Stumbling Towards the Finish

King Hippo - May 6, 2017May 5, 2017

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I keep looking for stories...something, FFS. But there's nothing. Just Hull and Swans battling for the last life buoy. And the play on the pitch has been reflecting such. Some truly dire shite. At least I have to pick up my kid from college first thing Saturday, and will only

Semi Finale, Semifinal, Demi-finale

litre_cola - April 30, 2017

< I just edited this after the bar. No baby yet. Bday tomorrow and very pregnant wife said lets go to the bar (not for her drinks), blah blah blah you don't want to hear it> Welcome back (the futbolistas) from an entertaining if not incredibly frustrating quarterfinal round. The side

We Now Interrupt Your Draft FOAR Chelsea’s Last (Small) Chance To Lose…

King Hippo - April 29, 2017April 28, 2017

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That's right, fuckers. 2/3 of CNBC/NBCSN's Sunday triple-header are where it's at this week. Everton and Romelu Lukaku will seek to avenge a dreadful trip to Stanford Bridge when they host the League leaders (9:05, CNBC). A draw can always happen, so a Toffee result opens the door for some

Lesser Footy – Are We Just Here Not to Get Fined?

King Hippo - April 22, 2017April 22, 2017

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With Leicester's loss in the UCL quarterfinals (boy howdy, them was some shitty return legs), there is precious little left on the table to play for. Everton are in Europa, though they could maybe pass Arsenal for 6th and skip some preliminary rounds (unless Arsenal win the FA Cup, making

Arise, Lesser Footy!

King Hippo - April 15, 2017April 14, 2017

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Welcome back for another weekend of...things. The Darkest Timeline offers no guarantees in terms of results, nor entertainment value. We start our weekend at White Hart Lane, where "Bound FOAR 2nd" Spurs host "15th and falling but still safe" Bournemouth (7:30, NBCSN). The Cherries failed to make much of an impression

Quarterfinals, cuartos de final, quarts de finale, Viertel Finale, quarti di finale

litre_cola - April 8, 2017April 8, 2017

Well, lets get this outta the way. DIDJA SEE WHAT HAPPENED WITH PSG AND BARCA???? It was glorious. After going down 4- 0 in the first leg in Paris it seemed a near impossible task that they could beat a formidable PSG by enough to go through. Or was it?

Lesser Footy – Saving Us From el Beisbol

King Hippo - April 8, 2017April 7, 2017

At least FOAR a few weeks longer. Christ, I had forgotten what a drag it is when sport is dominated by nap-sport. Ah well, I have my books, my music, and my suicidal thoughts. Onto the fixtures! Spurs, fresh off their mad late comeback at Swansea midweek, host 10th position Watford

To Hell With International Breaks Especially Before Derby Day

King Hippo - April 1, 2017March 30, 2017

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Everton starts this weekend's festivities with a visit to Anfield to take on the hated Redshite (7:30, NBCSN), a ground at which they have not won since Jeebus walked the Earth. To make matters worse, over the interminably boring international break that preceded this crucial match (not only for pride

Champions’ League Quarterfinals Preview

ballsofsteelandfury - March 18, 2017March 17, 2017

It is traditionally at this point in the season that I follow up Hippo's awesome posts on the EPL with a retort of some kind talking about how great La Liga is. This year, you get it in post form. And you get it in the form of a Champions'

Lesser Footy Ides of March – Foxes Reborn

King Hippo - March 18, 2017March 18, 2017

If it seems Shakespearean, that's because it is...the no-longer interim manager and Leicester City are through to the Champions League quarterfinals and well on their way to Premiership safety. Tis a mad fuckin' world. So much can change in a month's time. Special shout out to Litre_Cola's Fulham Cottagers, who will qualify

“All Things Cancelled” Lesser Footy Thread

King Hippo - March 11, 2017March 9, 2017

Unless you are interested in the FA Cup quarterfinals (which has caused the rash of cancellations), there ain't much going on. I have little interest since I selfishly need both finalists to be Top 6 in the Table, so that 7th position will qualify Everton for Europa League. Some people

Lesser Footy Before the Madness

King Hippo - March 4, 2017March 4, 2017

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Yes, it's almost time to be consumed with our office pools and the like. But first, there is some unfinished business in the Prem worth watching, like the amazing seasons of strikers Harry Kane (Spurs) and Romelu Lukaku (Everton). It's quite refreshing that neither of the marquee goal scorers plays for