Author Topic: OFFICIAL LEAGUE 1 and LEAGUE 2 THREAD (Read 141701 times)

garry · « **Reply #25 on:** February 19, 2013, 10:11:21 PM »

Paulo Di Canio resigned at Swindon yesterday.
Tonight, Swindon's win at Tranmere put them top of the League 1.
Can anyone remember a club being managerless while top of any division?

Critical Baggie · « **Reply #26 on:** March 21, 2013, 10:49:39 PM »

Coventry now homeless after today's news.

Coventry are ready to finish the season away from the Ricoh Arena after effectively writing off their debt to the stadium's owners.

(http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11710/8582040/Coventry-set-to-leave-Ricoh-Arena-after-twist-on-eve-of-High-Court-hearing)

Wonder what's this ground in the 'West Midlands' they'll be playing at for the rest of the season?

Surely not the Hawthorns

The Gaffer · « **Reply #27 on:** March 21, 2013, 10:50:58 PM »

Villa Park, bound to be.

Critical Baggie · « **Reply #28 on:** March 21, 2013, 10:56:49 PM »

Quote from: The Gaffer on March 21, 2013, 10:50:58 PM

Villa Park, bound to be.

Really, with their 'rivalry'. I notice they average around 10,000 would they be able to use Bescott?

Aztech · « **Reply #29 on:** March 21, 2013, 10:59:31 PM »

Quote from: The Gaffer on March 21, 2013, 10:50:58 PM

Villa Park, bound to be.

I would have thought it is more likely to be Blues, as they could do with the revenue.

Jack Russell · « **Reply #30 on:** March 22, 2013, 11:12:47 AM »

Quote from: Aztech on March 21, 2013, 10:59:31 PM

I would have thought it is more likely to be Blues, as they could do with the revenue.

I would agree, straight up the A45

B_H_Baggie · « **Reply #31 on:** March 22, 2013, 05:36:39 PM »

Quote from: Aztech on March 21, 2013, 10:59:31 PM

I would have thought it is more likely to be Blues, as they could do with the revenue.

I've not checked but I saw a tweet from a Blues fan yesterday saying their fixtures clash so I don't think its possible for it to be at Blues.

Aztech · « **Reply #32 on:** March 22, 2013, 05:48:09 PM »

Quote from: B_H_Baggie on March 22, 2013, 05:36:39 PM

I've not checked but I saw a tweet from a Blues fan yesterday saying their fixtures clash so I don't think its possible for it to be at Blues.

You are correct, if they do not reorganise fixture dates the only side that does not clash at some point is Vile!

WBASPE77 · « **Reply #33 on:** April 11, 2013, 09:26:37 AM »

Danny Wilson has left Sheffield United. Slightly surprised why he has left still in with a chance of automatic promotion.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22101757

LiamTheBaggie · « **Reply #34 on:** April 11, 2013, 12:47:57 PM »

It's been on the cards for a while. They haven't scored a goal at Bramall Lane in nearly two months. The last time they did was in February when they beat Colchester. Interesting that they have appointed Chris Morgan, a man who possess no managerial experience. Wilson has been working with a budget which has been cut dramatically and promotion was viewed as must this season - whilst their form has tailed, Wilson's past history of playing for Wednesday has come to the forefront which was to be expected, he wasn't a favourite when he joined.

He can, however, count himself very unlucky that they didn't get promoted last season. I think they reached 90 points which in any other season would have seen them promoted - what didn't help was that it was their arch rivals that beat them to the remaining automatic spot.

WBASPE77 · « **Reply #35 on:** April 11, 2013, 01:34:32 PM »

A big club like Sheffield United needs to be in the Championship possibly could be a third season in League one wont go well, however it took the likes or Leeds and Charlton that long to get back in the Championship.

LiamTheBaggie · « **Reply #36 on:** April 11, 2013, 01:54:05 PM »

Why do they need to be?

They are where they are because the board have been incompetent with their managerial appointments and finances over the last few years, particularly the appointment of Bryan Robson and are now struggling financially. This was the season they needed to return and it so far looks like they won't - if you believe the reports, then it's only McCabe keeping them afloat.

Personally, their fans reaction and the clubs reaction to the Ched Evans debacle makes me hope they stay in that league for as long as they possibly well can.

WBASPE77 · « **Reply #37 on:** April 11, 2013, 02:02:03 PM »

I feel that they need to be in a higher league due to the fact that will crowds drop next season if they don't go up. One person who would fit that club like a glove Neil Warnock.

The Black Pearl · « **Reply #38 on:** April 13, 2013, 04:35:31 PM »

Walsall winning and into a playoff place.

WBASPE77 · « **Reply #39 on:** April 13, 2013, 04:42:49 PM »

Quote from: The Black Pearl on April 13, 2013, 04:35:31 PM

Walsall winning and into a playoff place.

They have been on such a great I hope they can make the play offs.

The Black Pearl · « **Reply #40 on:** April 13, 2013, 04:53:05 PM »

Quote from: WBASPE77 on April 13, 2013, 04:42:49 PM

They have been on such a great I hope they can make the play offs.

1-1 late on, shame on Walsall.

HampshireBaggie · « **Reply #41 on:** April 20, 2013, 05:13:32 PM »

Bournemouth are promoted. I think mathematically as well.

Even if Brentford win tonight to take them to 81 points. Brentford and Doncaster play each other on the last day. If either team win, Bournemouth promoted. If its a draw, Bournemouth have superior goal difference.

WBASPE77 · « **Reply #42 on:** April 20, 2013, 05:19:03 PM »

Glad to see Bournemouth in the Championship rather them, then Sheff Utd or Preston.

Baggie Artist · « **Reply #43 on:** April 20, 2013, 05:30:26 PM »

Bournemouth have a massive budget, they've bought promotion.

HampshireBaggie · « **Reply #44 on:** April 20, 2013, 05:37:49 PM »

Quote from: Baggie Artist on April 20, 2013, 05:30:26 PM

Bournemouth have a massive budget, they've bought promotion.

HA! You going to begrudge them that? 4 years ago they were sitting on -17 at the bottom of league 2. The club and they're fans have been through the mill these past few years. Eddie Howe is the best thing that has happened to that club! Remember they were also nearly promoted 2 seasons ago, when they had no budget.

WBASPE77 · « **Reply #45 on:** April 20, 2013, 05:40:42 PM »

Eddie Howe has done a great job for them, I'm glad that they have gone up. Port Vale have gone up from League two today.

Wbamitch · « **Reply #46 on:** April 21, 2013, 09:52:05 AM »

Pleased to see bournemouth go up, ashame another late goal may cost them a play off place.

gerry m · « **Reply #47 on:** April 27, 2013, 06:06:17 PM »

how gutted must Bournmouth be! a 95th minute winner by Doncaster pips them for the title

WBArgo · « **Reply #48 on:** April 27, 2013, 06:12:20 PM »

Quote from: gerry m on April 27, 2013, 06:06:17 PM

how gutted must Bournmouth be! a 95th minute winner by Doncaster pips them for the title

Gutted for Bournemouth? LOL...what about Brentford who missed a 90th minute penalty to go up!

gerry m · « **Reply #49 on:** April 27, 2013, 06:17:11 PM »

Quote from: WBArgo on April 27, 2013, 06:12:20 PM

Gutted for Bournemouth? LOL...what about Brentford who missed a 90th minute penalty to go up!

didnt realise that