Euro 2008 (Official Man City LOL Thread)

[Kickflip_Burrito]

And Arjen Robben has left Chelsea for £5.6m to Atletico Bilbao....or Atletico Madrid, one of the two.

[jcxstargazer]

And Arjen Robben has left Chelsea for £5.6m to Atletico Bilbao....or Atletico Madrid, one of the two.
You been drinking?

[red barchetta]

I know! He is definately not of the same calibre as Vieira. We Arsenal fans have just gotta trust Wenger. Personally, I think Maniche, Van Bommel or Ballack would be a good replacement in the central midfield position.
well there's no way Wenger will go for Van Bommel or Maniche, cos they just transfered to another club this summer, and there's no way Munich will sell Ballack to ANYONE.

Arsenal still have Fabregas, but we still need someone experienced until Cesc gets better.

[clown_phobia]

well there's no way Wenger will go for Van Bommel or Maniche, cos they just transfered to another club this summer, and there's no way Munich will sell Ballack to ANYONE.

Arsenal still have Fabregas, but we still need someone experienced until Cesc gets better.

Ballack is my favourite soccer player - he's a real champion! I agree that bayern won't sell him easily - not soon, anyway.

Even moreso, I think Oliver Kahn will retire before he leaves Bayern Muenchen.

Bayern are my favourite team, and I think it can't be denied that they are the best german club. In Germany, the situation is you either love them or hate them.

In the early to mid 70's they had an absolutely awesome squad, with some of the best players ever to play at the club. They won the champions league (then called the european cup) three times in a row. This also coincided with West Germany's winning of the world cup in 1974.

:thumb:

[guitarbaz]

I know! He is definately not of the same calibre as Vieira. .

yeah, i mean, he's quite well balanced, not a prima donna, doesn't sulk, play like a foreigner etc etc.. :p

all in all JJ > Viera.

and we're keeping him ta.

[Ganondorf]

yOu can't say JJ is better than Vieria, look what Vieria has accomplished in his career compared to Jenas.

[guitarbaz]

yOu can't say JJ is better than Vieria, look what Vieria has accomplished in his career compared to Jenas.

i'm comparing him as a person and in his attitude, on that basis there is no comparison. give me JJ any day. :thumb:

[Britney Diva]

SWP is better than Cole, probably on a par with Duff.

I'd play SWP on the right, with one of Duff and Robben left wing and the other as a second striker. Probably Robben up front

Chelsea could be good for SWP, if he chooses to use his time there well, as Joe Cole has. Cole is no longer a hugely overrated player, he's now an overrated player who can contribute something to a team, even if that team will never be Chelsea. SWP is far more talented than Cole, so he's got a chance.

[red barchetta]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/4677639.stm

things just keep getting better for Liverpool...

[metal-militia]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/4677639.stm

things just keep getting better for Liverpool...

Well, there goes Crouch's England hopes. Hopefully Rupert Lowe will let Harry have some of the money...

[guitarbaz]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/4677639.stm

things just keep getting better for Liverpool...

lol..they just bought a baby giraffe....lmfao

[Angry Balled Fists!]

Ha, Crouch is sh'it.

I hope Newcatle buy some good new players soon.

[red barchetta]

Ha, Crouch is sh'it.

I hope Newcatle buy some good new players soon.
Emre and Parker are excellent signings though.

but Newcastle badly need a good striker.

[metal-militia]

Ha, Crouch is sh'it.

I hope Newcatle buy some good new players soon.

how many did Crouch get last season?

how many did Kluivert get?

:wave:

[Kickflip_Burrito]

And Arjen Robben has left Chelsea for £5.6m to Atletico Bilbao....or Atletico Madrid, one of the two.

You been drinking?
Lol, no. Sorry, I got mixed up with Mateja Kezman.

[poorquality]

See Uniteds 2nd half 11 won 5-0 against Peterborough :P lol I know its not exactly hard competition, it was a testimonial after all...but still...in the last 2 pre-season games united played a diff. 11 each half, both games totalled make it 10-1 :P 5 of those were ruud :P my point is...he's back on form goody lol

it doesnt matter who you score past whether its leyton orient or barcelona, for a striker all that matters is that your scoring goals :P So yeah...my lil rant is just to say woo Ruuds back on form and united are looking supurb :)

[Lord Abortion]

Ballack is on his way to us for £12 million
Please, please buy him, he is a worldclass creative midfielder,
what do we need? exactly that

buy him, buy him now

[pendrightheloved1]

you a man u supporter then?

[Lord Abortion]

you a man u supporter then?
of course...

all my posts here are generally united- orientated, with occasional city, newcastle, chelsea and arsenal insults thrown in... :p

[Kickflip_Burrito]

Ballack is on his way to us for £12 million
Please, please buy him, he is a worldclass creative midfielder,
what do we need? exactly that

buy him, buy him now
Dang :upset: I was hoping Arsenal would make a bid for him.

[pendrightheloved1]

i hope tottenham get baptista instead of arsenal:D:p


(man u fan too)

[Lord Abortion]

that would be amusing to see themc get outbid by a side that didn't even get into the UEFA cup...

spurs are a great side on paper but it doesb't seem to go into real life

Ruud hat-trick++

[clown_phobia]

Ballack is on his way to us for £12 million
Please, please buy him, he is a worldclass creative midfielder,
what do we need? exactly that

buy him, buy him now

Which club is he going to?

I pray its not true!! Long live bayern :angry:

[Kickflip_Burrito]

Manchester United

[clown_phobia]

Manchester United

I hope he doesn't leave! He's my favourite player in the world and has been for years! I was so happy when he scored all those goals at the world cup...

Now he's going to play for manchester united... :upset:

I hope'll stay. It isn't confirmed yet, is it?

Edit
Alright, I've done some research about this.
Ballack has expressed he wants to play in the premier league. FC Bayern Muenchen (his current club) may sell him now so they get some money instead of losing him for nothing when his contract expires.

Manchester United are looking for a new midfielder, and Ballack is just the experienced type they are looking for. He's the #1 person they want.

Bayern's coach however, has declared that Ballack won't leave because he and his family are very happy in Munich and they are financially secure etc.

[Iai]

Man, I would LOVE it if Ballack went to Man U. He's just what they need.

/not a Man U fan per se, I just want to see a closer title race this year

[Iai]

You got me excited when you said Robben had left Chelsea. :(

[Kickflip_Burrito]

You got me excited when you said Robben had left Chelsea. :(
Sorry :upset: I got mixed up with Kezman.

[metal-militia]

anyone watch TNS vs Liverpool? Felt sorry for TNS considering they had a goal dissalowed and hit the post.

[clown_phobia]

What was the score?

[pendrightheloved1]

3-0 to liverpool

[guitarbaz]

how many did Crouch get last season?

how many did Kluivert get?

:wave:

how many games did Kluivert actually play?

that would be not many in reality. he was only making up numbers so not really a good comparison.

and yes, crouch is crap. he's no fooball player, he's a freak of nature who should be playing basketball.

[clown_phobia]

How much do you think height matters in football? I think it definately matters when heading etc... but it matters a lot less than sports such as basketball... where you have to be tall to be good at it...

[guitarbaz]

How much do you think height matters in football? I think it definately matters when heading etc... but it matters a lot less than sports such as basketball... where you have to be tall to be good at it...

it matters to an extent for a centre back or a centre forward, depending on how he plays his game. it's not the be all and end all tho, Shearer's no giant but he's been the best striker (arguably, as i know some won't agree) we've had in the country for years. it's all about using what you've got, physically and mentally. imho anyways..

[clown_phobia]

What do you guys think of my avatar? Should I get rid of it or keep it?

[guitarbaz]

What do you guys think of my avatar? Should I get rid of it or keep it?

assuming you're a Brian Munich fan, i'd keep it! :thumb:

[clown_phobia]

assuming you're a Brian Munich fan, i'd keep it! :thumb:

Yep - they're my favourite team :)

[metal-militia]

how many games did Kluivert actually play?

that would be not many in reality. he was only making up numbers so not really a good comparison.

and yes, crouch is crap. he's no fooball player, he's a freak of nature who should be playing basketball.

Well he played about 20 didn't he? Crouch only started playing in January, played for the worst team in the Premiership, and if it wasn't for him Saint's would've been down before the last game. I'm not saying he's great, he's merely ok, and was also brought in as a squad player to make up the numbers. He gets little credit for his ball control (which is pretty good), and his heading is also good, and he is definately not crap.

[guitarbaz]

Well he played about 20 didn't he? Crouch only started playing in January, played for the worst team in the Premiership, and if it wasn't for him Saint's would've been down before the last game. I'm not saying he's great, he's merely ok, and was also brought in as a squad player to make up the numbers. He gets little credit for his ball control (which is pretty good), and his heading is also good, and he is definately not crap.

"played" is being a little generous, he turned up for a few matches and loafed around the pitch more like.

i'm sorry but crouch is just not a footballer. i mean just look at the thing, he's all legs and arms. only good for holding up a washing line. just what were liverpool thinking??? i can't even guess but it is rather amusing...

[Iai]

The way Peter Crouch moves reminds me of that old Newcastle player they called Rubber Legs.

[metal-militia]

i'm sorry but crouch is just not a footballer. i mean just look at the thing, he's all legs and arms. only good for holding up a washing line. just what were liverpool thinking??? i can't even guess but it is rather amusing...

how can you possibly say that when he kept a team up until the last day of the season? Sure he's not amazing but no one gives him the credit he deserves.

[Lord Abortion]

crouch isn't bad, he impressed me last season
on patrick kluivert, why the hell did souness never play the top goalscorer in holland's history, a multiple spanish championship winner and champions league winner, who is an internationally revered player?


*please sign ballack, please*

[red barchetta]

crouch isn't bad, he impressed me last season
on patrick kluivert, why the hell did souness never play the top goalscorer in holland's history, a multiple spanish championship winner and champions league winner, who is an internationally revered player?


*please sign ballack, please*
souness is the worst manager ever.

even if newcastle get Anelka, Souness won't be able to keep him for long.

[Angry Balled Fists!]

Souness isn't the worst manager at all.

I hope we don't get Anelka.

The ncredible sulk.

[metal-militia]

Souness isn't the worst manager at all.

I hope we don't get Anelka.

The ncredible sulk.

Souness signed Ali Dia. Worst. Signing. EVER!

[Iai]

The way Peter Crouch moves reminds me of that old Newcastle player they called Rubber Legs.
Fastino Asprilla! Hah, that's been bugging me ever since I posted that.

Refresh my memory - who did Souness play over Kluivert?

[guitarbaz]

on patrick kluivert, why the hell did souness never play the top goalscorer in holland's history, a multiple spanish championship winner and champions league winner, who is an internationally revered player?




because he's a money grabbing, workshy, idle twat.

if he used half the talent he allegedy has he could have a been a success. he chose just to take the money tho and not bother putting in any effort.
on that evidence i'd even have put crouch on the pitch rather than that useless piece of lard. and that really is saying something.

[guitarbaz]

Fastino Asprilla! Hah, that's been bugging me ever since I posted that.

Refresh my memory - who did Souness play over Kluivert?

ah 'Tino. those were the days. what a character he was. the colombian drug baron.

Ameobi, when fit, was played over Paddy. or Dyer, when fit. and Milner might even have got a shot up front as well. basically anyone all the way down to the woman (or man, equal opportunities and all that) who washed the shirts would generally be given a go over Kluivert. and generally more effective as well, save for his goal against chelski in the FA cup.

[Ganondorf]

hey, at least Crouch and Kluivert are both better than Kanu ;)

Not Earnshaw tho :p

[metal-militia]

Kanu :lol:

Earnshaw has done ok at WBA, but he was better at Cardiff.

[Kickflip_Burrito]

I don't rate Crouch. Earnshaw was better at Cardiff but he got that all-important goal on the last day of the season :thumb:

Any news on who Arsenal is after? (bar Jenas)

[red barchetta]

Arsenal are after a teenager called Alexander Song. but they gave up on Guti.

its a shame. he wants to come to Arsenal, but Wenger doesnt want him. he's a good player.

[Kickflip_Burrito]

Oh yeah, Alexander Song.

I remember a while back the whole interest in Guti. Oh well.

[Ganondorf]

WBA to do an Everton!

[Kickflip_Burrito]

Whats WBA doing?

[ChodaBoy]

I think hes referring to Everton barely escaping relagation, then going on to enter for the CL, which he hopes WBA do

[metal-militia]

WBA to do an Everton!

Dream on ;) :p

[red barchetta]

check this out:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/a/aston_villa/4706323.stm

[lilpete86]

To be fair we were only playing part timers but its nice to see that kevin phillips is settling in and of course seeing luke moore scoring is a pleasant surprise after he failed to make an impact when he played last season.

[metal-militia]

14-0 :eek:

Off to Bournemouth to see Saints play them today. Hopefully it'll be a strong line up and a big victory. :thumb:

[Mr. Black]

Souness signed Ali Dia. Worst. Signing. EVER!

Souness is only at Newcastle untill they can find someone who will take them to the top, But he has no idea what he is doin, they finished 16th (I Think) Last season under him, which I heard is their worst league finish ever

[Mr. Black]

Arsenal signed Hleb and sold Viera. Bad desicsion if you ask me...

[red barchetta]

Arsenal signed Hleb and sold Viera. Bad desicsion if you ask me...
true, selling your captain is a bad decision for any team. but Hleb is a quality signing.

[Mr. Black]

yeh but he can't hold the midfield like viera can, they could have nver gone 49 games unbeaten without him

[red barchetta]

but Hleb is a winger and Vieira is centralmidfield ;)

you cant really compare the two

[Mr. Black]

then who have they got in centre of midfield, cos gilberto and Edu are both terrible footballers and Flamini and Fabregas don't have enough experience to play the first team week in week out

[Ganondorf]

Edu is gone, amirite?

[Kickflip_Burrito]

Edu is gone, amirite?
Yep, went to Valencia on a free transfer.

[metal-militia]

arrrghhhh :angry:

Same old Saints, conceding a 90th minute equiliser with ****ty Bournemouth.

[Iai]

Wait....so Arsenal basically don't have a central midfield any more?

/hopes they make no more signings

[Mr. Black]

Arsenal need a new centre midfielder, i heard they were gonna do a swap deal with AC Milan; Gilberto and 12 million for Gattuso, but AC will never sell him

[Ganondorf]

They should sign that John Obi Mikel character who is playing up moves to both Man U and Chelsea and who everyone has forgotten about ;)

[red barchetta]

apparently Wenger is looking for Olivier Dacourt (31) from AS Roma. i thinks he's good enough (but not as good as Vieira), and Fabregas or Flamini can take his place in a couple of years.

[thepopeliveson]

Lets hope Shels continue on their run of forn from last year.
good to find a fellow shels fan around here.shels deserve to do well.they are the only consistent irish team in european football.theyve bin in european football for years without break.although gettin past steua bucharest will b a difficult task.but i think they can do it

[Lord Abortion]

ballack says he's staying...
bah :upset:

if we managed to sign him and Owen, we would win the league next season I think, it would be the best team would have had since '99

[Mr. Black]

ballack says he's staying...
bah :upset:

if we managed to sign him and Owen, we would win the league next season I think, it would be the best team would have had since '99


Who do you Support

[red barchetta]

Who do you Support
man u, i think. they wanted Ballack, and they had a great team in the year mentioned

[KappaKid17]

We won't get Ballack. He's too much of a crutch for Bayern Munich as well as German football in general. I doubted that signing from the get-go.

[Mr. Black]

You don't need ballack you still have scholes who is equallly as good.

[Lord Abortion]

but scholes, who is admittedly brilliant is good as a "shooting" AM
we REALLY need a creative one along the lines of Aimar or ronaldinho (fat chance)

[metal-militia]

United would be an amazing team if they had a really creative attacking midfielder.

Went to Rushden vs Coventry earlier... hopefully Saints will slaughter Conventry if they play as bad as they did today.

[thepopeliveson]

i think ballack will join united but not until next season.he will leave bayern on a free transfer.hes already rejected a new contract with them.and hes expressed his desire to play in england with united being his preferred choice

[Kickflip_Burrito]

Arsenal interested in Gattuso? Its good to hear we're after a world class player. Gattuso would be great but like it was said, AC Milan really wouldn't want to sell him.

Olivier Dacourt would be alright, he's very good but I think we need some real awesome talent to take over from Vieira.

[Faith No Doubt]

Craig Bellamy!

We're gonna be even more hated next season, I can't wait.

Give Arsenal more reasons to use No More Tears shampoo.

[metal-militia]

.

Olivier Dacourt would be alright, he's very good but I think we need some real awesome talent to take over from Vieira.

I dunno, think he's getting on a bit now, plus i don't think he's any where near as good as Viera.

[Ganondorf]

but scholes, who is admittedly brilliant is good as a "shooting" AM
we REALLY need a creative one along the lines of Aimar or ronaldinho (fat chance)

Kaka

[Firecracker]

Apparently Liverpool signed Peter Crouch

[Angry Balled Fists!]

Yup :lol:

[Ganondorf]

They did he already played for them.

[Firecracker]

I am very slow i know.

[red barchetta]

now that Liverpool have Crouch, they better stop playing Le Tallec. he's ****.

[red barchetta]

Tokyo Verdy (the club that let in 23 goals in 4 games) won against a strong Real Madrid side by 3 - 0. what a joke...

[Lord Abortion]

Kaka
that would be amazing, just like on football manager...

ballack's contract talks stall due to wage demands eh?

hmm...

[Rage_Against_The_PC]

now that Liverpool have Crouch, they better stop playing Le Tallec. he's ****.

thought hed already left , plus hes a AMC and crouch is a FW

[ATM]

USA are ranked number 6 in the FIFA world rankings :-D

[Ganondorf]

Is that higher than England? Gay. The USA are ****

[Mongo]

USA are ranked number 6 in the FIFA world rankings :-D

No way :lol:
Cant be :rolleyes:
Or is it really true? :amaze:

[red barchetta]

did USA win/go far in some American Cup? if so, then thats the reason. England havent played much recently.

it will all change after the world cup (hopefully)

[ATM]

We just won the Gold Cup.

[Iai]

It said in the paper today that the season starts in two weeks. Man, that's crazy. It feels like no time since the last one finished.

[Lord Abortion]

I believe that spurs have signed edgar davids...

that's a great coup for them, he could inspire their season

[metal-militia]

i can't belive they're getting Davids... why is a qulaity player like him going to them?

[Ganondorf]

Because he's old.

[Angry Balled Fists!]

We just won the Gold Cup.

Haha, what the hell is that ?

[guitarbaz]

hey dan come into the lod again!

they're not usually as bad as that, honest..

[Skinhead On The MBTA]

Come on, yeah they are :D

Liverpool going on to the third qual round then - like there was ever any doubt.

Good to see Carragher getting on the scoresheet - first time in six and a half years, good on him. Crouch did well, as did Sissoko and Zenden IMO. Potter looks good as well, hope he gets more starts this season.

[Mongo]

I believe that spurs have signed edgar davids...

that's a great coup for them, he could inspire their season

Someone plz tell me if this is true :amaze:

[guitarbaz]

Someone plz tell me if this is true :amaze:

apparently yes. true.

meh.

[F1sH g0 m0o]

It is true, well after he takes his medical, he before completing a free transfer move from Inter Milan.

Manchester City have signed Vassell for ~2million, but that doesn't matter because he's ****.

I support Manchester Utd myself.

[red barchetta]

who's going to replace S Wright-phillips for the next season?

[Grondahl]

who's going to replace S Wright-phillips for the next season?

Trevor Sinclair, I'd imagine.

[Mongo]

Trevor Sinclair, I'd imagine.
:lol:

I support Newcastle United and i absolutely despise of Liverpool :angry:
I cant get over Davids signing for Spurs :amaze:
We shoulda got Davids and Figo :)

[Grondahl]

Steve Claridge has been sacked by Millwall after 36 days in charge, to be replaced by Colin Lee, who Claridge was trying to hire as a coach!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/millwall/4720941.stm

The article doesn't make it clear why, though. Something probably went on behind the scenes. After all, Dennis Wise quit because he couldn't stand working with the chairman.

[metal-militia]

Think City did well to get Vassell for 2million as he has played for England a few times and looked quite good. Shame he could not find his form at Villa.

Pompey accepted a bid from Saints for Ricardo Fuller. :cool:

[metal-militia]

Steve Claridge has been sacked by Millwall after 36 days in charge, to be replaced by Colin Lee, who Claridge was trying to hire as a coach!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/millwall/4720941.stm

The article doesn't make it clear why, though. Something probably went on behind the scenes. After all, Dennis Wise quit because he couldn't stand working with the chairman.

yeah just saw that. Must be one of the shortest periods in charge as a full time manager ever.

[Grondahl]

Pompey accepted a bid from Saints for Ricardo Fuller. :cool:

He should be a good signing. As a Preston fan, I thought he should be able to make it in the Premiership, but then he got injured. A lot. He's still a dick for perpetually saying he'd sign a new contract, and then not doing, though. Just like Eddie Lewis, really.

[metal-militia]

yeah i always rated Fuller, he scored quite a few for Preston... shame he did his knee in.

[Lord Abortion]

Think City did well to get Vassell for 2million as he has played for England a few times and looked quite good. Shame he could not find his form at Villa.

Pompey accepted a bid from Saints for Ricardo Fuller. :cool:
true, vassell is very quick, and that apparently makes a great striker according to most pundits, look at thierry henry, he's very quick with a bit of skill therefore gets goals, not much more than a glorified left winger and he's hailed by wearing-an-arsenal-shirt-under-their-suits football commentators as the "best in the world"

yeah, right :rolleyes:

[ATM]

Haha, what the hell is that ?

The CONCACAF Gold Cup is the bi-annual Championship tournament for the national teams of the North Central America and Caribbean Soccer Federation.
Mexico are the defending champions and the nation that has won the competition the greatest number of times.

The 2005 tournament begins with a Group stage comprising ten CONCACAF countries and two invited guests divided into three groups of four.

South Africa - hosts of the FIFA World Cup 2010 - and Columbia are the 2005 guest nations.

CONCACAF Gold Cup 2005

GROUP A:
Columbia : Honduras : Trinidad and Tobago : Panama

GROUP B:
USA : Costa Rica : Canada : Cuba

GROUP C:
Mexico : Guatemala : South Africa : Jamaica


///

And yes, we are ranked higher then England :-D

[ATM]

Yes!

I am going to the clash of the champions tomorow.

Chelsea vs DC United

[Grondahl]

And yes, we are ranked higher then England :-D

Remind me who won when they last played each other? :p

true, vassell is very quick, and that apparently makes a great striker according to most pundits, look at thierry henry, he's very quick with a bit of skill therefore gets goals, not much more than a glorified left winger and he's hailed by wearing-an-arsenal-shirt-under-their-suits football commentators as the "best in the world"

yeah, right

You make it sound like Henry is pretty rubbish. I think you'll find that he is actually very good, certainly one of the contenders for "best in the world". He's very fast, has great control, has good vision, can hit a hell of a shot, can cross well and is an excellent set-piece taker. The only thing I've yet to see him excel at is heading. In fact, I don't think I've ever seen him head the ball.

[Lord Abortion]

Remind me who won when they last played each other? :p



You make it sound like Henry is pretty rubbish. I think you'll find that he is actually very good, certainly one of the contenders for "best in the world". He's very fast, has great control, has good vision, can hit a hell of a shot, can cross well and is an excellent set-piece taker. The only thing I've yet to see him excel at is heading. In fact, I don't think I've ever seen him head the ball.
I'm not saying he's a bad player, blatantly not, but he has never played well in european competition, and scoring goals against most premiership defences isn't much of an achievement, I would like to see how he would fare in italy again or spain where defensive play is prized higher than over here

[ATM]

Can anyone link me to Chelsea's starting line up?

I want to see who I will be watching tomorow!

[Grondahl]

I'm not saying he's a bad player, blatantly not, but he has never played well in european competition, and scoring goals against most premiership defences isn't much of an achievement, I would like to see how he would fare in italy again or spain where defensive play is prized higher than over here

Ah, OK. Well, I agree with you that he generally doesn't play well in Europe, but I have seen him play just as well in Europe as he does in the Premiership. He just doesn't do it on a consistent basis, like he does in the Premiership.

[Lord Abortion]

Can anyone link me to Chelsea's starting line up?

I want to see who I will be watching tomorow!
erm... well chelsea have a very varied lineup because of huge funds and therefore squad depth

but... it will be something like http://www.chelseafc.com/
I feel so filthy linking to that

[ATM]

Who do you suppourt, Ollie? (that's your name, I think)

[Twat_Out_Of_Hell]

true, vassell is very quick, and that apparently makes a great striker according to most pundits, look at thierry henry, he's very quick with a bit of skill therefore gets goals, not much more than a glorified left winger and he's hailed by wearing-an-arsenal-shirt-under-their-suits football commentators as the "best in the world"

yeah, right :rolleyes:

I think that most people probably take othet things into account when calling someone great, otherwise Gronkjaer and Rommedahl would be up there as the best in the world.

Probably the fact that he scores his goals from all over the pitch, and more than thirty a season for the last three or four years, or his incredible assist record, or the fact that he was joint top scorer in european leagues despite having an injury hit season would have some impact on pundits decisions.

:rolleyes:

[Lord Abortion]

Probably the fact that he scores his goals from all over the pitch, and more than thirty a season for the last three or four years, or his incredible assist record, or the fact that he was joint top scorer in european leagues despite having an injury hit season would have some impact on pundits decisions.

:rolleyes:
I wil again point out the terrible quality of premiership defences...

I just don't think he would do well abroad, certainly not to the extent he has at arsenal

It just irritates me all the pundits bleating on about how good he is...

and ATM- I am a manchester united fan...

which TBH may explain my henry-dislike

[Twat_Out_Of_Hell]

He has proven his abilities in europe his qualities as a striker, in particular with his performances against the strong defences of Juventus, Inter and Roma over the past few seasons.

His range and quantity of goals set him apart from other strikers. He is a superb athlete and has a great strength and presence up front

[lilpete86]

Think City did well to get Vassell for 2million as he has played for England a few times and looked quite good. Shame he could not find his form at Villa.




Man city have got a steal for £2 million, when playing well he's one of the best strikers in the premiership unforunately we didn't get to see much of him last season due to his injury.

As a villa supporter i'll be sad to see him go.

[Mr. Black]

Someone plz tell me if this is true :amaze:


Tis true read today's newspaper,


And Now that Spurs have Davids in the midfield, they will, WILL get Uefa cup this season,

Don't support Spurs though, Liverpool through and through


Also I heard that O' Leary is gonna bid 6 million on Baros, good to see him go,
But Villa sould have never sold Vassel, especially for 2.5 million, and O' Leary was a bit wierd when it came to signing strikers

(AHEM, Keane, Viduka, Barmby, Fowler, Smith all in one season twas the reason Leeds where relegated, I'd watch out Villa fans, he always spends too much on strikers.)

[Mr. Black]

:lol:

I support Newcastle United and i absolutely despise of Liverpool :angry:
I cant get over Davids signing for Spurs :amaze:
We shoulda got Davids and Figo :)


You know who you gonna get as a striker yet?

[ATM]

Fullham are playing the best of the MLS on Sat. Any predictions?

[lilpete86]

Also I heard that O' Leary is gonna bid 6 million on Baros, good to see him go,
But Villa sould have never sold Vassel, especially for 2.5 million, and O' Leary was a bit wierd when it came to signing strikers

(AHEM, Keane, Viduka, Barmby, Fowler, Smith all in one season twas the reason Leeds where relegated, I'd watch out Villa fans, he always spends too much on strikers.)

As long as Ellis is still in charge at villa park O'Leary won't be able to go on such extravagent spending sprees!

We need at least one more striker as we only have two established strikers at the moment with angel and philips, luke moore is coming through but I think it'll be another season or two till he will make an impact.

[Mr. Black]

Fullham are playing the best of the MLS on Sat. Any predictions?


Fulham will lose 6-0 and get Relegated this season

[Iai]

MLS? That'd be something like a US national side, right?

Henry is a great striker who I have a lot of respect for. But he is not the best.

[Mr. Black]

angel and philips, luke moore is coming through but I think it'll be another season or two till he will make an impact.


Angel is the man that you need the mopst goals off, Phillips is losin' his touch a bit and you shouldn't expect anything special from him I reckon he'll get anywhere between 5 to 10 goals this season and then retire. Luke Moore is probably, behind Flamini and Fabregas, the most exciting youngster i the premiership

[Lord Abortion]

Henry is a great striker who I have a lot of respect for. But he is not the best.
this is basically a summary of my past 3 posts

/as I try to extract myself from the hole I dug :p

[ATM]

MLS? That'd be something like a US national side, right?

Henry is a great striker who I have a lot of respect for. But he is not the best.

MLS is the american league. It will be unlike the US national team, though, because players from all over the world play in the MLS.

[Mongo]

You know who you gonna get as a striker yet?

I dont have a clue.
Well i do but who knows. I hate Graeme Souness. If he buys Nicholas Anelka i will comitt suicide :angry:

[pendrightheloved1]

Someone plz tell me if this is true :amaze:

He's agreed terms and is going to take a medical, but i think he has other offers so it isnt 100% definite. Well thats what i read on the back page of the metro today

[Mr. Black]

I dont have a clue.
Well i do but who knows. I hate Graeme Souness. If he buys Nicholas Anelka i will comitt suicide :angry:


Graeme Souness, is a very very bad manager and he is taking you down, you finished 16th last season, And he sign's the worst players ever, what where your board thinkin' If he stays manager for the next few season's i wouldn't expect anything, anywhere near Uefa Cup let alone, these top 4 finishes you were finding so easy only a few years ago, you've fallen such a long way since 97' to 02' period, when you kicked so much ***, and had one of the best teams in the premiership, contending for the title each year... anbd then it all fel apart and wil continue to do so unless you sack Souness

[Grondahl]

Graeme Souness, is a very very bad manager and he is taking you down, you finished 16th last season, And he sign's the worst players ever, what where your board thinkin' If he stays manager for the next few season's i wouldn't expect anything, anywhere near Uefa Cup let alone, these top 4 finishes you were finding so easy only a few years ago, you've fallen such a long way since 97' to 02' period, when you kicked so much ***, and had one of the best teams in the premiership, contending for the title each year... anbd then it all fel apart and wil continue to do so unless you sack Souness

Souness isn't that bad a manager. He did well with Blackburn for a number of years (just keeping them in the Premiership was an achievement), and then inherited a team lacking in confidence, ravaged with internal conflict, which came to a head with the Bowyer/Dyer fight, and generally performing poorly. Admittedly, they still didn't do as well as they should've done, but I think this season will show how good a manager Souness really is. He's made some decent signings in Emre and Parker, but he needs to get the team to gel, which they did all too rarely last season.

[Mongo]

He's agreed terms and is going to take a medical, but i think he has other offers so it isnt 100% definite. Well thats what i read on the back page of the metro today

Ok lets pray for a last second bid from NUFC :)
What also annoys me about Graeme Souness is that i dont think he should be there in the first place as Bobby Robson was unfairly dismissed :angry:

[Mr. Black]

Souness isn't that bad a manager. He did well with Blackburn for a number of years (just keeping them in the Premiership was an achievement), and then inherited a team lacking in confidence, ravaged with internal conflict, which came to a head with the Bowyer/Dyer fight, and generally performing poorly. Admittedly, they still didn't do as well as they should've done, but I think this season will show how good a manager Souness really is. He's made some decent signings in Emre and Parker, but he needs to get the team to gel, which they did all too rarely last season.

Hmmmmmm. I Still think he should be sacked, I suppose i Was a bit harsh in my first comment, and yes EMre and Paker are good singnins

[munky_magik]

Heh...Celtic are getting hammered.

[Mongo]

Hmmmmmm. I Still think he should be sacked, I suppose i Was a bit harsh in my first comment, and yes EMre and Paker are good singnins
Who do you support?

[metal-militia]

Heh...Celtic are getting hammered.

Telfer leaves us to go to Celtic, and gets slaughtered on his debut :D

[Hump-Backed-Tortoise]

As a Rangers fan I feel its my definitive right to gloat a whole lot over the humping celtic just recieved :)

[munky_magik]

Telfer leaves us to go to Celtic, and gets slaughtered on his debut :D
Celtic just looked really lost tonight. I don't Strachan will be able to hold them together.

[Hump-Backed-Tortoise]

The thing is O'Neill did Strachan no favours by leaving him to inherit a squad made up of players mainly 30+ years old who will obviously be struck down with injuries. However the signings Strachan has made looked dire at points tonight eg. Mo Camara at fault for at least 2 of the goals.

[Lord Abortion]

I thought it was a slightly bad idea for them to let hedman go... Rab and the little guy are great but hedman is an experienced keeper

[Hump-Backed-Tortoise]

Rabs at Leicster now but they've signed Boruc or somethng supposed to be good.

[munky_magik]

The little guy will be David Marshall. Whos was, according to Celtic fans, the best keeper in the world after the Barca match. I wonder what they'll think of him now?

I wonder how things are going to shape up in the SPL this season, because Celtic look awful and apparently Rangers don't look up to much either.

[Kickflip_Burrito]

Oh Celtic......ooooh Celtic

[guitarbaz]

the toon go down 2-1 but that's not too bad, could have been worse (5-0??). roll on next wednesday...

[Mr. Black]

Who do you support?

Liverpool,

[Twat_Out_Of_Hell]

hahaha celtic got battered

[Angry Balled Fists!]

Argh, we lost :(

I think we could do 'em at home though.

[metal-militia]

did you Andrade's goal?

Ran from his own half and went through the Newcastles defence before curling it in. :eek:

[red barchetta]

thats what happens if you don't play your best players against Deportivo.

[guitarbaz]

thats what happens if you don't play your best players against Deportivo.

erm....he did play his best players.... :upset:

[scroogey]

at least they have the away goal..... always a silver lining!

[red barchetta]

erm....he did play his best players.... :upset:
oh... right... they played Emre and Parker? ...


anyway, J-League teams are awesome:


http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/4724625.stm

[guitarbaz]

oh... right... they played Emre and Parker? ...


anyway, J-League teams are awesome:


http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/4724625.stm

nah they weren't in the squad for some reason.. :confused:

don't know if they're injured or just not fit yet. we certainly need them tho. soon.

good result for the scum.. :lol: :p

[nitzguy]

ok tongiht 8pm eastern standard time in america, its Chelsea v DC United. i'm an American and think it will be 5-0 easy if they put in their best 11. columbus crew(ohio) beat Fulham 2-1, and the chicago fire lost to ac milan 3-1 with an injury time goal. so what do you think of the Chelsea v DC tonight.

[red barchetta]

3 - 0 to Chelsea. or [insert number here] - 0 to chelsea.

definately another clean-sheet

[ChodaBoy]

So then, Fabrice Pancrate, any good?

[FuzzyDuck]

Chelsea should be a force next season now that they have Essien. He's a powerful player who was impressive in last year's Champions League, and can provide defensive stability, by filling in for Makelele, or playing alongside him, and is also an attacking threat. Del Horno looks like an accomplished player with a mean left foot, and a penchant for scoring free-kicks. And apparently they may bid 60million for Schevchenko, which would give them an intimidating forward line. I predict a comfortable victory over DC United.

I really hate them though :upset:

Has anyone else noticed how Tottenham seem to go in for any half-decent player on the transfer market? However their policy of buying young English players is a good one. They could yet spring a surprise next season. Mido, if on form, could prove to be an inspired signing, he was impressive in the Peace Cup tournament.

As for the persistant melodrama that is Man United, well, I think they will have another frustrating season. Their squad simply isn't as strong as Chelsea's, Arsenal's or even Liverpool's.

Errr, I support Brentford BTW. :)

[Kickflip_Burrito]

On paper, Tottenham are a good team. They just don't seem to play that well :confused:

Chelsea wil give DC United a good English thrashing....I say English.....not the players exactly though :p

United are gonna have another disappointing season then they will revive themselves either later in the season or next season.

[Simple Man]

I'm looking forward to see DC United and Chelsea play. They never televise Soccer :(

[red barchetta]

i dont think Chelsea have completed the Essien deal, Lyon said they want 32 million PLUS a Chelsea player, and according to Lyon, 'they (Chelsea) know who we want'. i'm guessing it's Makelele.

and as for Shev, no amount of money will interest Milan

[ChodaBoy]

Essien hasnt gone to Chelski yet, Mourinho keeps phoning him but obviously until they agree to Lyons requests, hes not going anywhere

[Kickflip_Burrito]

http://www.fifa.com/en/mens/statistics/index/0,2548,All-Jul-2005,00.html

FIFA World Rankings for July. Check it out and discuss if needs be.

(Iran are ranked 15 in the world!)

[red barchetta]

Iran are actually a great team. ever since they stopped playing their 36 year old 'hero' Daei, they've become a team to watch out for.


whoo Japan are 13th :)

[FuzzyDuck]

Have Chelsea actually bought Essien yet? I know it's been going on and on, but I can't see anything about it on the BBC website...I doubt they'll get Schevchenko, purely because I don't think it's the Mourinho way to go in for people who are established as the best players in the world...I think he prefers to go for people with promise, not least because given how much money Chelsea have, he doesn't want to be held to ransom by other clubs, which is understandable. No matter who they bring in up front, it's hard to see them not winning the Premiership this year, as Arsenal are weaker than last season and we (Manchester United) seem not to have got any stronger. :-/ They should win easily tonight, but it'll be interesting to see how their team shapes up over the year, as they now have so many top class players in so many positions.

Yeah, I doubt that they'll get Schevchenko, although he is reportedly disgruntled with the signings of Gilardino and Vieri, fearing they could threaten his starting place. But I doubt that Abramovich would want to spend 60million in one go, so it appears to be just another tale from the Tabloids. But another forward would do them no harm as Drogba hasn't really delivered yet, Crespo couldn't settle in to the Premiership last time and Cole is unproven at best. Besides the other top teams all have four proven goalscorers at Premiership level e.g. Man United: Van Nistelrooy, Saha ,Smith, and Rooney. And I think they've pretty much agreed a deal with Essien, although I'm not sure if it's a done deal just yet.
Their team selection will be interesting, with so many quality players, Mourinho will have to rotate the team a lot to keep everyone happy. He has also stated that even players such as Lampard, Makelele and Cech be rested from time to time. I really hope they don't win the Champions League, their gloating would never cease.

[red barchetta]

doesnt Alan Smith now play in midfield as a replacement for Roy Keane?

[FuzzyDuck]

Iran are actually a great team. ever since they stopped playing their 36 year old 'hero' Daei, they've become a team to watch out for.


whoo Japan are 12th :)


Haha, yeah they have a few players with Bundesliga experience, Mahdavikhia being another one. Ali Karimi is their new hero, I believe he's signing for Bayern Munchen, following in Daei's footsteps.

[FuzzyDuck]

doesnt Alan Smith now play in midfield as a replacement for Roy Keane?


Yeah, Ferguson's trying him out, but can still play as a striker. oh, and I suppose Chelsea have still got Gudjohnsen, although hes more of a midfield player now.

[Kickflip_Burrito]

USA ranked 6th in the world. I think they racked up FIFA points as they always play lowly-ranked central American countries.

[metal-militia]

Iran at 15th?! :eek:

USA shouldn't be that high, but i predict in the future they will be a really decent team.

[Simple Man]

DC did better than I expected them too. I expexted a shutout by Chelsea.

[metal-militia]

2-1 wasn't it?

[nitzguy]

USA ranked 6th in the world. I think they racked up FIFA points as they always play lowly-ranked central American countries.
i agree, they need to play btter teams, no more panama like teams. more Euro teams would be good. the only bad part is they rarely play a full Euro team, always without their 3 top players or something.

[Mongo]

Apparently Davids hasnt YET signed for Spurs, which means theres still time left for Newcastle to get him :naughty:

Even though i dont even think they are interested in him but i want him :)

[Mongo]

Liverpool,

:angry: Your going down this season :angry:

:)

[Simple Man]

2-1 wasn't it?


Sure was, DC took a early lead kinda and Chelsea followed by scoring in the 36th minute, I beleive.

[Simple Man]

It's almost shocking to see Iran ranked 15th.

[ChodaBoy]

Its not really, they probably have played against crappy teams, and a team wont get more points just because you beat a big name team

[nitzguy]

they shouold make the rankings reflect the competition you face... the better the team the more you go up in rankings, also if you have a steak you should be rewarded for that too. but i'm a silly american, so what do i know.

[ChodaBoy]

Its not just based on results, its bookings, sending off, good sportsmanship, etc

[nitzguy]

some if its based on sportsmanship???? that would never ever ever fly in america.

anywho, i like what i saw from shawn wright-phillips last night

[ChodaBoy]

Yep, if hes used (w)right by Chelsea, he'll be huge

Real get Baptista, Good I say!
He looks like one of those players who could rip a defense open, just like Essien

[Iai]

also if you have a steak you should be rewarded for that too.
:lol:

Man, I wish I was rewarded every time I had a steak.

[RCVA]

Lyon want a player and £32m for Essien.

[metal-militia]

32 and a player is a bit steep. Sure the guy is good but come on, thats too much.

[Britney Diva]

Not to keep him out of Man U's hands. I doubt Essien will see much first team football at Chelsea.

[Hump-Backed-Tortoise]

£32 million + Tiago is the player Lyon apparently want for Essien who IMO is worth aout £15 million tops is just pointless abuse of money. Im a Chelsea fan (Have been for bout 7 or 8 years before the Roman money started in case your wondering) an would rather we strengthed our forwards which I would say is our weakest link this season.

[metal-militia]

Anyone seethe England under 19's tonight? they lost 3-1 to France in the final, and there were 3 Saints players playing. :)

[Iai]

Anyone seethe England under 19's tonight? they lost 3-1 to France in the final, and there were 3 Saints players playing. :)
That'll be why, then.

:p

[metal-militia]

i hate you :p ;)

seriosuly though, one Saints player was really good, and has played in our first team.

England were 1-0 up at H/T but were playing quite ****, and deserved to lose.

[ATM]

For the second time in three years, the best of Major League Soccer will take on established international competition, as the 10th MLS All-Star Game features the MLS All-Stars against Fulham FC of England's Barclay's Premiership.

[MILF Hunter]

Season starts next Saturday! cant wait. This time next week ill be in Rushden :cool:

[RCVA]

Owen's probably going to go to Manchester United or Arsenal following Real's double swoop; Baptista and Robinho. I'd say they'd pay 10m at most for him.

[Hump-Backed-Tortoise]

Celtic 4-4 Motherwell with Celtic equalising in the 91st minute not a good week for Strachan.

[munky_magik]

Celtic 4-4 Motherwell with Celtic equalising in the 91st minute not a good week for Strachan.
Motherwell must really be pissing Celtic off now.
I wonder if Rangers will fair any better tomorrow...

[Hump-Backed-Tortoise]

Fingers crossed they will but I dont have a whole lot of confidence as of yet in mcleish's signings.

[KappaKid17]

the MLS All-Star/Fulham match today was better than I expected. It's sad that it wasn't just a MLS team, and not all the stars of the league, that could net a 4-1 win against a Premiership team. I know Fulham had a less than desirable year this past season, but it's still a quality win for the MLS. Anyone else watch?

[metal-militia]

Celtic 4-4 Motherwell with Celtic equalising in the 91st minute not a good week for Strachan.

and now Celtic are linked with Niemi again :upset:

He wasn't in saints squad to play Anderlecht today, and the Southampton site just said he was out due to "personal problems".

[ChodaBoy]

the MLS All-Star/Fulham match today was better than I expected. It's sad that it wasn't just a MLS team, and not all the stars of the league, that could net a 4-1 win against a Premiership team. I know Fulham had a less than desirable year this past season, but it's still a quality win for the MLS. Anyone else watch?
I dont think they show it over here (UK), since its only a friendly. And there are countless friendlies being played.

[Angry Balled Fists!]

Hmm, we've bought an Aussie

[markface]

Stoke City > Everybody else

[Hump-Backed-Tortoise]

and now Celtic are linked with Niemi again :upset:

He wasn't in saints squad to play Anderlecht today, and the Southampton site just said he was out due to "personal problems".
Hmm I cant see the Niemi deal happening now Celtic have boruc really, but I think he would be the perfect short term goalkeeping fix for Arsenal or Man U. Rangers won 3-0 :)

[Lord Abortion]

please god let us sign Owen

and ballack

those two for less than 20 mill?

worth every penny and could hand us the title :)

[Kickflip_Burrito]

I hope Arsenal make a bid for Owen, we've failed to sign Baptista, we must sign a good striker before the season starts.

And we still need a replacement for Vieira!! :angry: :angry:

[munky_magik]

Hmm I cant see the Niemi deal happening now Celtic have boruc really, but I think he would be the perfect short term goalkeeping fix for Arsenal or Man U. Rangers won 3-0 :)
I don't know if Niemi will still be interested in going to Celtic.

A promising start for The Gers, though :)

[Hump-Backed-Tortoise]

Yup even Lovenkrands scored an amazing goal miracles do happen :O

[munky_magik]

It's a miracle that Lovenkrands finished a match without getting an injury.

[metal-militia]

I don't know if Niemi will still be interested in going to Celtic.


Champions League football (well next season... they wont overturn 5-0) > playing in the CCC vs Crewe.

[red barchetta]

Celtic seriously need to sort out their defence. 9 goals conceeded in 2 games isnt good.

when is Nakamura going to make his debut?

[Hump-Backed-Tortoise]

Next league match I'd presume there was a great picture of him looking gutted in the stands after the M'well game.

[Kickflip_Burrito]

Has Edgar Davids signed for Spurs yet?

[metal-militia]

Has Edgar Davids signed for Spurs yet?

don't think so. Last i heard it was supposed to go through early next week.

[Cta1987]

Celtic seriously need to sort out their defence. 9 goals conceeded in 2 games isnt good.

when is Nakamura going to make his debut?

Yeah, the defence is a shambles, we should have went for Dellas there might still be hope for him, although i heard Anderlecht were favourites for him. Also Chinese captain Du Wei is on trial, he was supposed to arrive on sunday.Balde also may be off to Marseille now!! Can't wait for Virgo and big Kennedy to get back.

Nakamura, should make his debut this saturday, hes not eligible for tuesday night unfortunately :upset: .

[Mongo]

please god let us sign Owen

and ballack

those two for less than 20 mill?

worth every penny and could hand us the title :)

You support Newcastle? Good players are always welcome here :)

[markface]

is this forum having a fantasy football league? i was really excited about joining the other fantasy "football" thread, then i saw it was the american ****e

[Angry Balled Fists!]

Oh gee, i used to be top of this thread, now my account got deleted and it's dissapeared.

And Mongo, he supports Man U.

[guitarbaz]

is this forum having a fantasy football league? i was really excited about joining the other fantasy "football" thread, then i saw it was the american ****e

:lol:

nowt stopping us having a real fantasy football thread? whats the deal?

[Angry Balled Fists!]

How would it start ?

And we need to get a few defenders and a great striker soon !

[guitarbaz]

How would it start ?

And we need to get a few defenders and a great striker soon !

it's looking desperate.

but at least we've got Lee Clark back....and at least he's got some heart, a vital missing ingredient with so many of our players recently.

what's the chance of us landing Owen then? slim to fcukall i'd say...

[guitarbaz]

oh and on the subject of the fantasy footie, the best way i reckon is to pick one of the tabloids' fantasy footie systems and basically picking a team each. the only problem being that someone would have to manage it and tot up the scores.

[Angry Balled Fists!]

Yeah, i'l think about it.

And i don't reckon we'll get Owen, Man U will catch him.

I think next season will be better though.

[guitarbaz]

Yeah, i'l think about it.

And i don't reckon we'll get Owen, Man U will catch him.

I think next season will be better though.

yeah, good chance he'll go there although that won't make him very popular among Liverpool supporters.

i've absolutely no idea what to think about the coming season. i've not seen much to be optimistic about thus far. if we landed a decent, respected, striker i'd be a lot happier instead of going for the average journeymen we've been bidding on. allegedly.

[markface]

http://fantasy.premierleague.com/

if you're interested in making a fantasy football team, go there and make your side

it'd help if somebody more well known could make a thread and it got sticky'd to draw more people

[Lord Abortion]

http://fantasy.premierleague.com/

if you're interested in making a fantasy football team, go there and make your side

it'd help if somebody more well known could make a thread and it got sticky'd to draw more people
it's good, I was on last season
just made my team, my username is LordOllie :cool:

the starting team goes
GK.van der sar


defence
ledley king
john terry
gabriel heinze
boumsong

midfield
makelele
jenas
micheal brown
leon osman

forwards
rooney
defoe

subs
keily
ben haim
reo-coker
Kuqi

[markface]

nice team, here's mine

Cech

Carragher
Terry
W. Brown
Cooper

Lampard
Osman
Campo
Faye

Rooney
Henry

4 crappy subs

if there was 10 or more people on here that made a team we'd be able to make a MX league and see who's the most knowledgeable :cool:

my username on there is markface

[metal-militia]

Metal Militia FC, playing in red and white stripes :thumb:
username: PersecutionMania

Chech
(Kuszczak)

Terry
Knight
Toure
King
(Pistone)

Robben
Keane
Giannakopoulos
Carsley
(Nolan)

Defoe
Bergkamp
(Horsefield)

did you all notice that all the cheap players were from West Brom? That explains the sub keeper and forward. :p

[Grondahl]

Username = Grondahl

Here's my team:

Robinson
(Kiely)

Hibbert
Knight
Cole
Quedrue
(Dunne)

Sibierski
Gerrard
Murphy
Okocha
(Carsley)

Van Nistlerooy (capt.)
Diouf
(Horsfield)

EDIT: There's an option to create your own league, so we could create an MX league, if enough people sign up.

[Mongo]

I will do that myself ina minute and restrain myself from picking Shearer :upset:

[markface]

EDIT: There's an option to create your own league, so we could create an MX league, if enough people sign up.
Yep, which is why I was hoping a lot of people from MX joined. I'd let somebody else run the league, I'm a newb and don't wanna seem obnoxious.

Would anybody be interested?

[MILF Hunter]

I've joined. Heres my team



1: Given
2: King
3: Carragher
4: Queudrue
5: Heinze
6: Lampard
7: Ljungberg
8: Arca
9: Gerrard
10: Defoe
11: Sheringham (C)
12: Kuszczak
13: Kuqi
14: Yobo
15: Whitehead

[munky_magik]

Yep, which is why I was hoping a lot of people from MX joined. I'd let somebody else run the league, I'm a newb and don't wanna seem obnoxious.

Would anybody be interested?
As long as you do a decent job of running it then no one will have a problem with you running the league.

[MILF Hunter]

This should maybe be advertised in the pit to get a decent response

[munky_magik]

This should maybe be advertised in the pit to get a decent response
A decent response...from the pit? :amaze:

[MILF Hunter]

:lol: fair enough

[Hump-Backed-Tortoise]

Whats peoples top 4 predictions for the English Premier mine would be: 1.Chelski
2.Arsenal
3.Liverpool
4.Man United

[Lactose Intolerant]

1) Man united
2) Chelsea
3) Middlesborough
4) Liverpool
5) Arsenal

[ChodaBoy]

Boro above Pool and Arsenal?

You must be a Boro fan

[Lactose Intolerant]

They got to 7th last season, and are rarely mentioned when it comes to footall. They have a quality team and my mums family come from there so i've always supported their achievements (as well as west ham for my dad) and i hope they do well this season.

Edit - I support Man Utd most btw as my previous posts in this thread under my other account (My name is Matt Pendrigh) might have shown

[Lord Abortion]

1.man utd (if they sign owen)
2. chelsea
3. liverpool
4.arsenal
5.boro
6. charlton