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boobles said:
Congratulations Leicester! Fantastic achievement.
Still doesn't match what Forest achieved though
No it doesn't match it, it betters it. The competition wasn't so stacked in the favour of the clubs with such vast financial resources in the 1970's as it is now. Still doesn't match what Forest achieved though
The competition is designed to favor the financial power houses such as; Man City, Chelsea, Man United, Liverpool, Arsenal and Spurs. These clubs are seen as sexy and help to sell the brand overseas. This wasn't the same in the 1970's there were hardly any televised games then or the media exposure that there is now.
And I speak as a fan of one of the 'big' clubs.
The most i could muster for a celebration last night at the final whistle was a shout down the street on my own of "Leicester city, Leicester city, we're top of the league" I was scoffing chinese and kids were in bed so couldn't go bonkers!!
Been proud as punch wearing the shirt into work this morning. Makes it even sweeter that my boss it a big Spuds fan
So happy for the Club,Owners,Staff,Players and all the fans right now!
Been proud as punch wearing the shirt into work this morning. Makes it even sweeter that my boss it a big Spuds fan
So happy for the Club,Owners,Staff,Players and all the fans right now!
Alfahorn said:
No it doesn't match it, it betters it. The competition wasn't so stacked in the favour of the clubs with such vast financial resources in the 1970's as it is now.
The competition is designed to favor the financial power houses such as; Man City, Chelsea, Man United, Liverpool, Arsenal and Spurs. These clubs are seen as sexy and help to sell the brand overseas. This wasn't the same in the 1970's there were hardly any televised games then or the media exposure that there is now.
And I speak as a fan of one of the 'big' clubs.
Only two European cups to go hey. The competition is designed to favor the financial power houses such as; Man City, Chelsea, Man United, Liverpool, Arsenal and Spurs. These clubs are seen as sexy and help to sell the brand overseas. This wasn't the same in the 1970's there were hardly any televised games then or the media exposure that there is now.
And I speak as a fan of one of the 'big' clubs.
London424 said:
The best writer in the business sums it up nicely.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-...
Have to disagree with you about 'best writer in the business'.http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-...
Fatty Samuels has a massive bias towards his beloved Hammers. I wouldn't piss on the tosser if he was on fire.
Nom de ploom said:
what is your record against the top four / five?
Leics:Beat City away 3-1 - drew 0-0 at home - 4 pts
Drew with Utd away 1-1 and home 1-1 as well - 2 pts
Lost to Arsenal 2-5 at home and lost 2-1 away - 0 pts
Lost 1-0 to Liverpool away and beat them 2-0 at home - 3 pts
Beat Spurs 1-0 away and drew 1-1 at home - 4 pts
Drew with West Ham 2-2 at home and won 2-1 away - 4pts
So not bad and not great - 17pts from a possible 36pts ...
djdest said:
Makes me laugh that so many supporters of other teams were willing Leciester to do it, but now that they have it just seems to be bitterness and sniping
It doesn't help that the majority of commentators & reports (whilst congratulating Leicester) are also reminding everyone that all the "big" clubs within the league have had a disaster season, hence it was almost made slightly easier for the likes of Leicester etc to punch way above their weight. The manager & players have all agreed that this will probably never happen again & I think the bookies have higher odds of them being relegated rather than being in the top 5 next season.My comments are nothing more than banter as I am over the moon that a small club like Leicester could achieve such recognition for what they have achieved what ever the circumstances.
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