- Golden Lion -- nawesty (Nick W), Friday, May 09, 07:10:55pm (195.93.21.72)
Does anybody know if this pub will show the match on Sunday? Seeing as it calls itself a Fulham pub it would be outrageous if they show the Chelsea match instead!
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- yes it is -- HC, Friday, May 09, 07:28:08pm (90.198.218.172)
- Cheers (NT) -- Nick W, Friday, May 09, 07:49:10pm (195.93.21.72)
- Do they have a big screen at the GL, or just regular TVs? (NT) -- Severin, Friday, May 09, 07:51:28pm (91.85.175.216)
- Royal Oak -- michaelw, Friday, May 09, 06:54:38pm (82.34.235.34)
how easy is it to get to on the train from wimbledon tube?
with it being a sunday and all,
is it easy enough to get to from new maldon station
thanks.
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- Come out of NM station turn right, walk for no more than 5 mins and the Royal Oak is on the left hand side (NT) -- BRBB, Friday, May 09, 06:56:06pm (82.23.219.215)
- Trains run pretty frequently even on a Sunday. Best to check but, from memory, think they're about every 15 mins (NT) -- BRBB, Friday, May 09, 06:57:15pm (82.23.219.215)
- Or you could jump on the 131 (i think) Bus, get off at the fountain and walk for about 10 mins. Either way from Wimbledon its an easy journey. (NT) -- Doug, Friday, May 09, 07:00:53pm (86.151.202.219)
- Take any local (slow train) going towards Kingston or Surbition from I think Platform 8 (NT) -- Melon Man, Friday, May 09, 07:02:11pm (91.104.21.75)
- cheers guys. one more thing, is the district all ok on sunday? anyone know if its not running through earls court again? (NT) -- michaelw, Friday, May 09, 07:33:05pm (82.34.235.34)
- Virgin Media -- BRBB, Friday, May 09, 06:39:21pm (82.23.219.215)
I recently upgraded from the "free" TV package (basically what you get with a freeview box) to the Virgin XL package (all the mainstream channels minus Sky Sports and Movies). This costs about £20 (but I negotiated a further £10 discount as I have broadband and phone too, so it only really costs me £10pm). Virgin (in my area anyway) bundle all the Setanta Sports channels into this package at no additional cost. No minimum contract - you can cancel with one month's notice (i.e. take it out, cancel straight away and only pay for one month).
Thought this may be useful for anyone with cable who's not got anywhere to watch the game. I live in Yorkshire and there's not much interest in FFC v Fratton Park Rovers up here!
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- Pubs!!! -- Scandi, Friday, May 09, 05:30:51pm (78.149.172.10)
Can someone please post a list of all the pubs they know are showing the game...failed to get a ticket for the LG screening!!!
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- Sean Davis torn by Fulham's relegation worries- Telegraph -- Magnum, Friday, May 09, 05:01:08pm (90.203.139.85)
From Daily Telegraph:
'Sean Davis, the Portsmouth midfielder, has admitted that he would be heartbroken if he was to send Fulham spinning out of the Premier League, seven years after scoring the goal to take them up.
Davis led Fulham from the old Division Three back to the top flight and is the only player in Premier League history to have played for the same club in all four divisions.
The former Tottenham player, who scored the last-minute goal that earned Fulham promotion at Sheffield Wednesday in April 2001, will face his old club at Fratton Park on Sunday knowing a Portsmouth win is likely to consign Roy Hodgson's side to relegation.
Davis said: "There are no mixed emotions for me because I really hope Fulham stay up, but I have to give 100 per cent for Portsmouth. It is a shame it has come to this situation because we fought so hard to get promoted and I will be gutted if they get relegated.
"All the players I played with have moved on but I know Simon Davies and Paul Konchesky well. It will be horrible if I end up relegating my mates."
He added: "Thankfully I have never experienced relegation. I was down there when I first joined Portsmouth and we were second from bottom but somehow managed to escape."
Davis, who will be competing for a place in Portsmouth's line-up for next weekend's FA Cup final with Cardiff.
Davis, fighting for a new contract at Fratton Park, joked: "I think I might have to score a hat-trick and get two or three assists to get picked for the final.I will give it my best shot because I would love to get on the pitch at Wembley."
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- Cottage Screening -- SE5 White, Friday, May 09, 04:30:10pm (80.254.147.68)
Its not pissy Carlsburg at 3.50 a pop on Sunday is it ?
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- Offal -- Canon, Friday, May 09, 04:15:51pm (193.189.80.36)
Good to see that the official site still can't handle the pressure
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- exactly. We're all busy, but not many of us can just hold up a white piece of paper saying "too busy, go away". Tsk. (NT) -- another rich, Friday, May 09, 04:25:17pm (213.123.59.130)
- Might give it a go mind (NT) -- Canon, Friday, May 09, 04:31:55pm (193.189.80.36)
- That's funny Rich. I'll have to remember that one! (NT) -- PT, Friday, May 09, 05:47:40pm (86.132.123.185)
- Spare a kind thought for me -- Billy the Badger, Friday, May 09, 03:59:37pm (86.27.236.106)
Yes, it really is me. Billy the Badger, the most superstarry mascot in the world, beloved by children and senile idiots everywhere. I know it will be a huge honour for you to meet me, as I’m by far the greatest Git-in-a-Furry-Suit in the entire universe. But do not prostrate yourselves! Beneath these synthetic bristles, I am a humble man.
I see that certain posters here do not appreciate my fantastic genius. That makes me sad. As any Git-in-a-Furry-Suit will tell you, a man who dislikes football mascots is a child molester waiting to happen.
Yes, Bacon, you miserable swine, I mean you! Why are you so jealous of my massive fame and talent? Do you think it is EASY to dress up like some big, hairy BOLLOCK and prance about like a complete COUNT? Do you not realise that I spend MONTHS perfecting my amazing breakdancing routines? Not to mention my bravery. It takes a big, big man to take the piss out of Avram Grant – he could easily have turned around and kicked my FURRY TEETH down my FURRY THROAT, did you ever think of that?
Show a little generosity to a decent man doing a dignified job. Me, that is, not Avram.
When I relax tonight in my humble sett, I do not want to have your mean-spirited carping ringing in my ears. I deserve better. I deserve to be dancing in CHINA WHITE, with all those BORING FOOTBALLERS! I deserve to SHAG their STUPID GIRLFRIENDS! I deserve a BABY BENTLEY and a holiday in DUBAI! In fact, I am MORE IMPORTANT than the players, more important than FOOTBALL ITSELF, because I am the KING OF MASCOTS!
I am a god. Look at me. Look at me! I AM A GOD, I tell you!
LOOK AT MEEEEEEEEEEE!
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- am i the only one -- ZFK, Friday, May 09, 03:49:13pm (81.143.86.6)
Who has felt sick most of this week, had re-accuring dreams about sunday and doesn't really know if he's going to survive 90minutes on sunday?
Reading lawros predictions just sent me into a mild panic attack.......
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- I'm getting...... -- Cheggers, Friday, May 09, 03:45:03pm (20.138.246.89)
.....a bit bored by all this talk about Sunday. People saying they've been nervous for days, waking up in a cold sweat, going over every minute detail of the game, all the final position permutations and who's saying what about us..... GET A GRIP!!!!
What does it all matter? At the end of the day it's a football match and, ultimately, we will get exactly what we deserve from this season - whatever that may turn out to be.
So go placidly amid the noise and the haste. Relax and enjoy the day - have a few beers, get behind the team and accept with good grace and a ready quip whatever fate hands us.
Championship or Premiership....WE ARE FULHAM
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- Damn. Good point, and dare I say it... well made. I'll be there next year whatever. If only to hear Sir Craven wax lyrical about those lorry drivers going over the ice fields to the diamond mines. Where else would you get that level of eclecticism! (NT) -- PaNdy, Friday, May 09, 03:54:10pm (83.244.137.162)
- Spot on Cheggers, we should just be very happy that we are finishing the season strongly.. I have a few nerves about tomorrow, most of us will, however win draw or lose, there is now some real positive stuff to hang onto for next season. (NT) -- Strobe, Friday, May 09, 03:54:14pm (139.92.218.176)
- fair point but begs the question if your so laid back about it all what are you doing reading the message board when nearly all the talk for the last week has been about Sunday... ;-) (NT) -- nice (excited and nervous), Friday, May 09, 04:04:07pm (194.131.215.35)
- Exactly, my feellings are all over the shop. I'll be happy (in different ways) if we stay up or go down. (NT) -- Golden, Friday, May 09, 04:05:05pm (206.165.150.70)
- Well said that man (NT) -- Barry E, Friday, May 09, 04:43:29pm (82.71.232.25)
- Blige - a football match? Far more important than that - sorry, I'm with those that show some passion, some desire & hope those that take the field on Sunday do, too! (NT) -- Fulham Reach, Friday, May 09, 05:32:49pm (86.4.23.105)
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Late Late Ticket Request! -- SpongeBob, Friday, May 09, 03:37:38pm (64.236.81.62)
Very very long shot i know but here goes... if anyone has a spare ticket for Sunday for the home end, and you want offload it, I would be a willing cash buyer (face value of course) and would come and collect. I have a spare ticket for the Craven Cottage screening i'd happily throw in free of charge!
Viagogo seems to have dried up and i don't particularly want to go on my own!
(COYW!)
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- SING UP -- Gazza, Friday, May 09, 03:26:35pm (193.133.69.162)
Just want to say everyone who is going Sunday, get singing and get behind the lads.
I will be there loud and proud
FFC TILL I DIE
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- who (IF it happens) will fudge it up for us on sunday -- cravenlad, Friday, May 09, 02:50:26pm (86.139.18.55)
was talking to a palace supporter about sunday and he mentioned when they had to beat charlton to stay up... it was ruined by one howler of a mistake by mikele leighertwood...who could we see doing this to us?? my man, kasey keller..
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no one as we romp home 5-0 (NT) -- Roycboyc (Pub Lunched), Friday, May 09, 03:00:25pm (213.48.46.141)
- Absolutely - we're a different unit now! (NT) -- Lowe's Pate, Friday, May 09, 03:24:14pm (86.4.23.105)
- If you have to pick one player to make a catastrophic mistake, a keeper is always a good candidate. The good news/bad news about Keller is he is slow & steady. He has played in big games before and he is not a choker. (NT) -- Chet, Friday, May 09, 04:43:04pm (68.117.140.235)
- 5 things I hate about the Telegraph, reply sent to steve.wilson@telegraph.co.uk -- PaNdy, Friday, May 09, 02:45:18pm (83.244.137.162)
1) Not attending the game, but reading about it on Monday morning.
Jimmy Bullard, whilst being talismanic, has actually been relatively counter-productive for the overall shape that Roy Hodgson has endeavoured to apply to a team that has been ravaged by the childish football tactics that Sanchez employed. But hey, why let that get in the way of sensationalist reporting.
2) Their failing circulation.
Tory paper. Established mentality. When WAS the last time the Telegraph had a proper journalistic exclusive? Still, so long as the stiffs keep propping us up, why change a static formula?
3) Not even recognising a possible change in cultural imperative.
Errr…may I refer the “honourable” gentleman to the question answered above.
4) Tycoons are not the torch holders of applied morality.
Conrad Black, Rupert Murdoch, Silvio Berlusconi, Roman Abramovich…do I really have to spell it out?
5) Do you really want to enter the discussion of getting a proper job?
What will you tell your kids about your contribution to the betterment of our “great country”? Oh, and by the way, having a massively inflated sense of self importance doesn’t make the history books. See Oswald Mosely.
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- Unfortunately having a massively inflated sense of self importance DOES get you into the historey books. See Hitler, Stalin, Mosely, Bush, Blair, Edwina Currie...better stop there. I could be here for decades. (NT) -- PaNdy, Friday, May 09, 02:49:24pm (83.244.137.162)
- What about me? -- Sorry Lanchez, Friday, May 09, 03:12:21pm (80.194.194.72)
- The Telegraph, a dinosaur amongst newspapers employing the dregs of fleet street without a shred of writing talent, at least Bill the Badger entertains which is more than can be said for this tw@ts column. (NT) -- Roycboyc, Friday, May 09, 03:18:53pm (213.48.46.141)
- Fine answer! (NT) -- ormondroyd, Friday, May 09, 03:19:42pm (212.100.103.216)
- From the Daily Mail online -- Down the Wing, Friday, May 09, 02:35:38pm (85.189.169.198)
PORTSMOUTH v Fulham: England pair doubtful for Pompey
James is "still not fit" after two weeks out with a calf injury and manager Harry Redknapp admits there could still be a slight worry over him for next Saturday's FA Cup final. Jamie Ashdown is on standby.
Campbell has tight hamstrings and will not be risked if the problem worsens, but Noe Pamarot is ready to deputise after one game back in the reserves since damaging knee ligaments against Bolton in February.
Midfielders Sulley Muntari (rib), Pedro Mendes (hip) and winger John Utaka (ankle) are all available again after injuries.
Team (from): Ashdown, Johnson, Campbell, Pamarot, Distin, Hreidarsson, Diarra, Muntari, Mendes, Diop, Davis, Kranjcar, Utaka, Defoe, Baros, Kanu, Lauren, Nugent, Hughes, Begovic.
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- will he risk the players just back from injury like muntari?? who knows... (NT) -- cravenlad, Friday, May 09, 02:54:44pm (86.139.18.55)
- This will, of course, help - but still a handy line-up, as we know - still firmly at our door to get a result. That said, it's the way we'd want it isn't it? IWWT. (NT) -- Lowe's Pate, Friday, May 09, 03:01:18pm (86.4.23.105)
- the biggest one of them all -- David Rhubarb, Friday, May 09, 02:25:49pm (195.93.21.72)
I've been to the semi final in 1975 and Cup Final , survived Lincoln in 82, missed Swansea in 1995 but never ever have I felt this way over one game . I went to Birmingham with my girl Chloe ( very fit) and I put a fiver on for her on Brian Mcbride to score first. At half time I told everyone on the riverside we would win 2-0. Now I'm giving Chloe a fiver on Clint Dempsey to score and Fulham to win 1-0.
The momentum is with us. Trust me at 4-55 we'll be singing the Great Escape because we are staying up, we are staying up....
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- UEFA CUP -- steviebox, Friday, May 09, 02:25:26pm (82.163.53.22)
Think we've been edged out by Citeh for a UEFA Cup place. English club have been awarded an extra place for fair play
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- sunday -- gj, Friday, May 09, 02:10:26pm (78.32.133.118)
I'm really trying to get my head around the Pompey take on this game.
It would not be unfair to say we are a club of similar standing to portsmouth.
If we were mid table-ish and had an FA cup final a week away, i really think it must be one of the biggest games in their players career.
I know there is a lot of hype about this game, but i just cant beleive portsmouth give a monkeys about it. Not saying that is a great thing. But if ever a game was there for the taking, surely this is it.
I wonder if Papa & Davis will play, cant see them wanting us to go down.
My view is the biggest factor is us and the way our players approach it. Strangely, my biggest concern is that we are too hyped and end up not playing smartly.
Oh god please let us go 3-0 in 20 mins and let me/us enjoy sunday
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- I think we need to forget what the game means to Pompey and focus on the huge deal that it means to FFC. If we play like we have been in parts for the whole 90 mins, we will win the game. I don't give a toss what their thoughts etc are, but am more interested in how we approach and play. I hope the players havent been mulling over who will play, will they get stuck in, they wont want to get sent off etc etc. Focus should be 100% solely on us. (NT) -- Jim, Friday, May 09, 02:14:14pm (207.138.98.253)
- Even the warm up + first 20 minutes of play will give an indicator to how seriously they will take the game IMO, it's easy to say with hindsight but watching the warm up before Brum the contrast in body laguage between our players and Brum was obvious and that was reflected in the outcome of the game. Most people's criticism of Hodgson is that he has been too reserved but that could actually be the saving grace on Sunday, likewise with Coppell who is a cool customer whereas the ranting raving style of McCleish when things go wrong simply wears off in the end. (NT) -- Spud, Friday, May 09, 02:15:37pm (195.93.21.72)
- 5 things you won't miss about FULHAM - Daily Telegraph -- Old Snitchy, Friday, May 09, 02:06:28pm (86.4.23.105)
5 things you won't miss about FULHAM
Steve Wilson, Daily Telegraph, 9th May '08
Jimmy Bullard having to carry a below average team
Had Bullard been fit all season, perhaps Fulham wouldn't be in the trouble they find themselves now. His cameos in the closing weeks of the season are largely responsible for digging them out of a mighty hole and, should they fall back in, the bidding would start immediately for a player who should be gracing a bigger stage.
Their inoffensiveness
So much so that you can't help secretly hoping they'll go down. Nice club, nice part of town, pretty stadium. Stop wasting our time.
Not finishing what they started
Had all Premier League games finished at half-time this season, Fulham would be in Europe now. But they don't, so they'll be heading to the Championship where a different half-time routine should be the first order of business.
Mohammed Al Fayed
He may be good value on the steps of the High Court but his bold attempt to buy his way in to British Society has been long eclipsed by big spending Russians and Americans and his boast of making Fulham the Manchester United of the south rings very hollow these days.
Billy the Badger
Fulham's incongruous mascot - a fella who puts on a rubber suit and rolls around on the grass at Craven Cottage every other week for a living and/or fun - has ideas well above his station. After trying, and failing, to cheer up Avram Grant earlier in the season with some ill-timed tomfoolery, Billy was sent off by Cris Foy for break-dancing on the corner of the pitch in a game against Aston Villa. Great for parties where most of the guests are below five, leave it out of the football. And get a proper job while you're at it.
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Fuck you too Steve. Anyone care to guess his affiliation? I'm going for QPR all the way (NT) -- ormondroyd, Friday, May 09, 02:08:24pm (212.100.103.216)
- Who is this prick, CFC by the sound of it? I can easily show him how offensive I an be (purely to disprove his point!) I'll find his email address, then let the bnombardment begin... (NT) -- Jim, Friday, May 09, 02:11:13pm (207.138.98.253)
- What an a**hole. Is this a wind-up? (NT) -- Jari's Mullet, Friday, May 09, 02:11:34pm (90.27.201.240)
- I'm going Chelsea with the mention of Grant. What a prize wanker. -- HC, Friday, May 09, 02:12:11pm (80.194.194.72)
- The sort of wanker that bases his opinion on watching MOTD (and probably not waiting to the last game where we've usually been this season!!), to say Bullard has carried the team when players like Davies & McBride have been arguably more effective just spewes ignorence, the only thing he'll really miss is the easy option for tipping us to go down - lets hope we prove him & the rest wrong once again. Failing that they'll get the footballing delights of Stoke and Hull to replace us. (NT) -- archie, Friday, May 09, 02:12:46pm (87.194.250.111)
- "...the Championship, where a different half time routine should be first order of business". Eh? (NT) -- ormondroyd (by the way, a quick google suggests he might be a Tranmere fan), Friday, May 09, 02:12:58pm (212.100.103.216)
- I hope our players read this ... great motivation. -- HC, Friday, May 09, 02:14:27pm (80.194.194.72)
- steve.wilson@telegraph.co.uk; (NT) -- There you go people, Friday, May 09, 02:18:11pm (79.70.100.124)
- He's going to be disappointed then - we are not going anywhere! (NT) -- Lune, Friday, May 09, 02:27:17pm (85.210.107.178)
- I might have been acceptable if it was 5 things you WOULD miss and 5 you wouldn't, but it just comes across as being offensive. What a Prize A twat. (NT) -- nawesty (Nick W), Friday, May 09, 02:30:15pm (92.233.55.57)
- He's right about Billy the Badger, though. (NT) -- Frank Bacon, Friday, May 09, 02:36:31pm (82.26.77.213)
- Thanks for his e-mail - sent a tongue in cheek but reasoned response! (NT) -- Old Snitchy, Friday, May 09, 02:56:09pm (86.4.23.105)
- Setanta viewing... help required please -- Down the Wing, Friday, May 09, 01:49:39pm (85.189.169.198)
Somebody posted on here that you could take out a Setanta subscription for a tenner, watch the match then cancel the subscription after. I've got Sky and and Setanta appears on my station listings...
I've just had a look on the Setanta site and it appears that for satellite users there's a £14.99 connection fee and a minimum of 2 months subscription – £45 in all.
Anyone know if this is the cheapest option or am I missing something?
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- That's if you connect throughSky. If you have Virgin media then it is the tenner (NT) -- Mr Pod, Friday, May 09, 01:57:33pm (81.171.143.108)
- Hackett: (NT) -- I checked the site as well- looks like Satellite customers pay £14.99 and then £10 per month - but you can cancel after one month. So only £25 in total, Friday, May 09, 01:57:38pm (193.22.89.2)
- Deal must have changed, mine, with Sky was £9-95pm with no ties. Best to call them - but caution - they're in Mumbai I believe! (NT) -- Old Snitchy, Friday, May 09, 02:09:58pm (86.4.23.105)
- Thaks chaps (NT) -- Down the Wing, Friday, May 09, 02:30:47pm (85.189.169.198)
- Pubs -- Sammy, Friday, May 09, 01:43:06pm (194.242.130.5)
Any pubs in Horsham or surrounding areas definitely showing the game?
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- A note of caution -- Ken, Friday, May 09, 01:38:11pm (212.125.93.52)
Can't get on Sunday but I wish everyone well and I'll know you'll bring the house down, I shall see it very nervously on TV but my heart will be with you guys down there.
Just one note of caution and its the same one that Roy has made with all the euphoria of last week that we could lose our focus and think we'd already done it. But I trust Roy to get his message home. Whatever happens and I hope its what we all want we musn't let the success of the last few weeks blur our thinking. We've had a really poor season and the team does need some real strengthening in the close season and I do hope success doesn't take away from what needs to be done otherwise it will be the same struggle next season, also all of the fringe non playing always injured players do need moving on and there will need to be some real pruning. But as they say thats all for another day COYSW
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- Blues duo doubtful -- Old Snitchy, Friday, May 09, 01:21:07pm (86.4.23.105)
James McFadden & Liam Ridgewell struggling to be fit for Sunday.
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- COYW's -- Melon Man, Friday, May 09, 01:04:20pm (91.106.12.185)
Having spent the entire week putting the Big match to the back of my mind. Its all came to the boil today.
I'm glad Roy has a fully fit squad to pick from, because he's going to need our players to be at their best to get the Result we need.
Portsmouth are not going to roll over for us, and they have players which would 'walk into' ours. This is not going to be easy but we can do it, as we have the momentum and the talent.
We must play to win (and the starting XI should reflect that.), but I have have a sneaky feeling that a draw might be enough for survival.
I think Roy will use the players he knows can handle the extra pressure and have been in good form.
The back 5 pretty much picks itself on recent form. If Roy goes with 4-4-2 then the situation dicates that it remains unchanged,
with Danny and Jimmy on good form this leaves no room for Leon. Nevland must start alongside Brian.
The guy is cool and composed, works hard for the team and importantly has already come thru a dogfight with Roy.
So my team will be:
Keller
Stalteri, AH, Hangerland, Konch
Davies, Murphy, JB, Dempsey
McBride, Nevland
Bench:
Niemi, Boca, LA, Litmanen, Kamara
For the bench I really want Niemi to come back in for Warner, but dont see this happening. Lets prey Keller has one of his good days, and we don't need to replace him for any reason.
I think the situation dicates that Jari makes it onto the bench, probably replacing the slightly unlucky Healy. Perhaps, the story of his season.
In baseball they have players to close out Matches.
Whatever happens at Fratton Pk, the last 10 minutes will call for someone like Litmanen to come on and control the play.
We might be chasing the game, where he might unlock the door or he can keep the ball and play out time.
Then again, would Roy revert back to the 4-5-1 he employed and the players implemented so well against Villa?
I wouldnt blame him if he did, but it would be a brave move by the guy who should remain as the Gaffer.
You could not disagree with Roy if he wanted to keep it tight, knowing that he has inform attacking options on the bench in case they are needed.
Infact the more I think about it, the more sense it makes to replace Nevland (What am I saying!!!) with Leon. But wouldn't that be crazy?
It might shore up the defence, but it weakens our attack.
Who'd want to be a Manager?
Whatever happens on Sunday, we should all be proud that we have made it this far and that the Fans and the Players seem to have grown so much stronger for it.
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- Not the fatal 4-5-1 mentioned again. One of the main reasons we're on a roll is because we've dispensed with this fundamentally flawed formation, which only worked for us when Saha was playing outstandingly well. TWO strikes absolutely vital - DK to start & put the wind up 'em - much more than the Solent breezes do! (NT) -- Old Snitchy, Friday, May 09, 01:17:01pm (86.4.23.105)
- Pretty sure it will be the same 16 as last Saturday. And so it should be - there is clearly a good spirit among those players now. Kamara to start for me, with Healy and Nevland standing by for action. (NT) -- AlanR, Friday, May 09, 01:21:38pm (83.67.21.128)
- Fully agre with AlanR - Healy to be on the bench - he can carve a goal out of nothing - Sunderland for example. Same 16 for me. (NT) -- OS, Friday, May 09, 01:30:48pm (86.4.23.105)
- Personally I thought Kamara's work rate last weekend was bettered by no-one. He worked really, really hard and his pace could well cause their ageing central defence some trouble. They are all going to be SO up for this, we have to make sure they know that we are, not always easy being heard at Fratton! (NT) -- Jim, Friday, May 09, 01:34:38pm (207.138.98.253)
I do hope that someone clatters Campbell on Sunday. A far dirtier play than he is given credit for - highlighted by that despicable challenge on Kamara (NT) -- Hackett:, Friday, May 09, 01:59:58pm (193.22.89.2)
- I know that his record at Pompey was attrocious, so possibly a point to prove? (NT) -- Jim, Friday, May 09, 02:18:17pm (207.138.98.253)
- Ugh - Turning Green -- American Mike, Friday, May 09, 01:01:39pm (82.111.154.122)
Well, I wanted to wish those who are travelling down to Portsmouth the very best and I hope each and everyone of you STANDS with pride and sings louder than you ever sang before.
The team now deserves your 100% support after the last few performances and please, with the help of God himself, may you bring 3 points home.
I'm envious of you all and I'm gutted that I never did get a ticket.
COYW's, bring home a win.
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- From Sean Davis -- Old Snitchy, Friday, May 09, 12:59:58pm (86.4.23.105)
Below pinched from the FFC MB.
"There are no mixed emotions for me because I really hope Fulham stay up, but I have to give 100 per cent for Portsmouth," he said.
"It is a shame it has come to this situation because we fought so hard to get promoted and I will be gutted if they get relegated.
"All the players I played with have moved on but I know Simon Davies and Paul Konchesky well. It will be horrible if I end up relegating my mates."
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- From the Telegraph. Link to full article inside. -- nawesty (Nick W), Friday, May 09, 01:02:19pm (92.233.55.57)
- ARE WE STILL GOING TO TEDIOUSLY BOO HIM (NT) -- oapb, Friday, May 09, 01:07:07pm (62.25.109.196)
- Thanks nawesty - interesting he's fighting for a new contract. Wonder if we still need a ball winning midfielder with Andreasen on board? (NT) -- Old Snitchy, Friday, May 09, 01:11:17pm (86.4.23.105)
- Davis is a bone-fide Fulham legend, played in all four divisions and scored THAT goal at Blackburn! (NT) -- Browski, Friday, May 09, 01:39:24pm (82.44.127.133)
- Bloody hell, didn't spot this until now - potential massive irony if he scores the goal that puts us down after scoring the goal(s) that got us up. That's scared me, that has! (NT) -- Superstitious of SW6, Friday, May 09, 02:02:19pm (195.226.47.82)
- Or at least, he scored the goal that made us champs (v Sheff W), can't recall who scored winner at Huddersfield to actually get us promoted. Anyone? (NT) -- Superstitious of SW6, Friday, May 09, 02:04:12pm (195.226.47.82)
- Boa if it was 1-0, or was it 2-0. Was there but now a blurry haze! (NT) -- Chesh, Friday, May 09, 02:07:49pm (80.176.93.177)
- Never booed Davis - ditto Finnan, EVDS & a couple of others. TAFKA #23 is a good lad & a part of FFC history - his comments do him credit. -- HC, Friday, May 09, 02:20:36pm (80.194.194.72)
- Chesh, you're right, Boa scored the winner v Huddersfield to put us up - see here http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/1274211.stm - but the fact Davis scored THE goal v Sheff W is seriously giving me the shivers! (NT) -- Superstitious of SW6, Friday, May 09, 02:22:14pm (195.226.47.82)
- Was 2-1 I think with them equalising and Boa scoring the winner. Was listening on car radio on top of Epsom Downs (NT) -- PRW, Friday, May 09, 02:32:23pm (193.133.138.40)
- A story to ease the tension a little..... -- LDP, Friday, May 09, 12:57:52pm (81.2.69.146)
"This month our regular columnist Peter Ndlovu recalls an unsavoury incident from the African Cup of Nations.
Things have been quiet this month so when I sat down to write this article my mind went blank. Although the following tale has very little to do with the game of football, fans will still find it quite entertaining.
It is from the 2006 African Nations Cup in Egypt. We had just played our final group game, ending on a high by beating a strong Ghana side but still crashing out of the tournament. At the hotel that night we decided to have a few drinks and toast to our victory. I had invited my friend Tony Yeboah along (fans of English football will remember him from his highly successful period with Leeds United) as he had been watching the match.
The lads started giving Tony a lot of stick for his country's loss, especially our head coach Charles Mhlauri. Tony was taking it quite gracefully but, as a proud Ghanaian, I could sense his patience was wearing thin. Nevertheless, the drinks kept flowing and so did the jokes.
It came to the end of the night and some of the lads had disappeared to bed, most notably our coach and Tony. Now during the whole tournament Charles had personally entered the hotel rooms of our most lazy players (Benjani was the worst) and pulled them out of bed in the morning to get ready for training so myself and a couple of the other lads decided to repeat the routine on him. We got the keys from reception and seven of us bundled into his hotel room at 4 a.m. To our horror it was not Charles who we found in bed, it was Tony Yeboah. The worst part was that he was having sex with Charles' wife!
I quickly rounded the boys up and ushered them out of the room, frantically hoping to keep a lid on the situation. After all, it was I who invited Tony to the party! We found Charles in one of the hotel bathrooms. He had had far too much to drink and crashed out.
The next morning, at breakfast, I quizzed Tony about what happened and he delivered a line which I will remember all my life:
"When a man insults my country I insult him, by taking his woman"
Charles did eventually find out about the incident and I think he separated from his wife for a period. The last I heard though was that they are back together and he's now coaching in the USA.
The moral of the story is never to p*ss off Tony Yeboah!"
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- Local Pompey Paper -- John, Friday, May 09, 12:47:48pm (82.198.250.73)
DEJAN TIPS FULHAM TO FLOP
Stefanovic has tipped Pompey to send his Fulham side tumbling into the Championship.
The former Fratton favourite thinks the Blues will triumph against Roy Hodgson's side on Sunday.
Stefanovic feels the team he joined last August lack the same quality Harry Redknapp's men possess.
And he thinks that will stop the Londoners getting the three points they need to be assured of safety.
Stefanovic said: 'It's a massive game for Fulham and we need to win.
'I think it is going to be difficult to pick up all three points. I think we will be lucky to get a point.
'Pompey have lost their last three games and it was a draw before that.
'They will want to have a win going into the FA Cup final.
'I know Harry Redknapp and what his teams are like.
'Pompey always want to win at home whatever the game is.
'I think it will be tough to take a result.
'The players are not bad here.
'It is a squad which can just about survive, if they are lucky.
'But if you ask me "Who is going to win?" I think it will be Portsmouth.'
Stefanovic will miss an emotional return to his former club after falling out of favour under Hodgson.
The 33-year-old stated he will be leaving the club in the summer.
Stefanovic said: 'I've not played since the start of the year and it will be disappointing not to play in front of the Pompey fans again.
'I've said I will be leaving in the summer whatever happens on Sunday.
'The manager has bought his players and has his opinion. That's football. It's no big deal.'
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- Nice one Dejan. If you'd have been any good we would have got enough points to stay up when you were in the team. I'm sure Sanchez will sign you again when he has found another Club more suitable for his level of quality. (NT) -- Matt, ex TOOFIF, Friday, May 09, 12:50:03pm (62.213.130.74)
- Says `we' twice and then reverts to `they'. (NT) -- b+w geezer, Friday, May 09, 12:50:56pm (213.254.163.78)
- Hope that this piece of crap is nowhere near the rest of our players as they prepare for the game. In fact, just release him now - waste of space. (NT) -- FFC4Life, Friday, May 09, 12:55:50pm (83.217.105.69)
- Another STUNNING signing from Snatchez, if ever a man should rot in hell. I've seen milk turn faster than that camel. (NT) -- Roycboyc, Friday, May 09, 01:28:51pm (213.48.46.141)
- Mr Slow donkey said "Not that I'm bitter at all because I don't get picked due to my general shitness & being over the hill" Tosser - definite one to go in the summer clear out. -- Houghtons Chip., Friday, May 09, 02:24:24pm (80.194.194.72)
- Jari Litmanen -- NG, Friday, May 09, 12:39:53pm (217.196.236.105)
Fulham have a fully fit squad as striker Jari Litmanen came through a reserve match in midweek unscathed.
But he is unlikely to start as boss Roy Hodgson looks set to keep faith with the line-up which defeated Birmingham
Whats the betting Jari Litmanen comes off the bench to score a last minute winner? A legend who played just 20 minutes!!
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- Our Final -- Mick, Friday, May 09, 12:36:27pm (85.158.139.99)
I wrote earlier in the week that this Sunday is "our" Cup Final. I was of course referring to the "FA CUP" final with the obvious link to our opponents.
Now we are only two days away it feels more like a WORLD CUP final. I am not sure my ticker is going to be able to stand up to this.
Damn you Lawrie Sanchez.
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- sALE OF TICKET -- KOTB, Friday, May 09, 12:02:22pm (84.92.83.198)
I WILL SELL MY TICKET FOR £3500
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- I'll give you a tenner?!!! (NT) -- Scandi Jr., Friday, May 09, 12:10:43pm (87.224.31.130)
- you can by from a company in london for £150.00 in the fulham end. No deal, enjoy the game. COYW (NT) -- D block, Friday, May 09, 12:14:29pm (217.37.68.125)
- Will you swap it for my old panini sticker of Ken De Mange? (NT) -- OAPB, Friday, May 09, 12:58:33pm (62.25.109.196)
- The bench -- b+w geezer, Friday, May 09, 11:59:13am (213.254.163.78)
Presumably a goalie plus two forwards -- whoever's not starting out of Kamara, Nevland, Healy. But apart from them?
Given the circumstances, should Roy have the ultimate wildcard up his sleeve -- Litmanen -- instead of Andreesen or Boca?
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- Turkeys voting for Christmas -- bwj, Friday, May 09, 11:58:41am (195.167.243.46)
Do we actually want to stay up ?
Might be fun to have a season where we actually have a chance of winning something for a change.
A few weeks ago when we looked doomed I was thinking we'd be better off not staying in the prem, but I'm not so sure now. I think given a few quid to fully rebuild in the summer, Mr H can actually give us a team we can enjoy supporting again.
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- As you imply, we've been round this block before. Long-term, it's hard to see a role for us in the prem unless we can create a dynasty of some kind involving quality footballers, nurtured young and well trained -- in which case we need someone to become a poorer man's version of Arsene Wenger or a richer man's Dario Gradi. Since there is at least a possibility Hodgson might fulfill that spec, let's now hope to stay up. But not just to tread water for another 7 years, thanks. (NT) -- b+w geezer, Friday, May 09, 12:05:34pm (213.254.163.78)
- I think the last 6 weeks ahs shown that we can live in this league with the right attitude and commitment. Ignoring the top 4 we can and should be able to match up against everyone else in the division. Recent history shows that if the commitment, desire and tactics are in place, with a little lady luck and fitness of key players, then mid table to top 10 should be a target. (NT) -- Mick., Friday, May 09, 12:24:33pm (85.158.139.99)
- Would like to see FFC with Roy in Prem for a couple of years. Think what Hughes has achieved at Blackburn. Roy's network is better & I'm sure he'd have gambled on a Santa Cruz. This is not "his" side-he's been firefighting & doing it pretty well-even if we go down (NT) -- JimO'G, Friday, May 09, 12:37:07pm (86.40.253.146)
- If we stay up, then I will consider that having won something. Sad maybe, but that's how it feels. (NT) -- Blackeye Blockhead, Friday, May 09, 12:40:20pm (82.3.232.251)
- I want the best for Fulham - that means staying up. Simple as that in my opinion as much as a weekend in Swansea appeals (NT) -- OAPB, Friday, May 09, 01:19:02pm (62.25.109.196)
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A longshot I know ....... -- Hackett:, Friday, May 09, 11:17:24am (193.22.89.2)
...but do any Norfolk residents know of a pub in Norwich that may be showing the game?
I’m there on girlfriend duty!
Many thanks
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- Paul Jewell - Go Derby! -- Old Snitchy, Friday, May 09, 10:47:50am (86.4.23.105)
"Paul Jewell has accused Reading of doing his team-talk for him ahead of Sunday’s crucial relegation clash.
Royals coach Kevin Dillon riled the Derby boss by claiming: “If we can’t beat Derby then we deserve to go down.”
The two sides come face to face at the weekend with Reading needing at least a point to have any chance of avoiding the drop and Dillon’s comments have left Jewell fuming.
Jewell said in The Sun: “We’ve been sneered at and ridiculed and I can accept it after the season we’ve had.
“But for Reading to say that, you’d think they had been playing Champions League.
“The next time Steve Coppell rings up for a match video to watch I’ll say ‘no’.
“Kevin Dillon might have been quite right to think it — but to say it was quite wrong.
“Will I pin it up in the dressing room? Yeah — I’ve tried everything else.”
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- for some reason...this is the game i am most certain about...derby are going to win this (NT) -- cravenlad, Friday, May 09, 10:54:32am (86.139.18.55)
- It all sounds quite good until the last miserable line. (NT) -- Lol, Friday, May 09, 11:13:08am (155.136.80.37)
- I will feel dreadfully dirty if I have to hope Derby C*unty score at any time on Sunday. Let's hope we don't have to rely on that. (NT) -- Alanovich, Friday, May 09, 11:24:31am (204.104.55.241)
- Not as dirty as we'd have felt needing Chelsea to thump Bolton. I actually quite pleases that Bolton won last week. Couldn't bear the thought of needing a favour from the filth. (NT) -- PT, Friday, May 09, 11:45:04am (86.132.118.62)
- COME ON DERBY (NT) -- Mick, Friday, May 09, 12:27:58pm (85.158.139.99)
- I think a bit of spice being added to this fixture can only help us, like when we visited Derby will sense blood to reward their fans. (NT) -- Spud, Friday, May 09, 01:02:33pm (195.93.21.72)
- I could live with that taunt though. Don't forget that when WE win, as far as the press are concerned, by & large, it's because our 'oppo' didn't play - not that we did! (NT) -- Old Snitchy, Friday, May 09, 01:06:54pm (86.4.23.105)
- Another snidy 'mail' article -- Rollerball, Friday, May 09, 10:22:12am (82.43.208.153)
revolving around Coleman! in yesterday's paper, Coleman is quoted as saying because Fulham do not have 40'000 fans they can never be a Top-10 club! Oh yeah! What about Portsmouth, Blackburn, and until recently, Bolton?!? this is just another snidy article designed to 'bash' Fulham, and the hacks are twisting Coleman's words to their own ends. Why should it take 40'000 fans to be successful? Blackburn have won the Premiership and League Cup, Portsmouth are near certainties to win the FA Cup. Middlesbro and Bolton have both been in Europe regularly.This is just subtle 'Fulham-bashing'. If we survive on Sunday there is no reason why we cannot go on and build into a top 10 side. Below the top 4 the standard is not good. Everyone goes on about QPR and their new money. They have nowhere near 40'000 fans but no one suggests they cannot succeed. Big fan bases are a 'smokescreen' put about by the greedy Premiership and its media pals to make more and more money; of course Fulham cannot be a Man Utd or Arsenal, but they can certainly be a Blackburn!
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- I've had a Watford fan and a Liverpool fan come over to me this morning and tell me that if we'd kept hold of Coleman, we'd be midtable by now. Both asked if I'd seen the piece in the Mail. This is really beginning to get on my tits. (NT) -- Kilburn White, Friday, May 09, 10:39:02am (213.86.135.44)
- We get those points of view on here & of couse the Tigana ones. For what its worth I'm proud of what Roy has done for FFC - just one more result & immortality, which would make all these guys eat their words! (NT) -- Old Snitchy, Friday, May 09, 10:58:23am (86.4.23.105)
- Haven't seen the article, but I try not to get wound up. I suspect the background is more about the club finances (and it would apply to any club), but the emphasis has been altered in the article. At the moment we rely a lot on MAF's deep pockets as ticket sales don't cover the salary bill (as far as I recall from old articles). Unlike some, I don't think we can expect MAF to continually bale out the finances - what's needed is a sound commercial structure where the income covers the running costs. Even with a full house, that's quite a challenge for the club, as with our seating capacity it means a substantial income has to come from other sources e.g. marketing, and I doubt whether that's achievable in the near future. (NT) -- Old Dave, Friday, May 09, 11:08:27am (80.77.243.25)
- I think the only thing that still annoys Coleman is the lack of money provided to him. If he had been given £20M to spend the year we finished 9th he may still be manager. We don't know .... but the lack of investment and his staff meant we were only going one way. (NT) -- Mr Pod, Friday, May 09, 11:27:47am (81.171.143.108)
- Idiots reading the Daily Mail shocker - no interest in the Mail or their readers views... (NT) -- nice, Friday, May 09, 12:10:00pm (194.131.215.35)
- Get the impression that this is the Snail twisting words. As you say, can't see Cookie knocking a top 10 position - he always said we were a top 10 club when he was here. Add to that the likes of the teams that you have mentioned - no reason for us to aim there. (NT) -- Number Six, Friday, May 09, 01:31:49pm (99.225.249.59)
- Seating capacity of 40,000 would mean 18,000 more per game, 18 games, 13.68MM additional revenues per season. Assumes every game a sell-out, which would likely not be the case. Late stage FA Cup games, etc. would add to it, but early round games are not currently sell-outs. The Cottage would lose some of it's charm if it were enlarged. Also, would have to subtract the "mortgage" on the construction. What is left pales somewhat versus TV revenues anyway. But, all that aside, $13.68 MM would help, but does not get us within sniffing distance of the top 4. (NT) -- Chet, Friday, May 09, 03:50:36pm (68.117.140.235)
- Pub Showing the match Sunday Confirmed details... -- LBNo11, Friday, May 09, 10:16:55am (81.140.14.48)
...I have just spoken to Dale the Fulham supporting landlord at the ROYAL OAK in New Malden, and he advises:-
A) There are two large screen TV's in the pub.
B) The pub will hold comfortably 50 people, but he has had much more in there.
C) If the weather holds, he may well set up a basic barbecue too, but they do have a hot food counter for proper meals.
D) The staff will be kitted out with Fulham shirts, and he will have other Fulham decorations.
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=521237&y=169060&z=0&ar=Y
See some of you there...
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- I'll be down there with Rags - looking forward to it....I think! (NT) -- Browski, Friday, May 09, 10:18:27am (82.44.127.133)
- The Royal Oak is a nice pub with good beer, and the 213 stops right outside. (NT) -- aLB, Friday, May 09, 10:23:17am (195.193.203.188)
- Bloody hell, only 50 people... Hmmm (NT) -- PT, Friday, May 09, 10:37:36am (86.132.118.62)
- ...comfortably Paul, and there is a garden out the back too. PS: Browski, see you there neighbour... (NT) -- LBNo11, Friday, May 09, 10:42:32am (81.140.14.48)
- Yep, I think that'll do for me. Still a long way from home but screw being around anyone else other than Fulham people on the day. I'll be there. (NT) -- PT, Friday, May 09, 10:44:37am (86.132.118.62)
- Sounds good, will probably end up there with bro, old man and few others. Better option than the Cazbar now i think, especially with the large screens (NT) -- Banners, Friday, May 09, 02:33:08pm (79.65.24.220)
- Mind if I join the party?! (NT) -- Herr Flick, Friday, May 09, 03:24:58pm (151.193.120.15)
- Fulham pubs on Sunday -- HaE, Friday, May 09, 10:11:42am (82.33.50.120)
Where's everyone drinking on Sunday, would be nice to takeover a pub down there
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- I looked on here for suggestions, http://www.footballgroundguide.com/ports.htm#Where%20To%20Drink? , but sould find none of these pubs on beerintheevening.com. I'm thinking I might hang aroung the centre of town, and then catch a train back to Fratton around an hour before. (NT) -- Blackeye Blockhead, Friday, May 09, 10:58:39am (82.3.232.251)
- Golden Eagle (NT) -- Cheggers, Friday, May 09, 10:59:22am (20.138.246.89)
- The Connaught Arms is close to F.P., gets an 8.5/10 review, and is recommended somewhere on the net as good for away fans. (NT) -- Blackeye Blockhead, Friday, May 09, 11:16:32am (82.3.232.251)
- If you are there fairly early, dont get off at Fratton. Stay on until Portsmouth harbour or Portsmouth and Southsea - both have a fair few pubs that are idiot free and then catch the train back to Fratton near kick off time. (NT) -- Jonno, Friday, May 09, 12:06:23pm (86.144.155.15)
- ...this is a lovely pub, out of th eway near the Gunwharf Quays at Southsea, you would need a taxi though. My Pompey mate took us their the last couple of times, good beer, good food and Fullers out of th eway just watching the boats go by. http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/19/19041/Bridge_Tavern/Portsmouth#picture, or google earth East Street, Southsea to view the location. (Not Sure if this will work: (NT) -- LBNo11, Friday, May 09, 01:32:31pm (81.140.14.48)
- Who is winning the league, who is going down - acording to SSN pundits -- flipper, Friday, May 09, 09:53:34am (192.223.158.62)
Jeff Stelling
Who is going down with Derby?
BIRMINGHAM AND FULHAM - Down at the other end I think Birmingham will go for sure. And I believe Fulham will join them as I can't see them winning at Fratton Park. Even though they haven't scored for six games I think Reading will have enough to beat Derby and survive against the odds. This is as exciting a final day in the Premier League as I can remember; mind you my memory doesn't go back very far! It could go down to the very last kick at both ends of the table. It's a blinding finish to the season.
Phil Thompson
Who is going down with Derby?
BIRMINGHAM AND READING - The relegation situation is incredible because I thought Bolton and Fulham were both dead and buried but they have both have found a sprint finish as they approached the finishing line. Bolton are effectively safe and Fulham are in their best form of the season, so I can't see anyone stopping them. I think Reading and Birmingham will go because they've been dropping just at the wrong time. I think Birmingham will draw with Blackburn and I wouldn't be surprised if Derby-Reading was 0-0. Harry Redknapp said he'll play his best team but results aren't going their way, so I can see Fulham getting the draw that they need in that game.
Charlie Nicholas
Who is going down with Derby?
BIRMINGHAM AND FULHAM - I think that Birmingham will probably draw with Blackburn. I wouldn't be surprised if they took the lead and then gave away a daft goal, so they'll go down. But it could go either way for Fulham and Reading and I think there will be lots of drama and changes throughout the afternoon. Even though people think Portsmouth have put down their tools ahead of the FA Cup Final, I can see Fulham having an awkward day there and that game could end up being a draw. I think Reading will narrowly win their game - 2-1 or something like that - because Derby will leave it very open and that will suit Reading. So I'm tipping Steve Coppell's men to survive.
Paul Merson
Who is going down with Derby?
BIRMINGHAM AND READING - I think Fulham will stay up. After last weekend's win over Birmingham, I can see them winning at Fratton Park as Portsmouth have got the FA Cup Final coming up. The only player who can stop Fulham from staying up is Jermain Defoe, as everybody else will be in Cup Final mode. I can't see too many of the Portsmouth players getting stuck in on Sunday. That really would be a double whammy if Reading lose to Derby and get relegated. I expect Reading to win though as I can never see Derby winning a football match! I think Birmingham will beat Blackburn as well, so I can see all three teams winning, but Fulham have done enough over the last couple of weeks.
Matt Le Tissier
Who is going down with Derby?
BIRMINGHAM AND FULHAM - Birmingham have got a home game against a team who aren't playing for much and I expect them to nick a win and be relying on results elsewhere. I also believe it will be too tough for Fulham to go and win at Portsmouth and I can see them getting a draw which won't be enough if the other two sides win. Having watched Derby several times this season, Reading will deserve to go down if they can't win at Pride Park. Reading's strikers have been poor but I think they'll get a tense 1-0 win and they'll be the ones to stay up.
Paul Walsh
Who is going down with Derby?
BIRMINGHAM AND FULHAM - I don't think Birmingham will get enough at home to Blackburn because Mark Hughes will want his team to finish as high up the table as they can. Fulham have got a good chance against a Pompey team who will rest players and have people trying to avoid injury ahead of the FA Cup Final, but I reckon that game will end up being a draw as well. Reading should win away at Derby and that will be enough to send the other two down.
Chris Kamara
Who is going down with Derby?
TOO HARD TO CALL - All roads lead to Fulham and most people are tipping them to stay up. Maybe that's not what Roy Hodgson would've wanted because it's easier to avoid complacency if people are tipping you to go down. Harry Redknapp has got to get Portsmouth back in good form before the FA Cup final and if I had to pick a result I'd go for the draw. I'd fancy Reading to beat Derby and it's tough to say what will happen between Birmingham and Blackburn. So I'll sit on the fence and say I'm looking forward to a fascinating final day!
Alan McInally
Who is going down with Derby?
BIRMINGHAM AND READING - Scoring goals has been a problem for Birmingham and there's no way that Blackburn are going to the beach yet because Mark Hughes won't let them. So I'd say it's between Fulham and Reading to stay up. Reading have a chance against Derby in the game that I'm covering, but playing the cup finalists on the last day is a golden ticket for Fulham and I think they'll probably survive. If that happens I'll have to write a letter of apology - for the first time in my life - to Roy Hodgson because not long ago I said they were dead and buried. Whatever happens, it will be one of the most nail-biting days we've ever seen.
Tony Cottee
Who is going down with Derby?
BIRMINGHAM AND READING - If you'd asked me four weeks ago I'd never have said this, but I now think Fulham are going to survive. Portsmouth will have their minds on the FA Cup Final so I can see Roy Hodgson's team going there and getting the result they need. They'll deserve it too after their fantastic run in recent weeks, but unfortunately that means it won't matter what Reading and Birmingham do. I can see all three struggling to get results, but of the three I fancy Fulham more than the other two.
Tony Gale
Who is going down with Derby?
BIRMINGHAM AND READING - Fulham have to go to Portsmouth which won't be easy, there has been so much said about Portsmouth saving themselves for the Cup Final, but they will be a tough test for Fulham. But they have momentum and it's in their hands, which is a wonderful position to be in going into the final day compared to those around them. Reading have struggled to score goals recently, I'm not saying they won't at Derby, but I don't think it will be enough. And Birmingham might well win against Blackburn but I fancy Fulham to beat Portsmouth and stay up.
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- Blimey. as if we needed our temperatures raising even further! I woke up at 5am this morning in a cold sweat! And its only Friday! (NT) -- PT, Friday, May 09, 10:02:45am (86.132.116.221)
- So Lawrenson is the only one tipping Brum to stay up then.Rather worrying though as he got 8 out of 10 riight last week. Lets hope that it was on the basis of stopped clocks being right twice a day (NT) -- PRW, Friday, May 09, 10:10:26am (193.133.138.40)
- Sterling is only second to Lawro in my hate list of pundits both utter cnuts. (NT) -- Roycboyc, Friday, May 09, 10:19:59am (213.48.46.141)
- Anyone else spot Kamara's inability to add up... sitting on the fence yet he tips Reading to win and us draw, effectively relegating us and Brum. This guy gets paid for his opinion!!!! (NT) -- Paul, Friday, May 09, 12:46:14pm (193.67.127.2)
- Portsmouth panic Part II -- Jari's Mullet, Friday, May 09, 09:28:44am (90.27.201.240)
VICTORIA LINE: On Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 May 2008, suspended between Brixton and Highbury & Islington due to planned engineering works. Replacement buses operate between Brixton and Victoria only. Please use alternative London Underground and London Buses services where possible.
This means I have to go via Liverpool Street...Central Line to Tottenham Court Road...Northern Line to Waterloo...Portsmouth Harbour.
It'll be tight.
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Get a hire car, petrol's only £1.20 a litre here! (NT) -- Alanovich, Friday, May 09, 09:31:00am (204.104.55.241)
- Don't go to Portsmouth Harbour station. The station you need is Fratton - about a 5-10 minute walk to the away end (NT) -- ormondroyd, Friday, May 09, 09:36:05am (212.100.103.216)
- 12.30 from Waterloo to Fratton. That's the one. Have to make it!! (NT) -- Jari's Mullet, Friday, May 09, 09:51:16am (90.27.201.240)
- Blimey... this journey is going to have more drama than the match! Having checked all the schedules (sad git a'int I) and assuming your flight lands on time, get thro customs/immigration etc as fast as you can. You HAVE to catch the 1100 from Stanstead to Liverpool Street, this will get you into Liverpool Street at 1147. You MUST get a tube departing at 1158 or earlier to get you (via TCR) to Waterloo at 1220. Then the ideal train to Fratton is at 1230. If you miss it the next train is at 1330 arriving at 1500. then 10 min walk to the ground. Good Luck and I hope you can run fast (NT) -- Charlie from the Riverside, Friday, May 09, 11:19:06am (86.27.164.6)
- 2 hour drive from airport to stadium: http://www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin/int/dyn/controller/ItiWGPerformPage?ie=utf-8&reinit=1&strStartCityCountry=EUR&strStartAddress=&strStartMerged=stansted+airport&strDestCityCountry=EUR&strDestAddress=&strDestMerged=PO4+8RA&image2.x=37&image2.y=0# (NT) -- Alanovich, Friday, May 09, 11:30:30am (204.104.55.241)
- Surely not 2 hours. Just did a quick Transport Direct check and they say it's 3hours, 03 mins / 126.8miles via A120; M11; M25; M3; A331; A31; A325; A3; A3 (M); A27; M27; M275; A2030; A2047; Haven't time to pick the bones out of that, but he'd theoretically get to Fratton at just gone 2.00 if he could drive away at 11.00. (NT) -- b+w geezer, Friday, May 09, 11:43:17am (213.254.163.78)
- Via Michelin states 2 hours 8 minutes. (NT) -- Alanovich, Friday, May 09, 12:00:03pm (204.104.55.241)
- What a divergence! 60 mph, sustained, on all types of roads, roadworks doubtless included, and including the entry to Portsmouth....I wouldn't care to bargain on that., would you? Half way between the two, 2.5 hrs, maybe. (NT) -- b+w geezer, Friday, May 09, 12:11:09pm (213.254.163.78)
- My route planner also says 155 miles taking 3 hours 35 mins and that's assuming he knows the way and doesn't get lost. (NT) -- Charlie from the Riverside, Friday, May 09, 12:33:14pm (86.27.164.6)
- remember that trains going through Basingstoke will be replaced by buses for part of the journey, which will add to your journey if going that way (NT) -- The real dill, Friday, May 09, 11:38:55am (194.176.105.40)
- Get a cab from Liverpool Street to Waterloo. Shouldn't be more than a tenner, and will be quicker than the tube on a Sunday (NT) -- Riversider, Friday, May 09, 11:42:12am (217.207.112.18)
- I'm flying from Montpellier. Here is the deal. If I make it to the game and Fulham win I will buy the first 15 TFIers reporting to me after the match a pint. Excluding FFC4Life of course who will be buying me one. Or if we cannot find a good enough pub in Portsmouth I'll get 15 cans of Stellar for the first lucky 15. (NT) -- Jari's Mullet, Friday, May 09, 12:42:53pm (90.27.201.240)
- Beat Lawro Game 38 -- padmac, Thursday, May 08, 10:13:04pm (80.177.172.197)
Matches for 11 May (Sun)
a. Birmingham v Blackburn
b. Chelsea v Bolton
c. Derby v Reading
d. Everton v Newcastle
e. Middlesbrough v Man City
f. Portsmouth v Fulham
g. Sunderland v Arsenal
h. Tottenham v Liverpool
i. West Ham v Aston Villa
j. Wigan v Man Utd
Plays like this please:
a) ?-?, b) ?-?, c) ?-?, d) ?-?, e) ?-?, f) ?-?, g) ?-?, h) ?-?, i) ?-?, j) ?-?
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- a) 2-0, b) 3-0, c) 1-1, d) 2-0, e) 2-1, f) 1-1, g) 0-2, h) 1-1, i) 2-1, j) 0-3 (NT) -- Lawro, Thursday, May 08, 10:16:46pm (80.177.172.197)
- a) 1-1, b) 2-0, c) 0-0, d) 2-1, e) 3-3, f) 1-3, g) 2-2, h) 1-3, i) 1-3, j) 0-2, (NT) -- Coltrane, Thursday, May 08, 11:18:59pm (86.27.164.6)
- a) 0-1, b) 2-0, c) 1-0, d) 2-1, e) 1-1, f) 1-1, g) 1-2, h) 1-2, i) 0-1, j)2-0 (NT) -- teaman, Friday, May 09, 07:56:49am (91.108.127.16)
- a) 2-2, b) 2-0, c) 2-2, d) 2-0 e) 0-0, f) 1-0 g) 0-3, h) 1-1 i) 0-2 j) 0-2 (NT) -- Roycboyc, Friday, May 09, 08:10:51am (213.48.46.141)
- a) 0-2, b) 3-0, c) 1-2, d) 1-1, e) 2-0, f) 1-1, g) 1-2, h) 2-2, i) 1-1, j) 1-2 (NT) -- FulIX, Friday, May 09, 09:14:47am (81.149.196.75)
- a) 0-1 b)2-0 c)1-0 d)2-1 e)2-2 f)2-0 g)2-1 h)2-2 i)1-3 j)0-2 (NT) -- MOR :, Friday, May 09, 11:07:45am (79.66.206.50)
- A 1-1 B 2-0 C 1-1 D 2-1 E 1-2 F 1-1 G 1-2 H 2-2 i 1-2 J 0-2 (NT) -- bryanmathews, Friday, May 09, 02:05:53pm (141.228.106.136)
- A 1-2 B 3-0 C 1-0 D 1-1 E 1-1 F 1-0 G 1-1 H 1-0 i 0-1 J 1-3 (NT) -- alexandra_mathews, Friday, May 09, 02:07:02pm (141.228.106.136)
- a) 0-1 b) 2-0 c) 0-0 d) 1-0 e) 1-0 f) 1-1 g) 0-2 h) 2-2 i) 1-2 j) 0-3 (NT) -- Cavey, Friday, May 09, 05:59:37pm (134.225.1.162)
- A) 1-2 B) 3-0 C) 1-2 D) 2-2 E) 2-1 F) 1-1 G) 0-2 H) 2-3 I) 1-2 J) 0-3 (NT) -- Kemosabe, Friday, May 09, 06:10:27pm (145.221.52.69)
- 1-2....2-0...1-0...1-0....2-1...1-2coyw....0-1...2-1....1-1...1-3manutd champs (NT) -- big dave, Friday, May 09, 06:19:43pm (79.77.227.55)
- a) 1-2, b) 3-0, c) 0-2, d) 2-0, e) 1-1, f) 0-1, g) 0-2, h) 1-1, i) 2-2 j) 1-1 (NT) -- Dad of FFC, Friday, May 09, 07:34:26pm (195.93.21.72)
- Wearing a tie with a t-shirt -- Ubik, Thursday, May 08, 02:37:54pm (82.132.138.220)
Why?
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What have t-shirts got to do with it? Put a tie on a man and it cuts off the blood supply to the brain, or so it would often appear. (NT) -- Alanovich, Thursday, May 08, 02:42:01pm (204.104.55.241)
- Sunglasses on top of a bald head: just stop it. (NT) -- Severin, Thursday, May 08, 02:43:38pm (217.150.108.132)
- Socks with sandles......... (NT) -- Doug, Thursday, May 08, 02:47:16pm (86.151.202.219)
- Jordanitis: suits with jeans... (NT) -- Lol, Thursday, May 08, 02:53:53pm (155.136.80.36)
Thanks gj - much appreciated! (NT) -- Hackett:, Friday, May 09, 11:48:42am (193.22.89.2)
1 Delamer road. Ten minutes from Fratton station. Google it for street map (NT) -- Dave L, Friday, May 09, 12:02:19pm (90.194.133.206)
"Delamere Road" http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&q=golden+eagle&near=Portsmouth,+Hampshire&fb=1&cid=13199391027522355286&li=lmd&z=14&t=m (NT) -- Helpful Dave L, Friday, May 09, 12:21:23pm (90.194.133.206)
