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quote:Towards the end of last season, in what sounds like what could happen if you left children unattended around a range of domestic washing products, Leicester City played with zest and pizzazz. And there was surely no better place to be in the final weeks of the campaign than the King Power stadium, where players, management and fans seemed in loud and rapturous union as the Foxes sensationally swaggered to Premier League survival. Nigel Pearson’s side had endured low points and weird sideshows but they ended up as the feelgood story of the season. Everyone loved Leicester. Only something really dumb or despicable could chase the giddy vibes from the place. Then something really dumb and despicable happened. quote:Leicester only passed into the hands of Thai businessman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha in 2010, but things have been pretty stable since. He was rewarded for his patience with Pearson last season, and the only major question with regard to the state of the club is over Ranieri. He arrives at the Foxes fresh from a disastrous spell in charge of the Greek national team, and though their problems can't all be attributed to him (indeed most can't), losing to the Faroe Islands is a big blot on his record. He also failed to win the title in four seasons at Chelsea (2000-04), which is regarded by many as a significant failure. He's certainly got a lot to prove, and Leicester are taking a big gamble by hiring him. quote:It has been a chaotic summer at Leicester following their miraculous escape from relegation. The club were rewarded for sticking by Nigel Pearson last season as a stunning run of form secured survival, but he was surprisingly sacked just weeks after the end of the campaign. Monday 2 May 2016 20:00 Chelsea v Spurs Stamford Bridge - Spurs need to win to keep the title race "alive" Saturday 7 May 2016 12:45 Norwich v Man Utd Carrow Road - Pressure is on Norwich with a game in hand and they need a result. United on the other hand need to keep pressure up on City to get fourth place. A win and United are 1 point behind City. 15:00 Aston Villa v Newcastle Villa Park - If they can't beat Villa lmao Newcastle doesn't deserve to stay in the premier league, but if they do that puts pressure on Norwich and Sunderland to win games. 15:00 Crystal Palace v Stoke Selhurst Park - If Palace lose this lmao, although it's take some doing to turn their Goal Difference advantage. 15:00 Sunderland v Chelsea Stadium of Light - Chelsea's youth team will probably play this, but even still Sunderland need to win. 17:30 Leicester v Everton KingPower Stadium - Win this game and Leicester are champions. Draw it and they would have to lose their final game with Spurs winning out to lose the title. Sunday 8 May 2016 13:30 Spurs v Southampton White Hart Lane - Spurs need to win to stay alive, but as mentioned the title may be decided by then. 16:00 Man City v Arsenal Etihad Stadium - Fight for third place between Arsenal and City, I'm not sure of the details but fourth place may not be guaranteed champions league if Liverpool win the Europa League and City win the Champions league/finish 3rd (lol yes, I know but still). If City lose this then holy poo poo they are under the pump for fourth place. But then again, United finishing fourth and then City pulling a Chelsea would be amazing. Tuesday 10 May 2016 19:45 West Ham v Man Utd Boleyn Ground - Last game at the old ground and, assuming West Ham don't bottle it against Swansea, the winner could still have a shot at the champions league. Wednesday 11 May 2016 19:45 Norwich v Watford Carrow Road - Norwich need to win. 19:45 Sunderland v Everton Stadium of Light - Sunderland need to win. Sunday 15 May 2016 all games 15:00 Title Games Assuming Leicester aren't Champs already: Chelsea v Leicester Stamford Bridge - Could be a major title decider, may be a dead rubber match. Newcastle v Spurs St. James' Park - Tottenham could be up against a well organised Newcastle squad fighting for survival, or this is a dead rubber match with both affairs settled. Champions League Games assuming City and Arsenal don't win out (lol City lol Arsenal) Arsenal v Aston Villa Emirates Stadium - Would there be anything more Arsenal than losing to an already relegated team on the last day of the season to miss out on the champions league? Man Utd v Bournemouth Old Trafford - Assuming United are still in it they'll be against a safe Bournemouth team looking forward to holidays. Stoke v West Ham Britannia Stadium - It's possible that West Ham are still in the champions league hunt at this stage, but unlikely. Swansea v Man City Liberty Stadium - City should probably beat Swansea, but they also should probably have beaten Southampton so lol here we are. Relegation Scraps assuming 2 teams haven't been relegated already. Everton v Norwich Goodison Park - Norwich need to win, also probably Martinez's last game in charge. Southampton v Crystal Palace St. Mary's Stadium - Lmao just Lmao if Palace get relegated. Watford v Sunderland Vicarage Road - Depending on other fixtures it could be important, unless Norwich and Newcastle are relegated already. Will the unflushable turd stay bobbing in the bowl? or will big sam finally go down the drain. Newcastle v Spurs St. James' Park - Worst case scenario is Spurs are still fighting for the title, in which case they'll probably get anihilated. Best case is the title is settled and spurs don't care. Last Month's Highlights: Making jokes about dead German Goalkeepers and Hillsborough. 
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i've started thinking newcastle might stay up rather than accepting relegation is happening but i know its going to be relegation
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May 1, 2016 19:07
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Jose posted:i've started thinking newcastle might stay up rather than accepting relegation is happening but i know its going to be relegation This is probably very little comfort, but if some other results go your way, then maybe a win against Villa will seal it? Sunderland have an tricky run in with Chelsea, Everton (and Watford. Norwich still have to deal with Man United, Everton, and Watford too, with Man United still in with a chance at a Top 4 spot. A lot of this will depend on which Everton shows up and whether Watford will be that motivated.
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May 1, 2016 19:18
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Towards the end of last season, in what sounds like what could happen if you left children unattended around a range of domestic washing products, Leicester City played with zest and pizzas.
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May 1, 2016 19:24
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the thing i care about most is benitez staying the manager next season whether or not relegation happens
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May 1, 2016 19:26
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Also I bet Esteban Cambiasso feels like an idiot now.
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May 1, 2016 19:26
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Since I got owned by the thread closing, I'm reposting the excerpt of insane-person LVG referencing masochism in relation to a penalty claim  "It was a very difficult match for the referee – when you see what Huth is doing with Fellaini, is that not a penalty?” Van Gaal asked, before pulling Geoff Shreeves’ hair. “Shall I grab you by your hair? What is your reaction when I grab your hair? Your hair is shorter than Fellaini but when I do that, what are you doing then? It’s a reaction. “Every human being who is grabbed by the hair, only with sex masochism, then it is allowed but not in other situations. They did it. They did it several times I think.”
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May 1, 2016 19:34
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Brony Car posted:This is probably very little comfort, but if some other results go your way, then maybe a win against Villa will seal it? This is impossible because Norwich & Sunderland's games in hand are in between Newcastle's final two games. Whatever happens its going down to the last week of the season and likely the final game.
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May 1, 2016 19:40
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Blue Star Error posted:This is impossible because Norwich & Sunderland's games in hand are in between Newcastle's final two games. Whatever happens its going down to the last week of the season and likely the final game. won't norwich and sunderland play both those games before the final day of the season? in the unlikely event they lose both and newcastle beat villa thats newcastle safe anyway i think newcastle have to beat spurs and villa to survive and lol at the idea of winning 3 in a row including spurs
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May 1, 2016 19:44
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Blue Star Error posted:This is impossible because Norwich & Sunderland's games in hand are in between Newcastle's final two games. Whatever happens its going down to the last week of the season and likely the final game. I made a mistake by saying "seal it." I really meant "be enough".
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May 1, 2016 19:49
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Jose posted:won't norwich and sunderland play both those games before the final day of the season? in the unlikely event they lose both and newcastle beat villa thats newcastle safe Yeah but Norwich & Sunderland have two games each in the final week, after Newcastle vs Villa, so no-one can be relegated until all three teams are on 37 played minimum. I expect Newcastle to beat Villa and lose to Spurs, and Sunderland to lose to Chelsea and beat on the beach Everton and Watford. Which would leave Norwich needing 3 wins to stay up which won't happen.
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May 1, 2016 19:51
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Benitez has really shown how awful Mcclaren was. I wonder how pardew felt that benitez's name was being sung by the crowd yesterday which never happened for him
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May 1, 2016 20:05
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I don't understand why people thought Leicester would bottle it, they've been excited for "squeaky bum time" since the off season
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May 1, 2016 20:07
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Now that Drinkwater is suspended will they play Inler?
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May 1, 2016 20:40
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TheBigAristotle posted:Since I got owned by the thread closing, I'm reposting the excerpt of insane-person LVG referencing masochism in relation to a penalty claim Lol
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May 1, 2016 20:41
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Newcastle Norwich Aston Villa
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May 1, 2016 20:49
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TheBigAristotle posted:Since I got owned by the thread closing, I'm reposting the excerpt of insane-person LVG referencing masochism in relation to a penalty claim tbf man u fans know a lot about masochism
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May 1, 2016 20:56
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Claudio Ranieri said in the press conference he won't know what is happening in the Chelsea-Spurs match because he'll be on a flight back to England from Rome, where he's taking his 96-year-old mother out to lunch.
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May 1, 2016 21:20
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Troy Queef posted:Claudio Ranieri said in the press conference he won't know what is happening in the Chelsea-Spurs match because he'll be on a flight back to England from Rome, where he's taking his 96-year-old mother out to lunch.
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May 1, 2016 21:30
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Troy Queef posted:Claudio Ranieri said in the press conference he won't know what is happening in the Chelsea-Spurs match because he'll be on a flight back to England from Rome, where he's taking his 96-year-old mother out to lunch. it is impossible to dislike claudio ranieri
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May 1, 2016 21:33
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How haven't we replaced Hodgson with Ranieri yet
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May 1, 2016 21:39
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trem_two posted:This is a translation of an inteview that Mahrez gave to L'Equipe, it's a pretty good read imo: http://www.getfootballnewsfrance.co...quipe-magazine/ This was really good, particularly the bit about St Mirren
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jre posted:This was really good, particularly the bit about St Mirren http://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2016/riyad-mahrezs-entire-interview-with-lequipe-magazine/ fixed link, it is a good read
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May 1, 2016 22:20
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St. Totteringham's day still happens if it's the last day of the season, right?
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May 1, 2016 22:45
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African AIDS cum posted:Now that Drinkwater is suspended will they play Inler? They're going to do an emergency one match loan for Cambiasso.
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May 2, 2016 00:05
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Shrapnig posted:They're going to do an emergency one match loan for Cambiasso. Does he get a trophy for that?
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May 2, 2016 00:39
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pik_d posted:Does he get a trophy for that? He might, but he won't get a medal.
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May 2, 2016 00:54
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I think they will just play 1 club man, only man to win league 1, the championship and the premier league, Mr King.
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May 2, 2016 00:56
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TheBigAristotle posted:Since I got owned by the thread closing, I'm reposting the excerpt of insane-person LVG referencing masochism in relation to a penalty claim He's my manager of the year for sure.
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May 2, 2016 03:49
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Byolante posted:I think they will just play 1 club man, only man to win league 1, the championship and the premier league, Mr King. And the 2016 european championship.
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May 2, 2016 09:17
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Honestly, it's strange, but I'd like the Chels to win today. Leicester need to win the title in front of their own fans, and there then needs to be a massive pitch invasion.
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May 2, 2016 09:45
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FullLeatherJacket posted:Honestly, it's strange, but I'd like the Chels to win today. I agree, but for that to be possible Spurs need to win today.
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May 2, 2016 09:50
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vyelkin posted:tbf man u fans know a lot about masochism yeah they've had it really tough
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May 2, 2016 11:03
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I'm glad Claudio Ranieri had shown the big clubs that you don't need big money to win big. All it takes is some faith and a lot of PEDperoni pizza
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May 2, 2016 11:49
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jeebus bob posted:I agree, but for that to be possible Spurs need to win today. *cycles backwards* nature finds a way, jim
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May 2, 2016 12:55
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I want Spurs to win today so that Leicester can win the whole thing at home... 
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May 2, 2016 14:07
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Who was the poster who kept saying that Vardy was poo poo and Leciester were going to die at any moment the whole way through the season?
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May 2, 2016 14:43
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Redundant
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May 2, 2016 14:49
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Paddyb posted:Redundant I know it's redundant, but who was the poster? 
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nyuk nyuk nyuk
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