Neil

Atletico are 1-1 after 20 minutes, calm down man.

Am I right in saying they're re-protecting the Ashes from the one after next? Bloody better be.

For anyone going on our game tonight: Arteta is out, but even though I just can't see us getting beat. If anything I'd go for Everton/draw, or us at 2/1 with Skybet. But ah well, we'll see.

Not sure if Ronaldo is on the wind-up but it's interesting to think that Mourinho hasn't really stayed at a club longer than 3 years. Until he wins the CL, I don't think he can be called a truly great manager. Edit: I have a very short memory don't I? Ok, he's a great manager.

Why does Ryan Taylor permanently look sad!?

I have no doubt you'll have both come the end of the season.

What if Liverpool got it and Everton just missed out Liverpool won't drop lower than 6th, unfortunately.

I don't.

What are your thoughts ahead of our game, brummie? I would have strongly fancied us to go there and win, but we've had 2 poor results in our last 2 games which has taken a bit of momentum out. I think fitness could well come into it though, since we will have had 10 days off.

Maybe it's just me assuming his season couldn't get any better but I just don't think he'll have a particularly excellent tournament.

Ooh-err.

Obviously I'll look into it a lot more and leave it until just before the start to make some bets but a quick look at the top scorer list: Nilmar 25/1 seems very generous.

2-2.

How are people approaching the World Cup in terms of betting? I'm tempted to whack some general tournament bets on before it starts, and just stick to doubles and the such... might even focus more on goals, FGS etc.

Everything points to you staying up due to, as you say, the quantity of shite in the league. But then I remember last year... If you can give 100% every game, I reckon you'll definitely do it. I can see you being hard to beat at home.

7th = Europe I do now believe.

I don't have a hatred or indeed particularly tangible dislike towards Spurs. I was pleased Pompey won today, for Pompey's sake.

Tbh, if I were KD I'd be fuming like. a) for the refereeing performance which saw a few majorly questionable decisions go for Pompey, and b) for Tottenham's performance which just didn't seem to pay Portsmouth much respect.

I'm onto him, I tell yer.

I wouldn't be surprised if it still comes down to head-to-head, VI. I'd expect Real to win all their remaining fixtures with the possible exception of Mallorca. As you say, you've got 3 tricky away games.

Although Pompey got some very questionable breaks today, I don't think many can deny the players and fans deserve some luck after this hellish season.

9pm.

Could be useful in breaking some legs in next season´s derby. Speaking of which, I'd give Anichebe a man-marking job on Nolan next season.

West Ham win.

Torquay 5-0 Rochdale.