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Pathetic. Really pathetic. If any other top ranked team in the world played like this, Man Utd, Werder, Inter, Sevilla, there would be HELL to pay.

Somebody's never been to St. James park I gather.

Somebody's never been to St. James park I gather.

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I don't get it.

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I don't get it.

Newcastle United's home ground. They never fail to disappoint.

Newcastle United's home ground. They never fail to disappoint.

You don't expect a low ranked team to do particularly well. You expect the top team to do well.

You don't expect a low ranked team to do particularly well. You expect the top team to do well.

FYI, they have not always been a 'low' ranked team. In fact many times, on paper, they should have been a powerhouse.

Edit: And for the love of god, if you ever go to newcastle, don't call them a low ranked team.

FYI, they have not always been a 'low' ranked team. In fact many times, on paper, they should have been a powerhouse.

Most teams are powerhouses on paper. But Melbourne Victory is FIRST. They haven't won a game in almost a month. Can you imagine if Manchester United didn't win a game for a month?

Most teams are powerhouses on paper. But Melbourne Victory is FIRST. They haven't won a game in almost a month. Can you imagine if Manchester United didn't win a game for a month?

I can not only imagine it, I vaguely remember it happening.

You can both count yourselves lucky you don't support Middlesbrough like me. Championship here we come.

You can both count yourselves lucky you don't support Middlesbrough like me. Championship here we come.

Don't tell me you're from Cleveland.

I can not only imagine it, I vaguely remember it happening.

But were they FIRST when it happened?

Or Watford. Ahead of the pack when it comes to the race for relegation from the Premiership.

But were they FIRST when it happened?


I kind of remember them collapsing in the seventies. I'm not sure if they were first in the league at that point, because it was bit before my time.

Anyway, that's the nature of football. A really top team can suddenly turn sour. That's why I don't follow it all that much anymore.

I kind of remember them collapsing in the seventies. I'm not sure if they were first in the league at that point, because it was bit before my time.

Anyway, that's the nature of football. A really top team can suddenly turn sour. That's why I don't follow it all that much anymore.
In the 70s Man Utd managed to get themselves relegated to the Second Division. IIRC, the decade was dominated by Leeds, Brian Clough and Liverpool.

Chelsea have only won one of their last five, and that was against Macclesfield, who are second bottom of the English Football League. That's pretty bad.

Don't tell me you're from Cleveland.

Yep....a genuine Smoggy

This has simply INFURIATED ME! I now VOW to never ever ever go to a soccor match as long as i live! Really.

You can both count yourselves lucky you don't support Middlesbrough like me. Championship here we come.

Leeds here.... :(

old 3rd div here we come!

:headbang:

*thinks of Leeds fall from grace and feels slightly better;) *

*thinks of Leeds fall from grace and feels slightly better;) *

I swear its a Chelski conspiracy!

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Pathetic. Really pathetic. If any other top ranked team in the world played like this, Man Utd, Werder, Inter, Sevilla, there would be HELL to pay.

Very frustrating indeed, I'm still going to the final(s) though. They'll really have to pick up their form if they hope to win the grand final.

Very frustrating indeed, I'm still going to the final(s) though. They'll really have to pick up their form if they hope to win the grand final.

I'm not sure I will. They'll really, and I mean REALLY, have to pick up.

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Pathetic. Really pathetic. If any other top ranked team in the world played like this, Man Utd, Werder, Inter, Sevilla, there would be HELL to pay.

Boo hoo. We have to beat Sydney just to maybe come second, about 10 points behind you! :p

Boo hoo. We have to beat Sydney just to maybe come second, about 10 points behind you! :p

Hey, at least your team will go into the finals with something resembling form.

Hey, at least your team will go into the finals with something resembling form.

Drawing with the Glory and losing to the Roar at home (as well)... Now I understand that Victory fans (this season) have higher expectations than most, but that form is mediocre by any stretch. Well, apart from NZ's.

Still, I might fit into Hindmarsh tomorrow. Flag in hand, and abusing David Carney at every opportunity.

Drawing with the Glory and losing to the Roar at home (as well)... Now I understand that Victory fans (this season) have higher expectations than most, but that form is mediocre by any stretch. Well, apart from NZ's.

I've noticed that lately, New Zealand has been a better team that Melbourne. Last three weeks, Melbourne have W-D-L, New Zealand have W-W-D.

*considers Leeds in the championship, and then hopes Liverpool enjoy a similar fall*:p

I've noticed that lately, New Zealand has been a better team that Melbourne. Last three weeks, Melbourne have W-D-L, New Zealand have W-W-D.

A team's deficiencies are often temporarily masked by the arrival of a new coach. No idea why, but teams usually play better (or get better results) for anything up to a month afterwards. That may explain NZ's good form.

*considers Leeds in the championship, and then hopes Liverpool enjoy a similar fall*:p

While amusing I really cannot see that happening...If they did....oh boy!

A team's deficiencies are often temporarily masked by the arrival of a new coach. No idea why, but teams usually play better (or get better results) for anything up to a month afterwards. That may explain NZ's good form.

Because the players will be trying to impress the manager. They will be playing for their places. Believe it or not complacency does exist in teams...

While amusing I really cannot see that happening...If they did....oh boy!


As a United fan, I'd be laughing all season!:)

Because the players will be trying to impress the manager. They will be playing for their places. Believe it or not complacency does exist in teams...

Then why doesn't the manager keep them on their toes all the time. Or perhaps the club can bring in a new manager every month. ;)

I'm not sure I will. They'll really, and I mean REALLY, have to pick up.

I think they will. The players must realise now, after the 2-1 loss to Queensland, that they won't even make the grand final if they continue to play like that.

You can both count yourselves lucky you don't support Middlesbrough like me. Championship here we come.
Are you kidding? I support Watford.

Are you kidding? I support Watford.

I know exactly how you feel. Charlton fan here

I know exactly how you feel. Charlton fan here
Cheer up, the pair of you! At least both teams are in the Premiership. Think how Brentford or Torquay fans are feeling now.

Cheer up, the pair of you! At least both teams are in the Premiership. Think how Brentford or Torquay fans are feeling now.

Ah, but they have never experienced the dizzying heights. To have been there and then go dosn again, well, it just isn't very nice!:(

Ah, but they have never experienced the dizzying heights. To have been there and then go dosn again, well, it just isn't very nice!:(
Brentford have been up there. Admittedly that was in the 1930s, but I'm sure some of their fans still remember it. :p

Anyway, I'm sure you'll be back in a few years.

Brentford have been up there. Admittedly that was in the 1930s, but I'm sure some of their fans still remember it. :p

Anyway, I'm sure you'll be back in a few years.

Don't bet on it unless we get a major cash injection. People have been saying the English league has been becoming more about money for years, but now I think its actually happening

Don't bet on it unless we get a major cash injection. People have been saying the English league has been becoming more about money for years, but now I think its actually happening
Really? Look at how Colchester are doing in the Championship. Or Derby. Neither team has spent much recently, but they're both in the top 6. Sure, a club like Charlton is very unlikely to break into the top 4 - or top 6 even - of the Premiership, but they shouldn't really have to worry about getting relegated from it.

Really? Look at how Colchester are doing in the Championship. Or Derby. Neither team has spent much recently, but they're both in the top 6. Sure, a club like Charlton is very unlikely to break into the top 4 - or top 6 even - of the Premiership, but they shouldn't really have to worry about getting relegated from it.

And theres the rub. We have now reached a stage in the game where it is only possible for maybe 3 or 4 teams to stand even an outside chance of winning the premiership.

And they've done it again. They're losing 3-0.

4-0 now.

I've said it before, and I'll say it again. Bring back Melbourne Knights!

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Pathetic. Really pathetic. If any other top ranked team in the world played like this, Man Utd, Werder, Inter, Sevilla, there would be HELL to pay.
It's called the Gay League for a reason...

Are you kidding? I support Watford.

Yet you claim to watch football......:confused: :D

Yet you claim to watch football......:confused: :D
Yep - the teams that Watford play against. :p

Yep - the teams that Watford play against. :p

:D

I am trying really hard to 'get into' the A leagues. I want to. I like the idea of a rising Aussie Soccer scene. I like the idea of following a team in a sport that isn't completely vulgar and inane.

However

I just can't get past the poor colour themes of the teams. Really. I simply do not find one of the teams 'likeable'. I mean Sydney FC (the team I would most likely support apart from aesthetics) is light blue with a touch of orange... WTF?! Queensland (The team I would be second most likely to support) is also blue, but with more orange.

That means the age old rivalry between NSW and QLD will be Orange/blue versus Blue/Orange. Plus, I have lived in 4 different states and Territories, 10 seperate towns and cities, and I really only have access to 2 teams to follow (QLD where I was born, and Sydney my favourite and current city). The rest of the areas don't have teams.

The only teams with decent colour themes are Melbourne (Blue/White). And NZ (Black/White.. shock). Still, this means Sydney vs. Melbourne (city rivalry) is Blue white and orange vs. Blue and white.

I just can't wear baby blue to a soccer game. Sorry Sydney, I like you, but I can't. Grow some balls and pick a better colour. Maybe Green (i.e. That 'Emerald City' thing). My Colour sense is pushing me towards Melbourne (Darker Blue+white= decent combo). My Heart is pushing me towards QLD (Bright bright Orange)...

I must think on it. Melbourne is more likely to win, but I have never lived there, or even visited (of all the places I have lived/been). Melbourne is the wise choice. Blue+White, Good team. I can't Follow Sydney. QLD is the decision I want to make, but I really don't like Orange that much, plus They are probably not as likely to do well.

Damn A leagues.