[Football] Funniest **likely** footballing story this season?

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This thread is a bit like having a selection trolley of delicious looking cakes wheeled in front of you ... how to choose?

I went for Pompey on the basis that it's more delicious to see someone's dreams crushed than it is see someone's worst fears realised

 

[Simster]

I remember going to Southend and in the pub pre match and whilst mildy amusing the topic of us having no ground and going out of the football league was huge entertainment for the Southend fans , also I was actually envious of their ground at the time .

So Southend what goes around and all that , Cheerio.

I nearly included them in the poll but didn't think enough would care. An excellent shout there anyway.

 

[Terry Butcher Tribute Act]

Us finally finishing above Palace despite them being above us for 90% of the season and blagging 4 points from us

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[Harry Wilson's tackle]

Us finally finishing above Palace despite them being above us for 90% of the season and blagging 4 points from us

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Your hearts desire will be appearing as a screenshot on the Holmsdale twatboard momentarily.

I think I'm with Richie Rich on this....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOxRKtIXArA

 

[Pavilionaire]

In terms of being funny it would have to be Derby getting relegated. To think that Wayne Rooney would ever make a good manager is a joke in itself, and to watch this situation play out is brilliant, especially for a delusional club like Derby.

However, what would give me most pleasure is to see Massive get relegated. To try and circumvent the FFP rules by the owner selling the ground to himself is poor form and relegation would be a fitting outcome. I still carry the mental scar of that play-off defeat in 2016 too, so to be 2 divisions above them at the start of next season would be very nice indeed.

 

[Farehamseagull]

Derby for me. Never been Rooney's biggest fan and their fans reaction to March's serious injury on the pitch a few years ago has left a scar.

 

[faoileán]

It may come as a surprise to you but a lot of Albion fans have Celtic as their Scottish team, so Téigh trasna ort féin!

 

[Simster]

It may come as a surprise to you but a lot of Albion fans have Celtic as their Scottish team, so Téigh trasna ort féin!

I hate them. But don't worry, I hate Rangers too. Whenever either of them come unstuck, it's something to be celebrated. Well, for most SANE people anyway.

 

[jcdenton08]

I've gone with Liverpool because I suspect none of the "Stupid Six" will receive any punishment at all, and this is the closest we'll get.

 

[Bry Nylon]

It may come as a surprise to you but a lot of Albion fans have Celtic as their Scottish team, so Téigh trasna ort féin!

Celtic? It comes as a surprise to me

 

[jcdenton08]

It may come as a surprise to you but a lot of Albion fans have Celtic as their Scottish team, so Téigh trasna ort féin!

Mine is Cowdenbeath because I like steak (medium well).

 

[Badger Boy]

For me, it's Wednesday's relegation because it really adds to the number of teams in League 1 who are largely trapped. So many clubs desperate to get out of that league and Wednesday, hopefully, will find themselves in the Ipswich kind of position. Absolutely nowhere.

 

[faoileán]

I hate them. But don't worry, I hate Rangers too. Whenever either of them come unstuck, it's something to be celebrated. Well, for most SANE people anyway.

On the contrary, I would argue that most "SANE" people wouldn't bother celebrating the misfortune of a club which Albion are never likely to cross paths with...

 

[Happy Exile]

Liverpool for me. Reading a close second but there'll be some enjoyment in seeing the reaction from people that suddenly emerged this time last season as "lifelong" Liverpool fans.

 

[Bry Nylon]

Liverpool for me. Reading a close second but there'll be some enjoyment in seeing the reaction from people that suddenly emerged this time last season as "lifelong" Liverpool fans.

Yup. Plus the 'closet' Liverpool fans on here who grew up supporting Liverpool in the 1980s and get very touchy about any criticism of the club or their shambolic title defence.

 

[Farehamseagull]

On the contrary, I would argue that most "SANE" people wouldn't bother celebrating the misfortune of a club which Albion are never likely to cross paths with...

Think you're missing part of the fun of being a football fan?!

We're also very unlikely to be playing Real Madrid, Barcelona, Juventus etc anytime soon but I promise I will be celebrating any misfortune that comes their way!

 

[Simster]

On the contrary, I would argue that most "SANE" people wouldn't bother celebrating the misfortune of a club which Albion are never likely to cross paths with...

Well you're wrong.

Hearing what a marvellous accomplishment it is for say Liverpool to keep winning domestic cups and a league of 12 clubs, half of whom are no bigger than Southend or Barrow, over and over again, would get on people's tits. And the same here, especially when Celtic spend most of those 9 years getting dumped out of the Champions League in the group stages. That really should have highlighted what level of accomplishment had really been achieved domestically.

Tired of hearing about those two grim Scottish clubs. A stain on the sport and always pleasing to see them f**k it up.

 

[MikeySmall]

I've not quite got over Micheal Keane celebrating for Grimsby about us going down in 2003. Them getting relegated out the league will fill me with much amusement.

 

[Badger]

This was a really tough decision. Normally I'd go all-in on seeing Pompey fail, but they do it every season so it's less of a novelty these days. Also, I've always disliked Liverpool, so seeing them fail to make Europe would be fantastic. I don't think that's my number one though, partly because their misfortune provided my favourite Albion moment of the season.

In the end it was a toss up between Wednesday and Derby. I've plumped for Derby because I think it's a bigger fall for them after flirting with the play-offs every season for about 10 years. The Rooney factor adds to the comedy too.

Sunderland losing in the play-off final again would also be TOP DRAWER.

 

[NorthLainer]

Voted for the MASSIVE drop into L1, but really, is it too much to ask for all seven*?


*(would feel a bit bad for Liam Rosenior at Derby though)