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Gutted for Charlton and Pardew, good to see the fans give the team the reception at the end that they deserve
kingdom hoop
07/05/2007, 9:31 PM
Gutted for Charlton and Pardew, good to see the fans give the team the reception at the end that they deserve
Keane was meant to have been 'exemplary' according to the BBC website. Any truth in that?
Keane was meant to have been 'exemplary' according to the BBC website. Any truth in that?
Don't know, only saw the end on sky sports news
OwlsFan
08/05/2007, 9:13 AM
Keane was meant to have been 'exemplary' according to the BBC website. Any truth in that?
Speaking of Keane, I was struck by his muted celebration when he scored against his old team Wolves a couple of seasons ago as compared to Defoe's celebration when he scored last night against his old club Charlton, confirming their relegation. Robbie never forgot who helped him along in his career, obviously Defoe has.
Can't say I am too disappointed to see Charlton go down. Not much of an Irish connection and they were never going to make an impact in the Premiership no matter how long they were there.
jebus
08/05/2007, 10:37 AM
So how are we calling the last day of the season lads? Dream scenario for me would be West Ham taking a point off United and Wigan beating Sheffield United to send the pigs scuttling back to the Championship.
Sadly I think that whilst West Ham will get a draw at Old Trafford Sheffield United will probably beat Wigan
sligoman
08/05/2007, 11:46 AM
I'd like to see Wigan stay up but I think they ****ed it up for themselves. No hope for them now.
OwlsFan
08/05/2007, 12:35 PM
I'd like to see Wigan stay up but I think they ****ed it up for themselves. No hope for them now.
How can you say they've no hope? They just have to beat the Sheff U and they're safe. Haven't checked the odds but they must be around 4/1 against which isn't "no hope". Despite the Quinn brothers, Geary and Kenny playing for the Blades, I know who I will be up for.
That said, I'd sooner see West Ham stay up than Wigan as West Ham would be a bigger force in the Championship than Wigan. We could have 3 smallish clubs coming down in Watford, Charlton and Wigan which would suit the likes of Sheffield Wednesday looking to come back up.
Docboy
08/05/2007, 4:02 PM
[QUOTE=OwlsFan;680875]Speaking of Keane, I was struck by his muted celebration when he scored against his old team Wolves a couple of seasons ago as compared to Defoe's celebration when he scored last night against his old club Charlton, confirming their relegation. Robbie never forgot who helped him along in his career, obviously Defoe has.
I'd imagine any fond feelings he might have had would be well dissipated given the level of abuse he's got from them down through the years, something Keano never got.
Marked Man
08/05/2007, 6:10 PM
Ummm.. he put one hand up in the air, and was hugged by his teammates. Hardly excessive.
OwlsFan
08/05/2007, 7:05 PM
Ummm.. he put one hand up in the air, and was hugged by his teammates. Hardly excessive.
Who used the word "excessive" but add grinning like a cheshire cat.
OwlsFan
13/05/2007, 4:15 PM
What a game today between Sheff U and Wigan. With West Ham leading at Old Trafford, Wigan had to win and it was backs to the wall for the last 30 minutes as they lead 1-2. Fantastic stuff with ball after ball going in to their box but they held out. Best game in terms of excitement and tension I have witnessed for a long time.
Well done to Wigan. Sheffield derbies next season :D
Red4Eva
13/05/2007, 5:02 PM
****in sweet!had €15 on my mighty irons 2day at 4-1 also backed at 13-8 to stay up.was so f*ckin nervous till that god like figure intervened once again
geysir
13/05/2007, 5:10 PM
How many times did I hear "defining moment" coming out of Sky today?
I see that Sheff Utd. manager, Warnock, accepted his club's fate with great dignity, expressing his warm thanks to the officials on this tense day, for doing their very professsional best to be very fair to both sides.
In flat blankly refusing even to consider the notion of his club being the recipient of scores of bad officiating decisions over the season, Warnock has stood head and heels over the myriad of managerial whingers and whiners that continually pollute our TV screens with bad sportsmanship.
superfrank
13/05/2007, 6:00 PM
I see that Sheff Utd. manager, Warnock, accepted his club's fate with great dignity, expressing his warm thanks to the officials on this tense day, for doing their very professsional best to be very fair to both sides.
In flat blankly refusing even to consider the notion of his club being the recipient of scores of bad officiating decisions over the season, Warnock has stood head and heels over the myriad of managerial whingers and whiners that continually pollute our TV screens with bad sportsmanship.
:D :D It was about time he changed his tone.
DmanDmythDledge
13/05/2007, 6:23 PM
Glad to see West Ham stay up as they have a team which should be pushing for Europe. Sheffield Utd can feel a little bit annoyed at Man Utd and Liverpool for fielding weakened teams against their rivals, but at the end of the day they didn't do the job themselves so have nobody else to blame.
Risteard
14/05/2007, 1:22 AM
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For Owlsfan :)
OwlsFan
14/05/2007, 7:10 AM
:D :D
I am gutted for Warnock ;)
Yes, Sky put on their biggest hype merchant of all time among the commentators: Alan Parry where any pass even slightly better than the ordinary is "brilliant" but he didn't spoil my enjoyment of the game and not just because the Blunts lost. It was just a great game for pure tension from start to finish and to see ex-Owls' manager Jewell keep his team up after some poor decisions against his side late on in the season was, as footballers say, the icing on the cake.
NeilMcD
14/05/2007, 9:27 AM
How many times did I hear "defining moment" coming out of Sky today?
I see that Sheff Utd. manager, Warnock, accepted his club's fate with great dignity, expressing his warm thanks to the officials on this tense day, for doing their very professsional best to be very fair to both sides.
In flat blankly refusing even to consider the notion of his club being the recipient of scores of bad officiating decisions over the season, Warnock has stood head and heels over the myriad of managerial whingers and whiners that continually pollute our TV screens with bad sportsmanship.
Warnock hits out after relegation
neil warnock
Sheffield Utd boss Neil Warnock was left bitter after relegation
Sheffield United boss Neil Warnock has lashed out at Sir Alex Ferguson and Rafael Benitez for the teams they put against his side's relegation rivals.
The Blades were relegated after a 2-1 defeat by Wigan but Warnock was angry at the Liverpool side Benitez fielded in a 1-0 loss at Fulham on 5 May.
He also felt West Ham beat a weakened Manchester United 1-0 on Sunday.
He said: "What goes around comes around and maybe Chelsea will win the FA Cup and AC Milan the Champions League."
Interview: Sheff Utd boss Neil Warnock
Interview: Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez
Warnock was making reference to United's game against Chelsea in the FA Cup final this Saturday and Liverpool's match against AC Milan in the Champions League final on 23 May.
United had already won the Premiership title when they played the Hammers, who needed at least a point at Old Trafford to guarantee survival.
It's the worst feeling of my career because it would have been my greatest achievement to keep us up
Neil Warnock
Meanwhile, Liverpool's concentration in recent weeks appears to have been solely on the Champions League and Fulham secured their Premiership status by beating the Reds.
"I was disappointed at United's team," added Warnock. "You would have hoped and thought that, last game of the season, Cristiano Ronaldo, Nemanja Vidic and probably two or three more might have played.
"I think Sir Alex sold me a dummy in midweek when he said he would field a strong team.
606: DEBATE
Your reaction to Sheffield United's relegation
"He has his own reasons, though. Maybe the FA Cup final next week is more important to him.
"At least I knew the players that were playing. I didn't even know two of those that played for Liverpool at Fulham last week.
"I'd never heard of them but when you are a foreign manager like Rafa Benitez, you probably don't give two hoots about what Sheffield United think.
"It's a long journey to Fulham, so the players are probably better off at home with their feet up.
It's the worst feeling of my career
Neil Warnock
"You are bound to feel bitter about the circumstances in our relegation but it's not going to get us back in the Premiership.
"You just have to get over the bitterness and move on but it's difficult at the moment. Fate is fate, though. Life is like that."
The Blades had a late chance to equalise against 10-man Wigan but Danny Webber hit the post when one-on-one with keeper Mike Pollitt.
"It's a gut-wrenching and horrible feeling for all of us at the club," stated Warnock.
"It's the worst feeling of my career because it would have been my greatest achievement to keep us up.
"All season we haven't made it difficult enough for other teams and have given goals away when we have been in good positions.
"Wigan haven't had to work hard for either goal and we've committed suicide really. The lads have been magnificent and tried their hardest and I couldn't have got much more out of them.
"But it's still very disappointing when you go down because of the thickness of a post."
Warnock refused to be drawn on his own future amid claims that contract talks had broken down.
He stated: "I don't want to talk about myself. It's a time for the club to look at what has gone on and then think about me later."
Haha I was going to post up what Warnock had to say to negate any good feeling towards him. Good to see ex-Wednesday man Paul Jewell send Warnock scurrying back down to his level given what Warnock had to say about Jewell during his time at Hillsborough. Roll on the derby next year!
Should West Ham be allowed to stay up? If proven they were fielding illegible players surely a points deduction was the required punishment?
Will be interesting to see if Sheffield United take the legal route. Will Wigan back them up as promised?
BohsPartisan
14/05/2007, 10:11 AM
Should West Ham be allowed to stay up? If proven they were fielding illegible players surely a points deduction was the required punishment?
I'm sure the teamsheet is typed and printed in this day and age.
shakermaker1982
14/05/2007, 11:07 AM
remember when Boro got docked points a few years ago? I'm sure Brooking was a pivotal figure in this whole mess whispering in the ear of the top men in the FA. I feel for Sheff Utd but to only need a draw AT HOME and still blow it must have Warnock wripping his hair out.
geysir
14/05/2007, 12:03 PM
Sheffield Utd boss Neil Warnock was left bitter after relegation
Sheffield United boss Neil Warnock has lashed out at Sir Alex Ferguson and Rafael Benitez for the teams they put against his side's relegation rivals.
....He said: "What goes around comes around and maybe Chelsea will win the FA Cup and AC Milan the Champions League."
'What goes around comes around' Warnock should know about that one :)
"I don't really want to change too much, but squad rotation may come into it. I will have to be careful who I select against Arsenal and may even play a second XI."
So said Sheffield United boss Neil Warnock on 28 December, prior to his side's double header against the Gunners on 30 December and Middlesbrough two days later.
Strange then, that the man who fielded a reserve team as the Blades crashed out of the FA Cup 3-0 at home to League One side Swansea City now says he is against teams putting out anything less than their strongest XI.
endabob1
14/05/2007, 12:04 PM
I'm sure the teamsheet is typed and printed in this day and age.
Quality :D
Gaillimh Al
14/05/2007, 12:08 PM
Paul Jewell has just resigned as Wigan boss
OwlsFan
14/05/2007, 12:34 PM
Paul Jewell has just resigned as Wigan boss
He said he would if he kept them up. Allardyce may now have competition for the Newcastle job, although Jewell was a failure at Wednesday, like most of the 30+ managers before him it has to be said.
kingdom hoop
14/05/2007, 12:59 PM
He said he would if he kept them up. Allardyce may now have competition for the Newcastle job, although Jewell was a failure at Wednesday, like most of the 30+ managers before him it has to be said.
I've a lot of time Jewell, remember he kept Bradford up a few years ago with that last day win against Liverpool, shows he can relax players for the big occasion. Nice guy too. I'd be happy to see Newcastle do well if he's in charge, the same could not be said of Allardyce though, very gruff for my liking.
He said he would if he kept them up. Allardyce may now have competition for the Newcastle job, although Jewell was a failure at Wednesday, like most of the 30+ managers before him it has to be said.
Jewell is being linked with Man City in the event Pearce gets the chop.
Paul Jewell has just resigned as Wigan boss
Thats Wigan and Bolton relegated next year, wonder who from Derby or West Brom will join them?
He said he would if he kept them up. Allardyce may now have competition for the Newcastle job, although Jewell was a failure at Wednesday, like most of the 30+ managers before him it has to be said.
I won't hear a bad word spoken about Trevor Francis around here Owlsfan, not in such happy times anyway! ;)
RogerMilla
14/05/2007, 1:45 PM
have to agree jebus , bolton are nailed on to go down , will also back sammy lee as first managerial casualty of next year .
nui-harp
14/05/2007, 2:01 PM
****in sweet!had €15 on my mighty irons 2day at 4-1 also backed at 13-8 to stay up.was so f*ckin nervous till that god like figure intervened once again
Had West Ham to win 1-0 and Tevez first goal scorer @ 50-1:D :D
Roadend
14/05/2007, 2:29 PM
Hutchings is taking over at Wigan. Didn't he also take over at Bradfrod when Jewell left? Was awful too.
Roadend
14/05/2007, 2:50 PM
Pearce now sacked, oh what fun.
OwlsFan
14/05/2007, 3:38 PM
Do I like this picture :D
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/42920000/jpg/_42920131_warn0203.jpg
Roadend
14/05/2007, 4:14 PM
This is another beauty. It left me wondering though, had Warnock and Jewell placed a bet before the game, with Warnock's missus being the prize?
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/42919000/jpg/_42919793_jewell_getty.jpg
OwlsFan
14/05/2007, 4:23 PM
This is another beauty. It left me wondering though, had Warnock and Jewell placed a bet before the game, with Warnock's missus being the prize?
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/42919000/jpg/_42919793_jewell_getty.jpg
:D Not sure about that. Have you seen Warnock's missus?
http://www.zoobooks.com/newFrontPage/animals/virtualZoo/animals/g/gorillas/images/gorilla.gif
Roadend
14/05/2007, 4:31 PM
Well well, looks like she takes it up the....... Oh never mind.
lofty9
16/05/2007, 9:14 AM
Warnock has resigned. Apparently not happy about £450,000 per annum salary offer.:eek:
OwlsFan
16/05/2007, 10:50 AM
Warnock has resigned. Apparently not happy about £450,000 per annum salary offer.:eek:
No mention of the above in his self-panegyric:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/sheff_utd/6659513.stm
I bet he has his eye on the Man City job. Others mentioned in the frame Ranieri and Houllier :rolleyes:
Gutted for the Blunts ;)
superfrank
22/05/2007, 1:51 PM
Bryan Robson took over today, I'm sure the anti-Blades contingent will be happy to see that. :D
DmanDmythDledge
22/05/2007, 4:58 PM
With Brian Kidd as assistant too. They'll make a good management team too. Great to see Kiddo back in a more prominant role.
OwlsFan
31/05/2007, 9:46 AM
Was amused to see Warnock touting for a Premiership job on Sky (where else?) yesterday. Blamed the Blunts' relegation on everything (especially referees :rolleyes:) except himself. Does he really believe (bearing in mind some of the adverse decisions that Wigan got from refs that almost drove Jewell to distraction) that only his team is always on the wrong end of refs' decisions. Unbelievable.
In the land of the blind, the one-eyed is king.
Ranieri for Man City: are they mad?
Jesus its been a fun close season down Bramell Lane hasn't it, Warnock thinking that taking 7 years getting a team to the Premiership, only to go down in their first season qualifies him as a Premiership Manger, and then Robson and Kidd taking over the United reins for another eight years of mediocrity! Great stuff indeed! :D
gustavo
01/06/2007, 10:24 AM
Ranieri for Man City: are they mad?
I think he is a fine manager , just saved Parma from relegation.
OwlsFan
01/06/2007, 12:39 PM
I think he is a fine manager , just saved Parma from relegation.
So did Stuart Pearce with City ;)
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