I'm not bitter ... but I hate you all (other teams thread)

Phillyspur · May 5, 2026

Golara said: ↑

We absolutely have to beat Leeds and Everton to have any chance. Fishy business is going on in the other games, so we are not going to get any help from other teams or the refs - even the ref yesterday added almost 2 extra minutes for no reason.

I am pencilling in the Spammers to flush Leeds on the final day, and I would not be surprised if Woolwich bottle the game next Sunday at the Dildo Dome.
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The good thing for us in the next 2 rounds of games is that we play the day after West Ham, so we will know what we have to do. If we could beat Leeds and they lose to Arse and Newcastle, we'll be safe before even playing Chelsea. That is best case scenario of course.

SF19 · May 5, 2026

Golara said: ↑

Hearts with a massive win over Rangers at Tynecastle to maintain their lead in the SPL.
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Their Greek lad is a bit nifty

Hearts 1-0 Falkirk

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Golara · May 5, 2026

We Greeks have been pretty nifty for thousands of years...

Golara · May 5, 2026

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Jamie Donley, Alfie Devine and Ashley Philips deserve a close look from the manager as well.

If we stay up, and some of these guys make the squad, it will validate the decision to send every single one of our young prospects out on loan. Otherwise it seems a bit extreme - we could have used Lankshear and either Donley or Devine at times this season, but instead the managers were left with just the really young academy players that they didn't trust to play. The "brain trust" could do a better job of balancing the needs of the players (more game time to develop) with the needs of the club (having players that can step up when we are hit with injuries and suspensions).
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Based on the club's track record with the academy/youth players, I would be extremely surprised to see any of them feature in the first team next season.

If we are fortunate enough to stay up, the youth players will be way down the 'to-do' list.

Golara · May 6, 2026

This just in - Harry Kane loses another semifinal...

jumhed · May 7, 2026

Golara said: ↑

This just in - Harry Kane loses another semifinal...
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Where's Chickasaw to say he's shit?

Golara · May 7, 2026

How sweet it is: Villa 4-0 Forest. 'We always win'

Not this time malaka!

So good to see that Greek Buffoon get what he deserved after sneaking into the competition with dirty tricks.

There is karma in the football world, and the team Big Malaka cheated out of their spot, Crystal Palace, are going to their first European final.

jumhed · May 8, 2026

Golara said: ↑

Based on the club's track record with the academy/youth players, I would be extremely surprised to see any of them feature in the first team next season.

If we are fortunate enough to stay up, the youth players will be way down the 'to-do' list.
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I would hope they give a few of the actual 'home grown' 20-odd appearances (including subs), just so they can be sold for pure profit like back in the Bentaleb, Mason, Skipp, Carroll, Pritchard etc years (then maybe one of them will become a Kane).

Funkfoot · May 9, 2026

pookspur · May 10, 2026

Nil-nil at the half at West Ham.

I'd take that, but staying up and them not winning the League seems a lot to ask. If the Arse just go ahead and put this one to bed early in the second half, that'd be ok with me.

pookspur · May 10, 2026

1-0 to Arsenal, who were very, very lucky in the end. West Ham leveled late, only to have it chalked off for a foul on Raya. Looked the correct call in the end to me, but there was a lot going on in the box and as VAR took its standard long-ass time, you had to wonder if the call might not be coming. Which would have been a lovely kick in the junk for Arteta et. al. But it wasn't to be.

And while it brings them a step closer to the title, the whole match was a reminder that they really struggle to close shit out when the pressure's on. They've not won it yet.

The upside, of course, is that West Ham have lost, and if we can do the business at home v Leeds we'll be four points clear with two to play. All we'll have to do is match West Ham's result in either of the last two games and it'll be job done. IF ... we take care of the now safe Leeds tomorrow.

jumhed · May 10, 2026

My Arsenal mat s are telling me to say 'Thank you', to which I responded, 'Thank you VAR'.

Golara · May 10, 2026

Thank them for what? They did everything they could to bottle that game. They were extremely lucky to come away with anything.

Phillyspur · May 10, 2026

Instinct runs deep. Even though VAR helped us, I was a little bit gleeful when that 'equalizer' went in. Even if they do go on to win the title, it'll be forever tainted by these lucky breaks.

pookspur · May 10, 2026

I was actually hoping for a draw. The scenario was exactly what I wanted, really. Arsenal up a goal, so a west ham win didnt threaten, but Stam equalizing late enough that they'd have no time for a winner. It would've been perfect, but for VAR. But still good.

West Ham not winning was the main thing.

Golara · May 10, 2026

I can't remember the last time I was even remotely happy for them winning. Maybe never.

Funkfoot · May 11, 2026

As the thread title says, I hate 'em both.

pookspur · May 12, 2026

Soton and 'Boro level on aggregate at halftime of their Championship semi. The winner will get Hull, who beat Millwall yesterday), in the final.

Given a choice, I'd prefer Southampton, I suppose. Not that it's certain we'll be playing them, of course.

jumhed · May 13, 2026

Scarlett gets his first Hibs goal to down Mikey Moore's Rangers, in 'The Battle of The Tottenham Loanees' that no-one asked for

pookspur · May 13, 2026

I thought Sheffield Wednesday (John Bostock) 2-1 Yeovil (Jon Obika) in 2012 was 'The Battle of The Tottenham Loanees That No One Asked For'.

jumhed · May 14, 2026

pookspur said: ↑

I thought Sheffield Wednesday (John Bostock) 2-1 Yeovil (Jon Obika) in 2012 was 'The Battle of The Tottenham Loanees That No One Asked For'.
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The Original Vs The Sequel - This Time We Still Don't Care

Golara · May 14, 2026

The SPL will go to the final day as Hearts take a one-point lead into Celtic Park. It should be 3 points, but Celtic were awarded a sham VAR penalty deep into stoppage time at Fir Park to steal all 3 points from Motherwell. The officiating for the run-in on both sides of the border has been a joke.

pookspur · May 14, 2026

It's such bullshit. Hearts would have gone into the final game 3 points clear with a six-goal differential advantage. It would've been all but sewn up. Now all Celtic need do is win at home.

Dammit, I'd love to see Hearts get something from Saturday. But you wouldn't bet on it, would ya?

Phillyspur · May 14, 2026

Regardless of the teams involved I think most fans could agree the leagues are in the business of manufacturing drama, and these controversies are a big part of it. The decisive battles - winners or relegations - need to come down to the final game, the final minutes preferably.

pookspur · May 14, 2026

Oh, for sure. I'm not suggesting that the SPL has it in for Hearts. But the legitimacy of the competition takes a distant backseat to the revenue streams.