Bleep1673 Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 Bars in Madrid reportedly cancelling 30% of their alcohol orders for that week end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleep1673 Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 Just now, Bleep1673 said: Bars in Madrid reportedly cancelling 30% of their alcohol orders for that week end oh, sorry, INCREASING BY 30% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleep1673 Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 If any Rugby League Clubs are planning to play an evening game on June 1st, don't. Is this cup 1/4 final w/e? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilsontown Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 10 minutes ago, Bleep1673 said: If any Rugby League Clubs are planning to play an evening game on June 1st, don't. Is this cup 1/4 final w/e? Yes, and 1895 cup - though I don't think any 1895 cup games will be on the 1st. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Great for the fans of the two clubs ...well the ones who can get the scarce allocation and afford the lovely flight price hikes and accommodation where needed . Footy fans sure do get fleeced top to bottom for their passionate support 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 2 minutes ago, DavidM said: Great for the fans of the two clubs ...well the ones who can get the scarce allocation and afford the lovely flight price hikes and accommodation where needed . Footy fans sure do get fleeced top to bottom for their passionate support Kevin Cummins, photographer and Man City fan, was showing how easyJet have put their prices up from £130 to £700. 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 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 2 minutes ago, gingerjon said: Kevin Cummins, photographer and Man City fan, was showing how easyJet have put their prices up from £130 to £700. Aye , there was a guy talking about Ryanair having a 300% increase on return to Madrid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrumonside ref Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 (edited) I believe UEFA are playing both ends for the middle re: the dominance of the Premier League clubs in European competitions. On one hand it is being decried as a bad development for club football, but on the other UEFA are preparing the ground for the prophecy of the European Super League as a means of competing for the non Premier League giants. That in itself would be the new golden goose for UEFA, if the mechanics of it could ever be properly worked out. Edited May 9, 2019 by Gerrumonside ref 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Any debate about dominance only seems to get threw out there when it’s english clubs mind . Spanish clubs have won 5 champions leagues in a row , two all Spanish finals . Seville and Atletico have farmed the UEFA Cup . Not much talk around that I heard then . Our clubs this year have just done superbly well on merit as others have underachieved despite pretty unlimited investment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrumonside ref Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 1 minute ago, DavidM said: Any debate about dominance only seems to get threw out there when it’s english clubs mind . Spanish clubs have won 5 champions leagues in a row , two all Spanish finals . Seville and Atletico have farmed the UEFA Cup . Not much talk around that I heard then . Our clubs this year have just done superbly well on merit as others have underachieved despite pretty unlimited investment I think you’re right and there’s definitely vested political interests at UEFA on this subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleep1673 Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 43 minutes ago, gingerjon said: Kevin Cummins, photographer and Man City fan, was showing how easyJet have put their prices up from £130 to £700. Supply & Demand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wollo Wollo Wayoo Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 And there you have it gentlemen. Liverpool, Spurs, Arsenal and (Eventually) Chelsea. This world was never meant for one as beautiful as me. Wakefield Trinity RLFC 2012 - 2014 "The wasted years" 2013, 2014 & 2015 Official Magic Weekend "Whipping Boys" 2017 - The year the dream disappeared under Grix's left foot. 2018 - The FinniChezz Bromance 2019 - The Return of the Prodigal Son Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyXIII Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 Well done to all. Now, on to Sunday. Nervous? Yes! 1 Rethymno Rugby League Appreciation Society Founder (and, so far, only) member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltshire Rhino Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 5 minutes ago, tonyXIII said: Now, on to Sunday. Nervous? Yeah a bit! However I didn't think me playing in a 6-a-side Tournament, on the "hallowed" ground that is the County Ground, Swindon, would be worthy of a mention on this forum. Thanks Tony for bringing it to everyone's attention. Or are you talking about something else? 1 2014 Challenged Cup Winner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyXIII Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 2 minutes ago, Wiltshire Rhino said: Yeah a bit! However I didn't think me playing in a 6-a-side Tournament, on the "hallowed" ground that is the County Ground, Swindon, would be worthy of a mention on this forum. Thanks Tony for bringing it to everyone's attention. Or are you talking about something else? Good luck to you, too! Hope, for your sake, it doesn't go to extra time and penalties. 1 Rethymno Rugby League Appreciation Society Founder (and, so far, only) member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrumonside ref Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 Howzat! Geoffrey Boycott appears on MUTV for the Manchester United players awards ceremony and suddenly starts slagging off the team and performances in the latter part of the year! This is not the kind of truth that in-house football club channels are used to dealing in! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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...
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