TFF chit chat 23rd, 24th, 25th and 26th April

Post by **morganb** » 23 Apr 2021, 10:09

FRIDAY 23RD APRIL

Arsenal 20:00 Everton

This weekend's 8 games start with a Friday night fixture between Arsenal and Everton. The Gunners recorded a draw against Fulham last time out. Arsenal will be without Aubameyang and Lacazette for a game or two, plus Tierney is also out. The Toffees had Siggy and his spiders to thank for last week's draw with Spurs. Calvert Lewin may be back for Everton.

SATURDAY 24TH APRIL

Liverpool 12:30 Newcastle United

Saturday's matches kick off at 12:30pm with a match between Liverpool and Newcastle at Anfield. The Reds were in action last Monday, drawing against Leeds. Salah came off the bench and Mane scored his first goal for a while. Newcastle have collected 7 points from a possible 9 and have slowly crept away from the relegation zone. Saint-Maximin picked up an ankle injury against the Hammers.

West Ham United 17:30 Chelsea

Speaking of the Hammers, at 5:30pm we have a London derby between West Ham and Chelsea. West Ham will be without Dawson (suspended), Antonio and Rice (both injured) but will have super Jessie Lingard at their disposal. Chelsea played out a bore draw with Brighton on Tuesday and Mr Tickle rested Azpilicueta for the first time in his tenure.

Sheffield United 20:00 Brighton & Hove Albion

At 8pm, Sheffield United versus Brighton at Bramall Lane. The Blades have been officially relegated back to the Championship and it is doubtful that anyone would have any of their players. Brighton have recorded back-to-back nil-nil draws with Everton then Chelsea so will be hoping to get someone on the scoresheet tonight.

SUNDAY 25TH APRIL

Wolverhampton Wanderers 12:00 Burnley

Three games this Sunday, the first of which being Wolves v Burnley. Wolves beat Sheffield United last weekend, a rare goal from Willian Jose. Burnley lie just above the relegation zone and have not won a single game this month. Fortunately they have a game in hand over Fulham. There is a possibility that Pope will be fit for this one.

Leeds United 14:00 Manchester United

At 2pm a tale of two Uniteds, Leeds versus Manchester. Leeds have come through a couple of tricky fixtures recently, beating Man City and drawing with Liverpool. Another tough game today but Raphinha may be back. Man Utd eventually beat Burnley last weekend, a brace from Greenwood and a Cavani goal. Still no Martial for the Red Devils.

Aston Villa 19:00 West Bromwich Albion

Sunday's late game is Aston Villa against West Brom at Villa Park. Villa lost to Man City in midweek and were still without Jack Grealish. Cash is withdrawn from this game due to his recent red card. West Brom played and lost to Leicester on Thursday so have had less recovery time than their opponents.

MONDAY 26TH APRIL

Leicester City 20:00 Crystal Palace

And finally, the Monday night fixture is Leicester v Palace at the King Power. Leicester were in action on Thursday night, a convincing win with another Iheanacho goal plus Vardy looked like is is out of hibernation. Crystal Palace have recorded a win, a draw and a loss in April but are sat comfortably in mid table.

Post by **murf** » 23 Apr 2021, 12:21

When do we get a day off for good behaviour?

Post by **ChaffMyJive** » 23 Apr 2021, 17:31

When you start behaving well.

Post by **Jester** » 23 Apr 2021, 21:07

There's a game tonight...?!!!

Post by **Spinynorman** » 23 Apr 2021, 21:09

Jester wrote: ↑23 Apr 2021, 21:07 There's a game tonight...?!!!

So I'm led to believe.

Post by **murf** » 23 Apr 2021, 21:13

I forgot til 8.20 when I saw my telly was taping it (or rather my sky box was digitally recording it).

No great worries re TFF but I should have done my various predictions.

Post by **brencarr** » 23 Apr 2021, 21:15

Thank goodness VAR found an offside to deny that Arsenal penalty - it was embarrassing

Post by **brencarr** » 23 Apr 2021, 21:38

Oh dear - now that WAS embarrassing

Goal - LENO (own goal)
Assist - RICHARLISON
Arsenal 0-1 Everton (76 mins)

Post by **buttonphobic** » 24 Apr 2021, 08:59

Call me naive but I’ve only just realised how many families have the fantasy football skills gene. First the Fricker/Patel’s and now just looked at the Swann’s in the weekly and monthly competitions. Their families must talk about nothing else. They don’t need forums, they’ve got each other bless them

Post by **murf** » 24 Apr 2021, 11:43

4 superstar forwards all start for Liverpool. Nat Phillips still has hamstring issues so Fabinho is in defence again. Unless they are playing 334

Mohamed Salah returns to the starting line-up for Liverpool’s lunchtime clash with Newcastle United at Anfield.
The Egyptian replaces James Milner in the XI in the only change to the team deployed at Leeds United on Monday night.
Curtis Jones is back on the substitutes’ bench following injury.

Liverpool: Alisson, Alexander, Arnold, Fabinho, Kabak, Robertson, Thiago, Wijnaldum, Mane, Salah, Jota, Firmino.
Subs: Adrian, Milner, Keita, Oxlade, Chamberlain, Jones, Tsimikas, Shaqiri, Rilliams, Nilliams.

Other lot: Dubravka, Clark, Fernandez, Dummett, Ritchie, Longstaff, Shelvey, Murphy, Al Miron, St Max, Joe Linton
Subs: Gillespie, Carroll, Gayle, Wilson, Lewis, Hendrick, Krafth, Manquillo, Willock

Post by **Spinynorman** » 24 Apr 2021, 21:55

High: 50

Low: 36

Best team: 38

Post by **brencarr** » 24 Apr 2021, 23:51

High - 40
Low - 21
Best team - 40

Post by **murf** » 25 Apr 2021, 11:09

Lunchtime team news:

Table One: Stuart Bingham (Eng) 2-1 Jamie Jones (Wal)

Table Two: Judd Trump (Eng) 1-2 David Gilbert (Eng)

Post by **murf** » 25 Apr 2021, 11:17

Yesterday's Sporting Life: "Wolves welcome Burnley to Molineux on Sunday afternoon, and luckily for football fans, BBC Two will be showing live coverage of the Snooker World Championships, so you don’t have to watch it".

Post by **Jamjack** » 25 Apr 2021, 12:49

Would love to be able to say I’ve got Wood. One for the Carry On fans.

Post by **Darbyand** » 25 Apr 2021, 13:04

Leeds: Meslier; Ayling(C), Llorente, Struijk, Alioski; Phillips; Helder Costa, Dallas, Roberts, Harrison; Bamford.

Man Utd: Henderson; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire(C), Shaw; McTominay, Fred; Greenwood, Bruno Fernandes, James; Rashford.

Post by **Darbyand** » 25 Apr 2021, 15:31

Kane and KDB starting the League cup final.

Post by **Canaryfan** » 25 Apr 2021, 15:37

Darbyand wrote: ↑25 Apr 2021, 15:31 Kane and KDB starting the League cup final.

From a TFF transfer point of view could probably do with them both aggravating their injuries!

Post by **Jester** » 25 Apr 2021, 15:41

Darbyand wrote: ↑25 Apr 2021, 15:31 Kane and KDB starting the League cup final.

Surprised about KDB but always knew Kane wasn't crocked, just rested......

Post by **Moon Knight** » 25 Apr 2021, 15:59

Can’t help but feel Kane has been rushed back.
Now likely to aggravate his injured glass ankle and end up missing the Euros.

Post by **Spinynorman** » 25 Apr 2021, 16:32

Darbyand wrote: ↑25 Apr 2021, 15:31 Kane and KDB starting the League cup final.

Poo.

Post by **murf** » 25 Apr 2021, 18:42

Darbyand wrote:Kane and KDB starting the League cup final.

That's what we save our transfers for!

Oh......

Post by **Darbyand** » 25 Apr 2021, 19:43

I won't be rushing to get Kane back in on that evidence.

Post by **brencarr** » 26 Apr 2021, 20:14

Well, there goes the Leicester clean sheet ....

Goal - ZAHA
Assist - EZE
Leicester 0-1 Crystal Palace (12 mins)

Post by **Canaryfan** » 26 Apr 2021, 21:13

Toyed with bringing Castagne in for a Man C defender tonight, so was relieved when Palace scored.

Hang on

Post by **murf** » 26 Apr 2021, 21:17

I hear Nacho's got an assist!

Post by **murf** » 26 Apr 2021, 21:23

Nice to see this game being so family and female friendly.

3 of the Reed family and 4 of the Swanns all in the top 50 of MOTW at the moment.

Shame it is being won by a bloke with no obvious family members joining him up there

Also 5 different women in the top 11 of MOTM. Go ladies! Also a big family affair with the Taggarts joining the Reeds and Swanns in this one.

Again sadly being won by a bloke with no obvious family members joining him up there

Post by **brencarr** » 26 Apr 2021, 21:25

Just to confirm ....

Goal - CASTAGNE
Assist - IHEANACHO
Leicester 1-1 Crystal Palace (50 mins)

Post by **brencarr** » 26 Apr 2021, 21:40

Goal - IHEANACHO
Assist - EVANS
Leicester 2-1 Crystal Palace (80 mins)

.... not sure if Iheanacho did too much in order to negate the assist

Post by **morganb** » 26 Apr 2021, 21:42

murf wrote: ↑26 Apr 2021, 21:23
Also 5 different women in the top 11 of MOTM. Go ladies! Also a big family affair with the Taggarts joining the Reeds and Swanns in this one.

Probably Mumsnet tortoises.

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