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In theory it is possible, but the scenario would involve Cardiff winning at the Amex, and the gap would then narrow . .I would hate for it to be put to the test!

I can see what the poster was saying in terms of it being a knock-out and 1-0 equated to 10-0 in terms of advancing to the next round, or in our case, the final. And if it had been either of the other semi-finalists, then his point would have been very valid indeed. But surely the reality is...

I was very critical of the performance against the Stains, but reluctant to criticise the tactics against Man City, because they were two very different occasions, but you right in that we so often seem to play for 0-0 security, and then open up when we go one down, when we then have a real go -...

That's true but give credit where it is due -already down but thousands came along. I remember that chant of 40 grand and you are having a laugh, and Mr o' Hara's hand gestures in return . .

I know what you mean and undoubtedly there will have been some amongst 35,000 who came along for the day out and are not the most fanatical -that is how it works, as we can't all be loud singers etc., but where I was, I can't say I noticed too many who were seemingly not that bothered. There...

No sympathy whatsoever -he knew the risks when you drive over the limit and the potential dangers involved to yourself and other motorists, and decided to take a chance. And, as others have stated, with their money, they can easily afford to have taxis on order. There is also the role model...

Exactly what I do for the same reason.

I didn't really notice our players diving a lot, yet on the Man City forum, they were talking about Albion's players doing precisely that and that they should hang their heads in shame. But that might be because of bias, I suppose.

I think this is rather too simplistic. You are quite right in that at home games, we all know that in the NS people prefer to stand, and if you book seats there, then you should take this into account, but Saturday was rather different. Where you were in the ticket queue would have determined...

I can recall listening on the radio to an interview with a politician (can't remember who) who stated that specific rules are in place at football matches because of the special nature of football. He was being polite and but it was obvious what he meant. Afterall, you can take your beer up with...

But on an occasion like Saturday, it wasn't in any way clear, unlike for home matches, when everyone knows, that rightly or wrongly, thousands in the NS prefer to stand, where as in most other areas virtually all fans sit.

Perhaps there might be a link here between this thread and the complaints from fans about the behaviour of a minority. Officialdom clearly does not trust football fans, and the drunken antics of a few give officialdom ammunition to insist on all-seater stadia.

On an earlier thread about this very subject, I was assured that the standing up worked well. Behind me was a couple well into their 70s, who clearly wanted to sit. Two rows in front were two young lads, probably early 20s, who turned round, saw that their standing, (along with others, to be...

Good that you are on the mend and was able to make it.

Yes, it was generally good. Strangely, as others have mentioned it, I too thought the signage outside was slightly confusing, but I would not say for one moment that this is a major issue.

Looking at that goal again, I was surprised at LD - I had the impression, that he had not see the Man City player behind him as I think he could have cleared the admittedly very good cross with his left foot. His reaction after the goal seemed to indicate that he held himself responsible. But I...

Yes, I tend to agree with you here, and it does throw up the old question of whether the top 6 do subconsciously get better treatment from the officials. In the past I have never really subscribed to that point of view but since our now two seasons in the PL I am not so sure.

While the thread is fascinating and well put, as you say, I always find it amazing on NSC that those who are quite happy to make (in this case) snide comments about others, then feel so offended when the chickens come home to roost.