Author Topic: OFFICIAL CHAMPIONSHIP THREAD (Read 1327320 times)

LiamTheBaggie · « **Reply #5525 on:** August 04, 2020, 05:17:33 PM »

Quote from: AlbionFan on August 04, 2020, 05:12:48 PM

Wigan have lost their points appeal and are relegated

Disgraceful.

The EFL should be ashamed.

SmethDan · « **Reply #5526 on:** August 04, 2020, 05:17:43 PM »

Quote from: wbako on August 04, 2020, 04:44:41 PM

It looks like I'm the only person rooting for Brentford I think they've been brilliant this season - yes, their manager is a bit of a weapon, but the way they play footballing is a joy to see. They also have a loyal predominantly working class fanbase and aren't one of these tourist clubs (like Fulham).

He's not just any weapon, he's an industrial scale weaponised weapon. Given the football they play I was thinking I wouldn't mind him as our boss were Slaven Bilic to leave at any point. And then he started to appear in the press. Again, and again, and again...... and those eyes! What the heck's going on with those eyes? They must stretch to the size of giant beach balls when he's having a.......

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SmethDan · « **Reply #5527 on:** August 04, 2020, 05:18:16 PM »

Quote from: AlbionFan on August 04, 2020, 05:12:48 PM

Wigan have lost their points appeal and are relegated

Terrible state of affairs.

Baggies · « **Reply #5528 on:** August 04, 2020, 05:20:37 PM »

That means the Antonee Robinson release clause kicks in. I wonder who will win that race?

SmethDan · « **Reply #5529 on:** August 04, 2020, 05:26:32 PM »

Quote from: Baggies on August 04, 2020, 05:20:37 PM

That means the Antonee Robinson release clause kicks in. I wonder who will win that race?

AC Milan are reportedly back in for him, here's a list of other rumors relating to him......

https://www.newsnow.co.uk/h/Sport/Football/Championship/Wigan+Athletic/Defenders/Antonee+Robinson

NJS · « **Reply #5530 on:** August 04, 2020, 05:45:09 PM »

I get the impression that a lot of animus against Brentford here is because through no fault of its own it has suddenly become the darling of the media and Albion (following the Pulis era) is unfortunately not.

There's a lot of to admire about the way Brentford goes about things. It's an old fashioned club with a UK-based owner - like we used to be. As someone said above, Fulham is a trophy club in a fashionable part of West London.

zippyandbungle · « **Reply #5531 on:** August 04, 2020, 06:21:55 PM »

Tonightâ€™s match can be summed up like this

If it were stoke vs Brentford Iâ€™d be stoke
If it were wolves vs Brentford Iâ€™d be wolves
If it were villa vs Brentford .....Iâ€™d refuse to watch but want villa to lose

Thatâ€™s how much Brentford have annoyed me

mulliganstired · « **Reply #5532 on:** August 04, 2020, 06:29:26 PM »

Quote from: SmethDan on August 04, 2020, 05:17:43 PM

He's not just any weapon, he's an industrial scale weaponised weapon. Given the football they play I was thinking I wouldn't mind him as our boss were Slaven Bilic to leave at any point. And then he started to appear in the press. Again, and again, and again...... and those eyes! What the heck's going on with those eyes? They must stretch to the size of giant beach balls when he's having a....... .

... cup of tea?

TheJacko2000 · « **Reply #5533 on:** August 04, 2020, 07:26:01 PM »

Mitrovic only fit enough for the bench.

BB74 · « **Reply #5534 on:** August 04, 2020, 07:29:07 PM »

Fulham for me please, weaker of the two and I couldnâ€™t bear the media vvankfest until mid-September over Brentford.

gazberg · « **Reply #5535 on:** August 04, 2020, 07:48:24 PM »

Quote from: BB74 on August 04, 2020, 07:29:07 PM

Fulham for me please, weaker of the two and I couldnâ€™t bear the media vvankfest until mid-September over Brentford.

Exactly this.

alex1 · « **Reply #5536 on:** August 04, 2020, 07:49:58 PM »

I'm hoping for Fulham. It would give us a chance to get Watkins. Not as bothered about Mitrovic who wouldn't fit in as well with Pereira etc.
Also, Fulham away is a nice day out by the Thames.

Standaman · « **Reply #5537 on:** August 04, 2020, 08:03:12 PM »

Brentford are the far better team right now but Fulham have the financial muscle to upgrade both players and at some point Head Coach so longer term a bigger threat.

AlbionFan · « **Reply #5538 on:** August 04, 2020, 08:05:33 PM »

Not able to watch the game, so any updates would be very much appreciated, thank you

Albionic · « **Reply #5539 on:** August 04, 2020, 08:09:13 PM »

0-0, Fulham on top, but patient to the point of ridiculous in their build up play. Brentford cannot get on the ball yet. 20 played.

LiamTheBaggie · « **Reply #5540 on:** August 04, 2020, 08:12:13 PM »

Quote from: alex1 on August 04, 2020, 07:49:58 PM

I'm hoping for Fulham. It would give us a chance to get Watkins. Not as bothered about Mitrovic who wouldn't fit in as well with Pereira etc.
Also, Fulham away is a nice day out by the Thames.

Weâ€™ve got no chance of signing him, in my view

gazberg · « **Reply #5541 on:** August 04, 2020, 08:13:10 PM »

None of the top clubs will be in for him. Offer the 17m and see what happens.

mulliganstired · « **Reply #5542 on:** August 04, 2020, 08:18:12 PM »

Quote from: BB74 on August 04, 2020, 07:29:07 PM

Fulham for me please, weaker of the two and I couldnâ€™t bear the media vvankfest until mid-September over Brentford.

that would be unbearable yes

Albionic · « **Reply #5543 on:** August 04, 2020, 08:21:49 PM »

30 mins gone. Fulham coping well, doesn't feel like Brentford have clicked yet, Harrison Reed & Cairney doing well for Fulham but Reed deservedly booked for going in with foot up.
Fulham need to take a few shots.

Albionic · « **Reply #5544 on:** August 04, 2020, 08:32:11 PM »

45 mins, Fulham ahead on points but is a game of chess

mulliganstired · « **Reply #5545 on:** August 04, 2020, 08:33:14 PM »

You can see why Fulham don't score many

Baggies · « **Reply #5546 on:** August 04, 2020, 08:41:26 PM »

Fulham playing well but their build up is so slow and they look toothless. Brentford look off, but watch how quick they break. Their keeper always tries to initiate a quick break, while at the other end Fulham labour and are way too patient.

Mitro, Knockeart and Cavaleiro on the bench though. Dangerous.

Atomic · « **Reply #5547 on:** August 04, 2020, 08:41:40 PM »

Reed and Cairney running the midfield for Fulham but they have plenty of running but not a lot of quality up front.

Brentford forced to play mainly on the counter but they always have a threat on the break.

Intriguing. Wouldn't like to call this one.

alex1 · « **Reply #5548 on:** August 04, 2020, 08:42:48 PM »

Quite impressed by how Fulham move the ball around quickly. Odoi, Onomah, Kebano and Tom Kierney all decent players on the ball.

Albionic · « **Reply #5549 on:** August 04, 2020, 08:44:59 PM »

I think Knockaert is the sort who can make the difference in a cagey game like this.