The greatest rivalry in the Prem? in Barclays Premier League from Football.co.uk

floody · Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 1:13 pm

Sparkyjinx wrote:

the_monk wrote:

i would love to say Spurs vs Arsenal...but the class gap is so big its not even a decent game anymore...

prob Man U vs Liverpool...thats allways a massive game and the fans really hate each other..lol

I disagree! Okay so maybe it dosn't rival other games in the sense that Arsenal and Spurs isn't a match when looking at what they are competing for - but in terms of quality and entertainment, the North London games have been consistently head and shoulders above the manc, merseyside and glasgow derbies for the past 5 years or so for real value.

I agree with you in terms of quality and general entertainment, yet if we are talking about sheer passion i don't think you can rival Rangers-Celtic anywhere else in the Premier League

JoeVols · Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 6:13 pm

specnur wrote:

In the Historical sense i would say Personally Chelsea v Leeds .
To the majority of UK Probably Man U v Liverpool.
From 5 years ago until Wengers manager. Man U v Arsenal.

These two waged an epic over the weekend and the future is bright,now that Man U have abandoned the Flintstonian route and actually play Arsenal in a game of pure footballing skill.That's as long as we can get foreign refs to do such matches.

Chelsea vs. Leeds? Why would this be such a big rivalry?

marcofoo · Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 6:34 pm

specnur wrote:

In the Historical sense i would say Personally Chelsea v Leeds .
To the majority of UK Probably Man U v Liverpool.
From 5 years ago until Wengers manager. Man U v Arsenal.

These two waged an epic over the weekend and the future is bright,now that Man U have abandoned the Flintstonian route and actually play Arsenal in a game of pure footballing skill.That's as long as we can get foreign refs to do such matches.

You are an absolute freak!

Becks THFC · Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 6:39 pm

CyrilTarkwin wrote:

specnur wrote:

In the Historical sense i would say Personally Chelsea v Leeds .
To the majority of UK Probably Man U v Liverpool.
From 5 years ago until Wengers manager. Man U v Arsenal.

These two waged an epic over the weekend and the future is bright,now that Man U have abandoned the Flintstonian route and actually play Arsenal in a game of pure footballing skill.That's as long as we can get foreign refs to do such matches.

You are an absolute freak!

Flipper · Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 6:53 pm

specnur wrote:

In the Historical sense i would say Personally Chelsea v Leeds .
To the majority of UK Probably Man U v Liverpool.
From 5 years ago until Wengers manager. Man U v Arsenal.

These two waged an epic over the weekend and the future is bright,now that Man U have abandoned the Flintstonian route and actually play Arsenal in a game of pure footballing skill.That's as long as we can get foreign refs to do such matches.

i fail to imagine it.. really..

never heard of Chelsea v leeds Confused

yeekiat · Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 7:01 pm

Derby v Derby reserves

Sparkyjinx · Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 7:37 pm

yeekiat wrote:

Derby v Derby reserves

As for the Chelsea Leeds rivalry, there was a slight disliking many moons ago way back when...I think it originated from a Cup Final between the two in the 70's that went to a replay and was quite 'dirty' - Chelsea were seen as the fancy dan's from the Kings Road and Leeds working class scum down t' pits. But beyond that I don't think there has really been a rivalry between the two - perhaps on the terraces as the fans disliked eachother, but beyond that I don't know.

Maybe a Leeds or Chelsea fan or specnur can shed some light on it.

Ben91 · Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 10:12 pm

specnur wrote:

In the Historical sense i would say Personally Chelsea v Leeds .
To the majority of UK Probably Man U v Liverpool.
From 5 years ago until Wengers manager. Man U v Arsenal.

These two waged an epic over the weekend and the future is bright,now that Man U have abandoned the Flintstonian route and actually play Arsenal in a game of pure footballing skill.That's as long as we can get foreign refs to do such matches.

What's 'Flinstonian football' then, Specnur?

Roonanialdo · Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 10:37 pm

Ben91 wrote:

specnur wrote:

In the Historical sense i would say Personally Chelsea v Leeds .
To the majority of UK Probably Man U v Liverpool.
From 5 years ago until Wengers manager. Man U v Arsenal.

These two waged an epic over the weekend and the future is bright,now that Man U have abandoned the Flintstonian route and actually play Arsenal in a game of pure footballing skill.That's as long as we can get foreign refs to do such matches.

What's 'Flinstonian football' then, Specnur?

Well Fred Flinstone was a caveman. So I think their balls are made of rock Wink

Flipper · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 6:15 am

Roonanialdo wrote:

Ben91 wrote:

specnur wrote:

In the Historical sense i would say Personally Chelsea v Leeds .
To the majority of UK Probably Man U v Liverpool.
From 5 years ago until Wengers manager. Man U v Arsenal.

These two waged an epic over the weekend and the future is bright,now that Man U have abandoned the Flintstonian route and actually play Arsenal in a game of pure footballing skill.That's as long as we can get foreign refs to do such matches.

What's 'Flinstonian football' then, Specnur?

Well Fred Flinstone was a caveman. So I think their balls are made of rock Wink

maybe that's why they couldn't play properly..

Laughing

floody · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 12:38 pm

The Chelsea - Leeds rivalry comes from the fact that both sets of fans used to be absolute scum.

Steely Hill · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 12:47 pm

used to be?

floody · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 12:51 pm

Ok "are".

Crabhead · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 8:01 pm

Liverpool / Mancs. Everton is nothing anymore compared to this. Beating them means everything... just a shame we've not done it for a while Rolling Eyes

specnur · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 10:52 pm

JoeVols wrote:

specnur wrote:

In the Historical sense i would say Personally Chelsea v Leeds .
To the majority of UK Probably Man U v Liverpool.
From 5 years ago until Wengers manager. Man U v Arsenal.

These two waged an epic over the weekend and the future is bright,now that Man U have abandoned the Flintstonian route and actually play Arsenal in a game of pure footballing skill.That's as long as we can get foreign refs to do such matches.

Chelsea vs. Leeds? Why would this be such a big rivalry?

i guess you missed when i said PERSONALLY. It may be a bit before your time ,but most Chelsea fans who know their history would say this team were their biggest rivals in the 70's.

Ben91 · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 10:55 pm

"Personally" just means it's of your opinion - what the hell's wrong with asking you to give reason for it?

specnur · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 10:56 pm

Ben91 wrote:

specnur wrote:

In the Historical sense i would say Personally Chelsea v Leeds .
To the majority of UK Probably Man U v Liverpool.
From 5 years ago until Wengers manager. Man U v Arsenal.

These two waged an epic over the weekend and the future is bright,now that Man U have abandoned the Flintstonian route and actually play Arsenal in a game of pure footballing skill.That's as long as we can get foreign refs to do such matches.

What's 'Flinstonian football' then, Specnur?

The type played by Leeds Back then and the type played by the likes of Blackburn etc when they play Arsenal.I quite sure you didn't really need that explanation but there it is.

Geordie JJ · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 10:59 pm

specnur wrote:

Ben91 wrote:

specnur wrote:

In the Historical sense i would say Personally Chelsea v Leeds .
To the majority of UK Probably Man U v Liverpool.
From 5 years ago until Wengers manager. Man U v Arsenal.

These two waged an epic over the weekend and the future is bright,now that Man U have abandoned the Flintstonian route and actually play Arsenal in a game of pure footballing skill.That's as long as we can get foreign refs to do such matches.

What's 'Flinstonian football' then, Specnur?

The type played by Leeds Back then and the type played by the likes of Blackburn etc when they play Arsenal.I quite sure you didn't really need that explanation but there it is.

roonanialdo's explanation was better!

specnur · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 10:59 pm

Ben91 wrote:

"Personally" just means it's of your opinion - what the hell's wrong with asking you to give reason for it?

Is this _ _ _ _ _ serious?

Ben91 · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 11:06 pm

Your words cut me deep Specnur.

Laughing