The Footie (UK) Thread: 2006/07

[Captain Stu]

Claude Makelele could leave Chelsea after only being offered a one-year contract extension. (Independent)

Barcelona are ready to pounce after Frank Lampard's negotiations with Chelsea over a new contract stalled. (Daily Mirror)

Lyon defender Eric Abidal has set his sights on a move to Arsenal - although he says he could be tempted by Barcelona. (Daily Mirror)

Rangers deny they are about to bid for Preston's David Nugent. (Independent)

Derby have targeted Portsmouth defender Andy O'Brien after Michael Johnson suffered an injury. (Daily Star)

Coventry want to take out-of-favour Birmingham midfielder Julian Gray on loan. (Daily Star)

Racing Santander striker Nikola Zigic says Bolton and Tottenham have shown an interest in signing him. (Independent)

Atletico Madrid have renewed their interest in Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta. (Independent)



OTHER GOSSIP

Real Madrid boss Fabio Capello is on the verge of losing his job after his side went out of Europe. (Guardian)

Valencia have been told they will not thrown out of the Champions League despite Tuesday's brawl with Inter Milan. (Times)

A mystery American businessman has visited Manchester City ahead of a possible bid. (Daily Mirror)

Leeds boss Dennis Wise has told veteran Gary Kelly his career at the club is over. (Daily Mirror)

Vincenzo Montella could be ready to change his mind and make his Fulham loan move permanent. (Daily Star)

Liverpool striker Peter Crouch will again delay surgery on his broken nose because he wants to keep playing. (Daily Mail)

Jamie Carragher's Liverpool team-mates believe the defender should start regularly for England. (Daily Mail)

A "rogue agent" has threatened to force Bolton pair Tal Ben Haim and Idan Tal to stay in Israel if they travel there to play England. (Daily Express)

Spanish midfielder Fran Merida, 17, has signed a four-year professional contract with Arsenal. (Independent)


AND FINALLY...
Barcelona winger Lionel Messi says Liverpool won their Champions League clash by playing "ugly and dirty". (Sun)

*

This Lampard thing is all over the papers today. Apparently it's down to this UEFA rule that he can buy out the remaining two years of his contract as he's over the age of 28 (or something)... he's so gonna go unless Chelsea offer him about £150,000 p/w coz that's the sort of wage he'd be commanding (plus a massive signing-on fee) if he moves abroad. I hope he goes, the fat fucker. :D

Carragher SHOULD start regularly for England, no matter what sort of form he's in he never ever gets a fair crack of the whip. :mad:

And Messi can fuck off, we played amazingly in the first half and across two legs, they only showed up for a total of about 20 minutes. Sore losers much? :rolleyes:

I hope we get PSV in the draw, get some much-needed revenge for last years knockout.

[timesfooall]

Was it bollocks, it was a typical OTT dive. :rolleyes:

A lot of people rang in yesterday complaining about Rooney... well, what do you expect when he's playing out wide? He's no wide player, he needs to sit behind a proper centre forward but now it looks like he'll be playing up front on his own doesn't it? Larsson's off, Solskjaer's just had a clean-up operation on his knee/ankle (or something) and Saha is injured too.


Bollocks, you telling me he didnt twat him in the shin? It wasn't a dive it was making the most of a foul which he shouldnt have done but it was still a clear foul.

Larsson now has come out and said that if helsingborg had a replacement then he might of stayed, damn! WE could have loaned them a reserve!

[Two-Bob Peeters]

in my eyes, 'making the most of a foul' is considered a dive

[boxshapedheart]

in my eyes, 'making the most of a foul' is considered a dive
Yep. Why do you have to go and get all theatrical?

Rons did get kicked in the shin.

But that was still a stupid theatrical dive. The kick didn't stop him or cause him to fall over. And I cringed so bad and screamed at the screen when he did it. Why? damn you WHY?

Rooney couldn't pass for shit.
Carrick couldn't pass for shit.
Nasty fall by Silvestre. :(


But all in all, YAY! :D

[boxshapedheart]

Oh also, that was a bit of bollocks ruling out Real Madrid's equaliser. Not that I care, but still.

What did the whistle go for? And the shot was struck perfectly into the bottom corner - no way Bayern would have saved that even if they are claiming they all heard the whistle.

[boxshapedheart]

Oh right, 10.30am Friday.
Yeah quarters and semi-draws as well.

2 English are obviously gonna get each other.

[Two-Bob Peeters]

Chelsea v Liverpool, i bet

[boxshapedheart]

Chelsea v Liverpool, i bet
As does my brother.

Then Liverpool v United semi. If we both get there.

[timesfooall]

:confused: I thought we couldnt play each other till the semis?

[Captain Stu]

in my eyes, 'making the most of a foul' is considered a dive

I 100% agree, a dive is (A) going down when there is no foul and/or (B) going down and making the most of contact.

If there is a legit foul on you, you would be sent down in some way anyway - don't overstate it or you get marked as a diver like Andy Johnson is. This season he's been legit fouled in the box a number of times and not won penalties because he's now got the reputation as a diving funt.

Chelsea v Liverpool, i bet

... I fucking hope not.

As does my brother.

Then Liverpool v United semi. If we both get there.

Shuttup!! :mad:

[Bexster]

I didn't watch the game, I was out at the Liberty for training.

But I'm gutted to be honest. I don't see how we can get out if this rutt of too much passing in front of goal, when we should be just shooting. And Thierry really, really needs to rest.

[Captain Stu]

I didn't watch the game, I was out at the Liberty for training.

How's that going?

[sunnydalehighdropout]

Rangers deny they are about to bid for Preston's David Nugent. (Independent)
Leeds boss Dennis Wise has told veteran Gary Kelly his career at the club is over. (Daily Mirror)

1. He would be excellent in the SPL
2. Untrue. Gary Kelly has said since the start of the season that this would be his last before he goes back to Ireland to play and concentrate on the charity in his sisters memory. He's having a retirement dinner at Elland Road and i'm very tempted to go. (problem is the £49 ticket price, even though i'd see a host of ex-players including the mighty Lucas and Big Jack doing an after dinner speech.)

[Bexster]

How's that going?
Good. I did my first game on saturday, which was amusing. I've been assigned to the East Stand, which is where all the season ticket holders sit and cause trouble, which is nice. But it was fairly easy, and I watched the game most of the time. We're doing training to get us up to speed on what we need to do, and prepare us to take our NVQ level 2 in Spectator Management.

[timesfooall]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/6431151.stm

:D

[Two-Bob Peeters]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/6431151.stm

:D


that's disgraceful really, his contract already ends in 2010 which was extended in 2005, what a greedy cunt

[Captain Stu]

that's disgraceful really, his contract already ends in 2010 which was extended in 2005, what a greedy cunt

Innit, this is one of two things:

1. United ensuring he's tied to a long-term contract so that WHEN they sell him, they can command upwards of about £30M.

or

2. Him holding United to ransom, they wouldn't be where they are this season if it weren't for him... and he knows it... so he's basically said "pay me what I want or I'm fucking off to Barca or Real."

Either way, what a fucking cunt and I wouldn't exactly say it's a ":D"-worthy moment. :confused:

[Foo Fighters, United Kingdom]

I don't care what he's getting paid. I want to see him entertain me week in week out in English competition.

[timesfooall]

Either way, what a fucking cunt and I wouldn't exactly say it's a ":D"-worthy moment. :confused:

Maybe because me and most united fans don't want him to leave for the time being? :confused:

[Captain Stu]

Maybe because me and most united fans don't want him to leave for the time being? :confused:

Not even for £30-40M?

[timesfooall]

Not at this moment in time. In my opinion it would be more worth while money wise to keep him now earn money off sponsorship and merchandising, then when he's 28 sell him.

We are building a team around two players who will be the worlds best in a few years, that should hopefull make more people want to come and play for united.

[Foo Fighters, United Kingdom]

What a classy finish by Martins there.

[EvilElvis]

For those that can get BBC Scotland (I think you can get it if you have Sky)

Rangers Vs Osasuna game is on live - Kick off 8:05 tonight.

[EvilElvis]

I fucking love Brahim Hemdani.


He's scored 2 goals for Rangers in 18 months. Both goals - Injury time equalisers.

[Bexster]

I fucking love Brahim Hemdani.


He's scored 2 goals for Rangers in 18 months. Both goals - Injury time equalisers.
Noice.

Anyone know how come Spurs have kicked off so late?

[EvilElvis]

Noice.

Rangers were pish for the first hours - They had their first shot at goal after 65 mins and could easily have been 3-0 down if it wasn't for Klos.

Ehiogu had a bit of a 'mare for us.


Hemdani's first goal (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOgnOcqPdA0) should please Mr Danyul.

[Scottyboyrocks]

Get in there. We deserved that win, although the referee pretty much handed them 2 goals with shit decisions. Still, well happy with 3-2, and another late late winner. Great habit to have

[Captain Stu]

Apparently, United are gonna have to break their wage structure and pay FPR more than £120,000 p/w in order to keep him.

NOT.WORTH.IT.

[Zippy Ate My Drumkit]

Apparently, United are gonna have to break their wage structure and pay FPR more than £120,000 p/w in order to keep him.

NOT.WORTH.IT.

Best player in the league, if not the world, at the moment.

Something tells me his performances will relax if he gets that size of a contract though.

[Renegades of funk 8]

Get in there. We deserved that win, although the referee pretty much handed them 2 goals with shit decisions. Still, well happy with 3-2, and another late late winner. Great habit to have

good second half then, i went to bed at half time thinking it will stay 0-0

[timesfooall]

You would think so. To be honest though i think he wants to be the best player in the world. He is the best trainer in the united team, first there and last out in training and wants to get perfection so i think (and hope) that regardless of how much he is on he will put the same effort in, for his own gain as much as uniteds.

[Bexster]

No matter how good a player is, they shouldn't break their own wage structure for him. That sets a dangerous precedent for the future if they do.

[Bexster]

TRANSFER RUMOURS
Manchester United may have to break their wage structure and pay Cristiano Ronaldo more than £120,000-a-week to stop him from joining Real Madrid or Barcelona. (The Times)

PSV Eindhoven coach Ronald Koeman is a candidate to succeed Jose Mourinho if he leaves Chelsea in the summer. (Daily Express)

Fulham will mount an audacious bid to sign Barcelona's French defender Lilian Thuram, 35, at the end of the season. (The Sun)

Everton have joined the list of clubs tracking Wolves hot-shot Michael Kightly. (Daily Star)

PSV Eindhoven hero Alex says he would love to play in England with Chelsea - who hold his signature - but fears work permit problems will prevent him from doing so. (The Sun)

Preston have admitted they will lose hot-shot striker David Nugent if they fail to win promotion to the Premiership. (Daily Mirror)

Crystal Palace boss Peter Taylor has blasted Chelsea and Arsenal for trying to poach 15-year-old midfielder John Bostock. (Daily Express)

Radostin Kishishev has told Charlton he would rather help Leeds' relegation battle from the Championship. (Daily Express)


OTHER GOSSIP
Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko says he has complained about Jose Mourinho and has been played out of position. (Daily Mirror)

Mourinho, 44, will quit management at the age of 55 after fulfilling his ambition to coach the Portuguese national side. (The Guardian)

Arsenal captain Thierry Henry fears he will be out for the rest of the season with groin and stomach injuries. (The Sun)

West Ham defender Lucas Neill insists there is no rift between the players at Upton Park. (Daily Express)

David Beckham believes Sir Alex Ferguson will win another treble at Manchester United this season. (Various)

Birmingham managing director Karren Brady has promised they will "spend, spend, spend" if they get promoted this season. (The Sun)

Sheffield United have offered to make defender Jacob Mellis their highest paid teenager - to stop him heading to Liverpool. (Daily Mirror)

Liverpool midfielder John Arne Riise is pursuing his former agent Einar Baardsen through the Norwegian courts for around £3m. (The Independent)

Reds striker Peter Crouch could be out for a month after deciding to have surgery on Friday to fix his broken nose. (Daily Star)

Referee Konrad Plauntz admitted Paolo Maldini did handle in the box during Celtic's Champions League tie against AC Milan on Wednesday. (Daily Record)

Former Celtic captain Tom Boyd says England manager Steve McClaren cannot continue to ignore Lee Naylor after the left-back's display against AC Milan. (Daily Record)


AND FINALLY...
Ian Wright is set to take his first steps into management by joining Reading's coaching staff - on work experience - until the end of the season. (Daily Mirror)

[Captain Stu]

No matter how good a player is, they shouldn't break their own wage structure for him. That sets a dangerous precedent for the future if they do.

Exactly. There is no "I" in team. :D *lolzes*

TRANSFER RUMOURS
Manchester United may have to break their wage structure and pay Cristiano Ronaldo more than £120,000-a-week to stop him from joining Real Madrid or Barcelona. (The Times)

Hey, they copied that story off me! :mad: :D

I couldn't see Ferguson doing it - once he does that, he'll have Rooney knocking on his door for an equal pay packet. And then Vidic - who's been their defensive lynchpin this season - might want a raise. And then Carrick will and so on.

[Two-Bob Peeters]

Ian Wright is set to take his first steps into management by joining Reading's coaching staff - on work experience - until the end of the season. (Daily Mirror)

next step, get your fucking coaching badges. then maybe you'll have an excuse for whinging about not getting a football job.

[Bexster]

I couldn't see Ferguson doing it - once he does that, he'll have Rooney knocking on his door for an equal pay packet. And then Vidic - who's been their defensive lynchpin this season - might want a raise. And then Carrick will and so on.
I hope he doesn't. FPR's holding the team to ransom over this. You need my talent, well pay for it, or I'll go elsewhere. How does this show the loyalty he was talking about at the beginning of the season?

next step, get your fucking coaching badges. then maybe you'll have an excuse for whinging about not getting a football job.
Work Experience students get treated like crap. Bless him. Still, at least he's trying to get experience first to see whether he's going to be good at it, unlike Mr. Southgate.

[Captain Stu]

I hope he doesn't. FPR's holding the team to ransom over this. You need my talent, well pay for it, or I'll go elsewhere. How does this show the loyalty he was talking about at the beginning of the season?

Yeah, and he's STILL saying that it'd be an honour to go play for Barca and Real... that's not how it works, arsewipe, you say you can't imagine yourself playing for anyone else and THEN you get a new contract and lose your motivation.

[timesfooall]

Yeah, and he's STILL saying that it'd be an honour to go play for Barca and Real... that's not how it works, arsewipe, you say you can't imagine yourself playing for anyone else and THEN you get a new contract and lose your motivation.

Not exactly because i can see it working. He's said that one day he wants to play in spain, thats fine, but thats not going to impact on what fergie and the board do. At the end of the day i can see them paying him what he wants, whether its 90 grand a week or 120 grand a week. Fergie loves him and Rooney, he wouldn't let either of them go easily.

*Also as well, i have no doubt that barca or real would offer more money per week than united do, even if united give him 120 grand a week they would offer more. He wants to stay here for the time being, he has said that. I don't think his loyalty is in question.

[Captain Stu]

Ok, so what you're saying is that FPR is bigger than Man United? That's what it all boils down to - regardless of ability, how hated he is, how over-rated he's been this season - for United to break their wage structure for one single player means that he is bigger than the club as a whole.

Every other time a player has had that mentality with Ferguson - notable examples being Beckham and, even moreso, Van Nistelcunt - they've been publically shown up and shipped out at the first opportunity.

[timesfooall]

Ok, so what you're saying is that FPR is bigger than Man United? That's what it all boils down to - regardless of ability, how hated he is, how over-rated he's been this season - for United to break their wage structure for one single player means that he is bigger than the club as a whole.

Every other time a player has had that mentality with Ferguson - notable examples being Beckham and, even moreso, Van Nistelcunt - they've been publically shown up and shipped out at the first opportunity.

Beckham and Van were different kettles of fish. Beckham was bigger than manchester united, he ws bigger than football in a sense and fergie didnt like that. Van Nistelrooy didnt become bigger than the club, he was unhappy that he wasnt playing and had a disagreement with fergie, different thing but again shipped out. Some people say that partly he left due to not getting on well with Ronaldo, that means fergie valued ronaldo more than our top goal scorer. Ronaldo is nowhere near in the same bracket as beckham was/is yet, he is not bigger than the club but he has been the driving force behind united this season and the main reason we are still in the position to win the treble
:D

[boxshapedheart]

I'm watching the draw live on uefa.com.

Saw them strip the Barca colours off the trophy and then stuff it in a bag to fly to Athens. The man had the European Cup in a bag on his back!

[Captain Stu]

Beckham was not bigger than United, Beckham is not bigger than football. :confused: He's one of the most over-rated players of all-time and can only cross a ball and take good free-kicks.

Van Nistelrooy DID take that attitude, he didn't play in the League Cup final and then he stormed off. That sort of a primadonna attitude is a sign of disrespect towards the club and so he went. I get what you mean - it's a different sort of dissent but the message is still the same "I'm more important than the team".

I'm watching the draw live on uefa.com.

Saw them strip the Barca colours off the trophy and then stuff it in a bag to fly to Athens. The man had the European Cup in a bag on his back!

PSV pls. :)

[boxshapedheart]

Beckham and Van were different kettles of fish. Beckham was bigger than manchester united, he ws bigger than football in a sense and fergie didnt like that. Van Nistelrooy didnt become bigger than the club, he was unhappy that he wasnt playing and had a disagreement with fergie, different thing but again shipped out. Some people say that partly he left due to not getting on well with Ronaldo, that means fergie valued ronaldo more than our top goal scorer. Ronaldo is nowhere near in the same bracket as beckham was/is yet, he is not bigger than the club but he has been the driving force behind united this season and the main reason we are still in the position to win the treble
:D
Eh? No, see Beckham thought he was bigger than United and thought he was bigger than football. So of course Fergie didn't like that - that is NOT the sort of attitude you want a player at your team to have. Which is why we got rid. No-one is bigger than the team.


PSV pls. :)
No!

[Captain Stu]

Eh? No, see Beckham thought he was bigger than United and thought he was bigger than football. So of course Fergie didn't like that - that is NOT the sort of attitude you want a player at your team to have. Which is why we got rid. No-one is bigger than the team.

Zactly. :)

[boxshapedheart]

you bastards you got them.

[Captain Stu]

you bastards you got them.

WE DID?!

Thank fuck for that! I thought for sure we were gonna draw Chelski again. Phew. :D Now, let's hope we can exact some revenge on the over-achieving weed-monkeys.

[Epic Failure]

all three sides got about a good a draw as could be hoped.

[boxshapedheart]

yup,

Quarter-final draw
AC Milan v Bayern Munich
PSV Eindhoven v LIVERPOOL
Roma v MANCHESTER UNITED
CHELSEA v Valencia

[Captain Stu]

yup,

Quarter-final draw
AC Milan v Bayern Munich
PSV Eindhoven v LIVERPOOL
Roma v MANCHESTER UNITED
CHELSEA v Valencia

Phwoar, Milan and Bayern has the potential to be a proper rip-snorter of a game and hopefully Valencia can knock the fuck out of Chelsea. :D

[Two-Bob Peeters]

great chance for 3 english teams in the semis there

[Epic Failure]

yup,

Quarter-final draw
AC Milan v Bayern Munich
PSV Eindhoven v LIVERPOOL
Roma v MANCHESTER UNITED
CHELSEA v Valencia

i think avoiding Milan and Bayern was the order of the day. turned out nicely. Roma are eminently beatable.

[Epic Failure]

possible Chelsea - Liverpool semi, and a possible re-match of the 99 final :D

[boxshapedheart]

Semi-final draw
CHELSEA or Valencia v PSV Eindhoven or LIVERPOOL
Roma or MANCHESTER UNITED v AC Milan or Bayern Munich


:eek:

[Captain Stu]

i think avoiding Milan and Bayern was the order of the day. turned out nicely. Roma are eminently beatable.

Fo sho.

[Captain Stu]

Semi-final draw
CHELSEA or Valencia v PSV Eindhoven or LIVERPOOL :eek:
Roma or MANCHESTER UNITED v AC Milan or Bayern Munich

Ah cunt.

[boxshapedheart]

possible Chelsea - Liverpool semi, and a possible re-match of the 99 final :D
yep. They'd like to do us in a remake of '99, I'm sure.

[Bexster]

Go Roma!!

Go Valencia!!

:D

[Captain Stu]

Surely this is the best chance England will ever get at an all-English Champions League final.

Go Roma!!

Go Valencia!!

:D

Go Liverpool!!

Go Banana!!

[Two-Bob Peeters]

wow, if Liverpool beat PSV it'll be a big match for them whoever they face.

[boxshapedheart]

Go Roma!!



:D
Oi! Shaddapya face! :(

[Bexster]

Champions League sucks big sweaty balls...

Yeah, ok. I am bitter.

But all English final would be cracking.

Oi! Shaddapya face! :(
But in all fairness, I've supported Roma for years. I've never supported United.

[Captain Stu]

Roma are so fucked when Totti packs it in, so very very fucked.

[Bexster]

Roma are so fucked when Totti packs it in, so very very fucked.
I know :(

[Captain Stu]

I know :(

Hey, my Italian-loved side was always Juventus and look how fucked they are. :D

*covets Delpers*

[Epic Failure]

despite joining Bex in my bitternees, could be a cracking competetion.

[Captain Stu]

despite joining Bex in my bitternees, could be a cracking competetion.

We'll try to avenge you... and us last season.

[Bexster]

We'll try to avenge you... and us last season.
Yaay!!! That'll be good. I want Liverpool into the final.

[boxshapedheart]

Champions League sucks big sweaty balls...

Yeah, ok. I am bitter.

But all English final would be cracking.


But in all fairness, I've supported Roma for years. I've never supported United.
Oh ok.
Still, shaddapya face! :p heh.

If somehow it got to a Man U v Liverpool final, there would be all out war in my house.

[Epic Failure]

We'll try to avenge you... and us last season.

as long as Chelsea don't win it, i don't care which of United or Liverpool do. But i couldn't stand it if Ashley Cole got his hands on the Champions League.

So the onus is on Liverpool (and Valencia if possible) to do a job on them.

Thinking about it, the chelsea - valencia could be a heavyweight clash...given recent events, in more than one way :D

[Captain Stu]

Yaay!!! That'll be good. I want Liverpool into the final.

Me too. :D

If somehow it got to a Man U v Liverpool final, there would be all out war in my house.

If that happens, I want a fucking ticket. I will fly to the ends of the Earth for such a final.

as long as Chelsea don't win it, i don't care which of United or Liverpool do. But i couldn't stand it if Ashley Cole got his hands on the Champions League.

So the onus is on Liverpool (and Valencia if possible) to do a job on them.

Thinking about it, the chelsea - valencia could be a heavyweight clash...given recent events, in more than one way :D

Urgh, yeah, I'd sooner be knocked ouot by PSV again if it stopped Chelsea (or United *cough*) winning it.

[Bexster]

Me and my Man U loving mate reckon Chelski will struggle against Valencia.

[boxshapedheart]

If that happens, I want a fucking ticket. I will fly to the ends of the Earth for such a final.

I know the way!

Anyway, I already said. I was at the stadium imagining united win, and the doors suddenly opened for me. IT WAS A SIGN!

:D

[Captain Stu]

Me and my Man U loving mate reckon Chelski will struggle against Valencia.

They could do, I'd say it's going to depend heavily on Terry - if he's still struggling, Villa will tear them apart.

[rob3000]

Happy with that, Chelsea in the semi's scares me though. But all our potential second legs are at anfield!

Anyone watching sky sports now? who's that gettin interviewed from liverpool?

[Captain Stu]

Ooh, did you see? The takeover's been completed now.

[rob3000]

Oh, it just came up who he was.

[Captain Stu]

Oh, it just came up who he was.

... and it was...?

[Mrs Poon]

blades are after alan smith according to the local rag.

don't really like the cunt but he'd be a dam sight better than jon fuckin stead

[rob3000]

Ooh, did you see? The takeover's been completed now.

Yupp, though I'd thought it had already gone through ha!

[rob3000]

... and it was...?

Liverpool's secretary, can't remember his name.

[Captain Stu]

Yupp, though I'd thought it had already gone through ha!

Nah, Moores had accepted it but it all had to be put to the remaining shareholders - with Moores recommendation to accept - for them to decide for themselves.

blades are after alan smith according to the local rag.

don't really like the cunt but he'd be a dam sight better than jon fuckin stead

Can't see United selling him seeing as he and Rooney are their only fit strikers right now.

[Mrs Poon]

ye, wait til summer tho and the blades are still up, then who knows.

[Captain Stu]

Maybe, lord knows he's got no real first-team future at United.

[Bexster]

Maybe, lord knows he's got no real first-team future at United.
S'true. He'll always be a bit part player at United. Useful on occasion, but never that important.

[Captain Stu]

I hate Alan Smith, a lot.

[Bexster]

I hate Alan Smith, a lot.
I'm not his biggest fan either, but since he's got his head down and kept his nose clean, can't fault him in that sense.

[foofan182]

blades are after alan smith according to the local rag.

don't really like the cunt but he'd be a dam sight better than jon fuckin stead

Jon Stead. Hahaha. That's funnier than us having Leon Clarke. Think you could send Chris Morgan over the city for us, we could do with him in our shaky defence.

Chelsea v. Man U in the G14 Final would be immense. As long as AC Milan don't win it I'll be happy, cheating lot should be in Serie B.

[Epic Failure]

See you next season Terry Henry (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/a/arsenal/6429133.stm)

As indicated on Weds night, i'm not convinced this is a particularly bad thing.

[Foo Fighters, United Kingdom]

I get the feeling that dog's had his day.

[EvilElvis]

Eh? No, see Beckham thought he was bigger than United and thought he was bigger than football. So of course Fergie didn't like that - that is NOT the sort of attitude you want a player at your team to have. Which is why we got rid. No-one is bigger than the team.

There's the truth.

Fergie isn't shy of getting rid of anyone who thinks they are bigger than the club.


One recurring theme of Sir Alex Ferguson's management of Manchester United has been his view that no player is bigger than the club. He has consistently taken a "my way or the highway" approach in his dealings with players and the pressure of this management tact has often been the cause of many notable players' departures. Over the years players such as Paul McGrath, Paul Ince, Andrei Kanchelskis, Jaap Stam, Dwight Yorke, David Beckham, Gordon Strachan and more recently, Roy Keane and Ruud van Nistelrooy, have left the club after varying degrees of conflict with Ferguson. This disciplinary line that he takes with such highly-paid, high-profile players has been mentioned as a reason for the ongoing success of Manchester United.

Beckham thought he was bigger than Man Utd - demanding to be subbed off so he could go see his g/f justifies his earnings. I don't think so.

I seem to recall asking to have a weekend off as it was his eldest kid's birthday - which clashed with a major away game. Fergie put him in the squad that travelled, but never put him near the team.

You can also add the fact that Fergie went to a player's house found that 2 first team players were having a party and warned them that any nonsense would see them gone. One player took head the other went for a beer. The player's in question : Ryan Giggs and Lee Sharpe - you can work out who is who.

Fergie had warned Becks about his lifestyle and image, and Beckham concentrated on the football. Giggs is older and been around a lot longer than Beckham, and is still playing at the highest level. Beckham's jumped abord the easy money train when he should still be playing at the highest level.

No player is bigger than any team.

[rob3000]

I actually really admire Ferguson for being so tough, lesser managers don't have the bottle.

[Two-Bob Peeters]

I actually really admire Ferguson for being so tough, lesser managers don't have the bottle.

he's just a great manager in general, United will find it very difficult to find someone to replace him

[Bexster]

See you next season Terry Henry (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/a/arsenal/6429133.stm)

As indicated on Weds night, i'm not convinced this is a particularly bad thing.
No, nor me. He seriously needs the rest. And the rest of the team needs to prove that they can function without him. It'll be good all round to be honest, as much as I worship the ground he walks on, he needs to rest himself. A completely fit and healthy Thierry Henry at the beginning of next season will be phenominal.

And now I'm finishing the task of transferring him out of my fantasy teams :(

[EvilElvis]

I actually really admire Ferguson for being so tough, lesser managers don't have the bottle.

There is a great story about Fergie in his Aberdeen days - He was driving into training when a car overtook him and sped off.

He got to Pittodrie too see the car in the players car park.

He found out who owned the car and fined him for having the audacity to overtake him! :D

[EvilElvis]

And now I'm finishing the task of transferring him out of my fantasy teams :(

Nice thinking!

[Bexster]

Nice thinking!
I know. I thought I'd get in there quick before the prices started changing too much, not that they do.

[rob3000]

There is a great story about Fergie in his Aberdeen days - He was driving into training when a car overtook him and sped off.

He got to Pittodrie too see the car in the players car park.

He found out who owned the car and fined him for having the audacity to overtake him! :D

haha, brilliant.

That's why I admire David Moyes too, he takes no shit. Can't remember who it was, but he told one of his players who had just been subbed and was moaning to "Sit down, or I'll fucking knock you down." really loudly, my mate heard it. Right next to the family enclosure too.

And one story, might have heard it hear actually, where he found out two of his Preston players were in a nightclub before a match so he drove down to the club and dragged them out by himself.

[EvilElvis]

No Premiership fixtures at all this weekend?

[sunnydalehighdropout]

I seem to recall asking to have a weekend off as it was his eldest kid's birthday - which clashed with a major away game. Fergie put him in the squad that travelled, but never put him near the team.

Leeds 0 - 1 Man U, sometime in early 2000. Andy Cole scored with a shot that Nigel Martyn really should have saved. Roy Keane came off halfway through the first half and Beckham sulked on the bench when some other cunt was put on.

[Bexster]

No Premiership fixtures at all this weekend?
Nope, none at all. Bit disappointing really. It would have been a good chance to get through a bit of congestion.

[EvilElvis]

El classico tonight
Old firm - lunch time tomorrow
Spurs Chelski - tomorrow afternoon

[sunnydalehighdropout]

The first half of the Barcelona game was immense. 3 goals in the first 12 minutes - i missed 2 of them because i will pissing. Some disputable refereeing.

[Foo Fighters, United Kingdom]

Bit of an epic, that one.

[sunnydalehighdropout]

Bit of an epic, that one.

I've heard it was all Madrid in the second half and that V.Nistelrooy could have had about 5. I was walking home at this point so i missed it. Can you sum it up or was that pretty much the gist of it?

[Foo Fighters, United Kingdom]

I zoned out a bit in the 2nd half but both teams created alot of chances. Messi played an absolute blinder. Van Nistelrooy actually covers ground these days. Looks like he's gone through a bit of a Drogba evolution in Spain.

[sunnydalehighdropout]

I zoned out a bit in the 2nd half but both teams created alot of chances. Messi played an absolute blinder. Van Nistelrooy actually covers ground these days. Looks like he's gone through a bit of a Drogba evolution in Spain.

Aye, i've heard he's had a great season. And Messi looked like the player Ronaldinho should be, from what i saw.

[Foo Fighters, United Kingdom]

Ronaldinho plays like he's caught in 3 minds every time he gets the ball. Messi is decisive and clinical with every touch. His biggest weakness - not even a hint of consideration for his right peg.

[sunnydalehighdropout]

My Dad was saying that he thinks Ronaldinho is now trying too hard to become the best player in the world, whereas if he just played the game how it comes naturally to him, he would become so anyway. Messi will become the world best player within a couple of years. The lad looks phenomenal.

[Foo Fighters, United Kingdom]

Ronaldinho is too jittery under pressure. All you need to do is close him down and he'll shimmy away possession. Trouble is, where do you play him now that defenders can contain his limited cut-inside-from-the-left-and-try-a-stupid-chipped-through-ball repetoire?

Messi - what is he, 19 years old? Fucking scary, that.

[sunnydalehighdropout]

You've a good point actually. He'd get eaten alive in a physical central midfield, and probably wouldn't adapt to the right too easily. His finishing can be a bit meh sometimes compared to a dedicated striker so playing him upfront wouldn't quite be as effective.

EDIT - Messi is about 19, yes.

[Foo Fighters, United Kingdom]

The best thing that could happen to Ronaldinho is for him to get old and lose his pace and resign himself to the space behind the forward line. Maybe then he'll stop fucking around in the box for 10 minutes prior to falling over or losing the ball or fucking up a slotted pass.

[sunnydalehighdropout]

Hmm, yes. I can see him one day playing the Bergkamp/Boban style of game. And being very good at it. He'd probably have Messi to do what he used to by then too.

[Two-Bob Peeters]

good game that Madrid v Barca

Ronaldinho is a proper shit cunt

[sunnydalehighdropout]

I see that Neil Harris played well and got a goal today.

[Two-Bob Peeters]

he got 2 goals :) 101 for millwall!

he's not profilic anymore, but he still works very hard and deserves so much for his effort, and it's a great thing to see him score for millwall, a true legend :)

[friartuck]

Ronaldinho is too jittery under pressure. All you need to do is close him down and he'll shimmy away possession. Trouble is, where do you play him now that defenders can contain his limited cut-inside-from-the-left-and-try-a-stupid-chipped-through-ball repetoire?


But he's always capable of a bit of magic regardless of pressure the opposition's defence is putting him under. You wouldn't have made the same comment about him last season because he just didn't waste possession that much and played much more freely. His performances against Chelsea in last season's CL illustrate that he's much more of a player than the supposed one-trick pony you've described. I don't think it's about defences finding him out, it's just he's nowhere near his best form at the minute.

[EvilElvis]

Old Firm Day.

'Mon the Gers!

[Two-Bob Peeters]

say what you like about Lampard, he has an amazing amount of Goals and Assists to his name.

christ, whay did they take off Ferriera!? what is happening with Chelsea here!?

[Captain Stu]

Messi's a God in the making, I remember spaffing about him pre-World Cup and then him not getting a chance to actually do anything. Now he's coming good.

3-1!! :D

This is fucking heavenly! And Spurs completely deserve it too, yet again - take Terry out of Chelsea and they become so very, very ordinary at the back.

[Foo Kitten]

pahahahaahah! Chelsea whats happening?

[rob3000]

Looks like he's gone through a bit of a Drogba evolution in Spain.

To be fair, he was sensational here too.

[rob3000]

Did Motson orgasm then? This game is great! Defoe should have buried that though.

[Captain Stu]

For fucks sake, Reilly, SHOW ROBBEN A FUCKING YELLOW CARD!! He's spent the entire match either on his knees looking for a free-kick or on his cunting ugly little face.

Diarra is seriously shit.

[Two-Bob Peeters]

Did Motson orgasm then? This game is great! Defoe should have buried that though.

i decided i'd had enough of the commentary at half-time. there really isn't a possible worse combination thatn Motty and Lawrenson

[Captain Stu]

Hahahahahaha!!!

John Motson: Cole's taken him from the back.

No change there then. :D

[Two-Bob Peeters]

Lennons eyebrows are too thick to pull off those shaved lines

[sunnydalehighdropout]

3-3. jol and Mourinho shared a womanish hug at the end. Probably because they both hate Arsene Wenger.

Ollie tells me that Ugo Ehiogu scored an overhead kick for Rangers...

[EvilElvis]

Ollie tells me that Ugo Ehiogu scored an glorious overhead kick to win the Old Firm game for Rangers...


Edited it for you Dan! :D

Pic of the goal about half way down the page (http://www.rangers.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Match/MatchReport/0,,5~34733,00.html)

[Two-Bob Peeters]

now it's time for the real cup match of the weekend

[EvilElvis]

Watford have signed Moses Ashikodi from Rangers for an undisclosed fee.


Watford have let him go on loan - 2 months after signing him! Lolz!

[Wish_Master2100]

Watford have let him go on loan - 2 months after signing him! Lolz!

He is shite.

[Two-Bob Peeters]

Foster made some outstanding saves today, will be the next England number 1 for sure

[Wish_Master2100]

Foster made some outstanding saves today, will be the next England number 1 for sure

Yeah, that near post header was a brilliant save.

[rob3000]

Yeah, that near post header was a brilliant save.

It really was. That freee kick save was great too.

It's quite annoying he's going back to man utd.

[Wish_Master2100]

It really was. That freee kick save was great too.

It's quite annoying he's going back to man utd.

I see it being annoying for you as a Liverpool fan, but for the national team, it's great.

[EvilElvis]

Ugo Ehiogu's goal (http://media.putfile.com/Celtic-0-Gers-1---11307)

[Bexster]

Watched the last 10 minutes of the Chelski game on the teles in Sainsbury's with the manager, who's a Chelski supporter. People were looking at me strange, cheering for Spurs wearing my Arsenal top :D

Hopefully a replay will cripple a few of their players.

[Captain Stu]

Hopefully a replay will cripple a few of their players.

For sure! Mourinho, same as Ferguson, will have been more unhappy with having to squeeze another match it than Jol and Southgate.

As much as I don't think Chelsea deserved the replay... Spurs didn't deserve a clear victory simply because they went 3-1 up, were absolutely cruising and creating lots of good chances and they STILL managed to fuck things up and as soon as the equaliser went in they never stood a chance in hell of doing anything because their two best players (Berby and Lennon) were already off.

Why is that you take Berbatov off and Spurs go shit?

[Bexster]

For sure! Mourinho, same as Ferguson, will have been more unhappy with having to squeeze another match it than Jol and Southgate.

As much as I don't think Chelsea deserved the replay... Spurs didn't deserve a clear victory simply because they went 3-1 up, were absolutely cruising and creating lots of good chances and they STILL managed to fuck things up and as soon as the equaliser went in they never stood a chance in hell of doing anything because their two best players (Berby and Lennon) were already off.

Why is that you take Berbatov off and Spurs go shit?
Because he's their best player? You'd have thought Jol'd learn by now that Berbatov is the one keeping them going. Mido had a shit time when he came on. Yeah, he wanted to keep going forward, but he obviously didn't like the ball coz he never kept it.

[EvilElvis]

Because he's their best player? You'd have thought Jol'd learn by now that Berbatov is the one keeping them going. Mido had a shit time when he came on. Yeah, he wanted to keep going forward, but he obviously didn't like the ball coz he never kept it.

Mido was on fire last season and has been utter gash this season

[Captain Stu]

Mido's such a useless turd.

[Bexster]

Mido was on fire last season and has been utter gash this season
It's a great example of football down the toilet. Can't understand what happened.

Mido's such a useless turd.
He is now.

[Captain Stu]

The Times apparently blew the lid off why John Terry's contract negotiations have stalled...

Apparently, he and his people sat down to discuss a contract that would keep him at Chelsea past his 35th birthday, something like 9 years long, but it had a very interesting clause. No matter who Chelsea signed during that time and how much they were paid, Terry's wages would ALWAYS be more.

So, at the moment, his wages would have to top the £120,000 that Shitchenko and Ballache are on and, when they sign a player who earns more than Terry, he gets an automatic wage increase. No questions asked.

Chelsea understandably weren't so keen on the idea.

The BBC reported that Liverpool, United, Arsenal and Chelsea were set to agree a wage-cap of £100,000. PLEASE DO! I don't want Premiership wages to spiral into ridiculousness (well, not any more) like Serie A and Primera Liga did. It would also seriously damage negotiations for Terry, Fatpard and FPR.

[Bexster]

The Times apparently blew the lid off why John Terry's contract negotiations have stalled...

Apparently, he and his people sat down to discuss a contract that would keep him at Chelsea past his 35th birthday, something like 9 years long, but it had a very interesting clause. No matter who Chelsea signed during that time and how much they were paid, Terry's wages would ALWAYS be more.

So, at the moment, his wages would have to top the £120,000 that Shitchenko and Ballache are on and, when they sign a player who earns more than Terry, he gets an automatic wage increase. No questions asked.

Chelsea understandably weren't so keen on the idea.

The BBC reported that Liverpool, United, Arsenal and Chelsea were set to agree a wage-cap of £100,000. PLEASE DO! I don't want Premiership wages to spiral into ridiculousness (well, not any more) like Serie A and Primera Liga did. It would also seriously damage negotiations for Terry, Fatpard and FPR.
That's bloody ridiculous. Money-grabbing bastard.

And yes please on the salary capping. If they get it to work, and they can push the idea through the other G12/14/however many they are today, then it'll be so good for football altogether.

[Captain Stu]

Exactly, it would be a BIG statement for English football.

[Captain Stu]

Arsenal face a battle to keep Denilson, with Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Barcelona keeping tabs on the Brazilian midfielder. (Daily Mirror)

Chelsea winger Arjen Robben is being lined up for a £16m move to Barcelona. (The Sun)

Manchester City have joined the race to sign Preston striker David Nugent in the summer. (Various)

Reading midfielder Steve Sidwell will snub a host of Premiership clubs, including Newcastle, Everton and Aston Villa, and remain with the Royals if they qualify for Europe. (The Sun)

Wigan boss Paul Jewell is joining the chase for Luton defender Leon Barnett. (Daily Mirror)

West Brom's Zoltan Gera is a £3m target for both Middlesbrough and Nuremburg. (Daily Mirror)




OTHER GOSSIP

Portsmouth striker Kanu has refused to sign a new one-year deal with the club and will wait until the end of the season before deciding on his future. (Various)

Georgian legend Temuri Katsbaia says his side will shock Scotland boss Alex McLeish in his first match in charge on 24 March. (Daily Record)

Bradford are hopeful of luring former Bantams player Stuart McCall to Bramall Lane in a managerial role. (Daily Mail)

England boss Steve McClaren faces a nervous Monday on 19 March, as the two FA Cup replays could involve as many as 16 of his potential squad for the Euro qualifiers against Andorra and Israel. (Various)


AND FINALLY...
Watford boss Adrian Boothroyd was so impressed by the performance of on-loan Ben Foster in Sunday's FA Cup win at Plymouth that he has tipped the goalkeeper to become the world's best stopper. (Various)

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1. If Denilson left Arsenal, a club known for moulding young potential stars into world class players, then he's an eejut. He's only 19 for frigs sake, does he REALLY need a move across Europe already? The answer is no.

2. Please, someone sign Robben, I'm so utterly sick of seeing the stupid cunt crying on his knees after yet another pitiful attempt to win a free-kick on the edge of the area. :rolleyes:

3. I think Nugent is just the sort of player that someone could use right now - a predatory goalscorer but I'd think they could use someone who's proven themself in the Premiership. The last thing they need is ANOTHER striking gamble.

[Two-Bob Peeters]

3. I think Nugent is just the sort of player that someone could use right now - a predatory goalscorer but I'd think they could use someone who's proven themself in the Premiership. The last thing they need is ANOTHER striking gamble.

especially considering we'll be expecting £5m minimum, what'd be best is if Preston get promoted this season to give him a year in the Prem, it might up the price a bit, but we'll be able to see if he has the potential to hack it.

[Captain Stu]

especially considering we'll be expecting £5m minimum, what'd be best is if Preston get promoted this season to give him a year in the Prem, it might up the price a bit, but we'll be able to see if he has the potential to hack it.

Definately. Thing is, Pearce hasn't got that much time really - he's dangerously close to the sack.

[Bexster]

Think 442 just named him best football league player this year. He is good, but it's the whole thing about not knowing if he'll hack it in the big league yet.

Arse better not let Denilson go. I haven't seen this much promise in a player for ages. He's a fantastic kid.

And yeah. I wouldn't complain if Robben left. He's got one of those faces that you'd just love to hit with a chair, so I'd be happy not to have to see it week in/week out.

[Captain Stu]

Think 442 just named him best football league player this year. He is good, but it's the whole thing about not knowing if he'll hack it in the big league yet.

Arse better not let Denilson go. I haven't seen this much promise in a player for ages. He's a fantastic kid.

And yeah. I wouldn't complain if Robben left. He's got one of those faces that you'd just love to hit with a chair, so I'd be happy not to have to see it week in/week out.

It's hardly surprising really, he's been scoring a great range of goals and he gets the ones that count - the little 2 yard tap-ins in the 88th minute after he's played a shit game.

How nuch did they pay for Denilson? Wasn't it about £10M or something?

[boxshapedheart]

2. Please, someone sign Robben, I'm so utterly sick of seeing the stupid cunt crying on his knees after yet another pitiful attempt to win a free-kick on the edge of the area. :rolleyes:

His little baby crawl on his knees was particularly annoying.

Tottenham were playing really well yesterday, but yeah stupid decision to take off Berbatov and then arse it up. Grand scheme of things, I'm quite happy they also get an extra game though.

I zoned out a bit in the 2nd half but both teams created alot of chances. Messi played an absolute blinder. Van Nistelrooy actually covers ground these days. Looks like he's gone through a bit of a Drogba evolution in Spain.
He actually used to work his arse off for us, until he got all stroppy towards the end. I'mm glad he's doing well.

What terrible punnage I heard after that game. Messi was rather tidy. *groan*
He is oh so good to watch. :)


Oh and United v Boro. We should have tied it up, we were playing some good stuff, but it just wasn't coming together at the final hurdle. Boateng coming out trying to claim it's ref's fault today - fuck off. First half he was practically up Boro's arse. And if you have enough time to raise both your hands to your face to deflect the ball away from goal, then it aint ball to hand. Cunt. Rooney had a good claim for a pen earlier in the game too. I don't like Boro much.

[Bexster]

It's hardly surprising really, he's been scoring a great range of goals and he gets the ones that count - the little 2 yard tap-ins in the 88th minute after he's played a shit game.

How nuch did they pay for Denilson? Wasn't it about £10M or something?
That's what you want from a striker. They're there to score goals, no matter how good or crap they've played.

Nope. £3.4m :D

[Two-Bob Peeters]

What terrible punnage I heard after that game. Messi was rather tidy. *grown*
He is oh so good to watch. :)



i'm glad i wan't paying attention to the commentary! he'd have gone in my 'cunts corner' for sure!

[boxshapedheart]

i'm glad i wan't paying attention to the commentary! he'd have gone in my 'cunts corner' for sure!
I'm not sure who it was now. It was someone talking about the game - think it may have been one of the skysports news guys. Also I meant "groan" of course.

[Two-Bob Peeters]

I'm not sure who it was now. It was someone talking about the game - think it may have been one of the skysports news guys. Also I meant "groan" of course.

man the SSN guys (and gals) are so rubbish, they should never have got rid of Matt Lorenzo

[Captain Stu]

Mmmmmm, Messi. :)

[Two-Bob Peeters]

Fiiiiiiiiiiiiiix!

Blackburn v Chelsea or Tottenham
Watford v Middlesbrough or Manchester United

[boxshapedheart]

Fiiiiiiiiiiiiiix!

Blackburn v Chelsea or Tottenham
Watford v Middlesbrough or Manchester United
Hmmmm.

I suppose, if we actually beat the scummy boro this time, that Foster won't be able to play against us.

[Two-Bob Peeters]

Hmmmm.

I suppose, if we actually beat the scummy boro this time, that Foster won't be able to play against us.

according to Aidy Boothroyd yesterday Man utd have allowed him to play if it comes up, but Aidy won't pick him because he doesn't want to Fosters position to be compromised and it wouldn't be fair on him

[boxshapedheart]

according to Aidy Boothroyd yesterday Man utd have allowed him to play if it comes up, but Aidy won't pick him because he doesn't want to Fosters position to be compromised and it wouldn't be fair on him
Ah reet. That's nice of Aidy.

It really wouldn't be right for Foster to play against us.

[Captain Stu]

Fiiiiiiiiiiiiiix!

Blackburn v Chelsea or Tottenham
Watford v Middlesbrough or Manchester United

Fix on a stick, someone didn't fancy the idea of Chelski or Poonited missing the final.

according to Aidy Boothroyd yesterday Man utd have allowed him to play if it comes up, but Aidy won't pick him because he doesn't want to Fosters position to be compromised and it wouldn't be fair on him

That's nice... but a bit gay, he needs to prove himself against the big teams and a potential cup semi final against the club who owns his contract would be a massive test of character for him.

[boxshapedheart]

Fix on a stick, someone didn't fancy the idea of Chelski or Poonited missing the final.



That's nice... but a bit gay, he needs to prove himself against the big teams and a potential cup semi final against the club who owns his contract would be a massive test of character for him.
Yeah but if he made one mistake, people would go on about bentness.

If he had a blinder, there would be issues. But I reckon we'd forgive in the long run as long as he brought that back to United.

I quite like Watford, and was happy to see them in the semis. If Boro gay us, then I'll obviously be supporting Watford to win it. :)

[Captain Stu]

Yeah but if he made one mistake, people would go on about bentness.

Ah yeah, I suppose so. That'd be way harsh on a youngster.

[boxshapedheart]

Wembley tickets went onsale today for the under-21 international between England and Italy on 24 March.. £10.

Come be a safety test! (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/6441299.stm)

[Captain Stu]

The first match at the "spiritual home of football" will be a poxy kids match.

Utter rubbish.

[Two-Bob Peeters]

The first match at the "spiritual home of football" will be a poxy kids match.

Utter rubbish.

they have to have these matches to gain a safety certificate. Every stadium has to do it. so it's not a real 'first match' as such. so i really can't see the problem

[boxshapedheart]

The first match at the "spiritual home of football" will be a poxy kids match.

Utter rubbish.
Actually before that, this saturday there's a "Community day", where Brent residents get to go and watch some school kids have a kickaround.

No idea where tickets were or how people were selected. I wouldn't have minded a freebie into the new stadium. :(

[Captain Stu]

Next set of predictions are up seeing as we've had a wee break from the Premiership.

[Wish_Master2100]

The first two games at Wembley are England women vs Scotland women, and a U21 game against Italy (I think, or it may be Spain)

Heard it here first.

Just goes to show, I'm usually right.

[EvilElvis]

According to Dan's comment on myspace

not yet man. the link you supplied wanted a sign up.


Ugo Ehiogu scoring with an overhead kick (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HI8FmYVkhRo)

[Captain Stu]

Go on, Jose, go manage Real Madrid. :)

[boxshapedheart]

Just goes to show, I'm usually right.
Yup, you gots it right.

I tried, but still couldn't get a flipping ticket to it. What utter poo.


Go on, Jose, go manage Real Madrid. :)
You want them to stop chasing Benni? :D

Jose's interview was funny yesterday. He's refusing to talk to the written press anymore so all he would say was something like "You love me, I love you".

[Captain Stu]

You want them to stop chasing Benni?

Jose's interview was funny yesterday. He's refusing to talk to the written press anymore so all he would say was something like "You love me, I love you".

Real Madrid want to sign Benni McCarthy?! :eek: I'll have to tell Chocolate John, my Blackburn-devoted best mate. :D :p

Nah, I know that Benitez won't leave us for anyone just yet. I'm sure that, in the future, he will do because it's the ultimate management job for him... but he's got a plan at Anfield and he's gonna see it right through, especially now we've got extra cash to splash.

I just want him to go so this can all end, his bumboy players can follow him and Chelski can fall back into mediocrity where they belong. It's coming to something when a team with less history than Everton thinks they're something special.

FUCK OFF, CHELSEA FC
YOU AIN'T GOT NO HISTORY
5 EUROPEAN CUPS, 18 LEAGUES
THAT'S WHAT WE CALL HISTORY!

... and so on. :D

[Two-Bob Peeters]

i don't think Chelsea are claiming to have a history to be fair, can't blame them for trying to build something though

[Captain Stu]

I've heard a lot of Chelsea "fans" ringing TalkSport and talking about what a great history their club has.

Although, in all fairness, they're 99% likely to be casual fans who only like them because they're winning.

[Captain Stu]

Apparently, City have already decided that they're getting rid of Stuart Pearce - even if he does somehow manage to turn their season around.

As much as I like the guy, I could totally understand it. He's been given a reasonable financial backing and he's bought some horrendous turkeys, especially up front.

The likely replacements are, allegedly, Allardyce (hahaha, never gonna happen) or Jewell (now that I could see happening).

[boxshapedheart]

Real Madrid want to sign Benni McCarthy?! :eek: I'll have to tell Chocolate John, my Blackburn-devoted best mate. :D

Nah, I know that Benitez won't leave us for anyone just yet. I'm sure that, in the future, he will do because it's the ultimate management job for him... but he's got a plan at Anfield and he's gonna see it right through, especially now we've got extra cash to splash.

I just want him to go so this can all end, his bumboy players can follow him and Chelski can fall back into mediocrity where they belong. It's coming to something when a team with less history than Everton thinks they're something special.

Yes I meant Benni McCarthy. :p

Yeah, I think maybe a few years then Rafa would wanna try Madrid. Think I heard he was a Real Madrid fan?

I see your vision about Chelsea falling into mediocrity. And I like it. :)


Apparently, City have already decided that they're getting rid of Stuart Pearce - even if he does somehow manage to turn their season around.

As much as I like the guy, I could totally understand it. He's been given a reasonable financial backing and he's bought some horrendous turkeys, especially up front.

The likely replacements are, allegedly, Allardyce (hahaha, never gonna happen) or Jewell (now that I could see happening).
Yeah, I like Pearce. (Possibly the only thing I like about Citeh). But you're right, he hasn't proven himself at all. And then he's insisting on being England manager while he can't pull out the results consistently?

And yep, Jewell would be the likely candidate. Another manager I like.

[Captain Stu]

Yeah, I think Benitez is a pretty big Real fan - he used to manage them, technically, although that was the youth side. :o

I feel dead sorry for Pearce, it all started on a big adrenaline rush run of winning for him and it's been downhill a lot since then. Dunne and Barton were both right over the weekend when they said that 99% of the squad doesn't give a shit. The only players that seem to try are probably Weaver, Richards, Dunne, Distin (:eek:) and Barton. The rest of the midfield and forward line are just too content to sit back and get paid.

[boxshapedheart]

Indeed. I didn't understand the fans booing them all. Barton does seem to work his arse off (or the shorts on his arse off. fnar fnar.) and he was big enough to go over to them to give em his shirt but all they were doing is shouting wanker and telling him to fuck off. :confused:

[Renegades of funk 8]

Actually before that, this saturday there's a "Community day", where Brent residents get to go and watch some school kids have a kickaround.

No idea where tickets were or how people were selected. I wouldn't have minded a freebie into the new stadium. :(

england fans members could get one if they wanted - i would have gone but i'm opting for a weekend in wigan instead

[Bexster]

Then surely those players should be threatened with the sack, not the manager. If they're not committed to the job, then the threat should be there.

[Two-Bob Peeters]

england fans members could get one if they wanted - i would have gone but i'm opting for a weekend in wigan instead

are you sure you made the right desicion? :D

[Renegades of funk 8]

are you sure you made the right desicion? :D


unfortunately i made these plans before i found out about the community day. but hay, who wouldn't give up a trip to wigan.... and on st paddys day aswell :D

[boxshapedheart]

england fans members could get one if they wanted - i would have gone but i'm opting for a weekend in wigan instead
But I live in Brent and they said Brent residents. I should have been offered something for living in this shitty borough. :mad: :p

Then surely those players should be threatened with the sack, not the manager. If they're not committed to the job, then the threat should be there.
Threat should always be there and they should never feel too comfy. But guess that's where management comes into it. He should be talking/shouting/doing whatever works with each player to get them to play well.


Speaking of management. I didn't realise exactly how well Keano seems to be doing. I mean I knew he was doing well, but he's on a hell of a run. :D

[Captain Stu]

Indeed. I didn't understand the fans booing them all. Barton does seem to work his arse off (or the shorts on his arse off. fnar fnar.) and he was big enough to go over to them to give em his shirt but all they were doing is shouting wanker and telling him to fuck off. :confused:

Yeah, we were joking about it last night - they're all chanting "YOU'RE NOT FIT, YOU'RE NOT FIT, YOU'RE NOT FIT TO WEAR THE SHIRT! YOU'RE NOT FIT TO WEAR THE SHIRT!" and one of them still takes Barton's shirt when he throws it at him. If you're so disgusted, don't fucking take it (even though it's probably on eBay by now) you moral-less cunt.

Then surely those players should be threatened with the sack, not the manager. If they're not committed to the job, then the threat should be there.

For sure but I don't think City can afford to do it, who are they gonna replace them with? They need to be taken over sooner rather than later.

[boxshapedheart]

Yeah, we were joking about it last night - they're all chanting "YOU'RE NOT FIT, YOU'RE NOT FIT, YOU'RE NOT FIT TO WEAR THE SHIRT! YOU'RE NOT FIT TO WEAR THE SHIRT!" and one of them still takes Barton's shirt when he throws it at him. If you're so disgusted, don't fucking take it (even though it's probably on eBay by now) you moral-less cunt.


hah exactly.

"YOU'RE NOT FIT, YOU'RE NOT FIT...." *yoink* Woohoo! Oh yeah "...YOU'RE NOT FIT TO WEAR THE SHIRT!" :rolleyes:

[Captain Stu]

hah exactly.

"YOU'RE NOT FIT, YOU'RE NOT FIT...." *yoink* Woohoo! Oh yeah "...YOU'RE NOT FIT TO WEAR THE SHIRT!" :rolleyes:

Hehehe. :D

Me and Kat were laughing at this one particular woman, she had a look of pure vitriolic hatred in her eyes and then she was in the paper the next day. :D

[Two-Bob Peeters]

some Man City fans need some sense knocked into their head, last time they thought they was too big for their boots they ended up in division 2

[boxshapedheart]

Hehehe. :D

Me and Kat were laughing at this one particular woman, she had a look of pure vitriolic hatred in her eyes and then she was in the paper the next day. :D
heh yeah she was quite scary. And then she just suddenly burst into tears while the camera was on her before carrying on with the murderous look in her eyes.

[Captain Stu]

It's at times like this I wish I was a sports journalist so I could translate things from Bollockese into English.

http://uk.sports.yahoo.com/13032007/1/lampard-quit-blues-report.html

I'm taking that article, see, and translating it into proper English...

Frank Lampard has reportedly threatened to spit his dummy out and go home if he isn't able to hold Chelsea to ransom by the end of the month.

According to a poncy newspaper that's far too large, the should've-been-dropped-from-the-England-team midfielder is having a hissy fit because Chelsea refuse to give in to his outrageous wage demands and constant craving for pies. He is considering taking his ball and going home.

According to yet another really stupid FIFA transfer rule, Lampard can use some of his vast wealth (which, of course, isn't enough already) to buy out his own contract and then whore himself out across the whole of Europe where he would demand an outrageous salary, far more than the fat turd is actually worth, along with a multi-million pound signing-on fee.

Lampard is threatening the afore-mentioned sandy vagina incident if Chelsea haven't lost their spine and caved in to his demands by the end of March - thus paving the way for him to go be a fat cunt in some other country.

Over-rated attacking side, Barcelona, and prima-donnas extraordinaire, Real Madrid, have both declared that they have more money than sense in the past and unchallenged non-cheaters, Inter Milan would also be interested in a move.

Chelsea executive, Peter Kenyon, got sick of speaking to Fatpard's agents because they always seemed to manage to work KFC and lard into the conversation.

The news sounds awfully familiar to when John Terry proved what a money-grubbing little prick he is over the weekend when he too demanded a contract worth far more than it should be. What a cunt, eh?

Both Terry and Fatty are reportedly upset that perma-wasters, Michael Ballack and Andriy Shevchenko, earn more than them.

That was fun. :D

[Peace77]

The prospect of Mourinho, Terry and Lampard leaving Chelsea in the summer excites me. A lot more than Fergie getting Hargreaves for £20m (he is worth half that). Hopefully, we will get Nani and Eto'o too.

[rob3000]

Barton's one of the few commited players playing with City.

[Captain Stu]

The prospect of Mourinho, Terry and Lampard leaving Chelsea in the summer excites me. A lot more than Fergie getting Hargreaves for £20m (he is worth half that). Hopefully, we will get Nani and Eto'o too.

Hahaha.

[Captain Stu]

Is this all-star game on TV tonight, anyone know?

[boxshapedheart]

Yes it is.

...

What? You want channels? :p
(I can't remember but I know I saw it advertised as being on tv)


EDIT: Itsa on bbc 3.

It's at times like this I wish I was a sports journalist so I could translate things from Bollockese into English.

http://uk.sports.yahoo.com/13032007/1/lampard-quit-blues-report.html

I'm taking that article, see, and translating it into proper English...



That was fun. :D
Bollockese. :D

[Captain Stu]

Nice one, I wanna watch this match, should be good... and now Liverpool have FOUR representatives there because Fowler and Zenden (:confused:) have been called up. :)

[boxshapedheart]

ooh have they?

I guess Ronaldinho only just dropped out, and Beckham got injured just the other day.

Fowler will enjoy it, I'm sure.


Atm Beeb says:

Full Europe XI squad:

Goalkeepers: Oliver Kahn, Grégory Coupet, Iker Casillas.

Defenders: Paolo Maldini, Jamie Carragher, Eric Abidal, Lilan Thuram, Carles Puyol, Marco Materazzi, Fabio Grosso.

Midfielders: Gianluca Zambrotta, Steven Gerrard, Juninho Pernambucano, Florent Malouda, Luis Miguel, Gennaro Gattuso, Andrea Pirlo.

Strikers: Ronaldo, Alessandro Mancini, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Henrik Larsson.

[Captain Stu]

Pffft, Ronaldinho "injured"... I'm sure he is. *cough*BOLLOCKS*cough*

:)

The Mirror printed what is believed to be the starting XI this morning but I can't remember it apart from Casillas was in net and Puyol and Carragher were starting in the centre of defense and Gerrard was centre-mid.

Ooh, also it must be on BBC1! :)

[Peace77]

The One and Only Dong may get to play tonight too. Puyol and Carragher have a tough night ahead.

[boxshapedheart]

Pffft, Ronaldinho "injured"... I'm sure he is. *cough*BOLLOCKS*cough*

:)

The Mirror printed what is believed to be the starting XI this morning but I can't remember it apart from Casillas was in net and Puyol and Carragher were starting in the centre of defense and Gerrard was centre-mid.

Ooh, also it must be on BBC1! :)
Ah edeeeted mah preeviorse post. Eeet ees orn BBC3.

[Captain Stu]

BBC3, check!

The One and Only Dong may get to play tonight too. Puyol and Carragher have a tough night ahead.

The Dong Gook?

[Two-Bob Peeters]

what match is this? :S

[Captain Stu]

what match is this? :S

It's a Man United XI against a Europe XI selected by Marcello Lippi - it's to commemorate 50 years since the Treaty Of Rome (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_rome) and also 50 years of Poonited in Europe.

(TRANSLATION: It's a money-spinning match.)

[boxshapedheart]

(TRANSLATION: It's a money-spinning match.)
A few pennies of which will be going to charidee also.

[Peace77]

The Dong Gook?

The guy who is going to sell us more shirts in China. :D

[Captain Stu]

A few pennies of which will be going to charidee also.

The guy who is going to sell us more shirts in China.

Pffft, United are gonna end up with a bench full of Asians at this rate. It's pathetic, they have no intention of using them properly. Case in point... Park.

[Peace77]

Hopefully Nakamura is on the way too. A Japanese, Chinese and South Korean to ease Old Malc's debts. We go Asian, Liverpool go ASBOs with Pennant and Bellamy.

[Captain Stu]

Hopefully Nakamura is on the way too. A Japanese, Chinese and South Korean to ease Old Malc's debts. We go Asian, Liverpool go ASBOs with Pennant and Bellamy.

It's a smart marketing move, don't get me wrong, but at least we use our shithead players. Fletcher probably gets a better crack of the whip than Park and that's insulting.

Also, Nakamura?! Why in the name of all that is holy would United want to sign him?! :confused:

[Peace77]

Anyway, it's common knowledge that the reason why Fletcher is played, is because he is Fergie's illegitimate son.

[Captain Stu]

Anyway, it's common knowledge that the reason why Fletcher is played, is because he is Fergie's illegitimate son.

He must be... either that or they're bumming.

[**dylan**]

heh yeah she was quite scary. And then she just suddenly burst into tears while the camera was on her before carrying on with the murderous look in her eyes.

she was a proper psycho, scary bitch. i cant see alladyce leaving bolton... i cant see jewell leaving wigan either, theyre in the same position as us :/ but yeah its not all Pearce's fault, im sure he didnt realise the players he bought would be so lazy

[timesfooall]

Dong actually has some talent though, unlike Park who doesnt stop running but cant shoot for shit.

There was me ready for a nice VIP night with my prawn sandwiches and exec box,was going to put my suit and everything, and i cant go!!!!:( :mad:

[Foo Fighters, United Kingdom]

Hur hur, dong.

[Captain Stu]

Hur hur, dong.

... I don't get it.

[EvilElvis]

Also, Nakamura?! Why in the name of all that is holy would United want to sign him?! :confused:

The amount of Japanese fans that turn up to go to Septic Park is frightening.

He is the Japanese equivilent of Beckham

[sunnydalehighdropout]

... I don't get it.

Dong. As in, penis.

When you first told me about him, i giggled like a little girl. You've never heard China-slang like Dong?

[EvilElvis]

Just when it couldn't get worse for City (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/manchester/6445203.stm)

Manchester City footballer Joey Barton has been arrested on suspicion of assault and criminal damage.
The midfielder was questioned by police over an alleged argument with a taxi driver in Liverpool.

It is reported that the incident took place in the Wavertree area of the city earlier this month.

A spokeswoman for Merseyside Police confirmed a 24-year-old Widnes man had been arrested and released on bail pending further inquiries.

[EvilElvis]

CHANTS OF THE WEEK:

"Love, Lovell tear you apart, again."
Aberdeen fans after Steve Lovell scored against Hearts.

"You're not Scottish anymore!"
Aberdeen fans chant to Hearts who were lacking in Scottish players during Aberdeen's 1-0 win.

"We agree with Mike Newell!"
Sung by Forest fans at Scunthorpe to lineswoman Amy Rayner, who made some questionable decisions.

"Always look on the bright side of life."
PSV fans to Arsenal after knocking them out of the Champions League.

"Nicholls, Nicholls whats the score?"
Leeds fans ask their former captain Kevin Nicholls what the score is as they defeat Luton 1-0 - just one week after he declared he would rather play for Luton than United, his current employers.

"There's only one Rudi Voller!"
Liverpool Fans to Barca manager Frank Rijkaard who spat at Voller in the 1990 World Cup.

"Going down with the Watford!"
Grays Athletic fans when they saw Anton Ferdinand watching the FA Trophy game against Stevanage.

"We're not boring any more!"
Plymouth fans to former manager Tony Pulis at the Stoke game.

"Lasagne, Whoaoa, Lasagne, Whoaoa. We laughed ouselves to bits, when Tottenham got the s***s!"
West Ham fans referring to Tottenham's alleged food poisoning before the corresponding fixture last season.

"You put ya Argentines in, Ya Argentines out,
The Iceman comes and kicks the gaffer out,
Ya selling Reo-Coker & ya going down
That's why we love to shout.......
Ohhhhhhhhhhhh ***ky, ***ky West Ham,
Ohhhhhhhhhhhh ***ky, ***ky West Ham,
Ohhhhhhhhhhhh ***ky, ***ky West Ham.
Misfits, has-beens, ha ha ha!!"
Spurs fans give it back - with bells on.

[rob3000]

Just when it couldn't get worse for City (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/manchester/6445203.stm)

Manchester City footballer Joey Barton has been arrested on suspicion of assault and criminal damage.
The midfielder was questioned by police over an alleged argument with a taxi driver in Liverpool.

It is reported that the incident took place in the Wavertree area of the city earlier this month.

A spokeswoman for Merseyside Police confirmed a 24-year-old Widnes man had been arrested and released on bail pending further inquiries.
He's from Huyton, not Widnes.

[Captain Stu]

Dong. As in, penis.

When you first told me about him, i giggled like a little girl. You've never heard China-slang like Dong?

IT WAS A JOKE, YOU PRAWN!! :mad: :(

[sunnydalehighdropout]

IT WAS A JOKE, YOU PRAWN!! :mad: :(

WELL BOO HOO TO YOU MOO POO.

interesting penis named related fact - when i played Emperor:Rise of the Middle Kingdom under the name 'Daniel', i did shit. When i played it under a Chinese name ('Wang Dong Chong') i completed it within a month. Im sure the game recognised comedy.

[Captain Stu]

EW!! They selected Diouf in the fucking European XI?! Talk about PC gone mad. :mad:

[sunnydalehighdropout]

EW!! They selected Diouf in the fucking European XI?! Talk about PC gone mad. :mad:

he the only burnt one?

[Captain Stu]

he the only burnt one?

Nope, Malouda and Abidal too.

Christ, that was a good free-kick... but what an arrogant cunt. I srsly want to smash his face in with a dirty brick.

[Captain Stu]

Bloody hell! Andy Cole's playing... for United.

[Captain Stu]

Sad fucks faux-booing Gerrard and Carragher. :rolleyes:

[EvilElvis]

A Posthumous Knighthood for Jock Stein? (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/celtic/6445067.stm)

[Captain Stu]

A Posthumous Knighthood for Jock Stein? (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/celtic/6445067.stm)

Definately - the following people need them:

Bob Paisley, the greatest manager in English footballing history.
Matt Busby.
Bill Shankly.
Jock Stein.

All of them, no exceptions.

[Two-Bob Peeters]

WELL BOO HOO TO YOU MOO POO.

interesting penis named related fact - when i played Emperor:Rise of the Middle Kingdom under the name 'Daniel', i did shit. When i played it under a Chinese name ('Wang Dong Chong') i completed it within a month. Im sure the game recognised comedy.

hah, not penis related, but chinese, i always played the game Seven Kingdoms under the name Wing Lao Pao, and did awesome

[Foo Fighters, United Kingdom]

What an odd match. I'm not sure if I enjoyed it.

[Captain Stu]

What an odd match. I'm not sure if I enjoyed it.

I didn't, it were poo.

[Foo Fighters, United Kingdom]

I only watched it because I thought the 2 Ronnies were playing for Europe.

[Captain Stu]

That's a good point, what the fuck happened to Fat Ron?

[Foo Fighters, United Kingdom]

Maybe he had another spaz attack.

[EvilElvis]

Abrohamovic gets divorced - Wife gets a record payout!

Wonder if this is going to end up damaging his Chelski funding.

[EvilElvis]

Goal of the season (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bBEwm1cyGM) by Jermain Beckford

[Captain Stu]

Abrohamovic gets divorced - Wife gets a record payout!

Wonder if this is going to end up damaging his Chelski funding.

Pffft, doubt it!

Interesting, these details of a divorce came almost exactly 24 hours after he was spotted acting rather suspiciously with a 23 year old Russian socialite and, when the Mirror tried to print the pictures, they were suddenly gagged.

Great little piece by the fantastic Oliver Holt (sports writer of the year, AGAIN!) about Carragher. Basically he says that the English player performance of the season has to be Jamie against Barcelona and remarks that, while he may not be as good on the ball as Ferdinand, since when has that helped England lately?

Exactly, Terry's comfortable enough on the ball so get a REAL defender alongside him, Quiffy, you spineless turd.

[boxshapedheart]

What an odd match. I'm not sure if I enjoyed it.
It was a bit boring. But I like how we were able to pass the ball around cos no-one was closing us down! Ronaldo scored a great free-kick. But WHY the face afterwards??

Lawrenson made a good point when he said we could be looking at the future of football.. That's what footie would be like as a non-contact sport. Ew.

[Captain Stu]

It was a bit boring. But I like how we were able to pass the ball around cos no-one was closing us down! Ronaldo scored a great free-kick. But WHY the face afterwards??

Lawrenson made a good point when he said we could be looking at the future of football.. That's what footie would be like as a non-contact sport. Ew.

BECAUSE HE'S AN EGO MANIAC!! :mad:

And yeah, the distinct lack of tackling was so fucking gay.

[boxshapedheart]

BECAUSE HE'S AN EGO MANIAC!! :mad:

And yeah, the distinct lack of tackling was so fucking gay.
After a while, they'd all forgotten how to tackle. Hence the blatant penalties. Poor Fowler wanted to take the pen but spitface wouldn't let him.



THE PAPERS:

Inter Milan have put Arsenal striker Thierry Henry on their summer hit-list of transfer targets as they believe they can lure him to Serie A. (Daily Mirror)

Chelsea have not offered Claude Makelele a new contract as punishment for speaking out against owner Roman Abramovich. (Various)

Blues boss Jose Mourinho has been told Porto defender Pepe will cost £14m to buy this summer. (Daily Mirror)

Blackburn are preparing a bumper deal to make sure Benni McCarthy is still at the club next season. (Daily Mail)

Rovers are hoping to strengthen their defence this summer with the signing of Southampton's Chris Baird. (Daily Express, Daily Star)

Everton's Mikel Arteta will be offered a long-term deal to keep him from the clutches of Atletico Madrid. (Daily Mail, Express)

Middlesbrough keeper Mark Schwarzer says fellow Australian Mark Viduka is close to signing a new deal with the club. (The Sun)

Hearts player Laryea Kingston fears being axed by the club after he recieved a misconduct charge over his comments to referee Steve Conroy after being red-carded in Saturday's 1-0 defeat by Aberdeen. (Daily Record)

Motherwell midfielder Shaun Fagan has been told he can leave Fir Park and is interesting Dundee and Irish clubs Galway United and Sligo Rovers. (Daily Express) Hibernian have signed teenage Iranian striker Shana Haji on a short-term deal after the youngster impressed during a two-week trial. (Daily Record)

Scottish Second Division side Cowdenbeath are to free Craig Smart just six weeks after signing him from East Fife. (Daily Express)


Tell us your transfer rumours

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OTHER GOSSIP
England players have told coach Steve McClaren not to pick Manchester City midfielder Joey Barton because of his attitude. (Daily Express)

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho will take the Real Madrid job if they agree to sign Frank Lampard. (The Sun)

Mourinho has apparently already been lined up by the Spanish giants and wants to take Lampard with him. (Daily Star)

Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre is out for the season with a dislocated shoulder. (The Sun)

Manchester City boss Stuart Pearce could lose his job tonight, but his team have already revolted and are fighting with each other. (Daily Mirror)

Pearce could miss out on the England Under-21 job as the FA is keen on Watford's Aidy Boothroyd. (The Sun)

Chelsea skipper John Terry will make his return from a head injury against City tonight. (Various)

Americans Thomas Hicks and George Gillett Jr have borrowed nearly £300m from the Bank of Scotland in order to fund their takeover of Liverpool. (The Guardian)

Former Liverpool and Scotland star Graeme Souness is prepared to spend £13m to buy Southampton. (Daily Mail)


After walking away from the club, Jimmy Marr says he and brother Peter spent about £10m during their decade in charge of Scottish First Division side Dundee. (Daily Mail)


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AND FINALLY...
The Football Association's lawyers have got involved after tickets for the England Under-21 game at the new Wembley stadium on 24 March were being sold for 25 times their value on an internet auction site. (The Times)

Former Manchester United star David Beckham finally ended his rift with manager Sir Alex Ferguson during his visit to Old Trafford for the charity game against a European XI. (Various)

[Two-Bob Peeters]

i'll never understand Premiership and European football, the way players are allowed so much time on the ball. just look at the Spurs Chelsea match last weekend, in the first half spurs had 2 men closing down every chelsea player. Chelsea were fucked. why can't it always be like that?

[Two-Bob Peeters]

what the fuck's a Pepe?

[Captain Stu]

Pepe Le Pew. :D

After a while, they'd all forgotten how to tackle. Hence the blatant penalties. Poor Fowler wanted to take the pen but spitface wouldn't let him.

That was pitiful, proper shit. It's a fucking charity match for shits sake. :mad:

England players have told coach Steve McClaren not to pick Manchester City midfielder Joey Barton because of his attitude. (Daily Express)

... and I bet he listens to them too. Honestly, what a crock of shit, for all his faults - at least he tries his best in every game that he plays. That's a damn sight more than can be said about half the rest of the squad. :rolleyes: Gerrard + Barton in the middle would be a great balance of attacking sexiness and defensive ankle biting. FUCK OFF, FATTY!!!

[Two-Bob Peeters]

what attitude is that? a determined one

that stinks, shows they're all still whinging about their books getting slagged off. we could do with players like Barton who put in 100% effort

[Captain Stu]

You just KNOW who the ringleader in all this is - Fatpard. Gerrard doesn't have any beef with Barton, they're both good mates and I bet it's the same with Rooney - Liverpool lads and all that, I'm sure they just brushed it off... Fatty's the one who publically came out and started boasting about how he was at the World Cup and Barton wasn't. :rolleyes:

[boxshapedheart]

Pepe Le Pew. :D
haha! :D He'd have his choice of cats to chase there. (although, we all know they wouldn't actually run - they want it).

That was pitiful, proper shit. It's a fucking charity match for shits sake. :mad:

... and I bet he listens to them too. Honestly, what a crock of shit, for all his faults - at least he tries his best in every game that he plays. That's a damn sight more than can be said about half the rest of the squad. :rolleyes: Gerrard + Barton in the middle would be a great balance of attacking sexiness and defensive ankle biting. FUCK OFF, FATTY!!!
Exactly. Player power can piss off. McLaren is just gonna listen to what he thinks will be popular anyway...


Former Manchester United star David Beckham finally ended his rift with manager Sir Alex Ferguson during his visit to Old Trafford for the charity game against a European XI. (Various)
Beckham did some bum-licking. Aww, let's all hug. I wanted to see Beckham's face after Ronaldo scored the free-kick. You just know he'd have been livid cos he would have loved to play and score something like that last night.

[boxshapedheart]

I've got Ring of Fire stuck in my head. Why must Liverpool thieve great songs to sing as their own?

[Celeb Fame Academy. Colin Murray ('pool fan) was singing it last night.
Note: Ray Stubbs is SO cringeworthy to watch bouncing around. Arrgh!]

My favourite United one is the Glory Glory Man Utd song from the 90's. Probably for nostalgia. Ahhh.

[Captain Stu]

I've got Ring of Fire stuck in my head. Why must Liverpool thieve great songs to sing as their own?

[Celeb Fame Academy. Colin Murray ('pool fan) was singing it last night.
Note: Ray Stubbs is SO cringeworthy to watch bouncing around. Arrgh!]

My favourite United one is the Glory Glory Man Utd song from the 90's. Probably for nostalgia. Ahhh.

Frig off, that song's annoying but ALL teams rob songs and use them. :mad:

*does the Liverpool Rap*

[Two-Bob Peeters]

haha, i remember liking 'Glory Glory, Man United' but then i always liked 'Chelsea, Chelsea!' why don't teams have Cup final songs anymore :( Millwall were the last team to do it and were the only one's in years

[boxshapedheart]

haha, i remember liking 'Glory Glory, Man United' but then i always liked 'Chelsea, Chelsea!' why don't teams have Cup final songs anymore :( Millwall were the last team to do it and were the only one's in years
Our last cup final song was gay. It was with that Striker fellow. Cup final songs were generally full of cheese and a point of embarrassment for teams. I will always love Glory Glory Man United though and know all the words. Regularly play it on my mp3 and instantly smile. :D

Frig off, that song's annoying but ALL teams rob songs and use them. :mad:

*does the Liverpool Rap*
Your team robs good ones. You'll never Walk Alone (obviously) and Ring of Fire (it's a great song).