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Title: Play off final
Post by: KJS on May 23, 2026, 03:28:57 PM
Feel for those Hull fans today, we were in that end v Villa when it was hot and it was unbearable at times, the winning made it all worthwhile but s few fans were hit by sunstroke   ☀️☀️☀️☀️
Title: Re: Play off final
Post by: Coastwalker on May 23, 2026, 03:56:35 PM
If Hull lose they are going to go to court,as they feel Middlesbrough who lost their semi,shouldn't be there,and they Hull should have gone straight up after Southampton were thrown out.
Title: Re: Play off final
Post by: sunburywhite on May 23, 2026, 04:01:51 PM
Quote from: Coastwalker on May 23, 2026, 03:56:35 PMIf Hull lose they are going to go to court,as they feel Middlesbrough who lost their semi,shouldn't be there,and they Hull should have gone straight up after Southampton were thrown out.

They are just trying to back both horses
Title: Re: Play off final
Post by: WindyCity on May 23, 2026, 04:06:07 PM
Will be interesting and a lot of crying/cheering if Boro go thru.   I suppose Hull could have had a case that they should have been granted promotion once their scheduled opponent was nixed?
Title: Re: Play off final
Post by: HV71 on May 23, 2026, 04:09:23 PM
Quote from: Coastwalker on May 23, 2026, 03:56:35 PMIf Hull lose they are going to go to court,as they feel Middlesbrough who lost their semi,shouldn't be there,and they Hull should have gone straight up after Southampton were thrown out.

That isn't the precedent though . EFL kicked out Swindon from the Vertu trophy and Luton were reinstated
Title: Re: Play off final
Post by: demeant0r on May 23, 2026, 04:11:04 PM
Honestly feel like neither of these clubs will threaten the pl next season
Title: Re: Play off final
Post by: SP on May 23, 2026, 04:17:11 PM
The Wembley pitch looks great but always seems to play so slow.
Title: Re: Play off final
Post by: hopper on May 23, 2026, 04:22:21 PM
Hull are right to be aggrieved they didn't know who they would face, but their stance has been disappointing and can't think their take would stand up in court.
Title: Re: Play off final
Post by: Fulham Tup North on May 23, 2026, 04:32:46 PM
 ::scarf:: looks like it could be a penalty shoot-out...
Both sides have produced nothing to date...  ::angry::
Title: Re: Play off final
Post by: LittleErn on May 23, 2026, 04:34:53 PM
Quote from: demeant0r on May 23, 2026, 04:11:04 PMHonestly feel like neither of these clubs will threaten the pl next season

Not without a lot of recruitment. The space in midfield and the number of poor first time touches suggests they would both be vulnerable. If anything, Middlesborough look slightly more cultured and comfortable on the ball - Matt Targett is playing well as is their Centre Half - but Hull have a few big hitters in their forward line who could capitalise on any defensive mistakes.
Title: Re: Play off final
Post by: bog on May 23, 2026, 04:36:46 PM
I will never forget being in the White Wall in the closing minutes.  ::scarf::
Title: Re: Play off final
Post by: Carborundum on May 23, 2026, 04:58:43 PM
When Luke Ayling looks like Frank Beckenbaur, it's fair to question the quality on display.  Turn the clock back to Fulham v Villa in the play off final and either team would likely steamroller what's on offer today.
Title: Re: Play off final
Post by: Fernhurst on May 23, 2026, 05:08:59 PM
Quote from: bog on May 23, 2026, 04:36:46 PMI will never forget being in the White Wall in the closing minutes.  ::scarf::

Wonderful day I'll never forget Capt
Title: Re: Play off final
Post by: Coastwalker on May 23, 2026, 05:13:02 PM
Quote from: demeant0r on May 23, 2026, 04:11:04 PMHonestly feel like neither of these clubs will threaten the pl next season

I recall a few on here saying the same about Sunderland.
Whoever wins will have money to spend.
Title: Re: Play off final
Post by: demeant0r on May 23, 2026, 05:15:10 PM
Quote from: Coastwalker on May 23, 2026, 05:13:02 PM
Quote from: demeant0r on May 23, 2026, 04:11:04 PMHonestly feel like neither of these clubs will threaten the pl next season

I recall a few on here saying the same about Sunderland.
Whoever wins will have money to spend.

But did Sunderland win the play offs with potentially 1 shot on target? There's only been 1 shot on target between these two.
Title: Re: Play off final
Post by: FFC007 on May 23, 2026, 05:25:36 PM
1-0 Hull....
Title: Re: Play off final
Post by: F(f)CUK on May 23, 2026, 05:25:52 PM
Hull have just scored but they will be cannon fodder next year
Title: Re: Play off final
Post by: FFC007 on May 23, 2026, 05:28:02 PM
Nice long away trip up there next season....
Title: Re: Play off final
Post by: HV71 on May 23, 2026, 05:28:25 PM
Carriage for Hackney please TK
Title: Re: Play off final
Post by: Coastwalker on May 23, 2026, 05:31:01 PM
Quote from: demeant0r on May 23, 2026, 05:15:10 PM
Quote from: Coastwalker on May 23, 2026, 05:13:02 PM
Quote from: demeant0r on May 23, 2026, 04:11:04 PMHonestly feel like neither of these clubs will threaten the pl next season

I recall a few on here saying the same about Sunderland.
Whoever wins will have money to spend.

But did Sunderland win the play offs with potentially 1 shot on target? There's only been 1 shot on target between these two.

That's got nothing to do with next season in the Premier.
Lot of nerves today.
Title: Re: Play off final
Post by: FFC007 on May 23, 2026, 05:34:03 PM
Hull will be easy pickings next season....
Title: Re: Play off final
Post by: Coastwalker on May 23, 2026, 05:36:22 PM
16 extra mins now played.
Are they wanting Boro to score.
Title: Re: Play off final
Post by: ron on May 23, 2026, 05:36:30 PM
I thought that they were going to play until nightfall and an equaliser in the dark....
Title: Re: Play off final
Post by: Buffalo76 on May 23, 2026, 05:36:39 PM
Glad Hull won. Thats one relegation spot decided for next season  ::thumb::
Title: Re: Play off final
Post by: KJS on May 23, 2026, 05:37:16 PM
Correct results in the end but Hull will need to spend big
Title: Re: Play off final
Post by: Fulham 442 on May 23, 2026, 05:37:50 PM
Best outcome in the end I guess but it was a dire playoff final lacking in quality.
Title: Re: Play off final
Post by: Dodgin on May 23, 2026, 05:38:32 PM
Justice prevailed
Title: Re: Play off final
Post by: Coastwalker on May 23, 2026, 05:39:23 PM
Well done Hull.
100% record of winning play offs still intact.
Title: Re: Play off final
Post by: ron on May 23, 2026, 05:41:49 PM
Quote from: FFC007 on May 23, 2026, 05:34:03 PMHull will be easy pickings next season....

I remember saying that last time we played them when they came up..
Title: Re: Play off final
Post by: demeant0r on May 23, 2026, 05:42:31 PM
Quote from: Coastwalker on May 23, 2026, 05:31:01 PM
Quote from: demeant0r on May 23, 2026, 05:15:10 PM
Quote from: Coastwalker on May 23, 2026, 05:13:02 PM
Quote from: demeant0r on May 23, 2026, 04:11:04 PMHonestly feel like neither of these clubs will threaten the pl next season

I recall a few on here saying the same about Sunderland.
Whoever wins will have money to spend.

But did Sunderland win the play offs with potentially 1 shot on target? There's only been 1 shot on target between these two.

That's got nothing to do with next season in the Premier.
Lot of nerves today.

Not really, unless they plan on replacing the entire starting 11 and nine subs
Title: Re: Play off final
Post by: Coastwalker on May 23, 2026, 05:44:22 PM
One never knows who they'll get in transfer wise,I don't judge a team on today's game lot of nerves involved.
As I said earlier few on here thought Sunderland would go back down.
Funny old game Saint.
Title: Re: Play off final
Post by: FFC007 on May 23, 2026, 05:48:06 PM
Will Marco get a trip back to the KC next season?
Title: Re: Play off final
Post by: bog on May 23, 2026, 06:14:19 PM
Quote from: Fernhurst on May 23, 2026, 05:08:59 PM
Quote from: bog on May 23, 2026, 04:36:46 PMI will never forget being in the White Wall in the closing minutes.  ::scarf::

Wonderful day I'll never forget Capt

When I stepped out onto the area where we were to sit, what a moment. I wore my Jezzard 9 and it was good to hear the comments from older fans like us Sir. Yes what a day.  ::thumb::  ::scarf::   
Title: Re: Play off final
Post by: Surlyc on May 23, 2026, 06:38:49 PM
Best result for football, avoiding the inevitable legal case from Hull & the ridiculous situation of a losing playoff team getting promoted.

Best result for mid-table PL teams, as Hull look like cannon fodder in waiting.

Best result for us, if Tony jumps straight on the Hayden Hackney carriage.
Title: Re: Play off final
Post by: Fulham Tup North on May 23, 2026, 07:33:31 PM
Quote from: ron on May 23, 2026, 05:36:30 PMI thought that they were going to play until nightfall and an equaliser in the dark....
Small boys playing in the park, jumpers for goalposts, playing until your Mum calls you in for tea, fish fingers, chips and peas, so next goal wins ... lovely...
Title: Re: Play off final
Post by: Fulham Tup North on May 23, 2026, 07:34:57 PM
Quote from: ron on May 23, 2026, 05:36:30 PMI thought that they were going to play until nightfall and an equaliser in the dark....
Small boys playing in the park, jumpers for goalposts, playing until your Mum calls you in for tea, fish fingers, chips and peas, so next goal wins ... lovely...
Title: Re: Play off final
Post by: Coastwalker on May 23, 2026, 07:54:06 PM
Quote from: Fulham Tup North on May 23, 2026, 07:34:57 PM
Quote from: ron on May 23, 2026, 05:36:30 PMI thought that they were going to play until nightfall and an equaliser in the dark....
Small boys playing in the park, jumpers for goalposts, playing until your Mum calls you in for tea, fish fingers, chips and peas, so next goal wins ... lovely...

Great stuff,watch out for the dog poo..Ron Manager.
Title: Re: Play off final
Post by: RAY Rock on May 23, 2026, 08:35:34 PM
Why are hull getting relegated next season talking utter bollocks Sunderland came up the same bollocks last season you recruit well you have a massive chance of staying up
Title: Re: Play off final
Post by: v on May 23, 2026, 10:13:20 PM
Quote from: Fulham Tup North on May 23, 2026, 07:34:57 PM
Quote from: ron on May 23, 2026, 05:36:30 PMI thought that they were going to play until nightfall and an equaliser in the dark....
Small boys playing in the park, jumpers for goalposts, playing until your Mum calls you in for tea, fish fingers, chips and peas, so next goal wins ... lovely...

Marvelous 😉
Title: Re: Play off final
Post by: LittleErn on May 23, 2026, 10:43:52 PM
And that's the difference that a proper striker can make! Championship or not, Mcburnie is better than anyone in our squad at putting the ball in the net.
Title: Re: Play off final
Post by: LittleErn on May 23, 2026, 10:49:15 PM
Quote from: bog on May 23, 2026, 06:14:19 PM
Quote from: Fernhurst on May 23, 2026, 05:08:59 PM
Quote from: bog on May 23, 2026, 04:36:46 PMI will never forget being in the White Wall in the closing minutes.  ::scarf::

Wonderful day I'll never forget Capt

When I stepped out onto the area where we were to sit, what a moment. I wore my Jezzard 9 and it was good to hear the comments from older fans like us Sir. Yes what a day.  ::thumb::  ::scarf::   

Beddy Jezzard - I cried when his injury forced him to retire. I have a memory of him running at full pelt and taking a long pass on his heel, flicking it over his head and getting a shot away. A real centre forward (striker, to you youngsters).
Title: Re: Play off final
Post by: Zoppa77 on May 24, 2026, 12:50:13 AM
Congrats to Hull. Will be interesting to see who they sell/buy for next season as they are cashed up. Pre judging them to fail in the PL is strange & unwise. I imagine if they were to watch our last 4-5 matches they would not be too fussed about playing us. In fact, they would prob look fwd to it.
Title: Re: Play off final
Post by: SuperFreeman on May 24, 2026, 05:04:53 AM
Quote from: Coastwalker on May 23, 2026, 03:56:35 PMIf Hull lose they are going to go to court,as they feel Middlesbrough who lost their semi,shouldn't be there,and they Hull should have gone straight up after Southampton were thrown out.

It wouldn't have happened anyway. There have been hundreds and hundreds of contentious issues over the course of the history of football.

Germany and the Scots would like nothing better than to see our 1966 World Cup triumph chalked off and given to the Germans because of Sir Geoff's 'was it fully over the line' goal when he made it 3-2.

Maradona 'Hand of God' v England?? The match should have been replayed.

Henry's handball goal v Ireland?? The same.

Where do you stop?

Middlesbrough had every right to be in the final. The beautiful game is full of 'what if's, but's and maybe's.'

I forgot Lampard's goal v Germany that was never given when the ball was miles over the line.

Title: Re: Play off final
Post by: Southcoastffc on May 24, 2026, 10:35:52 AM
The worst thing about Hull  (or was when they were last in the Prem) is lots of old men, most teeth missing, chanting "You're being mauled by the tigers".
Title: Re: Play off final
Post by: SP on May 24, 2026, 10:45:33 AM
Gives me a warm glow thinking Spurs or West Ham will be replaced by Hull, I'm sure that'll go down well with their fans.
Title: Re: Play off final
Post by: Fulham 442 on May 24, 2026, 11:54:15 AM
Quote from: SP on May 24, 2026, 10:45:33 AMGives me a warm glow thinking Spurs or West Ham will be replaced by Hull, I'm sure that'll go down well with their fans.
I want Spurs to go as my husband is a West Ham fan, although he has been to more Fulham games over the years because of me!!
Title: Re: Play off final
Post by: Willham on May 24, 2026, 12:02:54 PM
Quote from: Southcoastffc on May 24, 2026, 10:35:52 AMThe worst thing about Hull  (or was when they were last in the Prem) is lots of old men, most teeth missing, chanting "You're being mauled by the tigers".

Getting***

Mauled by the tigers,
You're getting mauled by the tigers,
Mauled by the tiiiigers

It's honestly a great song that very rarely gets sung because it's not often hull are 3 or 4 goals up.

Sat with my dad (hull city fan) during our big loss at the KC having it sung was a terrible moment in my time. :(

P.S. to another poster mentioning a trip to the KC, it's no longer the KC stadium and now the MKM stadium.
Title: Re: Play off final
Post by: spikey norman on May 24, 2026, 01:34:46 PM
Bolton v Stockport is quite entertaining

Oliver  Norwood playing for Stockport
Title: Re: Play off final
Post by: bog on May 24, 2026, 02:00:43 PM
Quote from: LittleErn on May 23, 2026, 10:49:15 PM
Quote from: bog on May 23, 2026, 06:14:19 PM
Quote from: Fernhurst on May 23, 2026, 05:08:59 PM
Quote from: bog on May 23, 2026, 04:36:46 PMI will never forget being in the White Wall in the closing minutes.  ::scarf::

Wonderful day I'll never forget Capt

When I stepped out onto the area where we were to sit, what a moment. I wore my Jezzard 9 and it was good to hear the comments from older fans like us Sir. Yes what a day.  ::thumb::  ::scarf::   

Beddy Jezzard - I cried when his injury forced him to retire. I have a memory of him running at full pelt and taking a long pass on his heel, flicking it over his head and getting a shot away. A real centre forward (striker, to you youngsters).

As you know Little Ern, Beddy's career ending injury was on some FA overseas summer tour and he won his two England caps as a second division player. A genuine club legend. Both the end of his playing career and his managerial status were not appropriate in their arrival.