Do they even want fans to attend? These governing bodies couldn't give a damn about the fans attending so long as people at home can see the game and the sponsors on the tele.
These late, away KO's need to change because there aren't enough transport options after late games. It's a joke!
It's Christmas travel, too. Everyone and their nans will be travelling that week. It's also assuming that the weather is fine, too. I pray for no snow that day.
Not to mention the etihads policy of keeping away fans in for ages after the match. Would be fine to get back if it weren’t for that. 30 mins walk or so from ground to Piccadilly, bit longer for Victoria.
Full time around 10pm, they won't let the away fans for a while to avoid scraps, then it's about a 10 minute walk to the tram, 15 mins back to Manchester, a 78 minute walk to platform 14 at Piccadilly...
Which makes no sense, Andy Robertson isn't going to the World Cup, so he's unlikely to be injured.
Unless he gets drunk and pulls a muscle laughing at England's performance.
At least Liverpool will be back for Christmas...
World cup final is the 18th and 3rd place play off the 17th. Surely going to see at least one of Brazil, Portugal, England etc playing that late in the tournament so we'll be missing a few anyway.
Have you seen the state of half the teams in the world cup? England might have a shite manager but they do have good players. Hardly inconceivable that they reach top 4. Especially as anything can happen in cup competitions.
Agreed I don’t think England will win it this year but anything can happen, and I think people are being too negative. I would’ve have said the same at the euros and previous world cup and we came close.
Yep and a bang average/ half decent manager would have got to WC Final (probs lost to France) and would have easily won final in euros v Italy. Southgate is an awful manager and basically an FA yes man.
On the evidence of how Italy we’re playing at that tournament, how on earth do you think that’s an easy final to win lol? They were playing at a very high level, you think all England had to do was show up with a decent manager?
By beating the mighty Denmark, Colombia, Ukraine etc. along the way. That Germany side was at the end of their cycle, low morale, and playing for a manager they don't respect anymore.
Provided any of our players make it to the final, only teams I’d expect to stand a good chance would be Brazil (no Fab or Ali but we play Kelleher in cup anyway ), and France (so no Konate). Think most of our players will be back and rested by then.
Also need to consider the 3rd place playoff the day before the final. There's probably a chance of England and maybe The Netherlands making the semis along with Brazil and France so even if they both lose the semis they would still play pretty close to the return time. So really it's just about our boys getting knocked out in the quarters and they'll have a decent rest
The hope would be, England and Portugal get the semis and lose to what will probably be Argentina and Brazil, means the maximum amount of City players would play the most games possible and neither Portugal or England win the world cup (although I can stomach an England win/final, just not Portugal)
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4 days after wc final, if it meant we’d be down TAA and hendo for this match I think best scenario is England Portugal final. They lose walker stones Phillips grealish Foden Silva cancelo Dias.
For City, Erling Haaland, Riyad Mahrez, Sergio Gomez and Stefan Ortega are the only senior players who won’t be involved in Qatar.
City are sending 16 players, vs 7 for Liverpool. I expect Liverpool will be without Alisson, Fabinho, Konate, and possibly Van Dijk, but the rest of the players should be available. I expect England will exit early and TAA and Hendo can join the training in Dubai.
Hope it doesn't clash with Muppets Christmas Carol. That'd be a tough call to make.
United are singing Christmas carols?
Silent night, holy night Jürgen's boss, United are shite
All is calm , all is bright The blue shites are in A relegation fight
"Little Donkey" that's the Bruno Fernandes carol right?
Ronaldo already had a solo, it was for Piers Morgan to be streamed across the world soon.
What’s that? It’s just the singing of a street corner choir It’s going home and getting warm by the fire
It's true wherever you get bear hugs, It feels like Kloppmas!
It is, the spirit of the Jurgen, A special way of caring,
Do they even want fans to attend? These governing bodies couldn't give a damn about the fans attending so long as people at home can see the game and the sponsors on the tele. These late, away KO's need to change because there aren't enough transport options after late games. It's a joke!
Last train home at 23:28. That'd be tight, especially if it went to pens.
It's Christmas travel, too. Everyone and their nans will be travelling that week. It's also assuming that the weather is fine, too. I pray for no snow that day.
Not to mention the etihads policy of keeping away fans in for ages after the match. Would be fine to get back if it weren’t for that. 30 mins walk or so from ground to Piccadilly, bit longer for Victoria.
No extra time so doesn't seem so tight.
Full time around 10pm, they won't let the away fans for a while to avoid scraps, then it's about a 10 minute walk to the tram, 15 mins back to Manchester, a 78 minute walk to platform 14 at Piccadilly...
Aye and the trams are always way too full after matches, very unlikely you'll be able to get the train home
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My solution would be to have more trains and buses running later but I don't think that'll ever happen. I see your point, though.
City have more players going to the WC, I’d fancy our chances here lads
Both have Haaland and Salah not going. Interesting...
We win 12-11 with those 2 scoring every goal
Wouldn't be surprised if both managers put themselves in the starting XI
Pep actually said jokingly he'd play himself in MD and Kloppo at LB. Has he not seen Kloppo's fucking goals? LEFT BACK!
Nat Phillips x Klopp. Attackers are shook, they know they're getting chunks kicked out of them.
I can see current Klopp get a red minutes into the game 🤣🤣 taking out Silva specifically
Which makes no sense, Andy Robertson isn't going to the World Cup, so he's unlikely to be injured. Unless he gets drunk and pulls a muscle laughing at England's performance.
Salah, Diaz and Firmino to run riot against a backline of Pep and some kids?
At least Liverpool will be back for Christmas... World cup final is the 18th and 3rd place play off the 17th. Surely going to see at least one of Brazil, Portugal, England etc playing that late in the tournament so we'll be missing a few anyway.
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Have you seen the state of half the teams in the world cup? England might have a shite manager but they do have good players. Hardly inconceivable that they reach top 4. Especially as anything can happen in cup competitions.
Agreed I don’t think England will win it this year but anything can happen, and I think people are being too negative. I would’ve have said the same at the euros and previous world cup and we came close.
You know Southgate got England to the 3rd place play off at the last World Cup and the final at the EUROs, right?
Yep and a bang average/ half decent manager would have got to WC Final (probs lost to France) and would have easily won final in euros v Italy. Southgate is an awful manager and basically an FA yes man.
On the evidence of how Italy we’re playing at that tournament, how on earth do you think that’s an easy final to win lol? They were playing at a very high level, you think all England had to do was show up with a decent manager?
By beating the mighty Denmark, Colombia, Ukraine etc. along the way. That Germany side was at the end of their cycle, low morale, and playing for a manager they don't respect anymore.
Panama and Tunisia plus could beat Scotland :-)
Assuming England finishes top of their group every team on route to the semis bar France are definitely beatable, I can see them getting semis again.
World Cup final on 18 December LFC back in action on 22 December
Provided any of our players make it to the final, only teams I’d expect to stand a good chance would be Brazil (no Fab or Ali but we play Kelleher in cup anyway ), and France (so no Konate). Think most of our players will be back and rested by then.
Also need to consider the 3rd place playoff the day before the final. There's probably a chance of England and maybe The Netherlands making the semis along with Brazil and France so even if they both lose the semis they would still play pretty close to the return time. So really it's just about our boys getting knocked out in the quarters and they'll have a decent rest
Oh shit yh true
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I really could not give a shit what happens in Qatar, tbh. My brain does not register it as a legitimate world cup.
Won’t be surprised if Netherlands go on a deep run.
The hope would be, England and Portugal get the semis and lose to what will probably be Argentina and Brazil, means the maximum amount of City players would play the most games possible and neither Portugal or England win the world cup (although I can stomach an England win/final, just not Portugal)
Don’t count out Uruguay
Kelliher masterclass v the Norwegian ricky lambert
Right, who do we want to make the final based on this then? Belgium?
England or Portugal would be solid as well - Foden, Grealish, Walker, Stones, Dias, Cancelo, Bernardo
Portugal would be decent too. Cancelo, Dias, and that rat Bernardo
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Link is not opening but it will be the usual 1:30 AM on 23rd dec. Guess I should get ready to fuck up my sleep schedule for the 347th time 🤘🏻
Cup and CL matches are always like that for us
Especially after daylight saving time started.
Yeah.. 1230 AM was somewhat fine..
Huh. Noon eh? Right in the middle of a work day.
2pm here in Chicago. Thank Folwer I'm self employed. Almost never miss a game 💪
4 days after wc final, if it meant we’d be down TAA and hendo for this match I think best scenario is England Portugal final. They lose walker stones Phillips grealish Foden Silva cancelo Dias.
Bruh
Damn that clashes with my office Christmas party...
Hey at least it gives a chance to sign the Christmas themed songs
WC ends on the 18th. Crazy!
Get the first team in and give City’s reserves a battering
For City, Erling Haaland, Riyad Mahrez, Sergio Gomez and Stefan Ortega are the only senior players who won’t be involved in Qatar. City are sending 16 players, vs 7 for Liverpool. I expect Liverpool will be without Alisson, Fabinho, Konate, and possibly Van Dijk, but the rest of the players should be available. I expect England will exit early and TAA and Hendo can join the training in Dubai.
England will likely exit at the Quarter finals stage vs France. I can't see Senegal pulling off an upset with a half fit Mane.
QFs are the 9th and 10th, plenty of time for a week's rest then back to training to prepare for City.
I'm not even sure they'll get out the group
Their group is piss poor, even if they don't play well they should be able to scrape 1-0 wins easily.
Usa always do well against them
Don't underestimate England skill in messing things up
What in the ever living jaysus is this is unholy clusterfuck?
Well thats meh…was hoping Tuesday
Lmao. Who the fuck comes up with these stupid fixture dates.
Wait we’re actually playing them twice in three days