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So, its only taken them 116 years but Hibs have finally managed to win the Scottish Cup Final
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I remember reading that a few years ago. Shocking stat. How can one of the two big Edinburgh clubs never have won the cup? [X(]

And when it did, why the hell did it have to be against Rangers [&:]

This is turning into a really rubbish end of season.....

in terms of their ability to foul up when it really matters, Hibs are sort of the Spurs of Scottish footie. Having said that its a great ground to go and see a match at.
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League Play-off Finals

Good luck to the Owls - Sheffield Wednesday - and the Pilgrims - Plymouth Argyle - this weekend [:)]

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No TOP team with a minimum of self-respect, with a reputation to uphold will ever hire this sociopathic clown.


Okay – let’s keep a check on this.
Well, first problem Mr Mourinho has to face: in the three first leagues he burnt all the bridges behind him

Why? He supposedly ‘burnt his bridges’ when he left Chelsea the first time – what happened then?
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I don't want to say I told you so but......


Actually fwiw - and this may just be wishful thinking on my part - but I wonder if this is finally Joses's "bridge too far"?

Every manager ultimately has his shelf life come to an end - no matter how good and no matter how many trophies he's won. I will probably regret this in a year's time but my prediction is that he will struggle at United.
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I will probably regret this in a year's time but my prediction is that he will struggle at United.
Want to make a bet out of it? [:D]
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I will probably regret this in a year's time but my prediction is that he will struggle at United.
Want to make a bet out of it? [:D]
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No! [;)]
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I will probably regret this in a year's time but my prediction is that he will struggle at United.
Want to make a bet out of it? [:D]
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No! [;)]
I saved you a beer then. [;)]
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Want to make a bet out of it? [:D]
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No! [;)]
I saved you a beer then. [;)]
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...but I'm not convinced I shouldn't.....[;)]
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Think Zlatan will join Mr Mourinho during next week?
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Think Zlatan will join Mr Mourinho during next week?
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Who knows? The guy is 47 or something. What kind of a recruitment policy is that?!

Jose may not have much to thank Van Gaal for - but Mr Rashford and a couple of the other youngsters - Lingard and the right back whose name I can't remember may just save him a fortune in the transfer market. But will he use them?
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Think Zlatan will join Mr Mourinho during next week?
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Who knows? The guy is 47 or something. What kind of a recruitment policy is that?!

Jose may not have much to thank Van Gaal for - but Mr Rashford and a couple of the other youngsters - Lingard and the right back whose name I can't remember may just save him a fortune in the transfer market. But will he use them?
He is 35 and as good as he ever been. Youngsters needs experience in the team. And he is still hungry (I think).
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League Play-off Finals

Good luck to the Owls - Sheffield Wednesday

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Oh.....[:(]
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Surprised that Marcus Rashford is in the team? Do you think he will remain after the cut?
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I guess all of this is subject to injury - but let's assume there are no injuries ahead of the cut to 23 - so three must go (in bold)....

Goalkeepers:
Joe Hart (Manchester City), Fraser Forster (Southampton), Tom Heaton (Burnley)

Obviously all three make it

Defenders:
Ryan Bertrand (Southampton), Gary Cahill (Chelsea), Nathaniel Clyne (Liverpool), Danny Rose (Tottenham), Chris Smalling (Manchester United), John Stones (Everton), Kyle Walker (Tottenham)

There are only seven - two left backs, two right backs and three central defenders (but Dier can move into the back four if needed) and so I think all seven will make it.

Midfielders:
Dele Alli (Tottenham), Ross Barkley (Everton), Fabian Delph (Manchester City), Eric Dier (Tottenham), Danny Drinkwater (Leicester), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), Adam Lallana (Liverpool), James Milner (Liverpool), Raheem Sterling (Manchester City), Andros Townsend (Newcastle), Jack Wilshere (Arsenal)

Two to go here and this is more difficult. Personally I would drop Townsend as he is too inconsistent. I think the other one to go will be Delph (most likely - but a Hodgson favourite) or Drinkwater, but again I would not bet on it being Wilshire because he gets injured.

Forwards:
Harry Kane (Tottenham), Marcus Rashford (Manchester United), Wayne Rooney (Manchester United), Daniel Sturridge (Liverpool), Jamie Vardy (Leicester)

Typically you need four - at the most five. I think Rashford will miss out but I would not bet against Sturridge getting injured which lets him in.

Who would I leave behind? Sturridge (injury-prone), Sterling (massively over-rated) and Wilshere (injury-prone).
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Oh well 2/3 - I guess Rashford's goal against the Aussies did wonders for his cause...
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"Manchester United want José Mourinho to stay beyond three-year contract"

I hope they can contain the mob [fans & pissed players] trying to torch Old Trafford and the Mighty Parked Bus much before this date... I´m lying... I hope they can't.
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And on the other side of the city (Man City) Guardiola is showing his cards: he signs Gundogan, a creative midfielder [;)] So as expected, Creativity vs Destruction (the bus).

The newspapers have to love this scenario. They are possibly writing right now the articles they will publish in august, september, october, november...
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Chelsea, City, Arsenal and United all splashing the cash - Chelsea and Manchester United in particular. What are Spurs doing about a striker?!?!?!
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What are Spurs doing about a striker?!?!?!
They keep Kane and think that is enough?
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What are Spurs doing about a striker?!?!?!
They keep Kane and think that is enough?
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Given Kane needs a good long rest - and given we are in the Champions League next season - I would hope that is not the thinking chez WHL.....
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What are Spurs doing about a striker?!?!?!
They keep Kane and think that is enough?
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Given Kane needs a good long rest - and given we are contenders for the Champions League title next season - I would hope that is not the thinking chez WHL.....
You made a slight error in your post. I fixed it for you. [;)]
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So Mr Mourinho and Zlatan are both in Manchester United this season. Who would have guessed that. Oh, wait... [8|] [;)]
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So Mr Mourinho and Zlatan are both in Manchester United this season. Who would have guessed that. Oh, wait... [8|] [;)]

Mr Hear-my-Bus-a-comin' tends to bring these sort of players. Nothing new.
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