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Topic Originator: kozmasrightfoot
Date: Sun 27 Apr 20:51
On the verge of winning a Serie A medal. Billy Gilmour too if he`s played enough to merit one.
Good for them.
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Topic Originator: parathletic
Date: Sun 27 Apr 20:54
Scored twice so far tonight
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Topic Originator: kozmasrightfoot
Date: Sun 27 Apr 20:57
Gilmour will be fine, he`s played plenty. SM though has scored 11 goals. That`s impressive stuff. Che Adams has done well too,scoring 9 goals in a mid table side.
Pars fan.
Magpies fan.
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Alternative rock fan.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Sun 27 Apr 21:08
Still 4 games to play after tonight but Inter losing at home to Roma today was a help!
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 28 Apr 06:44
Just read that in Serie A, if two teams finish at the top level on points, there is a one-match off play-off for the title with the team with the best goal difference getting home advantage! At the moment Napoli have a three-point advantage but Inter have a better GD by ten.
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Topic Originator: General Zod
Date: Mon 28 Apr 06:57
There’s still folk saying he’s not good enough for Man Utd. What a laugh! mctominay should just stay where he is now. It’s perfect for him.
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Topic Originator: DA-go Par Adonis
Date: Mon 28 Apr 07:50
If Napoli win Serie A, he`ll be a legend there - after only 1 season.
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Topic Originator: GG Riva
Date: Mon 28 Apr 07:55
Quote:
wee eck, Mon 28 Apr 06:44
Just read that in Serie A, if two teams finish at the top level on points, there is a one-match off play-off for the title with the team with the best goal difference getting home advantage! At the moment Napoli have a three-point advantage but Inter have a better GD by ten.
The last time this happened was in 1962. Bologna beat Inter 2-0 in the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 28 Apr 09:14
No home advantage there then, GGR?
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Topic Originator: king lad
Date: Mon 28 Apr 09:37
Mctominay is fantastic, far too good for a bottom half team like Man United
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Topic Originator: GG Riva
Date: Mon 28 Apr 09:46
Quote:
wee eck, Mon 28 Apr 09:14
No home advantage there then, GGR?
You obviously passed `O` Grade Geography, eck. 😁
They must have changed the rules since then, if your source is accurate.
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Topic Originator: par-91
Date: Mon 28 Apr 10:15
Quote:
wee eck, Mon 28 Apr 06:44
Just read that in Serie A, if two teams finish at the top level on points, there is a one-match off play-off for the title with the team with the best goal difference getting home advantage! At the moment Napoli have a three-point advantage but Inter have a better GD by ten.
It would be played at a neutral venue, the home ‘advantage’ is actually just using the home dressing room/dugouts within the neutral stadium.
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Topic Originator: P
Date: Mon 28 Apr 10:25
Quote:
par-91, Mon 28 Apr 10:15
Quote:
wee eck, Mon 28 Apr 06:44
Just read that in Serie A, if two teams finish at the top level on points, there is a one-match off play-off for the title with the team with the best goal difference getting home advantage! At the moment Napoli have a three-point advantage but Inter have a better GD by ten.
It would be played at a neutral venue, the home ‘advantage’ is actually just using the home dressing room/dugouts within the neutral stadium.
Was at the Napoli match yesterday and watched the Inter match on tv with a reporter for one of the bigger sport channels who covered local reactions so was regularly on the air while we were there. Aside from him entertaining my wee boy for a couple hours he told me an about this as well as I had never heard of this. He told me that the play off would be in Rome if they finish on the same points.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 28 Apr 10:33
In that case BBC Sport have got it wrong!
`Should both teams finish the season tied on points then they would face each other in a one-off match - played at the home of the team with the better goal difference - to determine the champions.`
It seems quite odd to effectively not recognise superior goal difference. I wonder if this happens anywhere else? Even considering head-to-head results might have been fairer.
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Topic Originator: kelty_par
Date: Mon 28 Apr 11:42
Head to head is the first tie breaker I think, but the games between the two ended up being equal. Goal difference is the second tier breaker when it`s not vital league positions I think (so not for title, European qualification, relegation and play offs etc).
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Topic Originator: kozmasrightfoot
Date: Mon 28 Apr 11:50
I think both games were 1 all draws so that`s moot.
Man Utd played him as a defensive midfielder wheras his best position is that of an attacking midfielder. He`s already adored by the Napoli fans.
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Topic Originator: pars no1
Date: Tue 29 Apr 21:00
There was a group of 12 of us at the game. Incredible experience if anyone fancies it. The stadium is amazing. We were in the bottom tier and got told it was be a terrible view. Nothing of the sort. The locals couldn’t get enough of the kilts too.
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Topic Originator: General Zod
Date: Wed 30 Apr 06:15
Why did you have kilts on? Was there a wedding?
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Topic Originator: Andrew283
Date: Wed 30 Apr 06:53
Napoli fans have totally fallen in love with Scott and Billy is seems following them on social media. Scott especially is being touted for Serie A POTY. Hes had a great season
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Topic Originator: pars no1
Date: Wed 30 Apr 07:57
Quote:
Andrew283, Wed 30 Apr 06:53
Napoli fans have totally fallen in love with Scott and Billy is seems following them on social media. Scott especially is being touted for Serie A POTY. Hes had a great season
They love him with a passion. Best midfielder in serie A according to their fans. They love Gilmour too. They think next season he will be a regular starter
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Topic Originator: red-star-par
Date: Wed 30 Apr 08:22
Quote:
pars no1, Tue 29 Apr 21:00
There was a group of 12 of us at the game. Incredible experience if anyone fancies it. The stadium is amazing. We were in the bottom tier and got told it was be a terrible view. Nothing of the sort. The locals couldn’t get enough of the kilts too.
There was some articles in some of the newspapers this week about Napoli fans in kilts at their recent game, I wonder if it wasn`t so much the locals, as your group
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Topic Originator: pars no1
Date: Wed 30 Apr 08:29
Quote:
red-star-par, Wed 30 Apr 08:22
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pars no1, Tue 29 Apr 21:00
There was a group of 12 of us at the game. Incredible experience if anyone fancies it. The stadium is amazing. We were in the bottom tier and got told it was be a terrible view. Nothing of the sort. The locals couldn’t get enough of the kilts too.
There was some articles in some of the newspapers this week about Napoli fans in kilts at their recent game, I wonder if it wasn`t so much the locals, as your group
Yeah that will be our group. They loved it.
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Topic Originator: P
Date: Wed 30 Apr 08:49
Quote:
red-star-par, Wed 30 Apr 08:22
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pars no1, Tue 29 Apr 21:00
There was a group of 12 of us at the game. Incredible experience if anyone fancies it. The stadium is amazing. We were in the bottom tier and got told it was be a terrible view. Nothing of the sort. The locals couldn’t get enough of the kilts too.
There was some articles in some of the newspapers this week about Napoli fans in kilts at their recent game, I wonder if it wasn`t so much the locals, as your group
That was NETA (North East Tartan Army) from the photo I saw - headline suggested it was locals of course 🙄
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Topic Originator: parsmad68
Date: Wed 30 Apr 11:13
Quote:
wee eck, Mon 28 Apr 10:33
In that case BBC Sport have got it wrong!
`Should both teams finish the season tied on points then they would face each other in a one-off match - played at the home of the team with the better goal difference - to determine the champions.`
It seems quite odd to effectively not recognise superior goal difference. I wonder if this happens anywhere else? Even considering head-to-head results might have been fairer.
Interesting. Maybe it is to take the “lying down to teams” discussion out of any debate.
Imagine an end of season old firm game like that and the carnage that would create.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Sun 11 May 23:53
Today Inter won 2-0 at Torino in a game interrupted by heavy rain whilst Napoli drew 2-2 at home to Genoa. McTominay was credited with assists for both Napoli`s goals. They are now only one point ahead of Inter with two games to play.
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Mon 12 May 08:54
Napoli: 78 points
Inter Milan: 77 points
Napoli drew 2-2 with Genoa yesterday, conceding a late equalizer, which narrowed their lead over Inter. Inter capitalized with a 2-0 win over Torino, intensifying the title race.
Remaining Fixtures:
Napoli: Away to Parma (fighting relegation), then home to Cagliari.
Inter Milan: Home to Lazio (chasing Champions League qualification), then away to Como.
Under Antonio Conte Napoli has the league`s best defense, conceding only 25 goals. Scott McTominay has been immense and regularly contributes significantly to their attacking play. Inter`s attack is the most potent in the league, with 73 goals scored.Manager Simone Inzaghi is rotating his squad to maintain fitness, especially with a Champions League final against PSG on May 31.Inter`s recent form includes a solid win over Torino, keeping pressure on Napoli.
The bookies have Inter as slight favorites, with odds around 17/20, implying a 54% chance of winning. Napoli Odds are approximately 100/30, giving them a 23% chance.
According to Opta`s super computer, Inter Milan had a 79.2% chance of winning the title at the start of the season.
While Inter Milan holds a slight edge in odds Napoli`s remaining fixtures are probably more favourable at first glance. Before the weekend fixtures the burning question in the Italian media was will inter stick with trying to win the league or twist and focus on trying to win the champions league which PSG are firm favourites.
With French Ligue 1 decided, PSG will probably be resting their important players. PSG secured the title back in April and the triumph marks PSG`s 13th French league title and their fourth consecutive championship.
c'mon the pars
Post Edited (Mon 12 May 09:05)
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Topic Originator: allparone
Date: Mon 12 May 10:49
Inter at 17/20 are huge favourites if you have your odds correct and Napoli are 100/30. That’s a really big price for a team that is currently leading tbh.
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Mon 12 May 11:15
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allparone, Mon 12 May 10:49
Inter at 17/20 are huge favourites if you have your odds correct and Napoli are 100/30. That’s a really big price for a team that is currently leading tbh.
Yeah, 17/20 on Inter is short considering they are second, bookies must fancy them. But 100/30 on Napoli was a massive price especially with the form they`ve been in. Feels like they were being underestimated and I couldn`t resist a wee flutter on it myself considering the fixtures both have. Maybe the odds are swayed by Inter`s home record? Maybe Napoli dropping points to Genoa who are 13th at home also swayed things. Although the odds quoted were the odds immediately after the Napoli game last night.Probably changed a bit by now I would assume.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: DA-go Par Adonis
Date: Mon 12 May 11:51
Napoli are best priced at 4/11 and Inter 11/4.
Bookies wouldn`t be in business long if they were going 17/20 and 100/300 in a two-horse race.
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Mon 12 May 12:51
If Napoli win the league they will be a tough tie for a majority in the champions league.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: GG Riva
Date: Mon 12 May 13:00
Quote:
DA-go Par Adonis, Mon 12 May 11:51
Napoli are best priced at 4/11 and Inter 11/4.
Bookies wouldn`t be in business long if they were going 17/20 and 100/30 in a two-horse race.
I`ve corrected your typo, DA-go, and was thinking you could bet on both teams in such a way as to get your money back if Inter triumph and make a tidy profit if Napoli win it. 😃
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Topic Originator: kozmasrightfoot
Date: Mon 12 May 13:13
I`ve no idea how inter are favourites. They`ve got to play lazio who are only outside the CL places on goal difference. Napoleon have 1 mid table team and a team who are almost safe.
If you can get decent odds on napoli I`d advise you to put money on them.
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Mens tennis fan.
Alternative rock fan.
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Topic Originator: P
Date: Mon 12 May 13:15
I take it that 100/30 was at the start of the season as Napoli are 2/7 at best now (having checked 5 betting apps) with 2 games to go where they ‘only’ have to match Inters results?
Also Opta has them at 71% to win now when they were around 85% before last night
Post Edited (Mon 12 May 13:19)
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Topic Originator: GG Riva
Date: Mon 12 May 15:24
Quote:
wee eck, Mon 28 Apr 10:33
It seems quite odd to effectively not recognise superior goal difference. I wonder if this happens anywhere else? Even considering head-to-head results might have been fairer.
I meant to reply to this at the time, wee eck, but it slipped my mind. Italian football doesn`t use GD to determine league placing precisely to avoid the kind of conspiracy theories we saw in 2002, when Rangers beat the Pars 6-1 at Ibrox in the last game to win the league by a single goal from Celtic.
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Mon 12 May 15:29
In Serie A, if two teams finish the season with the same number of points at the top of the table, the following applies:
As of the 2022–23 season onward:
If first and second place are tied on points, there will be a one-off playoff match (called a "spareggio scudetto") to decide the champion.
It is a single match, played at a neutral venue.
If it ends in a draw after 90 minutes, it goes straight to penalties — no extra time.
This rule was reintroduced starting with the 2022–23 season to avoid relying on head-to-head records or goal difference to decide the title.
The most recent "spareggio scudetto"—a playoff to determine the Serie A champion—occurred on June 7, 1964, when Bologna defeated Inter Milan 2–0 at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. This remains the only instance in Serie A history where the title was decided by a playoff match.
Since the reintroduction of the playoff rule in the 2022–23 season, no such match has taken place. However, as of May 2025, Inter Milan and Napoli are tied at the top of the Serie A table with 71 points each, with five matches remaining. If they finish the season level on points, a "spareggio scudetto" would be held to determine the champion.
The 1964 playoff was notable not only for its rarity but also for the emotional circumstances surrounding it. Bologna's president, Renato Dall'Ara, passed away from a heart attack just days before the match, adding a poignant backdrop to their victory.
Therefore, unless the 2024–25 season concludes with Inter and Napoli tied on points, the 1964 Bologna vs. Inter match remains the most recent and only "spareggio scudetto" in Serie A history.
c'mon the pars
Post Edited (Mon 12 May 15:31)
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Mon 12 May 17:00
Quote:
allparone, Mon 12 May 10:49
Inter at 17/20 are huge favourites if you have your odds correct and Napoli are 100/30. That’s a really big price for a team that is currently leading tbh.
No idea where you got those odds from but on Ladbrokes Napoli are 1/3 and Inter are 11/5.
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Topic Originator: allparone
Date: Mon 12 May 17:13
Quote:
Dave_1885, Mon 12 May 17:00
Quote:
allparone, Mon 12 May 10:49
Inter at 17/20 are huge favourites if you have your odds correct and Napoli are 100/30. That’s a really big price for a team that is currently leading tbh.
No idea where you got those odds from but on Ladbrokes Napoli are 1/3 and Inter are 11/5.
They weren’t my odds. I was questioning the odds set out by a poster in the previous post.
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Topic Originator: kelty_par
Date: Mon 12 May 18:29
Must have been Gamdom...
Or possibly they are ante post for next season? No way are Inter favourites, especially when they might rest players for the CL final.
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Mon 12 May 18:59
Quote:
allparone, Mon 12 May 17:13
Quote:
Dave_1885, Mon 12 May 17:00
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allparone, Mon 12 May 10:49
Inter at 17/20 are huge favourites if you have your odds correct and Napoli are 100/30. That’s a really big price for a team that is currently leading tbh.
No idea where you got those odds from but on Ladbrokes Napoli are 1/3 and Inter are 11/5.
They weren’t my odds. I was questioning the odds set out by a poster in the previous post.
Apologies allparone, missed Cammys post above 😂
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Topic Originator: WarringtonPar
Date: Mon 12 May 19:27
Quote:
GG Riva, Mon 12 May 15:24
Quote:
wee eck, Mon 28 Apr 10:33
It seems quite odd to effectively not recognise superior goal difference. I wonder if this happens anywhere else? Even considering head-to-head results might have been fairer.
I meant to reply to this at the time, wee eck, but it slipped my mind. Italian football doesn`t use GD to determine league placing precisely to avoid the kind of conspiracy theories we saw in 2002, when Rangers beat the Pars 6-1 at Ibrox in the last game to win the league by a single goal from Celtic.
Makes sense put that way.
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Topic Originator: parsfan
Date: Mon 12 May 19:47
Quote:
parsmad68, Wed 30 Apr 11:13
Quote:
wee eck, Mon 28 Apr 10:33
In that case BBC Sport have got it wrong!
`Should both teams finish the season tied on points then they would face each other in a one-off match - played at the home of the team with the better goal difference - to determine the champions.`
It seems quite odd to effectively not recognise superior goal difference. I wonder if this happens anywhere else? Even considering head-to-head results might have been fairer.
Interesting. Maybe it is to take the “lying down to teams” discussion out of any debate.
Imagine an end of season old firm game like that and the carnage that would create.
Would never happen here. They rig the fixture list to minimise the possibility of those two meeting in a game where one of them could win the league.
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Topic Originator: GG Riva
Date: Mon 12 May 20:50
Quote:
WarringtonPar, Mon 12 May 19:27
Quote:
GG Riva, Mon 12 May 15:24
Quote:
wee eck, Mon 28 Apr 10:33
It seems quite odd to effectively not recognise superior goal difference. I wonder if this happens anywhere else? Even considering head-to-head results might have been fairer.
I meant to reply to this at the time, wee eck, but it slipped my mind. Italian football doesn`t use GD to determine league placing precisely to avoid the kind of conspiracy theories we saw in 2002, when Rangers beat the Pars 6-1 at Ibrox in the last game to win the league by a single goal from Celtic.
Makes sense put that way.
I should have perhaps added that the Italian FA is terrified of corruption - with good reason - and so does everything to minimise the chance of it happening.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Thu 15 May 13:05
Bologna, captained by Lewis Ferguson, won the Coppa Italia last night, beating AC Milan 1-0 in the final.
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Topic Originator: plainview
Date: Thu 15 May 13:28
I thought Lewis Ferguson was captain but in the video clip I saw of the trophy lift it was vice-captain De Silvestri who had the armband on and lifted the trophy first. Does anyone know why?
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Topic Originator: Jjonjord
Date: Thu 15 May 13:50
Quote:
plainview, Thu 15 May 13:28
I thought Lewis Ferguson was captain but in the video clip I saw of the trophy lift it was vice-captain De Silvestri who had the armband on and lifted the trophy first. Does anyone know why?
De Silvestri is the club captain, and was on the bench for the final. Ferguson has only deputised as captain on a couple of occasions in his absence.
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Thu 15 May 19:32
Quote:
Jjonjord, Thu 15 May 13:50
Quote:
plainview, Thu 15 May 13:28
I thought Lewis Ferguson was captain but in the video clip I saw of the trophy lift it was vice-captain De Silvestri who had the armband on and lifted the trophy first. Does anyone know why?
De Silvestri is the club captain, and was on the bench for the final. Ferguson has only deputised as captain on a couple of occasions in his absence.
Strong rumours in Italy are Lewis Ferguson to Napoli in the summer.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: TAFKA_Super_Petrie
Date: Fri 16 May 00:55
Clarke will still probably play Kenny McLean ahead of him...
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Topic Originator: sadindiefreak
Date: Fri 16 May 10:10
Quote:
cammypar 1995, Thu 15 May 19:32
Quote:
Jjonjord, Thu 15 May 13:50
Quote:
plainview, Thu 15 May 13:28
I thought Lewis Ferguson was captain but in the video clip I saw of the trophy lift it was vice-captain De Silvestri who had the armband on and lifted the trophy first. Does anyone know why?
De Silvestri is the club captain, and was on the bench for the final. Ferguson has only deputised as captain on a couple of occasions in his absence.
Strong rumours in Italy are Lewis Ferguson to Napoli in the summer.
Napoli were interested a year ago but didn`t make an offer.
Was wondering where he would fit into the Napoli side and couldn`t see Anguissa being displaced by him but with Anguissa set to leave Napoli he is certainly a logical replacement, possibly even an upgrade as I`ve found Anguissa to be inconsistent, brilliant one game and anonymous the next.
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Fri 16 May 14:36
Quote:
TAFKA_Super_Petrie, Fri 16 May 00:55
Clarke will still probably play Kenny McLean ahead of him...
So bloody frustrating 😡
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Topic Originator: Playup_Pompey
Date: Fri 16 May 15:54
Napoli game live on TNT sunday night this weekend for those who follow
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Sun 18 May 21:38
Looks like Napoli’s bottle has crashed, unless they score in the next few minutes……Inter will be top going into the last game…
Post Edited (Sun 18 May 21:39)
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Sun 18 May 21:43
Unless Lazlo score against Inter of course…….lol…
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: BIG W
Date: Sun 18 May 21:43
Inter pulled back 2-2
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Sun 18 May 21:44
90th min pen too 🫢 getting to all the coaches too - Inzaghi and Conte red carded in stoppage time of games.
Post Edited (Sun 18 May 21:45)
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Topic Originator: BIG W
Date: Sun 18 May 21:48
Penalty Napoli
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Topic Originator: BIG W
Date: Sun 18 May 21:53
Inter FT 2-2 var overturned Napoli penalty
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Topic Originator: Berry
Date: Sun 18 May 21:53
Overturned for a foul in the build up.
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Topic Originator: TAFKA_Super_Petrie
Date: Sun 18 May 21:54
Some drama ! Brilliant stuff.
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Topic Originator: BIG W
Date: Sun 18 May 21:56
Down to the final round Napoli home to caliagri
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Sun 18 May 22:12
As said above, Napoli are at home to Cagliari, who are 14th, next week and are one point ahead of Inter who are away to Como who are 10th.
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Topic Originator: GG Riva
Date: Mon 19 May 05:41
Quote:
desparado, Sun 18 May 21:38
Looks like Napoli’s bottle has crashed, unless they score in the next few minutes……Inter will be top going into the last game…
Sorry, but that`s nonsense, desparado. Parma are in a relegation battle and scrapped for every ball. Napoli knew they only had to match Inter`s result to stay in pole position, so that was a great point last night. Inter were the big losers, twice being pegged back, with a helping hand from VAR for Lazio who are desperately fighting for the last CL place, which they`re unlikely to get now.
Just as important as Napoli"s and Inter`s results was Cagliari`s 3-0 win v Venezia, meaning they are safe. It`s 99% certain they will be partying this week, and Napoli will beat them in front of their own fans to clinch the Scudetto next week. How much harder would that game have been if Cagliari still needed a point to guarantee their safety? A great achievement by Conte and his squad, considering they lost Osimhen and Kvaratskhelia. Brilliant for Scott and Billy to get medals, too
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Topic Originator: Parallel Lines
Date: Mon 19 May 06:01
That`s someone who we should be looking at.
I looked for my pet in all the books on animals and birds and then I found it in the Book of Revelations.Marty Feldman
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Mon 19 May 06:41
Topic Originator: GG Riva like
Date: Mon 19 May 05:41
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desparado, Sun 18 May 21:38
Looks like Napoli’s bottle has crashed, unless they score in the next few minutes……Inter will be top going into the last game…
Sorry, but that`s nonsense, desparado. Parma are in a relegation battle and scrapped for every ball. Napoli knew they only had to match Inter`s result to stay in pole position, so that was a great point last night. Inter were the big losers, twice being pegged back, with a helping hand from VAR for Lazio who are desperately fighting for the last CL place, which they`re unlikely to get now.
Just as important as Napoli"s and Inter`s results was Cagliari`s 3-0 win v Venezia, meaning they are safe. It`s 99% certain they will be partying this week, and Napoli will beat them in front of their own fans to clinch the Scudetto next week. How much harder would that game have been if Cagliari still needed a point to guarantee their safety? A great achievement by Conte and his squad, considering they lost Osimhen and Kvaratskhelia. Brilliant for Scott and Billy to get medals, too
To be fair GG they are only top because Lazio got a very dodgy pen in the last minute.
Drawing your third and second last games in a title run in is in football parlance “ bottling it “. Napoli are very lucky to still be top.
They should win their last game now though I would think and become champions but they were literally a kick of the ball away from blowing it….
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Mon 19 May 07:11
Napoli will host Cagliari at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Cagliari`s recent form has been inconsistent: 2 wins and 3 losses.
Their defense has been suspect conceding on average of 1.46 goals per game, while their attack averages just over 1 goal per match
Inter Milan will play away against Como, a team on an impressive unbeaten streak under manager Cesc Fàbregas .
If both teams finish level on points, a Scudetto playoff match will be held to determine the champion. Given the tight race, the possibility of a historic Scudetto playoff remains a strong possibility.
c'mon the pars
Post Edited (Mon 19 May 07:12)
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Topic Originator: GG Riva
Date: Mon 19 May 07:44
Quote:
desparado, Mon 19 May 06:41
To be fair GG they are only top because Lazio got a very dodgy pen in the last minute.
Drawing your third and second last games in a title run in is in football parlance “ bottling it “. Napoli are very lucky to still be top.
They should win their last game now though I would think and become champions but they were literally a kick of the ball away from blowing it….
That`s a very harsh comment. Had you said that after last week`s home draw with midtable Genoa, who had nothing to play for, it would have been justified, but Parma fought very hard and played very well. Winning the Scudetto this season, minus their two most influential players from 2 seasons ago will be a remarkable achievement.
I`d argue that the real "bottlers" in recent weeks have been Inter. Lost at Bologna and at home to Roma before twice surrendering a lead to Lazio last night. Perhaps they`ve been distracted by their CL campaign, but they have by far the strongest squad in Serie A and they really should have won it in a canter.
Not your average Sunday League player.
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Topic Originator: DJAS
Date: Mon 19 May 07:51
Quote:
GG Riva, Mon 19 May 07:44
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desparado, Mon 19 May 06:41
To be fair GG they are only top because Lazio got a very dodgy pen in the last minute.
Drawing your third and second last games in a title run in is in football parlance “ bottling it “. Napoli are very lucky to still be top.
They should win their last game now though I would think and become champions but they were literally a kick of the ball away from blowing it….
That`s a very harsh comment. Had you said that after last week`s home draw with midtable Genoa, who had nothing to play for, it would have been justified, but Parma fought very hard and played very well. Winning the Scudetto this season, minus their two most influential players from 2 seasons ago will be a remarkable achievement.
I`d argue that the real "bottlers" in recent weeks have been Inter. Lost at Bologna and at home to Roma before twice surrendering a lead to Lazio last night. Perhaps they`ve been distracted by their CL campaign, but they have by far the strongest squad in Serie A and they really should have won it in a canter.
Different competition but you could chuck in the Cup semi defeat to a Milan as well.
Predictor league winner 2012/2013
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Mon 19 May 08:29
Quote:
desparado, Mon 19 May 06:41
Topic Originator: GG Riva like
Date: Mon 19 May 05:41
Quote:
desparado, Sun 18 May 21:38
Looks like Napoli’s bottle has crashed, unless they score in the next few minutes……Inter will be top going into the last game…
Sorry, but that`s nonsense, desparado. Parma are in a relegation battle and scrapped for every ball. Napoli knew they only had to match Inter`s result to stay in pole position, so that was a great point last night. Inter were the big losers, twice being pegged back, with a helping hand from VAR for Lazio who are desperately fighting for the last CL place, which they`re unlikely to get now.
Just as important as Napoli"s and Inter`s results was Cagliari`s 3-0 win v Venezia, meaning they are safe. It`s 99% certain they will be partying this week, and Napoli will beat them in front of their own fans to clinch the Scudetto next week. How much harder would that game have been if Cagliari still needed a point to guarantee their safety? A great achievement by Conte and his squad, considering they lost Osimhen and Kvaratskhelia. Brilliant for Scott and Billy to get medals, too
To be fair GG they are only top because Lazio got a very dodgy pen in the last minute.
Drawing your third and second last games in a title run in is in football parlance “ bottling it “. Napoli are very lucky to still be top.
They should win their last game now though I would think and become champions but they were literally a kick of the ball away from blowing it….
I wouldn`t say Napoli is bottling it at all. They are grinding out results and that is what champions do.Drawing two tough games under pressure near the end of a title is grinding out results when every team is fighting tooth and nail for their each individual cause.
Napoli are unbeaten in their last 5 games and have kept accumulating points. That’s what keeps you at the top. You rarely see a team cruise to the title without a scare here and there over the course of a season.
The fact Napoli are still leading shows their consistency over the course of the season. They still control their destiny. A win against a team they smashed 4–0 last time they met back in September and have not lost in the last 5 meetings between the two(3 wins,2 draws). I still think they will get the job done and be crowned champions.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: Parboiled
Date: Mon 19 May 08:37
Whitaboot fellow Scot captaining his team to Coppa Italia victory?
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 19 May 09:13
That was all discussed last Thursday.
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Topic Originator: Parboiled
Date: Mon 19 May 11:25
..where aboot?
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Topic Originator: parathletic
Date: Mon 19 May 11:30
One team who could be accused of bottling it this season is Ajax. They had a 9 point lead and needed 6 points from their final 5 games to win the title and it went as follows
Utrecht 4-0 Ajax
Ajax 1-1 Sparta Rotterdam
Ajax 0-3 NEC Nijmegen
Groningen 2-2 Ajax
Ajax 2-0 Twente
They lost the title by a point to PSV who won their last 7 games.
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Mon 19 May 11:34
They were 1/66 to win it at the start of that run
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Mon 19 May 12:16
Quote:
Raymie the Legend, Mon 19 May 11:34
They were 1/66 to win it at the start of that run
They had a 99% chance of winning league at start of it…….its a horrendous run, but not helped by conceding a 99th minute equaliser v Groningen in 2nd last game
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Topic Originator: TAFKA_Super_Petrie
Date: Mon 19 May 14:19
Walsall worth a mention too. Fell off a cliff after coasing towards the league two title a couple of months ago.
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"People always talk about Ronaldinho and magic, but I didn't see him today. I saw Henrik Larsson; that's where the magic was."
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Topic Originator: GG Riva
Date: Mon 19 May 18:15
For those who may be interested, Como v Inter and Napoli v Cagliari have breen brought forward from next Sunday to Friday evening to allow Inter an extra 2 days to prepare for their CL showdown v PSG. Both games kick off at 19.45 BST.
There was obviously no need to move Napoli`s game but the Italian federation would not want to be seen to be giving Napoli the advantage of an extra 2 days` rest and knowing exactly what they had to do to be crowned champions. You may also have noticed that the Parma - Napoli game was held up for about 5 mins last night until the ref was notified that the Inter - Lazio game was ready to kick off.
Another curious note - the coaches of Napoli, Inter, Parma and Lazio were all red carded last night. 😄
Not your average Sunday League player.
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Thu 22 May 19:00
Napoli v Cagliari and Como v Inter will both be shown live on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports 2 on Friday, May 23, both starting at 7.45pm UK time.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: LochgellyAlbert
Date: Fri 23 May 12:15
Looking forward to this after 2 nights of boring football!
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Topic Originator: GG Riva
Date: Fri 23 May 19:27
Quote:
LochgellyAlbert, Fri 23 May 12:15
Looking forward to this after 2 nights of boring football!
KO in 20 mins. It should be a formality for Napoli, Cagliari are safe from the drop so the won`t be busting a gut or expected to. Inter, on the other hand have to win in Como, with one eye on the CL final next week. A big ask, but there are no certainties in football.
Conti said he doesn`t want to see or hear any mention of the number 4, signalling Napoli54th Scudetto.
Not your average Sunday League player.
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Fri 23 May 19:30
Inter have chucked it. Team line up means the CL final is being prioritised.
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: GG Riva
Date: Fri 23 May 19:37
Quote:
Raymie the Legend, Fri 23 May 19:30
Inter have chucked it. Team line up means the CL final is being prioritised.
I thought they might do that. It`s understandable. Even if the beat Como, they`re unlikely to finish top, but they could risk an injury to their most important players.
Not your average Sunday League player.
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Topic Originator: General Zod
Date: Fri 23 May 19:48
That’s perhaps one of the best Tifo’s I’ve ever seen at Napoli there.
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Fri 23 May 20:02
Game has started well. Gilmour has missed a good chance.
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: Rigger Al
Date: Fri 23 May 20:05
What channel guys
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Fri 23 May 20:06
TNT sports 1
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Fri 23 May 20:12
Inter ahead. De Vrij free header from a corner.
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: Big T Par
Date: Fri 23 May 20:13
Quote:
Raymie the Legend, Fri 23 May 20:02
Game has started well. Gilmour has missed a good chance.
Think that the whole of Scotland was shouting, MON WEE BILLIE, when he was through
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Topic Originator: Big T Par
Date: Fri 23 May 20:32
SCOTTTTY. Outstanding
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Fri 23 May 20:33
Good goal and good timing
Think the defender helped him by tugging his arm?
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
Post Edited (Fri 23 May 20:33)
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Topic Originator: kozmasrightfoot
Date: Fri 23 May 20:38
If that goal wins the game (and the league), then I think Scott can expect a statue. Great acrobatic goal. I`ll bet he regrets all those wasted years at UTD being played in his wrong position.
Pars fan.
Magpies fan.
Mens tennis fan.
Alternative rock fan.
Not a fan of much else.
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Fri 23 May 20:40
Pepe Reina sent off for Como, so Napoli really need to win
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: arpar
Date: Fri 23 May 20:50
Quote:
Raymie the Legend, Fri 23 May 20:40
Pepe Reina sent off for Como, so Napoli really need to win
Dodgy sending off too.
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Topic Originator: P
Date: Fri 23 May 21:04
That must be it now
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Fri 23 May 21:08
You would think so? Don’t concede and they can coast home.
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
Post Edited (Fri 23 May 21:08)
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Topic Originator: doctordandruff
Date: Fri 23 May 21:16
Unbelievable to think that the Serie A champs have 2 Scots, and the Coppa Italia winners captained by a Scot. We could have back to back Scottish winners of best midfielder of the season.
We really need to get a better national manager.
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Topic Originator: saltonsgonagetu
Date: Fri 23 May 21:21
2 great goals , Mctomminay and Lukaku
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Fri 23 May 21:23
Conte will be the first man to win the Serie A title with three clubs.
He also won the league with Chelsea in his first season.
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: red-star-par
Date: Fri 23 May 21:29
Great to see Scott and Billy doing so well, the other Scot`s in Serie A, Ferguson, Adams, Doig also not doing badly. I`ve been watching Gilmour in this match, the way he busts a gut to get into position to make himself available to take a pass off a team mate that`s under pressure, then one touch to control and the next to zip the ball off to another team mate.
I knew as soon as the ball went up to Lukaku, that he would put it in the net, a great player. I read a fantastic piece by him about his childhood, it`s well worth a read
https://www.theplayerstribune.com/articles/romelu-lukaku-ive-got-some-things-to-say
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Topic Originator: RossF
Date: Fri 23 May 21:52
Absolutely incredible to see two Scots win the Serie A and one win the cup. The commentator is extremely reluctant to call him Scottish. ‘the lad from Lancaster…’ Just say he’s Scottish! Great to see how important he has been to Napoli. Man U should never have let him go.
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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe
Date: Fri 23 May 21:56
Great Scot!
Zwei Pints Bier und ein Päckchen Chips bitte
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Topic Originator: Big T Par
Date: Fri 23 May 22:01
Fantastic scenes
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Topic Originator: saltonsgonagetu
Date: Fri 23 May 23:17
Scott McTominay wins the Serie A Player of the Season Award!
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Topic Originator: Parsdaft
Date: Sat 24 May 04:03
Also very enjoyable team on the eye. Napoli have it all.
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Sat 24 May 07:19
Thought Napoli were absolutely spot on and managed the game plan to perfection. Even after Inter scored, they never panicked, stuck to their structure and just kept ticking over. Gilmour was class in the middle, kept things neat and tidy, always available. McTominay though… different level. Absolute engine and brought real composure when it mattered. The guy silenced all the doubters anyway. “not good enough for United” they said, now he’s bossing Serie A and looking like one of the most complete midfielders in Europe. He also won player of the year.
Lukaku did what Lukaku does best and bullies defenders and buries chances. That goal was a peach. And defensively they were solid. Don’t remember them being in any real danger.
All in all, just a proper team performance. Enjoyed watching it.
What an achievement for McTominay and Gilmour it`s amazing to see two Scots lifting a Serie A title. First time that’s happened in 120 years! Jack Diment and James Squair won Juventus’s first ever top-flight title in 1905. Gilmour’s numbers are tidy as well. Nearly 69 passes a game, 88% completion, and 1.1 key passes a match. Quietly becoming a vital part of that team even when he doesn’t start every game.
Buzzing for them both.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Sat 24 May 18:59
Another Scottish success in Europe today with Kim Little captaining Arsenal to a 1-0 win over Barcelona in the Women`s Champions` League Final!
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Sat 24 May 19:15
Quote:
wee eck, Sat 24 May 18:59
Another Scottish success in Europe today with Kim Little captaining Arsenal to a 1-0 win over Barcelona in the Women`s Champions` League Final!
Shock of the day - they were something like 17/2 to win with the bookies this morning!
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Topic Originator: Parsdaft
Date: Sat 24 May 20:03
Perfect match
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Topic Originator: Parsdaft
Date: Sat 24 May 20:33
Now favourite to win the Giro de Italia too! Let’s Raleigh behind him
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Topic Originator: P
Date: Sun 25 May 11:08
Quote:
wee eck, Sat 24 May 18:59
Another Scottish success in Europe today with Kim Little captaining Arsenal to a 1-0 win over Barcelona in the Women`s Champions` League Final!
Caroline Weir named player of the year at Real Madrid too
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