martoon Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 (edited) 22 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: That 1996 final was truly awful Too much hype and some of that was around the Liverpool suits 😄 I'd forgotten about "the suit". Not wrong about the game. I genuinely did drop off. Edited May 15, 2021 by martoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
132goals1958 Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 On 14/05/2021 at 08:46, I P Knightley said: Is he a motorcyclist who's fond of saying "Blue is the Colour"? I used to enjoy the BBC coverage in the build up to the game, starting at what seemed like 10am. Film of the team buses arriving at Wembley and god knows what else to fill all that time. It's definitely not been the same since they put the match on during a league weekend and shoved it to the early evening as a sideshow to the main event. I can't get excited about it but I'm sure one of the teams will win, so well done to them. Agree. It has lost that intangible appeal from the days when it was seen as a blue riband event. Nowhere near the sense of occasion and as you say the pre-match build up really wheted the appetite .One downside was for a period of time it was blacked out in Scotland resulting in a mini convoy of cars and busses to the borders where regional coverage was available in bars and clubs. Overkill and a sign of the times has diminished and devalued what used to be a prestige event probably best illustrated by Manchester United opting out of the tournament a couple of decades ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Treasurer Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 51 minutes ago, Jambo92 said: Pretty sad the demise of the competition, genuinely no club above League 2 give a rats ass about it, simply treated as a welcome distraction when clubs get to QF's. All because of money. This is something I just can't get my head round. OK to a certain extent clubs challenging for the title or European trophies but for clubs like Newcastle, Villa etc to play virtually a reserve team in the only competition they could realistically win just baffles me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Fox Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 4 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: That actually might sway a few to want Chelsea to win No surely not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bourne Jambo Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 On 14/05/2021 at 10:49, Jambo-Fox said: Surely any right-minded Hearts supporter will be wanting the team playing in maroon to win? 👍 Up the City 🦊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavydavy Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 On 14/05/2021 at 00:47, Zlatanable said: I don't really care who wins, on an average day. But Brendan Rodgers still annoys me, so I hope Chelsea win. Never seen a man clap his hands the way he does. He does it like a wee girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Good interview with Ashley Cole on the BBC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mikey1874 Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 (edited) Edited May 15, 2021 by Mikey1874 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Last Laff Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Chelsea well out in the betting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartmussel Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 A lovely choir to start it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Albert Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Only realised it was on today about half an hour ago. How times change. Anyway on now and looking forward to the pre-match "banter" being over soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Come on Leicester. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 National anthem - not many players singing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Just now, Maroon Sailor said: National anthem - not many players singing it Would you sing a foreign countries anthem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Just now, Lord BJ said: How many of them are English based players? All of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andythejambo Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Leicester have been in 4 previous finals and lost them all. In each of them, they wore blue and white in various combinations. Will a switch to maroon and white be a lucky omen for them ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 (edited) 1 minute ago, Lord BJ said: How many of them are British born nationals? Chelsea 2 Leicester 3 (N. Ireland included) Edited May 15, 2021 by Mikey1874 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 3 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: National anthem - not many players singing it Tbf the lass murdered it 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Albert Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 1 minute ago, Tazio said: Would you sing a foreign countries anthem? Yes, if knew it and as a mark of respect. Brendan Rogers didn't bother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taffin Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Brilliant to see fans at the stadium. Great stuff. C'mon Chelsea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasavallan Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Leicester City in maroon. Made my choice easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr ewing Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Just now, Tasavallan said: Leicester City in maroon. Made my choice easy. We should pinch that strip for next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 3 minutes ago, Francis Albert said: Yes, if knew it and as a mark of respect. Brendan Rogers didn't bother. Then you’re in a small minority I’d guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 2 minutes ago, Tasavallan said: Leicester City in maroon. Made my choice easy. Dark red according to the BBC commentators. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inspector Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 For those who have a black and white telly, I'd must be difficult 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 1 minute ago, inspector said: For those who have a black and white telly, I'd must be difficult 😁 Chelsea are in the blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Albert Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 1 minute ago, Tazio said: Then you’re in a small minority I’d guess. Something I am not unfamiliar with.I would certainly be happy to sing the best national anthem in the world. La Marseillaise. If was playing or managing abroad I'd give it a go at A prestigious national final. Anyway on with the football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadj Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 8 minutes ago, jr ewing said: We should pinch that strip for next season. One its “dark red” apparently and two its got a Leicester City badge on it 😒 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadj Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 1 minute ago, Francis Albert said: Something I am not unfamiliar with.I would certainly be happy to sing the best national anthem in the world. La Marseillaise. If was playing or managing abroad I'd give it a go at A prestigious national final. Anyway on with the football. Na I could never bring myself to sing a non Scottish National Anthem. Imagine being on the pitch and having to sing God Save the Queen , Jerusalem or whatever the English one is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 1 minute ago, sassenach said: As a young Middlesbrough fan I always dreamt of one day seeing us in an FA Cup Final, never thinking we would ever get there. I used to marvel at the marching band, and the singing of Abide With Me and the National Anthem used to being a rear to my eye. By the time we finally got there in 1997 the band had disgracefully already been replaced by random singers. I had to sing with bloody Cliff Richard 😡 Aye - not quite the same now. Why they have to have opera singers at the cup finals I don't know. Just as bad as having Amy MacDonald at Hampden - Ca Moan Scotland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Neither keeper been tested yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inspector Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 8 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: Chelsea are in the blue 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Albert Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 1 minute ago, sadj said: Na I could never bring myself to sing a non Scottish National Anthem. Imagine being on the pitch and having to sing God Save the Queen , Jerusalem or whatever the English one is. The English one is currently the same as Scotland's. Like it or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr ewing Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 4 minutes ago, sadj said: One its “dark red” apparently and two its got a Leicester City badge on it 😒 They'll never notice. Looks maroon enough for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 4 minutes ago, sadj said: One its “dark red” apparently and two its got a Leicester City badge on it 😒 Maroon and white according to Leicester/Adidas. I'll trust them over the BBC throbber. 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasavallan Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 14 minutes ago, Tazio said: Dark red according to the BBC commentators. What the feck would the BBC know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 2 minutes ago, inspector said: 👍 🤣 Just reminded me of Ted Lowe the snooker commentator Lowe uttered the occasional on-air gaffe, one of his most famous quotes being, "and for those of you who are watching in black and white, the pink is next to the green." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Albert Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Great to hear and see a crowd again. But surprised at the lack of social distancing in a ground that would have permitted much more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GYL Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Cmon the boys in maroon 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasavallan Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Crowds make the game. The Scottish Gov (and SFA) are poor at heir job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlandjambo3 Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 When you look at this crowd and set up, it’s Shocking our bowling green blazers could not organise a decent crowd at hampdump…..whew and sighs of relief that Glesga stayer at level 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Albert Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 9 minutes ago, sadj said: Na I could never bring myself to sing a non Scottish National Anthem. Imagine being on the pitch and having to sing God Save the Queen , Jerusalem or whatever the English one is. Jerusalem is like the Marseillaise a great song unlike GSTQ dirge and the FOS ditty. I suppose we should talk about the football. It hasn't been inspiring so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Albert Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Best action so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 What a chance 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadj Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 7 minutes ago, sassenach said: To be honest, if I was a good enough player to appear in a national final I would make the effort to learn the anthem and sing it with gusto. Anything else is disrespectful to the country and the fans, in my opinion. Na mate , that sounds nice on paper doesnt work on the field , no way it would. Be respectful , dont slag it but **** singing it. 6 minutes ago, Francis Albert said: The English one is currently the same as Scotland's. Like it or not. Na the British one is one thing , English and Scottish are different. Pretty sure they didn’t play the British one before any game Iv been involved in. 6 minutes ago, jr ewing said: They'll never notice. Looks maroon enough for me. 🤣 6 minutes ago, neilnunb said: Maroon and white according to Leicester/Adidas. I'll trust them over the BBC throbber. 😁 Likewise 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadj Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 1 minute ago, Francis Albert said: Jerusalem is like the Marseillaise a great song unlike GSTQ dirge and the FOS ditty. I suppose we should talk about the football. It hasn't been inspiring so far. 🤣 Aye , but Vardy with a great shot and the defending was brilliant because “he took a gamble and it hit him” I don’t usually see the appeal but thought it might be a bit better than it has been so far. I do agree about Jerusalem its impressive when sung by thousands but its still not something Id sing personally no matter if I was captaining a Cup Finalist down there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadj Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Have they tried to get as many shapes as possible on the Chelsea strip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Not much has happened in the first 35 minutes but the noise from the fans makes it seem it's been exciting ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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