Club Brugge 13 : 30 Zulte-Waregem Anderlecht 13 : 30 Lokeren Standard Liège 13 : 30 Genk
It is looking all for Anderlecht to lose. Standard Liege will be in a qualifer for the champions league if they can beat Genk, who surprised Bruges in the penultimate games tonight. Bruges are having a bad run at home. Zulte Waregem gave it a real go against Anderlecht at the end but Anderlecht defended strongly.
Standard Liege did the necessary against Lokeren but their form was not good enough in the play offs. They played Lokeren who had a car park around one of the goals in a league one / two looking ground. I only saw the end of the game. There was an excellent crunching body check from a big Liege bald midfielder with a beard that crumpled the Lokeren player.
You got to feel a bit of sympathy for Liege. Anderlecht has won 4 games in a row. Liege were 10 points ahead at the end of the season, which I understood to be halved to make things more sporting. Why ? If they were that far ahead why not keep the points, Doubtful that Liege will make it through in the Champions league play offs so it will be the Europa league.
Quite by chance tonight I found all the above on one page of flashscores.co.uk. I'm sure there are many on here who are way ahead of me, but it was hard to resist posting a bit of good news about SL.
Unfortunately the standings weren't ready. Vff has made a much better job of it, anyway.
Quite by chance tonight I found all the above on one page of flashscores.co.uk. I'm sure there are many on here who are way ahead of me, but it was hard to resist posting a bit of good news about SL.
Unfortunately the standings weren't ready. Vff has made a much better job of it, anyway.
Thanks. It is worth taking a look at Soccerway, which is a great site. Soccerway has got all the world's football results, even the most obscure ones you can think of. From Afhanistan to Zimbabwe including China. Also every single British obscure Non league and cup competion you can think of. Look for the EN tab on the left for the English league.
Others may have got here already, but for stragglers like me here's how it works;
The Play-Off winners, which will be Anderlecht unless they lose and Liege win, qualify directly for the Group Stages of the Champions League. Anderlecht qualified last year too and played PSG, Olympiacos and Benfica, finishing bottom.
Based on the format and seeding for the season now ending, the Play-Off runners up will be placed in the third qualifying round for the Champions League. Here they will be joined by the runners up in the following countries, Russia, Netherlands, Ukraine, Greece, Turkey, Denmark, Switzerland and Austria along with the third placed team in France. The five winners will then proceed to the Play-Off round where they will each play against one of five sides drawn from the third placed teams in Italy and Portugal and the fourth placed teams in England, Spain and Germany.
It will be tough for Liege to make the Group Stages if they need to qualify. Last season Zulte Waregem were in this position and lost to PSV Eindhoven in the third qualifying round. PSV then drew AC Milan in the Play-Off round and were duly eliminated.
And to complete the picture, as far as I can tell, Sint-Truiden have a huge game at Eupen today. They are outsiders, but a win would put them in poll position to win the Second Division Play-Offs and advance to the First Division.
I wonder to what extent Duchatelet is waiting to see how all of this plays out before thinking seriously about what to do next season?
And to complete the picture, as far as I can tell, Sint-Truiden have a huge game at Eupen today. They are outsiders, but a win would put them in poll position to win the Second Division Play-Offs and advance to the First Division.
I wonder to what extent Duchatelet is waiting to see how all of this plays out before thinking seriously about what to do next season?
Great last point. I can certainly see why RD would keep his options firmly open given the permutations of what might be required across his clubs. I have no idea as to which scenario might be best for Charlton but I find it doubtful that it won't have a bearing.
Completely agree with Mundell Fleming, it seems common sense for RD to take stock when he knows the challenges faced by each of the teams in his network next season, and also the likely overall network income.
Anderlecht 3 Lokeren 1 (Happy Anderlecth fans invade pitch) Bruges 2 SVZW 0 Liege 1 Genk 0 (Nice finish for Liege goal, Luzon waving arms about a lot)
Anderlecht champions (Champions League Group) - Liege Runners Up (Champions League qualifiers) - Bruges (Europa League) SVZW (Eurpoa League qualifiers)
Completely agree with Mundell Fleming, it seems common sense for RD to take stock when he knows the challenges faced by each of the teams in his network next season, and also the likely overall network income.
To an extent yes, but Liege's Champions League status is totally unrelated to to Michael Morrisson's contract situation and the fact that we have one senior striker on the books who is also Simon Church.
Is it now obligatory for a Charlton supporter to be interested in all the ups and downs of the other clubs in this network?
If so I confess that I fail the test completely. I don't have the time or the inclination to be interested in any of them, whoever they are, bar CAFC. One club is all I want to support. And even that gets more difficult when you have no real idea what the seemingly remote and passionless network controller wants for your club.
Is it now obligatory for a Charlton supporter to be interested in all the ups and downs of the other clubs in this network?
If so I confess that I fail the test completely. I don't have the time or the inclination to be interested in any of them, whoever they are, bar CAFC. One club is all I want to support. And even that gets more difficult when you have no real idea what the seemingly remote and passionless network controller wants for your club.
My interest stems from the certain knowledge that what happens there has an impact here. It's that straightforward.
I understand that Martin Protheroe still retains a key role in player negotiation and it was noticeable that our January targets were northern based given he has links to Manchester (allegedly).
Is it now obligatory for a Charlton supporter to be interested in all the ups and downs of the other clubs in this network?
If so I confess that I fail the test completely. I don't have the time or the inclination to be interested in any of them, whoever they are, bar CAFC. One club is all I want to support. And even that gets more difficult when you have no real idea what the seemingly remote and passionless network controller wants for your club.
No! A few people have an interest in RD's network, others have an interest in what goes on behind the scenes at the valley and a majority are just interested in what goes on on the pitch. No obligations at all
Is it now obligatory for a Charlton supporter to be interested in all the ups and downs of the other clubs in this network?
If so I confess that I fail the test completely. I don't have the time or the inclination to be interested in any of them, whoever they are, bar CAFC. One club is all I want to support. And even that gets more difficult when you have no real idea what the seemingly remote and passionless network controller wants for your club.
Guvnor - it's quite true that when you sign up to Roland's Rat-pack it's a case of Buy One, Get Five Free. Of course there's no problem to leave the five on the shelf, but personally I think there's much of interest to be found with our siblings and as SHG rightly says, our futures are bound together anyway ?
I think it's a little harsh to consider the owner somewhat aloof. Firstly, much closer to home he has his headline team still in a fight for the Champs League - his place is absolutely to be with them. St Truiden are also still playing, as are Alcorcon (not sure about the Mighty Magyars or the not-so-mighty CZ). Our own dear lot finished a nerve-wracking and crowded late season a couple of weeks ago, and are rightfully taking a bit of a breather at the moment so that they're ready and fully refreshed for what will be a hugely important close season. The BBC transfer website shows only a handful of signings so far, so we're missing very little. (Amongst the big boys World Cup years usually produce some spectacularly bad transfers - wonder who this year's flops will be?)
As for Roland's apparent reticence, it may be worth bearing in mind that his experience as a politician has taught him to avoid making public statements that can later turn round and bite him. Also, with his scientific and technical background the evolution of his empire may be causing him to re-think certain aspects and he will not commit himself in public whilst he has yet to see how his hypotheses work out. And as a businessman, he may be reluctant to show his hand too openly. This is all new to us, of course, but by this time next year we'll all know a lot more, particularly about our Dear Leader, and RD will have learnt more than all of us put together, probably.
As his stable heads for summer pastures it's not just the runners but very much the riders who are of especial interest and concern. At Charlton we tend quite rightly to revere our managers (except for that joker at present "working" in the North-East - just wait till my blockbuster comes out A La Recherché Du Temps Pardew) and JR has very pleasingly come into this category. It's true that on the Continent the manager is more the Head Coach, and player recruitment etc put in the hands of a General Manager-type, but the early appointment of our new permanent manager cannot come a day too soon, if only to put our minds at rest.
Sorry to have gone on a bit, Sevensix, and apologies if this sounds like RD PR. I hope in the coming months the new regime will win over many sceptics by their actions, and that we go from strength to strength both on and off the pitch. And while it hadn't struck me at all this way before, I now confess that I am even a little bit proud to think that a fellow club of ours is jousting for the CL. Our turn soon !!
If I am honest was kinda hoping Leige lost today, if they never made Champions League maybe Daddy would see that his Priorty should not be his first born, and spend more time with us buying us lots of nice things.
Could I make just one point ? We are now financially safe, but not because the owner is very rich. It is because he is a very successful businessman who runs a business for profit, not just by pouring money into it. I appreciate the difference, and feel positive about the future. By all means follow things carefully, but please do it with a neutral eye.
For all you network enthusiasts, the full set of results from the weekend are here. The other clubs are finishing strongly, although if I were a person of cynical disposition I'd be looking at the betting patterns around Ujpest's result :-)
Standard and their fans must be gutted. You romp away with the league over a full season and still finish second.
For all you network enthusiasts, the full set of results from the weekend are here. The other clubs are finishing strongly, although if I were a person of cynical disposition I'd be looking at the betting patterns around Ujpest's result :-)
Standard and their fans must be gutted. You romp away with the league over a full season and still finish second.
That's a great summary. I don't really know why, but I do find this Network watching strangely compelling!!
I wonder how Roland appraises the season? I'd imagine he's positive about what's been achieved by his Clubs. Hopefully, this will encourage him to press on and build on the momentum.
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Aha , 2nd spot still gives them a chance of UCL
Club Brugge 13 : 30 Zulte-Waregem
Anderlecht 13 : 30 Lokeren
Standard Liège 13 : 30 Genk
It is looking all for Anderlecht to lose. Standard Liege will be in a qualifer for the champions league if they can beat Genk, who surprised Bruges in the penultimate games tonight. Bruges are having a bad run at home. Zulte Waregem gave it a real go against Anderlecht at the end but Anderlecht defended strongly.
Standard Liege did the necessary against Lokeren but their form was not good enough in the play offs. They played Lokeren who had a car park around one of the goals in a league one / two looking ground. I only saw the end of the game. There was an excellent crunching body check from a big Liege bald midfielder with a beard that crumpled the Lokeren player.
You got to feel a bit of sympathy for Liege. Anderlecht has won 4 games in a row. Liege were 10 points ahead at the end of the season, which I understood to be halved to make things more sporting. Why ? If they were that far ahead why not keep the points, Doubtful that Liege will make it through in the Champions league play offs so it will be the Europa league.
Many thanks, vff.
Quite by chance tonight I found all the above on one page of flashscores.co.uk. I'm sure there are many on here who are way ahead of me, but it was hard to resist posting a bit of good news about SL.
Unfortunately the standings weren't ready. Vff has made a much better job of it, anyway.
http://uk.soccerway.com/competitions/club-domestic/?ICID=TN_02_01
The Play-Off winners, which will be Anderlecht unless they lose and Liege win, qualify directly for the Group Stages of the Champions League. Anderlecht qualified last year too and played PSG, Olympiacos and Benfica, finishing bottom.
Based on the format and seeding for the season now ending, the Play-Off runners up will be placed in the third qualifying round for the Champions League. Here they will be joined by the runners up in the following countries, Russia, Netherlands, Ukraine, Greece, Turkey, Denmark, Switzerland and Austria along with the third placed team in France. The five winners will then proceed to the Play-Off round where they will each play against one of five sides drawn from the third placed teams in Italy and Portugal and the fourth placed teams in England, Spain and Germany.
It will be tough for Liege to make the Group Stages if they need to qualify. Last season Zulte Waregem were in this position and lost to PSV Eindhoven in the third qualifying round. PSV then drew AC Milan in the Play-Off round and were duly eliminated.
I wonder to what extent Duchatelet is waiting to see how all of this plays out before thinking seriously about what to do next season?
Anderlecht 3 Lokeren 1 (Happy Anderlecth fans invade pitch)
Bruges 2 SVZW 0
Liege 1 Genk 0 (Nice finish for Liege goal, Luzon waving arms about a lot)
Anderlecht champions (Champions League Group) - Liege Runners Up (Champions League qualifiers) - Bruges (Europa League) SVZW (Eurpoa League qualifiers)
If so I confess that I fail the test completely. I don't have the time or the inclination to be interested in any of them, whoever they are, bar CAFC. One club is all I want to support. And even that gets more difficult when you have no real idea what the seemingly remote and passionless network controller wants for your club.
I think it's a little harsh to consider the owner somewhat aloof. Firstly, much closer to home he has his headline team still in a fight for the Champs League - his place is absolutely to be with them. St Truiden are also still playing, as are Alcorcon (not sure about the Mighty Magyars or the not-so-mighty CZ). Our own dear lot finished a nerve-wracking and crowded late season a couple of weeks ago, and are rightfully taking a bit of a breather at the moment so that they're ready and fully refreshed for what will be a hugely important close season. The BBC transfer website shows only a handful of signings so far, so we're missing very little. (Amongst the big boys World Cup years usually produce some spectacularly bad transfers - wonder who this year's flops will be?)
As for Roland's apparent reticence, it may be worth bearing in mind that his experience as a politician has taught him to avoid making public statements that can later turn round and bite him. Also, with his scientific and technical background the evolution of his empire may be causing him to re-think certain aspects and he will not commit himself in public whilst he has yet to see how his hypotheses work out. And as a businessman, he may be reluctant to show his hand too openly. This is all new to us, of course, but by this time next year we'll all know a lot more, particularly about our Dear Leader, and RD will have learnt more than all of us put together, probably.
As his stable heads for summer pastures it's not just the runners but very much the riders who are of especial interest and concern. At Charlton we tend quite rightly to revere our managers (except for that joker at present "working" in the North-East - just wait till my blockbuster comes out A La Recherché Du Temps Pardew) and JR has very pleasingly come into this category. It's true that on the Continent the manager is more the Head Coach, and player recruitment etc put in the hands of a General Manager-type, but the early appointment of our new permanent manager cannot come a day too soon, if only to put our minds at rest.
Sorry to have gone on a bit, Sevensix, and apologies if this sounds like RD PR. I hope in the coming months the new regime will win over many sceptics by their actions, and that we go from strength to strength both on and off the pitch. And while it hadn't struck me at all this way before, I now confess that I am even a little bit proud to think that a fellow club of ours is jousting for the CL. Our turn soon !!
Standard and their fans must be gutted. You romp away with the league over a full season and still finish second.
I wonder how Roland appraises the season? I'd imagine he's positive about what's been achieved by his Clubs. Hopefully, this will encourage him to press on and build on the momentum.