Calling @Dave Ewing's Back 'eader and @oakiecokie!
I was a mere slip of a lad at 4 years of age in 1955 mate.Yeah, George is an old bastard, alright, but he might not be the oldest bastard on here. I first saw City in '55. We beat Blackpool 2-0. I was a very impressionable eight year old. I think Oakie was already in his dotage.
I'd say that could bring down a shitstorm on us. Say we're playing someone scrapping to avoid relegation. We play the kids and get beat. I'd imagine the other teams down at the bottom wouldn't be too happy with us.as soon as we win it(if we do)then I would play the younger lads get them ready for next season ,use the first team for the cup competions.
I was a mere slip of a lad at 4 years of age in 1955 mate.
In my days it was written on slate.I'd need to see the paperwork!
In 2005/6, Chelsea had already won the league with 2 games to go and then lost those games to Blackburn and Newcastle, the latter of which needed the win to get into Europe ahead of Bolton. Can't remember if there was any blowback on that but I suspect you're right about relegation threatened teams as the stakes are that much higher (especially these days).I'd say that could bring down a shitstorm on us. Say we're playing someone scrapping to avoid relegation. We play the kids and get beat. I'd imagine the other teams down at the bottom wouldn't be too happy with us.
It's all down to money, every club wants to be in the cash cow that is the PL. You've got a very good memory, by the way!In 2005/6, Chelsea had already won the league with 2 games to go and then lost those games to Blackburn and Newcastle, the latter of which needed the win to get into Europe ahead of Bolton. Can't remember if there was any blowback on that but I suspect you're right about relegation threatened teams as the stakes are that much higher (especially these days).
I was a mere slip of a lad at 4000 years of age in 1955BC mate.
can you imagine if we ended this season trophy less?