en-US football football - the beautiful game Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:10:26 +0000 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:10:26 +0000 urban75 forums https://www.urban75.net/forums/forums/football.67/ Odds and sods 2025/26 Thread Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:39:47 +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

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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]]> 371 god's footballer Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:21:16 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/gods-footballer.390403/ 390403 invalid@example.com (discokermit) discokermit

i met one of my few sporting heroes today, god's footballer, peter knowles.
he was outside the cafe at my work, i asked him if he was him, shook his hand and told him i had seen loads of him playing on youtube. i mentioned the time he booted the ball over the stand at portsmouth and he said portsmouth sent him a bill for it!
i let him talk to his friends then and went back to work. a bit later i went to check on the sheep and he was still outside the cafe. he called me...

Read more]]> 0 Southampton expelled from play-offs for spying and replaced by Middlesborough Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:04:30 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/southampton-expelled-from-play-offs-for-spying-and-replaced-by-middlesborough.390307/ 390307 invalid@example.com (editor) editor A man in a dark jacket and blue jeans stands partially concealed by a tree trunk and holds a phone up in two hands as if filming and has a white earphone in his right ear

Blimey!

Southampton have been thrown out of the play-offs after admitting they spied on three clubs in the Championship season.

Middlesbrough, beaten by Southampton in the semi-final, have been reinstated and will now play Hull City for a place in the Premier League.

The EFL charged Saints with watching training sessions involving Oxford United and Ipswich Town, in...
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Read more]]> 189 Celtic FC - 2025/26 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:00:24 +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.]]> 398 Cup Winners! Palace 25/26 season Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:36:56 +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.]]> 245 Champions League 25/26 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:27:29 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/champions-league-25-26.389908/ 389908 invalid@example.com (Maggot) Maggot English teams are dropping like flies. Enjoying watching Newcastle getting thrashed by Barca, currently 7-2. Spurs will almost certainly go out later. Liverpool still in with a good chance.]]> 259 Criminal footballers first Xl Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:11:18 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/criminal-footballers-first-xl.331043/ 331043 invalid@example.com (not-bono-ever) not-bono-ever as a starter, I nominate 3 strikers

Lee Hughes ( driving )
Tino Asprilla ( guns)
Patrick Kluivert ( driving )]]> 192 So which team do you want to see relegated from the Premier League? Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:10:20 +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.]]> 552 Up the arse! Arsenal 25/26 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:47:34 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/up-the-arse-arsenal-25-26.388348/ 388348 invalid@example.com (Pickman's model) Pickman's model Good to go one up at ot against man u

Think there'll be a couple more too

:thumbs:]]> 149 The fall of Manchester City -what's gone wrong? Thu, 28 May 2026 11:54:11 +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...

Read more]]> 276 Another Sullivan Shitshow - West Ham United 25/26 Wed, 27 May 2026 13:03:59 +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]]> 171 Fantasy Premier League 2025-26 Mon, 25 May 2026 17:32:43 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/fantasy-premier-league-2025-26.388132/ 388132 invalid@example.com (elbows) elbows Game hasnt launched yet but they have started describing whats changing this season.

The assistant manager chip is gone.

We get to play the other chips twice, ie we have a free hit, bench boost and triple captain available for the first half of the season and then again for the second half of the season.

They are awarding 2 points if a player manages to accrue sufficient defensive moves during a game, the details of which I will not attempt to describe right now, but I will come back with...

Read more]]> 133 Let’s be Frank, it’s Spurs 25/26. Mon, 25 May 2026 10:22:03 +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.]]> 297 Women's football and WSL 2025/26 Sat, 23 May 2026 19:24:29 +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!]]> 89 Championship 2025-26 Sat, 23 May 2026 17:21:49 +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...

Read more]]> 287 Homophobia in football Mon, 18 May 2026 19:08:52 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/homophobia-in-football.376900/ 376900 invalid@example.com (hash tag) hash tag While everyone talks about racism in football, homophobia is very rarely heard of. Is that because is such a big issue and people won't go near it?
Anyway, here's a little opener

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Manny Monthe: Walsall defender banned for seven matches for homophobic remark

Walsall defender Manny Monthe is banned for seven matches after he is found to have made a homophobic comment in a match.
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]]> 52 FA Cup 25/26 Sat, 16 May 2026 21:38:03 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/fa-cup-25-26.388395/ 388395 invalid@example.com (hash tag) hash tag The FA cup premiminary rounds have begun. This is an interesting start to the thread.
Who knew Guernsey could qualify, except they are now out
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Guernsey FC expelled from FA Cup after playing ineligible player

Guernsey FC are expelled from the FA Cup after fielding an ineligible player in their 1-1 draw with Bedfont Sports.
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Jersey also ( who won their match ).
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Guernsey FC and Jersey Bulls return to FA Cup

Guernsey FC will play in the FA Cup for the first time in eight years - and could meet Jersey Bulls in the competition.
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]]> 414 Chelsea - World Champions 2025/26 Sat, 16 May 2026 21:03:37 +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.
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]]> 86 Match of the day revisited Sat, 16 May 2026 17:01:22 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/match-of-the-day-revisited.390283/ 390283 invalid@example.com (hash tag) hash tag Disillusioned with football today? Try MOTD revisited, it's glorious. I've just watched Luton beat Arsenal 3-1 and Spurs beat Middlesbrough 1-0. One game was from 1975. The open credits show Stan Bowles juggling and big Mal in a fedora and sheepskin. The footie was a lot more honest and less cynical. Seeing the kits, the pitches, the hairstyles magnificent. Happy days, great memories.]]> 9