The English Football Thread

[Cuthbert]

Originally Posted by Trollheart

Is it possible that Leicester could actually achieve a (surely unwanted) record, and be the only team (I know of) to win the title and be relegated the following season? Who'd take that bet now?

Man City did it years ago, in the 1930s. Leeds' defence in the 1992/3 season was piss poor, they were three points away from going down.

I'd place that bet depending on odds. Not unthinkable if they lose Mahrez next month.

Useless factoid but looking at tables has reminded me of it and I was when I saw this a while back, AC Milan won the league in 1994 scoring just 36 goals in 34 matches. Udinese (who went down that year) scored just one goal less than them.

[Ol’ Qwerty Bastard]

Defense wins seasons

[Trollheart]

Originally Posted by Qwertyy

I agree, they just have a few players I rate and was hoping they would at least put up a challenge this year. Things are too comfy for the big teams this season.



No way. Palace, Sunderland, and Hull. Palace because **** Pardew, Sunderland because **** Moyes, and Hull because... well it's Hull.

Oh I hate Palace too. Oh, not to have to listen to "Glad all over" again next season! And as for that ****ing announcer! "Goal by Christian Benteke! Christian?" and then the fans yell "Benteke!" Great for those in the team who are suffering from Alzheimers I guess.

[Ol’ Qwerty Bastard]

I do love Benteke though, was my favourite player during his time with Villa. Hope he moves on if they get relegated. A newly promoted Newcastle might be a decent destination for him next year...