Premier League

[BigV]

What a beautiful photograph!

[Sundae]

It would be.
Except it's full of Arsenal fans.

Never trust a North Londoner.

[DanaC]

Inasmuch as I follow any team, I generally consider myself a ManU supporter, but as Bolton was the town where I grew up, I also have an affection for BW.

Shame Bolton Wanderers aren't in the Prem now. They've got some serious history behind them.

Possibly one of the most famous footballing pictures. From the 1923 Cup Final, known forever after as The White Horse Final:

The 1923 FA Cup Final was an association football match between Bolton Wanderers and West Ham United on 28 April 1923 at the original Wembley Stadium in London. The showpiece match of English football's primary cup competition, the Football Association Challenge Cup (better known as the FA Cup), it was the first football match to be played at Wembley Stadium. King George V was in attendance to present the trophy to the winning team.

The final was preceded by chaotic scenes as vast crowds surged into the stadium, far exceeding its official capacity of approximately 125,000. A crowd estimated at up to 300,000 gained entrance and the terraces overflowed, with the result that spectators found their way into the area around the pitch and even onto the playing area itself. Mounted policemen, including one on a light-coloured horse which became the defining image of the day, had to be brought in to clear the crowds from the pitch and allow the match to take place. The match began 45 minutes late as crowds stood around the perimeter of the pitch. Although West Ham started strongly, Bolton proved the dominant team for most of the match and won 2–0. David Jack scored a goal two minutes after the start of the match and Jack Smith added a controversial second goal during the second half. The pre-match events prompted discussion in the House of Commons and led to the introduction of safety measures for future finals. The match is often referred to as the "White Horse Final" and is commemorated by the White Horse Bridge at the new Wembley Stadium.

The image of Billie the white horse remains famous within English football lore, and the match is often referred to as "The White Horse Final".[24][33][48] Billie's rider, George Scorey, was rewarded by the Football Association with free tickets to subsequent finals, but he had no interest in football and chose not to attend.[23]
In 2005, a public poll chose that the new footbridge near the rebuilt Wembley Stadium would be named the White Horse Bridge.[49] The executive director of the London Development Agency, which organised the poll, stated that the choice of name was appropriate given that the bridge, like the horse, would improve safety for fans at Wembley.[50] Scottish newspaper the Daily Record claimed that fans of the national team of Scotland had voted in large numbers so as to prevent a former England player or manager being honoured, and also because "White Horse" is also the name of a brand of whisky.[51] In 2007 a play based around the reactions of a group of Bolton residents to the events of the final was staged at the Octagon Theatre, Bolton.[52]

The play was written by J's dad

[Sundae]

Originally Posted by DanaC

The play was written by J's dad

That is serious cool potatoes.

[lookout123]

there is only one club worthy of support and that is Arsenal FC. your new addiction awaits. of course, you will end the campaign in tears.


if you pick Manchester city or Chelsea you might as well announce to the world that you love walmart and all they do for their communities.


if you love the new York Yankees and Dallas cowboys then Manchester United is for you.


i'll see you in may.

[Clodfobble]

LOOKOUT!

Good to see you, man. How're things hanging?

[lookout123]

straight down the middle.


not much happening in lookoutville. slang has been on my case to pop back in and say hi... so here I is.

[BigV]

Originally Posted by Clodfobble

LOOKOUT!

Good to see you, man. How're things hanging?

QFT.

Originally Posted by lookout123

straight down the middle.


not much happening in lookoutville. slang has been on my case to pop back in and say hi... so here I is.

Thank you Slang.

Very good to see you up and about and taking nourishment lookout.

[Big Sarge]

We had a draw against Chelsea. I think this is the first time in app. 4 years. People are singing the praises of Rooney (is he still leaving?). I was more impressed with Valencia. Anyone else catch the highlights on Fox Sports?

[Big Sarge]

Can you believe we lost to Liverpool??? Talk about the shame....

[Sundae]

Could be worse. Spurs lost to Arsenal.

[Big Sarge]

I like Arsenal, mainly because of the name. I hope this loss doesn't affect the stock. I've already lost 29 cents per share. Do you think if the stock drops too low Obama might give them a "bail out"?

[lookout123]

Sundae, you are obviously trying to play the troll because no self respecting woman would dare admit they support spuds. It has been nearly 20 years since we had a year without St Totteringham's day... and 2014 shall be no different.

North London is Red and White. Or so I'm told by those who've been there.

[Sundae]

Never trust a North Londoner.
So my Dad says.

Over here, we're forever blowing bubbles.
You can enjoy boring, boring Arsenal as much you like.

[lookout123]

Oh, for the love. Better than a Millwall thug... er supporter, i suppose. Better try to get to a couple matches while you're still at Upton Park.