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- Eddie Muir
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Good wins for the Owls and Forest yesterday, John and Number 6.
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It certainly was a good day for Forest & the Owls, Eddie. Both teams desperately needed to win for different reasons. The Owls cemented themselves in the play-off's & Forest kept their heads just above the relegation trapdoor! Pity Brighton didn't win the other night. Two freakish goals sealed their fate, but at least they're promoted!
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Tonight is 'El Clásico'. I'm soo nervous! FC Barcelona has not been doing very good lately so I don't know if they have a good chance of winning against Real Madrid.
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It's an hard game to predict, Maria Esther, especially as Barcelona have been defensively poor just recently. However, if Messi is fit, then you've always got a good chance of winning!
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There you go, Maria Esther, Messi scores the winner for Barcelona! As I said, you've always got a chance if Messi is fit & playing!
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Certainly!!!
You were absolutely right number 6! I was very thrilled this morning when I saw the results. A nice surprise for all fans as well! . And I was super glad to know that Messi scored two goals!
You were absolutely right number 6! I was very thrilled this morning when I saw the results. A nice surprise for all fans as well! . And I was super glad to know that Messi scored two goals!
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I thought readers of this column might be interested in this piece from the Biznews site:
There is a strong South African link in the amazing rejuvenation of English soccer club Lincoln City which this week won promotion back to the professional football league after a six year absence. Last month the club was the first non-league side in 103 years to make the quarter finals of England’s prestigious FA Cup – beating three top ranked teams along the way.
Lincoln City’s revival owes much to the involvement of South African Clive Nates, who decided to get involved in soccer after retiring after a successful career in money management. Nates picked the struggling amateur club because its chairman, who has a holiday home in Hout Bay, was prepared to allow him to be more than just a financial investor.
Using methods similar to those he employed when picking stocks, Nates spotted managerial duo Danny and Nicky Cowley whose arrival at Lincoln in May last year sparked the turnaround. Nates, who invested a reported £300,000 investment for a 25% stake, has also helped find the new players who have made all the difference.
Lincoln’s dream run in the FA Cup ended with a 5-0 drubbing at the Emirates Stadium. But it’s instructive that the club’s entire salary bill is only one tenth of that paid to a single player in that night’s opposition Arsenal team. Nates is clearly taking value investing to a new level.
There is a strong South African link in the amazing rejuvenation of English soccer club Lincoln City which this week won promotion back to the professional football league after a six year absence. Last month the club was the first non-league side in 103 years to make the quarter finals of England’s prestigious FA Cup – beating three top ranked teams along the way.
Lincoln City’s revival owes much to the involvement of South African Clive Nates, who decided to get involved in soccer after retiring after a successful career in money management. Nates picked the struggling amateur club because its chairman, who has a holiday home in Hout Bay, was prepared to allow him to be more than just a financial investor.
Using methods similar to those he employed when picking stocks, Nates spotted managerial duo Danny and Nicky Cowley whose arrival at Lincoln in May last year sparked the turnaround. Nates, who invested a reported £300,000 investment for a 25% stake, has also helped find the new players who have made all the difference.
Lincoln’s dream run in the FA Cup ended with a 5-0 drubbing at the Emirates Stadium. But it’s instructive that the club’s entire salary bill is only one tenth of that paid to a single player in that night’s opposition Arsenal team. Nates is clearly taking value investing to a new level.
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Very interesting, Lenoir. I'm delighted that Lincoln City have gained promotion to Division 2. They have had a great season and their promotion is thoroughly deserved.
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What a great bit of write up for all those involved at Lincoln, Lenoir! They've been outstanding all season & richly deserve their promotion. They'll be joining local rivals Mansfield Town & recently relegated Chesterfield in Division 2. They are always fiery derbys when these teams meet & it'll make it very interesting next season!
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If SV Waldhof 07 Mannheim win this weekend their game, they're qualified for the expulsion games to the 3rd League. If not, there are still two more chances until the seasons ends.
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I'm delighted that Forest have avoided relegation, Number 6. Sadly, Brighton missed out on winning the Championship title after poor results in their final three matches. Still they have gained promotion and have Premiership football to look forward to next season. Let's hope the Owls join the Seagulls and Newcastle via the playoffs, John. I'm also hoping that Kidderminster Harriers manage to get back into the Conference Premier by winning their playoff matches.
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Thanks, Eddie! I'm absolutely delighted that my relegation prediction didn't come true, but it was pretty close. It went down to the wire. Goal difference, that's all that kept Forest up!
Although Brighton didn't win the title, I'm very pleased that they've secured promotion. They deserved it. Hopefully, they'll have a good season & retain their premiership status. Take heart from Forest many years ago. They got into the old first division by the skin of their teeth & went on to win the title the following season! Anything is possible with a little belief!! Best wishes to Kidder. I also hope they get promoted, too!
Fingers crossed that the Owls join Brighton in the premiership next season, John! I predicted that they'd make the play-off's. They just need to finish the job now! Good luck!
Although Brighton didn't win the title, I'm very pleased that they've secured promotion. They deserved it. Hopefully, they'll have a good season & retain their premiership status. Take heart from Forest many years ago. They got into the old first division by the skin of their teeth & went on to win the title the following season! Anything is possible with a little belief!! Best wishes to Kidder. I also hope they get promoted, too!
Fingers crossed that the Owls join Brighton in the premiership next season, John! I predicted that they'd make the play-off's. They just need to finish the job now! Good luck!
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Good luck to the Owls tonight, John! I hope they make it through to the play-off final. Fingers crossed that they'll be playing the Seagulls next season!
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Hear! Hear! I agree with you entirely, Number 6.
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It was certainly hard luck on the Owls last night, John. Losing in a penalty shoot-out is really hard to take. Forest have lost a few play-off's in the past, so I know how you must be feeling this morning! Hopefully, the Owls will have another crack at promotion next season.