Gorka Posted September 1, 2018 Report Share Posted September 1, 2018 Fuckkk, how did we get away with that!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Lineker Posted September 10, 2018 Author Admin Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 Marvin Sordell: 'I felt dead inside. Writing is a way to get emotions out’ "Sordell takes out his laptop and shows me the short film he and his friend, Maxwell Harris-Tharp have made about the haunting presence of Denis Prose. His voice, reading his poem, resounds as we watch the hooded figures of himself and a friend on the screen. Sordell looks at the park’s adjoining graveyard and smiles at the strangeness of our ending up here by chance. I ask to see the film again. We watch the ghosts of his past retreat still further. Afterwards, I ask Sordell about his hopes for the future. “The biggest thing for me now would be to speak to someone about my book. I’d like to get to that point where, rather than just being ‘Marvin Sordell, Footballer’, you see ‘Marvin Sordell, Writer.’ That would be beyond any accolades. It would mean I’ve gained a real freedom of identity. I’m a footballer when I play football – but I’m also a writer. I’m a person with more than one identity. When you put them together you have the real me.”" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Lineker Posted September 11, 2018 Author Admin Report Share Posted September 11, 2018 Quote Bolton chairman Ken Anderson says the club will be placed into administration due to a dispute over a loan repayment. Anderson claims his offer to pay a £4m debt with interest has been rejected by finance company BluMarble Capital Ltd. Slipping into administration would result in a 12-point deduction for the Championship side. “I am very disappointed that Stuart Wilson and Michael Henson of BluMarble Capital Ltd have decided to reject my offer to repay the loan they originally made to the club through Sportshield Ltd and place the club in administration,” Anderson told the club’s website. “The amount received by the club was £4m and I offered to repay this plus substantial interest. Unfortunately, this offer was rejected.” Anderson added: “They will now need to fund the club administration going forward, which will take a minimum of three months and will automatically put the club in a two-year transfer embargo and a minimum immediate points deduction of 12 points. “In my opinion, their actions will substantially reduce the value of the club in respect of any future sale and will make it far more difficult to find a future investor/buyer.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Lineker Posted September 12, 2018 Author Admin Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 Quote Bolton have avoided administration after agreeing a deal to pay off their main creditor, Wanderers’ chairman has announced. Ken Anderson had warned the Championship club faced administration after an initial offer to repay BluMarble Capital Ltd was rejected. But he issued a statement on Wednesday afternoon which read: “I am pleased to confirm that the loan from Blu Marble Capital Ltd has been repaid. “I am also pleased to be able to confirm that the loans to both PBP (Michael James) and Brett Warburton have been extended on better terms for the club. “I was also able to reschedule and reduce a number of other club liabilities which in all have reduced future costs and liabilities by circa £1.5m.” The club were facing an automatic 12-point deduction had they gone into administration. Phil Parkinson’s side, who only narrowly escaped relegation last season having been promoted the year before, have begun this campaign well with just one defeat in their first six Championship matches, leaving them eighth in the table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLiam Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 I had no idea that our u-21 side was in the EFL Trophy this season. We’re beating Coventry away at the moment, Emile Smith-Rowe seemingly having a blinder. Really intrigued to see if he can be one to actually make the step up eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Lineker Posted September 18, 2018 Author Admin Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 Quote The Bolton defender Stephen Darby has announced his retirement, aged 29, after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease. The right-back, who began his career at his hometown club Liverpool, received the diagnosis from a specialist recently. He joined Bolton in the summer of 2017 but has not played since December. “It is with great sadness that I announce my immediate retirement from professional football due to a recent diagnosis of motor neurone disease,” said Darby in a statement released by the club. “I would like to take the opportunity to thank my teammates, Phil Parkinson and all the staff at Bolton Wanderers Football Club for their amazing support at what has been an extremely difficult period for myself and my family. “I would like to ask for privacy at this time so I can adjust to the battle I have ahead and so that I can spend time with those closest to me.” While at Liverpool Darby was capped at under-19 level for England and had loan spells with Swindon, Notts County and Rochdale before joining Bradford, where he spent two seasons as club captain under the current Bolton manager Parkinson. “This is heartbreaking news for Stephen and his family,” said Parkinson. “He is an outstanding professional and a fantastic person. The Bolton Wanderers fans didn’t see the best of him due to limited first team opportunities, but I can assure everyone that he made a significant contribution in last year’s survival.” The Professional Footballers’ Association has promised to support Darby, husband of the Manchester City defender and England captain Steph Houghton. The PFA’s Matthew Buck said: “As a footballer Stephen has been the epitome of a true professional. Since I first met him and began representing him at the age of 17 he has dedicated himself to the sport and has had a successful career, whilst experiencing the highs and lows of the game. “He has become a good friend over the years and knowing Stephen throughout his football career I am sure he will face the future with the same determination and resolve he showed throughout his football career. “I have seen first hand how difficult the last few weeks have been for Stephen, Steph and his family but he has conducted himself with a tremendous amount of dignity and bravery. “Stephen has been a credit to his profession and myself and the PFA will continue to support Stephen in his battle ahead against motor neurone disease.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9 to 5 Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 That is truly horrible to read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorka Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 Nothing more frustrating than to lose to a dogshit Stoke side with the only goal coming from a beloved former player, and he's three yards offside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 WGUAFC. 38 games to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Posted September 20, 2018 Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 On 18/09/2018 at 16:01, Lineker said: Quote The Bolton defender Stephen Darby has announced his retirement, aged 29, after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease. The right-back, who began his career at his hometown club Liverpool, received the diagnosis from a specialist recently. He joined Bolton in the summer of 2017 but has not played since December. “It is with great sadness that I announce my immediate retirement from professional football due to a recent diagnosis of motor neurone disease,” said Darby in a statement released by the club. “I would like to take the opportunity to thank my teammates, Phil Parkinson and all the staff at Bolton Wanderers Football Club for their amazing support at what has been an extremely difficult period for myself and my family. “I would like to ask for privacy at this time so I can adjust to the battle I have ahead and so that I can spend time with those closest to me.” While at Liverpool Darby was capped at under-19 level for England and had loan spells with Swindon, Notts County and Rochdale before joining Bradford, where he spent two seasons as club captain under the current Bolton manager Parkinson. “This is heartbreaking news for Stephen and his family,” said Parkinson. “He is an outstanding professional and a fantastic person. The Bolton Wanderers fans didn’t see the best of him due to limited first team opportunities, but I can assure everyone that he made a significant contribution in last year’s survival.” The Professional Footballers’ Association has promised to support Darby, husband of the Manchester City defender and England captain Steph Houghton. The PFA’s Matthew Buck said: “As a footballer Stephen has been the epitome of a true professional. Since I first met him and began representing him at the age of 17 he has dedicated himself to the sport and has had a successful career, whilst experiencing the highs and lows of the game. “He has become a good friend over the years and knowing Stephen throughout his football career I am sure he will face the future with the same determination and resolve he showed throughout his football career. “I have seen first hand how difficult the last few weeks have been for Stephen, Steph and his family but he has conducted himself with a tremendous amount of dignity and bravery. “Stephen has been a credit to his profession and myself and the PFA will continue to support Stephen in his battle ahead against motor neurone disease.” I'm not too familiar with Stephen Darby but this really sucks and I wish him all the best. As a rugby league fan, I was well aware of Mike Gregory being diagnosed with this horrible disease in 2003 and had the pleasure of meeting him in 2006 not too long before he passed. Although it was a pleasure to meet him, at the same time it was heartbreaking to see a man I'd seen play rugby league at the very top for Great Britain unable to move his own body. I'm not sure how far they've come along with treatment for this since then but I really really hope they have come some way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobfoc Posted September 29, 2018 Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 A win! What madness is this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lusophone Posted September 29, 2018 Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 You're welcome @Adam es Tranquilo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 17 hours ago, MexicoJack said: You're welcome @Adam es Tranquilo Apologies to you mate. Not to Derek Adams or the majority of your playing staff though, can't stand a lot of Plymouth after our volatile meetings in recent seasons. We are flying, best start to a season in a very long time. Pleasantly surprised! I did think we would lose this game, felt like a real banana skin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobfoc Posted October 1, 2018 Report Share Posted October 1, 2018 Here's a nice moment from County's win at the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Lineker Posted October 3, 2018 Author Admin Report Share Posted October 3, 2018 Villa have sacked Steve Bruce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Posted October 3, 2018 Report Share Posted October 3, 2018 The fireflies are out at the City Ground! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lusophone Posted October 6, 2018 Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 It took 12 games, but Plymouth got their first victory today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 6, 2018 Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 Maybe if they'd lost they could've sacked their manager. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Joe Posted October 6, 2018 Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 Chris Maguire is an absolute shithouse, I love him 😍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLiam Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 It looks like Thierry Henry is going to take over at Aston Villa with John Terry being his assistant. What a bizarre pairing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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