chaddyrovers Report post Posted January 26 at Peterbrough, Evans has been sacked and Darren Ferguson appointed to end of the season Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JacknOry Report post Posted January 27 Luton could get back to back promotions - just had a look down at league one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tyrone Shoelaces Report post Posted January 27 I see Henderson at Rochdale keeps scoring for a team down in the doldrums. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike E Report post Posted January 30 Sol Campbell: ‘I’d have been England captain if I wasn’t black.’ He played in teams with Paul Ince as captain... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
perthblue02 Report post Posted February 8 (edited) Paul Scholes receives approval from the Football League to become Oldham manager https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/02/08/scholes/ Edited February 8 by perthblue02 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speeeeeeedie Report post Posted February 11 On 08/02/2019 at 14:21, perthblue02 said: Paul Scholes receives approval from the Football League to become Oldham manager https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/02/08/scholes/ How long will he last? My guess is not long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blueboy3333 Report post Posted February 11 On 08/02/2019 at 19:21, perthblue02 said: Paul Scholes receives approval from the Football League to become Oldham manager https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/02/08/scholes/ Always liked Scholes. Brilliant player. I also have a bit of a soft spot for Oldham as it was my first away ground. They've always had a decent support base. I hope he does well. The caveat is that they hate Rovers (bizarrely) so if he's shit that's good too. Win win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
old darwen blue Report post Posted February 12 I think they’re a set of lowlife thugs crossed between inbred hillbillies and big headed Mancs but that’s just my opinion. I hope he gets them relegated 🙂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigdoggsteel Report post Posted February 15 (edited) Sunderland have a right fight on their hands to go up. Looks a far more competitive division this year than last. Luton look like they will be difficult to catch, Barnsley are experienced at this level and that might stand to them. Then you have battle hardened veterans of the division in Portsmouth and Charlton knocking around. Squeaky bum time for Sunderland fans. You do not want to get stuck there for another season. Also, jesus I would hate to be a Peterborough fan, not just because their chairman is a moron, but because they are bloody constantly in 7th Edited February 15 by Bigdoggsteel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JHRover Report post Posted February 15 I think Sunderland are of sufficient size that even if they don't go up they'll still be a force in that League regardless. But yeah with parachute cash dropping and the squad they have they'll probably have a huge job on their hands this summer. Seems their problem is drawing too many as they don't lose games. It seems that with the exceptions of Bradford and Coventry the 'biggest' clubs i.e. those with the biggest crowds and Premier League history are gathering towards the top of that league - Sunderland, Pompey, Charlton, Barnsley - then Luton who have the momentum from last season and get decent gates themselves - then Doncaster and Peterborough who are regular top 6 pushing teams having been in the Championship recently. Definitely more competitive than last season when we were streets ahead of the other top 6 sides other than Wigan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigdoggsteel Report post Posted February 15 39 minutes ago, JHRover said: I think Sunderland are of sufficient size that even if they don't go up they'll still be a force in that League regardless. But yeah with parachute cash dropping and the squad they have they'll probably have a huge job on their hands this summer. Seems their problem is drawing too many as they don't lose games. It seems that with the exceptions of Bradford and Coventry the 'biggest' clubs i.e. those with the biggest crowds and Premier League history are gathering towards the top of that league - Sunderland, Pompey, Charlton, Barnsley - then Luton who have the momentum from last season and get decent gates themselves - then Doncaster and Peterborough who are regular top 6 pushing teams having been in the Championship recently. Definitely more competitive than last season when we were streets ahead of the other top 6 sides other than Wigan. I don't think being a force is really worth a damn unless they go up and quickly. Tricky if you get stuck in a rut there. Any of their players who decided to stick with them for "a go" at League 1 will leave, your Cattermloes etc, basically the equivalent of us not going up and losing your Mulgrews, Lenihans, Evans and Grahams. Then you have their players who performed well who will be picked up by Championship clubs, like what would have happened us with Dack. Credit to Mowbray for getting us out of there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
perthblue02 Report post Posted February 15 So far Accy looking the better team at Sunderland , 1-0 up at Half time , boos ringing round the stadium Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Proudtobeblue&white Report post Posted February 15 It's been a very good game, and Accy don't look out of place. Smyth has been excellent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
perthblue02 Report post Posted February 15 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Proudtobeblue&white said: It's been a very good game, and Accy don't look out of place. Smyth has been excellent. Yeah looks quite pacey , and he's just scored, 2-0 Accy Just looked on Wiki, only 21 and on loan from QPR Sunderland just pulled one back Edited February 15 by perthblue02 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Husky Report post Posted February 15 (edited) As much as Sunderland look like scoring more you always get the feeling Accy could get one on the break. I feel Stanley could still get a point out of the game. Edited February 15 by Husky Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Proudtobeblue&white Report post Posted February 15 Well done Stanley! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Report post Posted February 15 Sunderland making hard work of it at the moment, wonder if the documentary makers are hoping for promotion or last minute heart break? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldgregg86 Report post Posted February 15 Just now, Tom said: Sunderland making hard work of it at the moment, wonder if the documentary makers are hoping for promotion or last minute heart break? Either one has to happen and will be tv/comedy gold Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S8 & Blue Report post Posted February 16 I can’t see past Luton and Barnsley promoted and Sunderland to lose their bottle vs Portsmouth in the playoffs. Will be hilarious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JacknOry Report post Posted February 16 They wont go up and it will all be Rodwells fault. You have to say that we picked a good time to go down. Really not good to get stuck in that division as BDS pointed out. You count on the core of your experienced Championship players to stick around to reverse what they helped cause like we did with Graham, Mulgrew, Bennett etc. They wont want to stick around for too long though and then you're fishing around for players in L1 - before you know it, you become a L1 team rather than a Championship team just relegated. They were able to attract some players in the summer who would have thought that they were hopping onto an almost guaranteed promotion charge into the league above, that attraction fades eventually. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
47er Report post Posted February 16 You have to admire Accy Stanley eh? With tiny crowds they continue to punch above their weight. Phenomenal achievement. The owner is getting an awful lot right They are my second favourite team, I always look out for their results. If we hadn't been promoted we'd have been playing them in a League game. I can't quite get my head around that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllRoverAsia Report post Posted February 16 42 minutes ago, 47er said: You have to admire Accy Stanley eh? With tiny crowds they continue to punch above their weight. Phenomenal achievement. The owner is getting an awful lot right They are my second favourite team, I always look out for their results. If we hadn't been promoted we'd have been playing them in a League game. I can't quite get my head around that! I too have a soft spot for Accy ever since the 60's and seeing photos of their then derelict ground. Plus we got the gem Mike Ferguson from them in the days when being a Dingle was ok. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllRoverAsia Report post Posted February 16 On 27/01/2019 at 16:23, JacknOry said: Luton could get back to back promotions - just had a look down at league one. Looks well on for Alistair Cook's team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JHRover Report post Posted February 22 https://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/2019/february/statement-coventry-city-confirm-receipt-of-letter-from-the-efl-board/ Coventry facing expulsion from the League unless they can provide confirmation of their home venue for next season. Tricky situation as their owners are still taking legal action against the Council who won't negotiate on the Ricoh until it is dropped. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mattyblue Report post Posted February 22 From the day they left Highfield Road it’s been a disaster for them, to the extent that they’ve somehow ended up as tenants (via Northampton) at their ground with a London rugby club as their landlords! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
