Soccer/Football thread

[Soul Reaper]

Are there any football/soccer fans amongst you?

I'm a big soccer/football fan and it's the top sport in the UK.

i feel like a sport loner amongst you Americans. I heard you say it's for girls.

[Jano]

I'm here my friend and i like very much the football english's style !
Arsenal is one of my favorite team,Thierry henry is a kick ass player !

[bigc]

im a big football fan. I support my local team brighton,not that i think many of you will have heard of them/any.

but I also like chelsea/arsenal,and cant stand man utd

[Soul Reaper]

I support my local team Huddersfield, but most of the people in Hudds support Man Utd or Arsenal. Glory hunters!

[Shaun Ponsonby]

THIS IS HIGHLY UNORTHODOX, BUT THIS POST HAS NO STRUCTURE WHATSOEVER...


What's this?

Chelsea 0

Liverpool 1
(Good on you, Garcia)

Liverpool are off to turkey!!!

"Is this the way to Istanbul?
I've got my passport under my pillow
Sreamin' dreams of Champions League
Where LFC, they wait for me"

Bwahahahahaha.


L-I-V
E-R-P
Double O-L
LIVERPOOL FC!!!!!


In your face, Lovejoy(Soccer AM, AKA Smug Chelsea Bore)!!!


And, we did it without a Russian Sugar Daddy.

I tell you what, though, 6 minutes added? Bollocks! 6 minutes, where did that come from?

[bigc]

god knows...surprises me too.

isnt "a musicial prositute" a freddie mercury quote?hehe

[Halen High]

Yes I love soccer/football.

I've been a Manchester United supporter for many years.

Speaking of Man U, if they don't get rid of Roy Carrol then he must have photos of someone! Really, what the fuck is going on with that? I hear he might stay!

Can't believe Liverpool 1 Chelsea 0. I was sure Chelsea would score.

[Shaun Ponsonby]

Originally posted by bigc
isnt "a musicial prositute" a freddie mercury quote?hehe

Yes, an interview in 1984, Freddie was in Munich recording 'Mr. Bad Guy', and he was promoting the Queen album 'The Works', and he was asked what kind of an artist he was, to which he replied "No, I don't think of myself as an artist, I'm just a musical prostitute, my dear".

Actually, I'm off to see Queen + Paul Rodgers tonight.

[Shaun Ponsonby]

Originally posted by Halen High
Yes I love soccer/football.

I've been a Manchester United supporter for many years.

Speaking of Man U, if they don't get rid of Roy Carrol then he must have photos of someone! Really, what the fuck is going on with that? I hear he might stay!

Can't believe Liverpool 1 Chelsea 0. I was sure Chelsea would score.

Actually, I was quite scared during those 6 extra minutes that they WOULD score.

Jose, the big-headed bastard "The better team lost", if you look at the stats, bollocks, it was more or less even, other than the fact that Chelsea only had ONE shot on target.

What do you think?
Was it a goal?
Because if it wasn't a goal, it would have been a penalty anyways.

[Mr Badguy]

It wasn`t the best game in the world.

Liverpool were set up to defend so the early (jammy) goal suited the way they were playing.

I bet that will have taken the shine off of the league win for Chelsea.

Up the (Glasgow) Rangers!

[Halen High]

Originally posted by Shaun Ponsonby
Actually, I was quite scared during those 6 extra minutes that they WOULD score.

Jose, the big-headed bastard "The better team lost", if you look at the stats, bollocks, it was more or less even, other than the fact that Chelsea only had ONE shot on target.

What do you think?
Was it a goal?
Because if it wasn't a goal, it would have been a penalty anyways.

I watched the game live and when I saw the 'goal' the first time I was sure it WAS a goal. Apparently there's no conclusive photos to prove it went over the line and now looking at it a few times I'm not so sure. But I do agree it should have been a penalty if it wasn't given as a goal.

When I said I was sure Chelsea would score I was thinking about the two legs overall. I can't believe they didn't score one single goal against the fifth placed team in the EPL.

Liverpool have a history of winning in European competition and I wouldn't be surprised to see them win it.

Whatever happens, it looks like you made the right choice with Benitez.

[Shaun Ponsonby]

"WE ALL LIVE IN A RED AND WHITE KOP
A RED AND WHITE KOP
A RED AND WHITE KOP"

[Mr Badguy]

Yeah but if they win it, they can`t defend it next year.

England ONLY get FOUR places and Liverpool are fifth.

It makes a mockery of the so-called "Champion`s league".

It`s set up to protect the clubs who will pull in more TV viewers.

UEFA don`t want to see, for example, Spartak Moscow VS Galatasary in the final as they think it lacks the glamour of Barcelona VS Juventus or whatever.

It`s a corporate joke.

Only the champions from each European country should get in.

[Soul Reaper]

It certainly wasn't a goal against Chelsea, it clearly didn't go over the line. It went over it a bit, but no more than that!

Liverpool won't go into the Champion's League next year if they win the whole thing! That's what UEFA said.

[Shaun Ponsonby]

If it wasn't a goal, it would have been a penalty.

Everyone has agreed that they can't decide if it went over the line or not.

Besides, UEFA have said they might bend the rules a bit if Liverpool win.

[Shaun Ponsonby]

Actually, I've just read otherwise for next year's dialemma.

[Halen High]

Originally posted by Mr Badguy
Yeah but if they win it, they can`t defend it next year.

England ONLY get FOUR places and Liverpool are fifth.

It makes a mockery of the so-called "Champion`s league".

It`s set up to protect the clubs who will pull in more TV viewers.

UEFA don`t want to see, for example, Spartak Moscow VS Galatasary in the final as they think it lacks the glamour of Barcelona VS Juventus or whatever.

It`s a corporate joke.

Only the champions from each European country should get in.

I agree.

But, I do think some sort of European league had to be formed. The chance to see Man U v Barcelona, or AC Milan v Real Madrid on a regular basis is great.

There's too much domestic football too. The English FA should scrap the Carling 'Who Cares' Cup.

[Grant]

I'm a Chelsea supporter all the way! I didn't get to see the match but I heard there was debate over whether Liverpool actually scored or not. Anyway, I hope they go on and win it against AC Milan.

I'll be barracking England at next year's World Cup.

[Halen High]

I always barrack for England in the World Cup too.
I think this current England side, fully fit with everyone available, is a BIG chance in Germany.

Now, if we can only get the Aussies there. Looking forward to the new A-League and our entry into the Asian Football Confederation.

Chelsea had a great year anyway. First title in 50 years! I remember watching Man U winning the title for the first time in about 25 years and I'll never forget it. What a buzz. Particularly after all those years of missing out to Liverpool.

[BOMBER]

I love The Premier League and think Foxtel gives it great service down here in Australia.
I can't stand United,Arsenal and Chelsea.
I am a fan of Tottenham Hotspur and have a soft spot for The Hammers who are currently in Div 1.

In The World Cup I never go for England,if there is no Aussie involvement I go for The Irish as I have Irish ancestry and think they play with great heart and determination.
I think Robbie Keane is a legend and am thankfull he plays for Spur's.

[Shaun Ponsonby]

Reap, would you be saying it wasn't a goal if it was England?

[Soul Reaper]

Originally posted by Shaun Ponsonby
Reap, would you be saying it wasn't a goal if it was England?

yes and no

no, because it's my country

yes, becasue England's football team suck!

most of them suck anyway. Gerrard and Rooney are the only one worth having

[Don Corleone]

Originally posted by Soul Reaper
most of them suck anyway. Gerrard and Rooney are the only one worth having

You should get into the squad on current form, not past name (Beckham and Owen inparticular). But I guess it's the same for other countrues as well. I can't remember the last good game Del Peiro had for Italy.

[Mr Badguy]

Originally posted by Don Corleone
I can't remember the last good game Del Peiro had for Italy.

Neither can anyone under twenty.

I remember they were calling him the succesor to Roberto Baggio.

He couldn`t shine Baggio`s boots.

[Grant]

Originally posted by Don Corleone
I can't remember the last good game Del Peiro had for Italy.

Yep, he had a shocker at France '98. The Italians had to rely on Christian Vieri to get them as far as they did.

[BOMBER]

Grant,are you an aspiring Les Murray?

[Halen High]

Originally posted by Don Corleone
You should get into the squad on current form, not past name (Beckham and Owen inparticular). But I guess it's the same for other countrues as well. I can't remember the last good game Del Peiro had for Italy.

It's time Del Piero left Juventus. A change could reignite his career. I'd like to see him in the EPL. At Juve, it is difficult for strikers. Look at Trezeguet, both he and Del Piero are struggling while playing for a side that plays very defensively. When Zola moved to Chelsea he was a sensation.

[Grant]

Originally posted by BOMBER
Grant,are you an aspiring Les Murray?

Not really, poetry is not my thing.;)

[Halen High]

Originally posted by Grant
Yep, he had a shocker at France '98. The Italians had to rely on Christian Vieri to get them as far as they did.

Speaking of Vieri. What's happened with him? Now he's another Italian striker who I think would do well in the EPL. Good on the ground and in the air!

[Jano]

France again England that's some good rivalry games!

[Soul Reaper]

France vs England, is usually very good to watch.

is England's next game against Wales?

[Jano]

Originally posted by Soul Reaper
France vs England, is usually very good to watch.

is England's next game against Wales?
I'm not sure but i think so!

[Mr Badguy]

Arsenal 7 Everton 0

What a gubbing!

[Seshmeister]

Jeez I was going to watch it because McFadden and Weir were playing...

[Halen High]

Originally posted by Mr Badguy
Arsenal 7 Everton 0

What a gubbing!

I can't believe that! Looks like Everton will have to make some quality signings in the summer and take their play to a higher technical level if they want to make the next step.

[BOMBER]

If their bringing that crap into The Champions League,you would love to be grouped with them.

[Halen High]

Exactly! I think Everton owe a lot to Liverpool's injuries for finishing fourth. They're disciplined, spirited and organised but that's not enough to crack into the EPL top three or make an impression in Europe.

[BOMBER]

I actually think Bolton was probably the 4th best in England this year.
Maybe a 4th Champion's League spot in England is a little generous.
I'm fucked off with Spur's not getting into UEFA,I'm bitter about th9ose 2 points they missed out on at Old Trafford just after Christmas.That is highway robbery and I knew it would come back to haunt.
There is still a tiny chance they can get in,they need City to beat Middlesborough about 1-0 and they have to beat Blackburn by about 2 goals.I think they will pound Blackburn but I'm not confident on City helping out the equation.

[Halen High]

Hey Bomber, I'm a Man U fan but as Spurs were always my Dad's team I have them as my second side. Yes, they were so ripped off at Old Trafford. And now look how important that error might prove to be.

I like what Spurs are doing for the future. Re-inventing themselves off the field with a European style management structure and Jol as the Manager. Playing some great football. If they can qualify for Europe they have the game to do well. Just need 2 new quality signings, a striker to partner Keane and another midfielder, and they could give the EPL top three a shake.

[Golden AWe]

I'm a long-time fan of Bayern Munich and the german national team, the hat I have in my avatar is theirs too...my father brought me their shirt when I was about five or six, so I guess it all started from there. I do follow the english, spanish and some of the italian league too...my fav team is Sunderland, however I do worship Alan Shearer...one of the greatest strikers ever.

As I've mentioned in the Dump, I was visiting Spain for the last few weeks...I didn't get a chance to see a La Liga match, but I did visit the stadiums and museums in Madrid (Santiago Bernabeu), Barcelona (Camp Nou), La Coruna (Deportivo's stadium). Some tradition's they've got there....it's a pity I left Madrid for Barcelona the same day Madrid played a home game, blasting their opponents 5-0...

The finnish national league does not have a good level...we do have about 12-15 very good international players, but to get to the World/Euro Championships you gotta have more than that, the injuries will always take their bite...

Jari Litmanen, remembered mostly from his glory days with Ajax Amsterdam, he's still the 3rd best scorer in the CL methinks.

Jussi Jääskeläinen, Bolton Wanderers, a great goalkeeper.

Antti Niemi, Southampton, one of the best in the Premier League.

Sami Hyypiä, Liverpool, has raised from a smaller role throughout the season to one of the most important players in their CL run...

Aki Riihilahti, Crystal Palace, Mikael Forssell, Chelsea FC...etc.

[Don Corleone]

And Glazer's bought Man Utd. That's Fergie fucked.

[Soul Reaper]

yeah, i just heard the news. Man Utd fans are pissed!!

:D :D :D

HA HA HA!!!!!!!!

[Soul Reaper]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/4541093.stm

[Soul Reaper]

this is great news for non-Man Utd supporters like me!

Man Utd are full of glory supporters. They'll soon start supporting Chelsea. Their excuse for supporting Chelsea will be 'I was born there'.
Just like their reason for supporting Man Utd.

[Don Corleone]

I'm probably one of the few Man Utd fans that thinks that this could be an okay move for us.

[Soul Reaper]

i know that not every single Man Utd fan is a glory supporter, but most of them are.

How long have you supported Man Utd, Don?

[Don Corleone]

I'm a life long fan.

[Soul Reaper]

OK, I think that you are a real fan, but usually the Man Utd 'fans' who I meet run off just because they're not doing as good as someone like Chelsea and go and support them.

true story.

[Don Corleone]

Or because we sold Beckham. I know the type you mean.

[Don Corleone]

It's amasing how many Real Madrid fans there are these days!!!

[Soul Reaper]

yes it is amazing :rolleyes:

[hard rock]

Im a Soccer/Football Fanatic. I was born and raised in Canada but my Family background is Portuguese so it comes natural as i have been surrounded by the game all my life.

I support Portugal and Brazil -( fomer portuguese colony) in international competitions and My Club Team is Benfica Lisbon.

I Can not stand Italians and their cockiness thinking that they are gods gift to Soccer/football/futebol or in their case Calcio.

[Soul Reaper]

i'd rather watch an Italian footbal match than an English any day

[Don Corleone]

I take an interest in British and Italian football, but that's probably because I'm British Italian.

[Jano]

Originally posted by Soul Reaper
i'd rather watch an Italian footbal match than an English any day

Come on Man,english soccer is the best.When i watch the italian league i fall in sleep!

[Jano]

Originally posted by Don Corleone
It's amasing how many Real Madrid fans there are these days!!!

i can't stand the real!

[Soul Reaper]

sorry, my mistake, i'd rather watch an English match any day.

i don't know what came over me, when I said that before.

i love English football

[Jano]

Now i'm feeling better!
By the way the french are not too bad in soccer also!

[hard rock]

Originally posted by Jano
Now i'm feeling better!
By the way the french are not too bad in soccer also!


Got to love that Patrick Vieira hey he`s got a little portuguses in him!!

[hard rock]

Real Madrid are the Biggest under achievers in soccer. All that talent on one team with little to show for it.

Becks was better off with Man u and Figo should come back in play his Final years with Benfica or FC porto

[Jano]

Originally posted by hard rock
Got to love that Patrick Vieira hey he`s got a little portuguses in him!!

Do you really think so?

[hard rock]

i hope Liverpool beats AC Milan. I cant stand the Italian national team and their Domestic Clubs.

Im also pulling for Sporting Lisbon to beat Moscow next week as well.

[Don Corleone]

Originally posted by Jano
By the way the french are not too bad in soccer also!

Yeah, but in all fairness the French have had plenty practise at running

[hard rock]

Vieira is a portuguese last name so either portugal or Brazil.

[hard rock]

Same goes with Robert Pires, portuguese back ground as well

[Jano]

Originally posted by Don Corleone
Yeah, but in all fairness the French have had plenty practise at running
The italian are even worst!
By the way ,do you know how do pull the cork back in a bottle of champagne?

[Jano]

Originally posted by hard rock
Same goes with Robert Pires, portuguese back ground as well

But in soccer it's better to be greek than Portuguese!

[Don Corleone]

Originally posted by Jano
do you know how do pull the cork back in a bottle of champagne?

Yes. Do you know how to drive a Ferrari?

[Don Corleone]

Back to the the footy. Glazer taking over Man Utd, a good thing or a bad thing?

[Jano]

Originally posted by Don Corleone
Yes. Do you know how to drive a Ferrari?
Yes i do,you can take some driving lesson on a ferrari testarossa in a driving school at Bordeaux,it's great!

[Jano]

Originally posted by Don Corleone
Back to the the footy. Glazer taking over Man Utd, a good thing or a bad thing?

Cantona was the man in manchester,do you remember thoses crazy years?

[Don Corleone]

Long live the King.

[Don Corleone]

The best 1 million pounds ever spent.

[Jano]

Do you think that the people in Manchester love the king cantona still or they forget about him?

[Jano]

By the way don corleone,i need to go my friend,my 2 years old need his dady.cool talking to you bro! see you soon!

[Don Corleone]

The true fans still remember and love him the way we do with the likes of Best and Charlton. Cantona will rightly be remembered as a United legend. The glory hunters have little memory of things before David Beckham. Ask any glory hunter to name the starting 11 from the 99 European final and they're fucked

[Seshmeister]

Originally posted by Don Corleone
Back to the the footy. Glazer taking over Man Utd, a good thing or a bad thing?

It's a good thing if you're like most people and don't like Man U...:)

[Halen High]

I'm a Man U supporter and NO I'm not one of those who has jumped on the bandwagon in recent years. I've been a fan since childhood in the late 70s. So I lived through all those years of under-achieving and hearing Liverpool/Everton supporters singing together "are you watching Manchester" while they won everything!

As for Glazer, I'm just not sure yet. Will have to do some more reading up on this before forming a firm opinion.

And as for Cantona, I'll never forget him. One of our all-time greats. Loved the Kung Fu kick too! Or was it Karate?

[Jano]

No shit i forgot about the karate kick, god i miss the guy,bad temper but a great player!

[Soul Reaper]

the bane of Man Utd?

[BOMBER]

FA Cup prediction - Arsenal 3
- United 1

[Halen High]

No Bomber, Arsenal 1 Man Utd 2.

As for Glazer, who really knows at this stage. I personally agree with Wenger's comments about Man Utd's status as a public company and prefer private ownership. But what kind of private owner? Hmmm......

[Don Corleone]

Man Utd 2 Arsenal 1. We've already taken them twice this season (including ending there winning streak), also do you really think that Fergie will allow his team to loose to Wenger in the FA Cup final?

As for the furture, yes we will have debt (and ironically we could have used Beckham to solve that) but at the end of the day Glazer is a business man. He will have to at the very least maintain the standards of the team to maintain the brand and justify his investment. This means he is aware of the fact that he will need to pump money into the club to keep us in touch with Chelsea. Anything less than that, then he will have to answer to his financers.

[Jano]

Arsenal 3 manchester 1
Sorry Don corleone!

[Soul Reaper]

Arsenal 2 Man Utd 1

Man Utd will score in the last few minutes

[Soul Reaper]

Last time I looked it was Arsenal 0 Man Utd 0, in extra time.

[Soul Reaper]

ARSENAL have won!!!!

[bigc]

Jens Lehmann

hero

[Don Corleone]

I saw Arsenal take the cup.

But the whole world also saw Arsenal get spanked for 120 minutes.

[Jano]

Originally posted by Don Corleone
I saw Arsenal take the cup.

But the whole world also saw Arsenal get spanked for 120 minutes.

But Arsenal won the cup!

[Seshmeister]

Originally posted by Jano
But in soccer it's better to be greek than Portuguese!

Especially in the bath at the end of the game...

[Seshmeister]

Originally posted by Don Corleone
I saw Arsenal take the cup.

But the whole world also saw Arsenal get spanked for 120 minutes.

Not true!

I only saw them get spanked for 60 minutes then I had to go out...

[Soul Reaper]

I didn't even watch the match, I just looked at the score occassionally

[Mr Badguy]

SUPER RANGERS!

Celtic blew it!

They needed a win to clinch the league and were 1-0 up with 3 minutes to go but got beat 2-1.

Ha ha!

That meant a win for Rangers won the league by a point.

I can`t wait to get to work tomorrow to get it right up `em.

[BOMBER]

I never thought i'd say this,however Man U were robbed.
What goes around finally came around,this is coming from a Spurs fan by the way.
Arsenal were actually quite pathetic really.

[Halen High]

Yeah, after watching the FA Cup Final I still can't believe Man U didn't win it. Not only should they have won, they should have won 4 or 5-0! Man U's football was fantastic. They 'out-footballed' Arsenal. The way they kept the ball, the skill and flair of Ronaldo, Rooney and Van Nistelroy, and how they opened up Arsenal at will. BUT their finishing was terrible. 23 attempts on goal to 5!!!

[Seshmeister]

Originally posted by Mr Badguy
SUPER RANGERS!

Celtic blew it!

They needed a win to clinch the league and were 1-0 up with 3 minutes to go but got beat 2-1.

Ha ha!

That meant a win for Rangers won the league by a point.

I can`t wait to get to work tomorrow to get it right up `em.

As a neutral even I found that very fucking funny.

But I don't work in the A & E department of a Glasgow hospital.

[Golden AWe]

Originally posted by Don Corleone
It's amasing how many Real Madrid fans there are these days!!!

i am not a fan of them but it was grrreat to see the famous SANTIAGO BERNABEU...

[Mr Badguy]

Originally posted by Seshmeister
As a neutral even I found that very fucking funny.

But I don't work in the A & E department of a Glasgow hospital.

Couldn`t agree more, Sesh.

However, the sectarianism is box office for the Old firm.

I love the Rangers but I find the bile from the terraces disgusting.

Remember how bad the violence was during the nine-in-a-row run, especially at the tail end?

From both sides.

Unfortunately, the west coast (where I live) will never be able to shake that shit off.

[Seshmeister]

As you say it's box office for them.

The clubs only pay lip service to clamping down on it because it makes money for them.

Now we're going to have two ex Aberdeen players as the managers I wonder how much they'll talk about the 'west coast bias'?:)

The joke I heard today was anyone seen the new Celtic top yet???
I think it looks amazing........especially with 'Carling' on the front and then 'Bottled In Motherwell' on the back!

[Shaun Ponsonby]

Ladies and Gents.

We are only a day away from the BIG match.

Please join me in a prayer that Liverpool will beat AC Milan and that we will be able to defend our title if we do win.

[Soul Reaper]

Originally posted by Shaun Ponsonby
Ladies and Gents.

We are only a day away from the BIG match.

Please join me in a prayer that Liverpool will beat AC Milan and that we will be able to defend our title if we do win.

Come on, Liverpool.

Did you know that a Pope has died every time Liverpool has got to the European Cup/Champion's League final?!

[Mr Badguy]

Originally posted by Soul Reaper
Come on, Liverpool.

Did you know that a Pope has died every time Liverpool has got to the European Cup/Champion's League final?!

AND everytime they`ve won it they`ve played in red against a team in white, which is the way the teams will take to the pitch tomorrow.

If they do win, there is no way they should get an extra place.

Where will they get that place from?

Will they take it from a team that EARNED their place for next season?

[Soul Reaper]

I'd like to see Everton go into the Champion's League because they DESERVE it and worked hard for it. No offense, Shaun

[Soul Reaper]

But, I don't like AC Milan, so I still want Liverpool to win.

[Mr Badguy]

Originally posted by Soul Reaper
I'd like to see Everton go into the Champion's League because they DESERVE it and worked hard for it. No offense, Shaun

Absolutely.

The criteria was there at the start of the season.

There was always the possibility of any team in the Champions league winning it and not qualifying for the following season.

There is no point moaning about it now.

[Shaun Ponsonby]

Don't you think winning the final this year would be EARNING the chance to defend the title next year?

More so than coming 4th, me thinks.

Everton won't get very far in the Champions League, they haven't got the experience of playing in Europe. Liverpool have proved they can go far in the Champions League.

UEFA have actually said they will make their final desicion after the match.

I, too would like to see Everton do well (unlike SOME people I know I ain't resentful to the opposition). Personally, I think if they chuck a team out to let Liverpool in, it should be Chelsea. They didn't earn ANYTHING. They bought it all. Why not get an extra place, anyways? Even Chelsea supporters have said on Sky Sports that they think Liverpool should be given the chance to defend the title. In fact, most people on Sky Sports have said that.

[Mr Badguy]

Originally posted by Shaun Ponsonby
Don't you think winning the final this year would be EARNING the chance to defend the title next year?

More so than coming 4th, me thinks.



Hell no.

Everton deserve their shot just as much as Liverpool did last year.

Isn`t winning the cup enough?

Even the holders of the world cup have to qualify now so I don`t hold out much hope for Liverpool.

I`m sure they`ll do well in next seasons UEFA cup.

[Seshmeister]

I have a soft spot for Liverpool since the days I used to watch them when Scots were the mainstay of their team.

Everton deserve the place though.

Liverpool should be thankful that they are allowed in a 'Champions' league at all.

I hope they win though. I hate AC Milan after having to watch week after week of tedious 1-0 wins by them on Channel 4 in the 1990s.

Plus I always support the under dogs...:)

Cheers!

:gulp:

[BOMBER]

On paper you would have to think that AC would smack the shit out of Liverpool,however I thought the same when they played Juve and Chelsea.
Maybe they are destined to win this thing.

[Seshmeister]

Barcalona were much better than Chelsea I thought.

There is a lot of luck in football especially one off games...

[BOMBER]

Oh yeah,definately alot of luck in one off games.
I don't sit on the fence so I'm tipping penalties with Liverpool coming out on top.
That will be 2 cups in the space of a couple of days decided by penalties.

[Soul Reaper]

Originally posted by Shaun Ponsonby
Don't you think winning the final this year would be EARNING the chance to defend the title next year?

More so than coming 4th, me thinks.

Everton won't get very far in the Champions League, they haven't got the experience of playing in Europe. Liverpool have proved they can go far in the Champions League.

UEFA have actually said they will make their final desicion after the match.

I, too would like to see Everton do well (unlike SOME people I know I ain't resentful to the opposition). Personally, I think if they chuck a team out to let Liverpool in, it should be Chelsea. They didn't earn ANYTHING. They bought it all. Why not get an extra place, anyways? Even Chelsea supporters have said on Sky Sports that they think Liverpool should be given the chance to defend the title. In fact, most people on Sky Sports have said that.

Well, why don't they have the top 4 including Liverpool (if they win).

Easy solution. FA make everything complicated

[Shaun Ponsonby]

Well, we're 3-0 down and it isn't even half time yet.

So, it doesn't matter anymore (I can't watch, its too painful).

[Soul Reaper]

it's shocking.

3-0!!

[Golden AWe]

3-3!!!

3 Pool goals in 6,5 minutes!!!

This is amazing!!!

[Soul Reaper]

3-3!!!!

[Shaun Ponsonby]

(Crying tears of joy) The greatest ever comeback in Football history EVER.

[Shaun Ponsonby]

YYEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!

EASY-EASY-EASY-YOU SHADAAAAPPPPPPP!!!!


Fuck, I have never been so nervous in a match, but we did it, kids-LIVERPOOL WON THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE AFTER BEING 3-0 DOWN.

[Shaun Ponsonby]

Tell you what-EVERYBODY IS OUTSIDE!!

Its like New Years Ee. Seriously.

People saying "I'm a blue-nose, but I don't care, I'm made up."

[Seshmeister]

Unreal!

I nearly didn't watch the second half...!

After the second goal the bookies had Liverpool at 25-1, at 3-0 they just closed the bet...

[Shaun Ponsonby]

L-I-V
E-R-P
Double O-L
Liverpool FC!!!

Take that, Chelsea. Who are ya Lampard?

You just know that this is going in my sig.

Without sounding spiteful, Everton won't be able to do this next year.

Now, UEFA have got a VERY difficult discission to make.

Do you know what? Fuck it, I'm going to town. I don't give a shit.

[BOMBER]

Originally posted by BOMBER
Oh yeah,definately alot of luck in one off games.
I don't sit on the fence so I'm tipping penalties with Liverpool coming out on top.
That will be 2 cups in the space of a couple of days decided by penalties.
I should have put my money where my mouth is.
Congrats to Liverpool,that was the mightiest of comebacks.:cool:

[Seshmeister]

Originally posted by Shaun Ponsonby
L-I-V
E-R-P
Double O-L
Liverpool FC!!!

Take that, Chelsea. Who are ya Lampard?

You just know that this is going in my sig.

Without sounding spiteful, Everton won't be able to do this next year.

Now, UEFA have got a VERY difficult discission to make.

Do you know what? Fuck it, I'm going to town. I don't give a shit.

UEFA are as corrupt as shit.

Apparently even getting a wildcard place is worth £12 million to Liverpool. Bizarre. I guess they'll get it.

It was funny on BBC 5 Live tonight since I have only stayed in Liverpool once and it was where they were broadcasting from - the Hope St Hotel. Cool enough place but a bit up it's own arse in my opinion.

Cheers!

:gulp:

[Soul Reaper]

Originally posted by Shaun Ponsonby
L-I-V
E-R-P
Double O-L
Liverpool FC!!!

Take that, Chelsea. Who are ya Lampard?

You just know that this is going in my sig.

Without sounding spiteful, Everton won't be able to do this next year.

Now, UEFA have got a VERY difficult discission to make.

Do you know what? Fuck it, I'm going to town. I don't give a shit.


I'm surprised at that comeback. It was pretty amazing to watch!

I say...well done Liverpool

[Shaun Ponsonby]

When you walk through a storm
Hold your head up high
And don't be afraid of the dark.
At the end of a storm is a golden sky
And the sweet silver song of a lark.
Walk on through the wind,
Walk on through the rain,
Tho' your dreams be tossed and blown.
Walk on, walk on with hope in your heart
And you'll never walk alone,
You'll never walk alone.
Walk on, walk on with hope in your heart
And you'll never walk alone,
You'll never walk alone.

[Mr Badguy]

Well, if we`ve learned anything over the last week then it is that FOOTBALL REALLY IS A FUNNY OLD GAME.

Good old football.

I still don`t think liverpool will be in the Champions League next year, though.

[Soul Reaper]

Liverpool won't be in the Champions League next year, which is kinda stupid, but I'd like to see Everton play in it after working so hard to get there.

The Premiership is basically a three-horse race at the moment.

[Mr Badguy]

Everyone is saying it`s UEFAs decision but it ain`t.

They have given the FA four places and it`s up to them how they use them.

Now is the time for the FA to lay down new rules stating that in the event of an English team winning the Champion`s league, they will be in the following seasons competition at the expence of the fourth placed side.

Those rules cannot be used this time, however.

I think there has been a strong case to boot the fourth placed side out because it`s "only" Everton.

Would the FA tell Arsenal or Man Utd that they weren`t to qualify if they finished fourth?

I think not.

Anyhow, Liverpool got their shot by finishing fourth so they should respect Everton`s qualification.

This could also open a can of worms with teams going all out for the Champion`s League instead of their domestic league, because they would know that even if they finished tenth, they would still qualify for the Champion`s League if they won it.

[Redballjets88]

its all about crystal palace

[Golden AWe]

Originally posted by Mr Badguy
Everyone is saying it`s UEFAs decision but it ain`t.

They have given the FA four places and it`s up to them how they use them.

Now is the time for the FA to lay down new rules stating that in the event of an English team winning the Champion`s league, they will be in the following seasons competition at the expence of the fourth placed side.

Those rules cannot be used this time, however.

I think there has been a strong case to boot the fourth placed side out because it`s "only" Everton.

Would the FA tell Arsenal or Man Utd that they weren`t to qualify if they finished fourth?

I think not.

Anyhow, Liverpool got their shot by finishing fourth so they should respect Everton`s qualification.

This could also open a can of worms with teams going all out for the Champion`s League instead of their domestic league, because they would know that even if they finished tenth, they would still qualify for the Champion`s League if they won it.

Great post.

I still love the football there, but CL did make their biggest mistake back in the day when they allowed others than the champions only to the league. It's not the same anymore...

[Shaun Ponsonby]

Don't get me wrong, I will have no problem with letting Everton in rather than us defending-its fine, they wont get very far anyway.

[Halen High]

Has to be the most incredible ECL final ever. I'm a Man U fan but that even tops the 1999 final for great comebacks.

I disagree with some critics who claim Milan threw it away. Liverpool actually came out after half-time and changed the game. While at no stage during the first half did Milan dominate. A goal in the first minute while evryone was still settling down, then two sucker punch goals on the break.

Liverpool were the better side both on and off the pitch and Gerrard is a great captain.

[Soul Reaper]

do you think there's any point having a European Super Cup?

[Shaun Ponsonby]

Dunno, really. I've not thought about it.

[Jano]

Great final Liverpool,what a fucking game it was!
Congratulation!

[Shaun Ponsonby]

When you walk through a storm
Hold your head up high
And don't be afraid of the dark.
At the end of a storm is a golden sky
And the sweet silver song of a lark.
Walk on through the wind,
Walk on through the rain,
Tho' your dreams be tossed and blown.
Walk on, walk on with hope in your heart
And you'll never walk alone,
You'll never walk alone.
Walk on, walk on with hope in your heart
And you'll never walk alone,
You'll never walk alone.

[Soul Reaper]

well...good for Liverpool.

but you're in the UEFA Cup next season.

[Seshmeister]

Yup looks like it.

[Soul Reaper]

i saw in the papers that Rio Ferdinand got beaten up by a gangster.

It's all going downhill for Man Utd.

[Shaun Ponsonby]

What about all this Chelsea/Cole stuff?

Big Rich Mafia Behind Him Russian Guy (or BRMBHRG) will pay Jose's fine, surely.

WTF do Chelsea get? A small fine, which is nothing for a billionaire, and then they say "Oh, if you do it again, then we'll deduct 3 points". Fucking ridiculous. They're just scared of BRMBHRG.

I think they should be kicked out of the Champions League next year ;) .

[Soul Reaper]

J Llyod Samuel gave his girlfriend a car after losing a bet over who will win a match.

Shows how much money footballers get!

[Shaun Ponsonby]

LIVERPOOL WILL DEFEND CHAMPIONS LEAGUE TITLE NEXT SEASON, SAY UEFA.


UEFA's 14-man executive committee have decided to make a special case to allow the Reds into the first qualifying round of the competition next season.

It means Liverpool will have to play six matches in order to qualify for the group phase and it could interfere with their pre-season tour of Japan.

Liverpool, who failed to finish in a qualifying place in the Barclays Premiership, will become the fifth English side in the competition.

UEFA have also taken steps to ensure that the same scenario never occurs again by changing the rules so that in the future the title-holders will always qualify for the competition the following season.

If the Liverpool situation occurs again and the European champions fail to finish in a qualifying place in their domestic competition, however, they will come in at the expense of the fourth-placed side.

The rules will also apply for countries who only get three or two Champions League spots, but there will be a special exemption in the unlikely event of a country with one Champions League spot winning the competition but failing to win their own domestic league.

This, the arival of DLR Band CD from Ebay and purchasing a DVD of the US Fest with a bonus disc of extras, plus I finished English forever at 2.35pm. This is the greatest day in the history of civilisation.

[Mr Badguy]

Celtic crash out of the Champions league qualifiers against nobodys.

How embarassing!

Haha!

Up the Rangers!

[BOMBER]

Spur's have landed Davids,hope the're finally going to get their shit together this season.

[Mr Badguy]

Nah, you know Spurs.

Something will happen to fuck them up.

Especially as their manager is Shrek.

[Shaun Ponsonby]

HEY, WE'RE BACK!!!

Can I just say that I laughed so much that I almost soiled myself when Chelsea were goaless against WIGAN last week. Lovejoy as joking about it on Soccer AM, but they only SCRAPED a win. 1-0 in about the 92nd minute wasn't it?

[NightProwler]

I consider "soccer" to be like the metric system...okay for the rest of the world, but not for the USA.

[Grant]

Twas the hand of Diego, not God

http://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/2005/08/24/handofgod_narrowweb__200x370.jpg

Argentinian football legend Diego Maradona on Tuesday admitted for the first time that he had deliberately used his hand to score a controversial goal against England in the 1986 World Cup.

The intervention, which Maradona infamously dubbed at the time as the "hand of God", was the first goal in a 2-1 win for Argentina over England at the knock-out quarter-final stage of the competition.

"I don't for a second regret scoring that goal with my hand," Maradona said on his own television chat show, called "Number 10 Night" in tribute to the days when he was lighting up football pitches in the number 10 shirt for Argentina.

Maradona said that the disparity in size between himself and England goalkeeper Peter Shilton meant he was never going to head the ball as it was played into the area.

The Argentinian maestro scored the goal by punching the ball into the net during a jump as Shilton leapt into the air towards the ball.

Maradona said that once the ball went into the back of the net, he looked at the touch judge and "saw that he was heading back to halfway" for the restart of the match.

"I said to my team-mates to come and embrace me and celebrate the goal. They were a little hesistant. They came over to embrace me but it was as if they were saying: 'We've robbed them'," he said.

But Maradona, the Argentinian captain at the time, said he assured his team-mates that "whoever robs a thief gets a 100-year pardon."

He was referring to British control of the Falkland Islands which lie just off Argentina and were scene of a bitter war in 1982 when the South Americans fought unsuccessfully to regain sovereignty of the islands they claimed as their own.

[BOMBER]

Originally posted by Mr Badguy
Nah, you know Spurs.

Something will happen to fuck them up.

Especially as their manager is Shrek.
Promising start.:)

[Seshmeister]

Oof!

For some reason this story was never posted....

Denmark 4-1 England

Denmark scored three goals in seven second-half minutes as England were humiliated in their final game before their World Cup qualifier in Wales.

Charlton's Dennis Rommedahl scored from two yards after goalkeeper David James had rashly rushed from his goal.

Rommedahl passed for Jon Dahl Tomasson to score, while Michael Gravgaard headed a corner against Steven Gerrard and into the England net.

Wayne Rooney scored a late consolation before Soren Larsen made it 4-1.

All things considered the match - England's worst defeat since losing to Wales in May 1980 - turned into everything Sven-Goran Eriksson did not want ahead of the crunch qualifier in Cardiff.


FAMOUS ENGLAND SLIP-UPS
USA 1-0 England - World Cup 1950
England 0-0 Saudi Arabia - Friendly 1998
England 2-2 Macedonia - World Cup qualifier 2002
USA 2-0 England - Friendly 1993
England 1-3 Australia - Friendly 2003


Defoe - expected to start against Wales with Michael Owen suspended - was replaced at half time after 45 minutes in which he did little to state his case for inclusion.

And England's defence looked brittle under pressure after starting the second half poorly. Only Rooney, as feisty and committed as always, really stood out for the visitors.

Denmark, on the other hand, stated their intent from the off, starting the match at a tempo more suited to a qualifier than a friendly.

Once England adjusted they did create chances, with Frank Lampard and David Beckham both peppering the goal inside the opening 15 minutes - the captain's low drive narrowly missing.

A poor pass from keeper Sorensen gifted the ball to Beckham but Defoe could not quite meet his skipper's cross and the Danish keeper eventually gathered the ball.

An error from Sorensen cost his team a goal when the two sides met at the 2002 World Cup and England had almost profited from his charity once again.

Defoe, desperate to impress, failed to convert an even better chance after 30 minutes.


I think it's time Sven chose between Lampard and Gerrard

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The Tottenham striker made a poor contact with a low cross from Gerrard, though his strike nonetheless was well placed and forced a decent save from Sorensen.

Rooney had the ball in the net but the goal was ruled out for a foul on Per Nielsen, while the 19-year-old should have been awarded a penalty after he was held back by Christian Poulsen but the infringement went unnoticed.

Eriksson made four substitutions at the break, including the introduction of Owen for Defoe - but the England coach's plans soon lay in tatters.

James tried to cut out a raking cross-field pass but intended target Tomasson kept his calm to elude the keeper before crossing from the byeline for Rommedahl to tap home.

The compliment was soon returned as Claus Jensen's cross was half-cleared to Rommedahl, who headed the ball for Tomasson to convert from three yards.

England's misery was compounded when Gravgaard met a header and the ball went into the England net, seemingly taking a deflected off Gerrard on the way.

It might have got worse but Poulsen headed straight at James when well placed before Rooney scored a consolation with a tidy right-foot finish after connecting with a through ball.

But the goals had not finished, with Larsen out-stretching Rio Ferdinand before poking the ball past the beleaguered James.

[Soul Reaper]

i know...England suck!

[Shaun Ponsonby]

HA! Everton were knocked out of the Champions Leauge.

I said they wouldn't go far.

[Seshmeister]

Originally posted by Shaun Ponsonby
HA! Everton were knocked out of the Champions Leauge.

I said they wouldn't go far.

I heard they were robbed.

[Seshmeister]

http://sp0rky-n00b.co.uk/dinner.gif

[Golden AWe]

About that Denmark-defeat...England is really lacking on top goalkeepers as they have to have David James guarding their nets...the guy is gifted, and has always been very skillful, but I've always felt he's too passive and lazy...goalkeepers need to be brave, aggressive leaders.

Chelsea sure looks grate on this year Premier League again...it's interesting to see if Tottenham, that has had a grate start, can challenge the top teams...I believe the champioship will be sorted out between Chelsea and Man U, while Tottenham, Liverpool and Arsenal try to grab the third place...

As a fun of Sunderland I'm hoping they manage to turn things around and stay up...Mick McCarthy is a top manager and a good guy...it is possible, but they have to get their first win soon.

As for other teams, I believe Portsmouth, Wigan, Fulham and West Bromwich are on the bottom, along with Sunderland.

Manchester City - a lot of experts have said City will finish on the bottom but I like their defense and Andy Cole+Darius Vassell are gonna score enough goals to lift them up to the mid-table...Stuart Pearce shows no mercy and his players will fight for him.

[Shaun Ponsonby]

Originally posted by Seshmeister
I heard they were robbed.

Actually, they WERE kinda robbed, which is suprising, because Collina (who is a huge Queen fan) was the ref.

[Soul Reaper]

Originally posted by Shaun Ponsonby
Actually, they WERE kinda robbed, which is suprising, because Collina (who is a huge Queen fan) was the ref.

*gasps*

you were Collina in disguise

*cue dramatic music*

it's all clear...huge Queen fan...hates Everton. It must be you :D

[Shaun Ponsonby]

Its like Scooby Doo.

[Seshmeister]

The most funny amazing football night of all time...:)

HAHAHAHAHHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHHHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHAHHHA HAHHAHAHAHHAHHHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHAHHHAHAHHAHAHAHHA HHHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHAHHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHHHAHAHAHAHH AHHAHAHAHAHHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHHHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHAHH HAHAHHAHAHAHHAHHHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHAHHHAHAHHAHAHAH HAHHHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHAHHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHHHAHAHAHA HHAHHAHAHAHAHHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHHHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHA HHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHHHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHAHHHAHAHHAHAH AHHAHHHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHAHHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHHHAHAHA HAHHAHHAHAHAHAHHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHHHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHA HAHHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHHHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHAHHHAHAHHAH AHAHHAHHHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHAHHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHHHAHA HAHAHHAHHAHAHAHAHHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHHHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHA HAHAHHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHHHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHAHHHAHAHH AHAHAHHAHHHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHAHHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHHHA HAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHAHHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHHHAHAHAHAHHAHHA HAHAHAHHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHHHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHAHHHAHA HHAHAHAHHAHHHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHAHHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHH HAHAHAHAHHAH!!!!

[Mr Badguy]

Originally posted by Seshmeister
The most funny amazing football night of all time...:)

HAHAHAHAHHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHHHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHAHHHA HAHHAHAHAHHAHHHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHAHHHAHAHHAHAHAHHA HHHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHAHHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHHHAHAHAHAHH AHHAHAHAHAHHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHHHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHAHH HAHAHHAHAHAHHAHHHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHAHHHAHAHHAHAHAH HAHHHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHAHHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHHHAHAHAHA HHAHHAHAHAHAHHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHHHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHA HHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHHHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHAHHHAHAHHAHAH AHHAHHHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHAHHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHHHAHAHA HAHHAHHAHAHAHAHHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHHHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHA HAHHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHHHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHAHHHAHAHHAH AHAHHAHHHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHAHHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHHHAHA HAHAHHAHHAHAHAHAHHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHHHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHA HAHAHHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHHHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHAHHHAHAHH AHAHAHHAHHHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHAHHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHHHA HAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHAHHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHHHAHAHAHAHHAHHA HAHAHAHHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHHHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHAHHHAHA HHAHAHAHHAHHHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHAHHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHH HAHAHAHAHHAH!!!!

Too right!

GERRRRRITUPYE!

World beaters my arse!

[Seshmeister]

I was a bit refreshed when I posted that...:)

Apart from Scotland winning, the £200 million England team being beaten by a bunch of third rate pseudo Irish who went 9 games without even scoring a goal until recently was pretty damn funny!:D

What is the population that they can draw the NI team from?

1.5 million minus most of the catholics so maybe 800 000?

Only downside was I was in the pub and missed that fucking twat Ian Wright's reaction...:)


ERICKSON MUST STAY!!!!!!
ERICKSON MUST STAY!!!!!!
ERICKSON MUST STAY!!!!!!
ERICKSON MUST STAY!!!!!!
ERICKSON MUST STAY!!!!!!
ERICKSON MUST STAY!!!!!!
ERICKSON MUST STAY!!!!!!
ERICKSON MUST STAY!!!!!!
ERICKSON MUST STAY!!!!!!
ERICKSON MUST STAY!!!!!!
ERICKSON MUST STAY!!!!!!

[Soul Reaper]

England fuckin' suck!!!!

SUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSU CKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCK SUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSU CKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCK SUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSU CKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCK SUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSU CKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCK SUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCKSU CKSUCKSUCKSUCKSUCK!

Why do they have to lose to N Ireland?

Actually I was hoping they would lose to N Ireland. I hope they don't get qualified

[Seshmeister]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y21/overkil1/sventactics2.jpg

[Soul Reaper]

it's probably true as well

[Jano]

France Rule!

[Seshmeister]

Originally posted by Jano
France Rule!

But her manager doesn't rule the team so they won't go far...

[BITEYOASS]

On a funny note, here is Malcom Glazer's welcoming party in Manchester: