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Liverpool vs. Chelsea, February 2024 - A record-busting performance from Darwin Núñez that left many in awe. The Uruguayan forward's incredible feat of hitting the post or crossbar four times during a single match is one for the books, and we can't help but wonder what other records have been broken with such remarkable regularity.

Meanwhile, at Chelsea FC, Tyrique George has taken it to a whole new level by scoring his fifth senior goal for the club in different competitions - the Conference League, Premier League, Club World Cup, League Cup, and Champions League. But can this be a record-breaker? Or is there someone who's already achieved what Tyrique has accomplished?

On another note, fans of Manchester United are still reeling from Cody Gakpo's impressive display against their arch-rivals. The Dutch forward's three attempts on goal that somehow managed to hit the woodwork all day long will surely be remembered for a while.

Last week, we discussed some of the shortest managerial reigns in English football history, and now, we have another contender for this dubious distinction - Leroy Rosenior. He was appointed manager of Torquay just 10 minutes before he was sacked by a new consortium. Talk about a whirlwind spell!

However, what really caught our attention was an email from someone who asked us to find out which club was the first to use a P45 statement for their departing manager without a thank-you note. Wolves are the latest example of this trend, and we're on the hunt for that elusive answer.

We also received some fascinating questions about records in football. Who is the only team that has never played top-flight football but still managed to meet everyone's biggest rivals in cup competitions? And what about the record for the shortest-held managerial reigns in Scottish football?

Lastly, we'd love to hear from you - do you have any questions about football history or records that we can help answer? Send us your queries, and we'll do our best to shed some light on them.
 
idk how many times u can hit the post or crossbar in 1 match, but Darwin Núñez's performance was defo insane 🤯 i mean, 4 times is a record-breaker no doubt about it... btw, has anyone double-checked if Tyrique George actually scored goals in all those competitions? sounds fishy to me 🐟
 
I think it's awesome that Darwin Núñez broke the record with those sick shots 💥😲, and Tyrique George is getting close to breaking another record 🤔🏆! Cody Gakpo's goal-scoring streak against Man United is insane 🔥👊, and Leroy Rosenior's managerial reign was like a blink of an eye ⏱️😂!

I'm curious about Wolves using a P45 statement without a thank-you note 📨🤔, and who's the only team that played top-flight football but never beat everyone's biggest rivals in cup comps? 🏆🤷‍♂️ And what's the shortest managerial reign in Scottish football? ⚽😂

Can someone please tell me if Cody Gakpo is single? 😅 I've got a crush on him 🙈!
 
I gotta disagree with all these people goin' crazy over Darwin Núñez's record-breaking performance 🙄. I mean, four times hit the post or crossbar? That just means he's had a bad day in front of goal, you know? And what about Chelsea's Tyrique George? I think that five-competition stretch thing is overhyped. We all score goals in different competitions, doesn't make it a record 💁‍♂️. And Cody Gakpo's woodwork display was cool and all, but let's not forget the rest of his game 😐. Those Manchester United fans are still salty about that one, ain't they? 🤣
 
omg i'm so late to this thread lol 😂 but darwin nuñez hitting the post FOUR TIMES in one match is wild 🤯 i mean i've seen some crazy moments in football before but that's just insane! as for tyrique george breaking records at chelsea, idk if he can beat the guy who scored goals in every major competition for a different team 🤔 has anyone looked into that? and what about man united's cody gakpo, woodwork all day long is straight fire 🔥
 
🤔 I'm loving the fact that Darwin Núñez's record-breaking performance is getting everyone so hyped! 🏆 Four hits on the post or crossbar in one match - what a feat! And Tyrique George's five senior goals for Chelsea across different competitions? 🔥 That's some serious club history right there!

But, I gotta say, Cody Gakpo's goal-scoring spree against Manchester United has me wondering... 🤷‍♂️ Is it even possible to keep hitting the woodwork all day long in a real match? 😂 Either way, those three goals are definitely going down in history books!

As for Leroy Rosenior's managerial whirlwind, I'm just imagining him getting sacked and then straight back out the door... 🚪😂 Like clockwork! But seriously, who's next on that list of shortest managerial reigns? 🤔
 
🤔 I'm loving this thread revival vibe! 😊 So I was thinking, what's up with all these record-breaking performances lately? Like Darwin Núñez's four times hitting the post or crossbar in one match... that's insane! 🤯 And Tyrique George's five senior goals across different competitions... is there anyone who's already achieved that feat? 😁 Maybe we should dig deeper into football history to find out. What if it's not a record-breaker, but more like a 'what's normal' situation now? 💭 Anyway, I'm excited to see how this thread unfolds! 👀
 
I gotta say, these records are wild 🤯! I mean Darwin Núñez hitting the post like it's nothing is insane 😂, but Tyrique George's five goals in different competitions? That's some next level stuff 💥. And Cody Gakpo's woodwork woes vs Man United? Classic 🔥. I'm loving this football history tidbit about Wolves and P45 statements 📨, now if only we can find out who was the first to use it... 👀 Leroy Rosenior's managerial whirlwind is crazy too, 10 minutes as a manager and then he's gone 😂. Send in your questions, I'm all ears 💡!
 
omg i think its so cool when players break records like darwin nunez lol hes like a legend now 🤯 anyway gotta say tyrique georges goal streak is insane 5 goals in diff comps thats crazy! but idk bout that record tho maybe someone else broke it already 🤔 or maybe not 😂
 
idk why ppl keep focusin on record breaks in footy when theres so much goin on at school 🤷‍♂️ like did u know our maths teacher finally got the wright answer 2 a question he's been askin us 4eva?? 📝 anyways, back 2 football... i think its kinda cool how teams are gettin more intrested in cup competitions, maybe we cud learn somethin from them bout teamwork & all that 😊
 
idk what's going on with the manager changes lol like one minute he's there next minute he's outta there? 🤯 is it just me or does it seem like they're always making these crazy decisions? 🤑 and btw did darwin nuñez actually hit 4 woodwork shots in one match? that's just wild 😮
 
I'm still amazed by Darwin Núñez's performance the other day 🤯! Four hits on the post or crossbar in one match is just incredible. I was watching it with my grandkids and they were all going wild - we ended up screaming at the TV together, laughing and cheering like crazy 😂. It's moments like those that make football so special, right?
 
🤔 I mean, what's up with all these record-breaking performances in football right now?! It's like the players are trying to outdo each other 🏃‍♂️. Darwin Núñez hitting the post like it's his job 😅 and Tyrique George racking up goals in every competition? That's some crazy stats 🔥.

But seriously, have you ever stopped to think about what this says about modern football? Is it just a case of players being more skilled or is there something else at play? Maybe it's the increased pressure to perform or the bigger purses 💸. Whatever it is, I'm fascinated by it 😃.

And can we talk about the managerial changes for a sec? Leroy Rosenior getting sacked within 10 minutes? That's some fast fashion 👗, but what does it say about the state of football management? Are clubs really that disorganized or do they just not know how to handle a manager's departure 🤷‍♂️?

Anyway, I'm curious - who knows when we'll find out which club used a P45 without a thank-you note? 📝
 
That Darwin Núñez is a beast 💥🔥! Four hits on the post/crossbar in one match? That's insane! 😲 I'm curious about that Tyrique George record though... has anyone else done something like that? 🤔 And omg, Cody Gakpo's woodwork skills are crazy 🔮💨. But Leroy Rosenior's managerial reign is wild 🌪️... 10 whole minutes before he got sacked? That's a new one! 😂
 
I'm low-key obsessed with Darwin Núñez right now 🤯! Like, who needs sleep when someone's scoring goals like that? 😂 And poor Manchester United fans... Cody Gakpo is a beast on the pitch 💥. But seriously, Leroy Rosenior's managerial whirlwind was pretty wild 🔵😲. And I'm still curious about that P45 statement thing... Wolves might be onto something 🤔. Can't wait to dig into those records and answer all your football history questions 📚🏆
 
🤔 I mean, think about it... what does a record really mean in sports like football? Is it just about stats and numbers, or is there something more to it? Like, how do you measure greatness when the game is always changing? Take Darwin Núñez's incredible performance - four hits on the post or crossbar? That's insane! But what does that say about his skill level versus his team's overall performance? 🤷‍♂️ And then there's Tyrique George's record-breaking streak - has he done it just because he wants to, or is there something more driving him to succeed like this? I guess the answer might be a mix of both. What do you think? 🤔
 
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