The Lower League Thread

[MAZ3]

Burnley secured an immediate return to the Premier League by beating QPR.The Clarets began the game at Turf Moor knowing a win would be enough to confirm a top-two finish afterBrighton drew 1-1 with Derby earlier in the day.

Sean Dyche's side are only two points clear of Middlesbrough and Brighton, but cannot be overhauled by both as they face each other on the final day.While Boro and Brighton fight for the remaining automatic promotion spot on Saturday, Burnley will be crowned champions if they win at relegated Charlton.

Victory over QPR extended Burnley's unbeaten run in the league to 22 games, the longest sequence in the division this season, with their last Championship defeat coming at Hull on 26 December.

Consistency of selection is one of manager Dyche's biggest traits and he has followed that policy again in 2015-16, using only 25 players in the Championship this season.

Like Sean Dyche a lot. Pleased to see Burnley promoted.

Me too and I'm a Brentford fan

[Chicog]

So unless something drastic happens on the last day, we'll be talking about Villa, Norwich and Newcastle here next year then.

[Bredbury Blue]

Barton was named Burnley's player of the year after helping them gain promotion to the Premier League.

Rangers have made a move to sign Burnley midfielder Joey Barton on a free transfer this summer.The 33-year-old was shown round the club's Auchenhowie training ground on Saturday. Talks will continue and a deal could be imminent.

Barton was named in the Championship team of the season as Burnley secured the title.

Think he'll struggle in the Premier; another Championship team or Scotland might be better for him.

[mrbojangles]

Rochdale have renamed Spotland:- http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/rochdale-rename-spotland-part-new-11719694

 

Rochdale Football Club have renamed their ground the Crown Oil Arena as part of a new six-figure sponsorship deal.

The biggest deal in the club’s history will also see them bear the name of the Bury-based fuel company on their shirts.

They follow neighbours Oldham and Bury in selling naming rights to raise much- needed cash.

The club secured full ownership of the ground again in March after shares in the company that owned and managed it were transferred to them.

 

Also, Manchester United have released Oliver Rathbone and he has joined Rochdale on a 1 year deal. Blimey, Uniteds academy are pumping out some stars.

[Wilsonandson]

Football Trivia Quiz

 

1--In the early 1990s, Jose Mourinho worked as an interpreter for which manager?

 

2--Name three captains of England who have all played for Scunthorpe United?

 

3--True or False. Peter Shilton NEVER played a game in the English Premiership?

 

4--Cristiano Ronaldo became the fourth footballer to be represented as a waxwork at Madame Tussauds London, name the previous three?

 

5--There were 8 hat-tricks scored in the Premiership for the 2013-14 season, how many of these did Luis Suarez score?

 

6--Who was the only English player to score a Premiership hat-trick in the 2013-14 season?

 

7--Which Premiership player was sent home from the 2002 World Cup after an incident with his national coach, Mick McCarthy?

 

8--Ryan Giggs became Manchester United's longest serving player when which player left the club in May 2002?

 

9--American keeper Brad Friedel has played for which four EPL clubs?

 

10--Two players won 'the Double' with two different clubs; name them?

 

11--In 2009, who briefly left his BBC role to become Newcastle United's manager in the last eight games of their 2008–09 season in an unsuccessful attempt to save them from relegation?

 

12--Which player has won the Premier League at Manchester United and Manchester City?

 

13--Name the first player from outside the United Kingdom to play over 500 Premier League matches?

 

14--In which British city would you find a football club on opposite sides of Stanley Park?

 

15--Four past or present EPL clubs have the same amount of letters in the first word of their name as they do in the last word of their name. Can you name them?

 

16--Which EPL team started life as Dial Square FC?

 

17--From which football team did Chelsea sign England midfielder Frank Lampard?

 

18--In 1995, Andy Cole was sold to Manchester United for a deal worth £7 million – £6 million in cash plus which £1 million-rated player?

 

19--Why was Charles Itandje suspended and then released by Liverpool in 2010?

 

20--Which former EPL player holds the record for most outfield Premiership appearances by an American?

 

21--Who wrote herself into Premier League folklore with an incredible pitch side rant in 2005?

 

22--Who is the first non-Briton to have completed more than 500 Premier League appearances?

 

23--Between seasons 1992/93 and 2004/05, eight captains have lifted the EPL trophy. Name them?

Edited October 10, 2016 by Wilsonandson

[mrbojangles]

Well that was bladdy close. Last game of the season and Rochdale needed nothing less than 3 points against Charlton who are in the play-offs but also had to rely on Oldham not winning. Rochdale managed a 1-0 win over Charlton whilst Oldham could only draw against Northampton. Rochdale stay up and their neighbours Oldham (and Bury) go down

[Bredbury Blue]

I enjoyed watching this, Champers will love it

 

 

[mrbojangles]

1 hour ago, Bredbury Blue said:

I enjoyed watching this, Champers will love it

Good that and encapsulates everything as to why we love and sometimes hate the game

[champers]

2 hours ago, Bredbury Blue said:

I enjoyed watching this, Champers will love it

 

 

He does. ?

[Bangkokhatter]

Luton are on the way back up 

[jellydog]

Reportedly Marcelo Bielsa is about to become the new manager at Leeds. A grain of salt given that its Bielsa.

[champers]

14 hours ago, jellydog said:

Reportedly Marcelo Bielsa is about to become the new manager at Leeds. A grain of salt given that its Bielsa.

Tbey were sure enough to sack Paul Heckingbottom after just 4 months in the job.

They say they want someone with experience, so if not Bielsa some other old timer. Plenty knocking about.

[jellydog]

Marcelo Bielsa officially announced as the new manager at Leeds United.

[champers]

Bolton players have gone on strike because their June wages have not been paid. This is not the first time wages haven't been paid when due. The first pre-season friendly of the season at St Mirren today has been cancelled.

No word yet from chairman Ken Anderson, who announced this week that he was looking for investors. He doesn't seem to have found any.

[mrbojangles]

3 hours ago, champers said:

Bolton players have gone on strike because their June wages have not been paid. This is not the first time wages haven't been paid when due. The first pre-season friendly of the season at St Mirren today has been cancelled.

No word yet from chairman Ken Anderson, who announced this week that he was looking for investors. He doesn't seem to have found any.

What a shame. Hate seeing this happening to clubs. Hope it all gets sorted mate

[Bredbury Blue]

RIP

 

Paul Madeley, former Leeds and England utility man, dies aged 73

 

 

[3 minus 2]

close season exeter loose their manager, their  capt on a freeby and the other center bac who is the latest yoof product heads out for 750 k. Taylor  former capt and then  current coach appointed manager  so far so good  we've only lost the one game and sitting 2nd.. fulham away  in the league cup on tuesday 

 

 

 

 

[Bredbury Blue]

RIP Kevin Beattie. Hell of a player.

[3 minus 2]

22 minutes ago, Bredbury Blue said:

RIP Kevin Beattie. Hell of a player.

Yeah rip .. b4 serious injury arguably one if not  THE best english  defender of 70's..like with  gary shaw injury deprived english football of a  potential w/class footballer

[Bredbury Blue]

1 hour ago, 3 minus 2 said:

Yeah rip .. b4 serious injury arguably one if not  THE best english  defender of 70's..like with  gary shaw injury deprived english football of a  potential w/class footballer

...in a seriously great team; loved that 'dutch' Ipswich team (Cooper, Mills, Butcher, Thijssen, Osman, Beattie, Wark, Muhren, Mariner, Brazil, Gates etc).

[champers]

 

22 minutes ago, Bredbury Blue said:

...in a seriously great team; loved that 'dutch' Ipswich team (Cooper, Mills, Butcher, Thijssen, Osman, Beattie, Wark, Muhren, Mariner, Brazil, Gates etc).

RIP Kevin Beattie. That team put six past Man Utd if I recall correctly ... and Bolton did the double over Man Utd too. City were sh**e as well. The good old days.

Edited September 18, 2018 by champers

[3 minus 2]

48 minutes ago, Bredbury Blue said:

...in a seriously great team; loved that 'dutch' Ipswich team (Cooper, Mills, Butcher, Thijssen, Osman, Beattie, Wark, Muhren, Mariner, Brazil, Gates etc).

With arguably THE best english manager since ramsey 

[champers]

On 9/18/2018 at 8:58 PM, 3 minus 2 said:

With arguably THE best english manager since ramsey 

Forgetting Paisley?

Edited September 19, 2018 by champers

[3 minus 2]

4 hours ago, champers said:

Forgetting Paisley?

Yeah.. head to head we'll never know .. amazin what paisley  did  BUT it was ALL at liverpool abso nothin wrong with that but it could be said he never went out of his comfort zone.. robson produced good 2 great teams  where ever he was.. but then really in terms.of amazin feats dont think ANYONE will get near what CLough did... slighlty tongue. In cheek ...well all really, ....just a tip.. watch out for tisdale at milton keynes.. give him 5 ish seasons and imo he'll have them ready' if not in  the prem..

Edited September 19, 2018 by 3 minus 2

[champers]

5 minutes ago, 3 minus 2 said:

Yeah.. head to head we'll never know .. amazin what paisley  did  BUT it was ALL at liverpool abso nothin wrong with that but it could be said he never went out of his comfort zone.. robson produced good 2 great teams  where ever he was.. but then really in terms.of amazin feats dont think ANYONE will get near what CLough did... slighlty tongue. In cheek ...well all really, ....just a tip.. watch out for tisdale at milton keynes.. give him 5 ish seasons and imo he'll have them ready' if not in  the prem..

Yes, Cloughie was the best, when with Peter Taylor.

If Tisdale gets MK to the Prem he can stop buying his clothes from Oxfam.

 

[3 minus 2]

6 minutes ago, champers said:

Yes, Cloughie was the best, when with Peter Taylor.

If Tisdale gets MK to the Prem he can stop buying his clothes from Oxfam.

 

Yeah.. reckon the mk job came via his clothes connection..

[3 minus 2]

7 minutes ago, champers said:

Yes, Cloughie was the best, when with Peter Taylor.

If Tisdale gets MK to the Prem he can stop buying his clothes from Oxfam.

 

Oh and i'm THAT sure 4 me theres no ifs about it, its 'when'

[owl sees all]

Sad state of affairs at Bury. Read all about their problems and still can't get my head around it. Bury are blaming the authorities.

 

Well played Salford though.