The Footie (UK) Thread: 2006/07

[Bud]

Football Manager 2007 is only weeks away. The demos are going to be available by the end of the week.

Info available in tomorrow's News of the World (Sunday), on www.myspace.com/sigames and www.sigames.com

Tis looking awesome.

Jurassic Park :D

[Walt Flanagan's Dog]

Championship Manager > Football Manager

[EvilElvis]

Arsenal and Manchester United will battle it out for the signature of £7m-rated Juventus midfielder Mauro Camoranesi when the transfer window opens in January. (News of the World)

The Gunners are also competing with Barcelona for the capture of £5m Argentina keeper Oscar Ustari, 20. (Star on Sunday)

And in what looks to be a busy January for Arsene Wenger, they are also trailing Gillingham's 20-year-old striker Matthew Jarvis, along with rivals Tottenham. (Sunday Express)

However, Spurs may prefer the more experienced option of former striker Teddy Sheringham, with him falling down the pecking order at West Ham. (People)

Charlton are lining up a swap deal for unsettled Birmingham striker Mikael Forssell, with Marcus Bent heading to St Andrew's. (News of the World)

Newcastle manager Glenn Roeder is keen to add to his strike force again in January, with Shola Ameobi facing hip surgery in the new year. (Sunday Mirror)


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OTHER GOSSIP
West Ham striker Dean Ashton is following in the footsteps - literally - of Wayne Rooney and David Beckham by using a surgical "air-cast" boot to aid his recovery from a broken ankle. (News of the World)

Leeds chairman Ken Bates has placed former Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri at the top of his wanted list to succeed sacked boss Kevin Blackwell. (People)

And that might not be the only managerial change, with Manchester City apparently lining up Bolton boss Sam Allardyce to replace Stuart Pearce. (People)


AND FINALLY...
Arsenal striker Theo Walcott's father Don, mother Lynn and older brother Ashley, are all set to appear in the next Harry Potter film - The Order of the Phoenix. Theo himself was scheduled to also star, but had to pull out due to club and England under-21 commitments. (Sunday Times)

[Bud]

Can't see us going for another midfielder, or young striker. New keeper makes alot of sense though.

[EvilElvis]

Can't see us going for another midfielder, or young striker. New keeper makes alot of sense though.


Go for Boruc of Celtic. :D

[Bud]

I'm playing as Celtic on football manager at the minute. Just did the Scottish trebel and Man U want to hire me. I, of course, turned them down :D

[EvilElvis]

I'm playing as Celtic on football manager at the minute. Just did the Scottish trebel and Man U want to hire me. I, of course, turned them down :D

I hope you wash and get the correct innoculations after going them

[Bud]

12 points clear of rangers at the end of the league, after beating them 6 times.

What was the score yesterday? :D

[EvilElvis]

12 points clear of rangers at the end of the league, after beating them 6 times.

What was the score yesterday? :D


Die, go to hell and become a seasont ticket holder at Old Trafford. :D

[Bud]

Die, go to hell and become a seasont ticket holder at Old Trafford. :D

ahahaha:D

[EvilElvis]

2nd goal in a weeks score by a player from inside his own half.


Was in a Coca-Cola Div 1 game - Simon Charlton for Oldham. Saw it on SSN

[Two-Bob Peeters]

Northampton Fans were singing

"you're so shit it's unbelievable"

the millwall fans just stood up and clapped them.

I woke up this morning practically begging teletext to tell me spackman had resigned... th man is totally cluless. he finally plays a 4-4-2 but he put two defenders as wingers. just like last year, we don't even look like scoring with the open goals we get

[Two-Bob Peeters]

:D



Quote taken from footy thread in best of section

i'm always right, i am

[EvilElvis]

Northampton Fans were singing

"you're so shit it's unbelievable"

the millwall fans just stood up and clapped them.

I woke up this morning practically begging teletext to tell me spackman had resigned... th man is totally cluless. he finally plays a 4-4-2 but he put two defenders as wingers. just like last year, we don't even look like scoring with the open goals we get


You should have gone for John Gregory - Too late now.

The Millwall chairman must have got through to the wrong Sky pundit.

[EvilElvis]

i'm always right, i am


I'll quote you on that one.


Just in case...

[Two-Bob Peeters]

You should have gone for John Gregory - Too late now.

The Millwall chairman must have got through to the wrong Sky pundit.

Well, Mark McGhee was alright before he had a brain fart.

Steve Claridge didn't get the chance.

Spazman is useless.

next choice for manager, it's probably going to be Rob McCaffrey! :D

[Bexster]

I've just noticed that you support Exeter too.

When I used to play for my local team, Alex Inglethorpe came to our training sessions for a couple of years and coached us.

I think he coaches at Spurs now, not sure his role though.
Indeed I do. Arsenal are my second I-have-to-support-a-team-that-wins-occasionally team. It also annoys my mum like hell that I'd support Exeter over Arsenal :D

Alex Inglethorpe was a good bloke, but he just seemed to be unable to give us that extra push that we needed, which was a shame. Also, getting a job coaching at Spurs was far too good to pass up. I'm sure Steve Perryman told him what it would be like at Spurs. I can't remember what he does now - I think it's just a general coaching role.

[EvilElvis]

Well, Mark McGhee was alright before he had a brain fart.

Steve Claridge didn't get the chance.

Spazman is useless.

next choice for manager, it's probably going to be Rob McCaffrey! :D



Or Charlie Nicholas or Alan "Rambo" McInally



Though communication could be a problem...

[Bexster]

Well, Mark McGhee was alright before he had a brain fart.

Steve Claridge didn't get the chance.

Spazman is useless.

next choice for manager, it's probably going to be Rob McCaffrey! :D
He'd be better than Spackman.

Actually, so would Chris Kamara!

[Two-Bob Peeters]

Or Charlie Nicholas or Alan "Rambo" McInally



Though communication could be a problem...

haha just remembered, we also had Frank McLintock as an assistant once. but i'll let him off as that was the year we got promoted to the old division one (premiership)

Kamara >>>>>>>>>> Spazman

[Bexster]

haha just remembered, we also had Frank McLintock as an assistant once. but i'll let him off as that was the year we got promoted to the old division one (premiership)

Kamara >>>>>>>>>> Spazman
That's because Frank actually knows about football, and is a legend.

[Two-Bob Peeters]

Another ex-millwall manager (assistant) and sky sports pundit. Mr Ray Wilkins.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbWIoTKW_Lg

currently he's a consultant at the club, and i'm going to give him quite a lot of credit here, after the match there was a massive protest, Ray came out and spoke to the fans and took all of their abuse.

[EvilElvis]

You can hear Rambo, Wir Charlie, Souness and Martin "The Messiah" O'Neil here (http://www.onlyanexcuse.com/freebies.asp)



My fav is the Barry Ferguson ring tone...

[EvilElvis]

Northampton Fans were singing

"you're so shit it's unbelievable"

the millwall fans just stood up and clapped them.

I woke up this morning practically begging teletext to tell me spackman had resigned... th man is totally cluless. he finally plays a 4-4-2 but he put two defenders as wingers. just like last year, we don't even look like scoring with the open goals we get



I just found out you had a ten point advantage over Rotherham and the gap is down to 1 point already....


Bloody hell

[EvilElvis]

Unfortunately I did.

In all fairness Eddie, it was a pretty upstoppable shot.

[Zippy Ate My Drumkit]

Championship Manager > Football Manager

You're either very confused or an idiot.

You choose which.

[Two-Bob Peeters]

Football Manager 2007 is only weeks away. The demos are going to be available by the end of the week.

Info available in tomorrow's News of the World (Sunday), on www.myspace.com/sigames and www.sigames.com

Tis looking awesome.

i couldn't see any info in the NotW, only that the gold demo will be with them next week...

[Zippy Ate My Drumkit]

i couldn't see any info in the NotW, only that the gold demo will be with them next week...

Yes. The NotW was crap.

[Ian Mc]

Bellamy's sitter has made my week!!!
Did you see how pissed off he was even when Liverpool scored? What a twat!!
Although Kuyt's control for his goal was fantastic...but still, it's so good to see Bellamy being his usual cock smoking self!

[EvilElvis]

Bellamy's sitter has made my week!!!
Did you see how pissed off he was even when Liverpool scored? What a twat!!
Although Kuyt's control for his goal was fantastic...but still, it's so good to see Bellamy being his usual cock smoking self!


I know a few Liverpool fans who were genuinely gutted when they heard he had signed for them...

[Jamie]

I know a few Liverpool fans who were genuinely gutted when they heard he had signed for them...
My fiancee was one of them :rolleyes:

[Wish_Master2100]

Another ex-millwall manager (assistant) and sky sports pundit. Mr Ray Wilkins.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbWIoTKW_Lg

currently he's a consultant at the club, and i'm going to give him quite a lot of credit here, after the match there was a massive protest, Ray came out and spoke to the fans and took all of their abuse.

No wonder people think we're all thugs, listen to those fucking idiots.

[Two-Bob Peeters]

No wonder people think we're all thugs, listen to those fucking idiots.

i know it was a fucking disgrace, i can understand that everyone was angry. but they could have at least given him the chance to speak

[sunnydalehighdropout]

You should have gone for John Gregory - Too late now.

I wish Leeds would have got him. I like John Gregory, but Claudio Ranieri would be fucking hilarious. And people forget that he won something like 4 cups in 3 seasons at Chelsea.

[Two-Bob Peeters]

I wish Leeds would have got him. I like John Gregory, but Claudio Ranieri would be fucking hilarious. And people forget that he won something like 4 cups in 3 seasons at Chelsea.

looks like it's going to be Dennis Wise for your mob

[Ian Mc]

Leeds should give John Carver the job, at least give him a few games to see how he could cope.
I'm a big admirer of his coaching.

[sunnydalehighdropout]

No wonder people think we're all thugs, listen to those fucking idiots.
Exactly. What a bunch of neanderthalic cunts. Fair play to Wilkins for having the bottle to stand 3 feet away from and throw thinkly veiled insults at them.

looks like it's going to be Dennis Wise for your mob
Shut the fuck up, Ookie. :D

[EvilElvis]

Shut the fuck up, Ookie. :D


Swindon are walking away with their league already - Undeafeted after 9 games (I think)


Might be a good choice...

[Two-Bob Peeters]

Exactly. What a bunch of neanderthalic cunts. Fair play to Wilkins for having the bottle to stand 3 feet away from and throw thinkly veiled insults at them.


Shut the fuck up, Ookie. :D

I guarantee it will be Wise, remember when he had just left Millwall, there was talk then about him joining leeds, we know he's a friend of Bates.

Also, whereas Wilkins does have the bottle to do that. he's still a cunt. he shouldn't even be at the club. at the moment he's a 'consultant' he's also been the director of football. for some reason we're making up loads of silly roles to keep him at the club and noone seems to kow why, are what in fact he even contribues

[EvilElvis]

Dan - I got a blast from the past yesterday Olivier Tebily - Possibly the worst defender in living memory.

Loved by Rangers fans, affectionatley known as "bombscare" by Celtic fans.

Story at one point was Celtic were chasing David Weir for defence at a time when they had Schedit (Pronounced "Shite". No, really!) and Tebily.

This move worried celtic fans and made every football fan piss them selves as the Celtic defence would read Weir, Tebily Schedit....

[Zippy Ate My Drumkit]

Tebily >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Bramble.

[sunnydalehighdropout]

Tebily >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Bramble.
John Charles' Corpse >>>> Bramble.

[Ian Mc]

John Charles' Corpse >>>> Bramble.

When I read on teletext that Bramble was back in training the only thing I could say was "shit!"

[EvilElvis]

What is Titus Bramble better at?

Defending or driving?


:confused:

[Jamie]

When I read on teletext that Bramble was back in training the only thing I could say was "shit!"
You welcome, by the way (semi Ipswich fan :) )

[Zippy Ate My Drumkit]

What is Titus Bramble better at?

Defending or driving?


:confused:

I think he'd make a decent midfielder. Incredibly strong, good passer, can use both feet.

Plus if he fucks up in midfield there's 4 defenders to cover up after him

[Ian Mc]

You welcome, by the way (semi Ipswich fan :) )

I remember the last thing he did for Ipswich...gave the ball away for Liverpool to score...so we paid £5million for him...as you would of course.
I'm assuming we bought him on the strength that he once scored against Sunderland...or uncle Bobby thought he Jason Euell.

[sunnydalehighdropout]

I think he'd make a decent midfielder. Incredibly strong, good passer, can use both feet.

Plus if he fucks up in midfield there's 4 defenders to cover up after him
This is what we kind of did with Rio Ferdinand for his first 6 months or so. We played him just infront of the back 4, but just behind the midfield so Matteo and Radebe could mop up his errors. Our best season since 91/92.

He smartened his act up and became the best English centre back in 2002, so we sold him for more than he was worth.

[EvilElvis]

so we sold him for more than he was worth.


Thats what Rangers did with Boumsong. :D

[sunnydalehighdropout]

Thats what Rangers did with Boumsong. :D
What was it you got for him? £8m? £10m?

[Zippy Ate My Drumkit]

Thats what Rangers did with Boumsong. :D

We sold him for more than he was worth too.

[EvilElvis]

We sold him for more than he was worth too.


But at a £5m loss.


We sold him at £8.5m profit. :D

[Two-Bob Peeters]

Watching MotD2, the Newcastle Everton game looked a cracker.

Parker played a blinder, In fact there wasn't that many bad performances out there, i was even suprised to see that Siberski has got a pretty decent touch on him.

Though how Ameobi's goal wasn't disallowed for offside is beyond me, maybe it's because Joeleon Lescott looks like an Alien

[Two-Bob Peeters]

Oh what a cunt... i took Samaras out of my fantasy squad on friday...

[EvilElvis]

Though how Ameobi's goal wasn't disallowed for offside is beyond me, maybe it's because Joeleon Lescott looks like an Alien

I think the linesman and probably everyone else was shocked at Ameobi's decent first touch...

[Renegades of funk 8]

what did you think of the fan of the year? i think those awards are pretty pointless really, there can be no fan of the year imo, there must be thousands upon thousands who deserve it :confused:

[EvilElvis]

what did you think of the fan of the year? i think those awards are pretty pointless really, there can be no fan of the year imo, there must be thousands upon thousands who deserve it :confused:


Flying in from Ireland to watch training

Having the players names tattoed on your leg

Being a Man City fan

Having Sweet Child O' Mine as a ringtone.

One out of four...

[Renegades of funk 8]

Flying in from Ireland to watch training

Having the players names tattoed on your leg

Being a Man City fan

Having Sweet Child O' Mine as a ringtone.

One out of four...


but having your mum phone you on tv must surely get you minus points :D

[EvilElvis]

but having your mum phone you on tv must surely get you minus points :D

Best thing was "I got you mentioned on national tv"

Then started chatting up a women sat next to him "Watch TV - Your gonna be on MOTD2 tomorrow night.."

[Two-Bob Peeters]

SPACKMAN IS GONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

and that is from a very, very reliable source. apparantly it'll be announced to the stock exchange in the morning. i knew i should have made a bet, he was 33-1 to be the next manager sacked...

Here's my mesage to the Millwall Board.

Next time you're on the verge of appointing a manager, and the name leaks (and it will), and virtually the entire Millwall fanbase is against them, please listen to them as they have more experience of Millwall than you do, more experience of football and consequently more idea of what makes a good manager than most of you, and generally speaking, won't just be up in arms at a managerial prospect for the sake of it. The bottom line is, if virtually EVERYONE thinks your prospective manager will be crap, then they probably will be.

and Finally, Bring back Rhino and Macca!!

[weeniebeenie]

Go for Sven!

[Two-Bob Peeters]

Go for Sven!

it'll probably be Kevin Blackwell.... or someone equally awful

[EvilElvis]

Go for Sven!

Yeah, Sven is currently being paid £13K PER DAY by the FA till he gets a new job.

He's not exactly going to rush back into management...

[weeniebeenie]

You could do a Bristol City. We got to the playoffs two years in a row with Danny Wilson and then sacked him. We then appointed Brian Tinnion as player manager and managed to scub around in the bottom three for half of last season. Luckily the board got shot of him and hired Gary Johnson.

[EvilElvis]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/millwall/5375308.stm

[Two-Bob Peeters]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/millwall/5375308.stm

yup, it's not been made official yet. as it has to be announced to the stock exchange first. the reliable source comes from the "Fan On The Board" who is a 100% authentic board member.

A thought that strikes me is that Mark McGhee is free again... although he had a brain fart before he got the sack from us before. he's exactly the kind of man who could get us out of the division.... i don't think i'd take him again though...

[sunnydalehighdropout]

SPACKMAN IS GONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

and that is from a very, very reliable source. apparantly it'll be announced to the stock exchange in the morning. i knew i should have made a bet, he was 33-1 to be the next manager sacked...

Here's my mesage to the Millwall Board.

Next time you're on the verge of appointing a manager, and the name leaks (and it will), and virtually the entire Millwall fanbase is against them, please listen to them as they have more experience of Millwall than you do, more experience of football and consequently more idea of what makes a good manager than most of you, and generally speaking, won't just be up in arms at a managerial prospect for the sake of it. The bottom line is, if virtually EVERYONE thinks your prospective manager will be crap, then they probably will be.

and Finally, Bring back Rhino and Macca!!

Fucking hell mate, get on Ladbrokes.com and put a fucking tenner on it.

[Two-Bob Peeters]

Fucking hell mate, get on Ladbrokes.com and put a fucking tenner on it.

i can't find it on any site, so i went on a m,illwall message board and asked someone and this is what they said

The 33's went down to 5/2 by 1pm yesterday then they closed the market late last night, nothing available anywhere now.

[EvilElvis]

Aston Villa midfielder Lee Hendrie is set to join Crystal Palace in a two-month loan deal. (Daily Mirror)

Birmingham have issued a hands-off warning to Cardiff, who had targeted midfielder Neil Kilkenny. (Daily Mirror)

Leeds are set to sign Poland winger Bartosz Karwan, who is a free agent after leaving Legia Warsaw. (Daily Mirror)

Livingston defender James McPake is wanted by Plymouth in the January transfer window. (Daily Mirror)


OTHER GOSSIP
Former Portsmouth chairman Milan Mandaric has refused to rule out a move to buy Leicester. (The Sun)

West Brom are targeting Swindon boss Dennis Wise to succeed Bryan Robson, who left his post as Baggies boss on 18 September. (Daily Mirror)

Striker Marlon King is so cheesed off with Watford being labelled unlucky that he wants manager Aidy Boothroyd to ban the word from the training ground. (The Sun)

Wigan midfielder Paul Scharner faces a four-game ban for the Latics if Austria try to force him out of international retirement and he refuses. (Daily Mirror)

[Mikey]

This made me laugh (from IMDB.com)

Tom Cruise comforted David Beckham after the devastated soccer superstar was dropped from the England team last month. Beckham announced his resignation as England captain following the side's World Cup exit in July, and was then axed from the national squad by new coach Steve McClaren. And among the first people Beckham called was his friend Cruise, who in the past has flown to Spain to watch him play for Real Madrid. Beckham says, "When I got to America I phoned Tom. He's a great guy to be able to speak to because he is a very positive-minded person. It is good to have people around you at that point. He talked about everything I had done in the World Cup, about the goal I scored and the goals I set up. He said I was a great player, that I played for Real Madrid, I've got a healthy family and three boys and a wife who love me to bits. He's a great example of someone who stays positive through everything. And that's how I started to get over what had happened with the England news. I got over it that way, with friends around me."

[Captain Stu]

Tralalalalalalala! :D I'm a very pleased bunny today... we scored 3, looked reasonably proficient in front of goal and didn't even play that well. 'bout fucking time too because that's what United and Arseanal and Chelski can do - play pretty average and still take 3 points.

I am SO fucking pleased that I left Gonzalez in my Yahoo team and added Kuyt! I'M CATCHING YOU, SAWAH!!! I was sceptical when we first signed Kuyt... but fuck me, he's looking a bargain at £10M.

AND RIISE'S GOAL... the sort of boneriffic effort you expect from Johny Arney.

Newcastle's goal was the most blates offside goal ever... but I'm pleased the linesman was too fucking thick to see it, Everton have been having too many decisions go their way - it was about time they got shafted.

Me and Dan farking rule for predicting Reading and Poonited would draw. :D

[Captain Stu]

Former Portsmouth (http://uk.sports.yahoo.com/fo/portsmouth/index.html) striker Dario (http://uk.sports.yahoo.com/fo/profiles/23936.html) Silva has undergone emergency surgery following a serious car crash in Uruguay.

The 33-year-old was driving his car in Montevideo but lost control and hit a column of street lights.

Two other former Uruguay internationals, Elbio Pappa and Dardo Pereira, were with him but suffered only minor blows.

Doctor Mario (http://uk.sports.yahoo.com/fo/profiles/20383.html) Cancela, of La Espanola hospital admitted, that Silva has been placed in a medically induced coma and they are concerned with an injury to his leg.

"He is a patient with multiple traumatisms, a cranium fracture and an exposed fracture of his right leg," Cancela said.

"He was operated on by doctor Lopez and we are really worried about his leg. It is undergoing different tests and scans.

"The leg has suffered a very serious injury. The patient is under a pharmacological coma.

"Now, we are interested in saving his life."

Silva played 49 matches for the Uruguayan national team, having scored 15 goals. He played the 2002 World Cup in Korea and Japan.
Silva is currently unattached, after leaving Portsmouth (http://uk.sports.yahoo.com/fo/portsmouth/index.html) in February.

[Two-Bob Peeters]

Dario Silva was shit.

good on PES 4 though

[Captain Stu]

True, he was shit... harsh that he might lose a leg though.

[Two-Bob Peeters]

True, he was shit... harsh that he might lose a leg though.

i dunno, Millwall could sign him

[Captain Stu]

lolz @ Spacker.

[Two-Bob Peeters]

lolz @ Spacker.

i'm extremely happy Sackman has gone.

list of managers that have popped up already:

Kevin Blackwell -no
Ray Wilkins - NO
Graham Rix - NONO
Teddy Sheringham - Yes... but maybe not what we need right now
Andy Hessenthaler - no
Mark McGhee - A bit weird considering we sacked him.. but could do the Job
Barry Fry - NONO
Steve Gritt - YES, excellent coach

list of free managers in the "having a laugh" category

Bryan Robson
Alan Curbishley - some people genuinely believe there's a chance!! haaha
Graeme Souness
Peter Reid
Gianluca Vialli
Kevin Keegan

[Zippy Ate My Drumkit]

Doctor Mario was a cool game.

[Zippy Ate My Drumkit]

Guardian reporting that they've taken Silva's leg.

The doctors that is, not the Guardian. That woudl've been harsh.

[Zippy Ate My Drumkit]

If this had been Pirate Day I could do my 'Long John Silva' joke.

[Wish_Master2100]

I'd take McGhee back anyday.

He was superb for us, until the 'brainfart', as Ookie puts it.

[JackTom 2.0]

Fuck.

On Pro Evo 5 Chelsea are immense.

Joe Cole running with the ball is awesome.

I don't know why I never tried them before.

That is all.

[Wish_Master2100]

Pro Evo 6 next month!

[Renegades of funk 8]

[QUOTE=Zippy Ate My Drumkit
The doctors that is, not the Guardian. That woudl've been harsh.[/QUOTE]

:D

[rob3000]

"Real Madrid midfielder David Beckham has banned the sale of images taken from the famous video of him sleeping naked, which was a hit with visitors to the National Portrait Gallery. (Daily Star) "

I'd never heard there was a tape. Not that I'm interested....:eek:

[EvilElvis]

Yahoo Fantasy Football

1 Winchestertonfieldville 415.00
2 Furry Beanbag 357.50
3 Team Ronaldo 331.00
4 Fascist Hooligans XI 305.50
5 Fred.... 286.50
6 OJ Villa 283.50
7 Nearly Signed 281.50
8 FFCMark 260.50
9 South East Superstars 259.50
10 Honorary Rangers 255.50
11 Fashion Zombies 242.50
12 Fantasy Bazaar 225.00
13 Team JT 147.00



Edit: I'd like to point out what Sarah said earlier: By Cosy, do you mean on your knees?! (http://bbs.foofighters.com/showpost.php?p=1538643&postcount=2436)


This reeks of shenanigans...

[EvilElvis]

Graham Rix - NONO



You can just imagine the stereotypical Millwall fan's reaction to that one.


They'd join in with the chant "If you tolerate Rix, then your children will be next"...

[friartuck]

What about the Budweiser official fantasy league? Is nobody paying attention to that any more? I'm winning it!

[EvilElvis]

What about the Budweiser official fantasy league? Is nobody paying attention to that any more? I'm winning it!


I checked before posting the yaho one - it's currently being updated to add in tonights result.

I'll post it tomorrow morning before heading off to work!


It's looking very close through the entire league...Unlike Yahoo.

Ruined Sarah. RUINED! :p

[Two-Bob Peeters]

Edit: I'd like to point out what Sarah said earlier: By Cosy, do you mean on your knees?! (http://bbs.foofighters.com/showpost.php?p=1538643&postcount=2436)
This reeks of shenanigans...

hahah, i don't think the taunts will stop until Sarah vacates top spot. wouldn't it be funny if she stayed top for the whole season!

You can just imagine the stereotypical Millwall fan's reaction to that one.

They'd join in with the chant "If you tolerate Rix, then your children will be next"...

Well last time we played someone with him as manager, it was literally 90 minutes of "Graham Rix Sex Offender *slams chairs* Graham Rix sex offender"

:D

[EvilElvis]

hahah, i don't think the taunts will stop until Sarah vacates top spot. wouldn't it be funny if she stayed top for the whole season!



If she scores 0 points from now till the end of teh season, she'll probably finish in a better position than me. :D :p

[sunnydalehighdropout]

Silva has had his leg amputated.

Poor chap.

[Two-Bob Peeters]

If she scores 0 points from now till the end of teh season, she'll probably finish in a better position than me. :D :p

if i were you i'd "get cosy" then!

[Zippy Ate My Drumkit]

Silva has had his leg amputated.

Poor chap.

read the last page biatch.

[sunnydalehighdropout]

read the last page biatch.
I did. No confirmed reports on there. Just a [paper] reporting that his leg had gone. I confirmed that with definitives.

[EvilElvis]

if i were you i'd "get cosy" then!


She'd still be getting cosy for being allowwed to beat me


and Dan. And Stu. And you...

[EvilElvis]

Fantasy Premier League
Foos Board
1 Gashrash Athletic 299
2 Team Jeremy Beadle 298
3 Honorary Leeds 293
4 Brawling Beer Barons 292
5 Team JT 289
6 OJ Villa 277
7 Jack White's XI 267
8 Box Shaped FC 262
9 Roman's Cash Point 254
10 Team Zizzou 252
11 The Gooners 249
12 Nearly Signed 246
13 Notvery Athletic 245
14 Fascist Hooligan XI 241
15 Fretboard Monkeys 239
16 Zidane Headbutter FC 238
17 chappaqua 236
18 St Albans City 235
19 Jziklick 227
20 FunkyGibbon 205
21 Fredtastic! 193
22 Fashion Zombies 151
23 Stunt Team 90

[EvilElvis]

i'm extremely happy Sackman has gone.

list of managers that have popped up already:





You can add Joe Royle to that list.

[Mrs Poon]

i had a dream this early afternoon that blades beat everton 3-1. just cant remember if it was at home or away. either away i'm putting money on both fixtures.

[Captain Stu]

I like these two leagues, the "official" one is way closer than it looks and I'm catching Sarah on Yahoo! :)

[Captain Stu]

Apparently, McQuiffy is watching Woodgate carefully with a view to bringing him back to the England squad if he remains fit. Now, that's a good move and all, but if he gets into the starting line-up ahead of Carragher then it just further proves that McLaren doesn't know his fucking arse from his elbow.

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Here's the games for the next matchweek:

Saturday, 30 September 2006
Bolton v Liverpool [LIVERPOOL WIN]
Charlton v Arsenal [ARSENAL WIN]
Chelsea v Aston Villa [CHELSEA WIN]
Everton v Man City [DRAW]
Sheff Utd v Middlesbrough [DRAW]

Sunday, 01 October 2006
Blackburn v Wigan [DRAW]
Man Utd v Newcastle [MAN UTD WIN]
Tottenham v Portsmouth [TOTTENHAM WIN]
West Ham v Reading [DRAW]

Monday, 02 October 2006
Watford v Fulham [FULHAM WIN]

[Two-Bob Peeters]

I like these two leagues, the "official" one is way closer than it looks and I'm catching Sarah on Yahoo! :)

i have to say, for me Yahoo is the official one...

You can add Joe Royle to that list.

The reason i didn't add him is because if we appoint him my season ticket is going in the bin.

go into the editor of the old championship managers, and check who's under "disliked staff" of Millwall...

[Captain Stu]

i have to say, for me Yahoo is the official one...

Mmyeah, I still prefer that one - I hate leagues that charge you points to make transfers. :mad:

[timesfooall]

Team Ronaldo, Team Ronaldo Rar Rar Rar :D

[Two-Bob Peeters]

Predictions after Week 5

(1) Boxshapedheart 30
(-) Captain Stu 30
(3) ookie 28
(4) EvilElvis 27
(5) Wish_Master2100 26
(6) Danyul 25
(7) Bexster 23
(8) Hmm Noodle Soup 22
(9) Renegades of funk 8 22
(10) Zippy Ate My Drumkit 21
(11) Bud 16
(12) Tom65 13
(13) Edge 8
(14) FooUK 5

It's hardly suprising to see who's on top (no pun intended, arf!) albeit joint top. i'll get speaking to the finance bloke, seems he's made an error :)

[spanking.my.monkeywrench]

I just wanted to put a post in this thread!
Go Hereford utd! :D

[Captain Stu]

Yes... an error.

*wipes suspicious stain from top lip*

[Two-Bob Peeters]

I just wanted to put a post in this thread!
Go Hereford utd! :D

about 6 years ago i saw Welling Utd Vs Hereford play in the conference, it was one of the greatest 'bouts' in non-league history :D

[spanking.my.monkeywrench]

about 6 years ago i saw Welling Utd Vs Hereford play in the conference, it was one of the greatest 'bouts' in non-league history :D
Watch them bulls, they gonna go good things one day. :)

[Two-Bob Peeters]

Blackburn v Wigan [RESULT]

Pssssst Stu... you have to actually enter a prediction, unless you're predicting that the match won't be abadoned! :)

[Captain Stu]

Pssssst Stu... you have to actually enter a prediction, unless you're predicting that the match won't be abadoned! :)

Oops, I wish I could say that was a cunning plan... but I think I had a brainfart and typed result instead of draw. Cheerfully changed now.

[Bexster]

Fantasy Premier League
Foos Board
1 Gashrash Athletic 299
2 Team Jeremy Beadle 298
3 Honorary Leeds 293
4 Brawling Beer Barons 292
5 Team JT 289
6 OJ Villa 277
7 Jack White's XI 267
8 Box Shaped FC 262
9 Roman's Cash Point 254
10 Team Zizzou 252
11 The Gooners 249
12 Nearly Signed 246
13 Notvery Athletic 245
14 Fascist Hooligan XI 241
15 Fretboard Monkeys 239
16 Zidane Headbutter FC 238
17 chappaqua 236
18 St Albans City 235
19 Jziklick 227
20 FunkyGibbon 205
21 Fredtastic! 193
22 Fashion Zombies 151
23 Stunt Team 90
I jumped up 7 places after last weekend. Yaay!! Some success at last.

[Mr. Ed]

I jumped up 7 places after last weekend. Yaay!! Some success at last.

I R 60 points off the top... but that equates to 14 places between us, this is a toight league.

[Two-Bob Peeters]

I R 60 points off the top... but that equates to 14 places between us, this is a toight league.

Yeah, it will be very interesting as the season pans out. i was just looking at who i should change in my team. i looked and realised i didn't actually need to change anyone.

[Mr. Ed]

Yeah, it will be very interesting as the season pans out. i was just looking at who i should change in my team. i looked and realised i didn't actually need to change anyone.

Innit, it has it's charms and advantages this one... but Yahoo still rulezzz.

[Bexster]

It is going to be a very interesting league this one. And the Yahoo one will be fine if we just ignore Sarah :p

I'm annoyed with the Yahoo one. It's a fantastic team on paper, but it's doing complete and utter gash. Although Kevin Nolan is my new best friend :cool:

While I'm here...

Saturday, 30 September 2006
Bolton v Liverpool [LIVERPOOL]
Charlton v Arsenal [ARSENAL]
Chelsea v Aston Villa [CHELSEA]
Everton v Man City [MAN CITY]
Sheff Utd v Middlesbrough [DRAW]

Sunday, 01 October 2006
Blackburn v Wigan [DRAW]
Man Utd v Newcastle [MAN UTD]
Tottenham v Portsmouth [DRAW]
West Ham v Reading [READING]

Monday, 02 October 2006
Watford v Fulham [FULHAM]

[Mr. Ed]

Good lass, Bex, now come on the rest of you - get predicting!

[Zippy Ate My Drumkit]

Saturday, 30 September 2006
Bolton v Liverpool [LIVERPOOL]
Charlton v Arsenal [ARSENAL]
Chelsea v Aston Villa [CHELSEA]
Everton v Man City [DRAW]
Sheff Utd v Middlesbrough [SHAFT UTD]

Sunday, 01 October 2006
Blackburn v Wigan [DRAW]
Man Utd v Newcastle [DRAW]
Tottenham v Portsmouth [PORTSMOUTH]
West Ham v Reading [WEST HAM]

Monday, 02 October 2006
Watford v Fulham [DRAW]

[Mr. Ed]

lolz, Shaft.

[Two-Bob Peeters]

Saturday, 30 September 2006
Bolton v Liverpool [DRAW]
Charlton v Arsenal [ARSENAL]
Chelsea v Aston Villa [CHELSEA]
Everton v Man City [EVERTON]
Sheff Utd v Middlesbrough [BORO]

Sunday, 01 October 2006
Blackburn v Wigan [DRAW]
Man Utd v Newcastle [MAN UTD]
Tottenham v Portsmouth [PORTSMOUTH]
West Ham v Reading [WEST HAM]

Monday, 02 October 2006
Watford v Fulham [DRAW]

[Mr. Ed]

Fake Plastic Ronaldo™ is still a worthless little cunt.

[sunnydalehighdropout]

Saturday, 30 September 2006
Bolton v Liverpool [LIVERPOOL]
Charlton v Arsenal [ARSENAL]
Chelsea v Aston Villa [CHELSEA]
Everton v Man City [DRAW]
Sheff Utd v Middlesbrough [BORO]

Sunday, 01 October 2006
Blackburn v Wigan [BLACKBURN]
Man Utd v Newcastle [MAN UTD]
Tottenham v Portsmouth [TOTTENHAM]
West Ham v Reading [DRAW]

Monday, 02 October 2006
Watford v Fulham [FULHAM]

[Mr. Ed]

Admit it, you're impressed that I was able to get the ™ sign. :cool:

[Zippy Ate My Drumkit]

Admit it, you're impressed that I was able to get the ™ sign. :cool:

It's not hard®

[Mr. Ed]

It's not hard®

I know, but most of the peons won't know what to do. ©

[Novacane]

I know, but most of the peons won't know what to do. ©

so OLD: http://bbs.foofighters.com/member.php?u=243

[Captain Stu]

THIS JUST IN:

Ashley Cole's agent has had his license suspended for 18 months and fined a total of £100,000 for his part in the Ashley Cole tapping up scandal.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/5382332.stm

[timesfooall]

Fake Plastic Ronaldo™ is still a worthless little cunt.

Not worthless to united :D

Can't believe i forgot to do these, oh well better late than never:

Saturday, 30 September 2006
Bolton v Liverpool [LIVERPOOL]
Charlton v Arsenal [DRAW]
Chelsea v Aston Villa [CHELSEA]
Everton v Man City [EVERTON]
Sheff Utd v Middlesbrough [MIDDLESBOROUGH]

Sunday, 01 October 2006
Blackburn v Wigan [DRAW]
Man Utd v Newcastle [MAN UTD]
Tottenham v Portsmouth [TOTTENHAM]
West Ham v Reading [WEST HAM]

Monday, 02 October 2006
Watford v Fulham [DRAW]

[DanHarding]

Charlton v Arsenal [DRAW]


Pffft.

[timesfooall]

Pffft.

Que?

[Two-Bob Peeters]

Not worthless to united :D

Can't believe i forgot to do these, oh well better late than never:

Saturday, 30 September 2006
Bolton v Liverpool [LIVERPOOL]
Charlton v Arsenal [DRAW]
Chelsea v Aston Villa [CHELSEA]
Everton v Man City [EVERTON]
Sheff Utd v Middlesbrough [MIDDLESBOROUGH]

Sunday, 01 October 2006
Blackburn v Wigan [DRAW]
Man Utd v Newcastle [MAN UTD]
Tottenham v Portsmouth [TOTTENHAM]
West Ham v Reading [WEST HAM]

Monday, 02 October 2006
Watford v Fulham [DRAW]

should we make him start from 0, or let him take FooUKs five points? it's up to you people

[timesfooall]

I'm a manc, if you dont give me em ill rob em :p

[Bexster]

should we make him start from 0, or let him take FooUKs five points? it's up to you people
I'm not giving anyone an unfair advantage. Start from 0.

No offence like :D

[Renegades of funk 8]

I'm not giving anyone an unfair advantage. Start from 0.

No offence like :D


agreed

[sunnydalehighdropout]

THIS JUST IN:

Ashley Cole's agent has had his license suspended for 18 months and fined a total of £100,000 for his part in the Ashley Cole tapping up scandal.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/5382332.stm
Hahaha you little fucking Mussolini. Fuck off and die in a horrific car accident.

And timesfooall should start from 0.

[Zippy Ate My Drumkit]

Srnicek may be coming back up North \o \o \o \o \o

[Two-Bob Peeters]

i'm glad you all agree! i didn't want to be seen a meanie by making him start on 0!

Millwall played well tonight, in a 4-4 fucking 2 formation :D there you go Spazman, not fucking hard, eh?

[timesfooall]

O well you all need a handicap on me so you have it :p

[EvilElvis]

Saturday, 30 September 2006
Bolton v Liverpool [LIVERPOOL]
Charlton v Arsenal [ARSENAL]
Chelsea v Aston Villa [DRAW]
Everton v Man City [MAN CITY]
Sheff Utd v Middlesbrough [DRAW]

Sunday, 01 October 2006
Blackburn v Wigan [DRAW]
Man Utd v Newcastle [MAN UTD]
Tottenham v Portsmouth [PORTSMOUTH]
West Ham v Reading [READING]

Monday, 02 October 2006
Watford v Fulham [FULHAM]

[Bexster]

Yahoo haven't updated my points from Kevin Nolan yet on monday night. It's not like I actually have many more :(

TRANSFER RUMOURS
Reading hope to sign DC United's American wonderkid Freddy Adu on loan in January with a view to a permanent £5m deal. (The Sun)

Chelsea are keen on Auxerre defender Younes Kaboul (Independent)

Dunfermline have re-opened contract talks with Greg Shields, Mark Burchill and Scott Wilson. (Daily Record)


OTHER GOSSIP
Swindon boss Dennis Wise has turned down the chance to take charge at Leeds United. (Daily Star, Daily Mirror)

West Brom have targeted Hibernian boss Tony Mowbray to be their new manager. (Daily Star, Daily Mail)

The Baggies have made an official approach to Middlesbrough for coach Steve Round. (Daily Mirror)

The FA want Fifa to take action against agent Pini Zahavi for his part in the Ashley Cole 'tapping-up' affair. (Daily Mirror)

West Ham manager Alan Pardew admits the take-over speculation surrounding the club is affecting his side's performances. (Daily Telegraph)

England manager Steve McClaren is to visit the Seattle Seahawks in America to pick up some coaching tips. (Daily Telegraph)



AND FINALLY...

Former Premiership referee Jeff Winter says Lee Bowyer, Danny Mills and Tomas Repka are the biggest whingers in the English game (Daily Mirror)

Norwich City players Youssef Safri and Dickson Etuhu traded punches on the coach back from Saturday's defeat by Plymouth (various)

[Captain Stu]

Ok, thoughts on Arsenal and United games last night?

Arsenal played very, very well for me - the versatility of being able to rotate Rosicky, Van Persie and Hleb was effective... but fuck me, Hleb's STILL a crap player and an utter waste of £13M. Great first goal, fantastic cross from Toure and a bitchin' header - if I could have any other right-back in the country for us, it'd be Toure.

United were shit, Rooney was absent, FPR gave the ball away at every available opportunity and had a few shit dives as per usual. Benfica showed how truly wank they are, they never even looked like half scoring, the useless cunts... and that goal was fucking flukey, took a wicked deflection off the defenders foot otherwise it was heading into the retarded keepers hands.

[Zippy Ate My Drumkit]

Wait till Hleb settles properly.

It would help if they played him behind the strikers, which is where he used to play.

[Captain Stu]

Nah, Van Persie plays off Henry pretty well and I think, if they changed that, the next in line would be Rosicky on account of him being awesome.

[Zippy Ate My Drumkit]

Nah, Van Persie plays off Henry pretty well and I think, if they changed that, the next in line would be Rosicky on account of him being awesome.

van Persie and Rosicky can actually play well wherever they're put. Hleb clearly can't.

[Captain Stu]

van Persie and Rosicky can actually play well wherever they're put. Hleb clearly can't.

Mmmmmyup, that's why I don't like him - he's a weak link in an otherwise verystrong midfield.

[Zippy Ate My Drumkit]

Mmmmmyup, that's why I don't like him - he's a weak link in an otherwise verystrong midfield.

Arsenal still don't have a ball winner. Gilberto's ok, but he's not got enough.

Imagine how good they'd be if they had a player who couldn't just be knocked over by a fart.

[Two-Bob Peeters]

Hleb cost £13m!!!!? you sure?

[Captain Stu]

Hleb cost £13m!!!!? you sure?

Pretty sure, aye. I'll try to find oot.

[Captain Stu]

Hmmmm, Wikipedia says up to £10M "depending on performance" but I'm sure it was more than that.

[Bexster]

I think it was closer 15 too, although I can't exactly remember. It's true with Hleb that it's all about position. When he first came, he was playing down the left of midfield and he was fairly shocking, but when he plays in that role just off the strikers, he's worth every penny of his fee. But he is down the pecking order now Rosicky's there.

But Arse played really well last night - I was really happy that they didn't go 2-0 up and just give up. They did sit back, but not as badly as I've seen in the past. Porto were very ineffective. I didn't see that United game.

[Mr. Ed]

Porto were just trying to not get thumped, they were horrendously lame.

Rosicky looked sharp again last night.

[Bexster]

Porto were just trying to not get thumped, they were horrendously lame.

Rosicky looked sharp again last night.
I'm happy he could turn into pretty much the best signing of the summer. I was very happy with Gallas too - he looked very comfortable playing in the centre defence with Toure. Hope he's not too badly injured.

[Mr. Ed]

Rosicky was definately the best buy of the summer - in terms of skill-vs-price because you paid peanuts for a proven world class player with European experience. I farking love the guy.

Wenger said this morning that Gallas is highly doubtful for the weekend game and he might even struggle for the game after that depending on how the scan goes.

[Bexster]

Plus he's already scored goals this season, and you can't ask for more than that.

Bugger about Gallas. He's really fitting in. Chelski really did get the raw end of the deal there. The fans have completely taken him in now, and we all love him. He looks good in red and white :D

[Two-Bob Peeters]

There were loads of Arsenal fans on the train home from London Bridge pratically creaming becuase Henry scored with his head again. was it a good goal?

[Bexster]

There were loads of Arsenal fans on the train home from London Bridge pratically creaming becuase Henry scored with his head again. was it a good goal?
It was fairly identical to saturday's goal. It's so blimin unusual to see. It's just added another level of genius to the man. He was completely toying with the Porto right back last night - he was getting the ball past him in the corner just for fun by the end of the game.

[Mr. Ed]

There were loads of Arsenal fans on the train home from London Bridge pratically creaming becuase Henry scored with his head again. was it a good goal?

It was a good goal - Toure did one of his trademark bursts from right-back, down the wing and whipped a teasing cross in from paralell with the edge of the 18 yard box... it went to the back post where Henry was, he leapt in the air (seemed to stay for fecking ages) and then headed it down, back across goal. Keeper never got near it.

[rob3000]

It was actually a very good header.

[Captain Stu]

It was actually a very good header.

My description > yours. :D

[Captain Stu]

Lerner's completed his takeover now, he secured 90% so the remaining shares have to be sold to him now - no questions asked.

[Ian Mc]

Srnicek may be coming back up North \o \o \o \o \o

WHERE DID YOU HEAR THAT!!??

That guy is my hero!!!!!

[Captain Stu]

The bushy browed, massive haired keeper.

[Captain Stu]

And so "Barclays Premiership" it remains...

http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=418583&CPID=8&clid=&lid=2&title=Barclays+renew+Prem+deal

Barclays have extended their sponsorship of the Premier League until 2010.

The bank have agreed a deal worth £65.8 million to continue their association with the league, having been sponsors since 2001.
Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore expressed his happiness that Barclays had agreed to renew their sponsorship.

"Barclays' commitment to the Premier League has been unstinting and this latest deal will make Barclays Group our longest serving title sponsor," said Scudamore.

"In that time the Premier League has continued to grow and develop both domestically and internationally, which has matched Barclays' own business plan and aspirations.

"I look forward to continuing the excellent relationship we have built up over the previous six years and am particularly pleased that this new deal encompasses our highly successful pre-season tournament, the Premier League Asia Trophy."

Barclays president Bob Diamond said: "We all know about the fantastic appeal of the Barclays Premiership in the UK, but this sponsorship also fits our international presence and aspirations particularly in Asia and continental Europe."

[Ian Mc]

Yeah...but that was cool back in the 90's ...when I was about 7 or 8, I had my hair cut like him...I idolised the guy so much!
Schmielchel had nothing on him...pah!!

I also have a bushy brow so lay off eh!!?

[Captain Stu]

Yeah...but that was cool back in the 90's ...when I was about 7 or 8, I had my hair cut like him...I idolised the guy so much!
Schmielchel had nothing on him...pah!!

HAHAHAHA!!! :D

[Ian Mc]

You leave me and Pav alone :(

[Renegades of funk 8]

arrhh crouch, never knew he had it in him :D

[EvilElvis]

Porto were just trying to not get thumped, they were horrendously lame.

Rosicky looked sharp again last night.


Porto have had something like 5 managers since Murwhineo left.

[Two-Bob Peeters]

arrhh crouch, never knew he had it in him :D

ARRRRGH I MISSED IT, I WANNA SEE!

[Two-Bob Peeters]

Just saw it, i nearly shed a tear

[EvilElvis]

Just saw it, i nearly shed a tear

Damn not having Sky!

[rob3000]

Good goal by Crouch. Bit nervous during that game, fun to watch if you were a neutral I guess.

[EvilElvis]

Just saw it, i nearly shed a tear

FUCKING HELL!



THAT WAS AWSEOME!



I woke the entire house up after I saw it. I just yelled "Oh My God"

[EvilElvis]

Lollerskates @ Drogba's third (Yes! Third goal) for Chelski tonight.

So didn't mean that!

[EvilElvis]

Pavel Srnicek, who was a goalkeeper at Newcastle during the 1990s, is training with the Magpies and hopes to land a contract as cover for the injured Shay Given. (Daily Mirror)

Leeds are ready to allow midfielder Sean Gregan leave the club on a free transfer, which may alert Hull and Preston. (Daily Mirror)

Danish winger Dennis Rommedahl has hinted that he may be ready to leave Charlton because he is unsure if he has "adapted to the English way of playing the game" in the Premiership. (Daily Mirror)


OTHER GOSSIP
Hibernian boss Tony Mowbray is in a three-man race with Joe Kinnear and another unnamed candidate to become the new manager at West Brom - and if he does leave, former Easter Road hero John Collins could replace him. (Daily Record)

West Brom have been told they cannot speak to Coventry's Micky Adams about the managerial vacancy at The Hawthorns. (The Sun)

Sheffield United coach Stuart McCall is on West Brom's six-man wanted list, although Burnley boss Steve Cotterill remains the favourite to become the new manager of the Baggies. (Daily Mirror)


Middlesbrough winger Stewart Downing is hoping to be fit for Saturday's trip to Sheffield United after missing three games because of a groin injury. (The Sun)

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho says he will keep picking misfiring striker Andriy Shevchenko until he scores after team-mate Didier Drogba grabbed a hat-trick against Levski Sofia to put the Blues top of Group A in the Champions League. (Daily Mirror)

Bradford boss Colin Todd reported some Doncaster fans to the police and the League Managers' Association over the abuse he received at Belle Vue on Tuesday. (The Sun)

[Captain Stu]

Fucking hell, last night was a tale of two halves fo' shiz... first half we looked fantasic. Crouch's second was fucking amazing - that's gonna be in-line for goal of the season without a doubt.

In all fairness, Galatasary played a lot better second half once Sas came on... but the two goals were almost identical and the same two people were to blame - Aurelio and Garcia. Aurelio got caught out of position so many fucking times and Garcia never drops back in to cover - the rest of the team played well... Gerrard looked more active and effective in 90 minutes than he has the entire rest of the reason stuck out on the wing and Kuyt again looked pretty good.

[Two-Bob Peeters]

Liverpool should listen to Steve Claridge more often. Crouch and 'Kought' up front with two wingers. although he did suggest Gonzales rather than Garcia

[Captain Stu]

Gonzalez should always play wide-left, Garcia showed again why he's an utter cunt... it's a damn shame he's Rafa's golden boy or he'd never get in the team.

[Captain Stu]

THIS JUST IN: Claudio Ranieri has said he wants to manage Leeds, he's issued the old "come and get me" plea to the Leeds board.

Daniel Reid was quoted as saying "Sweet as fuck!" when this reporter passed on the news.

:D

[Bexster]

Good old Crouchy. He's just turning into player of the season!

I like Claudio. He'd be good for Leeds.

[Captain Stu]

I want Ranieri back in the Premiership, I genuinely miss laughing at his poor attempt for Engrish.

[sunnydalehighdropout]

Leeds are ready to allow midfielder Sean Gregan leave the club on a free transfer, which may alert Hull and Preston. (Daily Mirror)

Yay! He's a right waste of space.

And as for Claudio Ranieri, this is nothng but great news. Seriously, he is a very good manager and got at motivating his players (who wouldn't be motivated by a crazy Italian?) My only worry is if he tries to spend too much money on transfers and wages.

[Two-Bob Peeters]

I want Ranieri back in the Premiership, I genuinely miss laughing at his poor attempt for Engrish.

Ranieri: "*garbled italian*"

Translator "It's a game of two halves!"

[weeniebeenie]

My only worry is if he tries to spend too much money on transfers and wages.


Pah! Like Leeds would ever do that! Oh... wait a minute...

[Mrs Poon]

check this goal out. altrincham fanboy mate sent it me. check the first free kick on 20 secs of the film

mms://wm9.btrichmedia.com/sp_conference/standard/FootballConference/dagrfmasdjfhasdfbhsbfjs_94u928y4726tg234_324u23gh4 yu23b4h2_2q38uhuncham.wmv

[Captain Stu]

I highly doubt that Scrooge McBates is gonna let the new manager splurge like Ridsdale did, especially considering how much work he's put in to clean up the mess.

[Captain Stu]

Good old Crouchy. He's just turning into player of the season!

He should have definately earned himself a start at the weekend - make Bellamy realise that he HAS to start scoring soon.

[Bexster]

He should have definately earned himself a start at the weekend - make Bellamy realise that he HAS to start scoring soon.
At the moment, you've got to be more confident of goals as a fan with Crouch starting than Bellamy. Yeah, he will start scoring, but when?

[rob3000]

Bellamy actually hasn't played too badly, he's caused defenders chaos and is really hardworking, the goals will come. I agree though, start Crouch.

[sunnydalehighdropout]

Bellamy actually hasn't played too badly, he's caused defenders chaos and is really hardworking, the goals will come. I agree though, start Crouch.
Sometimes, having a player like that in your team is vital, even if he isn't scoring. Paul Dickov might only get 10 a season in the league, but he's a bloody pest who people hate playing against.

[Wish_Master2100]

Saturday, 30 September 2006
Bolton v Liverpool [LIVERPOOL]
Charlton v Arsenal [ARSENAL]
Chelsea v Aston Villa [CHELSEA]
Everton v Man City [EVERTON]
Sheff Utd v Middlesbrough [BORO]

Sunday, 01 October 2006
Blackburn v Wigan [DRAW]
Man Utd v Newcastle [MAN UTD]
Tottenham v Portsmouth [SPURS]
West Ham v Reading [WEST HAM]

Monday, 02 October 2006
Watford v Fulham [FULHAM]

[EvilElvis]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/5389014.stm

Liverpool close in on new stadium

Liverpool's plans to build a new 60,000-capacity all-seater stadium have moved a step closer after the club secured crucial European funding.
The European Union Objective One grant of £9m will be spent on regenerating the area around the Stanley Park site.

Liverpool were given the money after guaranteeing that the £180m funding for the entire project is in place.

They can now claim £5m from Liverpool City Council and £8.9m from the Northwest Regional Development Agency.

The city council approved a 999-year lease on the stadium site - which is 300 yards away from Anfield - on 8 September.

Planning permission for the scheme came with the proviso that investment would be made in the surrounding area, including the park.

The European money will not be spent on the new stadium but on schemes such as the creation of a shop-lined plaza on the site of their current Anfield home.

Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry said: "It's another significant step forward in our plans for the building of a new stadium, which we have always seen as a catalyst for the regeneration of the whole area."

Councillor Flo Clucas, chairman of the Objective One project selection sub-committee, added: "This is a major step forward for the people of Anfield.

"It will underpin substantial investment by other partners, whose commitment will help transform the neighbourhood."

[sunnydalehighdropout]

Cool, the surrounding area could do with a facelift, it's a shithole.

[Two-Bob Peeters]

if they didn't develop the area it would be a disgrace. building on a greenfield site and not putting anything back

[rob3000]

The surrounding area is Anfield the stadium and Goodison Park ha.

[Wish_Master2100]

Why only 60,000?

[rob3000]

Why only 60,000?
And non expandable either, it's a bit strange.

[rob3000]

http://www.dump.com/lrmre/

Just to remind us...bad tackle that.

[Two-Bob Peeters]

http://www.dump.com/lrmre/

Just to remind us...bad tackle that.

Calling it a tackle would be kind

[Wish_Master2100]

And non expandable either, it's a bit strange.

Very strange... they'd fill 80,000 easily.

[Wish_Master2100]

Calling it a tackle would be kind

'He deserved it, Cunt'

[rob3000]

Calling it a tackle would be kind
Good GBH?

[rob3000]

Very strange... they'd fill 80,000 easily.
I know, the waiting list for a season ticket is stupidly long, they could sort all that out easily.

[Wish_Master2100]

I know, the waiting list for a season ticket is stupidly long, they could sort all that out easily.

Loasds of reasons why it's only 60,000 probably.

Safety reasons, planning permission and general architect stuff, such as rights to light, perfect view from all seats, acoustics etc.

I suppose they wanted to keep the 'cauldron' atmosphere aswell.

[Novacane]

All you can eat Buffel just scored for Rangers.........ah well good luck to them.

[EvilElvis]

All you can eat Buffel just scored for Rangers.........ah well good luck to them.

Barry Ferguson's just made it 2-0.


:D

[Two-Bob Peeters]

Martiiiiiiiiiiins!

[Wish_Master2100]

Gotta love Obi Martins.

He'll come good. Shouldn't have given him #9 though.

He's my new favourite player, as Shevchenko went to Chelsea.

[EvilElvis]

Just found some respect for Sir Alex (http://www.theherald.co.uk/news/70899.html)

A Scottish Royal Marine died after a training accident as he abseiled from a helicopter during an exercise.
Gordon Campbell, 28, from Old Meldrum, Aberdeen, died on Monday after falling 100ft while abseiling from a helicopter in the Brecon Beacons, on the Welsh-English border in Herefordshire.

Yesterday it emerged that Sir Alex Ferguson, the Manchester United manager and a family friend, intervened to arrange a flight home for Marine Campbell's parents, who were on holiday in the Far East.

The dead man's parents, Gordon and Margaret, were told of the accident while on holiday with friends. As they tried to arrange an emergency flight home, Sir Alex is understood to have called Sir Richard Branson to organise seats on the next Virgin Airways flight to the UK.

Mr Gordon, a semi-retired builder, has been a friend of Sir Alex's since the early-1980s, when he was manager of Aberdeen FC. The two are understood to have kept in touch after Sir Alex moved to Old Trafford.

[Two-Bob Peeters]

Oh Dear... Harper just made a Howler...

that's not gonna do his confidence any good

[rob3000]

Should have saved it, but it wasn't as bad as it looks in slow mo.

[EvilElvis]

West Ham are fucked.


Have they won a game since signing the Argies?

[Bexster]

West Ham are fucked.


Have they won a game since signing the Argies?
They've been tame. To be fair, everyone's expected then to storm to the top of the premiership, but that was never going to happen. I thought they were going to do better in Europe though, that was a golden opportunity wasted.

[friartuck]

Good effort Derry City.

[EvilElvis]

West Brom striker John Hartson fears he could be sold when the club appoint a new manager. (The Mirror)

Chris Lucketti has been told he can quit Sheffield United, less than seven months after joining the Blades from Preston. (Daily Star)

Hull City are poised to sign Leeds' Sean Gregan on loan. (The Mirror)

Leeds caretaker boss John Carver has rejected the chance to sign Polish midfielder Bartosz Karwan after a three-day trial. (Daily Star)


OTHER GOSSIP
Scott Parker will return to the England fold when Steve McClaren names his latest squad on Friday - but he faces competition for a midfield place from Ledley King and Michael Carrick. (Various)

Samuel Eto'o looks certain to miss both of Barcelona's games against Chelsea next month through injury. (Telegraph)

A Swindon director has left the club after a row with manager Dennis Wise, who feels Bob Holt broke his confidence. (The Mirror)

Sol Campbell has revealed he wants to take over from Harry Redknapp when the Portsmouth manager retires. (The Mirror)

Tony Mowbray has denied he has a clause in his Hibs contract permitting him to speak to clubs in the English Championship. (Daily Record)

AND FINALLY...

Jose Mourinho says he one of the reasons why Chelsea "is almost self-sufficient" despite Roman Abramovich's billions. "Call me vain, but I produce because there are titles and, in conjunction with them, merchandising in an incomparably superior proportion to what existed before I came here." (Portuguese managazine Maxima)

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger, whose first-choice team does not include an Englishman, says he is "worried" by the trend for foreign owners of football clubs. (Mirror)

[Captain Stu]

At the moment, you've got to be more confident of goals as a fan with Crouch starting than Bellamy. Yeah, he will start scoring, but when?

Pretty much yeah, Crouch is never gonna be "world class" but he sure acts like one by hardly playing and then scoring two in a European game.

Bellamy actually hasn't played too badly, he's caused defenders chaos and is really hardworking, the goals will come. I agree though, start Crouch.

Benitez can't justify leaving Crouch out for too much longer if he carries on scoring though, playing well is excellent... but goals are what counts and if Belly's not getting them but Kuyt and Crouch are...

[Captain Stu]

Why only 60,000?

I think we don't wanna fall into the Old Trafford trap of making the stadium so large that there's no ventilation anymore and the pitch goes to shit.

Loasds of reasons why it's only 60,000 probably.

Safety reasons, planning permission and general architect stuff, such as rights to light, perfect view from all seats, acoustics etc.

I suppose they wanted to keep the 'cauldron' atmosphere aswell.

Damn right. :cool:

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As for last night, still not too impressed by Martins - he scored two last night don't forget it was against a very mediocre side and he still looks like a baby deer in the Premiership. I'll wait until he sorts his league form out before passing judgement.

Good win for Blackburn, I'm impressed at how Hughes is working the team and how the fuck he's getting a good streak off Benni McCarthy is beyond me. He's utter cack.

LOLZ @ West Ham. Zamora was right, the Argies really have unsettled the first team haven't they? I could see Mascherano fitting in permanently but not Tevez, he's too fucking selfish and incorprating them into the team seems to have ripped the heart out of the West Ham side and completely changed their approach... and it's nae working.

Spurs can count themselves very, very lucky to be through. Keane is nowhere near 100% fit, Mido looks a different player in a bad sense of the word... losing that 3 stone has cost him his strength on the ball so he's looking a tad less useful and I wouldn't be at all surprised if Defoe left soon - this rotation system is killing him stone dead.

[Two-Bob Peeters]

I think we don't wanna fall into the Old Trafford trap of making the stadium so large that there's no ventilation anymore and the pitch goes to shit.

It's not just a big stadium thing. as good as filling in the corners look, it stops a lot of needed light and general 'weather' from getting to the pitch. i guess though if you have the money to relay the pitch every ten seconds it's not a problem



LOLZ @ West Ham. Zamora was right, the Argies really have unsettled the first team haven't they? I could see Mascherano fitting in permanently but not Tevez, he's too fucking selfish and incorprating them into the team seems to have ripped the heart out of the West Ham side and completely changed their approach... and it's nae working.



I can honetly say i'm extremely happy that west ham progressed no further than millwall did 2 years ago :D

[Renegades of funk 8]

Saturday, 30 September 2006
Bolton v Liverpool [LIVERPOOL]
Charlton v Arsenal [ARSENAL]
Chelsea v Aston Villa [DRAW]
Everton v Man City [EVERTON]
Sheff Utd v Middlesbrough [SHEFF UTD]

Sunday, 01 October 2006
Blackburn v Wigan [BLACKBURN]
Man Utd v Newcastle [MAN UTD]
Tottenham v Portsmouth [DRAW]
West Ham v Reading [DRAW]

Monday, 02 October 2006
Watford v Fulham [DRAW]

[boxshapedheart]

I am SO fucking pleased that I left Gonzalez in my Yahoo team and added Kuyt! I'M CATCHING YOU, SAWAH!!!
Liverpool are gay. I never know what players are gonna be in the starting line up. And I wanted to pick Risse, but bbc told me that he definitely wasn't gonna play! :mad:
Then my brother found out the liverpool starting line up, but wouldn't farkin let me on the pc to buy gonzalez and kuyt. I cry. =(

Too much pressure being the pacesetter.... Always better to be running steadily along in the shadows then pounce. Like I did last year! :D

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Yahoo Fantasy Football
Edit: I'd like to point out what Sarah said earlier: By Cosy, do you mean on your knees?! (http://bbs.foofighters.com/showpost.php?p=1538643&postcount=2436)
pfft. I said PFFT!

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hahah, i don't think the taunts will stop until Sarah vacates top spot. wouldn't it be funny if she stayed top for the whole season!

i'm on the way down, need to rejig my teams and make another comeback. Where is my Giggs?! :'(

[boxshapedheart]

Predictions:

Saturday, 30 September 2006
Bolton v Liverpool [LIVERPOOL]
Charlton v Arsenal [ARSENAL]
Chelsea v Aston Villa [DRAW]
Everton v Man City [CITY]
Sheff Utd v Middlesbrough [BORO]

Sunday, 01 October 2006
Blackburn v Wigan [DRAW]
Man Utd v Newcastle [MAN UTD]
Tottenham v Portsmouth [TOTTENHAM]
West Ham v Reading [READING]

Monday, 02 October 2006
Watford v Fulham [FULHAM]

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Predictions after Week 5
It's hardly suprising to see who's on top (no pun intended, arf!) albeit joint top. i'll get speaking to the finance bloke, seems he's made an error :)
Yes... an error.

*wipes suspicious stain from top lip*
get your doity hands away from steve in finance. :mad:
I actually thought I'd arsed it up really bad last week and thought one of you would have overtaken me. So pretty cool to be joint top. Top on alphabetical order. woo! :D

Also, I am now completely Chelsea free again. <3
Shevvy finally vacated my teamlist on Saturday. I like to think that he was only in my team for a few weeks before he was fully contaminated with chelsea filth. Considering whether I should try and do it without Chelsea again.... hmm. Buggars are guaranteed points scorers though.


should we make him start from 0, or let him take FooUKs five points? it's up to you people
Weren't you keeping a tally of how many weeks predictions people were doing? So could do another league at the end showing the best percentage or whatever? Or did you get lazy and forget? :p I dunno, broken promises eh...

[boxshapedheart]

Oh also, I read a story in one of the evening freebie papers yesterday about Paul Scholesy. Apparently he called one of the Benfica players a "Fucking poof" when he got his yellow card the other day. And lip readers saw it. So all the gay rights groups are demanding he be disciplined just like any rascist remark would.

GAY!

[Captain Stu]

Shevchenko needs a kick in the cock, best forward in the world on his day and he's being shown up by fucking Dogba. :rolleyes:

[boxshapedheart]

Shevchenko needs a kick in the cock, best forward in the world on his day and he's being shown up by fucking Dogba. :rolleyes:
What the hell has happened to Dogba this season eh? :confused:

[Bexster]

What the hell has happened to Dogba this season eh? :confused:
I dunno, but I wish he'd stop and go back to being a diving bastard.

[Captain Stu]

What the hell has happened to Dogba this season eh? :confused:

I think he's starting to believe his own hype.

[Renegades of funk 8]

What the hell has happened to Dogba this season eh? :confused:


don't worry the weather will turn bad soon and he'll go back to being useless again

[Two-Bob Peeters]

Weren't you keeping a tally of how many weeks predictions people were doing? So could do another league at the end showing the best percentage or whatever? Or did you get lazy and forget? :p I dunno, broken promises eh...

i am, actually. you should see my spreadsheet. a masterpiece it is :D

[boxshapedheart]

It's unnatural, him scoring good goals. I feel like I've entered an alternative realm. A scary dirty alternative realm. :(


OK, so here's tally up for how many supporters there are for each team in this here thread...

Liverpool - 11
Man Utd - 5
Arsenal - 4
Spurs - 3
Newcastle - 2
Man City - 2
Millwall - 2
Leeds - 2 (Walt Flanagan Ben posted now so he can count)
Bristol City - 2
Rangers - 1
Aston Villa - 1
Fulham - 1
Chelsea - 1
Swansea - 1
Hull - 1
AC Milan - 1
Hereford Utd - 1


The following 3 boarders have 2 teams listed:

EvilElvis - Rangers/Aston Villa
fooman88 - Man Utd/Bristol City
Bexster - Exeter/Arsenal


The following people weren't included cos didn't get info on their teams (if they have any) yet:

tom65 35 - ?
goobervision 16 - ?
-Mikey- 8 - ?
DanHarding 7 - ?
Kraut Balls 6 - ?
LukeB 5 - ?
Teenageriot 5 - ?
Pirate Thom 5 - ?
markymark1981 4 - ?
s' m o r e 3 - ?
Vailent 3 - ?
Cal2319 3 - ?
The 68th Foo 3 - ?
sianihailz 2 - ?
OBIWAN FOO 2 - ?
paul_1234 2 - ?
HeinzKizzvelvet 1 - ?
Pauk! 1 - ?
O.B.gene 1 - ?
captain beyond 1 - ?
Mrs Poon 1 - ?
earth_girls_are_easy 1 - ?
Tour Dispatcher Fearghal Lewis 1 - ?
monique 1 - ?
Aimee 1 - ?

[Captain Stu]

Liverpool - 11

Jurassic Park!! :cool:

[boxshapedheart]

i am, actually. you should see my spreadsheet. a masterpiece it is :D
Good stuff.

[boxshapedheart]

Jurassic Park!! :cool:
you could make a football team.

I is jealous.

[Captain Stu]

you could make a football team.

I is jealous.

I bagsy the following:

Captain
Attacking centre mid
Wearing the number 7 shirt
Taking the free kicks and corners
Third penalty taker in the event of a shootout

:cool:

[Two-Bob Peeters]

don't worry the weather will turn bad soon and he'll go back to being useless again

Hahaha, Do you think Global warming will affect his performances in years to come?

"A shift in global sea temperatures is causing Didier Drogba to play at superhuman levels, a study suggests. Jose Mourinho was quoted as saying. 'he is now a god, just like me' and Captain Stu has blasted the Chelsea striker saying 'he's still a blue nosed cunt'"

[Two-Bob Peeters]

I bagsy the following:

Captain
Attacking centre mid
Wearing the number 7 shirt
Taking the free kicks and corners
Third penalty taker in the event of a shootout

:cool:

Foo Free FC.... i was captain.... :(

[Captain Stu]

Hahaha, Do you think Global warming will affect his performances in years to come?

"A shift in global sea temperatures is causing Didier Drogba to play at superhuman levels, a study suggests. Jose Mourinho was quoted as saying. 'he is now a god, just like me' and Captain Stu has blasted the Chelsea striker saying 'he's still a blue nosed cunt'"

Terrible... everyone knows a "blue nose" is an Evertonian. :(

[boxshapedheart]

Terrible... everyone knows a "blue nose" is an Evertonian. :(
schoolboy error Ook, tut TUT!

Or, a look into a future of Dogba and Mourwhinio as Evertonian blues? Blue is just a rubbish colour really.

[Captain Stu]

Blue's a cack colour, aye. :D

(apart from the delicious blue of Man City)

[boxshapedheart]

eurgh *shudder*

[Captain Stu]

eurgh *shudder*

Kat's gonna geeeeeeeeeeet yooooooooou!

[Two-Bob Peeters]

Feck off! can't beat a bit of Royal 'millwall' blue. although saying that our home shirts have really lacked recently, we haven't had a decent one since the Captain Morgan shirts back in 96

[Renegades of funk 8]

blue seems to be the colour of hate here.... chelsea, everton, man city......and everyone hates millwall

[boxshapedheart]

Kat's gonna geeeeeeeeeeet yooooooooou!
you have been brainwashed into thinking their blue is nice. I, however, will deflect kat's doity blue rays with my overpowering shiney redness. :) :p

[Captain Stu]

you have been brainwashed into thinking their blue is nice. I, however, will deflect hey doity blue rays with my overpowering shiney redness. :) :p

You have been warned, she has powerful tiny fists.

[friartuck]

So Wenger has come out today saying he's worried about the new trend of foreign ownership in England. He said about working at Arsenal, "I feel the soul of football in this country is first granted by the owners of the clubs. Here, for example, at Arsenal I feel I am really at an English club."

Funny you feel that way Arsene, seeing as how you rarely ever play a single English player in your side.


What a tool.

[Captain Stu]

So Wenger has come out today saying he's worried about the new trend of foreign ownership in England. He said about working at Arsenal, "I feel the soul of football in this country is first granted by the owners of the clubs. Here, for example, at Arsenal I feel I am really at an English club."

Funny you feel that way Arsene, seeing as how you rarely ever play a single English player in your side.


What a tool.

Ahaha, that was my first thought - "so, how many English people are gonna make the Arsenal team this year?"

[Two-Bob Peeters]

Also, to be fair, i'm more of a Millwall away kit man. the green and white halves was <3

[Renegades of funk 8]

Also, to be fair, i'm more of a Millwall away kit man. the green and white halves was <3

away kits always seem more stylish to me, i've only ever go the fulham home kit twice, saying that though i've just ordered our home shirt for this season - 19 pearce on the back :D

[boxshapedheart]

You have been warned, she has powerful tiny fists.
powerful and tiny maybe, but a nancy shade of blue nonetheless. I win! *hides*

So Wenger has come out today saying he's worried about the new trend of foreign ownership in England. He said about working at Arsenal, "I feel the soul of football in this country is first granted by the owners of the clubs. Here, for example, at Arsenal I feel I am really at an English club."

Funny you feel that way Arsene, seeing as how you rarely ever play a single English player in your side.


What a tool.
hah! Oui.

[Two-Bob Peeters]

away kits always seem more stylish to me, i've only ever go the fulham home kit twice, saying that though i've just ordered our home shirt for this season - 19 pearce on the back :D

not Ian Pearce?????