EFL EFL Playoffs

[Steve Gilbert]

Why have the finals been Championship, L2 then L1?

I thought in the past it was L2, L1 and finish with the Championship….

I thought the exact same, seems an odd way to do it. I thought the ‘most expensive game in football’ was always the last of the finals.
At least do it championship, league 1 then league 2.

 

[Scotchegg]

I seem to remember some issue a few years back where the pitch was churned up a bit in the first two games which upset the precious PL teams to be, so they were given first go the following year.

Although why they didn't then go Championship, L1, L2 I don't know!

 

[Jimmycarterxi]

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To be honest I prefer their ground to the soulless bowls such as Southampton, Leicester etc

 

[werthersoriginal]

And a board that understands where they’re at and how, if at all, they are going to be able to push through their current ceiling. Followed by good execution. Luton have had sustained success now for some time, it hasn’t always been represented by high league finishes because success for them 3 or 4 years ago was staying in the league. but they’ve outperformed their budget for a good while and built up to this. This is no fluke.

Right, would you be so effusive if it was Swindon? Also a plucky smaller club. A lot of people really dislike Luton!

Luton’s success hinges around their appointment of Nathan Jones but as you say the whole club management seem to have been focused on success, even though they’ve also got a new ground in the works.

 

[m]

Why have the finals been Championship, L2 then L1?

I thought in the past it was L2, L1 and finish with the Championship….

I don't think it's the first time they've done it in this order.

No idea why.

 

[Swaby39]

Right, would you be so effusive if it was Swindon? Also a plucky smaller club. A lot of people really dislike Luton!

Luton’s success hinges around their appointment of Nathan Jones but as you say the whole club management seem to have been focused on success, even though they’ve also got a new ground in the works.

Yes, absolutely.

Would I toast their success? Absolutely not. But that’s not the same as appreciating a club that just does the job properly and achieves something as a result. If they overtake us and get to the championship, it’ll be nobody’s fault but our own and I’ll hate it, but admire it.

 

[Toe knee]

To be honest I prefer their ground to the soulless bowls such as Southampton, Leicester etc

Has got a touch of the old manor about it.
Especially the dark lane behind the stand

 

[EastStandKieran]

Hoping Barnsley win today we're a bogey team for Wednesday where as Barnsley beat us twice this season

 

[Leysboy]

Hoping Barnsley win today we're a bogey team for Wednesday where as Barnsley beat us twice this season

Barnsley is a dreadful place to go, all up and down hills to get to the ground, all nearby watering holes, are home fans only.

Having said that, Sheff Wed going up would make the league slightly weaker. Even though we’ve very nearly beaten them on all four occasions we’ve met since they dropped down to Lge 1.

 

[Steve Gilbert]

Barnsley is a dreadful place to go, all up and down hills to get to the ground, all nearby watering holes, are home fans only.

Having said that, Sheff Wed going up would make the league slightly weaker. Even though we’ve very nearly beaten them on all four occasions we’ve met since they dropped down to Lge 1.

I've drank in 4 different pubs when I've been to Barnsley, all near to the ground and had no issues getting in at all.

 

[Leysboy]

I've drank in 4 different pubs when I've been to Barnsley, all near to the ground and had no issues getting in at all.

Well the last time I went there, was when we got thrashed first game of the season, and Samir Curruthers got motm. We lost 4-0, and not a local pub near the ground would let us in.

 

[Steve Gilbert]

Well the last time I went there, was when we got thrashed first game of the season, and Samir Curruthers got motm. We lost 4-0, and not a local pub near the ground would let us in.

You must look like a hooligan (I wont tell Vicky) as myself and a few others managed 3 pubs.

 

[Steve McAvoy]

Barnsley is a dreadful place to go, all up and down hills to get to the ground, all nearby watering holes, are home fans only.

Having said that, Sheff Wed going up would make the league slightly weaker. Even though we’ve very nearly beaten them on all four occasions we’ve met since they dropped down to Lge 1.

Spent the other Sunday at Elsecar, just outside Barnsley. Lovely old mining community, plenty of good pubs, great Heritage Centre. Next time if you fancy a trip to Barnsley, book overnight at the Market Tavern (£65 room only) then travel into the game from there. Treat yourself.

 

[Leysboy]

If this game goes to penalties today, will it be the first time all four playoff finals have been decided that way, I’m including the National Lge as well.

I’m sure there is an anorak in here that will know.

 

[chuckbert]

Not a good advert for league 2 football

 

[Steve Gilbert]

Not a good advert for league 2 football

I heard someone comment on talksport the other day about the play offs never being a great game of football as the only thing that matters is the result. They mentioned nerves will always kick in naturally so the games rarely flow.

 

[Leysboy]

You must look like a hooligan (I wont tell Vicky) as myself and a few others managed 3 pubs.

I have a skin head, but doesn’t mean I’m a hooligan. Judgemental northern sods!

 

[Leysboy]

I heard someone comment on talksport the other day about the play offs never being a great game of football as the only thing that matters is the result. They mentioned nerves will always kick in naturally so the games rarely flow.

That Sunderland and Charlton playoff final is best one in recent memory. 4-4 and Charlton won on pens.

I say recent memory, but that was at the old Wembley. Best playoff final I’ve ever watched.

 

[Coffin Dodger]

VAR gets it all wrong again

 

[Foley]

VAR gets it all wrong again

For the sending off?
I thought yellow,but a couple of mates have said that they thought red.

 

[Leysboy]

I don’t think that was a Red, and Barnsley should of had a penalty.

 

[Coffin Dodger]

For the sending off?
I thought yellow,but a couple of mates have said that they thought red.

Both

 

[Paul Cannell]

VAR right on both imo.

 

[Tomox]

What a chance for Barnsley there!

 

[SSU Dozer]

I hate this late flagging.

 

[Tomox]

Probably a good result for us. I’m sure Barnsley will be strong next season but Wednesday are always going to be around the automatic positions.

 

[Leysboy]

Sheffield Wednesday score with last kick of the game.

Makes the league a little weaker now they’ve gone up.

 

[Scotchegg]

I won't miss hearing Barry bloody Bannans name every 5 seconds when anyone talks about league one!

Never liked the love child of Robin Cook and Janette Krankie and his sour little face!!

(And no, I'm not jealous!!!)

 

[Foley]

I won't miss hearing Barry bloody Bannans name every 5 seconds when anyone talks about league one!

Never liked the love child of Robin Cook and Janette Krankie and his sour little face!!

(And no, I'm not jealous!!!)

He was a brilliant player at this level though. I did enjoy watching him but pleased that he will be playing in the Championship ( where he deserves to play)

 

[Steve Gilbert]

Feels like football is resetting a little bit now.

Ipswich and Wednesday back to the championship, Wigan, Reading, Blackpool and Carlisle back to league 1. Morecambe, MK, FGR and Accrington back to league 2.