Euro 2008 (Official LOL Vidic Thread)

[2muchket!]

Yeah, I don't too much care about people insulting my football team, but when people make stupidly gay stereotypes like, "Uhh, you're stupid! You're on the dole!", I kinda feel dissapointed.


This is the Official "Football Thread" after all, not the Official "Be A Gay and Perpetuate Stereotypes that Largely aren't True anymore" thread.

Yeah I agree I've gotten a lot of stick from the geordies over the boro's sitaution. And even someone on her commenting on the supposed "smog" around tesside. It really ain't thay bad.

[IAJP]

Yeah I agree I've gotten a lot of stick from the geordies over the boro's sitaution. And even someone on her commenting on the supposed "smog" around tesside. It really ain't thay bad.
Yeah true, I'm more against the actual people-stereotypes that get banded about though.:p

[jaymz_is_god]

You're talking about stupid stereotypes and you're calling people gay while you do it?

You do make a fair point that this is a football thread, so let's leave the United/Liverpool rivalry aside for now.

Any thoughts on tonight's game?

[IAJP]

You're talking about stupid stereotypes and you're calling people gay while you do it?
Yeah.

[jaymz_is_god]

I really don't see what my sexuality has got to do with anything. I'll let you believe what you wish.

[Lord Abortion]

Do you live in Salford?
Nope, it's just a Smiths Reference, I live near you, actually, Northumberland

[IAJP]

I really don't see what my sexuality has got to do with anything. I'll let you believe what you wish.
Fine, I shall carry my assumptions of your sexual orientations onward then.

[jaymz_is_god]

Fine, I shall carry my assumptions of your sexual orientations onward then.

Fine and dandy.

/is straight as fook.

[ChodaBoy]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/4641682.stm
Sven to quit after the World Cup

[jaymz_is_god]

Woah. I'm shocked, yet at the same time, I'm not.

[Lord Abortion]

Good Job, too.

[IAJP]

I find it humerous that out of worry that he would leave before the world cup, the F.A. boosted his contract from like 3Mil to 5 Mil!

Darn we're such a stupid nation! :lol:.

[Faith No Doubt]

ANYBODY but Allardyce.

[bwbw]

Nope, it's just a Smiths Reference, I live near you, actually, Northumberland

Ah right, I actually live in Northumberland too (Prudhoe), though at the moment I'm at uni in Salford.

[guitarbaz]

Ah right, I actually live in Northumberland too (Prudhoe), though at the moment I'm at uni in Salford.

:amaze:

i used to live there. right next to the halfway house pub.

[2muchket!]

Fingers crossed McClaren gets the job and stops plauging the club with his moronic decisions.

[Lord Abortion]

Ah right, I actually live in Northumberland too (Prudhoe), though at the moment I'm at uni in Salford.
I have a couple of mates who live in Prudhoe.
My band are doing a gig in Mickley near there on the 16th.
I live near Haydon Bridge.


Allerdyce for England boss!

[2muchket!]

I have a couple of mates who live in Prudhoe.
My band are doing a gig in Mickley near there on the 16th.
I live near Haydon Bridge.


Allerdyce for England boss!

I sincerly hope Big Sam gets it, his international knowledge is second to none.

[MILF Hunter]

What a goal by Anton Ferdinand last night.

Theres also rumours of Gus Huddink being the new England boss after Sven, what do you think of that (I cant remember your user name but your a chelsea fan)

[2muchket!]

What a goal by Anton Ferdinand last night.

Theres also rumours of Gus Huddink being the new England boss after Sven, what do you think of that (I cant remember your user name but your a chelsea fan)

believe your referring to randy hes away (I think). Anyway from what I've seen hes a capable coach and quite the good one too.

[Lord Abortion]

I sincerly hope Big Sam gets it, his international knowledge is second to none.
That's not the point...he gets results, look at Bolton and how well he has done there, he has a track record of getting the best out of players.

[ChodaBoy]

It just goes to show what a bunch of pricks the media are. Oh no, he said he could bring Beckham to Villa - I almost had a heart attack when I found out! :rolleyes: Definately a story worth the front and back pages of a newspaper.

[2muchket!]

That's not the point...he gets results, look at Bolton and how well he has done there, he has a track record of getting the best out of players.

Yeah forgot to mention that, either way hes still a good coach.

[IAJP]

So Wigan are in the final.

:lol:!

[poorquality]

Man Wigan had 3 penalties denied, 3 blatent penalties...if the ref somehow didn't see it when it was right infront of him, how did the linesman also miss them from directly across...bah...I'm so glad wigan won that, they deserved that so badly.

[poorquality]

EDIT: Bah double posted, i'm getting tons of lag for some reason recently, and apparently have no spyware...any ideas

[jaymz_is_god]

Fair play to Wigan. Good to see them doing well.

[Lord Abortion]

It'll be an interesting game when we play them, I like Wigan alot.

[Faith No Doubt]

A Rovers vs Wigan final would be so good.

[2muchket!]

So what is the scholes situation is he blind or something ???

[Faith No Doubt]

So what is the scholes situation is he blind or something ???

Double vision is his right eye, I heard. Not football-related.

[Dave de Sylvia]

I really don't see what my sexuality has got to do with anything. I'll let you believe what you wish.
Fine and dandy.

/is straight as fook.
Only took you 4 minutes to crack. Nice job.

Anyway, the Sven thing. I can't believe you held on to him this long- he's been an embarrassment to your country for a long time now, and he's pretty much stuck his two fingers up to you on multiple occasions.

[IAJP]

It'll be an interesting game when we play them, I like Wigan alot.
When?

Don't be too cocksure Ollie, Blackburn are one of the teams this season who have managed to break United at Old Trafford.

:p!

[jaymz_is_god]

Don't be too cocksure Ollie, Blackburn are one of the teams this season who have managed to break United at Old Trafford.

Blackburn seem to be somewhat of a bogey team for us. Haven't beaten them in four years.

[2muchket!]

Only took you 4 minutes to crack. Nice job.

Anyway, the Sven thing. I can't believe you held on to him this long- he's been an embarrassment to your country for a long time now, and he's pretty much stuck his two fingers up to you on multiple occasions.

He should of been sacked after the debacle that was the Ireland game. Hes been disrespectful to the FA and Premiership teams in general.

Also I'd like to have a lil go at the premiership and its sorry state. I heard about this story soem while ago, that at the riveside a group of fans were chucked out for and I quote "for being overly vocal of the team and standing". Basicaly singing and standing up. The same happenend to a group of Geordies for singing stand up if you love the toon. It would seem that stewards and the police aren't gonna be happy until games are viewed in silence. Theres no atmosphere in football anymore. I've also heard about this sort of thing happening up and down the country. And the FA wonders why attendances are falling.

[IAJP]

Blackburn seem to be somewhat of a bogey team for us. Haven't beaten them in four years.
Yeah, each side has a team like that, we seem to have an achilles for lower leauge sides.

:-\!

[Faith No Doubt]

1-1, Get In!

[Faith No Doubt]

*sigh*

Still, there's Monday to look forward to.

[jaymz_is_god]

Meh, it's only the Carling Cup, but at least we're in a final. I wouldn't say no to a trophy if we win it. Wigan will give us a good game of it.

Hope we find out more about the tunnel incident. My money's on Robbie Savage fighting with his own shadow.

[poorquality]

I don't see why people say it's "only" the Carling Cup...there are only 3 domestic cups you can win per season, Premiership, FA Cup and Carling Cup...winning any of them is an achievement :P but yeah I think Wigan will give us a really hard game, they're playing remarkably well for a newly promoted team o.o

[bwbw]

I went to the game last, must say for the players they've got, united arn't anything special at the moment.

[Lord Abortion]

I would hit Robbie Savage if I got the chance, he's a twat.

2-1, good enough I suppose.
Should have been more, but for Friedel's excellence.
Evra and Ferdinand had great games.

[2muchket!]

I have a real dislike for savage but it looked like Rio started the whole thing last night. Anyway no more than handbags who cares.

[Lord Abortion]

Exactly.
It's nothing.
Looks like Gary Neville gets a misconduct charge, as does Ronaldo about the Benfica thing.

Our midfield injuries just keep mounting up...

[jaymz_is_god]

Exactly.
It's nothing.
Looks like Gary Neville gets a misconduct charge, as does Ronaldo about the Benfica thing.

Our midfield injuries just keep mounting up...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/4649578.stm

Seems that Fergie is after a new midfielder. He's left it a bit late in my opinion. A new midfielder or two should have been his main priority when the transfer window opened.

[2muchket!]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/4649578.stm

Seems that Fergie is after a new midfielder. He's left it a bit late in my opinion. A new midfielder or two should have been his main priority when the transfer window opened.

A certain M.Ballack might be on his way tho

[jaymz_is_god]

A certain M.Ballack might be on his way tho

****, I wish. He's a brilliant player. There's been a lot of speculation about him, but he's said he doesn't want to come to England. Although, the press do talk crap about 90% of the time.

[Lord Abortion]

There's not much chance, Fergie said he wasn't interested in him.

[Drop The Baby]

England's Euro qualif=ying group is a piece of piss. Looks like once again we'll be the only home nation in it though, the other countries got toughies.

Chelsea's record losses of £144million in a year display their utter uselessness for football. There is no point to their club, no point to their success if they are continually bank rolled by Ambramovich.

I can't believe their business plan is to make a profit by the next 10 years!? For f'ucks sake, it's just madness.

[guitarbaz]

England's Euro qualif=ying group is a piece of piss. Looks like once again we'll be the only home nation in it though, the other countries got toughies.

Chelsea's record losses of £144million in a year display their utter uselessness for football. There is no point to their club, no point to their success if they are continually bank rolled by Ambramovich.

I can't believe their business plan is to make a profit by the next 10 years!? For f'ucks sake, it's just madness.

made me laugh when they said they had a business plan.

that's some plan...:amaze:

they're a billionaire's pet project, we all know it and even the most blinkered of blues fans must know it. you can't possibly sustain a "business" like that otherwise. god help them if/when he gets bored. leeds anyone?

[2muchket!]

Well once abramovich gets tired of his little project, and without his backing Chelsea will be bankrupt in days, as simply the can't afford the wages.

[guitarbaz]

Well once abramovich gets tired of his little project, and without his backing Chelsea will be bankrupt in days, as simply the can't afford the wages.

here's hoping :chug:

[ChodaBoy]

Breaking news scrollbar on SSN: Robbie Fowler rejoins Liverpool

[2muchket!]

Breaking news scrollbar on SSN: Robbie Fowler rejoins Liverpool

:lol: Rafa could of got owen but, realsing hes made a mistake he gets Mr Years past his best, Robbie Fowler.

[Drop The Baby]

Fowler's weird, he should only have just passed his peak, but for him his peak was when he was about 22.

I hope he can find his form again though, he really was a talent

[ChodaBoy]

I think it was just one of those things, he wanted to return home before hanging up his former-coke-snorting boots

[Drop The Baby]

Newcastle are unfortunately 2-0 up. Parker's first club goal (Toon's second) was one of the luckiest ever. Ever.

[2muchket!]

Newcastle are unfortunately 2-0 up. Parker's first club goal (Toon's second) was one of the luckiest ever. Ever.

Stupid Mags, boumsong looks really unsettled by the that lad up front.

[Drop The Baby]

Boumsong looks absolutely dreadful, he's making Bramble look semi-composed.

The guy should've scored really, did really well to create that chance for himself. It was a shame.

[IAJP]

Chelsea's record losses of £144million in a year display their utter uselessness for football. There is no point to their club, no point to their success if they are continually bank rolled by Ambramovich.
I thought that Abromovich made 1.5 Mil a day in interest?


That's not even skin off Chelsea's nose.

[2muchket!]

Boumsong looks absolutely dreadful, he's making Bramble look semi-composed.

The guy should've scored really, did really well to create that chance for himself. It was a shame.

Should of had a penalty aswell.

[Lord Abortion]

Boumsong is a tool

STELIOS!

1-0!

[Broken Angels]

Well done Bolton :)

[Lord Abortion]

Exactly, and that's a nice Small Gods related Usertitle you have there...

I thought they would do it.

[poorquality]

i'm a Man U supporter yet now this is a second time i've been cheering so loudly for another team...first was Wigan and now Bolton....great goal it was though.

[red barchetta]

lol at Van Persie's embarrasing miss


Joey O'Brien is becoming a really good player for Bolton

[Grutte Pier]

Samaras set for £6m Man City move

Manchester City have agreed a fee of about £6m with Heerenveen for Greek striker Georgios Samaras.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/m/man_city/4658660.stm

Seen him play a couple of times, decent player but I don't feel like he's worth the 6m. I wish him good luck at Man City.

[Faith No Doubt]

Arsenal can't win even when I want them to.

[Broken Angels]

Exactly, and that's a nice Small Gods related Usertitle you have there...
Thank ye :)

"lol at Van Persie's embarrasing miss"

I laughed so hard at that.

[2muchket!]

Arsenal didn't look like a team today, they only seem to pull it together when Henry is in the side. V.persie has been a quite good, but what a miss eh.

[Lord Abortion]

Yeah, they really are a one man team.

[2muchket!]

I'm pretty sure Henry will leave, then Arsenal will be well and truly screwed. But anyway Middlesbrough, they sure do like doing things the hard way.

[Broken Angels]

I'm pretty sure Henry will leave, then Arsenal will be well and truly screwed. But anyway Middlesbrough, they sure do like doing things the hard way.
You looked like you had it sorted for a while.

Hmm...I don't think Newcastle really deserved their win.

[2muchket!]

You looked like you had it sorted for a while.

Hmm...I don't think Newcastle really deserved their win.

They didn't parkers was the luckiest I have ever seen, even luckier than drogbas against Arsenal.

So who do you support then ???

[Drahmen]

I wish Fowler was able to play today against Pompey. I cant wait to see him back in the all red.

[IAJP]

I wish Fowler was able to play today against Pompey. I cant wait to see him back in the all red.
Finally, another Liverpudlian in here.

:).

[Drahmen]

Finally, another Liverpudlian in here.

:).

Yeah ive noticed were slightly outnumbered by the mancunians in here.

Robbie obvioulsy wont be like he used to be cos lets be honest hes as fat as Rooney now. But all those sitters Mori and wifebeater Cisse miss, Fowler will tuck away nicely.

[IAJP]

Yeah ive noticed were slightly outnumbered by the mancunians in here.

Robbie obvioulsy wont be like he used to be cos lets be honest hes as fat as Rooney now. But all those sitters Mori and wifebeater Cisse miss, Fowler will tuck away nicely.
Yeah, pace was never his strongpoint, yet he seemed to have a talent for scoring a ridiculous ammount of goals.

Let's hope nothing's changed :).

[Lord Abortion]

Kick off in a few minutes...

[Drahmen]

So it was an awful game but hey a wins a win. Riise's goal wasnt too shabby either.

[Lord Abortion]

Easy, easy, easy

Can we play you every week?

[guitarbaz]

Hmm...I don't think Newcastle really deserved their win.

what a pile of arse, they never looked like losing. and the cross from rammie for the scott parker goal deserved a goal on it's own anyway.

as for the fuss surrounding this danger player of cheltenham's, so he was quick, so what? he could get into the positions but couldn't hit a cow's arse with a banjo, probably why he's in league 2 and not the premier league.

either way, job done in a professional and low key manner and easily through to the next round.

didn't see much in the way of headlines surrounding the mackems defeat by Brentford mind, although then again it was hardly much of a "giant" killing.:p

[Kids_For_Christ]

anyone see about the new australian league? A-league man, it sucks so much, GO EUROPEAN FOOTBALL, dont let those africans and asians win against you.....south americans maybe but come on you enslaved most of the countries that are beating you now

[Kids_For_Christ]

I'm pretty sure Henry will leave, then Arsenal will be well and truly screwed. But anyway Middlesbrough, they sure do like doing things the hard way.
uhh hasnt henry been out of form for the last 6 months? that was what i saw

[guitarbaz]

I'll do the honours and put the cup draw up.

Preston or Palace v Coventry or Boro
Newcastle v Southampton
Aston Villa v Manchester City
Everton or Chelsea v Colchester United
Charlton v Brentford
Liverpool v Manchester United
Bolton v West Ham
Stoke City v Reading or Birmingham City

Not a bad draw for us.

[Lord Abortion]

That should be entertaining at Anfield.

[Ganondorf]

lol Brentford beating Sunderland wasn't that big, it would have been more of an upset if Sunderland had actually won

[IAJP]

EDIT:


I would maybe go to the match at Anfield...*thinkingtons*

[Doctor Night]

I hope Liverpool win.

[2muchket!]

uhh hasnt henry been out of form for the last 6 months? that was what i saw

No Henrys been in quite good form still got 12 goals (I think) and he was injured and missed about 5, 6 games.

[Grutte Pier]

Is Henry leaving or staying at Arsenal? I heard both over the last months.

[2muchket!]

Is Henry leaving or staying at Arsenal? I heard both over the last months.
From what I've seen and heard I don't know. If he excepts a new contract he'll be on something like £120,000 a week which is an insane amount of money.

[ChodaBoy]

Joey Barton the little tosser. City bring him up from being unknown, to a possibility of a place in the England squad, they stick by him even though he's been a complete jackass (cigar in the eye, fight with a fan), and yet he wants a transfer.

[jaymz_is_god]

Joey Barton is a decent player. Pity he has to be such a twat.

[Drop The Baby]

Yep^^

I think Henry will stay, he seems like a genuine person, which is strange for a footballer, and he's said he wants to commit himself to the club and so i have no reason to believe anything else.

We still were by far the better team against Bolton, no way we deserved to lose.

[Drop The Baby]

Pompey have signed D'Alessandro, a very good player, on loan until the end of the season. They're signing the right players to help them stay up it has to be said.

[Dead Star]

Big CIS Cup match tomorrow.

Come on Motherwell!

[2muchket!]

If Barton wants more money than City are paying him then that shouldn't be a problem for us. God we need a central Mid player badly.

[EdwardTheGreat]

Do any of you in here know how to go about forming a local football team? We've got enough players, know the league, and think we have permission from the college to use their pitch, we just dont know where to go from here. Anyone know?

[Lord Abortion]

Pompey have signed D'Alessandro, a very good player, on loan until the end of the season. They're signing the right players to help them stay up it has to be said.
Yep, I would have thought he would be going to a bigger club, personally.

[Drop The Baby]

I'm a little disappointed with Arsenal letting Quincy Owusu-Obeyie go to Moscow. He has real talent

[guitarbaz]

come on sunderland.

never thought i'd hear meself say that.

but hey, it;s a relegation battle now.

well that put the kiss of death on the mackems, 0-2, rofl

[2muchket!]

Are we winning 2-0 get in, I'm gonna hammer my geography teacher tomorrow.

[guitarbaz]

Are we winning 2-0 get in, I'm gonna hammer my geography teacher tomorrow.

aye. those there mackems are seriously sh1te.

i almost feel sorry for them...

















i said ALMOST!!! lmfao :smash:

[Lord Abortion]

3-0 now...hahaha

[red barchetta]

things are looking messy in the Wigan vs Everton match... Ferguson sent off, Roberts sent off... what the hell is going on...


anyway, Spurs sign a player in the last minute AGAIN. and guess what? its Danny Murphy:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/t/tottenham_hotspur/4668224.stm

[Drop The Baby]

Spurs continue in their quest to sign every midfielder in the world.

Watch out, you could be next!

[Grutte Pier]

http://www.vi.nl/images2/6/9/0/1933839205_1999999587_Hiddink_Sun-192-221.jpg

Hiddink to be new England coach. What do you guys think?

[EdwardTheGreat]

Hiddink to be new England coach. What do you guys think?

Possible, but not conclusive for 2 reasons.
1. Sven said it, not the Fa (but I may be wrong, I havent read the article)
2. Its in the Sun, which isnt always known for their accuracy.

[Drop The Baby]

the Sun is bollocks. It's reported Sven said it to a couple at a dinner in Stockholm, right?

I quite fancy Hiddink with Pearce as his number two.

[2muchket!]

the Sun is bollocks. It's reported Sven said it to a couple at a dinner in Stockholm, right?

I quite fancy Hiddink with Pearce as his number two.

No chance os pearce Guus, hmmm maybe I'd like him to get it after big Sam..

Also 3-0 JFH finally finding some form.

[2muchket!]

Even if Sven said it, he won't have any role in picking the next manager.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/4671102.stm

Apparently we're starting the search tomorrow when we form a group who's going to do the search. If Hiddink's interested then he'd be a very good name to have on the list though, and probably one of the favourites. The only English manager who I think should be in the top list of contenders is Sam Allardyce. McLaren hasn't done much for Middlesborough, Curbishley has done wonders with Charlton but they've stagnated, and Pearce is far too inexperienced. I'd like to see Martin O'Neill get it, if he's interested.

Yep big sam would be my 1st choice. Martin O'neill wife is still Ill and I doubt he'd take the job. Cubishley would be another choice hes a great manager.

[Faith No Doubt]

What is it about Louis Saha and Rovers?

AAAAAHHHHHHH!

[2muchket!]

I see Man Utd and Arsenal are getting beat. And boro won yesterday. And it gets better cos the mags are losing :lol:

[Faith No Doubt]

4-3 :cool:

[jaymz_is_god]

What the hell was that all about? :confused:
Why the frig can we not beat Blackburn in the league?:(

[Dead Star]

Looks like Motherwell miss out on the final this year :(

[jaymz_is_god]

Looks like Motherwell miss out on the final this year :(

Unlucky for Motherwell. Good win for Celtic though :)

[Dead Star]

Unlucky for Motherwell. Good win for Celtic though :)

It was a very even game, I was expecting a 4-0 defeat.

I still feel it should have gone to extra time.

Silly Kaiser

[Lord Abortion]

Ugh...what a joke that was.

[red barchetta]

Newcastle sack Souness:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/n/newcastle_united/4673636.stm

[sammysticks]

I think GD is right about Chelsea though. When Robben was injured, and Chelsea began losing, all of their fans started saying "wait until Robben comes back". That doesnt say much for the rest of the team if they depend on one player that much

how do chelsea depend on one player! we have loads of able players thats why were top. I think robben is a good player but the rest of the team are quite capable of coping on their own.

[jaymz_is_god]

Newcastle sack Souness:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/n/newcastle_united/4673636.stm

I'm surprised he lasted that long. He's a terrible manager.

[guitarbaz]

Thank fcuk he's gone. Hope we don;t end up wih another foreigner....

[Drop The Baby]

I wanted Souness to stay. The whole situation was so farcical it was funny.

Arsenal gave West Ham a footballing lesson last night and still managed to lose. Diaby however looks very good.

People can whinge all they like about the season going to pot cos Vieira left, but how many other teams could carry on with 8 defenders missing from their squad?

[2muchket!]

Newcastle sack Souness:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/n/newcastle_united/4673636.stm

Its such a shame he was doing an amazing job of relegating job of Newcastle.

Serioulsy though you can blame injuries till the cows come home, but with the team he had available to him would be enough to finish mid table. Hes just a terrible manager who played players out of position blamed refs,injuries and everything but his poor tactics. I heard he played a diamond formation whcih was completly uselss against City's strong Midfiled.

[Lord Abortion]

He was never a good appointment anyway.

He hasn't had a good spell at a club he's managed except Rangers.

[2muchket!]

He nearly relegated Blackburn and as soon as he goes they get a manager adn their team together and they become a more than decent side.

[Faith No Doubt]

Souness had 3 good seasons with Rovers, which is better than 1 crappy season with previous managers like Kidd, Hodgson or Harford.

In the end he became too much to tolerate - arguments with players, getting sent from the dugout and poor buys like Emerton, Amoruso and Ferguson.

He did get us Pedersen though :cool:

[Dave de Sylvia]

Hes just a terrible manager who played players out of position blamed refs,injuries and everything but his poor tactics.
Not to mention paying 15 million on the combined talents of Scott Park and Jean Alain Boumsong.

[guitarbaz]

Not to mention paying 15 million on the combined talents of Scott Park and Jean Alain Boumsong.

and on scott parker that was money well spent. one of the best midfielders in the league.

2-0 shearer #1.

[Faith No Doubt]

2-0. Gawd...what happened there?

The ironic thing is Lawro said we would win.

[2muchket!]

and on scott parker that was money well spent. one of the best midfielders in the league.

2-0 shearer #1.

Did you see super macs interview on Sky Sports news. Wow finally a football pundit telling the truth about a manager. But I find ironic Peter Reid saying that Souness had passion.

[MILF Hunter]

Boro are going down :D

[Dave de Sylvia]

and on scott parker that was money well spent. one of the best midfielders in the league.

2-0 shearer #1.
Are you joking?

[2muchket!]

Are you joking?

He is good I saw him play for charlton and newcastle and hes a good midfielder.

Boro are going down :D

Quiet you

Looks like Darlo might get in the play offs then eh ?

[MILF Hunter]

He is good I saw him play for charlton and newcastle and hes a good midfielder.



Quiet you

Looks like Darlo might get in the play offs then eh ?


Forget play offs, we are going for automatic

[guitarbaz]

Did you see super macs interview on Sky Sports news. Wow finally a football pundit telling the truth about a manager. But I find ironic Peter Reid saying that Souness had passion.

well he's always been quick to speak his mind and he's only saying what all the others probably thought but didn't dare say it. good for him.

i guess we'll never really know the truth about what he was like as a manager, but he certainly had a talent at getting good players to play badly.

[guitarbaz]

Are you joking?

not in the slightest. he's a class player and we badly missed him when he was out injured

[2muchket!]

Well McClaren is getting the souness treatment hopefully this will get him out soonish.

[Grutte Pier]

Feyenoord - Ajax: 3-2

For those who care.

[Broken Angels]

Chelsea 2 - 0 Liverpool

A surprisingly entertaining, and satisfying, game.

[Kyle]

Whats with that Scott Parker abuse? He has been like the only good thing about or season so far, he's been the best player on the pitch in most of the matches he's played. Always plays his heart out, the sort of player we need.

As for the manager situation, I have a horrible feeling hes gonna go with a foreigner. Although in reality it would probably be better for the club, I'm proud of how british Newcastle are as a team.

[TakeWarning]

I noticed Christiano Ronaldo has really matured as a player, does that fancy Portugese crap less, seems more experienced and has gotten a hell of a lot better since he joined Man U.

[poorquality]

I noticed Christiano Ronaldo has really matured as a player, does that fancy Portugese crap less, seems more experienced and has gotten a hell of a lot better since he joined Man U.


I agree 100%, before he was an excellent player, but the fact he hogged the ball and refused to cross it really made him look like a poor performer...but now he still takes it round people but actually plays for the team and not for himself he's so much better :o

[TakeWarning]

I agree 100%, before he was an excellent player, but the fact he hogged the ball and refused to cross it really made him look like a poor performer...but now he still takes it round people but actually plays for the team and not for himself he's so much better :o

You're right, he used to be alot less of a team player, but now he's grown as a player. He turned 21 today I believe, so still alot of years left in him. But that free kick he took against Fulham was amazing, curved about three different directions at once.

[guitarbaz]

Whats with that Scott Parker abuse? He has been like the only good thing about or season so far, he's been the best player on the pitch in most of the matches he's played. Always plays his heart out, the sort of player we need.

As for the manager situation, I have a horrible feeling hes gonna go with a foreigner. Although in reality it would probably be better for the club, I'm proud of how british Newcastle are as a team.

yeah i don't get it either, he's been very impressive along with emre when he's been fit. and dyer back too by the look of it now. could things be on the up?!

manager-wise we need someone successful and universally recognised and respected. if Shepherd makes the same mistake again it'll be him that gets the chop, there can be no fcuk ups this time. it needs to be someone that will excite the fans and the team to keep the atmosphere positive. souness was on a hiding to nothing from the offset, we all knew he was way down the pecking order.

[ThrashMaster27]

3-1 and Defoe is back in contention and scoring mode again.

Lifes looking good (Aslong as we're ahead of the Gooners).

Best team in North London for sure.

[2muchket!]

I agree that Emre and Scott Parker are quality players but Kieron Dyer ? Hes the worst professional football player I have probably ever seen. Hes got no strength and is a really bad player.

[Kyle]

I agree that Emre and Scott Parker are quality players but Kieron Dyer ? Hes the worst professional football player I have probably ever seen. Hes got no strength and is a really bad player.I love exaggeration.....

I know people dislike Kieron Dyer, but on his day he is a world class midfielder. If we can get him back up to full fitness he can run the midfield and inject some pace in the side that we have missed since we lost Bellamy.

[guitarbaz]

I love exaggeration.....

I know people dislike Kieron Dyer, but on his day he is a world class midfielder. If we can get him back up to full fitness he can run the midfield and inject some pace in the side that we have missed since we lost Bellamy.

it's only his fitness and attitude that prevent him being one of the best, and i think the 2 have gone hand in hand. if he puts his mind to it he could be up there among the best. fingers crossed again this time..

[2muchket!]

I love exaggeration.....

I know people dislike Kieron Dyer, but on his day he is a world class midfielder. If we can get him back up to full fitness he can run the midfield and inject some pace in the side that we have missed since we lost Bellamy.

Just make sure there aint no strong gusts or old mary might be blown out of the stadium :thumb:

[Grondahl]

Great win for Preston in the FA Cup, although the big shock was Dichio actually scoring - twice! Brings him to 3 for the season :smoke:

I'd like us to get Middlesbrough in the next round - it'll be a test of our Premiership capabilities.

[guitarbaz]

Great win for Preston in the FA Cup, although the big shock was Dichio actually scoring - twice! Brings him to 3 for the season :smoke:

I'd like us to get Middlesbrough in the next round - it'll be a test of our Premiership capabilities.

premiership??? all it'll prove is your worth against a soon-to-be championship team....:lol:

rofl..

[Faith No Doubt]

premiership??? all it'll prove is your worth against a soon-to-be championship team....:lol:

rofl..

You're not out of it yet.

[guitarbaz]

You're not out of it yet.

mathematically, no one is yet :thumb:

[Dave de Sylvia]

mathematically, no one is yet :thumb:
Yeah, but really Newcastle are one of the short list of contenders.

[guitarbaz]

Yeah, but really Newcastle are one of the short list of contenders.

:lol:

that must be a very long shortlist :rolleyes:

[Faith No Doubt]

mathematically, no one is yet :thumb:

Mathematically, you're more likely to go down than 14 other clubs.

[guitarbaz]

Mathematically, you're more likely to go down than 14 other clubs.

and more likely to finish well in the top half than most of them too.:thumb:

[Ganondorf]

No.

[red barchetta]

Newcastle to finish in the top half?

lol

[guitarbaz]

erm. yes.

and, yes.

[2muchket!]

Thats the problems with geordies cocky aren't they. Anyway as much were playing badly I think we'll win tonight. Only just mind maybe 2-1

[jaymz_is_god]

I love exaggeration.....

I know people dislike Kieron Dyer, but on his day he is a world class midfielder. If we can get him back up to full fitness he can run the midfield and inject some pace in the side that we have missed since we lost Bellamy.

World class? Are we talking about the same Kieron Dyer? He's never been anything more than an average Premiership player.

[2muchket!]

World class? Are we talking about the same Kieron Dyer? He's never been anything more than an average Premiership player.

Premiership ?? a jumped up championship player at best.

[guitarbaz]

Thats the problems with geordies cocky aren't they. Anyway as much were playing badly I think we'll win tonight. Only just mind maybe 2-1

not cocky, realistic. i never said we'd win the league, i said we'd finish in the top half. thats not cocky.

and to say kieron dyer is not a world class player, well, get your head out out of your arse and then talk. it seems to be coming through as muffled crap at the minute.

[poorquality]

Real Zaragota 5-1 Real Madrid at the moment, Madrids defence just hasn't shown up...hate to be the keeper, he can't be faulted.

EDIT: 6-1 now...should of been 7

[jaymz_is_god]

not cocky, realistic. i never said we'd win the league, i said we'd finish in the top half. thats not cocky.

and to say kieron dyer is not a world class player, well, get your head out out of your arse and then talk. it seems to be coming through as muffled crap at the minute.

Sorry mate. I'm afraid he's not world class. If he was world class, he would be at a better club than Newcastle and be a regular in the England side. I'm not trying to have a go at you or anything, but Newcastle aren't exactly brilliant.

[red barchetta]

Real Zaragota 5-1 Real Madrid at the moment, Madrids defence just hasn't shown up...hate to be the keeper, he can't be faulted.

EDIT: 6-1 now...should of been 7
good news for Arsenal. i might be heading over to Highbury for the Champions League game

[guitarbaz]

Sorry mate. I'm afraid he's not world class. If he was world class, he would be at a better club than Newcastle and be a regular in the England side. I'm not trying to have a go at you or anything, but Newcastle aren't exactly brilliant.

he's already been in the england side, he's not lost the ability only the attitude and been injured, both of which can be restored.
we've got a good squad, when fit and properly motivated they have the ability to be up in the top group of teams. these players come to newcastle as its one of the biggest clubs around.

[Broken Angels]

Charlton 2-0 Liverpool - good news for Man Utd

Chelsea 4-1 Everton - bad news for Colchester

Middlesbrough 1-0 Coventry

[guitarbaz]

meh, I've never seen Dyer as world class. Even at his best, Beckham and Wright-Phillips are ahead of him to play right midfield, and I'd shift Joe Cole or Gerrard out there to before giving him a game. He's a classic example of a player who looked good three years ago, but I've never seen him fully live up to his potential since. As for his attitude, it's pretty shocking. Personally I don't know whether I can really call anyone with an attitude that bad world class without them being exceptionally gifted, which he isn't.

well he relies a lot on his speed, thats his game, so without the fitness then he's gonna struggle and all he ever seems to do is tear hamstrings. but when he's fit and his attitude is right he is really top class. i've seen him do it for the toon and it has to be seen to be believed. only problem is that the last 2/3 seasons have been poor, i think if he gets himself fit and sorts his head out / grows up then he'll be an international contender again.

[2muchket!]

I'd rather play James Morrison cos hes not a total prat like dyer and give more to the team than Kieron 'mary' Dyer. Also a decent win last night beautiful pass from the yak why McClaren left him out against Sunderland was strange but I'm over it.

Also Madrid got battered last night by Real Zaragoza in the copa del rey did they not ?

[deb556]

What were your favorite commercials during the Superbowl? My all time favorite was the Bud Light commercial with the secret fridge full of beer! I found it online at www.budweiser.com/Commercials_06 You have to check it out!

[Ganondorf]

My favourite commercial was the one where they read the thread and realised this is talk about Football (read: Soccer), and not American ''Football''.

[guitarbaz]

[QUOTE=Mr Amsterdam]I'd rather play James Morrison cos hes not a total prat like dyer and give more to the team than Kieron 'mary' Dyer.
QUOTE]

so you've not seen him play then? thought not..

[2muchket!]

Anyway as much as I hate to admit Newcastle have a good midfield In Solano right wing emre and parker central and N'zogbia left. To put dyer in there would be moronic.

My favourite commercial was the one where they read the thread and realised this is talk about Football (read: Soccer), and not American ''Football''.

Well said I was gonna say something of that affect.

[skateMASTERbater2]

Egypt won the african nations cup 0-0 (4-2 on penalties) against the Ivory Coast. Drogba missed a penalty, boring game in all.

[2muchket!]

What did you expect Ivory Coast and egypt were some of the only teams that could defend it was obvious they'd make the final. And with without ol' Mido to lighten things up..............

[guitarbaz]

Anyway as much as I hate to admit Newcastle have a good midfield In Solano right wing emre and parker central and N'zogbia left. To put dyer in there would be moronic.





agreed, on current form, but if he gets himself sorted out with the injuries and attitude he's a match winner. even played as a striker as has been done relatively recently, but it's all down to him really and how much of a chance he's given by the new gaffers. i don't think shearer will tolerate much though. anything less than 200% and you'll be on the bench, if that.

anyhow....

[Faith No Doubt]

Losing 1-0 to ten men with a kid in goal. *sigh*

[guitarbaz]

get in.. villa 1 toon 2..:chug:

smoggies 3 chelski 0 ....:lol: :amaze: :eek:

[Dave de Sylvia]

Newcastle won... Middlesbrough beat Chelsea... next thing you know Sunderland won't lose a game :-\

[2muchket!]

3-0 Come On !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Dave de Sylvia]

Did they show Middlesborough-Chelsea over there? Borough were magnificent; Rockenback particularly was amazing.

[guitarbaz]

Newcastle won... Middlesbrough beat Chelsea... next thing you know Sunderland won't lose a game :-\

:rolleyes:

[2muchket!]

Did they show Middlesborough-Chelsea over there? Borough were magnificent; Rockenback particularly was amazing.

Can't wait to watch the higlights tonight on MOTD

[red barchetta]

MOTD will be good today. every game today seemed to fire up the Sky Sports News team

EDIT:

Jose Mourinho:

"We lost to Manchester City and didn't deserve it, we lost at Manchester United and didn't deserve it. We lost today 3-0 - and we deserved it."
Mourinho finally admits defeat!!!!

[2muchket!]

MOTD will be good today. every game today seemed to fire up the Sky Sports News team

EDIT:


Mourinho finally admits defeat!!!!

He couldn't not tho' we out played chelsea all over the park

[Dave de Sylvia]

Obviously three goals is the minimum number for Chelsea to have "deserved to lose"

[RandyfromPennywise]

Hello everybody, how goes it?

My club is not performing very well at the moment. I was rather unhappy with seeing yesterday's result after getting off a 23 hour flight. Rather ironic really, I was thinking on Friday: through all the Mourinho-era Chelsea defeats, no one has ever really looked like scoring 3 against us, except Barcelona at Nou Camp last year. Then Boro - ****ing BORO! - put 3 past us with no reply. I will tell you one thing about this Chelsea team: without Claude Makélélé in defensive midfield the team struggles. Example #1 - Against Charlton three weeks ago, drawing 1-1 and with 28 minutes to go José brings on Maniche for Maka, obviously to try and make the midfield more attacking. Not to mention that Maniche is sh*t, the midfield fell apart completely and the Addicks got a draw (I was not best pleased, that being the first Chelsea game I'd been to 'n' all). And he's injured at the moment and BORO - F*CKING BORO - put three past us. Maka is as important as Terry and maybe Lampard to Chelsea, if not as important as Lampard then very close.

I'll try to go back and read through and comment on a few things as I tend to do, but I've been slightly out of the news over the last four weeks... Robbie Fowler, what in God's f*cking name is that? I was reading France Football on the train two weeks ago and I saw this story about Fowler, something to do with Scouse. Now France Football is a great magazine and all, the only problem is that it's in French. So I can get the gist of stories but not detail... So I'm miffed as all hell thinking this article is saying Robbie fking Fowler has gone back to Liverpool! Couldn't believe it... And D'Alessandro to Pompey, interesting move. C'Mon The Chelsea!

[He bites, He Spits, He Breaks the Scousers Shins... ESSIEN, ESSIEN!]

[Dave de Sylvia]

I don't think it was ever a secret that Chelsea need Makelele like kidneys.

[Clunge]

Arsenal vs. Bolton was awesome.

But Villa lost so that makes the world bad :(.

[2muchket!]

Don't make excuses about maka not being there, we've been without george boateng whos just as important to us, as makalele is to chelsea. I've never seen Fabio play that well, up here in teesside hes been the but of everyones joke reall. Oh and Randy as you seemed to have learnt soem songs from travels to England, how about his one that they were singing in the North stand yesterday.

"Are you Sunderland in disguise"

[jaymz_is_god]

Rangers 0-1 Celtic :)

[RandyfromPennywise]

Don't make excuses about maka not being there, we've been without george boateng whos just as important to us, as makalele is to chelsea. I've never seen Fabio play that well, up here in teesside hes been the but of everyones joke reall. Oh and Randy as you seemed to have learnt soem songs from travels to England, how about his one that they were singing in the North stand yesterday.

"Are you Sunderland in disguise"
Fair Play mate, I'm not taking anything at all away from Boro, I am saying that Maka is an important player. It's not an excuse, it's an observation. Beating Chelsea by three goals is something that Man United, Arsenal, Liverpool, Barcelona, Porto, Bayern Munich, and Sunderland haven't managed in the last two seasons so well done to Boro.

That Essien song was sung by one kid at the FA Cup game on Wednesday, and he sang it maybe 50 times, by himself. Quite funny really... Considering Essien wasn't even playing either.

Chelsea not looking too great for the visit of Barcelona next week...

[RandyfromPennywise]

I don't think it was ever a secret that Chelsea need Makelele like kidneys.Never a secret, just never been exposed like it was at the Riverside. And not having Makélélé is not the only reason, we beat the Toffees 4-1 without him. A really disgraceful team performance is the only answer, and the performance of their season from the Boro.

Jeebus, did anyone just see Joey Barton's goal? What an absolute peach of a shot.

[2muchket!]

You missed the whole barton saga we bid for him but it was rejected and then we plays amazingly in midfield.

I can definetly see Man Utd and Arsenal going for him, he'd be a perfect replacement for Keane and Viera.

Also Sunderland 1 - Tottenham :eek: :eek: Still a good weekend for the north east. That is unless you support Hartlepool :p

[MILF Hunter]

You missed the whole barton saga we bid for him but it was rejected and then we plays amazingly in midfield.

I can definetly see Man Utd and Arsenal going for him, he'd be a perfect replacement for Keane and Viera.

Also Sunderland 1 - Tottenham :eek: :eek: Still a good weekend for the north east. That is unless you support Hartlepool :p


Hartlepool actually won for the first time in about 2 months.
Darlo only managed a draw :mad:

[Grutte Pier]

Valencia 1-0 Barcelona.

Barcelona isn't unbreakable as well.

[guitarbaz]

If we bring in Joey Barton I'm going to be deeply pissed. Apart from the fact that he's a thug, he's nowhere near the standard needed to anchor our midfield, and he'd basically be a stopgap, like too many of our other midfielders. We need to bring in someone who's either an established top class anchoring midfielder or someone who could become one. Not someone in between.

Apparently O'Neill's seriously considering taking the Newcastle job, but the FA board who are replacing Sven aren't going to offer anyone the job until late February at the earliest, apparently. It looks like we might miss out on O'Neill, who is easily the best choice for the job in my opnion, and then be forced to go for another British manager, which essentially leaves Sam Allardyce on the list of people I'd consider qualified for the job.

i pray to the gods of football that we get o'neill.

/prays

sounds like they've offered him big bucks. always helps matters....

curbishley was right saying that the FA are taking too long to get the new england manager sorted. either do it now or leave it, it's just causing too much unrest and is starting to annoy the fans of those clubs involved.

although the papers must be loving it, yet another opportunity to fabricate more rumours / lies about who it's going to be so they can sell more of their trashy papers.

/hates journo's

[guitarbaz]

Martin O'Neill won't be taking any job. He left Celtic to take care of his wife and turned down the Ireland job only a couple of months ago.

we'll see. unless you have a direct line to him of course..

[guitarbaz]

No, but his wife is dying.

oh so you're his wife's doctor? in that case you need to take another look i believe.


From "the Times" today....(about the only rag i would take seriously)

MARTIN O’NEILL is expected to begin talks with Newcastle United this week about becoming the club’s new manager, writes Joe Lovejoy, football correspondent. The Northern Irishman is understood to be interested in taking the position vacated by Graeme Souness, who was sacked 10 days ago. Sources suggest that, should a deal be agreed, O’Neill could take over after Newcastle’s FA Cup fifth-round tie against Southampton next weekend

The Ulsterman is considering whether the improvement in the health of his wife Geraldine will allow him to return to management. The 53-year-old has been out of a job since voluntarily leaving Celtic in May last year to spend more time with her. It is believed he is unlikely to reach a decision about any offer until the results of her latest tests are known in a few weeks’ time.

[Dave de Sylvia]

Apparently O'Neill's seriously considering taking the Newcastle job, but the FA board who are replacing Sven aren't going to offer anyone the job until late February at the earliest, apparently. It looks like we might miss out on O'Neill, who is easily the best choice for the job in my opnion, and then be forced to go for another British manager, which essentially leaves Sam Allardyce on the list of people I'd consider qualified for the job.
I really doubt he'd take either job. He left management to care for his wife and has turned down jobs in the meantime. Granted the Ireland job was and is as about attractive a proposition as death by iron maiden, but if he was going to make his way back into football it was the ideal move. There's no way he'd take over a full-time job two months later, and I'd doubt he'd want either the hassle Sven had to put up with as England coach (even if a lot of it was his own stupid doing) or the ire of his Irish fans (I wouldn't say he'd never take the England job, but he's Irish).

Personally, I don't think any manager will ever be good enough for the English public but apparently every manager in England has an equal chance of getting the job as of recently.

p.s. I thought this was funny, if only for the sheer gall: http://www.sportnetwork.net/main/s70/st90364.htm

[Lord Abortion]

Ronaldo's first on Saturday is my United goal of the season so far.

Not enough goals from distance, methinks.

[2muchket!]

^^^ Especially from ol' RVN eh ??

[jaymz_is_god]

^^^ Especially from ol' RVN eh ??

He's still the Premiership's top scorer :)

[2muchket!]

I don't know...the mere fact that he hasn't come out and said he has no interest in the Newcastle or England jobs makes me believe he might consider it. I don't really know what's up with his wife though so its possible that he's just assuming that no way would anyone make him an offer while his wife is critically ill. I don't understand why so many people want the England job, but I can see why O'Neill might. He's always come across as having a huge deal of self-confidence (in a positive way), and that would be a must if he were to take over. He's got the sort of passionate yet lucid air about him that would satisfy the public, at least initially. I can't see why he'd want the Newcastle job, with all its difficulties and not that much money to spend now, considering that he'd be able to be a strong candidate for a lot of top jobs (including possibly the Manchester United job at the end of this season).

Surely Sir Alex would not leave :eek:

[Lord Abortion]

He's still the Premiership's top scorer :)
That's all that counts.
Doesn't matter where they come from, a goal is a goal.

[2muchket!]

That's all that counts.
Doesn't matter where they come from, a goal is a goal.
Not doubting that hes a good striker, hes just not prolific in that sort of way that I'd say Shevchenko or Henry is.

[Faith No Doubt]

Not doubting that hes a good striker, hes just not prolific in that sort of way that I'd say Shevchenko or Henry is.

:eek: Evil postcount!

Sunderland tomorrow night. Please get something Rovs...

[2muchket!]

:eek: Evil postcount!

Sunderland tomorrow night. Please get something Rovs...

They've played particularly well lately and might be bouyed by there battling point against spurs. I fancy an upset of 1-0 to Sunderland :p

[Faith No Doubt]

They've played particularly well lately and might be bouyed by there battling point against spurs. I fancy an upset of 1-0 to Sunderland :p

It's certainly not out of the question :upset:

Still, we have a pretty decent record this season in the north-east.

[Dave de Sylvia]

Sunderland are on a roll right now, having scored in two matches running.

[Dead Star]

The Liverpool v Arsenal match sound svery boring.

[red barchetta]

Jens Lehmann's been amazing this season. it's shame the rest of the team are doing so ****

[Drahmen]

1-0 :)

[2muchket!]

How was adebayor offside anyway ?

Anyhow bolton I think will get beat tonight Marseille are too strong for 'em.

I also predict Middlesbro' to win 3 - 0 :)

[Grondahl]

I think Bolton'll get a draw tonight, then lose the 2nd leg.

I also predict Middlesbro' to win 3 - 0 :)

Optimism rules :thumb:

Speaking of which, I predict Preston 3 Boro 0 on Sunday :p

[red barchetta]

Jaaskelainen is an awesome keeper.

the referee was really unfair, especially to Davies. Bolton could've had 3 penalties in that game

[Lord Abortion]

Sunderland are on a roll right now, having scored in two matches running.
Hahahah

2-0.

[guitarbaz]

Hahahah

2-0.

good old Bellendamy, not only does he score 2 against the mackems but he taunts their fans as well. and he's in my fantasy footie team.

and to add to the general hilarity he goes and gets accused of assault against a no-doubt highly classy 19 year old lass.

you can't not like him at times...:chug:

[the_uber_penguin]

Who do you guys hope gets the England job?

I´m hoping for Martin O´Niell. He did such a good job for my beloved Leicester and is one of the best managers in the world. He is also well respected by the English press, who don´t give a monkey´s he´s actually Irish because he´s always been involved with English football.

Up the O´Niells!

[Drop The Baby]

Jaaskelainen is an awesome keeper.

the referee was really unfair, especially to Davies. Bolton could've had 3 penalties in that game

What goea round comes around. Serves them right for their dire defensive, boring tactics against Arsenal.

Everyone in this thread can suck my willy because i have Arsenal vs Real Madrid tickets. Go on. DO IT!

[guitarbaz]

Everyone in this thread can suck my willy because i have Arsenal vs Real Madrid tickets. Go on. DO IT!

erm, nah thanks.

there'll be plenty sucking going down on the pitch anyway :p

[guitarbaz]

Who do you guys hope gets the England job?

I´m hoping for Martin O´Niell. He did such a good job for my beloved Leicester and is one of the best managers in the world. He is also well respected by the English press, who don´t give a monkey´s he´s actually Irish because he´s always been involved with English football.

Up the O´Niells!

terry venables :p

[jaymz_is_god]

Who do you guys hope gets the England job?

I´m hoping for Martin O´Niell. He did such a good job for my beloved Leicester and is one of the best managers in the world. He is also well respected by the English press, who don´t give a monkey´s he´s actually Irish because he´s always been involved with English football.

Up the O´Niells!

O'Neill*

He hasn't always been involved in English football. He spent the best 5 years of his career at Celtic...in Scotland.

[red barchetta]

Everyone in this thread can suck my willy because i have Arsenal vs Real Madrid tickets. Go on. DO IT!
so do i :cool:

[Timm]

you guys saw the fifa wc 06 mascot?

I freaking hate it

http://www.medienfabrik-gt.de/sixcms/media.php/1457/Goleo%20Pele.jpg

it's not the black guy btw ;)

[guitarbaz]

you guys saw the fifa wc 06 mascot?

I freaking hate it

http://www.medienfabrik-gt.de/sixcms/media.php/1457/Goleo%20Pele.jpg

it's not the black guy btw ;)

haha you could have come up with something better than that.:p i mean fair enough a big hairy soft toy but what's the lion about...:eek:

we deserve to win the world cup because of that now.:smash:

[Timm]

the lion (his name is Goleo btw...ugh) also carries a talking ball with him called "Pille" :upset:

[2muchket!]

Dude that black guy is pele, the best player ever to grace a football pitch.

[Timm]

orly?!

:rolleyes:

[2muchket!]

So VFB Stuttgart away, and McClaren doesn't play our top goal scorer :angry:

[Faith No Doubt]

good old Bellendamy, not only does he score 2 against the mackems but he taunts their fans as well. and he's in my fantasy footie team.

and to add to the general hilarity he goes and gets accused of assault against a no-doubt highly classy 19 year old lass.

you can't not like him at times...:chug:

Too busy making up vaguely insulting nicknames to play decent football?

A disturbingly common practice.

[2muchket!]

Oh yes 2 - 0 :cool:

[Grondahl]

Wow, Stuttgart were really, really awful. Could barely string two passes together.

Boro were well worth the win :chug:

[Ganondorf]

lol Boro

[Lord Abortion]

the lion (his name is Goleo btw...ugh) also carries a talking ball with him called "Pille" :upset:
Hahaha...why is it's neck so bloody long?!

[Kids_For_Christ]

http://www.vi.nl/images2/6/9/0/1933839205_1999999587_Hiddink_Sun-192-221.jpg

Hiddink to be new England coach. What do you guys think?
NOOOO!!! Don't take the only good coach we've had for a 1000 years.....please???

[Dave de Sylvia]

Hiddink was linked to the Ireland job aswell. I don't know why people have such a low opinion of Australia that he'd either leave them or take on a second international job.

[guitarbaz]

Too busy making up vaguely insulting nicknames to play decent football?

A disturbingly common practice.

who? bellendamy?

you got it right there. oh and he actually had that nickname at newcastle as well. we loved him so much. :rolleyes:

[2muchket!]

2 - 1 Middlesbrough then, and without our first choice striker. Those two away goals will come in quite handy.

[the_uber_penguin]

O'Neill*

He hasn't always been involved in English football. He spent the best 5 years of his career at Celtic...in Scotland.

Fair point there (two of them).

Even so, I read in the Telegraph today that he can't be anywhere near as passionate for English football as a true Englishman.

Maybe, but he's so darn passionate about football in general he'll beat most English people to that.

I still believe he's one of (if not the) best manager in the game, though.

[Lord Abortion]

I have no real preference on England Manager... Domestic football will always come first over England for me.

Bastard! I have to bloody work through the game tomorrow!

[jaymz_is_god]

I have no real preference on England Manager... Domestic football will always come first over England for me.

Bastard! I have to bloody work through the game tomorrow!

Same here :(

And I have to agree with whoever said Martin O'Neill is one of the best managers in the game. I hope he gets the United job when Fergie finally decides to retire.

[poorquality]

Well...Liverpool deserved that no doubt, we didn't perform...can't argue against the result, more concern goes out to Alan Smith, looks like a bad injury, judging by how Ruud took one look and turned away with his head in his hands...

EDIT: Well...news is in...Smith's broken his leg and dislocated his ankle, Fergie says it's the worst break he's ever seen...he thinks Smith will make a return...but judging by his comments I don't think Smith will return

[Lord Abortion]

Poor Smithy.

We deserved to lose, I make no excuses.
I managed to catch half the game on my break at work, and we were pretty poor.
The lack of midfielders, further made worse by Smith's injury, contributed there, though.

[jaymz_is_god]

Fair play to Liverpool. I didn't see the match, but from what I hear we were awful. **** one about Smithy. Hope he recovers alright.