The Ongoing Serie A, La Liga, All English Football, Champions League Thread - Part 10

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[kit1982]

Well take away the trophy all Dalglish has to say is "your playing for the 96" team talk done, players and supporters will be fired up

[TheFuture]

Every club has their element of knuckle draggers, Chelsea's were on show tonight.

[spidey-dude]

Every club has their element of knuckle draggers, Chelsea's were on show tonight.

I wonder how many have a minority that large and that disrespectful.... Theres knuckle draggers then there is what we saw today

[TheFuture]

TBH I haven't seen it mate, don't know how audible it was.

I did hear something about the boos being a response to some clowns shouting murderers though, could be horse****.

[chamber-music]

There were alot of fans shushing the people chanting stuff

[spidey-dude]

TBH I haven't seen it mate, don't know how audible it was.

I did hear something about the boos being a response to some clowns shouting murderers though, could be horse****.

Spurs booed after the silence aiming the boos towards the Chelsea fans

spoke to my mate who was there and he said while it was the minority it was far too many for it to be considered an exception or a small group of idiots

[wobbly]

All the clubs have a moronic fringe. Sad but true.

Chelsea are no better and no worse than any other club in that regard. I've heard awful taunts and abuse hurled by fans at all clubs over the years. During minutes silence on occasion as well.

And Spidey-Dude, I can understand you being offended. The idiots disrespecting the minutes silence are inexcusable, but calling Chelsea a 'vile plastic club' is an OTT reaction, and as a Chelsea fan, that's something I find offensive.

You said in an earlier post "some of you might say "its the minority, dont tar them all with the same brush", and I'd add just a slight correction to that: It's what we should all say. Have a go at the morons responsible for the offence, not the club and the true fans who want nothing to do with those idiots.

And just one more thing you need a correction on: Chelsea's allocation was in fact sold out. I know as my brother and 2 friends tried to get some tickets and could not. Any that were empty today were corporate bought seats.

[TheFuture]

Yeah, even though I have no love for Chelsea, they did release a statement condemning what happened. One can't blame the club, it was just scum being scum.

[The Impaler]

Leaving this here and in the avengers thread...


http://footballfashion.org/wordpress/2012/04/13/rayo-vallecano-annouces-the-avengers-as-kit-sponsor/

[spidey-dude]

All the clubs have a moronic fringe. Sad but true.

Chelsea are no better and no worse than any other club in that regard. I've heard awful taunts and abuse hurled by fans at all clubs over the years. During minutes silence on occasion as well.

And Spidey-Dude, I can understand you being offended. The idiots disrespecting the minutes silence are inexcusable, but calling Chelsea a 'vile plastic club' is an OTT reaction, and as a Chelsea fan, that's something I find offensive.

You said in an earlier post "some of you might say "its the minority, dont tar them all with the same brush", and I'd add just a slight correction to that: It's what we should all say. Have a go at the morons responsible for the offence, not the club and the true fans who want nothing to do with those idiots.

And just one more thing you need a correction on: Chelsea's allocation was in fact sold out. I know as my brother and 2 friends tried to get some tickets and could not. Any that were empty today were corporate bought seats.


You are right - but it was a large minority, and unfortunately I have met far too many Chelsea fans who are ***** in my time (likewise I do know alot of good ones) so yea the reaction might have been a bit ott but it is an emotional one

I heard that the tickets were very easy to get for Chelsea fans, with season tickets with 1 prior fixture in the cup being allowed to buy up to 3 tickets (compared to my 2 previous games not being eligible for a ticket for yesterday) - the reason there were so many empty seats in the chelsea end (approx 1,500) was because the tickets were available so easy touts bought them and were unable to shift them (for the inflated tout prices)

[Hunter Rider]

Spurs fell apart as soon as they brought a second striker on, and Kit's old mate Parker was invisible for a supposed gritty DM, Mata had acres to play in.

Yeah, even though I have no love for Chelsea, they did release a statement condemning what happened. One can't blame the club, it was just scum being scum.

I think what probably took spidey and others off guard was it wasn't just a few whistles and the odd yell, it was a concentrated and fairly loud chant.

[Iceman]

Leaving this here and in the avengers thread...


http://footballfashion.org/wordpress/2012/04/13/rayo-vallecano-annouces-the-avengers-as-kit-sponsor/Nice. Don't remember seeing that done before.

[TheFuture]

I think what probably took spidey and others off guard was it wasn't just a few whistles and the odd yell, it was a concentrated and fairly loud chant.

Okay, going to have to try and get my hands on this.

[Darthphere]

Nice. Don't remember seeing that done before.

There was a team that had one of the Spider-Man movies as their sponsor.

[Iceman]

There was a team that had one of the Spider-Man movies as their sponsor.Cool. Pretty good idea to do it just before the film comes out especially if the team has at least one TV game. Probably not that much expense and nearly every supporter watching the match will likely have awareness after one game.

[spidey-dude]

Cool. Pretty good idea to do it just before the film comes out especially if the team has at least one TV game. Probably not that much expense and nearly every supporter watching the match will likely have awareness after one game.

shoulda sponsored Porto for obvious reasons

[kit1982]

Leaving this here and in the avengers thread...


http://footballfashion.org/wordpress/2012/04/13/rayo-vallecano-annouces-the-avengers-as-kit-sponsor/


Haha awesome, however they should've gone the whole hog like this guy

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Hunter - Parker played a forward pass further than 5 yards, he actually went up in my estimations for that! In all seriousness it said it all when Mikel looked a class act compared to him!

[spidey-dude]

I think what probably took spidey and others off guard was it wasn't just a few whistles and the odd yell, it was a concentrated and fairly loud chant.

youre exactly right, it wasnt the odd knobhead but a couple of hundred people chanting disrespectfully about the dead

I have said many a time how much I despise spurs on here before, but they tried to drown out the vile chants with applause and then booed the Chelsea fans, respect to them for that

was the minute silence before United game for Hillsborough? because our main rivals fanbase managed to respect it, yet Chelsea couldnt

[Darthphere]

I know we have a few Leeds fans so I wanted to see if you guys knew anymore about this.

http://www.fsf.org.uk/news/leeds-united-throw-fan-out-for-taking-shortcut-to-toilet-with-grandson.php

[Darthphere]

So I was thinking about the love we have for Scotty Parker but am I crazy to think that I would like to see Michael Carrick in the England set up? I think he's been really good this season for United.

[TheFuture]

was the minute silence before United game for Hillsborough? because our main rivals fanbase managed to respect it, yet Chelsea couldnt

Funny you mention that, I came across a rumour this morning that there was a chant of 'always the victim, it's never your fault' amongst the Man U crowd yesterday, can anyone who saw that game clarify this?

Also, found footage of the Chelsea chant

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It is certainly upsetting, can't deny that that was a "significant" minority.

[kit1982]

I know we have a few Leeds fans so I wanted to see if you guys knew anymore about this.

http://www.fsf.org.uk/news/leeds-united-throw-fan-out-for-taking-shortcut-to-toilet-with-grandson.php

Not suprising, the Stewards at Elland Road are jumped up arseholes whether it's a sell-out against Millwall at home, or 5,000 home fans against Lincoln. Don't get me wrong it's not the easiest crowd at the best of times, but these guys treat it like a warzone, act and ask questions later. Bates' regime treating the fans like crap isn't anything new either, he's got Leeds fans by the balls and he knows it.

"Michael Carrick has been great this season" whilst I never thought I would, I fully agree. He's just kept his head down, let Scholes take all the plaudits and played well. If he's not in the squad it's a crime.

[Two-Face]

Did anyone see little Scholes tribute by MOTD2? I'm proud watched Scholes in my lifetime.

[bapi]

Udinese captain Antonio Di Natale to look after disabled sister of Piermario Morosini following player's death (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/european/9206293/Udinese-captain-Antonio-Di-Natale-to-look-after-disabled-sister-of-Piermario-Morosini-following-players-death.html)

Manchester United agree a deal to sign Benfica's Nicolas Gaitan for £20m plus Fabio and Federico Macheda (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/9205873/Manchester-United-agree-a-deal-to-sign-Benficas-Nicolas-Gaitan-for-20m-plus-Fabio-and-Federico-Macheda.html)

[Dr Lee]

First link is heart warming to read....

but that second link reads like absolute ********

[chamber-music]

A Curious Day In The Curious Life Of Mario Balotelli


exclusive access to a page from the diary of one Mario Balotelli…
9:00am - I wake up when the antique cannon I had installed in the bathroom is fired by the homeless man that I hired as my personal cannon man. I give him £1,000 a week, he fires my morning cannon and can help himself to as many Monster Munch as he wants.

9:12am - Got my silver dungarees on and a shirt made from clingfilm. Time to go to training.

9:45am - Stop off on the way to buy some petrol. This never goes well. Once again, I fill the Bentley up with Lucozade by mistake and have to hire a homeless man to drink it out from the tank with a cut up hosepipe. I give him £5,000 and take him to hospital to have his stomach pumped.

10:30am - Pull into Carrington. A man the others call Owen Hargreaves waves through the window to me. I think he works in the canteen. Leave car unlocked, with both doors wide open to let it air out a bit. I put the hazards on though. I’m not a complete animal.

12:05am - Training’s done. Mancini said something about us looking at a tactics DVD for next game but I’m going home because I prefer ‘White Men Can’t Jump’ and he never shows us that.

1:30pm – Get a call from my agent while driving home. He says that some little chicka from Coronation Street is trying to sell – how you say? – a ‘shag and tell’ story on Mario to the papers. I say I’ve never heard of this ‘Ken Barlow’ woman.

2:30pm – Pass by Coronation Street and post a wasp’s nest through Mrs Barlow’s door as revenge. It is a moral victory. I do not celebrate.

2:45pm - Apparently Coronation Street is not a real street and I have just exposed a lot of innocent people to wasp stings. I will drop by a case of vinegar tomorrow to apologise. Could have been worse if I’d have gone with ‘Plan A,’ which was to hand round a tray of sandwiches full of drawing pins. Thank God I am so calm sometimes.

5:21pm – I found that hand grenade that I lost. It was in the breadbin.

7:30pm - Wanted a glass of Kia-Ora. Someone’s cat was in my kitchen, so I put the cat in the microwave for three minutes just because. Now the kitchen smells of burnt hair and I owe someone a cat.

10:15pm – Only about two hours until Babestation starts! My favourite thing about England! Until then I shall watch ‘White Men Can’t Jump’ with the Japanese subtitles on. Just because.

End.

From who ate all the pies

[spidey-dude]

Udinese captain Antonio Di Natale to look after disabled sister of Piermario Morosini following player's death (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/european/9206293/Udinese-captain-Antonio-Di-Natale-to-look-after-disabled-sister-of-Piermario-Morosini-following-players-death.html)

Manchester United agree a deal to sign Benfica's Nicolas Gaitan for £20m plus Fabio and Federico Macheda (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/9205873/Manchester-United-agree-a-deal-to-sign-Benficas-Nicolas-Gaitan-for-20m-plus-Fabio-and-Federico-Macheda.html)

that really is a nice thing to see (the first link)

not sure how good a deal that is for united tbh

also nice to see you posting here mor Bapi

[RKO]

United are giving up Fabio? This is terrible.

[Darthphere]

That's ********. They have SAF quoted as of yesterday saying he would send Fabio out on loan to get more first team playing time. Not to add to the fact that 20 million plus two players is too much IMO.

[bapi]

PFA Player of the Year (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12040/7677221/PFA-Player-of-the-Year)
Sergio Aguero, Joe Hart, Scott Parker, Robin van Persie, Wayne Rooney, David Silva

PFA Young Player of the Year (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12040/7677222/PFA-Young-Player-of-the-Year)
Sergio Aguero, Gareth Bale, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Daniel Sturridge, Kyle Walker, Danny Welbeck

[Darthphere]

Sergio Aguero? Really? I mean he had a great start to the season but he seemed to take 5 months off too in the middle of the season.

[bapi]

Sergio Aguero? Really? I mean he had a great start to the season but he seemed to take 5 months off too in the middle of the season.

What?? 21 goals + 7 assists in 30 matches and this is his first season in EPL! And he's only 23.

[Iceman]

Udinese captain Antonio Di Natale to look after disabled sister of Piermario Morosini following player's death (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/european/9206293/Udinese-captain-Antonio-Di-Natale-to-look-after-disabled-sister-of-Piermario-Morosini-following-players-death.html)

Manchester United agree a deal to sign Benfica's Nicolas Gaitan for £20m plus Fabio and Federico Macheda (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/9205873/Manchester-United-agree-a-deal-to-sign-Benficas-Nicolas-Gaitan-for-20m-plus-Fabio-and-Federico-Macheda.html)That's really good to read. Sometimes football shows its good side.

How good is this Benfica guy? It seems like a huge offer to give TWO players who have shown promise at least at one point as well as a big fee.

[Iceman]

A Curious Day In The Curious Life Of Mario Balotelli


exclusive access to a page from the diary of one Mario Balotelli…


From who ate all the piesPretty funny. I can really picture him doing some of those things.

[bapi]

That's really good to read. Sometimes football shows its good side.

How good is this Benfica guy? It seems like a huge offer to give TWO players who have shown promise at least at one point as well as a big fee.

I like Gaitan a lot and United were following Eden Hazard too but looks like he'll join City.

[Darthphere]

What?? 21 goals + 7 assists in 30 matches and this is his first season in EPL! And he's only 23.

Most of those goals came in the first half of the season. Either way, it doesn't matter because RVP is going to win it.

[Darthphere]

I like Gaitan a lot and United were following Eden Hazard too but looks like he'll join City.

You really believe that? Because I don't. I don't think Hazard comes to the EPL personally.

[bapi]

You really believe that? Because I don't. I don't think Hazard comes to the EPL personally.

Maybe Gaitan will stay but Hazard will move this summer 100%. He won't join PSG, Barca and Real are not interested, Spurs or Arsenal can't pay 30 mil. and Hazard did talk with Kompany about City many times.

[Darthphere]

Maybe Gaitan will stay but Hazard will move this summer 100%. He won't join PSG, Barca, Real are not interested, Spurs or Arsenal can't pay 30 mil. and Hazard did talk with Kompany about City many times.

Real are never interested until they're interested.

[bapi]

Real are never interested until they're interested.

Yes but they've got Ronaldo, Higuain, Benzema, Callejon, Ozil, Kaka, Di Maria...

[bapi]

But I'd prefer Lavezzi, to be honest - he has a buyout clause of 26 mil.

[Poeman]

Gaitan is a good player...Can Arsenal get a big buy or are they content battling for 3rd place every year

[Darthphere]

They don't really need a big buy though. I don't know, if they can get Vertonghen and Podolski, I think they're good. Anymore than that, they would have to think about selling someone.

[Van Petrol]

Udinese captain Antonio Di Natale to look after disabled sister of Piermario Morosini following player's death (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/european/9206293/Udinese-captain-Antonio-Di-Natale-to-look-after-disabled-sister-of-Piermario-Morosini-following-players-death.html)

Good stuff! :up:

[Van Petrol]

Gaitan is a good player...Can Arsenal get a big buy or are they content battling for 3rd place every year

Podolski seems a done deal. I also wouldn't be surprised to see Vertonghen arrive.


I've read we've been sniffing around Christian Eriksen recently.

[Darthphere]

Podolski seems a done deal. I also wouldn't be surprised to see Vertonghen arrive.


I've read we've been sniffing around Christian Eriksen recently.

What happens in midfield once Wilshere comes back? I'm guessing Wilshere, Ramsay, Song is the obvious triumvirate. Arteta to the bench.

To bring Eriksen in, they would have to sell Walcott wouldn't they? The way the club operates and all that.

[Van Petrol]

What happens in midfield once Wilshere comes back? I'm guessing Wilshere, Ramsay, Song is the obvious triumvirate. Arteta to the bench.

To bring Eriksen in, they would have to sell Walcott wouldn't they? The way the club operates and all that.

Wilshere seems a more deeper-lying midfielder than attacking one, so he'll likely rotate with Arteta and Song. We only really have Ramsey and Rosicky for the central attacking one, and could really do with nother though with better vision.

On a sidenote, I'd love for us to keep Benayoun around, though I can't see it happening.

[Darthphere]

I forgot about Vela too. He seems to want to stay in Spain so you'll probably get a fee for that.

[kit1982]

Sergio Aguero? Really? I mean he had a great start to the season but he seemed to take 5 months off too in the middle of the season.


Out of all that list Aguero's the one you question? Not the talentless cockney with the WWII haircut? Of all the Spurs players, Parker? Not Adebayor, Modric or Bale, but the bloke whose passing range barely exceeds 5 yards. Not one Newcastle player makes it, but Parker does? Good grief.

[Van Petrol]

Anybody who wants to string us up over 'Eduardo-gate' needs to watch Gary Neville on Monday Night Footbal right now.

[Dr Lee]

Eduardo-gate?

[Van Petrol]

http://i.imgur.com/kr7Bf.jpg

[Darthphere]

Out of all that list Aguero's the one you question? Not the talentless cockney with the WWII haircut? Of all the Spurs players, Parker? Not Adebayor, Modric or Bale, but the bloke whose passing range barely exceeds 5 yards. Not one Newcastle player makes it, but Parker does? Good grief.

Scott Parker is the best footballer on the planet. Why? Because he looks like the Rocketeer.:o

[spidey-dude]

got my ticket sorted for the final - club wembley is ****ing expensive mind, the FA are worse than touts!

[kit1982]

Scott Parker is the best footballer on the planet. Why? Because he looks like the Rocketeer.:o


Maybe thats why he's so slow, carrying that heavy rocket pack and all!

I've never been a big Martinez fan, but Wigan have been great tonight regardless the result, why on earth though can they not give this sort of performance in January?

Moses has been great tonight he'll regret that miss though. Jordi Gomez has been class aswell.


Spidey - Wembley's prices are daylight robbery, at least Dick Turpin wore a mask!

[Darthphere]

A lot of hate going around about the new US kit but I personally love it. Gonna snap one up quick. http://www.footballshirtculture.com/12/13-kits/united-states-2012-2013-nike-home-football-kit.html

[spidey-dude]

I actually got my carling cup ticket for less from a tout! only buying from FA to gaurantee a ticket and cos I hate giving touts money

[Darthphere]

I love these silly petulant things that happen at the end of games. Caldwell wasn't happy with RVP's handshake style, it seems Arsene stormed off at the final whistle leaving Roberto Martinez to shrug it off and shake the hand of every member of Wigan. I love the unnecessary drama.

[Van Petrol]

We're bad losers, lol...

[Darthphere]

We're bad losers, lol...

I was watching the Caldwell incident and I was like "He gave you his hand, stop trying to make a show of it." Ridiculous.....I love it.:o

[ttotheusher]

A lot of hate going around about the new US kit but I personally love it. Gonna snap one up quick. http://www.footballshirtculture.com/12/13-kits/united-states-2012-2013-nike-home-football-kit.html

Not too bad, very Doncaster like. Better than the GB Olympic kit anyways.

[Hunter Rider]

youre exactly right, it wasnt the odd knobhead but a couple of hundred people chanting disrespectfully about the dead

I have said many a time how much I despise spurs on here before, but they tried to drown out the vile chants with applause and then booed the Chelsea fans, respect to them for that

was the minute silence before United game for Hillsborough? because our main rivals fanbase managed to respect it, yet Chelsea couldnt

It was certainly the most audibly loud response I've ever heard during a minutes silence.

The minutes silence at the United game was for the Lovirno player that died.

So I was thinking about the love we have for Scotty Parker but am I crazy to think that I would like to see Michael Carrick in the England set up? I think he's been really good this season for United.

Carrick and Wilshere should be England's midfield pairing at the Euros.

Funny you mention that, I came across a rumour this morning that there was a chant of 'always the victim, it's never your fault' amongst the Man U crowd yesterday, can anyone who saw that game clarify this?

I watched the game and never heard and the commentators never mentioned anything, but it could have happened if it was a small few chanting and it didn't get picked up onj the audio.


Manchester United agree a deal to sign Benfica's Nicolas Gaitan for £20m plus Fabio and Federico Macheda (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/9205873/Manchester-United-agree-a-deal-to-sign-Benficas-Nicolas-Gaitan-for-20m-plus-Fabio-and-Federico-Macheda.html)

Ugh, I hope not, simply not good enough.

PFA Player of the Year (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12040/7677221/PFA-Player-of-the-Year)
Sergio Aguero, Joe Hart, Scott Parker, Robin van Persie, Wayne Rooney, David Silva

PFA Young Player of the Year (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12040/7677222/PFA-Young-Player-of-the-Year)
Sergio Aguero, Gareth Bale, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Daniel Sturridge, Kyle Walker, Danny Welbeck

RVP

Walker

Anybody who wants to string us up over 'Eduardo-gate' needs to watch Gary Neville on Monday Night Footbal right now.

What was Nevs saying?

[Hunter Rider]

Hell of a win for Wigan, gotta say I thought they earned it over the 90 minutes, I was surprised at Arsenal in the second half, I thought they'd come out and blow Wigan away.

[spidey-dude]

criminal that Juan Mata isnt nominated for young player of the year

[Van Petrol]

Hell of a win for Wigan, gotta say I thought they earned it over the 90 minutes, I was surprised at Arsenal in the second half, I thought they'd come out and blow Wigan away.

I loved how Niall Quinn said, Taking the ball into the corner and running the clock down isn't the Wigan way", 10 seconds after they did just that, lol.

[Dr Lee]

the player of the year lists are crap..... what has Scott Parker done to be included?

[Van Petrol]

It was certainly the most audibly loud response I've ever heard during a minutes silence.

The minutes silence at the United game was for the Lovirno player that died.



Carrick and Wilshere should be England's midfield pairing at the Euros.



I watched the game and never heard and the commentators never mentioned anything, but it could have happened if it was a small few chanting and it didn't get picked up onj the audio.



Ugh, I hope not, simply not good enough.



RVP

Walker



What was Nevs saying?

Something like players diving to win things has been going on for ages, and has become part of the game, so therefore he doesn't agree with those players being called 'cheats'. While yeah, it may not be morally right, almost every team pulls of these sort of tactics when required in order to get the upper hand/result.

It puts the ****storm we and Eduardo got over diving into perspective.When others do it and have been doing it for ages, some making it an art form, and it having become part of the game to get results, but in turn not getting anything at the severity that we got in attention brought to them.

[Darthphere]

The sad thing is, it's being taught from a young age. I remember in high school, I was dating a girl on the soccer team. Her coach would constantly tell them if they felt any contact in the box, to go down.

[Van Petrol]

The sad thing is, it's being taught from a young age. I remember in high school, I was dating a girl on the soccer team. Her coach would constantly tell them if they felt any contact in the box, to go down.

LOL! At one point I would have been shocked to hear this. Now, not so much. :oldrazz:

[Darthphere]

LOL! At one point I would have been shocked to hear this. Now, not so much. :oldrazz:

Mind you, this was high school so this was 7-8 years ago for me.

[Van Petrol]

Mind you, this was high school so this was 7-8 years ago for me.

Back then it probably would have shocked me, as I used to be pretty ignroant and naive to these sort of *ahem* underhand tactics.. :ninja:

[Hunter Rider]

criminal that Juan Mata isnt nominated for young player of the year

The celing on that category is too high IMO.

I loved how Niall Quinn said, Taking the ball into the corner and running the clock down isn't the Wigan way", 10 seconds after they did just that, lol.

:funny: I noticed that, do you think your team was a little flat tonight or just a case of Wigan playing out of their skin again?

Something like players diving to win things has been going on for ages, and has become part of the game, so therefore he doesn't agree with those players being called 'cheats'. While yeah, it may not be morally right, almost every team pulls of these sort of tactics when required in order to get the upper hand/result.

It puts the ****storm we and Eduardo got over diving into perspective.When others do it and have been doing it for ages, some making it an art form, and it having become part of the game to get results, but in turn not getting anything at the severity that we got in attention brought to them.

Ah I see, that was a situation that was ridiculously blown out or proportion, especially by Celtic who were trying to find a loophole to get another shot at qualifying for the CL.

Nial Quinn talked about retroactive reds for diving, but it's harder to prove than say a studs up challenge.

[Darthphere]

I think you start with fines, then move to actual match bans for repeat offenders.

[Van Petrol]

:funny: I noticed that, do you think your team was a little flat tonight or just a case of Wigan playing out of their skin again?
Combination of both, I think. I hope Arteta's injury isn't serious, but it's not looking too good at the moment.


Ah I see, that was a situation that was ridiculously blown out or proportion, especially by Celtic who were trying to find a loophole to get another shot at qualifying for the CL.
Yep, though Tony Mowbray at the time just seemed to take it on the chin and wanted to move on.

[Darthphere]

VP, what the hell happened to Park Chu Young? I mean, I know that pretty much everyone accepts he was brought in for marketing purposes but he doesn't even make the bench?

[Van Petrol]

I have no idea, Darth. :huh:

[Darthphere]

That whole situation is odd. Going back to how they undercut Lille to get him and then they never play him. So weird. Even Bebe got a run out every now and again.

[Van Petrol]

I agree. Especially when you consider we most likely p***ed off Lille in the process, it doesn't help our already slim chances on the Hazard front.

[Hunter Rider]

Combination of both, I think. I hope Arteta's injury isn't serious, but it's not looking too good at the moment.

When did he get injured? I just read the Wilshire news as well, this injury he has had seems to have been very hard to shake.

Yep, though Tony Mowbray at the time just seemed to take it on the chin and wanted to move on.

Yeah it was more the suits that were pushing for it.

Speaking of what I said about retroactive reds for diving, for instance I think if an independent panel reviewed the below then that would be a clear retroactive red for cheating.

http://i40.tinypic.com/2w1uq35.gif

[Darthphere]

Now with Nani back, I could see the Villa game as Young's last start this season.

[Smits]

On the other side, it's 2 out of 2 for Young now...

[Van Petrol]

When did he get injured? I just read the Wilshire news as well, this injury he has had seems to have been very hard to shake.
Just before the first goal, it caught Benayoun out, as he was gesturing for assistance. Yeah, hopefully he'll be fit and ready to go for the new season.


Speaking of what I said about retroactive reds for diving, for instance I think if an independent panel reviewed the below then that would be a clear retroactive red for cheating.

http://i40.tinypic.com/2w1uq35.gif
That's the first time I've seen that, and I didn't realise it looked as bad as that.

[Darthphere]

Slow motion gifs usually make it look worse than it is. It didn't look that bad in full speed. It was a dive in the sense that he flew in the air like Superman but there was contact.

[spidey-dude]

yeah there was contact because young purposefully ran into his leg (started diving over it), while Ciaran was trying to get completely out of his way

[kit1982]

Just realised Szczesny hasn't got a sniff in the young POTY but the Ox who no disrespect has only played 13 games is in there..... oh wait ones Polish, ones English moving on!


Anyone seen the list for the Premier Leagues best player of the last 20 years? it is Dennis Bergkamp, Eric Cantona, Ryan Giggs, Thierry Henry, Roy Keane, Cristiano Ronaldo, Paul Scholes, Alan Shearer, Patrick Vieira, Gianfranco Zola. Now I might be being harsh, but I can't be the only one who thinks that one of those fellas shouldn't be anywhere near this award?

[ttotheusher]

VP, what the hell happened to Park Chu Young? I mean, I know that pretty much everyone accepts he was brought in for marketing purposes but he doesn't even make the bench?

Last I heard, the Korean government have pushed his national service back a few years.

Now with Nani back, I could see the Villa game as Young's last start this season.

Nani is pretty useless on the left hand side IMO. I'd rather play Park or Giggs.

Just realised Szczesny hasn't got a sniff in the young POTY but the Ox who no disrespect has only played 13 games is in there..... oh wait ones Polish, ones English moving on!

I don't see why the Young Player of the Year has to be up to 23 years old. I wouldn't count that as a 'young' player. Plus, does anyone else find it annoying you can be nominated in both categories?

Anyone seen the list for the Premier Leagues best player of the last 20 years? it is Dennis Bergkamp, Eric Cantona, Ryan Giggs, Thierry Henry, Roy Keane, Cristiano Ronaldo, Paul Scholes, Alan Shearer, Patrick Vieira, Gianfranco Zola. Now I might be being harsh, but I can't be the only one who thinks that one of those fellas shouldn't be anywhere near this award?

You're correct, Vieira should be nowhere near that list. :o:woot: Keano to win it!

[kit1982]

Haha! To be honest bar the one fella, you can make a compelling argument for anyone of those guys to win it. Eric won a title every full season he played in, Giggs and Scholes are.... well Giggs and Scholes, Henry, Bergkamp and Viera were invincibles aswell as being world class, Shearer's scoring record is unreal, Keane was the ultimate captain to the ultimate PL team, Ronaldo dominated the league and Zola was...... well he had lovely hair and a nice smile.


No Gerrard, Lampard, Adams, Terry, Ferdinand, Drogba, Schmeichel but Zola? He's always been in the same bracket as Di Canio for me, great skills, great goals but nowhere near the guys listed.

[Smits]

Slow motion gifs usually make it look worse than it is. It didn't look that bad in full speed. It was a dive in the sense that he flew in the air like Superman but there was contact.

Contact in the sense of Young standing on the guys foot, or Young kicking the guys leg?

[spidey-dude]

Just realised Szczesny hasn't got a sniff in the young POTY but the Ox who no disrespect has only played 13 games is in there..... oh wait ones Polish, ones English moving on!


Anyone seen the list for the Premier Leagues best player of the last 20 years? it is Dennis Bergkamp, Eric Cantona, Ryan Giggs, Thierry Henry, Roy Keane, Cristiano Ronaldo, Paul Scholes, Alan Shearer, Patrick Vieira, Gianfranco Zola. Now I might be being harsh, but I can't be the only one who thinks that one of those fellas shouldn't be anywhere near this award?

not sure who you mean they are all good - surprised Stevie G isnt on it though

[kit1982]

the one whose best known for a wonder goal in the FA Cup against Norwich....

[TheFuture]

the one whose best known for a wonder goal in the FA Cup against Norwich....

Gianfranco? Surely one of the most skillful attackers to grace the PL?

[kit1982]

Gianfranco? Surely one of the most skillful attackers to grace the PL?

Not for me, he was like Bergkamp but nowhere near as good. I don't think you should be on that list for being "one of". Gary McAllister was one of the best passer in the EPL, but I wouldn't put him in that list. Great player, for sure, Chelsea legend, for sure. But mentioned in the same breath as Henry and Cantona? Mentioned ahead of Pires? Not in a million years. He's a fashionable Di Canio.

[chamber-music]

yeah there was contact because young purposefully ran into his leg (started diving over it), while Ciaran was trying to get completely out of his way

I agree. I get defending your player but Young straight out dived. You can see in the gif the Villa player trying to move his leg out the way.

[chamber-music]

A lot of hate going around about the new US kit but I personally love it. Gonna snap one up quick. http://www.footballshirtculture.com/12/13-kits/united-states-2012-2013-nike-home-football-kit.html
Thats not a bad kit but the badge is rubbish. Can't someone design a better USA badge than that?

[ttotheusher]

No Gerrard, Lampard, Adams, Terry, Ferdinand, Drogba, Schmeichel but Zola? He's always been in the same bracket as Di Canio for me, great skills, great goals but nowhere near the guys listed.

not sure who you mean they are all good - surprised Stevie G isnt on it though

Tony Adams is a good shout also, but I think Gerrard and Lampard cancel each other out, if that makes sense.

Regarding Jack Wilshere, who does everyone think should now 'replace' him in the England Euro squad? Rodwell is out also, so if were looking for a young, athletic and talented central midfielder, there's only one option isn't there? Bring on the Tom Cleverely I say!

[spidey-dude]

I agree. I get defending your player but Young straight out dived. You can see in the gif the Villa player trying to move his leg out the way.

yeah, Young has knocked the ball to the right and purposely dived into Ciarans receding leg

[Darthphere]

yeah there was contact because young purposefully ran into his leg (started diving over it), while Ciaran was trying to get completely out of his way

I agree. I get defending your player but Young straight out dived. You can see in the gif the Villa player trying to move his leg out the way.

Well again, the gif makes an already terrible dive look worst but just because he was pulling his leg back doesn't make it ok that he had his leg sticking out in the first place. It's a dive but as a defender, you have to know have your leg out like that in the box is just asking for it. And until the FA does something about diving, players will continue to do it.

Thats not a bad kit but the badge is rubbish. Can't someone design a better USA badge than that?

I don't know. Badges that have stars in them always have bothered me. I feel like, you earn a star in your badge you just can't put one in there because it looks pretty.

[Darthphere]

Gary Neville. Who would've guessed he would be this good on TV.

mNx5ok60U6A

[kit1982]

haha I remember that Beckham dive as if it were yesterday! Suprised Harry Kewell didn't get a mention, he made Young look as honest as they come.

[ttotheusher]

I saw this and laughed for a solid five minutes:

Lennon: I plan to conquer Europe and win the Champions League with Celtic

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2129542/Lennon-I-plan-win-Champions-League-Celtic.html#ixzz1sJgnqMVm

[Darthphere]

The headline is a bit misleading but you gotta admire his ambition.

[spidey-dude]

Well again, the gif makes an already terrible dive look worst but just because he was pulling his leg back doesn't make it ok that he had his leg sticking out in the first place. It's a dive but as a defender, you have to know have your leg out like that in the box is just asking for it. And until the FA does something about diving, players will continue to do it.



oh come off it, Youngs left leg actually goes out of its way to make contact with Ciaran's!!!!

[Darthphere]

oh come off it, Youngs left leg actually goes out of its way to make contact with Ciaran's!!!!

Which was sticking out. Again, I'm not saying it's not a dive but a player has the right to change directions on a dribble. If you leave your leg out, he's going to change direction right into your leg. It's a simple fact. It's a dive, not denying that but defenders need to be smarter. Watch the Gary Neville video, he explains it better than I do.

[Smits]

Gary Neville. Who would've guessed he would be this good on TV.

mNx5ok60U6A

G Nev is quality on sky haha

[Iceman]

Speaking of what I said about retroactive reds for diving, for instance I think if an independent panel reviewed the below then that would be a clear retroactive red for cheating.

ahttp://i40.tinypic.com/2w1uq35.gifLooks pretty bad from that angle.

[RKO]

My body isn't ready for this game.

[Hunter Rider]

Stewart Gardner on MUTV just made it VERY clear on behalf of the club that there's nothing in it on the Paddy Crerand Show:

"United have been strongly linked with Nicolas Gaitan... the club have made it quite clear that they are not going to sign Nicolas Gaitan; they're not interested in Nicolas Gaitan, never have been interested in Nicolas Gaitan and aren't going to sign him next summer, even though the press have reported that... United have made it very clear to the press that it's not on... Gaitan is not coming to Old Trafford".

Phew!

[Hunter Rider]

Looks pretty bad from that angle.

Yep, that one really exposes it.

[Darthphere]

Ribery dives, avoids a yellow, scores 2 minutes later. Funny how the football gods see things.

[Van Petrol]

Gary Neville. Who would've guessed he would be this good on TV.

mNx5ok60U6A

Bloody marvellous!

[Darthphere]

I love how honest he is. He's like "Yeah I dived."

[Dr Lee]

Ribery dives, avoids a yellow, scores 2 minutes later. Funny how the football gods see things.

and everyone will be ignoring his actions tonight.... but God forbid Young over-acting when fouled at the weekend:whatever:

[Van Petrol]

and everyone will be ignoring his actions tonight.... but God forbid Young over-acting when fouled at the weekend:whatever:

Now you know what we we're getting with the Edurado deal.

[kit1982]

and everyone will be ignoring his actions tonight.... but God forbid Young over-acting when fouled at the weekend:whatever:

Yeh it's a United witch hunt.... :whatever: pretty sure you guys have all given City players and Suarez hard times for it this season.

[Dr Lee]

Yeh it's a United witch hunt.... :whatever:

Hard not to think so when all you see are people using Young as 'examples' of cheating and ignoring much more blatant and obvious diving by other players from other teams.

[kit1982]

Hard not to think so when all you see are people using Young as 'examples' of cheating and ignoring much more blatant and obvious diving by other players from other teams.

But they aren't..... Dzeko, Suarez, Johnson, Mark Davies all guys this season who have recently taken flack for it. People use Young because it's the most recent and it's two televised matches in a row, if Suarez does it next week he'll again be put as the face of it. I've not heard one person say it's solely Young, if anything people are disappointed because they like to believe that it's all down to the dirty foreigners.

[Dr Lee]

not what i'm seeing... guess i need to change where i read news online & watch on the TV then.....

[kit1982]

Guess you do, from what I've seen Martin Atkinson has taken more flack than Ashley Young. I've not seen anyone suggest that Ashley Young is solely the blame for all diving or condone anyone else for doing it. Nor have I seen or heard anything to suggest an anti-United agenda, any article I've seen having a go at Young comments that he did it at Villa aswell. In fact the most negative thing I've heard about Young was from Hunter last week!

[kit1982]

Bah another red card under Warnock, can't wait for this season to end!!

[RKO]

Bayern pulls through, but Real got the away goal. It's gonna be interesting next week.

[Darthphere]

Not a terrible result, 1-0 gets them through.

[Dr Lee]

Reading back in the Premier League

[kit1982]

Reading back in the Premier League

and well deserved too, just need Southampton to win on saturday and it'll be good night West Ham! :woot:

[spidey-dude]

yeah I would like soho back too - any chance Watford can still make the playoffs?

[kit1982]

yeah I would like soho back too - any chance Watford can still make the playoffs?

Nah sadly not, Dyche has still done an awesome job there, no money, lost Sordell in January and level on points with us.

[spidey-dude]

Nah sadly not, Dyche has still done an awesome job there, no money, lost Sordell in January and level on points with us.

yeah, my best mate is a season ticket holder so I go every now and again with him, hopefully they can fnd some sort of investment

[Iceman]

Real Bayern is going to be a very open tie. 1st leg result sets it up for a good game.

Looking forward to tonight. Despite those idiot Chelsea fans from the other day I want them to go through by any way possible. Either win the CL or go out on penalties in the final with JT missing the last kick again :woot:

[spidey-dude]

the further they go the more distracted they will be for the FA cup final

[Darthphere]

As long as Barcelona doesn't win.

[Iceman]

the further they go the more distracted they will be for the FA cup final& for CL qualification :word:

[Darthphere]

Look at the lineups, I think Chelsea have a chance. Mascherano and Puyol in central defense has never been a good pairing. I can see Drogba abusing Mascherano and Puyol not being able to keep up with the likes of Mata and Ramires....


that being said, Chelsea will probably lose.

[chamber-music]

I've always disliked Puyol for some reason. I don't know what it is about the guy but I really dislike him and I'm generally ambivalent towards most footballers

[Darthphere]

It's the hair.

[RKO]

Who do we got for tonight boys? I'm going Chelsea 2-1.

[ttotheusher]

I think a 2-1 reverse for Barca. There just too good for Chelsea.

[Darthphere]

I don't know, I'm feeling like Chelsea have been underestimated and Barca are coming into this way too confident. I think Chelsea hit them with an early goal in the first 15 minutes and that will wake them up a bit. I see 3-1 Barca but I'm actually hoping Chelsea shock the world.

It's rainy and cold at Stamford Bridge too. It's not a Tuesday night in Stoke but this should help them a bit.

[ttotheusher]

I might give Chelsea some credit and back them for a 1-1, but I think it's a long shot. They might get something from setpieces, but how many of them are they going to get?

I've always disliked Puyol for some reason. I don't know what it is about the guy but I really dislike him and I'm generally ambivalent towards most footballers

It's the same reason people hate Roy Keane; he's suprisingly good at his job despite the fact you can't name why; he is the ultimate Captain and warrior, and has a certain flair for arrogance.

[Darthphere]

You know I was kidding before but who do Chelsea think they are with these long throws, Stoke?

[bapi]

Wow, you really don't like Barca here. And it's hard to believe but Puyol with Mascherano are great together.

[Darthphere]

It's hard to believe because they're not great together.

[Iceman]

I've always disliked Puyol for some reason. I don't know what it is about the guy but I really dislike him and I'm generally ambivalent towards most footballersIt's his hair.

[Iceman]

It's the hair.Lol, I was an hour late.

I don't know, I'm feeling like Chelsea have been underestimated and Barca are coming into this way too confident. I think Chelsea hit them with an early goal in the first 15 minutes and that will wake them up a bit. I see 3-1 Barca but I'm actually hoping Chelsea shock the world.

It's rainy and cold at Stamford Bridge too. It's not a Tuesday night in Stoke but this should help them a bit.I also think Chelsea have been underestimated. Doesn't necessarily mean they won't get beat but I really could see a lot of different scores as the end result tonight.

[Darthphere]

Drogba is in love with the ground.

[chamber-music]

I don't mind Roy Keane even though he seems like the most intense man to ever play football :p

It's the hair.

It's his hair.

He does have stupid hair :funny:

[Darthphere]

Roy Keane seemed like the type of guy that would **** diamonds.

[RKO]

What the hell is going on with Drogba today? He's worse than ever.

[chamber-music]

Everytime Roy Keane does punditry on ITV I feel like any moment he might just punch Adrian Chiles in the face.

[Darthphere]

Drogba!

[RKO]

Drroooogba!!

[Dr Lee]

Holy ****!!!!!

[Iceman]

GOlazzzoooo!!!!!

[Darthphere]

I've never celebrated a Chelsea goal in my life until today. I scared my cat.

[bapi]

It's hard to believe because they're not great together.

Come on. Pique is awful this season, Puyol with Mascherano is their best option. Yes, I know, Drogba just scored but still. However, Gary Neville could be right with 1:1 prediction.

[Darthphere]

Come on. Pique is awful this season, Puyol with Mascherano is their best option. Yes, I know, Drogba just scored but still. However, Gary Neville could be right with 1:1 prediction.

Pique at his worse is still better than Mascherano at his best playing CB. Masch isn't a CB and it shows.

[Iceman]

Great time to score.

[RKO]

What's Chelsea's tactic for the second half? Park the bus?

[Darthphere]

What's Chelsea's tactic for the second half? Park the bus?

I wouldn't change anything tactically. They need more goals. They have to play on the counter. 1-0 isn't going to help them at the Camp Nou IMO where Barca will score 2-3, at least.

[RKO]

True, they should keep it as is.

I don't think I've ever screamed Drogba so loud in my life.

[Iceman]

What's Chelsea's tactic for the second half? Park the bus?That will be hard to watch with Barca going for it.

[Darthphere]

I can't find my cat. When I saw Lampard steal the ball from Messi (who seems injured) I jumped from my seat because I saw Ramires breaking free. Great pass across the box to Drogba and I yelled like a mad man.

[ttotheusher]

Everytime Roy Keane does punditry on ITV I feel like any moment he might just punch Adrian Chiles in the face.

Roy Keane is speaking for the nation on that front.

Good goal from the Drog, I'm suprised Mata has been in the game more.

[RKO]

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/newuploads/wh73z.gif

[Iceman]

Roy Keane is speaking for the nation on that front. He would have my full backing!

[Iceman]

Damn, are they gonna do it?!

[Dr Lee]

Now watch Chelsea big themselves up....... then get absolutely slaughtered in the away leg

[Darthphere]

Hopefully not.

[RKO]

That was beautiful, they held til the last minute. Also Ashley Cole was on top form tonight, he had it on lock.

[Hunter Rider]

Drogba the colossus and Drogba the theatrical BAFTA winner were both on show tonight, he is so important for Chelsea in every way. Great result and I'm pleased for Wobbly, plus I can't stand Barca.

It's going to be very hard in the midget pit next week but Chelsea have given themselves a fighting chance.

[Darthphere]

I have to say, Gary Cahill was the best I've ever seen him tonight. I shudder to think what David Luiz might have done in this game honestly.

[RKO]

Second leg should be good. I say goes 2-1 on Barcelona's favor, Chelsea goes through with the away goal.

[chamber-music]

Arsenal managed to beat Barcelona at Emirates and then lost at Nou Camp I think it will probably go the same way for Chelsea although it would be cool if they beat them.

[Darthphere]

I can't wait for Xavi, Pep and gang to come out with their usual "Chelsea played anti-football and we play football the right way." garbage.

[the_ultimate_evil]

personally out of the 4 I'd want real to lift it, i hate chelsea and barca but really wanna see the cocky *******s of barca fall flat and i feel Bayern a real dirty team who seem to perfer to kick a team off a pitch than play

[wobbly]

Obviously a great result for us tonight :yay:

As for next week....Well, let's just see....lol.

Personally, I'd love to see Di Mateo go with Drogba & Torres up front as Barca will not be expecting that. Set up to get that away goal and we'd give ourselves a great chance.

Go in too cautious, looking to play on the break only...Worked ok tonight but over there I can't see that one ending well.

[Darthphere]

Anybody but Barcelona is my motto.

[Darthphere]

I laughed when I saw this OKxZ51wyURw

[Iceman]

Obviously a great result for us tonight :yay:

As for next week....Well, let's just see....lol.

Personally, I'd love to see Di Mateo go with Drogba & Torres up front as Barca will not be expecting that. Set up to get that away goal and we'd give ourselves a great chance.

Go in too cautious, looking to play on the break only...Worked ok tonight but over there I can't see that one ending well.Congrats mate, I knew Chelsea had a chance at the Bridge. A huge performance needed now at the Nou Camp but at least progression is now a real possibility.

[B]

The way Chelsea played tonight is more or less the defensive blueprint for beating Barcelona. From what I recall it's how Mourinho set Inter up to beat them a few years back.

Mimic their formation, have your 3 man midfield stay rigid & 'screen' Barcelona's central midfield ie don't go chasing the ball & leaving holes in the middle, only show them space down the flank as there is little to no threat of a cross actually being delivered into the box & in the same respect I would say the likes of Terry, Cole, Cahill etc would fancy their chances in the air against the likes of Messi, Iniesta, Fabregas, Sanchez etc..

Few teams have the capability of beating Barcelona by outplaying them & keeping the ball from them for really extended periods of time to make Barca work a little &/or to give themselves abit of a breather & in truth I don't think Chelsea would be included in that list as they don't tend to play that way even in the Premiership.. or at least they haven't the past few seasons. However Chelsea are more than capable of beating Barcelona & going onto the final.. so long as they don't try to play Barcelona at their own game. Play their own game, attempt to stay defensively rigid & sound, force them out wide & when they do get possession attempt to get it up field at speed to Drogba who if he brings his A-Game can bully that entier Barcelona defense.

Drogba was definatly the correct choice up front for Chelsea, made an excellent target man & held the ball up superbly. Pity he was showing signs of his old theatrical/playacting early days at Chelsea however seeing as it was against Barcelona who are very adept at doing the same thing I approve of him doing it.

It will be interesting to see how Barcelona set themselves up in the 2nd leg, I may be wrong but I've seen them a few times at home this past year & against some teams they seem to play 3 at the back in order to break certain teams down.

[Darthphere]

Did you notice he really cut back on the theatrics in the 2nd half. I don't remember him going down that often.

[Hunter Rider]

Obviously a great result for us tonight :yay:

As for next week....Well, let's just see....lol.

Personally, I'd love to see Di Mateo go with Drogba & Torres up front as Barca will not be expecting that. Set up to get that away goal and we'd give ourselves a great chance.

Go in too cautious, looking to play on the break only...Worked ok tonight but over there I can't see that one ending well.

Risky to play two up top but it's going to be hard to contain Barca on the wide pitch at the Camp nou, I wonder though if Sturridge would be a better option than Mata for you on the break if he is willing to put the work in going the other way.

[Darthphere]

Kalou did a pretty good job when he came in for Mata.

[Poeman]

Arsenal managed to beat Barcelona at Emirates and then lost at Nou Camp I think it will probably go the same way for Chelsea although it would be cool if they beat them.

Difference I think is Arsenal won the game 2-1 so Barcelona had the away goal there

[kit1982]

I have to say, Gary Cahill was the best I've ever seen him tonight. I shudder to think what David Luiz might have done in this game honestly.

Agreed he was excellent (and it hurts me to say it!) but to be fair to Luiz he's been brilliant for Chelsea recently. I thought Mikel played well yesterday aswell and who'd have thought that skinny no hoper from last year would turn into the awesome Ramires! For the 2nd leg I'd have Sturridge instead of Mata, he's at his best when he's got space to run into and on that massive pitch that could be key.


Btw did anyone see Busquets when he actually got fouled? He just got up and got on with it, so why does he play act :doh: ??

[spidey-dude]

still think that Barca will win, but at least this way Chelsea will be even more tired/distracted for the FA cup final - sort of hope Chelsea get to the Champions League final for that reason

thought you might like this hunter
http://www.krizbii.btinternet.co.uk/young2rko.jpg

[RKO]

Baw Gawd! Out of no where!

[spidey-dude]

Baw Gawd! Out of no where!

hahaha

did you literally just come in to this topic because of this photo?

[RKO]

Lol. I've been posting here. I am a Futbol fan.

[chamber-music]

Young sells it better than Rick Flair and Dolph Ziggler! ;):funny:

[spidey-dude]

Lol. I've been posting here. I am a Futbol fan.

haha the username made me think you just lurked on the board waiting for a Randy Orton mention - I havent seen you in here before, who do you support?

[wobbly]

Risky to play two up top but it's going to be hard to contain Barca on the wide pitch at the Camp nou, I wonder though if Sturridge would be a better option than Mata for you on the break if he is willing to put the work in going the other way.

I'd have Torres playing wide. He has often been drifting out wide anyway and has put in some killer crosses from there as well (I think Torres also has a good record against Barca as well?)

Anyways, atm, he is playing great as a provider. He has still to find true form putting them away himself, though he has improved dramatically since AVB got his marching orders...as have most of the team it has to be said.

Sturridge...If he can cut out that wasteful selfish streak he has I'd be all for him starting the game. But as I can't see us getting a lot of chances the last thing we need is someone wasting the few we do get.

[Darthphere]

Agreed he was excellent (and it hurts me to say it!) but to be fair to Luiz he's been brilliant for Chelsea recently. I thought Mikel played well yesterday aswell and who'd have thought that skinny no hoper from last year would turn into the awesome Ramires! For the 2nd leg I'd have Sturridge instead of Mata, he's at his best when he's got space to run into and on that massive pitch that could be key.


Btw did anyone see Busquets when he actually got fouled? He just got up and got on with it, so why does he play act :doh: ??

I agree but still, he has a tendency to being reckless. I could easily see him conceding a penalty from a poor challenge or drifting upfield at some point and leaving it open for a Barca attack.

Also, they have to be more careful in defense. At one point Iniesta got behind Cahill and he straight up pushed him off the ball in the box and Iniesta went down. At the Nou Camp, that will be a penalty.

[ttotheusher]

He would have my full backing!

:hehe:

personally out of the 4 I'd want real to lift it, i hate chelsea and barca but really wanna see the cocky *******s of barca fall flat and i feel Bayern a real dirty team who seem to perfer to kick a team off a pitch than play

Yea I agree, Real have played the best football I've seen this season.

Personally, I'd love to see Di Mateo go with Drogba & Torres up front as Barca will not be expecting that. Set up to get that away goal and we'd give ourselves a great chance.

Go in too cautious, looking to play on the break only...Worked ok tonight but over there I can't see that one ending well.

Torres/Drogba doesn't work. I think when Torres was first bought they tried it, and it failed miserably. The best thing Chelsea can do is play defensively and pray that they don't concede too many.

Also, heard a rumour that City are interested in bringing Sturridge back to the Etihad, to replace Djeko whose going to leave this summer.

[kit1982]

But do you have to just sit back? I mean Real tried everything to beat Barca and failed miserably, yet the one time they actually concentrated on their own game rather than Barca's they got a 2-2 draw. Same when Inter just threw out all of their defensive work after going 1-0 down and just battered Barca for 90 mins. Osasuna, Bilbao even Betis teams who have done well against Barca have respected Barca, but not to the point where it disrupts their own game.

[Darthphere]

They need to get a goal IMO. Hit them early and often and get the early lead. I mean, they don't even need to win the match, just lose by 1 right?

[wobbly]

:hehe:
Torres/Drogba doesn't work. I think when Torres was first bought they tried it, and it failed miserably.

The previous attempts are a bit invalid as Torres was badly out of form with or without Drogba (and Drobga wasn't exactly busting a gut in the games either). We have yet to see them play together when both Torres is playing well and Drogba is putting in a shift. Atm, we could just have that rare event.

And as I said, I'd have Torres playing wide. In the previous attempts they have both been central.



The best thing Chelsea can do is play defensively and pray that they don't concede too many.

They will obviously be playing defensively but they have to look at having the players out there that can get the away goal as well. Get that and Barca need to get 3. Sending out a team to try and hold on to the one-nil would be fatal.


Also, heard a rumour that City are interested in bringing Sturridge back to the Etihad, to replace Djeko whose going to leave this summer.

Well, I'd hope we keep him. Lad has a lot of promise and I expect Drogba will likely be on his way in the summer. Thing is for Chelsea this year he has never played in his correct position (AVB, utter arsehole that he was, decided Sturridge was a winger).

[kit1982]

They need to get a goal IMO. Hit them early and often and get the early lead. I mean, they don't even need to win the match, just lose by 1 right?

yep you are right, as great as Barca are and have been, they are vulnerable. Arsenal went there with a not great side and were a Bendtner miss away from upsetting them, Milan weren't scared of Barca and on another day may have got the win.

[wobbly]

They need to get a goal IMO. Hit them early and often and get the early lead. I mean, they don't even need to win the match, just lose by 1 right?

If we get an away goal then any defeat by one (4-3 for example) would see us through.

[RKO]

haha the username made me think you just lurked on the board waiting for a Randy Orton mention - I havent seen you in here before, who do you support?

I'm an Inter fan, but I support Arsenal in the EPL.

[Darthphere]

If we get an away goal then any defeat by one (4-3 for example) would see us through.

That's why you guys need an early goal. The timing of yesterday's goal was perfect. Right at the half, go and park the bus for the second half. Only thing I would worry about is Pique is pretty much guaranteed to start that game. So you're not going to be able to just have Drogba dominate Puyol and Mascherano. If you get a goal, it will have to come off the wing IMO.

[Belvedere]

Anybody but Barcelona is my motto.

This is a good rule.

As a United fan I found it hard to root for Chelsea at first, but... I cannot stand Barcelona. Hopefully Chelsea managed to hold out at home and then go on to lose in the final.

[kit1982]

From the sounds of it Victor Moses has ****ed Wigan over by announcing he won't sign a new deal. How lovely, Wigan give him regular PL football when noone else will, now that he's had a very good 3 months he thinks he can do better. I'm sure he'll get a shock when he's at a "bigger" club and is expected to track back. I'd at least have thought he'd looked at N'Zogbia and think maybe moving isn't always the best.

[chamber-music]

You guys see the LeBron James Liverpool trainers/sneakers?

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/world-of-sport/nba-star-release-liverpool-trainers-fans-annoyed-133649668.html

[Hunter Rider]

Good result for Sporting Lisbon last night although I think they may regret not getting a third from those chances they created in the last 15 minutes, I don't see Bilbao being as poor at home in the second leg.

I'd have Torres playing wide. He has often been drifting out wide anyway and has put in some killer crosses from there as well (I think Torres also has a good record against Barca as well?)

Anyways, atm, he is playing great as a provider. He has still to find true form putting them away himself, though he has improved dramatically since AVB got his marching orders...as have most of the team it has to be said.

Sturridge...If he can cut out that wasteful selfish streak he has I'd be all for him starting the game. But as I can't see us getting a lot of chances the last thing we need is someone wasting the few we do get.

Good point, plus playing in Spain against their top side will probably spur him on in hopes of catching the eye for the Euros, as he must be behind Llorente right now.

[Darthphere]

You guys see the LeBron James Liverpool trainers/sneakers?

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/world-of-sport/nba-star-release-liverpool-trainers-fans-annoyed-133649668.html

People tend to overreact.

[Hunter Rider]

still think that Barca will win, but at least this way Chelsea will be even more tired/distracted for the FA cup final - sort of hope Chelsea get to the Champions League final for that reason

thought you might like this hunter
http://www.krizbii.btinternet.co.uk/young2rko.jpg

I just scrolled back down and noticed this! :funny:

[Hunter Rider]

Most wanted! Five targets for Man United boss Ferguson (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2132348/Five-targets-Manchester-United-boss-Sir-Alex-Ferguson.html)

It's actually 6 but hey, it's the Mail! :D

Not sure why the article has us in the title as City and Barca are closer to signing players from them than we are, but they are without a doubt a team of young talents that I imagine most top clubs are scouting.

[Darthphere]

So essentially, SAF wants to manage Athletic Bilbao.

[ttotheusher]

Luka Modric is the one I hear and see the most. The Sneijder rumours seem to have died down a little.

[Two-Face]

SAF should stop buying Spurs players....

Sheringham
Carrick
Berbatov

All been quite crap....

[Hunter Rider]

So essentially, SAF wants to manage Athletic Bilbao.

Or buy their team, in truth it makes sense to scout them, they have a wealth of talent who are already good but have their best years ahead.

Luka Modric is the one I hear and see the most. The Sneijder rumours seem to have died down a little.

Spurs want too much for Modric and Sneijder has been a whiny strop queen this season, is getting older and is greedy as they come, we won't be bothering with him either IMO.

[Darthphere]

Whatever happened to the Ricky Van Wolfswinkel rumors? He plays for Sporting right? So he might have been scouting him as well.

[Darthphere]

SAF should stop buying Spurs players....

Sheringham
Carrick
Berbatov

All been quite crap....

Have they though? I think we can all agree that Carrick has been having a great season (I see a lot of people saying it's because if Scholes but he was playing well before he returned). Berbatov? He just didn't fit in the system. Even then, guy scored 20 goals last season even if you want to discount that because of a couple of hat tricks and one 5 goal game. 20 goals are 20 goals and he single handedly beat Liverpool at OT.

[Hunter Rider]

It's possible that we could have been scouting him, he played pretty well last night and Fergie loves buying strikers.

[Darthphere]

Drogba to miss the Arsenal game and could miss the 2nd leg against Barcelona. Huge blow to their chances if true.

[Poeman]

Drogba to miss the Arsenal game and could miss the 2nd leg against Barcelona. Huge blow to their chances if true.

All but guarantees Barca in the final if Drogba is out...I highly doubt it though...This may be his last chance for Euro glory. He's not that soft is he?

[Iceman]

Drogba to miss the Arsenal game and could miss the 2nd leg against Barcelona. Huge blow to their chances if true.Damn.

[Darthphere]

I think you'd have to cut his leg off for him to miss the Barca game and even then he'd play with crutches.

[kit1982]

SAF should stop buying Spurs players....

Sheringham
Carrick
Berbatov

All been quite crap....


7_KIzbktgJk

[Iceman]

I think you'd have to cut his leg off for him to miss the Barca game and even then he'd play with crutches.Might make his dives more convincing.

[Darthphere]

Evans guilty of rape (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1051477/sheff-utd-striker-evans-guilty-of-rape?cc=5901)

Sickening.


Also, I just bought this guy in one of my Career Modes in FIFA 12 and feel terrible about it now.:cmad:

[kit1982]

You just wonder why he'd do it? He's a footballer, he'll have plenty of floozies. It's not like Marlon King where it's a thug with an ego, he planned this out. A career (he was a full international aswell) down the drain.

[chamber-music]

Smart advice is don't sleep with drunk women.

I don't get roasting. What sort of weirdo likes watching or filming their friends have sex let alone have sloppy seconds.

[Darthphere]

You just wonder why he'd do it? He's a footballer, he'll have plenty of floozies. It's not like Marlon King where it's a thug with an ego, he planned this out. A career (he was a full international aswell) down the drain.

It's always the same question really. I mean, he's a good looking dude for a Welsh guy. It seems completely unnecessary. I mean, rape is always unnecessary but you know what I mean.

[Hunter Rider]

When I saw the name Evans I felt shocked, which I am sure was Darth's dastardly plan! :argh: :oldrazz:

@Kit, sick is sick, money doesn't alter that if the mind is what it is.

Drogba to miss the Arsenal game and could miss the 2nd leg against Barcelona. Huge blow to their chances if true.

Both are big games as Chelsea have to be thinking about the route most likely to the CL next season, my guess is Torres plays on Saturday and Drogba next Tuesday.

[chamber-music]

It's always the same question really. I mean, he's a good looking dude for a Welsh guy. It seems completely unnecessary. I mean, rape is always unnecessary but you know what I mean.

:lmao: Don't know why but that made me laugh.

I think some people lack self control. He should of thought
with his head and not the one in his pants.

[Darthphere]

:lmao: Don't know why but that made me laugh.

I think some people lack self control. He should of thought
with his head and not the one in his pants.

Most Welshmen I've seen either look like baboons (Gareth Bale) or like Craig Bellamy.:oldrazz:

[RKO]

Except for Christian Bale.

[chamber-music]

Women seem to find welsh rugby player and The Bachelor UK's Gavin Henson attractive although he looks like his face has been hit with a barn door to me.
Except for Christian Bale.
Christian Bale isn't Welsh his English. Bale was just born in Wales because thats where his parents were living at the time.

[kit1982]

Aye Hunter I know it just seems weird, why this specific girl? I mean I have a mate who worked at certain club when a bald headed striker (who is well known to Darth) was there. He would regularly send pics of himself and his mates wearing masks of the chairman, manager, player, ex England managers roasting girls and quite nice looking girls at that. They could literally just pick and choose who they wanted and this was in League 2. This wasn't a crime of passion, it was planned.. it just doesn't sit right with me.

[Darthphere]

I really do hate Luke Rodgers.

[RKO]

Women seem to find welsh rugby player and The Bachelor UK's Gavin Henson attractive although he looks like his face has been hit with a barn door to me.

Christian Bale isn't Welsh his English. Bale was just born in Wales because thats where his parents were living at the time.


Born in Wales you say? Sounds Welsh to me.

[kit1982]

I really do hate Luke Rodgers.


Whaaaa... my cover is blown! :cmad: :o

[Hunter Rider]

Aye Hunter I know it just seems weird, why this specific girl? I mean I have a mate who worked at certain club when a bald headed striker (who is well known to Darth) was there. He would regularly send pics of himself and his mates wearing masks of the chairman, manager, player, ex England managers roasting girls and quite nice looking girls at that. They could literally just pick and choose who they wanted and this was in League 2. This wasn't a crime of passion, it was planned.. it just doesn't sit right with me.

The whole roasting thing brings up the same mental questions to me, it's just creepy and gross.

[Two-Face]

7_KIzbktgJk

I'll take that back. Sheri is a legend.

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

[chamber-music]

Born in Wales you say? Sounds Welsh to me.

In that case Kiefer Sutherland and Wentworth Miller are English as thats where they were born.

[kit1982]

Meh they can have Wentworth Miller....

[Darthphere]

We don't want him.

[the_ultimate_evil]

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini claims 'rules not the same for everyone' (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/manchester-city-manager-roberto-mancini-claims-rules-not-the-same-for-everyone-7665340.html)

hey roberto, i'm sure alex song may disagree with you on some of these points

[Dr Lee]

Actually... he has a point.... the Refs in the EPL aren't the same each game they play.... there's far too much inconsistency by them, and it's hurting the image of English football.

[Jack O Lantern]

EL CLASICOOOOOOOOOOO!

Barcelona vs Real Madrid

'The vanilla midget' Lionel Messi Vs 'The Best in the World' Cristiano Ronaldo

[RKO]

2-0 Real Mourinho wins.

[Iceman]

What a day this could be! Toon win, Spurs lose, Chelsea draw & most importantly Barca lose La Liga & EL Clasico!!

[spidey-dude]

well done Xabi Alonso on winning La Liga.... can you come home now please?

[RKO]

Real Madrid winning at halftime. Feels good.

[Jack O Lantern]

Barca have two of the best centre backs in the country. One is playing at right back man marking Ronaldo and the other is on the bench.

He has two midfielders, both under six feet tall and they concede from a set play.

Go figure.

[Iceman]

Great tackle by Alonso on Messi. No surprise the referee doesn't think so.

[kit1982]

Great tackle by Alonso on Messi. No surprise the referee doesn't think so.


Haha it made me laugh, watch him get sent off for 2 good tackles!

[Iceman]

There's more injury feigning & rolling around in this game (by everyone) than in Drogba's Sunday Acting School.