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Eagles were last at the Super Bowl in 2005. Lost to the Patriots 24-21, so a bit of payback is in order, hopefully. Pundits appear to be giving them a bit of respect now. Defence always wins championships, as we know, so they do have a shot, but I would prefer them coming in with the underdog's collar round their neck. Go Eagles! 

Great memories. I, too, used to spend my summer holidays in Anglesey in the 70's, on an island called Ynys Faelog (Isle of Rats, I think) by the Menai Strait suspension bridge. The area is steeped in history and well worth a visit. Ynys Faelog is up for sale if any of you have a spare 700K. http://www.countryliving.co.uk/homes-interiors/property/news/a2946/island-for-sale-anglesey/ 

Foles proved the doubters wrong. Great to see. The D was immense. I think the Eagles can take the Pats, although they will come in as big underdogs again. Haven't been this excited since er 2004. Revenge, hopefully! Go Eagles!
 

Probably just behind West Brom

If he comes here then he will get my backing but whilst I don't think he will be a failure no matter what happens, IMO this isn'tt the type of signing that we should be pursuing and certainly not for the amount of money being talked about.

including me but more in hope.

I’m giving him a chance. I think he will do a good job long term 

I lived in Formby from 1966-1975. It was the home of many Everton and Liverpool players at the time (still is, I dare say). John Toshack had a house adjacent to my primary school, Bob Latchford owned the local barbers and Joe Royle played kickabout near Formby pinewoods a few streets away from my house. I left Formby in 75 to live in Belfast. My abiding memory was seeing soldiers on the streets for the first time. Crossing the border from the south, and stuck in a huge queue, a young squaddie - recognising the English plate, I guess - knocked on my dad's window. He looked in the back, saw me, and asked who I supported. When I said Everton, he grinned and said 'Right team'. He asked us to pull out of the queue and waved us over the border. Formby and Everton came with me.  

I lived in Formby from 1966-1975. It was the home of many Everton and Liverpool players at the time (still is, I dare say). John Toshack had a house adjacent to my primary school, Bob Latchford owned the local barbers and Joe Royle played kickabout near Formby pinewoods a few streets away from my house. I left Formby in 75 to live in Belfast. My abiding memory was seeing soldiers on the streets for the first time. Crossing the border from the south, and stuck in a huge queue, a young squaddie - recognising the English plate, I guess - knocked on my dad's window. He looked in the back, saw me, and asked who I supported. When I said Everton, he grinned and said 'Right team'. He asked us to pull out of the queue and waved us over the border. Formby and Everton came with me.  

I lived in Formby from 1966-1975. It was the home of many Everton and Liverpool players at the time (still is, I dare say). John Toshack had a house adjacent to my primary school, Bob Latchford owned the local barbers and Joe Royle played kickabout near Formby pinewoods a few streets away from my house. I left Formby in 75 to live in Belfast. My abiding memory was seeing soldiers on the streets for the first time. Crossing the border from the south, and stuck in a huge queue, a young squaddie - recognising the English plate, I guess - knocked on my dad's window. He looked in the back, saw me, and asked who I supported. When I said Everton, he grinned and said 'Right team'. He asked us to pull out of the queue and waved us over the border. Formby and Everton came with me.  

I lived in Formby from 1966-1975. It was the home of many Everton and Liverpool players at the time (still is, I dare say). John Toshack had a house adjacent to my primary school, Bob Latchford owned the local barbers and Joe Royle played kickabout near Formby pinewoods a few streets away from my house. I left Formby in 75 to live in Belfast. My abiding memory was seeing soldiers on the streets for the first time. Crossing the border from the south, and stuck in a huge queue, a young squaddie - recognising the English plate, I guess - knocked on my dad's window. He looked in the back, saw me, and asked who I supported. When I said Everton, he grinned and said 'Right team'. He asked us to pull out of the queue and waved us over the border. Formby and Everton came with me.  

Eagles are back in this year so very excited (even without Wentz)!

Saying I said they park the bus is a misconception. See Q31's post.

His Bolton team was exciting to watch: he made some very astute loans and built a good team. Also, defensive football never did Simeone's Atletico any harm. I grew up in the 70's watching Italian teams employ catenaccio very successfully. I don't think there is anything wrong in using any system if it works. Personally, I'd also like to see more flair, but hey ho, we don't have the players at the moment.  

Yes, he was. I kept all mine, luckily. Character-based, gentle humour but very profound in its way. As an adult, I often flick through and find it still resonates. Sad to tell, I have become more like Charlie Brown than I imagined I would be!  

Good start to a novel, Peter...

Good start to a novel, Peter...

Honest question to Bill, Matt and anyone else who thinks relegation is inconceivable.
Given we have just been fortunate to get a point against the side who are bottom of the table, and who before today had only amassed a grand total of 4 points all season. If we are not in danger who is?

Sunderland, Coventry, Leeds, Forest, Ipswich and Aston Villa will all tell you an entirely different story. I’m not arsed about reputation, I just want success. Going down would be an absolute disaster for us- we could kiss the stadium goodbye for starters.

Thanks, Mike. Now if you could just change our manager?

A good recommendation for him, Austin - though I have to say it through gritted teeth (Flyers' fan since '96).

I never forgave him for his underhit backpass in the LCF of '77. Broke my heart.

Dreadful tournament: utterly dull and forgettable. Best 'team' were Germany, but they were undone by lack of a striker in the SF. France flattered to deceive and I was pleased they lost. I have Portuguese friends and my little boy loves Ronaldo so I was very happy for them. Team defence, as ever, wins games, something I hope we learn from for the new season.