The Round Ball Game

[Eine Alpensinfonie]

I would have loved Hull to win but Palace fans have not forgotten Steve Bruce treacherously walking out on our team I find it impossible to wish him well in any enterprise. It may sound bitter and twisted but I would have hated seeing him rejoicing in a Cup triumph, so ultimately have to be pleased he lost.

I can understand that, but it isn't about the manager, but about the team, the club and thousands of fans.

[aeolium]

I would have loved Hull to win but Palace fans have not forgotten Steve Bruce treacherously walking out on our team I find it impossible to wish him well in any enterprise. It may sound bitter and twisted but I would have hated seeing him rejoicing in a Cup triumph, so ultimately have to be pleased he lost.

Perhaps it would have been a source of Schadenfreude that it was Steve Bruce's son, Alex, whose stupid foul on the edge of the area led to Arsenal's first goal which got them back in the match.

I was sorry for Hull as they played well, especially the centre-back Davies who really should have got the man of the match award ahead of Ramsey who was ineffectual for most of it. They needed to win in normal time though as they looked completely shattered in the extra half-hour.

The Scottish Cup final was also a good game. I had had a small punt on the underdogs St Johnstone so was pleased to see the men from Perth triumph, and deservedly.

[aka Calum Da Jazbo]

and on to Madrid: Viva Atletico!

[johncorrigan]

I came in and saw the second half of the Final - I also thought it exciting and was quite surprised that Hull didn't equalise in extra time. Good match and also, well done St. Johnstone.

Great game at Celtic Park, Anna - terrific atomosphere - Utd could have been there till midnight and not got the ball in the net. The kid-on Saints worked really hard - excellent manager they've got, and well deserved the trophy. The omens were all with them, written on the entrails of a stale steak and gravy peh!

[Eine Alpensinfonie]

and on to Madrid: Viva Atletico!

Indeed. Real have on it enough times. I remember watching the great 1958 final v. AC Milan. My dad wanted Milan to win because of Franco.

[aka Calum Da Jazbo]

an indispensable site for the summer

[EdgeleyRob]

Can't wait to get the wall chart up and running,then rip it up when England go out (group stage ?).

[Eine Alpensinfonie]

'Arry's back in the Premiership.

[Nick Armstrong]

and on to Madrid: Viva Atletico!

God that perversion of Handel is a banal, boring 'competition anthem'

[Beef Oven!]

Well-taken by Bale.

[Eine Alpensinfonie]

Still a glory supporter then?

[Parry1912]

'Arry's back in the Premiership.

"We are Premier League, say we are Premier League"

[Beef Oven!]

Still a glory supporter then?

I beg your pardon, are you addressing me?

[BBMmk2]

I hope DC does well, like they were last time!

[EdgeleyRob]

Memorable dates in Manchester City's Illustrious History:

1937: Division 1 Title Winners for the first time, under Wilf Wild
1956: FA Cup Winners under Les McDowall
1968: Division 1 Title Winners under Joe Mercer
1969: FA Cup Winners under Joe Mercer
1983: Yaya Toure is born
1984: Yaya Toure's 1st Birthday
1985: Yaya Toure's 2nd Birthday
1986: Yaya Toure's 3rd Birthday
1987: Yaya Toure's 4th Birthday
1988: Yaya Toure's 5th Birthday
1989: Yaya Toure's 6th Birthday
1990: Yaya Toure's 7th Birthday
1991: Yaya Toure's 8th Birthday
1992: Yaya Toure's 9th Birthday
1993: Yaya Toure's 10th Birthday
1994: Yaya Toure's 11th Birthday
1995: Yaya Toure's 12th Birthday
1996: Yaya Toure's 13th Birthday
1997: Yaya Toure's 14th Birthday
1998: Yaya Toure's 15th Birthday
1999: Yaya Toure's 16th Birthday
2000: Yaya Toure's 17th Birthday
2001: Yaya Toure's 18th Birthday
2002: Yaya Toure's 19th Birthday
2003: Yaya Toure's 20th Birthday
2004: Yaya Toure's 21st Birthday
2005: Yaya Toure's 22nd Birthday
2006: Yaya Toure's 23rd Birthday
2007: Yaya Toure's 24th Birthday
2008: Yaya Toure's 25th Birthday
2009: Yaya Toure's 26th Birthday
2010: Yaya Toure's 27th Birthday
2011: Yaya Toure's 28th Birthday; FA Cup Winners under Roberto Mancini
2012: Yaya Toure's 29th Birthday; Premier League Champions under Roberto Mancini
2013: Yaya Toure's 30th Birthday
2014: Yaya Toure's 31st Birthday; Premier League Champions under Manuel Pellegrini