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!
That's followed by Soton v. Citeh in the Cup on ESPN+ at 11am. The later match in the Prem is a London Derby between Spurs and West Ham with a European slot on the line. Then we wrap up the day on the Plus with a late Cup match between Forest and Liverpool.
Join me for all the fun today, won't you?
posted by The Blue Devil @ 9:47 AM
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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Morning, boys - Leicester and Brentford come into this one relatively safe and in mid-table, with of course Brentford in 15th slightly less safe on 30 points.
Morning Bob
I've been watching the Cup on my Roku but just changed over to the computer so I can watch the league match on the telly
Surely you are a Fox today! Leeds are only a point behind them
The teams are coming out:
Leicester: Schmeichel, Amartey, Fofana Pereira, Thomas, Ndidi, Tielemans, Albrighton Dewsbury-Hall, Ihenacho, Barnes.
Brentford: Raya, Jansson, Pinnock, Ajer, Henry, Norgaard, Eriksen Janelt, Mbeuma, Canos, Toney.
I have to make a quick coffee run for Kath and Doug
I'll be back in a tic
Morning, Dave - great to have you on board. I'm actually assuming that Brentford are safe. My concentration is on the bottom four. If they keep losing and we get another couple of wins, we'll be safe.
See you in a tick, mate - go get that java going.
Good Morning, Bob and Dave. Like Dave I'm watching the Prem on TV and the Cup on the computer
I watched the first half of the Cup match and then went for walkies with the new dog.
The new dog is not a collie. He's half Mastiff and half black lab. Very friendly and similar personality to Sparky. He's a perfect fit for us
BLOODY HELL! Haha took too bloody long to shoot . Took ages to tee up a close range sghot then tackled. Should have put Palace three up
Coming down to the last ten minutes, Palace are still leading Everton 2-0 through goals from Guehi and Mateta.
Make that 3-0! Zaha with the third.
Morning, David - how's your weekend been so far?
GOAL ! ZAHA PUTS PALACE THREE UP . ZAHA DESERVES A LOT OF CREDIT AS HE WON THE BALL, LOST IT , WION IT BACK , OPLAYED A ONE TWO WITH MITCHELL THEN WENT ON A RUN. PASSED TO MIKE OLISE AND I THOUGHT HIS CURLING SHOT WENT WIDE SDDUE TO THE CAMERA ANGLE , BUT CAME OFF THE POST AND THE BALL WATCHING TOFFEES LET HIM SCORE INTO A WIDE OPEN GOAL
Good Morning, Bob. It's been a great weekend. Instead of getting the Border Collie mix we got a half Mastiff/half blacvk lab mix. He's a perfect fit and similar temperament to Sparky
How has your weekend been?
Beneteke on for Mike Olise presumably for his physical presence and Will Hughes for the Cpypte which is an attacking switch being three up. Well done, Paddy
I am back as Palace go three up
Que Sera Sera being sung with pride at the Selhurst Park!
Wonder how many times Palace have made the semis
I know they lost to Southampton in 76
They also won in 90 and 16 only to lose to Man U in the Final
Had they won in 76...they would have lost to Man U again!
Palace doing well in the Cup without United in the picture!!
Bob, this Prem match doesn't matter to any of us. The Bees aren nine points clear and to be honest are close to being safe
Good Morning, Dave. You will be interested to note that Palace and the Toffees are scheduler's;ed to play in the Premier the weekend of the semis , so that match has to be rescheduled
Palace just scored another!!
Four Nil!
VAR checking to see if everything is kosher
You might have known already, but not sure.
It counts
GOAL ! WILL HUGHES SCORES SECONDS AFTER COMING . PICKPOFRD SAVED FROM GALLAGHER THEN HUGHES PUT IN THE REBOUND
Welcome back, David. How was the coffee run?
GOAL !TIMMY CASTEGNE GIVES THE FOXES THE LEAD
Leicester take the lead....nice goal!!!
Leeds definitely don't want Brentford to get anything... Leeds only a point behind!
Nice curling finish in the upper 90
Coffee is never for me...I get it for Kathy and Doug
I just drink the homemade stuff
That'll do nicely - I hope that a right thumping will depress Everton even more. I don't want any more stoppage time heroics from them in the future.
Palace heading to Wembley
My opinion is that this match doesn't matter that much to Leeds as the Bees are eight points clear. Better for Leeds if the Foxes win, but not that important compared to teams below Leeds
It's over and Palace thrash the Toffees 4-0
I'd love to see the Saints and especially Forest to win later
I still think the bottom three at the end of the season will be thew Hornets , Canaries, and Burnley. A chance that the Toffees could be third from bottom instead of Burnley, but I'm guessing the three mentioned at the beginning of this comment
I know they are 8 points clear of the drop but ONE point clear of Leeds....always good to have more teams below you. Leeds could overtake them next time out
Agreed, Dave. I'm rooting for those two
The weekend's been good. We did our usual Friday night date night with homemade pizza and a movie and some drinkies.
I spent most of yesterday afternoon setting up my conference travel.
I'm well aware that the Bees are one point clear of Leeds, but Leeds priority is surviving then next is whether they finish above the Bees. That's my two cents worth
Where are you traveling?
Just to mention we didn't get the Collie. He's a Mastiff/ Black Lab mix. He has a sim liar personality to Sparky, which is what we were looking for. He was named Trump, but we changed it to Trooper.. He has already responded to the new name
Nice to see Brentford behind, but I'm not emotionally invested in them.
Having looked at the run-ins for the bottom four, I'm picking Norwich, Watford and Everton for the drop. I think Burnley have enough winnable points to get clear but it'll be a tight one.
Glad you're happy
Bob, I remember you mentioning yesterday that you were traveling to San Diego. Is that the conference you're mentioning
I've got a big education conference in San Diego at the end of April. I'll be doing a presentation with a couple of friends from Purdue.
Bob, that's basically what I stated. More important ot be clear too those four than to worry about being a point behind the Bees.
So, do Doug and Kathy like the fancy Starbucks drinks?
No reason Brentford aren't wearing their red, white and black
There should be a rule!!!
That sounds great, David - I'll look forward to seeing pictures of Trooper in his new home.
Maddison picks up a cheap free kick. He might fancy it.
I understand what both of you are saying... but better having another team more likely for the drop than Leeds...so....just have Brentford lose and let them sweat stout
They get an Americano....they are hooked.....plonkers
In Ligue Un, Moncao thrashed PSG 3-0 , but PSG still top, thirteen points clear of Rennes , who went out of the Conference League to the Foxes
GOAL! Nice one from the fourth Prez. 2-0!
TWO NIL!!
TWO REALLY LOVELY GOALS....each of the top corners
GOAL ! THE FOXES GO TWO UP. FREE KICK FROM, MADDISON AVENUE CURLED LIKE BECKS.
Isn't the Americano just a bog standard coffee with milk in it?
I'll have to tell them what you called it!
In terms of the comments I mentioned I was thinking what would my opinion be if I were in Bob's shoes. I know a Foxes win is better, but not to bad if the Bees were to somehow win
Are you going to be traveling together ?
Dave , dos you what pictures of the new dog? Bob, Elizabeth posted one on facebook. I can send a group text
Bob will be pleased that we changed the name from Trump to Trooper.
Sure... me don't do BookFace
Well, I have to admit that when I was drinking coffee, I did enjoy a caramel macchiato on occasion. There is no substitute for an espresso drink.
Leicester need to stop scoring so freely....they are next up for United
Very pleased, mate. Was the breeder a MAGA person?
Are you on TikTok, Dave? ;-)
A long range shot from Dewsbury Hall just wide for the Foxes. That's close to Bob's office
Dave, no comments on the new dog? I promise to send pictures .
YIKES! Bad news for the Rams. Posh with a shock 1-3 win at Loftus Road as QPR would have headed into the break in a playoff spot. Posh off the foot of the table now above the Rams
I said to share the pictures
Still not happy that Cantona is being ignored
I've just checked out Trooper on Elizabeth's FB feed. He's a bit doggy, in't he? Wouldn't like to meet him up a dark alley. You should have named him Norman "Bites Yer Legs" Hunter!
She might be , but we have never discussed politics in our several previous meetings. She claims her girls gave the dog the name. When we told her we would change the name she seemed fine with it.
Posh were losing !!
Apparently Eriksen has Covid and not in today's squad and not joining up with Denmark either
That's all right then, as long as Trooper isn't plotting to storm the Capitol while you two are sleeping. ;-)
Sorry, Dave. I see the comment at 10:37. Will send pics. For those of you that met Sparky, he will remind you a lot of him if you meet Trooper, just much larger
Sparky was a lovely dog - have fun with Trooper, mate.
LOL, BOB! He's only eleven months old, but sleeps more than us. No chance of that happening
I am glad the dog seems to have adjusted to the name
Male or female?
Foxes two up at the half
I don't think we will get another dog after Shadow. I know how upsetting it will be! Did you think you would get a new dog after Sparky?
So, the Foxes go in 2-0 up - quite pleased with that. I'm off for a shower. Back in a bit.
He's an eleven year old male. Looks mean , so might be a good watch dog, but actually a gentle giant.
I did think we would get another dog , but not this soon. Elizabeth kept pestering me to get a new dog. Even though I didn't think I'd want another dog I'm fine with it now that we have him. Glad he's similar in personality to Sparky
I'm happy for you guys....enjoy
Just made myself a couple of crumpets we bought from Trader Joes....love it
Bob, I was watching a video of a Wolves fan's vlog of the Leeds match. It was a guy and girl....they were so impressed with the Leeds fans...best of the season! The Leeds fans had the entire lower tier of the stand that took up the entire length of the field
Dave will be going for Saints because Ralph is dressed for the occasion and Pep isn't. Sound right?
Let's hope that Southampton and Palace can meet each other in a semi final as in 76.... shame United and Derby won't be the other one!
Thanks, Dave.
Agreed, Dave. That semi was the year before I moved to England. I think Palace were managed by Malcolm Allison of Division Three and Saints were in Division Two
Sounds like a fantastic video of Leeds fans.
Oh when the Saints go marching in
Oh when the Saints go marching in
Saints undefeated so far this season vs the Citizens
They're off from St Mary's
You're right David
Do you know who their star player was?
United beat reigning League Champs Derby in the other semi...David knows who scored a brace for United.... don't answer...Bob...do you know?
A question for Bob and Dave. would Bob have been better off with the Toffees being on a cup run as it would be needed distraction in the relegation battle, or would it be confidence inspiring in the fight against relegation?
I think Palace's star player was Peter Osgood, formerly of Chelsea. Am I correct? For Saints I was thinking Mick Channon
Correct , I know the answer to the United question
The second half is underway from the KP
Good question David... I say knock them down a peg! Knowing the modern day manager...they would put out a reserve team for a semi final!!
David, do you know the answer to the first question...you're allowed to answer that one
The Semi dar being made at 1:30 PM. IS that correct?
Oooh...you just answered it.
No, Peter Osgood was on the Saints
Channon was a Saint as well
Yes. I went with Peter Osgood for Palace and Mick Channon for Saints for the first question
I knew Osgood was a star , but I think by 1976 he was near the end of his career and inconsistent. Does that sound about right?
Osgood was on Southampton not Palace
Palace's star player was Peter Taylor. All left footed!
Went to Spurs after
What claim to fame does Taylor have on the international front?
Rangers were trailing rock bottom Crocodile Dundee at the half , but came from behind to win 1-2 . Rangers three points behind Celtic
I remember Peter Taylor and he was a star for a short time.I think his claim is that he was capped by England while playing in the Third Division. Also managed England for one match
Aaron Ramsey scored Rangers' first goal...his first for the club after joining them on loan
I'm surprised a Prem team didn't pick him up
I think Peter Taylor never was as much a star at Spurs as expected. Didn't he retire early due to injury?
I didn't know about that about being capped as a 3rd D player
What I was talking about was what you said about being England manager for one game....he was the one that made Beckham captain
OH! Off the post by Adam Armstrong off a nice through ball driven in by Alpha Romeu.. Should have scored with just the keeper to beat, but miss hit
I think you're right
He was crazy during that Cup run for Palace
Bugger...Sterling gives City the lead
GOAL! STERLING G GIVES CITEH THE LEAD
Good save by Schmeichel from a close range header
OH! KAPSER DOES WELL TO RTIP OVER A HEADER FROM PONTUS OFF A SHORT FREE KICK
Terrible mistake by the Saints defender!
It was also not that good of a finish by Sterling...the deflection took it pas the keeper
Citeh gifted that goal. Nice build up, but a really poor clearance by jack Stephens to Jesus and he passed to Sterling for a really easy goal
Did you see Klopp whining about having 5 subs again! He pointed out that he doesn't know how many Burnley players will go off on international duty...it's not fair!
What a bunch of rubbish....only reason you have all your players going off to play for their countries is because they are better players!!
Have worse players and they can stay at the Liverpool training camp...does that make you happy!
I used to like Klopp but he does too much complaining
So, it looks like the top three of the Prem will make up 3/4 of the Cup Semis.... Palace for the Cup!!
I just Wikied Peter Taylor. The one born in 1953, not 1928. He went to Spurs the following September. He won all four caps with Palace. Scored in his first two international appearances. That feat wasn't matched until Rickie Lambert did that in 2013
OH! Great close range reflex save by Kasper off a close range header from Bryan Mbuembo
Also , I think the only other Third Division player after Taylor to be capped by England after Taylor was Steve Bull with Wolves or were they in the Second Division at that time?
I remember he was the Bees Knees back then....then faded
As you said....injuries
Wasn't Bull even lower than that?
Agreed, Dave. If Palace win the Cup then I believe that sixth place would be a Conference League spot and seventh place would not qualify at all for Europe
Jonny Evans on for Timmy Castegne. The Brodge already shutting up shop?
I think Bull played two seasons in the Fourth Division with Wolves, but I think that was before the England caps
Was Bull in the 1990 WC squad . he would have been as a Second Division player
Armstrong with another attempt.... rubbish try!
Dave how were the crumpets?
Armstrong sliced it with the outside of the foot. Horribly miss hit as was the shot off the post
I thought he was called up being in the lower leagues
I guess I'm wrong
A clash of Jacks as Stephens digs in to Grealish , who is down . Thought it was a corner, but it's a Citeh free kick
Delish!!!
Should have had more than two!!
Bob has taken the world's longest shower....or just ignoring us
City off the post
OH! off the post by Weekend at Bernie's Cancelo went past Libramento down the left and Bernie should have scored from twi yards out
Just read this....
While still playing in the Third Division, he was selected for the England team and scored on his debut against Scotland at Hampden Park.
No cheating
Name the five teams that have won all four divisions in English Football
Just Wicked Steve Bull . Scored on his international debut against the Auld enemy at the end of Wolves Promotion Winning season from Division Three in May 1989. He played four times in Italia 1990, three as a sub. His last cap was in October 1990 and the last player to be capped as a Third Division player by England. Only four other post war players have been capped by England a s a Third Division player
I think Pompey and Wolves are two of the five teams. I will pick the other three once I put one my thinking cap
I'm back from a refreshing shower to enjoy the last bit of this one.
Surprised you didn't drown!!!
Correct
Wolves were the first to do it back in 1988
Pompey did it as well
Three more
Long range shot from Rodri inches wide
I'll take a stab in the dark on this one, Dave. How about Blackburn Rovers?
Incorrect
I think the Terriers are another one. I think Pompey were before Wolves. I thought Pompey accomplished that in 1980?
I asked you a question earlier that David wasn't allowed to answer
Who scored a brace for United in the 76 Semi vs Derby?
LOL! I always shave my head in the shower on Sunday mornings, so it takes a bit longer than the usual one.
No for Huddersfield
According to Wiki...Wolves were the first to do it
How about Jimmy Greenhoff? I know he was one of your favorites back in the era.
How about Blackpool?
I see that Man City are predictably 0-1 up in their Cup match with Soton.
No to both, Bob. Sorry, mate
Looks like Pompey didn't win it all until 2017
How about Burnley for the top four divisions?
Brentford get a goal back with 5 to go
Saints won corner then off the corner corner Kyle Walkers Peters had a volley blocked for a corner
Burnley is another one
Two to go
GOAL! Brentford are back in it with a fizzer from Wisser. 2-1!
It says back in 2001 that Wovles were the only team!
GOAL ! BEES GET ONE BACK . BRYAN MBUEMBO WENT ON A RUN THEN GFOUND WISSA , WHO CURLED IT NI THE CORNEWR FROM JUST OUTSIDE THE D. NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL A FRENCH CONNECTION
I'm assuming that it's a team that won the First Division back in the early 20th century and have been pants ever since, so how about Sheffield Wednesday?
The other two are Preston and Sheff United
I guess other the other teams won the Fourth division before the third. Then that makes sense
A pair of stoppage time minutes from St. Mary's
I got close with Wednesday!
Not sure I would have guessed those two,. Forgot about PNE, but Blades won the Fourth in Dave's and Bob's senior year of HS. I know they won the Third about five years ago.
I guessed three out fo five , but ran out of time with the other two
GOAL ! SAINTS TIE IT UP WITH AN OG
YES!!
Saints equalize with an OG
Oh - Maddison should have got his brace there. Didn't get anything on it.
Lovely jubbly!
Last kick of the half!
Nice through ball by Armstrong to El Yanoussi and he caught Zak Steffen out of position then off of La Porte for a bizarre OG. They all count
It's 1-1 at the half
Dave wanting the final whistle blown at the KP. Sound about right?
Those that have won three of the four
Sunderland ...missing 4th tier
Villa...same
Leicester....same
Derby....same
Notts County....top tier
Ipswich...4th
Blackburn...4th
Huddersfield...3rd
Forest...4th
For Bob's sake I do
I'd like a few red cards late for Leicester so they are out of the OT match
Matty Jensen down for the Bees as if stung by a Fox
Interesting list, Dave
I am off for walkies as Leicester have won it
It's over and the Foxes hold on to win 2-1
I might need to go for another walks too
That's it - Leicester are in the top of the Prem now - still , well out of contention for the remaining European spots.
Brentford are still relatively safe on 30 points. They probably only need two more wins.
I'm off to throw a load of laundry in.
Shad didn't want to go!
I wonder who would be the best bet to be the 6th team to do it
Hudders?
Town?
Just lost the TV to March Madness
The football is on a second TV in the living room but I will be behind you guys
Still got the Cup matches on the computer
I'm back for a moment at the start of the second half at St. Mary's. 1-1 now.
Back for the second half and still 1-1 at St. Mary's
I'm guessing Terriers would win the Third before Tractor Boys win the Fourth
Citeh shot blocked for a corner after a sustained spell of pressure
Saints counter off an unusually poor pass from KDB. Adam Armstrong cut in and his miss hit shot out for a corner
Pass from Jesus intended for KDB tackled by Kyle Walker-Peters for a Citeh corner
PENALTY CITEH! SALISU PUSHED JESUS IN THE BOX. WENT DOWN EASILY
GOAL! THE PENALTY FROM KDB JUST CREPT IN UNDER THE FINGER TIPS OF FRASER FORSTER
CITEH NOW LEAD 1-2
Big team get the breaks again!
I have to be in and out right now
Helping Tom with his move
TTFN
CHE ADDAMS FOR SHANE LONG AND ARMANDO BROJA FOR DAM ARMSTRONG . FOR CITEH PHIL FODEN FOR JACK GREALISH AND MAHREZ FOR JESUS
CHEERS, Dave. Great chatting . Wishing you and Tom well with the move. Enjoy the rest of the day
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