The Footie (UK) Thread: 2006/07

[Captain Stu]

Ben Haim, 2 yellow, couldn't really complain in the end.

Could've had about 8.

[boxshapedheart]

ahahaha, fucking fantastic Henry captions. I eez proud of you all. :D

[Two-Bob Peeters]

ahahaha, fucking fantastic Henry captions. I eez proud of you all. :D

don't encourange them!

[boxshapedheart]

don't encourange them!
I've been peeing myself laughing. They rulez.

[Captain Stu]

ahahaha, fucking fantastic Henry captions. I eez proud of you all. :D

I've been peeing myself laughing. They rulez.

*bows*

[Two-Bob Peeters]

I've been peeing myself laughing. They rulez.

:'( I JUST WANTED TO KNOW THE SCORE!!! :(

[Epic Failure]

:'( I JUST WANTED TO KNOW THE SCORE!!! :(

sorry tonight was Terry night:D

I still think my one of Sendaros is the best:cool:

[EvilElvis]

Anyone remember him? (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/n/notts_county/6356963.stm)

[Epic Failure]

Anyone remember him? (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/n/notts_county/6356963.stm)

he's got a pineapple on his head....

[Captain Stu]

Lolz, Jason Lee was class....

[Two-Bob Peeters]

even better was when he got rid of the pineapple, he had a haircut which looked like a tyre skidmark, which got just as much stick :D

[Captain Stu]

England have taken steps to reduce the number of friendlies, get this:

Over the next four years...

























... we were supposed to have 20 friendly matches, now we're only having...

























18!

Really, what's the fucking point? An average of one less game every other year? As if that makes even the slightest bit of fucking difference. :rolleyes:

[Two-Bob Peeters]

and then when we get knocked out of the QF of the next tournament "we didn't have enough practice waaaaaaaaah"

[Bexster]

Great. I wonder how much they got paid to come up with that decision :rolleyes:

[Captain Stu]

Great. I wonder how much they got paid to come up with that decision :rolleyes:

They've probably been cramming since the Spain game, 8-8 every day with full expenses of course.

Brainy bastards that lot.

[Bexster]

They've probably been cramming since the Spain game, 8-8 every day with full expenses of course.

Brainy bastards that lot.
And lunch.

I really am in the wrong job...

[boxshapedheart]

And lunch.

I really am in the wrong job...
Let's decide something important for them and claim our monies back.


I propose, we move to 17 games. Now, don't be rash, we need to dwell on this idea for quite some time to weigh up the pros and cons and which sauce we want with our burgers.

[Bexster]

Let's decide something important for them and claim our monies back.


I propose, we move to 17 games. Now, don't be rash, we need to dwell on this idea for quite some time to weigh up the pros and cons and which sauce we want with our burgers.
Steady on there. 17??? That's scraping the barrel a little too thin, isn't it? Think of the money we'll lose from fan revenue. That's at least a weeks worth of buffet we'll lose.

[boxshapedheart]

Steady on there. 17??? That's scraping the barrel a little too thin, isn't it? Think of the money we'll lose from fan revenue. That's at least a weeks worth of buffet we'll lose.
Am I being too radical? This is harder than I thought! *opens pack of crisps*

[Bexster]

Am I being too radical? This is harder than I thought! *opens pack of crisps*
Well, I wouldn't say radical, but it's going to take a lot of sandwiches... I mean meetings, to sort out the problem.

[Captain Stu]

17!!! :eek:

SOMEONE STOP HER! SHE'S CRAZY!!!

[Bexster]

17!!! :eek:

SOMEONE STOP HER! SHE'S CRAZY!!!
Vol-au-vent anyone?

[Two-Bob Peeters]

Vol-au-vent anyone?

i wen't down threshers to get us all some champagne to celebrate this fine desicion, but i didn't have enough money in my account, so i've fined several non-league teams for not having international clearance for players from Swindon

[Captain Stu]

I hope these vol-au-vents are made of the tears of wannabe footballers.

[Bexster]

I hope these vol-au-vents are made of the tears of wannabe footballers.
Oh yeah. In Premiership, League and Non-League varieties.

[Captain Stu]

Oh yeah. In Premiership, League and Non-League varieties.

:cool:

[Epic Failure]

what the devil are you people on about? are you not out rejoicing at the huge reductions in the number of pointless games? How can we fail to win all trophies now???

[Bexster]

what the devil are you people on about? are you not out rejoicing at the huge reductions in the number of pointless games? How can we fail to win all trophies now???
By consistantly playing one or other of the Nevilles?

[Captain Stu]

By consistantly playing one or other of the Nevilles?

Or both.

Or by thinking that Beckham is the answer.

Or by continuing to play Fatty in the middle and shipping Gerrard off to the right (which is gonna happen now Hargreaves is fit again)

[timesfooall]

Or both.

Or by thinking that Beckham isn't the answer.

Or by continuing to play Fatty in the middle and shipping Gerrard off to the right (which is gonna happen now Hargreaves is fit again)

Edited it for you :D

[Captain Stu]

For the last time, David Beckham and his ability to take a good free-kick sometimes is not the answer.

He is no longer relevant to the England team. End of.

[Wish_Master2100]

Sick of it. Everyones England manager aren't they?

The next time Englan win anything, it won't be because we did something right, it's because all other teams did something wrong.

[Captain Stu]

Ahem.

Atletico Madrid's chances of holding on to star striker Fernando Torres beyond the end of the season have taken another blow following news that the new Liverpool bosses want to bring the forward to Anfield.

Atleti seem to have already admitted defeat in the face of interest from Manchester United, AC Milan and even Chelsea, and the reaction to this news has apparently been one of resignation.

With Rafa Benitez rumoured to be handed a mammoth 150 million warchest, any chances of Atleti holdinhg on to him have basically vanished.

Torres has another two years to run on his contract, but is available for 40 million Euros, a sum Liverpool are said to be happy to pay in order to pip the Red Devils, who were hoping to land him for even less than that.

The Spanish contingent at Liverpool - including the likes of Xabi Alonso and Luis Garcia - is likely to become another factor in Torres deciding to choose Anfield over Old Trafford.

http://community.livejournal.com/ohnotheydidnt/10866319.html?#cutid1

[EvilElvis]

Just as things had become quiet at Hearts...

Celtic plan to sue (http://sport.scotsman.com/index.cfm?id=249482007)

CELTIC chairman Brian Quinn is threatening to sue Hearts' majority shareholder Vladimir Romanov over allegations of bribery and corruption which he levelled at the Glasgow club and their Old Firm rivals, Rangers.

Romanov spoke out in a recent interview with the Russian magazine Futbol at the supposed conspiracies within Scottish football, accusing Celtic and Rangers of buying off referees. He also claims some of his own players at Hearts were secretly "working" for clubs in Glasgow.

However, Quinn has totally dismissed the allegations and threatened to take Romanov to court. "I think it is absurd. Absolutely ridiculous. If he is saying this I will take legal advice on this today," said the Parkhead chairman. "The Scottish Football Association will take a clear view of this."

In the interview, Romanov claims that the Lithuanian club which he sponsors, FBK Kaunas, would be equal to the big clubs in Scotland. He said: "Celtic and Rangers? Even Kaunas are a match for them on the pitch. The thing is they have turned football into a type of show business.

"They buy off players and referees. When it comes to weaker teams then nobody can help but if two opponents are equally matched then the referees can have a real influence on the outcome."

Romanov also accused his own players of working on behalf of the Old Firm. Speaking about the calamitous tenure of acting head coach Eduard Malofeev earlier this season, he said: "Well, if you have five people in the team working for Celtic and Rangers then what more is there to say? What could Malofeev have achieved?"

The outburst is likely to cause further recriminations for Romanov at the SFA, who fined him £10,000 earlier this season for comments he made about referees on Hearts' official website. Speaking last October about his club's Scottish Cup victory over Gretna, the Russian businessman questioned the conduct of match officials. He stated: "Last season, you didn't manage to protect the Scottish Cup and gave it to Hearts, despite all the referees' efforts and intrigues."

Romanov has appealed the fine, and his case is likely to be heard by the SFA next month, although by then both Celtic and the governing body could have initiated new actions against him following his latest tirade.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


What may interest the Arsenal fans is that Gordon was dropped from the squad on saturday and the reserve team squad during the week...

[rob3000]

I don't want Torres.

[Captain Stu]

I don't want Torres.

Rob's gay.

[rob3000]

He'll be too expensive and he won't adapt well. Villa is better.

[Foo Fighters, United Kingdom]

I agree with Rob.

[Bexster]

What may interest the Arsenal fans is that Gordon was dropped from the squad on saturday and the reserve team squad during the week...
Yes, I am indeed interested :D

[Two-Bob Peeters]

surely Romanov should have been lynched by an angry Hearts mob by now?

[boxshapedheart]

Saw this on Sky sports news earlier. Old G-Nev has really riled up Mel Stein (Football Agents secretary or whatever his job title is).


http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=448520&CPID=8&clid=1&lid=4161&title=Neville+hits+out+at+agents


Manchester United captain Gary Neville has called for agents to be removed from the game.

The England international full-back feels money is being taken away from the game and has called on players to become more responsible for their own actions.

Neville feels The Professional Footballers' Association is a strong enough body to represent the players and wants them to initiate a change in thinking.

"The PFA need to continue to do a lot of the good work they are doing," Neville told Sky Sports News.

"There are a number of things I personally would like to see. I would like to see the removal of agents in the game.

"When we have a union as strong as we have, I think the union could help with the correct education of players and make those young players not so reliant on other people who are going to take money off them.

"The PFA does not want to take money, it wants to give and that would be one of the positives along with all the other good work they do."

Asked if he felt there were any good agents in the game, Neville added: "I don't know many.

"There is a concern for me and there always has been. How a guy can go in and ask for your wage and expect to be given hundreds of thousands of pounds and sometimes millions in this day and age, I can't see it.

"That money is going out of the game. The clubs should keep that money. The players if they are due it should keep it and certainly not agents.

"It won't change until the players become more responsible for their own actions. The problem is that a lot of players believe they need them and it is not the case.

"You need good accountants and good advice, but you don't need to be paying hundreds of thousands of pounds."


Pini Zihavi has made several million out of us alone.

[Two-Bob Peeters]

good on G-Nev, he's right

[boxshapedheart]

good on G-Nev, he's right
yep, he is.

[Captain Stu]

I never thought I'd say this... but I agree with a Neville who isn't Jade. :(

*cries self to sleep*

Pini Zihavi has made several million out of us alone.

United are his own personal cash cow. :D

[Two-Bob Peeters]

United are his own personal cash cow. :D

with about 12 udders

[Bexster]

Yeah, he is right. In the real world, we have to negotiate our own contracts. I'm sure they can do it too. How hard is it to go,
'I want this much'
'no I won't come to your club for less than that'
'can I have a car and the number 8'
'yes thank you, I'll sign on the line shall i...'

[Captain Stu]

They need to go back to the old days where the only representative you have is a lawyer to make sure the contract is in order but yeah, you should have to do your own terms and everything.

Just adds more weight to the argument that most current footballers are too stupid to tie their own shoelaces.

It's the life being an agent though, you sort of transfer fees, length of contract and wages and get about 20% for it. Piece of piss.

[sunnydalehighdropout]

They need to go back to the old days where the only representative you have is a lawyer to make sure the contract is in order but yeah, you should have to do your own terms and everything.

Just adds more weight to the argument that most current footballers are too stupid to tie their own shoelaces.

It's the life being an agent though, you sort of transfer fees, length of contract and wages and get about 20% for it. Piece of piss.

heh, if you think football agents have it easy...

Michael and Ralf Schumacher share an agent, Willi Weber aka 'Mr 20%'.

Michael Schumacher - 20% of approx $900m
Ralf Schumacher - 20% of approx $70m

[Captain Stu]

Michael Schumacher - 20% of approx $900m

That's the kind of money that opens anyones legs.

Zahavi must wipe his post-wank stains up with £50 notes for his involvement in the Rooney transfer.

[sunnydalehighdropout]

That's the kind of money that opens anyones legs.


1992-1993: £2m a season
1994-1995: £4m a season
1996-1999: £20m a season
1999-2002: £25m a season
2002-2006: £28m a season

you can pretty much double this figure with all his endorsements. google image his name...that 3" x 5" space on the top of his cap for example that says something like Deutsche Verbanksgeratung is worth £4m a season. footballer are paupers in comparison.

[Captain Stu]

So... it looks like Ronaldinho and Eto' won't both be Barcelona players next season. Eto's has a public bust-up with Rijkaard where he refused to make a sub appearance and was then criticised... Ronaldinho was joined in the criticism so personally it looks to me like Eto' might be the sacrificial lamb of sorts.

[Epic Failure]

TRANSFER RUMOURS
Former Arsenal star Jose Reyes says the time is right for Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo to join him at Real Madrid. (The Sun)

Real could have signed Ronaldo in 2003 when he was recommended to them by a youth coach at the winger's former club Sporting Lisbon. (Daily Telegraph)

Barcelona will sell Ronaldinho or Samuel Eto'o to persuade Ronaldo to join the club. (Daily Mirror)

Middlesbrough are tracking Reggina striker Rolando Bianchi. (Daily Mirror)

John Hartson is set to stay at West Brom - despite several clubs wanting him on loan. (The Sun)

Real Zaragoza are keen to secure on loan Manchester United defender Gerard Pique on a permanent deal. (Daily Mail)

Real Madrid striker Robinho says he will not be going to Tottenham because he will only move to "another big club". (Daily Mirror) :D UNLUCKY SPURS :D

Portsmouth are giving Nigerian striker Chinedu Ogbuke a second trial with a view to a £2m summer move. (Daily Star)

OTHER GOSSIP
Gary Neville says football agents make "millions for no work" and has called for them to be kicked out of the game. (Various)

Chelsea say they will not reduce ticket prices because they have to fund the players' high wages. (The Sun)

Nearly a quarter of England's ticket allocation for the Euro 2008 qualifier against Israel in Tel Aviv remains unsold. (Daily Mirror)

A Leicester insider has revealed Milan Mandaric has paid only £4.5m up front to buy the club. (Daily Express)

Jermaine Pennant says Liverpool are the best team in Europe. (Various)

Former Leeds manager Kevin Blackwell is the favourite to succeed Kenny Jackett as Swansea boss. (Daily Mirror)

Former Norwich boss Nigel Worthington is an early frontrunner for the Swansea job. (Daily Mail)

Mickey Adams and former Swansea striker Dean Saunders are also in the frame. (Daily Telegraph)

Scotland's top managers want Hearts owner Vladimir Romanov banned from football after his outburst about corruption in the game. (Daily Record)

Kilmarnock boss Jim Jeffries will sit in the stands at the CIS Cup final if his ban is upheld. (Daily Record)

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has returned to the UK to heal his rift with manager Jose Mourinho. (Times)

A survey by a German newspaper has revealed no Bundesliga club is interested in signing Arsenal keeper Jens Lehmann. (Independent)


AND FINALLY...
The Queen was introduced to Arsenal's players on Thursday by Thierry Henry - and the monarch informed him: "You have a very international side". (Various)

Arsene Wenger says he never gives team-talks of more than seven minutes because players cannot concentrate for longer. (Daily Mirror)

Ipswich defender Alex Bruce has apologised for his half-time ritual - throwing up as he emerges for the second-half. "I am genuinely sorry. It's all about going into a red-hot dressing-room for 15 minutes and then coming straight back out to the freezing cold again." (Daily Star

[Captain Stu]

Real Madrid striker Robinho says he will not be going to Tottenham because he will only move to "another big club". (Daily Mirror) :D UNLUCKY SPURS :D

As if he was ever gonna go to frigging Spurs!

Rafa and Americans, sign Robinho pls, maybe? :)

[Epic Failure]

As if he was ever gonna go to frigging Spurs!

Rafa and Americans, sign Robinho pls, maybe? :)

shush now, he's coming to us. not that we really need him, but it's good to have back up:cool:

and i just thought it was right to mock spurs a little more:D

[rob3000]

As if Spurs had a chance. Are Real Madrid selling Robinho then?

[Captain Stu]

As if Spurs had a chance. Are Real Madrid selling Robinho then?

Looks like it, yeah, he publically fell out with Capello.

[boxshapedheart]

United are his own personal cash cow. :D
Moo.

Also:

I never thought I'd say this... but I agree with a Neville who isn't Jade. :(

:eek:

[foofan182]

Looks like it, yeah, he publically fell out with Capello.

Tommy Gravesen went all Mike Tyson on Robinho in pre-season, which is why he was flogged to Celtic.

Seems like Robinho's a disruptive influence, it'll take someone with real man-management skills to deal with him.

[Bexster]

Another sign of Capello putting his foot down against the galacticos. So it'll be fair to say that Robinho will be a pivotal part of the team again in about 2 months time :p

[Captain Stu]

:eek:

SHUT UP, OK! I FEEL DIRRRTY ENOUGH AS IT IS!!! :( :mad:

[Two-Bob Peeters]

Tommy Gravesen went all Mike Tyson on Robinho in pre-season, which is why he was flogged to Celtic.

Seems like Robinho's a disruptive influence, it'll take someone with real man-management skills to deal with him.

Geavesen is a Don though, he should have chinned him

[Captain Stu]

I don't actually think Robinho could handle it here, as awesome as he is... and I'm a big fan... he's too small and lightweight. Most defenders would bully the snot out of him.

[EvilElvis]

Tommy Gravesen went all Mike Tyson on Robinho in pre-season, which is why he was flogged to Celtic.

When did Gravesen start playing for Celtic? :p

[EvilElvis]

Can any of you guys get BBC Scotland on Sky?


Every friday they have a programme on called That Was The Team That Was

They interview players, pundits and the management of the team from one specific season.

Tonight it's Raith Rovers who infamously lead Bayern Munich in Muinch in the mid 90's. The team had Paul hartley, Stevie Crawford and was managed by Jimmy Nicholl (The Millwall fans may remember them)

They now reside in the lower leagues of Scotland and Gordon Brown still claims to be a fan.

[Novacane]

Can any of you guys get BBC Scotland on Sky?


Every friday they have a programme on called That Was The Team That Was

They interview players, pundits and the management of the team from one specific season.

Tonight it's Raith Rovers who infamously lead Bayern Munich in Muinch in the mid 90's. The team had Paul hartley, Stevie Crawford and was managed by Jimmy Nicholl (The Millwall fans may remember them)

They now reside in the lower leagues of Scotland and Gordon Brown still claims to be a fan.


Legends.......although the beat the mighty hoops in the league cup final the year before to get there :(

[EvilElvis]

Legends.......although the beat the mighty hoops in the league cup final the year before to get there :(




Unthinkable, surely, for the captain to miss... But he has. Raith Rovers win the League Cup

:D

[EvilElvis]

Memories (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8WDr72N9TE) :D


Dan will enjoy this. Paul won't...

[sunnydalehighdropout]

Memories (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8WDr72N9TE) :D


Dan will enjoy this. Paul won't...

a beautiful day all around the world.

[EvilElvis]

David Nugent will be allowed to leave Preston in the summer if they are not promoted to the Premiership. (The Times)


Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has lined up Bayer Leverkusen's Ukraine striker Andrei Voronin as a summer signing. (Daily Mail)


OTHER GOSSIP
Jose Mourinho's future as Chelsea manager has been cast into further doubt as right-hand man Steve Clarke has not been offered a new contract. (Daily Express)

Iain Dowie will be unveiled as the new Coventry boss on Monday. (Various)

Michael Essien says Chelsea will win the League, FA Cup, Carling Cup and the Champions League this season. (Daily Star)

Steven Gerrard says he could not contemplate playing for any Premiership club other than Liverpool. (The Times)

Sheffield United will break their contract stalemate with Keith Gillespie and hand him a new deal. (Daily Mail)

West Ham chairman Eggert Magnusson will launch a £50m lawsuit against the club's former owners if the club are docked points for fielding Javier Mascherano and Carlos Tevez, who may be ruled to be ineligible.

AND FINALLY...
Dean Saunders says that Ron Atkinson used one half of cheesy 1980s pop duo Rene and Renata to inspire the Aston Villa team at half-time during matches. Saunders said: "Half-time, we've had a bit of a disaster. Ron would open the door and in would come Rene. "Ron would say: 'Sit down and just have a look at what passion means."

[Foo Fighters, United Kingdom]

Michael Essien says Chelsea will win the League, FA Cup, Carling Cup and the Champions League this season. (Daily Star)
What a cunt.

[Foo Fighters, United Kingdom]

I wonder whether Tevez will be pawing at Liverpool's front door come the summer.

[EvilElvis]

Van Nistelcunt Live Up To His Moody Reputation (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/6370781.stm)


Ruud van Nistelrooy has again spoken of his departure from Manchester United, saying that Old Trafford boss Sir Alex Ferguson "kicked his soul".
Van Nistelrooy was left out of United's Carling Cup final team against Wigan last year and he was unable to deal with the snub.

"I exploded and began swearing at Ferguson because I felt he had kicked my soul," revealed Van Nistelrooy.

"That was the moment things died and could never be the same again."

Van Nistelrooy, who left Old Trafford and moved to Real Madrid in the summer, said it was particularly hard to take because prior to that point he had had a great relationship with Ferguson.

"I find it rather tragic," he told World Soccer.

"This was the man who visited me in hospital when I had my bad knee injury while I was with PSV.

"This was the man who wanted me at all costs.

"It was because our relationship was so warm that this situation was so painful."

[Bexster]

Great. Another replay... :mad:

[Epic Failure]

Great. Another replay... :mad:

can't say i didn't see it coming. we were always likely to be a bit flat after the bolton game. Poor reffing (for both sides, though, obviously more crucially for us) again. good play by Friedal. Tomas is looking better game by game.

[Foo Kitten]

its Chelsea v Norwich today :D there will be war in my house :eek:

[Renegades of funk 8]

its Chelsea v Norwich today :D there will be war in my house :eek:


go narch

[sunnydalehighdropout]

What a header from the reading guy.

[Two-Bob Peeters]

Bullet header

[Two-Bob Peeters]

Can any of you guys get BBC Scotland on Sky?


Every friday they have a programme on called That Was The Team That Was

They interview players, pundits and the management of the team from one specific season.

Tonight it's Raith Rovers who infamously lead Bayern Munich in Muinch in the mid 90's. The team had Paul hartley, Stevie Crawford and was managed by Jimmy Nicholl (The Millwall fans may remember them)

They now reside in the lower leagues of Scotland and Gordon Brown still claims to be a fan.

Nicholl was alright, he took charge of a lost cause. then eventually got sacked by the administrator. HArtley and Crawford were brilliant, however the other two scots he brought in. Jason Dair and Dave Sinclair were piss poorand go down into the 'cunts corner'


Can't believe we beat Oldham today :D

[Foo Fighters, United Kingdom]

I hope Lawrie Sanchez stops making that wet smacking noise with his lips.

[Two-Bob Peeters]

wow, not only did SWP play, he scored! :eek:

[EvilElvis]

Funniest Moment of the Season:


The Ipswich players who did a celebration dance infront of their fans only to turn around and see it had been disallowed.

[EvilElvis]

HArtley and Crawford were brilliant, however the other two scots he brought in. Jason Dair and Dave Sinclair were piss poorand go down into the 'cunts corner'


Hartley's career has really come on and he has finally got his dream move to Celtic, Crawford is now a Scottish internantional.

Dunno what happpened to either Dair or Sinclair

[Bexster]

can't say i didn't see it coming. we were always likely to be a bit flat after the bolton game. Poor reffing (for both sides, though, obviously more crucially for us) again. good play by Friedal. Tomas is looking better game by game.
I didn't watch it as I was in work, but my Dad said that if it wasn't for Friedel we'd have trounced them. The Baby Gooners are gonna get a lot of games this year, which is actually a good plus point.

[EvilElvis]

The Glazers insist they will not be tempted by any huge offer for in-demand winger Cristiano Ronaldo. (Sunday Express)

Manchester United can extend Henrik Larsson's contract when his temporary deal ends on 12 March because the Swedish striker will be a free agent. (Sunday Mirror)

Newcastle are planning a £10m move for West Ham striker Dean Ashton should the Hammers drop down to the Championship. (Sunday Mirror)

Tottenham are set to make a £10m swoop for Sweden midfielder Kim Kallstrom this summer. The 25-year-old, currently at Lyon is keen for a move to the Premiership. (Sunday Mirror)

Antoine Sibierski could be on his way out of Newcastle after a row over a new contract. The Frenchman is demanding a two-year deal, but chairman Freddy Shepherd is intent on offering just one year. (The People)

Cardiff want to re-sign West Ham defender James Collins on loan until the end of the season after being told he can leave by Alan Curbishley. (The People)

Bayern Munich are lining up an end-of-season move for Middlesbrough keeper Mark Schwarzer to replace Oliver Khan. (The People)

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp has handed a second trial to Nigerian striker Chinedu Ogburke. (News of the World) Redknapp is also keen on taking Marlon Harewood to Fratton Park in a £3m deal. (The People)

Aston Villa are set to make a £1.5m bid for on loan Manchester United right-back Phil Bardsley. (Various)

Real Madrid have made Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas their number one transfer target with president Ramon Calderon already having made a move for the teenager in January. (News of the World)

Chelsea want to sign Reading midfielder Steve Sidwell in the summer. (The People)

But the Blues will face competition from Celtic for the in-demand 24-year-old. (Sunday Express)

Birmingham co-owner David Sullivan has pledged to splash out on new players if the club are promoted to the Premiership and wants to invest in a new stadium. (News of the World)

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is planning a summer clear-out, even if his team win the Premiership, because his squad has expanded to over 60 professionals. (The People)


OTHER GOSSIP
The Football Association will not be allowed to run England's bid to host the 2018 World Cup because the of the way they handled the failed attempt to secure last year's tournament. (The Observer)

Liverpool are alleged to have gone on an alcohol-fuelled rampage during a training camp last week in Portugal. Jerzy Dudek, Jermaine Pennant and Robbie Fowler were named by local newspapers as being involved in the drunken spree. (Mail on Sunday)

Jose Mourinho will ask Roman Abramovich for total control of the club's playing side and a pay rise in talks that will determine whether he stays at Stamford Bridge this summer. (The Sunday Times)

Michael Essien has agreed a new four-year deal at Chelsea worth £12m. (News of the World)

Jose Mourinho, Paulo Ferreira and Ricardo Carvalho could all be stripped of their Portuguese championship medals after claims of referee bribing from their former club Porto president Nuno Pinto da Costa. (News of the World)

Barcelona striker Javier Saviola says his team-mates work in a 'cold' dressing room full of big egos and admits the bust-up between Samuel Eto'o and Ronaldinho has shaken the team. (News of the World)

But coach Frank Rijkaard insists he does not plan to leave Barcelona despite the reported infighting. (Independent on Sunday)

Tottenham officials are considering a plan to make the new Wembley Stadium their temporary home while they rebuild White Hart Lane. (Sunday Mirror)

Government officials insist Wembley will not be ready for this year's FA Cup final because the Football Association will not have enough time to carry out full safety checks on the new stadium. (News of the World)

Cesc Fabregas apologised to Mark Hughes after the Arsenal midfielder made some disrespectful comments to the Blackburn boss after Saturday's FA Cup draw. (The People)

England boss Steve McClaren has asked his players if he should recall former captain David Beckham. (Sunday Mirror)


England's assistant coach Terry Venables is the shock name on West Ham's shortlist - if new owner Eggert Magnusson decides to replace manager Alan Curbishley. (Sunday Mirror)

Curbishley has only three games to save his job at West Ham. (News of the World)

Keith Gillespie is set to triple his wages at Sheffield United with the Blades set to offer the winger a £15,000 a week contract. (The People)

Stoke striker Ricardo Fuller and Luton's Sol Davis were interviewed by police on Saturday after fighting in the players lounge. (Sunday Express)

Internet tycoon Peter Wilkinson could soon make a move to buy struggling Championship side Leeds United. (Sunday Express)


AND FINALLY...

Hearts chief Vladimir Romanov capped an eventful week by having staff hand journalists bananas and monkey nuts at Saturday's draw with St Mirren. (The Observer)

Chelsea are in advanced talks with Disney over a multi-million-pound partnership aimed at generating major marketing opportunities for the club. (News of the World)

Ricardo Carvalho admits he could cry if he scores a winner for Chelsea against his former club Porto in the Champions League this week.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has revealed the secrets behind his managerial success. The Frenchman declared: "If you're dealing with someone who's only wearing his underpants, if you take them off he's naked. You're better off giving him some trousers." (News of the World)

Right-back Micah Richards has pleaded with boss Stuart Pearc to let him solve Manchester City's goal crisis. The England defender is eyeing a place in Pearce's attack. (Sunday Express)

Real Betis plan to ban Sevilla president Jose Maria Del Nido from their stadium for life after he told board member Javier Paez that he had 'the face of a bender'. (The Observer)

PSV's Jefferson Farfan is being forced to fly to Peru to undergo a DNA test before facing Arsenal this week. He has been accused of fathering a daughter with former fling Mercedes Carrasco. (The Observer)

[rob3000]

The News of the World has revealed that Liverpool stars Craig Bellamy and John Arne Riise were involved in a punch-up when a karaoke contest descended into violence at the team's Portuguese hotel.

It is claimed that the pair traded insults because Riise refused to take the stage, before Bellamy attacked the Norwegian defender's legs with a golf club.

Reds coach Rafa Benitez had to be called to separate the players. The boss was said to be horrified and summoned both to an emergency summit after they sobered up.

[rob3000]

http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/kop_18.02.07.shtml

It's the news of the world, so probably not true...I hope!

[friartuck]

Hilarious.

[EvilElvis]

http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/kop_18.02.07.shtml

It's the news of the world, so probably not true...I hope!


Rafa's statement (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/6373689.stm)


Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez will take disciplinary action and fine any player who breached club rules during their training camp in Portugal.
Benitez's warning follows newspaper allegations of a fracas between Craig Bellamy and John Arne Riise during the training trip to the Algarve.

According to the reports the incident followed a dispute during a night out in the resort of Vale do Lobo.

Liverpool play Barcelona in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Benitez said: "I've made it absolutely clear to all of them the responsibilities that come with playing for this club and the way they are expected to conduct themselves both on and off the pitch.

"The players worked extremely hard at last week's training camp, but we will take disciplinary action and fine any of them who are found to have breached club rules during our stay in Portugal.

"Despite reports to the contrary, the spirit amongst the lads is very good with everyone looking forward to the game against Barcelona on Wednesday.

"We remain totally focused on what will be a very tough game against the defending European Champions."

And in other Liverpool related news (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/6373275.stm)

Ukraine striker Andriy Voronin is to join Liverpool in the summer on a four-year deal, BBC Sport understands.
The 27-year-old, who is a free agent in the summer, has reportedly agreed a four-year deal with Liverpool.

Part of the Ukraine side that reached the World Cup finals in 2006, Voronin has scored six goals in 20 league games for Leverkusen this season.

No-one was available from the German club to confirm further details of Voronin's transfer to Liverpool.

Voronin played twice against Liverpool two years against when Rafa Benitez's side beat Leverkusen 6-2 on aggregate en route to winning the Champions League in 2005.

The Ukraine striker also featured in Leverkusen's 3-2 win over Blackburn in the Uefa Cup on Wednesday.

He played for Leverkusen on Saturday as they lost 1-0 to Hannover in Germany's Bundesliga and missed a good chance late on.

If the deals goes through, Voronin's transfer would be the first under the new regime of George Gillett and Tom Hicks after the American tycoons agreed a takeover of Liverpool earlier this month.

[sunnydalehighdropout]

The 27-year-old, who is a free agent in the summer, has reportedly agreed a four-year deal with Liverpool.

Part of the Ukraine side that reached the World Cup finals in 2006, Voronin has scored six goals in 20 league games for Leverkusen this season.


Wow, he sounds fantastic...

[Scottyboyrocks]

Wem-ber-leeeeeee
Wem-ber-leeeeeee
Get in there :D

[Wish_Master2100]

Wem-ber-leeeeeee
Wem-ber-leeeeeee
Get in there :D

If you stumped up enough cash, I can see it happening.

Edit: Are you refering to the result, or Spurs proposed move to Wembley?

[Scottyboyrocks]

If you stumped up enough cash, I can see it happening.

Edit: Are you refering to the result, or Spurs proposed move to Wembley?

I didn't even know about a move :confused: Care to elaborate?
By the way, those were some cracking goals scored by us today, both of Keane's volleys were spot on and Berbatov's dink at the end was masterful

[Wish_Master2100]

I think it was in the Mirror, but Spurs want to move to Wembley whilst they completely refurb White Hart Lane.

All of the above may not be true, as I just skimmed it.

[Captain Stu]

Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has lined up Bayer Leverkusen's Ukraine striker Andrei Voronin as a summer signing. (Daily Mail)

WHY?! I said to Kat before, I'd sooner see us sign David Nugent.

The City-Preston game today was class, brilliant goals from Ball and Ireland and a great match from a neutral P.O.V.

[Renegades of funk 8]

one word comes to mind after today..cuntish


:(

[Two-Bob Peeters]

you've got to laugh at Bellamy. nice to see an adequate replacement for him in Fernando... oh i mean... David Vi.... errr... Andriy Voronin? :confused:

[Foo Fighters, United Kingdom]

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has revealed the secrets behind his managerial success. The Frenchman declared: "If you're dealing with someone who's only wearing his underpants, if you take them off he's naked. You're better off giving him some trousers."


Words to live by, I'm sure we all agree.

[Captain Stu]

you've got to laugh at Bellamy. nice to see an adequate replacement for him in Fernando... oh i mean... David Vi.... errr... Andriy Voronin? :confused:

Being honest, everyone was waiting for the real Craig "Self Fulfilling Prophecy" Bellamy to show up and this looks like it could be him.

I mean what the fuck goes through someones mind (besides humping sheep because of your lack of a neck) to make them take a frigging golf club to a team-mates legs over a chuffing go on a karaoke machine? That's beyond retarded.

Two ways this could go - he's already sealed his own fate and will be gone in the summer or this is his one and only warning and he's gotta keep his nose clean.

Problem for him is, now we've got a much better financial backing - we don't need to "settle" for someone like Bellamy.



Liverpool striker Craig Bellamy will be fined £80,000 after an alleged altercation with team-mate John Arne Riise. (Daily Star)

Bellamy is still likely to play against Barcelona on Wednesday. (Sun)

However, the Wales striker will be the first casualty of a summer clear-out at Anfield. (Times)

Words to live by, I'm sure we all agree.

Woah, heavy. It's like... a metaphor for life.

[Captain Stu]

Bye bye, Coventry. :D

[Bud]

Finally, Bellamy shows his true colours.

[Ian Mc]

Bellamy should go...they should send him to an Iraq league or something. He's a poison with an inflated ego. Teams with him in rarely ever create any chemistry because he's a black sheep, simple as that.

[Captain Stu]

Bellamy should go...they should send him to an Iraq league or something. He's a poison with an inflated ego. Teams with him in rarely ever create any chemistry because he's a black sheep, simple as that.

Yup, he's blown his last chance. Three Premiership strikes and he's out.

I think Benitez has shown him too much respect, possibly, because look who the only real manager to keep him in check was - Mark Hughes, a real take-no-shit kinda guy who won't accept egos of any sort.

As much as I've grown to like the guy, nobody attacks Riiseybaby and gets away with it. :mad: I also wonder what the long-term damage to the squad morale will be because Riise's a nice guy, a popular guy and he works hard every chuffing day.

[Two-Bob Peeters]

even i don't hate Adrian Chiles this much...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6375543.stm

Used loo paper sent to BBC host

BBC presenter Adrian Chiles is reportedly among a number of the corporation's stars to have been sent soiled toilet paper in the post.

Match of the Day 2 host Chiles said he had received about eight packages, which he described as "disgusting".

"The smell is not something you want first thing in the morning," he said.

The BBC would not confirm claims by the Sun newspaper that other presenters had been targeted, adding it did not like to comment on individual cases.

The corporation said in a statement: "From time to time, BBC presenters and staff do receive malicious and nuisance mail, although we do try to intercept it wherever possible.

"We try to avoid commenting on individual cases because, very often, those sending such mail gain pleasure from publicity.

"When we can identify the sender of such materials, they can expect a visit from the police."

[Captain Stu]

even i don't hate Adrian Chiles this much...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6375543.stm

Used loo paper sent to BBC host

BBC presenter Adrian Chiles is reportedly among a number of the corporation's stars to have been sent soiled toilet paper in the post.

Match of the Day 2 host Chiles said he had received about eight packages, which he described as "disgusting".

"The smell is not something you want first thing in the morning," he said.

The BBC would not confirm claims by the Sun newspaper that other presenters had been targeted, adding it did not like to comment on individual cases.

The corporation said in a statement: "From time to time, BBC presenters and staff do receive malicious and nuisance mail, although we do try to intercept it wherever possible.

"We try to avoid commenting on individual cases because, very often, those sending such mail gain pleasure from publicity.

"When we can identify the sender of such materials, they can expect a visit from the police."

Hahahahaha, that is buh-rilliant!

[Ian Mc]

Yup, he's blown his last chance. Three Premiership strikes and he's out.

I think Benitez has shown him too much respect, possibly, because look who the only real manager to keep him in check was - Mark Hughes, a real take-no-shit kinda guy who won't accept egos of any sort.

As much as I've grown to like the guy, nobody attacks Riiseybaby and gets away with it. :mad: I also wonder what the long-term damage to the squad morale will be because Riise's a nice guy, a popular guy and he works hard every chuffing day.

If Souness can't keep him in check then who can?

I think you're a twat if you're going to take out one of your own players and yeah the morale has to be hurt, which again is a stupid thing to do when you're supposed to working as a team for the same goal, if Liverpool need a collective anytime then it's now!

I think you should ship him out somewhere.

[Captain Stu]

If Souness can't keep him in check then who can?

I think you're a twat if you're going to take out one of your own players and yeah the morale has to be hurt, which again is a stupid thing to do when you're supposed to working as a team for the same goal, if Liverpool need a collective anytime then it's now!

I think you should ship him out somewhere.

I'm amazed Riise's not been seriously hurt but his national coach (who's a friend) and his agent have both confirmed he's fine.

He'll be gone, Benitez has never stood for shit like that and especially when we now have the money to fuck him off and go after a much better forward... *COUGH* PLEASE PLAY FOR US DAVID VILLA *COUGH* :)

I tell you what, one o' my bezzie mates is a Blackburn fan and he's desperate for us to sell him back to them. He'd welcome him with open arms and parted cheeks.

[Two-Bob Peeters]

*COUGH* PLEASE PLAY FOR US DAVID VILLA *COUGH* :)


i think he misheard you over that coughing, it sounded like you said Voronin

[Renegades of funk 8]

boro or wba v manu or reading
arsenal or blackburn v man citeh
chelsea v spurs hahahahaha
plymouth v watford

[Captain Stu]

i think he misheard you over that coughing, it sounded like you said Voronin

Kerrayap. :(

boro or wba v manu or reading
arsenal or blackburn v man citeh
chelsea v spurs hahahahaha
plymouth v watford

COME OOOOON, PLYMOUTH!!! :D

[Renegades of funk 8]

COME OOOOON, PLYMOUTH!!! :D

yea

also anyone else find it "odd" that chelsea are draw at home again.....against a team they should easily beat (sorry cheapshot :D )

[Captain Stu]

I reckon Plymouth can do it, y'know... :)

*

I checked, that Veronin's strike-record is a bit poo - 62 goals in 170 apps at present, so pretty much a goal every three games... but he's only scored 5 goals in 40 caps. :-|

[Two-Bob Peeters]

there's no one in that cup i want to win except Plymouth... :/ and that's only 'cos Bazza Hayles is there

Voronin has scored 6 in 20 so far this season for Leverkusen

[Captain Stu]

I'd like a good cup run from City... hopefully the signing of Mpenza will help their goalscoring along.

[Renegades of funk 8]

and that's only 'cos Bazza Hayles is there



what a player!! ohhh harry bayles barry harry barry hayles

[Two-Bob Peeters]

what a player!! ohhh harry bayles barry harry barry hayles

i always thought he was shit before came to Millwall, but he turned out to be pretty good. he was a big fat moaner though.

~

oh yeah and i forgot about City, i'd have them to win as it goes

[rob3000]

Why is everyone going on as if Voronin is our major signing? He'll just be a replacement for Fowler who I doubt will get a new contract. Whatever other players we were going to sign, Villa or whoever won't be affected by this.

[Renegades of funk 8]

i always thought he was shit before came to Millwall, but he turned out to be pretty good. he was a big fat moaner though.



didn't know the offside rule though, well not for us he didn't

[Captain Stu]

Why is everyone going on as if Voronin is our major signing? He'll just be a replacement for Fowler who I doubt will get a new contract. Whatever other players we were going to sign, Villa or whoever won't be affected by this.

It's just a weird one, it doesn't fit into MY plan of how four forwards fit into a Premiership side:

1. The main guy, a target-man of sorts who links forward and midfield well.
2. The fast guy, bundles of pace, often operates out wide cutting inside.
3. The different guy, gives the team a whole new option.
4. The young/old guy, limited chances outside the cups but the young guy knows his time will come and the old guy has a wealth of experience to offer.

To me, that's the magic formula...

Liverpool: (1) Kuyt (2) Bellamy (3) Crouch (4) Pongo, but if he goes then I want us to sign David Nugent!
Arsenal: (1) Henry (2) Van Persie (3) Adebayor (4) Aliadiere (at present) or Bendtner (if Wenger has any sense... seeing as Walcott's being groomed as a winger)
Man United: (1) Rooney (2) Saha (3) Larsson (4) Solksjaer
Spurs: (1) Berbatov (2) Defoe (3) Keane (4) Mido (not for much longer)
West Ham: (1) Ashton (2) Tevez (3) Zamora (4) Sheringham

... and so on and so forth. However, I don't think Chelsea have this yet... really, I see it as

Chelsea: (1) Drogba (2) Shevchenko (3) Kalou (4) .....

They need a proper fast player to run off Dogba and Shevchenko ain't that... really, he should be in the third position as the different option and Kalou would be the fast guy... but Kalou is really, really shit. :)

[Two-Bob Peeters]

Why is everyone going on as if Voronin is our major signing? He'll just be a replacement for Fowler who I doubt will get a new contract. Whatever other players we were going to sign, Villa or whoever won't be affected by this.

are they? who's saying that then? i don't think he's going to be a 'major' signing. but nonetheless a signing, which you would have thought would be a better name than Voronin.

didn't know the offside rule though, well not for us he didn't

hahah, nope let's just say he never learned that one with age!

[Bud]

Wasn't Nugent released by Liverpool? There was a good interview with him in the telegraph the other day. He seems a level headed kind of guy who plays for the love of playing rather than the money.

He does have Everton badges on his numberplates though. Not sure how well that'd go down!

[Two-Bob Peeters]

He does have Everton badges on his numberplates though. Not sure how well that'd go down!

Carragher is an Everton fan, so i doubt it'll make a difference if he's good enough

[Captain Stu]

Wasn't Nugent released by Liverpool? There was a good interview with him in the telegraph the other day. He seems a level headed kind of guy who plays for the love of playing rather than the money.

He does have Everton badges on his numberplates though. Not sure how well that'd go down!

Yup, released from the academy and yeah, he's a keen blue-nose. :mad:

[Bud]

ah, I never knew that.

[Captain Stu]

Carragher is an Everton fan, so i doubt it'll make a difference if he's good enough

Fowler and Owen too.

[rob3000]

are they? who's saying that then? i don't think he's going to be a 'major' signing. but nonetheless a signing, which you would have thought would be a better name than Voronin

Why? Teams can sign players who are destined to be back up players, you know? They don't all have to be big names.

And who said that? um...you did?

[Bud]

players can be used in different game plans and situations. RVP can be used to play in different ways than Adebayour for example. Look how Chelsea struggled at the beginning of the season with Drogba and Sheva playing a very similar game with no real alternatives.

[Captain Stu]

Why? Teams can sign players who are destined to be back up players, you know? They don't all have to be big names.

And who said that? um...you did?

Maybe he'll end up a duff legend like Big Erik or Igor! :D

[rob3000]

Nugent loves Everton, he'd only want to go there.

[Two-Bob Peeters]

Why? Teams can sign players who are destined to be back up players, you know? They don't all have to be big names.

And who said that? um...you did?

doesn't seem worthwhile to me, may as well use an academy striker or keep Fowler.

i don't recall saying Voronin was going to be a major signing, just making the point that he's no Villa/Torres.

also, i love the way that i am 'everyone' :D

[rob3000]

Fowler and Owen too.

and McManamananananan, and Rush, and Carragher.

[Two-Bob Peeters]

and McManamananananan, and Rush, and Carragher.

and Fowler, and Owen

[rob3000]

also, i love the way that i am 'everyone' :D

I didn't mean everyone here ya dinkis, just people in the street and stuff.:p

[Captain Stu]

Steve McMananananaamamamanananamabananaman can suck my balls, the ruddy daft poodle.

*bums Ian Rush*

But yeah, for 4th choice forward I would much sooner use Pongo, I love that guy. :)

Unless this is to replace Crotch...

[Bud]

I can't see Croucho leaving. I think he's pretty set at Liverpool and would struggle for service in some teams that are interested in him.

[rob3000]

And David Thompson, too. But he was shit.

[**dylan**]

boro or wba v manu or reading
arsenal or blackburn v man citeh
chelsea v spurs hahahahaha
plymouth v watford

bugger

[Captain Stu]

I can't see Croucho leaving. I think he's pretty set at Liverpool and would struggle for service in some teams that are interested in him.

Hmmm, maybe... but £12M, dayumn.

And David Thompson, too. But he was shit.

Gawd, he really fucking sucked... good volley technique though, I saw him hit a few 30 yarders into the Kop end. :cool:

[Bud]

How much was he from Saints? £7mill? It's not as if you need the money anymore!

[Two-Bob Peeters]

I can't see Croucho leaving. I think he's pretty set at Liverpool and would struggle for service in some teams that are interested in him.

maybe with the exception of a fully fit newcastle midfield and with Owen or Martins up front with him, personally i think that'd work really well

[Captain Stu]

How much was he from Saints? £7mill? It's not as if you need the money anymore!

Aye, £7M.

Personally, I just hate the number of chances he misses... especially headers. When you're 6ft 7in tall you have NO excuse for being inept at heading.

[Bud]

maybe with the exception of a fully fit newcastle midfield and with Owen or Martins up front with him, personally i think that'd work really well

With Duff as well. Good point.

[Captain Stu]

If Solano was a bit younger, he'd be pretty much the ideal player to provide service for Crouch - high crosses from the right from Solano and cutting inside runs from Duffman on the left.

But Newcastle stink.

[Bud]

Personally, I just hate the number of chances he misses... especially headers. When you're 6ft 7in tall you have NO excuse for being inept at heading.

That's what is most suprising about him. He also generally leans on defenders, which is pretty odd too for his height. He is a threat for defenders in the air, but nothing more really.

[Captain Stu]

You'd think that someone with his limited pace, immense height and good ball control would make the conscious decision to be a classic centre forward type - edge of the area, head the ball on or knock it down for a midfield runner or take it down gently and play it through. But too many times he comes too deep, turns to try and run at the defense and just gets dicked.

[Bud]

He has flashes of brilliance, that goal against WH was Henry-esque for sure, but it seems like he's trying to be something he's not. Like you say, he should be an in the box type player but he just doesn't do it.

[Epic Failure]

oh joys, another premiership team, if we get through the replay.

chelski -v- Spuds....can't decide who i want to lose more.

[Captain Stu]

oh joys, another premiership team, if we get through the replay.

chelski -v- Spuds....can't decide who i want to lose more.

Chelski, natch. :)

[Epic Failure]

Chelski, natch. :)

as a gooner it's a tough choice:)

[Captain Stu]

as a gooner it's a tough choice:)

I wouold've thought your Goon senses would be making you hate on Tottingham Hotsperm.

[Epic Failure]

I wouold've thought your Goon senses would be making you hate on Tottingham Hotsperm.

yes naturally, but they are so rubbish these days that i find it difficult to hate then, and tend to pity them slightly instead. where as chelsea i hate, but that's a relatively new hatred with no great tradition behind it.

as i said, it's a toughie.

[Captain Stu]

Well, everyone hates Chelsea but Spurs is more a geographical thing isn't? Aren't they both North London?

[Bexster]

COME OOOOON, PLYMOUTH!!! :D
Due to my childhood of being at St. James Park or Plainmoor constantly singing Anti-Plymouth stuff, I cannot bring myself to share your cheer. I'd rather gouge my eyes out with Luke Chadwick.

yes naturally, but they are so rubbish these days that i find it difficult to hate then, and tend to pity them slightly instead. where as chelsea i hate, but that's a relatively new hatred with no great tradition behind it.

as i said, it's a toughie.
Yup. It's all about pity.

Well, everyone hates Chelsea but Spurs is more a geographical thing isn't? Aren't they both North London?
Yeah, but, we don't like anyone getting above their station. At least Spurs are currently down where they belong :D

[Epic Failure]

Well, everyone hates Chelsea but Spurs is more a geographical thing isn't? Aren't they both North London?

oh god yeah, they are basically at each end of seven sisters road, no more than 2 miles apart at the verymost. but they just aren't very good. it's difficult to motivate yourselves about a rivalry when you are so much better than your rivals :D - kinda like Liverpool and Everton at the moment.

[EvilElvis]

as a gooner it's a tough choice:)


I'd be going for the Spuds - You are more than likely to beat them than Chelski.

That way, both Chelski and Spurs lose while you are left smiling.

[Epic Failure]

I'd be going for the Spuds - You are more than likely to beat them than Chelski.

That way, both Chelski and Spurs lose while you are left smiling.

a plan with no obvious drawbacks:)

[EvilElvis]

a plan with no obvious drawbacks:)


Aside supporting Spurs for one game obviously...

[Epic Failure]

Aside supporting Spurs for one game obviously...

not supporting them, just wanting them to lose less;)

[EvilElvis]

not supporting them, just wanting them to lose less;)

It a winning situation.


Just make sure you beat Blackburn and you should be sorted.

[Epic Failure]

It a winning situation.


Just make sure you beat Blackburn and you should be sorted.

can but hope:)

[EvilElvis]

Hehehe! (http://img392.imageshack.us/img392/6577/bellersgolfbw0.jpg)

[Hmmm Noodle Soup]

Well thats our FA Cup over with.

Worst draw ever.

[friartuck]

Has Chelsea reporting a £380 million operating loss been talked about yet? Any opinions?

[sunnydalehighdropout]

Has Chelsea reporting a £380 million operating loss been talked about yet? Any opinions?

what the bloody hell? in one year?

[Captain Stu]

... but they saved £60M. WOOOOO!!

[Renegades of funk 8]

Well thats our FA Cup over with.

Worst draw ever.


all it takes is one goal and chelsea to hit everything wide, it could happen......

[Bexster]

all it takes is one goal and chelsea to hit everything wide, it could happen......
Exactly. Chelski aren't exactly perfect this season...

[Two-Bob Peeters]

Larsson is going back to sweden at the end of the month, apparantly

[Captain Stu]

We're after David Verygay apparently.

Larsson is going back to sweden at the end of the month, apparantly

I'm amazed, I thought he'd take the option of an extra 3 months... just goes to show, with some players there really can be more than money at stake.

That said, he's still made £1M for about 6 games.

[rob3000]

We're after David Verygay apparently.

who?!

[Captain Stu]

who?!

David Trezeguet... "tres" meaning "very" in French and "guet" being pronounced as "gay". :mad:

[rob3000]

Ahh damn. He's useless.

[Bexster]

And pretty much past his best these days too.

[Captain Stu]

He is wankzilla... ME WANT VILLA!

[Bexster]

He is wankzilla... ME WANT VILLA!
Did it take you long to think up that rhyme? :D

Don't know whether Villa will come over, at least not yet. Mascherano's gained his special dispensation to play, so you've got to work out where he's going to go first...

[Captain Stu]

Did it take you long to think up that rhyme? :D

Don't know whether Villa will come over, at least not yet. Mascherano's gained his special dispensation to play, so you've got to work out where he's going to go first...

Oh crap, I didn't even realise that rhymed :o but that's because his surname is pronounced as "Vee-yuh" rather than "Vill-ah". :p

And yes, it happened. :(

[Jamie]

United fans are getting crushed because the stadium officials haven't opened the top tier of the stand, so there's more people than seats.

WTF?

[Bexster]

United fans are getting crushed because the stadium officials haven't opened the top tier of the stand, so there's more people than seats.

WTF?
What??? That's fucking abismal.

So, are Arsenal ever going to get the ball in the net? They're running rings around PSV.

[F'jo]

United fans are getting crushed because the stadium officials haven't opened the top tier of the stand, so there's more people than seats.

WTF?

Bloody hell just saw, They need to sort that shit now!

[Captain Stu]

Apparently the dumb cunt frog Police completely over-exaggerated. It looks like they might have had the tear gas on the go.

[Jamie]

Apparently the dumb cunt frog Police completely over-exaggerated. It looks like they might have had the tear gas on the go.

3 fans climbed over the fence to get out of it, and at least 20 odd riot policemen and stewards swarmed on them

[Captain Stu]

What a strike, perfectly into the bottom corner!

[Captain Stu]

3 fans climbed over the fence to get out of it, and at least 20 odd riot policemen and stewards swarmed on them

£20 says there's at least one story about English thuggishness tomorrow.

[Captain Stu]

Oops.

[Captain Stu]

Ronald Koeman is one of the most over-rated managers in the world and PSV are fucking shite. They're using words like "total football" and "manufactured a win".

Fuck off, Arsenal did the same as we did last season - didn't score from our chances after dominating the game.

[Jamie]

£20 says there's at least one story about English thuggishness tomorrow.

The Lille thuggery has now usurped it

[Bexster]

BUNCH. OF. COCKING. WANKERS. END. OF. :mad:

Arsenal and the French police. EDIT: And Trevor Francis.

I'm going to bed with some lemsip :(

[Captain Stu]

OH LOOK!! Mister Frenchy Pants Moody Arse is on TV again. :D

*waves*

Sadly, he's right though, all PSV had tonight (and most other nights... days too) is long range shots from outside the box. They're inept as fuck.

[Bexster]

PSV made a mockery of Arse's inability to wrap a game up by actually shooting...

[Captain Stu]

PSV made a mockery of Arse's inability to wrap a game up by actually shooting...

Wenger needs to sort this problem out, why are they afraid of shooting from outside the box? They're all under the impression that it's not a goal unless it's a 20+ pass move from one box to the other and ends with a nice ball rolled under the keeper.

[Bexster]

Wenger needs to sort this problem out, why are they afraid of shooting from outside the box? They're all under the impression that it's not a goal unless it's a 20+ pass move from one box to the other and ends with a nice ball rolled under the keeper.
Yeah, but looking at it, there afraid from shooting in side the box too. I'm sure there's such a thing as being too bloody polite. I would have thought this was what Rosicky and Baptista were there for. Making the space and just bloody getting in there.

[rob3000]

What the hell happened there? That was embrassing for Lille.

[Captain Stu]

Rosicky was damn unlucky, that was a fine save.

[Bexster]

Rosicky was damn unlucky, that was a fine save.
Yeah. Keeper played very well, no doubt.

Lille are in for some kind of crackdown there. Even if not for they're stupid crowd control measures, but most definitely for the missile throwing.

[Captain Stu]

That goal of United's is absolute fucking bollocks, that goal never should've stood.

Cheating fucking cunts.

HAHAHAHAHAHA!!! FERGUSON COMPLAINING ABOUT PLAYERS INTIMIDATING THE REFEREE?!

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/38831000/jpg/_38831209_refu300.jpg

Did you forget this little incident, you useless prick?

This is exactly the rest why I despise Ferguson.

[boxshapedheart]

That goal of United's is absolute fucking bollocks, that goal never should've stood.

Cheating fucking cunts.
The ref walked away to let the kick be taken. Unless he had specifically told Lille that they'd have to wait for a whistle, then by the rules there's nothing wrong with it at all. And it's like tonnes of other free kick goals that have stood in the premiership.

And they're angry with their goal being disallowed? Vidic would have blatantly got his head to the ball first had he not had a shove in the back.

What a bunch of complete twats to try and stage a walk-off.

[Bexster]

Yeah, I can't complain about the free kick. It's not like Thierry's never done it.

[Captain Stu]

I don't buy that for one second, the keeper was organising the wall on the other side of the goal.

As far as I'm concerned - no whistle, no goal.

[boxshapedheart]

HAHAHAHAHAHA!!! FERGUSON COMPLAINING ABOUT PLAYERS INTIMIDATING THE REFEREE?!

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/38831000/jpg/_38831209_refu300.jpg

Did you forget this little incident, you useless prick?

This is exactly the rest why I despise Ferguson.
The moment Lille walked off, the crowd got really nasty and were throwing anything and everything onto the pitch. Think Neville got hit in the face with something. It really didn't seem safe in there from that moment. Lille completely arsed it up.

[Captain Stu]

Sorry Sarahletterbomberface but United players/staff/fans cannot argue about referee intimidation one iota.

Think Neville got hit in the face with something.

I hope it was a rock with turd on it. :o

[boxshapedheart]

I don't buy that for one second, the keeper was organising the wall on the other side of the goal.

As far as I'm concerned - no whistle, no goal.
Well yeah, that's how I think it should be. But thems the rules eh. :)

And yes Bex, I was thinking of Henry. :)

For the record, it was a pretty shit game though.

[boxshapedheart]

I hope it was a rock with turd on it. :o
Well it wasn't a burger this time.. :D

[Captain Stu]

Well it wasn't a burger this time.. :D

A turd burger perhaps? :)

[boxshapedheart]

A turd burger perhaps? :)
Ah, maybe that's what it was last time, and the smearage has been masquerading as a moustache ever since.

[rob3000]

Goal was right to have stood.

[EvilElvis]

Can we give a comedy award to AC Milan for the best dive of the season?


It's puts FP Ronaldo to shame!

[Epic Failure]

i'm going to turn up at our training ground tomorrow and show the useless buggers how to shoot. :(

[EvilElvis]

I can remember a time when Rangers humiliated PSV home and away in Champions League.

[Epic Failure]

I can remember a time when Rangers humiliated PSV home and away in Champions League.

i can remember a time we scored in 17 seconds against them:(

[sunnydalehighdropout]

Maybe im confusing us with a successful team, but im sure Leeds kippered PSV on one our 3 cup runs in the late 90's/early 00's.

I know they beat us 6-3 on aggregate in 1996 so it's not that one.

[EvilElvis]

i can remember a time we scored in 17 seconds against them:(


We best them 5-1 over two CL games.

Their goal? RVN penalty - Now there's a shocker...

Edit: 4-1 at Ibrox flattered PSV

[Renegades of funk 8]

after seeing the man u game i must say the disallowed goal and manus goal were a tad harsh but the whole trying to walk off the pitch was a bit gay....and i hope we beat manu in controversial style on saturday :D

[Renegades of funk 8]

oh and man u fans, would you say it's quite likely that a few of your better players will be rested against us because you have that important game against reading then liverpool and i suppose we'll be your easier opponents over the next few weeks

[timesfooall]

Anyone who complains about the goal can fuck right off, the amount of time its been done and its within the rules. Before the ball was put on the floor giggs ask if he could take it quick, ref nodded, ball put on floor and ref walked away. Goal, end of.

To be honest fergie was more pissed off at the Lille coach than the players. That fuckin prick has the answer, everytime you think a decision has gone against you nick the ball and walk off the pitch, fuckin great idea wankstain. Then endanger yourself and the players in 'no rules' france where they throw fuckin chickens heads at you.

I hope UEFA fuck lille over for this (obviously after we have beat them at old trafford, cant have people saying united get it easy if Lille get thrown out) not just for the shit after the goal but the way they handled the united section of the crowd, fucking disgrace.

[Foo Fighters, United Kingdom]

Course it was a legal goal. The ref said so.

[Renegades of funk 8]

That fuckin prick has the answer, everytime you think a decision has gone against you nick the ball and walk off the pitch,



the lille manager is lucky he don't have to put up with people like poll,halsey,dean etc

[EvilElvis]

Interesting fact:

The last goal Celtic conceded at home in Champions League was in 2004 and the scorer was Henrik Larrsson.

Having said that, Celtic only played one champions League game at home in 2005.

[Captain Stu]

Interesting fact:

The last goal Celtic conceded at home in Champions League was in 2004 and the scorer was Henrik Larrsson.

Having said that, Celtic only played one champions League game at home in 2005.

Liar, that's not interesting.

[boxshapedheart]

^Hehe.


I hope UEFA fuck lille over for this (obviously after we have beat them at old trafford, cant have people saying united get it easy if Lille get thrown out) not just for the shit after the goal but the way they handled the united section of the crowd, fucking disgrace.
yup. Couldn't believe the trouble going on in the United end.

[friartuck]

That goal of United's is absolute fucking bollocks, that goal never should've stood.

Cheating fucking cunts.


You've hit a new low Stu, you're hatred for the mighty Man U has stopped you from considering the RULES OF THE GAME. :D

Seriously though, the timing of a freekick is left completely up to the referee's discretion. The goal is perfectly legal, but the ref probably should have made sure the Man U players waited for his whistle.

[Two-Bob Peeters]

nothing wrong with the goal.

i can't believe they tried to stop playing!!

[Bexster]

nothing wrong with the goal.

i can't believe they tried to stop playing!!
That's it. Under current rules, there is nothing wrong with it. Until the laws changed to make the rule more specific, then teams aren't going to stop doing it.

And Lille have just shown themselves up completely by stropping like that. Even Thierry never stropped that badly.

[timesfooall]

And Lille have just shown themselves up completely by stropping like that. Even Thierry never stropped that badly.

All the french are the same :p

[Bexster]

All the french are the same :p
Oh yeah. You expect it. Even the players in France who aren't French :p

[Foo Fighters, United Kingdom]

UEFA Launches Crush Probe

Sounds... interstellar...

[Bexster]

Sounds... interstellar...
And somewhat painful...

[Captain Stu]

How in-depth a probe can they possibly need? Wasn't the footage of the French wankers over-reacting and beating a handful of fans with nightsticks broadcast to millions across the world?

(I was watching the Arseanal game and only saw what'd happened at half time, y'see)

[timesfooall]

http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=449763&CPID=219&clid=114&lid=4161&title=Mac:+Becks+form+a+problem

Hmmmmm intewesting :rolleyes:

[Two-Bob Peeters]

incidentally, Leyton Orient fans are the biggest mugs going, they're second rate west ham fans.

[Wish_Master2100]

incidentally, Leyton Orient fans are the biggest mugs going, they're second rate west ham fans.

*sits down*

Goal

*breathes in*

Goal

*Blinks*

Goal.

[Two-Bob Peeters]

you should see on the leyton orient forums whinging about our fans.

they stand (which is illegal), jesture at away fans (which is illegal), shout abuse, (which is illegal)

we're so illegal! what's the world coming to!? :'(

as if they wasn't doing it themselves anyway! wankers

[Wish_Master2100]

you should see on the leyton orient forums whinging about our fans.



we're so illegal! what's the world coming to!? :'(

as if they wasn't doing it themselves anyway! wankers

Hahahah! Illegal! Brilliant.

[Captain Stu]

Fuck Beckham.

[friartuck]

Fuck Beckham.

I dunno, why not have him in your squad? He's better than the outrageously overrated SWP. It's always good to have experience in your team.

[Captain Stu]

Still too slow, still a one-trick pony.

[Captain Stu]

Also, I can guarentee that if YOUR team was on the receiving end of that farcial decision, nobody would be saying "oh it's the rules".

[stu250]

it just makes you laugh when that whinging scottish twat turns up on the post match interview and "demands" that UEFA take action over the way the Lille players protested to the referee and even contemplated leaving the pitch.

Okay, the whole 'taking the ball and going home' thing was over the top, but Alex, or Alec, or whatever your name is................you've got a short memory mate.

remember this...... (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/2771237.stm)

And the Lille player who was interviewed was absolutely right, if that had happened at old trafford and Lille had scored, THAT goal would have been DIS-allowed.

stu.

[Captain Stu]

it just makes you laugh when that whinging scottish twat turns up on the post match interview and "demands" that UEFA take action over the way the Lille players protested to the referee and even contemplated leaving the pitch.

Okay, the whole 'taking the ball and going home' thing was over the top, but Alex, or Alec, or whatever your name is................you've got a short memory mate.

remember this...... (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/2771237.stm)

And the Lille player who was interviewed was absolutely right, if that had happened at old trafford and Lille had scored, THAT goal would have been DIS-allowed.

stu.

Exactly, as said by me two pages ago: :D


HAHAHAHAHAHA!!! FERGUSON COMPLAINING ABOUT PLAYERS INTIMIDATING THE REFEREE?!

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/38831000/jpg/_38831209_refu300.jpg

Did you forget this little incident, you useless prick?

This is exactly the rest why I despise Ferguson.

:)

[Foo Fighters, United Kingdom]

I wish I had Sky Sports.

[sunnydalehighdropout]

I wish I had Sky Sports.

I thought you had it on your phone?

[Bud]

Gerrard to start on the right.

C'mon Liverpool.

[Foo Fighters, United Kingdom]

I thought you had it on your phone?

I've only got Sky Sports News and highlights on my phone.

I'm going to be watching the game on some chinky SopCast channel with Radio 5 telling me what's about to happen 20 seconds early.

BBC are saying Arbeloa starting at right back and Finnan in midfield. Hmm..

[Bud]

News on Sky is Rafa changed his mind when he saw the Barca teamsheet.

Arbeloa might play at left back, Finnan left back. Two upfront in Bellend and Kuyt.

[stu250]

I'm going to be watching the game on some chinky SopCast channel

re: the chinky sopcast site - any chance of the link, i'm stuck in work so its radio city or bust.

dont send it if it needs a software d/load - we cant do that on work pc's.

stu.

[Foo Fighters, United Kingdom]

'Fraid you have to download the player.

[EvilElvis]

I'd pish myself if Liverpool won 1-0 due to a quickly taken free kick - just wonder how long before Stu and erm, Stu change their opinions on that should it happen.

[Bud]

1-0 Barca.

[stu250]

I'd pish myself

tremendous - i used to work with a jock called archibald rodden ashcroft, his brother was in nick for murrrrder and that was all he ever used to say.

p.s. i'd take a 1-1 by letting them have the disallowed goal allowed, and then twat 'em back at our place.

stu.

[Bud]

also, why the fuck have Liverpool decided to give a debut to a new player today? shocking management. He looked totally lost.

[Foo Fighters, United Kingdom]

Good question. Apparently he had a good game against Ronaldinho for Deportivo.