A funny incident that occurred over the weekend, saw the friends of a to-be groom, a Wolves fan around the age of 40, arrange for him to be a mascot for a Brentford game. The fan was dressed in a full Brentford kit- we’re sure some of the players would’ve found it odd too- seeing a 40 year old adult come out as a mascot instead of kids!
Similarities between 1995/96 and 2017-18 Premiership seasons after Round 23- Gap of 12 points & Liverpool winning 4-3
After Manchester United’s 3-0 win over Stoke at Old Trafford at the end of Week 23, here are some interesting similarities between the 1995/96 Premiership season and the 2017/18 one.
United were exactly twelve points behind Kevin Keegan’s Newcastle (the then leaders) at THIS stage (Round 23) in the 1995/96 season.
Liverpool beat Newcastle (the leaders) 4-3 at Anfield that season in an all time classic that many remember even today
United, as we all know, ended up WINNING the 1995/96 title, making up the 12 point deficit over the rest of the season, and eventually finishing four ahead of the Magpies. Liverpool have beaten the current leaders (Man City) 4-3 over the weekend.
Here are the tables from the 1995/1996 season and the 2017/2018 seasons after Round 23
GIF Video Diego Carlos Red Card vs PSG 2018- Second Yellow Rescinded Nantes Referee Tony Chapron
This Diego Carlos red card vs PSG (GIF VIDEO BELOW) was a controversial moment from Nantes’ weekend clash against PSG. Carlos accidentally trips referee Tony Chapron, who then tries to kick out at him (albeit unsuccessfully). Chapron then proceeds to give Carlos a yellow, his second of the game, thus getting him sent off. However the decision was reversed by league officials, thus ensuring Carlos is free to play against Toulouse in midweek