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Bored of Education Expand shrimp and crab farming in brackish water Posts: 16185	posted 20-04-2012 00:39 I could post a lengthy reply of justification No, you really couldn't. You could post a short reply saying "Apologies, fucked up there" and that is really. There is no justification really.
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#654017

pebblethefish
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posted 20-04-2012 08:56

All season I've had to put up with over-cocky Saints fans saying "We're deffo going up, no problems" and I've had to point out that there's a long way to go, and not to count their chickens. Now that they're practically there, they're all bricking it and thinking they'll cock it up. What is wrong with these people?

(Sorry I couldn't get any reference to anal sex in there, but one of the Saints fans I know is a bit of an arsehole, if that helps).

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Janik Posts: 5146	posted 20-04-2012 10:27 Being scared of buggering up when you are practically, but actually not quite there is fairly normal, isn't it? Southmapton missing out is not an impossiblity.
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#654573

Harry Truscott Posts: 15650	posted 21-04-2012 19:26 Useless Soton! Fucking Boro! 2009 last day screw-up flashbacks ahoy.
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#654581

via vicaria Posts: 612	posted 21-04-2012 19:54 Well we seem to specialise in draws at the moment, so we'll do our best, Harry... It would be nice to get a top-half finish, though this has been a pretty good season for us as far as I'm concerned.
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#654582

diggedy derek
let me see your housework
Posts: 1821

posted 21-04-2012 19:55

Reading champions. Not even Reading fans or I suspect players would have had that in their wildest dreams.

Anyone know much of the prospective Russian owner? He went to College not far from Reading. I'm in the odd situation of being happy with a BIT more money - those deals for Roberts and Kebe - but I hope to god he doesn't give it the "Reading's goal is the Champion's League."

I suspect Reading's relative proximity to London might gave played some part in his offer for the club. A Premier League club not too far up the M4 might for 25m might very well pay for itself in good PR for a Russian businessman.

Surely Southampton couldn't fail to beat already-relegated Coventry? West Ham could really put the pressure on if they win their next game 3-0 or so.

Last Edit: 21-04-2012 19:59:20 by diggedy derek. Reason: iPhone typos

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#654592

Fussbudget has got a brand new fussbag Posts: 1624	posted 21-04-2012 20:29 Harry Truscott wrote: Useless Soton! Fucking Boro! What can I say, I really didn't expect that. I'd be astonished if it makes any difference in the end as I fully expect both Cardiff and Southampton to be fine, but it's at least nice to go into the last day of the season with something to play for.
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erwinsk po stronie ostroznosci Posts: 3118	posted 21-04-2012 22:43 Well done, URRRzzz! Fully deserved for their absolutely irrepressible form since January.
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#654653

sw2boro sw2boropetrovsk
Irish blood, smoggish heart
Posts: 3744

posted 22-04-2012 00:24

The sort of life-affirming result that makes football so bloody hell, even though I had to leave ten minutes early to go to a surprise 50th party in Darlo - which made it even more nerve-shredding.

I was thinking that it's still impossible for us to get that sixth spot, until Harry reminded me about his lot's lust for choking...

I don't care now, this has still been a season of success, I was so sick after Tuesday, the group of us were still in the pub when Southampton scored and a couple were so close to stopping there, but I've fallen back in love with the Boro yet again.

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Janik
Posts: 5146

posted 22-04-2012 14:03

diggedy derek wrote:

Surely Southampton couldn't fail to beat already-relegated Coventry? West Ham could really put the pressure on if they win their next game 3-0 or so.

One would think not.
Yesterdays results at the bottom have turned Coventry from being the right opposition and the wrong time, to be the right opposition at the perfect time. Coventry are already a poor team, as their league position shows. They will also now be dispirited. Presumably Andy Thorn will be starting to tell players that he is releasing them, so one might suppose guess a significant propotion of this seasons first would be absent, with some of the more promising youth team members given a run.
About the only way it could go wrong is if Coventry are suddenly rendered carefree and if Southampton become riddled with nerves.

Lets not forget that West Ham still have to win at Leicester. And Leicester are unpredictable. But a two or three goal West Ham win does put a great deal of pressure onto Southampton.

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Janik Posts: 5146	posted 22-04-2012 14:06 One question. What happens if these result come to pass? West Ham win their last two games 2-0, and Southmapton draw 0-0 with Coventry. That would leave both with 86 points, 81 goals scored and 46 conceded. What is the next tie-breaker after those that are usually sufficient?
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brian potter
Posts: 347

posted 22-04-2012 17:28

FL rules

9 Method of Determining League Positions

9.1 At the end of each Season the Club in each Division scoring the highest number of points shall be declared the Champion Club of that Division. Three points shall be awarded for each
League Match won. One point will be awarded to each Club for a drawn match. If two or more Clubs have scored the same number of points their position in the Division shall be determined on goal difference, that is to say, the difference between the total number of goals scored by and against a Club in League Matches in that Season, and the higher or highest placed Club shall be the Club with the highest goal difference. If any two or more Clubs have scored the same number of points and have the same goal difference the higher or highest placed Club shall be the Club having scored the most goals in League Matches in that Season.

9.2 If two or more Clubs have the same number of points, goal difference and goals scored the highest placed Club shall be determined by the respective League records against each other, taking into account in order of precedence, points gained, goal difference and goals scored. If the above procedures do not separate the Clubs, then the Clubs concerned shall play off a deciding League Match or Matches under arrangements approved by the Board on a neutral ground. The net gate money after deducting the usual match expenses shall be equally divided between the two competing Clubs. Any Club staging such a play off match shall be entitled to charge as an expense against the receipts of the match 10% of the gross gate receipts after deduction of Value Added Tax. In the event of such a match being arranged by the Board to be played on the ground of a Club which is not a member of The League, then a similar charge as an expense against the receipts of the match shall be paid by The League who shall otherwise be responsible for the financial arrangements made with the Club staging the match. These provisions shall determine the ranking of Clubs in their respective Divisions.

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brian potter Posts: 347	posted 22-04-2012 17:30 Southampton beat West Ham at home and drew away. So, good news. Not that Southampton will fail to beat Coventry.
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Janik
Posts: 5146

posted 22-04-2012 18:12

Ta. Thought that was the most likely, rather than something like games won. Has it ever got down to that, I wonder?

Side issue, but it always irks me that authorities include goals scored in rules such as this one:-
"If two or more Clubs have the same number of points, goal difference and goals scored the highest placed Club shall be determined by the respective League records against each other, taking into account in order of precedence, points gained, goal difference and goals scored."

Presumably no-one has worked out that if, over a two match series, the goal differences are equal (i.e. 0), then the goals scored have to be as well? So including it as a tie-break is as pointless as including the number of tries scored by each team in those games.

Edit - scratch that. It clearly says two or more, doesn't it? I missed the 'or more'.

Last Edit: 22-04-2012 18:16:01 by Janik.

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#654930

Etienne Life sorted but now lacking time for OTF Posts: 7250	posted 22-04-2012 18:17 [too slow]
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#655230

Harry Truscott Posts: 15650	posted 23-04-2012 13:44 D2 PFA Team of the Year; Kelvin Davis (Southampton) Nathaniel Clyne (Crystal Palace) James Tomkins (West Ham) Curtis Davies (Birmingham) Ian Harte (Reading) Adam Lallana (Southampton) Peter Whittingham (Cardiff) Mark Noble (West Ham) Matt Phillips (Blackpool) Rickie Lambert (Southampton) Jay Rodriguez (Burnley)
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#655494

Janik Posts: 5146	posted 24-04-2012 01:08 West Ham win at Leicester, but only 2-1. Keeps it alive until the final day, with a decent amount of pressure on Southampton. Which didn't look that likely a couple of weeks ago.
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#655551

Sean of the Shed Evans and Octopus, sitting in a tree... Posts: 8236	posted 24-04-2012 07:45 If Southampton draw 1-1 with Coventry, and West Ham beat Hull 3-0 (likewise 2-2,4-1 etc) then they will be level on points, goal difference and goals scored. What happens then? Is it head to head? If so then it will be Southampton with a win and a draw. Of course if Southampton do draw with Coventry, then they will only have themselves to blame, as Cov are complete shite.
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#655653

Janik Posts: 5146	posted 24-04-2012 10:55 See brian potter's posts slightly higher up this page for your answer.
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#655707

Sean of the Shed Evans and Octopus, sitting in a tree... Posts: 8236	posted 24-04-2012 12:29 Fuck me, yes. That'll teach me not to read back. Same page as well.
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