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Big fucking clear out

Ramsey gone, Welbeck gone

Gone to PSG. Apparently wants 200k and Ed laughed at him but offered Phil Jones 120k

The new Sky Bet Championship season kicks off this weekend but who will be the teams and players to watch in 2019/20?

From promotion hopefuls and potential top scorers to dark horses and likely strugglers, get the lowdown ahead of the new term with our comprehensive guide...

Title challengers

They stuttered in the automatic promotion race and were left shattered by their play-off semi-final defeat, but after revitalising Leeds last season, boss Marcelo Bielsa is widely expected to mastermind a successful challenge this term. The maverick Argentine, whose side are , has opted to stay at Elland Road "to complete unfinished business" and the signing of Helder Costa from Wolves, as well as the return of Jack Clarke on loan and Jack Harrison on a permanent deal, has raised supporters' optimism again.

The Conservatives have lost 1,334 councillors, with Theresa May saying voters wanted the main parties to "get on" with Brexit.

Labour also lost 82 seats in the English local elections, in which it had been expected to make gains.

But the strongly pro-EU Lib Dems gained 703 seats, with leader Sir Vince Cable calling every vote received "a vote for stopping Brexit".

The Greens and independents also made gains, as UKIP lost seats.

 

Saturday 18th May

FA Cup Final
Manchester City vs Watford - 17:00

Saturday 25th May

Copa Del Rey
Barcelona vs Valencia - 20:00

DFB Cup
RB Leipzig vs Bayern Munich - 19:00

Taca de Portugal
Sporting vs Porta - 17:15

Scottish Cup Final
Hearts vs Celtic - 15:00

League Two Play-off Final
Tranmere vs Newport County - 15:00

Sunday 26th May

League One Play-off Final
TBA vs TBA - 15:00

Monday 27th May

Championship Play-off Final
Aston Villa vs Derby County - 15:00

Wednesday 29th May

Europa League Final
Chelsea vs Arsenal - 20:00

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Saturday 1st June

Champions League Final
Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool - 20:00

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So Cameron has managed to get his watered down deal with Europe and the date has been set for a vote.

So it took longer than expected, some bumps on the way.

Even had a bump after the re-launch this morning. But I trust that I've ironed out those tech issues.

What's everyone been up to?

VIP2 OFFICIAL BOXING THREAD

 

Post up News & Fight Schedules

In this thread we share good offers on flights, cheap accomdations or tips/information on destinations.Virgin Atlantic are doing £260 NewYork returns. (And also other USA destinations)Obviously your choice of date to travel affects this deal but i searched for a flight from Feb 2009-May2009 and it was £260 return. Also searched for Mid-June to Mid-July and it was £260. Impression i am getting is as long as you depart before July you can secure this deal however tickets must be booked before the end of January.