2018 F.A. Cup Final

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2018 F.A. Cup Final

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Average Cup Final by two counter-attacking teams. 1-0 to Chelsea.

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There was a pretty good atmosphere at the Arkaba last night.

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That game was two hours of sleep I won't get back. :roll:

What both teams lacked was anyone capable of directing the play and a little bit of 'Good Old Fashioned British Grit', as Giae would say. :roll:
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Old Master wrote:That game was two hours of sleep I won't get back. :roll:

What both teams lacked was anyone capable of directing the play and a little bit of 'Good Old Fashioned British Grit', as Giae would say. :roll:
But the best side prevailed. Blue is the colour.

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God help Engerlaaand if Jones is first choice in Russia............
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God help the greeks full stop.

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who is Greek???
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well, his Royal Family is....
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Don't insult me by calling me greek.

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Old Master wrote:That game was two hours of sleep I won't get back. :roll:

What both teams lacked was anyone capable of directing the play and a little bit of 'Good Old Fashioned British Grit', as Giae would say. :roll:
Boring first half and marginally better second half . Gee for all the money Mourinho has spent and Man U created almost nothing in 90 mins.

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ozzie owl wrote:
Old Master wrote:That game was two hours of sleep I won't get back. :roll:

What both teams lacked was anyone capable of directing the play and a little bit of 'Good Old Fashioned British Grit', as Giae would say. :roll:
Boring first half and marginally better second half . Gee for all the money Mourinho has spent and Man U created almost nothing in 90 mins.
Jose never has his teams playing expansive football. he is all about results, and is successful with this strategy. He doesn't care about player development either. But two trophies, second place and another final in 2 years is better than most other clubs.

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Having not watched either "event" at the weekend over there, what was more boring, the cup or the wedding?
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Bomber wrote:Having not watched either "event" at the weekend over there, what was more boring, the cup or the wedding?
I would say the FA cup at least the wedding had the American preacher going on about love and fire ect ect ect - watching the faces of the royals was interesting to say the least.

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I enjoyed both.

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Allez Allez Allez wrote:I enjoyed both.

(honestly)
I bet you were homesick while watching them both?

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Mr Red wrote:
Allez Allez Allez wrote:I enjoyed both.

(honestly)
I bet you were homesick while watching them both?
Adelaide is home for me, so I was fine - but thanks for your concern :D

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Allez Allez Allez wrote:
Mr Red wrote:
Allez Allez Allez wrote:I enjoyed both.

(honestly)
I bet you were homesick while watching them both?
Adelaide is home for me, so I was fine - but thanks for your concern :D
:D I did wonder which way you would go. :wink:

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Mr Red wrote:
Allez Allez Allez wrote:I enjoyed both.

(honestly)
I bet you were homesick while watching them both?

I was. Both events showed England at its finest. Pity it was in Windsor and not London though.
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Mr Red wrote:
Bomber wrote:Having not watched either "event" at the weekend over there, what was more boring, the cup or the wedding?
I would say the FA cup at least the wedding had the American preacher going on about love and fire ect ect ect - watching the faces of the royals was interesting to say the least.
As boring as the FA Cup was it smashed the wedding in the entertainment stakes.

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ozzie owl wrote:
Mr Red wrote:
Bomber wrote:Having not watched either "event" at the weekend over there, what was more boring, the cup or the wedding?
I would say the FA cup at least the wedding had the American preacher going on about love and fire ect ect ect - watching the faces of the royals was interesting to say the least.
As boring as the FA Cup was it smashed the wedding in the entertainment stakes.
shock. The bloke with commitment issues is anti a great English event.
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ozzie owl wrote:
Mr Red wrote:
Bomber wrote:Having not watched either "event" at the weekend over there, what was more boring, the cup or the wedding?
I would say the FA cup at least the wedding had the American preacher going on about love and fire ect ect ect - watching the faces of the royals was interesting to say the least.
As boring as the FA Cup was it smashed the wedding in the entertainment stakes.
Impossible to compare so a ridiculous statement IMO.

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All entertainment choices are subjective.

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Mr Red wrote:
Allez Allez Allez wrote:Adelaide is home for me, so I was fine - but thanks for your concern :D
:D I did wonder which way you would go. :wink:
His parents wondered the same :wink:
Victor Meldrew wrote:A decent govt..... like uk. :lol:
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Nice One Cyril wrote:
Mr Red wrote:
Allez Allez Allez wrote:Adelaide is home for me, so I was fine - but thanks for your concern :D
:D I did wonder which way you would go. :wink:
His parents wondered the same :wink:
At least it wasn't Everton :wink:
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His parents wouldn't have cared, they were probably hoping he was Watford or QPR.
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God is an Englishman wrote:His parents wouldn't have cared, they were probably hoping he was Watford or QPR.
Or maybe Millwall :lol:
Victor Meldrew wrote:A decent govt..... like uk. :lol:
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God is an Englishman wrote:His parents wouldn't have cared, they were probably hoping he was Watford or QPR.
Luckily I was able to make my own choice. Unlike my son who had none :lol: .

And Ozzie Owl, more people watched and probably enjoyed the Wedding. You should have said in your view the Cup Final was more entertaining....

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Nice One Cyril wrote:
God is an Englishman wrote:His parents wouldn't have cared, they were probably hoping he was Watford or QPR.
Or maybe Millwall :lol:
dont be daft.

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Allez Allez Allez wrote:
God is an Englishman wrote:His parents wouldn't have cared, they were probably hoping he was Watford or QPR.
Luckily I was able to make my own choice. Unlike my son who had none :lol: .

And Ozzie Owl, more people watched and probably enjoyed the Wedding. You should have said in your view the Cup Final was more entertaining....
In fairness, I did ask which was the more boring, so he answered correctly (in his opinion).
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