Author Topic: Skybet Championship Thread (Read 198104 times)

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #440 on:** July 12, 2020, 10:09:11 am »

Only just seen that West Brom were held to a draw yesterday. Brentford 3 points behind them with a much better GD.

West Brom have Fulham next which won’t be easy and who still have a very outside sniff of automatic promotion. Brentford’s last three look winnable. There could yet be a twist in this.

kloppagetime · « **Reply #441 on:** July 12, 2020, 10:11:00 am »

Hope Rhian wrecks Leeds today

Emerald Red · « **Reply #442 on:** July 12, 2020, 03:48:49 pm »

With 3 games remaining, this is very tight:

Stoke ...............-10 ... 49
Birmingham .... -17 ... 49
Middlesbrough .. -13 ... 47
Huddersfield ..... -16 ... 47
Charlton ..... ..... -11 ... 46
Hull ................. -18 ... 45
Luton ............... -30 ... 44
Barnsley ........... -21 ... 43

Caligula? · « **Reply #443 on:** July 12, 2020, 03:50:24 pm »

Last minute winner from Leeds and I think this is the result that unofficially confirms them going up. They would have bottled today's game last season.

Fitzy. · « **Reply #444 on:** July 12, 2020, 03:51:32 pm »

Really want Leeds to get promoted. I’ve missed their unpleasantness.

Caligula? · « **Reply #445 on:** July 12, 2020, 03:52:19 pm »

Quote from: Fitzy. on July 12, 2020, 03:51:32 pm

Really want Leeds to get promoted. I’ve missed their unpleasantness.

Will you be saying that when their fans - if fans are allowed back in - come to Anfield?

Fitzy. · « **Reply #446 on:** July 12, 2020, 04:16:41 pm »

Quote from: Caligula? on July 12, 2020, 03:52:19 pm

Will you be saying that when their fans - if fans are allowed back in - come to Anfield?

Bring it

Barefoot Doctor · « **Reply #447 on:** July 12, 2020, 04:23:31 pm »

Can't be doing with any of West Brom, Fulham or Cardiff coming up, all recent PL teams and it's always refreshing when someone 'new' makes the jump. So hopefully Brentford pip WBA to automatic promotion and Nottingham Forest win the playoff. Really rooting for Brentford to come up though, whether automatic or via the playoff, see a great side and with their stats-based approach it'd be interesting to see if they can unearth some ore gems and make a real fist of it next season.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #448 on:** July 12, 2020, 04:26:04 pm »

Quote from: Caligula? on July 12, 2020, 03:52:19 pm

Will you be saying that when their fans - if fans are allowed back in - come to Anfield?

They hate United more don’t they. Always nice to see some unpleasantries shared there.

Ginieus · « **Reply #449 on:** July 12, 2020, 05:13:36 pm »

Quote from: Barefoot Doctor on July 12, 2020, 04:23:31 pm

Can't be doing with any of West Brom, Fulham or Cardiff coming up, all recent PL teams and it's always refreshing when someone 'new' makes the jump. So hopefully Brentford pip WBA to automatic promotion and Nottingham Forest win the playoff. Really rooting for Brentford to come up though, whether automatic or via the playoff, see a great side and with their stats-based approach it'd be interesting to see if they can unearth some ore gems and make a real fist of it next season.

Benrahma for Brentford is a fantastic player. He will be amazing for Brentford in PL or if someone else snaps him up. He has sort of fused Mahrez and MC Hazard shit.

I've been a good boy · « **Reply #450 on:** July 12, 2020, 05:23:10 pm »

Quote from: BIG DICK NICK on July 12, 2020, 04:26:04 pm

They hate United more don’t they. Always nice to see some unpleasantries shared there.

They despise United, maybe even more than us. I live near Leeds, they're not too fussed about us. Bit of mutual respect there, but there's always a portion of bad bells at every club

kloppismydad · « **Reply #451 on:** July 12, 2020, 05:31:33 pm »

Going to be incredibly happy if/when Leeds come up.

I started watching football when I was 10 and it wasn't really popular in India then. My father's friend got me the Liverpool kits which resulted in me supported the mighty Redmen. My best mate was enamored by the faithful at Elland Road and ended up supporting Leeds. I grew up hearing and watching Viduka, Kewell, Harte, Keane, Ferdinand put on some amazing performances for Leeds. Also their run in the CL when they reached the semifinals under O'Leary and their subsequent collapse.

Through this all, my mate continued to support them through thick and thin, while football started becoming more and more popular in India so we saw more and more of Man Utd and Chelsea fans. When he went to uni in Oxford, he would occassionally make trips to Elland Road to show his love and support for his favourite club. Through the highs in Europe to the lows of the Championship, he has stuck supporting his team from near and far, almost for 2 decades. So I'll be incredibly happy for him if/when Leeds come up.

Lynx the saucy mynx · « **Reply #452 on:** July 12, 2020, 05:44:33 pm »

Quote from: Barefoot Doctor on July 12, 2020, 04:23:31 pm

Can't be doing with any of West Brom, Fulham or Cardiff coming up, all recent PL teams and it's always refreshing when someone 'new' makes the jump. So hopefully Brentford pip WBA to automatic promotion and Nottingham Forest win the playoff. Really rooting for Brentford to come up though, whether automatic or via the playoff, see a great side and with their stats-based approach it'd be interesting to see if they can unearth some ore gems and make a real fist of it next season.

You hit the nail on the head for me. Although I'd like to see Cardiff come up and establish themselves, because Cardiff is one of the biggest cities (11 largest) and it's always good to have big cities like Leeds, Cardiff Newcastle up here. Hopefully Bristol come up one day too.

But I'm sick to death of the same old WBA, Fulham coming up. Brentford will be an exciting story. So would Nottingham Forest or even someone like Preston.

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #453 on:** July 12, 2020, 05:46:47 pm »

Honestly, be careful what you wish for with regards to Forest being promoted. You'd very soon start hating the way they play football. In fact, they don't. They're Burnley. They'd do quite well because of it I think, but nobody would enjoy it.

I've been a good boy · « **Reply #454 on:** July 12, 2020, 06:06:21 pm »

Never in a million years would I want Cardiff to come up, for the way they behaved with the Emiliano Sala transfer

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #455 on:** July 12, 2020, 06:31:48 pm »

It’s Brentford or no one. The rest are all shit twats. Even West Brom.

Oskar · « **Reply #456 on:** July 12, 2020, 06:35:37 pm »

Aside from Swansea being my local team, there is a Liverpool connection in Brewster, Steve Cooper and Mike Marsh. Think they're punching above the weight still being in play-off contention, and I don't think they will finish in the top six, but I'd like to see them back in the Premier League.

Fingers crossed Brentford can finish above West Brom, I'd really like to see them go up.

Buggy Eyes Alfredo · « **Reply #457 on:** July 13, 2020, 12:54:07 am »

Quote from: kloppagetime on July 3, 2020, 07:50:28 pm

Go on Wycombe Akinfenwa plays for them so I hope they get promoted

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Buggy Eyes Alfredo · « **Reply #458 on:** July 13, 2020, 10:56:24 pm »

The 133 year wait is over.

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“The only person who can WhatsApp me tonight is Klopp. So we can celebrate together."

“Scoring against Liverpool was the highlight of my career until I scored at Wembley (a penalty for Wimbledon in the 2016 League Two play-off final against Plymouth Argyle)."

“I stood alongside Stevie G, Philippe Coutinho, Martin Skrtel and Jordan Henderson."

“That’s the team I support. If you can’t play for the team you support, the next best thing is to play against them and go toe-to-toe against them."

“It was the only time I’ve ever wanted Liverpool to lose and it was the only time in my playing career when I scored and wondered what should I do now?"

“I’m cool with VVD. I speak to him and Jordan Henderson."

“But I’m a competitor and I would love to play against VVD because at the moment I think he’s the best defender in the world."

“I would love to see how good he is. The only way to test that is to come up against him."

“I’d love to get them in the FA Cup, maybe a nice little 30 minutes second half when he’s a bit tired because I don’t know if I can do 90 anymore.”

Buggy Eyes Alfredo · « **Reply #459 on:** July 14, 2020, 02:24:27 am »

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him_15 · « **Reply #460 on:** July 14, 2020, 03:05:46 am »

Leeds, Brentford and Forest promoted please.

Malaysian Kopite · « **Reply #461 on:** July 14, 2020, 09:40:40 am »

Quote from: Buggy Eyes Alfredo on July 14, 2020, 02:24:27 am

Akinfenwa straight up cutting a promo here

kloppagetime · « **Reply #462 on:** July 14, 2020, 10:22:41 am »

https://mobile.twitter.com/daRealAkinfenwa/status/1282817315864797188

Klopp hitting Akinfenwa up on WhatsApp

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #463 on:** July 14, 2020, 10:26:27 am »

Nicked from Duncan Alexander. Boring football works from time to time.

elsewhere · « **Reply #464 on:** July 14, 2020, 11:25:46 am »

Brentford has been in an incredible form. If Westbrom fails to win tonight against Fulham, they will be up there for the 2nd seat fight.

Caligula? · « **Reply #465 on:** July 14, 2020, 11:36:25 am »

Quote from: Gerry Attrick on July 14, 2020, 10:26:27 am

Nicked from Duncan Alexander. Boring football works from time to time.

What Gareth Ainsworth has done with them is great though. From League Two to the Championship. Seeing as that the lower league clubs don't get anywhere near the amount of money a Premier League club does, I can excuse playing any brand of football as long as it works for that particular club. I'm sure they won't care if they're boring. They're up and Oxford aren't.

lionel_messias · « **Reply #466 on:** July 14, 2020, 12:55:37 pm »

Quote from: Buggy Eyes Alfredo on July 14, 2020, 02:24:27 am

Never mind Traore.

Sign the Akinfenwa!!!!!

OOS · « **Reply #467 on:** July 14, 2020, 05:29:00 pm »

Quote from: Caligula? on July 14, 2020, 11:36:25 am

What Gareth Ainsworth has done with them is great though. From League Two to the Championship. Seeing as that the lower league clubs don't get anywhere near the amount of money a Premier League club does, I can excuse playing any brand of football as long as it works for that particular club. I'm sure they won't care if they're boring. They're up and Oxford aren't.

Tranmere football was dull, but they went up two divisions. Better to watch games in League 1, than in the conference.

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I look at West Brom, and they seem similar to Norwich. Solid and effective Championship side, but don't look like they have the players to survive in the Premier League. They could do a Villa, spend a fortune just to keep their heads above water, and even that doesn't look good enough.

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #468 on:** July 14, 2020, 05:33:56 pm »

Quote from: OOS on July 14, 2020, 05:29:00 pm

Tranmere football was dull, but they went up two divisions. Better to watch games in League 1, than in the conference.
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I look at West Brom, and they seem similar to Norwich. Solid and effective Championship side, but don't look like they have the players to survive in the Premier League. They could do a Villa, spend a fortune just to keep their heads above water, and even that doesn't look good enough.

Norwich were wild in the Championship. Goalfests all over the shop and last minute goals galore. West Brom are more like Aston Villa.

Elzar · « **Reply #469 on:** July 14, 2020, 05:35:55 pm »

Quote from: Gerry Attrick on July 14, 2020, 05:33:56 pm

Norwich were wild in the Championship. Goalfests all over the shop and last minute goals galore. West Brom are more like Aston Villa.

They relied on a lot of come backs, their attacking play getting the defense out of trouble, which was never going to go well once Promoted.

Agree with everyone else, WBA coming up will be incredibly boring, and probably very predictable.

OOS · « **Reply #470 on:** July 14, 2020, 05:41:15 pm »

Quote from: Gerry Attrick on July 14, 2020, 05:33:56 pm

Norwich were wild in the Championship. Goalfests all over the shop and last minute goals galore. West Brom are more like Aston Villa.

Good point, was more commentating about the general quality of their players. Rather meh.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #471 on:** July 14, 2020, 05:45:58 pm »

Quote from: OOS on July 14, 2020, 05:41:15 pm

Good point, was more commentating about the general quality of their players. Rather meh.

Yeah can’t wait to see Hegahzi and co back in the Premier League.

OOS · « **Reply #472 on:** July 14, 2020, 05:47:18 pm »

Quote from: BIG DICK NICK on July 14, 2020, 05:45:58 pm

Yeah can’t wait to see Hegahzi and co back in the Premier League.

Robson-Kanu and Charlie Austin I'm most looking forward too.

dudleyred · « **Reply #473 on:** July 14, 2020, 06:32:16 pm »

Is this Harrison Reed at Fulham the one and only Big Doug bought to our attention?

Statto Red · « **Reply #474 on:** July 14, 2020, 06:37:22 pm »

Wigan are leading Hull 3-0

Statto Red · « **Reply #475 on:** July 14, 2020, 06:39:46 pm »

4-0 now at Wigan, only 37 minutes gone too.

dudleyred · « **Reply #476 on:** July 14, 2020, 06:41:24 pm »

Five now i think!

The North Bank · « **Reply #477 on:** July 14, 2020, 06:43:24 pm »

Wigan owner can start shitting it, he might lose his bet.

The North Bank · « **Reply #478 on:** July 14, 2020, 06:44:08 pm »

6 now

Statto Red · « **Reply #479 on:** July 14, 2020, 06:44:23 pm »

It is 5 at Wigan, as it stands Wigan would be safe even if they take the 12 point deduction, GD miles better compared with Hull, & Wigan have Charlton away & Fulham home last 2