?
All Arsenal dominance early on here.
Villa won 1-2 at Goodison in the late match and Villa moved ahead of Leeds to ninth in the table
ONE NIL GUNNERS!!
GOAL !! EL NEY GIVES THE GUNNERS THE LEAD WITH A RARE GOAL
Will PEA get an assist for that one?
Morning, Dave! You're here just in time to see Elneny fire home Arsenal's opening goal. Nice one on the volley that just eluded Dubravs.
He shouldn't; it was a complete hash up from him.
Nice run and pass from Bellerin then a miss kick from Auabama and it broke to El Neny, who picked a great time to score his first Prem goal and it was a nice finish
Good Morning, Dave. perfect timing
Toon will miss on loan Willock today
Decent move there from Newcastle through St. Max but the ball in found no one.
Hello, Bob. We're getting there. On schedule to have the garage sale next weekend. Elizabeth and Jacquelyn did a lot of unpacking on Friday at the house we're inheriting.
Yeah - he's been a brilliant pick-up for Stevie Bruce, and he seems to want to stay. Why not? He hasn't got a chance at Arsenal.
Agreed, Dave. He's scored some vital goals off the bench the past three matches
So what is your plan, David?
Where are you moving? When?
Hector Bellerin with a finish similar to one of mine with the lancers
It sounds like a similar to the one you and Kathy had a few years back, Dave.
Don't know why he hasn't been given a chance a the Em...they could have used him
What Bob?
The plan is to move probably during the Euros. Not certain , but that's my best guess. That's the house we're inheriting about 45 minutes from here. Not sure about North Carolina. That's a maybe
Chelsea women just took a 3-1 lead at home to Bayern Munich (4-3agg) inside of the last ten minutes of the CL Semi Final
Oh, so you are staying local and not going to NoCar?
That is David and Elizabeth are moving into a house that they're inheriting while selling the one that they're in right now.
Last night I went to the Toros season opener and they did something they did only once last season. Win a football match. They defeated New Mexico United 1-0 with a deflected shot on the hour mark. A scrappy match, but we'll take it
Could Chelsea make the CL Final for men and women?
The other semi is Barca/PSG
oooh!
We did have to buy this one from two of the brothers. So we inherited 3/5 of the house
We're going to check out the area and see if we like it. If we do then we will rent out the house we're inheriting and move to N.C. If we don't like the area then we'll stay in the house we're inheriting
Possibly two Chelsea teams in a CL Final. Too much Chelsea ???
Bloody hell - they're breaking into the match coverage in order to cover the protests going on at OT where some fans are on the pitch! Wow!
STRUTH...what is happening at Old Trafford!
Fans in the stands!
Not looking good!!!
Scenes of the protests outside OT. They need to focus on the match. Morons invading the pitch. BAN THEM FOR LIFE!
Not very intelligent by these fans!
Where are the police!!
Hopefully they are leaving!!
Crikey - is the match going to be able to go on?
Supposedly it's against the Super League, but I think it's specifically against the Glazers ., not the SL.
Clearly the OT staff got their training from the same place that trained the DC Police ahead of January 6th.
Worst pitch invasion at OT since the loss in the Manc Derby in '74?
We all hate the Glazers but this isn't right
There are kids on the pitch!
I think they need to identify the hooligans as they did on January 6th and arrest them. I hope they're arrested and banned
Agreed, Dave. This is bloody ridiculous. It's hooliganism
I'd love to stand on the pitch!
Seems peaceful but moronic
Are you going to get your Newton Heath gear, boys?
BTW, I've been there!
Chelsea have made it into the Final winning 4-1(5-3)
I did like their green and yellow away kit in 94
Arsenal fans must be pissed not being able to hear their match
Not sure about the yellow and green kit. We might be associated with the morons that invaded the pitch
BTW, the Gunners are still one up at SJP. The main chance for the Toon was when Matty Ryan tipped over a shot from St. Max
Not sure about the match later this morning. Will it be delayed?
Where they came in, there is a tunnel. I entered my spot about the middle. There is an entrance at the beginning of the tunnel. It is at the corner of the Munich Clock
I would hope not
Doesn't look much of a problem
The split screen ends and it's exclusive coverage of the match from SJP. Gunners one up and have moved up to ninth ahead of Villa and Leeds
I would hope not
Doesn't look much of a problem
Just found Sky News Live link on Youtube
Dubravaka does to tip over a powerful shot from Xakha Khan
Well, the Capitol Police did eventually clear the Capital building and the electoral count went on but this is a tight timeline for them. What if there's another pitch invasion?
OH! header from Wilian off the corner headed off the line by Almiron
it looks like all the fans didn't linger....they all walked over the bridge and way away from the ground
Agreed, Bob. The police need to do a better job. Like the 6th they need to identify the invaders and arrest them and punish them
A guy ripped off a corner flag!
Great explanation about the tunnel entrance, Dave. Glad some fans have left
What a moron. Fortunately, it's easy to replace a corner flag
I would guess the police weren't there... no fans expected
Of course, they should have been waiting for them outside the stadium!
As things stand the Toon are pretty much safe , but not mathematically safe. Nine points clear with four matches remaining
What is they only had one set of corner flags?
Agreed, Dave. The police need to be proactive in these situations, not reactive
This kind of display won't make the Glazers leave
At least three flags taken
One corner flag was ripped off. I'm thinking they should be able to replace it, but he needs to do what other fans do. Pay for them instead of stealing
Pass from Martinelli cleared by Fernandez for a corner
Corner from Willian helped on by Sideshow Bob and cleared by Cally Wilson for another Gunners corner
And the little kiddie was up on top of the net. Surely that's going to have to be replaced? Or at least inspected.
Agreed, Dave. I don't see the Glazers going anywhere any time soon. That's why I hate the Fake Man United They're associated with MUFC ownership protest, not anything to do with Newton Heath or the history of MUFC. BTW they're now wearing red white; no longer yellow and green
Odor Guard tripped just outside the D by Almiron
Almiron upends Smith-Rowe and Arsenal have a tasty free kick chance now.
Into the Wall by Odor Guard, but the Gunners keep possession
Is Odor Guard a new deodorant made by Old Spice, David?
The Toon with a rare attack and Almiron wins a rare Toon corner
Cally Wilson heads over the corner
LOL, Bob! It' definitely a spicy deoderant because it needs to be.
Into a pair of stoppage time minutes
Free kick Gunners. Free kick from Odor Guard headed on by a Toon player then the Toon wins a free kick
Late free kick to the Toon. Taken by Shelvey and cleared
HT
Good half from the Arsenal
The Gunners one up at the half more noted for the pitch invasion at OT then the match at SJP
Fans did a great job about stopping ESL but this is ruining it all
I am annoyed with these fans
They're back inside again. What is with the Softly Softly approach to policing at OT this morning?
Crazy scenes now at OT again. Wow!
Back for the second half and more idiots invading and I want arrests.
I am too. These fans need to be banned
Would there be a forfeit of the match or would the match be rescheduled?
Arlo White and Lee Dixon have been told to abandon their post!
YIKES! Where are the police. The S=stewards can't do this by themselves. My guess is the match might be rescheduled
Also a violation of COVID rules. EVERY invader should be arrested on that plus hooliganism. Agreed with Robbie Earle that this is an embarrassment and needs to be done the right way
Totally agree with you, David. I'm shaking my head at this in the same way that I did on January 6.
A small group of police now inside OT walking toward the hoolies.
Fans playing cat and mouse with the cops now. It's farcical. There should be the Benny Hill Theme music going behind this footage.
GOAL! PEA has scored a second goal for the Arsenal while we're still looking at OT.
GOAL !!! AUBAM PUTS THE GUNNERS TWO UP
Back from a walk as Arsenal double their lead
I can't see the match at OT going on
The possession started with a throw from Matty Ryan and after some nice one touch passing the ball was played wide left to Martinelli and his cross was volleyed in at the far post by Aubama from a yard out
Welcome back, Dave. That may be possible. I don't think United should forfeit and be punished due to lack of policing
The line ups have been announced....not sure the point!
United
Henderson
ObiWan, Lindeloff, Mag, Shaw
McTom, Fred
Greenwood, Bruno, Pogba
Rash
Allison
TAA, Phillips, Kabak, Robertson
Milner, Fabinho, Thiago
Mane, Firmino, Salah
Pepe on for Aubama
Cavani on the bench
Agreed, Dave. Perhaps the match will go on even if it's delayed
Wonder why he's on the bench . This match is priority as the EL is pretty much done and dusted
Ref couldn't get out of his car at OT
This a good score for Burnley, Saints,. and Seagulls fans
Referee Michael Oliver and former United captain Gary Neville were among those whose vehicles were surrounded as they entered the stadium.
There was no trouble and both were allowed through amid much anti-Glazer chanting.
Partey Time for the Arsenal - Odor Guard gets a rest and Arteta tries to bolt the door.
Partey time for the Gunners as Odor Guard to the scent and Toon of a victory is replaced as Arteta shuts up shop
I still can't see Newcastle being in any danger. It's a matter of time before WBA and Fulham are relegated.
YIJES! I guess Jose wouldn't be able to park the bus at OT today
I thin k so, Bob. I'm guessing Cup Final weekend is when those two are relegated
This result will mean that Arsenal will jump up to 9th, ahead of Villa in 10th and Leeds now in 11th.
How could they possibly have the match go on when there's every chance of another security breach and someone getting seriously hurt?
All the rest of Arsenal's matches are in London!
Crikey - Newcastle are down to ten men! Schar has been given his walking papers!
A straight red card!!!!
Schar with a sliding tackle but just give him a yellow
The modern day game is rubbish
Pansy players can't take contact
YIS! THAT SCHAAR DOES PUT THE TOON DOWN TO TEN MEN. LOOKED THE RIGHT DECISION AT FIRST, BUT LOOKING AT THE REPLAY I THINK IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN JUST A BOOKING. IS VAR CHECKING?
It's official - the kick-off will be delayed. Not sure yet when it will begin.
Why would the fans jeopardize United vs Liverpool!!!
A chance to knock Liverpool out of the Champions League!!
Agreed, Dave. That's a horrible decision. How did VAR say it was the right call?
Where did you hear it was delayed?
If United have to forfeit Citeh are Prem Champs.
I just saw it
The only time the Gunners would leave London is for the EL Final. That would be in the capital. Of Poland that is
A delay seems the right call. Knocking Pool out of the CL and delaying Citeh's title is very important
The Dean of officials might as well blow the final whistle
There is video of a flare being thrown at the Sky Sports broadcast platform that is outside....it landed short
That is is
Arsenal have won 2-0
Played well.... can they keep it going on Thursday
The full time whistle goes and the craziness at OT only somewhat overshadowed what was a quite creditable win for the Gunners ahead of their huge EL match on Thursday.
I'm off to do some dishes and will check in later about the match at OT.
The Gunners win 0-2 and finish a man up, moving up to ninth , ahead of Villa and Leeds
They are talking how the stadium is rotting under the Glazers...it looked good to me when I was there
Three of the stands(not the one that I was in) are all newly built!!
Flares thrown outside the players hotel. This is bloody ridiculous. It's no longer a protest; it's a riot
United players still at the Lowry Hotel in the City center...it is actually closer to the Etihad than OT!
Teams no where near arriving at the stadium!
I am sure it will be called off!! If it does go on, it would have to be the last match of the day...but that would be at night and not safe
I always blame the Liverpool fans for what they do to the opposition busses coming into OT
Now they say Covid Bubble has been breached. A fan goes into the dressing room!!
MORONIC
Arlo is back in the stadium. He looks like he is in my part of the stadium. He is at the door that I entered the pitch from!
He is right there
That's the suite behind him
NBC are really having a go at the fans
Where on earth were the police?
They might not have been at the stadium but they should have gotten there!!
Greater Manchester Police.....you knew there was a protest expected!
That guy who threw the tripod....arrest him!!
Arlo is now inside my suite!
This won't help getting the Glazers out!
I don't like that Neville and Carragher are behind the fans!
I am against the Glazers...protest outside the ground....don't go in the stadium and on the pitch!
They are showing how I got to the stadium
Now they are showing fans and police clashing!
They are bringing back the hooliganism comment...I don't think it is the same as the 70s and 80s but still bad
Becky is wrong about the busses
They come in the other end of the stadium
Stretford End end
Becky is wrong again...she is on the wrong side of tunnel
Coaches come in at the SE
I' back from a trip to the watermill on a hot humid morning. Dave, reading your comments. All this is disgraceful . Greater Manchester Police anything , but great . An investigation needs to be underway and possibly lots of sackings within the police force
I'm back from a refreshing Sunday shower. It sounds as if the plans are afoot to move this one to tomorrow afternoon.
Welcome back!
I've heard tomorrow or 6:30 UK time....that seems too early
Police have done their job....finally!
I don't understand that they weren't around knowing that fans were going to protest
Thanks, Dave. That means the kickoff would be 45 minutes before the late match. I can't tell whether it's too early or too late. Pure lunacy
Agreed, Dave. Disgraceful from the Greater Manchester Police. Sack the lot of them!
Arlo is outside of my suite and back in his perch
Not very central for the media.... It is at the end of my suite
Would United want a game tomorrow... with the Semi on Thursday
If the match is tomorrow afternoon then it would be at the same time as one of the Monday night matches. Neither looked too thrilling , so this would be the marquee match
Glad you are providing expert OT reports . They are quite helpful
I don't think United would , but the Prem may not give them a choice., I think there have been times when EL teams haver played Monday Prem matches
The last few weeks, Monday night team plays Friday night!
Not sure when they will reschedule the match. Best if they can play today or else they may have a tough time fitting it into the schedule
Tomorrow afternoon might be a good time for me to tune in tomorrow during my Office Hours - I approve!
Match has been postponed
At least City can't win the league today
Thanks for the update. Citeh not winning the title today is the one good thing that happened
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