You're absolutely 100% correct. It does smack of privilege. They earned their right to play in the PL by their efforts last season in the Championship. The fact that they've been underwhelming so far is irrelevant. They're there on merit.Sorry, I know it smacks of privilege but fuck off Burnley and just stay away from the league please
I remember seasons when we would go into March and scour the remaining fixtures, trying to work out where the 7/8/10 points we need to be safe were coming from. Late winners at Saints and Middlesbrough (IIRC) were greeted with the same joy as Rodri's goal in Istanbul, or 93:20. Different times. What is it they call it; "character building", isn't it?Imagine being a fan of teams like wolves/burnley etc praying they get enough points to stay up, remind you of anyone?
I still do :)Oh yes.
The amount of seasons i prayed for 40 pts as quickly as possible.
Memorable times.
Older person here, don’t call him Shirley.Shirley, Bassey should be picked up for the goal.. one for the older people on here ..
some of the privileged teams need to taste itI remember seasons when we would go into March and scour the remaining fixtures, trying to work out where the 7/8/10 points we need to be safe were coming from. Late winners at Saints and Middlesbrough (IIRC) were greeted with the same joy as Rodri's goal in Istanbul, or 93:20. Different times. What is it they call it; "character building", isn't it?
And the James Bond buffs.Shirley, Bassey should be picked up for the goal.. one for the older people on here ..
Only 3 more wins.....I still do :)
Thom Browne check out the prices that’s probably about £4kThat’s a very nice goal for Burnley. Nice build up and good finish.
BTW, is Scott Parker wearing one of Pep’s shit castoffs ?
Was there an instant replay?Horrendous defending by Hartman there. Was he dreaming about someone?
They're there on merit every other seasonYou're absolutely 100% correct. It does smack of privilege. They earned their right to play in the PL by their efforts last season in the Championship. The fact that they've been underwhelming so far is irrelevant. They're there on merit.
Yes, they are.They're there on merit every other season
Showing next to fuck all ambition to push on each time
As are Leeds too I supposeYes, they are.
Not to mention Morecambe and Wise.And the James Bond buffs.
Absolutely. Much as I hate them (more accurately, their fanbase), if their team does the business on the pitch, so be it. It's not that difficult a concept to grasp; decent performances will hopefully earn you points. Amass enough points and you go up/stay up/win trophies.As are Leeds too I suppose
But you wouldn't lose any sleep if they got relegated and would probably prefer it if they did over other teams if you had a preference.Absolutely. Much as I hate them (more accurately, their fanbase), if their team does the business on the pitch, so be it. It's not that difficult a concept to grasp; decent performances will hopefully earn you points. Amass enough points and you go up/stay up/win trophies.
The first season in the Etihad was a close call.That 06/07 season under Pearce was miserable.
At least under Royal we had just been promoted and it was all a novelty
Of course I wouldn't. But that's a totally different argument to what I was saying about teams being where they are on merit. Actually, I suppose it's not that dissimilar. If they were to go down, it's because they have one of the three worse records in the league over the course of the season. Nothing to do with my lack of disappointment if such an event were to take place.But you wouldn't lose any sleep if they got relegated and would probably prefer it if they did over other teams if you had a preference.
At least I was in the North Stand then (prior to becoming Family) and could escape to the Metrolink quicker.The first season in the Etihad was a close call.
We beat Newcastle 1-0 in May to guarantee safety.
If I remember rightly we beat the rags 4-1 in March then didn't win a league match until the Newcastle game.
We finished the season on 41pts.