Football Focus

[Otta]

I just can't help but think his ego will be his downfall as a manager.

[Mick Mac]

Darren O'Dea with some observations on Roy Keane's management

"He's a very good manager," O'Dea said.

"At a club like Celtic he would be under massive pressure, something he's lived with his whole career."

After moving on-loan to Ipswich in 2010 from Celtic, the Irish defender sampled first-hand how Keane operates.

"I was very impressed with him in my time at Ipswich," O'Dea told BBC Radio Scotland's Sportsound programme.

"He's portrayed in the media as a real tough guy which he certainly is, but he's got a very articulate manner about him as well.

"He's a very witty guy, he's funny. He's good company and he's a very good manager. All the sport science in football, he's very clued up. Probably the most knowledgeable guy I've come across in football. He knows football inside-out, watches all types of football.

Darren O'Dea

O'Dea played under Keane during a spell on-loan at Ipswich from Celtic

"Of course there that's streak, he's a guy you wouldn't want to cross. When you're doing your job and you're doing it well he'd be the first to say well done, but likewise if you're not and he feels that you're not giving 100% he'll be the first to tell you."

O'Dea, capped 20 times by his country, feels Keane will have benefitted from a spell working alongside Martin O'Neill as assistant manager in the Republic of Ireland set-up.

"He wouldn't have done it with many other managers and he's probably learned a lot from Martin O'Neill as well," O'Dea continued.

[Alan Medic]

United v Everton reminds me of the most enjoyable final I was at in 85. Moran sent off and Whiteside with a great and unexpected winner. Those were the days when the FA Cup was special. It's a shame the 2nd semi-final clashes with a PL game on TV.

[Jah Lush]

Another reason for me to hate Chelsea more than I already do. I expect they'll roll over and let Leicester beat them on the final day of the season. We have got to give them the hiding they deserve next weekend. Bastards!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36123820

[Parkdrive]

To be fair snake Fabregas said the same think when he was a pundit on sky last Monday night, and I know I'm stating the blindly obvious here but apart from Spurs fans, everybody wants Leicester to win the title.

[Otta]

Jah you are reminding me of Neil Warnock.

[Jah Lush]

You'd can't tell me you wouldn't feel the same if it was your team in the same position.

[Otta]

Chelsea were always going to give you everything they have, and I am sure they'd love to beat you and effectively end your hopes.

But if the title isn't wrapped up by the last day (which it may well be), I still can't see them rolling over.

[red devil]

Scorchio...

 

[Jah Lush]

Goalkeeper should have saved that.

[Mick Mac]

Parkdrive Wrote:

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> To be fair snake Fabregas said the same think when

> he was a pundit on sky last Monday night, and I

> know I'm stating the blindly obvious here but

> apart from Spurs fans, everybody wants Leicester

> to win the title.

Actually I'd rather see Spurs win it - I'm just not sure what the reason is but something feels wrong about Leicester winning it. Can't put my finger on why though.

[red devil]

After listening to that incessant clackety clack din that Leicester fans make, I wouldn't be that bothered if they didn't win it either, they can shove those cardboard clappers right where the sun doesn't shine...sideways

Bring back the Vuvuzela, all is forgiven...

['bout now]

I'm in the either camp. It's been just what the PL needed.

[Otta]

It's just the whole nearly relegated to (possibly) winning title a year later, which makes the Leicester story so good.

Usually I'd be cheering Spurs on in a big way, but it's just unfortunate foe them they've clashed with Roy of the Rovers.

[maxxi]

Spurs have been top 5 or 6 in 8 of the last 10 seasons so when the usual 'top 4' conspire to fook it up and Liverpool still a work in progress you'd expect TH to take advantage - them being there or thereabouts is not a surprise.

They're building well and will have another shot next season but I doubt Leicester will. I'm rooting for Melchester.

[Jah Lush]

Didn't take our chances tonight. Hit the woodwork three times. As far as the title goes that's it. We won't catch Leicester now. Fair play to the Baggies for not heading to the beach early.

This is a very good young Spurs side that will be all the better for the experience they've had this season and will be hungrier to go one step further next time round.

[Alan Medic]

If Leicester lost to United on Sunday might you not feel differently? I wouldn't give up on them just yet.

[Mick Mac]

Predicted prize money table - makes interesting reading (Leicester will get less than Spurs etc due to the facility fee)

http://www.totalsportek.com/football/premier-league-prize-money-table-2015/

[Jah Lush]

And moneybags Arsenal get more than anyone else. Bah!

[Jah Lush]

Alan Medic Wrote:

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> If Leicester lost to United on Sunday might you

> not feel differently? I wouldn't give up on them

> just yet.

I think Utd can win this one. Vardy as expected has got that extra game ban. Spurs have run out of games to catch up. I don't think Leicester will lose more than once out of the remaining games. Hopefully, Spurs will win at Chelsea on Monday night. We've not won there since 1990. Need to change that statistic.

[Otta]

And ironically it was Leicester supporting Lineker that scored your last winner there.

[Mick Mac]

Unlawful killing ...

[Parkdrive]

Will the families finally get justice, I doubt it. I wonder if any of the families will take legal action on the back of this decision. Very sad that they've waited this long to have vindication that they were right to carry on in the face of adversity to seek out the truth. Their dignity during the years that have elapsed has been exemplary.

[Otta]

Very glad that this has happened for the families. Not at all surprised, couldn't imagine the jury were ever going to come back with anything other than what they've come back with, although interesting that it was a split jury on the biggest question.

[red devil]

Parkdrive Wrote:

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> Will the families finally get justice, I doubt it.

> I wonder if any of the families will take legal

> action on the back of this decision.

Depends what they see as justice. For some it will be this verdict, nothing more. For others it will be further legal action...