en-US football football - the beautiful game Sat, 04 Apr 2026 03:34:47 +0000 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 03:34:47 +0000 urban75 forums https://www.urban75.net/forums/forums/football.67/ Odds and sods 2025/26 Thread Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:58:30 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/odds-and-sods-2025-26-thread.387899/ 387899 invalid@example.com (The39thStep) The39thStep Chelsea's first five games are against rival London fans

1750236426339.png]]> 344 Boycott the World Cup 2026 - what's your opinion? Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:35:06 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/boycott-the-world-cup-2026-whats-your-opinion.389615/ 389615 invalid@example.com (editor) editor I say boycott the fucking thing. The ridiculous, grovelling FIFA 'peace prize' to Trump was the point where the whole tournament jumped the shark.]]> 217 Millwall providing a bit of hope Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:52:38 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/millwall-providing-a-bit-of-hope.389695/ 389695 invalid@example.com (TopCat) TopCat Hope is a tricky thing being a Millwall supporter. But still. Hope is currently burgeoning.]]> 15 Cup Winners! Palace 25/26 season Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:07:35 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/cup-winners-palace-25-26-season.388295/ 388295 invalid@example.com (Maggot) Maggot Our season has got off to a great start by beating Liverpool on Penalties to win the Community Shield.

Another big day tomorrow when we find out if our appeal against the UEFA desicion is upheld.

And we are still waiting to see if we can hold on to Eze and Guehi.

All to play for.]]> 168 Celtic FC - 2025/26 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:46:58 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/celtic-fc-2025-26.388242/ 388242 invalid@example.com (starfish) starfish That came round fast.

Our season kick off today at home to the Buddies.]]> 184 This Hashtag United thing Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:15:21 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/this-hashtag-united-thing.354956/ 354956 invalid@example.com (editor) editor I'm mightily impressed how they've worked their way up using social media but I just don't get the appeal of any of it. This video is well dull.

Hashtag United F.C. is an English YouTube-based football club that was founded in 2016. They gained notability due to recording their matches, making videos around them and posting them to their player/manager, Spencer Owen's YouTube channel, known as Spencer FC, which has just under 2 million subscribers.

They have played many teams...
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Read more]]> 2 Road to World Cup 2026 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:09:17 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/road-to-world-cup-2026.387255/ 387255 invalid@example.com (Lord Camomile) Lord Camomile North America is the destination for next summer, but there's a long way to go before then.

UEFA groups are kicking off today. Cyprus v San Marino is coming to a close, with San Marino get an early lead on being bottom of the group.

Full fixtures for this evening:

Group G
Malta v Finland
Poland v Lithuania

Group H
Cyprus 1 - 0 San Marino (81 mins)
Romania v Bosnia-Herzegovina

Group K
Andorra v Latvia
England v Albania
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All the other matches k/o at 19:45.

The...

Read more]]> 797 Women's football and WSL 2025/26 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:59:23 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/womens-football-and-wsl-2025-26.388495/ 388495 invalid@example.com (Aaronf) Aaronf WSL kicked off last night, defending champs Chelsea looked menacing but just scraped past Man City 2-1.

Now European champs Arsenal v the upstarts London City Lionesses. 2 million pound players Olivia Smith the first and the World Record Transfer fee Grace Geyero.

One day equal wages I think and parity with the mens game. The quality gets better every season so should be a good one!]]> 71 World Cup Play Offs, Inter-federation and European Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:22:43 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/world-cup-play-offs-inter-federation-and-european.389955/ 389955 invalid@example.com (Wilf) Wilf Don't think we have a thread for this, but they start tomorrow. The link below has all the dates, times and broadcasters. Most of the first wave of European matches are Amazon PPV :mad: though the Wales and Northern Ireland matches are on council telly. The European finals are 'tbc' in terms of broadcasters - that looks to mean they will be BBC or ITV only if Wales or NI get through. The Inter Federation matches are all free on the FIFA+ website. As we know, FIFA is a wise, generous and fan...

Read more]]> 160 ChampiArnes: Liverpool FC 2025-26 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:30:32 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/champiarnes-liverpool-fc-2025-26.387755/ 387755 invalid@example.com (Steel Icarus) Steel Icarus Well, as we've just made our first signing of next season (not counting the goalie we bought last year but is coming to us for this one) it's time for next season's thread.

I hope it'll be a much busier transfer window than before, although tbf winning the league while only adding Chiesa was unexpected and utterly brilliant.

This summer I suppose is as much about who goes as who stays. Trent confirmed he's leaving today; Madrid have paid some cash to get him early. But lo! who is this...

Read more]]> 329 Let’s be Frank, it’s Spurs 25/26. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:19:18 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/let%E2%80%99s-be-frank-it%E2%80%99s-spurs-25-26.387862/ 387862 invalid@example.com (Numbers) Numbers Here you go lads.

Best of luck Thomas.]]> 283 AFCON 2025 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:36:38 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/afcon-2025.389178/ 389178 invalid@example.com (twistedAM) twistedAM Channel 4 are showing all matches but I'll also be sure to tune into Zambian national radio for some refreshing commentary. I hope they go far but I doubt it.
Love this competition. Morocco on home ground will be hard to beat but its a tournament that rarely turns out how you think it will.]]> 287 VAR and the Premier League Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:12:55 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/var-and-the-premier-league.361783/ 361783 invalid@example.com (Argonia) Argonia Is this a good step?

VAR: Video assistant referees set to be used in Premier League next season]]> 677 Transforming the Beautiful Game: The Clyde Best Story Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:10:12 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/transforming-the-beautiful-game-the-clyde-best-story.389966/ 389966 invalid@example.com (GarveyLives) GarveyLives For those who may be interested, the feature-length documentary film about the former West Ham United striker, Clyde Best MBE, premiered earlier this week opposite the London Stadium, in the presence of Mr Best himself, The Honourable David Burt JP MP, Prime Minister of Bermuda, and a number of figures from the world of football:



(Source: Oliver Tucker)

Clyde Best MBE...​

Read more]]> 1 Another Sullivan Shitshow - West Ham United 25/26 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:53:47 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/another-sullivan-shitshow-west-ham-united-25-26.388408/ 388408 invalid@example.com (Libertad) Libertad Two games in, bottom of the league, goal difference of -7, a one armed keeper behind a defence made of Emmenthal, a midfield who are baffled by the concept of possession and an attack which shares one shooting boot.

All good, early doors, Potter's getting them settled, exciting new signings, mid table finish, laying the foundations of success, bottom at Christmas. Bollox to the board.

COYFI]]> 84 So which team do you want to see relegated from the Premier League? Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:27:38 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/so-which-team-do-you-want-to-see-relegated-from-the-premier-league.389938/ 389938 invalid@example.com (editor) editor Based on your own personal set of grudges and dislikes, which team would you like to see joining Wolves and Burnley getting the drop this season?

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For me it's West Ham based on two 'mates' who pissed me off several years ago and will never be forgiven!

And my second choice would be Spurs just for the 'too big to go down' LOLz.]]> 104 Championship 2025-26 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:18:23 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/championship-2025-26.388238/ 388238 invalid@example.com (Puddy_Tat) Puddy_Tat As nobody else has started it yet, with a week to go, thought it was time for the championship thread for the coming season.

Charlton have had a busy summer, nine new players signed (not all of them from luton), manager and some of the key players have signed long term contract extensions, so there are signs of hope.

although the bookies seem to think charlton will be 3rd bottom of the league.

hmm.

realistically, anything other than relegation is going to be an achievement.

happy new...

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Yoro out for 3 months. Hojlund out for a month or so. Rashford... broken.

But, we have Kobbie and Amad.

For the season to be a success we need to be challenging for the title, playing consistently well, and not getting turned over by noddy small teams. We shall see.]]> 1421 Chelsea - World Champions 2025/26 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:46:37 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/chelsea-world-champions-2025-26.388442/ 388442 invalid@example.com (planetgeli) planetgeli Just for The39thStep . And because your last thread is 2 years out of date.

Mr Pedro appears to have made a good start.

www.bbc.co.uk

Chelsea 2-0 Fulham: Joao Pedro & Enzo Fernandez score as dubious VAR calls help hosts

Joao Pedro continues his hot streak in front of goal but a controversial VAR call proves the talking point as Chelsea beat Fulham.
www.bbc.co.uk www.bbc.co.uk
]]> 30 The fall of Manchester City -what's gone wrong? Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:59:13 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/the-fall-of-manchester-city-whats-gone-wrong.386302/ 386302 invalid@example.com (Lotte) Lotte Just that, really. Let's look at their results (losses in bold):
August:
- Chelsea 0-2 Man City
- Man City 4-1 Ipswich
- West Ham 1-3 Man City
September:
- Man City 2-1 Brentford
- Man City 0-0 Inter Milan
- Man City 2-2 Arsenal
- Man City 2-1 Watford
- Newcastle 1-1 Man City
October:
- Slovan Bratislava 0-4 Man City
- Man City 3-2 Fulham
- Man City 5-0 Sparta Prague
- Man City 1-0 Southampton (this is when the rot started to kick in)
- Tottenham 2-1 Man City...

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