Tuesday February 16th, ko 8:15pm
Live on Sky Sports
Match Officials:
Referee: TIM ROBINSON
Assistants: Andrew Fox and Lee Venamore
Fourth Official : Stephen Martin
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Tuesday February 16th, ko 8:15pm
Live on Sky Sports
Match Officials:
Referee: TIM ROBINSON
Assistants: Andrew Fox and Lee Venamore
Fourth Official : Stephen Martin
Mixed bag with Mr Robinson in charge.
2-0 defeat at Norwich this season
Last season, home draw with Fulham, away wins at both Sheffield Wednesday and Bristol. Away draws at Fulham and Millwall
Kenilworth Rd must rank as the poorest Championship ground I've ever been to.Quote:
Originally Posted by BLUETIT
What's yours......you've been to far more than me.
Ninian Park towards the end.....decrepit and due to its imminent demolition left to go to rack and ruin.Quote:
Originally Posted by Former Labour leader
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Originally Posted by Former Labour leader
I would base it on what I consider makes an away trip, rather than just the ground.
Abertawe Town obviously, because it’s overall the worst trip ever.
I would say, in the same category, is Bristol City, but I don’t go anywhere near the place or the people. Horrible human beings.
Shit views from grounds, gotta be QPR, but it’s a great day out.
Shit places to go, gotta be both Sheffield’s and Nottingham Forest, as they don’t let you into the pubs
I don't mind Kenilworth Rd, quirky, and that stairway through the middle of those terraced houses should be a protected feature :hehe: Some of the locals are a bit feisty mind.Quote:
Originally Posted by Former Labour leader
Fair play Bluetit, impressed with your knowledge of referees and their performance. I only notice a referee if he's had a great game or a massive stinker. Even then i can't remember their name, apart from Barry Knight.... :hehe:Quote:
Originally Posted by BLUETIT
No magic involved, it’s called the tinternetQuote:
Originally Posted by Tuerto
https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/tim-...tbewerb_id=GB2
There was me thinking that you were a man of knowledge..... :hehe:Quote:
Originally Posted by BLUETIT
He had a blue shirt on for that game at Hillsborough. Hoilett's tackle was horrendous!Quote:
Originally Posted by BLUETIT
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tuerto
I’m lucky to remember MY NAME, since lockdown :hehe::hehe:
Bluetit?Quote:
Originally Posted by BLUETIT
In this weather they are :hehe:Quote:
Originally Posted by Tuerto
Not on City TV? Guess that means finding a dodgy feed somewhere...
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Originally Posted by tforturton
Or go down the pub and watch it on Sky
:hide::hide::hide::hide:
It will be interesting to see if there any team changes. Judging by the photos of the team training I cant see many at all. Perhaps Ojo and Ralls might start. Apart from that MM is likely to keep the same team that looked knackered on Saturday in the end.
Lutons form is a bit up and down . We bullied them at home and we can do the same tonight, although they play some clever football.
2-0 City
Nathan Jones is a City fan and was disgusted by his team’s performance at Cardiff City Stadium, I think he will be stoking them up for a match that will mean a lot to him.Quote:
Originally Posted by Former Labour leader
As for Kenilworth Road, I’m with Tuerto, I quite like it.
Horrible little stadium. Think I preferred Somerton Park. 😀Quote:
Originally Posted by the other bob wilson
Quite how Luton's ground gets a safety certificate, I'm not sure. Very restricted entry and exit for away fans, an away bar area that doesnt appear to have a secondary exit in the event of fire (with a theoretical max number of 60 in there but the stewards weren't counting), a refreshment area built onto old terraces so it was easy to stumble backwards when getting a drink, walls at the front of the away end about 5 foot high (restricting the view and evacuation onto the pitch in an emergency), restricted view of the pitch unless you move around trying to find a decent view plus no facilities for away fans in the local area apart from the Con club which soon gets overwhelmed. Somerton Park is/was better!Quote:
Originally Posted by Former Labour leader
Bloody hell ! Don't forget the corrugated roof that fails to deaden the noise when folk scream and shout.Quote:
Originally Posted by IanD
I'm in the minority nowadays when it comes to the football 'experience'. Would rather watch a 4th Division match live than a Champions League final on the TV. And certainly visit an older ground with a historical context as opposed to a modern stadium with huge arching roofs, views which require binoculars, and flat, cavernous atmospheres. Television has made younger 'fans' become used to seeing football played at a distance, the camera trying to keep as much of the pitch in play. It's only when you visit an older ground that you really get close to the play. Last season at Luton was one of the best away trips I've done. Tight to the pitch, up close to defenders and what they're shouting, you could sense that Jazz Richards was bricking himself every time Luton attacked down his side. Hear the whack as the ball hits a post, or the crunch of a tackle.
These grounds had/have character, a distinctive appeal individual to each and every one. You couldn't explain that to Levy or the Spurs fans who can't identify players on the pitch because they're too far away. So long as their team is in the media, with potential for 'silverwear', they're happy to be a part of it. Same with Brady & Co. No small wonder that West Ham are doing well this season - their mausoleum is no worse than any other ground at the moment.
Bit by bit the game is having it's good bits taken away - even the game itself is usually tedious at the top level. Hopefully I've a few seasons to go before it's completely sanitized..