This weekend feels like the crunch time for domestic football with lots at stake. We start today with a relegation six pointer - Norwich v. West Ham - for example. At the same time, we've got promotion hunters Brentford at Derby. Of course, I'm hoping that Wazza and co. can do more for us than they did the other day.
Later on in the day, we've got the European challengers Sheffield United and Chelsea doing battle and West Brom traveling to Blackburn. I'd take a draw in both of those matches, wouldn't you?
So, bring on the good stuff and join me for a cuppa this morning.
Sad news out of Blighty this morning of the passing of another Elland Road and England legend Jack Charlton at age 85. That's the third figure from the Revie era that we've lot in the last few months.
ReplyDeleteNo news about the cause of death, but I'm suspecting that a lot of these deaths are due to COVID-19 and family's are just being private about it.
God morning Bob up and ready to chat .
ReplyDeleteYou are correct. It is crunch time. It's the penultimate Saturday of the season and the prepenultimate weekend of the season
ReplyDeleteVery sorry about Jackie Charlton. He had a pretty long innings so he did well to make it to 85. Could have been any number of reasons
ReplyDeleteThey're off from the London Stadium and VR
ReplyDeleteOf course, I'm focusing on the Derby v. Brentford match this morning. If Derby can get something from this one, it just makes our goal for promotion that much easier.
ReplyDeleteMorning, David - great to have you on board for these crunch time matches.
ReplyDeleteWatching one match on NBCSN and the other on Gold
ReplyDeleteAnd we're away from Pride Park in this crucial Championship tie. Come on, you Rams!
ReplyDeleteCrunch time at lunch time!
ReplyDeleteThanks Bob. Glad to join you
ReplyDeleteDerby have an early corner. And now another. Good start from the Rams.
ReplyDeleteThat's a key match.
ReplyDeleteCOME ON YOU RAMS!
The Canaries will be relegated with a loss today and they seem to have accepted their fate as it's all Hammers early doors
ReplyDeleteBugger! Brantford have scored early on! That's not good.
ReplyDeleteThe Reading Railroad rides their way to a lead at Charlton. No pun out of respect for Jackie
ReplyDeleteSorry, Bob. Leeds needs to win at the Liberty tomorrow
ReplyDeleteEven a draw will do for us - come on, Derby! Get it back!
ReplyDeleteJust to let you know the latest in our area . Our county had 250 new cases yesterday, which nearly doubled the record and five deaths beating the record of four. The county extended the order of masks and curfews a fortnight to July 27th
ReplyDeleteAntonio goes on a run down the left then passes to Jarred Bowen who shoots just wide
ReplyDeleteFirst Canaries spell of pressure and Vrancic drags a shot from just outside the box wide
ReplyDeleteTim Krul does well to turn around a close range volley from Antonio
ReplyDeleteCorner out by Tittey for another
ReplyDeleteGOAL !!!ANTONIO SCORES OFF THE CORNER
ReplyDeletecORNER FROM jARRED bOWEN HEADED ON AND aNTONIO ALL ALONE AT THE FAR POST VOLLEYED IN FROM TWO yards out. This one was cming
ReplyDeleteIf this result holds the Hammers should be a win from safety
ReplyDeleteDubravka does well to block a close range Hornets volley
ReplyDeleteHammers now Dave's lucky seven points clear of the drop zone
ReplyDeleteOH! Volley from Wellie cleared ff the line off a run and cross from Kiko Fermenia
ReplyDeleteBird with a decent chance there from 12 yards but blasts it woefully over.
ReplyDeleteActually tipped on to the post by Dubravka
ReplyDeleteWin at Carrow Road today and West Ham are virtually safe.
ReplyDeleteThe very active Antonio volleys a cross well wide. The Hammers have been getting joy down the left
ReplyDeleteBob did you see my comment at 7:28? Scary times here
ReplyDeleteMy apologies . The match is from CR, not the London Stadium
ReplyDeleteBetter from the Canaries as a cross from Jamaal Lewis is headed wide by Pukki
ReplyDeleteTime for drinkies at CR
ReplyDeleteGOAL !!! THE TOON TAKE THE LEAD AT VR FROM A CORNER. CORNER FROM LIONEL RICHIE HEADED ON BY FERNANDEZ AND DWIGHT CRYSTAL GAYLE SCORED FROM A YARD UT AT THE FAR POST
ReplyDeletePlay resumes at CR and drinkies at VR
ReplyDeletePerhaps some signs of improvement for Derby as we head into the drinks break. Let's hope that Phillipe Cocu spiked those drinks a bit.
ReplyDeleteThat goal was in Toon and name that Toon as the corner from Richie was dancing on the ceiling as sung by Dwight Crystal Gayle
ReplyDeleteI second that Bob. Roon may need to be up to some mischief
ReplyDeleteA barber shop quartet of matches with the away team one up. Both Prem goals scored at the far post from a corner due to so called marking
ReplyDeleteCurling free kick from the touch line from Jarred Bowen clips the top of the net
ReplyDeleteDoucorre concedes a free kick to the Toon
ReplyDeleteHernandez volleys wide for the Canaries
ReplyDeleteBen Foster forced to tip, over a curling corner from Ritchie
ReplyDeleteAs I join....DERBY EQUALIZE!!
ReplyDeleteMorning Boys!
Pablo Fornals called for a foul ,on Vrancic just outside the Hammers box
ReplyDeleteYESSSSS!!!!
ReplyDeleteDerby have equalized through Jason Knight. It's only the second goal that Brentford have conceded in six games!
Good morning Dave . perfect time
ReplyDeleteNow....Wazza.... score a belter!
ReplyDeleteFree kick from Vrancic is over
ReplyDeletePerfect timing by Dave as that's the first home goal of the day
ReplyDeleteI called it for Leeds to be in the lead by half on Thursday
ReplyDeleteI also called it that Bees would lose, Swans would lose... down to ONE POINT needed!!
Shot from Jarred Bowen just wide
ReplyDeleteGreat predictions and calls for Bob to celebrate tomorrow afternoon
ReplyDeleteGood close range block by Ben Foster from St. Max who was through on goal
ReplyDeletePablo Fornals fouled about a foot outside the Canaries box by Buendia
ReplyDeleteMorning, Dave - great timing!
ReplyDeleteUseless effort from the Derby man
ReplyDeleteSoucek heads wide from narrow angle as he stretched to each the ball
ReplyDeleteSibley goes for goal - a wee bit greedy there - could have played Chris Martin in.
ReplyDeleteThat's a lovely scenario mate. I'd be happy with a draw here, which would reduce our goal to five points.
ReplyDeleteTim Krul does well to turn over a volley from Soucek
ReplyDeleteLooking at the table... if Brentford draw...they will be on 76 points with 9 points available... Leeds would need TWO points after winning in Wales tomorrow
ReplyDeleteThis score is fine....of course... a loss would better for Brentford
I actually want Brentford to go up this season to be the 50th different club to play in the Premier League.
I would prefer them to overtake the Baggies
Stupid free kick given up by Derby now.
ReplyDeleteThe Toon break through Almiron after several Hornets shots off a free kick were blocked
ReplyDeleteI second that Dave
ReplyDeleteStupid foul by Buendia that was anything but Noble
ReplyDeleteGOAL THE HAMMERS GO TWO UP AS IT'S ANTONIO AT THE DOUBLE WITH A HEADER OFF THE FREE KICK
ReplyDeleteCanaries going down without a fight
ReplyDeleteAn LOB blogging trio of stoppage time minutes in both Prem matches
ReplyDeleteThat's what I'm thinking, mate. Regardless, Fulham are already on 76 points now, albeit with a worse GD than Brentford, so we'd need five points.
ReplyDeleteShot by Ryan Fredricks over after a cross from Fornals was headed away
ReplyDeleteFlappy with a decent save from Buenddia
ReplyDeleteCity ban appeal will learned on Monday....depending on the decision and the FA Cup... Europe could go down to 8th place
ReplyDeleteTop five(minus City) into the Champions League
6th Europa League
7th League Cup spot(City)
8th FA Cup spot(City, United, Chelsea)
What happens if Arsenal win the Cup AND finish 8th
Would 9th go?
Hammers two up at the half
ReplyDeleteHornets one up at the half
ReplyDeleteNinth would not qualify. Only three EL teams . Sixth and seventh would qualify . The only difference is that the preliminary round place would go to 7th instead of 8th and 7th would need to play in the preliminary rounds
ReplyDeleteAgain...Leeds run-in
ReplyDeleteSwans away
Barnsley home
Derby away
Charlton home
IT'S GOING TO HAPPEN BOB!!
That's a friendly schedule barring tomorrow's match. Leeds going up!
ReplyDeleteSecond half underway from VR
ReplyDeleteNot yet. Andre Marriner just arriving on the pitch
ReplyDeleteSecond half underway from CR
ReplyDeleteWe're back on for the second half at Pride Park. I'd be more than happy if this were the final score.
ReplyDeleteNow from VR
ReplyDeleteThe AMS....need to win!
ReplyDeleteI guess that is Derby's nickname....it says it on the stand!!
I hope so, mate - but I'm counting every point.
ReplyDeleteCOME ON YOU RAMS! STING THE BEES!
ReplyDeleteThis is a perfect time to douse the beehive with vinegar
ReplyDeleteI'd love a Derby win but the job for us would be the same. Fulham already have 76 points.
ReplyDeletebloody. hell
ReplyDeleteJamall Lewis fouls Pablo Fornals about a foot outside the box
ReplyDeleteBloody hell - the Derby keeper has gifted Brentford a second one. A routine effort from Benrahma squirms under his body.
ReplyDelete1-2!
PENALTY HORNETS!MATT RITCHIE FOULS KIKO
ReplyDeleteWhy couldn't Ben Hamer have saved that one for next weekend?
ReplyDeleteVAR checking but it was really clumsy
ReplyDeleteVAR says penalty.Troy Deeney to take
ReplyDeleteGet it back, Rams!
ReplyDeleteGOAL !!!TROY DEENEY TIES IT UP FROM THE SPOT AS HE BLASTS IT PAST DUBRAVKA
ReplyDeleteSorry, Bob.
ReplyDeleteCOME ON YOU RAMS!
goal !!! the hammers go three up
ReplyDeleteNow Brentford have a dangerous free kick opportunity. I'm not enjoying this one bit.
ReplyDeleteNorwich's Premier League dreams slipping away now.
ReplyDeleteA long ball from the back found Antonio through on goal. His initial effort was blocked by Tim Krul then he easily headed in the rebound to complete his hat-trick
ReplyDeleteCOME ON DERBY!!!
ReplyDeleteCould easily have been a penalty for Brentford there.
ReplyDeleteThe Canaries are toast. They need a barber shop quartet of goals to avoid relegation today
ReplyDeleteNews on Jack Charlton..he had bee diagnosed with lymphoma and had dementia
ReplyDeleteI think the Rams would be in the final playoff spot with a win today
ReplyDeleteTroy Deeney gifted possession , but shoots tamely at Dubravka from close range
ReplyDeleteCome on you Ams....Free kick chance
ReplyDeleteOur old friend Pontus gives up a free kick. Now - come on Waz - put one on a plate for someone.
ReplyDeleteComes to nothing
ReplyDeleteA bit of a scramble but comes to nothing in the end.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update Dave. I thought it could be something respiratory due to many years of heavy smoking.
ReplyDeleteWellie with a shot blocked on to the top of the bar
ReplyDeleteNice pass from Troy Deeney as Wellie has a shot deflected inches over
ReplyDeleteIf the Hornets win then Villa and the Cherries are all but down
ReplyDeleteDerby goalscorer Jason Knight goes into the book.
ReplyDeleteIda and Todd Cantwell about to come on for the Canaries. Too little, too late
ReplyDeleteVery sad for Big Jack and his family.
ReplyDeleteBUGGER!!
ReplyDeleteBugger! That's torn it. Benrahma scores a third and it's over and out. Thanks for nothing, Rams.
ReplyDeleteBUGGER! Bees lead 1-3 .Sorry Bob
ReplyDeleteThey deserve to be rammed up the arse for this performance
ReplyDeletePressure on the Baggies now who travel to Blackburn today.
ReplyDeleteI think Villa and Bournemouth are already down... have they actually won a point since the restart?
ReplyDeleteVilla I think got one against the Blades
St. Max through on goal and his deflected effort is disallowed for offside
ReplyDeleteNewcastle have a goal chalked off
ReplyDeleteThose stats are correct , Dave. They're not mathematically down, but probably two losses away from that
ReplyDeleteThis result will also spur on Swansea who are a point outside the promotion spots before kick off with us tomorrow. Derby are just about out of it.
ReplyDeleteA quadruple Canaries change as it's drinkies change
ReplyDeleteAlso at VR
ReplyDeleteTeams back on at CR and need a score card to keep track of all the changes
ReplyDeleteSpur on?
ReplyDeletePut the pressure on
Kind of late by Daniel Farke to be making changes .Should have done that at the half
ReplyDeleteI am hoping Blackburn beat the Baggies today and all the pressure is on WB!!
ReplyDeleteHere goes. Pukki , Buendia, Stupermann, and Hernandez off.Todd Cantwell, Lucas Rupp, Adam Idah, and Josh Martin on
ReplyDeleteNot sure about Cantwell's barnet!
ReplyDeleteJosh Martin an 18 year old academy grad on for his third Prem appearance , all as a sub and all since the restart. Played a minute vs Saints and seven at the Hornets
ReplyDeleteAntonio with his FOURTH!
ReplyDeleteGOAL!!! HAMMERS UP BY A BARBER SHOP QUARTET , SINGING YOU'RE GOING DOWN. ALL THE GOALS FROM ANTONIO. RYAN FREDRICKS GIVEN THE FREEDOM OF CR AND HIS RUN THEN A PASS EASILY DIVERTED IN BY ANTONIO FROM A YARD OUT
ReplyDeletehAMERS APPEAR TO BE GOING FOR A FIFTH
ReplyDeleteThese four goals are worth another point
ReplyDeleteThey will 6 clear.... seven with GD
Antonio off after scoring a barber shop quartet. MArk Noble off as well and he's replaced by Wilshire. Haller on for Antonio
ReplyDeleteCanaries going down without putting up a fight. Sad.
ReplyDeletePenalty to Watford!
ReplyDeleteANOTHER PEANLTY TO THE HORNETS. MANQUILLO SAAR WAS CALLED FOR A RUGBY HOLD. REALLY STUPID
ReplyDeleteNot happy. Maybe brekkies will sort me out.
ReplyDeleteTroy Deeney to take again
ReplyDeleteThis spot kick could end the relegation battle!
ReplyDeleteGOAL !!!TROY DEENEY WITH HIS SECOND SOT KICK SCORED AND THE HORNETS LEAD 2-1
ReplyDeleteWHY DO KEEPERS DIVE!!!!
ReplyDeleteRight down the middle a second time
Keepers spend all game long reacting to shots really quickly.... for pens....let's dive OUT OF THE WAY
The Cherries and Villa not officially relegated, but pretty close.
ReplyDeleteTroy Deeney with a close range effort well blocked by Jamaal Lascelles as he's on a hat-trick
ReplyDeleteCould've been a penalty for Derby there - might have thrown them a lifeline.
ReplyDeleteAgreed with what you're saying about the keepers
ReplyDeleteThey're all but dead in the water.
ReplyDeleteNo hat-trick for Troy Deeney as he's replaced by Clever Boy
ReplyDeleteThe Cherries did get a point on Thursday and if you forgot that then Jose will be more than happy to remind you
ReplyDeleteThe Cherries and Villa each with a 0-0 draw since the restart
ReplyDeleteCherries could be relegated by Wednesday and Villa on Thursday. The season is starting to wind down
ReplyDeleteInto stoppage time at CR. An LOB blogging trio of those minutes
ReplyDeleteA quintet of stoppage time minutes at VR
ReplyDeleteBig smiles on the Brentford bench now.
ReplyDeleteIt's a Hammers hammering for the Canaries
ReplyDeleteLate free kick for Derby.... don't take your time....get it in the box
ReplyDeleteUseless by Rooney...right into the keeper's arms
ReplyDeleteBrentford break...should have done better
NORWICH ARE DOWN
It's over at CR and the Canaries are officially relegated as they are on the end of a Hammers hammering. A Barber shop quartet without reply
ReplyDeleteBrentford nearly get a fourth on the break but a slip means that it comes to nothing.
ReplyDeleteBrentford about to win...still Duck's Soup for Leeds
ReplyDeleteI am off for walkies with Shad and Kath!
It's over at VR as the Hornets come from behind to defeat the Toon 2-1 and are safe by half a dozen points
ReplyDeleteThe Gooner has posted the classic Carlsberg ad with the England legends as a tribute to Big Jack Charlton. Something for you to watch during the gap in the matches.
ReplyDeletehttps://youtu.be/_iU9G9JApFU?fbclid=IwAR1B_r44oHYXdgQCakyIGS56e1jfhK7KTHs8FaPQH3F7epp7pAMBnIJqmw8
Seriously.....how many guards of honor do Liverpool need?
ReplyDeleteCOME ON BURNLEY!!
ReplyDeleteBack from walkies as the next one on the telly is Pool vs Burnley
ReplyDeleteAgreed. I always thought it was just for the first match as Champions
ReplyDeleteYNWA being played, but it's not the same without the fans
ReplyDeleteI will check the link during the next break. Sounds interesting
ReplyDeleteMinute of silence for Big Jack
ReplyDeleteHalf a dozen Championship matches about to kick off
ReplyDeleteBlack arm bands being worn too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a year for ex Leeds men
ReplyDeleteGet promotion as a memorial
They're off from a sunny Anfield
ReplyDeleteWe are off at Anfield
ReplyDeleteGet off the Liverpool numbers crap!
ReplyDeleteI think the division is weak and they are good!
That's a great way to honor Big Jack . Also Norman Hunter and Trevor Cherry. Did I forget anyone?
ReplyDeleteHe's said it again!!
ReplyDeleteThe only thing is how they finished so far ahead of Citeh. Otherwise I completely agree with you. When United won titles there were years when half the division was capabale of winning the Prem
ReplyDeleteThe Evil Lions take an early lead at the Tigers , who are in a relegation spot
ReplyDeleteI'm back from a refreshing shower for the start of the Liverpool v. Burnley match. Not much at stake in this one.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back, Bob.Here's hoping for a Blackburn win vs the Baggies. One can hope
ReplyDeleteTark clears a pass from Andy Robertson for a corner off a passing possession,.
ReplyDeleteNot a Big Club takes the lead at Loftus Raod
ReplyDeleteMillwall and Wednesday take early leads on Saturday
ReplyDeleteSo have Forest
ReplyDeleteForest takes the lead at PNE
ReplyDeleteNo coverage of the Blackburn v. WBA match on the Plus today. Hope that Blackburn can do us a favor.
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