Drew 2-2. 2 points dropped and out of the top 4 
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Lol Messi scored one, assisted one, and got a rating of 4.
So it turns out, he can and can't do it against Stoke. Although it was at OT.
So it turns out, he can and can't do it against Stoke. Although it was at OT.
Thank feck for that. 3-1. Had 31 shots and 63% possession, shoulda been more.
All top 4 teams won. No change at the top but widens the gap between the top and the rest so slightly.
All top 4 teams won. No change at the top but widens the gap between the top and the rest so slightly.
Results from the top 10:
Leeds United - win v Blackpool (1-0)
Millwall - win v Barnsley (3-1)
Ipswich Town - win v Cardiff City (3-0)
Middlesbrough - win v Birmingham City (2-0)
Cardiff City - loss v Ipswich Town (3-0)
Crystal Palace - loss v Hull City (3-2)
Hull City - win v Crystal Palace (3-2)
Blackpool - loss v Leeds United (1-0)
Doncaster Rovers - loss v Peterborough United (1-0)
Nottingham Forest - draw v Coventry City (2-2)
Shame some of the other top 4 couldn't have dropped points.
Leeds United - win v Blackpool (1-0)
Millwall - win v Barnsley (3-1)
Ipswich Town - win v Cardiff City (3-0)
Middlesbrough - win v Birmingham City (2-0)
Cardiff City - loss v Ipswich Town (3-0)
Crystal Palace - loss v Hull City (3-2)
Hull City - win v Crystal Palace (3-2)
Blackpool - loss v Leeds United (1-0)
Doncaster Rovers - loss v Peterborough United (1-0)
Nottingham Forest - draw v Coventry City (2-2)
Shame some of the other top 4 couldn't have dropped points.
Fuuuuck, stupid Hull
No, Levo drew. So I've leap frogged him into 4th. I'm 1pt behind 3rd and 3 points behind 2nd now. Onwards and upwards.
EDIT: Oh, you're not talking about the Prem. Cider drew as well. 1st 3rd and 4th all drew. Urban won in 2nd, and I won in 5th jumping up to 4th.
It turns out that when Xavi is in your midfield, Joe Cole IS just as good as Messi:
Unsuprisingly lost 2-0 away to Man United. Even more unsurprising is another injury to a player who was at 100% fitness before the game. Grrr!
0-0 draw with Bolton. Seriously what so I gotta do to get a win at home? 
Created chances but couldnt score. Same story all season haha. Atleast Pedro is back for my next game, frees me up alot as I was rather restricted formation wise without him. Negredo back in 6 days too.
:Edit: Oh I was away from home, so not as bad then!
Created chances but couldnt score. Same story all season haha. Atleast Pedro is back for my next game, frees me up alot as I was rather restricted formation wise without him. Negredo back in 6 days too.:Edit: Oh I was away from home, so not as bad then!
A 3-0 win, a new home attendance record and a goal and a MOTM performance from the Berb on his debut
This is gunna be a lonnnng month with no Strootman. You destroyed me in every way.
18 shots (12 on target) and 59% for me. Blackpool had 6 shots with 1 on target. Would have been pissed if they scored that.
Another terrible result for me. Drawing 2-2 to Coventry away who had 5 players out. Dreadful. Using the same formation and tactics and same players as my 5 game unbeaten run. Bah!
I drew 1-1 at home against Blackburn. Went defensive and kinda played for the draw since my results have been disappointing with Ronaldo injured
The main man's back though and will hopefully be fit in time for Liverpool on Sunday.
The main man's back though and will hopefully be fit in time for Liverpool on Sunday.
Terrible?! You should be delighted with that point against resurgent Coventry.
Good news for you is Nagatomo (my only real LB before yesterday) is suspended for our match. Bad news is I can play Lescott there but good news again for you is there'll be a weaker CB.
And BD94, NickE (manager of Bristol City) told me to tell you that you're a shit manager (he beat Derby 7-3 at Derby's ground).
Division 2 table update:
Nice gap between me and 5th now, and Derby lose their best defence tag after a shocking 7-3 defeat.
Nice gap between me and 5th now, and Derby lose their best defence tag after a shocking 7-3 defeat.
Terrible! As I said, you had 5 players out, I had a fully fit squad. Should have beaten you and frustrated that I didn't. First game in ages I didn't have possession domination either.
Bah! Double bah!
I drew 1-1 at home against Blackburn. Went defensive and kinda played for the draw since my results have been disappointing with Ronaldo injured
The main man's back though and will hopefully be fit in time for Liverpool on Sunday.
63% now and still technically injured today, so he'll be around 80-85% percent on Sunday. Potentially playable, though less than I like to start players at. In your position, 6 points clear in first, I'm not sure I'd risk him.
(No this is not at all self-serving, why do you ask?)
Finally another league win. Hope this is the start of something good.
I maintain the lead before i dismantle my squad a bit.
We'll see.
The hell is wrong with my wingers? I've played various formations and people and they still don't get better than a 4!
In our game you only had 4% more possession...
Still more possession than you CW! It seems a bit odd like in your game, my average rating was 88, yet yours was 86ish and you still hammered me 4-1. A strange game
I recalled 2 players from Gateshead, one was Phil Airey. He has a big rapey head up on him in his photo.....dirty Geordies....
Hardly domination though... just saying Phil!
Got destroyed by Southampton. Those cup runs have destroyed my team, regretting it now.
Yup, thats him. He covers alot of positions.........
terrible joke.
terrible joke.
West Ham 5 - 4 Reading
Top of the table game of the season slobbknocker for the ages.
Top of the table game of the season slobbknocker for the ages.
2-0, 2 van Persie goals and 1M from 60k in the stadium
fecking hell, lost 7-3! So much for best defence That serves me for trying a new formation! Roll on Sunday. Need major changes
That serves me for trying a new formation! Roll on Sunday. Need major changes Classic game.Can't believe I conceeded 5. I'd only conceeded 5 in my last 11 games.
Oh well, Bravo sir!
A quick analysis of the two top-flight sides that are up for grabs to new/lower division managers. Ratings are given on various aspects of the sides, with 1 representing "worst in the division":
.....Fulham
Current position: 5
Currently 14th, the Cottagers are solidly in the middle of the great mass of clubs that make up the middle of the Division 1 table. 3 points behind the 10th position, which gets you into Europe, and 5 points ahead of the teams in the relegation zone. They've it all to play for.
Present Squad: 2 Youth Factor: 8
With an average rating of 90, Fulham's top XI is one of the weaker squads in the league. What's striking though about this squad is how young it is. Only 1 of that top XI is above the age of 26. Di Maria and Sahin are stars with potential to rise further. Decent cover, not that much will be necessary as Fulham are out of the cups.
Finances: 6
At 26K, Craven Cottage is one of the smaller home venues, but Fulham fans manage to fill at least 85% of the seats for every match, more often 90+%, and Fulham have the fourth-lowest wage bill in the division. I don't know how much cash they have on hand.
Muppetry Potential: 5
With Fulham having a young squad, future risers aren't necessarily something an incoming manager would need to push for. Nevertheless, should he wish to, there's enough value in the squad to make some moves.
..Aston Villa
Current position: 3
Any incoming Villa manager knows his role: Keep the team from being relegated. Currently Villa are just a point out of the relegation zone. Still, if they can get a run going, Europe is still just 8 points away.
Present Squad: 6 Youth Factor: 6
It's a testament to how important it is to keep on your team that this club's position in the table is as low as it is. The Top XI have an average rating of 91, and there's mid to high 80s cover all over the pitch. While not quite as young as Fulham, there's been a definite attempt not to saddle the club with too many over-30 players. Young stars like Benzema, Alexis Sanchez, and Thiago Alcantara are among the more interesting names.
Finances: 4
Again, I don't know how much cash Villa have, but their wage bill is smack dab in the middle, 11th-highest in the top flight, and while they've got a stadium that seats 42K, you can pretty much cross off any chance of filling that many seats, as the derby with West Brom was the only time they sold that many. It looks like most home matches are averaging about 27K attendance.
Muppetry Potential: 9
Over 110M of Villa's 190M value is currently free of transfer bans, and another 20M in value is going to come free in the next five days. You'll be able to completely remake this team if you choose.
.....Fulham
Current position: 5
Currently 14th, the Cottagers are solidly in the middle of the great mass of clubs that make up the middle of the Division 1 table. 3 points behind the 10th position, which gets you into Europe, and 5 points ahead of the teams in the relegation zone. They've it all to play for.
Present Squad: 2 Youth Factor: 8
With an average rating of 90, Fulham's top XI is one of the weaker squads in the league. What's striking though about this squad is how young it is. Only 1 of that top XI is above the age of 26. Di Maria and Sahin are stars with potential to rise further. Decent cover, not that much will be necessary as Fulham are out of the cups.
Finances: 6
At 26K, Craven Cottage is one of the smaller home venues, but Fulham fans manage to fill at least 85% of the seats for every match, more often 90+%, and Fulham have the fourth-lowest wage bill in the division. I don't know how much cash they have on hand.
Muppetry Potential: 5
With Fulham having a young squad, future risers aren't necessarily something an incoming manager would need to push for. Nevertheless, should he wish to, there's enough value in the squad to make some moves.
..Aston Villa
Current position: 3
Any incoming Villa manager knows his role: Keep the team from being relegated. Currently Villa are just a point out of the relegation zone. Still, if they can get a run going, Europe is still just 8 points away.
Present Squad: 6 Youth Factor: 6
It's a testament to how important it is to keep on your team that this club's position in the table is as low as it is. The Top XI have an average rating of 91, and there's mid to high 80s cover all over the pitch. While not quite as young as Fulham, there's been a definite attempt not to saddle the club with too many over-30 players. Young stars like Benzema, Alexis Sanchez, and Thiago Alcantara are among the more interesting names.
Finances: 4
Again, I don't know how much cash Villa have, but their wage bill is smack dab in the middle, 11th-highest in the top flight, and while they've got a stadium that seats 42K, you can pretty much cross off any chance of filling that many seats, as the derby with West Brom was the only time they sold that many. It looks like most home matches are averaging about 27K attendance.
Muppetry Potential: 9
Over 110M of Villa's 190M value is currently free of transfer bans, and another 20M in value is going to come free in the next five days. You'll be able to completely remake this team if you choose.
Levo, i'm returning Livermore to you. Appreciate the loan, he was very useful but with the transfer window being open. You probably need him more than me at this point.
Oi Levo, Zlatan_ish had this to say:
Wait...so would I be allowed one of those premiership teams?
I don't see why not if there's no other interest. If there is other interest then there'll be a vote or something.
And if you do get one of them, remember who was very generous to loan you two players while at PNE
Well I'd take Aston Villa if I'm allowed.