The Soccer Thread (Version 12) — Revenge of the Backup GK

About a month ago?

 

Yep, they sacked Rainieri after an unforgiveable 3-0 home loss to Norwich. The Palace game on Wednesday notwithstanding, he's really stabilised the back end. 'Orns absolutely thieved a point at Old Trafford today. I'll be sure to post next Sunday while tipping back a pre-match pint at the Red Lion before heading across Vicarage Road for the Arsenal match.

 

Abramovich no longer in charge of Chelski.

 

I’d hold my breath on what that actually means.

 

Oh, sure. It's symbolic, at best. Was just passing on what they were reporting during the City match.

 

Sounds like the Bielsa era at Leeds is coming to an end. Hell of a ride, but things have completely fallen apart.

 

And likely to be replaced by Wisconsinite Jesse Marsch.

 

I’m sure the UK press will treat him with as much respect as they did with Bob Bradley.

 

That was an insane cup final finish.

 

As a neutral (well a Man United fan) that was an extremely well played game before the players got exhausted. The same shootout result as the Europa League final last year where the first 21 PKs went in and the second GK failed

 

FIFA can always be relied upon to do Sweet Fanny Adams when meaningful action might have an impact on its bank balance.
Anger as Fifa decide Russia can continue bid to qualify for World Cup

 

Meanwhile in Germany, the turns continue to table. Clubs, FAs, and UEFA (which also dumped Gazprom) continue to come through where FIFA falls short.

Uefa moves to end Gazprom deal and strips Russia of Champions League final