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Yeah I know, dunno, with Capello for the first few years you always had the impression they had some sort of vague potential there, even if it went totally unrealised. Or probably I was just somewhat swept up with the 'golden generation' rubbish. With the Hodge it seems like everyone including the players is resigned to England being a completely average team.. I'm still just irritated Downing's being played over Johnson..

Yeah it sucked. First time England have been about to go into a cup and I've been completely uninterested in them. Friendly against Belgium should be a good'un though! They've got a great squad.

Don't worry, didn't get promoted so I won't be able to dent your title challenge by beating you again :P Agreed! Sounds good. Haden - how is who's at home for the final decided?

Yeah, really liked that bit too. I also loved the use of Audio I'm thinking the episode after. Don turning off the record was a bit too obvious, but still. Anyway, generally agree with you. Good that the series has an end date now, as you say there's been a few episodes which have just been 'okay' - wasn't too impressed by the last couple, for instance. Not sure a big dramatic event needs to happen though, never really happens on MM does it? So I dunno if it would fit. Also, I don't think it's too inconsistant, half the point is probably that noone can actually do much to change the way they live, unless they have the security for a big life change as Meghan did. Agreed on the Betty thing. Can't really see why she's still in it, given she's separate from the rest of the characters now. Pete's been great. I just want more Joan in it really. Ahh.

Anyone been watching?

Winston Gardens are NE Cup Finalists!! Historic results for the club. Shame it was the world's most boring match. Most shots goes through though right? How is home / away decided for the final? Watched the madpool / inter semi - Anticipating a thrashing in the final.

You monster!! Haha. Sorry all I forgot about it and turned up in the chatroom quarter of an hour late with only the rabid canine remaining. Anyway, playing at home, not too pessimistic now. Bring it on!! Hate that my form has barely gone up despite beating the upper league champs, what more am I meant to do! Urgh.

Just remembered! too late? links?

:D Possibly the best moment of my managerial career. Winston Gardens: Giant Killers.

Haha shit, well that's me out, a good run was had. That said Peeps had an alright game at home so who knows? Or not. Soz I couldn't make the draw, last ever uni exam tomorrow, arguably more important. Arguably.

Absolutely gutted. Probably deserved it after failing to beat the shit that is Aston Villa at the penultimate game though. Bet Bale will go now too.. urgh.. These two men Beatiful. Great game toward the end anyway.

How did you manage that?? Do you just not train?

What is your job / what does it involve Daft? I remember you saying something about it before and me thinking it was vaguely the kind of job I'd be interested in but I didn't ask at the time.

Me and Aqui1a don't do dull games, double that scoreline and you guessed correct! On a bit of a roll in this cup. Though my form isn't picking up in midfield despite scoring 4 goals today? Don't get it. 23 8 is greeaat, you'd be a fool to sell him. I think specials matter a lot less than people tend to think. I envy your strikeforce, my star striker is only 1 25 / 7. Got a couple great youths coming through but not fast enough... Just looking at your team now - have you got a only-buying-players-with-goal-instincts-only policy? Like half your team has it!

I was gonna say, Johnson should really be in the team. He seems to make a great impact sub at city, don't see why he can't do the same for England. And he's been good in the qualifiers when he's been capped for england. Good to see Defoe in the squad, he's been great this season, dunno why Harry hasn't used him more. I guess Carroll and a few of the others were picked for the future? Probably not going to win the thing, may aswell give the players a bit of international tournament experience and that for the world cup. Hence no Crouch of Holt. Probably? Actual question: Hasn't Gerrard been injured half the season / off form lately? Is he back now then? Seems like a bit of a risk. Though he was immense in the world cup. Aso: Wheeeyyy Kenny!

Still all about this man Audio And rediscovering old school Outkast. A joy!

Winston Sinks the Sub 4 - 1. Drubbing. Love it. Bring on round two. Form still shit.

Same for me. Bloody annoying. Better than last year but not good enough really. Like I have no idea why that 22 yr old Brody defender didn't go up, being on 14dv. Going to get properly stuck into youth this year I think. Gonna get my ass kicked by the Yellow Sub in the cup, form on the floor, players must still be nursing hangovers from their summer holidays...

Credit to Kompany for not reacting too, some serious self-restraint must have been needed not to smack him in the face after that...

Let's take a moment to consider this idiot Deserves a big old ban of some kind for that. Yeah, can't believe Villa stayed up instead of them. Awful side. The race for third was pretty exciting early on, Arsenal's early lead then went to 2 - 1 to West Brom. Sounds like Arsenal only got third because some woeful goalkeeping but the wes brom backup keeper. Will be cheering on Bayern in the final! Still can't believe the end of the City game. God I love the premiership.

Un.bel.ievable. That was more exciting than Chelsea beating barcelona. Unreal.

Haha definitely not a bad shout. Though I think Spurs will win, in a weird bit optimism. Will be Adebayor's last game for the club, then Modric and Bale will both be thinking it could be their last game. Which could mean they'll be uninterested... but I'm hoping they'll want to gout with a bang. Plus it's at the lane, and have a lot more to play than Fulham... touch wood. Predictions! WBA 0- 1 Arsenal Spurs 2 - 1 Fulham Everton 2 - 2 Newcastle Gonna be good! Might watch the Blackpool tomorrow too....

I found buying players and shaping a team to be alot of fun last season, but can't really afford good ones now. Had a look at the top league players in last season - seems like no one ever really buys players past their first couple seasons? (Also, sizing you up for next season - Bull and Pratchett in midfield are ridiculous! How are the new lower league teams this good?!)

Fourth in the mid-league on only my second season, decent dvs - really great season for me! And won both top scorer and top assists, brilliant stuff. Had a terrific last game against Aqui1a, 4-4, red card, last minute equaliser, it had everything! The crowd reportedly turned up expecting a non-event but they were thrilled with what they saw. Bring on the cup! Seconded. Completely loved 'em, top work Peeps! That's not so bad - because of the cup it'll be a long-ish off season so he'll be back early on next season. You'll need a good defender to survive the mid-league! Mid league will be real tight this year, no inactives, everyone of a fairly similar strength.

Boom Thought you might sneak it in the end, would have been annoying, I've been due a win, my lads played well. Thought I was going to go down a couple weeks ago, secured mid league football for next season with that win, massive relief! Might even get myself top assists award, I'd love to take that... Decent dvs too, though from I splashed out over a million on a midfield before this season who's only on like 7 dv... what a nightmare.. Bring on the cup!