Rab B Nesbit

It has been known amongst many other things Sarge ... .

Saw that the other day Del.

They were long gone when I got in Jute. Managed to get a spare off someone.

Liverpool have gone out in the 3rd round last 2 seasons away to Leicester in 17/18 and at home to Chelsea last season so I’ll take that. Mind you just wait until Klopp makes 11 changes .

So then the draw for the group stage is tomorrow at 5pm. Let’s hope it’s as good a competition this year . Season calendar 17/18 September: group stage, matchday one 1/2 October: group stage, matchday two 22/23 October: group stage, matchday three 5/6 November: group stage, matchday four 26/27 November: group stage, matchday five 10/11 December: group stage, matchday six 16 December: round of 16 draw 18/19/25/26 February: round of 16, first leg 10/11/17/18 March: round of 16, second leg 20 March: quarter-final & semi-final draw 7/8 April: quarter-finals, first leg 14/15 April: quarter-finals, second leg 28/29 April: semi-finals, first leg 5/6 May: semi-finals, second leg Saturday 30 May: final – Atatürk Olimpiyat Stadı, Istanbul

Won’t half ! First meeting in 7 years.

MK Dons v Liverpool

Rochdale away please ...

City beat United 4-2 on pens.

A few shoot outs to come here then the 3rd round draw .

Fantastic value for the Sky Sports loyal .

Huge goal. We’re all going to Wembley from the away end.

‘Straight in’ ...

Bad start for the Ev.

Good news .

FTFY.

The EFL Board met earlier this evening and, after a long and detailed discussion, determined that Bury FC’s membership of the English Football League be withdrawn after the deadline passed at 5pm today (Tuesday 27 August) without a successful resolution. Despite repeated requests to its owner Mr Dale over a sustained period of time, the necessary evidence in respect of how the Club would meet its financial commitments, has simply not been provided and, as a result, attentions turned to securing new ownership at the Club. At its meeting on 24 August 2019, the Board agreed a short extension to 5pm today (Tuesday 27 August) to enable Mr Dale and the Club to explore the possibility of a proposed sale with C&N Sporting Risk Limited, with Mr Dale having accepted their offer. Following due diligence, C&N Sporting Risk Limited opted not to pursue its interest. Therefore, having fully considered all available options, including a number of late expressions of interest provided to the EFL, the EFL Board has unanimously determined with enormous regret that Bury’s membership be withdrawn. The EFL Board had maintained that there could be no further suspensions to the fixture list and that these ongoing concerns and the integrity of the competition were a significant factor in the decision. Recent events have highlighted how decisions taken at Bury FC over the last few seasons have caused the Club and individuals close to it significant financial distress and there are a number of matters which, in our view, will require further investigation. League One will now comprise of 23 Clubs for the remainder of the campaign and relegation places in the division reduced to three, which will result in a full complement of 24 Clubs in 2020/21. A discussion will take place with EFL Clubs on the consequential impact in League Two when Clubs next meet in September 2019. Debbie Jevans CBE, EFL Executive Chair, said: “Today is undoubtedly one of the darkest days in the League’s recent history. The EFL has worked determinedly and tirelessly to avoid this outcome and it is with a heavy heart that this situation has been forced upon us. “The EFL has to place the integrity of our competitions at the heart of every decision we make, and we simply cannot allow this unacceptable situation to continue or countenance the prospect of postponing further fixtures. “I understand this will be a deeply upsetting and devastating time for Bury’s players, staff, supporters and the wider community. There is no doubt today’s news will be felt across the entire football family. “No one wanted to be in this position but following repeated missed deadlines, the suspension of five League fixtures, in addition to not receiving the evidence we required in regard to financial commitments and a possible takeover not materialising; the EFL Board has been forced to take the most difficult of decisions.”

I’ll make it a hat trick ...

Fore ... .

Fantastic ground Monk. Was at the old one too which was great but the new one is a worthy replacement.

I don’t think anyone is really going to complain if it was extended a wee bit further if there’s deals on the table but they’d need to be quick.

Fair enough. Others misfortune gets some people by I suppose.