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Christy Ring
3 Posted 16/04/2026 at 14:55:03
3 Posted 16/04/2026 at 14:55:03
Not trying to put a jinx on us but we couldn't meet them at a better time after Tuesday.
The most important thing is to hold our heads, they'll be diving and whinging in every tackle.
Our new stadium will be rocking and that'll sicken them as well, let's get bragging rights on Sunday! 🤞
The most important thing is to hold our heads, they'll be diving and whinging in every tackle.
Our new stadium will be rocking and that'll sicken them as well, let's get bragging rights on Sunday! 🤞
Rob Hooton
4 Posted 16/04/2026 at 15:09:18
4 Posted 16/04/2026 at 15:09:18
My wife asked me what I wanted for my birthday tomorrow and I said ‘3 points on Sunday please', I sure hope she delivers.
I thought the other lot played well on Tuesday and this will be a tough game, we've still got a lot to do to play any kind of European football next season with quite a few clubs on our coattails. A win would be massive.
Keeping everything crossed for glory in the first derby at our magnificent new stadium.
I thought the other lot played well on Tuesday and this will be a tough game, we've still got a lot to do to play any kind of European football next season with quite a few clubs on our coattails. A win would be massive.
Keeping everything crossed for glory in the first derby at our magnificent new stadium.
Jimmy Salt
5 Posted 16/04/2026 at 15:20:15
5 Posted 16/04/2026 at 15:20:15
My heart demands a win, but my head acknowledges a point would go well towards a Europa spot.
But a win in the first derby at the Young Lady would be massive for morale. Our fans deserve it.
But a win in the first derby at the Young Lady would be massive for morale. Our fans deserve it.
Paul Hewitt
6 Posted 16/04/2026 at 15:29:22
6 Posted 16/04/2026 at 15:29:22
It's not about "Are we good enough to beat them?" We are.
But do the players and, more importantly, the manager believe we can beat them?
But do the players and, more importantly, the manager believe we can beat them?
John Collins
7 Posted 16/04/2026 at 15:32:50
7 Posted 16/04/2026 at 15:32:50
This one is all on the manager Paul.
He either sends them out snarling and on the front foot, right in their faces.
Or...
He either sends them out snarling and on the front foot, right in their faces.
Or...
Philip Devlin
9 Posted 16/04/2026 at 15:50:56
9 Posted 16/04/2026 at 15:50:56
No Ekitike is a big blow for them.
Bring on George in the 70th minute to keep the energy going right to the end.
Van Dijk to give away a cheap penalty in the 97th minute, Ndiaye makes it 3-2.
Bring on George in the 70th minute to keep the energy going right to the end.
Van Dijk to give away a cheap penalty in the 97th minute, Ndiaye makes it 3-2.
John Collins
16 Posted 16/04/2026 at 17:07:37
16 Posted 16/04/2026 at 17:07:37
If only Rob could have played alongside Alex Young for us.
On the bright side, the bone spurs stopped him going to the Vietnam War.
On the bright side, the bone spurs stopped him going to the Vietnam War.
Bill Hawker
19 Posted 16/04/2026 at 17:52:26
19 Posted 16/04/2026 at 17:52:26
My birthday is on Sunday.
There's only one thing I'd like to celebrate that day.
There's only one thing I'd like to celebrate that day.
James Hughes
20 Posted 16/04/2026 at 18:25:30
20 Posted 16/04/2026 at 18:25:30
Bill, Happy Birthday for Sunday.
We are going to get 3 points as a present!!
We are going to get 3 points as a present!!
Tony Dunn
24 Posted 16/04/2026 at 21:01:10
24 Posted 16/04/2026 at 21:01:10
Where have 10 to 13 gone?
Michael Kenrick
Editorial Team
25 Posted 16/04/2026 at 21:16:28
Editorial Team
25 Posted 16/04/2026 at 21:16:28
Sorry, Tony, but thanks to John Collins, they were going way off topic, and have been removed, along with a few others.
Bob Parrington
26 Posted 17/04/2026 at 01:27:35
26 Posted 17/04/2026 at 01:27:35
As I wrote on another thread, when a comment had been made that a draw would be acceptable "I'd prefer a win to make a statement and continue to build "Fortress Hill Dickinson".
Paul Griffiths
27 Posted 17/04/2026 at 06:47:20
27 Posted 17/04/2026 at 06:47:20
They - post-Ekitiki - look weak up front. Isak is unfit and Gakpo is a word that rhymes with unfit. Salah's head is somewhere else. The narky little Argie twat in midfield offer a little less than nothing. Our right side needs to put pressure on Kerkez who is an awful defender, but marginally better than Konate. Saint VD has emerged as a fantastic critics of his teammates. Which keeper will it be? It doesn't really matter.
The hard boiled egg has become a failing caricature on the touchline. Love the snarling faces in the Main Stand behind him. Remember, they never lose alone, but normally a few on the trot nowadays.
They are not the favourites. We are. They have never won at the HDS. We have nothing to fear. This game is made for KDH and Ndiaye. George over McNeil will never happen, but a full half-hour would be nice, especially if we are level.
Most importantly, HAPPY BIRTHDAY Rob H and Bill H.
Derek Thomas
28 Posted 17/04/2026 at 08:40:28
28 Posted 17/04/2026 at 08:40:28
John Collins @ 7: Spot on
Please just do this 'kin once!
If we have to only win 2 games, this must be one of them — and Spurs the other.
(We're looking up at the moment, but Brighton are right below us and play the mighty Spurs this weekend!)
Brian Harrison
29 Posted 17/04/2026 at 09:44:25
29 Posted 17/04/2026 at 09:44:25
Just seen an interview with Michael Keane and its mainly about the effect Seamus Coleman has on the whole club. He talks about the relegation battles and said that Coleman called a meeting of all the players and told them we might not be the best players in the league but we can become the best team if we stick together. Keane believes if Seamus hadn't been at the club then we could have gone down.
Keane also recalled that there were some so called leaders who used minor injuries to pull out of games, he said the other members of the squad couldn't believe they had used a minor injury to miss important relegation games. The interview looked like it was at Keanes home if anyone wants to see it its on X as Seamus Coleman clip Klaxon or Charlie Barnicle.
Keane also recalled that there were some so called leaders who used minor injuries to pull out of games, he said the other members of the squad couldn't believe they had used a minor injury to miss important relegation games. The interview looked like it was at Keanes home if anyone wants to see it its on X as Seamus Coleman clip Klaxon or Charlie Barnicle.
John Collins
30 Posted 17/04/2026 at 10:03:18
30 Posted 17/04/2026 at 10:03:18
Who were the leaders who pulled out?
If still at the club, they should not be.
If still at the club, they should not be.
Brian Harrison
31 Posted 17/04/2026 at 11:09:01
31 Posted 17/04/2026 at 11:09:01
John,
Keane obviously doesn't mention any names of those that pulled out.
There are many things that happen at clubs on a day-to-day basis which are never revealed. I guess on most training grounds up and down the country there are fights between players and in some cases players and managers.
I think the most important thing about the interview is how influential Seamus is at the club. Moyes has said that, if not as a player, Seamus will be at this club for a long time, and listening to Keane’s interview, we should all be pleased about that.
Keane obviously doesn't mention any names of those that pulled out.
There are many things that happen at clubs on a day-to-day basis which are never revealed. I guess on most training grounds up and down the country there are fights between players and in some cases players and managers.
I think the most important thing about the interview is how influential Seamus is at the club. Moyes has said that, if not as a player, Seamus will be at this club for a long time, and listening to Keane’s interview, we should all be pleased about that.
Anthony Hawkins
32 Posted 17/04/2026 at 13:04:08
32 Posted 17/04/2026 at 13:04:08
Sunday's game is tough to call which way it'll go. I so want Everton to win and can see it's possible. Liverpool have a point to prove and will want to reignite their form - who better to do it against? We're the form team and 'pool have lost a key player, but it's a derby where anything can happen.
Rob Hooton
33 Posted 18/04/2026 at 02:02:12
33 Posted 18/04/2026 at 02:02:12
Interesting to hear about the Keane interview, I'll have to look for it. He's had a very good season and has played through injuries during his time here, you can't say he hasn't got stuck in.
Michael, apologies for going off piste earlier (off a cliff style).
Michael, apologies for going off piste earlier (off a cliff style).
Martin Berry
34 Posted 18/04/2026 at 12:18:58
34 Posted 18/04/2026 at 12:18:58
Never a better time to play Liverpool, how I have heard that through the years
But this time its really true, they are totally unsettled, Slot does not know his best line up, additionally there as weak upfront as they have been for a long time.
There defense has been sloppy, they cant defend corners.
We have no excuses if we don't get three points, we have a settled fully fit squad bar Jack.
Nothing like putting the pressure on then!
But this time its really true, they are totally unsettled, Slot does not know his best line up, additionally there as weak upfront as they have been for a long time.
There defense has been sloppy, they cant defend corners.
We have no excuses if we don't get three points, we have a settled fully fit squad bar Jack.
Nothing like putting the pressure on then!
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1 Posted 16/04/2026 at 14:23:17
Different most definitely.
I hope the players, and not least our fans in the stands will be fired up! I will be in Nuuk, Greenland, in my home in the living room, in front of my 75" telly, on Sunday at 12:00 local time, sucking it all in.
What is, is. All the best! COYB.