gingerjon Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 11 minutes ago, DavidM said: I’ve just seen the UEFA Cup final is in Baku! Well that’s a logical obvious choice , not . Looks like they’re gonna have a total nightmare getting there and it’s not noted for its human rights record or record on a few other things . But I think it’s got lots of oil dosh although I’m sure there’s no connection The number of people just discovering where the Europa League final being held is … odd. I mean, the 2020 final is in Gdansk. They announce these things ages in advance. Much oil money in Poland? Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 3 minutes ago, gingerjon said: The number of people just discovering where the Europa League final being held is … odd. I mean, the 2020 final is in Gdansk. They announce these things ages in advance. Much oil money in Poland? You don’t find Baku a bizarre choice . Honestly . I’ve just seen Klopps press conference with his thoughts , rare I agree with him . Poland is a bit different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 6 minutes ago, DavidM said: You don’t find Baku a bizarre choice . Honestly . I’ve just seen Klopps press conference with his thoughts , rare I agree with him . Poland is a bit different There were three bids to host. Seville - but Madrid already had the Champions League final. Istanbul - which also bid for the Super Cup (winner of Europa v winner of Champions League). And Baku. Istanbul got the Super Cup, Baku got this. Azerbaijan has been a member of UEFA for 25 years. Perhaps people on this side of the UEFA zone could provide a handy list of countries they don't think they deserve to host major finals because they're a bit far. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUBRATS Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 2 hours ago, gingerjon said: There were three bids to host. Seville - but Madrid already had the Champions League final. Istanbul - which also bid for the Super Cup (winner of Europa v winner of Champions League). And Baku. Istanbul got the Super Cup, Baku got this. Azerbaijan has been a member of UEFA for 25 years. Perhaps people on this side of the UEFA zone could provide a handy list of countries they don't think they deserve to host major finals because they're a bit far. Does it have a train station nearby ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 1 hour ago, GUBRATS said: Does it have a train station nearby ? A bus rapid transit system. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 5 hours ago, gingerjon said: There were three bids to host. Seville - but Madrid already had the Champions League final. Istanbul - which also bid for the Super Cup (winner of Europa v winner of Champions League). And Baku. Istanbul got the Super Cup, Baku got this. Azerbaijan has been a member of UEFA for 25 years. Perhaps people on this side of the UEFA zone could provide a handy list of countries they don't think they deserve to host major finals because they're a bit far. Azerbaijan is also hosting games in next year's European championships. It also hosted the Eurovision song contest recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparse Attendance Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 One will be shouting for Spurs in the European Cup Final (or whatever it’s called), and i’ll be shouting for City & Wolves on Sunday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleep1673 Posted May 12, 2019 Author Share Posted May 12, 2019 On 10/05/2019 at 18:07, GUBRATS said: Does it have a train station nearby ? Yes. See BBC 2's Race around the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleep1673 Posted May 12, 2019 Author Share Posted May 12, 2019 Well done to Salford City. The largest City in England never to have an EFL team. Until now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUBRATS Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 2 hours ago, Bleep1673 said: Yes. See BBC 2's Race around the world. Excellent place for next year's ' magic ' then 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyXIII Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 Very happy with City's win today. Commiserations to Liverpool. Sadly, someone had to finish second. You've had a fantastic season and it's not over yet! 4 Rethymno Rugby League Appreciation Society Founder (and, so far, only) member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSaint Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 15 minutes ago, tonyXIII said: Very happy with City's win today. Commiserations to Liverpool. Sadly, someone had to finish second. You've had a fantastic season and it's not over yet! Slightly deflated this afternoon. But what a great season. Gone toe-to-toe with arguably the best Premier League side ever. Immensely proud of what Liverpool have achieved; just sadly not quite enough... Well done City; well deserved to a great team. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deluded pom? Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 How good is Jurgen Klopp? I just hope he gets the trophy he deserves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Wind Up Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 (edited) Bill Shankly said... If you are first you are first, if you are second you are nothing. The Liverpool fans trying to convince everyone they are satisfied with their second place are totally delusional, and it goes to show how three decades of losing affects the mind for the worse. Thank you City for sparing the nation from the most insufferable fanbase in the world. Our thoughts and prayers are now with the Spuds. Edited May 12, 2019 by Mr Wind Up 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Wind Up Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 4 minutes ago, deluded pom? said: How good is Jurgen Klopp? I just hope he gets the trophy he deserves. So good he has 0 trophies in 4 years. At successful clubs, that’d get you the sack. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deluded pom? Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 21 minutes ago, tonyXIII said: Very happy with City's win today. Commiserations to Liverpool. Sadly, someone had to finish second. You've had a fantastic season and it's not over yet! They’ve just shown the winning points from the previous seasons and 98 wins every year bar one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyXIII Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 Just now, Mr Wind Up said: So good he has 0 trophies in 4 years. At successful clubs, that’d get you the sack. He might not have the trophies, but he impresses me greatly. I'm sure the trophies will come his way. 1 Rethymno Rugby League Appreciation Society Founder (and, so far, only) member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deluded pom? Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 1 minute ago, tonyXIII said: He might not have the trophies, but he impresses me greatly. I'm sure the trophies will come his way. I hope you’re right tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyXIII Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 2 minutes ago, deluded pom? said: They’ve just shown the winning points from the previous seasons and 98 wins every year bar one. 97 wins every year bar 2. 1 Rethymno Rugby League Appreciation Society Founder (and, so far, only) member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Wind Up Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 1 minute ago, tonyXIII said: He might not have the trophies, but he impresses me greatly. I'm sure the trophies will come his way. Ok. The game is played to win things. Maureen got sacked after 2.5 years with a 2nd place finish and 3 trophies. Klopp still in a job after 4 years with a 2nd place finish and nothing to show for it. In time no one will remember this. Just like no one cares about how close Benitez and Rodgers got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 7 minutes ago, tonyXIII said: He might not have the trophies, but he impresses me greatly. I'm sure the trophies will come his way. Credit to Liverpool for being patient and I think there will definitely be trophies for Liverpool. Probably starting with the European title. But, after getting ahead of City, the title was Liverpool's to lose this year ... and they lost it. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Wind Up Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 2 minutes ago, gingerjon said: Credit to Liverpool for being patient and I think there will definitely be trophies for Liverpool. Probably starting with the European title. But, after getting ahead of City, the title was Liverpool's to lose this year ... and they lost it. Klopp is 0/3 in european finals. A serial winner this lad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 (edited) I really enjoyed the game today and the season. It was amazing how both teams kept winning. I think Manchester City won it because they realised first that every game, even tough away ones, had to be won. Liverpool seemed to settle for draws at Everton and Man Utd which at the time seemed sensible. However, incredibly, those were the last points dropped. Commisserations to Gerromonside ref who is always nice to me here. Edited May 12, 2019 by Niels 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 7 hours ago, Bleep1673 said: Well done to Salford City. The largest City in England never to have an EFL team. Until now. If only they changed their name to include Manchester they'd attract a lot more fans....... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 1 hour ago, deluded pom? said: They’ve just shown the winning points from the previous seasons and 98 wins every year bar one. Which is completely irrelevant and completely ignored the level of competition in a particular season. It's sad that once proud fans are now trying to pretend to be happy with 2nd place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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