The Footie (UK) Thread: 2006/07

[Hmmm Noodle Soup]

Yeah, I've got high hopes for Van Persie too

Now I'm moving back to London for a month I'm going to try and get some tickets for the CL game against Porto, as it's on my birthday :D

Good luck with that, I've heard its near impossible to get tickets for the new stadium, unless you have contacts of course.

[Bud]

Good luck with that, I've heard its near impossible to get tickets for the new stadium, unless you have contacts of course.

Good thing I do then :D

[Bud]

Here's a nice talking point. Which clubs fans do you think will be most unhappy after the transfer window closing?

I'd say Newcastle. Lost out on Woodgate, Gravensen, Yakubu among a host of others. Still desperate for a striker since Owen will be out.

Villa would be up there too. No Saviola, no Milner.

[Jamie]

Here's a nice talking point. Which clubs fans do you think will be most unhappy after the transfer window closing?

I'd say Newcastle. Lost out on Woodgate, Gravensen, Yakubu among a host of others. Still desperate for a striker since Owen will be out.

Villa would be up there too. No Saviola, no Milner.
I'd say United. We didn't get the striker we need, we lost Rossi on loan, and missed out on Hargreaves.

[Bud]

Yes, it was disappointing for Man U fans too. The Hargreaves factor dragged on, and no ready replacement for RVN. The team isn't showing it though, they're doing well at the moment.

[EvilElvis]

Villa would be up there too. No Saviola, no Milner.


Saviola was more a pipe dream, I did hear of a rumour about Defoe - who isn't going to be happy with the re-arrival of Mido.

[Jamie]

Yes, it was disappointing for Man U fans too. The Hargreaves factor dragged on, and no ready replacement for RVN. The team isn't showing it though, they're doing well at the moment.
Exactly. The way I see it, if we can keep up the pace until January, then get a decent striker in, we're in with a serious shout.
Oh yeah, and we also missed out on Teves, Trezeguet and Senna.

[Bud]

I'd say Saviola was alot more realistic than Defoe. I'm pretty sure Man U will be sniffing around for him in Jan, as he's just the sort of player they need. I can only see Defoe going to a bigger club than Spurs.

[EvilElvis]

Bernard Signed for newcastle from Rangers, apparantly they failed in their bid for Bridge



We let Bernard go. Malcolm, Pierre Fan-Fan and the legendary Big Marv have all been released as well.

[EvilElvis]

I can now say Ravanelli joining Dundee is not the shadiest deal ever done.

Just been on C4 news - the owners of Corinthians (Tevez ex club) are being investigated....

[Captain Stu]

Most disappointed would have to be Newcastle (for missing basically everyone good) and United (for still not replacing Van Nistelcunt).

[Zippy Ate My Drumkit]

Most disappointed would have to be Newcastle (for missing basically everyone good) and United (for still not replacing Van Nistelcunt).

We got Martins and Duff. We simply had no money to get anyone else in.

[EvilElvis]

Villa to a certain extent - If Sir Martin had arrived a few weeks earlier and the take over happened at the begginning of the summer, it'd have been so much better.

[EvilElvis]

For your club

Best Window Signing

Worst Window Signing

Best Rumour


(It can be any transfer - not just this one)

[F'jo]

Dave Cotterill to Wigan, 2 Mil! Awesome :cool: Hopefully Johnson will bring in some good players in January. Bristol City have a habit of producing Good strikers, Andy Cole, Shaun Goater, Ade Akinbiyi, Leroy Lita and Maybe Dave Cotterill

[Zippy Ate My Drumkit]

Newcastle

Best Window Signing - Damien Duff

Worst Window Signing - Not a signing, but how we treated James Milner

Best Rumour- It's hard to chose between Miroslav Klose nad a takeoever bid that would remove Freddy Sheppard from the club.

[Edge]

Hull City

Best window signing : at the time Dean Marney, now he's not producing his best form

Worst signing : David Livermore, Nicky Forster, Michael 'the crutch' Bridges

Best Rumour : we were going to sign quality players.

[Captain Stu]

Liverpool

Best Window Signing: I would initially say Bellamy but if Kuyt carries on like he did in his first game then he's gonna become a pure legend.

Worst Window Signing: None of them look bad to be perfectly honest, they all look top drawer.

Best Rumour: All the initial talk about us chasing Joaquin was more than a little arousing.

[Hmmm Noodle Soup]

Best Window Signing - Dimitar Berbatov

Worst Window Signing - Not signing Damien Duff

Best Rumour - Which one?!?...I'd say Gallas or Robinho

[Jamie]

Best Signing: Carrick

Worst Signing: Kuszczak (He's the only other first team signing, no offence)

Best Rumour: That we actually had a slight chance of signing Hargreaves :(

[Bud]

Arsenal

Best Window Signing: Gallas or Rosicky. I've also got high hopes for Denilson if his work permit comes through

Worst Window Signing: Baptista, only because he's been pretty standard over the last few seasons. Could see him excell in the Premiership though.

Best Rumour: Hmm. Buffon? Ribery? There have been a few.

[EvilElvis]

Aston Villa

Best Window Signing: Either Petrov (Our only signing) or getting Mellberg and Barry to sign new deals.

Worst Window Signing: This window - Erm, Petrov again I'd guess..

Best Rumour: Saviloa, Defoe and Milner deals seemed very interesting.




Rangers


Best Window Signing Lee Martin looks amazing. Can we have him on a permanent deal please? Also agreeing a pay off package with Bob Malcolm.

Worst Window Signing Too early to tell, but Svensson has been struggling.

Best Rumour Zidane coming to Ibrox as a player/coach

[friartuck]

Best Window Signing
Michael Carrick. He should be good for us this season.

Worst Signing
Thomas Kuscoiwedfvxslsijtlk;askj99aslknvak. He'd better not be a long term replacement for the awesome Van Der Sar.

Best rumour
It's Man U - so many to chose from. I would loved to have got Torres. Not too sure about Hargreaves but I guess that would have been somewhat of a coup.

[friartuck]

I've also got high hopes for Denilson if his work permit comes through


I'll assume you don't follow Spanish football and tell you that you don't want Denilson near your team. I'd be a greater asset to Arsenal than that gimp.

[Jamie]

Best Window Signing
Michael Carrick. He should be good for us this season.

Worst Signing
Thomas Kuscoiwedfvxslsijtlk;askj99aslknvak. He'd better not be a long term replacement for the awesome Van Der Sar.

Best rumour
It's Man U - so many to chose from. I would loved to have got Torres. Not too sure about Hargreaves but I guess that would have been somewhat of a coup.
Van Der Sar says he wants to stay for another 2 seasons afte this one, so :D

[Ian Mc]

Apparently we bid for Lucas Neil and Zat Knight and either had both turned down by the club or player, we were going to use to money from Milner to buy one or both of them.

Best signing by us was the one the bar manager at the ground made when the new delivery of Fosters had arrived.

[EvilElvis]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/a/aston_villa/5306302.stm

O'Neill upset over Milner episode

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has criticised Newcastle for pulling out of a deal for James Milner.
Milner, 20, was set to complete a move from Newcastle after the clubs agreed a deal, only for the Magpies to change their mind and recall the winger.

"We are disappointed because of the lateness of the decision," O'Neill told the club's website.

"Newcastle are entitled to do what they did, but we are disappointed because it came so late in the day."

Milner spent last season on loan at Villa Park and was keen to return on a permanent basis.

He was given permission to travel to Villa after Newcastle accepted a £4m offer but after Milner agreed personal terms the Magpies decided to call off the deal.

O'Neill added: "It's over now and I'm upset for Villa that we don't have James at the football club.

"He enjoyed himself here last season and did well and we wanted him to continue that.

"We tried right up until midnight to keep the deal alive. Some transfers are dependent on other transfers and we think that might have been the case with this one and that's why it never materialised."

[Zippy Ate My Drumkit]

Martin O'Neil can fuck off. He'd have done the exact same thing.

[Zippy Ate My Drumkit]

I'll assume you don't follow Spanish football and tell you that you don't want Denilson near your team. I'd be a greater asset to Arsenal than that gimp.


Wrong Denilson.

[friartuck]

Wrong Denilson.

Oh, my bad.

Which Denilson is this then?

[Bud]

Oh, my bad.

Which Denilson is this then?

Under 19s captain Arsenal offy (http://www.arsenal.com/article.asp?thisNav=News&article=413492&lid=NewsHeadline&Title=Arsenal+swoop+for+Brazil+Under-19+skipper)

[weeniebeenie]

He sounds good but isnt it hard to get work permits for non-EU players who haven't got full international caps? i thought that was one reason behind Arsenal failing to get Ronaldinho many many moons ago.

[Bud]

Thats the confusing thing. I can't see it coming through to be honest.

[Bexster]

Thats the confusing thing. I can't see it coming through to be honest.
Dunno. I don't think we'd have gone for it if we couldn't get him in somehow - there must be something there for Arse to go through all that trouble.

Wouldn't you love to be a club scout? Where would you like to be sent to?

[Bud]

Spain!

[JackTom 2.0]

just because everyone else is doing it:

best signing:
dennis lawrence probaly although to be fair pratley and amankwaah look ok

worst signing:
giving kenny jackett a contract extension when we now need to sack him was pretty stupid


best rumour:
we have a side capable of going up







also i had a dream last night west ham signed two argentian superstars!!!!!1!!!1

[EvilElvis]

also i had a dream last night west ham signed two argentian superstars!!!!!1!!!1


Pffffft!


Never gonna happen.

[Bexster]

just because everyone else is doing it:

best signing:
dennis lawrence probaly although to be fair pratley and amankwaah look ok

worst signing:
giving kenny jackett a contract extension when we now need to sack him was pretty stupid


best rumour:
we have a side capable of going up







also i had a dream last night west ham signed two argentian superstars!!!!!1!!!1
Got a draw tonight? What more do you need? :D

There was an article in the Evening Post yesterday about Trundle and how he goes to Paco's every lunchtime and eats there because he likes the food. Pretty much explains the chubbyness...

I'd love to go and scout in Italy. The food there is awesome :D

[JackTom 2.0]

well considering we're meant to be chasing promotion, we should be beating mid-table/relegation fodder like yeovil at home...not play poorly and have one shot on target in 90minutes (i only know this because of stats ive read after the game, i can't remember it) and only get a point because of a dubious penalty! infact the penalty was probaly the shot on target.


as for trundle, way past his prime. doesn't suprise me what you said. at one point tonight i think i saw him run...but in retrospect it was probaly robinson

[Two-Bob Peeters]

Hull City

Best window signing : at the time Dean Marney, now he's not producing his best form

Worst signing : David Livermore, Nicky Forster, Michael 'the crutch' Bridges

Best Rumour : we were going to sign quality players.

have you seen Livermore yet? take it he's doing shit for you?

Best:: Neal Ardley and Maurcie Ross are way better than division 3

Worst: Zak Shitbread, nuff said

Rumour: Neil Harris back..... absolutely gutted...

[Edge]

have you seen Livermore yet? take it he's doing shit for you?

Best:: Neal Ardley and Maurcie Ross are way better than division 3

Worst: Zak Shitbread, nuff said

Rumour: Neil Harris back..... absolutely gutted...
yeah, livermore is wank.
we are bottom of the league and everything is wank.
we payed 200K+ for him from a club who'd bought him 10 days before.
you said he was shit when he went to leeds and he's still shit now he's at us.
i'm scared of relegation.
I never thought i'd say it but bring back peter taylor.

[Captain Stu]

I'm a better footballer than Phil Neville, fact.

Why the fuck is that cum globule playing? What's wrong with Luke Young?

[Bexster]

I'm a better footballer than Phil Neville, fact.

Why the fuck is that cum globule playing? What's wrong with Luke Young?
If he changed his name to Luke Neville, he'd be in.

[Captain Stu]

The Neville's are like a plague.

[friartuck]

Gary Neville is the best right back England has. Nobody even comes close.

In the grand scheme of things he's not the world's best, but he has bags of experience, is a model professional, rarely makes a mistake and knows his position inside out. What more do you want exactly?

Phil Neville is rubbish though, I'll give you that.

[Captain Stu]

I hate him because he's gotten progressively worse and now he can't even cross a sodding ball, plus I think it's time - new manager and all - to remove him and bed in a younger, more suited player for 2008.

[Wish_Master2100]

have you seen Livermore yet? take it he's doing shit for you?

Best:: Neal Ardley and Maurcie Ross are way better than division 3

Worst: Zak Shitbread, nuff said

Rumour: Neil Harris back..... absolutely gutted...

I liked to look of Maurice Ross when I saw him.

Definate shame about Neil Harris though. Why not just offer him the permanent deal? Cunts.

[EvilElvis]

Scotland Win (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/5292876.stm)


Scotland 6-0 Faroe Islands


Kris Boyd scored twice as Scotland made the perfect start to Euro 2008 qualifying against the Faroe Islands.

Darren Fletcher knocked in from close range and James McFadden added a second goal in the ninth minute with a fine strike from 18 yards.

Boyd scored the first of two penalties, with Kenny Miller claiming the second.

Boyd raced through to claim his second before half-time and substitute Garry O'Connor saw his late shot slip beyond goalkeeper Jakup Mikkelsen.

Scotland have been drawn alongside the Faroe Islands in four consecutive European Championship qualifying campaigns.

And the tiny North Atlantic nation have embarrassed the Scots twice before, earning draws in Toftir in 1999 and 2002.

However, there was to be no upset this time, with Walter Smith's men running riot after scoring twice inside the first ten minutes.

Miller has not yet found the net since his summer move to Celtic but the striker played a key role in both goals.

He left his marker for dead and threaded the ball across goal from the left for Fletcher to bundle it over the line.

Miller then made a menacing run into the penalty area and the ball broke to McFadden, who swept a curling, low shot into the corner of the net.

Fortune continued to smile on the Scots when a penalty was given for a trip on Boyd after 23 minutes.

The award was soft and the Rangers striker's spot-kick was not well executed but slid under Mikkelsen.

Another penalty followed soon after for a rash challenge on Fletcher and Miller's effort was worse than Boyd's but slipped through the fingers of the luckless Mikkelsen.

Boyd doubled his tally on 38 minutes, running on to a fine Fletcher pass and slotting into an empty net after Mikkelsen had blocked his initial shot.


At five-nil down the part-time opponents must have been desperate for the half-time break and a slice of puffin pie.

A couple of players decided to have an early lie-down and their theatrics brought about yellow cards for Fletcher and Miller.

Both men were later withdrawn, with Gary Teale and O'Connor getting the chance to impress in the second-half.

Scotland were content to knock the ball around after the interval as the previously whirlwind-tempo slowed to walking pace.

Despite the drop in intensity, Mikkelsen remained the busiest player on the park, making two good saves to thwart McFadden.

And Boyd was denied a hat-trick when the goalkeeper clawed away the striker's header.

With five minutes remaining, O'Connor completed the scoring when he connected with a McFadden delivery and his side-foot finish squirmed its way past the exhausted Mikkelsen.

[EvilElvis]

The Premier League agreed to push back the transfer deadline by 10 minutes to ensure Ashley Cole's move from Arsenal to Chelsea was completed. (Daily Telegraph)

Cole now needs Chelsea's approval before publishing his controversial autobiography. (Daily Telegraph)

William Gallas will be paid more at Arsenal than Cole at Chelsea. (Daily Express)

But Gallas' wage demands of £100,000 a week almost scuppered the deal. (Daily Mirror)

Arsenal promised Cole a move to Manchester United if he turned down Chelsea - but the England left-back refused. (The Sun)

Cash-strapped Dundee United allowed Lee Miller to join Aberdeen for free to get him off the wage bill. (Daily Telegraph)


OTHER GOSSIP
Manchester City's Ben Thatcher is likely to escape an FA charge for his elbow on Pedro Mendes - but he could yet receive a police caution. (The Times)

The Iranian-born businessman linked with a takeover of West Ham insists he is "in no position to bid for a football club". (Daily Telegraph)

Said businessman, Kia Joorabchian, is an Arsenal fan. (The Sun)

Scotland manager Walter Smith says he will be out of a job if his side do not win their first two Euro qualifiers. (Daily Record)

Players who wave imaginary cards to get opponents booked or sent off will be booked, under new Uefa rules. (The Sun)


FUNNIES
Bookmakers are offering odds of 8/11 that Argentine pair Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano will not be at Upton Park next season. (Daily Express)

On the plus side, West Ham are now 8/1 to finish fifth in the Premiership, behind the 'big four'. (Daily Express)

New Wigan signing David Cotterill's full name is David Rhys George Best Cotterill. The Welsh winger's father was a Manchester United fan. (Daily Express)

Old Trafford holds more people than the entire population of Andorra, who play England at Manchester United's home ground on Saturday. (Daily Mirror)

An anonymous Dunfermline fan financed the deal to take striker Stevie Crawford back to the club. (Daily Record)

[friartuck]

Arsenal promised Cole a move to Manchester United if he turned down Chelsea - but the England left-back refused. (The Sun)



I find that very hard to believe seeing as we have a better left back in Heinze.

[Bexster]

I find that very hard to believe seeing as we have a better left back in Heinze.
There's going to be all sorts of randon rumours and crap coming out about this for ages now, isn't there, like one long big bitch about everything. How much of it is going to be true is anyone's guess. 'He said this', or 'they said that', or 'Cole's a cunt'.

That offside in the England game earlier on was the most comic I've ever seen :D

[EvilElvis]

Bored at work today, I decided to purchase a book during my lunch break to entertain me during a few boring hours.


A few autobiographies tempted me, then I saw a few tartan army books ("Tales Of A Tartan Army Foot Soldier" and "Tartan Army Songs" - Lyrical geniuses us Scots you know!)

In the end, I decided on this book (http://www.play.com/Books/Books/4-/1050944/Pointless/Product.html)

[Zippy Ate My Drumkit]

Bored at work today, I decided to purchase a book during my lunch break to entertain me during a few boring hours.


A few autobiographies tempted me, then I saw a few tartan army books ("Tales Of A Tartan Army Foot Soldier" and "Tartan Army Songs" - Lyrical geniuses us Scots you know!)

In the end, I decided on this book (http://www.play.com/Books/Books/4-/1050944/Pointless/Product.html)

Should've got this one, it's awesome:

http://www.play.com/Books/Books/4-/1023522/Dugouts/Product.html

[EvilElvis]

Should've got this one, it's awesome:

http://www.play.com/Books/Books/4-/1023522/Dugouts/Product.html


Wasn't in the book store. :(

[Hmmm Noodle Soup]

Andora are useless.

Still, some nice finishes all round though.

[friartuck]

What a shitty goal to concede. We were unlucky in that sense, although you'd have to say Germany deserved the win.

[boxshapedheart]

I find that very hard to believe seeing as we have a better left back in Heinze.
Exactly. I laughed when I heard that story.

Andora are useless.

Still, some nice finishes all round though.
Defoe's goal with Gerrard's cross was probably the best. Lennon's cross to Crouchie's header was also brilliant. And Hargreaves had a good shot on him. Andorra were useless though, that is true.

[EvilElvis]

Brazil V Argentina is live on BBC2 tomorrow. Get in.

[boxshapedheart]

Brazil V Argentina is live on BBC2 tomorrow. Get in.
Was tempted by that match. But some of the tix were £70-90. I'd prolly have been in a minority supporting the Argies too.

[Bexster]

Was tempted by that match. But some of the tix were £70-90. I'd prolly have been in a minority supporting the Argies too.
My friend's going up, I think he paid £35, he's in the corner on the bottom tier. I don't think he really minds to be honest. If I'd realised it was a sunday and not a saturday, I'd have gone too.

[EvilElvis]

Was tempted by that match. But some of the tix were £70-90. I'd prolly have been in a minority supporting the Argies too.


It's at Midfield Lane ain't it?


Apparently your not allowed to take pictures at he Emirates Stadium.

Stewards have banned fans from taking photos at the Emirates Stadium for, we quote "Copyright reasons"

[Bexster]

It's at Midfield Lane ain't it?


Apparently your not allowed to take pictures at he Emirates Stadium.
That's a new one on me. Can't see them keeping to that rule for long.

[EvilElvis]

That's a new one on me. Can't see them keeping to that rule for long.

May just be Stewards trying to wind people up. I can't see it lasting long, nor will the stewards who do that.

[Bexster]

May just be Stewards trying to wind people up. I can't see it lasting long, nor will the stewards who do that.
Nah. And to be fair, not many people take pictures at a football game constantly - it's never like flash, flash, flash all the time during a game.

[EvilElvis]

Nah. And to be fair, not many people take pictures at a football game constantly - it's never like flash, flash, flash all the time during a game.



The Rolling STones Have copyrighted every image of theirs.

If you take a photo on a regular camera, they own the film.

Those were fun gigs to work at.


MOTD is on here soon! :D

[boxshapedheart]

My friend's going up, I think he paid £35, he's in the corner on the bottom tier. I don't think he really minds to be honest. If I'd realised it was a sunday and not a saturday, I'd have gone too.
Ah. Just checked and the only tix left now are £70 but they'll be available on the door. If the cheaper tix weren't sold out I prolly would have gone cos it'd be cool to check out the new stadium too.

[Bexster]

Ah. Just checked and the only tix left now are £70 but they'll be available on the door. If the cheaper tix weren't sold out I prolly would have gone cos it'd be cool to check out the new stadium too.
I'd love to go up at one point, but it's a bit far just to go on a whim. Your best bet would be a Champion's League group game.

[EvilElvis]

Italy 1-1 Lithuania
France 3-0 Georgia

Next Games

Lithuania Vs Scotland
France Vs Italy

[EvilElvis]

Question posed by some pundits tonight:

Should the lower rated National teams (e.g Faroe Island and Andorra) play in a qualifying group for the World Cup/Euro Championship qualifiers?


They are basic cannon fodder and it's ripping off fans who spend their money to watch their national team.

[Renegades of funk 8]

Question posed by some pundits tonight:

Should the lower rated National teams (e.g Faroe Island and Andorra) play in a qualifying group for the World Cup/Euro Championship qualifiers?


They are basic cannon fodder and it's ripping off fans who spend their money to watch their national team.

everyone deserves a chance though

[Edge]

Question posed by some pundits tonight:

Should the lower rated National teams (e.g Faroe Island and Andorra) play in a qualifying group for the World Cup/Euro Championship qualifiers?


They are basic cannon fodder and it's ripping off fans who spend their money to watch their national team.
People don't have to go to these kinds of matches.
These teams will never progress though, so I don't see the point of them playing really but It'd be pretty unfair just to stop them from playing just because they are shite.

[EvilElvis]

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger promised Ashley Cole he could leave for Chelsea even if he did not get William Gallas in return. (Sunday Telegraph)

Ghana's Stephen Appiah wants to join Portsmouth when the transfer window opens in January. (Daily Star Sunday)

Birmingham rejected a £2m bid from Blackburn to re-sign midfielder David Dunn. (Daily Star Sunday)

Nigel Reo-Coker is furious with his club West Ham after they did not tell him about Arsenal's £15m bid to sign him. (Sunday Mirror)

Watford failed with a £2m bid to sign West Ham striker Carlton Cole - but will try again in January. (People)

Andy O'Brien is wanted by Derby and Crystal Palace after being told he can leave Portsmouth. (People)

Real Madrid's Ivan Helguera was one of eight players Bolton tried and failed to sign on deadline day. (People)

Manchester United will move for £5m-rated Dutch defender Johnny Heitinga in January. (Sunday Mirror)


OTHER GOSSIP
Jonathan Woodgate believes former Real Madrid team-mate David Beckham deserves an England recall. (Sunday Telegraph)

The group behind the takeover bid for West Ham are from the Middle East - not Russia. (Various)

The Hammers have sealed an exclusive deal with Corinthians to sign any player set to leave the club in the next three years following the arrival of Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano from the Brazilian outfit. (The People)

Chelsea have failed in a bid to lure Danny Blind to Stamford Bridge as academy coach. (Daily Star Sunday)

Kevin Keegan will watch Doncaster on television on Sunday before deciding if he will take up their offer to manage them. (Sunday Express)

Doncaster are also offering Keegan a substantial share of the club and a place on the board. (Daily Star Sunday)

Peter Reid is favourite for the Doncaster job. (People)

Former Doncaster boss Dave Penney is the surprise choice to take over from Peter Taylor as England Under-21 coach. (People)

The FA will hold an inquest into England's World Cup failure - but Sven-Goran Eriksson will not be invited. (Sunday Express)

Tottenham are ready to offer Martin Jol a new deal. (Daily Star Sunday)

Alan Shearer has changed his mind and wants to go into management straight away instead of forging a career in television. (Daily Star Sunday)

Brian Kidd is in talks with Sheffield United about joining Neil Warnock's backroom staff. (People)

New Sunderland boss Roy Keane wants ex-Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr to become youth team coach at the Stadium of Light. (Sunday Mirror)

William Gallas, who moved to Arsenal in the same deal that took Ashley Cole from the Gunners to Chelsea, has warned the England defender that Blues boss Jose Mourinho is "fickle with players". (The People)


FUNNIES
Wigan chairman Dave Whelan stepped in to spare Andorra's blushes after they flew into Manchester for their match against England without their kit. Whelan sent over a set of strips from his sports store - but Andorra's kit eventually turned up. (Daily Star Sunday)

After scoring twice on his debut, Kanu got lost on his way back from London to Portsmouth and had to ask for directions. (Sunday Mirror)

[EvilElvis]

People don't have to go to these kinds of matches.
These teams will never progress though, so I don't see the point of them playing really but It'd be pretty unfair just to stop them from playing just because they are shite.


They weren't wanting them to stop playing, they were asking if they should do a round of qualifiers to reach the qualifying group.

Englands game yesterday ended up being a basic kick about which hasn't reallt given any insight into how McLaren has changed the team

[Bexster]

William Gallas, who moved to Arsenal in the same deal that took Ashley Cole from the Gunners to Chelsea, has warned the England defender that Blues boss Jose Mourinho is "fickle with players". (The People)
I'm sure we could have told him that, right? I think (honestly now, with no bias) that Cole will be happy there for a season, maybe until next christmas, but after that, Mourwhinio will pick up on someone new, and Cole will end up shunted to the sidelines. And then he'll realise that if he thought Arsenal treated him badly, that would be worse.

I'm all for the 'smaller' teams to have their chance, otherwise there's no point in them playing is there. The big fixtures are the highlights on their calenders. It may be a bit of a rip-off for the fans of the better quality sides, but how often can Andorran fans, or San Marino fans get to say they saw their side play England, or Germany. Look at Lichtenstein yesterday. They got a point off the world champions. It instantly put Italy on the back foot against France, and could be the difference between Italy winning or coming second in the group. And from a revenue point of view, Andorra are going to get a fair bit from the return fixture, so why should they be denied this just because people don't think they're really worthy enough to play better opposition.

[EvilElvis]

One of the papers is doing a deal, which I'm sure you guys may be interested in.

Send a text and you'll get a DVD with all the goals from last season's Champions League games.


Text: CHAMPIONS, then your name, address and postcode to 81800 (60p text plus normal operator charge)

[friartuck]

One of the papers is doing a deal, which I'm sure you guys may be interested in.

Send a text and you'll get a DVD with all the goals from last season's Champions League games.


Text: CHAMPIONS, then your name, address and postcode to 81800 (60p text plus normal operator charge)

You read a good paper.

Looking forward to flicking between Brazil v Argentina and the All Ireland Hurling Final. You Brits don't know what you're missing.

[EvilElvis]

British trio face European poser (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/5309910.stm)


A legal case in Portugal may have an impact on Manchester United, Arsenal and Celtic's Champions League fixtures.
United and Celtic are in Benifca's group, while Arsenal are in with Porto.

But Gil Vicente have appealed through the civil courts, breaching Fifa rules, after their relegation for allegedly fielding an ineligible player.

"The ultimate sanction is that the Portuguese national team and all their clubs are banned from all competitions by Fifa," said Uefa's William Gaillard.

Direct judicial or political interference in the running of football is forbidden under Fifa statute.

Fifa is expected to give its decision to the Portugal Football Association on 11 September.

Uefa director of communications Gaillard added that any sanctions would "impact on Uefa's competitions, including the Champions League".

Arsenal, in Group G, are scheduled to play host to Porto on Tuesday 26 September, with United, in Group F, travelling to Benfica on the same day.

Celtic's first scheduled encounter with Portuguese opposition is on Tuesday, 17 October at home to Benfica.

[Bexster]

British trio face European poser (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/5309910.stm)


A legal case in Portugal may have an impact on Manchester United, Arsenal and Celtic's Champions League fixtures.
United and Celtic are in Benifca's group, while Arsenal are in with Porto.

But Gil Vicente have appealed through the civil courts, breaching Fifa rules, after their relegation for allegedly fielding an ineligible player.

"The ultimate sanction is that the Portuguese national team and all their clubs are banned from all competitions by Fifa," said Uefa's William Gaillard.

Direct judicial or political interference in the running of football is forbidden under Fifa statute.

Fifa is expected to give its decision to the Portugal Football Association on 11 September.

Uefa director of communications Gaillard added that any sanctions would "impact on Uefa's competitions, including the Champions League".

Arsenal, in Group G, are scheduled to play host to Porto on Tuesday 26 September, with United, in Group F, travelling to Benfica on the same day.

Celtic's first scheduled encounter with Portuguese opposition is on Tuesday, 17 October at home to Benfica.
That's interesting. We'll have to see how to the point Fifa are going to be in their punishment, to try and make sure they get their message across to other teams that it can't be gotten away with.

Plus, I'd be quite happy to get rid of Porto from our group, but it may mean we don't get any tough opposition until the second round, and that may count against us.

[EvilElvis]

Plus, I'd be quite happy to get rid of Porto from our group, but it may mean we don't get any tough opposition until the second round, and that may count against us.

Porto are shit now.


They've gone through 5 managers since Muriniho left and the lastest manager left after 1 game in charge.


Last season Rangers took 4 points off them (And that was during Rangers bad run)

[Two-Bob Peeters]

Damn, i hate brazil, bunch of cunts.

My dads friends were there and they called my dad half way through the first half because they managed to get some argies singing some songs to the brazilians

"you only sing when you're cleaning! Sing when you're cleaning!"

and

"you go to work on a night bus, work on a night bus!"

[Two-Bob Peeters]

Question posed by some pundits tonight:

Should the lower rated National teams (e.g Faroe Island and Andorra) play in a qualifying group for the World Cup/Euro Championship qualifiers?


They are basic cannon fodder and it's ripping off fans who spend their money to watch their national team.

It's a fair point, but yeah i'd agree in saying it's unfair to them as they wouldn't get a chance. and i mean the worse teams would never get a chance to play the big teams.

[Edge]

Glad Brazil killed them.
Argentina are the biggest bunch of pricks.
Bad bad losers and all should be executed.

[Captain Stu]

I was well pleased with how England played at the weekend. Ok, it was a proper wank team, but we played well and it's nice to see him getting amazing form out of Gerrard. Apparently, McQuiffy went to Benitez and asked him what he thought he should do and Rafa advised him on this right wing role... :cool:

Made up for Defoe, take THAT Sven you useless cunt.

Nigel Reo-Coker is furious with his club West Ham after they did not tell him about Arsenal's £15m bid to sign him. (Sunday Mirror)

Yeah... so he's leaving next summer. However influential he may be, West Ham had no right to not tell him that.

This MSI takeover of West Ham REEEEEKS of stenchy vile horridness.

[Zippy Ate My Drumkit]

Glad Brazil killed them.
Argentina are the biggest bunch of pricks.
Bad bad losers and all should be executed.

The English are far worse losers.

[The 68th Foo]

I played football once.

[EvilElvis]

Yeah... so he's leaving next summer. However influential he may be, West Ham had no right to not tell him that.

This MSI takeover of West Ham REEEEEKS of stenchy vile horridness.


West Ham are gonna be totally fucked in a few years if the take over happens.

The Brazilian club they own are being investigated.

[EvilElvis]

The English are far worse losers.


"I'm glad England lost, because they are arrogant, feel they have a divine right to win everything and when they lose they blame everyone but themselves. I persoanlly cannot stand that"


Only An Excuse (http://www.onlyanexcuse.com) mocking Sir Alex Ferguson.

[Captain Stu]

West Ham are gonna be totally fucked in a few years if the take over happens.

The Brazilian club they own are being investigated.

They claim that one of the main reasons is Pardew. This I understand because he's got a hell of a team together to be honest, a few key additions and they could be UEFA cup material year in and year out.

However, this claim that within 7 years they could be challenging at the top seems a little bit bullshit. Apparently West Ham have a bigger global following than Chelsea... especially among the Israel community.

The two Argies cost West Ham absolutely nothing and this move has been confirmed as a shop windowe arrangement... £30M each to keep them and the main stipulation of the contract is that if the players are fit then the club MUST play them.

[Bexster]

It's good for West Ham to have these 2 good players this season without doubt - they've got to have nice odds for a good run in europe. But this is just one more step into turning Football into a business. Clubs will be swapping players like football stickers soon.

[Captain Stu]

It's good for West Ham to have these 2 good players this season without doubt - they've got to have nice odds for a good run in europe. But this is just one more step into turning Football into a business. Clubs will be swapping players like football stickers soon.

Yeah, it's a big signing alright... I just wonder what we don't know that would turn United, Chelsea, Arsenal and even Portsmouth off from this deal.

[Bexster]

Yeah, it's a big signing alright... I just wonder what we don't know that would turn United, Chelsea, Arsenal and even Portsmouth off from this deal.
I would guess that there were too many stipulations for the deal - you have to play them if they're fit, you have to sell them if someone offers this much, and you won't get anything for it, you have to do this, you have to do that etc... It's too much hassle for clubs that don't really need them. West Ham must believe that they can profit from it this season, win some silverware, and hopefully bounce into a good season next year without them.

From Chelski's point of view - if you havre to play them, what was the point in buying Ballack and Chenk? Selection would be a nightmare! And from Arse's pov, and Man U's.

[JackTom 2.0]

i can't imagine the "have to play them if fit" clause is giving too many west ham fans a sleepless night though

[Epic Failure]

i can't imagine the "have to play them if fit" clause is giving too many west ham fans a sleepless night though

hmm not sure, i mean mascherano and tevez or dailly and harewood. it's a tough decision:D

[EvilElvis]

Aston Villa are set to sign former Celtic utility player Didier Agathe after he impressed in a trial at the Midlands club. (Daily Mirror)

Julio Baptista, currently on loan at Arsenal, is keen to sign a permanent four-year deal. (Daily Telegraph)

Matt Jansen is back training with Bolton despite being released at the end of last season. (Daily Mirror)

Ghana World Cup star Stephen Appiah, who is at Fenerbahce, wants to join Portsmouth when the transfer window reopens in January. (Daily Mirror)

West Brom are tracking Middlesbrough striker Malcolm Christie, with a view to a possible loan deal. (Daily Mirror)


OTHER GOSSIP
Russian billionaire Badri Patarkatsishhvilli would be interested in investing in West Ham (The Sun)

Darlington boss David Hodgson faces the sack after chairman John Sotnick was filmed booing the manager's decision to sub Julian Joachim. (Daily Mirror)

Former Southampton chairman Rupert Lowe is lining up a takeover of Bournemouth. (Daily Mirror)

Uefa want the British Government to investigate the businessmen targeting English clubs. (Daily Telegraph)

Andriy Shevchenko, who joined Chelsea in May, turned down a move to the Blues in 2003 after meeting owner Roman Abramovich. (The Sun)

Wayne Rooney will overtake Rio Ferdinand as the highest paid player at Manchester United if the club agree to his wage demands. (Guardian)

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says that international football is becoming a turn-off for fans because of the one-sided matches and "congestion of international matches". (The Sun)

France and Arsenal striker Thierry Henry has warned his country and Italy to beware of the threat of Scotland in their Euro 2008 qualifying group. (Daily Record)


FUNNIES
England goalkeeper Paul Robinson did not touch the ball for a total of 42 minutes 51 seconds during Saturday's stroll against Andorra. His spell of inactivity stretched from a goal-kick shortly before half-time to a picking up a pass from Ashley Cole just before full-time. (The Times)

[Bexster]

i can't imagine the "have to play them if fit" clause is giving too many west ham fans a sleepless night though
No, it's not in the slightest.

Darlington boss David Hodgson faces the sack after chairman John Sotnick was filmed booing the manager's decision to sub Julian Joachim. (Daily Mirror)
I like that one :D Sucks to be a manager when your chairman interferes though.

[Two-Bob Peeters]

i can't imagine the "have to play them if fit" clause is giving too many west ham fans a sleepless night though

you say that, West ham think they have England superstars in Konchesky, Etherington, Harewood and Reo-Coker. who are all pretty average really

[Bexster]

you say that, West ham think they have England superstars in Konchesky, Etherington, Harewood and Reo-Coker. who are all pretty average really
In combination they gave them a hell of a good season last year, and I know they lost last week, but Zamora's having a great start to the season. I never thought last season was a one off for them, but I think they're going to be very tricky opposition this year.

[Captain Stu]

i can't imagine the "have to play them if fit" clause is giving too many west ham fans a sleepless night though

It's gonna give plenty of their team sleepless nights though - Mascherano playing alongside Reo-Coker will be fucking brilliant and a Tevez-Zamora partnership up front would be great - stick Harewood down the left and Bennayoun down the right and that's a good attacking midfield/forward lineup for t'Hammers.

[The 68th Foo]

Cant really graps the concept of football. lots of sweaty guys , enjoy it though.

[Captain Stu]

Cant really graps the concept of football. lots of sweaty guys , enjoy it though.

Do fuck off.

[The 68th Foo]

Do fuck off.
No thank you.

[Two-Bob Peeters]

i don't think Harewood can play on the left. he's not good enough as a right winger either.

[Captain Stu]

Myeah but it's a shame to leave his immense strength and pace out of the team but I think Zamora's better up front.

[friartuck]

Cant really graps the concept of football.

Or spelling apparently.

[friartuck]

It's gonna give plenty of their team sleepless nights though - Mascherano playing alongside Reo-Coker will be fucking brilliant and a Tevez-Zamora partnership up front would be great - stick Harewood down the left and Bennayoun down the right and that's a good attacking midfield/forward lineup for t'Hammers.

What about Ashton when he comes back though?

It's a nice position to be in for Pardew.

[Two-Bob Peeters]

i hate west ham....

[Captain Stu]

What about Ashton when he comes back though?

It's a nice position to be in for Pardew.

Aye, he's got a nice problem - it'd be mean to not play Ashton after he spent the whole summer working his nads off to increase his speed and such. When Tevez goes, Ashton and Zamora should be their partnership.

[weeniebeenie]

Stuff Tevez, Zamora, Harewood, Cole and Ashton. Teddy is the man!

[Two-Bob Peeters]

Teddy can shove his cock in a blender, the judas cunt

[sunnydalehighdropout]

Wayne Rooney will overtake Rio Ferdinand as the highest paid player at Manchester United if the club agree to his wage demands. (Guardian)


Greedy little cunt.

[rob3000]

Gallas - what a wanker. Threatening to score an own goal isn't cool!

[Hmmm Noodle Soup]

Gallas - what a wanker. Threatening to score an own goal isn't cool!

True, but I can hardly blame him for demanding a move.

I guess that was the only way he was gonna get the message across.

[EvilElvis]

True, but I can hardly blame him for demanding a move.

I guess that was the only way he was gonna get the message across.

Would have been funny if they played him and he actually did it.

Murwhineo would have gone mental.

[Hmmm Noodle Soup]

Would have been funny if they played him and he actually did it.

Murwhineo would have gone mental.

Haha yeah, "Thats for playing me out of position, not selling me and generally being a bunch of cunts".

[EvilElvis]

Haha yeah, "Thats for playing me out of position, not selling me and generally being a bunch of cunts".

3 Og's in one game.

Thats solid Sunderland form.

[Edge]

poor poor Gallas.
I feel so sorry for someone who signed up to a lucrative contract to play for one of the best teams in Europe. Only to find themselves playing in the wrong bit of the defence. Then threatens to score own goals because he's oh so hard done by.
WHAT A PRICK.
football is bollocks now.
Run by dodgy fuckers and played by petulant spoilt brats.

[Two-Bob Peeters]

what phil said

[Epic Failure]

I'll be interested to hear Gallas's reaction to this. I'm not 100% convinced this is necessairily the full story. Though if he did say it it's make him even more of a legend in my eyes.:D

[friartuck]

football is bollocks now.


At the end of the day, the games are just as exciting now as when I started watching football if not moreso and that's what's most important.

I agree with you about Gallas being a fag though.

[Bexster]

If he did say that, then it is stupid, but I someone else said Mourwhinio had told Gallas he wasn't going to sell him, he was going to leave him in the reserves for a year. If either\both are true, that's not particularly fair either. If he was trapped in his contract and Chelsea were just going to screw him over, then how else do you get out of a football contract. It's not like a job, you can't just quit.

[Wish_Master2100]

poor poor Gallas.
I feel so sorry for someone who signed up to a lucrative contract to play for one of the best teams in Europe. Only to find themselves playing in the wrong bit of the defence. Then threatens to score own goals because he's oh so hard done by.
WHAT A PRICK.
football is bollocks now.
Run by dodgy fuckers and played by petulant spoilt brats.

I like you now.

[EvilElvis]

West Ham new boy Javier Mascherano says he did not want to join Manchester United - on the advice of Juan Sebastian Veron. (Daily Star)

Bolton boss Sam Allardyce wants to sign striker Diego Tristan, who has cancelled his contract with Deportivo. (Daily Mail)

Ex-England winger Darren Anderton has agreed a pay-as-you-play deal at Bournemouth. (Daily Mirror)

Manchester United target Marcos Senna has signed a new contract at Villarreal, keeping him there until 2010. (Daily Mirror)

Coventry were unsuccessful in a transfer deadline day attempt to sign Darren Moore from Derby County. (Independent)

Zenit St Petersburg will bid again for Charlton's Dennis Rommedahl in January after a deadline day approach was rejected. (Daily Star)

Dominic Matteo could leave Blackburn to return to Leeds when the transfer window re-opens. (Daily Star)


OTHER GOSSIP
Macedonia officials cannot guarantee that England players will not be racially abused in Skopje on Wednesday. (Various)

Liverpool will find out on Friday if they can build their 60,000-seat stadium in Stanley Park. (Daily Mail)

Sir Alex Ferguson has told Roy Keane to curb his legendary temper if he wants to be a successful manager. (Daily Mirror)

West Ham chairman Terry Brown has insisted he remains on the board even if the club are taken over. (Daily Mirror)

Russia coach Guus Hiddink - often touted as Jose Mourinho's replacement at Chelsea - says he would love to manage in the Premiership one day. (Guardian)

Middlesbrough chief executive Keith Lamb says the club have made "reckless" signings in the past. (Daily Mirror)

Doncaster will offer Kevin Keegan a stake in the club in a bid to lure him to Belle Vue as manager. (Daily Mirror)

Barcelona's Ronaldinho says he is not worried about the threat of Chelsea in this season's Champions League. (Daily Star)

Sunderland new boy Dwight Yorke says he is "gutted" to have left Sydney FC. (The Sun)

[Two-Bob Peeters]

Marco Materazzi has finally explained what he said to Zinedine Zidane before he was headbutted by the Frenchman during Italy's World Cup final victory.
Zidane was sent off for the attack and later claimed he was provoked after Materazzi had insulted his mother.

But Materazzi told Gazzetta dello Sport that Zidane's sister was the subject.

He said: "I was tugging his shirt, he said to me 'if you want my shirt so much I'll give it to you afterwards,' I answered that I'd prefer his sister."

Materazzi added: "It's not a particularly nice thing to say, I recognise that. But loads of players say worse things.

"I didn't even know he had a sister before all this happened."

Materazzi was later handed a two-match ban from world governing body Fifa, while Zidane was banned for three games and fined £3,260.

Zidane, who has since retired from football, has never specified what Materazzi said to him and has refused to apologise to his opponent.

Asked on 12 July exactly Materazzi had said, Zidane would only offer that it was "very personal" and concerned his mother and his sister.

"You hear those things once and you try to walk away," added Zidane. "That's what I wanted to do because I am retiring. You hear it a second time and then a third time..."

The racist bastard

[EvilElvis]

Just had this webpage link (http://www.punkfootball.com) emailed too me.

I'm sure a few of you guys and gals may be interested.

[goobervision]

I love all these incredulous reactions to Gallas' alleged shenanigans (yes, I wrote shenanigans), like this kind of shit doesn't go on all the time. Why is it that some other national leagues are looked on as corrupt, fixed, dodgy, whilst the EPL is still to be viewed as whiter-than-white? For instance, ever seen a throw-in given away in ridiculous circumstances about 1 second after kick-off? That's obviously got nothing to do with someone betting on when the first throw-in is given away, though. Of course not.

If it happens with something as innocuous as a throw-in, why not something more important to the outcome of a game?

[EvilElvis]

For instance, ever seen a throw-in given away in ridiculous circumstances about 1 second after kick-off? That's obviously got nothing to do with someone betting on when the first throw-in is given away, though. Of course not.

I saw the incident your on about.

Man Utd V Spurs -Spurs win kick off, and the player kicked the ball straight out the pitch.

It's later revlead that the player who kicked the ball out, Darren Anderton had a bet on that Man utd would win first throw in.

The world was shocked. Darren Anderton actuallly started a game of football.


He went off later. Injured. Obviously.

[goobervision]

I saw the incident your on about.

Man Utd V Spurs -Spurs win kick off, and the player kicked the ball straight out the pitch.

It's later revlead that the player who kicked the ball out, Darren Anderton had a bet on that Man utd would win first throw in.

The world was shocked. Darren Anderton actuallly started a game of football.


He went off later. Injured. Obviously.

That's not the only time I can think of, but yes, that's the kind of thing I'm on about.

[EvilElvis]

That's not the only time I can think of, but yes, that's the kind of thing I'm on about.

I think the stopped doing "bizzare bets" (First player to be injured, corner kick etc) on football after Anderton explained why he did it.

[Captain Stu]

Lolz @ Chelsea and Gallas... I found it amusing that he denied saying he'd score an oggie and then said his move was simply for money - not to further his career. Way to make a good impression on the new fans, dickhole.

West Ham new boy Javier Mascherano says he did not want to join Manchester United - on the advice of Juan Sebastian Veron. (Daily Star)

Hahaha, finally... Veron did something worthwhile.

[Epic Failure]

Lolz @ Chelsea and Gallas... I found it amusing that he denied saying he'd score an oggie and then said his move was simply for money - not to further his career. Way to make a good impression on the new fans, dickhole.


to be honest we're over the moon to have him instead of judas, whatever his reasons :D

[boxshapedheart]

Bloody Brazil..... Wales were paying really well, Brazil should have had a man sent off for an elbow, then they go and score 2. Hmph. Ah well, twas just a friendly and it was good seeing Wales string together some good stuff. :)

That Bale fella looks very good. Also, Giggs was showing Ronaldinho how it's done. <3 the Giggs.

Really, when was the last time Ronaldinho played all that well? Before the European Cup final...

[EvilElvis]

Way to make a good impression on the new fans, dickhole.

He clearly went to the Nicolas Anelka School of transfer requests.

[Epic Failure]

Bloody Brazil..... Wales were paying really well, Brazil should have had a man sent off for an elbow, then they go and score 2. Hmph. Ah well, twas just a friendly and it was good seeing Wales string together some good stuff. :)

That Bale fella looks very good. Also, Giggs was showing Ronaldinho how it's done. <3 the Giggs.

Really, when was the last time Ronaldinho played all that well? Before the European Cup final...

he wasn't all that hot in the CL final. It was Larsson that was the difference in the end

[Captain Stu]

I give Bale 12 months before he leaves Southampton.

[boxshapedheart]

he wasn't all that hot in the CL final. It was Larsson that was the difference in the end
yeah that's what I mean - he was crap in the CL final. It's been some time - seems to have been living off his own hype for a while.

[Two-Bob Peeters]

I give Bale 12 months before he leaves Southampton.

Southampton Will walk the championship this year, and have already got a decent enough squad to survive a premiership season. so it all depends on the loyalty of Bale...

i can't remember the last loyal youngster in football!

[goobervision]

I think the stopped doing "bizzare bets" (First player to be injured, corner kick etc) on football after Anderton explained why he did it.

Doesn't mean that the same thing doesn't happen with "first goalscorer" and the like.

[EvilElvis]

Doesn't mean that the same thing doesn't happen with "first goalscorer" and the like.

It's easier for the zanier bets- First corner, first throw in - which is why they've been banned - but the first goalscorer, no-one playing knows who the first goal scorer is going too be.

[EvilElvis]

Liverpool's hopes of landing Brazilian midfielder Daniel Alves look to have been shattered by Real Madrid because the Sevilla star would relish the idea of moving to the Nou Camp next summer. (Daily Mirror)

Portsmouth and Birmingham are battling it out to sign 18-year-old Brighton defender Joel Lynch. (The Sun)

Sheffield United are giving a trial to midfielder Khalilou Fadiga, who has battled back from health problems but has been released by Bolton. (Daily Mirror)

Feyenoord have snapped up Canadian midfielder Jacon Lensky, 17, from Celtic. (Daily Record)

Dundee United will discover on Thursday the fee they will have to pay for Ayr United winger Craig Conway. (Daily Record)

Bolton target Diego Tristan would consider joining the Premiership club, despite the striker recently rejecting a switch from Deportivo La Coruna - and he is now a free agent. (Daily Mirror)

Ex-Manchester United star Dion Dublin, 37, is being offered a shock comeback by Southend. (Daily Mirror)


OTHER GOSSIP
William Gallas' father Simbert has hit back at Chelsea's claim that the defender threatened to score an own goal in a bust-up with the club before his move to Arsenal. The 29-year-old has denied the allegation and former Blues boss Claudio Ranieri also said: "I don't believe it." (The Sun)

Gallas is ready to sue Chelsea over their allegation that he threatened to score an own goal if they refused to sell him. (Daily Mirror)

France coach Raymond Domenech has hit out at Chelsea following their claims about Gallas. (Daily Record)

Boxer Ricky Hatton's promoter Dennis Hobson is mounting a takeover bid for Sheffield Wednesday and he wants former Owls boss Ron Atkinson and former player Chris Waddle to be on the board. (Daily Mirror)

Wolves midfielder Jackie McNamara will see a specialist in a bid to cure his hip problem. (Various)

Striker Dean Windass, 37, wants a new long-term deal at Bradford after vowing to play until he is 40. (Various)


FUNNIES
A Celtic fan has vowed to only eat food in his club's colours for the whole of the season. Bhoys supporter Scott Campbell took up a challenge from his housemates to only eat green or white foods for the whole of the 2006/07 campaign.

[Two-Bob Peeters]

Football is beyond a joke, it's all fucking handbags, the poofs. "ooooh i'm gonna sue you...."

[Bexster]

Football is beyond a joke, it's all fucking handbags, the poofs. "ooooh i'm gonna sue you...."
Yup. It's just handbags, and it's quite funny, in a sad pathetic way.

to be honest we're over the moon to have him instead of judas, whatever his reasons
This is very true. Cole left - even though he would still have been guarenteed first pick with us - proven by the fact that his first competative match back after long term injury last season was the CL final, even though he didn't deserve it. Gallas will be a welcome addition to the centre of defence.

[Two-Bob Peeters]

Clunk.

Saturday 9th September
Everton v Liverpool Draw
Arsenal v Middlesbrough Arsenal
Newcastle v Fulham Newcastle
Sheffield United v Blackburn Draw
Chelsea v Charlton Chelsea
Bolton v Watford Bolton
Portsmouth v Wigan Draw
Man Utd v Tottenham Man Utd
Sunday 10th September
West Ham v Aston Villa Draw
Monday 11th September
Reading v Manchester City Man City

[Bexster]

Saturday 9th September
Everton v Liverpool Liverpool
Arsenal v Middlesbrough Arsenal
Newcastle v Fulham Draw
Sheffield United v Blackburn Draw
Chelsea v Charlton Chelsea
Bolton v Watford Bolton
Portsmouth v Wigan Draw
Man Utd v Tottenham Draw
Sunday 10th September
West Ham v Aston Villa West Ham
Monday 11th September
Reading v Manchester City Draw

[JackTom 2.0]

Ronaldinho is overrated

[Renegades of funk 8]

Saturday 9th September
Everton v Liverpool Liverpool
Arsenal v Middlesbrough Arsenal
Newcastle v Fulham Draw
Sheffield United v Blackburn Blackburn
Chelsea v Charlton Chelsea
Bolton v Watford Bolton
Portsmouth v Wigan Draw
Man Utd v Tottenham Man Utd
Sunday 10th September
West Ham v Aston Villa Villa
Monday 11th September
Reading v Manchester City Reading

[Two-Bob Peeters]

Ronaldinho is overrated

just a bit...

[JackTom 2.0]

just a bit...

clearly not as good looking as everyone makes out

[Bexster]

clearly not as good looking as everyone makes out
His teeth aren't overrated.

[Hmmm Noodle Soup]

He looks good in the Spanish League.

But he looks pretty ordinary when he comes up against any team that close him down and give him no space.

[Two-Bob Peeters]

He looks good in the Spanish League.

But he looks pretty ordinary when he comes up against any team that close him down and give him no space.

it's all that 'respect' bullshit isn't it, bollocks to him, someone like Roy Keane wouldn't give him half a second on the ball. although when that happens managers start whinging about getting referees 'protecting' their players.

[Hmmm Noodle Soup]

Saturday 9th September
Everton v Liverpool (Draw)
Arsenal v Middlesbrough (Arsenal)
Newcastle v Fulham (Newcastle)
Sheffield United v Blackburn (Blackburn)
Chelsea v Charlton (Chelsea)
Bolton v Watford (Bolton)
Portsmouth v Wigan (Draw)
Man Utd v Tottenham (Draw)
Sunday 10th September
West Ham v Aston Villa Villa (West Ham)
Monday 11th September
Reading v Manchester City (Draw)

[Wish_Master2100]

Liverpool's hopes of landing Brazilian midfielder Daniel Alves look to have been shattered by Real Madrid because the Sevilla star would relish the idea of moving to the Nou Camp next summer. (Daily Mirror)



So does he want to play for with Real Madrid at the Bernabau, or with Barca at the Nou Camp?

[Two-Bob Peeters]

So does he want to play for with Real Madrid at the Bernabau, or with Barca at the Nou Camp?

he's keeping his options open!

[Wish_Master2100]

he's keeping his options open!

Anywhere but Liverpool I suppose.

[Captain Stu]

My predictions for this weekend:

Saturday 9th September
Everton v Liverpool (LIVERPOOL WIN)
Arsenal v Middlesbrough (ARSENAL WIN)
Newcastle v Fulham (DRAW)
Sheffield United v Blackburn (DRAW)
Chelsea v Charlton (CHELSEA WIN)
Bolton v Watford (BOLTON WIN)
Portsmouth v Wigan (PORTSMOUTH WIN)
Man Utd v Tottenham (MAN UTD WIN)

Sunday 10th September
West Ham v Aston Villa Villa (WEST HAM WIN)

Monday 11th September
Reading v Manchester City (DRAW)

Ronaldinho is overrated

Kaka > Ronaldino.

[Wish_Master2100]

Saturday 9th September
Everton v Liverpool (LIVERPOOL WIN)
Arsenal v Middlesbrough (DRAW)
Newcastle v Fulham (NEWCASTLE)
Sheffield United v Blackburn (BLACKBURN WIN)
Chelsea v Charlton (CHELSEA WIN)
Bolton v Watford (BOLTON WIN)
Portsmouth v Wigan (DRAW)
Man Utd v Tottenham (MAN UTD WIN)

Sunday 10th September
West Ham v Aston Villa (WEST HAM WIN)

Monday 11th September
Reading v Manchester City (READING WIN)

[rob3000]

Kaka > Ronaldino.
I agree with that.

[Zippy Ate My Drumkit]

Saturday 9th September
Everton v Liverpool (LIVERPOOL WIN)
Arsenal v Middlesbrough (ARSENAL WIN)
Newcastle v Fulham (NEWCASTLE WIN)
Sheffield United v Blackburn (DRAW)
Chelsea v Charlton (CHELSEA WIN)
Bolton v Watford (BOLTON WIN)
Portsmouth v Wigan (PORTSMOUTH WIN)
Man Utd v Tottenham (MAN UTD WIN)

Sunday 10th September
West Ham v Aston Villa Villa (DRAW)

Monday 11th September
Reading v Manchester City (READING WIN)

[Zippy Ate My Drumkit]

Matthew LeTissier > Kaka

[Foo Fighters, United Kingdom]

Why the fuck is the England game on Sky?

[boxshapedheart]

Ronaldinho also isn't "always smiling" like we always hear. He smiles when he's winning.

Why the fuck is the England game on Sky?
So we get to see Jamie Redknapp and Glenn Hoddle.

Redknapp was asked about Crouch before the England game and the first thing he said was "he really isn't much to look at"... then talked about his footy. And Hoddle's fucking jacket kept bloody reflecting gayly on close-ups.

[boxshapedheart]

San Marino 0-13 Germany. Nice.

And Northern Ireland currently drawing 2-2 with Spain... :eek:

[boxshapedheart]

Healy fucking hatrick! What's up with Spain?!


Redknapp was asked about Crouch before the England game and the first thing he said was "he really isn't much to look at"... then talked about his footy.
haha he just started wittering on about Crouch not being much to look at again and Richard Keys basically told him to shut up with "Yes, nevermind that..."

Does Redknapp have a problem with Crouchie??

[Bexster]

Healy fucking hatrick! What's up with Spain?!


haha he just started wittering on about Crouch not being much to look at again and Richard Keys basically told him to shut up with "Yes, nevermind that..."

Does Redknapp have a problem with Crouchie??
Did Spain lose?? What's going on with this qualification? Bet money Scotland will finish ahead of Italy...

Crouch is quickly becomming a complete legend!! 11 goals in 10 games!!! Fantastic. Even Gary and Shearer were never that prolific.

And Theo scored, so good night all round there.

[sunnydalehighdropout]

Saturday 9th September
Everton v Liverpool LIVERPOOL
Arsenal v Middlesbrough ARSENAL
Newcastle v Fulham DRAW
Sheffield United v Blackburn BLACKBURN
Chelsea v Charlton CHELSEA
Bolton v Watford BOLTON
Portsmouth v Wigan PORTSMOUTH
Man Utd v Tottenham MAN UTD
Sunday 10th September
West Ham v Aston Villa WEST HAM
Monday 11th September
Reading v Manchester City DRAW

[Renegades of funk 8]

i think crouch has now played 14 games for england and scored 11, owen after 13 had only got 4 and going back a bit, lineker after 13 got 6, and you know whats funny - you wouldn't really put crouch in the same class as them would you..... or would you :confused:

[EvilElvis]

Did Spain lose?? What's going on with this qualification? Bet money Scotland will finish ahead of Italy...

Crouch is quickly becomming a complete legend!! 11 goals in 10 games!!! Fantastic. Even Gary and Shearer were never that prolific.

And Theo scored, so good night all round there.

3-2 N Ireland

Scotland 5 points ahead of World Champions. :D


Think Crouch is forst player to score 10 goals in one year for England.

[Renegades of funk 8]

Scotland 5 points ahead of World Champions. :D



it's actually looking good for scotland, the best start they've had for a while now isn't it ?

[JackTom 2.0]

Kaka > Ronaldino.

Yup, i've been preaching that for ages

[EvilElvis]

it's actually looking good for scotland, the best start they've had for a while now isn't it ?


Best start we could have hoped for, but we've got to play Italy, France and Georgia home and away yet, so we ain't taking nothing for granted.

[EvilElvis]

It's a fair point, but yeah i'd agree in saying it's unfair to them as they wouldn't get a chance. and i mean the worse teams would never get a chance to play the big teams.


To emphasise a point (http://bbs.foofighters.com/showthread.php?t=73147)

[Two-Bob Peeters]

Crouch has now scored as many England goals as Judas Sheringham.

Legend

<3

[EvilElvis]

Teddy Sheringham could quit West Ham in the January transfer window after slipping to sixth in line up front at the Hammers. (The Sun)

Chelsea and Arsenal are set to clash again, as both clubs are chasing highly-rated Danish striker Nicklas Bendtner. (Daily Mirror)

Portsmouth striker Lomano Lua Lua's cousin Abel Lua Lua is having a trial with Championship club Coventry. (Various)

Plymouth want to sign former Dundee defender Lee Wilkie - but face comptition from Dundee United. (Daily Record)


OTHER GOSSIP
Ruud van Nistelrooy has accused Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson of stabbing him in the back. (Various)

Sven-Goran Eriksson could be in line for a dramatic return to English football - with West Ham. (The Sun)

Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood says the club will not make an official complaint about Chelsea's attack on William Gallas. (The Sun)

Newcastle striker Michael Owen has received a boost with the news that the operation on his knee has been a complete success. (The Sun)

Portsmouth's Pedro Mendes says he feared Ben Thatcher's horror challenge on him would leave him brain damaged. (The Sun)

New Sunderland signing Liam Miller said he had to quit Manchester United or risk becoming a forgotten man. (Daily Record)

Former Leicester boss Craig Levein has been tipped for a return to football management with Cowdenbeath. (Daily Record)

FUNNIES
Pupils and parents at St Andrew's Primary School near Birmingham City's ground were left seething after their uniform was switched from blue to the claret of local rivals Aston Villa. Headteacher Alan Bamber insists the colour is bordeaux rather than claret.

The Football Association will meet later this week to decide what, if any, role England players' Wives and Girlfriends (WAGs) will play in future tournaments. Latest odds are 8-1 that contact between the WAGs and the players will be banned for two days before matches.

[Bexster]

FUNNIES
Pupils and parents at St Andrew's Primary School near Birmingham City's ground were left seething after their uniform was switched from blue to the claret of local rivals Aston Villa. Headteacher Alan Bamber insists the colour is bordeaux rather than claret.
That made me laugh, but I understand completely. I went to school in Torquay (mortal enimies) and their football development officer, Frank Prince, came to our football club a couple of times to teach us. I tried to hit him in the head, but due to my crapness, I missed and scored :o Change the uniform back to blue!!!

I'll be behind Scotland to keep going with this momentum. I'm impressed, and it's great!

[Two-Bob Peeters]

And Northern Ireland! what a win!

[Bexster]

And Northern Ireland! what a win!
Well impressive win that. After they lost to Iceland I thought that was it for them.

[Captain Stu]

I feel well bad for Crouch, now Rooney's back - it's gonna be Defoe and Rooney up front and Crouch will be back to the bench. That's fucking gay, Crouch's recent scoring should earn him a place in the starting XI.

Yup, i've been preaching that for ages

Testify, Father Jack!! (lolz @ "Father Jack")

The World Cup made it abundantly clear - Kaka has the skill and class but with plenty of pace, end product and isn't selfish... Ronaldinho is more of a show boater but only when he's feeling good.

[Hmmm Noodle Soup]

I can't see them leaving Crouch out on current form even if Defoe/Rooney is a more suited pairing.

[Captain Stu]

I can't see them leaving Crouch out on current form even if Defoe/Rooney is a more suited pairing.

Better frigging not do... I just can't see Rooney and Crouch working. Rooney works better when he drops off but he needs someone with pace to play up to and, as much as I love the guy, that ain't Crouchy. :(

[JackTom 2.0]

in terms of technical ability ronaldinho is probaly better.

in terms of effectiveness in winning a football match kaka is better.



would you rather have a showboater or a match winner in your team?

[Captain Stu]

Match winner! Match winner!

[JackTom 2.0]

exactly!


now praise the lord! etc to fade

[Captain Stu]

Kaka is probably one of, if not the, most versatile, useful midfielders in the world.

[EvilElvis]

Kaka is probably one of, if not the, most versatile, useful midfielders in the world.

Bob Malcolm however, is not.


Nae luck Derby fans.


Ookie and Wishmaster will be pissing themselves when they see him play.

[boxshapedheart]

Pwedictions:

Saturday 9th September
Everton v Liverpool (LIVERPOOL WIN)
Arsenal v Middlesbrough (ARSENAL WIN)
Newcastle v Fulham (NEWCASTLE WIN)
Sheffield United v Blackburn (BLACKBURN WIN)
Chelsea v Charlton (CHELSEA WIN)
Bolton v Watford (DRAW)
Portsmouth v Wigan (PORTSMOUTH WIN)
Man Utd v Tottenham (MAN UTD WIN)

Sunday 10th September
West Ham v Aston Villa Villa (DRAW)

Monday 11th September
Reading v Manchester City (MAN CITY WIN)

[EvilElvis]

Saturday 9th September
Everton v Liverpool (LIVERPOOL WIN)
Arsenal v Middlesbrough (ARSENAL WIN)
Newcastle v Fulham (DRAW)
Sheffield United v Blackburn (BLACKBURN WIN)
Chelsea v Charlton (CHELSEA WIN)
Bolton v Watford (BOLTON)
Portsmouth v Wigan (PORTSMOUTH WIN)
Man Utd v Tottenham (MAN UTD WIN)

Sunday 10th September
West Ham v Aston Villa Villa (ASTON VILLA WIN)

Monday 11th September
Reading v Manchester City (MAN CITY WIN)

[sunnydalehighdropout]

Kaka is probably one of, if not the, most versatile, useful midfielders in the world.
IMO, the best player in the world at the moment. In terms of form and ability, anyway.

[Captain Stu]

IMO, the best player in the world at the moment. In terms of form and ability, anyway.

I can go with that, he always delivers.

[Ian Mc]

I can go with that, he always delivers.

Especially on Pro Evo!!

[Epic Failure]

Chelsea and Arsenal are set to clash again, as both clubs are chasing highly-rated Danish striker Nicklas Bendtner. (Daily Mirror)


That'll be the highly rated Danish striker Nicklas Bendtner who already plays for Arsenal then.

Gotta love the mirror!

[Two-Bob Peeters]

Bob Malcolm however, is not.


Nae luck Derby fans.


Ookie and Wishmaster will be pissing themselves when they see him play.

Derby are the League above us now! so we won't be seeing them in a hurry!

[EvilElvis]

Portsmouth had a £6m bid for Tottenham and England striker Jermain Defoe turned down on deadline day. (The Sun)

Bolton boss Sam Allardyce has put a price tag of £6m on Israeli defender Tal Ben Haim to ward of interest from Pompey. (The Times)

Sheffield United have decided against signing Senegal midfielder Khalilou Fadiga because of concerns over his lack of fitness. (The Times)

Hull's former England international Nicky Barmby is being tracked by Sheffield Wednesday with a view to a loan deal. (The Sun)

Coventry are set to sign Rafa Gonzalez after the Spanish goalkeeper impressed during a trial. (The Sun)

Wolves want to sign Newcastle winger Alan O'Brien on loan. (The Sun)


OTHER GOSSIP
The Premiership is facing a new bungs scandal after an undercover BBC probe into illegal payments. (The Sun)

Wayne Rooney floored Michael Gray with one punch after the "sleazy" Blackburn full-back made unwelcoming advances to the England star's girlfriend Coleen in a trendy Manchester bar. (The Sun)

Ashley Cole did not move from Arsenal to Chelsea for money. (The Times)

Tottenham striker Mido has gone on a crash diet over the summer as he will be fined if his weight rises above a certain level. To help avoid a pay-out the Egyptian is also now sporting a crew-cut. "I've lost about 22lb and the hair was about 7lb!" he said. (Various)

Hearts star Saulius Mikoliunas hitched a lift back from Lithuania on a flight with the Tartan Army. (Daily Record)

Scotland outcast Richard Hughes has had a bitter swipe at manager Walter Smith. (Daily Record)


FUNNIES
Liverpool new-boy Fabio Aurelio says team-mate Craig Bellamy reminds him of his superstar countrymen. If you're wondering, it is the way "he runs and hits the ball" that marks the Welshman out as an equal to Ronaldinho, Robinho and co. (The Sun)

Tony Gale has urged his former club West Ham to forget about bringing Sven-Goran Eriksson in as their new manager. "We saw what happened with Sven in the World Cup," he said. "I'd rather have Nancy (dell'Olio) in charge." (The Sun)

[weeniebeenie]

So it looks like Arsenal are going to play Gallas at left back this weekend. He'll be well happy about that.

[Two-Bob Peeters]

I can't see them leaving Crouch out on current form even if Defoe/Rooney is a more suited pairing.

Before the Macedonia game McLaren said crouch was "virtually undroppable" let's hope he keeps to his word

[Captain Stu]

Before the Macedonia game McLaren said crouch was "virtually undroppable" let's hope he keeps to his word

If he drops him straight away without trying him, he's an idiot. 11 goals in his last 10 games - no matter who it's against - is a record to be reckoned with.

Now, it's time to drop Lampard.

[Captain Stu]

Oh... and apparently Michael Gray was decked because he kept suggesting that he partake in a threesome with Wayne and Coleen. :D

[Two-Bob Peeters]

Millwall have signe another striker we don't need. in the form of a 19 year old that got released by Plymouth for Glassing their captain in the face. Although he claims that he was bullied by him for a long time before it happened...

so that's okay then, obviously..

[Renegades of funk 8]

Millwall have signe another striker we don't need. in the form of a 19 year old that got released by Plymouth for Glassing their captain in the face. Although he claims that he was bullied by him for a long time before it happened...

so that's okay then, obviously..

:D

[Bexster]

Plymouth is an evil bloody place, I can tell you :D

We may play Gallas at left back, but we'll be nice about it.

[EvilElvis]

Oh... and apparently Michael Gray was decked because he kept suggesting that he partake in a threesome with Wayne and Coleen. :D


AHAHAHAHAHAHA!


Wayne probably was confused by the term three...

[EvilElvis]

Real Madrid newboy Jose Antonio Reyes says being left out of the Champions League final was what persuaded him he must leave Arsenal (Mirror).

Arsenal's new left back William Gallas will wear Dennis Bergkamp's old number 10 shirt, despite being a defender (Sun).


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OTHER GOSSIP
The Andorran government could take action against national team coach David Rodrigo after Israel's Yossi Benayoun claimed he made racist comments to him in their midweek international game. (The Times)

Hearts' owner Vladimir Romanov says he wants to try to have five home-grown players on the bench every week rather than three. (Daily Record)

Jonathan Woodgate says it will be "a dream come true" to make his debut for Middlesbrough, having been a season-ticket holder at the club as a youngster (Mirror).

Northern Ireland hat-trick hero David Healy says there is "no way" he wants boss Lawrie Sanchez to quit (Mirror).

Wigan's Arjan de Zeeuw says he wants to play on past the end of the season, despite being 36 (Sun).

Alan Curbishley could be in line for a return to management at Brighton (Star).

Manchester City manager Stuart Pearce says it has become "open season" on Ben Thatcher after he was accused of another elbowing incident (Express).

MK Dons have increased security at their training ground after a second break-in in three weeks (Mail).



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FUNNIES
Italian World Cup winner Luca Toni has been persuaded by his kit sponsors to model Ryman League side Tooting and Mitcham's new kit for publicity photos (Mirror).

Charlton boss Iain Dowie says he likes arguing with players as it motivates them to play better (Star).

Sheffield United's Danny Webber says he wants to do well against Blackburn because he waited to get Rovers' boss Mark Hughes' autograph when he was a youngster (Star).

Fulham manager Chris Coleman likes to travel to away games on the day whenever possible as he thinks players sleeping in their own beds helps their performance (Star).

New Sunderland manager Roy Keane says the only good luck message he has had so far is from his wife, because she has not seen him since he took over the job (Express).

Keane also wants photos of Sunderland's past glories to be put up at the training ground to make it a less "cold" environment (Independent).

Portsmouth's Serbian international Dejan Stefanovic says he intends to apply for British nationality in two years' time (Independent).

[EvilElvis]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/5329990.stm

Romanov admits to team influence


Vladimir Romanov has admitted that he has influenced Hearts' squad selections and has promised to continue his close involvement in first-team affairs.
The Tynecastle majority shareholder said: "To be able to pick the team, you should be at the training ground twice a day and, as you know, I am not.

"However, it's not enough for the coach Vladas Ivanauskas to make the choices.

"Sometimes there are situations when I ask the coach searching questions about the make-up of the team."

The Russian was speaking from Kaunas, where he watched Scotland defeat Lithuania in a Group B Euro 2008 qualifier.

Former Soviet nuclear submariner Romanov took a controlling interest of the Edinburgh club in February 2005.

And he has already dispensed with previous managers John Robertson, George Burley and Graham Rix before the appointment of Ivanauskas.

He has often been accused of involving himself in first-team matters and his revelations will confirm the suspicions of Hearts supporters.

"I will ask Valdas why a particular player has been selected, like Takis Fyssas instead of Lee Wallace," he added.

"The coach will say: 'During the training session, Fyssas was stronger and better'.

"Then I will ask: 'But did he have a proper medical test before the game?'

"If I see that the coach is in any doubt about his answer then there is a doubt about his decision.

"So then I ask the club doctor about the two players and if they had fitness tests.

"That is my level of involvement. I want to know how much the coach knows about each and every player."

Romanov has set his sights high, with visions of on-field success and ambitious plans to redevelop Tynecastle.

"When I took over, my main target was for Hearts to become Scottish champions," he explained.

"But I realised both Rangers and Celtic wanted to kill Hearts, but they are too late to do that now."

Romanov also insists he wants the club to focus on bringing through young talent, with players such as Andrew Driver, Lee Wallace and Christophe Berra making an impact.

"Last season I was asking: 'Why is Andrew Driver not playing more often?' and they were laughing at me," added Romanov.

"But now we can see what this player brings to the team."

[boxshapedheart]

Cahill really is a dirty git. Had Alonso in a headlock just before Johnson got the second Everton goal. I'm not surprised really.

[EvilElvis]

Cahill really is a dirty git. Had Alonso in a headlock just before Johnson got the second Everton goal. I'm not surprised really.



Could it have anythng to do with him being Austrailian?

[paul_1234]

Evertone ftw!

[EvilElvis]

Evertone ftw!

ftw?!

Full Time Whistle?

[boxshapedheart]

Could it have anythng to do with him being Austrailian?
You could be onto something there...


I'm displeased. I only had time to make one change to my yahoo team before the deadline today.... and my prem one has gone to shit. I didn't change anything and think there'll be a few not playing. Oh well.

[paul_1234]

ftw?!

Full Time Whistle?
For the win.

[Bexster]

I've got Cahill in my Premier league team - I'd considered putting him in my Yahoo team, but I changed my mind at the last minute for Kevin Nolan.

What on God's green earth is happening with Liverpool??? I was so sure they'd be storming the premiership by now, and it's all going horribly wrong :eek: C'mon Liverpool. I want you to do well....

[boxshapedheart]

I've got Cahill in my Premier league team - I'd considered putting him in my Yahoo team, but I changed my mind at the last minute for Kevin Nolan.

What on God's green earth is happening with Liverpool??? I was so sure they'd be storming the premiership by now, and it's all going horribly wrong :eek: C'mon Liverpool. I want you to do well....
I think they're getting quite a bit of shit flung their way today. Had loads of chances. And Sissoko got yellow carded (then had to be subbed off) for claiming a penalty. Which should have been a penalty - for handball.

[nursekitty]

:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

[Bexster]

FCN: FT Harrogate Town 0-0 Hinckley Utd
Abandoned - after 25 minuites due to serious injury
That's going to have to have been a really, really, serious injury (or death) for a match to be abandoned. Keep an ear out for that...

[EvilElvis]

That's going to have to have been a really, really, serious injury (or death) for a match to be abandoned. Keep an ear out for that...

Jimmy Bullard was strechered off with what appears to be a bad injury.

It prevented Chris Kamara from saying "unbelieveable", he did however, claim that the injury made him "Sick" :(

[Bexster]

Jimmy Bullard was strechered off with what appears to be a bad injury.

It prevented Chris Kamara from saying "unbelieveable", he did however, claim that the injury made him "Sick" :(
Anything that can keep him from saying 'unbelievable' has got to be bad.

[Bud]

FOR FUCKS SAKE ARSENAL. C'mon.

[EvilElvis]

FOR FUCKS SAKE ARSENAL. C'mon.
1-1 and 'Boro are down to 10 men (No! Woodgate in a not injured shocker...)

[goobervision]

I think they're getting quite a bit of shit flung their way today. Had loads of chances. And Sissoko got yellow carded (then had to be subbed off) for claiming a penalty. Which should have been a penalty - for handball.

Graham Poll has no place in football, he proved that in the World Cup. Everton deserved to win, they took their chances. Liverpool didn't. From now on: Kuyt starts every match he's not injured for. Bellamy has to sort his attitude out. Alonso needs to get Real Madrid out of his head and start passing to his own team a bit more often. Aurelio needs to buy a "defending for dummies" book. Agger should have kept his place in the team on merit - even Carragher said so before the game.

[EvilElvis]

3 penalties missed at Brammal Lane!

[Bud]

Good thing Kamara isn't commentating there.

[EvilElvis]

Good thing Kamara isn't commentating there.

He saw a rare thing!


Good at home Newcastle playing notoriously bad travellers Fulham at St James's.


Fulham 2-1 with a few minutes left.

[EvilElvis]

Couple of dubious decision going Chelsea's way today.


Nothing ever changes...

[EvilElvis]

That's going to have to have been a really, really, serious injury (or death) for a match to be abandoned. Keep an ear out for that...


News (http://www.harrogatetown.com/cgi-script/csNews/csNews.cgi?database=News%2edb&command=viewone&id=1334&op=t)

[Bexster]

News (http://www.harrogatetown.com/cgi-script/csNews/csNews.cgi?database=News%2edb&command=viewone&id=1334&op=t)
I have to admit I thought it was going to have to be something really bad for an abandonment. Sad news :(

Arsenal are just being pants right now. And once again Chelski are going to win the league thanks to the refs. It's nice to know that things never really change all that much.

[Two-Bob Peeters]

If Rotherham didn;t have 10 points deducted at the beginning of the season, we'd be bottom! we're noteven THAT bad! although we really should have won today, still things aren't going our way.

oh, and also, great result for Everton! :D

[sunnydalehighdropout]

Man, Liverpool got fucking hammered.

[Zippy Ate My Drumkit]

well that was bullshit.

[Bexster]

Anyone who had Freidel in their fantasy team had a good day, but that was about it.

[goobervision]

Man, Liverpool got fucking hammered.

3-0 is not "hammered". It's beaten. Ask Birmingham what "hammered" is. Ask Crystal Palace about being "hammered".

[Bexster]

3-0 is not "hammered". It's beaten. Ask Birmingham what "hammered" is. Ask Crystal Palace about being "hammered".
It's hammered by Liverpool's standards.

[sunnydalehighdropout]

3-0 is not "hammered". It's beaten. Ask Birmingham what "hammered" is. Ask Crystal Palace about being "hammered".
But by fucking Everton. And being a team of Liverpool's calibre, that is fucking hammered.

[Two-Bob Peeters]

3-0 is not "hammered". It's beaten. Ask Birmingham what "hammered" is. Ask Crystal Palace about being "hammered".

i'm afraid to inform you, that Liverpool getting beaten by Everton 3-0 is well and truly hammered

[goobervision]

i'm afraid to inform you, that Liverpool getting beaten by Everton 3-0 is well and truly hammered

In your judgement. As you seem to like Ocean Colour Scene, I'm inclined to question that judgement.

[EvilElvis]

I have to admit I thought it was going to have to be something really bad for an abandonment. Sad news :(


The Hamilton Accies vs Clyde game was abandoned after 75 mins with the score at 3-3 for a similar reason.

[Two-Bob Peeters]

In your judgement. As you seem to like Ocean Colour Scene, I'm inclined to question that judgement.

how about the judgement about everyone else who's said it, you donut

[EvilElvis]

In your judgement. As you seem to like Ocean Colour Scene, I'm inclined to question that judgement.

I agree with Ookie.

[rob3000]

That was a very strange derby. They deserved the win, but 3-0 doesn't tell the whole story. We were awful, Everton were just less worse than Liverpool, they weren't brilliant.

[Two-Bob Peeters]

I agree with Ookie.

i wouldn't say that too loud!

[Bexster]

Juve had a player sent off and were held to a 1-1 draw against Rimini in their first Serie B game :D

And I agree with Ookie too.

[weeniebeenie]

H to the A to the M to the M to the E to the R to the E to the D

[goobervision]

how about the judgement about everyone else who's said it, you donut

Yes, but I actually watched the match. Liverpool had about 8 times as many shots on goal, and they hit the bar more times than (Bryan Robson/George Best/take your pick of famous drunk). If it was the other way round, you'd be saying Liverpool robbed Everton, Everton deserved at least a draw, etc.

[Two-Bob Peeters]

Yes, but I actually watched the match. Liverpool had about 8 times as many shots on goal, and they hit the bar more times than (Bryan Robson/George Best/take your pick of famous drunk). If it was the other way round, you'd be saying Liverpool robbed Everton, Everton deserved at least a draw, etc.

Okay....

go away now please

[Bexster]

Yes, but I actually watched the match. Liverpool had about 8 times as many shots on goal, and they hit the bar more times than (Bryan Robson/George Best/take your pick of famous drunk). If it was the other way round, you'd be saying Liverpool robbed Everton, Everton deserved at least a draw, etc.
I think he meant, why did you pick him up as opposed to anyone else...

And surely it's Liverpool's fault for hitting the woodwork and not getting it in the goal - Everton didn't seem to have this problem.

[weeniebeenie]

Giggsy!

[Bexster]

Giggsy!
I hate the thought that Man U might win the title this year, but it softens the blow that they'd be above Chelski :D

[EvilElvis]

Anyone else really concerned that Portsmouth have the best defensive record in the Premiership?

[Zippy Ate My Drumkit]

Anyone else really concerned that Portsmouth have the best defensive record in the Premiership?

Nope, I knew they'd be fantastic this season. I predicted 4th, I believe.

[Bexster]

Anyone else really concerned that Portsmouth have the best defensive record in the Premiership?
Considering Big Sol and David James almost cocked up and let a goal in between them, yeah, I am.

[EvilElvis]

Considering David James is their goalie, I am.

Edited it for you Bex.

[goobervision]

I think he meant, why did you pick him up as opposed to anyone else...

I picked him up on it because he was a twat about it, and has been in the past.

And surely it's Liverpool's fault for hitting the woodwork and not getting it in the goal - Everton didn't seem to have this problem.

I didn't argue that they weren't at fault for not taking their chances (see earlier post). I simply made the point that it wasn't a hammering in the traditional sense, not by a long shot. Anyway, you'd probably say Graham Poll did a good job, so this is probably talking to the proverbial brick wall.

[goobervision]

I picked him up on it because he was a twat about it, and has been in the past.



I didn't argue that they weren't at fault for not taking their chances (see earlier post). I simply made the point that it wasn't a hammering in the traditional sense, not by a long shot. Anyway, you'd probably say Graham Poll did a good job, so this is probably talking to the proverbial brick wall.

Just thought I'd add another "probably" to that.