Recent content by Normandy

As were Luton. Both sides came up from that division in 2018 alongside Accrington and Wycombe. Cracking play off group. Middlesbrough were in the league growing up for me. Luton would be new and I missed Coventry's tenure as part of the furniture. Coventry have a decent side with Gyokeres and...

The Derby players circa 2006-2007 in a car park must always be preserved as their wikipedia photo.

Kiki Musampa came to mind recently. As did Emile Mpenza.

Some names that popped up randomly; Jonathan Zebina Michel Bastos Mista (Toronto legend ;) ) Mancini (Roma/Brazilian) Grady Diangana

Glad to see Ismael Kone in the Canada squad. He's come into the team and been the highlight of the season since. Raw but has a versatile skill set. In other news, we could very well qualify officially in two days. Where's the excitement, chaps?!

Caleb Folan Craig Fagan Mads Timm (FIFA 04 legend for me) Marek Jankolovski Edson Braafheid Sasa Papac

Lowest points tally for 17th or to mathematically stay up? If the latter, 31 would have been enough in 09/10 due to Hull and Burnley finishing on 30 points in 18th and 19th.

They were on the way down under Ismael, but he hasn't galvanized the side since taking over. On paper, the squad suits him well, too. Dike being injured not helping matters for them but West Brom are most likely in a much needed rebuilding stage. Not sure Bruce is capable of doing that anymore...

Kneejerk reaction. Every manager loses the odd game against the mid-table teams.

Rodgers is Northern Irish and his stint at Liverpool was before Celtic.

From a neutral's perspective, I would rate Cole, van Nistelrooy, and Rooney higher. Rooney was the complete package. van Nistelrooy was devastating in the box, and Cole was pretty complete as well. van Persie is certainly your best forward from 2012 onwards though.

Everyone except broadcasters and sponsors will still refer to it as the Nou Camp or Camp Nou. Like St James' Park or Dean Court.

Think you are comparing anecdotes with stats. I don't think many, if any, in this thread are saying their experiences are the objective truth.

Yeah, I think that's fairly inevitable. For 2030, I'd like Morocco or Spain-Portugal. Not a fan of 3+ hosts, despite us benefiting from it in 2026. The South American bid in particular would essentially ruin the qualifying stage for that tournament.

I reckon a lot of the posters here would enjoy going to the lower leagues (League One and below) or Conference games based on their statements and experiences (or lack thereof) They need your support and money as well. Worth a shot? The lower you go, the more pure it tends to be.