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As the Premier League season run-in finally gets going again after an inordinate break, 8 of the 10 games are on TV in the UK this weekend:
Friday 10 April 2026
20:00 West Ham United v Wolves — Sky Sports
Saturday 11 April 2026
12:30 Arsenal v Bournemouth — TNT Sports 1
15:00 Brentford v Everton
15:00 Burnley v Brighton
17:30 Liverpool v Fulham — Sky Sports
Sunday 12 April 2026
14:00 Crystal Palace v Newcastle Utd — Sky Sports Action
14:00 Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa — Sky Sports Premier League
14:00 Sunderland v Tottenham Hotspur — Sky Sports Main Event
16:30 Chelsea v Manchester City — Sky Sports
Monday 13 April 2026
20:00 Manchester Utd v Leeds Utd — Sky Sports
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Ian Bennett
2 Posted 10/04/2026 at 21:21:39
2 Posted 10/04/2026 at 21:21:39
Bowen: 30 next birthday, but a £20M relegation release clause.
Not much else on offer really in this game.
Not much else on offer really in this game.
Dale Self
3 Posted 10/04/2026 at 21:38:18
3 Posted 10/04/2026 at 21:38:18
Are you kidding?!?
Spurs are in the hole!
Spurs are in the hole!
Ian Bennett
4 Posted 10/04/2026 at 21:40:46
4 Posted 10/04/2026 at 21:40:46
They are, but West Ham have the harder run-in, I think.
And I hope Spurs do go down.
And I hope Spurs do go down.
Ian Bennett
5 Posted 11/04/2026 at 08:45:34
5 Posted 11/04/2026 at 08:45:34
Wolves started well but, for all their pretty play, were toothless in the areas that countered against a nervous West Ham.
Hugo Bueno -- Wolves left-back. A decent left- back who is comfortable on the ball. I like him... just not sure he's that much of an upgrade on Mykolenko. He's 24 in September, I can see him being a transfer target.
Diouf -- West Ham left-back. Pacy, strong left-back who can get forward. But has the (bad) touch of Doucoure on him, and made some defensive clangers. Wan-Bissaka an used sub. 22 at Christmas. Not for me.
Gomes -- Wolves central midfielder. I like him, he gets through a lot of work and is very good on the ball. He will never score or assist enough, but could allow Garner to play further forward. 25 and would be a technical upgrade on Gana. The issue is Everton have had too many non-goalscoring midfielders down the years, so hard to support another. Little Mane did nothing as a sub, the game was done.
Mateus Fernandes -- central midfielder from Sporting. Relegated with Southampton, and probably likely to be relegated with West Ham. Just 21 and cost over £40M. 3 goals and 3 assists. Probably the player with the highest ceiling on the pitch. Periods where he goes missing in the game, but showed real quality when he was on it. Would be a big fee.
Bowen 29 - right wing. West Ham captain and talisman. Came up with the goods when they needed him. Has lost some of the pace, but will get goals and assists. £20M relegation release clause... I'd be interested despite being the wrong age profile. He could be the player to add 10-15 goal involvements a season and is a decent character. Moyes knows him well after signing him before.
Andy Meighan
6 Posted 11/04/2026 at 09:24:05
6 Posted 11/04/2026 at 09:24:05
Be funny that last game if they need to beat us to stay up.
Been there, done that... and don't want to go there again.
Been there, done that... and don't want to go there again.
Michael Kenrick
7 Posted 11/04/2026 at 09:55:17
7 Posted 11/04/2026 at 09:55:17
Some interesting observations there, Ian @5...
He could be the player to add 10-15 goal involvements a season and is a decent character. Moyes knows him well after signing him before.
I didn't realise Moyes signed him. Could be an interesting development. Maybe I should make up a Rumour Mill story (why not? Everybody else does) and see how far it goes.
Could be Tony Cottee 2.0 -- still stuck on 99 goals!
He could be the player to add 10-15 goal involvements a season and is a decent character. Moyes knows him well after signing him before.
I didn't realise Moyes signed him. Could be an interesting development. Maybe I should make up a Rumour Mill story (why not? Everybody else does) and see how far it goes.
Could be Tony Cottee 2.0 -- still stuck on 99 goals!
Les Callan
8 Posted 11/04/2026 at 13:08:03
8 Posted 11/04/2026 at 13:08:03
Never a penalty.
What is he supposed to do with his arm?
What is he supposed to do with his arm?
Les Callan
9 Posted 11/04/2026 at 13:13:13
9 Posted 11/04/2026 at 13:13:13
And who is this stupid woman commentator?
She hasn't got a clue.
She hasn't got a clue.
Neil Tyrrell
10 Posted 11/04/2026 at 19:06:31
10 Posted 11/04/2026 at 19:06:31
Fulham barely getting a sniff here.
I'm still holding out hope for a late Red Shite collapse.
I'm still holding out hope for a late Red Shite collapse.
Ian Bennett
11 Posted 12/04/2026 at 13:48:43
11 Posted 12/04/2026 at 13:48:43
A very attacking line-up from Spurs.
A bit of a gamble with that keeper.
A bit of a gamble with that keeper.
John Collins
12 Posted 12/04/2026 at 14:03:57
12 Posted 12/04/2026 at 14:03:57
He's going for it there, Ian.
Hopefully he gets his reward.
Hopefully he gets his reward.
Michael Kenrick
13 Posted 12/04/2026 at 15:23:51
13 Posted 12/04/2026 at 15:23:51
And poor Spurs go behind to a massive deflected goal from Sunderland.
Roberto De Zerbi looking a little perplexed on the sidelines.
Roberto De Zerbi looking a little perplexed on the sidelines.
Steve Brown
14 Posted 12/04/2026 at 15:24:55
14 Posted 12/04/2026 at 15:24:55
Now Romero and the keeper are down.
Michael Kenrick
15 Posted 12/04/2026 at 15:29:15
15 Posted 12/04/2026 at 15:29:15
Bit of a naughty shove that caused it, Steve.
But no VAR review? I guess no goal scoring involved...
But no VAR review? I guess no goal scoring involved...
Michael Kenrick
16 Posted 12/04/2026 at 15:59:54
16 Posted 12/04/2026 at 15:59:54
Spurs pulling out all the stops in 11 minutes of added time...
Meanwhile, Mateta looks to have won it for Palace with an injury-time penalty to sink the Skunks.
Come to us, Eddie. We'll make you happy and fulfilled. You know it makes sense!
Meanwhile, Mateta looks to have won it for Palace with an injury-time penalty to sink the Skunks.
Come to us, Eddie. We'll make you happy and fulfilled. You know it makes sense!
Ian Bennett
17 Posted 12/04/2026 at 16:01:58
17 Posted 12/04/2026 at 16:01:58
Brobbey a handful.
Impressed with him.
Impressed with him.
Dale Self
18 Posted 12/04/2026 at 16:04:04
18 Posted 12/04/2026 at 16:04:04
Yes, Spurs and De Zerbi to go down.
I hope it is a done deal before last day of the season.
I hope it is a done deal before last day of the season.
Christy Ring
19 Posted 12/04/2026 at 16:04:35
19 Posted 12/04/2026 at 16:04:35
I thought Brobbey was lucky to be still on the field, he got yellow for an elbow, which could have been red, and his naughty shove caused the collision.
Spurs heading for the Championship.
Spurs heading for the Championship.
Michael Kenrick
20 Posted 12/04/2026 at 16:05:28
20 Posted 12/04/2026 at 16:05:28
Spurs on 30 points with 6 games left; 18 points, impossible though it would be, would give them 1 point more than Everton if we lose all our 6 games.
So mathematically, we're still not safe. But please don't tell David Moyes!
So mathematically, we're still not safe. But please don't tell David Moyes!
Christy Ring
21 Posted 12/04/2026 at 16:09:10
21 Posted 12/04/2026 at 16:09:10
Michael #20,
They haven't won a game since last year!
They haven't won a game since last year!
John Collins
22 Posted 12/04/2026 at 16:21:25
22 Posted 12/04/2026 at 16:21:25
The money Spurs have spent, they should be in the Top 6.
Jack Convery
23 Posted 12/04/2026 at 16:26:17
23 Posted 12/04/2026 at 16:26:17
Nice article concerning Tony Grant on BBC News website.
As for Spurs, playing Solanke up front is a joke. Richarlison worked his socks off as usual and ended up being subbed!
Looks like we'll be down to a Foul Five next season, with the end of the Sly Six. Sunderland need to do good business in the close season, as they look limited to me. Now for Man City to stuff Chelsea.
As for Spurs, playing Solanke up front is a joke. Richarlison worked his socks off as usual and ended up being subbed!
Looks like we'll be down to a Foul Five next season, with the end of the Sly Six. Sunderland need to do good business in the close season, as they look limited to me. Now for Man City to stuff Chelsea.
Ian Bennett
24 Posted 12/04/2026 at 16:35:04
24 Posted 12/04/2026 at 16:35:04
Connor Gallagher looks like a bullet dodged.
£35M transfer fee and £200k a week on a 5½-year contract. £90M+... ouch.
Make sure you check the merchandise before you purchase.
£35M transfer fee and £200k a week on a 5½-year contract. £90M+... ouch.
Make sure you check the merchandise before you purchase.
Kevin Molloy
25 Posted 12/04/2026 at 16:43:20
25 Posted 12/04/2026 at 16:43:20
If they do go down, their matchday revenue will fall off a cliff. It's crazy high at the moment, but I can't imagine the bankers at JP Morgan will be falling over themselves to watch Spurs v Preston next season.
And yes, nobody is going to match that Conor Gallagher contract, so that will be round their neck like an albatross next season, that and probably ten other duds they can't shift.
And yes, nobody is going to match that Conor Gallagher contract, so that will be round their neck like an albatross next season, that and probably ten other duds they can't shift.
John Collins
26 Posted 12/04/2026 at 17:25:38
26 Posted 12/04/2026 at 17:25:38
I hope they stay up.
Christy Ring
27 Posted 12/04/2026 at 17:26:56
27 Posted 12/04/2026 at 17:26:56
Gallagher hardly touched the ball, so poor, and how was Richarlison subbed, when Solanke was total rubbish upfront?
They look like they're going down, and their so-called big players will want to leave. No one's going to pay big fees and match their wages, when they're so poor, but I'd love to take Richarlison back.
They look like they're going down, and their so-called big players will want to leave. No one's going to pay big fees and match their wages, when they're so poor, but I'd love to take Richarlison back.
Dale Self
28 Posted 12/04/2026 at 17:40:18
28 Posted 12/04/2026 at 17:40:18
Care to elaborate, John?
Over the years, I've found them to be utterly hateable. Bale was the only one I can remember giving a damn about.
And Richarlison, of course.
Mike Gaynes
29 Posted 12/04/2026 at 17:49:00
29 Posted 12/04/2026 at 17:49:00
Man City taking charge, finally.
John Collins
30 Posted 12/04/2026 at 17:51:47
30 Posted 12/04/2026 at 17:51:47
Why do you hate them, Dale?
Ian Bennett
31 Posted 12/04/2026 at 17:52:21
31 Posted 12/04/2026 at 17:52:21
Newcastle have blown 25 points from winning positions so far this season. Fair going that.
They'd be on 67 points and 2nd, 3 points behind Arsenal.
They'd be on 67 points and 2nd, 3 points behind Arsenal.
Terry Downes
32 Posted 12/04/2026 at 17:53:04
32 Posted 12/04/2026 at 17:53:04
Christy,
Do you think £20M if they go down would be enough?
I know there's people on here saying, "No, No, No!" -- but for £20M, he's a bargain. I think we'd struggle to get any better for that price.
Do you think £20M if they go down would be enough?
I know there's people on here saying, "No, No, No!" -- but for £20M, he's a bargain. I think we'd struggle to get any better for that price.
Brendan McLaughlin
33 Posted 12/04/2026 at 18:17:06
33 Posted 12/04/2026 at 18:17:06
Spurs are the bookies' favourites to fill the third relegation spot.
Mike Gaynes
34 Posted 12/04/2026 at 18:22:48
34 Posted 12/04/2026 at 18:22:48
Should attract lots of bets, Brendan!
But for me, it's hard to see where West Ham's next win comes from.
But for me, it's hard to see where West Ham's next win comes from.
Dale Self
35 Posted 12/04/2026 at 18:29:43
35 Posted 12/04/2026 at 18:29:43
Alright John, 'hate' in a football rivalry/jealousy way. I don't know any of them as humans.
That being said, I always thought Levy was a smug fucker for taking Pienaar and Saha, and they never featured, when we were making some serious progress. Sherwood's hair got on my tits as well.
I'm bald btw.
Smashed by Man City, Chelsea could fade. I like it.
Jack Convery
36 Posted 12/04/2026 at 18:32:17
36 Posted 12/04/2026 at 18:32:17
Cherki, what a player. £36M from Lyon. Another, our scouts have missed!
Nice result though.
Mike Gaynes
37 Posted 12/04/2026 at 18:37:08
37 Posted 12/04/2026 at 18:37:08
Dale,
Levy did overpay us £60M for Richarlison. A windfall we really needed at the time.
Levy did overpay us £60M for Richarlison. A windfall we really needed at the time.
David West
38 Posted 12/04/2026 at 18:37:33
38 Posted 12/04/2026 at 18:37:33
Chelsea result was good. They play Man Utd and Liverpool in their next 3 games.
The Red Shite have got a tough run-in... My head's hurting looking at the fixtures.
Biggest derby in a while!!
The Red Shite have got a tough run-in... My head's hurting looking at the fixtures.
Biggest derby in a while!!
Christy Ring
39 Posted 12/04/2026 at 18:47:13
39 Posted 12/04/2026 at 18:47:13
Mike #34
Looking at Spurs fixtures, away to Wolves probably their best chance, even then you can't guarantee they'll win it.
The rest of their fixtures are tough, they're in free fall.
Looking at Spurs fixtures, away to Wolves probably their best chance, even then you can't guarantee they'll win it.
The rest of their fixtures are tough, they're in free fall.
Tony Abrahams
40 Posted 12/04/2026 at 18:56:14
40 Posted 12/04/2026 at 18:56:14
I watched the second half of the Chelsea game and thought Man City were absolutely fantastic. Football is about so many different things but fluency comes from calmness and movement, and City possessed both of these great attributes in abundance today.
It's such a poor Premier League though, especially when you realise that the very, very, very inconsistent (by their standards) Manchester City can still actually do the domestic treble.
Hopefully this time next week, we are only 2 points off a Champions League place, after giving everyone the belief that we can achieve the unthinkable, after putting our horrible self-expectant neighbours to the sword!🤞
It's such a poor Premier League though, especially when you realise that the very, very, very inconsistent (by their standards) Manchester City can still actually do the domestic treble.
Hopefully this time next week, we are only 2 points off a Champions League place, after giving everyone the belief that we can achieve the unthinkable, after putting our horrible self-expectant neighbours to the sword!🤞
Brendan McLaughlin
41 Posted 12/04/2026 at 19:22:58
41 Posted 12/04/2026 at 19:22:58
Just read the latest "supercomputer" (I know) predictions...
City pip Arsenal to the title, Everton finish 9th and Tottingham relegated.
City pip Arsenal to the title, Everton finish 9th and Tottingham relegated.
John Collins
42 Posted 12/04/2026 at 19:38:40
42 Posted 12/04/2026 at 19:38:40
Dale 35,
"That being said, I always thought Levy was a smug fucker for taking Pienaar and Saha."
Levy had the kecks off William Kenwright Esq several times.
"That being said, I always thought Levy was a smug fucker for taking Pienaar and Saha."
Levy had the kecks off William Kenwright Esq several times.
Brendan McLaughlin
43 Posted 12/04/2026 at 19:44:49
43 Posted 12/04/2026 at 19:44:49
John #41,
You still haven't answered why you want Spurs to stay up?
You still haven't answered why you want Spurs to stay up?
Dale Self
44 Posted 12/04/2026 at 19:50:39
44 Posted 12/04/2026 at 19:50:39
Did you play sweeper in your days, Brendan? ;)
John Collins
45 Posted 12/04/2026 at 19:52:09
45 Posted 12/04/2026 at 19:52:09
Good times in the 80s, 90s and early 2000s.
I lived close to White Hart Lane while working in London in the 80s.
Good working class people.
I lived close to White Hart Lane while working in London in the 80s.
Good working class people.
Dale Self
47 Posted 12/04/2026 at 19:54:59
47 Posted 12/04/2026 at 19:54:59
He can put a foot in though, John.
Peter Mitchell
48 Posted 12/04/2026 at 19:55:00
48 Posted 12/04/2026 at 19:55:00
Tony @39 - I would have to disagree with you about the Premier League being poor this season.
In total, 9 Premier League teams made the quarter-finals across the 3 European competitions this season and I wouldn't be surprised if there was a Premier League clean sweep of Europe this season. If that is a poor league, the rest of the European leagues must be really poor.
I also think that having so many teams in with a shout of qualifying for Europe next season (all the way down to 14th at the moment) demonstrates the strength in depth of the Premier League -- no easy games in the Premier League anymore.
It does show how good Man City and Arsenal have had to be to be ahead of the rest, but Arsenal were comprehensively outplayed by Bournemouth this weekend and I am sure there will be other shocks in the run-in for both, due to the quality of teams in the Premier League.
In total, 9 Premier League teams made the quarter-finals across the 3 European competitions this season and I wouldn't be surprised if there was a Premier League clean sweep of Europe this season. If that is a poor league, the rest of the European leagues must be really poor.
I also think that having so many teams in with a shout of qualifying for Europe next season (all the way down to 14th at the moment) demonstrates the strength in depth of the Premier League -- no easy games in the Premier League anymore.
It does show how good Man City and Arsenal have had to be to be ahead of the rest, but Arsenal were comprehensively outplayed by Bournemouth this weekend and I am sure there will be other shocks in the run-in for both, due to the quality of teams in the Premier League.
John Collins
49 Posted 12/04/2026 at 19:55:36
49 Posted 12/04/2026 at 19:55:36
Sweepers shouldn't have to, Dale.
Brendan McLaughlin
50 Posted 12/04/2026 at 20:03:56
50 Posted 12/04/2026 at 20:03:56
Ha ha, no, Dale #43...
That's just a position I've gravitated towards since signing for ToffeeWeb.
That's just a position I've gravitated towards since signing for ToffeeWeb.
Ian Bennett
51 Posted 12/04/2026 at 20:33:27
51 Posted 12/04/2026 at 20:33:27
There will be a lot of manager changes this summer.
Managers who are either out of contract or failed the brief.
Managers who are either out of contract or failed the brief.
Eugene Stalker
52 Posted 12/04/2026 at 20:45:24
52 Posted 12/04/2026 at 20:45:24
John #44,
I lived off Green Lanes towards Manor House Tube in early tomid 1990s, so very roughly in between Highbury & White Hart Lane, and I much preferred the area around Arsenal and Finsbury Park than Tottenham.
At the time, Finsbury Park was quite an Irish area (not sure now but I know the Manor House Pub was converted into a Polish shop years ago) and I always found the pubs very welcoming but as you got up towards Tottenham things got very nasty in my experience anyway.
Green Lanes was a bizarre mix of Greek Cypriots, Turks and Kurds but there was never any trouble (not that I saw).
I lived off Green Lanes towards Manor House Tube in early tomid 1990s, so very roughly in between Highbury & White Hart Lane, and I much preferred the area around Arsenal and Finsbury Park than Tottenham.
At the time, Finsbury Park was quite an Irish area (not sure now but I know the Manor House Pub was converted into a Polish shop years ago) and I always found the pubs very welcoming but as you got up towards Tottenham things got very nasty in my experience anyway.
Green Lanes was a bizarre mix of Greek Cypriots, Turks and Kurds but there was never any trouble (not that I saw).
Tony Abrahams
53 Posted 12/04/2026 at 20:54:40
53 Posted 12/04/2026 at 20:54:40
Fair point, Peter, it's been competitive but I'm not totally convinced by the overall standard, mate.
I'd back Aston Villa, in the Europa League, maybe Crystal Palace in the Conference League, but I'm not convinced an English team will be good enough to win the Champions League.
Each to their own but I have personally found the Premier League to be quite boring this season. Other than Man City, who slowly appear to be getting back to the standards they have set over the last few years, nobody has really impressed me.
I'd back Aston Villa, in the Europa League, maybe Crystal Palace in the Conference League, but I'm not convinced an English team will be good enough to win the Champions League.
Each to their own but I have personally found the Premier League to be quite boring this season. Other than Man City, who slowly appear to be getting back to the standards they have set over the last few years, nobody has really impressed me.
John Collins
54 Posted 12/04/2026 at 20:55:45
54 Posted 12/04/2026 at 20:55:45
Off Seven Sisters, Eugene, we went in the the CIU club. Good as gold in there mate.
Kilburn?
Kilburn?
Eugene Stalker
55 Posted 12/04/2026 at 21:09:16
55 Posted 12/04/2026 at 21:09:16
John #53.
I think living towards Manor House Tube you would gravitate more towards Finsbury Park / Arsenal as opposed to further up Seven Sisters Road towards Tottenham.
To be fair, I did go into a working men's club on an Everton away trip to Spurs years after I left London & had a great time so it could have been the same CIU.
As for Kilburn, it was more a place I went to for the occasional night out -- I had a mate in Cricklewood. I did have a great night there watching the Wolfe Tones back in the day.
I think living towards Manor House Tube you would gravitate more towards Finsbury Park / Arsenal as opposed to further up Seven Sisters Road towards Tottenham.
To be fair, I did go into a working men's club on an Everton away trip to Spurs years after I left London & had a great time so it could have been the same CIU.
As for Kilburn, it was more a place I went to for the occasional night out -- I had a mate in Cricklewood. I did have a great night there watching the Wolfe Tones back in the day.
Brendan McLaughlin
56 Posted 12/04/2026 at 21:22:07
56 Posted 12/04/2026 at 21:22:07
"John #53. I think living towards Manor House Tube you would gravitate more towards Finsbury Park / Arsenal as opposed to further up Seven Sisters Road towards Tottenham."
Sorry that's just the sweeper in me...
Ian Horan
57 Posted 12/04/2026 at 21:31:59
57 Posted 12/04/2026 at 21:31:59
Taking aside money Man City have spent, I prefer City to win the Premier League as a win for football. Arsenal to me are a Harrods version of Bolton or Stoke.
The farces at corners this season is so negative to me, refs need to apply the laws of the game. Holding and blocking is ruining the game, these strategic injuries to allow a coaching session also needs addressing.
A bit radical: the team with this injury should be all in the centre-circle whilst treatment is undertaken with no contact allowed with the manager.
As you may gather, I am losing the love and enthusiasm for the game.
The farces at corners this season is so negative to me, refs need to apply the laws of the game. Holding and blocking is ruining the game, these strategic injuries to allow a coaching session also needs addressing.
A bit radical: the team with this injury should be all in the centre-circle whilst treatment is undertaken with no contact allowed with the manager.
As you may gather, I am losing the love and enthusiasm for the game.
Dave Abrahams
70 Posted 13/04/2026 at 09:06:14
70 Posted 13/04/2026 at 09:06:14
Watching Spurs yesterday, mostly in the second half, there was such a lack of movement and energy in their play it was hard to believe they were fighting a relegation battle.
I want them to stay up but they will have to perform a lot better than they did against Sunderland and in the last few games to stay up.
I want them to stay up but they will have to perform a lot better than they did against Sunderland and in the last few games to stay up.
Ian Bennett
71 Posted 13/04/2026 at 09:39:05
71 Posted 13/04/2026 at 09:39:05
I thought it was madness starting with 3 centre forwards Dave. It was a game Spurs had to get something from, so I thought it was naive in the extreme to set up like that.
Sunderland are decent at home, and Spurs are all over the place. By all means get three strikers on for the last 20, but starting like that gives you nowhere to go to pick up the pace/impact.
Defenders picking up yellow cards like confetti, and an immature midfield. Gray and Bergvall for all the undoubted talent, are not the players to dig them out of that hole.
It looks a mess. The players' faces told you everything.
Sunderland are decent at home, and Spurs are all over the place. By all means get three strikers on for the last 20, but starting like that gives you nowhere to go to pick up the pace/impact.
Defenders picking up yellow cards like confetti, and an immature midfield. Gray and Bergvall for all the undoubted talent, are not the players to dig them out of that hole.
It looks a mess. The players' faces told you everything.
Steve Brown
72 Posted 13/04/2026 at 09:54:34
72 Posted 13/04/2026 at 09:54:34
Dave A, there was also a lack of energy from their supporters.
Contrast the noise of our fanatical away fans, or the way we made Goodison a cauldron before the big home wins such as Palace and Bournemouth.
Also to Ian's point, like or dislike him, Dyche would never have set up like that for a critical away game when battling relegation.
They need to wake up sharpish.
Brendan McLaughlin
73 Posted 13/04/2026 at 10:53:27
73 Posted 13/04/2026 at 10:53:27
My wife's brother was a Spurs fan and two of her sisters also married Spurs men so the Everton/Spurs rivalry has featured heavily most of my adult supporting life.
I remember the first title win under Howard. It was Spurs who were our biggest rivals for the title until we beat them 2-1 (?) at White Heart Lane and their title challenge then faltered.
And of course the Amokachi FA Cup Semi-Final when it seemed everyone was expecting Klinsman and Spurs to coast to Wembley.
I just feel it in my water that my three Spurs supporting in-laws will witness relegation this season and it will of course, be Everton who deliver the decisive blow in the final match of the season.
I remember the first title win under Howard. It was Spurs who were our biggest rivals for the title until we beat them 2-1 (?) at White Heart Lane and their title challenge then faltered.
And of course the Amokachi FA Cup Semi-Final when it seemed everyone was expecting Klinsman and Spurs to coast to Wembley.
I just feel it in my water that my three Spurs supporting in-laws will witness relegation this season and it will of course, be Everton who deliver the decisive blow in the final match of the season.
Tony Abrahams
74 Posted 13/04/2026 at 20:54:19
74 Posted 13/04/2026 at 20:54:19
Anyone watching Leeds Utd beating Man Utd? I'm not watching myself but I've just seen the score.
I have been thinking for a while now that this very physically imposing Leeds team have been getting stronger and stronger the longer the season has gone on.
I have been thinking for a while now that this very physically imposing Leeds team have been getting stronger and stronger the longer the season has gone on.
John Collins
75 Posted 13/04/2026 at 20:55:25
75 Posted 13/04/2026 at 20:55:25
By far the better side, Tony. It could be 4.
Dominic playing well.
Dominic playing well.
Michael Kenrick
76 Posted 13/04/2026 at 21:14:22
76 Posted 13/04/2026 at 21:14:22
Looks like Leeds had a good half but they were both pretty spawny goals.
Defensive header comes off the back of his head straight to Okafor and he shoots for the first.
Second was a wild defelection after an extended bout of head tennis.
But they shoulda gotta third when Tanaka was in.
And Dom gets his man-bun unravelled by Martinez for a red card!
Defensive header comes off the back of his head straight to Okafor and he shoots for the first.
Second was a wild defelection after an extended bout of head tennis.
But they shoulda gotta third when Tanaka was in.
And Dom gets his man-bun unravelled by Martinez for a red card!
Julian Exshaw
77 Posted 13/04/2026 at 21:16:32
77 Posted 13/04/2026 at 21:16:32
Michael Keane all over again.
No way is that a red. Ridiculous.
No way is that a red. Ridiculous.
Dave Abrahams
78 Posted 13/04/2026 at 21:25:50
78 Posted 13/04/2026 at 21:25:50
If the Man Utd lad was going off for that pulling of hair and Dominic going down like he was in agony, then surely Dominic had to go for that swinging punch he threw first.
The referee took the word of his fellow refs instead of looking at the incident himself on the screen.
The game is going from bad to worse every increasing game.
The referee took the word of his fellow refs instead of looking at the incident himself on the screen.
The game is going from bad to worse every increasing game.
Michael Kenrick
79 Posted 13/04/2026 at 21:39:21
79 Posted 13/04/2026 at 21:39:21
Hahaha... Calvert-Lewin in on goal, on the end of a great cross, right on the money, no defender near him.
He puts all his cotton socks into it... and heads it straight at the keeper with the entire goal at his mercy.
Oh dear.. but a more crucial headed clearance off his own line prevents a certain equaliser!
John Collins
80 Posted 13/04/2026 at 22:13:48
80 Posted 13/04/2026 at 22:13:48
I thought Dominic was top of the shop tonight, Michael.
A great game as a target man.
A great game as a target man.
Les Callan
81 Posted 13/04/2026 at 23:41:01
81 Posted 13/04/2026 at 23:41:01
Well, John, at least he looks interested now.
His last season with us, his demeanour was of "couldn't care less".
His last season with us, his demeanour was of "couldn't care less".
Tony Abrahams
82 Posted 14/04/2026 at 07:17:19
82 Posted 14/04/2026 at 07:17:19
It was definitely time for Calvert-Lewin to leave but he is definitely a much better player and contributes a lot more to the team than our current centre-forwards.
Hopefully Beto gets in behind those two Liverpool central defenders on Sunday and causes them trouble with his aggressive running. But, when I cast my mind back to the last time we beat our neighbours, I thought Calvert-Lewin gave Liverpool a torrid time.
Hopefully Beto gets in behind those two Liverpool central defenders on Sunday and causes them trouble with his aggressive running. But, when I cast my mind back to the last time we beat our neighbours, I thought Calvert-Lewin gave Liverpool a torrid time.
Dave Abrahams
83 Posted 14/04/2026 at 10:48:21
83 Posted 14/04/2026 at 10:48:21
Tony (82)
Not just Dominic, the whole team beat them with controlled aggression from the first to the last minute and the Red fans streaming out with at least 15 minutes to go.
It's no use their squad going out on the field thinking "We are better than them." They've got to prove it by believing and showing them they are.
I think they have lost 15 games in all competitions this season so we will not be doing anything special if we beat them —- but it will be extra special to us fans when we do.
Not just Dominic, the whole team beat them with controlled aggression from the first to the last minute and the Red fans streaming out with at least 15 minutes to go.
It's no use their squad going out on the field thinking "We are better than them." They've got to prove it by believing and showing them they are.
I think they have lost 15 games in all competitions this season so we will not be doing anything special if we beat them —- but it will be extra special to us fans when we do.
John Collins
84 Posted 14/04/2026 at 10:52:41
84 Posted 14/04/2026 at 10:52:41
Les 81.
I think he made his mind up about leaving the day he broke his cheekbone in a challenge.
He got booed as he was leaving the pitch.
I think he made his mind up about leaving the day he broke his cheekbone in a challenge.
He got booed as he was leaving the pitch.
Les Callan
85 Posted 14/04/2026 at 11:03:18
85 Posted 14/04/2026 at 11:03:18
I thought it was more to do with the fact that he didn’t like the contract he was offered.
John Collins
86 Posted 14/04/2026 at 11:06:51
86 Posted 14/04/2026 at 11:06:51
They should have give him a better offer looking at how he is performing...
Especially when compared to the £60M centre-forwards we brought in to replace him.
Especially when compared to the £60M centre-forwards we brought in to replace him.
Tony Abrahams
87 Posted 14/04/2026 at 11:59:21
87 Posted 14/04/2026 at 11:59:21
Fifteen times, Dave. Imagine the praise that Moyes will get if Everton win? Dyche beat a proper Liverpool team, so hopefully Moyes can beat a distinctly average Liverpool team!
Don't worry, I will be the first in the queue if we manage to close the gap on them to 2 points.
Don't worry, I will be the first in the queue if we manage to close the gap on them to 2 points.
Brian Harrison
88 Posted 14/04/2026 at 12:27:17
88 Posted 14/04/2026 at 12:27:17
Tony 87
I know Dyche is a friend but under him I watched some of the worst football I have seen from an Everton team -- and believe me, I have seen some very poor Everton teams.
Seems you have forgotten the only thing Dyche will be remembered for is not winning in 15 consecutive games, the longest winless run by any Everton manager.
I know Dyche is a friend but under him I watched some of the worst football I have seen from an Everton team -- and believe me, I have seen some very poor Everton teams.
Seems you have forgotten the only thing Dyche will be remembered for is not winning in 15 consecutive games, the longest winless run by any Everton manager.
Eric Myles
89 Posted 14/04/2026 at 13:16:28
89 Posted 14/04/2026 at 13:16:28
Les #85 & John #86,
He didn't... but is now playing for the same money we offered him.
But he wanted more and then said he wanted to go to a team in Europe?
He didn't... but is now playing for the same money we offered him.
But he wanted more and then said he wanted to go to a team in Europe?
Tony Abrahams
90 Posted 14/04/2026 at 13:19:35
90 Posted 14/04/2026 at 13:19:35
I haven't forgotten anything, Brian, and will remain eternally grateful to Dyche because he kept us in the Premier League at a time when the whole club was at an all-time low, mate.
It's been done to death, I didn't really expect any crocodiles, biting so quickly, Brian, and I was also wondering if the moderators would keep this post (of course they would, nothing gives them more hits than talking about Moysey) because I often get posts removed for reasons unknown to me.
Anyway yesterday has gone, and hopefully Moyes can become the Leopard that changes his spots and gets us playing without fear on Sunday.
It's been done to death, I didn't really expect any crocodiles, biting so quickly, Brian, and I was also wondering if the moderators would keep this post (of course they would, nothing gives them more hits than talking about Moysey) because I often get posts removed for reasons unknown to me.
Anyway yesterday has gone, and hopefully Moyes can become the Leopard that changes his spots and gets us playing without fear on Sunday.
Paul Hewitt
91 Posted 14/04/2026 at 16:01:28
91 Posted 14/04/2026 at 16:01:28
Iraola leaving Bournemouth in the summer.
Anyone think he would do a good job with us?.
Anyone think he would do a good job with us?.
John Collins
92 Posted 14/04/2026 at 16:33:02
92 Posted 14/04/2026 at 16:33:02
Athletic Bilbao according to reports, Paul.
I would take him tomorrow.
I would take him tomorrow.
Colin Williams
93 Posted 14/04/2026 at 17:24:04
93 Posted 14/04/2026 at 17:24:04
John, I agree 100% with your comment, this guy has fantastic qualities in his role as a coach and manager.
Since he came to the Premier League, he's been so consistent in all aspects of his role.
It's a pleasure watching Bournemouth develop into a Top 10 position -- they are a well respected and they are over-achieving in all areas since Iraola arrived at this football club.
Top coach, I would love to see him in our manager's chair come summertime.
Since he came to the Premier League, he's been so consistent in all aspects of his role.
It's a pleasure watching Bournemouth develop into a Top 10 position -- they are a well respected and they are over-achieving in all areas since Iraola arrived at this football club.
Top coach, I would love to see him in our manager's chair come summertime.
John Collins
94 Posted 14/04/2026 at 17:53:25
94 Posted 14/04/2026 at 17:53:25
I'd settle for buying his scouting staff if he goes back to Spain, Colin.
John Collins
95 Posted 14/04/2026 at 19:45:41
95 Posted 14/04/2026 at 19:45:41
Basque Mike.
Proud, loyal people
Proud, loyal people
Colin Williams
96 Posted 14/04/2026 at 20:09:25
96 Posted 14/04/2026 at 20:09:25
John, I want the best for our club (like us all) he's up there! There are very few managers who I believe deliver what the supporters crave and want.
I was in the game a long time ago (not top levels) and there were very few managers or coaches that got me thinking -- this guy has something different from the rest.
Yes, could it be a flash in the pan, yes! could things fall flat, yes! although sometimes you get a gut feeling about certain, players and managers and he's done that to me!
I believe this guy is definitely worth going all out for.
I was in the game a long time ago (not top levels) and there were very few managers or coaches that got me thinking -- this guy has something different from the rest.
Yes, could it be a flash in the pan, yes! could things fall flat, yes! although sometimes you get a gut feeling about certain, players and managers and he's done that to me!
I believe this guy is definitely worth going all out for.
Christy Ring
97 Posted 14/04/2026 at 21:01:45
97 Posted 14/04/2026 at 21:01:45
Mike & John, agree totally loyal, do Bilbao still only sign Basque players?
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1 Posted 10/04/2026 at 21:14:12
Brilliant cross for a traditional headed goal from Mavrapanos.
Now he's just hit the post, cutting inside for a curler.
Attacking football... who knew?